EQUESTRIAN RULES AND REGULATIONS Please read carefully

Our Show is run under RAS rules. Royal Equestrian Judges & Competitors Rule Book is available from the Royal Agricultural Society, PO Box 54, Woodend, 7641 for $45.00 or download an electronic version of the RAS Equestrian Rule book at the following link: https://www.ras.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RAS-Rulebook-2019-FULL.pdf The Equestrian Chief Stewards, all Judges and the Show Secretary have copies of RAS Rule book. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and kindly abide by them.

All exhibitors agree to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and its subsequent amendments. Cheviot A&P Society will not accept any responsibility in any claim from a person resulting from non-compliance with the Act. All Exhibitors and Competitors must follow the instructions of the Stewards and Officials. Exhibitors and Competitors are responsible for ensuring animals are kept in control of any animal it considers dangerous, unruly or unmanageable. All exhibits shall be at the sole risk of the owner or exhibitor and Cheviot A&P Society shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible for loss or damage, mis-delivery, detention or delay of exhibits of any description whatsoever.

1. All entries must be in the hands of the Secretary no later than closing date advised. Telephoned entries will only be accepted in cases of emergency. Payment must be made at time of entry by either Poli pay or internet banking – cheques are no longer accepted.

2. LATE ENTRIES MAY BE CONSIDERED BUT WILL INCUR A 50% PENALTY FEE

3. This entry is a Legal document – the owner/parent/guardian signing or authorising the entry must be 18 years & over.

4. Back numbers or Neck number holders must be worn by all competitors. One number required for each Horse and Pony/Rider combination. Cheviot Show Back numbers MUST BE returned to the office or handed to your Ring Steward by the end of the show.

5. All Dogs on grounds must be dosed and on leads at all times

6. Horse and Pony Sections winners are expected to take part in the Grand Parade.

7. Judging starts at stated Times in catalogue and all competitors must be ready at these times. Classes will NOT BE HELD UP to wait for any late competitors.

8. Temporary Pen fencing for horses is NOT PERMITTED on the grounds: Refer RAS Rule GR 7:

9. Yarding is available at the Cattle Yards, or local farmers are happy to accommodate horses if required. Water available at yards. Unloading and turn around area via Ward Rd entrance. YARDS MUST BE BOOKED with your entry. First in – first served basis.

10. For district classes horse and rider to have resided within the Cheviot District boundary for three months prior to show or at discretion of organising committee. Refer to RAS Rule ER8g - Ownership and Rule ER8k – Leases and Partnership.

11. District Class Boundaries. If your home postal address is a Cheviot Rural Delivery, or Cheviot township address you are considered to reside within the Show’s District boundary.

12. No competitor/exhibitor or member of their family shall approach a Judge in regard to a decision unless they first obtain the permission of the Show’s Event’s Equestrian Convenor/Manager/Ring Master Steward, the most senior of whom shall carry the decision on the day. Refer RAS Rule GR3

13. Judges may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances”

ENTRY FEES: - Prize money adjustments / Prize Money Pay outs / Refund criteria / Arrears:

14. In the event of two or less entries, in any class the Judge is not bound to award a prize unless the entry is of sufficient merit. Prize money will then be scaled back to 2nd & 3rd monetary amounts.

15. Where first equal is awarded no second prize will be awarded. The Prize money of first and second prizes will be combined and divided between equal places winners.

16. 3rd placed prize money will be only be awarded if there are four or more entries in a class.

17. All prize money will be paid via Direct Debit within 7-10 days of Show day. Please enter bank account details on entry so prize money payments can be made.

18. The committee of the Cheviot A & P Association reserves the right to authorise the refund of entry fees at a rate of 75% upon submission of: a) Receipt and written explanation as to the reason for the request, or b) Veterinary or doctor’s certificate no later than three (3) days after show day.

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

CLEAN SPORT INFORMATION:

19. The Rules of the Royal A&P Society NZ in regard to Clean Sport apply. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show/Event and that testing of all animals is at the person responsible of that animal’s risk.

20. Forbidden Substance – 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. RAS Rule EEFSL 3a)ii and CS Section.

GUIDELINES FOR ENTERING SADDLE EVENTS:

21. All Horses/Ponies may enter open classes including novices.

22. Age of all horses/ponies entered will be determined as at the 1 August. Exhibits under 3 years of age are not permitted to be entered in any ridden classes.

