Rules

WARLINGHAM AND DISTRICT HORSE CLUB

EVENT RULES AND TERMS & CONDITIONS

GOVERNING RULES

All WDHC events are run under British Riding Club (BRC) and British Horse Society (BHS) rules and guidelines.

You can access the 2025 British Riding Club Rule Book online:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/media/hrgnlzbi/3605_brchandbook_2025_digital.pdf

Full BRC rules can be found at:
http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-rulebook

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By attending a WDHC event as a spectator or participant, you unconditionally accept and agree to follow all terms and conditions and general event rules on the showground and in the arena, entirely at your own risk.

SAFETY AND SUPERVISION

You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring horses and children are under your strict supervision at all times
  • Keeping dogs on a lead and under control at all times
  • Ensuring children DO NOT climb or play on any farm machinery or equipment
  • Ensuring children DO NOT enter any areas of farmland
  • Walking horses at all times, except in designated practice or warm-up areas

You agree to:

  • Immediately follow instructions from any official, judge, or club steward
  • Comply with all safety requirements at the venue

CLUB DISCRETION

WDHC reserves the right, at our discretion and without liability for any costs incurred or giving a reason, to:

A) Adjust the schedule at short notice
B) Refuse an entry
C) Request you to immediately leave an event

Grounds for removal include, but are not limited to:

  • Use of foul, argumentative, or abusive language
  • Inappropriate actions to school or punish a horse (in the ring or on the showground)
  • Being a danger to yourself, others, animals, or property

No refunds will be given in these circumstances.

LIABILITY

You agree not to hold the event organisers, WDHC, landowners, or venue operators liable for any injury, loss, or damage to any person, animal, vehicle, or property, however caused.

REFUNDS

Entry fees will only be refunded with proof of a doctor’s or veterinary certificate.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • Horseboxes and trailers MUST NOT be mucked out on the showground
  • All litter and waste (horse and dog) must be taken away with you
  • Please respect the venue and leave it as you found it

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Riding Hats:

  • An approved hat to current standards must be worn at all times when mounted
  • Current standards can be found on the BRC and BHS websites

Body Protectors:

  • If worn, body protectors must comply with current standards
  • Current standards can be found on the BRC and BHS websites

Tack and Clothing:

  • Correct tack and clothing under BHS/BRC rules must be worn at all times when mounted in warm-up areas and arenas

WARM-UP AREA ACCESS

No person is allowed to enter the warm-up area mounted without:

  • Wearing appropriate safety equipment (as above)
  • Having entered and paid for the event
  • Agreeing to all rules and terms & conditions

AGREEMENT TO TERMS

By paying your entry fee, you are agreeing to all the above terms and conditions, whether or not you have signed the entry form.

ROSETTES

Rosettes are awarded to 1st–6th place in all classes. Any additional rosettes are given at the discretion of WDHC.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

If you have any questions, please contact the club directly:

Email: secretary@wdhc.org.uk
Contact Form: Click here

Thank you for supporting Warlingham and District Horse Club


Specific rules may be quoted below in order to highlight specific requireents for a show or event.

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