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
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 Prepared by Donald Lions Club
David Easson Cookies & Coffee – 8am – 3pm Friday & Saturday. Location as above.
Donald Pony Club Grazing Plates & drinks – 11am – 3pm location as above
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
VETERINARIANS
St Arnaud Veterinary Clinic – 03 5495 1244
Boort Veterinary Services – 03 5455 2031
Ballarat Equine Clinic, Miners Rest – 03 5334 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 6th October 2023.
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, user surname + horse as reference
Tickets to be collected from Horse Events Stewards Tent on day of competition.
Postal entry fees are listed under each Ring in the program
ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE 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 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.