MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT:
Competitors/participants of any event run by the Pacific Coast Horse Club (taken from the Ranch Horse Association of Australia - Rule Book) have a responsibility to ensure the welfare of their horses and treat them humanely with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Competitors/participants are to conduct themselves in a professional manner and act with integrity in all dealing with the Association and other competitors and agree to always uphold the rules and regulations of the Pacific Coast Horse Club.
Competitors/participants are to always demonstrate good sportsmanship. Poor behaviour in the form of aggression, bad language or abuse of other competitors will not be tolerated. Persons involved in such behaviour may be excluded from the show and maybe reported to the relevant breed association or society.
Any exhibitor or rider who refuses to obey the request of the Judge, Show Manager or any Show Official, will be automatically excluded from further competition at the show and forfeits all previous winnings together with all entry fees and other charges.
All competitors are to treat others with respect, always place the safety and welfare of children above other considerations, be responsible and accountable for their behaviour, follow the guidelines outlined in this policy if they wish to make a complaint or report a concern about possible child abuse, discrimination, harassment, or other inappropriate behaviours.
Committees are volunteers. Abuse or disrespect to any committee or show organiser will not be tolerated and incidents will be referred to the executive committee for discussion, and/or suspension or expulsion of a member.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Use social media appropriately. By all means share your positive experiences of PCHC but do not use social media as a means to breach any of the expectations and requirements of you as a Participant of PCHC.
Do not make any public comment that is critical of the performance of a judge, competitor, official, or employee/ officer/volunteer/member of any affiliate or the PCHC or on any matter that is, or is likely to be, the subject of an investigation or disciplinary process; or otherwise make any public comment that would likely be detrimental to the best interests, image and welfare of the competition or Ranch industry.
Social media means any form of online or interactive application or other form or medium that enables users to create, share and/or upload content, including SMS, MMS, email and such platforms as Facebook, WhatsApp, Myspace, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, blogs, podcasts, message boards and websites. The commitee may fine any offending member an amount of $500.00 or if deemed a serious breach and appropriate refer the matter to a Disciplinary Committee.