Horses
Entries are Now Open for Horse Events
We hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy competing and also watching some amazing horses and ponies.
To ensure a smooth, positive and successful event please take the time to read the following information. If you have questions please call Lucy on 03 5338 1877 who will be happy to assist.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL HORSE EVENTS EXCEPT THE STOCKMANS CHALLENGE WILL BE HELD AT THE BALLARAT POLOCROSSE GROUNDS, Airport Road, Mitchell Park.
Camping is available. Showers and toilets on site. Catering for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Yards available; built for larger horses so ponies may need tape around the bottom. There are no stables at this site, however we can supply phone numbers of possible options.
Horse entrants must pay either the $15 gate entry fee (per car and horse float) when applying or buy a membership/exhibitor pass and receive the discounted rates.
SATURDAY - OPEN DAY
Ring 1 - Laura J. Thomas
Led, Ridden Hacks, Galloways, Ponies, Ridden Show Hunters and Riding Events including Off the Track qualifier and Fashions on the Field (1st event after lunch)
Ring 2 - Nirrelle Somerville
Led, Ridden Galloway, Ponies, Hacks, Ridden Show Hunters and Riding Events
Ring 3 - Cassie Fasan-Jones
Led, Ridden Ponies, Hacks, Galloways, Ridden Show Hunters and Riding Events
Ring 4 - Melody Linehan
District Open Ring
Ring 5 - TBC
Junior Events and Topsy Ring (during lunch break)
Ring 6 - TBC
HRCAV
Topsy Ring (during lunch break) 11.00 am
SUNDAY - BREED DAY
Down under Extreme Cowboys
Ring 1 - Arlene Meursing
Open Led Classes and Riding Ponies
Ring 2 - Harold Hartelt
Shetlands, Australian Ponies, APSB Part-bred/APSB Riding Ponies, Mountain & Moorland and other large breeds and Other APSB Registered Breeds
Ring 3 - Kahlie Sciberras
Miniature Horses, Miniature Ponies, Welsh Breed and Part Welsh
Ring 4 - Elaine Hartelt
Palominos, Buckskins, Pintos Stud and Australian Saddle Ponies
Ring 5 - Catherine Garth
Arabians, Arabian Derivatives – B Class Show
Ring 6 - Lisa Oneill
Friesian Horses, Heritage Brumbies, Walers, Warmbloods, Standardbreds and Alabar HERO Series qualifying heat
Ring 7 - TBC
Led Clydesdales, Led and Ridden Part-bred Clydesdales, Farm Horses and Harness Events
Ring 8 - TBC
Western Breeds Feature
PLEASE NOTE:
All Horse Exhibitors Are Required To Return A Completed Waiver Form.
Exhibitor passes and memberships will be available for collection at the Horse Office at the Polocrosse Grounds. If a gate fee has not been paid it must be paid at this time.
Entrants must bring their emailed class confirmation to collect their Exhibit Number, Exhibitor Pass and/or Membership Card.
Entries Close online on 31 October 2019.
PLEASE THANK OUR MAJOR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
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