rules 2011 - British Skewbald and Piebald Association

RULES 2011
All exhibitors competing at BSPA shows shall be considered as having read the following
Rules. Exhibitors will be considered under BSPA Rules as soon as they enter the Ring.
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Riders/Handlers may not be changed for any Championship unless the Rider Handler has qualified
more than one exhibit at Championship Shows. Permission must be obtained.
MINIATURE SHETLANDS
Miniature Shetlands 34” and under must be ridden in classes by a rider of the appropriate size to that
pony. Judges discretion will apply.
LEAVING THE RING
Exhibitors walking out of the ring without seeking permission from the Judge may be refused entry
into subsequent classes.
JUDGES
In the event of a fall of horse or rider, all Judges must report the incident in writing to the BSPA Office
within 7 days of the incident occurring.
RIDE JUDGES
Ride Judges falling or being thrown from exhibits may not remount the exhibit they have fallen or
been thrown from (in these circumstances the exhibit must be removed unmounted from the ring).
Judges may at their discretion continue to judge the class on individual display. Should the Judge who
has fallen or been thrown from an exhibit decide to continue ride judging, they do so entirely at their
own risk. All exhibits previously ridden by the Judge must also perform an individual display. In the
event of the Judge being unable to continue a substitute Judge may be appointed who will also judge
the class on individual display and will not ride. Should a substitute Judge not be available to judge,
the class will be abandoned. No refund of fees in these circumstances.
TRIMMING
It is recommended that Traditional Cob Horse and Pony beards may be trimmed from the jaw line.
Muzzle whiskers, moustache, nasal hair should be left untrimmed. Long hairs may be trimmed from
outside the ears, no trimming of interior ear hair is recommended. Mane, tail and feathers should be
left untrimmed, the only exception is when mane and tail hair is so long as to present a health or
safety issue, then trimming is recommended and may be requested.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The BSPA has reviewed its Health & Safety Policy and now wish all Judges and Members to carry
a personal basic information sheet for use by BSPA or medical personnel in the event of illness or
injury.
This confidential information should be carried in the right hand jacket or coat pocket.
The form should contain the following information:
• FULL NAME
• ADDRESS
• CAR NUMBERPLATE
• HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER OR CONTACT NUMBER
• ESSENTIAL MEDICAL DATA (e.g. blood group, allergies, any personal medication or
health condition
• NEXT OF KIN + TELEPHONE NUMBER
The BSPA will only access this information during a serious incident or personal emergency.
The data accessed will not be disclosed to any third party other than medical personnel *Doctor
or Paramedic).
THE BSPA DATA PROTECTION POLICY APPLIES
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