Presents the 2016

SADDLE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIPS Featuring

Open Led, Led Show Hunters, Child’s Mounts, Riding, Good Hands, Show Hunters, First Season, Leading Rein & Child’s Pony, Open Saddle Classes, Rising Star, & RVL Off the Track Championship Friday 8th & Saturday 9th January 2016 Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo Awards & Prizes include: Garlands, Rugs, Sashes & Product ENTRIES CLOSE: 30th November 2015 NO LATE ENTRIES Send Entries To: VAS Ltd P.O. Box 1053 Bendigo 3552

Please Note: 2016 show will include qualifications from 1/12/2014 – up to the 30/11/15 Shows after this date will be qualifiers for 2017 VAS Ltd Show 1

RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1.

Competitors compete under the following rules and regulations and the VAS Ltd General Regulations

2.

Stallions are not eligible to compete in any class

3.

ALL HORSES MUST HAVE A 2015 HEIGHT CERTIFICATE. (Certificates dated 1/6/2015 or later – copy to be included with entry form). Those without current certificates MUST be measured. Certificate to be produced upon demand. Either RASV or EV or Show Horse Council Victoria or Royal Melbourne Horse Show height certificates accepted. First Seasons horses may be measured on the morning of the Saddle Horse Championships, this will allow for transfer of classes if necessary. In the event of a protest or at the request of a judge, the disputes committee may request than an exhibit be re- measured on the day.

4.

MEASURING TIMES: Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 7-10am, Saturday 7-10am.

5.

NECK NUMBERS: Competitors to supply their own neck number cards and carry valid height class certificates. VAS Ltd will allocate numbers and these will be sent out with acceptance letters. No horse names to be on breast plates.

6.

EXHIBITS PER RIDER: There will be no restriction on the number of horses ridden by the one rider in the Preliminary Judging of the Open Saddle Horses, however if a horse is in a “line up” it must be handled by a correctly attired handler who is able (if required) to exhibit the horse under saddle. This position may arise if for example the judge wishes to see all exhibits on the circle at once.

7.

AGE RESTRICTIONS: The only age restrictions refer to riders in their specific riding class AND the exhibition of Child’s Mounts, Open Ridden Shetlands (rider 14 years & under), Leading Rein Classes (5 years & under 8 years) and First Ridden Pony (under 12 years). For Open Shetland, Leading Rein Classes, First Ridden Pony and Riding classes’ proof of age is required for those under 18 years of age. Copy of birth certificate must be received at time of entry. Age is taken on first day of VAS Ltd Show (Friday 8th January 2016)

8.

QUALIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCES/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All sections (Led classes & Child’s Mounts on Friday excepted) require qualifications gained between 1/12/2014 and 30/11/2015. 2015 shows after these dates will be qualifiers for 2017 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships. Refer to each event for qualifying regulations, Open events require 1 CHAMPION, or 2 RESERVE CHAMPIONS, or 2 FIRST SHOW WINS AS A QUALIFICATION. Where an agricultural show runs a second horse event, qualifications from this day will not be accepted – only performances from their primary show day Qualifications to be gained at financial VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows ONLY. For a full list of affiliated VAS Ltd Agricultural Shows, please visit VAS Ltd website at www.vicagshows.com.au or contact the office on (03) 5441 5555.

9.

DRESS: As per RASV/VAS Ltd/EA regulations, current Australian, European or American Standard approved helmets must be worn by all riders of any age whilst competing and exercising. The retaining harness must be secured at all times. Riding coat, collar and tie, stock & pin. Top boots or gaiters are only permitted in riding classes for riders 18 years and over.

10.

DRUG TESTING: VAS Ltd may make or cause to be made any test of any exhibit to determine whether any drug or stimulant has been administered to the exhibit as per RASV/VAS Ltd regulations. The exhibit, the exhibitor, the owner of the exhibit and any other person who VAS Ltd deems to be in charge of the exhibit, will be liable to a penalty. The penalty is outlined in the general rules and regulations. A full copy of regulations is available from the VAS Ltd office if required. A levy of $10 per exhibitor is required.

11.

SADDLERY: Ordinary Snaffle for First Season (with or without dropped noseband/Hanoverian). Simple double bridle or ordinary pelham optional for all other classes. (Refer to special conditions for Shetland classes) 2

12.

PROTESTS/COMPLAINTS: only accepted in writing and received by VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Committee within 24 hours of the event to which the protest relates. A fee of $100.00 (receipt will be issued) must accompany the protest/complaint and if upheld shall be refunded.

13.

HORSE LUNGING AREA: No lunging on the main arena except in designated work area prior to 8.30am.

14.

DOGS ON THE GROUNDS: Dogs on the Bendigo Showgrounds must be restrained at all times. No dogs are allowed in the buildings or on the competition arena. Unrestrained dogs will be impounded by the City Council Ranger.

