MALDON & BARINGHUP AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC. Presents its 154th ANNUAL SPRING SHOW SUNDAY 15 th OCTOBER, 2017 RACECOURSE RESERVE MALDON HORSE SECTION ENTRIES ON THE DAY Breakfast by Maldon Football Netball Club from 7am www.maldonshow.com.au
HORSE SECTION CHIEF STEWARD: Casey Collins 0409712917 SHOW HORSE ENQUIRIES: Casey Collins 0409712917 HORSEMANSHIP ENQUIRIES: Sebastian Steenhuis 0400863350 RINGMASTER: Bill McKnight HON VETERINARIAN: FIRST AID: Maldon Vet Clinic Burris Keen CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Competitors compete under RAS Ltd regulations. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Measuring: Horses/Ponies must have current RAS or EFA height certificate or obtain one on the day. Horses/Ponies must have a height certificate equivalent to the class for which they have qualified. There will be no transfer. Height certificate must be produced on demand. Drug Testing: The use of tranquillisers, stimulants, or any drugs capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of animals is forbidden. Competitors are advised that tests for forbidden substances may be carried out during the Show and that testing of all animals is at the owner s risk. Testing for forbidden substances will be carried out under veterinary supervision. Conflict of Classes: Every effort will be made to accommodate a conflict, however, in any case a ring will not be held up. ADMISSION ADULTS: $10.00 FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN UNDER 14): $20.00 CHILDREN (UNDER 14YRS):$5.00 PENSIONERS: $5.00 MEMBERSHIP Single: $10.00 or Family: $20.00 (ADMITS TO SHOW)
GENERAL REGULATIONS: 1. Entries without requisite fees will not be accepted. 2. The Committee of the Society reserves the right to refuse or cancel any entry and need not give any reason for doing so. Correspondence will not be entered into. 3. Exhibits, displays and all goods and properties are admitted to the showgrounds conditionally upon the owner/s absolving the Society from, and indemnifying the Society against, any claim arising out of any accident to, caused by or resulting from: misdelivery, accident, fire, storm-way, flood, lightning, theft or any other event. 4. All exhibits must be owned by the entrant as disclosed on the relevant entry form. The Secretary may call for evidence to that effect. 5. All exhibits are to be of the breed pedigree description qualities and properties appropriate to the event entered. Any contravention tending to mislead the Judges of the event or the Committee of the Society will result in the disqualification of the entry and forfeiture of any prizes awarded to it. 6. Any exhibit affected with a vermin, parasite, contagious or other disease shall be refused admission to, or caused to be removed from the show. 7. Exhibitors must comply with all instructions of the Steward/s of the relevant section. 8. The Judge of a section is not bound to award any or all of the prizes provided for in a class. Any or all of the prizes may be withheld when the Judge considers appropriate standards are not met. 9. The Judge of a section may amalgamate or divide classes or transfer entries into more appropriate classes if warranted. 10. Any person insulting, impeding or otherwise interfering with any Judge during the course of the Show may be removed from the Showgrounds and any prizes awarded to such person may be forfeited. 11. Judges shall sign and pass their reports to the Secretary promptly after finalising their decisions. Judges decision will be final. 12. Prize cards, ribbons and other awards bestowed at the current Show must be displayed with the relevant exhibit from the time of the award to the close of the Show. 13. Contravention of any regulation may lead to the forfeiture of any prizes won. 14. Any dispute to the construction of these regulations will be determined by the Committee of the Society whose decision will be final. 15. All dogs owned by either Showman s Guild Members, competitors or the general public must be chained or confined by the owner s leash. Chain/leash not to exceed one metre in length. Dogs are to be muzzled whilst not in competition. 16. Prizes and trophies can be collected from the Chief Steward of the section concerned after 4p.m. 17. At 4 pm on Show Day, the Pavilion is to be closed. All patrons are to leave then and only exhibitors are to be re-admitted. PIC Number 3MXDF069
