Media Guidelines

By accepting media accreditation for this event you agree to the following:

1.      You will not portray the sport, its participants or the organising committee in a negative way in any media, social media or public forum, nor attempt to discredit the sport.

2.      In the case of injury to a horse or rider, you will act respectfully and responsibly towards those involved and refrain from photographing or recording them or posting about the incident.

3.      In the case of a crisis you will refer all media inquiries to the event director, Kate MacKenzie on 0403200341

4.      Lanyards must always be worn whilst on the event grounds for easy identification.

5.      Safety is our primary concern. Please make it your priority.

6.      Photographers and media personnel must follow all competition officials’ directions, including jump judges (located at each cross-country jump), the Technical Delegate, the cross-country course designer or any other identified event official. If you do not comply you may be removed from the event and your accreditation cancelled.

7.      Media may move inside the field of play at no further than arm’s distance from the tape or barrier and must always be aware of horses.

8.      Will not crouch behind XC jumps. Remain in full view of competitors at all times.

9.      Will be clear of the paths of horses at all times.

10.  If you are seeking interviews and need assistance, contact Kate.

11.  Photographers are also expected to have a Working with Children Certificate and Public Liability Insurance.

12.  You will tag us in your social media posts with #NCHTA @NCHTA or our Facebook NCHTACanberra as well as our naming rights sponsors Envision Financial and class sponsors (I will provide tags shortly)