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1 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles Prize Schedule & Entry Forms For Leading Rein Pony Ridden Shetland Newcomer Saddle Horses Open Saddle Horses Racing Victoria "Off the Track" saddle and led class Rider Classes Gahan Trophy Newcomer Show Hunters Under Saddle Show Hunters Under Saddle Working Hunters BARASTOC HOTY also features the following: Arabians Buckskins Carriage Driving HRCAV Showing Palominos Pintos Native Ponies Welsh Pony or Cob of the Year Pony Dressage For schedule and contact details refer

2 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles INDEX Barastoc What Has Changed - What You Need To Know... 3 Key Contacts... 4 Provisional Timetable... 5 Sponsors... 6 Conditions of Entry... 7 Rules and Regulations (applicable EV State Titles classes only) Section 1..Newcomer under Saddle Section 2..Show Hunter Under Saddle Section 3..Junior/Intermediate/Senior Rider Section 4..Gahan Trophy (riding) Section 5..Barastoc Horse of the Year - including Leading Rein Pony Section 6..Saddle Shetland Section 7..Racing Victoria 'Off the Track' Thoroughbred Section 9..Working Hunter Entry form Checklist... 22

3 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles BARASTOC 2015 WHAT HAS CHANGED What you need to know Many changes have been put in place for Barastoc The 2015 program has been revised and condensed into TWO days; Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February Barastoc 2015 will continue to incorporate a breeds showcase, along with Newcomer classes and the reinstatement of the coveted *Equestrian Victoria Showhorse and Rider State Titles. (*official qualifying event for the Equestrian Australia Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships to be held at WPNEC in December 2015) Saturday 14th February: Buckskins, Carriage Driving, Newcomer Show Hunter & Newcomer Saddle Classes, Palomino, Pinto, Pony Dressage, Showhunter Saddle Classes and Working Hunters. Sunday 15th February: APSB, HRCAV Showing, Junior/Intermediate/Senior Riding, Gahan Trophy, Leading Rein Pony, Saddle Shetland, Saddle Pony, Saddle Galloway, Saddle Hack, Victoria Racing Off the Track class, Welsh Pony and Native sections. For further information and to enter the Breeds, Working Hunter, Pony Dressage, HRCAV or Carriage Driving sections, please refer to our website for a link to thei r programs. Entries are available via or via the official paper entry form. Paper entries will incur an additional handling and administration fee of $10 per exhibitor. Refer to the provisional timetable within this schedule for the days events are scheduled to occur to ensure you nominate the correct days for your payment of WPNEC facility fees. Australian judges will officiate. Entry to the grounds/show and parking are FREE. NO exhibitor passes required.

4 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles All classes will be run in designated Competition arenas, located on the General Purpose area of WPNEC (left hand side of Peter Gahan main driveway)**. o **Exception will be HRCAV, Carriage driving and Pony Dressage classes which will be held in designated areas adjacent the Polo fields; and the sand dressage arenas respectively. The ever popular Trade Village will be located adjacent the main Barastoc Arena. KEY CONTACTS FOR THIS YEAR S SHOW Iole Brozek (Equestrian Victoria) - Enquiries: (03) Showhorse@equestrianvictoria.com.au Barastoc Sub Committee members: Helen Heagney (03) / Elizabeth Porter (0407) Megan Somerville (0422) Anne Marie King (0418) All breed groups and affiliated groups - please contact them directly (details on our website)

5 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE (may be subject to change) SATURDAY 14th Buckskins Carriage Driving Newcomers under Saddle Palominos Pintos Pony Dressage **Show Hunters under Saddle Working Hunters Trade Village SUNDAY 15th Arabians Gahan Trophy HRCAV Showing **Junior/Intermediate/Senior Riding **Leading Rein Pony **Saddle Pony **Saddle Galloway **Saddle Hack Saddle Shetland Native Ponies Racing Victoria's "Off the Track" Welsh Pony and Cobs Trade Village **Equestrian Victoria State Show Horse & Rider title classes

