These Terms & Conditions are not exhaustive and you should inform yourself of any particular Terms & Conditions that may apply to any individule show/event at the time of entry. Terms & Conditions pertaining to individule show/events will be printed on the specific entry form. Terms & Conditions relating to Trophies will be found on the Trophy Winers Collection form which must be signed before receiving any trophy
Shows/events
NSWPCA shows/events are run in acordance with WPCS & any other society rules that the NSWPCA affiliate to
1. HORSE RIDING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND YOU PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK
2. The committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate classes in the event of insufficient entries.
3. All entries must be registered or eligible for registration in the Welsh Stud Book or appropriate Breed Society. Registered
numbers must be stated, including the numbers of the sire and dam, before the entry is accepted.
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry. Entries must include the correct fee to be accepted. Cheques that are
not honoured by the bank may result in suspension of membership or refusal of future entries to Association events.
5. Entry fees are non refundable under any circumstances
6. Exhibitors must not enter an animal in any Show when that animal will be judged by a person who has or has had a financial interest in that particular exhibit.
7. Exhibitors are requested to note the timetable, animals must be forward in time. Classes will not be held if exhibitors are
entered in more than one class
8. Where an animal is entered in more than one class, the Committee take no responsibility if a clash occurs. Latecomers will
ONLY be admitted to the ring at the discretion of the Judge and the Head Steward
9. Stallions and Colts: A stallion is accepted as such when 4 years of age. Colts may be licensed from 1st January of their second year. In the interest of safety all stallions and colts, 2 years old and over must be suitably bitted and led by a handler that has attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year. Stallions may not be ridden by a Junior who has not attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year for Welsh Sections A & B or their 14th birthday by 1st January in the current year for Welsh Sections C & D.
10. The Judge’s decision is final.
11. The Committee or any of its assistants or stewards will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may happen to exhibitors or their assistants or other members of the public, or to any animal or property or to any vehicle brought into the Showground or leaving the same under any circumstances.
12. All animals must be sound. If in the opinion of the Judge, an animal is considered to be unsound, the exhibitor will be given the option of withdrawing the exhibit from the class or asking that the official veterinary surgeon examine the animal. If no veterinary surgeon is available, the Judge’s decision is final.
13. Any animal found to be suffering from a contagious or infectious disease is to be removed from the Showground
immediately at the request of the Show Committee.
14. Objections MUST be made in writing within thirty minutes of the event concerned and lodged with the Show Secretary
together with the sum of £25. Objections will be referred to the Complaints Committee which will return the £25 if the
objection is upheld.
15. Correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/Riding hats to current safety standards must be worn by riders at all times.
16. The safety of all children showing animals is the full responsibility of their parent or guardian.
17. Trophies are perpetual and the winner of any trophy or cup is responsible for its safe return to the Show Secretary in time for the following year’s show. All trophies remain the property of the Association and must be signed for.
18. The Committee reserves the right to substitute a judge at short notice if conditions warrant.
19. Bad language and/or abusive behaviour towards people or animals will not be tolerated and will result in expulsion from
the showground.
20. The use of any artificial aid (e.g. plastic bags, excessive use of whips, drinks cans etc.) to excite an animal being shown isnot acceptable and should not be used at any NSWPCA show.
21. If, due to circumstances beyond control of the NSWPCA, it becomes necessary to cancel any show or event, entry fees will be refunded less a 10% administration fee.
Disclaimer & Conditions of Entry: Note: There is no official First Aid provider at our shows/events. However, some committee members are First Aid at Work trained. NSWPCA has taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health & safety of riders, handlers, horses, ponies and spectators and all those attending the show and you participate at your own risk. To be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid & prevent accidents occurring. NSWPCA nor any person acting on its behalf accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness however caused to horses, ponies, handlers, riders, spectators, vehicles & their contents or any other person or property whatsoever. By entering and or attending our shows/events you agree to be bound by the NSWPCA rules, disclaimer & conditions of entry.