Equestrian Schedule

Sunday, January 14th 2018

Lead Rein / First Ridden Ring

Show and Saddle Hunter Ponies

Hacks / Park Hacks

Riding Horses / Saddle Hunters

In-Hand Pony and Sport Horses

SHOWJUMPING EVENTS

COWBOY CHALLENGE

Any queries please contact

Showing Classes – Kelly Rugaas / Showjumping - Sara King
email: / email:
Phone: 027.417.160 / Phone: 027.543.4931

Cowboy Challenge – Annette Wakefield

email:

Forward entries either by - Mailing with your cheque to

Secretary Equestrian Entries, P O Box 9348, Greerton, Tauranga 3142 or

Scan and email entry form to

Direct Credit your payment to ANZ 06-0433-0443173-00

Noting Code your Surname and Relevant Section EQU – Showing,

SJ – Showjumping or CBC – Cowboy Challenge

GENERAL INFORMATION

·  One competitor per entry form please

·  Please read the conditions of entry before entering

·  Competitors compete at their own risk

·  Tauranga A & P Association disclaims responsibility in the event of an accident to any horse, competitor, spectator or property.

Entry fees

Per class $10.00 unless otherwise stated (includes RAS Levy)

Ground fee $5 per horse

Yards $5 per night or day – yards must be left clean of manure and hay

·  Entries close 29th December 2017. Late entries will be accepted on Show Day with a penalty of $20 per horse, plus a gate entry of $10 per person.

·  Competitors will receive 1 gate pass and 1 vehicle pass. Extra gate passes may be purchased with your entry.

·  Please help us to keep the traffic flowing smoothly on show day by pre-purchasing your extra gate passes along with your entry form.

Class Times

Ring One 9.00 a.m. Park Hacks and Hacks

1.30 p.m. Led Sport Horse and Pony

Ring Two 9.00 a.m. Riding Horses and Saddle Hunters

1.30 p.m. Show Ponies and Saddle Hunter Ponies

Ring Three 1.30 p.m. Lead Rein and Novice

Ring Four 9.00 a.m. Showjumping

Sand Arena 10.00 a.m. Cowboy Challenge

Equestrian Events - Conditions of Entry

Please read before sending your entries.

1. NO CROSSING THE TRACK BEFORE 7.30 a.m. under any circumstances. Doing so may result in disqualification.

2. The Rules, Regulations and Bylaws of the Royal Agricultural Society will apply.

3. Entry fees must accompany entry forms. Entries close 29th December 2017.

4. The Committee reserves the right to alter the programme by adding or deleting events at their discretion.

5. Any competitor jumping his/her horse in the ring before any event is liable for disqualification.

6. As per the RAS Complaints Procedure adopted in June 2013, all protests must be in writing and detail the specific RAS or "Host" Association rule that has been breached. The protest must be lodged with the Show Secretary, preferably at the time of the incident or within 10 days of the date of the incident. Any protest lodged outside of this time frame will not be considered. A $50 deposit must accompany the protest. (The RAS Complaints Process can be found on the RAS website http://www.ras.org.nz/about-ras/rules-regulations/)
The RAS Yellow Card system (as per resolution of 2013 remits) is in place and may be offered for any inappropriate behaviour towards show officials, judges, fellow competitors, or any other third party connected with the show bringing the showing movement into disrepute, or in cases of abuse to animals, as per the RAS equestrian competitors and judges rulebook and the RAS showing rules. The Yellow Card System is included within the Complaints Procedure as above.

7. No horse may compete in both the Hack / Park Hack or Pony / Saddle Hunter Pony rings.

8. A Novice is a horse or pony or rider that has yet to win 6 classes in any division within the competitions provided at any A & P Show..

9. Ponies must not be over 148cm high and the riders must be under 17 years of age. All horses and ponies must have approved height certificates before entering the ring and the certificate must be produced if requested by the Stewards. Failure to produce a current certificate will result in prizes being withheld.

10. Pens. Horses and ponies may only use the pens allocated and paid for at time of entry. Any horses or ponies using pens not allocated may be liable to disqualification.

11. Local Events – The local area is defined as the Bay of Plenty region.

12. Hard Hats Must Be Worn by ALL Riders and tagged with the current RED tag. RAS specifications apply. (Refer to section GR4)

13. Stewards may combine events where there are insufficient entries.

14. Monetary prizes may be substituted with product or vouchers at the Steward's discretion.

15. The use of 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, digestive, musculoskeletal or urogenital systems is strictly forbidden. (refer to FS section of RAS Manual).

