Hosted at Hartpury Arena, Gloucestershire. GL19 3BE

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1 TUESDAY 10 APRIL Access to the showground from 12.30pm on Tuesday 10 April Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena 4.30pm 6.30pm Mounted walk exercise around the Petplan Equine Arenas 4.30pm 6.30pm Exercise in the NAF Five Star & Petplan Warm Up Arenas from 2.30pm pm Exercise in the General Exercise Arena from 4.00pm 7.00pm WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS CLOSE OF ENTRIES NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED Entries for all Winter Championship competitions close on WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH All Prize giving for the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships are mounted and take place in the NAF Five Star Arena. The top 3 competitors are required for each prize giving. WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL April 2018 Hosted at Hartpury Arena, Gloucestershire. GL19 3BE SHOW ORGANISER: Kelvin Bywater SHOW SECRETARY TEL: TD: Sara Green SHOW SECRETARY: Rachel Moss SHOW SECRETARY entries@showdirect.co.uk ALL ENTRIES TO: Entries may be posted to the Show Secretary or made on-line by visiting Show Secretary, 62 Henry Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire. GL1 3DY No Entries should be sent direct to Hartpury Arena. Updated information, entry confirmation and start times will be available at ALL HORSES MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE VALID VACCINATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING THE SHOW. Warm up for all competitions in the NAF Five Star Arena will be in the Indoor Warm Up. CLASS 1 BLUE CHIP NOVICE SILVER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 7.50am Novice 37A 2017 CLASS 2 SPILLERS MEDIUM FREESTYLE SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 10.50am Freestyle to Music Medium 2016 CLASS 3 BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS NOVICE FREESTYLE SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 1.40pm Freestyle to Music Novice 2016 CLASS 4 PDS SADDLES ELEMENTARY FREESTYLE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 4.20pm Freestyle to Music Elementary 2016 BRITISH DRESSAGE

2 (OUTDOOR ARENA) Walk exercise on Tuesday 11 April 4.30pm 6.30pm CLASS 5 EQUI-TREK ELEMENTARY SILVER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Elementary Mounted prize giving for the top three will take place in the NAF Five Star Arena. THURSDAY 12 APRIL CLASS 6 EQUI-TREK ELEMENTARY GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Elementary CLASS 7 MAGIC PRIX ST GEORGES GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 11.45am Prix St Georges 2009 (Updated 2017) Entry Fee 77 PRIZES: 400, 280, 180, 140, 110, 90, 77, 77 & Rosettes to 10th Qualification for Class 13: The top 15 from class 7 will go forward to class 13. It is mandatory for any Competitor qualified for Class 13 to participate and it will be assumed that all competitors are going forward. Payment of the starting fee to compete in Class 13 must be made to the Secretary s Office within one hour of the completion of the last test in Class 7. In cases of any withdrawal, official notification will be required in writing at the time of withdrawal and will be forwarded to British Dressage post event for review of the reason for withdrawing. A Competitor who does not participate without a legitimate reason as deemed by British Dressage (for example illness or other unforeseen circumstances) will lose their placing and prize money from Class 7. Such cancellation must be received at the Secretary s Office within one hour of completion of class 7 after which the Secretary will contact the next in line. If a competitor qualifies two horses for Class 13 they may opt to only enter one into the Freestyle, under these circumstances the cancellation policy is not applied. CLASS 8 BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS NOVICE FREESTYLE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 3.00pm Freestyle to Music Novice 2016 (OUTDOOR ARENA) CLASS 9 CHARLES OWEN ADVANCED MEDIUM SILVER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 10.50am Advanced Medium FRIDAY 13 APRIL CLASS 10 BLUE CHIP NOVICE GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 7.50am Novice 37A 2017 CLASS 11 NUPAFEED ADVANCED MEDIUM FREESTYLE SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 11.30am Freestyle to Music Advanced Medium 2016 CLASS 12 SUPERFLEX INTERMEDIATE I GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 2.20pm FEI Intermediate I 2009 (Update 2017) Entry Fee 77 PRIZES: 400, 280, 180, 140, 110, 90, 77, 77 & Rosettes to 10th Qualification for Class 18: The top 15 from class 12 will go forward to class 18. It is mandatory for any Competitor qualified for Class 18 to participate and it will be assumed that all competitors are going forward. Payment of the starting fee to compete in Class 18 must be made to the Secretary s Office within one hour of the completion of the last test in Class 12. In cases of any withdrawal, official notification will be required in writing at the time of withdrawal and will be forwarded to British Dressage post event for review of the reason for withdrawing. A Competitor who does not participate without a legitimate reason as deemed by British Dressage (for example illness or other unforeseen circumstances) will lose their placing and prize money from class 12. Such cancellation must be received at the Secretary s Office within one hour of completion of Class 12 after which the Secretary will contact the next in line. If a competitor qualifies two horses for Class 18 they may opt to only enter one into the Freestyle, under these circumstances the cancellation policy is not applied. GALA PERFORMANCE. Starts 7.00pm.

