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Photographs from the Eventers Challenge are available to view and buy on https://www.stephburchphotography.co.uk/

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE LOOKING AT YOUR TIMES
Covid Instructions

To ease the maintenance of social distancing and limit numbers, only 1 person may accompany each member.
Please park in the parking area as directed and leave 10 metres between you and other trailers/lorries.
Social distancing to be maintained at all times
Members and parents should bring their own hand sanitiser which should be used before and after touching any gates, toilets, poles etc.
Members and parents MUST NOT enter the arena unless asked to do so by the judge
Members must maintain a safe social distance from other riders whilst riding to and from the arena
All adults must wear a face mask when walking the course

EHV Precautions

It is no longer mandatory to return the EHV form before competing, however by attending this competition you confirm that your horse or pony is not showing any of the symptoms listed below:
- Recent cough of unknown cause
- Recent nasal discharge of unknown cause
- Enlarged lymph nodes.
- Fever (>38.5oC)
- Recent onset of neurological signs of unknown cause
- Diarrhoea
Also the above mentioned horse or pony:
- Is not under current investigation for EHV infection.
- Has not been in contact with and is not kept on the same premises as a horse known to have or be under investigation for EHV.
- Has been resident in the UK for the last 28 days.
- Is not kept on a yard where horses have been imported from the continent within the previous 28 days.

Competitor Numbers

You MUST print or draw your own number – on A4 if wearing in a number bib or A5 if wearing on the back, two copies of A5 if wearing on the saddle cloth. Please print/draw the numbers as big as possible in the darkest pen.

Equine Influenza Inoculations

All horses & ponies competing, must have had the first 2 inoculations of a course and must not have gone over a 12 month period since their last inoculation, there must be at least 6 clear days since their last inoculation.
Passports must travel with the horse/pony and will be checked

Tack Checking

It is your responsibility to ensure that tack is correctly fitted and safe and that riders are correctly dressed, also that girths are tight / stirrup leathers adjusted etc before your child enters the arena. Please remember that long hair must be tied up above the collar and preferably in a hairnet.
The stewards will be checking that your dress/tack is compliant with the rules – see schedule for details

Prize Giving

There will be no formal prize giving – rosettes may be collected by one Branch representative 30 minutes after the conclusion of the class; that person will then give out rosettes to individuals. There must be no group photographs, unless social distancing is observed.

No dogs are allowed – if you must bring your dog please keep it in your vehicle.

Please use the Portaloo provided and there is no access to the indoor barns/main yard at Prestige Equestrian

News on Equine Influenza Vaccination Rules for PC -2020

PLEASE CHECK WHEN YOUR HORSES AND PONIES LAST HAD THEIR FLU VACCINATION AND KEEP YOUR HORSES PASSPORT UP TO DATE

DATES FOR DIARY

Details of other forthcoming competitions in Area 9 can be found on the Area 9 PC website https://branches.pcuk.org/area9/disciplines-and-dates/ A9 Dates 2020_2021 (4) (1)

Please remember to always carry your horse/pony passports with you at all events and activities

NEW COMPETITIONS – Please see Fran Thomas if you would like to join a team (Jnr) or Sally Amey (Snr) http://branches.pcuk.org/minchinhampton/schedules/ http://branches.pcuk.org/minchinhampton/competitions/

MPC WEBSITE: Any news, additions and information, please email Rachael Dunlop pete.rachd@gmail.com

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