GENERAL RULES
1. Trophies remain the property of the Society and must be returned in good condition by the 16th April the following year. Trophies/prizes/rosettes are donated by the Society unless stated otherwise and must be collected and signed for within 1 month of the Show.
2. Extraordinary decisions and exceptions to the rules are at the discretion of the Judges and Directors. The Directors reserve the right to make changes to the rules at any time. Any changes will be made on our website and will supersede those in printed materials. The Directors reserve the right to substitute Judges, and cancel/merge/split classes. Judges’ decisions are final.
3. The Directors reserve the right to refuse entries. Entry money will not be refunded unless the request is received at least 72 hours before show date. In the event of the show being cancelled, no refunds will be given.
4. Organisers and landowners will not hold themselves responsible for any loss, damage, accident or injury to any person, animal or property whatsoever or however caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry to the showground that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters
against any legal action from any such incident. Exhibitors’ equipment and effects are at owner’s risk. All vehicles must be parked as directed by Stewards. Towing within showground is at owner’s risk. All exhibits are shown at own risk.
5. The following behaviours will result in elimination from class/show without refund of entry fees: ill-treatment of an animal; irresponsible/dangerous behaviour, handling or riding; inappropriate/over-use of a whip; any behaviour which is not in accordance with the Rules or general
etiquette.
6. All animals must be sound and in a satisfactory condition. Doctoring, blistering or tampering of stock strictly prohibited.
7. All animals must be kept under proper control. If any animal is deemed to be a danger to other competitors or the public, the owner/handler will be asked to remove it from the showfield and must do so immediately. No galloping/ cantering on the showground except in rings/on courses. Animals must not be left unattended while tied up.
8. Age restrictions for riders/animals are as at date of show unless stated otherwise.
9. Protests. Any objection must be made to the Judge/ Steward in the ring immediately and lodged in writing with the Secretary within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the class accompanied by a deposit of £20. The deposit will be forfeited if the objection is not upheld. All questions of dispute will be referred to the Stewards or, if necessary, to a quorum of Directors, whose decision will be final.
10. Any complaints about the behaviour of a competitor should be made to the Judge and the Secretary/Convener immediately; the competitor’s name/entry number must be known in order to investigate the complaint.
11. Competitors’ details will be retained for show related correspondence until no longer required. To withdraw consent, email horses@kilmacolmshow.org

HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT
The Organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all people and animals present. In order that these measures can be effective, everybody should take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and
should obey the instructions of the Organising Committee, Stewards and Officials.

LIGHT HORSE RULES

1. All owners are reminded of the requirements of the Horse Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2009.
2. All competitors should have their own insurance, including third party and personal accident cover.
3. All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years and over. No foals permitted under 3 weeks of age.
4. Mounted riders must wear their numbers at all times.
5. Body protectors are recommended, especially for children.
6. Mounted riders must wear protective head gear which conforms to current standards (see bhs.org.uk), fits correctly, be correctly fastened, and be solid and unbroken. Competitors who do not comply with this rule
will be eliminated without refund of entry fees.
7. All horses/ponies competing in classes where stated height is required may be measured in their shoes by the Society’s Veterinary Surgeon at any time during the Show and their decision, with that of the Judge, shall be final. During the time of measuring, animals must be under the control of the Measurer or Stewards, at the discretion of the Judge or Convener.

CROSS COUNTRY RULES & PROCEDURES
1. If eliminated, competitors must immediately exit course.
2. No fixed peak hats. Body protectors must be worn.
3. Number must be visible - tie up hair if necessary.
4. No combination may compete in more than one Cross Country class. Competitors/Animals in multiple classes will be allocated a class order.
5. Start times are not allocated, riders must give their number to the cross country tent before 1.30 and wait to be called.
6. No horse/pony allowed on the course unless competing.
7. Only the competitor plus one person may walk the course once the classes have started - number must be shown to gain entry.
8. XC classes will be run under optimum time conditions.