Definitions
"British Horsercing Authority" (BHA) is the style under which the British Horseracing Board will govern and regulate horseracing from the Appointed Day pending and / or after a change of its name to British Horseracing Authority Ltd, and consequently British Horseracing Authority means the entity incorporated under the Companies Act and registered under registration number 2813358.
"Combination" is the Pony and Rider together
"Competent Combination" is a Pony suitable to the rider's ability, experience and confidence on the day of the race that is not putting at risk its rider or others, nor causing an unacceotable delay to the Pony Race.
"Disqualified Person" is a person who has been declared a disqualified person under the British Horseracing Authority Rules of Racing, British Horseracing Authority Regulations for Point-to-Point Steeple or British Horseracing Authority Regulations for Arabian Horse Racing or who is a disqualified person by virtue of such Rules or such Regulations and will be considered a disqualified person for PRA events. Any such person will therefore be prevented from taking part in any PRA events.
"Joint Measurement Board Ltd" is the national scheme for the measurement of horses and ponies for the purpose of description and classification of such horses and ponies for competition.
"Maximum Number of Runners" is the maximum number of Ponies which can be started safely in a race as determined by the racecourse and Inspector of Courses.
"Medical Armband" is that document available from The Pony Club (Tel: 02476 698 300) indicating the medical history and allergies of Riders competing in Pony Races under the PRA Regulations.
"Medical Officer" is any registered practitioner engaged by the Organisers to provide medical cover for the Riders.
"Microchip" means a microchip approved by the JMB Ltd.
"Nominated Representative" is the adult appointed by the parent / legal guardian wholly responsible for their child on the day of the race.
"Novice Rider" is a person who, up until 1st January 2010, has not ridden a total of no more than three winners of any recognised Pony Race.
"Official" includes where the context allows all Officials of the Pony racing Authroity and British Horseracing Authority in connection with the business of Pony Racing.
"Organisers" are the individuals responsible for running the raceday and Pony Races
"Owner" is the individual named as the Owner on the Pony Registration Certificate (PRC) lodged with the Chief PRA Steward.
"Passport" is the approved diagrammatic document of identity of a Pony issued by a recognised Vet and must include the Pony's official name, year of foaling, markings, vaccinations and medication.
"Point-to-Point Authority" is a limited company incorporated in England and Wales and to whom certain Point-to-Point administrative functions have been formally delegated by the British Horseracing Authority within its powers.
"Pony" includes a mare or gelding aged 5 to 20 years measuring 148cm & Under.
"Pony Race" is a race in which any Pony runs with any other pony in competition for any prize of any kind or nature whatsoever for the purposes of deciding the results at which more than 20 persons (not including the participants of the pony race) are present save that events at horse shows or gymkhanas which are restricted to children under 18 years of age, or which involve a substantial element of chance or skill unconnected with horse-riding, shall not be considered pony races.
"Pony Registration Certificate (PRC)" is the documentation held by the Chief PRA Steward detailing each Pony and its registered Owner.
"Pony Racing Authority [PRA]" means the Authority established to represent and oversee the running of all Pony Racing events and meetings in Britain for children aged 9-15 years and as a governing body to provide orders, rules and regulations for the organisation of Pony Racing generally.
"Pony Racing Season" runs from 1st January until 30th December of the current year.
"PRA Board" are the people appointed by The PRA and British Horseracing Authority to oversee the running of Pony Racing.
"Prohibited Substance" means a substance originating externally whether or not it is endogenous to the Pony which falls in any of the categories contained in the List of Prohibited Substances set out in British Horseracing Authority Schedule (C)6 as amended from time to time.
"Recognised Pony Race" is a Pony Race authorised by The PRA which has been granted a fixture.
"Responsible Adult" is the adult who has been given authority by the parent / legal guardian to act on their behalf for the Rider on the day of the race.
"Rider" is a person of the relevant age and qualification to compete in a Pony Race.
"Sample" in relation to a Pony means a quantity of body fluid, tissue, excreta, hair or skin scrapings or items in contact with any part of the pony taken at the discretion of the person conducting the examination and may involve the removal of implants. For the voidance of doubt this includes Samples which have been stored having previously been reported as negative.
"Steward" means a Steward or Stewards appointed by the Organisers, or their duly appointed deputy or deputies.
"Surcingle" must be fastened by a leather strap and buckle.
"Unruly Pony" is any Pony that in the opinion of an Official representative or racecourse Official is considered to pose a threat to the safety of any Rider or other individuals. For the avoidance of doubt this includes and Pony that rears, kicks out, bolts, panics, ir reluctant or generally unruly at any time whilst on the host venue.
"Valid Joint Measurement Board (JMB) Height Certificate" is a Certificate that has been issued by any official JMB Measurer that is dated in the current year. For the avoidance of doubt a Valid JMB Height Certificate must be dated 1st January 2010 onwards in order for the Pony to compete in 2010 Pony Races. For further information and clarification visit www.thejmbonline.com
"Veterinary Surgeon" is a registered veterinary surgeon engaged by the Organisers to provide veterinary cover.