REGULATIONS: 1. Children competing MUST produce certificate of age from parent/guardian on request. 2. Entrants to local classes must produce proof of residency to ring steward.e.g. Utility bill, etc. 3. In any class it will be left to the Judge s discretion to award a 1 st prize. 4. Judges decision is final. 5. The Committee reserves the right to alter or cancel any event. 6. The Official Measurer will be on ground. When height is stipulated EFA Height Certificate will be accepted but the Committee reserves the right to remeasure any horse/pony at any time. 7. Any Stallion present in the Showgrounds must have a bit in its mouth or chain controlling halter. 8. No Stallion shall be permitted in Open Rings, excluding Showjumping & Barrel Racing. 9. Novice means never to have won a 1 st prize at any registered Agricultural Show. 10. Intermediate never to have won a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd at any Royal Horse Show. 11. Conflict of classes: Every effort will be made to accommodate a conflict, however, in any case a ring will not be held up. 12. It is the competitor s responsibility to ensure he/she has a valid 2017 Maldon & Baringhup Agricultural Show ticket to present to the steward on entering the ring. Competitors who do not present a valid ticket will be asked to immediately exit the ring. All exhibitors are reminded of their Liability for damage or injury caused by animals in their control. Competitors please note: All Competitors ride entirely at their own risk. Ground Stewards have the power to evict horses not properly restrained whilst on the Showgrounds. ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per entry in each class unless otherwise stated in the programme. AWARDS & PRIZES: 1 st to 3 rd in each class. CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION Sashes & Trophies as noted in details of class. Gate entry $10 per person or $20 per family.
Entries Close: Entry Fee: Judging Commences: Lunch Break: Judge: SHOW HORSE SECTION RING 1 Entries on show day $5 per Class 9am Judge s Discretion TBA 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Place Ribbons Awarded *Exhibits competing as Show Hunters in either Led or Ridden Classes may not compete in Open Led or Ridden Saddle Classes and Open Saddle Exhibits may not compete in Show Hunter Led or Ridden Classes. *Champions in this ring are ineligible in ring 2 & 3* 1. Smartest on Parade 18yrs & Over 2. Led Hack Over 15hds & Under 16hds. 3. Led Hack Over 16hds Champion and Reserve Champion Led Hack 4. Novice Rider 18yrs & over 5. Rider 18yrs & under 21yrs 6. Rider 21yrs & over Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Rider (Classes 5-6) 7. Novice Ridden Hack over 15hds 8. Newcomer Hack- Ridden in a snaffle bit & not shown before May 2015 9. Ridden Hack over 15 hds not exceeding 15.2hds 10. Ridden Hack over 15.2hds not exceeding 16hds 11. Ridden Hack over 16hds not exceeding 16.2hds 12. Ridden Hack over 16.2hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack (Classes 9-12) 13. Ridden Galloway over 14hds not exceeding 14.2hds 14. Ridden Galloway over 14.2hds not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Galloway 15. Ridden Pony 13.2hds not exceeding 14hds 16. Ridden Pony over 13hds not exceeding 13.2hds 17. Ridden Pony over 12.2hds not exceeding 13hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Large Pony 18. Ridden Pony over 12hds not exceeding 12.2hds 19. Ridden Pony over 11.2hds not exceeding 12hds 20. Ridden Pony over 11hds not exceeding 11.2hds 21. Ridden Pony over 10.2hds not exceeding 11hds 22. Ridden Pony 10.2hds & under Champion and Reserve Champion Small Pony
23. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 12hds & under 24. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 12hds not exceeding 13hds 25. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 13hds not exceeding 14hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony 26. Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 15hds & not exceeding 16hds 27. Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 16hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack 28. Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14hds & not exceeding 14.2hds 29. Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2hds & not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Galloway 30. Off Track Series Qualifier (VAS) $100 cash prize for 1st place a. 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. b. 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. c. Qualifying classes will be judged ridden. d. Once a qualifier is won, the horses cannot compete in other qualifiers. e. All qualifying winners gain automatic entry in the Off the Track series final to be held at the 2017 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships. f. Riders to be 14 years and over on day of qualifying show. g. To be judged as a good example of Thoroughbreds rather than riding horse/hunter tyoes with the following to be taken into consideration: Thoroughbred qualities, Confirmation, Manners, Paces and performance, injuries caused through racing such as blemishes are allowed. h. Judges decision is final in qualifiers and final CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY, HACK & GALLOWAY ELIGIBLE FOR SUPREME RIDDEN EXHIBIT JUDGED IN RING 1 APPROX 12:30pm ($50 Prize money)
SHOW HORSE SECTION RING 2 Entries Close: Entry Fee: Judging Commences: Judge: Entries on show day $5 per Class 9am TBA 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Place Ribbons Awarded *Exhibits competing as Show Hunters in either Led or Ridden Classes may not compete in Open Led or Ridden Saddle Classes and Open Saddle Exhibits may not compete in Show Hunter Led or Ridden Classes *Champions in this ring are ineligible in ring 1 & 3 31. Smartest on Parade 12 yrs & under 14yrs 32. Smartest on Parade 14 yrs & under 16yrs 33. Smartest on Parade 16 yrs & under 18yrs 34. Led Galloway Mare or Gelding over 14hds not exceeding 14.2hds 35. Led Galloway Mare or Gelding 14.2hds not exceeding 15hds 36. Led Galloway Stallion or Colt 14hds not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Led Galloway 37. Novice Rider under 18yrs 38. Rider 16yrs & under 18yrs 39. Rider 14yrs & under 16yrs 40. Rider 12yrs & under 14 yrs Champion and Reserve Champion Intermediate Rider (Classes 38-40) 41. Novice Ridden Galloway over 14hds & not exceeding 15hds 42. Newcomer Galloway - Ridden in a snaffle bit, and not shown under saddle before May 2015 43. Ridden Galloway over 14hds & not exceeding 14.2hds 44. Ridden Galloway over 14.2hds & not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Galloway (Classes 43-44) 45. Ridden Pony over 13.2hds & not exceeding 14hds 46. Ridden Pony over 13hds & not exceeding 13.2hds 47. Ridden Pony over 12.2hds & not exceeding 13hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Large Pony 48. Ridden Pony over 12hds & not exceeding 12.2hds 49. Ridden Pony over 11.2hds & not exceeding 12hds 50. Ridden Pony not exceeding 11.2hds (No Shetlands) 51. Ridden Shetland Champion and Reserve Champion Small Pony 52. Ridden Hack over 15hds & not exceeding 15.2hds 53. Ridden Hack 15.2hds & not exceeding 16hds 54. Ridden Hack 16hds & not exceeding 16.2hds 55. Ridden Hack over 16.2hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack
56. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 12hds & under 57. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 12hds not exceeding 13hds 58. Ridden Show Hunter Pony 13hds not exceeding 14hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony 59. Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 15hds & not exceeding 16hds 60. Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 16hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Hack 61. Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14hds & not exceeding 14.2hds 62. Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2hds & not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Show Hunter Galloway CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY, HACK & GALLOWAY ELIGIBLE FOR SUPREME RIDDEN EXHIBIT JUDGED IN RING 1 APPROX 12:30pm ($50 prize money) MALDON VET CLINIC sales@outlookcomms.com.au
