Saturday, 16 th
April 2015
EXHIBITORS MUST SUPPLY A SIGNED GOAT HEALTH DECLATARION
- available on www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au
PROVISION WILL BE MADE FOR MARKET ASSURED ANIMALS
LIAISON: Mr T McBurney
HON. STEWARD and all inquiries: MRS LIZ RUIS 0434 672 959
ENTRIES CLOSE with The Secretary, HDAA, P O Box 382, Richmond NSW 2753,
Ph 4577 3591, at 4.00pm on Friday 8th April.
ENTRY FEE: $3.00 Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, money order or cash .
JUDGING: Commences at 10.00am on Saturday, 16 th
April
NOTE – all exhibits are to enter through Gate 3 before 9.00am
PRIZES: 1 st
$5.00, 2 nd
$2.00, 3 rd
$1.00 plus ribbons as listed. All fees & prizes include GST
CONDITIONS:
1 Goats must be registered with the Goat Breeders' Society of Australia, either in the
Numbered or Appendix Sections of the Herd Book. Identification must be included on entry form.
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The age of goats will be calculated from date of birth to judging day.
Entries in Group classes, with the exception of Sires' Progeny classes, must be named. Each group must consist of one breed.
All goats must be free of infections and contagious disease and vermin. 4
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All goats must take part in the Grand Parade as requested by the Steward.
All exhibitors are requested to wear a dust coat in the judging ring and for the
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Grand Parade.
HDAA Stewards' decision on any matter will be final.
HDAA Stewards' reserve the right to reject any animal.
All goats must remain on the Showground until 5.00pm on the day of judging.
10 All exhibits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor.
11 Doe kid classes will be split if there are sufficient entries.
ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY
Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association (HDAA) provides for the welfare and how we treat animals on the showground. The expectations and requirements are for the care of animals and if exhibitors breach these conditions HDAA may take action if required through ejecting the involved exhibitor and/or reporting the incident to the RSPCA for
legal action.
An Exhibitor or Attendant of an Animal Exhibit must use all reasonable steps to ensure that the exhibit is housed and cared for in accordance with the Animal Welfare Policy.
Animal Welfare is a human responsibility that encompasses all aspects of animal well being.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Proper housing
Management
Nutrition
Responsible care
Humane handling, and
Veterinary treatment
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** SPECIAL PRIZE – Best Presented in Grand Parade – sash & $50.00 Donated by The Close Family
Classes
1 Best Groomed, Prepared & Presented Doe, any breed, any age.
Veteran Doe (over 7 years), in milk or dry, any breed
Saanen Doe, under 3 years, in milk
Saanen Doe, over 3 years, in milk
Toggenburg Doe, under 3 years, in milk
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Toggenburg Doe, over 3 years, in milk
British Alpine Doe, under 3 years, in milk
British Alpine Doe, over 3 years, in milk
Anglo Nubian Doe, under 3 years, in milk
10 Anglo Nubian Doe, over 3 years, in milk
11 Australian Melaan Doe, under 3 years, in milk
12 Australian Melaan Doe, over 3 years, in milk
13 Australian Brown Doe, under 3 years, in milk
14 Australian Brown Doe, over 3 years, in milk
15 IR Doe, any age, in milk
16 Dry Doe, any breed - must have kidded within the past 2 years
17 Type and Production Doe, any age, in milk – must have completed an official 24 hour test. Points certificate to be available.