6 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SPONSORS Equestrian Victoria, the Barastoc Show Organising Committee, Competitors and Members acknowledge the support of the following companies and organisations for their generous support of the 2015 Event. *BARASTOC* *MALCOLM BYRNE MASTER SADDLER* *JOSEPH LYDDY HORSE CARE PRODUCTS* *RACING VICTORIA* *HORSELAND*

7 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles CONDITIONS OF ENTRY (All entry fees are GST inclusive.) The event is to be run under EA rules insofar as they are applicable to this event and shall include any other rules formulated by the organising committee. We strongly recommend that all competitors obtain a copy of the relevant EA Rules through the EV website It is recommended that competitors print a copy of their Entry form and bring this with them to the event, along with a copy of a valid height certificate, horses registration/s and membership card/s. 1. Entries Open: Wednesday 24th December Entries Close: Friday 16th January 2015 at 4.00pm. Enter via and follow the links to the Barastoc Show. OR via an official paper entry form (separate attachment to this schedule). Paper entries will incur an additional handling and administration fee of $10 per exhibitor Enter via Post to: Barastoc Entries, Equestrian Victoria, PO Box 616, Werribee, VIC NO FAX or LATE entries accepted. 3. Refund Policy: Entry fees will not be refunded after the close of entries. Scratching prior to the close of entries will incur a $20 administration fee. No refunds/scratching or substituting after entries close. 4. Registration of Horses All horses /ponies competing in must be EA registered /or with a recognized Breed society at time of entry and competition. Refer EACH sections Conditions of entry re horse registration. NOTE: Horse registration numbers and copies of certificates will be required to be submitted with entries. 5. Insurance & Membership. The Equestrian Australia membership number must be shown on the entry form, in the space provided. 6. Level of Membership - Entrants for the 2015 Barastoc Horse of the Year Equestrian Victoria Show Horse & Rider state title classes must be an EV COMPETITOR member. Please refer to Equestrian Victoria website under Rules, Regs and forms National Membership Structure for clarification. ALL OTHER classes are open to EV COMPETITOR OR PARTICIPANT level members. This regulation is NOT applicable to Breed, Carriage Driving or HRCAV classes. All Owners, riders or handlers must comply with the membership requirements. Interstate riders are not permitted to ride at the Equestrian Victoria Show Horse & Rider State titles in EA Australia Show Horse & Rider Championship qualifying events. 7. Event Operation Fee - All competitors must pay the compulsory, non refundable event operation fee of $20 Per exhibitor at the time of entry. This fee encompasses compulsory medical services, infrastructures, security and event office administration during the event. 8. Facility Fee Exhibitors will be required to pay a compulsory Facility Fee of $16.00 per horse/pony entered, per day. This fee will be passed onto the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre. 9. Stabling. All enquiries can be made by visiting or by phoning Werribee Park on (03) Stable booking form is attached. Additional forms can be downloaded from WPNEC website or Stables must not be on sold. 10. Medication Control of horses will take place in accordance with the Equestrian Australia Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (1st edition, effective 5 April 2010 and updates). Compulsory medication control fee of $10 per horse and/or rider class is applicable (exception Sections 6 & Section 9 and Breed classes)

