Policies and Regulations

SCA Equestrian Handbook

New Policies

Youth equestrian helmets (February 2009)

II. B. 3. (d) Minors must wear approved equestrian riding helmets fitted according to the manufacturer's directions.

 

Event Requirements (December 2008)

III. A. 1. Any event at which equestrian activities occur is considered an equestrian event.

III. B. 2. (c) Secure a veterinarian to be on call while horses are present.

III. B. 3. (d) Remain on site throughout the duration of an event, practice or demo where horses are present for SCA activities. An Eq MIC's duties may be reassigned to a deputy.

III. B. 3. (e) Post and/or distribute the contact phone number of the veterinarian on call.

 

Quintain and ring lances (Jan. 1, 2008)

section added under Equipment Standards:
IV.A.2.(b).(3) Quintain and Ring Lances may be up to 16 feet in length

Interpretations of Policies in the Handbook:

Parades and demos (Jan. 1, 2008)

Ordering an Equestrian Insurance Certificate is mandatory for parades and demos where horses and riders are representing the SCA. When ordering the Insurance Certificate, use the name and address of the sponsor of the parade or demo.

Waiver requirement for authorizations (Jan. 1, 2008)

Equestrian Authorizations: II.C. Waiver requirement:
The "Waiver and Informed Consent to Participate in SCA Inc. Equestrian Activities" shall be signed during authorization with only one signature per form. If a State specific "Waiver" is available it should be used. If there is no "Waiver" for your State, then use the "Society Standard Equine Activity Liability Form". An additional sheet may be attached to contain additional personal information.