Dressage Unaffiliated ~ Rules & Information

Combination (rider with horse/pony) Rules:

• Each combination must be mutually eligible for any class they enter
• The organisers may suspend and subsequently, following enquiry, disqualify any competing entrants, of any type, that are proven to be in breach of the rules on that day

Rider Rules:

• A rider can enter up to three classes per horse/pony
• A rider can enrol more than one horse/pony at each event
• Each rider MUST declare their intension to ride HorsConcours before they begin their class
• Lunging is permissible at the discretion of the organisers
• Any rider competing WITHOUT: a Relative; a Partner; a Friend; or Another in attendance (i.e. alone), MUST include an emergency contact on their submitted entry form(s), or provide HDG with the details of an emergency contact on arrival, without exception
• All riders must wear PAS015/EN1384 compliant hats, displaying the British Standard Kite Mark and ensure that their hats are securely strapped on, when on horseback
• What do the PAS015/EN1384 standards actually mean? Go here ►

Horse/Pony Rules:

• A horse/pony can enter up to three classes per event
• Bridle numbers must be worn on both sides of the bridle whilst in the arenas

Event Rules:

• All entry fees must be paid, in full, by the Monday before the scheduled event
• Any competing rider who is delayed or unable to compete, should inform the event secretary of their situation by calling [07974 756966] or [07931 566644] as soon as possible
• Entries close on the Monday before the scheduled event, or when classes are full
• Late entries may still be accepted at the discretion of the organisers
• Late entries are subject to a discretionary £1.50 administration charge per class
• Classes may be combined for events where the entrant count is low
• HDG endeavour to honour all event days. However, since all combinations/classes are judged outside, we reserve the right to cancel due to poor weather conditions

Information:

• Official Sunshine Tour regional qualifying venue.
• Class times will be available via our website after 7pm on the Thursday evening preceding each event
• Pick Your Own (PYO) classes allows riders to choose from the classes on offer
• The maximum number of entries per dressage class is fifteen
• The maximum number of entries per day is 60 (at the discretion of the organisers)
• Preparation and warm up is executed on the outdoor cushion compound arena
• All dressage is ridden and judged on one of the outdoor competition arenas
• We are guided, in accordance, with the rules of the British Dressage controlling body
• HorsConcours combinations receive a bridle number, but are judged and scored alongside their competing group privately
• Entrants requiring a caller should select the [Yes] button on the View & Book Classes ► form
• Callers can be supplied by HDG on receipt of a £1 charitable donation payment, which is added to your entry fee and shown in your booking form or email
• Riders may bring their own callers

Hastingwood House
Hastingwood Road
Harlow, Essex CM17 9JX
Telephone: 07931 566644
eMail: enquiry@hastingwooddressagegroup.co.uk