KOROIT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW HORSE PROGRAMME SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 TH - OPEN HORSE RINGS, BREED RING & OPEN SHOWJUMPING Entries close : Wednesday, 9th November 2016 @ 7.00 pm Entries received after this date, will be $7.50 Admission prices Adults $ 10.00 Aged Pensioners $ 7.00 Family Ticket $16.00 Children 6-15yrs $2.00 Children 5 & Under- Free Membership ticket $16.00
KOROIT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ENTRY FORM Entries close 9 th November, 2016 TO THE SECRETARY: P.O BOX 61, KOROIT, 3282 Section No Office Details Entry fee ENTRY FEE MEMBERS TICKET $16. 00 TOTAL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRIES Privacy Statement---I agree / do not agree to having my name and details published in the print media. NAME.. Signature.. ADDRESS... POSTCODE... PHONE NO EMAIL Please allow time for Members Tickets to be posted, otherwise Members Tickets will be left at Horse Gate.
SATURDAY 12 TH NOVEMBER SECTION A HORSE EVENTS SECTION ENQUIRIES- Julie Houlihan PH 55 658757/0419171061 Email- hotlips_jh@hotmail.com ENTRY FEE: Members $4.00, Non-members $5.00, Late entries taken on day $7.50 per entry MEASURER: G Beard ANNOUNCER: Mrs J McLean RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Ponies up to and including 14 hands 2. Galloways over 14 hands to 15 hands 3. Hacks over 15 hands 4. Horses and ponies can be measured by the society at the discretion of Stewards or Judges 5. For smartest on parade classes, horse and gear must be exhibitors own property 6. All exhibits must be bona-fide property of the exhibitor or held by them under written lease at the time of entry 7. All horses shown in breed classes must carry respective registration and ownership 8. Novice is one who has not won first prize singly at any agricultural show. 9. Exhibits can be shown in either show hunter or open classes-not both 10. Rings 1 & 2 Saddle Champions 1 (one) Champion horse on day. 11. Current Height tickets to be carried SPONSORS Matthews Petroleum, Horseland, I & S Miller Transports, Bob Hackett, Mrs F Laidlaw, McLean's Electrics, M. Daly IGA, Port Fairy Battery & Tyre Service, Bourkes Hotel. We gratefully acknowledge the support of these Businesses. Also to our other sponsors our THANKS
RING NO. 1 JUDGE : M. Myers STARTS 9.00 AM 1. Miniature Turnout 7 years & under to be led 2. Smartest on Parade under 12 years 3. Smartest on Parade 12 years and under 15 years 4. Rider under 8 years (may be led) 5. Rider 8 years and under 10 years 6. Rider 10 years and under 12 years 7. Rider 12 years and under 14 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR RIDER 8. Novice Ridden Galloway 9. New Comer/First Season Galloway 10. Open Saddle Galloway over 14.0 HH and not exceeding 14.2 HH 11.Open Saddle Galloway over 14.2 HH and not exceeding 15.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN GALLOWAY 14. Show Hunter Galloway over 14.0 HH and not exceeding 14.2 HH 15. Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2 HH and not exceeding 15.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY 16. Novice Saddle Pony 14.0 HH and under 17 New Comer/First Season Saddle Pony 14.0 HH and under 18. Open Saddle Pony over 13.2 HH and not exceeding 14 HH 19. Open Saddle Pony over 13 HH and not exceeding 13.2 HH 20. Open Saddle Pony over 12.2 HH and not exceeding 13 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY OVER12.2 21. Show Hunter Pony over 12.2HH and not exceeding 13HH 22. Show Hunter Pony over 13HH and not exceeding 13.2HH 23. Show Hunter Pony over 13.2HH and not exceeding 14HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWHUNTER