TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Prize money or prizes for all champions and reserve champions. Placing prize money for selected classes.
• Bridle or Breastplate numbers required. Number to be collected from the office with competitor pack.
• $30 ground fee purchases 1 wristband. Wristband is needed to enter the ring so if entering multiple family members in the one entry please purchase additional wristbands. Entry to the ring WILL BE REFUSED without it. If a wristband needs to be purchased on the day, additional fees will apply. No refunds after close of entries without a vet or doctors certificate.
• Drug testing will be carried out at this show.
• The committee reserve the right to alter the program on the day depending on how rings are running. 
• Keep your eye on class numbers as the program will move fast. If you do not present, it is at the judge’s discretion as to whether they go back or not. If you have a clash, please let our ring announcer know.
• All persons entering the grounds do so at their own risk. 
• All riders (excluding ASH ring) must use an approved riding helmet with chin strap securely fastened whilst mounted.  Riding boots must be worn at all times whilst mounted. 
• A Newcomer is a horse that has not competed in any discipline prior to 2023. Any horse that wins 1^st place in their newcomer class is eligible for Rising Star award.
• A Maiden is a horse that has not won a first place at an agricultural show or ARC show. 
• A Novice is a horse that has not won a champion at an agricultural show or ARC show.
• An Intermediate is a horse that has not placed 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd at a royal Agricultural show
• A Home Produced Horse is to be ridden by its owner and they must have owned and educated the horse without the help of a professional (lessons acceptable provided owner is riding horse in lessons not professional) since breaking in or retiring from racing. Professionals are not eligible to enter these classes. Any horse that wins its home-produced class is eligible for supreme home produced. Competitors found entering these classes that are deemed ineligible will be eliminated from competition and will forfeit any prizes/prize money.
• A Professional is as an individual who receives money to educate a horse or rider (giving lessons).
• Second chance classes are for any horse that has not won a first place in that section. This enables them a second chance at champion.
• Horses may only compete in either childs or adults open hack classes- Not both.
• All horses entered into breed classes must be registered in the appropriate breed society. Proof of registration may be requested at show organisers or Judges discretion.  
• All riders entering ARC member classes MUST be current financial members and MUST have attended at least 3 ARC events in the previous calendar year. Competitors found entering these classes that are deemed ineligible will be eliminated from competition and will forfeit any prizes/prize money. You do not have to be an ARC member for any classes that don’t specifically say so.
• Horses may compete in either open hack OR hunter classes- not both. This includes led classes.
• Stallions and colts are NOT to be handled by anyone under the age of 18 years.
• Protests regarding registrations or class eligibility require a $50 fee and must be lodged within 20 minutes of class completion. $50 will be reimbursed should you be successful. If unsuccessful, $50 is forfeited. Any other protests cannot be lodged as placings are based on judges’ opinion.
• Led classes to be judged on the ring. Ridden classes with 2 or less competitors in the class to be judged on the ring. Ridden classes with 3 or more riders to be given a workout.

DOGS MUST BE ON A LEAD AND WITH A RESPONSIBLE HANDLER AT ALL TIMES