2011 SHOW RULES & CONDITIONS

1. All entries must be on an official entry form. Entry fees and fees stated  on entry form are to accompany entries. A full refund, less $25.00 will be given  on total Entries for that horse/pony on receipt of a Vet Certificate prior to  the show commencing or we will accept 1 substitution of another horse or Pony,  and it does not have to be in the same section or class, at no extra cost. Only 1 subsitute horse/pony is allowed to be made on original entry after that a  50% penalty will be charged as well as the normal entry fee on each class entered  or changed. If more entry forms required you may photocopy original. All changes  or substitutes must go through the Secretarys office.

2. Show co-ordinators reserve the right to alter, change or combine classes, to refuse any entry and remove any horse/pony it considers dangerous from the  grounds. Any disciplinary action taken for any person or animal on the showgrounds  is at the discretion of the show co-ordinators and seriousness of the offence.

3. All Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

4.NUMBER HOLDERS ARE COMPULSORY(Except Dressage) for all competitors. If competitors require their allocated number prior to show  days they can either email, Fax or Phone the secretary ( no later than the Saturday  before the show). nznatshowcase@xtra.co.nz, Ph 03-3149019 or Fax 03-3149120.  Catalogues will be available at the showgrounds from Thursday the 27th of Jan  2011 onwards which contain allocated numbers also a list of numbers is on our Number Holder Link.

5. Only horses or ponies entered in the show are permitted on the grounds.

6. Height certificates must be carried where height is stipulated. Current  life, annual or youngstock certificates will be allowed. No measuring on the  day of the show.

7. All competitors compete at their own risk. No responsibility is taken for  any damage or loss of personal property or accidents on the day of the show.  The Show does not have a licence to sell Alcohol and any under aged persons  who have consumed alcohol, or any other illegal substance are the responsibility  of their parents or guardian while on the showgrounds. All Children under the  age of 12 yrs must be closely supervised at all times and are not permitted  to ride a bike of any type during the show.

8. Disciplinary action will be taken if any person purposely jabs a horse/pony  in the mouth, excessive use of whip, spurs or any other offensive behaviour.  No dressage whips to be carried, except for dressage classes.

9. No telephoned or Faxed entries accepted. ENTRIES CLOSE 7TH OF JANUARY 2011.  Late entries will be accepted with a 50% late penalty charged on entries received  after our closing date.

10. All protests must be submitted no later than half an hour after the incident  that gave rise to the protest and must be in writing accompanied by a $30 deposit,  refundable if the protest is sustained.

11. A riding hat is to be worn at all times while riding.

12. No working in the rings prior to the start of the show unless permission  is given by the Show Coordinators.

13. The use of tranquilliser's, stimulants, or any other drug that may affect  the performance of horses or ponies is forbidden. Competitors are advised that  tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the show. Testing of  all animals will be at owners risk and your signature on the entry form denotes  acceptance of these conditions. It is at our discretion whether we take blood  or urine. All drug testing results will be published.

14. All horses and ponies that are entered under saddle must be 3 years or  over.

15. All rules and conditions that are in the schedule also apply to the catalogue.

16. Please read in co-junction with these rules and conditions any rules that  are throughout the Schedule and Catalogue under each Section.

17. If you have entered a horse/pony in two rings please note that NO classes  will be held up for you.

18. Protest committee is Denis Bailey and Ernie Knight.

19. As the show has sponsors, no selling of products out of the back of trucks,  no displaying of products at the show, or handing out pamphlets, no Horse Massage  Therapy or any business activitives of any sort are allowed without the permission  of the show co-ordinators, $500 penalty will apply if caught.

20. Once judging has commenced no one can enter the ring late unless approved  by the gate Stewards.

21. People using Stables and parking on show ground level must clean up their  hay, manure, straw etc before leaving and put in the bin/trailer provided. Bins  for stable users are at the end of the old stable complex. Please phone and  prebook stables before sending in your entries. Stable charge is $25.00 per  night or $50.00 for the full show per stable.
All Stables must be cleaned out once finished with. Please refer to rule 40  also regarding Stables and Yards

22. Note times on the show program are approx only and may be subject to change.

23. No tape or homemade fences are allowed to be erected on the grounds without  the permission of the Show Co-ordinators.

24. Competitors entering the dressage classes will not only be bound by the  NZ National ShowCase Championships Show rules but also the rules heading up the dressage section.

25. Riders under 17 years old must wear approved safety hats while riding at  all times.

26. Horse/Pony profiles are compulsory to fill in.

27. If for any reason the show co-ordinators have to change or replace a selected  judge there will be no refunds given to any exhibitors due to this change.

28.The same Rider is now able to ride 2 horses/ponies in the Qualifing classes but not in the same heat. If both horses/ponies qualify for the NZ National Showcase Championship title class the competitor must  have a handler in suitable attair to hold the other horse/pony while the Rider works out each horse/pony one at a time. For the pre warm up on the circle if you have 2 horse/ponies qualified, another rider can be used to warm the other horse/pony, but not in the workout.

29. A Novice Horse or Pony is one that has not won a Champion or Reserve Champion  at an A & P Show in an Open Section under saddle (Novice Championships not  included ) as at the 1st of August 2010.  Novice Horses and Ponies can  also enter Open Classes.

30. No tying horses or ponies to the Main Oval Ringside

31. The Show Co-ordinators reserve the right to change or alter any rule or  condition they feel has been twisted or utilized to give an unfair advantage  to a competitor or to undermind the shows commitment to be fair to all competitors.

32. Ear Plugs are allowed.

33. Camping Permits must be displayed on vehicles and trucks that are staying  on the showgrounds.

34.  Anyone  caught using stables without paying will also be fined $25.00 per stable and made to pay the daily charge out rate for the above. Under  no circumstances is any trade village or display yarding to be used by anyone.

35. Riders on Open ponies up to 128cm must be under 13 years old, ponies over  128cm up to 148cm Riders must be under 17 years old, ages as at the 28TH of  January 2011.

36. Under no circumstances is there to be any other person in the ring other the rider, for under saddle, unless permission  is given by the Show Coordinators.

37. Artifical Aids are permitted in the ring and outside the ring ,providing  they do not cause a disturbance to any other horse or pony within the ring example:  Rattles, Shakers etc. The Show Coordinators make the final decision on this  rule if a problem relating to the use of Artifical Aids occurs.

38. TWO STEWARDS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED For the 3 days and nights of the show  to cover the Show grounds and Stable Areas keeping a eye on the welfare of horses  and ponies, making sure equipment is regulation, as per the shows rules ie length  of whips etc, watching for anyone who is administering any substances and check  packaging of that product and if they believe it to be a forbidden substance,  pass the matter onto the Show Coordinators to decide whether to do a drug test  on that horse or pony, and generally keeping an eye on all aspects of safety.

39. No Spectators, Grooms, Mothers etc are allowed to stand in the Main Horse  Entry Doorway into the Indoor Arena

40. All Horses and Ponies entering the Show are required to have ID tags on  their Horses or Ponies halters at all times. On the ID tag must be written your  name and mobile phone number, so in the case of an emergency or your horse or  pony becoming loose or hurt the owner can be contacted.