RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1.

Entries - All entries must be on the official entry form. No entry will be considered valid
unless the entry form has been completed in full.
- Breed prefixes on exhibits at Show must be those of the Breeder. Any name discrepancy
will mean elimination.
- Breed classes - registration number must be stated at the time of entry.
- The name of the entered exhibit must be the same name as on the RAS Certificate
(Annual or Life). If sponsorship is secured and the name of the sponsor is required to be
added to the exhibit's name, an application must be made to the RAS Head Office for a
replacement certificate.
- The South Island Premier Show Committee will not be held responsible for any accident,
loss or damage that may be caused to, or suffered by any exhibit, person or property and it
shall be a condition that the signing of the entry form, that each exhibitor shall hold the
Committee indemnified against any claim.

2.

- Entry Fees and Fees must accompany entries. There will be no refund of entry fees
under any circumstances except on presentation of a Doctors/Veterinary Certificate to
be produced before or within 7 days of the day of show 75% of entries will be
refunded. No refunds under $20 will be made except where grading affects the class.
- Substitution of any entry can only be made at the discretion of the Show/Committee.
- The Show/Event reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry.
- Entries will be returned if the compulsory fees are not paid.

3.

Arrears - No person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, subscriptions, or any
other Show/Event charge is eligible to compete at any affiliated Show. Proof of
payment will be required before any restriction is lifted

4.

The Show Committee reserve the right to alter, change or combine classes

5.

Judging will commence at 8.00am sharp on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

8.30am sharp. Exhibitors must be ready to enter the ring when the class is
called. No late exhibitors may enter the ring if judging has commenced.

6.

Classes will not be held up if you have entered more than one section.

7.

Exhibitors must carry a current official RAS Life or Horse/Pony annual height and
performance card, failure to do so will result in elimination.

8.

All protests must be in writing, and lodged, with the Secretary either before or after the
Judges have proceeded to their duties. Any exhibitor entering a protest must deposit
$100, which will be forfeited if the protest were not sustained. If the protest is lodged
before the Judges proceed to their duties, the onus of proof will rest with the exhibitor. If
after that the onus of proof will be with the party protesting. No protest will be received
later than half an hour after the prize tickets are affixed. The Committee will decide all
protests as soon as practicable, and there should be no appeal from their decision

9.

Stallions - All Stallions & Colts (with the exception of Miniature horses & foals) must be
shown in a bit.
- The Steward will order any stallion/colt considered out of control or to be causing
undue disquiet to other horses from the ring without recourse from the stallion/colts,
owner/exhibitor/competitor.
- It is compulsory for all stallions/colts except for foal, to wear two (2) official S
identification badges, one attached to each side of their bridle, at all shows/events at all
times. The rider must also wear two (2) RAS official armbands (one on each arm) when in
the ring.
- Handlers and Riders of stallions/colts must wear an approved Hi Viz vest at
Shows/Events when outside the show ring
Stallions may enter at the Committees discretion

10.

Mares - Dry mare is a mare not to foal during the current show season (1 August
to 31 July)
- Mares shown in Broodmareclasses must have a foal at foot or present a veterinary
certificate of pregnancy that includes a projected foaling date. Mares shown in the summer
season without a foal at foot would be expected (before Christmas) to be a late foaling in
the summer or autumn, or (after Christmas) to have weaned an early foal and be back in
foal with a spring due date. Mare falling into either of the above categories should prove
eligibility with a veterinary certificate. Anything less will be unacceptable.
- Broodmares with a foal at foot are ineligible for ridden or harness classes

11.

In all Ridden classes, ponies/horses must be three (3) years or over.

- Led Exhibits three(3) yrs & under shall only be eligible for the Youngstock Championship
and any other special award that may be stated in the conditions of the Show/Event.

12.

This Show/Event supports the RAS, Yellow Card system A Yellow Card will be
issued, In cases of offences in respect of abuse of animals or inappropriate behavior
as per the RAS Constitution and the RAS Rules & Regulations/Bylaws including the
Equestrian Rulebook, the RAS affiliated Show/Event/registered Measuring Stand and
their grounds and their duly appointed delegates may deliver to the Person
Responsible a Yellow Warning Card (either immediately or within 10 days of the show)
which suspends and penalty until possible new offences. Full wording of the Yellow
Card system is available to view on the RAS website www.ras.org.nz

13.

Forbidden Substance - The Rules of the Royal Agricultural A&P Society New Zealand in
regard to Forbidden Substances apply. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden
substances may be carried out during the Show/Event and that testing of all animals is
at the person responsible risk. Forbidden Substance - Any substance capable of
affecting the speed, stamina, courage or conduct of a horse, pony, donkey or mule by
its action upon the central or peripheral nervous system or the cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal or urogenital systems.

14.

Summary of RAS Resolution Process - the full process can be found on the RAS website
www.ras.org.nz.The principle behind the process is to deal with the matter as it comes to
hand and in most cases it should be dealt with directly by the show. If the matter is in
regards to an RAS official, the show may request the assistance of the RAS Head Office
as to how to deal with this in an appropriate manner.

15.

