Local Events

We aim to run a variety of competitions, training and fun events over the year.  Our online entry system is powered by MyRidingLife.  Search for competitions there or use the unique code that will be provided on each schedule.

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Here are the general rules for attending any Vectis Event locally...these will be included on every schedule:

On the day

We aim to run friendly, enjoyable events!  You will find below the “rules” to help the day run smoothly.  Please read!

• Please park as directed by a steward or helper. 

• Warm up area will be designated. 

• Please do not muck out horseboxes onto the parking area.  Place all droppings in the area provided or take them home.  Please clear any hay and debris left around your lorry/trailer. 

• No hay nets or horses are to be tied to the outside of vehicles.

• NO dogs allowed as a general rule - some site owners do allow them so check schedule for details.

 

British Riding Clubs (BRC)

• This competition will be run under BRC Rules  We refer you to the official rules so that you can read the section that refers to the event you are attending.  

• Protective headgear (approved to current BRC regulations) must be worn by anyone riding at a BRC event. Harness must be correctly adjusted & fastened. Failure to do so will incur elimination. 

• Under BRC rules, any rider who has a fall from their horse, anywhere on the show ground CANNOT participate further in the competition that day.  This includes falls in the warm up arena or lorry park. Any breach of this rule will be reported to the Committee.  Entering the competition is your agreement that you understand and accept this rule (this includes adults entering Junior members).

• No head cams allowed.

 

Entries

• Priority will be given to Vectis Equestrian Club Members & entries will be limited.

• Times will be posted on myridinglife .

• Changes before the closing date can be made online by logging into your MRL account.

• If you need to cancel or change a class before closing date, please email vec.entries@outlook.com

• All entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee as stated online.

• Strictly no refunds once entries have been closed and/or times are posted.

 

Vectis Equestrian Clubs Points 

• Points will be awarded to all paid up Members in all Dressage Sections from January 2024 to December 2024.  Points will count towards the Annual Dressage Trophies that are presented at the A.G.M.

 

Horse Welfare

• Vectis Equestrian Club takes the health & welfare of horses and ponies extremely seriously. We focus on the highest standards of equine welfare and veterinary care. The Show will be strictly enforcing that all riders should be of an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden anywhere on the showground, including the Horsebox Park. Riders deemed oversized for their mount will be asked to dismount by a Show Official or Steward; and may be ineligible to compete as a combination.

• Please do not leave horses/ponies tied to the outside of lorries/trailers unsupervised; if horses/ponies are known to get distressed when left on lorries/trailers, ensure that there is always someone with them. 

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Health & Safety

• The Organisers and Landowners have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.  For these measures to be effective everyone onsite must obey the instructions of the organisers, officials, and stewards.

• You must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring.

• Neither the Organisers or any persons acting on their behalf accept any liability for loss, damage, accident or illness to ponies/horses, riders, spectators or any other persons or property. 

• The Committee reserve the right to ask anybody to leave the show ground. 

• Horses can easily be frightened and can be dangerous. Members of the public are requested to keep clear from horse areas/lanes and to avoid behaviour which might alarm horses. 

• No Dogs. 

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Insurance

• All Riding Club Members are covered by third party insurance. 

• Anyone attending the Event who is NOT a riding club member should ensure they have adequate/appropriate insurance for themselves, horses, property and third party.

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