EAHSC RulesThe Elran Cup for Arabian Horses is governed by the Rules for Conduct of Shows ( 2008 version) established by the European Arab Horse Show Commission (See enclosed Annex)
Conditions for EntryOpen to horses registered in any WAHO accepted studbook by the closing date of entries 24 th July 2008. No qualification requirements.
In-hand classes1. Fillies born in 2008 *)
2. Colts born in 2008 *)
3. Yearling Fillies ( * 2007)
4. Yearling Colts ( * 2007)
5. Fillies 2 years old ( * 2006 )
6. Colts 2 years old ( *2006)
7. Fillies 3 years old ( *2005)
8. Colts 3 years old (* 2005)
9. Mares 4-5-6 years old ( * 2004-2002 )
10. Mares 7-8-9 years old ( * 2001 –1999 )
11. Mares 10 years and older ( * 1998 –…. )
12. Stallions 4-5-6 years old ( * 2004 – 2002 )
13. Stallions 7-8-9 years old ( * 2001 – 1999)
14. Stallions 10 years and older ( * 1998 – … )
15. Liberty class
Under EAHSC Rules, classes with fewer than 16 entries may not be split. Classes with fewer than 5 horses will be merged. The age groups of classes 9 tot 16 may be re-aranged to overcome any undue imballance in the size of classes. In mare classes foals will be allowed to accompany their mothers into the ring if suitable halted end led.
*) The foal classes are not recognized by the ECAHO and foals may not compete in any championship.
Conditions of EntryLiberty classes are open for mares and stallions born in 2007 and before.
Liberty ClassesHorses that take part in liberty classes can NOT take part in the in-hand classes.
The horses are presented in the ring by the handler and one assistant, shown firstly to the judges and then in liberty for ninety seconds to the music of the owners choice. When the music stops, the horse must be caught within sixty seconds.
Judges for in-hand classes MrIsmer M
Mrs Schibler R
Mr Machmoum M
MrsGagliani T
Mr Dahmen D
Disciplinary CommitteeMrs. Barbara Pfistner ( CH)
Mr. Guy Swiggers (B)
Dr Aspeslagh O ( B)
The elran Arabian cup is the taking part on the Dubai Gold Cup 2008-2009.
Method of Judging20 points system with half-points
Type, head and neck, body and topline, legs, and movement will
(in-hand classes)each be awarded points from 1-20 by each of five judges. The total of
points will be divided by the number of judges to give a score out of 100
for the horse. In the event of a tie for 1st to 10th place, the higher place will be given to the horse with the most points for type. If there is still a tie the higher place will be given to the horse with the most points for movement. Failing a decision on either of these, one judge chosen by ballot will name his preference. 1st and 2nd places horses of each class qualify for their respective championships.
(Liberty classes)Points will be given from 1-20 for type, conformation and movement.
There will be no championship for Liberty Classes and 1st and 2nd place does NOT qualify for championship of in-hand classes.
In-hand ChampionshipHorses placed first and second in each class qualify for the appropriate
championship. A junior champion and reserve junior champion, both male and female will be chosen from classes 4,6,8 and respectively 3,5,7
A senior champion and reserve senior champion, male and female, will be chosen from classes 9 to 11 and 12 to 14.
The championships will be conducted according to ECAHO Rules for Championships :
"Top Five System"
a) The better 50 % of each class minus one, but not more than 5 horses, qualify
example: 5-6 starters places 1 - 2 qualify
7-8 starters places 1 - 3 qualify
9-10 starters places 1 - 4 qualify
11 and more starters places 1 - 5 qualify
b) All qualified horses of each category (Junior Males, Junior Females, Senior Males, Senior Females) come into the ring. All first placed horses are standing in the front row, all second placed horses in the second row, all other horses(places 3-5) in the third row.
c) The judges select their Champion and Reserve Champion according to the rules for Championships D1. They then select another three horses from all the remaining horses to form the Top Five together with the Champion and Reserve.
