REGULATIONS for the SOCIETY'S SHOW 2020

1.         All Exhibits must be BONA-FIDE property of the exhibitors and carry the correct number.

2.         Each Exhibit must be in the charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform to any Regulations the Council deem expedient to enforce.  Herdsmen are requested to wear society approved showing outfits.

3.        All Cattle and Shire Horse Exhibits must be on the Showground by 9 a.m. on the day of the Show, otherwise they will not be eligible for competition and no Exhibit shall be removed from the Showground until 4 p.m.  This Regulation will be strictly adhered to.

4.        The local classes are limited to Farmers whether Owners or Tenants who reside within a radius of 20 miles from the milestone in Ashbourne Market Place.

5.        All Exhibits in the Cattle and Shire Horse Classes must have been the property of the exhibitor for not less than three calendar months before Showday and the Society reserve the right to verify date of birth and eligibility for Showing with the Breed Society.

6.        All Exhibits in the Shire Classes must be either entered in or be eligible for the Shire Horse Stud Book and Grading-up Registers ''A" and ''B''.

7.        Any animal winning a Prize or Prizes at the Society's Show and subsequently found to be ineligible shall be disqualified and such Prize or Prizes shall be forfeited.  All prize-winning animals must be paraded in the Grand Parade or owners will risk forfeiture of prize money at the discretion of the Stewards.

8.        The Judge’s decision shall be final and Council reserves to itself the right to withhold any of the prizes offered, if, in the opinion of the Judges, the exhibits do not possess sufficient merit.

9.        Any member of the Society or Exhibitor wishing to lodge a protest in respect of any animal exhibited at the Society's Show or any breach of the Society's Regulations must do so in person and in writing by 3 p.m. and a written acknowledgement obtained from the Secretary by this time and before any animals are allowed to leave the Showground on the day of the show and at the same time deposit with the Secretary a sum of £20.  This sum shall be forfeited to the Society if, on investigation by the Council, the protest is not sustained.

This Regulation shall not debar the Council itself from taking action in respect of any irregularities that may come to its knowledge at any time.

10.      In the case of protests relating to the Light Horse Section, the protest must be lodged with the Secretary of the Light Horse Section, within one hour of the event giving rise to protest.  In all other respects Regulation 9 above shall be applicable to protests relating to the Light Horse Section.

11.      No person who shall have been proved to the satisfaction of the Council to have been excluded from competing for prizes at the Exhibition of any Society in consequence having attempted to obtain a prize by a false certificate or other unfair means and no person who is known or proved to be under suspension from any Society for fraudulent practices, shall be allowed to exhibit at any Show of this Society.  Any animals transferred from any such person to anyone else (not be bona-fide sold) shall be ineligible to compete.

12.      The Council will not hold itself responsible for any loss or accident, whatsoever which may occur              on the Showground and all entries, shall be deemed to be made on this understanding.

13.      Only animals entered in the catalogue are eligible to be shown. The schedule is issued subject to the orders of the DEFRA and Local Authorities at the time of the show.

14.      Animals which calve or show evidence of calving whilst at the Showground must be placed in an approved isolation accommodation pending their possible early removal from the Showground.

15.      Where an animal calves prematurely or aborts the D.V.O. must be informed immediately.  The animal must be returned home together with all other Show Animals from the same Registered Premises after a full range of samples (including if at all possible a placental smear) has been taken.  The suspect animal must be isolated during transit.

16.      Maedi-visna scheme

There are two sections for accredited and non-accredited sheep.  Please state clearly on the entry forms which section apply.

Separate penning for the two sections will be available on the showground

No colouring matter, dressing, bleaching or chemical agent except Defra approved may be used on sheep entered in these classes. A valid certificate of accreditation (Note expiry date) must accompany stock.  The certificate should be completed and signed by the owner/manager. 

17.      Cattle Passports must accompany animals.

18.      Where cattle are required to be accommodated in trade stands etc., accommodation and arrangements must be agreed in advance.

19.      Every exhibitor shall indemnify the Society against all actions, claims, proceedings and demands by any person, company or other representative body of whatsoever nature in respect of any matter, directly or indirectly connected with the bringing onto the Society’s showground of any animal which may have been suffering from any contagious or infectious disease or which develops such a disease whilst on the showground and, in addition, the exhibitor shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Society in connection with any such claim.

The Society’s veterinary officers are authorized to refuse permission for any animal to be admitted to or have removed from the Showground any animals affected with contagious or infectious disease. The exhibitor of such animal may obtain a certificate from the Veterinary Officer, stating the nature of such disease or infection. The onus of proving the freedom of any such animal from contagious or infectious disease shall rest on the exhibitor of the animal concerned.

20.      The Society reserve the right to substitute other judges for those announced in the Schedule or to make other appointments.

Should an exhibit be forward for competition which was either bred or previously owned by the officiating judge, then a referee may be introduced at the request of the Chief Steward of the section. The onus of declaring an animal being exhibited in a class judged by a person who has had a financial interest in the animal or which has stood in his yard etc must be on the exhibitor. The exhibitor should stand down and entry fees will be reimbursed. All change of judges will be put on the website.

21.      Exhibitors should ensure that they have adequate public liability insurance cover.

22.      The Society reserves the right to postpone, cancel, abandon, or curtail the Show due to force majeure or otherwise at its absolute discretion.   In no circumstances shall the Society be liable, in contract, tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise howsoever and whatsoever the cause thereof (i) for any loss of profit, business, contracts, revenues, or anticipated savings, or (ii) for any special indirect or consequential damage or losses of any nature whatsoever.  For the purposes of this Condition, ‘Force Majeure’ means fire, explosion, flood, lightning, Act of God, act of terrorism, war, rebellion, riot, sabotage, or official strike or similar official labour dispute, or events or circumstances outside the reasonable control of the Society

23.      Any competitor or animal on the showground deemed to be rude, dangerous, out of control or being mistreated can be approached and dealt with by any official of the Ashbourne Show

24.      Bulls must be secured by a ring in the nose with a chain attached, attended by TWO persons, otherwise they cannot be admitted to the showground.

25.      The animals being led in any class but be appropriate to the ability of the handler.

26.      Personal Information Consent - Entrants

In order to provide a professional and effective service to competitors and entrants to Ashbourne Show, we need to keep a record of personal information. This is information such as your name, contact details and age, and possibly those of family members if appropriate. You may also provide us with dietary or other medical information that will allow us to ensure your safety and convenience whilst at Ashbourne Show.

The Ashbourne Shire Horse Society respects your privacy and will only use your data for the provision, communication and processing of your entry and other requirements and for providing you with information regarding future Shows and events. We will not share your personal data with other third parties without your prior consent unless required to do so by law. All personal information is treated as private and confidential, it is recorded electronically on a database and/or in a paper file. You have the right to see any information that we hold about you, and to have your details removed.

By signing the entry form you are consenting to the following

Consent: I have read and understood the information above. I confirm that I am permitted to provide personal information about any other person included in this entry and I give written consent for The Ashbourne Shire Horse Society to hold and to use this personal information in order to provide entrant/competitor services to me safely and efficiently.

Acknowledgement of Entries.  The Livestock secretary will send out entry passes after the entry closing date.  Should you NOT receive these seven days before Showday, please contact the Livestock secretary.

27.      Equine Flu – We strongly advise that all entrants seek advice from their vet and that all animals are vaccinated and have up to date boosters before attending Ashbourne Show.

        Do not send passports or vaccination records to the Secretary prior to the Show

EQUINE PASSPORTS - Exhibitors are required to have Passports for all horses/ponies when competing at the show for each of their exhibits. Random checks will be made.