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Equestrian Australia National Show Horse Rules 1

EquestrianAustraliaLimited

NATIONALSHOWHORSERULES

Effective1stJanuary2018

TheEquestrianAustraliaNationalShowHorseRulesmayalsobefoundontheEquestrianAustralia

Website:www.equestrian.org.au


PREAMBLE

TheseruleshavebeenrevisedtogathertheEAregulations,rules,by-laws,codeofconduct,policies,proceduresand guidelines(the‘RulesRequirements’)frommanyaspectsoftheEASportofShowHorseintooneresource.Thisinturn willmakeiteasierforjudges,competitors,ownersandorganiserstolocaterelevantinformation.

ItisimportantthatallinvolvedintheSportknowandabidebytherulesrequirementsunderwhichtheycompete.Aswell, organisersandvolunteersmustbeawareandabidebytheirresponsibilitiesandentitlements.Thishandbookwillbea keysourceofthatknowledge.

Therulesrequirementsmaynotprovideforeveryeventuality.Inanysuchcase,itisthedutyoftheappropriate organisersandofficialstomakeadecisioninasportingspiritandadhereascloselyaspossibletotheintentionofthe rulesrequirements.

CompetitorsandJudgesmustreadtherulesandconditionsofentrytoaneventcarefullyasthebreachofaruleor conditionsofentrymayattractapenaltyorsanction.

Itisdesirablethatjudges’namesandappropriateclassesbeprintedintheshowscheduleorpublicisedpriortothe show.ThesuccessoftheserulesinparthingesonthefactthatCompetitorsMUSTKNOWWHOISJUDGING. Competitorsaredirectedtomakeeveryefforttodiscoverwhoisjudgingtheirevents.

Wherethemasculinegenderappearsitalsoincludesthefemininegender.Wherethesingularappearsitalsoincludes theplural,andviceversa.

Theserulesareeffectivefrom1stJanuary2018.Fromthisdateon,allothertextscoveringthesamematterare superseded.

REFERENCES

TobereadinconjunctionwiththeEAGeneralRegulationsandotherEApoliciesandby-lawsavailableontheEA websitewww.equestrian.org.auReferencemayalsobemadetoFEIpublications.Itistheresponsibilityofthe competitortobefamiliarwithrulesatthetimeofentry.


DefinitionsABUSEOFTHEHORSE: hasthedefinitionreferredtoinclause1.7.1(takenfromAppendixAofthe

EAGeneralRegulations)APPEALSCOMMITTEE AnAppealCommitteeconsistsofapresidentand2to4otherpersons

BUSINESSPARTNER: Anassociationoftwoormorepersonsengagedinabusinessenterprisein

whichaneconomicbenefitisderivedCHIEFSTEWARD: Overseesallofficials.CHILD/JUNIOR: Apersonwhois5yearsandundereighteen(18)yearsofage. Age

determinedas1Januaryeachcalendar.ExceptforLeadingReinclasseswhereridersmayturn5yearsoldonthedayareeligibletocompete

CLASS: meansanyclassincludedintheentryform,programorscheduleforaShow

Horse EventorCompetition.COMPETITION: meansanyEAdesignatedShowHorseeventorcompetitionoraparticular competitionheldaspartofanEvent.COMPETITOR: meanstheentrant,exhibitor,owner(s)lessee,riderorhandlereachof

whommustbeanEAmemberEA meansEquestrianAustraliaLimitedEARULESREQUIRMENT: hasthedefinitionreferredtoinclause1.1. EMPLOYEE: Apersonwhohasacontract(verbalorwritten)toprovideservicesto

anotherpersonorbusinessandindoingsoderivesaneconomicbenefit.EMPLOYER: Apersonorbusinessthathirestheservicesofapersonwhointurnderives aneconomicbenefit.EXHIBIT: ThecombinationofhorseandCompetitor.TheCompetitormaybethe

owner,lessee orowner’srepresentative.BothhorseandCompetitormustbeeligibletocompetein theparticularclass.

EVENT: meansanyshowhorseeventorcompetitionorganisedandheldunderthese

Rules andtheGeneralRegulationsFAMILY: Spouse,brother,sister,child,uncle,aunt,parents,grandparents,

grandchildren, nephew,niece,orcousin(includingin-law,stepandde-factorelationships).

GEARSTEWARD Apersonresponsibleforcheckingthegearofeachcompetitor.GENERALREGULATIONS: meanstheEAGeneralRegulationsGROUNDJURY consistsoftheofficiatingjudgesforthecompetition


HORSE: meansahack,gallowayorponyasthecontextrequiresKNOWINGLY: Acquainted/awareofthetruth.Informedofthefacts.Wherethis situationexistsitshallbepresumedthatanybreachisintentional.LEASE: Wherethepossessionofahorsebutnottheownershipistransferredto

another person.LESSEE: Thelesseeofahorseasdefinedinthelease.OFFICIATING: Anindividualisdeemedtobeofficiatingatanevent,ifappointedtodo

sobytheeventorganisingcommittee,fromthetimetheycommence untilthecompletionof theirduties.

OWNER: Theowner(s)is/aretheperson(s)namedastheowner(s)ontheEA

registration papers.REPRESENTATIVE: Apersonnotbeingtheownerorlesseeshowingthehorseonbehalfof

theownerorlessee. RESIDENCY/RESIDENT TheStateinwhichtheprimaryownerhasitshabitualabode.Theresidency

ofahorsewillbethesameastheowner(asnotedontheEAregistrationspapers).Shouldahorsebeleasedthehorse’sresidencywillbecomethesameasthelessee’s.TheprimaryownerwillbedeterminedbytheStateinwhichtheowner(s)electstosendtheregistrationpapers.

RULES: meanstheseEANationalShowHorseRulesSALE: Thehorseshallbedeemedtohavebeensoldorleasedwhenthe appropriatetransferoftheregistrationpapershasbeenreceivedbyEASTATEHORSEOFTHEYEAR RefertoanEquestrianAustralia(EA)StateHorseoftheYear.TECHNICALDELEGATE: tohelpthegroundjurytosupervisethetechnicalconductofthe competition.MustbeafinancialmemberofEquestrianAustralia.TIMESPAN: Monthsareconsideredtobecalendarmonths.TRAINER: Apersonwhotrainsand/orpreparesand/orprocureshorses,and/ortrains Exhibitors.Thetrainersshallnotnecessarilyreceiverewardforsuchtraining

and trainingmaytakeplaceanywhereincludingshowgroundfacilities.TUITION: Instructionofhorseand/orriderasanindividualcannotcompeteunder

competition conditionsunderthatinstructorwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofthelasttuitionor viceversa.Thisdoesnotapplytoagroupoftwoormoreridersinaclinicsituation. DoesnotincludegroupjudgingseminarsormentoringandassessmentunderNOAS.

VESTEDINTERESTS: RefertotheEAConflictofInterestPolicy.

Equestrian Australia National Show Horse Rules

SECTION1: GENERALRULESANDCONDITIONSOFENTRY

1.1 ConditionsofEntry

1.1.1 Acceptanceoftherules

a) AllmembersoftheEAshallacceptandbeboundbytheserules.b) Makinganentryforanyeventconstitutesimplicitacceptanceoftheserules.c) Competitorsareresponsibleforknowingandcomplyingwiththeserules.Itremains

thefullresponsibilityoftheridertocomplywiththeequipmentrulesasoutlined.d) Breachoftherulesmayentaileliminationunlessotherpenaltiesarestipulated.

TheseRulesmustbereadinconjunctionwiththeEAGeneralRegulations.IncasesofconflictofinterpretationbetweentheprovisionsoftheRulestheprinciplesoftheEAGeneralRegulationswilltakeprecedence(EAGeneralRegulationsarticle99.8)

ShouldanyissuearisewithregardstotheinterpretationofanyShowHorseruleitshallbereferred totheEASHCfordetermination. TheEASHCwilldeterminewhatinterpretationistobegivenandthisdecisionwillbebindingandno appealorprotestwillbepermitted

1.1.2 CompetitorsmustholdtheminimumnecessarylevelofEAmembership.RefertotheGeneral Regulationsformembershipandhorseregistrationrequirements.

1.1.3 Childs/JuniorClasses

a) Childs/Juniorclassesareforriders5yearandunder18yearsonthe1stJanuaryofeachyear(excludingleadingrein).Theclassistobejudgedonthesuitabilityofthehorsetoberiddenbyachild.SmallPoniesaretoberiddenbyachild14yearsandunder.

1.1.4 HorsesshallbeshownattheircurrentrecordedheightandmustholdacurrentEAHeight

CertificatetocompeteatanyEAeventincludingStateandAustralasianHorseoftheYearEvents.Allcertificatesarevalidforastatedperiod.CompetitorsshallcarrytheirEARegistrationPapers,CompetitionLicenses(inStateswheretheyareissued),EAHeightCertificatesandEAMembershipCardatallaffiliatedshowsandmakethemavailableforinspectionuponrequest.Horsesorponiesthatareover8yearsoldandhavethreeconsecutivemeasurementsthatplacethehorseinthesameheightgroupoverathreeyearperiodwillbeeligibleforaLifeMeasurementcertificate.(RefertotheEAMeasuringRules)

1.1.5 ThepersonmakinganentryshallensurethattheCompetitorandhorseareeligibleandentered and shownonlyinthecorrectclasses,andthatthehorseisenteredandshownunderitsfullEA registeredname.

1.1.6 Ahorseisineligibletocompeteifitsbrands,microchipnumbersand/ormarkingsdifferfrom those setoutonitsEARegistrationPapers.1.1.7 NopersonshalldefaceoralterEARegistrationPapers,EACompetitionLicensesorEAHeight Certificates.1.1.8 TheJudge’sdecisionshallbefinalsubjecttotheoutcomeofanyprotest,reportorinvestigation madewithintheRules.


1.1.9 Stallionsarenotpermittedinshowhorseclasses.1.1.10 RidersmustwearanapprovedsafetyhelmetasapprovedbyEquestrianAustralia’scurrentstandardsforhelmetsatalltimeswhenmounted.Theretainingharnessmustbesecuredtotheshellattwopoints,properlyadjustedandfastenedatalltimes.Riderswithoutapprovedheadgearshallbeineligibletocompete.1.1.11 Forsafetyreasons,atalltimeswhenridingataneventallcompetitorsmustwearsuitableridingbootswithaheelandlittleornotread.1.1.12 Ridersmustbemountedonenteringandleavingthearenaonpenaltyofelimination.1.1.13 Ifinthelineup,duringaworkout,oronthecirclethereisafallofhorseand/orrideritwillentail eliminationfromthatclass.1.1.14 Ifahorseleavestheworkoutarea,otherthanatthedirectionofajudgeorofficial,itwillentaileliminationfromthatclass.1.1.15 Intheeventofafallbyhorseorcompetitor,itwillbethedecisionoftheJudgeorarepresentativeoftheorganisingcommittee,(informedifnecessarybya doctorormedicalofficerinthecaseofarideroravetorhorsewelfareofficerinthecaseofa horse),astowhethertheriderorhorsecancontinuetocompete.

1.1.16 TheJudgehasthepowertoeliminateahorseorriderifitisdeemedbythejudgetobeerratic and unruly.1.1.17 CompetitionLicenseswillnotbeissuedtoshowhorsesthatarelessthan3yearsoldat1August intheyearoftherelevanteventorcompetition.1.1.18 ACompetitorshallnotexhibitunderaJudgewhenhisexhibitisineligibleforanyreason.1.1.19 Anyoutsideassistanceorintervention,includingcoachingbyvoice,signs,etc.,mayresultinelimination1.1.20 IfaJudgeknowinglypermitsanineligibleriderorexhibittocompete,theJudgeandtheCompetitor mayeachbeheldinbreachoftherules.

1.2 ConflictofInterest

RefertotheEAConflictofInterestPolicy.OrganisingcommitteesareobligedtopublishtheappointedJudges’namesinschedulesandadvertising in advanceoftheshow.CompetitorsareobligedtofindouttheappointedJudgesfortheirclasses.

1.2.1 ACompetitormaynotexhibitbeforeajudgeifwithintheperiodofsixmonthspriortothedateof competition:

a) theCompetitorisamemberoftheJudge’sfamily

b) theCompetitorhasrepresentedtheJudgeorcompetedonahorseownedbythejudgec) thehorseoranyhorsewasownedorleasedby:

• theJudge;• anymemberoftheJudge’sfamily;• theJudge’semployer,employeeorbusinesspartner.• theJudgeorhisbusinesspartner


d) providedprivatelyarrangedtuitiontothehorseor competitor(notincludinggroupclinics).e) theCompetitorhasgivenprivatelyarrangedtuitiontotheJudgeortrainedorprepareda

horse ownedorleasedbytheJudge,(notincludinggroupclinics).f) theCompetitorisemployed,hasbeenemployedbyorhasbeenabusinesspartnerofthe

Judge.g) Inadditiontotheabovepointsacompetitormaynotexhibitbeforeajudgeiftheirfamily

hasprovidedprivateaccommodationfortheJudgewithina3monthperiodpriortoorduringtheevent.

1.2.2 AJudgeorhisfamilyshallnotvisitneitherthecompetitorsnorthecompetitorshorses,norinspect ordiscussanyhorseenteredintheeventforthedurationoftheshow,exceptasrequiredforjudgingandwherepermittedbyrule1.2.3below.

1.2.3 NopersonshallapproachaJudgeforthedurationoftheeventunlesstheyfirstobtainpermissionfortheRingMasterorRingSteward.AcompetitorseekingtheopinionofaJudge mustdosounderthesupervisionofaSteward.1.2.4 ExemptionsmaybegrantedifjudgingappointmentsarealteredwithinsufficienttimeforJudges’namestobepublicisedpriortotheEvent.

1.3 CodeofConductfortheWelfareoftheHorse

ThefollowingcodehasbeendevelopedbytheFEIandadoptedbytheEA.1.3.1 Atallstagesduringthepreparationandtrainingofcompetitionhorses,welfaremusttake

precedenceoverallotherdemands.a) Goodhorsemanagement—Stabling,feedingandtrainingmustbecompatiblewithgood

horsemanagementandmustnotcompromisewelfareofthehorse.Anypracticesthatcouldcausephysicalormentalsuffering,inoroutofcompetition,willnotbetolerated.

b) Trainingmethods—Horsesmustonlyundergotrainingthatmatchestheirphysicalcapabilitiesandlevelofmaturityfortheirrespectivedisciplines.Theymustnotbesubjectedtoanytrainingmethodswhichareabusive,causefearorforwhichtheyhavenotbeenproperlyprepared.

c) Farrieryandtack—Footcareandshoeingmustbeofahighstandard.Tackmustbedesignedandfittedtoavoidtheriskofpainorinjury.

d) Transport—Duringtransportation,horsesmustbefullyprotectedagainstinjuriesandotherhealthrisks.Vehiclesmustbesafe,wellventilated,maintainedtoahighstandard,disinfectedregularlyanddrivenbycompetentpersons.Competenthandlersmustalwaysbeavailabletomanagethehorses.

e) Transit—AlljourneysmustbeplannedcarefullyandhorsespermittedregularrestperiodswithaccesstofoodandwaterinlinewithFEIguidelines.

