The Cross Country Course is closed for two weeks prior to an event - riders can use the gravel roads to ride on but presenting a horse to any of the cross country jumps can be cause for elimination.
NO dogs are allowed in the Park (GWRC Rule - this includes in vehicles).
Riders must remove all horse manure and rubbish from the Park when they leave.
All Riders must provide their own back number holders.
It is the rider's reponsibility to know the rules - below are some of them but for a full set click here
DRESS
- Protective Headgear- see NZPCA General Regulations for full requirements. All Athletes in Pony Club Events must have their helmet yellow tagged to reflect that it is of the approved standard.
- Cross Country Test – A long sleeve shirt/jersey is recommended. Protective headgear and boots must be worn. Body protectors or safety vests must be worn.
- Inflatable / Air Jackets If an Athlete chooses to wear an airbag style body protector, it must be worn over a permitted body protector. It is recommended that riders with a medical condition wear a Medical armband but is not compulsory. Riders must wear their back number at all times.
- Jumping Test – Riding Jacket, white shirt with white or pale tie/stock and pale jodhpurs or Pony Club uniform in branch/club/area colours may be worn.
GEAR CHECKS
1. Inspection of Dress & Saddlery – All Gear Safety Inspections should be carried out with reference to current ESNZ Eventing Rules and current NZPCA General Regulations, any Gear Check Sheet is only a guide and does not supersede either the ESNZ Eventing Rules and NZPCA General Regulation.
a. Gear Safety Inspections are compulsory in all tests (Dressage, Jumping & Cross Country) for levels NZPC 65 and NZPC 80.
b. Gear Safety Inspections are compulsory for Cross Country Test only at NZPC 95 and only needs to be undertaken at random for the Dressage and Jumping Tests.
d. The person carrying out the Gear Safety Inspection must contact the competition’s TD if there are any issues regarding a competitor’s saddlery or dress for them to adjudicate if so required.
WHIPS
Training (Practice): A whip no longer than 120cm including lash may be carried when riding on the flat at any time.
While jumping any obstacle before the Cross Country and/or Jumping Test, a whip, if carried, must not be weighted at the end or exceed 75cm (30 inches) in length.
Dressage Test: Carrying a whip of any kind during the Dressage test is forbidden.
Cross Country and Jumping: If a whip is carried in the Cross Country and/or Jumping Test, it must not be weighted at the end or exceed 75 cm (30 inches).
CROSS COUNTRY MISC
After Elimination An Athlete eliminated for any reason must leave the course at once and has no right to continue. The Athlete must walk his/her Horse off the course, either mounted or dismounted. Violators shall be warned or fined, at the discretion of the Ground Jury, in accordance with the “ESNZ General Regulations” & Article 639 of these Rules.
“ESNZ Rules of Eventing”