Carriage Driving Northam Show Schedule 2011

Start 1pm

$5.00 per class or $30 day ticket.

Concours d’Elegance (free entry)

  1. Authentic turnout
  2. Authentic type turnout
  3. Jogger turnout
  4. Viceroy/show box wagon turnout
  5. Pleasure turnout
  6. Standardbred Turnout (Spider)

Champion Turnout

Reserve Champion Turnout

  1. Novice harness horse or pony
  2. Harness pony up to and incl.10.2hh
  3. Harness pony over 10.2hh up to 12.2hh
  4. Harness pony over 12.2hh up to and incl. 14hh
  5. Harness horse over 14hh
  6. Light weight harness pony 14hh and under
  7. Medium/heavy harness pony 14hh and under
  8. Light weight harness horse over 14hh
  9. Medium/heavy harness horse over 14hh
  10. Ladies harness horse or pony
  11. Gents harness horse or Pony
  12. Standardbred under 15hh
  13. Standardbred 15hh and over

Champion Harness Pony (classes 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17)

Reserve Champion Harness Pony

Champion Harness Horse (classes 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17)

Supreme Harness Exhibit

  1. Junior whip
  2. Senior whip
  3. Pleasure harness horse or pony
  4. Handy harness horse or pony

WAHDS Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes

Conditions of Entry

Sunday September 18th 2011, 1pm start

Venue: Byford Trotting Complex, Binshaw Ave, Byford

Entry Fees: $5 per class or $30 day ticket entry on day available

Competitors do not have to be an ACDS member to compete however they will have to pay a One Activity Membership of $25

Enquiries: Janet Barton 0428 264 317

1.  The organisers/committee reserve the right to cancel or combine classes if there are insufficient entries.

2.  The organisers do not accept responsibility for the loss or damage to horses, harness or vehicles, owners, drivers, passengers, spectators or any other persons or property whilst at or near the venue of this event.

3.  The organisers reserve the right to alter or amend this programme in any way it deems fit without giving prior warning.

4.  Withdrawals from competition will be accepted with a vet certificate for a full refund less $10 admin fee.

5.  Protests in writing within 30 minutes of the competition ending accompanied by $50 which must be given to the head of the ground jury. $50 is non refundable if protest is dismissed. The ground jury’s decision is final on all matters.

6.  Blinkers – All equines must be wearing blinkers while in harness

7.  Drivers aged 6-10 years are to be accompanied an adult ACDS member who is a competent driver holding a second set of reins.

8.  Drivers aged 11-15 years must be accompanied by an adult ACDS member who is a competent driver.

9.  Driver 16-17 years may drive a pair of ponies but not horses or larger combinations.

10.  Drivers 17 years and under may drive a stallion with approval from the ground jury.

11.  All competitors must wear an approved safety helmet while in a vehicle (driver or passenger) under rules of the Byford Trotting Complex

12.  It is recommended that all competitors have a suitably attired groom/handler available at all times.

13.  All equines competing must be 3yrs old or over.

14.  No classes will be held so please be ready.

15.  Public liability insurance- Any person causing a claim to be made against the ACDS Inc. insurance policy is personally liable for the excess amount as determined by the insurance policy at the time of the incident (excess $1000)

16.  Strictly no dogs

17.  Strictly no hay

18.  Equines are not to be tied to a float which is not hitched to a car, truck or ute.

Australian Carriage Driving Society Inc

WAHDS Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes September 18th

To be held at Byford Trotting Complex, Binshaw Ave, Byford

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

ALL ADULT EXHIBITORS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER

I acknowledge and agree as a condition of participating at the WA HARNESS DRIVING SOCIETIES Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes that neither the AUSTRALIAN CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY INC, WAHDS, Byford Trotting Complex its directors, officers, employees, members and agents, participants, officials, volunteers medical personnel, any persons, sponsors providers of equipment, advertisers nor owners or lessees of premises used to conduct this event shall be under any liability whatsoever for either the death of or for any injury, loss or damage which may be sustained or any claim, demand, suit or costs arising there from and incurred by myself or any driver, passenger, attendant or any other participant for whom I am responsible, as a result of participation in or being present at the event. I have made the organising committee aware of any pre existing medical conditions I have.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ARE DANGEROUS AND THAT ACCIDENTS CAUSING DEATH, INJURY, DISABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, CAN AND DO OCCUR.

