NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ENTER ON TIME
Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in Showing Animals
The Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners to have their Animals insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them while showing Animals at Shows, we understand that it cost very little or nothing at all depending on who you have Insurance cover with.
The reason for us giving you this advice is that if you’re animal lashed out, and injured someone or damaged someone’s property, and it is established that your animal was out of your control at that time, you may be held responsible, or partly responsible for any injury or damage caused, you may end up paying all, or part of any settlement reached.
For the efficient running of the championships all concerned are requested to read and observe the Rules set out below.
GENERAL RULES FOR IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022.
Shows wishing to participate in the 2022 Championships and be eligible to hold qualifiers must have collected the Championship Fund Levy (currently 5%) from Horse, Pony, Cattle and Sheep class prize money for the year 2019 and forwarded the amount so collected, in full, to the Irish Shows Association Head Office within the stipulated period or not more than 30 days from the date of their show. Alternative methods of meeting this obligation are not acceptable.
Any show or competitor in breach of the Rules set out below will be disqualified from participating or competing in these championships.
These General Rules and those relating to individual championships (where applicable) should be published in the show schedule and catalogue of the participating shows and must be strictly observed.
Qualifying rounds will take place at eligible shows selected by the Irish Shows Association.
The I.S.A. will award a rosette to the successful Qualifiers on appearance at the Final.
championship final
attendance at the Secretary’s Office, and who will assist exhibitors to complete the necessary documentation for participation in the final and to collect the relevant entrance fee.
N.B. Shows must return the results card marked “No Competition” for any or all of the events for which no animal (or exhibit) has been selected.
regarding themselves of their exhibit is liable to disqualification and or forfeiture of any prizes awarded
NOTICES OF INTEREST TO CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS.
IRISH LAW (EU DIRECTIVE)
Under Irish Law all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure this is the case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine up to €3000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.
Embryo Transfer; Where a foal is produced by this method the dams passport must bear a declaration dated, stamped and signed by the stallion owner (or accredited practitioner where AI is involved) stating the date on which the dam was last covered (or inseminated) and the name of the covering stallion.
Important Notice - Horse-riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in Ridden Classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear which complies with up to date safety standards
EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
REPEAT OF ABOVE WITH BETTER FORMATTING -
Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in Showing Animals
For the efficient running of the championships all concerned are requested to read and observe the Rules set out below.
GENERAL RULES FOR IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022.
ELIGIBILITY OF SHOWS
QUALIFYING ROUNDS (QUALIFIERS)
Qualifying rounds will take place at eligible shows selected by the Irish Shows Association.
RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOWS HOLDING QUALIFYING ROUNDS
RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS
RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOWS HOSTING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
NOTICES OF INTEREST TO CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS.
IRISH LAW (EU DIRECTIVE)
Under Irish Law all horses moving from one location to another must be accompanied by their passports. It is in your own interest to ensure this is the case. Failure to do so is an offence under Irish Law and is liable on summary conviction to result in a fine up to €3000. All passports must be registered with the name of the current owner.
EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE