Bisley & Sandown Chase
A Branch of the Pony Club

We regularly hold rallies at the Pony Club Field, the field is equipped with a full show jumping course and cross country course from mini jumps up to 90cm, we also hold home camp and several competitions at our field during the year.

During the summer months we have regular evening show jumping, cross country and flatwork rallies.

We also hold regular rallies for younger members. These rallies are for our members who are 9 years old or less, for those on lead rein, those just off the lead rein, those that need to gain confidence and for those who can ride.

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New Rules for Rallies

• Rallies will consist of groups of 4 children, a first aider and coach.

• No parents will be allowed into the ring

• All dogs on lead.

• Park with at least another lorry space either side

• Do not hug others and do maintain a 2 metre distance – for both adults and children!

• Bring hand sanitizer and regularly clean hands

• Do not share equipment

• Only one parent to assist coach with putting poles up

• Please ensure that children understand the rules

• Do have fun and enjoy being back at PC!

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B&SC Rules and Guidelines for Rallies

1/7/2020
This proposal is based on; the Pony Club national guidelines listed at the end of this document, the size of our field, Barwell, Pony Grove and the ages/capabilities of our children.

All suggestions are based on the national directions that no more than 6 should socialise together from six individual households.

The Committee thank you for your support and compliance with the guidelines, we want everyone to enjoy their riding and to stay safe.

GUIDELINES FOR RALLIES

All rally groups are based on the national requirement that no more than six people from individual houses should meet up. Where possible 2m distancing should happen, and if this is not possible that 1+ should be met.

• Maximum group size of 6 to include the instructor, and a first aider/support to the rally. The first aider also asked to help the coach with jump set up.

• Instructors are not permitted to break the 2m guidelines unless concern for the horse or rider, then a mask and gloves to be worn.

• If a rider needs assistance with re mounting, the person assisting should be wearing appropriate PPE, such as mask and gloves. The rider should turn their face away from this person in order to minimise droplet transmission.

• Size of rallies to be based on capabilities and / or of riders and the level of support they will require

New classification for rally groups

Group A: For children under 9 years:
Based on gathering of 6:
The rally will be open to 2 children and a household member over 18 years will be allowed to accompany their child.
The household member will be expected to be responsible for helping with tack. The usual PC rules about following the instructors’ instructions remain in force.

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Group B: For riders requiring additional help during the rally, i.e. new riders, and those with special needs
To be agreed with the branch secretary or instructor at booking.
The rally will be open to 2 riders and a household member over 18 years will be allowed to accompany their child.
The household member will be expected to be responsible for helping with tack. The usual PC rules about following the instructors’ instructions remain in force.

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Group C: Other riders:
Group of 6 to include 4 riders, instructor and first aider/helper.
Riders will be responsible for their own tack, and household members are asked to check, their tack before rider is in the arena/ on the course
Instructors will check that they can manage their own tack at the commencement of the rally

All Groups:

• One person over 18 from the same household to be transporting their child to training. This person can unload, assist tack up, rider getting onto the pony etc.

• Ponies may share transport but any rider not in the same household should be transported separately.

• Other siblings and family members that are not involved in the lesson should not attend.

• When arriving for a rally attendees are asked to park with those in their rally, 5-10m apart

• Parents/guardians not in the group of 6 should remain with their vehicle throughout the session, and if talking to other household members should maintain social distance.

• Any dogs should remain on a lead at all times

• Sanitise hands before getting out of your transport and do not touch others tack etc

General Health issues

• Members and riders of the Pony Club should be aware of their own health and any symptoms of temperature, cough, change in sense of smell or taste they should not attend.

• No one should attend if any members of their household have had any contacts with someone with symptoms of, who with someone has been tested positive for CV 19.

• If members become tested positive following attendance at PC, they are asked to notify Sue Seers and to name PC within the contract tracing process.

• Members and their household members will be expected to comply with these guidelines and are asked not to attend if they feel they are unable to.

If the rules are contravened, you will be gently reminded of these rules, if the same household is seen as not complying on another occasion, they will be asked not to attend another rally until the rules have changed.