3 CLASS 13 MAGIC PRIX ST GEORGES FREESTYLE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 7.00pm FEI PSG YR Freestyle to Music 2009 Entry Fee 77 Open to the top 15 Combinations from Class 7 PRIZES: 500, 350, 250, 150, 120, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100 & Rosettes to 10th Master Class by Michael Eilberg (OUTDOOR ARENA) CLASS 14 ALBION MEDIUM SILVER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Medium Mounted prize giving for the top three will take place in the NAF Five Star Arena. SATURDAY 14 APRIL CLASS 15 KBIS PRELIMINARY SILVER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 7.50am Preliminary 17A 2017 CLASS 16 SPILLERS MEDIUM FREESTYLE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 10.30am Freestyle to Music Medium 2016 CLASS 17 CHARLES OWEN ADVANCED MEDIUM GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 1.50pm Advanced Medium GALA PERFORMANCE. Starts 7.00pm. CLASS 18 SUPERFLEX INTERMEDIATE I FREESTYLE GOLD Starts 7.00pm FEI Intermediate I Music Freestyle 2009 (Updated 2017) Entry Fee 77 Open to the top 15 Combinations from Class 12. PRIZES: 1,000, 700, 400, 240, 140, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100, 100 & Rosettes to 10th SUNDAY 15 APRIL Master Class by Michael Eilberg CLASS 19 PDS SADDLES ELEMENTARY FREESTYLE SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Freestyle to Music Elementary 2016 CLASS 20 NUPAFEED ADVANCED MEDIUM FREESTYLE GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 10.40am Freestyle to Music Advanced Medium 2016 Entry Fee 77 PRIZES: 300, 200, 125, 95, 85, 77 & Rosettes to 10th CLASS 21 ALBION MEDIUM GOLD WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 2.00pm Medium PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CLOSE OF ENTRIES NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED Entries for all competitors automatically qualified for the Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships close on WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY. Closing date for wildcard entries will be notified with the wildcard. All Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships will take place in the Petplan Equine Arenas 1 & 2 (Outdoor Arena). All Prize giving for Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships, are mounted and take place in the NAF Five Star Arena. The top 3 competitors are required for each prize giving.

4 WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL Walk exercise on Tuesday 11 April 4.30pm 6.30pm Warm up for all competitions in the Petplan Arena will be in the Outdoor Warm Up. CLASS 31 PETPLAN EQUINE MEDIUM BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.30pm Medium CLASS 32 PETPLAN EQUINE MEDIUM SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Medium CLASS 33 PETPLAN EQUINE PRIX ST GEORGES BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.45pm Prix St Georges 2009 (Update 2017) CLASS 34 PETPLAN EQUINE PRIX ST GEORGES SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 3.45pm Prix St Georges 2009 (Update 2017) THURSDAY 12 APRIL CLASS 35 PETPLAN EQUINE INTERMEDIATE I BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am FEI Intermediate I 2009 (Update 2017) CLASS 36 PETPLAN EQUINE INTERMEDIATE I SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 3.05pm FEI Intermediate I 2009 (Update 2017) CLASS 37 PETPLAN EQUINE ELEMENTARY BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Elementary CLASS 38 PETPLAN EQUINE ELEMENTARY SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.30pm Elementary FRIDAY 13 APRIL CLASS 39 PETPLAN EQUINE ADVANCED MEDIUM SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.15pm Advanced Medium CLASS 40 PETPLAN EQUINE NOVICE BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Novice CLASS 41 PETPLAN EQUINE NOVICE SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.00pm Novice

5 SATURDAY 14 APRIL CLASS 42 PETPLAN EQUINE PRELIMINARY SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Preliminary CLASS 43 PETPLAN EQUINE INTERMEDIATE II SILVER AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.00pm FEI Intermediate II 2009 (Update 2017) CLASS 44 PETPLAN EQUINE PRELIMINARY UNDER 18 AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Preliminary CLASS 45 PETPLAN EQUINE ELEMENTARY UNDER 18 AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.00pm Elementary SUNDAY 15 APRIL CLASS 46 PETPLAN EQUINE PRELIMINARY BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Preliminary CLASS 47 PETPLAN EQUINE MEDIUM UNDER 18 AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 12.45pm Medium CLASS 48 PETPLAN EQUINE NOVICE UNDER 18 AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 8.00am Novice CLASS 49 PETPLAN EQUINE ADVANCED MEDIUM BRONZE AREA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Starts 11.45am Advanced Medium SHOW INFORMATION Updated information, entry confirmation and start times will be available at CLOSE OF ENTRIES Entries for all competitions held in the NAF Five Star Arena close on WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH 2018 Entries for all competitors automatically qualified for the Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships close on WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2018 Closing date for wildcard entries will be notified with the wildcard. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED All Entries and requests for Stabling must be sent to the Show Secretary, 62 Henry Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3DY PAYMENT: All Cheques payable to THE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES: may also be made online by visiting TIMES 07/04/18 between 6.30pm 9.30pm by telephoning Times are also available on from 10.00am on 07/04/18. Once the time box has been ticked on the website there is no requirement to phone to confirm times. Please note that as it is a Championship all dressage times are drawn and cannot be changed.

6 SPECIAL AWARDS Eligibility for any Special Award must be indicated on the Entry Form at point of entry. Special Awards should be collected from the Show Secretary s Office after each prize giving. 1. BD AMATEUR OWNER/RIDER AWARD: Open to those in classes 1-21 riding a horse registered in their name, or that of an immediate family member, and who compete in horse sports for recreational purposes only. Integrity caveat: This award is intended to recognise genuine amateur owner/riders. Only declare for this award if you genuinely feel that you are eligible according to the spirit in which this is intended. Eligibility must be stated at the point of entry to qualify for this award. 2. BEST BRITISH BRED AWARD: A rosette will be awarded by The British Bred Sport Horse (BBSH) to the highest placed British bred horse in classes BD YOUTH AWARD: British Dressage are awarding a BD Youth rosette to the highest placed rider under 25 years of age (in that calendar year) in all classes at the Championships including the Area Festival classes. 4. PETPLAN EQUINE SENIOR HORSE AWARD: Petplan Equine will present a rosette to the highest placed horse aged 15 and over in classes at the Championships. BD OWNERS AWARD: British Dressage are providing an award to the Owner of the winning horse in competitions 1-21 at the Championships. This is awarded automatically and does not require pre-declaration. PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY: Prize money will be paid to the rider by BACS transfer after the show. Riders must confirm their bank details to the Show Secretary on collecting their sheets. Any prizes awarded must be collected from the Show Secretary prior to departure from the Show Ground. Prizes will not be forwarded after the Show. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Please read these General Rules and Regulations carefully. By entering, attending, or being in any way involved in any aspect of the Show, you indicate that you accept and agree to comply with these General Rules and Regulations. 1. DEFINITIONS In these General Rules and Regulations the term Competitor refers to every Entrant and Associated Person. The term Entrant refers to all exhibitors and competitors entering the Show. The term Associated Person refers to all owners, riders, handlers, drivers, grooms, and parents / guardians of competitors under the age of 16 associates and / or supporters of Entrants. The term Show refers to the event known as NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships incorporating the Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire GL19 3BE (the Show Ground ). The term Organiser refers to British Dressage Ltd, Show Direct Ltd and all its employees, officers, representatives, volunteers and show officials. The term Show Secretary refers to Rachel Moss or such other person as may be appointed to perform such role. The term Entry Form and Stable Form refers to the forms to be completed by all Entrants. 2. WITHDRAWALS 05/04/18. Please see refunds of entry and stable fees (as set out in point 6) regarding refund entitlement. 3. PRACTICE JUDGING No. 4. BRIDLE NUMBERS Must be worn in accordance to British Dressage Rule RE-PRESENTED CHEQUE Any payment that has to be re-presented to the bank for whatever reason will be subject to a 20 administration fee each time it is re-presented. 