Event Secretary

Scratchings

We understand that from time to time unforeseen circumstances occur and it is necessary to scratch from an event.

Every event has different scratching rules. Before entering, you should make yourself familiar with these rules so that if you need to scratch you understand what you may or may not receive as a refund.

If you do receive a refund it will most likely be subject to an administration fee that is retained by the organising committee to help cover costs that have been incurred. The fee may be charged as a fixed amount or as a percentage and will be stated within the terms and conditions for each event.

Most events will only provide a refund after the closing date (as specified in the program for the event) if the event secretary for the event has been notified prior to ride time and a valid veterinary or doctor's medical certificate is supplied to the event secretary within the events prescribed number of days of notification of scratching. However, some events may not provide a refund after closing at all.

Please note:

Veterinary and Medical certificates will be checked for validity.

Certificates must include:

• Date of clinical visit and date range not fit for competition
• Name of Rider or Horse as appropriate as listed on entry, if horse is known by paddock name please include both names
• Name and contact details of clinic on clinic letterhead
• Name and signature of the physician

We are not able to accept letters from Farriers, Masseurs, and Car Mechanics

Refunds

If a scratching fulfils the terms and conditions for a refund, The funds will return to the account used to pay for the entry less the administration fee as applicable. Please allow 2-3 business days for bank transfers.