Resumption of rallies - from Anne Cook

Dear All

Following on from my e-mail of 14th July regarding resuming rallies from 1st August, I am pleased so say our organisers have been working hard behind the scenes to get some rallies up and running safely.

This has taken some time as not all venues are open yet and PPE has needed to be sourced to keep organisers and instructors safe.

Dates will be added to our web site shortly and opened for booking.

In the meantime I ask that you all carefully read "Guidelines for Rallies" as these are rules from Head Office that we will be strictly adhering to.

Will be good to see you all soon.

Anne Cook

District Commissioner 

 

 

Guidelines for Rallies

 

 

·        In rallies maximum of 6 people in the one gathering e.g. : 1 coach, 1 rally organiser/first aider, 4 members

• One group in an arena, paddock or field area. There will be no dividing of arenas.
• Rallies must have a 10-15 minute hand over period to allow members to leave the teaching area. The rally organiser will then indicate to the next session that the area is clear to enter.
• Track & Trace – names of all attending persons per vehicle/on foot to be registered by text/e-mail to organiser on arrival
• Instructors/Officials are unable to lead or assist any member that needs to be lead.
• Members must be tacked up and waiting beside their vehicle until called to avoid delay.
• Parents are requested to stay clear of the teaching area, preferably in their own vehicles.
• Only members of the same family should travel to the rally together. Only one member of the family to accompany the riding member and that siblings are left at home.
• Coaches are asked to keep a 2m distance from the member, therefore stirrup length and girths must be checked by the accompanying person before starting the lesson. Instructors can only provide a visual check.
• Do not help with poo picking and pole lifting, this will be done by the coach in the arena. However please ensure the area around your trailer/lorry is cleared before you leave.
• Parking of vehicles must be at least 10 metres apart.
• All attendees at the training must observe the 2 metre rule.
• All payments for training must be made in advance online, no cash will be accepted on the day.  
• PPE will be provided for the first aider only. Please ensure you use hand washing or hand sanitiser before and after the session.
• No photography allowed on social media as requested by Head Office.
• Please respect the venue we are using by not touching gates or fencing etc. where possible. Be aware that there will be no toilet facilities so you must make your own provision for this.
• No dogs

 

 

This is very different to what is natural behaviour but social distancing is an essential part of keeping everyone safe.  Failure to follow any of the above may sadly result in you being asked to leave without refund.

 

Our organisers give up their time freely for the benefit of your family, please respect this and follow instructions without resistance.

 

Thank you for your cooperation during these unusual times