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1 CAPE YORK STOCKMANS CHALLENGE GLEN GORDON STATION INNOT HOT SPRINGS Open to all breeds and includes registered and unregistered horses 19 th - 20th May 2018 NOMINATIONS THROUGH CAMPDRAFT CENTRAL OPEN 27 TH APRIL FOR 24 HRS MUST BE A ASCA MEMBER - Please signup through their site Please ensure that you read through the NEW Updated 2018 Rules & Regulations NO POWER AVAILABLE! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN! NO PHONE SERVICE! ENQUIRES TRACEY WHITSON tracey@wwengineering.com.au Affiliated with Hosted by Cape York and Tablelands Branch of the ASH

2 Program of Events: Please note that the committee reserves the right to alter or delete the program at any time. There may be alterations to the challenge program made on the day as we will be unsure of the timeframe required to complete each section Friday 18th May: 4.00pm vet check for classic challenge horses, at cutout area. Friday Night - MALANDA MEAT CO BBQ Meet and Greet, $4 burgers and bar Highland spit roast catering. Saturday 19 th May 7.00am Start Open Challenge Rookie Challenge/Juvenile Challenge Classic Challenge Junior Challenge Junior Challenge Dry Work Dry Work Dry Work Dry Work Cattle Work Saturday Night Highland Spit Roast Catering, Bar and Entertainment Sunday 20 th May 7.00am Start: Rookie Challenge/Juvenile Challenge Classic Challenge Open Challenge Cattle Work Cattle Work Cattle Work (WATCH OUT FOR THE BAXTER BOOT BEAST S) (All Final Dry works will all be run and then all Final cattle work will be run) Rookie Final Open Final Classic Final ~BAR & FOOD ~ ALL WEEKEND~ ~SAT NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT ~ DISCOTECHNICS~

3 PH Rookie Challenge $1,500 Nomination: $50 Restricted to riders and horses who have never won a Classic Challenge, Open Challenge or Rookie Challenge at an ASCA affiliated event or Major Challenge. One win and the competitor and horse are no longer eligible) One phase dry work and cattle work +final (total aggregate score) Prizemoney and ribbons to 5 placings. 1 st Place Prize donated by R&F Steel Buildings Highest scoring Registered ASH Highest scoring Dry work in preliminary Rd Highest scoring Cattle work in preliminary round Juvenile Challenge $300 Nomination: $30 will be run in conjunction with the Rookie Challenge. Straight out competition on preliminary rounds (total aggregate score) Prize money and Ribbons to 3 rd Placing 1 st Place prize donated by MALANDA RURAL SUPPLIES -Classic Challenge -$1,500 Nomination: $50 (Open to horses under five years of age. All horses must be accompanied by their registration papers for inspection. All horses must be inspected by the appointed veterinarian or suitably qualified person at 4pm the afternoon before. Horses found ineligible to compete due to their age, will be given the opportunity to go in the Open Challenge) One Phase dry work and cattle work + Final (total aggregate score) Prizemoney and ribbons to 5 placings. 1 st Place prize donated by WW Group Highest scoring Registered ASH Highest scoring Dry work (preliminary round) Highest scoring Cattle work (preliminary round)

4 Open Challenge $1,500 Nomination: $80 (Open to all horses and riders) One Phase dry work and cattle work + final (total aggregate score) Prizemoney and ribbons to 5 placings 1st place prize - donated by TARZALI SADDLES Highest scoring Registered ASH Highest scoring Dry work (preliminary round) Highest scoring Cattle work(preliminary round) Junior Challenge- $250 Nomination: $20 (Open to all horses ~ Riders under 13 years) Straight out competition dry work and cattle work no final (total aggregate score) Prizemoney and ribbons to 3 placings. 1 st Place prize donated by - A Touch of Country AMBULANCE DONATED BY CANTEEN AND BAR AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND CATERING BY HIGHLAND SPIT ROAST

