ARION RIDING CENTRE AUTUMN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Sunday 23rd March 2014
Mcleans Island National Equestrian Centre – Gates open 6.30am
**Food available on the day**
ENTRIES CLOSE 7th March 2014
Ribbon and Rug for Supreme Champion Led and Ridden Hack and Pony
All In-Hand Judging to start 9am Sharp and Ridden at approx 1pm
ARION RIDING CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RULES
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This is a show open to all ridden horses and ponies. All mounts to be PLAITED please.
Restricted horses and ponies are only eligible if the horse/pony has not won a champion in a
restricted ring.
NOVICE CLASSES – A Novice is a horse or pony which has 0-6 firsts in conformation classes
including maiden classes at any A&P show, Pony Club Show or Riding Club Show, at the time of
the Arion Riding Centre Championship Show 2014.
Novice Horse/Ponies are eligible for Open Classes at the time of Arion Riding Centre
Championship Show 2014.
All horses / ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit- Unless entered in Open Classes where double
bridles are acceptable.
Entry fee $5.00 per class. Fees MUST accompany entries.
There will be no refunds of entry fees except where Veterinary or Medical Certificate is received
by Arion within 7 days then 75% of entry will be refunded.
Age is at the date of the Arion Riding Centre Championship Show 2014.
All riders 16 years and under must wear headgear at all times whilst mounted, conforming to the
current NZ Safety Standards or an equivalent standard.
All competitors ride at their own risk. No responsibility is taken for any damage or loss of
personal property or accidents on the day.
Ribbons will be rewarded at the judge’s discretion in all classes.
Administration levy/medical and ground fee per Horse/Pony $15.00
Novice Champion 1st place getter and 2nd place getter to stand by for Novice Reserve Champion.
Open Champion 1st place getter and 2nd place getter to stand by for Open Reserve Champion.
Disciplinary action will be taken if any person purposely jabs a horse / pony in the mouth, or for
excessive use of the whip, spurs or any other offensive behavior which is witnessed.
The committee had the right to alter/delete/combine any classes, decline entries its sees fit and
remove any Horse/Pony it considers dangerous.
Only Horses/Ponies entered in the show are permitted on the grounds. No Horses/Ponies under
3yrs of age are permitted to enter in the ridden section
All protests must be submitted no later than half and hour after the incident that gave rise to the
protest and must be accompanied by a $20.00 deposit, refundable if the protest is sustained.
Riders to be ready to enter ring before the start time. Classes will not be unduly held up where
riders are competing in more than one ring.
The sending of an entry denotes acceptance of the above conditions.
DOGS are not permitted on the grounds.
No stallions are permitted on the grounds
23. No back numbers will be given out, either use a number holder or a bridle attachment. Back
numbers will be available on facebook or email arion@nta.co.nz from the 17th March.
24. Catalogues can be collected from the office from 7.30am onwards the morning of the show.
25. Riders in Pony sections must be 16 years and under.
LEAD REIN RULES - (Open to Ponies not over 138cm. Pony must be over 5 years old)
26. Riders to be 4 years and not over 9 years at the date of the Arion Riding Centre Championship
Show 2014.
27. Lead must be attached to a halter or noseband of a simple snaffle bridle. No Pelham’s or Kimble
wicks allowed.
28. Spurs are not allowed.
29. Whips: If you must carry one. MUST be either a short cane or a 75cm whip (including a wide
flapper) NO LONG or dressage whips allowed.
30. Ponies to be 138cm and under.
31. Handler must be 16yrs and over.
32. Combinations in this section not eligible to compete in any other section.
33. Conformation of the mount will be taken into consideration in this lead rein section.
34. Any lead rein pony MUST NOT BE RIDDEN off the lead at any time or will be disqualified.
35. Champion Lead Rein Pony is not eligible for Supreme Champion Class.
36. Riders entered in this ring are not eligible for any classes in the first ridden section.
37. May not enter any other section
FIRST RIDDEN RULES - (Open to riders 10 yrs & under. Ponies not over 148cm and must be over 5yrs old.)