DocumentsA photocopy of the vaccination certificate and the presently
valid registration document ( passport) and pedigree showing name of horse, sex and date of birth should accompany the entry for each exhibit so that errors in the catalogue and allocation of horses to classes are avoided. Where the year only is given for date of birth, horses will be deemed to have been born on 1stJanuary. Passports for horses registered in Europe ( or registration Certificate for horses from outside Europe ) with graphic description to be presented at the show.
Conditions of PaymentEntry and stabling fees (if not sent with entry forms) should be payed by
Bank-to-Bank draft payable to Q trade B bvba Elderenstraat 57 3700 Tongeren B.
KBC Molenweideplein B3620 Lanaken
IBAN :BE57 7350 1772 6635 BIC : KREDBEBB
For foreigners, please add 12,50 € to the total amount payable.
The entry, stabling, publicity fees and sponsoring should be payed before 24 July 2008.
Entry FeesEntry fee per in-hand exhibit95 €
(inclusive of VAT)Permanent box 130 €
The above stabling charges cover up to 4 nights as detailed below.
Entry forms should be posted to the Secretary :
Mr. & Mrs. Everars – van den Broek
Elderenstraat 57
B 3700 Tongeren Belgium.
There will be no refund of entry fees, except when an entry has to be refused because the show is being over-subscribed.
StablingStabling available 4 nights (10.00 hrs 14th aug.-10.00 hrs 18th aug.)
Straw will be supplied.
Hay and extra straw will be available for free.
Horses must be put into the boxes allocated to them.
ANY EXHIBITOR’S HORSE OCCUPYING STABLING NOT ALLOCATED TO IT (THUS PREVENTING USE OF THE STABLE BY THE RIGHTFUL OCCUPIER), WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW.
Starting OrderThe show organisers will decide the classes. The starting order will be
decided by lot (and NOT in the order in which entries are received).
Exhibit number sheets for the in-hand classes and liberty which are to be returned, will be obtained at the secretary at the showground on payment of 12,50 € deposit.
Dress
Handlers in in-hand classes are requested to wear predominantly white clothing. In-hand horses must be shown in normally accepted show bridles or headcollars which are of sufficient strength to ensure the exhibits do not get loose in the ring. Colts and stallions ages 3 years and over must be bitted. The penalty for owners of horses which get loose in the ring will be an immidiate fine of 75 € for each offence and the horse will be shown last in his class.
ProtestsProtests will be handled in accordance with ECAHO Rules except that no
deposit need be lodged in the event of an alleged incorrect calculation of results.
Vaccination againstAll horses have tho have their vaccination certificates endored by a
influenzaveterinary officer. Horses need 2 or 3 primary vaccinations againts
influenza not less than 21 days and no more than 92 days apart.
Vaccination regulations will follow those of the FEI.(6months interval)
NO HORSE WILL BE ACCEPTED IF IT HAS RECEIVED AN INJECTION OF INFLUENZA VACCINE WITHIN THE TEN DAYS PREVIOUS TO THE SHOW.
HORSES WITHOUT A VALID VACCINATION CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. Original documents have to be presented on demand
Showers Showers for grooms will be available on the showgrounds.
Doctor, vet and blacksmithA doctor, a vet and a farrier will be available throughout the show.
Costs are to be covered by the exhibitor.
CostsThe organisers, accept no liability for exhibitors’ costs.
Liability disclaimerThe organisers shall not be liable for death, injury, disease or damage to
any person, horse or property howsoever caused.
It is, furthermore, an express condition of entry that each entrant shall indemnify the organisers against all actions, costs, claims, demands or liability whatsever arising out of any action in which he or she may be concerned.
Charges for admissionSpectators5 €
Children – 12 yearsfree
Car park2 €
Caravan space25 € (make reservation on entry form)
Catalogues10 €
ChangesThe organisers have the right to cancel all arrangements at their discretion in the event of an Act of God.
