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FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP7-15 September 2012 theshow.com.au

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FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHSSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIES FRIDAY 20 JULY 2012 at 5.00 pm

CLOSING DATE OF ENTRIESThe following conditions will strictly apply:• All entry forms, whether lodged in person

or sent by post, or completed on-line must be in the Society’s possession at its Administration Office by 5.00 pm on Friday, 20 July 2012.

• Postal entry forms and fees will be accepted up to and including entries postmarked on or before the official closing date.

• A late entry option is offered under the following conditions: Received or postmarked within 7 days of the official closing date and an additional fee equivalent to three times the standard entry fee per class is to be paid.

• When sending entry forms and fees by post, the onus is on the the exhibitor to ensure adequate delivery time.

• Entry forms by facsimile will not be accepted.

• If you require formal acknowledgement that your entry has been received, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry form.

• Absolutely no exception to the above conditions will be made to any exhibitor under any circumstance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR ENTRYIf you require formal acknowledgement that your entry has been received, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry.

ENTRY FEE (INC GST)Entry fee: $25 per class (unless otherwise specified).

MEMBERSHIPExhibitors need not be members of the Society.Membership fees: Adults $140, Juniors (under 18) as at 1 January 2012, $48.

DATE AND TIMEThe competition will be held fromTHURSDAY 13 TO SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBERcommencing at times specified in the draw.

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITYThe SA Farriers and Blacksmiths Association Inc. and the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Inc. accept no responsibility whatsoever for any injury, loss or damage to any exhibitor or their property.It is a condition of entry that the exhibitor accepts this and any other condition of entry and agrees to abide by the rules of competition as stated by the Australian Farriers and Blacksmiths Association Inc and the RA&HS.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION• Safety glasses will be provided and must

be worn when using the cut-off wheel. Failure to comply could mean elimination or disqualification.

• No grinding on the cut-off wheel.• Top and bottom tools are permitted in Open

Blacksmithing.• All classes are subject to change, depending

on number of entries and time scheduled for the day.

• All forges, anvils, coke and steel will be provided.

• All contestants to provide own hand tools.• No electric tools allowed.• JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.• It is the responsibility of each competitor

to be on time. Failure to do so could mean elimination or disqualification.

• Competitors may not display advertising logo’s in the competition area unless the advertiser is a competition sponsor.

• No premarking of steel prior to commencement of the class.

• Only competitors permitted in the area during competition.

• During shoeing events, the Fireman is to remain at the work station (forge and anvil area) unless specified as a team class.

• All items made at this Competition become the property of SAFBA to be disposed of or retained at the discretion of the organisers.

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WITHDRAWALSAll withdrawals must be made in writing and can be sent via email to: [email protected] or faxed to (08) 8212 1533. Emailed withdrawals must include “Withdrawal” in the subject line and the section (eg Farriers Section), exhibitor name, class number, exhibit number (if known) and exhibit name (if applicable). Withdrawals must be made at least 24 hours prior to judging.

REFUNDSNo refund of entry fees will be made after closing date of entries.

YOUR PRIVACYIf you do not want your details to be made available to other parties, please tick the box on the entry form supplied by the RA&HS . Your personal information will then only be used by the RA&HS to maintain contact with you and allow us to manage your entries. The RA&HS reserves the right to inform prize sponsors of the details of recipients to enable distribution of their voucher/product prizes. Please note: by ticking the box to suppress your details, your name will appear in the Catalogue (if applicable) but your address will not.

PRIZE MONEY AND GSTPrize money as stated in the Prize Schedule does not include GST.The prize money which we pay to successful exhibitors depends on information provided to us. If you confirm that you are GST registered and provide your Australian Business Number (ABN), we will pay the appropriate prize money plus 10% GST. We will provide you with a Recipient Created Tax Invoice which you will need to submit to the Australian Taxation Office.In entering the competition, you acknowledge your agreement to the following:• You will not issue a tax invoice to the

RA&HS in respect to prize money received • You will notify the RA&HS if you cease to be

registered for GST. If you provide your Australian Business Number but are not registered for GST, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to the GST.If you confirm you are entering as part of a private recreational pursuit or hobby, we will pay the prize money as detailed in the Prize Schedule without reference to GST.