1.3.2 Horsesandcompetitorsmustbefit,competentandingoodhealthbeforetheyareallowedto compete.

a) Fitnessandcompetence—Participationincompetitionmustberestrictedtofithorsesandridersofprovencompetence.

b) Healthstatus—Nohorseshowingsymptomsofdisease,lameness,significantailmentsorpreexistingclinicalconditionsshouldcompeteorcontinuetocompeteifitswelfarewouldbecompromised.Veterinaryadvicemustbesoughtwheneverthereisanydoubt.

c) Dopingandmedication—Abuseofmedicationanddopingisaseriouswelfareissueandwillnotbetolerated.Afteranyveterinarytreatment,sufficienttimemustbepermittedforthehorse’sfullrecoverybeforecompetition.

d) Surgicalprocedures—Anysurgicalproceduresthatthreatenacompetinghorse’swelfareorthesafetyofotherhorsesand/orridersmustnotbepermitted.


e) Pregnant/Recentlyfoaledmares—Amaremustnotcompeteaftertheirfourthmonthofpregnancyorwithfoalatfoot.

f) Misuseofaids—Abuseofahorseusingnaturalridingaidsorartificialaids(e.g.whips,spurs,etc)willnotbetolerated

1.3.3 Eventsmustnotprejudicehorsewelfare

a) Competition areas — Horses must only be trained and compete on suitable and safe

surfaces.Allobstaclesmustbedesignedwiththesafetyofthehorseinmind.b) Groundsurfaces—Allgroundsurfaceswhichhorseswalk, trainorcompeteonmustbe

designedandmaintainedtoreducefactorsthatcouldleadtoinjuries.Particularattentionmustbepaidtothepreparation,compositionandupkeepofsurfaces

c) Extremeweather—Competitionsmustnot takeplace inextremeweather conditions ifthe welfare or safety of the horse may be compromised. Provision must be made forcooling horses quickly after competing in hot or humid conditions. (Refer to EA HotWeatherPolicy).

d) Stablingatevents—Stablesmustbe safe,hygienic, comfortable,well-ventilatedandofsufficient size for the type and disposition of the horse. Appropriate feed and cleanbedding,freshdrinkingwaterandwashing-downwatermustalwaysbeavailable.

e) Fitnesstotravel—AftercompetitionahorsemustbefittotravelinaccordancewiththeFEIsguidelines.

1.3.4 Everyeffortmustbemadetoensurethathorsesreceiveproperattentionaftertheyhave

competedandthattheyaretreatedhumanelywhentheircompetitioncareersareover.1.4 Abuseofthehorse(Article142,FEIGeneralRegulationsandEArules)

Nopersonmayabuseahorseduringaneventoratanyothertime.‘Abuse’meansanactionoromissionthatcausesorislikelytocausepainorunnecessarydiscomforttoahorse,includingwithoutlimitationanyofthefollowing:

a) whippingorbeatingahorseexcessivelyb) subjectingahorsetoanykindofelectricshockdevicec) usingspursexcessivelyorpersistentlyd) jabbingthehorseinthemouthwiththebitoranyotherdevicee) competingonanexhausted,lameorinjuredhorsef) ‘rapping’ahorseg) abnormallysensitiseordesensitiseanypartofahorseh) leavingahorsewithoutadequatefood,drinkorexercisei) usinganydeviceorequipmentwhichcausesexcessivepaintothehorse.

1.4.1 Reportingofabuse

Anyonewitnessinganincidentofabusemustreportitintheformofaprotest(seeEAGeneralRegulationsArticle163)totheOCimmediatelyorwithin14daysoftheincidenttotheStateEAoffice,whichhastheoptionofpassingittotheDisciplinaryTribunal.Competitorsarealertedtothefactthat,aswellasFEIandEAGeneralRegulation142,cruelapplicationofspurs,whipsorbitsisillegalinsomeAustralianstatesandterritories

1.5 ProtestsPertainingtotheApplicationofCompetitionRulesandConditionsofEntry

1.5.1 ProtestswillonlybeacceptedbyacurrentEAmemberagainstanyperson,horseorbodyinvolvedinanycapacityinanEAeventorotherwisesubjecttothejurisdictionofEAincludingforanyallegedfailuretoobserveanyoftheEARulesRequirementsor


violationofthecommonprinciplesofbehavior,fairness,oracceptedstandardsofsportsmanship,whetheroccurringduringorinconnectionwithanEAevent..

1.5.2 ProtestsinrespectofanymatteroccurringduringorinconnectionwithanEAeventincludingthemattersmustbemadetotheAppealsCommitteeduringitsperiodofjurisdiction

1.5.3 ProtestsregardingmatterswhichhavenotoccurredduringorindirectconnectionwithanEA event orwhichwerenotknownuntilaftertheendoftheeventshallbemadetotheEAState Branch ManageroftherelevantEAStateBranch

1.5.4 ProteststotheAppealsCommitteemustbegivenpersonallytothePresidentoftheAppealsCommittee.ProtestsmadetotheEAStateBranchManagermustbereceivedbytheEABranchnotlaterthan14daysaftertheendoftheevent.

1.5.5 Protestsmustbeinwriting,signedbythepersonmakingtheprotestwhomustbe18yearsor over, andaccompaniedbyanysupportingevidence,includingthenamesandcontactdetails (including telephonenumber)ofanywitness,anystatementfromanywitnessandthe necessarydepositas deemedbytheorganisingcommittee

.1.5.6 Notwithstandinganyprovisiontothecontrary,protestsagainstanyofthefollowingmatters mayonly belodgedwiththeAppealsCommitteeandwithinthefollowingtimelimits

1.5.6.1 Protestsconcerningtheeligibilityofacompetitororhorseortotheconditions ofthearena:not laterthan30minutesbeforethestartoftherelevantclassor competition 1.5.6.2 Protestsconcerninganobstacle,ortheplanorlengthofthecourseforajumping competition: notlaterthan15minutesbeforethestartoftheclassorcompetition; 1.5.6.3 Protestscontainingirregularitiesorincidentsduringaclassorcompetition,orthe classificationofaclassorcompetition:nolaterthan60minutesafterthepostingof theresultsofsuchclassorcompetition. 1.5.7 Notwithstandinganythingtothecontrary,theEAStateBranchManagermay,inspecial circumstanceswhich–inhissolediscretion–warrantsuchaction,refertoaJudicialCommittee a protestagainstanypersonorbodymadebyanypersonorbodyoronhisowninitiative,at anytime, inregardtoanymattercontemplatedbyclause1.5.1andwithoutthepaymentofa deposit.

1.5.8 TheGroundJuryand/ortheAppealsCommitteemustreportanyprotestmadeanditsdecisionorrecommendationtotheEAState BranchManagerassoonaspracticable

1.6 Protests,reports,appealsandYellowWarningCards

1.6.1 AYellowWarningCardmaybeimposedforthefollowing:• Abuseofhorse(anactionoromissioninvolvingthemistreatmentofahorse).• AbuseofanOfficial(includingabusiveorbullyingbehaviourdirectedtoanOfficial

andconductdirectedtowardanOfficialthatdenigratestheOfficial).• FailuretofollowadirectionofanOfficialrelatingtocompliancewiththeserules.

Officials and competitors need to abide by the Codes of Conduct as contained in the EAMember Protection Policy. Refer to the Complaints Procedures, EA Disciplinary By-laws atwww.equestrian.org.auforprocesses.Acopyofthe“YellowWarningCard”isannexedtotherules.


a) SeriousinfringementsinvolvingAbuseofhorse,AbuseofanOfficialorfailuretofollowadirectionrelatingtocompliancewiththeseRulesmustincuraYellowWarningCard.

b) OnlyEAapprovedShowHorseOfficialswiththeappropriateEAaccreditedtraininghavetheauthoritytoissueayellowwarningcardatanevent.FollowingameetingwiththepartyconcernedattheeventYellowWarningCardsmaybeissuedonthedayandwhenbeingawardedbyanEAOfficialshouldideallybedeliveredpersonallytotherider,togetherwithanexplanationastowhyitisbeingissuedandthepossibleconsequencesofanyfurtheroffencesbeingcommitted.IfafterreasonableeffortstheridercannotbenotifiedduringtheperiodoftheeventthattheyhavereceivedaYellowWarningCard,theridermustbenotifiedwithin14(fourteen)daysoftheevent

c) Inthecaseofridersundertheageof18years,aParent/GuardianmustbepresentwhentheriderisissuedwiththeYellowWarningCard.

d) WhereariderreceivestwoormoreYellowWarningCardswithina12monthperiodforthesameoffencetheStateShowHorseCommitteewillprepareareportforreferraltotheEABranchforconsiderationundertheDisciplinaryBylaws/GeneralRegulations.

e) YellowWarningCardsreceivedatbothInternationalandNationaleventswillbetakenintoaccount.

f) TheEAOfficialwilladvisetheirStateBranchandStateShowHorseCommitteeoftheissueofALLYellowWarningCardsandthereasonsfortheissuewithin48hoursoftheevent.

g) TheStateBranchshallassoonaspossibleadvisetheNationalOffice,whowillarrangefortheYellowWarningCardissuetobeenteredintoaNationalDatabaseandwillplacethenoticeontheEANationalwebsite.

h) ThenameoftheofficialgivingtheYellowCard,theirjurisdictionattheeventandthenameoftheridershouldbelistedontheNationalDatabase,alongwiththereasonforthedecision.

1.7 Anti-dopingandmedicationcontrol

Horsesandridersmaybesubjecttorandomin-competitiontesting.RefertotheEAandFEIEquineAnti-dopingandMedicationControlRules(EADMC)andtheEA(Athlete)Anti-dopingPolicy.Formoreinformationvisitwww.equestrian.org.au,www.fei.orgorwww.asada.gov.au.

1.8 ConflictofinterestFortheguidelinesrelatingtoanyconflictofinterest,refertoEAGeneralRegulations,Article158andpleasenotethefollowingadditionsasdetailedbelow.1.8.1 Peoplemaynotofficiateasajudgeofaneventif:

a) theyareofficiatingasaveterinaryofficerforthesameeventb) theyareamemberoftheAppealCommitteeforthesameeventc) theyareaChefd’Equipeorteamofficialforcompetitorsenteredintheevent.

1.8.2 Peoplemaynotofficiateasajudgeofacompetitionif:

a) ariderinthecompetitionisafamilymemberb) theyhaveheldaridingclinicwithin2weekspriortotheeventandahorseand/or

riderwhohasparticipatedinthatclinicwillbeinthecompetitionc) theyareprovidingprivatebilletedaccommodationtoacompetitorscheduledtobe

inthecompetitiontheyarejudgingd) theyareanownerorpartownerofahorsetakingpartinthatcompetitione) theyarearegulartrainer/coachofahorseand/orridertakingpartinthe

competition


f) theyhaveafinancialinterestinahorseinthecompetitiong) theyareanemployeeoremployerofacompetitorinthecompetition.

1.9 AgeEligibilityofRider

RidersmayenterOfficialcompetitionsRefertoArticle1.1.3.

SECTION2:CATEGORIESOFSHOWHORSECOMPETITION

2.1 ShowHorseandChilds/JuniorClasses–Hack,GallowayandPony

2.1.1 Definition“Showhorse”meansaquality,comfortable,well-manneredandeducatedridinghorse,beingsoundofwind andlimb.Thehorseshouldbeexcellentlypresentedandgivetheappearanceofbeingapleasuretohandle, watchandride.Itisentirelyuptothetalentoftheriderandthoseconnectedwiththehorsetoprepareand showitinthewayinwhichitlooksandperformsbest.Showhorsesareexhibitedinthreedivisions;Pony,GallowayandHack.ExceptforStateandAustralasianChampionships,itisthediscretionoftheeventOCastohowmany classesareofferedwithineachdivision.AcompetitormustchoosetoenterinclassesaseitheraShowHunteroraShowhorse,butnotenterboth.

2.1.2 Heights

APonyShowhorse,HunterorNewcomermustnotexceed14hhAGallowayShowhorseHunterorNewcomermustbeover14hhandnotexceed15hhAHackShowhorse,HunterorNewcomerisover15hh.AllhorsesmustcarryacurrentEAmeasuringcertificate.

2.2 ShowHunterandChilds/JuniorClasses–Hack,GallowayandPony

2.2.1 Definition

A‘ShowHunter’shouldpossessmoresubstancethanthemodernriddenShowHorsebutitmustbe emphasisedtheyshouldbequalityanimals.Aquality‘ShowHunter’mustcreatetheimpressionthatitis capableofhuntingoveravarietyofterrain–thismilitatesagainstanyweaknessinconformationwhich wouldpreventthis,andhemustdoitcomfortablyandsafelyforhisrider.TheShowHunterincompetitionis notrequiredtojumpotherthaninWorkingHunterEvents

2.3 LeadingReinPony

2.3.1 Definition

• anopenleadingreinponyshouldpossessakindeye,goodlengthofrein,becleanthroughthegulletandhaveareasonablynarrowwithersothatthechildcansitincomfort.Itshouldhaveagoodslopingshoulder,beshortinthebackandhavecorrecthindlegs.

• inadditiontodisplayingthecharacteristicsofanopenleadingreinponyahunterleadingreinponyshouldpossessmoresubstance


2.4 Newcomer

2.4.1 DefinitionAhorsethathasnotcompetedundersaddle(withtheexceptionofRacing)inanyState/TerritorypriortoadatedeterminedbyeachState/Territoryinwhichthehorseresidesandisregistered.APonythathasonlycompetedinLeadingReinorMiniatureTurnoutsandhasnotcompetedofftheleadiseligibletobeconsideredaNewcomer.AhorsethathascompetedinbreedclassesundersaddleisnoteligibletobeconsideredaNewcomer.

a) ThehorsemustberegisteredwiththeEAatthetimeofcloseofentries.b) ThehorsemusthaveacurrentEAHeightCertificate.c) Thehorsemustbeshowninasnafflebridle.d) ThehorsemaycompeteintherelevantStateHOTYeventasitsfirstcompetition.e) ThehorsemaycompeteintheOpensectionattheHOTYsubjecttoState/Territory

qualifyingruleswhereapplicable.f) Allinterstatehorsesmustberegisteredand/ortransferred3monthsand1day

immediatelyprecedingthedateoftheStateHorseoftheYearevent.

• Stallionsarenoteligibletocompete.2.5 WorkingHunter

2.5.1 Definition

AWorkingHuntershouldpossessmoresubstancethanthemodernriddenShowHorsebutitmustbeemphasisedtheyshouldbequalityanimals.AqualityWorkingHuntermustcreatetheimpressionthatitiscapableofhuntingoveravarietyofterrain–thismilitatesagainstanyweaknessinconformationwhichwouldpreventthis,andhemustdoitcomfortablyandsafelyforhisrider.TheWorkingHunterincompetitionisrequiredtojump.