Wearing a hard hat is compulsory for anyone competing on, working in, schooling or
riding for any other reason, a horse at the Show/Showgrounds
- All Riders on Novice exhibits and 16yrs and under must wear protective headgear,
which Includes a retaining harness secured to the shell at more than 2 points. Such
headgear must be worn with the chinstrap properly adjusted and fastened, anywhere
within the Showgrounds.
- Hats/helmets must conform to the current standards.

16.

Number Holders - To be worn by either Horse or Handler. Compulsory for all classes
/sections, both Led & Ridden. No Back Numbers will be provided. Correct Back
Numbers must be displayed for each entry in the class.

17.

Entry Fees:
Entry Fees:
Entry Fees:
Catalogues:
Ground Fee:
Judges Travel Fund:
Stables:
Camping:

18.

Stables and Yards must be cleaned out once finished with. There is to be No
Smoking in Stables. Any person found smoking in the stables may be fined $500.
Stables will be allocated on a first in, first served basis.

$11.00 per Class (includes RAS Levy)

$16.00 per Championship (includes RAS Levy)
$21.00 per Title Class (includes RAS Levy)
$ 8.00 to be prepaid with entries (Compulsory)
$15.00 per horse, full show (Compulsory)
$ 2.00 per entry (Compulsory)
$25.00 per day or $50.00 for full show
Free - Please note: No Power

19.

All horses must have an ID tag on their halters while at the Show (& stabled) with a
name and cell/ph number.

20.

A Novice is a Horse or Pony that has yet to win (6) firsts in any division within
conformation classes at any A&P or RAS affiliated Show as at the date of the
Show.(Ladies & Gentlemens Hack class wins count as a conformation class).
Number of wins is as of day of show. If a Novice entry gains 6 wins by the day of the
show the competitor is to advise the secretary's office and may change to an another
class or a refund will be offered.

21.

Novice Ponies/Horses are able to enter Open Riding classes & Title classes.

22.

You must have entered & competed in a Ridden Class before being eligible to enter
Title Classes.

23.

Age of Riders/Handlers-A Riders/Handlers age and eligibility is determined as per the

1st August i.e Riders/Handlers who are of age for any division/section on 1 August
complete the show/year in that division/section.
- Lead Rein classes are restricted to riders under eight (8) yrs of age with a minimum
age four (4) yrs, who are not competing in any other section at the show. To be led by
an attendant fourteen (14) yrs or over
- First Ridden classes are restricted to riders under ten (10) yrs of age, who are not
competing in any other section at the show.
- Novice Pony exhibits (except Novice Pony Stallions) may be ridden by a rider of any
age.
- Novice Pony Stallions must be ridden by a rider fourteen (14) yrs & over.
- Open Pony exhibits must be ridden by riders under seventeen (17) yrs of age.
- Open Pony Stallions must be ridden by a rider fourteen (14) fifteen (15) or sixteen
(16) yrs of age. Led Handlers must be fourteen (14) yrs & over.
- Riders in horse rings (exhibits over 148cm) must be twelve (12) yrs & over.
- Stallions over 148cm must be led or ridden by a rider seventeen (17) yrs & over

24.

Any unruly horse or pony may be asked to leave the ring and/or grounds at the
discretion of the Judge or Member in Charge.

25.

No temporary fences are to be erected for the confinement of horses.

26.

Any rule not stipulated defaults to the RAS rulings. www.ras.org.nz

27.

All times listed in the schedule/catalogue are approximate, please be ready for your
class.

28.

Riders please note:

- Rider classes in Breed/Open sections are not a rider qualification for HOY. The
Rider age group titles on Sunday are the qualifying classes.
- Title classes on Sunday with the exception of Rider Titles are not HOY qualifiers. As
per the new rules & regs of the RAS Lead Rein, First Year Ridden, Show Ponies
Group A,B,C, Saddle Hunter Pony, Park Hack, Hack, Riding Horse, Saddle Hunter,
Working Hunter Pony & Horses will be judged for Champion & Reserve from the
respective winners of the conformation classes, with Second to the Champion to be
judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve. -Sashes only will be presented
to the Champion & Reserve.
- SI Premier Championship Titles for respective sections will be judged by 3 Judges
and awarded prize money & awards as per index.

Horse & Pony Section:

Lead Rein Pony:
In this section the judging criteria is 60% suitability, temperament and safeness, and 40% conformation
and paces.
Riders in this section may not enter any other section, unless in a Lead Rein Breed section. Riders must be
under eight (8), with a minimum age of four (4) years. Ponies to be led by a leader/attendant fourteen (14)
yrs & over with the lead rein attached to the caveson noseband of a snaffle bridle. Ponies will be asked to
walk and trot - no cantering under any circumstances. Running or bearing reins or similar tackle are not
allowed.

First Ridden Pony:

Riders in this section may not enter any other section, unless in a First Ridden class/s in a Breed
section.
First Ridden Combination is only able to compete in the First Ridden Combination section for a maximum of
twenty-four (24) months from the date of their first show.
The age limit in the First Ridden Section is under 10 years. In this section the judging criteria is 60%
suitability, temperament and safeness, 40% conformation & paces.
First Ridden Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle bridle with a caveson noseband, and a snaffle bit and a
single rein. www.ras.org.nz for approved list of bits.

