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1 horse Schedule 2018 COMPETITIONS. EKKA0530. Welcome from the President Competitions are the heart of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) as they encourage exhibitors to strive to produce the best of the best year in year out. The state's largest annual event has seen competitors rewarded and recognised for their skill, hard work and dedication since 1876. In 2017, as Ekka celebrated its 140th anniversary, Queensland's premier competition event attracted 21,000 entries across 13,000 classes in 48 competition sections. More than 4,100 exhibitors competed for their chance to take home a coveted blue ribbon and share in a prize pool of more than $565,000. This included 1,378 new competitors. Our competitions continue to grow in popularity each year.

2 Last year saw a record 2,889 entries received in the beef sections, while Woodchop and Sawing entries reached 2,000 for the very first time - an increase of 30 per cent on 2016. Painting and Drawing, Pisciculture, Poultry, Quilts Across Queensland, Sculpture, Bush Poetry and Wool also enjoyed increases in entries. Some of our competitions were even recognised at the 2017 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). Awards, which represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world. The RNA received a total of 19 international awards for excellence, six of those for our competitions, with Woodchop and Sawing, Paddock to Palate and Pisciculture among those recognised. For 143 years, the RNA has been dedicated to celebrating and championing agriculture and the critical role it plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders.

3 The RNA is honoured to stage the Ekka, the people's show, on behalf of the community each year, showcasing the best of the best to an average of around 400,000 people. Good luck and we look forward to seeing your high quality entries at the 2018 Royal Queensland Show. Top 10 Competitions in 2017. Competition 2017 Entries 1. Canine 2,295. David Thomas 2. horse 2,267. RNA President 3. Woodchop & Sawing 2,015. 4. Poultry 1,689. 5. Stud Beef 1,284. 6. Photography 1,240. 7. Creative Art and Craft 979. 8. Painting & Drawing 965. RNA0550. 9. Cookery 937. 10. Education on Show 854. 141st ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW. FRIDAY 10 SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 2018. horse . APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 1st June 2018 at Unless specified in individual classes, Entry Fees are as follows: ENTRY FEES Online Non Online RNA Members $ $ Non-Members $ $ JUDGING Sunday 12 August Sunday 19 August 2018.

4 ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DETAILS ENTRY, EXIT TIMES AND DIRECTIONS TO BE ADVISED. AT CLOSE OF ENTRIES. Entry: Gate 4 (O'Connell Tce). Exit: Gate 3 (Gregory Tce). NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER CLASS No restriction NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES. ** ATTENTION EXHIBITORS - PLEASE NOTE **. You MUST have a Hendra vaccination microchip number in order to Enter. Horses Vaccinations must be current as listed on the Zoetis Vaccination Registry as at the 1st August 2018. Performance Record requirements were introduced some time ago for two purposes to ensure entries were of a Royal Show level and to give a level of support to Agricultural Shows.

5 We are aware that there are many extenuating circumstances preventing exhibitors for attaining required performance records and are happy to consider submissions Some common errors include: Less than eight (8) performances More than one performance at the same show Time frame is 12 months from the entry closing date even before the previous Ekka We request that you review the information you provide at time of nomination and update any missing details wherever possible. (Please CAREFULLY read the General horse Regulations: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.). It is compulsory for anyone riding a horse (including ANSA and Australian Stock horse Classes) anywhere on the Showground including practice and schooling arenas to wear protective headgear approved under the current Australian, European or American Standard.

6 (Please see General horse Regulations ). RIDER CLASSES: The interchanging of Riders in Rider Classes is not permitted. Horses are able to be interchanged, provided the interchange horse has been nominated in one or more classes at the show for the current year, and wears the corresponding breastplate for that horse . A Transfer form is not required to transfer mounts. (Please see horse Special Regulations 16 and 17). Requirements for horses to be registered with a Stud Book applies to all Led and Under Saddle Classes. From 30 July 2018, all vehicles driving onto the Showgrounds MUST display an RNA Vehicle Access Permit on their dashboard in order to gain entry. Go to for more information and to access the form. Please note there will be no exemptions to this rule.

7 Please note there will be no vehicle movement between 12noon and , Wednesday 15th August 2018 due to the Grand Parade. No Exceptions will be made. FOR ONLINE ENTRIES GO TO: FOR RNA MEMBERSHIP GO TO: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES. SPONSORED BY. The RNA wishes to thank the following sponsors who have contributed towards prize money, prizes and conduct of the horse Competition Arabec Pintos Lyndhurst Riding Ponies Australian National Saddlehorse Mark and Julie Hibbert and Family Australian Percheron Society Inc Mavis Kerr and Julianne Seabrook Australian Saddle Pony Assoc. Mr Dan O'Connor Australian Stock horse Ladies Assoc. -(ASHLA) Oakwood Products Australia BE & MF Eichmann Percheron horse Breeders Assoc.

8 Of Australia Inc Belleview Shire horse Stud Pinnacle Peak Waler Stud Carratum Thoroughbreds Queensland Pinto horse Association Commonwealth Clydesdale horse Society - Riding Pony Ltd Qld Sub-Committee Queensland Branch Rocklea Trotting Association Trust Coolum ASH Stud Shire horse Society Australia Inc (SHSA). Darling Downs Branch of the Australian Stock Siri & Swarna Mendis horse Society Teatoff Family and Granadeb Clydesdale Stud DBL Garlands - Designs by Layla South Queensland Management Council Donald and Norman MacMillan and Families Standardbred Association Queensland Duncan Valley Clydesdale Stud The Clausen Family's, Brookeleigh Lodge Francis Avenell The Fraser Family Heidi Gear The Harris Family HLS Trick Riding The RNA.

9 Horsezone The Waler horse Society of Australia Inc International Animal Health Products Top Shelf Stockhorses James Saddlery Traditional Signs and JM & I Stewart-Koster Justapark Pony Stud Universal Stables Katy Clapham Marketing and Branding Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc. QLD. Consultant RPG. Katy Driver Photography Wendy's Saddlery If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the horse Competition please contact Competition Sponsorship | E: | T: 07 3253 3935. 10. An exhibit in any novice class is one which has never won a horse first prize at a State or Territory Royal Show, being Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, SPECIAL REGULATIONS. Darwin and Hobart. After having won a novice class an exhibit is not eligible to compete in any further novice 1.

10 Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial classes of that type at the same show, nor is it eligible to Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the compete in a corresponding open class unless nominated Constitution, Rules and By-Laws of the Association the for such a class on or before the closing date of entries. following Special Regulations in addition to all General 11. Proof of age of each Competitor must be submitted with Regulations shall apply to Stud horse events: the Entry form in classes where age is stipulated, and must a. No horse can compete in a Special or Group Class be produced on the day of the event if requested by the unless it is entered in one of the general classes of the Stewards.