Rules
The following are the Rules relating to Millstreet Horse Show 2013:
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Show Organisers and Directors reserve the right to reject or refuse any entry or to alter the schedule. Times or Arenas are subject to change. The organisers will not be responsible for any accident, damage to persons, vehicles or property.
• By the Receipt of your entry, Millstreet Horseshow understands that you further acknowledge that to have read the above conditions and accept the same unreservedly and understand that consent to participation in the event is only on the basis of the above conditions.
• The Millstreet International Horse Show will run under the National
Competition and FEI Rules
• All competitors must have their horses passports at hand between 12 noon and 4pm each day. Blood tests and random examination of horses and ponies will be carried by a qualified vet.
• At time of entry full payment will be deducted from your credit card.
• Any outstanding balance due on your account will automatically be deducted
from your credit card after the show.
• Show Organisers are not responsible for the theft of any property or tack during the show. It is competitor’s responsibility to ensure that all tack/property are kept in a safe place.
ENTRIES
• All entries must be pre-entered – Late Entries are NOT accepted!
• Entries must be made through our online booking system on:
www.millstreethorseshow.ie. Entries via any other means will not be accepted
• Entries will NOT be accepted without the accompaniment of current credit card details and payment must be in full at time of entry.
• Non runners will be refunded after the show withholding a €15 booking fee per
entry.
• The Management retains the right to refuse or accept an entry,
• Jumping tickets to be handed in when declaring in the Secretary’s office.
• Conditional Entries will not be accepted.
• Substitutions are permitted at the show if there is either the same owner or rider.
STABLING
• Stabling €110 for the duration of the show. All stabling must be prebooked through our online booking system.
• Stabling must be booked and paid for in advance.
• On arrival please present your stable letter to management. Non presentation may result in no access.
• On arrival please have your passports ready as horses will randomly be micro chipped.
• Owners of stallions must ensure that they bring an electric fence with them.
• Please ensure that your horse/pony has up to date vaccinations.
• Stabling cancellations must be made in writing before July 25th 2013 to
guarantee 50% refund. No refunds after July 25th
• The showgrounds will be open from 9:00am on Monday August 12th NOT
BEFORE.
• Stables will be Pre-allocated.
• GATES CLOSE NIGHTLY AT 21:00 SHARP!
• Scooters, Quads and all MPVs are strictly prohibited and will be
confiscated!
• No Tents
• The management reserves the right to allocate stabling and although we will do our best to accommodate special requests, they cannot be guaranteed.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
• The management reserves the right to refuse to stable a horse on the grounds.
• The Show Organisers will not be responsible for any accident, theft, damage to
person, vehicle or property that may occur whilst stabling on the grounds.
INTERNATIONAL HORSE CLASSES
General Rules:
• Entries will only be accepted on-line at www.millstreethorseshow.ie with valid
credit card details.
• Refund for non-runners will be given after the show holding a 50% booking fee.
• Entries close on July 19th 2013
• All animals entered must have passports and must be vaccinated on or before 1st January 2012. Inspection of passports will be done daily between 12 Noon and 4pm. Please note all competitors should have their passports available to be
inspected between these hours.
• Micro chipping and blood testing will be in operation throughout the show.
• All animals may at any time be examined by a vet/steward and/or be blood tested.
• The management retains the right to refuse or accept an entry.
• For further information please contact 029 70800 or email us at
[email protected]
International Horse Classes:
Block entry fee of 450 euro (including manure disposal 40) euro this includes:
Competition No 1 Table A One Round Speed Grand Prix Qualifier 5 500,00€
Competition No 2 1.35m 2 Phase Competition 2 500,00€
Competition No 3 Jump off Class (Longines Ranking Competition) 25 500,00€
Competition No 4 1.40m Table C 2 000, 00€
Competition No 5 Jump Off Class (Longines Ranking Competition) 25 500,00€
Competition No 6 Speed Derby Table A 4 000,00€
Competition No 7 Millstreet Grand Prix 50 000,00€
Competition No 8 1.40 Table A with one jump off 4 000,00€
Declarations:
All declarations for the International Classes must lodged with the secretary’s office before 6pm on the evening prior to the class.
Substitution:
Substitutions will be accepted on the condition that the substitution has either the same owner or rider.
Dress:
The dress code must be in accordance with FEI Rules. Riders are required to wear numbers as provided.