Sport Pony/Hunter Pony:

A Sport Pony/Hunter Pony should have substance, be active and well mannered with strong easy paces
and be capable of carrying weight for long distances over varied country.

Riding Horse:
Riding Horses are saddle horses who do not fit the criteria of Hacks/Park Hacks or Saddle Hunters in
type, but somewhere in between. A quality horse, they must possess the conformation, soundness,
manners and paces of a show horse and be capable of carrying a Lady or Gentleman rider pleasantly for
longer journeys. Horses will be required to gallop within the confines and constraints of the venue .

Saddle Hunter:
Hunters shown under saddle should show substance, be active and well mannered with strong easy paces.
The horse must be capable of carrying weight over long distances and varied country. A Saddle Hunter will
not be required to jump but must gallop within the confines and constraints of the venue.

Working Hunter Ponies/Horses:

Working Hunters are required to demonstrate jumping ability and be of good strong conformation with good
manners, sound paces and be a comfortable ride over long distances. They will be required to jump a
minimum of three (3) hunter type fences.
Jumping style and ability 40%, conformation 30%, paces & manners 30%. Horse will be required to
gallop within the confines and constraints of the venue. No boots or bandages permitted.

Equitation:
In Equitation Classes the rider has a choice to wear a three point Harness Safety Helmet.
Riders opting to wear a safety riding helmet will be judged on equal terms as a rider
wearing the traditional bowler hat and lanyard.
Junior & Intermediate:Junior Costume may be informal or Childrens, Intermediate Costume
semi-formal or informal. Well kept older gear should be marked higher than new gear
Senior:Costume to be formal. Saddlery will be judged on quality, condition and suitability.
Riding Ability (50)
Turnout Saddlery (20) Rider Turnout (20) General Overall Appearance (20)(60)
Pony/HorseConformation & Soundness (50) Manners & Paces (40) (90) = Total: 200 points

Prize Money & Award Index

Prize Money:
Classes:
Entry Fee: $11

4 entries or less
6 entries & over

1st $15, 2nd $10

1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10

Championships:
(These are championships you enter they
will have a class number)

Entry Fee: $16

Title Classes:
Entry Fee: $21

Champion $40, Res.Champion $20

Top 3-6
$10 ea
SI Champion $60,
SI Res.Champion $30
Top 4 $15

Champion of Section Led or Ridden will also receive

*
Halter Sash
*
Miniature Trophy
*
Trophy (where donated)
Supreme Led of Breeds will also receive
*
Halter Sash
*
Trophy
*
Dress rug
*
Garland
South Island Supreme Title Winners will also receive
*
Garland
*
Dress Rug
*
Miniature Trophy
*
Trophy (where donated)

***Please Note***
The above Prize Money and Awards are the minimum that each
winner will receive. As our Sponsorship of product/voucher come in,
they will be distributed evenly throughout the schedule.
Product made available by sponsors may substitute for cash prizes.
In the Open Ridden Sections the Champion & Reserve are sashes only.
This is a RAS requirement and additional to the SI Premier Championship Titles.

South Island Premier Show

Canterbury Agricultural Park
11th 12th & 13th December 2015

Led Classes
Led Welsh
(All entries must be registered with the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of NZ. Foals must be eligible for
registration. Entries must be under the fully registered name and registration number must be on the
entry form. Purebreds must be shown unplaited unless competing in ridden classes on the same day)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 1
Class 1 8.00am
Best Presented Purebred Welsh & Handler
2
Purebred Welsh Foal or Yearling Section A B C or D
3
Purebred Welsh 2 & 3 yrs Section A B C or D
4
Purebred Welsh Broodmare 4 yrs & over (see conditions for Broodmares)
5
Purebred Welsh Dry Mare 4 yrs & over Section A B C or D
6
Purebred Welsh Gelding 4 yrs & over Section A B C or D
7
Purebred Welsh Stallion 4 yrs & over Section A B C or D
8
Best Paced Purebred Welsh
9
Champion/Reserve Led Purebred Welsh
10
Best Presented Partbred Welsh & Handler
11
Partbred Welsh Foal or Yearling
12
Partbred Welsh 2 & 3 yrs
13
Partbred Welsh Broodmare 4 yrs & over (see conditions for Broodmares)
14
Partbred Welsh Dry Mare 4 yrs & over
15
Partbred Welsh Gelding 4 yrs & over
16
Partbred Welsh Stallion 4 yrs & over
17
Best Paced Partbred Welsh
18
Champion Led/Reserve Partbred Welsh
Supreme Led Welsh (judged from Pure/Partbred Champions to go forward to
Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Horse/Hack
Fri 11 Dec 2015
19 8.00am
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