15.

REFUNDS: No refunds will be given under any circumstances.

16.

INCORRECT ENTRY FORMS: An administration fee of $22 will be imposed on any incorrect entry form.

17.

ENTRY FEES: All entries must be paid in full or else the exhibit/exhibitor cannot compete. Outstanding or unpaid entry fees from previous VAS Ltd shows do not allow an exhibitor to enter until they are settled.

18.

HORSE OFFICE OPEN TIMES: Thursday Noon - 6 pm, Friday 7 am – 7 pm, Saturday 7 am to show closure.

19.

STRAW COLLECTION: Thursday – 1 pm – 6 pm, Friday 7 am -10 am & 3 pm - 6 pm, Saturday – contact Horse Office. Competitors arriving outside these times need to provide own straw

20.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR: All persons causing annoyance by loud comments on the decisions of the Judges or by other unseemly as insulting behavior will after being cautioned by a member of the Committee, a Steward, a Judge or the Secretary be expelled from the Show and if an exhibitor may have his/her exhibit disqualified.

MAJOR CHANGES TO QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Open events require: 1 CHAMPION, or 2 RESERVE CHAMPIONS, or 2 FIRST SHOW WINS AS A QUALIFICATION PLEASE REFER TO INDIVUAL SECTIONS FOR CHANGES TO QUALIFICATIONS

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 LED CLASSES – RINGS 1 & 2 Entry Fee: $22 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY     

Open to mares and geldings only. Stallions ineligible Horses need not be entered in any other section to be eligible to compete in the Led, Led Show Hunter & Child’s Mount classes Open to horses 3 years old and over Entrants in these classes may compete in any other class for which they are eligible Open Led cannot compete in Led Show Hunter classes

PRIZES  

Champion & Reserve Champion sashes Sashes to third place in each class

ALL LED CLASSES FROM 8AM (Subject to change) RING 1 JUDGE: PETA PLOZZA (VIC) NO CLASS

TIME

1

Led Shetland Pony n/e 10.2 hands

2

Led Pony n/e 12 hands (Shetlands not eligible)

3

Led Pony over 12 hands n/e 12.2 hands

4

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED SMALL PONY Led Pony over 12.2 hands n/e 13 hands

5

Led Pony over 13 hands n/e 13.2 hands

6

Led Pony over 13.2 hands n/e 14 hands CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED LARGE PONY

8:00 am

RING 2 JUDGE: PENNIE CLANEY (NSW) NO CLASS

TIME

7

Led Galloway over 14 hands n/e 14.2 hands

8

Led Galloway over 14.2 hands n/e 15 hands CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED GALLOWAY

9

Led Hack over 15 hands & n/e 16 hands

10

Led Hack over 16 hands

8:00 am

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED HACK

4

FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 LED SHOW HUNTERS – RING 3 & 4 Entry Fee: $22 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY     

Open to mares and geldings only. Stallions ineligible Horses need not be entered in any other section to be eligible to compete in the Led, Led Show Hunter & Child’s Mount classes Open to horses 3 years old and over Entrants in these classes may compete in any other class for which they are eligible Open Led cannot compete in Led Show Hunter classes

PRIZES  

Champion & Reserve Champion sashes Sashes to third place in each class

ALL LED CLASSES FROM 8AM (Subject to change) RING 3 JUDGE: GERALD MUNRO (VIC) NO CLASS

TIME

11

Led Show Hunter Hack over 15 hands n/e 16 hands

12

Led Show Hunter Hack over 16 hands

8:00 am

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED SHOW HUNTER HACK

13

Led Show Hunter Galloway over 14 hands n/e 14.2 hands

14

Led Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2 hands n/e 15 hands CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

RING 4 JUDGE: MICHAEL BAKER (NSW) NO CLASS

TIME

15

Led Show Hunter Pony n/e 12 hands

16

Led Show Hunter Pony over 12 hands & n/e 12.2 hands

8.00am

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED SMALL SHOW HUNTER PONY

17

Show Hunter Pony over 12.2 hands & n/e 13 hands

18

Show Hunter Pony over 13 hands & n/e 13.2 hands

19

Show Hunter Pony over 13.2 hands & n/e 14 hands CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED LARGE SHOW HUNTER PONY

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 LEADING REIN & CHILD’S PONY – RING 5 Entry Fee: $33 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY   

Name of child to be included on entry form with proof of date of birth required – please enclose a copy NOT original. No spurs or whips allowed. Handler may carry cane

SHETLAND/SMALL PONY   

To have competed & placed (not necessarily championships/reserves) under saddle at a minimum of 3 VAS Ltd Agricultural Shows Shetlands 10.2 hands & under Snaffle bit only – no drop nose bands

