Show rules

1. Competitors must be able to produce Proof of Registration on Show Day. Current RAS height certificates must also be made available on request. Failure to produce either of these will lead to forfeiture of prizes.
2. No entry will be accepted if the name of the exhibit is not shown.
3. Entries must be accompanied with full fees to be accepted.
4. Entry fee for each class is set at $10.00 per exhibit discounted to $6.00 if paid by closing date.
5. Entries close TBC with The Secretary, C/- P O Box 14161, Hamilton 3252.
6. Entries will be accepted on the day. Extra entries from horses already entered which will incur 25% loading on the entry fee.
   New entries will incur 50% loading on the entry fee.
   For prize money to be awarded in any class they must have catalogued entries.
   The Organising Committee reserves the right to substitute prizes for prize money.
7. A ground fee of $5.00 per horse/pony will be paid, with a maximum fee of $15.00 per exhibitor.
8. Limited stabling is available at $15 per box per night, straw $14 per bale. ((please note this may be amended to $15 depending on source of straw). Must be booked with entries.
   * Boxes not left clean will incur a penalty of $100. *
9. Any person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, will not be eligible to compete.
10. The Chief Steward reserves the right to exclude unruly animals.
11. The Organising Committee will endeavor to keep to the timetable, however the Chief Steward reserves the right to alter either, the time advertised in the official timetable, or the order of any event as they may deem advisable, and there shall be no appeal or protest against such a decision.
12. The Organising Committee reserves the right, in accordance with Breed Society rules, to amalgamate, split or delete classes as they see fit and there shall be no appeal or protest against such a decision. If there are less than three catalogued entries in a Breed they will be combined with another similar Breed.
13. The decision of the Judge is final.
14. All protests will be placed in writing and submitted to the protest committee within 30 minutes of the incident, together with a $50.00 cash protest fee.
15. Presentation and restraint of exhibits is to be in accordance with the show regulations of the respective breed societies.
16. Colts & stallions, 12 Months and over, must be in the appropriate harness prescribed by the Breed Society they are registered with, handled by a competent person and wear a stallion tag on their halter. Stallions must be stabled or suitably contained.
17. Saddle Hunter Hacks/Ponies cannot enter Hack/Show pony classes.
18. Suitable footwear must be worn.
19. If promised sponsorship is not forthcoming the Show cannot be held responsible.
20. Refunds less 20% may be made if accompanied by a Veterinarian's or Doctor's certificate if notified in writing one day prior to the class and will be paid out one month after the show.
21. LIABILITY: The Organising Committee accepts no liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, handlers, grooms, or spectators, or to any other personal property whatever. Each exhibitor must supervise and control their animals at all times and shall be liable for any hazards created or accident, illness or damage caused by the action of themselves or their animals at the Showgrounds. Exhibitors must comply with the appropriate Animal Legislation and the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
22. Catalogues must be paid for with entries.
23. Testing for forbidden substances may be carried out.
24. Date of birth for all animals is 1st August.
25. If there are insufficient entries in any section for competition, classes may be amalgamated.
26. Championships will only be awarded when two or more Exhibits parade.
27. Exhibitors must supply their own exhibit numbers.
28. Exhibitors must send a stamped addressed envelope with their entries to confirm entries and enable notification of exhibit numbers.