Ring 2
Best Presented Horse & Handler
Foal or Yearling to mature over 148cm
2 yr old to mature over 148cm
3 yr old to mature over 148cm
Best Paced - Youngstock
Champion/Reserve Led Youngstock Horse
Broodmare 4yrs & over 148cm (see conditions for Broodmares)
Dry Mare 4 yrs & over 148cm
Gelding 4 yrs 7 over 148cm
Stallion 4 yrs & over 148cm
Horse Reg. Thoroughbred
Best Paced - Adult
Champion/Reserve Adult Hack/Horse
Supreme Led Horse (judged from Youngstock/Adult Champions to go forward to
Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Warmblood
(Warmbloods must be reg. with a recognised WB Assn, registration numbers must be on entry forms)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 3
32
8.00am Best Presented Warmblood & Handler
33
Warmblood Foal or Yearling
34
Warmblood 2 & 3 yrs
35
Best Paced - Youngstock
36
Champion/Reserve Led Warmblood Youngstock
37
Warmblood Broodmare 4 yrs & over (see conditions for Broodmares)
38
Warmblood Dry Mare 4 yrs & over
39
Warmblood Gelding 4 yrs & over
40
Warmblood Stallion 4 yrs & over
41
Best Paced - Adult
42
Champion Led/Reserve Adult Warmblood
Supreme Led Warmblood (judged from Youngstouck/Adult Champions to go
forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Pinto
(Pintos must be registered with NZ Pinto Horse Society and owners must be current members)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 4
43 8.00am
Best Presented Pinto & Handler
44
Best Marked/Patterned Pinto
45
Pinto Foal or Yearling
46
Pinto 2 & 3 yrs
47
Pinto Mare 4 yrs & over
48
Pinto Gelding or Stallion 4 yrs & over
49
Best Paced - Pinto
50
Champion/Reserve Led Pinto (to go forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Standardbred
(Standardbreds with official HRNZ freeze brands are eligible to enter)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 5
51 8.00am
Best Presented Standardbred & Handler
52
Standardbred 3 yrs & under
53
Standardbred Mare 4 yrs & over
54
Standardbred Gelding 4 yrs & over
55
Standardbred Stallion 4 yrs & over
56
Best Paced - Standardbred
57
Champion/Reserve Led Standardbred (to go forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Miniature Horse

Fri 11 Dec 2015
58 8.00am
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72

Ring 6
Best Presented Cat A Miniature & Handler
Miniature Cat A Foal or Yearling
Miniature Cat A 2 yr old
Miniature Cat A Mare 3 yrs & over
Miniature Cat A Gelding 3 yrs & over
Miniature Cat A Stallion 3 yrs & over
Champion/Reserve Miniature Horse (Cat A)
Best Presented Cat B Miniature Horse & Handler
Miniature Cat B Foal or Yearling
Miniature Cat B 2 yr old
Miniature Cat B Mare 3 yrs & over
Miniature Cat B Gelding 3 yrs & over
Miniature Cat B Stallion 3 yrs & over
Best Paced - Miniature
Champion/Reserve Miniature Horse (Cat B)
Supreme Led Miniature Horse (judged from Cat A/B Champions, to go forward
to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Shetland
(Shetlands must be registered with the NZ Shetland Pony Breeders Society)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 1
73 10.00am Best Presented Shetland & Handler
74
Shetland Foal or Yearling
75
Shetland 2 yr old
76
Shetland 3 yr old
77
Champion/Reserve Youngstock Shetland Pony
78
Shetland Mare 4 yrs & over
79
Shetland Gelding 4 yrs & over
80
Shetland Stallion 4 yrs & over
81
Best Paced - Shetland
82
Champion/Reserve Adult Shetland Pony
Supreme Led Shetland Pony (judged from Youngstock/Adult Champions, to go
forward to Supreme All Breeds)

Led Pony
Fri 11 Dec 2015
83 10.00am
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97

Ring 2
Best Presented Pony & Handler
Pony Foal or Yearling not exceeding 140cm
Pony 2 yrs not exceeding 146cm
Pony 3 yrs not exceeding 148cm
NZRP Youngstock Sash (must be registered with NZRP)
PBNZ Youngstock Sash (must be registered with PBNZ)
Best Paced - Youngstock
Champion/Reserve Led Youngstock Pony
Pony Broodmare not exceeding 148cm (see conditions for Broodmares)
Pony Stallion not exceeding 148cm
Champion/Reserve Led Pony
Pony Dry Mare 4 yrs & over, not exceeding 148cm
Pony Gelding 4 yrs & over, not exceeding 148cm
Best Paced - Adult
Champion/Reserve Dry Mare/Gelding
Supreme Led Pony (judged from Youngstock/Pony/Dry mare or Gelding
Champions, to go forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Gypsy Cobs

Fri 11 Dec 2015
98 10.00am
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108

Ring 3
Best Presented Gypsy Cob & Handler
Purebred Gypsy Cob Foal or Yearling
Purebred Gypsy Cob 2 & 3 yrs
Purebred Gypsy Cob 4 yrs & over
Best Paced - Purebred
Champion/Reserve Purebred Gypsy Cob
Partbred Gypsy Cob Foal or Yearling
Partbred Gypsy Cob 2 & 3 yrs
Partbred Gypsy Cob 4 yrs & over
Best Paced - Partbred
Champion/Reserve Partbred Gypsy Cob
Supreme Led Gypsy Cob (judged from Pure/Partbred Champions, to go
forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Arabians
Fri 11 Dec 2015
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125