6. REFUNDS OF ENTRY AND STABLE FEES A refund of 75% of the entry fee and / or hook-up fee will be made on written cancellation by the Competitor prior to 14 March 2018, after which the entry and / or hook-up fee is non refundable. A refund of 75% of the stable fee will be made on written cancellation by the Competitor prior to 14 March 2018, then 50% of the stable fee will be made on cancellations from the 14 March 2018 and prior to 21 March 2018, after which the stable fee is non refundable. 7. MUSIC All music must be on a CD which must be given to the Show Secretary by the Competitor at least half an hour before the start of the competition for which the music is required. The Competitor must ensure that all music is clearly marked with horse and rider names on the box containing the disc and also on the disc itself. It is strongly advised that a second copy should also be provided. The Organiser cannot be held responsible for the quality of the recording or any mishap that may occur with the music. 8. TIMETABLE The Organiser reserves the right to cancel, add to, alter the arena in which any competition is scheduled to take place, or amend any competition times or alter the published timetable for the Show as they deem appropriate. 9. ARENA WALK EXERCISE TIMES All arena walk exercise times are subject to amendment, times will be posted outside the Show Secretary s Office and in the Stable Manager s Office. Competitors may only participate in arena walk exercise on the day that the horse is competing. Only horses competing on Wednesday may use the Tuesday walk exercise times for arena familiarisation. All horses must have a mounted rider, no horses may be led, whether with or without a mounted rider. 10. COMPETITION WARM UP ARENAS Designated warm up arenas for each competition arena will be available for exercise from 2.30pm on Tuesday 10 April until 8.00pm, after which they are available from 6.40am each morning until 1 hour after the completion of competition each day. From Wednesday onwards and to avoid congestion, only competitors within approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of competing will be allowed to use the relevant warm up arenas during competition hours. Access to these warm up arenas may be available outside competition hours for general exercise. 11. GENERAL EXERCISE ARENA A designated General Exercise Arena will be available for use by Competitors. Access will be available on a daily basis from 8.00am 10.00am and 4.00pm 7.00pm; however should a veterinary incident arise competitors will be asked to leave the arena. All general exercise times are subject to amendment and times will be posted outside the Show Secretary s Office and in the Stable Manager s Office. 12. PRIZE GIVING The Organiser reserves the right to withhold prizes if Competitors do not attend the Official Prize Giving. The top 3 competitors from each competition are required to attend the official prize giving and Competitors must be mounted for all prize giving ceremonies. All prize giving takes place in the NAF Five Star Arena. Competitors may have a handler to lead the horse in the prize giving if required, but the handler must be suitably dressed. Prize giving times are subject to amendment and competitors should present themselves to the steward in the NAF Five Star Holding Arena at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled prize giving time. 13. PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY Prize money will be paid to the rider by BACS transfer after the show. Riders must confirm their bank details to the Show Secretary on collecting their sheets. Any prizes awarded must be collected from the Show Secretary prior to departure from the Show Ground. Prizes will not be forwarded after the Show. 14. SCORE SHEETS Score sheets should be collected from the Secretary s Office onsite, if you would like your score sheet to be posted, a 3.00 postage and administration fee will be charged, which must be paid at the Secretary s Office prior to leaving the Show Ground. 15. LOCATION For directions to Hartpury Arena visit SHOW GROUND ACCESS Horses may arrive on the Show Ground from 12.30pm on Tuesday 10 April and the Show Ground Entrance will close at 11.30pm. Access to the Show Ground will be from 6.00am 11.30pm on Show days; with the exception that the entrance will close an hour after the completion of competition on Friday & Saturday. Outside these times the entrance will be opened for emergency access only. Horses requiring stabling must arrive on the Show Ground before 7.00pm. Should any competitor be delayed, they must contact the Stable Manager on The Stable Managers Office will open at 6.00am and close at 7.30pm each day. Only horseboxes / trailers bringing horses and / or ponies intending to compete at the Show will be admitted to the Show Ground.