8 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles 11. Measuring. Horses and Ponies not holding a current EV/EA Measurement Certificate must present for measuring prior to competition at times designated by the committee these dates will be communicated prior to the competition. H e i g h t c e r t i f i c a t e s m u s t b e a b l e t o b e p r o d u c e d o n t h e d a y. In the event of a height variation, an exhibit will be transferred to the correct class. 12. Exhibit Numbers. Exhibit Numbers will be supplied by the Organising Committee. Exhibitors will be required to collect their Exhibit Numbers from the Secretary s Office on arrival. Exhibitors will be issued with their paid copy of the Program, when collecting Exhibit Numbers. 13. Handler s Attire. Horses may be held in Ring centre during preliminary judging, however handlers must be correctly dressed. Handlers wearing shorts and thongs, or tracksuits will not be permitted into the ring. 14. Whips. The maximum length for whips is 75 cm, including flaps. 15. Costume. When riding ponies 14 hands & under riders must wear jodhpurs and short boots, except in Dressage. 16. Newcomers. Must not have competed prior to 1st May Horses and ponies must be EV registered at the time of entry (unregistered horses will not be accepted). Newcomers may enter the open section under the following conditions: horses/ponies must be registered with EV for 3 months and domiciled in Victoria for 3 months. Refer to rule 2.4/2.4.1 of EA National Show Horse Rules effective EA Australiasian Show Horse & Rider Championships Winners and runners up in Classes & inclusive will be expected to represent Victoria at the 2015 EA Australiasian Show Horse & Rider Championships. 3rd Placegetters will be invited to compete if a position becomes available. 18. Class Restrictions. Horses are to be shown as either Open or Hunter with the exceptions that both types are eligible to compete in the Leading Rein (Class 27). 19. Workouts. Set workouts will be advised for Classes & inclusive. And shall be published on the website following close of entries. 20. Prizes. All prizes must be collected on the day, if not you therefore forfeit your prize. 21. Qualifications. Horses entered in Section 2, Classes inclusive & Section 5, Classes inclusive require qualifications: 1 x Championship OR 2 Reserve Champion Awards, OR 3 x Open wins in relevant class at any affiliated EV accredited show/and OR Agricultural Show; in open or show hunter sections. Qualifications gained in the period - 15th March 2014 until the 16th January 2015 Champions and Runners Up from the 2014 EV State Titles show automatically qualify, however these performances must also be listed in the Performance Section as explained following; QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE LISTED IN THE PERFORMANCE SECTION OF THE ENTRY FORM. ENTRIES WILL BE DEEMED INVALID IF NOT LISTED IN THE AREA PROVIDED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. *(not necessarily applicable to Breed classes, refer to each Breed schedule) 22. CANCELLATION POLICY: If cancellation is required due to existing or predicted severe and dangerous conditions such as Code Red Fire Warnings / Flood or Travel Warnings / Disease Outbreaks a message will be available on REFUND POLICY If an event has commenced there will be no refunds. If an event is cancelled prior to commencement of the event costs incurred by the show committee prior to the show will be paid and remaining funds will be reimbursed to the entrant if the amount per exhibitor is $2 or more. If an event is postponed entry fees will not be refunded without a written request from the exhibitor within 7 days of the notification of postponement. 24. Age of Horses. The minimum age of a horse competing in Saddle Sections is three (3) years of age.

9 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles 25. Judges Australian Judges will reside over classes (not necessarily applicable to Breed classes) Judges for Equestrian Victoria Show Horse and Rider State title classes are randomly selected by the National office of Equestrian Australian, from the current EA Show Horse Judges list (as per Rule EA National Show Horse Rules, ). Judges appointed as at Section One Newcomers under Saddle David Calbert (NSW), Leigh Sears (QLD) Frank Bawden (SA) Section Two Show Hunters under Saddle David Ross (VIC), Michael Smith (NSW) Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) Section Three Junior Leigh Sears (QLD), David Ross (VIC), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) Intermediate David Calbert (NSW), Davis Ross (VIC), Ann- Louise Hooker (TAS) David Ross (VIC), Michael Smith (NSW), Ann- Senior Riding Louise Hooker (TAS) Section Four Gahan Trophy Linden Hearn (VIC) Section Five Leading Rein Pony Small Pony Medium Pony Large Pony Small Galloway Large Galloway Small Hack Large Hack Section Six Saddle Shetlands Linden Hearn (VIC) Section Seven Racing Victoria Off the Track Thoroughbreds Frank Bawden (SA), David Ross (VIC), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) David Calbert (NSW), Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD) David Calbert (NSW), Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD) Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD) Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD David Calbert (NSW), Frank Bawden (SA), Michael Smith (QLD) David Calbert (NSW), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD) Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD Linden Hearn (VIC) Section Eight Working Hunters Kathleen Cust (VIC) 26. Eligibility for Championship Awards. In Sections where a Panel of Judges carries out the judging of the Championship Award, the onus is on the owner/exhibitor to ensure the horse and themselves are eligible to compete under any of the Judges concerned. No Judge will stand aside for the judging of a Championship Award. 27. Objections. Any objections or protests must be made in writing and signed, and handed to the secretary with a deposit of AUS$250 4 hours prior to the commencement of the advertised time of the start of the Event (not the class).

