USING THE GROUNDS AS A NON MEMBER
The grounds can be considered open unless a notification is made on our facebook page that they are closed. In the event of poor weather you may use your credit for another time but we need to be notified the day of non use.
Information and rules for use of the grounds for non members/casual riders
- Payment of $25 per horse is required to be made online before you enter the grounds. No cash payments on the day. Online transfer to WPC 12-3237-0084939-00 - PUT YOUR NAME AND ‘CASUAL' AS YOUR PAYMENT REFERENCE
- Someone will make sure the gate is open for you. Close the gate on entry/exit. Lock the gate when you leave, if there is no one else on the grounds.
- Yellow tagged helmets and red tagged back protectors must be worn by all riders using the XC course. Helmets to be worn by all riders at all times when riding.
- Please complete the Accident Form on the table by the clubhouse if you have a fall or an accident. Emergency contact details are on the clubhouse window.
- Use of wash down area is not permitted.
- The Clubhouse is closed - but you can use the outside toilets.
- Call Denise on 021 591 800 if you have any issues.
DISCLAIMER AND DECLARATION:
Whitford Pony Club is not responsible for you, your horse, your car/truck, float and gear. You agree to be here on your own accord and upon entering your details below you agree to comply with and be bound by our rules set out on our website - www.whitfordponyclub.co.nz and to be bound by the NZPCA constitution, regulations and policies whilst taking part in this event/activity.
Each rider/parent of person riding aged 16 years and under hereby makes these declarations:-
- I will not hold Whitford Pony Club, Area or NZPCA or their respective officers responsible for any claims, losses, expenses and costs (including legal costs) which may arise from or in connection with my participation in the above Event/activity except in the case of gross negligence or a willful act or omission on the part of the Club, Area or NZPCA.
- I indemnify Whitford Pony club, Area or NZPCA from all claims, losses and expenses (including legal costs) suffered or incurred at any time as a result of, or resulting directly or indirectly from, my failure to observe the constitutions, regulations, policies, manuals, guidelines and reasonable directions of the Club, Area or NZPCA respectively.
- I also understand that this Agreement only permits me to participate in the above Event/Activity.
- I also acknowledge that I am the Person Responsible for any horse that I ride during the above Event/Activity.
- I acknowledge and declare that I do not have any medical conditions which may impact on my participation in the above Event/Activity.
Whitford Pony Club cares for your safety while you are using our grounds. As horses can be dangerous and unpredictable, please adhere to our rules and regulations to keep yourself as safe as possible.
Rules and Regulations
Whitford Pony Club Rules
Young horses
Mounts under the age of 4 years are not able to attend rallies or competitions but may be ridden on the grounds at other times with consideration for other riders (which means if the youngster is playing up and likely to cause other riders a problem, it is to be ridden in a paddock on its own and other riders asked to keep away). Members may apply in writing to the committee for dispensation from this by-law. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. The committee reserves the right to withdraw any dispensation given if, it in its sole opinion, there are any problems arising from the young horse or pony attending rallies or events.
Stallions
Stallions may be allowed at competitions at the discretion of the Committee and permission must be obtained prior to the event. Stallions are not permitted to partake in any other Pony Club activities. The Stallion must be accompanied at all times and must be in a secure location eg a yard, so that there is no possibility of this horse coming into contact with any other horse on the premises. Full precautions must be taken whilst moving the Stallion from its enclosure to the transporter on arrival and on departure. Also whilst moving from its enclosure to the competition area. Should the stallion become unruly or be considered a hazard to other mounts or riders, the Ground Jury or Committee shall have the right to insist that the animal be removed from the grounds.
General riding conditions
A horse, which is, in the opinion of the Coach, not fit for Club work for reasons of age, health or temperament, may be barred from the club grounds. The horse may return to the grounds when the reason for it being barred has been remedied and approved by the branch committee.
We run under the National Guidelines of the New Zealand Pony Club Association the manifesto of rules and regulations are available on the NZPCA website and forms our constitution.
- Supervision: All Junior Riders under the age of 16 are not allowed to ride on Whitford Pony Club grounds without Parent/Guardian Supervision or arranged Adult supervision with another parent.
- Supervision (Rallies): All riding at rallies must be carried out under the supervision of an instructor or other authorised person. Parents are expected to attend rallies. No one may ride in a reckless or dangerous manner and all riders must regard the safety of others at all times.
- Non members riding on grounds must pay a $25 Ground Fee (arranged in advance).
- Non members must sign in using the casual rider log. By signing you agree to accept the risks associated with riding on the grounds. A full list of risks can be found with the casual rider log and on the sign at the entrance to the club.
- Hard Hats: Approved safety hard hats MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES when riding on Pony Club grounds or on the road. Check the NZPCA website for safety approved standards.
- Approved Back Protectors must be worn when schooling cross country. Check the NZPCA website for safety approved standards
- Pony Club Uniform: Approved Safety Riding Helmet, WPC long sleeve shirt, jacket, beige or black jodphurs, jodhpur boots or long riding boots, hair to be tidy and tied back. Correct uniform is to be worn at every rally. Exceptions to this rule is at the discretion of the Head Coach.
- Gumboots: The wearing of gumboots while riding is NOT PERMITTED on WPC Grounds. Spurs: Rowelled (sharp) spurs are not permissible.
- Kicking: Any ponies or horses that kick or are likely to endanger other horses/riders must have a RED RIBBON tied to the tail.
- Unruly Horses: All horses must be under control at all times. Owners of dangerous or unruly horses will be told to remove them.
- Stallions: Stallions are not permitted on Pony Club grounds at any time. Horses under four years of age may not be jumped on Pony Club grounds.
- Reporting to your Instructor: Report to your instructor before joining a ride if you are late or have to leave early.
- Riding on the Road: Members riding on any public road MUST WEAR REFLECTIVE VEST, always dismount when crossing the road and must obey the road code and local authority by-laws AT ALL TIMES.
- Rallies: When a rally or event is in progress, no other riders may use the grounds. Parents and riders may not interfere during any lesson being conducted by an instructor. Members who have any complaints, criticisms or suggestions should forward these to the Secretary or Head Instructor in writing.
- Behaviour: Bad language, excessive use of whips or spurs, or cruelty to horse/pony will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- The “GROUNDS CLOSED” sign is to be adhered to at all times. We ask that you exercise your discretion when using the grounds and that you refrain from driving vehicles, jumping horses and or riding in general when conditions are adverse due to weather.
- Grounds will be closed for Cross Country one week prior to ODE Events and two week prior to 2DE events
- All horse poo MUST be pickup and removed from the arena, stables and club house areas.
- All show jumps and poles used in the arenas are to be put away after use. This prevents jumps being used excessively in the same part of the arena which causes potholes. Please ensure arenas are left clean and tidy for the next people using them.
- Dogs must be kept under control and on a lead around arenas. Any complaint about a dog may lead to the dog being banned from the grounds
- Any breach of one or any of these terms and conditions, may at the discretion of the Club Committee lead to the termination of membership. (Two strikes and out with one week’s notice).
- There is to be no riding on Pony Club grounds whilst working bees are in progress, unless stipulated by Working Bee Co-Ordinator
- All Members are required to attend Working Bees. If Working Bees were not completed in previous season then payment of Working Bee Levy is to be paid in advance for the following season. (For further info please refer to your Membership Form.)
- Should any of the above rules not be followed this could result in a Warning issued from the Club.
Young horses
Mounts under the age of 4 years are not able to attend rallies or competitions but may be ridden on the grounds at other times with consideration for other riders (which means if the youngster is playing up and likely to cause other riders a problem, it is to be ridden in a paddock on its own and other riders asked to keep away). Members may apply in writing to the committee for dispensation from this by-law. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. The committee reserves the right to withdraw any dispensation given if, it in its sole opinion, there are any problems arising from the young horse or pony attending rallies or events.
Stallions
Stallions may be allowed at competitions at the discretion of the Committee and permission must be obtained prior to the event. Stallions are not permitted to partake in any other Pony Club activities. The Stallion must be accompanied at all times and must be in a secure location eg a yard, so that there is no possibility of this horse coming into contact with any other horse on the premises. Full precautions must be taken whilst moving the Stallion from its enclosure to the transporter on arrival and on departure. Also whilst moving from its enclosure to the competition area. Should the stallion become unruly or be considered a hazard to other mounts or riders, the Ground Jury or Committee shall have the right to insist that the animal be removed from the grounds.
General riding conditions
A horse, which is, in the opinion of the Coach, not fit for Club work for reasons of age, health or temperament, may be barred from the club grounds. The horse may return to the grounds when the reason for it being barred has been remedied and approved by the branch committee.
We run under the National Guidelines of the New Zealand Pony Club Association the manifesto of rules and regulations are available on the NZPCA website and forms our constitution.