2.5.2 Workout Phase1-Jumping

Thecourseshouldberiddenatahuntingpace,jumpingeachfencesmoothly,allchangesoflegshouldbeflyingchangesandnotdonethroughthetrot.Thecourseshouldbeopenandflowingandmusthaveachangeofdirection.Theremustbeeightjumpingefforts,whichcancompriseofverticalsandspreadsandmayincludeatwostridedouble.Someoftheobstaclescouldbejumpedfromeithersideinwhichcase,lessactualobstaclesareneeded.Allobstaclesaretobeclearlynumbered.Thecourseshouldcompriseofsomenaturalobstaclessuchashaybales,brush,gate,wall,picketfence,logwithrail,rusticrails.Alljumpsmusthaveatoprailincups;woodenblocksonawallareacceptable.Thereshouldbeastewardavailabletoassistwiththealteringorrebuildingofthecourse.Phase2–WorkOutTheworkoutshouldbesimilartothatofaShowHunterclassandshouldalwaysincludeagallopandachangeofleadatthecanter.TheleniencythatcanbeshownbyjudgesforminortransgressionsintheshowhorseshouldnotbeshownintheWorkingHunter.Theorderofprioritiesforflatsectionjudgingshouldbeconformationfollowedbyactionand


temperament.§ Nochangeofsaddleryisallowedbetweenphasesorduringaphase• Bootsandbandagesarepermissibleforthejumpingphaseonly• Anapprovedsafetyhelmetmustbewornbyallcompetitors• Intheeventofequalityofmarks,thetotalmarkfromPhaseOnewilltakeprecedence,

followedbythemannersmarkandthentheconformationmark.Ifthereisstillatie,theJudgewilldecidethewinnerandthatdecisionisfinal

• Bothphasesmustberiddeninasnafflebridle• Whipstobeamaximumlengthof75cms• Nomartingales,bearingreins,sideorrunningreinsofanykindarepermitted• Poniesuptoandincluding12.2hhtoberiddenbyrider14yearsorunder• Poniesover12.2hhmayberiddenbyridersofanyage.

2.5.3 RulesforPhasesofWorkingHunter

Phase1–Jumping• Ridersarepermittedtowalkthecoursedismountedpriortothecompetition• Nopenaltywillbeincurredifthelowerpoleonthesameverticalplaneislowered• Ifahorse/ponyturnsitsquarterstoafenceorhasacompleteturnaroundarefusalwill

begiven• Horses/poniesdisplayingcontinueddisobedienceorponiesleavingthering,whetherthe

riderismountedordismountedwillbeeliminated• Anyhorse/ponytakingthewrongcourseorjumpinganotherfenceaftercompletingthe

coursewillbeeliminated• Thefallofhorseand/orrideranywhereonthecoursewillresultinelimination.Therider

maynotattemptanotherfencebutmustleavetheareaimmediatelyonfoot• Anyhorse/ponyeliminatedordisqualifiedinthejumpingsectionwillnotberequired

againforPhaseTwo• Horses/poniesmustnotenterthejumpingarenapriortotheevent• Ifajumpisknockeddownduetorefusalordisobedience,thecompetitormustwaitfor

thestewardtorebuildthejumpandpermissionfromthejudgebeforere-attemptingtheobstacle

• Thejumpingphasemustbeconductedinanenclosedarena• Practicejumpsmustbeavailableinaseparatearea• Apencillermustbesuppliedforthejudge• Judgesarerequiredtoinspectthecoursepriortotheeventtoensurethatitissuitable

andatleast2fencesareatmaximum

MaximumHeightofobstacles:• SmallPony12.2hhandunder(rider14yearsandunder) 45cm• LargePonyover12.2hhandnotexceeding14hh 55cm• Gallowayover14hhandnotexceeding15hh 65cm• Hackover15hh 75cm

2.5.4 MarkingSystemPhase1MarksDeductions/PenaltiesJumping(10perobstaclecleared) 80 Knockdown 10Styleandmannerswhilejumping 20 Firstrefusal 15 Secondrefusal 20 Thirdrefusal Elimination Fallofhorseorriderineither

phaseElimination

MaxTotal 100


80marksareawardedforcompletingthecoursewithoutelimination.Anypenaltiesarethendeducted,andthemarkforstyleandmannersisaddedtoarriveatthetotalscoreforPhaseOne.Phase2–WorkOutAworkoutwillbeprescribedbythejudge.ThejudgemayalsorequirethehorsetobestrippedtoconcludeanaccurateconformationmarkMarkingSystem–Phase2-CompetitorstobemarkedforthefollowingConformation 20Freedomofaction 20Manners 10

2.6 RiderClasses

2.6.1DefinitionAridingcompetitionorriderclassisacompetitionbetweenriderstodeterminethemostcorrectriderpositionandapplicationoftheaidsinanefficientandelegantmanner.

2.7 ForfurtherinformationandfullcategorydefinitionspleaserefertotheJudgingGuidelinesannexed

heretotheserules


SECTION3-DRESS,SADDLERYANDEQUIPMENT

3.1 ShowHorseandChilds/JuniorClasses-Hack,Galloway,Pony,Newcomer

Jacketsandwaistcoats

DarkcolouredRidingjacketwithoptionalvest/waistcoat

Hatsandhelmets EAApprovedsafetyhelmetsMUSTbewornbyanypersonwhenmounted.

ShirtsandTies AcollaredshirtwithatieorRatcatcherShirtwithorwithoutastock

JodhpursorBreeches

SubtleColoursaredesirable

Boots Musthaveaheelandanon-gripsole.Mustbeshortbootsforridersunder18yoinChild’sandRiderclasses

Spurs Arepermittedwhencompliantwithrule3.12Buttonholes PermittedGloves PermittedWhips/Canes Mustnotexceed75cmincludingthetassel(excludinginworkarea)Jewelry,hair,makeup

Hairshouldbeneat,makeupandjewelrymustbesubtle

3.2 ShowHunterandChilds/JuniorClasses-Hack,Galloway,Pony,Newcomer

ThedresscodeforShowHunterclassesisgenerallyconservativeandunderstatedTwoveryimportantfactorsarethateverythingshould(a)fittheriderand(b)becomfortabletoridein.


TweedRidingJacketwithoptionalvest/waistcoat.

Hatsandhelmets EAApprovedsafetyhelmetsMUSTbewornbyanypersonwhenmounted..

ShirtsandTies AcollaredShirtwithatieoraRatcatcherShirtwithorwithoutaStock

JodhpursorBreeches

Subtlecoloursaredesirable

Boots Musthaveaheelandanon-gripsole.Mustbeshortbootsforridersunder18yoinChild’sandRiderclasses

Spurs Arepermittedwhencompliantwithrule3.12Buttonholes PermittedGloves PermittedWhips/Canes Mustnotexceed75cmincludingthetassel(excludingworkarea)Jewellery,hair,makeup

Hairshouldbeneat,makeupandjewelrymustbesubtle.

3.3 WorkingHunter


ThedresscodeforWorkingHunterclassesisconservativeandunderstated,HatsmustbeanEAApprovedsafetyhelmetsMUSTbewornbyanypersonwhenmounted.

3.4 LeadingReinShowHunterHandlerAttiretobetastefulandfunctionaltocomplimentoverallpictureWomentowearskirtortrousersandjacketortailoredsuit,flatshoessuitableforthearenasurface,hatandgloves Mentowearsmartdresspantsandsportsjacketortailoredsuitwithhat,shoestosuitandglovesHandlertocarrythewhiporcanethatdoesnotexceed75cm,nevertherider.ThedresscodeforLeadingReinShowHunterPonyclassesisgenerallyfarmoreconservativeandunderstatedthanShowHorseclasses.

3.5 OpenLeadingReinPony

HandlerAttiretobetastefulandfunctionaltocomplimenttheoverallpicture.Womentowearskirtortrousersandjacketortailoredsuit,flatshoessuitableforthearenasurface,hatandgloves Mentowearsmartdresspantsandsportsjacketortailoredsuitwithhat,shoestosuitandglovesHandlertocarrythewhiporcanethatdoesnotexceed75cm,nevertherider.

3.6 LeadingReinShowHunterandOpenDress


Double,orsinglevent,straightcut,whichfitsimpeccably,withoptional vest/waistcoatintoningcolourRidersshouldpreferablyweartweedjacketsalthoughthosemadeofplainnavyor blackfabricareacceptable,Tweedjacketscanbeofablue,greenorbrownmixture,thecolourchosentogowellwiththehorseorpony.

Hatsandhelmets EAApprovedsafetyhelmetsMUSTbewornbyanypersonwhenmounted.

ShirtsandTies Ashirtwithapropercollartogetherwithaplainordiscreetlypatternedmatchingtie

JodhpursorBreeches

Jodhpursorbreechesshouldbefawn,beige,lemonorbanana.

Boots ShortbootsineitherbrownorblackSpurs AreNOTpermittedButtonholes ButtonholesarepermittedGloves ThecolouroftheseshouldmatchtheoutfitWhips/Canes Notpermittedfortherider(referto3.6)Jewellery,hair,makeup

Hairinplaits,ponytailorbunsfixedwithtastefulribbonsorscrunchiestomatch thebrowband,and/ortie. Earringsarenotacceptable

Rein Onlyonereinispermittedfromthebitdirectlytotheriders’hand.

3.7 Riderclasses

AsperShowhorseexceptthatridersundertheageof18yearsarenotpermittedtoweartopbootsorgaiters/chapettesinridingclasses3.8 Gear

a) Correctlyfittedgearistheprimaryconsideration.b) Saddleshouldbeofgoodqualityleatherwhichissuppleandcleanandhassoundstitching.A


straightflapped(dressagetype)isdesirable–with3girthstrapswhichareconcealed)notlongpoints).Stirrupironsshouldnothaverubbers

c) Adiscreetnaturalsheepskinsaddleclothisacceptabled) Bridleshouldbedouble(snaffleisacceptableforridersunder12years),thesamecolourasthe

saddle,supple,ofgoodqualityleather.Stitchingonnosebandandbrowbandoptional.Nocoloured browbands

3.9 HeadgearAllheadgearmustcomplywithcurrentapprovedEquestrianAustraliaHelmetStandards.Competitors,GroomsandTrainersmustwearanEAapprovedsafetyhelmetwiththeretainingharnesssecuredandfastenedin ALLEAcompetitions,andwhenmountedonahorse,.Failuretohavetheharnessfastenedwillentailelimination.

3.10 Footwear Whilstmounted,allcompetittorsmustwearridingbootsasspecifiedwithsmoothoralmostsmoothsolesandheels.Heavilyindentedtreadsarenotpermittedforsafetyandriskmanagementreasons.Theexposedsideoflongbootsmustbesmooth.

3.11 Gaiters/ChapettesGaitersmayonlybewornwithshortbootswithheels.Thegaiters:a) exposedsideofthegaitermustbefullgrainleatherb) mustmatchthecolourofthebootsc) mayhavehuntingtopswhichmustbebrownorblack

Gaiters/chapettesarenotpermittedtobewornbycompetitorsundertheageof18yearsInariderclass.

3.12 Spurs

SpursmaybewornexceptbyLeadingReincompetitorsandFirstRidden:a) acurvedorstraightshankmustpointdirectlybackfromthecentreofthespurwhenonthe

rider’s bootb) thetipoftheshankmustnotpointuporpointinwardsc) thearmsofthespurmustbesmoothd) ifrowelsareused,theymustbeblunt/smoothandfreetorotate.Daisyrowelsarepermittede) thereisnomaximumlengthofspursf) metalspurswithhardplasticknobsareallowedg) dummyspurswithnoshankareallowed

3.13 WhipsInaclasstheriderorhandlermustnotcarryawhipexceeding75cminitsentirety(includingthetassel).Lengthofwhiprestrictiondoesnotapplywhenexercisingand/orwarmingup.

3.14 Jacket

Thewearingofjacketsisoptionalinhotweatherconditions,atthediscretionoftheGroundJury.Ifariderchoosestodiscardtheirjacket,thenalightcolouredshirtmustbewornwitharatcatcherornormalcollarandlongorshortsleeves.T-shirtsandsleevelessshirtsarenotpermitted.

3.15 SaddleandSaddleclothsAfully-mountedDressagetype(includingall-purpose)saddleoftraditionalortreelessconstructionis compulsory,andmaybeusedwithorwithoutasaddlecloth.Acruppermaybewornbyponies.Numnah colourisoptional.

3.16 Bridles,NosebandsandBits

3.16.1 SnaffleBridle


AsnafflebridleisanEnglish-typebridlewithasinglesnaffle-typebitandonesetofreins.Paddingisallowed onbridles.

3.16.2 NosebandsNosebandsareillustratedattheendofthissection.Itiscompulsorytohaveone(only)ofthefollowing nosebandsonasnafflebridle:droppednoseband(Illustration1)cavessonnoseband(Illustration2)flash(orHanoverian)noseband(Illustration3)crossed(GrackleorMexicannoseband(Illustration4)

Nosebandsmayneverbesotightlyfixedastoharmthehorse.Officialsshouldnotloosenthenoseband,but requesttheridertodoso.IftheriderrefusesandtheOfficialthinksthenosebandisstilltootight,theGround Juryshouldbeapproachedtomakearuling.Paddingunderthenosebandispermittedaslongasitis securelyattached.

3.17 Bits

OnlysnafflebitshavingthefollowingfeaturesareapprovedforuseinShowHorse(seediagramsorphotos ofPermittedBits).Bitsmustnotbemodifiedfromthemanufacturers’design.Snafflebitsshallbecomposedof:

a) Metalb) Metalandrubber(bitsmadeonlyofrubberorrubberandchainnotpermitted)c) Metalandsyntheticmaterial

Rigidplasticsnafflebitsandbridoonbitsmadeonlyofmetalmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:

a) Allpartsofthebitcomingintothehorse’smouthmustbeofmetalb) Mouthpiecesmaybethesamethicknessortaperedtowardsthecentreorcentraljointsc) Thereshallnotbemorethantwojointsinthemouthpieced) Double-jointedmouthpeicesmayhaveone‘roller’orrotatingmiddlepiece,inthecentre

section.Multiple‘rollers’arenotpermitted.e) Allpartscomingintothehorse’smouthshallberounded,snoiothandnotrigid,sharpor

corrugated.

Keepingwithinthedefinitionabove,someofthetypesofbitspermittedaredescribedandillustratedatthe endofthissection.

Alsopermittedbutnotillustrated:a) Half-moon–portmouth–curvedb) Rubberorsyntheticbit–bothjointedandunjointedc) Sweetironbitd) Rubbercoveredorsyntheticbit

3.18 DoubleBridle

AdoublebridleisanEnglish-typebridlewithabridoon(snaffle)bitandacurbbitandcurbchain (metalor leatheroracombination),bothfittedwithasetofreins.

3.18.1 Bridoon

• Mustbemadeofmetalorrigidplasticandmaybecoveredwithrubber/latex(manufacturedstate) (bitsmadeonlyofrubberorrubberandchainnotpermitted

• Ifmetalbitsareusedallpartsofthebitcomingintothehorse’smouthmustbeofmetal(not necessarilythesamemetal)

• Theminimumdiameterofthemouthpieceis10mm• Double-jointedmouthpiecesmayhaveone“roller”,orrotatingmiddlepiece,inthe

centresection. Multiple“rollers”arenotpermitted.• Flexiblerubberbitsarenotpermitted

Thediameterofthemouthpiecemustbesuchsoasnottohurtthehorse.


3.18.2 Curb

Thecurbbitmustbeofatypeasdetailedintheillustrationsattheendofthissection.Curbbitsmustnotbe modifiedfromthemanufacturers’design.Thelimitsofthedimensionsofthecurbbitsallowableareasfollows:Thecurbmustbemadeofmetalorrigidplasticandmaybecoveredwithrubber

(manufacturedstate) (bitsmadeonlyofrubberorrubberandchainnotpermitted)Theleverarmofthecurbbitislimitedto10cm(lengthbelowthemouthpiece)

3.18.3 NosebandOnlyacavessonnosebandshallbeusedwithadoublebridle.OptionalItems(notcompulsory)• Lipstrap(Illustration12)• Leathercoverforcurbchain(Illustration13)• Rubbercoverforcurbchain(Illustration14)

3.19 AllowedatanEvent/Venue

• falsetails/tailextensionsarepermittedinallEAcompetitions.• allcompetitorsarepermittedtheuseofonewhipinallareas.• allcompetitorsarepermittedtheuseofamonkeygrip.