5 VET & DENTAL CHECK DONATED BY Tableland Earthmoving & Raw Materials

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7 CHALLENGE RULES The event will be judged over two (2) separate phases. There are 100 points for each dry work phase and 100 points for the cattle work phases. The scoring for the challenge is progressive. The top scoring horses out of a possible 200 points of preliminary phase will go into the final which consists of another dry pattern and Cattle Work. The final will also be progressive scoring from the previous phases. Minimum of 10 horses in final and another one finalist will be added for each ten runs after 50 first round entries. There will be NO clean slate in the final. DRY WORK: Horses shall work individually. Judging begins the moment the judge indicates to the competitor to commence. Horses will work within the markers. The Dry Pattern is scored out of 100 points which are then broken up between the maneuvers. Disqualification Competitors will be disqualified for the following: 1. Horse bucks or becomes unmanageable. 2. Any blood from spurring or in mouth from bit. 3. Lameness. 4. Using the incorrect gear as stated in Regulations 5 &6 (Dress code & Equipment) 5. Abuse of horse, judges, event official or other competitors. 20 Point Penalty Competitors will incur a 20point penalty for: 1. Any major deviation, omission or addition of the prescribed pattern will incur a 0 score for that maneuver plus a 20 point and more than one major deviation will incur a 0 for the entire pattern. 0 Score for Dry Work Competitors will be scored 0 for entire pattern if they: 1. Introduce new maneuvers to the pattern. 2. Blatant disobedience, biting, bucking or rearing. 3. Have two (2) or more major deviations to the pattern, will score 0 for the entire pattern. e.g. Doing 3 circles instead of 2 circles plus doing 3 spins in one section instead of 2 will score 0 for the entire pattern. 4. Fall of horse and/or rider. Whip to be carried for duration of the dry work. CATTLE WORK: 1. The cattle work will be scored with a maximum of 100 points. 25 possible points in the cut out (camp) section and 75 points in the arena work: 25 points for the first peg; 25 points for the second peg; 25 points for the gate. The time limit in the arena is 40 seconds. 2. Pegs and a gate will be present in the Cattle Work it will be accordance with the course set by the judge. If a peg or gate is missed, the competitor must continue and not make a second attempt. The competitor is allowed 1 attempt at each peg/circle. DO NOT REWRAP A PEG. 3. Horses will enter the camp quietly and select a beast without disturbing the mob. The competitor is expected to work the beast until it is clear of the mob and show the cutting out ability of the horse. The competitor calls for the gate when satisfied with the work in the camp and takes the beast into the arena.

8 4. Whilst working cattle in the camp, the judges will be assessing the horse and rider s accuracy on cattle, style and effectiveness. 5. In the camp, when the judges have determined that the competitor has lost control of the beast twice, the competitor s cut out section will be terminated and they will be scored 0 in this cut out section. The competitor will then be assisted out of the camp by the mounted steward and allowed to continue on course. 6. The gate is a guide only. Whether you pass through it or not you must attempt to complete a third circle. All pegs are guides only including the gate. 7. A horse that hits a beast over the hocks or runs up the rump of a beast will have the run terminated. 8. In the event of a beast being distressed or bailing up and attempting to horn a horse, the judge shall terminate the round and score the competitor. 9. Where the judge terminates an outside run due to interference, the competitor will be awarded a re- start. The competitor will start again with the lesser of the two cut out scores with the original entitlement of cattle. 10. The competitor must continue to ride until the whip terminates the run for a score. 11. Committee reserves the rights to decide on the maximum and minimum number of cattle in the cutout yard. 12. Each person in the Preliminary round and Final round of the Cattle Work will receive one (1) fresh head of cattle one in, one out. A mounted steward will be present throughout the CutOut Work to inspect cattle and to remove any cattle from the camp that are distressed, lame, diseased or blind. 0 Score for Cattle Work: Horse tail turns Beast showing blood lameness or distress. Dangerous riding Handling cattle in arena detrimental to the well-being of stock Crashing into cattle and dangerous hocking of beast Purposely running cattle into the fence Unnecessary scattering of mob Excessive aggression in continuing to pressure a lost beast through the mob causing stress of the mob Fall of horse and/or rider Definition of fall of horse/rider: When the horse s shoulder and hip are on the ground and all four feet are facing in one direction. Fall of horse in any event receives a score of -0-. Definition of fall of rider: Rider is no longer astride the horse.