38. One adult per child to be available at the ringside, at all times.
39. Pony most suitable for riders competing in their first year off the lead.
40. Pony to be ridden in a snaffle bridle, no Pelham’s, Kimble wicks allowed. No dressage whips
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41. Conformation of the mount will be considered.
42. Classes will not be asked to canter as a group, but riders will be asked to canter individually.
43. All riders to leave the ring at a walk please.
44. May not enter other section
RESTRICTED SHOWING RULES
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The Pony or Horse must not have been placed First, Second or Third at any A&P Show, Open
Show or Open Pony Club Showing Class at the Mini Circuits within the last three years.
The rider must not have been placed First, Second or Third at any A&P Show, or any Open Riding
Classes at Horse or Pony Shows in the last twelve months.
Tidy dress to be worn in the restricted classes. Jackets are optional.
Mounts to be shown in a snaffle bit.
All Champions in the restricted ring ARE NOT eligible for Supreme Champion Class.
Plaiting optional
Restricted horses and ponies are only eligible if the horse or pony has not won a champion in the
restricted ring.
INHAND SECTION
Ponies Not over 128cm
1. Best Presented
2. Mare 4 years and over
3. Gelding 4 years and over
4. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 2, 3 and 4
5. Best Paced
6. Best Mannered
Ponies 128cm not over 138cm
7. Best Presented
8. Mare 4 years and over
9. Gelding 4 years and over
10. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 8, 9 and 10
11. Best Paced
12. Best Mannered
Ponies 138cm not over 148cm
13. Best Presented
14. Mare 4 years and over
15. Gelding 4 years and over
16. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 14, 15 and 16
17. Best Paced
18. Best Mannered
Park Hack 148cm up to 158cm
19. Best Presented
20. Mare 4 years and over
21. Gelding 4 years and over
22. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 20, 21 and 22
23. Best Paced
24. Best Mannered
Hacks over 158cm
25. Best Presented
26. Mare 4 years and over
27. Gelding 4 years and over
28. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 26, 27 and 28
29. Best Paced
30. Best Mannered
Saddle Hunter over 148cm
31. Best Presented
32. Mare 4 years and over
33. Gelding 4 years and over
34. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 32, 33 and 34
35. Best Paced
36. Best Mannered
Standardbred
37. Best Presented
38. Mare 4 years and over
39. Gelding 4 years and over
40. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 38, 39 and 40
41. Best Paced
42. Best Mannered
Coloured Pony and Hack
43. Best Presented
44. Mare 4 years and over
45. Gelding 4 years and over
46. Young stock 3 years and under
Champion and Reserve Champion From classes 44, 45 and 46
47. Best Paced
48. Best Mannered
RIDDEN SECTION
LEAD REIN
49. Best Presented
50. Novice 0 Wins
51. Novice 0-5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
52. Open pony Up to 123cm
53. Open pony not over 123cm and not over 128cm
OPEN CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
54. Best Paced pony
55. Best Mannered pony
56. Best Lead Rein Rider
FIRST RIDDEN
57. Best Presented
58. Novice 0 wins
59. Novice 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
60. Open pony Up to 133cm
61. Open pony not over 133cm and not over 138cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
62. Best Paced Pony
63. Best Mannered Pony
64. Best First Ridden Rider 8 years and under
65. Best First ridden Rider 9 and 10 years
PONY NOT OVER 128CM
66. Best Presented
67. Novice 0 wins
68. Novice 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
69. Open Pony Up to 123cm
70. Open Pony Not Over 123cm and not over 128cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
71. Best Paced Pony
72. Best Mannered Pony
73. Best Rider
PONY OVER 128CM NOT OVER 138CM
74. Best Presented
75. Novice Pony 0 wins
76. Novice Pony 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
77. Open Pony Not Over 133cm
78. Open Pony Over 133cm and Not Over 138cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
79. Best Paced Pony
80. Best Mannered Pony
81. Best Rider
PONY NOT OVER 148CM
82. Best Presented
83. Novice Pony 0 wins
84. Novice Pony 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