By signing hereunder I confirm I have read and understood the contents of this Disclaimer.

The insurance excess is $1000.00

Name……………………………………….Signature…………………..………..……

Dated this……………………………….day of………………………………………….2011

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FOR EXHIBITORS, DRIVERS, PASSENGERS, ATTENDANT AND ANY OTHER PARTICIPANTS 17 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER.

I………………………………………………………..…….being the parent/guardian

of………………………………………………………..confirm that I have read the whole of this document and have taken all necessary actions to ensure I am aware of the activity in which the above named will participate at WA HARNESS DRIVING SOCIETIES Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes and consent to him/her participating. In doing so, I acknowledge that equestrian activities are dangerous and that accidents causing death, injury, disability and property damage can and do occur. I acknowledge and agree that neither the AUSTRALIAN CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY INC, WAHDS, Byford Trotting Complex, its directors, officers, employees, members and agents, participants, officials, volunteers, medical personnel, any persons sponsors, providers of equipment, advertisers nor owners or lessees of premises used to conduct the event shall be under any liability whatsoever for either the death of or for any injury, loss or damage which may be sustained or any claim, demand, suit or costs arising there from and incurred by the above named or by any other person for whom I am responsible as a result of participation in or being present at the event. I have made the organising committee aware of any pre existing medical conditions the above has.

The insurance excess is $1000.00

By signing hereunder I confirm I have read and understood the contents of this Disclaimer.

Name…………………………………………………Signature…………………………

Dated this:……………………………………day of…………………………………….2011.

WAHDS Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes Entry Form

Sunday 18th September 2011

at Byford Trotting Complex, Binshaw Ave, Byford

Class No / Horse/Pony name / Driver
Entry Fee ($5 per class or $30 day ticket) / $
One Activity Membership for non ACDS members ($25) / $
Ground fee ($5 per equine) / $
Total amount payable / $

Name:…………………………………………Addresss:…………………………… ……………………………………………………………

Phone:…………………………Email:……………………………………………………

Name of affiliated ACDS club of membership………………………………………..

I have read and accept the conditions of entry, signed the disclaimer and OAM (if non member) and enclose all with my payment and entry form.

Signature……………………………………Dated:……………………………………

Cheques/money orders payable to WAHDS

Send to: Janet Barton, PO Box 827, Northam WA 6401

For EFT please contact for details. Confirmation will be required.

Entry on day available- please let the organisers know you will be attending beforehand if possible.

WAHDS Northam Agricultural Show Harness Classes Definitions

Sunday 18th September 2011

Novice Equine

A novice is an equid which has not won more than 4 first placings in a harness event at any show. (Turnouts not included)

Turnouts

Singles and multiples can take part in these classes. Standardbreds must be shown in a spider.

Vehicles

·  Authentic- original/authentic vehicles

·  Authentic type- Reproduction of an authentic vehicle

·  Viceroy or show box wagon- Four wheel, pnumatic tyres

·  CDE- A vehicle which is suitable for the Dressage and presentation phases.

·  Jogger/pipe cart- 2 wheel, pnumatic tyres

·  Pleasure- should be equipped with articles suitable for a pleasure drive.

Standardbreds – must be shown in a spider for all classes unless competing in open events ie; classes not listed as standardbred

Handy

Obstacles could be used in this class to show that the equine is indeed handy.

Pleasure

This is a relaxed even paced equine. They should stand in a relaxed manner. Not expected to show a lot of action but should still be a pleasure to drive.

Champion

To be judged from winners of nominated classes

Reserve Champion

To be judged from remaining winners and second place getter to the champion.

Supreme

This will be judged from the nominated champions.