16. Random drug testing may occur at the discretion and organisation of the R.A.S.

RING Three

Lead Rein

START TIME: 1.30 p.m

PRIZES: First $20, Second $15, Third $10, Fourth Ribbon

5 entries or no second prizemoney

ENTRY FEES: $10 per class unless otherwise stated

LATE ENTRIES: Will be taken at the Equestrian Tent prior to 12 noon. - Penalty $20.00 per pony

Riders must be 4 years old to 7 years old.

Lead Rein Ponies must be led by a leader/attendant (14 years and over) with the leading rein attached to the caveson noseband of a snaffle bridle. Lead Rein Ponies will be asked to walk and trot - no cantering under any circumstances. Running or bearing reins or similar tackle are not allowed.

The same combination cannot enter both Lead Rein and First Ridden or any other classes outside of Lead Rein.Please read the rules and conditions before entering.

Class 103 Best on Parade - Pony, Rider and Handler

Class 104 Novice Lead Rein Pony, not exceeding 128cm 0-5 wins

Class 105 Open Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 123cm

Class 106 Open Lead Rein Pony over 123cm and not exceeding 128cm

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION LEAD REIN PONY

Winners from classes 104 to 106 to parade, second place getters to stand by.

Class 107 Open Paced and Mannered Lead Rein Pony

Class 107-A Best Rider 7 years and under

First Ridden (to immediately follow the Lead Rein Classes)

First Ridden Ponies must be 138cm or under. First Ridden Ponies will only walk and trot in

company but may be asked to canter in their individual workouts.

No spurs, a whip not exceeding 68cm in length which includes a flap 2cm wide by 4cm long may be carried. First Ridden Ponies to be ridden in a bridle with a single rein.

Class 108 Best on Parade - Pony and Rider

Class 109 Novice First Ridden Pony not exceeding 138cm 0-5 wins

Class 110 Open First Ridden Pony not exceeding 128cm

Class 111 Open First Ridden Pony over 128cm and not exceeding 138cm

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION FIRST RIDDEN PONY

Winners from classes 109 and 110 to parade, second place getters to stand by

Class 112 Novice Paced and Mannered First Ridden Pony 0-5 wins

Class 113 Open Paced and Mannered First Ridden Pony

Class 114 Novice Rider (First Ridden Section) 0-5 wins

Class 115 Open Rider (First Ridden Section)

Ring Two

Show Ponies

START TIME: 1.30 p.m

PRIZES: 1st - $20 2nd - $15 3rd - $10 4th – Ribbon

If less than 6 entries in a class, 3rd & 4th prizes will be ribbons only, not cash.

ENTRY FEES: $10 per class unless otherwise stated.

LATE ENTRIES: Accepted at Equestrian tent prior to 12 noon. Penalty $20.00 per pony

Notes:

Prize money and ribbons will be awarded depending on the number in the class

A pony may only be entered in the Show Pony Section or the Saddle Hunter Pony Section - not both.

All novice classes are open to riders of any age.

Class 261 Best Presented Show Pony - 148cm and under

Class 262 Novice Show Pony (0-2 wins)

Class 263 Novice Show Pony (0-5 wins)

CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE SHOW PONY

Winners of Classes 262 and 263 to parade, second place getters to stand by.

Class 264 Open Show Pony, not exceeding 128cm.

Class 264-A Open Show Pony over 128cm not exceeding 138cm

Class 265 Open Show Pony over 138cm, not exceeding 148cm

CHAMPION AND RESERVE SH0W PONY

Winners from classes 264, 264A & 265 to parade, 2nd place getters to stand by

Class 266 Novice Paced and Mannered Show Pony 0-5 wins (not exceeding 148cm)

Class 267 Open Paced and Mannered Show Pony (not exceeding 138cms)

Class 268 Open Paced and Mannered Show Pony (over 138cm, not exceeding 148cm)

CHAMPION AND RESERVE PACED AND MANNERED SH0W PONY

Winners from classes 266 – 268 to parade, 2nd place getters to stand by

See note re Supreme Ridden Pony at conclusion of Saddle Hunter Pony Events

PONY RIDER CLASSES – Open to Riders of Show Ponies and Saddle Hunter Ponies

Class 269 Best Novice Junior Rider, 0 – 5 wins

Class 270-A Best Rider, 11 years and under

Class 270-B Best Rider, 12, 13 and 14 years

Class 270-C Best Rider, 15 and 16 years

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION RIDER

To be judged from the junior winners of classes 269-270-C, 2nd placed junior rider to the Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve Champion.