3.20 NotAllowedatanEvent/Venue

• tongueties• blinkers• masalstrips• muzzlenets• anyotherequipmentwhichtheGroundJury,TDorChiefStewardmaydetermineisagainstthe

intentandgeneralprinciplesofShowHorse

3.21 AllowedinWarm-UpandExerciseAreabutNOTCompetitionAreaThefollowinggearispermittedintheWarm-upandExerciseAreabutnotallowedpastthegearstewardinto thecompetitionarea.Non-compliancewillincurelimination.• Runningmartingales(withasnafflebridle)• Bootsandbandages• Over-boots(e.g.EasyBoot/MacBoot/HoofBoot)• Saddlecovers(e.g.sheepskinorraincoversetc.)• Headphonesorsimilardevices


PermittedBitsVariousSnaffleBridleBits


PermittedNosebands

1:Droppednoseband 2:Cavessonnoseband

3:Flashnoseband(Hanoverian)

4:Crossednoseband(GrackleorMexican)

*1,3and4arenotpermittedwhenadoublebridleisused.


SECTION4-ROLESOFOFFICIALS

AllsituationscannotbeforeseenandinanyexceptionalcircumstancesitisthedutyoftheGroundJuryortheappropriateofficial(s)tomakeadecisioninasportingspiritadheringascloselyaspossibletotheintentoftheserules.AllofficialsmustabidebytheEquestrianAustralianCodeofConductforOfficials.Anyofficialisauthorisedto:

• interveneinordertopreventanyabuseofhorsesbyriders,grooms,ownersoranyotherperson

• interveneinordertopreventanycontraventionofthecommonprinciplesofbehaviour,fairnessandacceptedstandardsofsportsmanship.

AllsituationscannotbeforeseenandinanyexceptionalcircumstancesitisthedutyoftheGroundJuryortheappropriateofficial(s)tomakeadecisioninasportingspiritadheringascloselyaspossibletotheintentoftheserules.AllofficialsmustabidebytheEquestrianAustralianCodeofConductforOfficials.Anyofficialisauthorisedto:•interveneinordertopreventanyabuseofhorsesbyriders,grooms,ownersoranyotherperson•interveneinordertopreventanycontraventionofthecommonprinciplesofbehaviorandfairness.

4.1 GroundJury TheGroundJuryconsistsofthejudgesoftheevent. TheGroundJury:

a) mustbedrawnfromthecurrentEAJudgeslistb) mayincludesuitablyaccreditedvisitingoverseasjudgeswiththeapprovaloftheEA

NationalShowHorseCommitteeThePresidentoftheGroundJuryshouldbethehighestaccreditedjudgeduringtheevent.TheGroundJuryisresponsiblefor:

4.1.1 thetechnicaljudgingofallindividualcompetitions4.1.2 theallocationandverificationoffinalplacingsinacompetition4.1.3 referringanycasewhichisbeyonditsjurisdictiontotheAppealCommittee referringanycasewithinitsjurisdictionbutwhichitconsidersdeservingofpenalties notinthejurisdictionoftheGroundJurytotheAppealCommittee4.1.4 referringtotheAppealCommitteeanymatternotrequiringanimmediatedecisionfor thepurposeofjudgingthecompetition.OthertasksoftheGroundJuryinclude:a) themembersoftheGroundJurymustnottakeintoaccountanyunofficialadviceor

observationsfrompersonswhoarenotmembersoftheGroundJury,oranythingtheyknowbeforehandofthecompetitorsortheirhorses.

4.2 AppealCommittee

AnAppealCommitteeconsistsofapresidentand2to4otherpersonsandmustbeappointedforAustralasianHorseoftheYearandStateChampionships.Itisresponsiblefor:a) dealingwithprotestsreferredtoitb) dealingwithappealsagainstdecisionsoftheGroundJuryc) dealingwithallcasesofinfringementsofanyrulesforwhichtheGroundJuryisnot

responsibled) invitinganypersondeemednecessarytohelpthemreachadecision.e) atleastonejudgefromthecompetitioninwhichtheincidentoccurredmustbeconsulted.

ThefollowingmaynotserveasamemberoftheAppealCommittee:a) ownersofhorsesenteredinthecompetitionpertainingtotheprotest


b) judgesofthecompetitionpertainingtotheprotestc) coachesofcompetitorsenteredintheeventd) competitorsenteredintheevente) closerelativesofthoselistedabovef) Chefsd'Equipeorotherofficialsofteamsenteredintheeventg)theTechnicalDelegateg) anypersonwithaconflictofinterest.

ThedecisionoftheAppealCommitteeisfinal.ReferalsotoEAGeneralRegulationsArticles150and160andFEIArticle(rule)4384.3 GearStewardTheGearStewardisresponsiblefor:

a) guidingtherideronthelegalityofthesaddlery,equipmentanddressreferredtointheRules

b) checkingthegearofeachcompetitorforeachtest.TheexceptionstothisruleareinthecaseofanFEI-sanctionedeventorifthebit/bridleisinquestion,inwhichcaseanyinspectionshouldbedoneimmediatelyafterthecompletionofthetest.Ifthisinspectionrequirestheremovalofthebridle,aheadcollar/haltermustbemadeavailableforthispurpose.Anyremovalofequipmentmustbedonebytheriderortheiragent

c) ensuringthatacompetitor’sgearcheckiscompletedtoallowsufficienttimeforthemtoproceedtothecompetitionarenaandadheretothetimedraw.Ifaproblemarisesduringagearcheckwhichmaycauseadelay,thecompetitorortheiragentmustberequestedtore-presenttothegearstewardimmediatelyaftertheirtestconcludes

d) consultingwiththeTDor,intheirabsence,amemberoftheGroundJuryifdoubtexistsregardinganyitemofsaddleryorotherequipment

e) usingdisposablesurgical/protectivegloves–onenewpairforeachhorse–ifinspectingthebridle(moutharea)

Furthermore:a) itremainsthefullresponsibilityoftheridertocomplywiththeequipmentrulesas

outlinedEANationalShowHorseRules01/01/2018b) itistheresponsibilityoftheOCtoprovideagearsteward.c) ifariderdoesnothavetheirgearcheckedbytheappointedgearchecksteward,theymay

incureliminationatthediscretionoftheGroundJury,AppealCommitteeorTDd) everyconsiderationmustbegiventonotdisturbingtheharmonyofthehorseandrider

priortothementeringthecompetitionareae) thegearstewardmustnotalteranygear.Ifgearistoolooseorincorrectlyfitted,therider

ortheiragentmustmakethenecessaryadjustments

4.4 Chefd’EquipeWhereStateteamsareentered,aChefd’Equipemustbeappointed.ThisisrecommendedfortheAustralasianHorseandRiderChampionships.TheChefd’Equipeisnotpermittedtofulfilanyotherofficial’srole.OnlytheChefd’Equipemaylodgeaprotestonbehalfoftheteamorateammember.TheChefd’Equipeisresponsiblefor:

a) managingtheselectedteamofridersrepresentingtheirstateb) confirmingstabling,accommodationandtravelarrangementsofridersc) managingthecommunicationwiththetravellingsquadpriortoarrivalatthecompetition

venued) arrangingameetingofsquadmemberstoinformthemoftheChef’sresponsibilities

distributingtheteamuniformifapplicablee) attendingChefd'Equipemeetingsbeforeandduringtheevent,andconveyingrelevant

informationtoridersandtheirappropriatecoachesf) declaringdetailsoftheteaminwritingtotheOCwithintheprescribedtimeframe)


g) ensuringtheridersareawareofanychangesintheofficialdrawandanticipateddelaysincompetitionarenas.


SECTION 5 - STATE HORSE OF THE YEAR AND RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS

TheserulesaretobeadheredtobytheStateOrganisingCommitteesintheconductofStateHorseofthe YearandRiderChampionshipsandonlyrefertothoseclassesthatqualifyhorses/ridersfortheAustralasian ShowHorseandRiderChampionships.AllStateCommitteesthatdonotadheretotheserulesmayrender allridersandhorsesineligibleforcompetingatthatyear’sAustralasianHorseandRiderChampionshipsat thediscretionoftheNSHC.Intheeventthatacompetitorhasmorethanonehorseinaclass,theriderwillbepermittedtoridemultiplehorses,howeverifattherequestofthejudgesororganisingcommitteethata"goaround"isrequiredforallclassesthenanotherriderwillneedtobeelected.Thenominatedridermustadheretotheagerestrictionsoftheclass.

5.1 TheStateHOTYeventistobeconductedundertheseRulesandtheprovisionssetoutbelow.

5.2 AllownerandlesseeslistedoncurrentregistrationpapersmustholdacurrentEAmembership at thetimeofentry.RefertotheEAGeneralRegulationsArticle1005.3 HorsescanonlybeenteredatStateHOTYbyacurrentmemberofEAintheStateinwhichthe

eventisbeingheld

5.4 ShowHorse,ShowHunterandLeadingReinClasses-AllhorsesmusthaveacurrentEAHeight Certificate. RefertotheEAMeasuringRules.

5.4.1 AhorsethathasaprotestlodgedagainstitisineligibletocompeteatanEAState

HorseoftheYearShowuntilre-measuringhasoccurred.5.4.2 Ahorsethathasaprotestlodgedagainstitandisre-measured,mustcompetein

accordancewiththeNationalShowHorseRules1.145.4.3 AnEAqualifiedmeasurerwillbeinattendanceatallStateHorseoftheYearShowsfor

re-measuringpurposes5.4.4 ForallEAStateShowHorseChampionshipsallprotestsmustbelodgedatleastfour

hours beforetheadvertisedtimeofthestartoftheEvent(nottheclass).

5.5 RideroftheYearclasses–RidersmayonlycompeteintheclassforwhichtheyareeligibleAgeisasof1stJanuaryintheyearoftheNationalChampionshipsShowHorse,ShowHunter,Childs/JuniorRideroftheYearclasses,withexceptionofLeadingRein(seedefinition).

5.6 AllcompetitorsmustbefullcurrentEACompetitivemembersandleadingreinhandlersmustbecurrentParticipantorCompetitivemembersofEAintheStateinwhichtheeventisbeingheld:

5.6.1 ForChildsclassestheridermustbeagedbetween5yearsandunder18yearsasof1stJanuaryintheyearoftheNationalChampionships

5.6.2 ForLeadReinRidersturning5yearsareeligibletocompetethedaytheyturn5yearsold..

5.7 ShowHorse,ShowHunter,Childs/Junior,LeadingReinClassesandRiderClasses

Horses/Poniesmustbe:5.7.1 currentlyfinancialEAregisteredatthetimeofentry(asperrule4.2)

5.7.2 3yearsofageoroverat1August. 5.7.3 ResidentintheState(includingwhereappropriatewithina100kmradiusofaborder) foratotalperiodof3monthsimmediatelyprecedingthedateofthatState’sHorseof theYearevent.NorthernTerritorytobeexemptfrom3monthresidencyrule.

5.7.4 ForNewcomerClasses,ifthehorsehasnotcompetedundersaddle(withthe


exceptionofhorseracing)inanystateandisregisteredandeligible/qualifiedinthestateinwhichitistocompetebyclosingdateofentriesitshallbeeligibletocompeteinthatrespectivestate’sHOTY.

5.8 StateHOTYcont.

5.8.1 ShowHorse,ShowHunter,Childs/JuniorandLeadingRein-Ifahorsehascompetedina qualifyingclassatanEAHOTYinthecurrentyearinanotherStateitisnoteligibleto competein anotherEAHOTYinthesamecalendaryear. 5.8.2 RiderClasses-IfariderhascompetedinanEAHOTYinthecurrentyearinaqualifying classinanotherStatetheyarenoteligibletocompeteinanotherEAHOTYinthesame calendaryear.

5.8.3 ShowHunters–ifahorse/ponyisenteredasaShowHunterataStateHOTY,itwillbe precludedfromenteringtheStateHorseoftheYearasaShowHorseandviceversa.

5.8.4 ShouldahorsethathascompetedattheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships wishtocompeteataStateHorseoftheYearinthefollowingcalendaryear,wheretheState’s HorseoftheYearisheldwithin3monthsoftheAustralasianShowHorseandRider Championshipsanamnestymayoccurinregardstothisrule.Thisrulewillbecomeeffective atthecompletionofthe2017AustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships. 5.8.5 AllChangesofownershipandrelevantpaperworkmustbecompletedbytheEABranchwithin 7businessdaysimmediatelyfollowingthecompletionoftheAustralasianShowHorseand RiderChampionships.

5.9 InternationalHOYShowHorse,ShowHunter,Child’s/JuniorandLeadingRein–ifahorsehascompetedinaninternationalqualifyingclassataHOYeventinthecurrentyearitisnoteligibletocompeteinStateEAHOTYinthesamecalendaryear

5.10 TojudgeStateHorseofTheYear; Judgesmusthaveaminimumoftwoyears’experienceonaStateorNationallist.

5.10.1 Amaximumoftwojudgesfromanyonestatearepermitted.5.10.2 JudgeswillberandomlyselectedbyStateEAOfficebytheEOunlessaconflictexists.Shouldaconflictexist,theEANationalOfficewillrandomlyselectJudges.5.10.3 SelectedJudgeswillneedtobesentaJudgingFormfromEAtocompleteandwillbeasked,inparticular,toprovidedetailsof:

• Anyactualorperceivedconflictsofinterest• AnyStateHorseoftheYearorRoyalShowjudgingpositionstheselectedjudgehas

eitheracceptedorjudgedatduringthecalendaryear• Anyhorse(includingriderclasses)thattheselectedjudgehasqualifiedtocompeteat

theAustralasianShowHorse&RiderChampionshipsinthesamecalendaryear.Note–iftheselectedjudgehasqualifiedahorseinaparticularclasstheywillbedeemedineligibletojudgethatclassatanyStateHorseofYear.

• Anyhorse,wheretheselectedjudgeisthecompetitor(seedefinitionofcompetitor)inwhichtheyanticipatetocompeteattheirStateHorseoftheYearChampionships

5.10.4 SubmittingtheJudgesFormdoesnotmeantheselectedjudgeisacceptedtojudgetheStateHorseoftheYear

5.10.5 TheorganizingcommitteeoftheStateHorseoftheYearwillmakeadeterminationastowhetheritisviablefortheselectedjudgetoofficiatebaseduponanydeclaration(s)theselectedjudgehasmadeintheirJudgesForm

5.10.6 Theorganizingcommittee,wherepossible,willmakeeveryattempttorotatejudgesoutofspecificclasseswhereaconflictisdeclaredbytheselectedjudge.Ifthisisnotviable,theorganizingcommitteemayrequestthattheStateEAOfficeselectanalternativejudge

5.10.7 JudgesmayonlyjudgeoneStateHorseoftheYearpercalendaryear5.10.8 StateShowHorseandRiderChampionshipsClasses


ShowHorseandChilds/JuniorClasses RiderClasses

• SmallShowPony12hhandunder(rider14yearsandunder)

• MediumShowPonyover12hhandnotexceeding13hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• LargeShowPonyover13hhandnotexceeding14hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• Gallowayover14hhandnotexceeding14.2hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• Gallowayover14.2hhandnotexceeding15hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• SmallHackover15hhandnotexceeding16hh(Rideranyageexceptforchild’sclasses)

• LargeHackover16hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• Riderunder12years• Rider12,13&14years• Rider15,16&17years• Rider18–25years(inclusive)• Riderover25years

ShowHunterandChilds/JuniorClasses LeadingReinClasses

• SmallShowPony12hhandunder(rider14yearsandunder)

• MediumShowPonyover12hhandnotexceeding13hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• LargeShowPonyover13hhandnotexceeding14hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• Gallowayover14hhandnotexceeding14.2hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• Gallowayover14.2hhandnotexceeding15hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

·SmallHackover15hhandnotexceeding16hh(Rideranyageexceptforchild’sclasses)

• LargeHackover16hh(Rideranyageexceptforchildsclasses)

• LeadingReinPonyHack12hhandunder(ridertobe5yearsandunder8years)

• LeadingReinShowHunterPony12hhandunder(ridertobe5yearsandunder8years)

5.11 RandomswabbingwilltakeplaceinaccordancewiththeEAMedicationControlPolicy.

5.12JudgesmustbeselectedfromtheEAShowHorseJudgesList.