85. Open Pony Not over 143cm
86. Open Pony Over 143cm and Not Over 148cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
87. Best Paced Pony
88. Best Mannered Pony
89. Best Rider
HACK NOT OVER 158CM – PARK HACK
90. Best Presented
91. Novice 0 wins
92. Novice 0 -5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
93. Open Hack Not Over 153cm
94. Open Hack Over 153cm and Not Over 158cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
95. Best Paced Hack
96. Best Mannered Hack
97. Best Rider
HACK OVER 158CM
98. Best Presented
99. Novice Hack 0 wins
100. Novice Hack 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
101. Open Hack Not Over 163cm
102. Open Hack Over 163cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
103. Best Paced Hack
104. Best Mannered Hack
105. Best Rider
SADDLE HUNTER
106. Best Presented
107. Novice Hunter 0 wins
108. Novice Hunter 0 – 5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
109. Open Hunter Not Over 163cm
110. Open Hunter Over 163cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
111. Best Paced Hunter
112. Best Mannered Hunter
113. Best Rider
COLOURED HACK OR PONY
114. Best Presented
115. Novice Coloured Hack or Pony 0 wins
116. Novice Coloured Hack and Pony 0 – 3 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
117. Open Coloured Up to 148cm
118. Open Coloured Over 148cm
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
119. Best Paced Coloured
120. Best Mannered Coloured
121. Best Rider
STANDARDBRED
122. Best Presented
123. Novice 0 wins
124. Novice 0-5 wins
NOVICE CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
125. Open not over 153cm
126. Open over 153cm
OPEN CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION
127. Best paced
128. Best Mannered
129. Best Rider
RESTRICTED SECTION
RESTRICTED PONY
Champion and Reserve Champion judged from classes 131 and 132
130. Best Presented
131. Best Combination
132. Novice 0 – 5 wins
133. Restricted Open
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION – RESTRICTED PONY
134. Best Paced
135. Best Mannered
136. Best Rider
RESTRICTED HACK
Champion and Reserve Champion judged from classes 138 and 139
137. Best Presented
138. Best Combination
139. Novice 0 – 5 wins
140. Restricted Open
CHAMPION/RESERVE CHAMPION – RESTRICTED HACK
141. Best Paced
142. Best Mannered
143. Best Rider
ENTRY FORM FOR THE ARION RIDING CENTRE AUTUMN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Horse/Pony Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Rider:_______________________________________________________________________________
Riders age ( if under 21) ___________________ Horse/Pony Height _____________________________
Email:________________________________________ Phone Contact _______________________________
List Class Numbers in Boxes Below ($ 5.00 per class)
Horse/Pony Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Rider:_______________________________________________________________________________
Riders age (if under 21) ___________________ Horse/Pony Height _____________________________
Email:__________________________________________ Phone contact_______________________________
List Class Numbers in Boxes Below ($ 5.00 per class)
Horse/Pony Name:_ ____________________________________________________________________
Rider:_______________________________________________________________________________
Riders age (if under 21) ___________________ Horse/Pony Height _____________________________
Email:________________________________________ Phone Contact_________________________________
List Class Numbers in Boxes Below ( $5.00 per class)
Classes $5.00 per class = sub total
Arion Riding Centre Levy $5.00 per horse/pony
Medical/Ground Fee per horse/pony $10.00
Catalogue $2.00 each
TOTAL
Signed __________________________________________
Please make cheques payable to National Trade Academy or Internet banking National
Trade Academy 060 8010 688183 03
Send Entries to: Arion Riding Centre P.O Box 39069
Harewood CHCH 8545
E-Mail: arion@nta.co.nz
ENTRIES CLOSE 7th March 2014
Please NOTE that this event is held at The National Equestrian Centre, Mcleand Island
Road, NOT Arion Riding Centre.
If yards are wanted or needed, they are to be booked through Donald at The National
Equestrian Centre for an extra charge.