Entry & Qualification
Since 1st August 2011 the Pony and Rider as a combination must have been placed;
(a) First to third in a Racecourse Series Pony Race and completed three PRA Pony Races since 1st January 2008 or
(b) First to third in a Point-to-Point Pony Race (excluding Novice Pony Races) and completed three PRA Pony Races since 1st January 2008 or
(c) Won an Open Pony Club Race and completed a combination of three PRA and / or Pony Club races since 1st January 2008 or
(d) Passed a British Racing School or Northern Racing College minimum Level 3 Pony Racing Training Day or
(e) Passed an accrecdited PRA Pony Club Training Day or
(f) Been out with a recognised pack of Hounds, Draghounds or Bloodhounds a minimum four times and fairly hunter or
(g) Have attended four Working Pony Club Rallies which include jimping the Pony
(i) Entries shall close at 10:30am on the day of closing or as otherwise advertised. Failure to submit before the specified date may result in the Entry being declined.
(ii) Entries may only be made on the Official Entry Form and will only be accepted with the Full Entry Fee. Entries may only be made by post and in person. Faxed or emailed Entries will not be accepted. Entries that are incomplete or incorrectly completed will be declined, amendments are not permitted to be made by either The PRA or Organisers - a new Entry will need to be submitted.
Please enclose a stamped address envelope with all Point-to-Point Pony Racing Entry Forms.
(iii) Each Entry must be accompanied by a non-refundable £15 Entry Fee made payable to the PRA and sent to the Chief PRA Steward. Any Ponywhose Entry Fee is returned to The PRA or Organisers as unpaid shall mmediately be prevented from running and future Entries declined until full payment has been received, in addition to a £15 administration fee payable to the PRA.
(iv) The Pony name on the Entry Form must match the name on the Passport and/or valid JMB Certificate.
(v) A race may be declared void at the discretion of the organisers if less than six Entries are received by the time Entries close.
(vi) No Pony may be substituted following close of Entries.
(vii) All Entries must be accompanied with a photocopy of the Pony's valid Joint Measurement Board Scheme Certificate (JMB Certificate) or Full Height Certificate. Failure to provide this will result in the Entry being declined. (See Regulation 16(ii)).
(ix) Entries must be accompanied by a copy of the Pony’s passport and failure to provide this with any Entry will result in the Entry being declined.
(x) Ponies will accumulate points for finishing placed in the Racecourse Series with the top 12 only qualifying for the 2011 Racecourse Series Pony Racing Finals. 10 points will be awarded per win, 7 for second, 5 points for third and 3 points for fourth. Ponies may only be ridden in the Finals by a Rider that has accumulated its points during the current Racecourse Series. In the event of a tie the Pony finishing highest placed in its qualifying races will be eligable for The Finals. In the event of a tie for points, the Pony finishing highest placed in its races will be eligable for The Finals.
(x) Entries will be accepted on the following basis;
(a) First Priority – Entries submitted by the Master, Member, Subscribers of the Hunt staging the Pony Race.
(b) Second Priority – Entries submitted by the Master, Member, Subscribers of Hunts that hold their Point-to-Points on the venue where the Pony Race is being staged.
(c) Third Priority – Entries submitted by the Master, Member, Subscribers of the Hunts confined (as per Point-to-Point regulations) to the Hunt staging the Pony Race.
(d) Entry forms completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian will include certification of the Rider and Pony's eligibility and suitability by either the Master or Secretary of the qualifying Hunt. (Regulation may vary according to Point-to-Point Area).
Balloting & Declarations
(i) The maximum number of runners in any Pony Race shall be 12, 10 in Point-to-Point Pony Races.
(ii) A random ballot will be drawn by the PRA Steward if the number of Entries exceeds the number of Ponies permitted to run.
(iii) Any balloted Pony and Rider is not guaranteed a run next time Entered.
(iv) Ponies and Riders must be declared as having arrived at the venue with the Nominated Official at the time appointed. Competitors will be informed of this in writing prior to the meeting and failure to Declare by the stipulated time may result in the Rider and Pony being withdrawn.
(v) All Riders must be declared on the day by their parent / legal guardian or nominated representative confirming they are wholly responsible for the Rider on that day.
Non-Runners
(i)If a pony has been Declared to run but is to be withdrawn as a Non-Runner the Owner must notify the Chief PRA Steward as soon as possible in advance of the day. The Owner of any Pony that is decalred to run and that has not been notified as a Non-Runner to The PRA may be fined £25 and not permitted to be Entered again until payment has been recieved in full.
(ii) Any Pony and / or combination Declared to run and announced as a Non-Runner on at least two occassions may have future Entries declined at the absolute discretion of The PRA Executuve.
(iii) The Owner of a Pony that has been Entered, and after any balloting procedure is officially due to run, but is subsequently not going to Start must inform the organisers immediately and no later than 5pm the day before the race is due to take place so that nominated Reserves can be informed in order to ensure at least 10 runners in each race. Failure to do so will result in the Owner being fined £25 by the PRA.