10 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles The Committee or their appointed representative/s shall determine the objection and will call such evidence as they think fit. If the decision goes against the objector, he/she will forfeit his/her deposit of AU$250 and be liable for any expenses occasioned by the objection. Should the objection be allowed by the Committee, the deposit will be refunded. Should the objector wish to appeal the Committee s decision, he/she must lodge an appeal in accordance with the rules of Equestrian Australia.

11 9 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles RULES AND REGULATIONS applicable to EV State Title classes ONLY These rules are to be adhered to by the state Organising Committee in the conduct of the State Horse of the Year and Rider Championships and only refer to those classes that qualify horses/riders for the Equestrian Australia Show Horse & Rider Championships. 4.1 The event is to be conducted under the rules and by-laws of Equestrian Australia. 4.2 Horses must be registered with the Equestrian Australia Ltd and owned or leased by a financial member of that State 4.3 Horses can only be shown at State HOTY by a financial member of that State. 4.4 Show Horse, Show Hunter and Leading Rein Classes - All horses must have a current EA Height Certificate. 4.5 Rider of the Year Classes - Riders may only compete in the class for which they are eligible. Age is as at 1 st of January Show Horse, Show Hunter, Leading Rein and Rider of the Year Classes - All riders must be members of EA in the State in which the event is being held. 4.7 Show Horse, Show Hunter and Leading Rein Classes - Horses/Ponies must be currently EA registered and domiciled in that State (including where appropriate within a 100 km radius of a border) for a total period of 3 months immediately preceding the date of that State s Horse of the Year event.. However, if the horse has not competed under saddle (with the exception of horse racing) in any state prior to purchase and is registered and eligible/qualified in the state in which it is to compete by closing date of entries it shall be eligible to compete in that respective state s HOTY Additionally, Horses/Ponies must be EA registered before the close of entries date of that State s Horse of the Year event. 4.8 Interstate HOTY Show Horse, Show Hunter and Leading Rein - If a horse has competed in a qualifying class at an EA HOTY in the current year in another State it is not eligible to compete in another HOTY in the same calendar year Rider Classes - If a rider has competed in an EA HOTY in the current year in a qualifying class in another State they are not eligible to compete in another HOTY in the same calendar year Show Hunters if a horse/pony is entered as a Show Hunter at a State HOTY, it will be precluded from entering the State Horse of the Year as a Show Horse 4.9 To judge State Horse of The Year; Judges must have a minimum of two years experience on a State or National list A maximum of two judges from any one state are permitted. EA Show Horse Rules 24.

12 Conditions of Entry 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SATURDAY 14th February SECTION : ONE HORSELAND NEWCOMER UNDER SADDLE Entry Fee: $30 per class Must not have competed under saddle (with the exception of Racing) prior to 1st May Newcomers may enter the open section under the following conditions: horses/ponies must be registered with EV for 3 months and domiciled in Victoria for 3 months. A Pony that has only competed in Leading Rein or Miniature Turnouts and has not competed off the lead is eligible to be considered a Newcomer. The horse must be registered with the EA at the time of entry and competition. The horses first competition under saddle must be in the state whose HOTY it will compete in. The owner and rider must be financial members of the EA at time of entry and competition. The horse must have a current EA Height Certificate. The horse must be shown in a snaffle bridle. (Simple eggbutt or loose ring snaffle, jointed or straight). The horse may compete in the relevant State HOTY event as it first competition. The horse may compete in the Open section at the HOTY subject to State/Territory qualifying rules where applicable. Stallions are not eligible to compete. Prizes Winners: Receives a Commemorative sash and Prize pack sponsored by Horseland. Reserve: Receives a Commemorative sash. Finalists will receive a sash. Judges: David Calbert (NSW), Leigh Sears (QLD), Frank Bawden (SA) CLASSES: 1. Newcomer Show Hunter Pony 14hh and under 2. Newcomer Show Hunter Galloway over 14hh & not exceeding 15hh 3. Newcomer Show Hunter Horse over 15hh 4. Newcomer Shetland 5. Newcomer Small Pony Championship 12hh and under 6. Newcomer Medium Pony Championship over 12hh & not exceeding 13hh 7. Newcomer Large Pony Championship over 13hh & not exceeding 14hh 8. Newcomer Small Galloway Championship over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh 9. Newcomer Large Galloway Championship over 14.2hh & not exceeding 15hh 10. Newcomer Small Hack Championship over 15hh & not exceeding 16hh 11. Newcomer Large Hack Championship over 16h