PONY OVER 12.2 HH 24. Show Hunter pony 11.2 HH and under 25. Show Hunter pony over 11.2 HH and not exceeding 12.2 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY 12.2HH & UNDER 26. Open Saddle Pony over 12.0 HH and not exceeding 12.2 HH 27. Open Saddle Pony over 11.2 HH and not exceeding 12.0HH 28. Open Saddle Pony over 11.0 HH and not exceeding 11.2 HH 29. Open Saddle Pony 11.0 HH and under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY 12.2 HH & UNDER 30. Open Saddle Hack over 15.0 HH and not exceeding15.2 HH 31. Open Saddle Hack over 15.2 HH and not exceeding 16.0 HH 32. Open Saddle Hack over 16.0 HH and not exceeding 16.2HH 33. Open saddle hack over 16.2HH CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE HACK 34. Show Hunter Hack over 15.0 HH and not exceeding 15.2 HH 35. Show Hunter Hack over 15.2HH and not exceeding 16.0 HH 36. Show Hunter Hack over 16.0HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HACK
RING NO. 2 JUDGE : I. Luxmoore STARTS 9.30 AM Exhibits can be shown in either show hunter or open classes-not both 37. Smartest on Parade 15yrs and under 18yrs 38. Smartest on Parade 18yrs and over 39. Rider 14 years and under 16 years 40. Rider 16 years and under 18 years CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE RIDER 41. Rider 18 years and under 21 years 42. Rider 21 years and over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR RIDER 43. Novice Ridden Hack over 15.0 HH 44. Newcomer/First Season Hack over 15.0 HH 45. Open Saddle Hack over 15.0 HH and not exceeding 15.2 HH 46. Open Saddle Hack over 15.2 HH and not exceeding 16.0 HH 47. Open Saddle Hack over 16.0 HH and not exceeding 16.2 HH 48. Open saddle hack over 16.2 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE HACK (MR & MRS WR LAIDLAW MEMORIAL TROPHY) 49. VAS OFF THE TRACK FOR RETIRED RACEHORSES 14.2.HH & OVER Qualifier Prizes: $50, sash, Card and Racing Victoria Prize Pack. Open to all Thoroughbreds unraced or raced 4 years and over, over 14.2hh who are registered with RISA (Racing Information Services Australia). Registration will be checked. Racing name to be used where appropriate. When entering if name is different to racing name or if never raced, please provide, Racing name, Brands, Colour & markings, microchip number, Life Number, Registration Certificate number. Qualifying classes will be judged ridden. Once a qualifier is won, the horses cannot compete in other qualifiers. All qualifying winners gain automatic entry in the Off the Track series Final to be held at the 2017 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships. Riders to be 14 years and over on day of qualifying show. 50. Show Hunter Hack over 15.0 HH and not exceeding 15.2 HH 51. Show Hunter Hack over 15.2HH and not exceeding 16.0HH 52. Show Hunter Hack over 16.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER HACK 53. Open Saddle Galloway over 14.0 HH and not exceeding 14.2 HH 54. Open Saddle Galloway over 14.2 HH and not exceeding 15.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE GALLOWAY 55. Show Hunter Galloway over 14.0 HH and not exceeding 14.2 HH 56. Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2 HH and not exceeding 15.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER GALLOWAY 57. Open Saddle Pony over 13.2 HH and not exceeding 14.0 HH 58. Open Saddle Pony over 13.0 HH and not exceeding 13.2 HH 59. Open Saddle Pony over 12.2 HH and not exceeding 13.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY OVER 12.2HH to 14HH 60. Show Hunter Pony over 12.2HH and not exceeding 13HH 61. Show Hunter Pony over 13HH and not exceeding 13.2HH 62. Show Hunter Pony over 13.2HH and not exceeding 14HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWHUNTER PONY OVER 12.2 HH 63. Show Hunter pony 11.2 HH and under 64. Show Hunter pony over 11.2 HH and not exceeding 12.2 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY 12.2HH & UNDER 65. Open saddle pony over 12.0 HH and not exceeding 12.2 HH 66. Open saddle pony over 11.2 HH and not exceeding 12.0 HH 67. Open saddle pony over 11.0 HH and not exceeding 11.2 HH 68. Open saddle pony 11.0 HH under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE PONY 12.2HH AND UNDER
