NSWPCA Working Hunter and Novelty Show

1. HORSE RIDING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND YOU PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK

2. The committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes in the event of insufficient entries.

3. All entries must be registered or eligible for registration in the Welsh Stud Book or appropriate Breed Society. Registered numbers must be stated, including the numbe

1. HORSE RIDING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND YOU PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK

2. The committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes in the event of insufficient entries.

3. All entries must be registered or eligible for registration in the Welsh Stud Book or appropriate Breed Society. Registered numbers must be stated, including the numbers of the sire and dam, before the entry is accepted.

4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry. Entries must include the correct fee to be accepted. Cheques that are not honoured by the bank may result in suspension of membership or refusal of future entries to Association events.

5. Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances

6. Exhibitors must not enter an animal in any Show when that animal will be judged by a person who has or has had a financial interest in that particular exhibit (in line with current NPS rulings regarding production of ponies). In this instance the exhibitor will be asked to leave the ring and a refund offered.

7. Exhibitors are requested to note the timetable, animals must be forward in time. Classes will not be held if exhibitors are entered in more than one class

8. Where an animal is entered in more than one class, the Committee takes no responsibility if a clash occurs. Latecomers will ONLY be admitted to the ring at the discretion of the Judge.

9. Stallions and Colts: All stallions must hold a Stallion Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society. A stallion is accepted as such when 4 years of age. Colts may be licensed from 1st January of their second year. In the interest of safety all stallions and colts, 2 years old and over must be suitably bitted and led by a handler that has attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year. Stallions may not be ridden by a Junior who has not attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year for small breeds or their 14th birthday by 1st January in the current year for large breeds. Stallions & colts must display an appropriate bridle disc.

10. The Judge’s decision is final.

11. The Committee or any of its assistants or stewards will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may happen to exhibitors or their assistants or other members of the public, or to any animal or property or to any vehicle brought into the Showground or leaving the same under any circumstances.

12. All animals must be sound. If in the opinion of the Judge, an animal is considered to be unsound, the exhibitor will be given the option of withdrawing the exhibit from the class. The Judge’s decision is final.

13. Any animal found to be suffering from a contagious or infectious disease is to be removed from the Showground immediately at the request of the Show Committee.

14. Objections MUST be made in writing within thirty minutes of the event concerned and lodged with the Show Secretary together with the sum of £25. Objections will be referred to the Committee which will return the £25 if the objection is upheld.

15. Correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/Riding hats to current safety standards must be worn by riders at all times. Body Protectors. Whilst we are aware it is now compulsory in the BSPS & NPS rules that all riders should wear body protectors in the jumping phase, it is left to the judgement of each rider and/or parent/guardian of junior riders as to whether they are worn or not.

16. The safety of all children showing animals is the full responsibility of their parent or guardian.

17. Trophies are perpetual and the winner of any trophy or cup is responsible for its safe return to the Show Secretary in time for the following year’s show. All trophies remain the property of the Association and must be signed for, in line with the terms & conditions as set out on the trophy winners collection form. Trophies will be awarded at the End of Season Trophy Night – date TBC

18. The Committee reserves the right to substitute a judge at short notice if conditions warrant.

19. Bad language and/or abusive behaviour towards people or animals will not be tolerated and will result in potentially being asked to leave the showground.

20. The use of any artificial aid (e.g. plastic bags, excessive use of whips, drinks cans etc.) to excite an animal being shown is not acceptable and should not be used at any NSWPCA show.

21. Please read the disclaimer and conditions of entry. NSWPCA will only accept an entry if you agree to be bound by them as indicated by your signature on the official entry form.

22. Please park with consideration & do not muck out horseboxes/trailers onto the car park and please take all rubbish home.

23. Children must be supervised at all times. Dogs to be kept on leads and owners must clear up after them.

No refunds at any time