IMPORTANTIt is important that you either:• Confirm you are entering as part of a private

recreational pursuit or hobby, or • Confirm you are entering as a GST registered

business and supply your ABN Failure to do either of the above will cause the RA&HS to withhold 48.5% of your prize money in accordance with Australian tax legislation. The RA&HS is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax advisor.

PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEYEFT is a more efficient form of payment of prize money. Exhibitors are requested to nominate bank account details on the space provided on the entry form to facilitate prompt payment of prize money. Exhibitors who do not nominate a bank account may be paid by cheque by indicating on the entry form. Please note – payment by cheque will be made after EFT payments are processed.Please note that cheques will be made out in the name of the exhibitor. If you do not have an account in the name you have entered under, you will need to be paid via EFT.To assist the Society, would you please ensure cheques are deposited promptly into a bank account. Replacement prize cheques will be issued up to 31 December 2012, however a fee of $10 may be charged. If the cheque to be replaced is not returned then an additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of cancellation. Any concerns regarding prize money must be raised with the Society by 31 December.

The Society gratefully acknowledges the Southern Steel Supplies

for providing the steel for the Farriers & Blacksmiths State

Championship at the Royal Adelaide Show

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FARRIERS & BLACKSMITHS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Eagle Eye competitors must be in competition area before start of first heat.If competitors are not there when called to view the foot, they will be disqualified.

Class 1–THE SAFBA PRIZE Eagle Eye - Novice 10 second look at a prepared foot. Make a plain stamped shoe to fit using stock as described. Centre punch mark for point of frog, nails and nail holes to suit. Hot rasp allowed. No fireman or striker. STOCK: 10 mm x 20 mm TIME ALLOWED:15 MINUTES

♦ First prize $50, Trophy (value $40); Second $25, Plaque (value $10); Third $10, Plaque (value $10)

• Trophy (value $40); Plaque (value $10); Plaque (value $10) sponsored by SAFBA Inc

Class 2–THE SAFBA PRIZE Eagle Eye - Intermediate. 10 second look at a prepared foot. Make a plain stamped shoe to fit using stock as described. Centre punch mark for point of frog, nails and nail holes to suit. Hot rasp allowed. No fireman or striker. STOCK: 10 mm x 20 mm Flat Bar TIME ALLOWED: 12 MINUTES



Class 3–THE SAFBA PRIZE Eagle Eye - Open 10 second look at a prepared foot. Make a plain stamped shoe to fit using stock as described. Centre punch mark for point of frog, nails and nail holes to suit. Hot rasp allowed. No fireman or striker. STOCK: 10 mm x 20 mm Flat Bar TIME ALLOWED: 10 MINUTES



Class 4–THE SAFBA PRIZE Novice Shoeing Prepare two feet - one hind and one front, judges draw on the day. Factory fit machine made shoes supplied, toe clips to be hammer drawn on front and hind shoes. Front toe clipped and hind shoe side clipped. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. TIME ALLOWED : 60 MINUTES



Class 5–THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE HORSESHOE EXPRESS PRIZE Intermediate Shoeing Prepare two feet - one hind and one front, judges draw on the day. Make and fit plain stamped shoes with nails and nail holes to suit. Toe clips to be hammer drawn on front and hind shoes. Front toe clipped and hind shoe side clipped. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 10 mm x 20 mm flat bar. TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES



• $250 sponosored by Horseshoe Express


Class 6–THE HORSESHOE EXPRESS PRIZE and THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE ROBBIE'S HOOF DRESSING PRIZE and THE GRAEME & JOY FORISTAL PRIZE for Open Shoeing Prepare two feet - one hind and one front, judges draw on the day. Make and fit 3/4 fullered shoes, nails and nail holes to suit. Toe clips to be hammer drawn on front and hind shoes. Front toe clipped and hind shoe side clipped. Hot rasp, fireman and striker allowed. STOCK: 10 mm x 20 mm flat bar TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES



• $250 sponsored by Robbie's Hoof Dressing

• $135 sponsored by Graeme & Joy Foristal

• $500 sponsored by Horseshoe Express

Class 7–THE SAFBA PRIZE Novice Forging Make one near side plain stamped shoe and one offside hind plain stamped shoe to judges specimen. Front shoe to be toe clipper, hind shoe to be side clipped. Hammer drawn. Seven nail holes in each shoe. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 13" of 10 mm x 20 mm flat bar, nails Mustad E4 slim. TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES



Class 8–THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE MUSTAD AUSTRALIA PRIZE Intermediate Forging. Make a set of plain stamped shoes, fronts and hinds to judges specimen. Front shoe to be toe clipped, hind shoe to be side clipped. Hammer drawn. Seven nail holes in each shoe. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 13" of 10 mm x 20 mm flat bar, nails Mustad E4 slim. TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES

♦ First prize Trophy (value $40), Voucher (value $150); Second $25, Plaque (value $10); Third $10, Plaque (value $10)


• Voucher (value $150) sponsored by Mustad Australia

Class 9–THE SAFBA PRIZE Open Forging Make a set of 3/4 fullered fronts and hinds to judges specimen. Front shoe to be toe clipped, hind shoe to be side clipped. Hammer drawn. Seven nail holes in each shoe. Hot rasp, fireman and striker allowed. STOCK: 13" of 10 mm x 20 mm flat bar, nails Mustad E4 slim. TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES



Class 10–THE SAFBA PRIZE Novice Blacksmithing Make oval chain links with forge weld. All links must be welded to judge, no limit on links that can be produced. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 8" of 12 mm round per link TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES



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Class 11–THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE MUSTAD AUSTRALIA PRIZE for Intermediate Blacksmithing. Make oval chain links with forge weld. All links must be welded to judge, no limit on links that can be produced. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 8" of 12 mm round per link. TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES

♦ First prize Trophy (value $40), Voucher (value $150); Second $25, Plaque (value $10); Third $10, Plaque (value $10)


• Voucher (value $150) sponsored by Mustad Australia

Class 12–THE SAFBA PRIZE Open Blacksmithing. Make oval chain links with forge weld. All links must be welded to judge, no limit on links that can be produced. Hot rasp and fireman allowed. No striker. STOCK: 8" of 12 mm round per link. TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES



Class 13–THE SAFBA PRIZE Two Man Forging. Make a set of plain stamped shoes to judges specimen. All shoes to be toe clipped. Hammer drawn. Eight nail holes in each shoe. Hot rasp allowed. Change over at 30 minutes with fireman/striker becoming shoemaker. STOCK: 16.5" of 1 1/4" x 1/2" flat bar stock, nails Mustad E11 Prize money divided between competitors for 1st, 2nd & 3rd TIME ALLOWED: 60 MINUTES plus 1 minute steel warm up.

♦ First prize $100, Trophy (value $40), Trophy (value $40); Second $50, Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10); Third $20, Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10)

• Trophies and Plaques sponsored by SAFBA Inc

Class 14–THE HORSESHOE EXPRESS PRIZE and THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE ROBBIE'S HOOF DRESSING PRIZE for Three Man Draught. Open to all competitors. Prepare two feet (front or hinds, judges draw on the day). Make 3/4 fullered shoes to fit with nail holes to suit stock. Toe clips to be bob punched or hammer drawn. Any member of the team may do any job at any time. Hot rasp and fireman/striker allowed. STOCK: 32 mm x 12 mm flat bar stock, nails Mustad E10 or E11. Prize money divided between competitors for 1st, 2nd & 3rd TIME ALLOWED: 70 MINUTES