RING 3. OPEN LEDS & BREEDS JUDGE : L. Dunn STARTS 8.30 AM OPEN LED 69. Led Stallion or Colt 14 HH & Under 70. Led Stallion or Colt over 14 HH CHAMPION LED STALLION OR COLT 71. Led Mare/Filly over 14 HH & not exceeding 15 HH 72. Led Mare/Filly over 15 HH CHAMPION LED MARE/FILLY OVER 14HH 73. Led Mare/Filly 12.2 HH & Under 74. Led Mare/Filly over 12.2 HH and not exceeding 14 HH CHAMPION LED MARE/FILLY 14 HH & UNDER 75. Led Gelding over 15.0 HH 76. Led Gelding over 14.0 HH and not exceeding 15.0 HH CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED GELDING OVER 14HH 77. Led Gelding over 12.2 HH and not exceeding 14.0 HH 78. Led Gelding 12.2 HH and under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED GELDING 14HH & UNDER ALL HORSES SHOWN IN BREED CLASSES BELOW MUST CARRY RESPECTIVE REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP & PRESENTED ON REQUEST. SHETLANDS 79. Led Stallion or Colt 80. Led Gelding CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHETLAND MALE 81. Led Mare 82. Led Filly CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION SHETLAND FEMALE PINTOS SPONSORED BY VICTORIAN PINTO SOCIETY. All Pintos must be registered with the Victorian Pinto Society and owners must be current financial members of the same. Classes sponsored by Victorian Pinto Society. 83. Led Stallion or Colt 10.2hh & under 84. Led Mare or Filly 10.2hh & under 85. Led Gelding 10.2hh & under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PINTO 10.2hh & under 86. Led Stallion or Colt 14hh & over 87. Led Stallion or Colt 10.2hh & under 14hh CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PINTO STALLION OR COLT 88. Led Mare or Filly 14hh & over 89. Led Mare or Filly 10.2hh & under 14hh CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PINTO MARE OR FILLY 90. Led Gelding 14hh & over 91. Led Gelding 10.2hh & under14hh CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PINTO GELDING SUPREME CHAMPION LED PINTO GARLAND & TROPHY DONATED BY KYABRA PARK STUD WELSH MOUNTAIN SECTION A 92. Led Stallion or Colt 93. Led Mare Dry or Brood 94. Led Filly CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WELSH MOUNTAIN EXHIBIT WELSH SECTION B 95. Led Stallion or Colt 96. Led Mare Dry or Brood 97. Led Filly CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WELSH EXHIBIT
WELSH GELDINGS SECTION E 98. Led Welsh Mountain Gelding 99. Led Welsh Gelding 100. Led C/D Gelding CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION WELSH GELDING EXHIBIT PART WELSH 101. Led Stallion or Colt 102. Led Mare Dry or Brood 103. Led Filly 104. Led Gelding CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION PART WELSH EXHIBIT MINIATURE PONY Ponies must be registered with AMP Society and not exceed 87cm, AMPS rules apply on the day, all handlers must be financial members. TROPHIES DONATED BY JARRAH LODGE MINIATURE PONIES 105. Best Presented Miniature Pony ( Rosette sponsored by KB Garlands) 106. Led Colt 3 yrs & under 107. Led Stallion 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION STALLION/COLT 108. Led Filly 3yrs & under 109. Led Mare 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MARE/FILLY 