(Arabians must be registered with NZAHBS)

Ring 3 following Gypsy Cobs
Best Presented Purebred Arabian & Handler
Purebred Arabian Foal or Yearling
Purebred Arabian 2 & 3 yrs
Purebred Arabian Broodmare (see conditions for Broodmares)
Purebred Arabian Mare 4 yrs & over
Purebred Arabian Gelding 4 yrs & over
Purebred Arabian Stallion 4 yrs & over
Best Paced - Purebred
Champion/Reserve Purebred Arabian
Best Presented Derivative Arabian & Handler
Derivative Arabian Foal or Yearling
Derivative 2 & 3 yrs
Derivative Mare 4 yrs & over
Derivative Gelding 4 yrs & over
Derivative Stallion 4 yrs & over
Derivative Arabian Best Paced
Champion/Reserve Derivative Arabian
Supreme Led Arabian (judged from Pure/Derivative Champions, to go
forward to Supreme Led All Breed)

Led Sport Ponies

Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 4
126 10.00am Best Presented Sport Pony & Handler
127
Sport Pony Foal or Yearling
128
Sport Pony 2 & 3 yrs
129
Sport Pony Mare 4 yrs & over not exceeding 148cm
130
Sport Pony Gelding or Stallion 4 yrs & over not exceeding 148cm
131
Sport Pony any age, registered Connemara
132
Sport Pony Best Paced
133
Champion/Reserve Sport Pony (to go forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Led Golden Horse

(Must be registered with the NZ Golden Horse Society)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 5
134 10.00am Best Presented Golden Horse & Handler
135
Golden Horse Foal or Yearling
136
Golden Horse 2 & 3 yrs
137
Golden Horse Mare 4 yrs & over
138
Golden Horse Gelding or Stallion 4 yrs & over
139
Best Coloured Golden Horse
140
Golden Horse Best Paced
141
Champion/Reserve Led Golden Horse

Led Sport Horse

Fri 11 Dec 2014
Ring
142 10.00am Best Presented Sporthorse & Handler
143
Sport Horse Foal or yearling
144
Sport Horse 2 & 3 yrs
145
Sport Horse Type 4 yrs & over
146
Hunter Type 4 yrs & over
147
Sport Horse/Hunter any age reg. with Irish Horse Society
148
Sport Horse Best Paced
149
Champion/Reserve Led Sport Horse (to go forward to Supreme Led All Breeds)

Judging of Supreme Led All Breeds

Ridden Classes
Ridden Pinto
(Pintos must be registered with NZ Pinto Horse Society & owners must be current members)
Fri 11 Dec 2014
Ring 1
150 1.00pm Best Presented Pinto & Rider
151
Novice Pinto 0-5 wins, not over 148cm
152
Novice Pinto 0-5 wins over 148cm
153
Open Pinto not exceeding 148cm
154
Open Pinto over 148cm
155
Best Paced Pinto
156
Best Mannered Pinto
157
Best Rider on a Pinto
158
Champion/Reserve Ridden Pinto

Ridden Warmblood
(Warmbloods must be registered with a recognised Warmblood Assn, registration number must be on entry forms)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 2
159 1.00pm Best Presented Warmblood & Rider
160
Novice Warmblood 0-5 wins
161
Warmblood 4 & 5 yrs
162
Warmblood 6 & 7 yrs
163
Warmblood 8 yrs & over
164
Best Paced Warmblood
165
Best Mannered Warmblood
166
Best Rider on a Warmblood
167
Champion/Reserve Ridden Warmblood

Ridden Welsh
All entries must be reg. with the Welsh & Cob Soc of NZ. Entries must be under fully registered name &
registration numbers must be on entry form)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 3
168 1.00pm Best Presented Welsh & Rider
169
Novice Welsh 0-5 wins (Pure/Partbred)
170
Open Purebred Welsh not exceeding 133cm
171
Open Purebred Welsh over 133cm
172
Open Partbred Welsh not exceeding 133cm
173
Open Partbred Welsh over 133cm
174
Best Paced Welsh
175
Best Mannered Welsh
176
Best Rider on a Welsh
177
Champion/Reserve Ridden Welsh

Ridden Standardbred
(Standardbreds with official HRNZ brands are eligible to enter)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 4
178 1.00pm Best Presented Standardbred & Rider
179
Novice Standardbred 0-5 wins
180
Open Standardbred not exceeding 158cm
181
Open Standardbred over 158cm
182
Best Paced Standardbred
183
Best Mannered Standardbred
184
Best Rider on a Standardbred
185
Champion/Reserve Ridden Standardbred

Ridden Arabian
Fri 11 Dec 2015
186 1.00pm
187
188
189
190
191
192
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193

(Arabians must be registered with NZAHBS)

Ring 5
Best Presented Arabian & Rider
Novice Arabian 0-5 wins
Open Purebred
Open Derivative
Best Paced Arabian
Best Mannered Arabian
Best Rider on an Arabian
Champion/Reserve Ridden Arabian