13 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SATURDAY 14th February SECTION : TWO MALCOLM BYRNE SADDLERY SHOW HUNTERS UNDER SADDLE Entry Fee: $50 per class Conditions of Entry Qualifying classes for the 2015 Equestrian Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships. Winners and Runners Up in each class will be expected to represent Victoria at the 2015 EA Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships to be held at WPNEC in December Third placegetters, will be invited to compete if a position becomes available. Qualifications: refer Conditions of Entry 21. All riders and owners must be current financial members of EA at the time of entry and on the day of competition. All horses must be registered with EA at the time of entry and on the day of competition. Stallions not eligible. Competitors in this Section are not eligible for Section FIVE (Classes inclusive) The age of the rider will be as on the 1st January Show Hunters are Ponies, Galloways and Hacks with more substance than the modern Riding Pony and Show Hack but still maintaining quality. They are expected to move freely at all paces. Show Hunters may at any time be expected to gallop for the Judge. Show Hunters are not expected to jump. The turnout for Show Hunters is more subdued than that of Show Pony and Hack classes. There should be no coloured browbands on horses or ponies. Prizes The winner of each class will receive an embroidered rug & voucher valued at $100 donated by Malcolm Byrne Master Saddler, commemorative sash and garland. Reserves: will receive a voucher valued at $40 donated by Malcolm Byrne Master Saddler, cotton embroidered rug and commemorative sash. Finalists will receive a commemorative sash. Judges: David Ross (VIC), Michael Smith (QLD), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) CLASSES: 12. Small Show Hunter Pony 12hh and under (rider 14 years and under) 13. Medium Show Hunter Pony over 12hh & not exceeding 13hh (rider any age) 14. Large Show Hunter Pony over 13hh & not exceeding 14hh (rider any age) 15. Small Show Hunter Galloway Championship over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh 16. Large Show Hunter Galloway Championship over 14.2hh & not exceeding 15hh 17. Small Show Hunter Hack Championship over 15hh & not exceeding 16hh 18. Large Show Hunter Hack Championship over 16hh

14 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SUNDAY 15th February SECTION: THREE JOSEPH LYDDY Horse Care Products CHAMPION RIDER Entry Fee: $45 per class Conditions of Entry Qualifying classes for the 2015 Equestrian Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships. Winners and Runners Up in each class will be expected to represent Victoria at the 2015 EA Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships to be held at WPNEC in December Third placegetters, will be invited to compete if a position becomes available. All Riders must be financial members of Equestrian Victoria at time of entry and on day of competition. Horses need not be registered with EA. Age as at 1 st January Stallions not eligible. Prizes Winner: The winning rider in each class will receive a commemorative sash and embroidered Saddle Cloth, plus gift voucher ($200) donated by Joseph Lyddy Horse Care Products. Reserve: Commemorative Sash Finalist: All riders in the finals will receive a commemorative rosette Judges: Classes 19-21: Leigh Sears (QLD), David Ross (VIC), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) Classes 22-23: David Calbert (NSW), David Ross (VIC), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) Classes 24-25: David Ross (VIC), Michael Smith (NSW), Ann- Louise Hooker (TAS) CLASSES: 19. Rider 8 years & under 20. Rider over 8 years to 10 years 21. Rider over 10 years to 12 years Winners from classes inclusive, ride off for the Champion Junior Rider award. The second place getter to the winner will be able to contend for the Runner Up Junior Rider award. 22. Intermediate Rider years 23. Intermediate Rider years Winners from classes inclusive, ride off for the Champion Intermediate Rider award. The second place getter to the winner will be able to contend for the Runner Up Intermediate Rider award. 24. Rider 18 years to 25 years 25. Rider over 25 years Winners from classes inclusive, ride off for the Champion Senior Rider award. The second place getter to the winner will be able to contend for the Runner Up Senior Rider award.

