Club rules

All O&DRC competitions in this schedule are run in accordance with the 2009 rules for Riding Club competitions (a copy of which is available from Riding Clubs Office at Stoneleigh) excepting situations where a further set of rules is stated (eg Working Hunter classes) or where a rule is deemed unnecessary by the Committee or Show Organiser.
Safety

The Committee is not responsible for any accidents to riders, spectators, horses, vehicles or properties of any description, damage or loss sustained by any person whilst on the Show Ground.
Due to a recent change in opinion we are currently awaiting clarification on the ruling for Adults/Juniors etc. Children present on the Show Ground as spectators must be supervised at all times.
Competitors and spectators must obey the instructions of the Officials of the Club at all times whilst on the Show Ground.
In all Riding Club activities when mounted riders MUST wear protective headgear which conforms to the current safety standards. Such headgear must be worn with harness properly adjusted and fastened. We strongly advise that body protectors to current safety standards be worn for all jumping activities, and that all competitors walk the course before jumping classes.
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that all tack is in good condition and correctly adjusted before all riding and in hand activities.
The Committee reserves the right to exclude any horse or pony it considers to be a danger to spectators or other competitors. Known kickers should wear a red tail ribbon. Judges have the discretion to eliminate from a class any horse/rider partnership they believe to be unsafe.
Galloping on the Show Ground is forbidden. Any rider contravening this rule will be asked to leave the Show Ground.
Dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.