18 Type and Production Doe, any age, in milk – herd report point certificate to be available.
19 Doe with best udder, any breed, 1 st lactation, judged in milk and milked out.
20 Doe with best udder, any breed, 2 nd or subsequent lactation, judged in milk and milked out.
BEST UDDERED DOE OVERALL – Ribbon
SENIOR CHAMPION DAIRY DOE – Ribbon & $10.00
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DAIRY DOE Ribbon
21 Saanen Doe kid, under 12 months
22 Toggenburg Doe kid, under 12 months
23 British Alpine Doe kid, under 12 months
24 Anglo Nubian Doe kid, under 12 months
25 Australian Melaan Doe kid, under 12 months
26 Australian Brown Doe kid, under 12 months
27 IR Doe kid, under 12 months
CHAMPION DAIRY DOE KID - Ribbon
RESERVE CHAMPION DAIRY DOE KID Ribbon
28 Saanen maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
29 Toggenburg maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
30 British Alpine maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
31 Anglo Nubian maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
32 Australian Melaan maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
33 Australian Brown maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
34 IR maiden goatling, 1 & under 2 years
JUNIOR CHAMPION DAIRY DOE - Ribbon RESERVE JUNIOR
CHAMPION DAIRY DOE Ribbon BEST OF BREED SAANEN - Ribbon
BEST OF BREED TOGGENBURG - Ribbon BEST OF BREED
BRITISH ALPINE - Ribbon BEST OF BREED ANGLO NUBIAN -
Ribbon
BEST OF BREED AUSTRALIAN MELAAN - Ribbon BEST OF BREED
AUSTRALIAN BROWN - Ribbon GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY DOE -
Ribbon & $10.00
35 Group of 3 does, 1 kid, 1 goatling, 1 doe in milk – bred and owned by the exhibitor
36 Doe, any breed, with doe kid
37 Sire's Progeny – 2 progeny, any age, owned the exhibitor
38 Handler, under 12 years
39 Handler, 12 and under 18 years
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COUNCIL OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIMITED
ANIMAL HANDLING (Individual) PARTICIPANT RISK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & WAIVER
Show Society
Name of Event
Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association
Hawkesbury Show Date of Event
Name Of Participant Contact Telephone of Participant
Participant Address Participant Email
Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales Limited and(name of show)
(together the suppliers) advise that participation (including passive participation) in animal handling at an agricultural show contains elements of risk, both obvious and inherent. The handling of animals is a dangerous recreational activity as animals can act in a sudden and unpredictable way, especially when frightened or hurt.
1. By signing this waiver I acknowledge that:
1.1 participation in animal handling is a recreational service for the purposes of section 139A of the
Australian Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2010 , and also a recreational activity for the purposes of section 5K of the Civil Liability Act (NSW) 2002 ;
1.2 participation in animal handling is a hazardous activity and may result in injury, loss, damage or death to me;
1.3 participation in animal handling requires certain skills and experience. I declare that I have sufficient skills and experience to be able to safely and properly participate in the events;
1.4 animals can act in a sudden and unpredictable ways, especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar noises;
1.5 animal showing events 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 animals;
1.6 if the event is held outdoors, there are risks to me as a result of the weather conditions, including either extreme hot or cold weather, rain or wind;
1.7 insects or other animals may cause animals to become frightened and act in an unpredictable way;
1.8 there is inherent in events involving the handling of animals the risk of suffering injury including injuries caused by animals; and
1.9 I use the facilities supplied for the event 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 injury, loss or damage ( Loss ) while participating in an animal handling event, I will not hold the
Suppliers, their employees or agents legally responsible for any Loss 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 and/or activity I have participated in.
3 I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the event and associated activities is dangerous and may have inherent risks as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur. I acknowledge that the event and associated activities carry with them a significant risk of physical harm. 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 At the time of participating in the event, I have not been to any degree under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs.
5 I will not consume any alcohol or illicit drugs while participating in the Event and agree that such use may result in my being excluded from the Event or other events with no entitlement to any refund of money paid for entry to the Suppliers.
6 I agree to be bound by the rules and guidelines of the Agricultural Societies Council of
New South Wales Limited as varied from time to time.
Where the participant is
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 acknowledge that the Suppliers have permitted me to participate in the activity the subject of this document in reliance upon the matters acknowledged by me and the representations I have made herein.
I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New
South Wales .
Signature Dated
Where participant is
of age (to be completed by a parent or guardian):
Participant’s Date of Birth……………………………………………………………………………….........………………..
I ...................................................................., being a parent or legal guardian of the above named participant hereby consent to my child participating in this event.
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 his/her) heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators.
I acknowledge that the Suppliers have permitted the participant to participate in the activity the subject of this document in reliance upon the matters acknowledged by me and the representations I have made herein.
I agree that this waiver shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New
South Wales .
Signature Dated
Please complete & return with indemnity, Goat Health Declarations & entry fee to: The Secretary, HDAA, P O Box 382, Richmond NSW 2753
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The "Risk Warning" Indemnity/Waiver MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED and RETURNED or entry WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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