CONVENOR: Tracy McIlraith, Phone: 027 200 0863

ENTRY FEE: Members - $7.00, Non-Members - $12.00 The RAS. charge a levy of $1.00 per entry, per class which has been incorporated into the entry fees and will be passed on to them.

PRIZE MONEY: First - $15.00, Second - $10.00, Third - $8.00

GROUND FEE: An additional ground fee of $5.00 per rider/handler is payable with entry fees.

JUDGING TIMES: Prior to showday please check website/facebook for any changes to class times.

For Presentation and Parade details and times please check catalogue

The Horse section is run under Category 3 of the Royal Agricultural Society Equestrian, Competitors and Judges Rules. Please familiarise yourself with the General Regulations listed in the front of the schedule.

BOXES & YARDS

Covered stables are available and will be allocated at the discretion of the convenor. Costs are $10 for stallion boxes, $7 for covered boxes and $5 for open yards per night. You MUST state on the entry form which nights/days are required. Fees to be paid with entry. Tape yards are not to be erected on grounds.

YELLOW CARD - This Show supports the RAS 'Yellow Card' system. A Yellow card will be issued for offences of abuse of animals or inappropriate behaviour as per the RAS Constitution and the RAS Rules & Regulations/Bylaws including the Equestrian Rulebook. Full wording of the 'Yellow Card' system is available to view on the RAS website - www.ras.org.nz.

PROTESTS - See General Conditions at front of Catalogue.

PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR

All riders, including harness drivers, competing at RAS affiliated A&P Shows / Events must wear approved protective headgear. These must be tagged with a RED approval sticker prior to the day of competition. The current standards can be found at http://www.ras.org.nz – equestrian.

CLEAN SPORT - Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show under RAS rules. A Forbidden Substance is: any substance capable of affecting the speed, stamina, courage or conduct of a horse, pony, donkey or mule by its action upon the central or peripheral nervous system or the cardio-vascular, respiratory, alimentary, digestive, muscoskeletal or urogenital systems.

RIGHTS OF COMMITTEE: The committee reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry without giving any reason for doing so and reserves the right to make any alteration to the show timetable, or withdraw any event as may be deemed desirable. If there are insufficient entries in a class at close of entries, classes may be combined. Any unruly or dangerous animal or exhibit may be required to leave the showgrounds.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Online entries will not be downloaded or confirmed until payment has been received.

2. ARREARS - No person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, subscriptions, or any other show/event charge is eligible to compete at any affiliated show/event. Proof of payment will be required before any restriction is lifted.

3. All horses must be haltered and led. Stallions and colts to be controlled by a colt bit or a chain over the nose attached to a single lead. All stallions and colts must be identified by two (2) official 'S" identification badges, one attached to each side of their bridle, at all Shows/Events at all times. The rider/handler must also wear two RAS official (2) armbands (one on each arm) when in the ring. 'S' badges to be purchased from RAS Head Office or ESNZ; Stallions are eligible for any ridden classes at the show with exception of showjumping. Please refer to rules CDE14 in the RAS Equestrian Rules.

4. In all Hunter, Horse and Pony Classes the bona-fide owner shall include a partnership that exists at time of entry and has been notified to the Association or registered with the Royal Agricultural Society. A lease shall comply with the same conditions. The Association may require evidence of the date of sale of an exhibit.

5. SUBSTITUTIONS. A veterinary certificate must be produced to the Horse Office staff prior to the event for any horse being substituted. The substitution MUST be owned by the exhibitor in accordance with General Regulation 2 above.

6. REFUNDS – For any scratching on Veterinary or medical advice, a refund of 75% of the entry fee will be made. Advice of the scratching must be given prior to the judging of the class and the relevant Certificate to be given to the Secretary of the Association within 30 days.

7. All class changes to be made to the Secretary by 5.00pm on Wednesday 8th October 2018

8. All Novice Horses and Ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bit (except Hunter Jumping Classes and Working Hunter).

9. All saddlery and accessories to comply with RAS Equestrian Rules GR 5

10. A Novice is a Horse/Pony is yet to win six (6) first placings in conformation classes at any A&P Show at the time of the show. Wins accumulated in Hack Sections are transferable to the Saddle Hunter Section. Wins accumulated in Pony Groups A, B & C are transferred to Saddle Pony Hunter (Group D). District classes are restricted classes and wins do not count.

11. A Novice Hunter is a Hunter that has not won six (6) first placings in a Hunter Jumping event over fences at any A&P Show at the time of the show.

12. Novices may enter the Open Classes.

13. Novice Championships are not eligible for Open or Supreme Championships unless they have won their respective Open Class. Champion does not count as a win.

14. If a novice entry has gained more than six wins by the day of the show the competitor must advise the Horse Office and may change the entry to an Open Class. If an Open Class is not available for entry, a refund will be given.

15. No Horse or Pony under 3 years old can be shown in saddle classes.

16. Riders of any age may ride ponies in Novice Classes. Riders age is taken as at 1 August 2018.

17. Breastplate numbers and Sports Numbers only at this Show. Back numbers are required for the Hack and Pony Hunter Jumping events. The Back Number listing will be available on the Show website in the week before the show.

DISTRICT - to mean both horse/pony and rider to be a resident. See General Regulations Number 20.

MEASURING – There will be no measuring on show day. Measuring days as advertised on RAS website. Enquiries to Paula McIlraith 027 222 4473 or Tracy McIlraith Ph 027 200 0863. Where height is a requirement of the section exhibitors must carry an official RAS Life or Annual Certificate and performance card. Failure to do so will result in elimination (RAS Rule 67).

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE:

All transport conveying Horse exhibits to the show will be required to enter the Showgrounds at the North gate entrance from the Main Road and must be parked as directed by parking officials.

The judges are directed not to award prizes where hereditary unsoundness is shown to exist in classes for Brood and Stud Horses.

Competitors are also advised that if they are entering more than one pony/horse that judging will not be delayed.

Please refer to Catalogue for parade times.

SPECIAL PRIZES (Not be awarded if exhibits are not of sufficient merit). All sponsorship identified in this schedule is done so in good faith, however, Ellesmere A&P Association will not be liable for the payment of any sponsorship not received from the sponsor. POINTS: The person recorded in the catalogue will be the one credited with competition points.

THE LATE MR H E COOK donated a Silver Cup to be won by exhibitor gaining most points in the Horse Section. Winner 2017: Danni Suthherland

MRS HELEN LOCHHEAD donates the DUNCAN LOCHHEAD MEMORIAL TROPHY to be won by the District Exhibitor gaining most points in the Horse Section. Winner 2017: Tania Boyd

THE RUTHERFORD CUP, re-presented by the trustees of the late Miss I Rutherford for Best Horse on ground. Winner 2017:

ATAAHUA PONY STUD MRS J K BROWN donates a cup to Supreme Champion Pony. Winner 2017:

TOMMY BEHRNS Challenge Trophy for Champion Rider on a Pony, judged from the winners of the riding classes A, B, C & D. Winner 2017: Natasha Waddell

Ellesmere A&P Show 2018

Ellesmere A&P Association, 13 Oct 2018

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