Those were the Days - Veteran Horse Show
5th Veteran Only Horse Show to be held at
Neighlands @ Tumbulgum Park Byford
Sun Oct 25th 2015 9am Start
Our famous Rosettes – Garlands – Prizes – Carrots and buckets of smiles !!
Ring 1 Horses 15-16 Years
9 am Class 1 Best Turned Out In Hand
Class 1a Veteran In Hand
Class 1b Best Handler In Hand
Class 1c Best Turned Out Ridden
Class 1d Veteran Horse Ridden
Class 1e Best Rider
Ring 2 Horses 17-19 Years
9 am Class 2 Best Turned Out In Hand
Class 2a Veteran In Hand
Class 2b Best Handler In Hand
Class 2c Best Turned Out Ridden
Class 2d Veteran Horse Ridden
Class 2e Best Rider
Ring 3 Horses 20 - 24 Years
9 am Class 3 Best Turned Out In Hand
Class 3a Veteran In Hand
Class 3b Best Handler In Hand
Class 3c Best Turned Out Ridden
Class 3d Veteran Horse Ridden
Class 3e Best Rider
Ring 4 Horses 25- 29 Years
9 am Class 4 Best Turned Out In Hand
Class 4a Veteran In Hand
Class 4b Best Handler In Hand
Class 4c Best Turned Out Ridden
Class 4d Veteran Horse Ridden
Class 4e Best Rider
Ring 5 Horses 30 Plus Years
9 am Class 5 Best Turned Out In Hand
Class 5a Veteran In Hand
Class 5b Best Handler In Hand
Class 5c Best Turned Out Ridden
Class 5d Veteran Horse Ridden
Class 5e Best Rider
Judging of Class Champions to be completed after each class closes. Winners of Rings 1/2/3/4/5 judged for
overall champion to then go forward to Supreme Tristan Award at end of day.
Approx 2pm
A bit of fun – Gymkhana Games suited to oldies ;-)
Class G1 - Walk Race
Class G2 - Egg and Spoon Race
Class G3 -Apple In a Bucket Race
(In Hand or Ridden)
3pm Grand Finale - Ring 1
Judging of Most Endearing –Most Zest for Life - The ‘’Gone but not
forgotten’’ Blink Home Danny Award and Lefroy Ailin Dwane Award and
finally the Supreme Veteran Horse of the 2014 Show – The Tristan Award.
Enquiries please email [email protected]
Judges Notes
Spurs are NOT to be worn.
The ages of the Horse/Pony must be displayed (Bridle Number or armband)
NO Galloping or Jumping of veterans is allowed
Marks should not be deducted for old injuries/scarring that has occurred previously, providing that the horse has
recovered completely. Marks should also be relevant to any old injury that has occurred in the past.
Markings
Walk - Total Max Marks = 20
Trot - Total Max Marks = 20
Canter - Total Max Marks = 20
Where competitors are In-Hand both walk and trot will be added together then this score will be added together then
this score will be multiplied by 1.5 Example Walk = 15 Trot= 15 30x1.5 = Total score of 45
Please look for freedom of movement, suppleness and regularity within the pace (A 27 year old will be stiffer in general
than a 21 year old)
Condition and Overall Appearance - Total Max Marks = 20
Please consider the state of the coat and condition in relation to the age of the horse/pony (Good marks should be
awarded to older horses/ponies that are in very good condition)
Turnout - Total Max Marks = 10
A good clean standard of grooming, cleanness of tack and turnout of Rider/Handler is required
Manners and Personality - Total Max Marks = 10
Please observe the alertness and zest for life of the horse/pony (Does it want to be at a show?)
Please remember that these Veteran Classes are not Riding Horse/Show Hunter classes. Judging should be based on the
animals condition in relation to its age.
Rules and General Notes
Documented Age Required—Either registration papers or vet certificate, passport or anything that identifies age of
the horse, especially in the 15 to 25 age groups.
Plaiting Optional = shown as natural as possible with attention paid to health and wellbeing. Presentation of handlers
and tack does count towards overall score.
Lead Rein exhibits to be shown in main class
Individual Shows required within class—walk trot canter both leads ( no canter required for 30 plus class )
Judging will be based upon the following points:
Horses and ponies, shown in-hand or ridden, must be 15 years old and over and in a sound, healthy condition.
Marking system: Out of 50 - Way of going, Manners and Movement out of 50 - Presentation, Condition, Type and
suppleness for age
In the event of a tie the “Way of going” mark will take precedence.
The judge’s decision is final.
Mobile phones are not allowed in the show ring.
No horse/pony is expected to gallop in any veteran class. Any galloping will be severely penalised.
Handlers
Must be suitably attired. Absolutely NO thongs permitted onsite or in the rings
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Body jewellery and facial piercings are not permitted.
Handlers of horse/pony at our show must wear a suitable hat or cap.
It is mandatory for competitors up to and including the age of 16 to wear correctly secured riding hats to the
current approved standard.
RIDDEN—RIDER
Jacket—plain colour or tweed.
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Jodhpurs—beige or canary yellow.
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Shirt with tie or stock. Gloves to be worn. Footwear—Jodhpur boots (juniors), long riding boots (seniors).
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Body jewellery and facial piercings are not permitted.
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Anyone riding a horse/pony must wear a hard hat.
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Spurs/spur bands are not permitted in any classes.
HORSES/PONIES
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Tack must be in good condition and correctly fitted.
NOTE: Lead rein exhibits must be shown in a snaffle bridle. The lead rein must be attached to the noseband
at all times during the class. Riders of lead reins are not permitted to carry whips.
No item of tack can be removed or exchanged whilst a class is in progress without the judges’ permission.
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No leg boots are allowed.
BITS - Double, Pelham, Snaffle bits are ac cepted. Gags and Bubble bits are NOT accepted.
Neighlands Veteran Show Entry Form
Whole Day $50 – no helper required
Entries Close 30th Sept 2015 – No Entry on Day sorry.
Class
Riders/Handlers Name
Horses Name
Horses Age
Number Allocated
Contact Phone Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Contact Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cost for the whole day $50 incl insurance and ground fee.
Direct Deposit
Name: Neighlands
BSB: 086 466 ACCOUNT: 119072538
Please write the Riders/Handlers Surname in the description.
Full activity disclaimers and waivers must be completed when you register on the day and
will be available from number collection point from 8am.
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Please clean up after your horse & yourself as these grounds are grazed by the resident retired horses.
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No ponies/horses or riding permitted on the grounds unless entered.
Current safety approved helmets must be worn at all times while mounted.
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No dogs permitted on the grounds.
No Thongs onsite—You will be asked to wear appropriate footwear or leave the grounds.