This event is free to enter and is by invitation only.

Open to the ten (10) finalists of the 2009 Barastoc Horse of the Year Show Open Classes – Hacks, Galloways, Large Ponies, Small Ponies and Shetland, Show Hunter over 14hh and Show Hunter 14hh and under and the Barastoc newcomer show horse champion and reserve and show hunter newcomer  champions and reserves.

The winners of the Owner Rider section are reserves and may be invited if numbers fall below those invited from the saddle classes,

In the show hunter classes, the champion and reserve from all three championships over 14hh may enter.

All three pony champions and reserves may enter the pony classes may enter

The Barastoc Organizing Committee to reserve the total right to select which horses are accepted to this section, and may accept champions from other events

Judging will take place in the Second Indoor Arena, on Saturday, commencing at 5.00pm.

All riders and owners must be financial members of the Equestrian Federation of Australia at the time of entry and on the day of competition.

It is not necessary for the horse/pony to be ridden and/or owned by the same person/s, as at the time of qualifying, horses, Galloways and ponies sold out of Victoria since qualifying may enter.

Should an animal change height category after qualifying for the International Challenge, they are permitted to compete in the current measured height section. 

Where there was an age limit on the rider (ie Shetland and Small Pony) the same rider may compete, even if they have turned fifteen (15) since the time of qualifying.

All riders and owners must be financial members of the Equestrian Federation of Australia at the time of entry and on the day of competition.

2010 International contenders:-

INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE WORKOUTS

Judging will take place in the Second Indoor Arena, on Saturday evening, commencing at 5.00pm.

The workouts are of two minutes to music and are the rider/owners choice of music. Music for the ride must be supplied on CD or live.. NO TAPES  - and MUST handed in to the office by 4pm on Saturday..

At the end of two (2) minutes a bell may sound to signal the end of the workout. The rider must leave the arena on the sound of the bell. Arena size – 70m x 30m.

PRACTICE TIMES

By arrangement with the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Manager, prior to the Show. Not in the week leading up to the Show.

DINNER

Admission to the competition venue will be restricted to those persons who have purchased a Dinner Ticket. Other details –

  • A two (2) course buffet style dinner will be provided.

  • A maximum of three hundred (300) tickets will be available.

  • Rectangular tables of ten (10) to provide best viewing options.

  • Tables of 10 available.  

Ticket Sales Manager – Mrs. Debbie Cheeseman  Tickets should be ordered and payment made [before the night] to Debby Cheeseman NOT to the EFA office   Tel.5962 3715  0412 683715    maranupark@iprimus.com.au

Wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available at bar prices. (BYO – Not permitted)

There will be no free viewing area provided for riders and/or owners. Riders and/or owners must have a dinner ticket to enter the Indoor Arena. This will be strictly policed. Riders and/or owners found abusing these conditions may be disqualified from the competition.

It is expected that tickets to the Dinner will sell very quickly. If you are interested in attending, please apply and pay for your Dinner Tickets on the entry form enclosed.

PRIZES for each: inscribed rug, garland, special trophy, Barastoc feed vouchers.

Special Barastoc jacket awarded for the best music in each event.

CLASSES

  • International Challenge Hack

  • International Challenge Galloway

  • International Challenge Large Pony

  • International Challenge Small Pony

  • International Challenge Shetland

  • International Challenge Show Hunter over 14hh

  • International Challenge Show hunter 14hh and under.

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