HORSE EVENTS

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Ringmaster/ Chief Steward: Helen Kirkpatrick 

Enquires: Helen Kirkpatrick  0438 082 482 

Entries on Event Secretary—Limited to 145 horses

***Regulations below and General Regulations [elswhere on this site] apply.***

SINGLE CARS - NOT TOWING A FLOAT -

ARE NOT  PERMITTED TO BE PARKED IN FLOAT PARKING AREA

Featuring:   44 FLORAL GARLANDS

For many champions and supreme champions.

See schedule 

Exercise area – all day 

On arena to left of ring one (Opposite the Hack Ring) 

Affiliated with 

Victorian Agricultural Societies (V.A.S.) 

Performances count for the Royal Melbourne Show. 

REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 27

1.  All entries to be on all purpose entry form in the schedule.
   2. No entries accepted unless accompanied by entry fee
   3. Members children still attending secondary school may enter on
   member’s ticket
   4. Entry fees: Pre-paid $4-00 Enter on day $5-00
   5. Stud Book Registration numbers must be written on entry forms
   6. A novice is a competitor who has not won first prize at an
   Agricultural Show or at a Gymkhana. .
   7. Show Hunter - Ponies and Hacks with a little more substance than
   is required for a show horse. A quality animal with bold, free
   movement and reliable temperament. A gallop may be required. The
   outfit for the Show Hunter classes is more subdued than that of usual
   saddle classes. Saddlery should be clean, neat & plain. There should
   be no coloured browbands. Rider should also be plain with no hair
   ribbons or flowers.
   8. A horse that wins Champion is then ineligible to compete in the
   same class in the other rings (refer Rings 1 & 2 only)
   9. All stallions must be visibly entire. Stallions may not compete in
   saddle classes, unless specified.
   10. Local Event competitors must reside with 40km of Beaufort.
   11. In riding classes, 18 years & under, proof of age may be required.
   Age to be taken as on day of show. Children under 12 years required
   to use snaffle bridles in riding and smartest on parade.
   12. Any rider, riding a horse at an EFA or affiliated event, must wear
   protective head gear to the current Australian, European or American
   standard. The retaining harness must be secured and fastened at all
   times. Riders without approved headgear and boots shall be ineligible
   to compete until rectified. This rule applies to all events, not just
   under age competition.
   13. The Beaufort Agricultural Society will not be liable for any loss,
   damage or injury to any horse, property or person.
   14. Any Pony, Galloway or Hack considered by the judge to be over
   or under height to be measured by the official measurer.
   15. In height classes exhibits may be transferred at the discretion of
   the judge.
   16. The stewards reserve the right to vary the order of events if
   deemed necessary.
   17. The Judge’s decision will be final. Classes will not be held up for
   late entrants.
   18. Any protest, which must be in writing, must be in the hands of
   the Ringmaster no later than one half hour after the class. Protest to
   be accompanied by $50, which will be forfeited if the protest is
   deemed frivolous or not upheld.
   19. All Competitors must abide by General Rules & Regulations
   printed in schedule or available from the Program Secretary –Fleur
   Hillman. (5349 7364)
   20. The committee reserves the right to add, delete or alter any
   classes.
   21. No exercising in Caravan Park area.
   22. All enquiries for arena events to be directed to Helen Kirkpatrick
   on 0438 082 482 or 5349 8235 after hours.
   23. All dogs to be kept on a lead at all times. Offenders will be asked
   to leave the grounds.
   24. All exhibitors must obey the direction of an official of the Society,
   including parking attendants or leave the grounds.
   25. Any winner or competitor not wishing to have their names
   printed in the press or handed on to the appropriate bodies must
   notify the Show Secretary in writing by 4.30 pm on Show Day.