Ridden Golden Horse

(Must be registered with NZ Golden Horse Society)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
Ring 6
194 1.00pm Best Presented Golden Horse & Rider
195
Novice Golden Horse 0-5 wins not exceeding 148cm
196
Novice Golden Horse 0-5 wins over 148cm
197
Open Golden Horse not exceeding 148cm
198
Open Golden Horse over 148cm
199
Best Paced Golden Horse
200
Best Mannered Golden Horse
201
Best Rider on a Golden Horse
202
Champion/Reserve Ridden Golden Horse

At the conclusion of Ridden All Breeds there will be a 30 min break before
Working Hunter Ponies/Horses
Working Hunter Ponies
(under 148cm)
Fri 11 Dec 2015
203
204
205
206
207

Novice Working Hunter Pony 0-2 wins

Novice Working Hunter Pony 0-5 wins
Open Working Hunter Pony not exceeding 138cm
Open Working Hunter Pony over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm
Best Rider over fences, under 17 yrs
Champion/Reserve Working Hunter Pony
(To be judged from the winners of classes 203,204,205,206. Second place to the
Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)

Working Hunter Horses

Fri 11 Dec 2015
208
209
210
211
212
213

Novice Working Hunter 0-2 wins

Novice Working Hunter 0-5 wins
Open Working Hunter over 148cm & not exceeding 158cm
Open Working Hunter over 158cm & not exceeding 163cm
Open Working Hunter over 163cm
Best Rider over fences, 17 yrs & over
Champion/Reserve Working Hunter
(to be judged from the winners of classes 208,209,210,211,212. Second place to the
Champion to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)

SATURDAY
Please Note: * Best Rider classes in the Open Sections are not qualifiers for HOY, the age group Title
classes on Sunday are the qualifying classes.
* In the Open sections i.e A,B. Ponies, Park Hack, Hack etc an Open Champion & Reserve
are a requirement of the RAS as a HOY qualifier and are additional to SI Premier Titles.
Sashes only, will be presented to the Open Champions & Reserves of each open & novice
sections.

Novice C Ring Ponies

Sat 12 Dec 2015
214 8.30am
215
216

217
218

(not exceeding 128cm)

Ring 1
Best Presented Novice C Pony & Rider
Novice Show Pony 0-2 wins
Novice Show Pony 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice C Ring Show Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 215,216. Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced Show Pony 0-5 wins
Novice Mannered Show Pony 0-5 wins

Novice A Ring Ponies

(over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
219
220
221

222
223

Ring 2
Best Presented Novice A Pony & Rider
Novice Show Pony 0-2 wins
Novice Show Pony 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice A Ring Show Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 220,221. Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced Show Pony 0-5 wins
Novice Mannered Show Pony 0-5 wins

Novice Riding Horse

Sat 12 Dec 2015
224 8.30am
226
227

228
229

(over 148cm)
Ring 3
Best Presented Novice Riding Horse & Rider
Novice Riding Horse 0-2 wins
Novice Riding Horse 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice Riding Horse (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 226,227. Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced Riding Horse 0-5 wins
Novice Mannered Riding Horse 0-5 wins

Novice Hack
Sat 12 Dec 2015
230 8.30am
231
232

233
234

(over 158cm)
Ring 4
Best Presented Novice Hack & Rider
Novice Hack 0-2 wins
Novice Hack 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice Hack (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 231,232. Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced Hack 0-5 wins
Novice Mannered Hack 0-5 wins

Novice Saddle Hunter Horse

Sat 12 Dec 2015
235 8.30am
236
237

238
239

(over 148cm)
Ring 5
Best Presented Novice Saddle Hunter & Rider
Novice Saddle Hunter 0-2 wins
Novice Saddle Hunter 0-5 wins
Champion Novice Saddle Hunter (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 236,237. Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced Saddle Hunter 0-5 wins
Novice Mannered Saddle Hunter 0-5 wins

Side Saddle
Sat 12 Dec 2015
240 10.00am
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248

Ring 1
Best Presented Side Saddle Mount & Rider
Novice Side Saddle Mount 0-2 wins
Novice Side Saddle Mount 0-5 wins
Open Side Saddle Mount
Best Paced Side Saddle Mount
Best Mannered Side Saddle Mount
Best Novice Rider
Best Open Rider
SI Premier Champion/Reserve Side Saddle Mount

Sat 12 Dec 2015

249 10.00am
250
251
252

Ring 2
Best Presented First Ridden Pony & Rider
Novice First Ridden Pony not exceeding 138cm 0-5 wins
Open First Ridden Pony not exceeding 128cm
Open First Ridden Pony over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm
Champion & Reserve First Ridden Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 250,251,252.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Novice Paced & Mannered First Ridden Pony 0-5 wins
Open Paced & Mannered First Ridden Pony
Novice Rider on a First Ridden Pony 0-5 wins
Open Rider on a First Ridden Pony
SI Premier Champion/Reserve First Ridden Pony

First Ridden Ponies/Combination

253
254
255
256
257

Novice Saddle Hunter Ponies

(not exceeding 148cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 3
258 10.00am Best Presented Novice Saddle Hunter Pony & Rider
259
Novice Saddle Hunter Pony 0-2 wins
260
Novice Saddle Hunter Pony 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice Saddle Hunter Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 259,260.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
261
Novice Paced Saddle Hunter Pony 0-5 wins
262
Novice Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony 0-5 wins