15 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SUNDAY 15th February SECTION: FOUR GAHAN TROPHY Sponsored by Equestrian Victoria, Barastoc Horse of the Year Show Sub-committee in recognition of Peter Gahan s contribution to the development of the Horse of the Year Show. Entry Fee: $35 per class All Riders must be financial members of Equestrian Victoria at time of entry and on day of competition Open to competitors 12, 13, 14 & 15 years as at 1st Jan 2015 Competitors may win the Trophy on one (1) occasion only. Competitors will be judged solely on their riding ability mount, saddlery or costume will not be taken into account. Special atten- tion will be given to hands and seat, general management and control of the horse or pony. Competitors must ride using a snaffle bridle. Prizes The winner will receive a Barastoc Jacket and commemorative sash. Rosettes 2nd 6th. Judge: Linden Hearn CLASS: 26. The Peter Gahan Challenge Trophy Girl or Boy

16 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SUNDAY 15th January SECTION : FIVE LEADING REIN PONY Entry Fee: $50 per entry Leading Rein Pony Conditions of Entry (Class 27) Qualifying event for the 2015 Equestrian Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships. Qualifications: refer Conditions of Entry 21. Ponies ne 12hh Riders to be 5 years and under 8 years old on 1 st January All Ponies in the Leading Rein Classes must be registered with EA at the time of entry and competition. Show & Hunter ponies are eligible. All breeds eligible. Handlers must be 18years or age or above. All owners/ riders & handlers must be current financial members of EA at the time of entry and on the day of the show. Snaffle bit must be used; Simple eggbutt or loose ring snaffle, jointed or straight. Ponies will be judged on conformation and soundness and manners and paces. The class is not a Miniature Turnout. Riders must be able to produce birth certificates upon request. Stallions are not eligible. Prizes Winner: The winning owners will receive an embroidered woollen rug, commemorative sash and garland. Runner Up: The winning owners will receive an embroidered cotton rug and a commemorative sash. All finalists will receive a commemorative sash. Special Prize: A special prize will be awarded to all riders sponsored by Joseph Lyddy Horse Care Products. Judges: Frank Bawden (SA), David Ross (VIC), Ann-Louise Hooker (TAS) CLASS: 27. Leading Rein Pony 12 hands and under (Riders 5 years & under 8 years old)

17 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SUNDAY 15th February SECTION : FIVE cont. BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR Entry Fee: $50 per class Conditions of Entry (Classes 28 34) Qualifying event for the 2015 Equestrian Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships. Qualifications: Conditions of Entry 21. All owners and riders must be current financial members of EA at the time of entry and on the day of competition. All horses must be registered with EA at the time of entry and on the day of competition. Stallions are not eligible. Horses entered in this Section are not eligible for Show Hunters Under Saddle. Prizes Winner: The winners of each class will receive an embroidered horse rug, garland and commemorative sash. Reserves: will receive a commemorative sash and cotton Rug. All finalist to receive a commemorative sash. Judges: Classes 28-29: David Calbert (NSW), Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD) Classes 30-31: Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD) Class 32: David Calbert (NSW), Frank Bawden (SA), Michael Smith (QLD) Class 33: David Calbert (NSW), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD) Class 34: Frank Bawden (SA), Leigh Sears (QLD), Michael Smith (QLD) CLASSES 28. Small Pony Championship 12hh and under 29. Medium Pony Championship over 12hh & not exceeding 13hh 30. Large Pony Championship over 13hh & not exceeding 14hh 31. Small Galloway Championship over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh 32. Large Galloway Championship over 14.2hh & not exceeding 15hh 33. Small Hack Championship over 15hh & not exceeding 16hh 34. Large Hack Championship over 16hh

18 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SUNDAY 15th February SECTION : SIX SADDLE SHETLANDS Sponsored by Equestrian Victoria, Barastoc Horse of the Year Show Sub-Committee Entry Fee: $30 per class Conditions of Entry Qualifications not required. All Shetland Ponies must be registered with either EA and/or the Australian Pony Stud Book Society. They must be a pure-bred Shetland to enter. All riders must be financial members of EV Competitive or Participant membership/or the Australian Pony Stud Book Society at time of entry and competition. Competitors must ride using a snaffle bridle. Stallions are not eligible. Prizes Winner: Receives an embroidered rug and commemorative sash Reserve: Receives a commemorative sash Finalists will receive a commemorative sash Judge: Linden Hearn (VIC) CLASS: 35. Ridden Shetland