110. Led Gelding 3yrs & under 111. Led Gelding 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING SUPREME MINIATURE PONY GARLAND DONATED BY JARRAH LODGE MINIATURE PONIES MINIATURE HORSE Must be registered with a recognized Society- MHAA, AMHS, AMR, & IMHR CLASSES SPONSORED BY KB GARLANDS 112. Best Presented Miniature Horse ( Rosette sponsored by KB Garlands) 113. Led Colt 3 yrs & under 114. Led Stallion 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MALE 115. Led Filly 3yrs & under 116. Led Mare 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MARE/FILLY 117. Led Gelding 3yrs & under 118. Led Gelding 4yrs & over CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION GELDING Coloured Minature Horse Classes- Must be registered with a Coloured Society (Papers will be inspected) Only accepted Coloured Societies are- VPS, APHA,NBS, Dilutes Aust, APPA Horse entered in this section are ineligible for other Coloured Classes 118 A Pinto Miniature Horse Must be registered VPS 118 B Dilute Miniature Horse Must be registered APHA,NBS or Dilutes Aust 118 C Spotted Miniature Horse Must be registered APPA CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION COLOURED MINIAUTRE HORSE SUPREME MINIATURE HORSE STOCK HORSES 119. Led Stallion or Colt 120. Led Gelding 121. Led Mare 122. Led Filly 3 years and under. CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED ASH EXHIBIT 123. ASH and Lady Rider. 124. Ridden Stallion. 125. Ridden Mare or Gelding. 126. ASH ridden by a junior, under 18yrs
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN ASH 127. Novice Working Stock Horse. 128. Open Working Stock Horse. 129. Working ASH ridden by a junior, under 18yrs APPALOOSA SPONSORED BY AAA / A & ASP SOCIETY Double Point Show for A & ASP Members. Exhibits must be registered with AAA or A & ASP Society 130. Best Presented Exhibit 131. Led Mare 4 yrs & Over 132. Led Filly 3yrs & Under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MARE OR FILLY 133. Led Senior Stallion 4yrs & Over 134. Led Senior Gelding 4 yrs & Over 135. Led Junior Colt or Gelding 3yrs & Under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MALE SUPREME CHAMPION LED APPALOOSA EXHIBIT AUSTRALIAN SPOTTED PONIES/PALOUSE Double Point Show for A & ASP Members. Exhibits must be registered with AAA or A & ASP Society 136. Best Presented Exhibit 137. Led Mare 4 yrs & Over 138. Led Filly 3yrs & Under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MARE OR FILLY 139. Led Senior Stallion 4yrs & Over 140. Led Senior Gelding 4 yrs & Over 141. Led Junior Colt or Gelding 3yrs & Under CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION MALE SUPREME CHAMPION LED ASP/PALOUSE EXHIBIT Exhibits in the following Classes must be registered with AAA or A & ASP Society 142. Best Leopard 143. Best Blanket 144. Best Other Colour STANDARDBRED Results from this ring will count towards the Aggregate series being run by Camperdown, Warrnambool & Koroit shows. 145. Best Present Pure or Partbred Standardbred 146.Led Standardbred Male 15.2hh and under 147.Led Standardbred Male over 15.2hh 148.Led Standardbred Female 15.2hh and under 149.Led Standardbred Female over 15.2hh CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED STANDARDBRED 150. Led Partbred Standardbred Male 151. Led Partbred Standardbred Female CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION LED PARTBRED STANDARDBRED 152. Ridden Foundation Standardbred (Walk/trot) 153. Ridden Standardbred Male 154. Ridden Standardbred Female CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIDDEN STANDARDBRED Champion to receive $50 and qualify for the 2017 Hero Series.