7 17. STABLING There will be 180 Permanent Stables plus Temporary Barn Type Stables available on the Show Ground at 36 per stable per night. Any damage caused to stables will be charged to the hirer. Lighting is not provided in temporary stables. It is understood by competitors that horseboxes / trailers may be parked some distance from the stables and it is understood that it may not be possible to park competitors who have more than one horsebox / trailer at the Championship in the same location. Stable hire is from 3.00pm 3.00pm (access from 12.30pm on Tuesday 10 April). Occupants are advised that stables must be vacated on time so that incoming horses may be stabled. Stables should be skipped out and left clean and tidy ready for the following occupant. If stables are not vacated on time a fine of 80 per stable may be charged for late departure. All horses will be balloted between permanent and temporary stables and it will be subject to the nights that stables are required rather than the date that Entry / Stable Form are received. Competitors should not request permanent stabling on the Entry Form as it will not alter the allocation of stables. Competitors applying for stabling for a horse not actually entered at the Show will be allocated temporary stabling for the companion and the horse entered at the Show. Notification will not be sent out to those allocated temporary barn stables. All stables must be applied for on official Winter Championship Stable Form or via the online entry system and paid for in advance. Stable Forms must be returned to the Show Secretary, 62 Henry Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3DY. Should space be available late stabling requests made after Wednesday 14 March may be accepted, however, they will be subject to an additional fee of 5 per stable per night. 18. HORSES STABLED ON VEHICLES Horses may not be stabled in horseboxes / trailers. A Competitor deemed by the Organiser to be stabling their horse / pony in such a way will be asked to leave the Show Ground. 19. UNAUTHORISED USE OF STABLES Any Competitor who enters or makes use of any stable that has not been officially reserved for their use will be liable for the daily charge for that stable (as set out in point 17) and an additional fine of 80 for that stable. 20. STABLE BEDDING Although bedding may be in the stable allocated to the Competitor from previous occupants, no bedding whatsoever is provided with the hire of the stable. Natural Flake Shavings may be purchased from the Stable Mangers Office at 6.50 per bale between 10.00am pm. Straw is not permitted in stables. 21. HAYLAGE Horsehaylage Rye Pro will be available to purchase on site from the Stable Managers at 6 per bag between 10.00am pm. 22. STORAGE OF BEDDING & FODDER No hay, fodder or any flammable materials may be stored by the Competitor next to or underneath their horsebox and should be stored within their vehicles. Should the Competitor fail to comply with this requirement they may be asked to leave the Show Ground. 23. VACCINATION CERTIFICATE All horses and ponies at the Show must have a current and valid certificate of vaccination against Equine Influenza. There will be random checking of certificates and any horse or pony found without a valid certificate will not be permitted to remain at the Show. 24. ELECTRICAL HOOK UP A limited number of 6amp electrical hook ups are available for horseboxes at a cost of 84 per hook up for the period that the Competitor is staying in the Show Ground. Competitors must have a 16amp (blue socket) extension cable to connect to the socket supplied by the Organiser. It is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure that all their cables and electrical equipment comply with current electrical regulations. Competitors must ensure that all electrical items in their horseboxes have a current PAT Certificate. Whilst the Organiser endeavour to supply the hook up booked the Organiser does not guarantee a constant supply throughout the Show, nor do we accept any responsibility for losses and / or discomfort occurring as a result of a break in the supply provided. Electrical connection must be booked on the Official Stable Form or via the online entry system by 14 March 2018 and is on a strictly first come basis. 25. GENERATORS Competitors may have generators in the horsebox parking areas providing they are moderately sized and do not reach a noise or emission level whereby, in the opinion of the Organiser, they become a nuisance. The Competitor is responsible to ensure that any generator complies with all health and safety regulations and users must adhere to the re-fuelling procedure set out in the Organiser s document: - P 04 Refuelling vehicles and Equipment which is available on-site from the Stable Managers Office or in advance by request to the Organiser. All generators must be turned off between the hours of 11.00pm and 8.00am. 26. LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) Bottled gas may be used in conjunction with fitted living accommodation within horseboxes sited in the lorry park; however, it is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure that all gas bottles are fitted correctly and that all appliances are fitted to the gas bottle through approved pipework. 27. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All vehicles must be equipped with an appropriate fire extinguisher to conform to Local Authority Regulations. 28. VEHICLES The Organisers reserve the right to remove any vehicle which is obstructing any access (even if locked and unattended) and the Organiser will not be liable for any injury, loss or damage occasioned by such removal. 