Schooling:
If you are schooling in an International Class please indicate this on the declaration form, all schooling rounds will go at the start of the competition.
Starter:
The starter has the authority to stop any rider from entering the arena improperly dressed, without the correct number, incorrect tack etc.
It is imperative that all riders make their way to the pocket when asked.
All International classes will be run in strict program order.
Illegal Schooling:
Any Rider deemed to be outside the time allowed in a speed class will be fined 20 euro and this money will be donated to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in Cork.
Late Entries:
Under no circumstances will late entries be taken for the International Horse classes after closing date of July 19th 2013.
Inappropriate Behaviour:
In the interest of the horse, any behaviour deemed to be inappropriate/cruel will be acted upon.
Millstreet International Grand Prix
• The Grand Prix qualifiers will be held on Thursday August 15th and Friday August 16th.
• The top 20 combinations from each qualifier go forward to the Millstreet Grand
Prix which boasts a minimum prize fund of €50,000
• Riders that are qualified for the Grand Prix must declare in the Secretary’s office before 8pm on Friday August 16th 2013.
• If in the event that a horse cannot compete, then the opportunity will be given to the next best placed horse.
• No substitute of horse is allowed, however, in extenuating circumstances an appeal can be made to allow a substitution of rider. This must be applied for in writing to the Secretary’s office before 8pm on Saturday August 17th.
YOUNG RIDER CLASSES
All young rider classes will be confined to riders under 25 years of age on January 1st 2013, not the conventional 21.
RULES FOR MILLSTREET ALL IRELAND MILLSTREET RUBY 5 YR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP
1. This class will boast a €8,000 prize fund. All entries must be made on line prior to the closing date.
2. This class is confined to 5 Year Old Horses
3. Fence Dimensions: Height 1.20m
4. In the interest of young horses it is our view that qualifying rounds will not be held for this class.
5. Riders may ride a maximum of 4 horses but may only qualify 3 in the Grand Final.
6. Two qualifying competitions will be held at Millstreet with approx. 32 competitors qualifying for the Grand Final, three qualified places have already been allocated from Millstreet Welcome Tour 2013.
7. No change of rider allowed between the qualifier and the Grand Final
8. To ensure the welfare of the horse, entrants may at all times, be subjected to an unannounced inspection.
9. Performance enhancing boots are prohibited at all times during the qualifiers and final.
10. Trot up for horses will be on Wednesday August 14th. Passports must be handed into office prior to this.
RULES FOR MILLSTREET ALL IRELAND BOOMERANGFINDER 6/7 YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP
1. This class will boast a €10,000 Prize Fund in the Grand Final. All entries must be made online on our website www.millstreethorseshow.ie prior to the closing date.
2. Confined to 6 and 7 Year Old Horses
3. This class will be divided according to the horses age i.e. Six year olds will go first and the seven years go after them. Fence Dimensions: 6 year olds -1.25m and 7 year olds – 1.30m. Please note the class will be run in strict programme order.
4. In the interest of young horses it is our view that qualifying rounds will not be held for this class.
5. Riders may ride a maximum of 4 horses but may only qualify 3 in the Grand Final
6. No change of rider allowed in Millstreet save in exceptional circumstances.
7. To ensure the welfare of the horse, entrants may at all times, be subjected to an unannounced inspection.
8. By receipt of your entry the show organisers are of the understanding that you as an entrant believe that your horse is capable of jumping a testing track.
9. Performance enhancing boots are prohibited at all times during the qualifiers and final.
10. Trot up for horses will be on Wednesday August 14th. Passports must be handed into office prior to this.
11. Two qualifying competitions will be held at Millstreet with approx. 32 competitors qualifying for the Grand Final, three qualified places have already been allocated from Millstreet Welcome Tour 2013.
SPECIAL CLASSES (Discovery and Young Irelander)
General Rules
• All the relevant details for special classes and entries must be submitted online on www.millstreethorseshow.ie
• Animals who qualify for the final of all Discovery and Young Irelander classes are obliged to hand in passports to the secretary’s office prior to the final.
• Entry fees for all special classes are non-refundable.
• Entries close July 19th 2013.
• The Management retains the right to refuse or accept an entry.
• Please ensure that all horses are led with a bit, horses are not permitted to wear hind jumping boots.
• Where there is equality of faults in a qualifier, all animals on equal faults will go
through to the grand final.
