SHC WA Inc. Events

The Show Horse Council WA Inc. run three competitions throughout the year for our members.
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SHC WA Inc - Newcomers (Lilydale Road Debutante)
SHC WA Inc - Classic (GN Qualifier)
SHC WA Inc - Horse of the Year (GN Qualifier)

SHC Newcomers (Lilydale Road Debutante)

Date: 22 & 23 May 2010
(Click Here for 2009 Winners)

Entries Close Thursday 29 April 2010

Saturday – Show Ponies, Show Hacks & Lead Rein
Sunday – Show Hunter Ponies, Show Hunter Hacks & Riders Classes

This event is open to all official horse / ponies in their first year of competition.

Sections include:
Show Horse: Small and Large Pony, Galloway and Hack
Show Hunter: Small and Large Pony, Galloway and Hack

QUALIFYING / ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, RULES and CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Qualifying Requirements: Horse / pony is required to have attended two official show fixtures run by a SHC WA affiliate club within the qualifying period.

Qualifying period: 9 May 2009 – 29 April 2010

Eligibility Requirements: The onus is on the owner / exhibitor / representative to make sure that their horse / pony is eligible to compete in this event.

The horse must be registered with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. National Saddle Horse Register prior to close of entries on 29 April 2010.
The rider and owner / lessee must be a financial member of Show Horse Council WA Inc. prior to the close of entries and on the day of competition.
The horse / pony must not have competed in any discipline (racing excepted), either official or unofficial prior to the commencement of the qualifying period, that is 9 May 2009.

Rules of Competition: In addition to the rules outlined below all competitors should take note of the SHC of Australasia Inc. Competition Rules and General Rules, which will apply, unless precluded by rules or conditions of entry specific to this show, the 2010 rules are listed below.

Conditions of Entry:

The horse / pony may only be ridden in a snaffle.
All riders regardless of age are required to wear an approved safety helmet.
Horses / Ponies can only compete in either Show Hunter or Show Horse Classes.
Horses / Ponies current Show Horse Council Measurement Certificate must be attached to the entry form (copy only).
Horse registration papers with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. National Saddle Horse Register must be attached to the entry form (copy only).
Show Horse Council of WA Inc. membership number for owner / exhibitor / representative / rider must be included on entry form – entry is for members only.
Random Swabbing will take place.
Rider any age on ponies.
This Show is run with two rings, please check the schedule of classes and notify the Ground Jury of any clashes. While every effort will be made to accommodate a conflict, to avoid delays in the competition a ring will not be held up for an extended period.
Alcohol is prohibited – the consumption or possession of alcohol may result in disciplinary action and / or disqualification. Riders are not to be under the influence of alcohol during the competition.
Entry and Competition in the Show is voluntary. The Exhibitors and Competitors enter and compete entirely at their own risk. By Entry it is the Absolute Liability of all participants to agree to be bound by the decisions of the Ground Jury and / or Show Horse Council of WA Inc. Committee and compete in accordance with all Rules applicable to the Competition.
Withdrawal of entry: no refunds whatsoever will be provided.
The SHC WA Inc. reserves the right to interpret all rules where any dispute arises.

Please Note:
No Dogs are allowed on Grounds
Alcohol is prohibited

2010 SHC NEWCOMERS SHOW SCHEDULE & ENTRY FORM

The Show Horse Council Classic

Date: 22 & 23 May 2010
(Click Here for 2009 Winners)

Entries Close Thursday 22 April 2010

2011 Grand National Qualifier

Saturday – Show Ponies, Show Hacks & Lead Rein
Sunday – Show Hunter Ponies, Show Hunter Hacks & Riders Classes

Champions and reserves in all open Show Horse and Show Hunter sections along with the winners and runner ups from all Rider classes and the Leading Rein Pony class qualify for the 2011 Grand National Championships.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Eligibility Requirements: The onus is on the owner / exhibitor / representative to make sure that their horse / pony is eligible to compete in this event:

The horse must be registered with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. National Saddle Horse Register 2 months prior to close of entries.
The rider and owner / lessee must be a financial member of Show Horse Council of WA Inc. or another affiliate of the Show Horse Council of Australasia prior to close of entries and on the day of competition.
Leading Rein – Rider to be 3 years and under 8 years. Handler (to be 18 years or over) and rider must be a financial member of Show Horse Council of WA Inc. or another affiliate of the Show Horse Council of Australasia prior to close of entries and on the day of competition.

RULES and CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
This Show shall be run in accordance with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. Competition Rules and General Rules and in addition the rules outlined in the Show Schedule specific to this show, the Show Horse Council Classic 2010. A copy of the Competition Rules can be obtained from the Show Horse Council of WA website - www.showhorsecouncilwa.com.au, or by contacting the secretary of the Show Horse Council of WA Inc.

The SHC WA Inc. reserves the right to interpret all rules where any dispute arises.