23. A Novice is a horse or pony which has yet to win six first places in conformation classes at any A&P show as at the time of the show. Number of wins is counted at time of show not time of entry.

24. Once a Novice has had six wins it is not eligible for Novice classes. If a Novice entry has gained six wins by the day of the show, the competitor must advise the Show office and may change to an Open class within the same section or if no class remains to enter, a refund will be actioned after the Show. Novice classes are open to riders of any age. Refer Rule CDE 6 of Equestrian Rules for RAS Affiliated Shows/events.

25. If a novice entry has gained 6 wins before the day of the show the competitor must advise the Horse Secretary and may change to an open class, or a refund will be given

26. Open ponies must be ridden by riders under 17 years of age (Age as of 1 August 2020) This rule also applies in the same manner for riding classes, e.g., if you are 11 years old on 1 August 2020, then turn 12 on 2 August 2020, you complete the season as an 11 year old.

27. Novice champions are not eligible for open championships unless they have won their open class, nor are they eligible for Supreme award. Championship award does not count as a win.

28. Imported Horse or Pony: Any wins gained overseas by a horse or pony that has been imported into New Zealand counts under the same NZ rules for Novices (0-5 wins or less) or if it has had 6 or more wins from its country of origin, then it must compete in the Open classes.

29. Stallions and Colts: Refer Rule CDE 14 of Equestrian Rules for RAS Affiliated Shows/Events. a) All Stallions and Colts (excluding Miniature horses, Shetlands pony yearlings) must be shown in a bit. b) A Steward will order any Stallion/Colt considered out of control or to be causing undue disquiet to other horses from the ring without recourse from the Stallion/Colt's owner/exhibitor/competitor. c) It is compulsory for all Stallions and Colts, excluding foals, to wear two official "S" identification badges, one attached to each side of their bridle at all shows/events at all times. The handler must also wear two RAS official armbands (one on each arm) when in the ring. "S" badges to be purchased prior to the show from RAS head office or ESNZ; armbands from RAS head office. d) Handlers must wear an approved Hi Viz vest at shows when outside the showing ring. Vests to be purchased prior to the show from RAS head office.

30. HOY QUALIFYING SECTIONS – Cheviot A&P Show is a Horse of the Year Qualifying Show for HOY 2022 in the following sections:

Lead Rein; First Ridden; Pony Show Ring; Saddle Hunter Ponies; Junior Rider; Working Hunter Ponies; Hunter Jumping: Junior Rider over Fences; Led Ponies Pinto: Gypsy Cob: Welsh

Show horses/Riding Horse/Saddle Hunter showing; Livamol TB Series; Ridden Standardbreds; Adult Rider; Working Hunter Horses, Hunter Jumping; Rider over Fences; Pleasure Horses; Led Horses, Side Saddle

31. In all rings first prize winners only to parade for Champion. Once the Champion has been selected, the second placed animals to the Champion must be allowed to parade for Reserve Champion.

32. Rider for Championships: Substitute riders are not allowed for the judging of Championship classes. The rider must be the same rider that won the class that qualified for the championship.

33. HARD HATS & SAFETY HELMENTS – RAS RULING Tab 3 - GR4:

a) In all cases current WorkSafe NZ rules prevail.

b) All riders, including Harness drivers, with the exception of heavy horse (Clydesdale) working classes, competing at RAS Affiliated A&P Show/Events must wear protective headgear, which includes a retaining harness secured to the shell at more than two points. Such headgear must be worn with the chinstrap properly adjusted and fastened when in the arena or ring, the practice area collecting rings or anywhere else within a Show grounds or the grounds of an affiliated Event.

c) Hats/helmets must conform with one of the current approved safety standards. These standards may be subject to change but the latest list can be found at http://www.ras.org.nz-equestrian. RAS will advise any changes via their website and Facebook.

d) All hats/helmets conform as per (c) must be identified by the current red tag system implemented by NZPCA, ESNZ and RAS. The Equestrian Convener can tag legal helmets if required too.

NO RED TAG - NO RIDE! - No exceptions!

