The rule book
WES Rule Book
The rules every WES show is run to, from membership and welfare to every class in the ring. Find the chapter you need and read it here, page by page, or download the book to keep.
Judging is not absolute - the rules in this book are established so that competitors may compete against each other in competition under fair conditions. They can, however, never cover every eventuality.
Matters that cannot be resolved by interpreting the rules to the letter should be resolved by following as nearly as possible the spirit of the text to obtain the solution which is fairest to all competitors.
It is exactly what it says it is: A matter of judgement
Nothing in this Rulebook shall be deemed or perceived to override the Constitution of the Western Equestrian Society or decisions which may be taken by the Society’s Council acting in good faith, and in accordance with the Constitution, in matters which may arise from time to time being outside the scope of the Rulebook and/or such Policies which Council may adopt to support the running of the Society.
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What changed, and when
Each update to the rule book is summarised on the members' resources page, and the changes are highlighted in the book itself.