SECTION 1 - HORSE AND RING EVENTS
A Show Society may carry out random tests for drugs in horses.
All enquiries and bookings to: - The Secretary, PO Box 59, SpringsureQld 4722
Phone: 0447841767
Email:
The Society has covered stalls on the Showground to accommodate 40 stallions and 100 mares/geldings the charges for which are fixed as follows:-
Stallion Stalls - $7.00 for each horse for the duration of the Show.
Stalls - $5.00 for each horse for the duration of the Show.
Stallion stalls will not be allocated to any horse until all stallions have been stabled.
Unstabled Horses – i.e. horses in portable stables or electric fencing - $2.00 each horsefor the duration of the Show. Area to be allotted by the Society.
Camp Site fees $10 for the duration of the Show
NO ENTRY TICKETS TO RING SECTION WILL BE SOLD UNTIL HORSE STALLS OR UNSTABLED HORSE FEES ARE PAID AND A HORSE HEALTH DECLARATION IS SIGNED.
FEES FOR STALLS MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION..
Stalls will only be booked and held for competitors forwarding full stall fees with request for booking. Type of horse/s to be stated on Application Form.
ALL DOGS ARE TO BE CHAINED AT ALL TIMES, ON SHORT LEASHES, NOT ON WALKWAYS, AND AWAY FROM PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES.
Campers must be conversant with ERGON ENERGY regulations regarding temporary power and must comply with provisions of the Health Act. Safety aspects shall be strictly enforced.
THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND, ALTER OR ABANDON ALL OR PART OF THE RING PROGRAMME.
SPRAYING / DIPPING OF STOCK
No Spraying/Dipping Facilities will be available on the Showgrounds. For arrangements to have stock sprayed, Competitor to contact the Department of Primary Industries, Emerald 4982 8800.
RIGHTS OF ENTRY
Nomination fees must be paid before entering Rings.Members may enter in all Sections at reduced Entry Fees as stated at the head of each Ring or Event as appears in the Schedule, but this right shall not relieve the members from payment of any special qualifications or Entry Fee.
Member's privilege for Horse and Ring events is 50% of Entry Fee AND shall include MEMBER'S CHILDREN 14 YEARS AND UNDER, who compete in Ring Events. Such children are eligible for rebate on Entry Fees. No Exhibitor's passes will be issued for any day – admission fee is to be paid each day unless a member of the Society. A Competitor paying more than $20 in nomination fees will be eligible to have their gate charges refunded on presentation of gate ticket to the Secretary's office.
When framing the time-table for judging every endeavor will be made to avoid clashes of events, but events cannot be held up. Responsibility rests with the Competitor to inform the Stewards of any possible clashes in their events prior to the start of event/s.
The Junior Rule Applies.A Junior is deemed to be a rider under 17 years of age. A Junior Rider from 14 years of age may elect to ride in Galloway and Hack events. Junior competitors 13 years and under are not Eligible to Compete in Ring 1. Age as at first day of the Show. Statutory Declaration maybe required for proof of age.
The following shall be accepted as proof of age –A Birth Certificate; Driver's License; Current Passport
All Children less than 17 years of age must wear helmets – including those in fancy dress.
PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 17 YEARS ARE FORBIDDEN TO HANDLE STALLIONS IN ANY EVENT.
Stallions may not compete in Hack Events, but can compete in other events where handler and rider are OVER 17 YEARS OF AGE. All aged Stallions and Colts in Led-in Classes to be led with a bar or chain and adequately strong headstall.
No unauthorized person will be allowed in the Ring.
No persons, except those actually engaged in charge of exhibits and the Stewards and Officials shall be permitted to remain in the yard, ring or grassed area in front of the Secretary's Office and Ring Boundary fence during judging on any pretense whatever.
Exhibits entering the wrong class may be transferred to the proper class by the Steward.
TICKET SYSTEM NOMINATION – Nominations will be in accordance with the "Ticket system” whereby competitors purchase one ticket per horse per class except Pairs and Teams, and acceptance to Class competition is by presentation of the Ticket. No entries accepted in Led Classes unless accompanied by papers and presented for inspection upon request.
Ribbons will be awarded at the Judge's discretion notwithstanding that there may be a provision in the schedule for awarding of ribbons. The Judge's decision in this respect will be final and conclusive.
