New Code of Conduct for Jumping Warmup Arenas

In an effort to ensure that warm up arenas are safe and friendly areas for all competitors, grooms and officials the National Jumping Committee have created a Code of Conduct that will be displayed on all warm up arenas.

The Code of Conduct is:

• Respect must be shown to all officials and fellow competitors at all times.


• Follow instructions from the Ring Marshal at all times. Remember: Abuse of officials is a reportable offence.


• Always consult the ring Marshal before entering the warm up arena.


• Inform the Office and Ring Marshal if you are scratching.


• Inform the office and Ring Marshal if there is a rider change.


• If there is any reason rider wants to change draw order, this must immediately be forward onto Marshal and Judge for approval.


• Follow the published starting order.


• Abide by the show's recommended number of competitors in the warm up arena at any one time. A maximum of 10 horses allowed for classes up to 1.30m. There is no restriction for classes above 1.30m.


• Only competitors involved in the current competition can use the warm up arena.


• Replace all rails you knock down in the warm up arena.


• Warm up fences cannot be set more than 10cm higher and wider than the maximum dimensions of the current class.


• Competitors to place warm up fences back to original height when finished.


• The nearest horse to go on course has priority to use ONE warm up fence.


• Do not return to the warm up fence after completing your round or have been eliminated.


• Do not dismount and hold your horse in the warm up arena unless you are adjusting riding equipment/tack. In this case you must be clear of any jumps.

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