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Rules, Regulations and Information Guide Rules, Regulations and Information Guide St Heliers Exhibition Grounds St Heliers Road, Muswellbrook NSW 2330 Inc no: 9880198 – ABN 52 107 951 421 PO Box 382 Muswellbrook NSW 2330 Email: [email protected] – [email protected] 1 | P a g e Table of Contents Liability 4 Rules, Entry and Safety 4/5 Entries and Event 5 New Exhibitor Class 5 Age of Horse 5 Grand Parade 5 Junior Competitors 5 Ribbons and Trophies 6 Definition of “Heavy Horse” 6 Grievances 6 Campsites, Horse Yards and Wrist Bands 6 Led Classes 7 Ploughing Beginners and Novice Mouldboard Single and Pairs 7 Mum and Dad Ploughing 8 Single Mouldboard Ploughing 8 Log Snig, Single and Pairs 8/9 Slide, Single and Pairs 9 The Maybelle Heavy Horse Ridden Barrel Race 9 Any Other Heavy Horse Breed Ridden Barrel Race 9 Heavy Horse under Saddle – Senior 10 Any other Heavy Horse Breed Under Saddle 10 Heavy Horse under saddle – Junior 10 Long Rein Driving 10 Heavy Horse Pumpkin Snatch 11 Harness Turnout 11 Lady, Gentleman and Junior Driver 11 Delivery 11/12 Working Farm Implement 12 Work Day Challenge 12 Log Obstacle 12 Hay carting/stacking 12 Heavy Horse Concours d’Elegance 13 2 | P a g e Page left blank (please use for your comments) 3 | P a g e Liability All competitors are to sign a disclaimer/indemnity form prior to competing and working with your horse. All competitors acknowledge and agree as a condition of participating that neither the St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days Inc., members of the St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days Inc., competitors, participants, officials, volunteers, medical personnel and persons, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners of premises used to conduct St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days Inc., shall not be under any liability for my death or bodily injury, loss of damage which may be sustained or incurred by me, as a result of my participation in or being present at the event, except in regard to any rights I may have arising under the Trade Practices Act 1974. Competitors acknowledge that equestrian activities are dangerous and that accidents causing death, bodily injury, disability and property damage, can and do happen. Competitors accept this responsibility on behalf of their horse handlers and helpers. Rules, Entry and Safety The appointed Stewards and Nominated Officials shall have the right to: Bar or remove any horse or competitor from any class or event where a breach of safety or threat to animal welfare is perceived. Order the removal from the grounds of any entry or competitor. Any horse considered by the Judge or Chief Steward or Official to be laboring excessively under a load, incapable of work or a potential danger shall be removed upon request. Competitors will ensure that: • ONLY HEAVY HORSES CAN COMPETE. • ALL CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. • DO NOT EXERCISE, HARNESS, RIDE, WASH OR HANDLE A HORSE UNTIL YOU HAVE SIGNED AN INDEMNITY FORM • Each competitor must be present at the competitor safety meeting on the Saturday and Sunday mornings. • All competitors to be wearing wrist bands, if not present you will be asked to leave the ring. • Competitors wearing wrist bands must enter the main ring via the Chief Stewards instructions. • Only accredited persons are allowed in the competition rings. Competitors not competing in events will be removed from the rings. • No alcohol or smoking is allowed on the St Heliers Correctional Centre Grounds. • All slide and log events are to be at a WALK. • No horse is to be left unattended on the grounds unless it is yarded. Horses can be briefly tied to trucks/floats/rails etc. while being harnessed is allowed under supervision. • No other animals or livestock other than horses are permitted in the ring, except where approved by the Committee. • Judges and Stewards decision is final. • Officials have the power to disqualify or remove competitors if instructions are not obeyed. • All instructions from the Stewards and nominated Officials are to be obeyed at all times. • All harness vehicles and equipment used at SHHHFD’s are in sound and safe condition. • All horses at the SHHHFD’s are always to be kept under proper control, whilst being driven in harness or long reins • All horses must wear winkers, collar, hames, back band, chains whilst competing in working classes. • All colts and stallions must have a bit in their mouths and be controlled by that bit whilst in the ring or out of yards and are NOT to be left unattended. Under no circumstances are Colts or Stallions to be tied to fences or horse floats and let unattended. Failure to comply may see you and your horse removed from the event. • All vehicles used in competitions at the SHHHFD’s are to be of the type traditionally used by heavy horses, except where the event guide states otherwise. • All signs must be obeyed • No horses are to be ridden in events except where the event guidelines stipulate a horse can be ridden. • Helmets must be worn by the rider in any ridden class, this includes the concours d’elegance. • Helmets must be an approved Australian/New Zealand Standard helmet. • Single horses can enter twice only in any one event with a different competitor • Shared horses must move to the end of the line after their first run through a course. 