The programme will be published on sashowjumping.co.za 

ENQUIRIES: TRACY SOUTH – Mobile 082 924 0851: info@mataffinridingclub.co.za

DRESS: Riders must be correctly dressed for all classes.  ALL MOUNTED RIDERS MUST WEAR HARD HATS.

HORSE WELFARE A horse may only ride two classes per day.

CATERING: Will be available.

STABLING: R150 per day/night for stables. Sawdust will be provided. Extra sawdust is R30 extra a bag.

BOOK 2 NIGHTS GET THE 3^RD  NIGHT FREE PER HORSE.

No stable will be booked without a stable booking form + proof of payment sent to info@mataffinridingclub.co.za

The allocation of stables is carried out by the Organizing Committee and under no circumstances may any competitor change his/her stabling accommodation or alter the stabling list without prior consultation with, and approval of, the Stable Manager. Failure to comply could involve disqualification of the horse concerned. Competitors wishing to be stabled with others should indicate this on their entry form and the organizing committee will try to arrange this, however, there is no guarantee.

HOLDING CAMPS: No private holding camps/ paddocks are available. Please bring own camps/paddock set up to put up in the designated area at own risk. Horses are not allowed to stay overnight in these holding camps.

PLEASE NO DOGS ALLOWED

ENTRIES TO Show Jumping Enter Online www.sashowjumping.co.za

ENTRY FEES             

R280 per class graded (including all levies)

R200 per class recreational (including all levies)

SHOW JUMPING LEVIES: Open R60, Recreational R15, Adult 90 - 1, 25 R40, EDS Levy R5.13, U 18 R40, Adult 50 - 80 R40, Medical Levy R50, and Ground Levy R25, Official Levy R20,

PRIZE MONEY: Rosettes only for Recreational, sponsored prizes if available.

 40% of entry fees after all levies.

BANK DETAILS:  Mataffin Riding Club, Standard Bank, Acc#132023938, Branch code: 052852.

Reference: rider name. EMAIL PROOF OF PAYMENT TO: info@mataffinridingclub.co.za .

NO CASH DEPOSITS – R30.00 per horse entered will be CHARGED EXTRA if a cash deposit is made into our account.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 31 ST May 2019.  

LATE ENTRY PENALTY FEE: R200 – Late entry will not be accepted without proof of payment including penalty fee.

MEMBERSHIP MINIMUM REGISTRATION WITH SAEF & A CLUB, SAEQA, AND SASJ AS A RECREATIONAL / GRADED IS REQUIRED.

SAEF DAY MEMBERSHIP R150 per show – only if you are not a SAEF member. ADD TO ENTRY IF NOT A SAEF MEMBER

The SAEF has introduced a Day Rider membership fee. This is to accommodate riders who wish to do one or two shows a year. The membership fee is R150 per show. (e.g. if a show is held over 2 days, it counts as 1 show fee of R150 for the 2 days) Once a rider has done more than two shows, then the rider must register online and become a full SAEF member. Any fees paid towards the Day Rider fees will then be used as a credit towards the full membership fee.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

This is a SAEF sanctioned event and will be run under the prevailing General Regulations and SAEQA & SASJ & FEI

Rules 1st Edition, effective 1 August 2014. South African Show Jumping rules 2019 & FEI Show Jumping 2019 Edition 26^th Edition effective 1 January 2018