5.13TheJudges’decisionisfinal.

5.14Ataminimum,awinner,runner-upandthirdplacegetteristobesashedandannouncedattheevent.

5.15 InqualifyingShowHorse,ShowHunter,Childs/JuniorandRiderclassesfourjudgesmustbeusedaspertheNationalShowHorseJudgingSystem.Ifthereislessthanatotalof100entriesinallqualifyingclasses,threejudgesmaybepermitted(excludingNorthernTerritoryduetogeographicisolation,aminimumoftwojudgesmustbeappointed).


5.16 AllqualifyingeventsfortheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships(i.e.:StateHOTYs)mustberunbytheStatesShowHorseCommittee(whomayformorco-optanorganisingsub-committee)

5.17 Resultsofthewinner,runners-upandthirdplacegetter,andthenamesofallFinalists(top10)tobe senttotherelevantEAStateBranchOffice.

5.18JudgeswhohaveacceptedtoJudgeataStateHorseoftheYearandRiderChampionshipswillnotacceptaJudgingappointmentinsimilarclassesforaRoyalShowinthesameStateinthatcalendaryear.

5.19TheChiefStewardandJudge’shostmustbeindependentandthismustbereflectedintheState’s program.

5.20AscorermaynotofficiateinanyclasswheretheyhaveaConflictofInterestorperceivedConflictof InterestandwillnothaveanydeliberatecontactwiththeJudgespriortotheclass/classesorinwhichtheConflictofInterestoccurs.

5.20NoStatebadgesmaybewornatStateHorseoftheYearevents


6. AUSTRALASIANSHOWHORSEANDRIDERCHAMPIONSHIPS

6.1 HorsesmustholdcurrentregistrationwithEAandcompetitorsmustbefinancialmembersofEA.

6.2 TheclassahorsequalifiesforatStateChampionshipswillbetheclassthatthehorsecompetesinatthe AustralasianShowHorseChampionships,regardlessofchangestoaheightcertificate.

6.3 AllmeasuringtobefinalisedatStateChampionshipsandanyprotestsatState Championshipsshouldincludeavalidreason.

6.4 Therightofprotestremainsbutdoesnotincludeahorseonceithasqualifiedforthe National

Championshipsunlesstheprotesthadbeenlodgedpriortotheeventof qualification.

6.5 InternationalcompetitorsdonotrequireanEAheightcertificate

6.6 TheselectionofStaterepresentativeswillbethesoleresponsibilityoftheStateBranchconcerned

and entriesmustbelodgedthroughtherelevantStateBranchbytheclosingdateoftheevent.

Thewinnerandrunner-upplacegetterfromstatequalifyingeventswillbeinvitedtocompeteattheAustralasianShowHorseChampionships.Shouldthewinnerandrunnerupaccepttheirinvitationtocompete,thethirdplacegetterwillnotberequired.Ifthewinnerorrunnerupisnotabletoaccepttheirinvitation,thenthethirdplacegetterwillbeeligibletocompete.TheEAShowHorseCommitteewillnotconsiderapplicationsforhorses/ponies/ridersplacedlowerthanthirdplaceattheirStateHOTY.Intheeventthatacompetitorhasmorethanonehorseinaclass,theriderwillbepermittedtoridemultiplehorses,howeverifattherequestofthejudgesororganisingcommitteethata"goaround"isrequiredforallclassesthenanotherriderwillneedtobeelected.Thenominatedridermustadheretotheagerestrictionsoftheclass.

6.7 TheretentionofrelevantStatemembershipfollowingqualificationfortheAustralasianShowHorseand RiderChampionshipsisrequiredasfollows;

6.8 OnceahorsehasqualifiedfortheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships,thecompetitormustretaincurrentrelevantStatemembershipinthatcalendaryearandtheresidencyofthehorsemustbethesameatwhichitqualifiedfortheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships.OnceariderhasqualifiedforAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships,theymustretaintheirrelevantStatemembershipforthatcalendaryear.

6.9 AhorsewillnotbedisqualifiedfromrepresentingthestateinwhichitqualifiedasaresultofachangeofownershiporleasewithinthesameState.IfahorseissoldorleasedtoanotherstateitisnolongereligibletorepresenttheStateinwhichitqualified.

6.10 AhorsewhichhascompetedorqualifiedforaStateatanAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionshipmaynotcompeteinanyotherState’squalifyingcompetitionintheperiodleadingupto theAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionshipsconcerned.

6.11 AhorsecompetingintheShowHorse,ShowHunterandLeadingReinClassesmustberiddenbya memberfromtheStateorTerritorythatthehorseisrepresenting.

6.12 AlljudgeswillbeselectedfromtheEAShowHorseNationalJudgesListandwillberandomlyselected byEANationalOffice:6.12.1 ApaneloffourjudgeswillbeselectedforallOpenShowHorse,OpenShowHunter, Leading


ReinandRiderclasses(excludingChilds/Juniorclasses).Thepanelwillnot containmorethanonejudgefromanyoneState.

6.12.2 Inaddition,aseparatepanelofthreejudgeswillbeselectedforallChilds/Junior classes.

Thisseparatepanelwillnotcontainmorethanonejudgefromanyone State.6.12.3 SelectedJudgeswillneedtoacceptordeclinetheoffertoJudgeattheStateHOTY

AustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships,bysigningandreturningthe JudgingFormtoEANationalOffice.

6.12.4 WhenselectingJudgesfortheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionships, the

nominatedJudgemustbeontheEquestrianAustraliaNationalJudgesPanel,and havejudgedataminimumofoneHorseoftheYearShows.Whilstfulfillingthese appointmentstheyshouldhavecoveredarangeofclassesincludingOpenShow Horse,OpenShowHunter,LeadingRein,RiderandChilds/Juniorclasses.The judges’experienceshouldreflecttheprestigeoftheeventtheyarerequiredtojudge.AjudgeappointedtotheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionshipsmustnothavejudgedShowHorse/ShowHunterclasses,Riderclasses,Child’sclassesorLeadingReinclassesataStateHorseoftheYear,NewZealandHorseoftheYearoranyAustralianRoyalShowthecurrentyear.NorhavejudgedattheASH&RCinthepreceding5years.

6.13 WorkoutsmustbeprovidedtoallcompetitorsinridingChampionshipsandLeadingReinclassesatleast24hourspriortothecompetition.

6.14 AllhorsescompetingattheAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionshipsareeligibletobeswabbedaspertheNationalMedicationControlPolicy.

6.15 Arunner-upandthirdplacegetterwillbeawardedineachclass.

6.16 Resultsofwinners,runners-upandthirdplacegetters,andthenamesofallFinalists(top10)tobesenttotherelevantEAStateBranchOffice.

6.17 TheAustralasianHorseandRiderChampionshipProgrammustrefertotheEAConflictofInterest

policy.

7. ShowHorseJudgingSystem

TheShowHorsejudgingsystemisusedfortheEAAustralasianShowHorseandRiderChampionshipsand thefinalsoftheEAStateShowHorseandRiderChampionships.Alljudgesshouldbeawareoftheprocedure.

Thethreejudgesmuststandseparatelyandjudgewithnoconsultationamongstthem.Attheconclusionof theworkoutsthethreejudgesmarktheirfirst,secondandthirdchoicesonapreferentialjudgingslipand handittoasteward.Thestewardthentalliesthepreferences,givingthreepointsforafirstpreference,two forasecondandoneforathird.Thethreejudgeswillcontinuetostandseparatelyuntilthescorershave determinedthatthereisnoequality.ThethreejudgesmustnotcometogetheruntilauthorizedbytheChiefSteward.

Thehorsewiththehighestnumberofpointsisthewinnerandrunner-upthenexthighest.

Anexceptiontothisruleiswhenanyonehorseisgivenafirstpreferencebytwojudges.Thathorseisautomaticallythewinneronsixpoints,evenifanotherhorsehasonefirstpreference(3points)andtwo secondpreferences(2pointsx2)totalingsevenpoints.Thiscomesaboutasitshouldalwaysbeamajority rulessituationi.e.whentwojudgespickthesamehorse-itisautomaticallythewinner.


Wheretheallocationofpointsbringsaboutatie,thefollowingstepsmustoccur:

a) Ifthereisanequalityofpointsbyany2horses(if3way

tierefertopartf)thenitmustgobacktothejudgestodecide.

b) Thisistobedonebywritingdownthenumbersofthe

horsesonequalpointsonseparatepiecesofpaperandtheringmaster/chiefstewardistorequestthe judgesmarktheirpreferencesaccordingly.

c) Thesepiecesofpaperaretoberetainedwiththe

originalscoringsheets.

d) Ifaclearplacingcannotbeachievedusingthismethodthenandonlythenwillthejudgesbebrought togethertocometoadecision.

e) Ifthejudgesarebroughttogethertodecidethenthe

chiefstewardistobepresentduringdiscussions.

f) Intheeventof3horsesbeingtiedthenthejudgesmayconfertodecideonthewinnerandrunner-up

Thepreferencesmustbesignedbyeachjudgeandpostedinaprominentplaceforperusalbythecompetitorsassoonaspossibleaftertheevent.

Sample Show Horse Judging Slip:

Show Horse & Rider Championships Judge: Class Number:

Signed:

Number

Preference

1st

2nd

3rd


8. NATIONALJUDGESACCREDITATIONSCHEME

8.1 General

Asinallequestriansports,judgesmust:

a) BeinpossessionandhaveanunderstandingoftheEANationalShowHorseRulesandGuidelinesbook andanyamendments.

b) HaveanunderstandingofEApoliciesandby-lawsincludingtheEAMedicationControlPolicy,theEA MemberProtectionPolicyandtheEADisciplinaryBy-Laws

c) Treatrequestsfromcompetitorstoexplaintheirdecisionsasanopportunitytoassistthecompetitorto improvetheirperformance.

d) Honoracommitmenttojudgeandifextenuatingandunforeseencircumstancespreventthis,advisethe organisingcommitteeattheearliestopportunity.

e) Ensurethatthesameconditionsapplytoallcompetitors.f) Maintainthesamejudgingstandardsforallcompetitorswithinacompetitionandatalleventsg) Aimtohaveathoroughknowledgeofcorrecttrainingmethodsandunderstandtherequirements

ofthe classtheyarejudging.h) Bepreparedtojudgeinprevailingweatherconditions.

8.1.1 TheEAShowHorseJudgesList TherearethreelevelsofJudges:8.1.1.1 ProvisionalJudges8.1.1.2 StateJudges8.1.1.3 NationalJudges

ProvisionalleveljudgesaretraineejudgesandarenoteligibletojudgeatEAShowHorseandRiderofthe YearShows.

StateandNationalJudgesareeligibletojudgeatEAShowHorseandRideroftheYearShows.

8.1.2 Accreditation

TomaintainaccreditationasaShowHorseJudge,judgesarerequiredto:8.1.2.1 RemainafinancialmemberofEquestrianAustralia8.1.2.2 AdheretotheOfficialRulesandGuidelinesofEquestrianAustralia,bothnationaland

state-specific rules.8.1.2.3 AdheretotheEACodeofConductforOfficialsandtheFEICodeofConductforthe

Welfareofthe Horse.8.1.2.4 AttendanaccreditedEAShowHorsejudges’seminaronceeverythreeyears.Seminarswill

cover manyrelevanttopicssuchaspaces,riskmanagement,communication,roleofofficialsetc.

8.1.2.5 Submitashowhorsejudgesre-accreditationformtotheEAStateOfficeeverythirdyearTheEANationalOfficerecordsallupgradesontheEAShowHorseJudgesList

8.2 OverseasJudges

OverseasjudgesonarecognizedShowHorseJudgespanelintheircountryoforigin,whoarevisiting Australia,maybeacceptedforjudgingappointments.However,JudgesvisitingandjudginginAustraliafor sixmonthsorlonger,mustbecomeamemberoftheEAandapplytotherelevantStateBranchShowHorse Committeeforrecognition.

8.3 RecognitionofCurrentCompetency

JudgesaccreditedwithanotherrecognizedShowHorseorganisationinAustraliaoroverseasmayapplytotheStateShowHorseCommitteeforinclusionontheEAShowHorseJudgesList.InordertobeacceptedtotheEAlist,judgesmustcomplete:

8.3.1.1 Evidenceofpreviousjudging,togetherwiththeendorsementsfromfoursuitably


qualifiedpeople withintheindustry.8.3.1.2 MentoringwithaStateorNationalJudgeappointed/approvedbytheStateShowHorse

Committee8.3.1.3 Practicalassessmentinajudgingsituation,assessedbyaStateorNational

Judge appointed/approvedbytheStateShowHorseCommittee8.3.1.4 JudgesmustcompletetheOpenRuleBookTestwithapassmarkof80%

SuccessfulcompletionwillentitlethejudgetobeacceptedasaStateorNationalLevelJudge,accordingto therecommendationsoftheassessingEAJudge

TheStateShowHorseCommitteewillforwardacopyofsuccessfulapplicationstotheEANationalOffice wheneverrecognitionisgranted.

TheEANationalOfficerecordssuccessfulcandidatesontheEAShowHorseJudgesList

8.4 InterstateTransfer

WhenaJudgemovesinterstateandtransferstheirmembershiptotheirnewEABranchOffice,allhorse ownership,performanceandofficiatingrecordsaretransferredbythedatabasesystemwiththemembership details.

8.5 LapsedAccreditationandLeaveofAbsence

AjudgeisconsideredaLapsedJudgeiftheyhavenotbeenaccreditedformorethan12months.Judges whohavenotre-accreditedforlessthan12monthsmayre-accreditandreturntothelistbyfulfillingthe requirementsof5.1.2.