PRIZES First – Sixth:

Sashes

JUDGE: MARJORIE RADFORD (WA) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO CLASS

TIME

20

Show Hunter Leading Rein Pony n/e 12 hands (Rider 5 years & under 8 years)

8:00

21

Shetland Leading Rein Pony (Rider 5 years & under 8 years)

8:20

22

Open Leading Rein Pony n/e 12 hands (Rider 5 years & under 8 years)

8:40

23

1st Ridden Pony 12.2 hands & under (Rider under 12 years)

9:00

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 RISING STAR – RING1  Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY   

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Open to horses that are still novice at Royal shows (i.e. not won a Novice or Open class at a Royal Show competing singularly in a height class or Shetland Class) Must have attended & competed in respective Saddle Height Classes (RIDDEN) at a minimum of 3 VAS Ltd Affiliated shows between 1/1/2015 and 30/11/2015 Horses are not to have won or been in the final 10 line up of an OPEN section prior to 30th November 2015 at: o VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships o Barastoc Horse of the Year o Any EA State Titles or EA National Titles o Any National Show Horse Council Championship Show o RASV Spring or Summer Royal o Any Royal Show (including Royal Geelong) Entrants in Rising Star may still compete in the Open or Show Hunter events if qualified

PRIZES - Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug, Sash Sash

JUDGE: PETA PLOZZA (VIC) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO

CLASS

TIME

24 25 26 27

Rising Star Shetland & Final Rider 14 years & under Rising Star Pony over 12.2 hands n/e 13 hands Rising Star Pony over 13 hands n/e 13.2 hands Rising Star Pony over 13.2 hands n/e 14 hands

9:00 9:20 9:40 10:00

28 29 30 31

FINAL RISING STAR LARGE PONY Rising Star Hack over 15 hands n/e 15.2 hands Rising Star Hack over 15.2 hands n/e 16 hands Rising Star Hack over 16 hands n/e 16.2 hands Rising Star Hack over 16.2 hands

10:20 10:40 11:00 11:20 11:40

32 33

FINAL RISING STAR HACK

12:00

LUNCH BREAK 12.30 – 1.30 Rising Star Pony n/e 12 hands (Shetlands not eligible) Rising Star Pony over 12 hands n/e 12.2 hands

1:30 1:50

FINAL RISING STAR SMALL PONY 34 35

Rising Star Galloway over 14 hands n/e 14.2 hands Rising Star Galloway over 14.2 hands n/e 15 hands FINAL OF RISING STAR GALLOWAY

2:10 2:30 2:40 3:00

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 FIRST SEASON – RING 2 Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY     

Must have attended & competed under saddle in their respective Saddle Height Classes (RIDDEN) at a minimum of 3 VAS Ltd Affiliated shows between 1/1/2015 – 30/11/2015 Proof of competing may be required & may be checked against Secretary’s records of entry. (This proof could be the show secretary’s signature on entry form, official entry form from the show, recorded qualification sent in by Secretary’s to the VAS Ltd office.) Open to all horses which have not competed under saddle prior to 1st January 2015 Entry in First Season does not exclude exhibit competing in Open or Show Hunters if qualified Snaffle bits only (with or without dropped nosebands, Hanoverian)

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug Sash Sash

JUDGE: PENNIE CLANEY (NSW) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO

CLASS

TIME

36

1st Season Galloway over 14 hands & n/e 14.2 hands

9:00

37

1st Season Galloway over 14.2 hands & n/e 15 hands

9:20

38

FINAL OF 1ST SEASON GALLOWAY 1st Season Pony n/e 12 hands (Shetlands not eligible)

9:40 10:00

39

1st Season Pony over 12 hands & n/e 12.2 hands

10:20

FINAL OF 1ST SEASON SMALL PONY

10:40

40

Prelim & Final 1st Season Shetland Rider 14 years & under

11:00

41

1st Season Pony over 12.2 hands & n/e 13 hands

11:20

42

1st Season Pony over 13 hands & n/e 13.2 hands

11:40

43

1st Season Pony over 13.2 hands & n/e 14 hands

12:00

FINAL OF 1ST SEASON LARGE PONY

12:20

44

LUNCH BREAK 12.40 – 1.40 1st Season Hack over 15 hands & n/e 15.2 hands

1:40

45

1st Season Hack over 15.2 hands & n/e 16 hands

2:00

46

1st Season Hack over 16 hands & n/e 16.2 hands

2:20

47

1st Season Hack over 16.2 hands

2:40

FINAL OF 1ST SEASON HACK

3:00

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 1ST SEASON SHOW HUNTERS – RING 3 Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

 

