The prime responsibility of the Eastern Cape Horse Society is to ensure that the policies, regulations and rules of the Federation Equestre Internationale and the South African National Equestrian Federation are observed at all recognised horse shows within the area of its authority. The Eastern Cape Horse Society has introduced and will continue to introduce Provincial Rules to provide for local conditions. They are supplementary to and in no way conflict with the International or National Rules and, in cases of dispute, the relevant International or National Rules will apply.