After12months,thefollowingrequirementswillbenecessaryforajudgetobereturnedtotheEAShowHorse JudgesList:

8.5.1 After12MonthsandLessthanthreeYears

JudgeswhohavenotbeenontheEAShowHorseJudgesListforlessthan3yearsmust:

8.5.2 BeacurrentmemberoftheEA8.5.3 CompleteaMentoringsessionwithaStateorNationalJudgeappointed/approvedbythe

StateShowHorseCommittee8.5.4 AttendthenextavailableJudgesseminar

Uponsatisfactorycompletionofthementoringsession,theformshouldbeforwardedtotheEANational OfficetogetherwiththeJudgesRe-accreditationForm.Uponreceiptofanapplicationfulfillingall requirements,theEANationalOfficewillprocesstheaccreditationandtheJudgewillbereturnedtotheEA ShowHorseJudgesListwithouttheneedforanyfurtherexamination

8.6 ForthreeorMoreYears

JudgeswhohavenotbeenontheEAShowHorseJudgesListfor3ormoreyears:

8.6.1 mustattendandparticipateinanOfficialEASeminar8.6.2 willberequiredtocompleteandpasstheupgradingrequirementsfortheirexistinglevel

beforebeing returnedtotheList(See6.2.1,6.2.2or6.2.3)

8.7 LeaveofAbsence

Judgesmayapplyforaleaveofabsencefromjudgingcommitmentswhichwillbegrantedforuptoa12 monthperiod.JudgesshouldapplytotheEANationalOfficeinwritingforaleaveofabsenceandprovidea dateofreinstatement.TheNationalOfficewillrecordtheperiodoftheleaveonthe


EAShowHorseJudges List.

8.8 CodeofConductforAccreditedJudges

AllEAOfficialsmustbecurrentEAmembers.AllEAMembersareboundbytheEA’sGeneralCodeof Conduct.Furthertothis,peopleincertainroles,suchasCoachesandJudgesmayberequiredtoabideby additionalcodesofconduct.EAJudgesaresubjecttotherequirementsoftheEAOfficialsCodeof Conduct.Codesofconductareavailableatwww.equestrian.org.au

8.9 ComplaintsagainstAccreditedEAShowHorseJudgesforJudgingStandards

8.9.1 Complaintsneedtobeforwarded,inwritingandmarkedconfidential,totheStateBranchCEO,together witheithervideosorsupportingstatementsbyotherEAmembers.

8.9.2 TheStateBranchCEOshouldrespondtoeverywrittencomplaintandisrequiredtokeepaccurate recordsonthesematters.

8.9.3 Allrecordsareconsideredhighlyconfidential.8.9.4 IftheStateBranchCEOconsidersthatacomplaintagainstaparticularJudge

warrantsfurther considerationtheyareto:

8.9.4.1 Requirethejudgetoprovidearesponseinwritingtothedetailsofthecomplaint8.9.4.2 Ifnecessary,requirethejudgetoundergomentoringorattendaseminar8.9.4.3 Ifwarrantedorappropriate,thejudgemaybedowngradedonelevelbutonlyafterthe

StateCEOhas exploredallavenues.

8.10 ComplaintsagainstAccreditedEAShowHorseJudgesRelatingtoBehaviour

Refertorule1.5andtheEAMemberProtectionPolicyatwww.equestrian.org.au


AnnexureA

EAWARNINGCARD

Event:______________________________Date:______________________________PersonResponsible:_________________________Offence:(Pleasetickone)AbuseofHorse………………………………………………AbuseofanOffical………………………………………FailuretofollowadirectionofanOfficial…….Specify:_________________________________________________________OfficialsName:_____________________________

OfficialsJurisdiction:_________________________SignatureofOfficial:_____________________________SignatureofPersonResponsible:_________________________

WARNINGCARD

ExtractfromtheNationalDressageRules

ThiscardisforuseatEAOfficialShowHorseevents.NationalShowHorseOfficialswhichhavereceivedapprovedandappropriateEAtraininghavetheauthoritytoissueaYellowWarningCardatanEvent.SeeRule1.5and1.6:Protests,Reports,AppealsandYellowCards.YellowWarningCardsfollowingameetingwiththepartyconcernedattheeventmaybeissuedonthedayandwhenbeingawardedbyanEAorFEIOfficial,shouldideallybedeliveredpersonallytotherider,togetherwithanexplanationastowhyitisbeingissuedandthepossibleconsequencesofanyfurtheroffencesbeingcommitted.Inthecaseofariderbeingundertheageof18years,aParent/GuardianmustbepresentwhenpersonallydeliveringtheYellowWarningCard.WhereariderreceivestwoormoreYellowWarningCardswithina12monthperiodforthesameoffencetheSDAwillprepareareportforreferraltotheEABranchforconsiderationundertheDisciplinaryBylaws/GeneralRegulations.IfafterreasonableeffortstheridercannotbenotifiedduringtheperiodoftheeventthattheyhavereceivedaYellowWarningCard,theridermustbenotifiedwithin14(fourteen)daysoftheevent.YellowWarningCardsreceivedatbothInternationalandNationaleventswillbetakenintoaccount.


AnnexB:CategoriesofShowHorsecompetitionShowHorseandChilds/JuniorClasses–Hack,GallowayandPony

1. Conformationandmovement

Thehorseshouldworkwithanicelyroundedback,naturallyelevatedinfrontandheadflexedatthepoll. Thecontactshouldbelightandeven.Holdingahorseinashapewiththeuseofbrutestrengthorartificial gadgetsisnottrulygettingahorsetoacceptandtocomehappilyontothebit.

Ashowhorsemustgivetheimpressionofcoveringthegroundeasilyandfluently.Thehorsemustbewell balancedandworkwithoutanyobviouseffortbytherideroranyuntowardresistancefromthehorse.The wholepictureshouldbepleasingtotheeye.

Heshouldgoforwardwithcontrolledfreeforwardmovement,thecorrectbendandanevenrhythminall pacesatatempochosenbyhisrider.

HeadandEars

Theheadshouldfittheanimalinsizeandbewellsetontotheneck,notthickthroughthejowl. It shouldgive theeffectofbeingchiseled.Theears shouldbe neither too smallnortoo large,but inkeepingwiththesizeof thehead.Theyshouldbefine,alertandreadilypricked. Looseorloppyearsarenotdesirableinashowhorse.

Eyes Theeyesshouldbelargeandbold,showingnowhite,andshouldbesettowardsthesideofthe headwithaniceflatforeheadinbetween.

Muzzle Themuzzleshouldbefineandsoft,withfullopennostrils.Smallclosednostrilscanaffectthe horse’sbreathing.

Throat Thehorseshouldbefinethroughthethroat,withawell-definedloosegullet.Thelineatthe throatshouldbeclearcutandtheheadsetwellontotheneck.

Neck Theneckshouldbeofalengthtolookinbalancewiththeremainderofthehorse.Thetoplineof theneckshouldbelongerthantheundersideandshouldbewellmuscledwithanicesmooth linefromthepolltothewithers.Thehighestpartofthehorseshouldbehispollandnottheneck onethirdofthewaydownfromthepoll. Heshouldbendfromthepoll.

Withers Thewithersshouldbefineandwelldefined.Itisthehighestpartofthevertebraeinamature horseandshouldbehigherthanorlevelwiththecroup,definitelynotlower.

Shoulder Theshouldershouldbelongandslopingbackfromthepointoftheshoulder,vanishingintothe wither.Uprightshoulderscausemanyproblems.Short,choppystridesandconcussions,make itdifficultforthehorsetocarryariderandmovewithease.

Chest Thechestshouldbewideenoughtoallowroomfortheheartandlungstofunctioninanefficient manner.Toonarrowachestcausesproblemswiththehorse’smovement.Thehorseisobliged totraveltoocloseinfrontandwillusuallyhaveaproblemwithbrushing,apartfromnotallowing sufficientroomfortheheartandlungs.Thehorsewhichistoobroadinfronttendstorollduringmovementanddoesnotgiveasmoothride.Ifviewedfromthefront,thehorseshouldstand square.

Forelegs Theforearmshouldbewelldeveloped,withplentyofmuscleinthefithorse.Theknees shouldbecomparativelylargeandflat–nopuffinessorlumps.

Girth Thegirthshouldbedeeptoallowroomfortheheartandlungs. Ashortgirthgivesthe appearanceofthehorsebeingleggywithnotmuchroomfortheheartandlungs.

Ribs Theribsshouldbeflat,smoothandwellsprung. Ifviewedfrombehind,theydonotprotrude.


Back Ashortbackedhorseismoredesirablethanalongbackedhorse. Alongbackdenotesweakness.Thebackandwithersshouldlookasifasaddlewouldfitcomfortablyandasifit weremadeforthatpurpose.Aholloworswaybackisundesirable.Alongbackisforgivable toadegreeinamareasthisallowsforhealthygestation.

Quarters Ifviewedfrombehind,thequartersshouldbealmostpearshaped,wideningveryslightlytowardsthesecondthigh,givingtheimpressionofsquarenessandpowerwithawell-developedsecondthighbelowroundedquartersandabovestrongcleanhocks.Thehipsshouldbeproportionatelybroadandhiddenfromview,notprotruding.Thecroupshouldbe levelwithorlowerthanthe wither. Acrouphighhorsefindsitdifficulttobendthethree jointsinhishindlegs,whichenableshimtolightenhisforehandandgiveasmoothbalanced ride.Whenviewedfromtheside,thelineoftherumpshouldbepartoftheseriesofbeautiful curvesthatmakeupthetopline.

Hindlegs Thehockshouldbestrong,cleanandwelldefined,freefromlumpsandbumpssuchascurbs,spavinsandcappedhocks.Ifyouviewthehorsefrombehindanddrawastraightline fromthepointofthebuttocktotheground,thepointofthehockshouldformthemiddleof thatline.Whenviewedfromtheside,thehocksshouldappearwidebothaboveandbelow thejoint.Sizeisessential,asstrengthandprominencearenecessarytoallowdueleverage andattachmentoftendonsandligaments.Largebonesareusuallyaccompaniedbylarge, well-developedtendonsandligaments.

Tail Thetailshouldbesetoninsuchawaythatitfollowsthetoplineandcontinuesonfromthe vertebrae.Itshouldbeneitherlownorhighset,andcarriedawayfromthebodycurving downinkeepingwiththegracefulshapeofthetopline.

CannonBones Thecannonboneshouldbeflatandstrongwithwell-definedtendons. Thecannonbones shouldbethesamewidthallthewaydownfromunderthekneetothefetlockorunderthe hocktothefetlock.Thecircumferenceshouldbeapproximately9”inamaturehorse, obviouslylessforponies.

Fetlocks Thefetlocksjointshouldgivetheimpressionofflatnessnotroundness,freefrompuffiness, lumpsetc. Theligamentsandtendonswhichattachtothefetlockjointshouldbeclearly defined,sowelldefinedinfactthatyoushouldbeabletorunyourfingersdownthegrooves.

Pasterns Pasternsshouldnotbetooshortoruprightortoolongandsloping. Shortoruprightpasternscausejarring,makingthehorseuncomfortabletoride,aswellastheunsoundnesstheycan contributetoduetotheconcussion.Over-longpasterns,althoughtheycanmakefora comfortableride,arenotdesirable.Longpasternsarefrequentlyfoundwithanover-straight hindlegandarenature’swayofcompensatingforconcussionandstrainswhichusually accompanyover-straighthocks.

Hooves Hoovesshouldbestrongandhealthylooking. Theyshouldbeneithertoouprightnortoo flat. Theangle,ifshodcorrectly,shouldbethesameangleasthatofthepastern.

Presentation

Presentationandsaddlery.Correctlyfittedgearistheprimaryconsideration.


ManesandTails Manesshouldbeplaited;tailsshouldbeplaitedorpulled.FalseTailsarepermitted

CoatandHooves Coatclean,withexcesshairremoved.Hoovesoiledorblacked.Quartermarksareacceptable

Saddle(includinggirth,stirrups)andSaddlecloth

Saddleshouldbeofgoodqualityandbesuppleandcleanwithsoundstitching.Astraightflapped(dressagetype)isdesirable.Adiscreetsaddleclothisacceptable.

Bridle(includingbitsandbrowbands)

Bridleshouldbethesamecolourasthesaddle,supple,ofgoodqualityleather.Stitchingonnosebandandbrowbandoptional.Colouredbrowbandsmaybeworn.

Judging

ShowHorsesarejudgedonconformationandsoundnessandalsoformanners,pacesandeducation.ItshouldbenotedthatfirstandforemostashowhorseisaQualityanimal.

ConformationandSoundness-ConformationinaShowHorseisthecorrectcouplingofevenlybalancedpartsofthehorsewhichwillproduceamagnificentlookinganimalthatisbothsoundofwindandlimb.

Manners,PacesandEducation-AShowHorseshouldbewellmanneredandobedient,butnever mechanical.Exuberancemaybeforgivenbutnotbadmanners,biting,rearingorbolting. Ashowhorse mustshowsoft,regular,activestrideswhichcovertheground,goingforwardwithrhythmandimpulsion.All pacesshouldbeclearlydefined.

Workout

MovementsandworkoutsthattheShowHorsemaybeaskedtoperformdependsonthelevelofthecompetitionandshallbeatthediscretionoftheJudge.

ANewcomerhorseshouldonlybeexpectedtoperformverysimplemovementsi.e.circles,halfcircles, changeofleadthroughthetrotandalltransitionstobeprogressive(meaningtocanterthroughwalkandtrot, fromcantertowalkthroughtrot).Againexuberanceandtensionshouldbeforgiventoadegree.Itisequallyimportantthatahorsebepenalizedforbadmannersi.e.rearing,bucking,kickingetc.

TheNovicehorsecanbeaskedforalittlemoredifficultworkandyouwouldbealittlelessforgivingfor‘greenness’orover-exuberancethanyouwouldforthenewcomerhorse.Youcouldaskforlengthenedtrot,threeloopserpentineintrotorcanterdependingonthehorsesyouhaveinfrontofyoutojudge.

TheOpenhorsecouldbeexpectedtoperformalittlemoredifficultwork.Youcouldincludetwodifferenttypesofchangesincanter,lengthenedtrotandcanter,walktocanter.Neverhalttocanterorcantertohaltasthisisfartoodifficultandusuallylooksuntidyandisnotcorrect.

ShowHunterandChilds/JuniorClasses–Hack,GallowayandPony

Definition

AShowHuntershouldpossessmoresubstancethanthemodernriddenShowHorsebutitmustbeemphasisedtheyshouldbequalityanimals.AqualityShowHuntermustcreatetheimpressionthatitiscapableofhuntingoveravarietyofterrain–thismilitatesagainstanyweaknessinconformationwhichwouldpreventthis,andhemustdoitcomfortablyandsafelyforhisrider.TheShowHunterincompetitionisnotrequiredtojumpotherthaninWorkingHunterEvents

ConformationandMovementTheShowHuntershouldhaveshort,well-definedcannonswithsufficientforearmandsecondthigh.He must


coverthegroundinallpaceswithawell-balancedgallop,movingfromtheshoulder,andwiththehind legswellunder. Acertainamountofkneeactionispermitted,whileaflat,stiltedactionisunacceptable.

Manners

Mannersareextremelyimportantandsmallmisdemeanors,whichmaybeoverlookedinaShowHorse,shouldbepenalisedintheShowHunter.

Presentationandsaddlery

Saddleryshouldbeclean,neatandwellfitting,butmaybemore'workmanlike'thanforariddenshowclass.

ManesandTails Manesshouldbeplaited;tailsshouldbeplaitedorpulled.Falsetailsarepermitted.CoatandHooves Coatclean,withexcesshairremoved.Hoovesoiledorblacked.Quartermarkings

arenotgenerallyused

Saddle(includinggirthandstirrups)andSaddlecloth

Saddleshouldbeofgoodqualityandbesuppleandcleanwithsoundstitching.Astraightflapped(dressagetype)isdesirable.Ageneralpurposesaddleisacceptablebutthosewithforwardcutpanelstendtohidetheanimal'sshoulder.Girthsshouldbedarkcolours.Adiscreetsaddleclothisacceptable.