Ring Two

Saddle Hunter Ponies

START TIME: To follow immediately after the show pony classes approx. 2.30. Please note rider classes will be held after the Show Pony classes, open also to Saddle Hunter Pony Riders.

PRIZES: 1st - $20 2nd - $15 3rd - $10 4th - Ribbon

If less than 6 entries in a class, 3rd & 4th prizes will be ribbons only, not cash.

ENTRY FEES: $10 per class unless otherwise stated.

LATE ENTRIES: Accepted at Equestrian tent prior to 12 noon. Penalty $20.00 per pony

Notes:

5 entries or no second prizemoney

A pony may only be entered in the Show pony Section or the Saddle Hunter Pony Section - not both.

All novice classes are open to riders of any age.

Class 271 Best Presented Saddle Hunter Pony - 148cm and under

Class 272 Novice Saddle Hunter Pony (0-2 wins)

Class 273 Novice Saddle Hunter Pony (0-5 wins)

CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE SADDLE HUNTER PONY

Winners of Classes 272 and 273 to parade, second place getters to stand by.

Class 274 Open Saddle Hunter Pony (not exceeding 128cm)

Class 274-A Open Saddle Hunter Pony, over 128cm and not exceeding 138cm

Class 275 Open Saddle Hunter Pony (over 138cm, not exceeding 148cm)

CHAMPION AND RESERVE SADDLE HUNTER PONY

Winners from classes 274, 274-A and 275 to parade, 2nd place getters to stand by

Class 276 Novice Paced and Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony 0-5 wins (not exceeding 148cm)

Class 277 Open Paced and Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony (not exceeding 138cms)

Class 278 Open Paced and Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony (over 138cm, not exceeding 148cm)

CHAMPION AND RESERVE PACED AND MANNERED SADDLE HUNTER PONY

Winners from classes 276, 277 and 278 to parade, 2nd place getters to stand by.

SUPREME RIDDEN PONY

Champions from Show Pony and Saddle Hunter Pony classes to parade

Ring One

Park Hacks Sponsored by Crockford Real Estate

Start Time – 9.00 a.m (Absolutely no crossing of the track before 7.30 a.m)

Prizes 1st $20 2nd $15 3rd $10 4th Ribbon

If less than 6 entries in a class, 3rd & 4th prizes will be ribbons only, not cash.

Entry $10 per class unless otherwise stated.

Late entries: will be accepted on Show Day prior to 8.30 a.m. with a late entry fee of $20.00 per horse.

Please read the rules and conditions before entering.

An exhibit may only be entered in the Show Hack/Park Hack or Riding Horse/Saddle Hunter section, not both.

Class 349 Best Presented Park Hack or Hack

Class 350 Novice Park Hack, to 158cm, 0 - 2 wins

Class 351 Novice Park Hack, to 158cm, 0 - 5 wins

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE PARK HACK

To be judged from the winners of classes 350 and 351. Second placegetters to stand by)

Class 352 Open Park Hack (over 148cm and not exceeding 153 cm)

Class 352-A Open Park Hack over 153m not exceeding 158cm

Class 353 Open Lady’s Park Hack on Type, Conformation Class, Lady or Gentleman Rider

Class 353-A Open Gents’ Park Hack on Type, Conformation Class Lady or Gentleman Rider

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION PARK HACK

To be judged from the winners of classes 352 – 353-A,. Second placegetters to stand by.

Class 354 Novice Paced and Mannered Park Hack or Hack, 0-5 wins

Class 355 Open Paced and Mannered Park Hack over 148cm and not exceeding 158cm

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE PACED AND MANNERED HACK

To be judged from the winners of classes 354 and 355. Second placegetters to stand by.

Ring One

Hacks Sponsored by Crockford Real Estate

To follow immediately the Park Hack classes are completed

Class 356 Novice Hack over 158cm, 0-2 wins

Class 357 Novice Hack over 158cm, 0-5 wins

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE HACK

To be judged from the winners of classes 356 and 357. Second placegetters to stand by.

Class 358 Open Hack , over 158cm not exceeding 163cm