RULES, REGULATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL FEI, NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL CLASSES
1. Competition Classes – All classes will be run under the applicable FEI Rule – unless otherwise stated a deviation to the SASJ Rule.
2. It is the Athletes/Owners responsibility to ensure that they comply with the control measures of African Horse Sickness and Equine Flu. Batch numbers and dates of the last two vaccinations against Equine Influenza and AHS must be stated in the passport and signed and stamped by a registered veterinarian.
3. Vaccinations and Micro Chip Numbers must correspond with the information loaded on the SASJ Online System
4. Protests lodged must adhere to the General Regulations and SASJ Rules.
5. Registration of Horse and Rider with their Club, SASJ and SAEF must be in order on the SASJ Database.
6. All Athletes and Owners should be aware of the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances list of banned Substances and Controlled Medication as well South African Drug Free Sport and WADA Regulations and prohibited substances – All available on the various websites.
7. SASJ TAG Heuer Timing Equipment – CP540 is required for all National and FEI Events and is the responsibility of the OC to organize, collect and return the equipment.
8. Athletes are to ensure that any sponsored Saddlecloths or Athlete Wear they compete in during the event – that the Sponsors are registered with SASJ for the current year. Athletes are also to ensure their logos comply with the FEI Sizes for Advertising – Article 256
9. Athletes are to ensure they are registered with a club, SASJ and SAEF.
10. Parades - Except in circumstances where special dispensation has been obtained from the Show Director, competitors must take part in any parade or display or Prize giving. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of any Prize money, Grading/Qualification Points and/or Trophies.
11. The organising committee in consultation with the discipline Representative reserves the right to combine, handicap, divide or cancel classes should this be necessary, always provided such amendments are not in conflict with the rules. Where necessary, classes may be restricted to qualifications. 80% of entry fees will be refunded should the classes be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
12. FEI, SASJ, SAEF, REVIL STABLES, any sponsors, the Organising Committee any and/or Officials shall in no way be held responsible for any damage, loss, theft or injury sustained by owners, riders, competitors, members or the public or any other person or their property whatsoever.
13. Changes to Classes: The organising committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, limit, or divide classes or change arenas.
Lower grade/provincial entries may be restricted or classes cancelled, depending on number of entries. Open grade may be restricted to 230 horses. Recommended rounds per day will be in consultation with the President of the Ground Jury and SASJ Rep. Any classes that are combined will be on a handicap basis. Changes made at/during the show will be at the SHB’s discretion in consultation with the Ground Jury. This also applies to adverse weather conditions. Entry Fees will not be refunded to any competitor in the event of any competition being changed to a different time, day or different arena.
14. SAEF (Previously SAEA) General Regulations apply – FEI General Regulations are applicable at FEI Events. FEI Veterinary Regulations will apply for all SASJ and FEI Events for Show Jumping in South Africa.
15. All stallions must have a yellow disc on both sides of the bridle or have a yellow ribbon in the tail.
16. No Unauthorized person OR company may conduct, promote, hand out, receive items OR payment that may constitute doing any form of business during the show.
17. NO DOGS ALLOWED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL INCUR A R600 FINE PER DAY.
18. Right of admission for any retailers/stall is reserved. Bookings must be made before the show.
19. Deduction from prize money: a Deduction of 15% will be made from all Open/CSN prize money awarded at this event. This amount will be paid to SASJ to be credited to the National SASJ Rider’s Fund.
20. No rider may compete on more than 3 horses in any class, apart from the 1.30m Grand Prix, 1.35m Mini Grand Prix, 1.40m Rider’s Grand Prix, 1.50m Accumulator & 1.50m Riders Champs they may only ride 2 horses and in the FEI World Cup Qualifier, where they may only ride two and must nominate one - the nominated horse will be ridden first. The starting order will be drawn according to FEI General Regulations.
21. Riders are requested to provide sleeping accommodation for their grooms as there are no facilities for this purpose. Please note that the lighting of fires or smoking in the stable areas is strictly forbidden. Kindly inform your grooms.
Ablutions are available in the stable area for grooms. There are electricity outlets at the stable area. Grooms meals will be available from the Grooms Meal Outlet/kitchen.
22. Once booked and paid for, stabling will be provided with initial bedding. All Competitors needing stabling must complete The Stable Booking form and send it to rene@revilstables.co.za Please indicate Stallions when filling out form. Please use bags provided for old stable litter.
23. Water is precious – please be aware of water wastage and help us to conserve water where possible.
24. Temporary electronic paddocks may be erected in demarcated areas on condition that horse/pony are not left unattended.
Lunge arenas or arenas other than those demarcated for the use of the show is strictly prohibited and will be under penalty of disqualification. The use of any area sign-posted as not demarcated for this show is also strictly prohibited. No Temporary stables are allowed to be erected on the show grounds.
25. The onus is on the competitor to check the programme/classes when such is published on the SASJ
Website: www.sashowjumping.co.za and to ensure their email and contact details are updated on the online SASJ database.
Also to check the SASJ website and/or ensure they read all SASJ newsflashes for any changes to the schedule/programme etc.