Bridle(includingbitsandbrowbands)

Bridleshouldbethesamecolourasthesaddle,supple,ofgoodqualityleather.Stitchingonnosebandandbrowbandisoptional.AShowHuntermustwearasimpledoublebridlewithaplainbrowbandandnoseband.Colouredorfancybrowbandsarenotpermitted.Asnafflebridleisacceptable

Judging

TheHuntershouldpossess:• Correctconformationforridingandendurance• Substancewithoutcoarseness• Qualitywithoutfineness• Straightnessandfreedomofactionatallpaces• Boldnessandnaturalbalance• Steadytemperament• Colourimmaterial

Suggestedbreakdownofmarksis:

• 25%forTypeandGeneralImpression• 25%Conformation• 25%StraightnessofActionandFreedomofMovement• 25%WorkoutandManners

Workout

TheworkoutshouldbesimilartothatforanopenShowHorseclassandshouldincludeagallopanda changeofleadatthecanterbutnotalengthenedorextendedtrot.

LeadingReinPony

Definition

• anopenleadingreinponyshouldpossessakindeye,goodlengthofrein,becleanthroughthegulletandhaveareasonablynarrowwithersothatthechildcansitincomfort.Itshouldhaveagood slopingshoulder,beshortinthebackandhavecorrecthindlegs.

• inadditiontodisplayingthecharacteristicsofanopenleadingreinponyahunterleadingreinponyshouldpossessmoresubstance.


ConformationandMovementNative-Neartoground,standingonshortcannonswithamplebone.Thisclose-coupledhorse/ponyischaracterizedbyaslightlydeeperneck;smallhead,prominenteyesandsmallears.Itstrotmaybeslightlyroundedandthegeneralpictureisboldandactive.Nativeanimalsshouldbeshownunplaitedandinanaturalstate.

Blood-lCannonbonesnotasshortas“native”typesbutstillflatandfullofquality,necklongandslenderandactiongenerallylowtotheground.

Thepacesshouldbestraight,true,rhythmicalandeasywithagoodlengthofstrideatwalkandtrot.Theactionshouldbeactivebutnotsothattheriderisbouncedoutofthesaddle.Intheclass,theponyshouldwalkatamediumpaceandneverovertrotcausinglossofbalance.Theheadcarriageshouldbecorrectin aroundedframeandstill. Theponyshouldhaltwithoutfussandstandquietlyatalltimes.

Manners

Mannersmustbeimpeccable.Mustbequietenoughtocarrysmallchild.Mustonlyeverwalkortrotandneverrunpasthandler

8.10.1 Presentation

Tastefulbrowbandtocomplementpony’sheadsize,colourandoutfitswornby riderandhandler,e.g.matchinghairribbonsetc.

Judging

TobejudgedonmannersandobedienceWorkout

Shouldbeasimpleworkoutandshowsometransitionstoshowsuitabilityasleadreinpony.Ponyisled frombackofcavessonwithleatherleadapprox.1.5minlength(nochain).Ridershouldbeabletoriseto thetrotalittleandassistwithturning.Thehandlermustholdtheleadinthelefthandandcarryacaneinthe righthand.Thehandlerisnottocontroltheponyunlesstheriderrequiresassistance

LeadingReinRiderandLeadingReinSmartestonParade

Ponycanbe12hhandunder(ridertobe5yearsandunder8years).AllotherrulesapplyasintheLeadingReinPony.

Newcomer

Definition

Ahorsethathasnotcompetedundersaddle(withtheexceptionofRacing)inanyState/Territorypriortoa

Manes and Tails Manes should be plaited; tails should be plaited or pulled. False Tails are permitted Coat and Hooves Coat clean, with excess hair removed. Hooves oiled or blacked Saddle (includinggirth and stirrups)and Saddlecloth

Saddle should be of good quality and be supple and clean with sound stitching.Saddle should be small (14” or less) with straight flaps with optional numnahGirth either white webbing or leather Safety stirrups (Peacock Irons) are permitted

Bridle (including bitsand browbands)

Must be in a snaffle bridle (jointed or straight bar) Bridle should be the same colour as the saddle, supple, of good quality leather


datedeterminedbyeachState/Territoryinwhichthehorseresidesandisregistered.APonythathasonlycompetedinLeadingReinorMiniatureTurnoutsandhasnotcompetedofftheleadiseligibletobeconsideredaNewcomer.

AhorsethathascompetedinbreedclassesundersaddleisnoteligibletobeconsideredaNewcomer.

• ThehorsemustberegisteredwiththeEAatthetimeofcloseofentries.• ThehorsemusthaveacurrentEAHeightCertificate.• Thehorsemustbeshowninasnafflebridle.• ThehorsemaycompeteintherelevantStateHOTYeventasitsfirstcompetition.• ThehorsemaycompeteintheOpensectionattheHOTYsubjecttoState/Territoryqualifyingrules

whereapplicable.• Stallionsarenoteligibletocompete.

WorkingHunter

Definition

AWorkingHuntershouldpossessmoresubstancethanthemodernriddenShowHorsebutitmustbeemphasisedtheyshouldbequalityanimals.AqualityWorkingHuntermustcreatetheimpressionthatitiscapableofhuntingoveravarietyofterrain–thismilitatesagainstanyweaknessinconformationwhichwouldpreventthis,andhemustdoitcomfortablyandsafelyforhisrider.TheWorkingHunterincompetitionisrequiredtojump.

ConformationandMovement TheHuntershouldpossess:• Correctconformationforridingandendurance• Substancewithoutcoarseness• Qualitywithoutfineness• Straightnessandfreedomofactionatallpaces.• Boldnessandnaturalbalance• Colourimmaterial

Manners

TheHuntershouldpossessasteadytemperamentPresentationandsaddlery

Saddleryshouldbeclean,neatandwellfitting,butmaybemore'workmanlike'thanforariddenshowclass.

ManesandTails Manesshouldbeplaited;tailsshouldbeplaitedorpulled.Falsetailsarepermitted

CoatandHooves Coatclean,withexcesshairremoved.Hoovesoiledorblacked.Quartermarksand makeuparenotgenerallyused

Saddle(includinggirthandstirrups)andSaddlecloth

Saddleshouldbeofgoodqualityandbesuppleandcleanwithsoundstitching.Astraightflapped,allpurpose,orjumpingsaddlemaybeused Asaddleclothmatchingtheshapeofthesaddleisacceptable

Bridle(includingbits andbrowbands)

Bridleshouldbethesamecolourasthesaddle,supple,ofgoodquality.Stitchingon nosebandandbrowbandoptionalAWorkingHuntershouldwearasnafflebridlewithaplainfront(browbandand noseband).Nocolouredorfancybrowbands


WorkoutPhase1-JumpingThecourseshouldberiddenatahuntingpace,jumpingeachfencesmoothly,allchangesoflegshouldbe flyingchangesandnotdonethroughthetrot.Thecourseshouldbeopenandflowingandmusthavea changeofdirection.

Theremustbeeightjumpingefforts,whichcancompriseofverticalsandspreadsandmayincludeatwo stridedouble.Someoftheobstaclescouldbejumpedfromeithersideinwhichcase,lessactualobstacles areneeded.Allobstaclesaretobeclearlynumbered.

Thecourseshouldcompriseofsomenaturalobstaclessuchashaybales,brush,gate,wall,picketfence,log withrail,rusticrails.Alljumpsmusthaveatoprailincups;woodenblocksonawallareacceptable.

Thereshouldbeastewardavailabletoassistwiththealteringorrebuildingofthecourse. Phase2

–WorkOutTheworkoutshouldbesimilartothatofaShowHunterclassandshouldalwaysincludeagallopanda changeofleadatthecanter.Theleniencythatcanbeshownbyjudgesforminortransgressionsintheshow horseshouldnotbeshownintheWorkingHunter.Theorderofprioritiesforflatsectionjudgingshouldbe conformationfollowedbyactionandtemperament.

a) Nochangeofsaddleryisallowedbetweenphasesorduringaphaseb) Bootsandbandagesarepermissibleforthejumpingphaseonlyc) Anapprovedsafetyhelmetmustbewornbyallcompetitorsd) Intheeventofequalityofmarks,thetotalmarkfromPhaseOnewilltakeprecedence,followedby

themannersmarkandthentheconformationmark.Ifthereisstillatie,theJudgewilldecidethewinnerandthatdecisionisfinal

e)Bothphasesmustberiddeninasnafflebridlef)Whipstobeamaximumlengthof75cmsg) Nomartingales,bearingreins,sideorrunningreinsofanykindarepermittedh) Poniesuptoandincluding12.2hhtoberiddenbyrider14yearsorunderi) Poniesover12.2hhmayberiddenbyridersofanyage.

RulesforPhasesofWorkingHunter Phase1–

Jumpingj) Ridersarepermittedtowalkthecoursedismountedpriortothecompetitionk) Nopenaltywillbeincurredifthelowerpoleonthesameverticalplaneisloweredl) Ifahorse/ponyturnsitsquarterstoafenceorhasacompleteturnaroundarefusalwillbegivenm) Horses/poniesdisplayingcontinueddisobedienceorponiesleavingthering,whethertherideris

mountedordismountedwillbeeliminatedn) Anyhorse/ponytakingthewrongcourseorjumpinganotherfenceaftercompletingthecoursewillbe

eliminatedo) Thefallofhorseand/orrideranywhereonthecoursewillresultinelimination.Theridermay

not attemptanotherfencebutmustleavetheareaimmediatelyonfootp) Anyhorse/ponyeliminatedordisqualifiedinthejumpingsectionwillnotberequiredagainfor

Phase Twoq) Horses/poniesmustnotenterthejumpingarenapriortotheeventr) Ifajumpisknockeddownduetorefusalordisobedience,thecompetitormustwaitforthesteward

to rebuild thejumpandpermissionfromthejudgebeforere-attemptingtheobstacles) Thejumpingphasemustbeconductedinanenclosedarenat) Practicejumpsmustbeavailableinaseparateareau) Apencillermustbesuppliedforthejudgev) Judgesarerequiredtoinspectthecoursepriortotheeventtoensurethatitissuitableandatleast2

fences areatmaximumheightMaximumHeightofobstacles:• SmallPony12.2hhandunder(rider14yearsandunder) 45cm


• LargePonyover12.2hhandnotexceeding14hh 55cm• Gallowayover14hhandnotexceeding15hh 65cm• Hackover15hh 75cm

MarkingSystem–Phase1

Marks Deductions/Penalties Jumping(10perobstaclecleared) 80 Knockdown 10Styleandmannerswhilejumping 20 Firstrefusal 15 Secondrefusal 20 Thirdrefusal EliminationMaxTotal 100 Fallofhorseorriderin

eitherphaseElimination

80marksareawardedforcompletingthecoursewithoutelimination.Anypenaltiesarethendeducted,and themarkforstyleandmannersisaddedtoarriveatthetotalscoreforPhaseOne.

Phase2–WorkOutAworkoutwillbeprescribedbythejudge.Thejudgemayalsorequirethehorsetobestrippedtoconclude anaccurateconformationmark

MarkingSystem–Phase2-Competitorstobemarkedforthefollowing:

Conformation 20Freedomofaction 20Manners 10

RiderClasses

DefinitionAridingcompetitionorriderclassisacompetitionbetweenriderstodeterminethemostcorrectriderpositionandapplicationoftheaidsinanefficientandelegantmanner.

PresentationAsperShowhorse

DressSmartestonParade

Smartestonparadeisacompetitionwithinitselforjudgedwithinacompetitiontodeterminethemostappealinghorseandridercombination.Itisjudgedonsuitabilityofmount,generalpresentationofhorseandriderandoverallappealandelegance. Smartestonparadeisjudgedfromafarwithnoindividualworkout,e.g.onthecircle,andnopointsbeingawarded. Turnout

Competition

Aturnoutclassisjudgedonapointscoresystem.Itisacompetitiontodeterminethebestallroundturnout. Itisjudgedonconformationandsoundness,mannersandpaces,costumeandsaddlery,ridingabilityand generalappearancewhichincludessuitabilityofmount,colourco-ordination,conditioningofthehorse, presentationofthehorseandriderandplaitingandgeneralcoatconditionofthehorse.Thewholepicture shouldbeoneofelegancewithmucheyeappeal.

AllcompetitorsarerequiredtolineupandarecloselyinspectedforPreparationofHorse,SaddleryandRider’sCostume.AllarethenrequiredtocompleteaworkouttoassessRidingAbility,Manners,Paces,


Education,ConformationandSoundness.


Annexure‘C’

1.0 HowtobecomeaShowHorseJudge

1.1 ProvisionalJudgesApplicantsmustapplytotherelevantStateBranchShowHorseCommitteeforinclusionontheEAShowHorseJudgesList.ApplicantsmustbeeighteenyearsofagetobeacceptedatProvisionalLevel.Applicantsmustprovide:

1:Evidenceofpreviousunofficialjudging,stewarding,competingandotherrelevantinformation,togetherwiththeendorsementsfromfoursuitablyqualifiedpeoplewithintheindustry.2:ApplicantsmustcompletetheOpenRuleBookTestwithapassmarkof80% 3:EvidenceoffinancialmembershipoftheEA

ApplicationsreceivedbytherelevantStateShowHorseCommitteearethenassessedandadecisionmade astowhethertheapplicantisacceptedatProvisionalLevelatthesolediscretionofthecommittee.

TheStateShowHorseCommitteewillforwardacopyofsuccessfulapplicationstotheEANationalOffice. TheEANationalOfficerecordsallnewJudgesontheEAShowHorseJudgesList

1.2 StateJudgesJudgesmustspendaminimumof2yearsatProvisionalLevelandmustundertakejudgingoverawiderangeofclasses.AsajudgepreparestoupgradetoStateLevel,theymustcompletethefollowing:

1.2.1.1 Attendanceinthepast2yearsatanofficialEAjudges’seminariscompulsorybeforeupgrading1.2.1.2 MentoringwithaStateorNationalJudge1.2.1.3 Practicalassessmentinajudgingsituation,assessedbyaStateorNationalJudge

appointed/approvedbytheStateShowHorseCommittee1.2.1.4 JudgesmustcompletetheShowHorseOpenRuleBookTestwithapassmarkof80%1.2.1.5 CompetetheJudge’sAccreditation/Re-Accreditationquestionnaire.

JudgesmustapplytotheStateBranchforanupgradetoStateLevel.Suchanapplicationmustbe supportedbyevidenceofjudgingappointmentsandevidenceofpoints1to45above.

TheStateShowHorseCommitteewillforwardacopyofsuccessfulapplicationstotheEANationalOfficewhenevernewupgradesareapproved.

TheEANationalOfficerecordsallupgradesontheEAShowHorseJudgesList.

1.2.2 NationalJudges

AfteraminimumoftwoyearsatStatelevel,judgesmayapplytotheStateBranchforanupgradetoNationalLevelEAShowHorseJudge. Suchanapplicationmustbesupportedbyevidenceof:

1.2.2.1 ExtensivejudgingduringtheirperiodatStateLeveloverawiderangeofclassesincludingshowhorseandshowhunterclassesorridingclassesataRoyalShow,orEAStateHorseandRideroftheYearShow.

1.2.2.2 AttendanceinthepastyearatanofficialEAjudges’seminariscompulsorybeforeupgrading1.2.2.3 JudgesmustcompletetheShowHorseOpenRuleBookTestwithapassmarkof80%1.2.2.4 CompletetheJudge’sAccreditation/Re-Accreditationquestionnaire.

