Batley's Horse and Rider Challenge Rules
- Entry fee is $40.00
per rider/horse combination.
- A mount can compete
multiple times with different riders and a rider may compete on multiple
mounts.
- Riders must be
prepared for any and all things that may be encountered in and around the
course. Horses may be asked to ride thru, over, under, or around obstacles
or asked to drag an obstacle. The rider is solely responsible for
knowing his/her riding ability as well as the ability of his/her horse.
- Horse and rider
equipment is rider’s discretion, but all equipment must be humane.
Traditional western saddle with breast collar is encouraged.
- Use of spurs and whips are discourage and excessive
use of them will result in disqualification. Jabbing with spurs is not
allowed, rolling only.
- All entry forms must
be accompanied by a signed release form.
- Due to limited time,
sign up will be on a first come bases. Each rider will be assigned a number
when payment and signed waiver are received. If the event is halted due to
inclement weather a full refund will be given to those who had
not yet competed, and the winner will be decided based on recorded results.
- All applicable fees
are due on the day. A $35.00 fee will be added to all returned checks.
- Refunds for
withdrawal will only be given due to horse/rider injury or illness. Refunds
will not be given for those who fail to show when called.
- Classes are open to
horses (any breed), mules and ponies. No stallions shall be ridden by anyone
under 18 years of age.
- We reserve the right
to refuse an entry at any time due to disrespect of rules, intoxication,
unsoundness, inhumane treatment of horse, or any reason a Batley's Horse and
Rider Challenge Representative may deem reasonable.
- Horse
owners/handlers/riders are responsible for care, feed and water of horses
while on grounds of Berlin Heights Holiday Park. Designated places to fill
water (buckets or trailer) will be provided.
- All dogs must remain
on leash at all times and you must pick up after them and keep them quiet.
- You must pick up after your horse
within the confines of the campground, the dry camping and spectator areas.
- No alcohol or other
intoxicants permitted on the course
