Horses

Show Description

Riders to wear appropriate attire.
(Head Protection, Jodphurs, Long Sleeved Shirts etc - not jeans)
(A current standard riding hat with harness must be worn
by all competitors when mounted)

JUDGING WILL START PROMPTLY AT TIME STATED
Please note: Classes will not be held for competitors competing in another ring.
No competitors allowed into a ‘ridden class’ once the trot command has been given, and once the last horse has trotted out in the ‘in hand’ classes.
The Society reserves the right to split or amalgamate classes where deemed necessary.
Equine Influenza - In keeping with current Showing Council guidelines, Dalston Show Equine Influenza policy is as follows: Equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses attending Dalston Show. The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows: the first 2 vaccinations 21 – 92 days apart, a third booster between 150-215 days, and an annual booster vaccination within 365 days thereafter. No horse should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination. Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old. This Rule may be subject to change from guidance from the FEI/BEF and any changes will be notified via the Showing Council and ASAO websites"
We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians. Please note that neither vaccination certificates nor passports should be sent to the show office prior to the event. ALL PASSPORTS AND VACCINATION CERTIFICATES WILL BE CHECK ON ARRIVAL AT THE SHOW GROUND. The committee reserves the right to turn competitors away if they do not comply with our policy.
Appropriate biosecurity measures include checking temperatures of horses and ponies before travel and not bringing any symptomatic horse with a high temperature to the show ground.

All animals ridden anywhere on the showground, rings or lorry parks (day or night), must only be ridden by a rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animal’s welfare. We are operating under the 20% rider weight guideline where the rider in full riding attire with full tack must be less than 20% of the animal’s bodyweight. This is based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, as an overweight animal is also a welfare concern.
All Riders are required to include £2.00 for First Aid Provision
All trophies are held for one year