Horses which are decorated with medals, ribbons or prize tickets awarded at previous Shows or event appearing in the ring for judging will be disqualified.
LOCAL events shall be interpreted and restricted to owners, riders/handlers and animals being resident/domicile of Springsure/Rolleston postal service areas and permanent residents, paddocked for the six (6) months prior to the Show.
Sponsored Riders – Please note NO banners or signs can be displayed away from trucks. Only Saddle Cloth logos and horse prefixes can be used in the ring.
A Galloway Hack cannot compete in other Hack Classes unless otherwise stated.MEASURING HORSES AND PONIES
A current year measuring card will be accepted. Any horse that has been measured at Alpha, Capella, Clermont or Emerald Show does not have to be measured again at Springsure. Owners must produce the measure certificate when requested. If there is an official complaint, horse will be measured again. The times for the measuring of horses will be announced or displayed at the Show. HEIGHT CARDS MUST BE CARRIED AT ALL TIMES.
HEIGHT OF HORSES
Shetland is not to exceed 10.2 hands.
Pony is not to exceed 14 hands.
Australian Saddle Pony is not to exceed 14.2 hands.
Galloway is over 14 hands, and not exceeding 15 hands.
An allowance of 12 mm (1/2 inch) for shoes will be made.
A MAIDEN is a horse that has not won a first prize in a similar event at an affiliated Show.
A NOVICE HACK is a horse that has not won an Open Championship at any Agricultural or Breed Show.
All horse ages to be calculated as from 1st August, unless otherwise stated.
Show-jumping shall be judged under E..A. & F.E.I. Rules.
Any horse or rider not ready to enter the Ring in accordance with the draw, and when called upon by the Marshaling Steward, shall automatically be scratched. A competitor not present after three (3) calls may be disqualified.
Lady and Gentleman Rider shall be interpreted as rider being 17 years of age or over on the first day of the Show.
All Pony Classes are eligible to be ridden only by a boy or girl less than 17 years of age with the exception of Australian Saddle Pony Classes.
Any horse may be eliminated from any event at the discretion of the Steward/s and/or Judges.
Method of awarding points for Trophies: First 3, Second 2, Third 1, Grand/Supreme Champion 7, Champion 5, Reserve Champion 2. In the event of a tie for any place, points awarded for the place and the next lower place shall be divided equally.
EXCESSIVE AND UNNECESSARY PUNISHMENT OF HORSES IN THE RING OR ON THE GROUNDS MAY LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE BALANCE OF THE SHOW.
PROTESTS
Any person/s objecting to an award or exhibit must immediately enter a verbal protest with the Steward and then enter a protest in writing, fully setting out the grounds of such objection, to be handed to the Chief Steward of the Ring with the necessary fee of $20, which may be forfeited at the discretion of the Executive Committee. The written protest must be lodged within thirty (30) minutes after the award in dispute has been made. The decision of the said Committee on all protests shall be final.
Every care will be taken of exhibits, but the Society will not be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits while at the Show, or in transit to and from the grounds
STOCKMAN'S CHALLENGE
STEWARD: Miss Heidi Harold
Phone: 0427186526 / 49844147
Nominations Close: Friday 26th May 2017
Prize money & Ribbons to third place in all phases & to fourth place overall
Class / SPRINGSURE OPEN STOCKMAN'S CHALLENGE(Open to all riders 17 years & Over)
PHASE 1: Two Handed Cutting Judged according to NCHA Rules
PHASE 2: Dry Pattern
Pattern will be issued when your nominations are received
PHASE 3: Time Trial
Nomination: $50
Class / JUVENILE STOCKMAN'S CHALLENGE
(Open to all riders under 17 years of age)
PHASE 1: Two Handed Cutting Judged according to NCHA Rules
PHASE 2: Dry Pattern
PHASE 3: Time Trial
Nomination: $10
Class / MINI STOCKMAN'S CHALLENGE
Open to riders under 17 years of age who are not up to 2 handed cutting. Riders maybe assisted (Led) or unassisted.
To be held on completion of the above events on Friday
PHASE 1: Dry Pattern
PHASE 2: Time Trial
Nomination $5
Nominations by 8.00am Friday to the Secretary's Box
Pattern will be issued when your nominations are received
Rules of Challenge
1.Horses must be ridden by the same competitor throughout all phases of the challenge
2.If riding more than one horse in an event – the order of horses to be ridden must be received with nominations
3. Horses must be ridden in a snaffle bit
4. Stallions not to be ridden by anyone under 17 years of age
5. All competitors under 18 years of age must wear helmets
6. A junior is a competitor 11 years & under
7.A Ringer is a person who has never won an open challenge, cutting or camp draft.
