Sponsored By Bantry Show
PRIZE FUND: €2,000
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. The aim of this championship is to encourage the breeding of Irish Draught Foals.
2. The Championship is open to all foals eligible for ID Class 1 status.
3. Two Foals to be selected at each qualifier. A second foal may be selected at the discretion of the judges.
4. The Dams passport must be produced for inspection at the qualifying rounds and at the final.
5. The foals passport must be produced at the final.
6. One of the judges at the qualifying shows to be from the from the Irish Draught Horse Judges list if possible.
7. Foals competing at the final are eligible to enter any other class at Bantry Show.
8. There will be separate classes for colt foal and filly foals at the final.
9. The Champion will be selected from the winners of each class.
10. The Qualifying Exhibitor must fill out their own Qualifying Card at each show.
These rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules.
ENTRY FEE: Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20.
PRIZES
Champion Colt/Filly: €300, Reserve: €200, 3rd €100, 4th €80,
All other competitors who attend : €75.
Champion Foal: €100.
The Overall Champion will receive €400 in total.
FINAL: BANTRY SHOW Sunday 20th August, 2023
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES
Premises Registration
As from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department. Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises.
Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of tracing disease. Records required are
It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local Regional Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with the requirements outlined above.
Equine Identification
All Equines (which include horses, ponies and donkeys) must be identified in accordance with EU and national legislation.
In respect of each equine in their care, a keeper must ensure that
To enter a qualifying class, the relevant show class must also be entered.
Judging starts in this ring at 10.30am
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.