Entries Close: Entry Fee: Judging Commences: Lunch Break: Judge: SHOW HORSE SECTION RING 3 Entries on show day $5 per Class 9am Judge s Discretion TBA 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Place Ribbons Awarded *Exhibits competing as Show Hunters in either Led or Ridden classes may not compete in Open Led or Ridden Saddle Classes and Open Saddle Exhibits may not compete in Show Hunter Led or Ridden Classes * Champions in this ring are ineligible in ring 1 & 2 63. Smartest on Parade 6yrs and under (may be on led) 64. Smartest on Parade 7yrs and under 10yrs 65. Smartest on Parade 10yrs and under 12 yrs. 66. Led Pony Stallion or Colt, 14hds & under 67. Led Pony Gelding not exceeding 12.2hds 68. Led Pony Gelding over 12.2hds, but not exceeding 14hds 69. Led Pony Mare or Filly, 12.2hds & under 70. Led Pony Mare or Filly, over 12.2hds but not exceeding 14hds Champion and Reserve Champion Led Pony (Classes 66-70) 71. Novice Rider 6yrs and under- (May be led, all to receive ribbon) 72. Novice Rider 7yrs and under 10yrs 73. Novice Rider 10yrs and under 12yrs 74. Rider under 8yrs 75. Rider 8yrs & under 10yrs 76. Rider 10yrs & under 12yrs Champion and Reserve Champion Junior Rider (Classes 74-76) 77. Ridden Pony over 12hds & not exceeding 12.2hds 78. Ridden Pony over 11.2hds & not exceeding 12hds 79. Ridden Pony over 11hds & not exceeding 11.2hds 80. Ridden Pony 11hds & under Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Small Pony 81. Novice Ridden Pony 14hds & under 82. Newcomer Pony 12.2hds & under - Ridden in a snaffle bit & not shown before May 2015 83. Newcomer Pony 12.2hds & not exceeding 14hds - Ridden in a snaffle bit & not shown before May 2015 84. Ridden Pony over 13.2hds & not exceeding 14hds 85. Ridden Pony over 13hds & not exceeding 13.2hds 86. Ridden Pony over 12.2hds & not exceeding 13hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Large Pony (Classes 84-86)
87. Ridden Hack over 15hds & not exceeding 15.2hds 88. Ridden Hack over 15.2hds & not exceeding 16hds 89. Ridden Hack 16hds & not exceeding 16.2hds 90. Ridden Hack over 16.2hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Hack 91. Ridden Galloway over 14hds & not exceeding 14.2hds 92. Ridden Galloway over 14.2hds & not exceeding 15hds Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Galloway 93. The Alabar Hero Series- Open to all pure bred freeze branded Standardbreds registered with Harness Racing Australia. Raced or unraced. Registrations will be verified. Registered/Racing name to be used where available. Freeze brand number must be provided. Qualifying class will be judged ridden. To be judged as a good example of a Standardbred rather than a riding/hunter type with the following being taken into consideration: standardbred qualities, conformation, manners, paces and performance. Racing related injuries and/or blemishes are permitted. Once a qualifier has been won the horse is ineligible to compete in another qualifier. All qualifiers gain automatic entry into the HERO Series Final to be held at the VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championship. Riders to be aged 14 years and over on the day of the qualifying show. The judges decision is final in the qualifiers and the final. Qualifier prizes: Sash, $50 prize cheque sent out once qualification has been verified and HERO gift pack (Gift pack to be collected at state final). CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY, HACK,GALLOWAY ELIGIBLE FOR SUPREME RIDDEN EXHIBIT JUDGED IN RING APPROX 12.30pm ($50 Prize money)
SHOW JUMPING MAIN ARENA Entries Close: Entry Fee: Judging Commences: Entries on show day $5 per Class 10am 1st 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons and Prize Money Awarded $500 posted prize money Section 5 prize money sponsored by Bill & Margaret McKnight 1. Table AM5 Max Height 45cms - 1st prize $25, 2nd prize $15, 3rd prize $10 2. Table AM5 Max Height 60cms - 1st prize $50, 2nd prize $30, 3rd prize $20 3. Table AM5 Max Height 75cms - 1st prize $50, 2nd prize $30, 3rd prize $20 4. Table AM5 Max Height 90cms - 1st prize $50, 2nd prize $30, 3rd prize $20 5. Table AM5 Max Height 105cms -1st prize $100, 2nd prize $30, 3rd prize $20 $100 cash prize to best performed off-the-track thoroughbred. To be judged on a points system (1st- 3 points, 2nd- 2 points 3rd-1 point) over all jumping events.