19 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles Sunday 15 th February SECTION : SEVEN RACING VICTORIA's 'OFF THE TRACK' Thoroughbreds Entry Fee: $30 per class Conditions of Entry Open to all Thoroughbreds unraced or raced 4 years and over, over 14.2 hh and who are registered with RISA (Racing Information Services Australia) or the ASB (Australian Stud Book). Registrations will be checked and all horses must be registered with Equestrian Victoria. Racing name and breeding to be included on entry form. (available via Nominate or paper entry) Prizes Winners: Receives a sash, $200 cash bonus and Off the Track Gift Pack sponsored by Racing Victoria. Placings to 6 th. Judge: Linden Hearn (VIC) CLASSES: 36. Racing Victoria Off the Track Specialist Class/LED ASB registered Thoroughbred 37. Racing Victoria Off the Track Specialist Class/RIDDEN ASB registered Thoroughbred

20 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles SATURDAY 14th February SECTION : EIGHT WORKING HUNTERS Entry Fee: $30 per class Conditions of Entry All riders and owners must be current financial members of EA or affiliated Breed Society at the time of entry and on the day of the show. All horses and ponies must be registered with EA, the Australia Pony Stud Book Society or the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Australia. Stallions are eligible. All riders must wear approved safety helmets. This section will be judged outdoors. Judging: No change of saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. Boots, bandages & protective pads on ponies legs or feet are permissible for jumping phase only MARKING PENALTIES Phase 1 Phase 1 Jumping 80 Jumping knockdown 10 Style & manners while jumping 20 First Refusal 15 Second Refusal 20 Third Refusal Elimination Phase 2 Conformation 20 Fall of Horse or Rider in either phase Disqualification Freedom of action 20 Manners 10 TOTAL 150 No penalty is incurred if the lower pole on the same vertical plane is lowered. If a pony / horse jumps the incorrect fence it will be eliminated. Ponies / horses displaying continued disobedience or leaving the ring, whether the rider is mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Jumping Phase will be taken first, any pony / horse eliminated or disqualified will not be required again. Prizes Winners: The winner of each class will receive a commemorative Sash. Reserves: The second placed horse in each class will receive a commemorative Sash Placegetters: 3rd 6th placing will receive a sash Judges: Kathleen Cust (VIC) CLASSES: 38. Working Hunter, 12.2 hh and under. Max Jump Height - 45 cms 39. Working Hunter, over 12.2 hh and not over 14 hh. Max Jump Height - 55 cms 40. Working Hunter, over 14 hh and not over 15hh. Max Jump Height 65 cms 41. Working Hunter, over 15 hh. Max Jump Height 75 cms

21 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles ENTRY FORM # REFER SEPARATE ENTRY FORM

22 46th Horse of the Year Show incorporating EV State Show Horse & Rider Titles COMPETITOR CHECKLIST To ensure efficiency of entry please electronically attach a copy of the following to your nominate entry Or via post: Current EV/EA Measurement Certificate EA Horse Registration and any other applicable registrations EV Membership card ** If you have problems with attaching documents to your nominate ONLINE entry; please ensure you post copies complete with name/contact details by closing date, Friday 16 th January 2015; Barastoc ENTRIES c/- Equestrian Victoria Att: Iole Brozek PO Box 616 WERRIBEE VIC 3030 Other Stable booking. Please book through Compulsory WPNEC facility fee ($16 per horse/per day) Compulsory Event Operation Fee ($20 per exhibitor) Compulsory Medication Control levy ($10 per exhibitor) refer clause 10. Conditions of entry Breed/Carriage Driving/HRCAV Showing/Pony Dressage entries refer websites/links: Arabians: Buckskins: Carriage Driving: HRCAV: Palominos: Pintos: Pony Dressage: Welsh Pony & Cob (including Native ponies):