Grounds and Stables

Stables will be allocated based on classes entered and competitor requirements.

The Program will be finalised 1 week prior to the event.

Floats/Trucks are not permitted on grassed arena surfaces.

If you wish to use your own yards, a yard fee applies. Tape yards are not permitted and use of straw is not allowed. Please contact organisers to be allocated a place.

Powered camping sites will be allocated by the organising committee.

Entry to the grounds is from Callington Road before 8.30am and after 5pm Saturday and before 8.30am and after 3pm Sunday . 

Any movements within the show times will require assistance from the show committee or volunteers. Alternate access may be available during show times.

Competition Requirements

All competitors must either be members of the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society Inc. or complete a Casual Event Insurance form.

Bits are mandatory in all Harness events.

Types of bridles/winkers are up to the discretion of the exhibitor but should be safe and suitable for purpose.

South Australian Working Draught Horse rules apply to all working draught events.

South Australian Working Draught Horse General Rules

The welfare of the horse is paramount.

• All training days and events will be subject to the hot weather policy as per the constitution.

• The committee will nominate a safety officer/officers for each training day or event.

• The safety officer has the authority, at their discretion, to stop any horse, driver or handler at any training day or event, if necessary, for safety or horse welfare.

• All members must follow safety officer’s directions.

• Juniors aged 17 years and under must wear a helmet when long reining or driving and must be accompanied by an experienced adult (over 18).

• All riders must wear a helmet.

• Helmets must meet current safety standards.

• Suitable footwear is required for the activity.

• All horses must be bitted and attached to reins, when participating in any activity. Individual's may apply for a written waiver from the committee.

• Horse drawn vehicles must be safe, in good order and suitable for the horse.

• Harness must be safe, in good order and suitable for the horse.

• Horses must always be attended, and reins held by driver.

• Any failure of equipment, the competitor must stop and rectify.

Long Reining Rules

• Horses must be aged 2 years as per the calendar year (1st August).

• Drivers must follow general rules.

• Novice horse: Has not placed first in any long reining event.

• Novice driver: Has not placed first in any long reining event.

• Reins must be a suitable material and of a sufficient length to ensure the driver is out of the kick zone.

• The collar, if used, must be fixed to prevent falling towards the head of the horse.

• A belly band or roller may be used.

• No chains are permitted during long reining competition.

• Winkers or open bridle is permitted.

• Gloves are optional.

• Obstacles course must be numbered.

• A course walking opportunity must be provided for all competitors.

Log Snigging/Sled Rules

• Horse must be aged 3years as per the calendar year (1st August).

• Drivers must follow general rules.

• Horse must be harnessed safely, in a collar or breast plate, backband or spider, which is approved by the judge.

• Hame hooks or quick release shackles only.

• Horse must have a head holder/handler when chains are attached to implement. (log/sled)

• Reins must be of a suitable material and long enough for the driver to be behind the implement. (Log/sled)

• Swingle bar must be on the ground when horse is at rest.

• Driver is not permitted to touch the log.

• Driver has the option to sit or stand on sled.

• Novice competitors can opt to walk behind sled.

• A course walking opportunity must be provided to competitors.

• Driver must stop and correct chains, if chains are inside the horse's legs.

• The logs (two) will be 3 metres long, approximately 15cm diameter, and joined at the front.