Equine Influenza Guidance for Junior Entries

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

To help keep all horses and riders safe at the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse, we are taking extra precautions due to the current Equine Influenza situation across the country. 

All junior competitors must be entered by a parent or guardian, and we ask that you help your young rider understand these simple steps to keep everyone safe.

Vaccination Requirements

We strongly recommend that all equines attending the event are vaccinated against Equine Influenza. After the initial vaccination course, horses should receive annual boosters, ideally within six months of the event.

To complete a junior entry, you must upload an image of your horse’s passport vaccination page using the upload section provided. This is essential to confirm that your horse is up to date with regular Equine Influenza vaccinations. Entries cannot be accepted without this evidence.

Keeping Everyone Safe

Please help your junior rider follow these simple guidelines:

• Keep horses apart: Do not allow horses to touch noses or make direct contact.
• Check your horse’s health: Take your horse’s temperature regularly, especially before the event, so you can spot any changes early.
• Avoid touching other horses: If your junior rider needs to be near another horse, please use hand sanitiser before returning to your own.

When Not to Attend

Please do not bring your horse to the event if:

• They are showing any signs of illness
• You have recently been in contact with horses that have become unwell
• Your yard, neighbouring yards, or grazing facilities are under restrictions due to illness

We ask all parents, guardians, and junior riders to act responsibly, follow veterinary advice, and help us maintain a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

Thank you for helping us keep the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse In‑Person Event safe for all horses and riders.

• The welfare of our horses is paramount and we expect kind and harmonious riding and horse handling.
• Parents/Guardians must be present when the Junior rider is mounted.
• Junior riders must wear a riding hat when mounted.
• 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.
• The rider may not receive any outside assistance while competing. The exception to this is when a lead rein is being used.
• 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 on behalf of a Junior Competitor, I agree that: 

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

1. The 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 the total entry fee is not transferable or refundable.
3. The Junior Competitor is 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. The Junior Competitor has taken medical advice on any pre-existing medical conditions, and confirm that it is medically safe for The Junior Competitor to participate in the Event.
5. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian acknowledge that there are risks involved in the Event. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian fully realise the dangers of participating in the Event, and fully assume the risks associated with The Junior Competitors participation, The Junior Competitors well being and safety during and after the Event. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian understand and acknowledge that the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers) and hosting venue provide no warranties, regarding The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian well being and safety. The Junior Competitor has third party insurance .
6. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian understands and agrees 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. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian participate in the Event, in a manner that does not endanger either themselves or others.
8. The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian 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 The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss, (including, but not limited to injury or death) sustained by The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian during or in any way related to The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian participation in the Event.
9. The Parent/Guardian authorise the use of The Junior Competitors and their name, voice, picture and information on this entry form in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, and in any other way, without payment to The Junior Competitor and Parent/Guardian or any other form of compensation.
10. The Parent/Guardian acknowledges that it is their responsibility to ensure the horse's passport is up to date.
11. The Parent/Guardian acknowledge it is their responsibility to have the horse's passport with them (in the car/lorry) while attending the event.
12. The Parent/Guardian acknowledge it is their responsibility to ensure the horse(s) is up to date with vaccinations.
13. The Parent/Guardian and Junior Competitor agree to comply with the rules, and regulations pertaining to the Event.
14. The Parent/Guardian and Junior Competitor 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. The Parent/Guardian consents to the Junior Competitor 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