Must have attended and competed under saddle in their respective saddle height classes (Ridden) at a minimum of 3 VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows between 1/1/2015 – 30/11/15. Proof of competing may be required and may be checked against Secretary’s records of entry. (This proof could be the Show Secretary’s signature on entry form, official entry form from the show, recorded qualification sent in by Secretary’s to the VAS Ltd office) Horses may compete in either Open or Show Hunter Classes but not both Show Hunters may compete in First Ridden and Rising Star if eligible

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug, $200 Sash $100 Sash & $25 product

JUDGE: MICHAEL BAKER (NSW) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO

CLASS

TIME

48

1st Season Show Hunter Hack 15 hands & n/e 16 hands (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season)

9.00

49

1st Season Show Hunter Hack 16 hands & over (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season) CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION 1ST SEASON SHOW HUNTER HACK

9.20

50

1st Season Show Hunter Galloway 14 hands & n/e 14.2 hands (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season)

10.00

51

1st Season Show Hunter Galloway 14.2 hands & n/e 15 hands (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season)

10.20

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION 1ST SEASON SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

9.40

10.40

52

1ST Season Show Hunter Pony 12.2 hands & under (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season)

11:00

53

1st Season Show Hunter Pony over 12.2 hands & n/e 14 hands (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season) CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION 1st SEASON SHOW HUNTER PONY (Conditions as per Page 8 First Season)

11:40 12:00

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 CHILD’S MOUNTS – RING 4 Entry Fee: $22 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY   

No Agricultural Show qualification required Horses need not be entered in any other section to be eligible to compete in the Child’s Mount classes. Entrants in these classes may compete in any other class for which they are eligible.

PRIZES  

Champion & Reserve Champion sashes Sashes to sixth place in each class

JUDGE: GERALD MUNRO (VIC) CLASS & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change NO CLASS

TIME

54

Child's Show Pony n/e 12 hands Rider under 14 years

55

Child's Show Pony over 12 hands & n/e 13 hands Rider under 17 years

56

Child's Show Pony over 13 hands & n/e 14 hands Rider under 17 years

9.30 onwards

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW PONY 57

Child's Show Galloway over 14 & n/e 14.2 hands Rider under 17 years

58

Child's Show Galloway over 14.2 & n/e 15 hands Rider under 17 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW GALLOWAY

59

Child's Show Hack over 15 & n/e 16 hands Rider 12 years & under 17 years

60

Child's Show Hack over 16 hands Rider 12 years & under 17 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW HACK LUNCH BREAK 12.30 – 1.30

61

Child's Show Hunter Pony n/e 12 hands Rider under 14 years

62

Child's Show Hunter Pony over 12 hands & n/e 13 hands Rider under 17 years

63

Child's Show Hunter Pony over 13 hands & n/e 14 hands Rider under 17 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW HUNTER PONY

64

Child's Show Hunter Galloway over 14 & n/e 14.2 hands Rider under 17 years

65

Child's Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2 & n/e 15 hands Rider under 17 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY

66

Child's Show Hunter Hack over 15 & n/e 16 hands Rider 12 years & under 17 years

67

Child's Show Hunter Hack over 16 hands Rider 12 years & under 17 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CHILD’S SHOW HUNTER HACK 10

FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 RIDING – RING 5 Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

First Place in a riding class at a VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Show

PRIZES Champion: Reserve Champion: 3rd – 6th Supreme Champion:

Sash & Medallion Sash Sashes Sash

JUDGE: MARJORIE RADFORD (WA) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO

CLASS

TIME

68

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 16 years & under 18 years

9.00

69

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 18 years & under 21 years

9.30

70

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 21 years & under 30 years

10.00

71

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 30 years & over

10.30

SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR RIDER

11.00

72

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 5 years & under 8 years

11.30

73

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 8 years & under 10 years

12.00

LUNCH BREAK 12.30 – 1.30 74

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 10 years & under 12 years

1.30

75

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 12 years & under 14 years

2.00

76

Champion & Reserve Champion Rider 14 years & under 16 years

2:30

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDER under 16 years

3:00

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 GOOD HANDS – RING 1 Entry Fee: FREE ENTRY