Novice B Ring Ponies

(over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 4
263 10.00am Best Presented Novice B Pony & Rider
264
Novice B Pony 0-2 wins
265
Novice B Pony 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice B Ring Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 264,265.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)

266
267

Novice Paced B Pony 0-5 wins

Novice Mannered B Pony 0-5 wins

Novice Park Hacks

(over 148cm & not exceeding 158cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 5
268 10.00am Best Presented Novice Park Hack & Rider
269
Novice Park Hack 0-2 wins
270
Novice Park Hack 0-5 wins
Champion/Reserve Novice Park Hack (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 269,270.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
271
Novice Paced Park Hack 0-5 wins
272
Novice Mannered Pack Hack 0-5 wins

Galloways
(over 143cm & not exceeding 153cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 1
273 12.30pm Best Presented Galloway & Rider
274
Open Galloway 143cm & not exceeding 148cm
275
Open Galloway 148cm & not exceeding 153cm
276
Open Paced Galloway 143cm & not exceeding 153cm
277
Open Mannered Galloway 143cm & not exceeding 153cm
278
Best Rider on a Galloway
279
Champion/Reserve Galloway

Lead Rein Ponies

Sat 12 Dec 2015
280 12.30pm
281
282
283

284
285
286

Ring 2
Best Presented Lead Rein Pony, Rider & Leader
Novice Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 128cm 0-5 wins
Open Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 123cm
Open Lead Rein Pony over 123cm & not exceeding 128cm
Champion & Reserve Lead Rein Pony (sash only)
(To be judged from the winners of classes 281,282,283.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Open Paced & Mannered Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 128cm
Best Rider on a Lead Rein Pony
SI Premier Champion/Reserve Lead Rein Pony

Open B Ring Pony

(over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 3
287 12.30pm Best Presented B Ring Pony & Rider
288
Open Pony over 128cm & not exceeding 133cm
289
Open Pony over 133cm & not exceeding 138cm
Champion & Reserve Open B Pony (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 288,289.Second placed to Champion to be
judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
290
NZRP Registered Mare or Gelding over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm
(Winner to go forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
291
PBNZ Registered Mare or Gelding over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm
(Winner to forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
292
Best Paced B Ring Pony
293
Best Mannered B Ring Pony
294
Best Rider on a B Ring Pony (not a Hoy qualifier)

Saddle Cobs
Sat 12 Dec 2015
295 12.30pm
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303

Ring 4
Best Presented Cob & Rider
Novice Cob 0-2 wins
Novice Cob 0-5 wins
Open Cob not exceeding 150cm
Open Cob over 150cm & not exceeding 155cm
Best Paced Cob
Best Mannered Cob
Best Rider on a Cob (not a HOY qualifier)
Champion/Reserve Saddle Cob

Open Saddle Hunter Ponies

(not exceeding 148cm)
Following Saddle Cobs
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 4
304
Best Presented Saddle Hunter Pony & Rider
305
Open Saddle Hunter Pony not exceeding 128cm
306
Open Saddle Hunter Pony over 128cm & not exceeding 138cm
307
Open Saddle Hunter Pony over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm
Champion & Reserve Open Saddle Hunter Pony (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 305,306,307.Second place to Champions to be
judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
308
Best Paced Saddle Hunter Pony
309
Best Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony
310
Best Rider on a Saddle Hunter Pony (not a HOY qualifier)

Open Saddle Hunter Horse

(over 148cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 5
311 12.30pm Best Presented Saddle Hunter & Rider
312
Open Saddle Hunter over 148cm & not exceeding 163cm
313
Open Saddle Hunter over 163cm
314
Ladys or Gentlemans Saddle Hunter on Type
(may be ridden by a Lady or Gentleman)
Champion & Reserve Open Saddle Hunter (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 312,313,314.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
315
Best Paced Saddle Hunter
316
Best Mannered Saddle Hunter
317
Best Rider on a Saddle Hunter (not a HOY qualifier)

Open A Ring Pony

(over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring1
318 2.15pm Best Presented A Ring Pony & Rider
319
Open Pony over 138cm & not exceeding 143cm
320
Open Pony over 143cm & not exceeding 148cm
Champion & Reserve Open A Pony (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 319,320. Second placed to Champion to be
judged alongside remaining winner for Reserve)
321
NZRP Registered Mare or Gelding over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm
(Winner to go forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
322
PBNZ Registered Mare or Gelding over 138cm & not exceeding 148cm
(Winner to go forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
323
Best Paced A Ring Pony
324
Best Mannered A Ring Pony
325
Best Rider on a A Ring Pony (not a HOY qualifier)

Open Hack
(over 158cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
Ring 2
326 2.15pm Best Presented Hack & Rider
327
Open Hack over 158cm & not exceeding 163cm
328
Open Hack over 163cm
329
Open Ladys or Gentlemans Hack on Type
(may be ridden by a Lady or Gentleman)
Champion & Reserve Open Hack (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 327,328,329.Second place to Champion to be
judged alongside remaining winners for Reserve)
330
Best Paced Hack
331
Best Mannered Hack
332
Best Rider on a Hack (not a Hoy qualifier)