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Q trade B bvba
Bank ref. : KBC Molenweideplein 62 3620 Lanaken
IBAN BE57 7350 1772 6635 BIC : KREDBEBB
Advertising in the offical catalogue-size DIN A4
-additional charge for the litho, if no litho is available
1/1 page inside cover (4 colours) 620 €
1/1 page (4 colours) 495 €
½ page (4 colours) 295 €
¼ page (4 colours) 199 €
VIP-table
1 table + 6 chairs around the main ring
free entrance for 6 persons
1bottle of champagne 695 €
Sponsorships
sponsor Silver 950 €
-1 Vip table on short side of the showring
-Vip parking space
-sponsoring of 1 class, delivery of the trophy and continual publicity trough the loudspeaker system during the show-event
-1 page full colour of publicity in the catalogue
-6 free entries (for 2 days) / sponsor Gold 1.950 €
-sponsoring of 2 classes, delivery of the trophy and continual publicity trough the loudspeaker system during the show-event
-1 page publicity in full colour in the catalogue
-1 exclusive VIP-table (6 persons) on the long side of the showring
-6 free entries (for 2 days)
-1 bottle of champagne
-advertisement board on the show ground
-VIP parking space
sponsor Diamond 3.950 €
sponsoring of 1 championship/ 2 classes, delivery of the trophy and continual publicity trough the loudspeaker during the show-event
-1 page publicity in full colour in the catalogue
-1 exclusive VIP-table (6 persons)in the middle of the showring
-6 free entries (for 2 days)
-1 bottle of champagne
-6 persons VIP-menus (for 2 days) + 1 room in hotel (friday + Saturday)
-advertisement board on the show ground with
-VIP-parking space
* sponsor Best in show Briljant 4950 €
- sponsor elran + advertising on all publicity
Breeders evening
-Breeders evening 65€ x.……..=…………….€
- box : 130 €.x...... =...... €
horses: 95 € x...... =...... €
entrie people 5 € x ...... =...... €
TOTAL : ………………………………….€
Signature : ………………………………………
All prices vat excl.
IMPORTANT
- Please effect all your payments before the 24th July 2008
- Please note that no entry form is valid without signature
- Photocopies of the presently valid registration documents should be inclosed
- Inscriptions, boxes, Gala Dinner, sponsoring, exc. should be ordered by using the entry form .
- Closing date of entries 24.07.2008
We wish you a lot of fun during this unforgettable show
and to all participants
GOOD LUCK !!!
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Rules for Conduct of Shows
1.By participating at a show, show organisers, judges and exhibitors and handlers agree that they will unconditionally submit themselves and the persons accompanying them to the "Rules for Conduct of Show " and, as regards veterinary matters and drug misuse, to therelevant FEI Veterinary Regulations. The accompanying persons include e.g. persons representing the show organizer, trainers, handlers as well as assistants of any of those persons. They will accept the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Committee (DC), the Standing Disciplinary Committee (SDC) and the ECAHO Appeals Committee (EAC). Show organisers are not permitted to introduce rules which are in conflict with the EAHSC "Rules for Conduct of Shows". These Rules will be interpreted when necessary under the provisions of the laws of Switzerland.
2.Horses must be accompanied at the show by a photocopy of the registration document, including a graphic description, or a horse passport to facilitate verifying the identity of the horse.
The show organizer
3.The show organiser reserves the right to refuse an entry, but must give the reason for refusal in writing.
4.The show organizer will issue a printed show catalogue. The name of every horse has to be printed in the show catalogue, as well as the names of sire, dam, (and maternal grandsire if possible) date of birth, and the names of the breeder, owner and handler.Should a horse’s name not be mentioned in the catalogue, its participation at the show will be allowed only if the exhibitor cannot not be blamed for the omission; it will be for the DC to decide.
The show catalogue shall furthermore contain:
- The Rules for Conduct of Shows,
- The judging system used, the rules for ties and the rules for championships
- For Shows outside Europe (as defined by the Constitution of ECAHO, Art.3.2 ): total amount of prize money and split-up.
5.No class may be split unless there are more than 16 horses entered. Combination of a class with the next age group of the same sex is permitted only if the number of entries for the class is below three.