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

All competitors are required to have qualified at VAS Ltd Affiliated Shows held between 1st December 2014 and 30th November 2015.  Copy of Good Hands certificate to be provided with entry. QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS 1. All Agricultural Show Societies affiliated with Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd are invited to hold qualifying competitions for these trophies, by providing annually “The Good Hands Qualifying Riding Competitions for competitors 12 YEARS AND UNDER 15 YEARS OF AGE on the day of its Show 2. Each Society conducting qualifying competitions is required to notify the VAS Ltd of the names and addresses of the winners 3. VAS Ltd will provide suitable certificates for presentation to the winners 4. The holder of a VAS Ltd Good Hands Qualifying Certificate won in the same year, shall not be eligible to compete 5. (a) The competitions shall be judged solely on their riding ability – mount, saddlery or costume will not be taken into account. Special attention will be paid to hands and seat, general management and control of the horse or pony (b) Competitors must ride using an ordinary snaffle, single jointed in the Centre, the mouthpiece must be smooth and of the one metal, with or without a caves son noseband. A gear check may take place. Please note: Straight bar snaffle and drop noseband of any sort, including Hanoverian nosebands, whips or spurs are not allowed CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION 6. Only winners at agricultural shows between (1st December 2014 – 30th November 2015) will be eligible to compete for the Challenge Trophies at the 2016 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championship Show. No entry fee will be charged. Exhibitors must nominate the name of the Show they qualified at on their entry form. 7. (a) The Championship Competition shall be judged on the same basis as the qualifying competitions, by the Judge, before finally making his or her award, shall require his or her six finalists to execute a figure 8 at a canter, ride away from the Judge, return at a slow canter, stop at the Judge’s signal and back (b) Equipment used must be as for the Qualifying Competition as specified in 5(b) above 8. The names of the winners will be engraved on the Challenge Trophies 9. The winners of the Challenge Trophies will be eligible to compete in future years, subject to age 10. VAS Ltd may, at its discretion, vary the conditions governing the qualifying and Championship Competitions 11. All entries must be lodged with VAS Ltd by 5:00 pm on 30th November 2015

PRIZE   

Sash Winners name engraved on the Challenge Trophy Suitable engraved plaque

JUDGE: PENNIE CLANEY (NSW) CLASS & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO CLASS 77

Good Hands for Girls and Boys

TIME 3:30

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FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2016 RVL OFF THE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP – RING 1 Entry Fee: $22 per entry – if horse entered in other classes at 2016 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships or $44 – if only entering in Off the Track Final OFF THE TRACK SERIES – QUALIFIERS REGULATIONS 1. Open to all Thoroughbreds unraced or raced 4 years and over, over 14.2 hands who are registered with RISA (Racing Information Services Australia). Registrations will be checked 2. Racing name to be used where appropriate. When entering if name is different to racing name, or if never raced please provide the following details (if known)  Racing name  Brands, Colour and markings  Microchip number  Life Number  Registration Certificate Number 3. Qualifying Shows must be affiliated with VAS Ltd 4. Qualifying classes will be judged ridden 5. Once a qualifier is won, the horses cannot compete in other qualifiers 6. All qualifying winners gain automatic entry into the Off the Track series Final to be held at the 2016 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships on Friday 8th January 2016 7. Riders to be 14 years and over on day of qualifying show 8. To be judged as a good example of Thoroughbreds rather than riding horse/hunter types with the following being taken into consideration:  Thoroughbred qualities  Conformation  Manners, paces and performance  Injuries caused through racing such as blemishes are allowed 9. Judges decision is final in qualifiers and final OFF THE TRACK FINAL 1. To have qualified at a Qualifying Show 2. Horse to be entered in racing name where possible 3. Expected to walk, trot and canter with change of rein 4. Competitors will be asked to do an individual workout and show walk, trot and canter on both reins finishing with a halt and salute to the judge/s 5. Other regulations for Final  In the event of one rider going through to the Final with more than one horse they must nominate a substitute rider  An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a horse that has been bred, sold, leased or produced by the judge or his/her employer  An exhibitor may not show a horse judged by any member of his/her immediate family  An exhibitor may not show under a judge that they have produced an equine for within the last 24 months 6. Entry Fee – if horse is entered in other classes at the VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships $22 entry fee applies. 7. If only entering in Off the Track Final entry fee of $44 applies PRIZES Winner: Sash, Garland, Rug, $1000 Runner Up: Sash, $500 8 Finalists: Sash $100 & Racing Victoria Saddle Blanket Highest Placed: Off the Track in the last 2 years Sash & $500

JUDGE: TBA

CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO 78

CLASS

TIME

RVL Off the Track Championship

6.00 pm 13

SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2016 OPEN RIDDEN – SHETLAND, SMALL & LARGE PONIES – RING 1  Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY    

Qualifications – 1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, or 2 Open Class wins at a VAS Ltd Agricultural Show in the class entered. All to be at separate VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows. Horses may compete in either Open or Show Hunter Classes but not both. No drop nose bands for Shetlands (snaffle bit only)

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug, $200 Sash, $100 Sash & $25 product

JUDGE: MARJORIE RADFORD (WA) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO CLASS 79

Saddle Shetland - Rider 14 years & under & selection of final 5

TIME 8:00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SADDLE SHETLAND 80

Open Saddle Pony n/e 11.2 hands - (Shetlands not eligible)