Open Park Hack

(over 148cm & not exceeding 158cm)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
333 2.15pm
334
335
336

337
338
339

Ring 3
Best Presented Park Hack & Rider
Park Hack over 148cm & not exceeding 153cm
Park Hack over 153cm & not exceeding 158cm
Ladys or Gentlemans Park Hack on Type
(may be ridden by a Lady or Gentleman)
Champion & Reserve Open Park Hack (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 334,335,336.Second place to the Champion to
be judged alongside remaining winners for Reserve)
Best Paced Park Hack
Best Mannered Park Hack
Best Rider on a Park Hack (not a Hoy qualifier)

Open C Ring Pony

Sat 12 Dec 2015
340 2.15pm
341
342

343
344
345
346
347

(not exceeding 128cm)

Ring 4
Best Presented C Ring Pony & Rider
Open C Ring Pony not exceeding 123cm
Open C Ring Pony over 123cm & not exceeding 128cm
Champion & Reserve Open C Pony (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 341,342. Second place to the Champion to be
judged alongside remaining winner for Reserve)
NZRP Registered Mare or Gelding not exceeding 128cm
(Winner to go forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
NZPB Registered Mare or Gelding not exceeding 128cm
(Winner to go forward to Sash Final on Sunday)
Best Paced C Ring Pony
Best Mannered C Ring Pony
Best Rider on a C Ring Pony (not a HOY qualifier)

Open Riding Horse

Sat 12 Dec 2015
348 2.15pm
349
350
351
352

353
354
355

(over 148cm)
Ring 5
Best Presented Riding Horse & Rider
Open Riding Horse over 148cm & not exceeding 158cm
Open Riding Hors over 158cm & not exceeding 163cm
Open Riding Horse over 163cm
Ladys or Gentlemans Riding Horse on Type
(may be ridden by a Lady or Gentleman)
Champion & Reserve Open Riding Horse (sash only)
(to be judged from the winners of classes 349,350,351,352.Second place to the Champion
to be judged alongside the remaining winners for Reserve)
Best Paced Riding Horse
Best Mannered Riding Horse
Best Rider on a Riding Horse (not a HOY qualifier)

Equitation
Sat 12 Dec 2015
356 3.30pm

Ring 1
Junior Equitation: 12yrs & under

Sat 12 Dec 2015

357 3.30pm

Ring 2
Intermediate Equitation: over 12yrs & under 17yrs

Sat 12 Dec 2015

358 3.30pm

Ring 3
Senior Equitation: 17 yrs & over

At the completion of the Equitation classes

Thoroughbred Show Horse Series
(Proof of registration in a recognized TB Stud book or Register will be required)
Sat 12 Dec 2015
359

Thoroughbred Show Horse under saddle over 148cm

- To be a registered Thoroughbred possessing true Thoroughbred qualities. Judges will be
required to assess conformation without saddle and ridden movement and manners of
every horse ridden.
Champion & Reserve Thoroughbred Show Horse

SUNDAY
Title Classes
Sun 13 Dec 2015
360

8.30am

Ring 1
SI Premier Champion Saddle Hunter Pony not over 138cm

361

SI Premier Champion Saddle Hunter Pony over 138cm and not over 148cm

362

SI Premier Champion C Ring Pony

363

SI Premier Champion B Ring Pony

364

SI Premier Champion A Ring Pony

NZ Riding Pony Society Sash Final
PBNZ Society Sash Final
Lunch

365

1.00pm SI Premier Champion Paced & Mannered Horse

SI Premier Champion Senior Rider 17yrs & over

366

Sun 13 Dec 2015

Ring 2

367 8.30am

SI Premier Champion Saddle Hunter Horse

368

SI Premier Champion Park Hack

369

SI Premier Champion Hack

370

SI Premier Champion Riding Horse

Lunch

371

1.00pm SI Premier Champion Paced & Mannered Pony

372

SI Premier Champion Junior Rider - 11 yrs & under

373

SI Premier Champion Rider - 12, 13 & 14 yrs

374

SI Premier Champion Rider 15 & 16 yrs

20th November 2015

$15.00

* This is a legal document. The owner/parent/guardian signing or authorising the entry must be over 16 years of age.
* The attention of exhibitors is particularly drawn to the conditions relating to the misuse of substances, and the intention of the Committee to
undertake testing for forbidden substances.
* Exhibitor Declaration: The submission of my entries and/or participation in the competition (s), either written or by electronic means,
denotes that I have read and accepted the RAS and Host Association Rules & Regulations and the Associations Condition of Entry. This also
indemnifies the Host Association under the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and any amendments.

* This is a legal document. The owner/parent/guardian signing or authorising the entry must be over 16 years of age.
* The attention of exhibitors is particularly drawn to the conditions relating to the misuse of substances, and the intention of the Committee
to undertake testing for forbidden substances.
* Exhibitor Declaration:The submission of my entries and/or participation in the competition (s), either written or by electronic means,
denotes that I have read and accepted the RAS and Host Association Rules & Regulations and the Associations Condition of Entry. This also
indemnifies the Host Association under the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and any amendments.