8.All competitors ride at their own risk
9. Judges decision is FINAL
10. Nominations must be received and PAID IN FULL by the 26th May 2017.
11. Cheques Payable to: Springsure Show Society
12. Please send nomination forms and entry fees to: The Secretary, Springsure Pastoral & Agricultural Society, PO BOX 59, Springsure, Qld 4722
TROPHY FOR THE HIGHEST SCORING RINGER OVER THE THREE PHASES IN THE OPEN CHALLENGE
TROPHY FOR THE HIGHEST SCORING RINGER OVER THE THREE PHASES
TROPHY FOR THE HIGHEST SCORING JUNIOR OVER THE THREE PHASES
DRESSAGE SECTION
DRESSAGE EVENTS WILL BE HELD THURSDAY 1st June 2017
10am START
Entry Fee $2.00 all classes.
Prize Money: Senior and Open, First $20, Second $10, Third $5
Junior, Juvenile and Walk Trot Tests First $10, Second $7, Third $5
CONDITIONS
1.Entries close 8.30 a.m. Thursday 1st June 2017
2.Test to be executed within 60m x 20m Arena
3.Order of events may vary at Judge's discretion, and the Committee reserve the right to alter or abandon any part of the program.
4.All competitors Compete at their own risk
Dressage Tests can be found via the following link:
Class / Walk Trot test 10 years and under - PREP AClass / Walk Trot test 11 and under 17 years - PREP A
Class / Junior Dressage under 13 years - PRELIM 1.3
Class / Juvenile Dressage 13 and under 17 years - PRELIM 1.3
Class / Senior Dressage 17 years and over - PRELIM 1.3
Class / Open Novice Dressage (Open to all ages) NOVICE 2.2
RING ONE FRIDAY
Friday 2nd June 2017 - 8 am START
Chief Ring Steward - TOM STOCKLEY Phone 0427163463
ALL COMPETITORS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HELMETS
ENTRY FEE: $2.00 all Classes
Prize Money: Halter Classes First $5.00, Second $3.00, Third $2.00
All horses and owners must be registered with their Breed Societies, unless otherwise stated.
QUARTER HORSESClass / Quarter Horse Stallion or Colt
Class / Quarter Horse Mare or Filly
Class / Quarter Horse Gelding
CHAMPION QUARTER HORSE EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION QUARTER HORSE EXHIBIT
THOROUGHBRED HORSES
Class / Thoroughbred Stallion or Colt
Class / Thoroughbred Mare or Filly
Class / Thoroughbred Gelding
CHAMPION THOROUGHBRED EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION THOROUGHBRED EXHIBIT
AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSES
Class / A.S.H. Stallion or Colt
Class / A.S.H. Mare or Filly
Class / A.S.H. Gelding
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE EXHIBIT
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SADDLE HORSES
Class / A.N.S.A. Stallion or Colt
Class / A.N.S.A. Mare or Filly
Class / A.N.S.A. Gelding
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SADDLE HORSE EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SADDLE HORSE EXHIBIT
ANY OTHER REGISTERED BREED
Class / Any other registered breed Stallion or Colt
Class / Any other registered breed Mare or Filly
Class / Any other registered breed Gelding
CHAMPION OTHER REGISTERED BREED EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION OTHER REGISTERED BREED EXHIBIT
GRAND CHAMPION STALLION OR COLT
Winner of Stallion or Colt of each Breed eligible, Including Ring 2.
GRAND CHAMPION MARE OR FILLY
Winner of Female of each Breed eligible, Including Ring 2.
GRAND CHAMPION GELDING
Winner of Gelding of each Breed eligible, Including Ring 2.