9 REGULATIONS 1. Cape York Classic Challenge is for horses that are four (4) years old and under. That is for horses born after 1st August All horses competing in the Cape York Classic Challenge must be presented to at 4pm on Friday 18 th May to the Challenges duly appointed stewards for proof of identity and age check. Horses are to be unsaddled & un rugged. Please ensure you have a copy of your registration papers available for inspection (if not already ed through to tracey@wwengineering.com.au). If your horse is not checked off by the steward you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE. 3. The event is open to all breeds. 4. All sexes are eligible. 5. Competitors to wear all Australian Dress and Equipment: DRESS: Hat: Wide brim style to be worn for all phases of dry pattern and presentation. Protective skull caps are optional however it is recommended to be worn during cattle work phases. Protective skull caps must be worn by all competitors under 18 years of age. Shirt: Long sleeved button up shirt with sleeves buttoned down. Boots: Riding boots must be worn Trousers: Jeans or moleskins. No Jodhpurs. Tie: Tie must be worn through all classes. Women may wear tidy scarf. EQUIPMENT: Bridle: Any bridle however one ear bridles and double headstall bridles are not to be used. Bit: This must be a free rolling, loose ring snaffle with a single join (two-piece bit) with a smooth mouth piece. The bit must be no thinner than 3/8 (9.5mm) measured against the cheek. It may have a gradual taper to the center but must be no thinner than 5/16 (8mm) measured 1 (25mm) from the cheek. The ring may attach with a bar or through a hollow tube but must always be free rolling to prevent leverage. The ring must measure no more than 4 (100mm) in diameter. No twisted wire or rough surfaces allowed. Loose ring bar bits are permitted. Reins: Personal choice Saddle: Australian type of stock saddle with knee pads and no horn. Competitors will not be penalized for use of a back girth. Swinging fenders allowed. Tie-downs, or martingales, nose bands or other artificial devices are NOT to be used. 7. Horses must be ridden by the same competitor in both preliminary and final phases. In case of genuine injury or illness occurring after the commencement of the event, the Committee reserves the right to allow a replacement rider. Should a change occur, that change is FINAL. 9. This event is to be ridden two (2) handed. 10. All competitors will be scored in all phases (unless disqualified). 11. No nominations will be accepted after the close of nomination date. Nominations will not be accepted unless paid in full by the scratching date. 12. There will be no refunds issued after the scratching date unless a vet certificate is presented with the scratching s.

10 Junior Rider Pattern Walk Trot Canter Backup 1 Enter at A. Acknowledge judge, walk to X, stop Trot small circle to left with collection 10 3 Trot small circle to right with collection 10 4 Canter large circle to the left 10 5 Simple Change at X 10 6 Canter large circle to the right, do not close circle around to C Canter down to B, stop, hesitate and rollback to the left Canter to C, stop, hesitate and rollback to the right Canter to center line, stop and settle. Back up 4 paces. Acknowledge judge and leave arena at a walk on a loose rein Overall impression, accuracy and presentation. 10 TOTAL 100

11 CLASSIC, ROOKIE, JUVENILE & OPEN PATTERN PRELIMINARY ROUND 1 Walk from A to B cracking whip. 10 At B Stop Hesitate (collect whip) At B collected trot to X stop, settle. 2 At X 1 spins right 10 1 ¼ spins left 3 Canter a small slow circle to the left. Canter a large fast circle left At X flying change 10 5 Canter a large fast circle right. Canter a small slow circle right At X flying change 10 7 Fast canter large circle to left and do not close circle. 10 At C slow canter to D. 8 At D stop with slightest hesitation and roll back to right Canter to E stop with slightest hesitation and roll back to left Canter to center line and stop. Settle. Back up 2 meters. Halt and salute judge. 10 TOTAL 100

12 CLASSIC & ROOKIE PATTERN FINALS

13 OPEN PATTERN FINAL Enter A, fast canter to X halt, hesitate. 10 At X, 3 spins right 3 1/4 spins left 10 Fast canter large circle to the left, do not close circle At B stop, roll back to the right and continue to X at a fast canter. 10 Fast canter large circle to the right, do not close circle At C stop, roll back left 10 Continue to X at fast canter At X canter a slow small circle to the left with a degree of collection 10 Flying change at X Canter slow small circle with a degree of collection to the right 10 Flying change at X At X fast canter to D on left lead 10 At D extended trot to E and at E fast canter towards B. 10 Between center line (level with X) and B stop settle horse and back up to center line (level with X) 10 Face & salute judge, leaving arena at a working walk cracking whip on loose rein. 10 Total 100

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