Rules

1. Class Fees - Pre-entry online - £10. On the day entry - £15 (CASH ONLY ON THE DAY). On-line booking is recommended as classes may become limited on the day.
2. All entries must be paid in full before horse/pony can enter the ring and are non-refundable.
3. No responsibility is accepted by the Betley Show Committee for any accident, injury, loss, damage, illness to spectators, horses, ponies, riders or their property, however caused.
4. Competitors are advised that they should have their own public liability and equine insurance.
5. All riders must where the correct riding gear and up to date protective hats. Back protectors are recommended in jumping classes.
6. Horses tethered to vehicles must always have a responsible person (over 16 years) in attendance!
7. All Competitors must have their horse/pony passports and have it ready for inspection if requested.
8. All horse/pony vaccines must be up to date.
9. All in hand and ridden competitors with stallions must be 16 years of age or over. On entering they must produce the animal stud book number and a copy of the animal’s insurance policy.
10. Any whips and spurs used must to conform to BSJA standards.
11. The judge’s decision is final and always correct.
12. Competitors are advised to arrive early to the show ground as slow traffic is expected on entering the village and showground. Classed will not be delayed due to late arrivals.
13. All classes will be run as scheduled. No class can be held up for competitors entered in other classes which have overrun.
14. We reserve the right to split classes should numbers prove it necessary.
15. The Committee reserves the right to expel from the ring any horse not under sufficient control of the rider/handler.
16. Anyone deemed to be behaving in an inappropriate manner will be asked to leave the Showground.

Equine Welfare
Welfare is of paramount importance and all riders should be of an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden, anywhere on the showground. The Committee reserves the right to take further action against any competitor or exhibitor whose animal is being ridden by anyone whose size or weight compromises the welfare of the horse/pony being ridden; this would be based on the recommendations of the on-site veterinary team, who will use the 20% ratio as a guideline (this means the combined weight of rider plus their saddle should be less than 20% of the animal’s weight). This would be based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, as an overweight animal is also a welfare concern.