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 Kingemail: / 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