JudgesmustapplytotheStateBranchforanupgradetotheEANationalOffice.Suchanapplicationmustbesupportedbyevidenceofjudgingappointmentsandevidenceofpoint1to4above.

TheStateShowHorseCommitteewillforwardacopyofsuccessfulapplicationstotheEANationalOffice


whenevernewupgradesareapproved.TheEANationalOfficerecordsallupgradesontheEAShowHorseJudgesList

1.2.3 OverseasJudges

OverseasjudgesonarecognizedShowHorseJudgespanelintheircountryoforigin,whoarevisitingAustralia,maybeacceptedforjudgingappointments.However,JudgesvisitingandjudginginAustraliaforsixmonthsorlonger,mustbecomeamemberoftheEAandapplytotherelevantStateBranchShowHorseCommitteeforrecognition.

1.2.4 RecognitionofCurrentCompetency

JudgesaccreditedwithanotherrecognizedShowHorseorganisationinAustraliaoroverseasmayapplytotheStateShowHorseCommitteeforinclusionontheEAShowHorseJudgesList.InordertobeacceptedtotheEAlist,judgesmustcomplete:

1.2.4.1 Evidenceofpreviousjudging,togetherwiththeendorsementsfromfoursuitablyqualifiedpeople withintheindustry.

1.2.4.2 MentoringwithaStateorNationalJudgeappointed/approvedbytheStateShowHorseCommittee1.2.4.3 Practicalassessmentinajudgingsituation,assessedbyaStateorNationalJudge

appointed/approvedbytheStateShowHorseCommittee1.2.4.4 JudgesmustcompletetheOpenRuleBookTestwithapassmarkof80%

SuccessfulcompletionwillentitlethejudgetobeacceptedasaStateorNationalLevelJudge,accordingtotherecommendationsoftheassessingEAJudge


Annexure‘D’

1.NotesforOrganisers

ThissectionisdesignedtohelptheorganisersofaShowhorseeventorcompetitionandisalsousefulasareferencetoensurethatnothingofimportanceisoverlooked.Eventsvaryfromsmallfixtureslastingafewhourstochampionshipeventsoccupyingtwoormoredays.Themagnitudeofthesecretarialandfield-workinvolvedwillvaryaccordinglyandorganisersmustusetheirjudgmenttoadaptwhateverissuitable.

1.1 GeneralConsiderations

• setadatethatdoesnotconflictwithothereventsintheimmediateareabecauseitisadrainon judges,competitorsandhelpers

• selectthecompetitionstobeofferedkeepinginmindthesizeoftheanticipatedvenue• ifaneventistobeOfficialneedtoapplytotheEAStateBranch,somemonthsinadvance,for

approvalofdate(s)• formaneventOCandallocatetaskstomembersinaccordancewiththeexperienceand

help available• chooseandbookasuitablevenueandgiveconsiderationtothefollowingfacilities:

o secretary–centrallocationo campingcanteen/cateringo stablingand/oryards–safe–eitheronthegroundsorlocallyclosebyforany

visiting horseso parkingforspectatorvehiclesandhorsetransporto scorers–quietareao toiletandshowerblock

1.2BudgetCompileabudget,whichshouldshowaprofitoratleastbreakevenafterexpensesaremet.

Income• canteen(ifapplicable)• entryfees• gate(ifapplicable)• groundlevy• parkingfee(ifapplicable)• postage• sponsorship• stablehire

Expenses• Dependingonthesizeoftheeventsomeofthefollowingmaynotberequired• canteen/catering-purchasesuppliesorhirecaterers• hireofequipmenti.e.portabletoilets,publicaddresssystem,andarenasurroundsetc.• hireofstables,permanentorportable• hiringfeeforgrounds• advertising• insurance• judgesandhelpergifts• judgestravel,accommodationandmeals• prizemoney• programpublication• ribbonsorrosettes• stationery• trophiesforspecificcompetitions• donatione.g.StJohnFirstAid/Ambulance


1.3 FourtoFiveMonthsBefore1.3.1 Judges

Contactsuitablyaccreditedjudges(atleast3monthsaheadifpossible)byphone,e-mailorcorrespondenceinvitingthemtojudge.Whentheyreplyintheaffirmative,aletterofconfirmationshouldbesentimmediately.Thislettershouldstatethatafollowupletterore-mailwillbesentclosertothedateoftheevent.Thefollowupletterore-mailshouldincludethefollowing:

1.3.1.1 confirmationofdate(s)ofevent1.3.1.2 venuelocation1.3.1.3 preferredaccommodation,travelandremunerationarrangements(ifapplicable)1.3.1.4 meals1.3.1.5 inquireifastewardshouldbeprovided1.3.1.6 travelcouldbesharedifanumberofjudgesarefromthesamearea1.3.1.7 requestforABNformsorTaxInvoiceifapplicable

1.3GroundJuryEachshowmustappointaGroundJury.

1.4SponsorsThesizeoftheeventwilldictatetheextentofsponsorshipsought.Inkeepingwithprizemoneyorgoodsin kindforeachcompetitionthefollowingexamplemaybeofuseforobtainingsponsorshipofdifferentlevels. Organisersshouldnotbediscouragedwhenonlysmallamountsareofferedasthesecanadduptoquitea largeamount.

Approachsponsorsbyletterwithoffersofvarioussponsorshippackagesinreturnfortheirsupport.Whereappropriate,followupwithavisittotheirplaceofbusiness.Thefollowinglevelsofsponsorshippackagescouldbeoffered:

• eventnamingrights:Thispackagewouldbethepersonofferingthehighestvalueformoney(not necessarilycashbutcouldbegoodsinkind)

• competitionarenanamingrights:Therewouldbeanumberofpackagestocoverallcompetition arenas.Theamountcontributedwillbewithinthemiddlerange

• competitionnamingrightsforaparticularclass:Therewillbenumerouschancesatthislevelto includemanysponsors

• advertisinginthemedia,schedules,programsandgroundsWhenapproachingsponsorsbeawareoftheircapacitytosupportandonlyofferpackageswithinthatrange.

1.5ScheduleandEntryForm

• preparethescheduleandentryform• includetheEADisclaimer• allentryformsmusthavethephrase‘ConductedundercurrentEARulesasamended’

prominentlyshown• fromtimetotime,somerulesareadjustedbecauseoflocalconditions.Suchchangesmustbe

clearlyshownasafurtherconditionofentry.However,anychangemustbeconsideredwithinthecontextoftheintentoftherule.IfunsureastothelegalityofadjustingrulestheStateShow HorseCommitteemustbeapproachedandonlybechangedwiththeirapproval

Ascheduleshouldincludethefollowingasaminimum

• nameofclub/associationrunningtheeventprominentlydisplayedatthetopofthefrontcover• addresswheretheeventwillbeheld• acontactphonenumberforbothbeforetheeventandalsoamobilephonenumberforthe

event days• asentencestatingthat‘theeventwillbeheldinaccordancewiththecurrentEAShow

Horse rules(asamended)’-thiscoversallrulechanges• theprogramofcompetitionschosen


• ifmeasuringistobeheld.• entryfee• waivertobesignedbycompetitorsand• refunds

Pointswhichmustbeaddedinclude

• exhibitnumbersandtheiravailabilityanduseofsuchawards• ifamajortrophyday,decisionsonthewayofdeterminingthewinner• theneedforcompetitorstohaveregistrationpapersavailable(ifapplicable),and• theneedforCompetitionLicensetobeavailable(ifapplicable)

Pointsindividualtoeachshowinclude• definelungingareaandanyotherexerciseareainstructions• stabling• camping• dogrequirements,and• temporaryyards

1.6AllocationofTasksAllocatethefollowingtaskstocommitteeand/orvolunteers

• distributeaprogramleafletwhichmayincludeo newslettersatstateandregionallevelso mediacoverageinnewspaper/s,radio/TVinCommunityAnnouncement programso saddleriesandretailoutlets,especiallythosebelongingtosponsors§ approachandbookcaterersand/orlocalserviceclubssomemonthsinadvancetocover

canteen facility§ arrangetohireorborrow• publicaddresssystem,includingtape/CDplayerforbackgroundmusic• arenasurrounds• markers• arenanumbers• tent• portabletoiletsandshowersifnecessary§ orderandpurchase(ifapplicable)• trophies• ribbonsand/orrosettes(includingextrasincaseofequalplacing)• namebadgesforJudges,andStewardsspaceforcompetitionareas,trainingandexerciseareas

andparkingtimeavailablefromstarttofinishofday(s)

§ approachanannouncer§ appointstewardsasrequired

§ ringsteward§ judges’host§ sponsors’host§ TechnicalDelegate.IfnotappointedtheSeniorJudgewillassistwiththe

technicalsideoftheevent• preparetimedschedule

§ calculatetheoveralltimeforeachcompetition.Whenallocatingtimethefollowingshould beconsidered:

§ breaksrequiredforjudges§ allocatecompetitionstojudgesaccordingtotheiraccreditedlevel§ takeaccountofthesizeofclassesandlengthoftimetojudgenumbersentered

§ allo


1.7TwoorThreeWeeksBefore

• havethetimedscheduleprintedorduplicatedandincludeaphonenumberforadviceofwithdrawalandacontactmobilenumberforthedayoftheeventalongwithrecognitionof sponsorsandotherinformationrelativetotheevent

• forwardacopyofthescheduleto:o sponsor,withaninvitationtoattendandpresenttheawardstotheplacegettersin

the competitiontheyhavesupportedo stewards,enclosingnamebadgeandOfficialcarpasswhererequiredo judges,withinformationabout

v locationofgroundsv whereandtowhomtoreporttoonarrivalv morningteaandluncharrangementsv travelremunerationandaccommodationarrangements(ifapplicable)v confirmarrangementsaboutprovidingastewardv enclosenamebadgeandofficialcarpasswhererequired

• withdrawenoughcashfrombanktodivideupforprizemoneyandcoverrefundsforscratchings

1.8TheDayBefore

• preparegrounds• mowgrasstoareasonableheight• isolate

o thecompetitionareawithanentrancegateo thewarm-upandexerciseareao accessbetweenthesetwoareasformountedcompetitorsando isolateareasforspectators(suggestbeatleast10meters,preferably15meters,back

fromthearena)• setup

o arenasforcompetitionsandonepracticearenawherepossiblewheregroundismost level

o spectators,photographersandvideooperatorsshouldbeatadistanceofatleast10metersfromanyarenabutpreferably15meters

o publicaddressandsoundsystemo canteeno tableandchairsinsecludedquietareaforscorerso directionsignsonnearbyroadsandsitesignsforstables,arenanumbers,carpark,

water,Secretary’sOfficeetc.o toilets

• prepareo exhibitnumbersifnecessaryo clipboardsforStewardswith

v timescheduleforallcompetitionsv listofnamesofjudgesandotherpersonnelv twopens,pencilnotpermittedv arenanumberv smalltokenofappreciationforstewardv claimformforthejudgetocompletetoclaimreimbursement/remuneration

for travel(ifapplicable)o numerouscopiesofthetimedschedulefordistributionatcompetitiono morningteaandlunchesforjudgesandstewardsormakeoutvoucherforcaterers

• packrequirementsforSecretary’sOffice1.9OntheDay

• Secretary’schecklisto EAShowHorseRuleBookso entryformso conditionsofentryincaseofprotesto copiesofscheduleo exhibitnumbers


o telephonenumbersofVeterinarySurgeonandDoctoro stationeryshouldincludenotepaper,calculator,cellotape,rulerstaplersetco resultsboardwithschedulenearSecretary’sOfficeandaccessibletoriders,where

resultscanbepostedandupdatedregularlyduringthedayo clockforsynchronisingtimeo loudhailerandbatterieso trophiesand/orribbons/rosetteso judges/stewardsgifts

• amemberofthecommitteeshouldo arrangeforgatestogroundstobeopenedatleast1.5hoursbeforetheeventbeginso ensurethatcompetitionsarerunningontimeo rallysuccessfulcompetitorstoreceivetheirawardsatprize-givingtimeandensure

they aremountedifrequiredo ensurethatapublicexpressionofthanksisextendedtoownersofgrounds,judges,

sponsors,helpersetc.atthefinalpresentationofawardso supervisetheremovalofarenasattheendofthedayo ensurethatcompetitorsexercisewithinthelimitsofthecompetitionareao advisecompetitorsifcompetitionisrunninglateo rallycompetitorswhohavenotreportedatduetimeandareknowntohave

collected bridlenumberfromsecretary

• judges’hostshouldo haverefreshmentsavailableonarrivalofjudgesandstewardso introduceeachjudgetotheirstewardandwellaheadoftime(minimumatleast

10minutesbeforestartingtime)o givethejudge/stewardtheirfolderwhichincludesdetailsoftheirpositiononthearenao ensurethatjudgesandstewardsareproperlylookedafterduringthecoffeeand

lunch breaksandaretreatedasguestsoftheorganiserso sometimeduringthedaydetermineeachjudge’stravellingexpensesandinform

the Treasurersothatachequeisreadyonthecompletionoftheirjudgingo itiscustomarytogiveagiftofappreciationtothejudgesastheyleavetheevento Informthejudgethataweightclassificationshouldtakeplacefortheweightclasses

• sponsors’host(whereapplicable)shouldo meetsponsorso haverefreshmentsavailableo introducesponsorstoorganisersando makethemfeelwelcomewhilsttheywaittopresenttheirdonatedawardto

the recipients• scorersshouldfillouttheofficialscore/resultssheetandforwardtotheEABranchOffice

within 14days• prize-giving

o prizesmaybepresentedbytheparticipatingsponsorswherepracticableaftera particularcompetition,e.g.

v duringthelunchbreakv attheendofadayorv attheendofthewholeevent

o ribbons/rosettesand/orrugsshouldbeplacedonthehorsepriortoprize-givingo atalltimeswhenhorsesaregroupedtogether,ridersand/orgroomsmustactin

a responsibleway.Carelessnessorirresponsiblebehaviourwillnotbetolerated


1.10AftertheEventWithin10Days

• fullresultsofOfficialcompetitivecompetitionsmustbeforwardedtotheEAstatebranchofthe eventandshouldinclude

o fullresultsofOfficialCompetitiveCompetitionsmustbeforwardedtotheEAstatename andEAregistrationnumberofeachhorseandriderthatplacedinthecompetition

o thenamesofthejudgeso finalplacingso thesignatureoftheChiefJudge/TD/authorisedpersonbytheOC

• sendtrophies,ribbons/rosettesandprize-moneytoprizewinnerswhodidnotcollectattheevent• sendresultstoanyrelevantnewslettereditors,localnewspapersetc.• sendlettersofappreciationandcopyofresultstosponsorsandjudgesand• sendexpressionofappreciationtostewards,organisersandhelpers

1.11 DutyofCare

1.9.1 Attimeswhenthevenueandfacilitiescannotbepreparedtothedesirablestandard(forexample,hardgroundduringdroughtconditions,unstableorslipperysurfaceduetowetweather),theOrganisingCommitteeshouldmakeallendeavourstoinformcompetitorsofthe associatedrisksofcompetingunderthecurrentconditions–forexampleoverthePublic AddressSystem.Competitorsmaythenassessthepotentialrisksassociatedwithcompeting. UnderextremecircumstancesitmaybeinthebestinterestsforallconcernedfortheOrganising Committeetosuspendcompetitionuntilconditionsimprove.

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