♦ First prize $300, Trophy (value $40), Trophy (value $40), Trophy (value $40); Second $150, Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10); Third $48, Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10), Plaque (value $10)

• Trophies and Plaques sponsored by SAFBA Inc

• $249 sponsored by Robbie's Hoof Dressing

• $249 sponsored Horseshoe Express

Class 15–THE ARTISTIC BLACKSMITHS ASSOCIATION OF SA PRIZE and THE SAFBA PRIZE for Freestyle Blacksmithing. Open to all competitors. Make a fire-poker with log hook, 22" long once finished. Design is competitors choice but must have at least one twist. Hot rasp allowed. No fireman or striker. STOCK: 12 mm round TIME ALLOWED: 45 MINUTES


♦ $135 sponsored by Artistic Blacksmiths Association of SA



Class 16–THE SAFBA PRIZE and THE ARTISTIC BLACKSMITHS ASSOCIATION OF SA PRIZE for THE Home Exhibit Modern and Traditional. Modern and Traditional. Open to all competitors. Any item made at home using modern and traditional methods.



• $145 sponsored by Artistic Blacksmiths Association of SA

Class 17–THE SAFBA PRIZE Home Exhibit. Traditional. Traditional. Open to all competitors. Any item made at home using traditional methods only.



NOVICE HI POINT AWARDPoints to be taken from classes 4, 7 and 10.

THE MUSTAD AUSTRALIA PRIZE for

INTERMEDIATE HI POINT AWARDPoints to be taken from classes 5, 8 and 11.

•Product(value$100)sponsoredby Mustad Australia

Product is a Mustad Rounding Hammer. Prize also includes free entry into the Mustad Asia

Pacific Farrier Competition

THE MUSTAD AUSTRALIA PRIZE for

OPEN HI POINT AWARDPoints to be taken from classes 6, 9 and 12.

•Product(value$250)sponsoredby Mustad Australia

Product is a Delta Farrier Nipper 15". Prize also includes free entry into the Mustad Asia Pacific

Farrier Competition

THE PAUL NORRIS MEMORIAL TROPHY for

MOST SUCCESSFUL SA HI POINT EXHIBITOR.Points to be taken from above hi-point events in

addition to classes 1 to 3.•Trophy(value$50)sponsoredbySAFBA Inc

The Society thanks Horseshoe Express for the additional prize of 2 pairs of horseshoes for the 1st place winner in each class with two first place winners in 2 Man Forging and three first place

winners in 3 Man Draught.

HAZARD REPORTINGCompetitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Management Office immediately of any hazards detected. Hazards are any situation which has the potential to cause:1. Injury, illness or death to people or animals

either immediately or in the future2. Damage or destruction to property

INCIDENT REPORTINGCompetitors must notify the Area/Pavilion Supervisor or the Venue Management Office immediately an incident occurs which has resulted in:1. The injury, illness or death of any person or

animal 2. The damage, destruction or loss of property3. A near miss incident that could have resulted

in the consequences listed in 1 and 2

WASTE DISPOSALAll waste including liquids must be disposed of responsibly. Storm drains must not be used for the disposal of any waste.

HAZARD MINIMISATIONAll areas must be kept in a clean and tidy order with clearly defined and available access and exit routes at all times. Build up of combustible waste must be avoided.Care must be taken to minimise trip hazards and obstacles that people may walk into. Avoid laying unprotected cables or pipes on or above paths, walkways or roads.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALSThe RA&HS are to be advised of all hazardous materials that are to be brought onto the Showground. Appropriate warning signs and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will need to be provided before allowing these materials on site.

MEDIA COMMENTSAny public comment on emergencies, incidents or other venue matters should only come from the RA&HS. The key media spokesperson for the RA&HS is the Marketing Manager.

DUTY OF CAREAll competitors have a “Duty of Care” to avoid exposing themselves or other people to situations which could lead to injury. This “Duty of Care” extends to the prevention of damage to property.

LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY1. Release Entry to and remaining on the Showground

is entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Exhibitor releases the Society (which term includes in this clause the Society’s officers, employees, members and agents), from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage or injury occurring at the Showground, and without limitation, the Exhibitor acknowledges:

(a) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any Exhibit;

(b) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to or caused by any Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees and Agents;

(c) the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury to a Motor Vehicle or any of its contents whilst it is located on the Showground; and

(d) without limiting Regulations 1 (a) and 1 (b) above, the Society has no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the sale, treatment, failure to treat, destruction, disposal or other dealing with any Exhibit, or for loss, damage or injury to any personal belongings, equipment or property brought onto the Showground.

2 Indemnity To the maximum extent permitted by law,

the Exhibitor must indemnify and keep indemnified the Society and its officers, employees, members and agents from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities including without limitation, consequential loss and loss of profits for which the Society is or may be or become liable in respect of or arising from:

(a) loss, damage or injury to any person in connection with the Exhibit or the relevant Event;

(b) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to any other Exhibit or Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, Agents, or to the property of the Society, or its members, or to the general public, caused or contributed to or by any act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents; and

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITORSConditions of Entry

(c) without limiting Regulation 2(a), loss, damage or injury to the Exhibit, or the Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees, or Agents caused or contributed by an act or omission of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor or by the transportation, feeding or housing of an Exhibit of the Exhibitor.

3 Removal from Showground Without prejudice to any other provision

in these Regulations, where the Society, its officers, employees, members or agents removes an Exhibit, or causes an Exhibit to be removed from the Showground, the Exhibit is removed or caused to be removed entirely at the risk of the Exhibitor. The person or persons removing the Exhibit will be deemed to be the agent of the Exhibitor, and his or her acts and omissions will be deemed to be the acts and omissions of the Exhibitor.

4. Insurance The Society will arrange Compulsory Owner’s

Liability insurance cover for all Exhibitors of Exhibits being animals. The Exhibitor is bound by the terms and conditions of this insurance and by Statutory Duties as defined under the Insurance Contracts Act (1984). Details of the Compulsory Owner’s Liability insurance are set out in the Relevant Schedule

5. Personal effects The Society has no responsibility or liability

for any loss or damage caused to personal belongings, equipment or property which is brought onto the Showground by an Exhibitor, his or her family, invitees or Agents.

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONEmergency information and Emergency Assembly Points for the various animal pavilions and stables will be included with Exhibitor Entry Detail Returns and Notice to Exhibitor mail outs. Competitors should be familiar with these plans.

FIRST AIDDuring the Royal Adelaide Show, St John Ambulance provides First Aid Services but it is suggested that competitors have a basic First Aid kit if minor injuries are a possibility.

RA&HS EMERGENCY FACILITIESFire fighting and other emergency equipment must not be removed or used for any other purpose. Missing or unserviceable equipment should be reported to the Venue Management Office immediately.

SMOKINGThe RA&HS Smoking Code does not permit smoking inside buildings, within 10 metres of a building entrance, around combustibles, during public performances or while handling hazardous materials.

TRAFFIC CONTROLThe RA&HS Traffic Control Code imposes speed restrictions within the Showground. For the duration of the Royal Adelaide Show the speed limit is 10 kph.The use of vehicles inside the Showground is closely managed during the Royal Adelaide Show. Conditions of entry will be provided with the issue of Vehicle Entry Permits.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT1. All extension cords and electrical appliances

must be tested and tagged in accordance with current legislation as per Australian Standards 3760.

2. Power boards with overload protection can only be used at the discretion of the Venue Manager.

3. The use of double adaptors is strictly prohibited.

4. Appliances and power cables must not be used or laid through any area that may become wet.

5. Power cables must not be laid across walkways, paths, roads or any area where damage could occur to the cable.

6. Bar (resistance) heaters are strictly prohibited.7. Light sockets must not be used for any other

purpose

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITORSConditions of Entry

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