9:00

81

Open Saddle Pony over 11.2 hands n/e 12 hands

9:30

82

Open Saddle Pony over 12 hands n/e 12.2 hands

10:00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE PONY 83

Open Saddle Pony over 12.2 hands n/e 13 hands

1:30

84

Open Saddle Pony over 13 hands n/e 13.2 hands

2:00

85

Open Saddle Pony over 13.2 hands n/e 14 hands

2:30

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE SADDLE PONY The Championships will be judged by two/three judges as follows: CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SADDLE SHETLAND - Judged in Ring 1 @ 8:30  Mrs. Marjorie Radford & Mr. Michael Baker CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE PONY - Judged in Ring 1 @ 10:30  Mrs. Marjorie Radford, Mr. Michael Baker, & Mr. Gerald Munro CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE SADDLE PONY - Judged in Ring 1 @ 3:00  Mrs. Marjorie Radford, Mr. Michael Baker, & Mr. Gerald Munro

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SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2016 OPEN RIDDEN – GALLOWAYS & HACKS – RING 2  Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY    

Qualifications – 1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, or 2 Open Class wins at a VAS Ltd Agricultural Show in the class entered. All to be at separate VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows. Horses may compete in either Open or Show Hunter Classes but not both. No drop nose bands for Shetlands (snaffle bit only)

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists: Special Prize:

Sash, Garland, Rug, $200 Sash, $100 Sash & $25 product Champion Large Hack will receive a detailed pencil drawing by Amanda Lithgow of their winning mount, donated by Mrs. Anita Tolley, Cintra Stud

JUDGE: MICHAEL BAKER (NSW) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) NO CLASS

TIME

86

Open Saddle Hack over 15 hands n/e 15.2 hands

9:00

87

Open Saddle Hack over 15.2 hands n/e 16 hands

9:30

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE HACK 88

Open Saddle Galloway over 14 hands n/e 14.2 hands

10:00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE GALLOWAY 89

Open Galloway over 14.2 hands n/e 15 hands

10:30

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE GALLOWAY 90

Open Saddle Hack over 16 hands n/e 16.2 hands

1:30

91

Open Saddle Hack over 16.2 hands

2:00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE SADDLE HACK The Championships will be judged by three judges as follows: CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE HACK - Judged in Ring 1 @ 11 am  Mr. Michael Baker, Mrs. Marjorie Radford, & Mr. Gerald Munro CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN SMALL SADDLE GALLOWAY - Judged in Ring 1 @ 11:30  Mr. Michael Baker, Mrs. Marjorie Radford, & Mr. Gerald Munro CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE GALLOWAY - Judged in Ring 1 @ 12:00  Mr. Michael Baker, Mrs. Marjorie Radford, & Mr. Gerald Munro CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN LARGE SADDLE HACK - Judged in Ring 1 @ 3:30  Mr. Michael Baker, Mrs. Marjorie Radford, & Mr. Gerald Munro 15

SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2016 SHOW HUNTERS – RING 3 Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY   

1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, or 2 Show Hunter wins in Show Hunter classes at VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows Proof of support will be checked against Secretaries records. Horses may compete in either Open or Show Hunter Classes but not both Show Hunters may compete in First Ridden and Rising Star if eligible

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug, $200 Sash, $100 Sash & $25 product

JUDGE - RING 3: PENNIE CLANEY (NSW) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) RING 3 NO CLASS

TIME

92

Show Hunter Pony 12.2 hands & n/e 13 hands

8.30

93

Show Hunter Pony 13 hands & over n/e 13.2 hands

9.00

94

Show Hunter Pony 13.2 hands & over n/e 14 hands

10.00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LARGE SHOW HUNTER PONY 95

Show Hunter Pony n/e 11.2 hands

11:30

96

Show Hunter Pony over 11.2 hands & n/e 12 hands

12:00

97

Show Hunter Pony over 12 hands & n/e 12.2 hands

1.30

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SMALL SHOW HUNTER PONY

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LARGE SHOW HUNTER PONY - Judged in Ring 3 @ 11 am  Ms. Pennie Claney, & Ms. Peta Plozza CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SMALL SHOW HUNTER PONY - Judged in Ring 3 @ 2:00  Ms. Pennie Claney, & Ms. Peta Plozza

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SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2016 SHOW HUNTERS – RING 4 Entry Fee: $44 per entry (No refunds or substituting after entries close)

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY    

1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, or 2 Show Hunter wins in Show Hunter classes at VAS Ltd Affiliated Agricultural Shows Proof of support will be checked against Secretaries records. Horses may compete in either Open or Show Hunter Classes but not both Show Hunters may compete in First Ridden and Rising Star if eligible

PRIZES – Final 5 Champion: Reserve Champion: Other Finalists:

Sash, Garland, Rug, $200 Sash, $100 Sash & $25 product

JUDGE - RING 4: PETA PLOZZA (VIC) CLASSES & PROVISIONAL TIME (subject to change) RING 4 NO CLASS

