Conditions

Venue: Dwellinup Oval, DwellingupWA

Entry Fees for entries received by November 7: $20 per class or $90 Unlimited classes

For entries RECEIVED BETWEEN November 7 & 21 there will be a surcharge of $15

Ground Fee: $5 per Horse/Pony

NO ENTRIES AFTER NOVEMBER 21, 2012

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

Enquiries: Marg Langan 0418 902 036 or

Natalie Morris

  1. Competitors need to have competed at least two previous shows with the combination they are showing on the day
  2. The organisers/committee reserve the right to cancel or combine classes if there are insufficient entries.
  3. The organisers do not accept responsibility for the lossor damage to horses, harness or vehicles, owners, drivers, passengers, spectators or any other persons or property whilstat or near the venue of this event.
  4. The organisers reserve the right toalter or amend this programme in any way it deems fit without giving prior warning.
  5. Height certificates will be required for those animals competingin classes with height stipulations.
  6. Withdrawals from competition will be accepted with a vet certificate or medical certificate for a full refund less $10 administration fee.
  7. Protests in writing within 30 minutes of the event ending accompanied by a $50 deposit (non refundable if protest dismissed). The ground jury’s decision is final on all matters.
  8. Blinkers – All equines must be wearing blinkers while in harness
  9. Drivers aged 6-10 years are to be accompanied by an experienced adult ACDS driver holding a second set of reins
  10. Drivers aged 11-15 years must be accompanied by an experienced adult ACDS driver.
  11. Driver 16-17 years may drive a pair of ponies but not horses or larger combinations.
  12. Drivers 16-17 years may drive a stallion at the discretion of the organizers.
  13. Junior drivers (17 years and under) must wear an approved safety helmet while in a vehicle (driver , passenger, groom & handler)
  14. It is recommended that all competitors have a suitably attired groom/handler available at all times.
  15. All equines competing must be 3yrs old or over.
  16. No classes will be held so please be ready.
  17. 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.
  18. Equines are not to be tied to a float which is not hitched to a towing vehicle.
  19. All drivers at an ACDS approved showing event are responsible for

knowledge of, and compliance with, the Showing Driving Rules.

20. Random swabbing may take place.

ACDS (WA) National Show

Carriage Driving Championships 2013

November 30- December1 Schedule of Events

  1. Concours d’Elegance - this will be held at the conclusion of the show (approximately 12.30-1pm Sunday). FREE ENTRY for those competing in other events. The committee would like to see every horse and pony in the ring for this event for a final photograph of the ACDS WA National Carriage Driving Championships

Saturday start 12.30pm sharp

  1. Viceroy or Show Box Wagon Turnout Horse or Pony
  2. CDE Turnout (presented in CDE vehicle etc) Horse or Pony
  3. Authentic Turnout Horse or Pony
  4. Authentic Type Turnout Horse or Pony
  1. CHAMPION TURNOUT (classes 2,3,4,5)

Trophy donated by David & Merryn Bojcun “Tiverton” Albany

  1. RESERVE CHAMPIONTURNOUT
  1. Junior Whip (10 years and under)
  2. Junior Whip (11 years up to and including 17 years)
  3. Senior Whip (over17 years up to & including 50 years)
  4. Senior Whip (over 50 years)
  1. CHAMPION WHIP (classes 8, 9,10, 11)
  2. RESERVE CHAMPION WHIP

Last event for the day

SUNDAY December 1, 2013

Start at 9am sharp

  1. Novice Harness Pony up to and including 10.2hh
  2. Novice Harness Pony over 10.2hh up to and including 12.2hh
  3. Novice Harness Pony over 12.2hh up to and including 14hh
  4. Novice Harness Horse over 14hh
  1. CHAMPION NOVICE HORSE /PONY (classes 14,15,16,17)

Champion not eligible for Supreme)

  1. RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE HORSE/PONY
  2. Harness Pony 8.2hh and under
  3. Harness Pony over 8.2hh up to and including 10.2hh
  4. Harness Pony over 10.2hh up to and including 12hh
  5. Harness Pony over 12hh up to and including 14hh
  6. Lightweight Harness Pony 14hh and under
  7. Medium-Heavyweight Harness Pony 14hh and under
  8. Ladies Harness Pony 14hh and under
  9. Gentleman’s Harness Pony 14hh and under
  10. Harness Horse over 14hh up to and including 15hh
  11. Harness Horse over 15hh
  12. Lightweight Harness Horse over 14hh
  13. Medium-Heavyweight Harness Horse over 14hh
  14. Ladies Harness Horse over 14hh
  15. Gentleman’s Harness Horse over 14hh
  1. CHAMPION SMALL HARNESS PONY (classes 20,21,24,25, 26, 27) Trophy Rug
  2. RESERVE CHAMPION SMALL HARNESS PONY
  3. CHAMPION LARGE HARNESS PONY (classes 22,23, 24, 25, 26, 27)

Trophy Rug

  1. RESERVE CHAMPION LARGE HARNESS PONY
  2. CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE (classes 28,29, 30, 31,32, 33) Rug donated by ZILCO AUSTRALIA
  3. RESERVE CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE
  1. Multiples 14hh and under
  2. Multiples over 14hh
  1. CHAMPION MULTIPLE (classes 40,41)
  2. RESESERVE CHAMPION MULTIPLE
  3. SUPREME CHAMPION HARNESS EXHIBIT