4 | P a g e • Foals are not to be tethered to any horse in harness while in the competition or marshalling area. • Covered footwear must be worn at all times at marshalling and competition areas and all competitors must be appropriately dressed for the event entered. • Any shouting, whipping or swearing will incur disqualification. • Proof of registration of your horse will need to be produced if the SHHHFD’s requests. • No dogs allowed on correctional grounds • Any competitor removed from competition may also have prize money and subsequent entry fees withheld. • Horse drawn vehicles may complete one warm up lap of the track prior to entering their nominated ring or class. • Competitors are not to bring companion horses. • All campsites to be neat and tidy and rubbish to be placed in designated areas. • Campers at their campsite must have required wrist bands. • All implements must be stored at your campsite and are not to be driven through the public areas. • No practicing or handling of horses on the competition courses outside of scheduled events. • Pic Numbers are to be produced on entry forms • In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation and requirements, SHHHFD’s is obliged to provide a safe and healthy event for all its members, which includes an event, free of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, vilification or victimization. SHHHFD’s has a zero tolerance for any form of bullying or harassment within the organization. • A reminder to all that the Exhibition grounds are owned by Correctional Services NSW and Correctional Services have the right to remove any member or individual if they seem fit. • The St Johns Ambulance are present onsite of the Field Day weekend. Entries and Events Entry forms, entry fees and indemnity forms are to be completed by each competitor and submitted together on the Friday or Saturday morning. Entries fee’s may be subject to change. As of 1st January 2021, entry fees are capped at $10 per member for unlimited classes. You must be a member to compete in the classes – this includes if you are participating in the work-day challenge, hay carting and/or pumpkin snatch. New Exhibitor Class Open to exhibitors of Heavy Horses that have shown for less than one season. This class relates to the exhibitor not the exhibit (horse). Age of Horses The age of all horses will be calculated from 1st August. A colt is a male horse under 3 years and a filly is a female horse under 3 years. Grand Parade The Grand Parade is a parade for the spectators who have paid their money at the gate. It is the spectator’s money which enables us to put the show on and pay your prize money. So please let’s make a PARADE TO REMEMBER. All competitors and horses are expected to participate in the parade. Junior Competitors In junior events a competitor shall be under 17 years of age on the day of competition. Proof of age may be required. Whilst competing in an event or class a junior must be supervised by a competent adult horseperson. Juniors may compete in any event they are eligible for. 5 | P a g e Ribbons and Trophies Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, except where the Judges opinion, the entry does not meet the excepted standard. In this instance a lesser place or no ribbon may be awarded at the Judge’s discretion. Champions and Reserve Champions of all events will receive ribbons. Trophies will be awarded as listed in the program. Definition of “Heavy Horse” The Executive Committee of the St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days Inc. wishes to remind all those considering being a competitor for the field days – the rules of entry are as follows:- Regardless of what may have transpired in past years, the Rule Book clearly States “Only heavy horses can compete”. This is in line with the name of our Field Days, which states for the showing and working of heavy horses of all breeds, i.e., Clydesdales, Shires, Percherons and Draught Horses. All horses competing at the SHHHFD’s (other than those registered as purebred with the accepted Heavy Horse Breed Societies) are required to conform to the true description of a “draught horse” namely, it must be of heavy type, heavy boned, deep ribbed and a horse in height, as least 15hh at maturity with the characteristics of a classic heavy horse.
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