Equine Influenza Guidance for Competitors

❌ Please do not attend if your horse is showing signs of illness. ❌

In light of the current Equine Influenza situation across the country, we are taking additional steps to ensure you and your horse can continue to enjoy our in‑person event whilst helping to keep everyone safe. We therefore, insist that equine influenza vaccinations are up to date.

In order to assist the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse team, we are asking all competitors to submit your horse's vaccination records by sending clear photographs or scans of the horse details page (front page with horse details) and the up-to-date vaccination records via the entry form. This is essential to verify that your horse has been regularly vaccinated against Equine Influenza. Entries cannot be accepted without this evidence.

This will remove the need to check each horses passport details when you arrive on site, prior to unloading your horse. Please be aware Netherton Equestrian staff or the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse team may ask to see your horses passport to confirm details.

We ask all competitors and visitors to act responsibly and use good judgement regarding vaccinations and horse health, while continuing to follow advice from veterinary professionals and official authorities.

Please also:

• Keep a safe distance between horses: Avoid direct contact between horses.
• Monitor your horse’s health regularly: Take your horse’s temperature, especially in the lead‑up to events, to spot changes early.
• Avoid touching other people’s horses: If contact is unavoidable, use hand sanitiser before returning to your own horse.

We ask all competitors to act responsibly and use good judgement regarding vaccinations and horse health, while continuing to follow advice from veterinary professionals and official authorities.

Finally, if you have been in contact with equines that have recently become unwell, or if neighbouring yards, stables, or grazing facilities around your own are currently under restrictions due to illness, please do not attend the event.

Thank you for helping us keep the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse In‑Person Event safe for everyone

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• The welfare of our horses is paramount and we expect kind and harmonious riding and horse handling.
• FEIF rules for riding on the oval track will be generally applied with the exception of shoeing, there may be tack checks at the discretion of the judge.
• Riders will be respectful to other riders, stewards and listen to the instructions of the speaker. Judge’s decision is final.
• Only the entered rider of a combination may mount a horse between arriving at the competition grounds and finishing the last entered test.
• The rider may not receive any outside assistance while competing. 
• No use of communication device of any kind is allowed in the collecting ring or competition tracks.
• The horse and rider combination must be the same in the preliminary and final rounds. 
• In the event that a competitor has to withdraw their entry , entry fees may be repaid at the discretion of the organisers.
• Riders should be aware of their starting times and ensure they are warmed up and in the collecting area ready to enter for their test.
• Novice includes a horse who has not competed before 6 years or under.
• Riders must dismount once they have crossed the exit/entry gate, in a safe space.
• Once you have dismounted return your horse to their stable, do not block the area around the entrance/exit, your horse needs to rest/relax.

By entering the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse I agree that: 

(Any activities run by the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse will be known throughout this document as: ‘the Event’)

1. My accepted entry into the Event will not be transferred to another entrant.
2. In the event of any ‘act of God’ conditions causing a cancellation of the Event, I agree that my total entry fee is not transferable or refundable.
3. I am in an appropriate physical condition to participate in the Event, given the known parameters of the Event (such as the length, time, physical demands and environmental context).
4. I have taken medical advice on any pre-existing medical conditions, and confirm that it is medically safe for me to participate in the Event.
5. I acknowledge that there are risks involved in the Event. I fully realise the dangers of participating in the Event, and fully assume the risks associated with my participation, my well being and safety during and after the Event.  I understand and acknowledge that the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers) and hosting venue provide no warranties, regarding my well being and safety. I have my own third party insurance .
6. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers).
7. I will participate in the Event, in a manner that does not endanger either myself or others.
8. I agree that to the extent permissible by law, the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers), the sponsors and other parties associated with the Event, have no liability to me whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss, (including, but not limited to injury or death) sustained by me during or in any way related to my participation in the Event.
9. I authorise the use of my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, and in any other way, without payment to me or any other form of compensation.
10. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure my horse's passport is up to date.
11. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to have my horse's passport with me (in the car/lorry) while attending the event.
12.  I acknowledge it is my responsibility to ensure my horse(s) is up to date with vaccinations.
13. I agree to comply with the rules, and regulations pertaining to the Event.
14. I agree to follow all reasonable safety instructions provided to me by the Event organisers, (including all officials and event volunteers) before, during and after the Event.
15. I consent to receiving medical treatment in the event of illness or injuries suffered during or immediately after the Event.

Entry Form

Please list the class you wish to enter and what rein you wish to ride.

Example: Tolt Classes: T7 left, T1 Right