SHOWJUMPING STARTS 9.00 AM In the event of adverse weather, the Committee, Course Builder & Judge will consult with Competitors in regard to ground surface. ENTRY FEE: Members $4.00, Non-members $5.00, except Class 162 Late entries taken on day $7.50 per entry Ribbons to 3 rd Place Riders to be EV Members for Classes 161-162 Classes are open to all age riders, with the results from Classes 155-159, being counted towards the South West Agricultural Shows Interschool / Open Showjumping Aggregate Award for all height classes. The participating shows are- Warrnambool, Port Fairy, & Koroit 155. 40 cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 245.3) AM7 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5, 156. 50 cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 245.3) AM7 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $10, 157. 60cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 245.3) AM7 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5 158. 70cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 238.2.2) AM5 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5, 159. 80 cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 238.2.2) AM5 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5, 160. 90cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 238.2.2) AM5 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5, 161. 105cm Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 238.2.2) AM5 Prizes 1 st - $10, 2 nd - $5, 162. KIRKSTALL HOTEL OPEN JUMP Competition over Two Rounds (Articles 273 2.1,3.3,4.3) Prizes 1 st - $100, 2 nd $50, 3 rd -$30, 4 th -$20 Entry Fee: $ 7.50
NON SHOW RING STARTS 10.30 AM For inexperienced riders who do not show regularly. Riders may be led or assisted. Classes may be split. Approved helmets and boots must be worn. Plaiting optional and jackets are not required. Snaffle bits only. 163. Led Shetland 164. Led Pony ne 12.0hh 165. Led Pony over 12.0 & ne 14hh 166. Led Horse over 14hh 167. Best Presented Shetland 168. Best Presented Combination ne 12.0hh 169. Best Presented Combination over 12.0hh & ne 14.0hh 170. Best Presented over 14.0hh 171. Rider under 6 yrs - Led 172. Rider under 6 yrs 173. Rider 6 yrs & under 8 yrs 174. Rider 8 yrs & under 10 yrs 175. Rider 10 yrs & under 14yrs 176. Rider 14yrs & over 177. Ridden Shetland 171. Ridden Pony ne 12.0hh 172. Ridden Pony over 12.0hh & ne 14.0hh 173. Ridden Pony over 14.0hh 174. Most Obedient Pony ne 12.0hh 175. Most Obedient Pony over 12.0hh & ne 14.0hh 176. Most Obedient Pony over 14.0hh 177. FANCY DRESS TO BE JUDGED ON MAIN ARENA AT LUNCH TIME ( OPEN TO ANY COMPETITOR, MAY BE SPLIT DEPENDING ON NUMBERS) SPONSORED BY RENTSCH MOTORS MAILORS FLAT & J. POTTER LIVESTOCK CARRIER TROPHY & VOUCHERS TO THE VALUE OF $ 50.00 PLACINGS 1 st 6 th PLEASE SIGN WAIVER AND SEND WITH ENTRIES
VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS LIMITED KOROIT SHOW SOCIETY HORSE SPORTS PARTICIPANT RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT & WAIVER Name of participant:... Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Koroit Show Society advise that participation in horse sports at an agricultural show or horse competition contains elements of risk, both obvious and inherent. Horse sports are dangerous recreational activities and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially when frightened or hurt. By signing this waiver I acknowledged that: 1.1 participation in horse sports is a hazardous activity and may result in injury, loss, damage or death to me; 1.2 participation in horse sports requires certain skills. I declare that I have sufficient skills to be able to safely and properly participate in the events; 1.3 horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar noises; 1.4 if held at an agricultural show, the horse sports will be held in close proximity to rides and large groups of people, and that there may be loud and unfamiliar noises which can frighten horses; 1.5 as the event is held outdoors, there are risks to me and to my horse as a result of the weather conditions, including either extreme hot or cold weather, rain or wind; 1.6 insects or other animals may cause my horse or other horses to become frightened and act in an unpredictable way; 1.7 there is inherent in horse riding events the risk of suffering injury including falling from my horse; 1.8 I am responsible for ensuring that I have and will wear equipment suitable for safely and properly participating in the event; and 1.9 I use the facilities of Koroit Show Society entirely at my own risk, as I find them and with the prior acceptance of the risk of possible danger to me. 2 If I suffer harm while participating in a horse event, I will not hold the Suppliers, their employees or agents legally responsible for any injuries I suffer. I will not sue the Suppliers, their employees or agents for any claims, costs, damages or liability. I agree to release the Suppliers and their employees from legal responsibility for the services I have been provided. 3 I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the horse sports and associated activities are a danger and may have inherent risks as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur and I accept and assume all such risks of personal injury or death in anyway whatsoever arising from these activities and hereby waive my individual right to sue the Suppliers for all claims I or my representatives may have for such personal injury or death against the Suppliers in any way whatsoever arising from or in connection with these activities. 4 I will not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs while participating in the horse sports and agree that such use may result in me being excluded from an event with no entitlement to any refund of money paid for entry to the Suppliers. 5 I agree to be bound by the rules and guidelines of Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd as varied from time to time.
