(T-Shirt / No plaiting / Snaffle 0r Bitless / Recycled ribbons)

KINDLY SPONSORED BY: Balaklava Pony Club &

ESP Ribbons & Rosettes

Sunday 24th May 2026

A FUN SHOW DAY CATERING FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGES

INCLUDING LED HORSE, RIDER & BEGINNER/LED RIDER CLASSES

CLASSES FOR RIDERS UNDER 12 FREE!

Ring 1:   Open Encourage Ring -Walk, trot & canter

Ring 2:   Beginner / Encourage Ring -Walk, trot only

Where:  Clubrooms (Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston)

Cnr Gawler/Two Wells Rd & Boundary Rd, Entry from Cockatoo Road (Via Harniman Road)

Gates Open:  7:30am, Registration required prior to your first event,

Starting Time: 8:30am

 $4.00 per horse/rider per class Capped at $20 per day (1 horse/rider combination)

PLUS $30.00 insurance for Non Members  (Signed waiver required)

 Fee of $10 for late entries on the day

                   Enquiries:  [email protected]

Entries :  Through NOMINATE

Payment with entries by 17/5/26

ENCOURAGMENT / SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS FOR RINGS 1 & 2

 Please note:

• Please allow sufficient time to complete registration prior to the event.
• Helmet and riding boots must be worn at all times when mounted and covered shoes when leading. 
• Handlers/riders must remain in control of their horse.
• Lead must be attached to noseband or halter, not directly to the bit.
• Led riders must remain led throughout the day.
• Classes may be combined or split at the judge’s discretion
• Judges subject to change
• Some classes may be judged on the circle.
• In ridden classes you must stay mounted until you leave the ring.
• Participants supply own water and feed for horses/ponies
• Participants at our events MUST clean up after their horse and themselves, by removing all manure, hay and rubbish prior to leaving
• APEC reserves the right to cancel the event, due to unsafe weather conditions as determined by the APEC Weather Policy. Will be notified on APEC page.

Brief Description of Classes:

Led classes - Judged on the quality of the animal.

Handler classes - Judged on the handling skill of the handler.

Best Presented – Neatness, cleanliness, smartness of appearance

In-Hand Obstacle Course classes - Judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles, with emphasis on accuracy, manners and willingness to respond to handler.

Open Pony, Galloway, Hack ridden classes - Judged on the quality of the animal.

Rider classes - Judged on the riding ability of the rider.

Pleasure classes - Judged with no whip or spurs on the calmness of the horse, a pleasure to ride, may be required to ride one handed if confident to do so.

Ring Etiquette:

• Judge’s decision is final. Contact with judge is through the steward.
• Wait for the previous class to exit the ring before entering and watch for the steward to signal before entering.
• Once called in, line up left to right in place order, judge will place the ribbons on the horse’s neck for led & hack classes & on rider’s arm for rider and handler classes. Thank the judge and offer congratulations to those who place higher than you. Horses will then exit the ring in their placing order, with first-place winner leaving first, second etc, followed by non-place getters.

Champions will be awarded in each ring in the following categories

RING ONE
Champion & Reserve Best Presented (Winners from classes 1 – 4 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Handler (Winners from classes 5 – 8 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Led Pony/Horse (Winners from classes 9 – 12 eligible)
Champion & Reserve In Hand Obstical Horse (Winners from classes 13 – 18 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Pony (Winners from classes 19 – 21 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Rider (Winners from classes 22 – 26 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Galloway (Winners from classes 27 – 29 eligible)
Champion & Reserve Hack (Winners from classes 30 – 33 eligible)

RING TWO
Champion & Reserve Best Presented (Winners from classes 1B - 5B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Handler (Winners from classes 6B - 10B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Led Pony/Horse (Winners from classes 11B - 15B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Led Horse & Rider (Winners from classes 16B - 21B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Pony (Winners from classes 22B - 24B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Rider (Winners from classes 25B - 29B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Galloway (Winners from classes 30B - 32B eligible)
Champion & Reserve Hack (Winners from classes 33B - 36B eligible)