1. All SAEF, FEI, SASJ, SAEQA, MRC and ground rules will apply.  The Organizers reserve the right to cancel, combine or restrict classes should entries so warrant or according to prevailing circumstances. 
2. SAEF, SASJ, SAEQA nor Mataffin Riding Club, nor their representatives shall be held responsible for any loss, damage, theft, injury or death sustained by horses, riders, appointed officials, the public or their property. All persons participating at this event do so at their own risk and will have no claim against name of Mataffin Riding Club, SAEQA, SASJ, MP Show Jumping, MP Equitation or the SAEF, including any officials, employees, members, affiliated bodies, show-holding bodies or sponsors, for any damage or loss of property or death or injury of persons suffered during or in connection with this event from any cause whatsoever. No minor may participate in this event without the permission of his/her guardian, who indemnifies all mentioned above against any such claims by such minors.
3. ALL MOUNTED RIDERS MUST WEAR HARD HATS. As per FEI Article 256. 1.4, it is compulsory for all persons to wear a properly fastened protective headgear with a three point retention harness at all times when mounted. Competitors shall wear the correct dress for competitions.
4. Any requests for a specific riding order MUST be emailed to the SHB. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check whether their entries have been received.
5. The organizers reserve the right to restrict the number of entries accepted to a manageable number.
6. Any athlete not available to ride his/her test or class at the time allotted must contact the Show Organiser or Senior Judge to arrange for a new riding slot or they will be eliminated.
7. Incomplete entries and entries without proof of payment will be excluded & discarded
8. Entries will NOT be refunded if withdrawn after the closing date of entries!
9. 70% of entries will be refunded if show organizer declares a show canceled only – not postponed.  
10. Scratchings or canceling of entries prior to the closing date will be refunded with a 20% admin fee
11. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the scheduled as stated, the organizers reserve the right to change the programme order in which the classes are ridden
12. Please take note that we will give only APPROXIMATE starting times for each class on the programme. It is the rider’s responsibility to be on time.
13. Please note an immediate jump-off may be used at the discretion of the judge and will be announced.
14. The organizers reserve the right to fine, warn, suspend and/or eliminate offenders. SAEF Rules regarding excessive use of whips will be enforced.
15. The abuse of a horse will be strictly prohibited.
16. All stallions must have a yellow disc on both sides of the bridle or have a yellow ribbon in the tail.  They must also have a yellow tag on their halter.
17. Stallions remain the responsibility of the owners & riders at all times and they are expected to have public liability against loss, injury or damage that might be caused by the stallion. 
18. Equine Flu Vacs must be administered within 6 months + 21 days of the date of the event. No horse may compete in the 7 days after the vaccination. AHS VACCINATIONS MUST BE IN ORDER
19. All horses must have a valid SAEF passport available for inspection at any time.
20. Horses from outside the AHS Surveillance area must have valid AHS vaccinations (12 months) and a current Certificate of Movement.
21. The athlete undertakes NOT to bring any horse/pony to the event that has an infectious disease, whether notifiable or not or which the athlete could reasonably be expected to know has an infectious disease or may spread same.
22. All Equines Microchips compulsory 2018
23. When, at a competition (or prior to a team’s departure), the organizers or officials find that a horse/pony is unfit to compete and should a Veterinary Practitioner be called in to examine the said horse, the cost of this examination is to be borne by the owner or athlete.
24. It is the owner/ athlete responsibility to ensure your horse is supplied enough grass, water, and feed for the duration of their stay.
25. Horses are stabled at Mataffin Riding Club at own risk. Health & care is entirely the responsibility of the owner/athlete.
26. Horses grooms are welcome to stay on the property to ensure the care of own horses. Horsebox parking, Toilets, showers and wash up are available. 
27. Owners/ athlete take full responsibility for own grooms wellbeing.
28. Horsebox parking is available and at owners own risk.
29. Any owner or athlete who attempts to interfere with or influence the Judges, Stewards or Officials, or who at any time uses any contemptuous or abusive language to any of the Judges, Stewards or Officials may forfeit his/her rights to any prizes to which they might otherwise be entitled and may face other disciplinary action.
30. All protests must be addressed to the ground jury in writing accompanied by a deposit of R400 for provincial classes. Within the required time period. No verbal protest will be accepted. Download the protest form on discipline websites.
31. AS per SAEQA Section 4.1.2 a, only competitors are permitted to school horses competing in Equitation Classes anywhere at the venue during the event.
32.  Bearing, side, and running reins are prohibited in all competitions, including in the practice arena. No modification or extensions are allowed to the reins or stirrups (Section 2.3.7).
33. Dogs are NOT welcome at shows, but if they have to be there they MUST BE UNDER CONTROL AND ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES. Fines of R50 WILL be imposed on the owners if dogs are found loose and proceeds will be donated to the charity of choice of the name of Mataffin Riding Club

34. Any Rider / Horse fall must be reported to the Show Office. Rider / Horse injury report is required to be passed before the athlete is allowed to ride again in the class / next class or event. 

Neither Mataffin Riding Club, SASJ , SAEF, FEI, nor their representatives will be responsible for any loss, damage, theft or injury sustained by horses, riders, appointed officials, the public or their property whatsoever.

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