HACK CLASSES
Prize Money: First $10.00, Second $5.00, Third $2.00
Class / Maiden Hack - Galloways includedThis Class not eligible for Championships
Class / Novice Galloway Hack - over 14hh to 14.2hh
Class / Novice Galloway Hack - over 14.2hh to 15hh
Class / Novice Hack - over 15hh to 15.2hh
Class / Novice Hack - over 15.2hh to 16hh
Class / Novice Hack - over 16hh
CHAMPION NOVICE HACK EXHIBIT
Open to winners of Novice Classes 26 to 30
RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE HACK
Class / Local Galloway Hack - over 14hh to 15 hh - Refer to Regulations
Class / Open Galloway Hack, over 14hh to 14.2hh
Class / Open Galloway Hack, over 14.2hh to 15hh
Class / Open Lady’s Galloway Hack
Class / Open Gent’s Galloway Hack
Class / Galloway Mare Hack
Class / Galloway Gelding Hack
CHAMPION GALLOWAY HACK EXHIBIT
Winner of Classes 26 and 27 and 31 to 37
RESERVE CHAMPION GALLOWAY HACK EXHIBIT
RING ONE SATURDAY
Saturday 3rd June 2017 - 8 am START
ENTRY FEE: $2.00 all Classes
Prize Money: First $12.00, Second $6.00, Third $4.00
ALL COMPETITORS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HELMETS
HACK CLASSES
Class / Local Hack over 15 hh - Refer to RegulationsClass / Open Hack - over 15hh to 15.2hh
Class / Open Hack - over 15.2hh to 16hh
Class / Open Hack - over 16hh
Class / Open Hack for Mares
Class / Open Hack for Geldings
Class / Lady’s Hack
Class / Gentleman’s Hack
CHAMPION HACK President’s Trophy
Winners of Classes 28 to 30 and 38 to 45
RESERVE CHAMPION HACK
SUPREME CHAMPION HACK Patron's Trophy
To be competed for by the Champion Ridden Pony, Champion Ridden Galloway and Champion Ridden Hack of the Show.
Won outright.
To be judged for:
(a) Conformation (led in Hand) ...... 30
(b) Paces ………………………………...... 30
(c) Soundness ……………………………...... 20
(d) Presentation and General Appeal ….20
Class / Pair of Hacks, Galloways includedClass / Pleasure Hack, to be ridden in ordinary snaffle with one hand
Class / Novice Lady Rider who has not won an Open Riding Class.
Class / Novice Gentleman Rider who has not won an Open Riding Class.
Class / Open Lady Rider
Class / Open Gentleman Rider
RING TWO FRIDAY
Friday 2nd June 2017 - 8 am START
ALL COMPETITORS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HELMETS INCLUDING THOSE IN FANCY DRESS
ENTRY FEE: $2.00 all Classes
THE FOLLOWING ARE LED CLASSES - Ponies may be led by an Adult.
Led Classes & Saddle Pony Classes
Prize Money: First $5.00, Second $3.00, Third $2.00
OPEN PONYClass / Open Pony Stallion or Colt
CHAMPION OPEN PONY STALLION OR COLT
RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN PONY STALLION OR COLT
Class / Australian or Welsh Pony Mare or Filly any height
Class / Open Pony Mare or Filly - to 12hh
Class / Open Pony Mare or Filly - over 12hh to 13hh
Class / Open Pony Mare or Filly - over 13hh to 14hh
CHAMPION PONY MARE OR FILLY
RESERVE CHAMPION PONY MARE OR FILLY
Class / Australian or Welsh Pony Gelding any height
Class / Open Pony Gelding - to 12hh
Class / Open Pony Gelding - over 12hh to 13hh
Class / Open Pony Gelding - over 13hh to 14hh
CHAMPION PONY GELDING
RESERVE CHAMPION PONY GELDING
Class / Shetland / Miniature horse/pony Stallion or Colt
Class / Shetland /Miniature Horse/Pony Mare or Filly
Class / Shetland / Miniature Horse/Pony Gelding
CHAMPION SMALL PONY
RESERVE CHAMPION SMALL PONY
Class / Showmanship Class - 11 years and under 17 years To be Judged on handler’s ability, not type of horse or pony.
Class / Showmanship Class - 10 years & under.
To be judged on handler’s ability, not type of horse or pony.
