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BHS IOM Pleasure Ride 2024

  • 14th September 2024
  • 10am start
  • 15 per rider
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Location details

A27, Isle Of Man Im9, Isle Of Man

Booking and Information

Join us for our fifth annual fund-raising pleasure ride. The10km route covers fields, tracks and the Earystane Plantation and should take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Marshals will be on-hand to guide you around the route.

The ride incorporates varied conditions with a mix of terrain, including a short stretch of the A27, allowing us to make a circular route. We are very grateful to DEFA and to the DoI for work they have carried out to improve participant safety for this ride.

The start/finish is in fields belonging to Moorhouse Farm, Earystane, by kind permission of Paul Costain. The what3words reference for parking is rogue.wins.broadens

A detailed briefing about the ride will be emailed to you a couple of days before the ride.

The event supports the BHS Ride Out UK initiative, which provides funding for projects which open and/or enable safe off-road equestrian access.

Payment Details & Event Fees

All entries and payments to be completed online in advance. £15 per rider, plus My Riding Life and Stripe booking fees.

Prize Information

Every rider who completes the course will receive a rosette.

Refreshments:

Refreshments by Posh Dogs; card and cash payments accepted.

Withdrawals/Refunds

Entries will be refunded at the discretion of the committee, minus the My Riding Life and Stripe fees, which the BHS cannot recover. Anyone feeling unwell with Covid-19 type symptoms must not attend. In the event of event cancellation the entry fee will be refunded less the fees detailed above.

 

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions - General Rules

  1. Please report to the organisers on arrival and follow the instructions of marshals and officials at all times
  2. Any rider riding in a dangerous or reckless manner will be sent home
  3. All riders are responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves and others
  4. All riders must have previous experience of riding the horse they have entered into the event
  5. Always ride with courtesy, care and consideration to fellow users of the route including equestrians, cyclists, walkers, particularly those who may be elderly, disabled, children or simply frightened of horses. Ride slowly past others
  6. Do not stray from the planned route or designated areas
  7. Leave gates as you find them and ride slowly past all stock
  8. If the event incorporates using a road, ensure the Highway Code is adhered to
  9. All riders, whether they have completed the ride or not, must report their return to the organiser
  10. The course closes at 3.30pm, when the marshals and officials will be stood down
  11. In the event of cancellation the entry fee will be refunded less the My Riding Life and Stripe fees, which the BHS cannot recover
  12. All entrants must hold third party public liability insurance either through being a gold member of The British Horse Society or via proof from another provider
  13. A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course
  14. All dogs must be kept on a lead.


Riders

  1. The BHS strongly recommends wearing Hi Vis when riding and carriage driving
  2. Riders under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the event
  3. Hats to the current standard must be worn and correctly secured at all times when mounted. Please check your hat meets current standards which can be found at www.bhs.org.uk/headwear
  4. Body protectors which comply with current standards are recommended to be worn, but at your own discretion – standards also found on the BHS website at www.bhs.org.uk/bodyprotectors
  5. All riders must wear suitable riding footwear. Wellington boots and trainers are not allowed
  6. Riders are advised to carry a mobile phone and be aware of the emergency contact number for the event
  7. On arrival, riders will be given a bib number and emergency contacts wrist band which must be worn for the duration of the ride
  8. Riders retiring early must inform one of the marshals stationed around the course.


Your Horse

  1. All horses must be no younger than four years and be of appropriate fitness level for the activity being undertaken – hooves and shoes must be in good condition
  2. Tack must be suitable, in safe condition and fit correctly
  3. Any stallions must be informed to the organiser at the time of booking. No person may bring a stallion without ensuring, at all times, that other riders, horses and members of the public are not at risk. Stallions should be identifiable by a bridle tag at all times. Any stallions deemed to be unsafe by the organiser may be directed to leave the site
  4. Horses should not be left unattended when tied to horseboxes, in the parking area or on the ride.


Disclaimer
The organisers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. Neither the organisers nor the British Horse Society accept responsibility for any accident, injury, loss or illness to horse, rider, spectator or property whilst at this event.

I declare that I have third party liability for the horse/pony which I am bringing to the ride, and I understand that I may be asked to provide proof of this to the event secretary when I arrive.