TIME

98

Show Hunter Galloway over 14 hands & n/e 14.2 hands

9.30

99

Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2 hands & n/e 15 hands

10.00

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY 100

Show Hunter Hack over 15 hands & n/e 15.2 hands

11.30

101

Show Hunter Hack over 15.2 hands & n/e 16 hands

12.00

102

Show Hunter Hack over 16 hands & n/e 16.2 hands

1.30

103

Show Hunter Hack over 16.2 hands

2.30

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HACK

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY - Judged in Ring 3 @ 10.30 am  Ms. Peta Plozza, & Ms. Pennie Claney, CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HACK - Judged in Ring 3 @ 3:00  Ms. Peta Plozza, & Ms. Pennie Claney,

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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM Return this entry form to: VAS Ltd P.O. Box 1053 BENDIGO Vic 3552 Extra copies of the entry form are available from the office or on the Internet, www.vicagshows.com.au. Complete ALL sections and check that all entries are true and correct. $22 administration fee will be levied for every incorrect or incomplete form returned for completion.

This becomes a Tax Invoice upon payment – please copy for your Tax Records

ONE HORSE PER ENTRY FORM Instructions

Use a black or blue pen and clearly print within the boxes in BLOCK LETTERS. Complete EVERY part of this application for entry except for the section marked OFFICE USE ONLY.

EXHIBITOR NAME POSTAL ADDRESS EMAIL CONTACT PHONE NUMBER/S (Landline & mobile) HORSES NAME OWNERS NAME

GST INFORMATION (please complete either GST information or Hobbyist Declaration) GST Registered? YES 

ABN No.



NO 

HOBBYIST DECLARATION: I ................................................. (Exhibitor name as stated on the entry form) declare that the goods or services supplied to Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd is done as a private recreational pursuit or hobby, or is domestic in nature. Signed: .................................................................................................................................... Date: ................................................. By indicating that you are GST registered you are agreeing to receive a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) for any prize money won. PRIVACY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd (VAS Ltd) collects your personal information in order to administer the Saddle Horse Championships and for related purposes, such as promoting the Event, maintaining information about qualifications for future events or making claims on any insurance in connection with the Event. Your information may be disclosed to service providers and other organisations that help to administer the Event (health service providers), indemnity or insurance providers or other bodies or organisations that have similar objects to VAS Ltd, including breed associations recognised by VAS Ltd. Your information may also be disclosed if required or authorised by law. We may also publish winners' details on our websites or publications or we may disclose information about you to the media for the purpose of publishing articles on your participation in the Event.

Tick this box if you do not want your information published or disclosed for these purposes . We may also use your information to advise you about other VAS Ltd events and services (such as future Events) by post.

Tick this box if you do not want us to send you information by post . You have certain rights to access personal information that we hold about you. To find out about this or if you have any other queries about our privacy practices, please write to Executive Officer, VAS Ltd, P.O Box 1053 BENDIGO, Victoria 3552 or phone (03) 5441 5555.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY I have read VAS Ltd General Regulations and agree to be bound by them and to abide by all decisions of VAS Ltd in relation to the competition. I undertake to ensure that all animals entered under my name will be brought onto Prince of Wales Showgrounds disease free and in good health and condition. Should an animal entered in my name become ill during the period of the Event, I undertake to immediately inform the VAS Ltd Superintendent, who will in turn inform the VAS Ltd veterinary panel. I also declare that all performances listed are true and correct.

Signature: .......................................................................... Date: ......................................... 18

NOMINATED CLASSES CLASS NO.

OWNER/S NAME

RIDERS NAME (for rider classes, Open Shetland, Leading Rein & 1st Ridden Pony only)

DOB (For Child’s Mounts Open Shetland, Leading Rein,1st Ridden Pony & Rider Classes ONLY)

HORSE NAME

ENTRY FEE

EXHIBIT DETAILS If insufficient room please photocopy or include extra details and attach to entry form securely. PERFORMANCE RECORD - Performances must be gained during the 12 months prior to the closing date of entries. Please indicate best performances only.

QUALIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCES HORSE NAME

SHOW/S

DATE OF SHOW

PLACING

TYPE OF CLASS

HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS If insufficient room please photocopy or include extra details and attach to entry form securely. HORSE NAME

HEIGHT

WILL REQUIRE MEASURING ON THE DAY YES OR NO? YES 

NO 

YES 

NO 

YES 

NO 

YES 

NO 

YES 

NO 

FOR OFFICE USE

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STABLING: (Please note no stables available before Thursday 9am or a further $17 per day fee is required)



Please tick day/s required



THURSDAY



FRIDAY

SATURDAY

4PM CHANGE OVER: Please note as Stable numbers are limited there is no guarantee that stables will be available if bookings exceed the number available. Distance travelled will be considered

MEASURING: Please tick if you require your horse/s to be measured at the Championships

YES

 NO 

PAYMENT DETAILS Payment must accompany this form and/or your email address if you wish to be informed your entries were received.