Please Note:
No Dogs are allowed on Grounds
Alcohol is prohibited

WITHDRAWAL OF ENTRY: NO REFUNDS WHATSOEVER WILL BE PROVIDED

2010 SHC CLASSIC SHOW SCHEDULE & ENTRY FORM

Show Horse Council Horse of the Year

Date: 30 & 31 October 2010
Entries Close Thursday 16 September 2010

(Click Here for 2009 Winners)

2011 Grand National Qualifier

SHC WA’s most prestigious competition, all Horse of the Year winners and runner-ups from Open Show Horse, Show Hunter, Rider and Leading Rein Pony Classes qualify for the 2011 Grand National Championships.

This Show shall be run in accordance with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. Competition Rules, General Rules and the Rules pertaining to the Show Horse Council of WA Inc. Horse of the Year Show. A copy of the Competition Rules can be obtained from the Show Horse Council of WA website (Rules and Guidelines page).

FOR FULL RULES, CONDITIONS OF ENTRY and QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS CLICK HERE (available soon)

A Performance / Qualifying Requirement is required for Entry in the OPEN Show Horse Classes, the OPEN Show Hunter Classes and the Leading Rein Pony Class.

Open Show Hack / Galloway / Pony Classes —15 points to be gained at three or more shows under two different judges in Show Horse classes in either height, weight, ladies, gents, boys or girls. Points gained in novice and intermediate classes do not count.

Open Show Hunter Hack / Galloway / Pony Classes — 10 points to have been gained at three or more shows under two different judges in Show Hunter classes. Points gained in novice and intermediate classes do not count.

Leading Rein Pony Class — 5 points to have been gained from Leading Rein Pony classes only (points gained in Leading Rein Smartest on Parade and Leading Rein Rider classes do not count). No points are required to enter the other Leading Rein Classes. Pony to be 12hh and under; Rider to be 3 years and under 8 years as at the date of competition; and Handler to be 18 years or over as at the date of competition.

All qualifying points must have been gained in Western Australia.

Any number of riders who are Show Horse Council of WA Inc. financial members may qualify the horse / pony but only one rider must be nominated to compete in the preliminary and final.

Points must be gained from Show Horse Council of WA Inc. Affiliate Club Shows.

Champion & Reserve Champion points DO NOT count for qualifying requirements in any section. Points shall be allocated 1st – 3 points, 2nd – 2 points, 3rd – 1 point. Novice, intermediate or maiden classes cannot be counted as points. Points can only be counted from height, weight, ladies (and girls) and gents (and boys) classes.

Rider, Turnout, Led and Smartest on Parade Classes DO NOT require a Performance to be submitted.

Please Note:

No exhibit can be shown in both the Show Hack and Show Hunter Classes.

Entries will only be accepted from bonafide residents of Western Australia.

If ANY Horse / Pony has competed in any Show Horse Council Horse of the Year Competition in any State or Territory outside of WA within the current calendar year then that horse is ineligible to compete in the Show Horse Council of WA Inc. Horse of The Year Show.

If ANY Rider has competed in any Show Horse Council Horse of the Year Competition in any State or Territory outside of WA within the current calendar year then he / she is ineligible to compete in the Rider Section of the Show Horse Council of WA Inc. Horse of The Year Show.

All horses entered (including Leading Rein and Rider class mounts) shall be currently registered with the Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc. National Saddle Horse Register and shall be resident of Western Australia for a period of not less than six (6) calendar months immediately prior to the commencement date of the Show.

All Owners, Lessees, Exhibitors, Riders, Handlers and Responsible Officers shall have resided in Western Australia for a period of not less than six (6) calendar months immediately prior to the commencement date of the Show.

All Owners, Lessees, Exhibitors, Riders, Handlers and Responsible Officers must a financial member of the Show Horse Council of WA Inc. as at the closing date of Entries.

Where a horse is registered and / or entered in the name of a minor (under 18 years), the Entry Form shall be signed by the parent / legal guardian – that parent / legal guardian MUST be a financial member of the Show Horse Council of WA. Inc.

All horses being entered in Hack, Show Hunter, Lead Rein, Led & Rider Competitions are required to be registered with The National Saddle Horse Register no less than two (2) calendar months prior to the closing date of the Show. This is an important change, please don't leave it to the last moment to NSH register your horses. We will not be able to accept any entry marked 'Registration Pending'.

2010 SHC Horse of the Year - Program, Schedule of Events & Entry Forms (Coming Soon)

2010 SHC Horse of the Year - Order of Events (Coming Soon)

2010 SHC Horse of the Year - Competitor Information (Coming Soon)

Workouts

Preliminaries - Show Hunter & Show Horse Workouts (Coming Soon)

Finals - Show Hunter & Show Horse Workouts (Coming Soon)

Lead Rein Pony Workout (Coming Soon)

Riders Workouts (Coming Soon)

Turnout Workouts (Coming Soon)

Led Workouts (Coming Soon)

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