Where the participant is over 18 years of age: I agree that I have read and understood this waiver prior to signing it and agree that this waiver will be binding on my heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:... Dated: Where participant is under 18 years of age (to be completed by a parent or guardian): I..., being a parent or legal guardian of the above named participant hereby consent to my child participating in horse sports. I confirm that I have read and understood and explained to the participant, this waiver prior to signing it and agree that this agreement will be binding on my (and their) heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:... Dated: WARNING UNDER THE FAIR TRADING ACT 1999 Under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria), several statutory guarantees apply to the supply of certain goods and services. These guarantees mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are rendered with due care and skill; and are reasonably fit for any purpose which you, either expressly or by implication, make known to the supplier; and might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplier. Under section 32N of the Fair Trading Act 1999, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees do not apply to you. If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services provided were not in accordance with these guarantees, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form. NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier's part. Gross Negligence is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004.
VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS LIMITED KOROIT SHOW SOCIETY HORSE SPORTS PARTICIPANT RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT & WAIVER Name of participant:... Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Koroit Show Society advise that participation in horse sports at an agricultural show or horse competition contains elements of risk, both obvious and inherent. Horse sports are dangerous recreational activities and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially when frightened or hurt. 6 By signing this waiver I acknowledged that: 6.1 participation in horse sports is a hazardous activity and may result in injury, loss, damage or death to me; 6.2 participation in horse sports requires certain skills. I declare that I have sufficient skills to be able to safely and properly participate in the events; 6.3 horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar noises; 6.4 if held at an agricultural show, the horse sports will be held in close proximity to rides and large groups of people, and that there may be loud and unfamiliar noises which can frighten horses; 6.5 as the event is held outdoors, there are risks to me and to my horse as a result of the weather conditions, including either extreme hot or cold weather, rain or wind; 6.6 insects or other animals may cause my horse or other horses to become frightened and act in an unpredictable way; 6.7 there is inherent in horse riding events the risk of suffering injury including falling from my horse; 6.8 I am responsible for ensuring that I have and will wear equipment suitable for safely and properly participating in the event; and 6.9 I use the facilities of Koroit Show Society entirely at my own risk, as I find them and with the prior acceptance of the risk of possible danger to me. 7 If I suffer harm while participating in a horse event, I will not hold the Suppliers, their employees or agents legally responsible for any injuries I suffer. I will not sue the Suppliers, their employees or agents for any claims, costs, damages or liability. I agree to release the Suppliers and their employees from legal responsibility for the services I have been provided. 8 I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the horse sports and associated activities are a danger and may have inherent risks as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur and I accept and assume all such risks of personal injury or death in anyway whatsoever arising from these activities and hereby waive my individual right to sue the Suppliers for all claims I or my representatives may have for such personal injury or death against the Suppliers in any way whatsoever arising from or in connection with these activities. 9 I will not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs while participating in the horse sports and agree that such use may result in me being excluded from an event with no entitlement to any refund of money paid for entry to the Suppliers. 10 I agree to be bound by the rules and guidelines of Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd as varied from time to time.
Where the participant is over 18 years of age: I agree that I have read and understood this waiver prior to signing it and agree that this waiver will be binding on my heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:... Dated: Where participant is under 18 years of age (to be completed by a parent or guardian): I..., being a parent or legal guardian of the above named participant hereby consent to my child participating in horse sports. I confirm that I have read and understood and explained to the participant, this waiver prior to signing it and agree that this agreement will be binding on my (and their) heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators. I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Victoria. Signature:... Dated: WARNING UNDER THE FAIR TRADING ACT 1999 Under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria), several statutory guarantees apply to the supply of certain goods and services. These guarantees mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are rendered with due care and skill; and are reasonably fit for any purpose which you, either expressly or by implication, make known to the supplier; and might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplier. Under section 32N of the Fair Trading Act 1999, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees do not apply to you. If you sign this form, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services provided were not in accordance with these guarantees, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form. NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier's part. Gross Negligence is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004.