YELLOW CARD – this show supports the RAS "Yellow Card" system. A Yellow Card will be issued in cases of offences in respect of abuse of animals or inappropriate behaviour as per the RAS Constitution and the RAS Rules & Regulations/Bylaws including the Equestrian Rulebook, the RAS affiliated show/event/registered measuring stand and their grounds and their duly appointed delegates may deliver to the personal responsible a Yellow Warning Card (either immediately or within 10 days of the show) which suspends any penalty until possible new offences. Full wording of the "Yellow Card" system is available to view on the RAS website: www.ras.org.nz Rule- EEFSL 3.i

PROTESTS: The principle behind the process is to deal with the matter as it comes to hand and in all cases the first person to consult is the Equestrian Chief Steward. Any protest must be made in writing and lodged with the Equestrian Chief Steward within 45 minutes of any situation occurring/posted result/after prize ribbons have been given out. No protest will be considered later than 45 minutes after the prize ribbons are affixed. Any exhibiter/persons entering a protest must lodge a payment of $50.00 with either the Chief Steward or Show Secretary, which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. If the protest is lodged before the judges proceed to their duties, the onus of proof will rest with the exhibitor. If protest is lodged after that, the onus of proof will rest with the party protesting. All correctly lodged protests will be considered by the ‘Judicial Executive’ made up of The Equestrian Head Steward, the Equestrian Convenor & Show President. All protests will be considered as soon as practicable and there should be no appeal from their decision. The full RAS Resolution process can be found on the RAS website.

ENTRY FORMS: This is a legal document. The Owner/parent/guardian signing or authorising the entry must be 18 years or over. The attention of exhibitors is particularly drawn to the conditions relating to the misuse of substances, and the intention of the Committee to undertake testing for forbidden substances.

EXHIBITOR DECLARATION: The submission of my entries and/or participation in the competition(s), either written or by electronic means, demotes that I have read and accepted the RAS and Cheviot A&P Association Rules & Regulations and the Association’s Conditions of Entry. This also indemnifies the Cheviot A&P Assn under the provisions of Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and any amendments.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS:

AGE OF RIDERS/HANDLERS: Riders and handlers ages and eligibility is determined as per the 1st August 2020. Riders & Handlers who are of age for any division/section on the 1st August 2020 complete the show season/year in that division/section. RAS Rule CDE11.

HEIGHT CERTIFICATES (Annual or Life Certs) – must be carried by all Show Ring, Working Hunter, Hunter Jumping and Miniature Horse entrants and are to be produced when requested by Ring Stewards. Failure to produce will result in removal or possible elimination from the Ring/class.

TEMPORARY MEASURING CERTIFICATES are for specific circumstances only and under strict guidelines. The underlying principle behind a temporary measuring certificate is for those new and/or local riders that only go to their local show/s and that reside within the Cheviot District boundary. RAS Rulings apply – Appendix B: If you require a Temporary Measuring Certificate contact the Equestrian Convener to book your horse/pony into the scheduled measuring times. Saturday & Sunday mornings between 7am & 8am. Bookings essential. Ph Colette 027-5287063

YARDING: Open cattle yards are available for booking at time of entry at $10 per night/per horse. Please indicate which nights you require your yards for. Yards will be allocated on a ‘first in - first served basis’. We can supply paddocking on a neighboring property once the yards are all taken. Please ask if you need special yarding conditions.

CAMPING: Camping is permitted in your truck/float or tent set up within the equestrian parking area over show weekend. All rubbish to be taken away with you. Horse manure to be put on trailer provided.

COVID19: If the show is unable to proceed due to restrictions relating to COVID19, entry fees will be refunded, less an administration fee

EVENT LEVY: All exhibitors are required to pay $10 each with entry fees as a contribution to a Judges/Course Designers Fund. This is to be used at the discretion of the Cheviot A&P Association towards the reimbursing for some travel, accommodation and expenses incurred.

Equestrian Entries all to be done online by midnight 20th February 2021 at https://showday.online.co.nz – Cheviot A&P Show Entry Payment MUST BE MADE at time of entry or your entry will NOT BE accepted/processed. For any enquires or problems with entering, please contact Sam Copeland - Equestrian Secretary cheviotshow.horse@gmail.com or phone 03-3143700

Cheviot A&P Show

Cheviot A&P Association, 13 Mar 2021 — 14 Mar 2021

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