HORSEMAN S CHALLENGE All Enquiries : SebastianSteenhuis Phone: 0400863350 Location: To be held on main arena Judging Commences: From 9am Entry Fee: Made payable to Sebastion Open to any horse and rider Bruce O Dell HORSEMANSHIP CHALLENGE Senior First Prize $150 plus Trophy Junior First Prize $100 plus Trophy 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Place sashes awarded for both Senior and Junior Riders plus prize for encouragement rider. Description of Challenge to be placed on Show website and facebook page. All enquiries to Sebastian
HARNESS HORSES RING 6 Entries Close: Entries on show day Entry Fee: $5.00 per class Judging Commences: At conclusion of rings 1-4 Judge: TBA 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Place Ribbons Awarded Perpetual Trophy to Best Harness Horse Exhibit & Trophy. (Perpetual Trophy to be returned to Society each August prior to forthcoming show) The Lesley & Elsie McLeod, and Bert & Marie De Wandt Memorial Trophy All prizes and Trophies are made available courtesy of the Estate of Thomas Harold Field, and will be made available on an annual basis. Section 9- Roz Ward Memorial Trophy sponsored by Bill & Margaret McKnight Harness Horses Prizes: $20-00 CASH PRIZE TO THE WINNER OF EACH CLASS WITH 3 OR MORE COMPETITORS $50.00 CASH PRIZE FOR ALL CHAMPIONS 1. Junior Driver under 16 years, (Must be accompanied by Adult) 2. Intermediate Driver 16 years and under 21 years 3. 2 or 4 wheel turn out (Viceroy not eligible) Light Only 4. Viceroy turnout CHAMPION & RESERVE TURNOUT (classes 3-4) 5. Hackney Pony 14hh & under (Light only) 6. Hackney Horse over 14hh ( Light only) CHAMPION HACKNEY HORSE OR PONY (classes 5-6) 7. Novice Horse or Pony (never having won a 1st at an Agricultural Show) 8. Miniature Pony in Harness 9. Pony 10.2hh and under (non-hackney) Light Only 10. Pony over 10.2hh and not exceeding 12hh (non Hackney) Light Only 11. Pony over 12hh and not exceeding 14hh (non Hackney) Light Only 12. Horse over 14hh (non Hackney) 13. Standard Bred Driven 14. Standard Bred Turnout CHAMPION AND RESERVE DRIVEN NON HACKNEY (classes 8-14) 15. Open Multiples HEAVY HARNESS NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN LIGHT SECTION 16. Delivery Turnout 17. Light Delivery Horse in Harness 18. Medium Delivery horse in Harness 19. Heavy Delivery Horse in Harness CHAMPION & RESERVE DELIVERY HORSE IN HARNESS (classes 17-19) SUPREME HARNESS EXHIBIT THOMAS HAROLD FIELD PERPETUAL TROPHY AWARD
Entries Close: Entry Fee: Judging Commences: Judge: CLYDESDALE SECTION TO BE HELD ON MAIN ARENA Entries on show day $5.00 per class 10am TBA 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Place Ribbons Awarded CLYDESDALE 1. Best Presented Clydesdale 2. Led Clydesdale Gelding 6 years & over 3. Led Clydesdale Gelding 3years & over 4. Led Clydesdale Gelding under 3 years Champion & Reserve Champion Led Clydesdale Gelding CLYDESDALE Mares 5. Led Clydesdale Mare 4 years & over 6. Led Clydesdale Filly 3 years Champion & Reserve Champion Led Clydesdale Mares CLYDESDALE Fillies 7. Led Clydesdale Filly 2 years 8. Led Clydesdale Filly yearling & under Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Led Clydesdale Filly CLYDESDALE- Stallions 15. Led Clydesdale Stallion 4 years & Over 16. Led Clydesdale Stallion 3 years Champion & Reserve Champion Clydesdale Stallion CLYDESDALE- Colts 17. Led Clydesdale Colt 2 years 18. Led Clydesdale Colt yearling & under Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Led Clydesdale Colt Supreme Led Clydesdale WORKING DRAFT Long Reining- Horse MUST wear winkers with the collar & hames or winkers & roller - no bitless bridles permitted. Log/sled/tyre, chains and backband will be supplied by organisers and judged at the walk only. LONG REINING Through cones & ground poles 19. Novice or beginner(in long reins, single horse) can be assisted 20. Gentleman Driver (in long reins,single horse) 21. Lady Driver (in long reins, single horse) 22. Junior Driver under 17yrs (in long reins, single horse) can be assisted
