1) TITLE The
club shall be known as Ewshot Riding Club
2) OBJECTS The objects of the
club shall be:
a)
To encourage riding as a sport and
recreation; to improve the standard of riding and horse-mastership
and promote good fellowship amongst other riders and lovers of
horses
b)
To organise instructional events,
lectures, competitive events and other activities.
c)
To concern itself with any object which
will benefit the horse and horseman in the district.
d)
To be affiliated to the British Horse
Society and co-operate with other affiliated clubs.
3)
MEMBERSHIP To consist of
people who have reached the age of 18 years, having paid the
appropriate subscription for the current period.
Junior membership will consist of
people aged 17 and under with no lower age limit. The Committee
shall have the power to accept or reject membership applications
without giving any reason.
4)
SUBSCRIPTION The annual
subscription shall be £28 for those members aged 18 years or over
and £22 for those members aged 17 years and under, subject to
revision by the Committee. Temporary and reduced subscriptions may
be arranged at the discretion of the Committee. All subscriptions to
be payable on 1st January of each year. Reminders will
only be made via social media. Any member joining the club on or
after 1st December shall be deemed to have paid his or
her subscription for the ensuing year. PayPal payments will be
accepted, subject to £1.50 administration fee.
5)
POWER OF EXPULSION The
Committee may expel any member found guilty of conduct prejudicial
to the interests of the Club or who has knowingly disobeyed or
broken the Club rules.
6) ADMINISTRATION
a) All power of management shall be
vested in a Committee, consisting of Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon.
Treasurer and 5 other members. Four shall form a Quorum.
b) At the AGM each year, one quarter of
the members shall retire. The members to retire being those who have
been longest in office and between those who have been in office for
the same length of time. The members to retire shall be decided in
advance .Retiring members will be eligible for re-election.
C) The decision of the Committee shall
be final unless over-ruled at a General meeting. The Committee shall
be the sole authority for the interpretation of the rules and for
anything relating to the club not provided therein and their
decision shall be final and binding on the members.
d) The Committee may formulate by-laws
for the detailed running of the Club select sub-committees for any
special activities of the Club authorised by the Committee.
e) The Committee shall have the power
to fill any casual vacancy arising amongst members of the Committee,
but any person so co-opted will remain in office only until the next
following AGM and then shall be eligible for re-election.
7)
The Financial year. The
financial year of the Club shall commence on January 1st
each year.
8)
AGM The AGM shall be held
in January/February each year to transact the following business.
a) To receive and adopt a statement of
the Clubs accounts to the end of the preceding year.
b) To fill vacancies on the Committee
c) To deal with any matter which the
Committee may desire to bring before the members and to receive
suggestions from the members for consideration by the Committee.
Notice convening the meeting shall be made via Website and social
media not less than 14 days before the date of the meeting.
9)
A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
may be called by the Committee or if requested, in writing, by not
less than 5 members specifying the business to be discussed.
10)
THE RULES may be added to, repealed or amended by resolution at any
Annual or Special General Meeting if considered by at least two
thirds of members present and if notice has been given to members
stating the proposed amendment(s).
11)
THE CLUB, it’s Committee or persons acting on their behalf shall not
be held responsible for any accident or injury to any person, animal
or property howsoever caused.
12)
THE CORRECT ATTIRE and protective clothing shall be worn by all
competitors at mounted Club Events. The list of correct attire shall
be made available on the Club Website. Hard Hats must be worn AT ALL
TIMES WHILST MOUNTED. Hats must conform to current BRC guidelines as
stated on their Website and in the current issue of the BRC
Rulebook. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure their safety
wear is correct and within said guidelines.
13)
ALL SURPLUS INCOME or profits from events are to be reinvested in
the Club.