Full Entry Fees

$

Straw $10.00 per bale (please indicate number required) ……. Bales @ $10.00 /bale $ Stabling fee $17.00 per stable/per day $ Swabbing Levy $10.00 per exhibitor

$

Compulsory Catalogue $10.00

$

Camp Site – Full Show (includes power) $25.00 per site

$

TOTAL (GST inclusive)

$

10.00

CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER for $ ………………………. Is enclosed (to be made payable to Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd) Or By

BSB: 633 000

Direct Deposit: Account Number: 127 351 963

(Must provide a reference to your payment)

CHECK LIST Please ensure you have enclosed the following Cheque, Money order for entries.

YES



NO 

EFT must include reference: ________________________

YES



NO 

Entry form with all details completed and waiver signed

YES



NO 

Performances for each horse or rider entered (where applicable)

YES



NO 

Proof of age (where applicable) – copy of birth certificate

YES



NO 

Good Hands – Details of qualification Show

YES



NO 

Entries and Enquiries to: [email protected] Updates posted on the website and Facebook

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Please note that VAS Ltd is unable to accept your entry form until the waiver has been signed VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS LIMITED - VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships HORSE SPORTS PARTICIPANT RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT & WAIVER Name of participant:....................................................................................................................... Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Victorian Agricultural Shows Saddle Horse Championships (together “the Suppliers”) advise that participation in horse sports at an agricultural show or horse competition contains elements of risk, both obvious and inherent. Horse sports are dangerous recreational activities and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially when frightened or hurt. 1.

By signing this waiver I acknowledged that: 1.1. Participation in horse sports is a hazardous activity and may result in injury, loss, damage or death to me; 1.2. Participation in horse sports requires certain skills. I declare that I have sufficient skills to be able to safely and properly participate in the events; 1.3. Horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar noises; 1.4. If held at an agricultural show, the horse sports will be held in close proximity to rides and large groups of people, and that there may be loud and unfamiliar noises which can frighten horses; 1.5. As the event is held outdoors, there are risks to me and to my horse as a result of the weather conditions, including either extreme hot or cold weather, rain or wind; 1.6. Insects or other animals may cause my horse or other horses to become frightened and act in an unpredictable way; 1.7. There is inherent in horse riding events the risk of suffering injury including falling from my horse; 1.8. I am responsible for ensuring that I have and will wear equipment suitable for safely and properly participating in the event; and 1.9. I use the facilities of Victorian Agricultural Shows Saddle Horse Championships entirely at my own risk, as I find them and with the prior acceptance of the risk of possible danger to me. 1.10 This document constitutes a contractual waiver pursuant to Section 22 of the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 (ACLFTA). In regard, I have initialed the “warning” contained at the end of this document.

2.

If I suffer harm while participating in a horse event, I will not hold the Suppliers, their employees or agents legally responsible for any injuries I suffer. I will not sue the Suppliers, their employees or agents for any claims, costs, damages or liability. I agree to release the Suppliers and their employees from legal responsibility for the services I have been provided. 3. I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the horse sports and associated activities are a danger and may have inherent risks as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur and I accept and assume all such risks of personal injury or death in anyway whatsoever arising from these activities and hereby waive my individual right to sue the Suppliers for all claims I or my representatives may have for such personal injury or death against the Suppliers in any way whatsoever arising from or in connection with these activities. 4. I will not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs while participating in the horse sports and agree that such use may result in me being excluded from an event with no entitlement to any refund of money paid for entry to the Suppliers. 5. I agree to be bound by the rules and guidelines of Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd as varied from time to time. Where the participant is over 18 years of age: I agree that I have read and understood this waiver prior to signing it and agree that this waiver will be binding on my heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:…………………........................................................ Dated: ……………………………….. Where participant is under 18 years of age (to be completed by a parent or guardian): I ........................................................................., being a parent or legal guardian of the above named participant hereby consent to my child participating in horse sports. I confirm that I have read and understood and explained to the participant, this waiver and the ACLFTA Warning provided at the end of this document prior to signing it and agree that this agreement will be binding on my (and their) heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:.................................................................................... Dated: …………………………….. WARNING UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND FAIR TRADING ACT 2012 Under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria), several statutory guarantees apply to the supply of certain goods and services. These guarantees mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you— • are rendered with due care and skill; and • are reasonably fit for any purpose which you, either expressly or by implication, make known to the supplier; and • might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplier. Under section 32N of the Fair Trading Act 1999, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees do not apply to you. If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services provided were not in accordance with these guarantees, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form. NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier's part. Gross Negligence is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2012

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