All members are required to abide by the club rules, which are:

1. The judge's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

2. Wearing of riding hats and chin straps to the specification detailed, ie. Kite marked BS 4472, BS6473, PAS 105 or any subsequent higher specification is compulsory when mounted. Suitable attire to be worn in all rings.

3. The Committee and Organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or damage to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason.

4. The Committee have the right to refuse admission to the showground to any horse or person for any reason.

5. Any horse or pony competing in riding events must be 4 years of age or over in the current year and must be of sound condition.

6. The Committee reserve the right to measure any horse or pony and to request a height certificate where any height is in dispute. In the event of such action being taken and the animal is found to be of incorrect height, the said animal will be disqualified from the class in question until a height measurement certificate to the contrary has been produced.

7. Excessive use of the whip and/or spurs in any class will result in elimination.  No whips over 30 inches permitted in any class. Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards.

8. Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the showground except in the warming up area or in the rings.  Offenders will be asked to leave the showground without refund of entry money.

9. It is the competitor's responsibility to enter the ring when asked to do so.  Failure to comply may lead to elimination from the class unless the ring steward has been informed of the circumstances.

10. Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.

11. Litter must not be dropped.

12. Entry fees cannot be returned except at the discretion of the Show Secretary.

13. The decision of the judge is final. Arguing with the judge or general abusive behaviour on the showground will invite elimination.

14. Any objection/complaint must be put in writing and handed to the Show Secretary not more than one hour after the class and must be accompanies by £10.  If the objection/complaint is found to be justified by the Committee at their next meeting the £10 will be refunded.

15. The Committee reserve the right to alter the programme or to consolidate classes or abandon classes.  Also to amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary.