​General Rules and Regulations

Riders MUST Have a current club membership and ALL riders MUST have a current AEF membership as well (regardless of having different personal insurance- this is the requirement of our club's liability insurance provider- NO exceptions) 
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• There are 5 gymkhanas  scheduled for the 2023 Season. (there are 2 rainout dates). 

                                                                                     TO QUALIFY FOR YEAR END AWARDS:

• Riders must attend a minimum of 3 out of the 5  gymkhana's  in order to qualify for year end awards.  

 

• All contestants competing in any club event must abide by the rules and regulations set down by the Fun Country Riding Club of Strathmore. 
• Failure to know and understand any rule or regulation will be no excuse. 

 

• The Co-ordinators, Executive and Directors present are responsible for seeing that all rules are carried out, their decision will be final.

 

• Contestants will be dismissed for the following:
•    A. Abusing horses or person(s) in any manner.
•    B. Personal misconduct

 

• Contestants will be disqualified for the remainder of the event at which the infraction occurs and may be subject to loss of membership. 

 

• Competitors must wear riding boots at all shows.

 

• No elastic or any methods of tying feet into the stirrups will be allowed.

 

• Appropriate riding attire should be worn.

 

• All humane tack or equipment is permitted. 

 

• In all divisions, crops, reins, over and unders ropes and spurs may be used with discretion

 

• Some type of saddle must be used for competition. 

 

• All horses should be up to date on vaccinations. 

 

• Horses to be timed on the NOSE both start and finnish.

 

• No stallions, no foals running at large and no dogs unless leashed and under control. 

 

• No one under 15 years old to compete without adult supervision. 

 

• No bicycles. 

 

• Use of alcohol is probhibited. 

 

• A horse that kicks or is suspected of kicking must wear a red ribbon in it's tail. 

 

• The directors present will make the decision regarding postponing or cancelling a gymkhana at any point.

 

• Each contestant must be ready to enter the arena promptly when it is his/her turn to compete or miss the class. 

 

• The club will endeavor to start on time and those who are late will forfeit the class. 

 

• Riders and spectators should not interfere with timers. 

 

• Horses should be kept away from timers and spectators on bleachers. 

 

• Horses to enter and leave the arena at a walk. 

 

• Horses may be led into the arena but NOT to starting line (except  Pee Wee divison)

 

• Anyone who brings two horses must designate the point horse before entering. Both point and non-point horses can receive ribbons and the entry fee is paid for each horse. The top six horses receive a ribbon for their placing. This can result in two ribbons for the sam placing being awarded but only one of those placing will be receiving points. 

 

• Please remember that the gymkhana rules are subject to change. If you are riding in an Open gymkhana at another club, be sure to check the rules as they may be different. 

 

• Fun Country Riding Club will not make major rule changes in the middle of the season unless it is a safety factor or more than 50% of the club members (16 years of age and older ) have voted that the rule needs to be changed. Any other changes and ideas are welcome but will not be implemented until the next season. ​