Trophy and garland donated by the West Australian Harness Driving Society

(From Champion Small Harness Pony, Champion Large Harness Pony, Champion Harness Horse and Champion Multiple)

Concours d’Elegance to be held at conclusion of events, approximately 12.30-1pm

Free Entry for competitors showing inother events

Everyone encouraged totake part

Donations from Avon & Hills District Driving Club and Albany Carriage Driving Society to provide trophies

Refreshments will be available on site during the day from the Canteen

The canteen is being run by the Murray DistrictsCarriage Driving Club so please support them

Definitions

Novice Equine

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

Turnouts

Singles and multiples can take part in these classes

  • Period Costume –This is not a true period turnout. it is Open to Authentic and non-Authentic Turnouts. authentic vechiles will need thedriver & passengers to be dressed to the era of the vehicle. exhitiors with non authentic vehciles with need to dress according to what era the vechiles design comes from. the ‘era’ of the turnout is to be displayed in a number holder. Viceroys not appropriate in this class.

Vehicles

  • Authentic- original/authentic vehicles
  • Authentic type- Reproduction of an authentic vehicle
  • Viceroy or showbox wagon- Four wheel, pneumatic tyres
  • CDE- A vehicle which is suitable for the Dressage and presentation phases.

Champion

To be judged from winners of nominated classes

ReserveChampion

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

Supreme

This will be judged from the nominated champions.

ACCOMMODATION

There is a variety of accommodation of different levels in and around Dwellingup.

Murray Carriage Driving Club have generously made the Club grounds available for camping of horses and humans

You will need to provide your own yards

Camping costs are $10 for Murray members and $15 for nonmembers (Saturday night)

Gill Woodstock can provide a list of other accommodation for those requiring it

DINNERSaturday night November 30, 2013

Everyone is welcome to join in a BBQ dinner at the MDCDC club house at a cost of $25 per person. Please bring your own drinks, chairs & anything else you might need for an enjoyable night

DISCLAIMER

Australian Carriage Driving Society Inc

WEST AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SHOW DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

To be held at The Dwellingup Oval, Dwellingup. WA

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

ALL ADULT EXHIBITORS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER

I acknowledge and agree as a condition of participating at the WA ACDSNATIONAL SHOW DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS that neither the AUSTRALIAN CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY INC, THE WEST AUSTRALIAN BRANCH,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 therefrom 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 understand that I am liable for the insurance excess current at the time of this show resulting from any claim.

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.

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

Dated this……………………………….day of………………………………………….2013

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 the WA ACDS NATIONAL SHOW DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 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, the WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH 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 therefrom 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 understand that I am liable for the insurance excess current at the time of this show resulting from any claim.

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

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

Dated this:……………………………………day of………………………………….2013.

AUSTRALIAN CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY (WA) NATIONAL SHOW DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013

ENTRY FORM ENTRIES CLOSE NOVEMBER 7, 2013

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 21, 2013

CLASS NO

/ HORSE/PONY NAME / DRIVER
1
ENTRY FEE ($20) PER CLASS before November 7 / $
Or TOTAL UNLIMITED CLASSES FEE ($90) before November 7 / $
LATE ENTRY FEE $20 for entries received between November 7-21 / $
CAMPING FEES MDCDC MEMBERS $10 NON MEMBERS $15 / $
BBQ DINNER PACK $25 PER PERSON INCLUDING CHILDREN / $
DONATION – SPONSORSHIP / $
ONE ACTIVITY MEMBERSHIP FEE $25 (non ACDS members) / $
GROUND FEE ($5 per equine, covers both days) / $
TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE / $

Please use a different entry form for each horse or pony

Please list your two qualifying events

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NAME……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………

SUBURB………………………………………………………………………………POSTCODE……………………

TELEPHONE…………………………MOBILE………………………………….EMAIL………………………

Name of Affiliated Club or membership number …………………………………………………………

Pony /Horse registration number (if you have one)…………………………………………………………

I have read and accept the conditions of entry

Signature…………………………………………………..dated………………………………………

Cheques payable to: ACDSWA Branch

Send to: Gill Woodstock 28 Keenan Street, Wungong 6112

EFT BSB 306-129 BWA Account number 41501011

Australian Driving Society, WA Branch

Please ensure you have included your entry money, disclaimer & bio security form with this entry form, EFT receipt (if applicable)

BIOSECURITY FORM

ACDS WA National Show Driving Championships

Participation Declaration

Event: ACDS WA National Show Driving Championships

Event date: November30- December 1, 2013

Name of person in charge of horse/pony ______

Contact phone: ______

Address: ______

Name of horse Identification (colour/markings/brand)

______

Source property (address of property from which the horse moved to the event):

______

Destination property (address of property to which the horse will move after theevent - if different from source property):

______

Health of horse/pony

I am aware that the congregation of horses at an event provides an opportunity forthe spread of infectious diseases.

I declare that the horse/pony named above has/have been in good health and eatingnormally during the last three days leading up to this event.

Signed: ______Date: ______