AUSTRALIAN SADDLE PONIES
Class / LED A.S.P. Mare or Filly
Class / LED A.S.P. Gelding
Class / LED A.S.P. Stallion or Colt
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN SADDLE PONY LED EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN SADDLE PONY LED EXHIBIT
Class / A.S.P. Mare - 11hh to 13hh THIS AND THE FOLLOWING ARE RIDDEN CLASSES
Saddle Ponies may be ridden by a Junior or an Adult
Class / A.S.P. Mare - over 13hh to 14.2hh
Class / A.S.P. Gelding - 11hh to 13hh
Class / A.S.P. Gelding - over 13hh to 14.2hh
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN SADDLE PONY RIDDEN EXHIBIT
RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY RIDDEN EXHIBIT
PONY HACKS
PRIZE MONEY: First $10, Second $5, Third $2
Class / Maiden Pony Hack
Class / Novice Pony Hack - to 12hh
Class / Novice Pony Hack - over 12hh to 13hh
Class / Novice Pony Hack - over 13hh to 14hh
CHAMPION NOVICE PONY HACK
RESERVE CHAMPION NOVICE PONY HACK
Class / Australian or Welsh Pony Hack to 14hh
Class / Open Pony Hack - to 12hh
Class / Open Pony Hack - over 12hh to 13hh
Class / Open Pony Hack - over 13hh to 14hh
Class / Open Pony Hack Ridden by child 10 years & under
Class / Open Pony Hack Ridden by child 11 years and under 13 years.
Class / Open Pony Hack Ridden by child 13 years and under 17 years
Class / Local Pony Hack - to 14hh - Refer to Regulations
CHAMPION PONY HACK
RESERVE CHAMPION PONY HACK
Class / Galloway Hack - over 14hh to 15hh
Class / Local Galloway Hack - over 14hh to 15hh - Refer to Regulations
Class / Hack - over 15hh
Class / Local Hack - over 15hh - Refer to Regulations
CHAMPION JUNIOR HACK OVER 14 HANDS
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HACK OVER 14 HANDS
RING TWO SATURDAY
Saturday 3rd June 2017 - 8 am START
ENTRY FEE: $2.00 all Classes
Prize Money: First $6, Second $4, Third $2
ALL COMPETITORS COMPETE AT THEIR OWN RISK
ALL CHILDREN UNDER 17 YEARS TO WEAR HELMETS INCLUDING THOSE IN FANCY DRESS
Class / Boy Rider, 15 and under 17 yearsClass / Boy Rider, 13 and under 15 years
CHAMPION SENIOR BOY RIDER
RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BOY RIDER
Class / Girl Rider, 15 and under 17 years
Class / Girl Rider, 13 and under 15 years
CHAMPION SENIOR GIRL RIDER
RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR GIRL RIDER
GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR RIDER OF THE SHOW
Class / Boy Rider, 11 and under 13 years
Class / Boy Rider, 9 and under 11 years
Class / Boy Rider, 7 and under 9 years
CHAMPION JUNIOR BOY RIDER
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BOY RIDER
Class / Girl Rider, 11 and under 13 years
Class / Girl Rider, 9 and under 11 years
Class / Girl Rider, 7 and under 9 years
CHAMPION JUNIOR GIRL RIDER
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR GIRL RIDER
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER OF THE SHOW
Class / Rider, under 7 years, attended by an adult
Class / Rider, under 7 years, unattended
Classes 101 & 102 are not eligible for Championships
Class / Pair of Riders, under 13 years
Class / Pair of Riders, 13 and under 17 years
Class / Adult and Child Rider. Child to be mounted on a pony not exceeding 14 hands, and Adult to be mounted on Galloway or Hack over14 hands.
Class / Pair of Pony Hacks, not exceeding 14 hands
Class / Pair of Hacks, over 14 hands
Class / Pony Club Hack - Pony, Galloway or Horse
PONY CLUB UNIFORM TO BE WORN IN ALL PONY CLUB EVENTS
Class / Pony Club Pairs, 13 years and over
Class / Pony Club Pairs, under 13 years
Class / Pony Club Fours
Class / Station Work Pony, not exceeding 14 hands
Helmets must be worn. To be judged for:
1. Quality and Conformation
2. Stamina
3. Handiness
4. Paces
5. Any other test to be decided
Class / Station Work Horse, 14 hands and over
Helmets must be worn. To be judged as above.
Class / Costume Class - 8 years & under 17 years
Class / Costume Class - under 8 years
A Grand Parade will be held on Saturday following the luncheon break. Any exhibitor who fails to parade his/her horse shall forfeit all Prize Money won by him/her, and may be liable to a fine of $10.00 for each animal not paraded. The committee may grant exemption to any exhibit from participating in the Grand Parade.