MEDIUM/HEAVY DELIVERY HORSES DELIVERY HORSE CLASSES Horses in this section must show characteristics of heavy horse breeding. Defined vehicles for this class as a miscellaneous two or four wheel vehicle, must show characteristics of a Tradesman or Delivery Vehicle, depicting the profession or purpose for which the vehicle is being shown. Vehicles not defined as a Tradesman and Delivery vehicle are only permitted in the Delivery Horse in Show class. SINGLE DELIVERY HORSE IN TRADE VEHICLE 23. Delivery Horse in a 2 wheel vehicle- single horse 24. Delivery Horse in a 4 wheel vehicle- single horse Champion & Reserve Champion Medium/Heavy Delivery Horse PAIR AND MULTIPLE DELIVERY HORSES IN TRADE VEHICLE 25. Delivery Pair of Horses in a miscellaneous trade vehicle 26. Multiple Horses (3 or more) in a miscellaneous trade vehicle Champion & Reserve Champion Delivery Horse Team
The Maldon & Baringhup Agricultural Society Committee would like to extend their appreciation to all the generous Donors, Trophy Donors, Advertisers and all those who have assisted with the organizing of the 154 th Annual Spring Show. PLATINUM SPONSOR Maldon & District Community Bank Branch Bruce O Dell Marg & Bill McKnight Victorian Goldfields Railway GOLD SPONSOR RACE Hire Waller Realty Pty Ltd SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS SGS Electrical Outlook Communications A,C&S Lang Cartage & Drainage Contractors Crameri P/L Maryborough Kinga s Carpentry Loddon House Caravan Park Maldon Football Netball Club Maldon Post Office Maldon Vet Clinic Mr R & Mrs H Dohnt, Baringhup S P Machinery Wicked Temptations, Maldon Beaton s Maldon Gardens Etcetera Enfilade Plus Vanilla Spice, Maldon Maldon Market & Maldon Neighborhood Centre Maldon Senior Citizens Miss L Panos Mrs C. O Byrne, Maldon Zen Eden Produce Maldon Fudge & Ice Creamery The Wool Stash The Village Patch, Maldon Dellavedova Fertilisers Cut & Color Maldon Glenturner Merino Stud Elgas Maldon Timber Hardware GMJ & Associates Leo Farrell Maldon Hotel Maldon IGA Cafe Maldon Maldon Newsagency & Tattersalls Maldon Mutz Mutz Kutz Maldon Pharmacy Maldon Quality Butchers Mrs Heather Lightfoot Mr AL & Mrs B Taylor The Maldon Lolly Shop Mrs Joan Birmingham Mrs M McKnight, Maldon Much Ado, Maldon P & M Baker, Baringhup The Book Wolf Polly & Willow Robert Cox Motors, Maldon Rodwells Pty.Ltd. Mrs Lillian Long S&A Baker Booloola White Suffolks Simply Magnificent, Maldon The Jacka Family, Maldon Teddy & Me, Maldon The Gray Family, Maldon
VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS LIMITED & MALDON & BARINGHUP AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY INC HORSE SPORTS PARTICIPANT RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT & WAIVER Name and Date of Event.Maldon & Baringhup Ag Show 15th October 2017... Name of Participant:... Participant Address:... Contact Number of Participant:... Email:... Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Maldon & Baringhup Agricultural Society Inc (together the Suppliers ) 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 acknowledge 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; 1.9 I use the facilities of Maldon & Baringhup Agricultural Society Inc entirely at my own risk, as I find them and with the prior acceptance of the risk of possible danger to me. 1. 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. 2. 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 regard to their negligence, breach of statutory duty or statutory guarantees arising from or in connection with these activities to the fullest extent permitted by law. 3. 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. 4. 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 the 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.:\R.G. Bowles Pty Ltd\VAS Ltd\VASL\Competitions\Waivers\Waivers 2017\Horse Waiver.doc