29. COMPETITOR VEHICLE PASSES Competitor horseboxes and horse trailers with horses / ponies competing at the Show will not be sent nor will require passes to enter the Show Ground and will be directed to the relevant parking area upon arrival at the equine entrance to the Show. 30. COMPETITOR ADMISSION PASSES Competitors do not require admission passes, other than for access to Hartpury Arena on Gala Nights (see points 40 and 47). Those competing in the Magic Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold Championship and/or the Superflex Intermediate I Freestyle Gold must collect their admission wristlets from the Secretary s Office when giving in their music for the evening performance. 31. CAR ACCESS TO THE SHOW GROUND Competitors and visitors do not require car passes and all cars must be parked in the designated car park sited on the main Hartpury College Campus and will not be permitted in the stable area or horsebox parking area. With the exception of cars towing horse trailers with horses competing at the Show, cars without passes will not be permitted through the equine entrance into the Show Ground. 32. MOTORBIKES, SCOOTERS, BICYCLES AND QUAD BIKES Except for authorised official vehicles used by the Organiser, motorbikes, scooters, bicycles or quad bikes are not permitted at the Show. Disability vehicles are permitted. 33. SMOKING There is a NO SMOKING policy which covers all areas of the Show Ground with the exception of the designated smoking areas. 34. BARBEQUES No barbeques are permitted in the Show Ground. 35. DOGS Are permitted in the Show Ground, but must be kept under control and on a lead at all times. If in the opinion of the Organiser, any person fails to control their dog/s they may be asked to leave the Show Ground. 36. OBJECTIONS Any objections should be made in writing in accordance to British Dressage Rule OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND FILM FOOTAGE It is understood and agreed by any Competitor attending the Show that permission is granted to the Organiser for any photographs and / or film footage taken at the Show by an official photographer or film company to be used by the Organiser for security, promotional, and / or live streaming purposes, furthermore the Competitor agrees that this permission is without payment. 38. FARRIER & VETERINARY SURGEON The services of a farrier and vet are only available On Call. Competitors are responsible for any costs incurred in making such call outs. 39. REFRESHMENTS Available in Arena Restaurant from 4.00pm 9.00pm on Tuesday 10 April and open from 7.00am on competition days. Bar available during normal licensing hours. 40. REFESHMENTS DURING GALA PERFORMANCES With the exception of a fast food outlet sited in the stable area, from 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights, access to all areas of Hartpury Arena including the food outlets and the bar is by admission ticket only. 41. ACCOMMODATION For accommodation in the local area visit

8 42. COMPETITOR CARAVANS & CAMPING There is no charge to Competitors or BD registered owners of horses competing at the Show who wish to camp or bring a caravan into the Show Ground. Competitors should indicate their intention to bring a caravan or tent on the Stable Form and should contact the Stable Manager upon arrival. Electric is not available for tents. Competitors agree that additional caravans, horseboxes or tents may not be sited next to the Competitors horsebox / horse trailer in which their horse / pony arrived at the Show Ground. 43. PUBLIC CARAVANS & CAMPING Anyone not competing at the Show wishing to stay on site in a caravan or tent should apply for a Caravan Pass at 25 for the Show Period. Purchasing a Public Caravan Pass does not gain admission to the Friday & Saturday Gala Performances. Limited 6amp electrical hook up is available at a cost of 84 for the show period. Caravans must have a 16amp (blue socket) extension cable to connect to the socket supplied by the Organiser. It is the responsibility of the person providing the accommodation to ensure that all their cables and electrical equipment comply with current electrical regulations. Competitors must ensure that all electrical items in their horseboxes have a current PAT Certificate. Whilst the Organiser endeavour to supply the hook up booked the Organiser does not guarantee a constant supply throughout the Show, nor do we accept any responsibility for losses and / or discomfort occurring as a result of a break in the supply provided. Electric is not available for tents. Public Caravan Passes may be purchased by sending a SAE, details of requirements, contact number and cheque made payable to The Winter Championships to: - Becky Jones, The Winter Championships, Tudor Cottage, Pendock Road, Redmarley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3LG. Applications close 26 March SHOW ADMISSION General admission to the Show is free with the exception of the Friday & Saturday Gala Performances, which, start at 7.00pm. 45. GALA PERFORMANCE Entry to the Gala Performance is subject to the Show Ground Admission Terms & Conditions, which may be viewed at or at the main entry to the Hartpury Arena building. 46. TICKET HOTLINE Tel. No: Opens on 10 January 2018 from 10am 7pm Monday Friday. 