Horse Events

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HORSE COMPETITORS

HORSE EVENTS CO-ORDINATORS

Melissa Sellick, Carol Holland 0409 959 046 – email:  [email protected]

HORSE EVENTS COMMITTEE

Melissa Sellick, Carol Holland, Carey Brennan, Liz Russell, Jill McEwen, Melinda McEwen, Julie Weir, Danielle Campbell, Quill McQuilty, Tayla Wyllie, Meryl Wiseman, Debbie Romeo

MEASURING STEWARDS – Carol Holland, Melissa Sellick

PONY CLUB GEAR CHECK STEWARDS –  Jill McEwen, Melinda McEwen

HRCAV CARD SECRETARY – Carol Holland, Jill McEwen

RING ANNOUNCER – Debbie Romeo

STABLE BOOKINGS  & CAMPING

Carey Brennan  0438 432 313 – Stables $5/night or $25/week

Stallion boxes $10/night or $40/week.  Stables to be prepaid, see below for bank details

Cancellation fees will apply.

CAMPING FEES

Unpowered $50/week or $10/night         Powered $60/week or $15/night from Wednesday

BREAKFAST – FRIDAY and SATURDAY  mornings  only 7-9am Located near Shearing Shed & Jeffcott Cricket Club Rooms – Donald Lions Club

Coffee Van – Located near Shearing Shed

STRAW & HAY – Will be delivered to the showgrounds at 6pm daily from the Sunday prior to Show   Enquiries Leigh Funcke – 0427 858 265

HORSE FEED – Available from North West Ag Services, Racecourse Rd, Donald   5497 1144 Monday-Friday

VETERINARIANS

St Arnaud Veterinary Clinic – 5495 1244

Boort Veterinary Services – 5455 2031

Ballarat Equine Clinic, Miners Rest – 53364 6756

GATE ENTRY FEE 

On the day entry $15/vehicle with float (free entry for U18 year olds)

POSTAL ENTRIES

Postal entries accepted by mail for all horse events up until 5pm Friday 11th October 2024.

Send entry and rider waiver forms, completed in full with a cheque to:

The Secretary – Donald P&A Society Inc. PO Box 140, Donald Vic 3480   OR

Scan and email entry form to [email protected] Direct credit of entry fees + $5 swabbing fee per entry to:

Account Name: Donald P&A Society Inc. BSB 063676 Ac No. 10072512, username and horse as reference.

Tickets to be collected from Horse Events Stewards Tent on day of competition.

Postal entry fees (prepaid) are listed under each Ring in the Program.

ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON DAY OF COMPETITION

 

CAMPING  POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Upon arrival to the grounds, familiarize yourself with the nearest exit.  Sites to be set up in the allocated Camping Areas – FOLLOW SIGNAGE.

Powered sites are available – Strictly No Powerboards/Double Adaptors.  All electrical cords to be of an Industrial/Outdoor quality (no domestic leads).  Electrical cords to be Tested and Tagged with current date tag on cord.  Under no circumstances can electrical cords be laid across roadways.  CORDS ACROSS ROADWAYS WILL BE REMOVED.  Use of generators is encouraged – generators must have safety switch.

Use of star pickets is restricted and must have covers over the top of the post.

Portable horse yards must be of solid construction, no wire to be used.

Keep noise to a minimum.

Dogs are welcome – to be supervised at all times and must be restrained on both Show days.  Council rangers will be in attendance.

Shower facilities located in the stadium – open at 6am daily and locked at 9pm.  Your co-operation  is appreciated.

Sites must be left clean at the conclusion of the Show.  Rubbish in bins/skip bin as provided.  Manure and straw to be removed  and  placed in the manure bays – look for sign.

In case of emergency make your way to the nearest marked EXIT.

Temporary fencing, bollards and signage are in place for the safety of Patrons and Exhibitors.  Removal of these is strictly prohibited.

ENTRY AND EXIT BY HORSE FLOAT/TRUCK IS BY THE NORTH END GATE ONLY

MAIN GATES (Railway line end) IS PEDESTRIAN ONLY ENTRY AREA.  NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER OR EXIT THROUGH  MAIN  GATES  ON  SHOW  DAYS.