6.a)Judges will not consult the show catalogue before or during the show at which they are judging. No announcement indicating the identity, breeding or past performance of exhibits, or the identity of their owners will be made during juding. It is, however, permissible for this information to be given out after the scores have been announced for each exhibit.
b)Show organisers will not release details of competitors or their exhibits to the press (except as detailed below) at any time prior to the catalogue being put on sale at the showground. Catalogues will not be offered for sale more than one day before the commencement of the show. Show organisers who wish to make use of the press (e.g. a magazine or other publication) to print the catalogue may do so, provided that they have a written contract with the publisher which confirms that the part of the magazine containing details of competitors or their exhibits will not be put on sale or posted to magazine subscribers more than one day before the commencement of the show
7.No member of the show organising team may judge.
8.The show organiser will provide for the judges, DC members, ring masters and any other ECAHO show official,appropriate transport, accommodation and meals during the show. If a judge, DC member or ring master cancels the invitation after the travel arrangements have been made, he will pay all the arising costs out of this booking.
9.No gifts in the form of fees or money are allowed to be paid/given by the organiser, nor accepted by the judges, DC members and ring masters. Material gifts are allowed.
Judges
10.EAHSC listed judges and judges invited to judge at ECAHO affiliated shows agree to judge with integrity and honesty and to carry out their judging duties solely with the objects of ECAHO in mind.
b) Any complaint about a judge will be made in writing and signed by two individuals within 3 days of the event in accordance with the Rules for Disciplinary Committees, Rule 49 The complaint has to be supported by a fee of €200,00 or equivalent in local currency. The procedure will be conducted in accordance with the Rules for Disciplinary Committees,
11.a) Judges appointed at a show will not knowingly judge horses concerning which there may be an actual or apparent conflict of interest. No judge appointed at the show may exhibit, ride, drive or handle an entered horse.
b) Exhibitors will declare on the entry form any actual or apparent conflict or interest with any of the judges invited for the show.
c) Organisers will not accept any entries for which any actual or apparent conflict of interest with one of the appointed judges has been indicated, unless a reserve judge is available.
d) The show organiser will ensure a proper rotation of judges.
11.1An actual or apparent conflict of interest may occur if a horse is judged that:
- has been bought or sold by the judge either as owner or agent,
- is owned in whole or part by the judge or by a member of the judge's family, or business partner in an Arab horse business venture,
- has been leased by the judge, at any time
- has been bred by the judge or is the property of a breeding organization in which the judge is or was an employee,
- has been regularly trained, examined or treated by the judge in a professional capacity,
- is the subject of an on-going negotiation to buy or lease, or a provisional purchase condition to which the judge is a party.
In case of doubt, the DC’s decision will prevail.
12.In the show ring, all communication between judges and exhibitors prior to the presentation of prizes will be through the ring master.
13.Appointed judges may withhold any award if in their opinion the exhibit does not merit such an award.
14.Spare
Conduct of Halter Classes
15.Handlers will be neatly dressed. They may wear any costume normally worn in their country of origin.
16.Handlers will not wear clothes carrying any form of advertising which discloses the connection of the horse they are handling.
17.Unruly horses may be ordered to withdraw at the discretion of the judge(s) via the ring master.
18. spare
19.Judges may order,via the ring master, handlers to open horses' mouths or pick up feet for inspection.
20.Exhibits are to be judged standing, walking and trotting. Handlers that do not comply with the ring master's instructions regarding the above may be given a Yellow/Red card by the panel of judges or the ring master.
21.a) Horses will appear in the collecting ring no less than 10 minutes before the start of the class.
b) Exhibits that appear late (missing the walk around the ring) will be excluded from the class.
22.Stallions and colts aged three years and over must be shown wearing bridles and bits that are both secure and comfortable for the horse. All bridles without bits are equally to be both secure and comfortable for the horse.
23.a) Any horse becoming loose in the collecting ring is subject to a penalty at the discretion of the DC.
b) Any horse becoming loose in the show ring will immediately continue to be shown. Should the horse become loose a second time it will be disqualified.