Club Rules

Whilst we want every single person who attends our shows to have fun and enjoy their day; there are rules that must be followed to ensure we keep everyone safe. Anyone who is found not to be following these rules will be asked to leave the show ground immediately.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The Directors, Organisers, Urmston & District Riding Club, Committee or any persons acting on their behalf will not accept responsibility for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders or spectators or any person, animal, or property whatsoever from any cause.

All competitors in hand or ridden must have attained their 4th birthday by 1st January 2026.
Horses or ponies must be 4 years old or over to be ridden on the showground.
Membership is open until the 1st July 2026. Members will not be eligible to join after this date.
Ages of members are taken as their age on 1st January 2026.
Correct standard hard hats must be worn by all riders at all times in all events.
Whips exceeding 30 inches are not allowed. Excessive use of whips will result in disqualification and potentially removal from the showground.
Horses/Ponies must be in walk whilst on the showground, unless in the designated warm up area.
The Judge’s decision is final.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to be prepared for the class when it is called. If the competitor cannot enter the ring when it is called, they must inform the Judge or Steward of the circumstances. If the class is called and the competitor misses the class, no refunds will be given.
Individuals must not enter the class where the first trot is undergoing/completed. They will have deemed to have missed the class.
Entry fees will only be refunded should a show/class be cancelled.
All colts/stallions must be handled by an individual 14 years old or over.
Competitors are the only people permitted in the ring, with the exception of one responsible adult allowed to support a competitor in Tiny Tots, Novelty, or SEND classes.
The decision of the Committee is final and binding.
Entry fees must be paid before any horse or rider enters the ring.
Non Members cannot win any cup, trophy or shield. Non Members cannot compete in the Overall Supreme of Year and will not be nominated for the Rising Star Award.
All complaints or objections must be made in writing to the club secretary within 24 hours of the incident with a fee of £20.00 which will be refunded if upheld.
Any competitor deemed not in control of their animal will be asked to leave the showground. All dogs must be kept on leads.
The Committee reserves the right to remove/withhold membership from an individual deemed to be rude and/or abusive to the committee/stewards/judges.
We hold a no tolerance policy for bullying – in person/electronically/via social media. The Committee reserves the right to remove/withhold membership following investigation.
In order to represent UDRC in a class at STARS, you must be a UDRC member and been placed in that class at a minimum of 2 shows. To win prizes at the end of year presentation evening, competitors must have attended a minimum of 3 shows.
Combination numbers are given to each combination of animal and handler/rider. They are not transferable, and a new number must be given by the show secretary for a new combination. There are not to be substitutions of rider/handler/animal using the same combination number.
If during the season an animal measures into, and competes in, a different height section, previous points gained from competing in a different height section will be forfeited.
Please ensure that you have read the class criteria in the schedule. If you have entered the wrong class by mistake, speak to the secretary on the day before entering the class.
If a competitor enters and places in a class they are not eligible for, they will have points from that class forfeited.
Two in hand and two ridden competitors can be nominated by judges, stewards and committee members from each show to compete in the Rising Star Championship at the final show of the year. Nominees must not have attained their 18th birthday by 1st January 2026. The same person cannot be nominated twice. This championship is judged by a star judge that has not judged any classes or championships at our shows that year prior to the Rising Star Championship.
The Supreme of Year championship is open to all members that have been champion or reserve in the equitation, mini, in hand, ridden or working hunter championships at any UDRC shows that season.
The Novelty supreme is open to all members that have been champion or reserve in the novelty championships at any UDRC shows that season.
STARS qualifiers will be contacted after the final show to confirm attendance and entry details. Points will be posted on the Urmston & District Riding Club Facebook page after each show. Map of UDRC Showground