DISCOVERY CLASSES
Horses
• The National Discovery is confined to 4 yr old Horses who are broken and riding.
• Horses will be judged on conformation and jumping ability.
• There will be two preliminary qualifiers with 25 Horses from the overall
competition to qualify for the Grand Final, but each horse will only be allowed to
jump in one qualifier.
• The Prize Fund for the Grand Final is be €7,500
Small Horse
• The Small Horse Discovery is confined to 4 and 5 yr old Horses who are broken
and riding.
• It is restricted to small horses exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 160cm
• Horses will be judged on conformation and jumping ability.
• The Prize Fund for the Grand Final is €250
Ponies
• The Discovery Class for Ponies is confined to 4 and 5 yr old 128cm, 138cm and
148cm ponies who are broken and riding.
• Animals will be judged on conformation, jumping potential and ability.
• There will be one preliminary qualifier with 20 Ponies to qualify for the Grand
Final
• The Prize Fund for the Grand Final is €450
YOUNG IRELANDER
Horse
• This is a loose jumping class
• Confined to 3 year old horses
• Horses will be judged on conformation, jumping potential and ability.
• There will be one preliminary qualifier with 20 Horses will qualify for Grand
Final.
• Prize fund for the Grand Final is €3,500
• Qualified horses are only eligible for this class.
Small Horse
• This is a loose jumping class.
• Confined to 3 and 4 year old small horses
• Horses must exceed 148cm but not exceeding 160cm.
• Horses will be judged on conformation, jumping potential and ability.
• Prize fund for the Grand Final is €300
2 Year Old Futurity
• This is a loose jumping class.
• Confined to 2 year old horses
• Horses will be judged on conformation, jumping potential and ability.
• Prize fund for the Grand Final is €1000
Pony
ı This is a loose jumping class.
ı Confined to 3 and 4 year old 128cm, 138cm and 148cm ponies.
ı Ponies will be judged on conformation, jumping potential and ability.
ı There will be one preliminary qualifier with 20 Ponies will qualify for the Grand Final.
ı Prize fund for the Grand final is €500.
Marking Grades:
Confirmation 10marks
11
Movement (natural impulsion & athleticism) 10 marks
Canter (balance & rhythm) 20 marks
Jump:
Natural technique 20marks
Scope/agility 20 marks
Temperament/attitude 20 marks
NATIONAL EVENTING DISCOVERY
• This competition is divided into three sections
• The 4 year old National Eventing Discovery
• The 5 year old National Eventing Discovery
• Open class for 6 year olds and over,
National Eventing Discovery
• The 4/5 year old flatwork/paces display will commence at 10.00am for the
National 4/5 year old Eventing Discovery,
• Each entrant will be given a specified time within which they can show his/her
horse in paces of walk, trot, extended trot, canter and extended canter.
• The 4/5 year old show jumping and eventing section will continue on after the
Open section.
• The show jumping and eventing sections will be combined.
• Normal Eventing Ireland Safety attire must be worn in the show jumping and
cross country phases,
• There will be an optimal time for the Eventing and Show Jumping Phases, no
watches are permitted to be worn.
• Prize fund €3000, €1500 for each section.
Open Class
• This class is for 6 year old and over horses,
• There will be no flat work display for this class,
• The show jumping and cross country section will commence at 2.00pm,
• Normal Eventing Ireland Safety attire must be worn in the show jumping and
cross country phases,
• Both the Show Jumping and Cross Country phases will be against the clock.
• Prize fund €1000.
Passports and Forbidden Substances Protocol
Throughout the show random blood testing will be carried out. Both International and National Classes will be tested.
The following prizewinners from the national classes will be tested:
• Winner of the Boomerang Championship,
• Winner of the Millstreet Ruby 5 year old Championship,
• Winner of the 4 Year old National Discovery,
• Winner of the 3 year old Young Irelander.
Please note that random testing and examinations of horses in all classes will be
undertaken throughout the week and also at the discretion of the Veterinary surgeon and the Organising Committee for detection of forbidden and prohibited substances as per FEI Rules. Passports will also be examined prior to entry to the show grounds and also on a random basis each day. Please have your passports ready to hand each day between 12 noon and 4pm.
If the initial test is positive then further costs of testing will be borne by the rider of the tested horse.
In the instance of refusal to test a horse by a rider then the prize money will be
revoked.