47. GALA PERFORMANCE TICKETS Gala Performance tickets are 16 each may be purchased in one of the following ways: - a. Online Ticket Sales Visit the online shop at Booking fee of 2.50 per booking made online. Advance Bookings close 26 March b. Ticket Hotline Sales Open from 10 January 2018, between 10am 7pm, Monday Friday Tel. No Booking fee of 2.50 per booking made on the Ticket Hotline. Advance Bookings close 26 March c. Postal Ticket Sales Open from 10 January By sending a SAE, details of requirements, contact number and cheque made payable to The Winter Championships to: - Becky Jones, The Winter Championships, Tudor Cottage, Pendock Road, Redmarley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3LG. Advance Bookings close 26 March d. Tickets on the door may be purchased subject to availability by cash, cheque, credit card (excluding American Express) or debit card. All seats are unreserved and on a first come basis. 48. VIP HOSPITALITY TICKETS FOR GALA PERFORMANCES Enjoy the Gala Performances on Friday 13 & Saturday 14 April from our VIP Hospitality Suite with a balcony overlooking all the action. Both evenings start with a Drinks Reception from 7.00pm, followed by a Grand Buffet Supper in the Hospitality Suite private dining room. A limited number of VIP Tickets are available for 2 or more guests at 60 per person. Individual tables are available for parties of 10 guests. Ticket sales close 26 March Contact the Ticket Hotline for further information and how to book VIP Hospitality Tickets. 49. REFUND OF GALA PERFORMANCE TICKETS Refund information is available in the Show Ground Admission Terms & Conditions, which may be viewed at or at the main entry to the Hartpury Arena building. 50. LOST PROPERTY All lost property during the show will be located at the Secretary s Office. Any inquiries regarding lost property following the conclusion of the Show should be made to Izzy at izzy@showdirect.co.uk. 51. RESPONSIBILITY The Organiser shall not under any circumstances be responsible for any loss, injury, illness or damage to (whether or not foreseeable and howsoever caused), or any theft from, any Competitor, any horse or other animal, any vehicle, or any other property whatsoever in the Show Ground, provided that nothing shall exclude or limit the Organiser s liability for the death of or personal injury to any person caused by its negligence or that of its employees or agents. Any items brought into the Show Ground or left in vehicles or tack lockers (whether locked or not) are at the Competitor s own risk. Competitors shall take such steps as are necessary to secure their property whilst in the Show Ground. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their horses are in good health and each Competitor shall take all necessary steps to prevent the contracting or spread of any disease or illness at the Show. Competitors will be responsible for reimbursing the Organiser for all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including but not limited to any direct, indirect or resulting losses, loss of profit, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal costs and all other reasonable professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the Organiser arising out of or in connection with any breach of these Rules and Regulations by the Competitor or anyone under the control of the Competitor. All Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and may not be left at the Show unaccompanied. Each Entrant will be considered responsible in all respects for the acts and/or failures to act of their Associated Persons. The Entrant shall be responsible for the consequences of any infringement by its Associated Persons of these Rules and Regulations. Competitors are personally responsible for ensuring that they take all necessary measures with regards to health and safety. Upon any entry to a competition at the Show each Competitor acknowledges that he/she is taking part in a risk sport and represents that he/she is a competent rider at the level of competition in which he/she has entered. Competitors who suffer a fall or any other injury whilst on in the Show Ground must report the fall / injury to the Show Secretary. Competitors shall comply with the rules of Hartpury College and any reasonable instructions given to them by the Organisers. 52. INSURANCE Competitors are personally responsible for damage to: any buildings, land, equipment, or other property in the Show Ground; or to any third persons caused by the Competitor, their employees, their agents, or their horses / ponies. It is strongly advised that Competitors have in force third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in and attendance at the Show. 53. ADDITIONAL FEES The Organiser reserves the right to charge an additional fee to Competitors should extraordinary circumstances arise which require procedures to be implemented that would not normally be anticipated or expected, but were considered by the Organiser to be in the best interests for the wellbeing of either Competitors, horses and animals, general public and / or the successful running of the Championships. Any additional fee will be agreed with the consent of the governing body. 54. REMOVAL FROM THE SHOW The Organiser retains at its absolute discretion the right to decline or exclude or remove any person or animal from the Show or future shows or return any entry fee without being required to assign any reason or being liable to the Competitor for any compensation. 55. OTHER TERMS If any court declares that any provision of these Rules and Regulations is invalid, unlawful or unenforceable to any extent, the provision will, to that extent, be severed from the remaining provisions, which will continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law. These Rules and Regulations are governed by English law. The Organiser and Competitor both agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.