Chief Steward:  Andy Dobson  0429 168 509
* Entries to be made prior to 06 July at https://showday.online/events-open, late entries may be accepted with a $2 late fee at the discretion of the stewards.
* Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd ribbons (4th & highly commended where appropriate, no ribbon).
* Encouragement prizes will be awarded to horse rider combinations by the Judge/s.

FRIDAY

Dressage

Class 50         Prep test A (2013)
Class 51         Prelim test 1A (2019)
Class 52         Novice test 2B (2019)

SATURDAY

Inhand Classes

Class 53         Pony (up to & including 14hh)
Class 54         Horse over 14hh
Class 55         Stockhorse/Quarterhorse
Class 56         Coloured
Class 57         Arab / Derivative
Reserve champion led horse
Champion led horse

Rider Classes

​Class 58         Smartest on parade – any discipline
Class 59         Lead Rein Rider 10 yrs and under
Class 60         Rider under 13 yrs
Class 61         Rider 13 to 18 yrs
Class 62         Rider 18 to 25 yrs
Champion Rider
Reserve Champion Rider
Class 63         Senior rider (25+)
Class 64         Pair riders, any age

Fancy Dress

Class 65         Fancy Dress – all ages
Encouragement Award Junior
Encouragement Award Senior
Sportsmanship Award
Highest Points Equestrian

Hack Classes

​Class 66         Pony 14hh and under
Class 67         Galloway 14.1-15hh
Class 68         Hack 15.1h and over
Class 69         Working Stockhorse
Reserve champion ridden horse
Champion ridden horse

Showjumping

Class 70         Six Bar

Working Stockhorse Pattern

1. Type, presentation and overall impression
2. Rising trot from Judge to A
3. Track right along diagram sitting trot to B
4. Track left and canter a half circle in centre flying change at C
5. Canter half circle to the right to A
6. Gallop around back of arena and through middle of the arena
7. At D haunch turn to the left
8. Gallop to E with a haunch turn to the right
9. Canter to F and stop, rein back 3 metres
10. Walk back to judge on light rein
 

Equestrian Event Regulations

Conditions of Entry
  1. The organisers reserve the right to cancel, alter or combine any event / class to accommodate entries, safety and enjoyment as deemed necessary on the day.
  2. Stallions and colts must be handled by a competent person over the age of 18. No stallion shall be allowed in the grounds without appropriate restraint (chain lead or bit).
  3. Any horse deemed by the steward to be dangerous or out of control must be removed on demand.
  4. Handlers must present in appropriate attire. No exhibitor shall be granted entry to a ring wearing thongs, sandals or singlet tops. Neat, tidy and clean attire should be worn at all times in the ring. Any handler wearing incorrect attire may be asked to represent or find a suitable handler.
  5. All times are approximate, riders/handlers be ready for their events.
  6. Any rider under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet complying with current safety standards (ASA/NZ3838 or EN1384).
  7. Rider’s age will be as at the day of the event.
  8. Any disputes are to be submitted in writing to the Chief Steward.
  9. All tack to be in safe working order, western, stock, English and variants acceptable.

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Show Tips #1

5 weeks out from the Kununurra Ag Show, here’s some tips to get you and your horse show-time ready!!
  1. Grooming: nothing says ‘look at me & my horse’ more than clean, glossy presentation!  Start with a good shampoo now, follow up with regular (daily if possible!) full body brushing and you will be amazed at the transformation in 5 weeks!  Try not to brush manes & tails too much, and if they’re really tangled, try a good equine de-tangler.
  2. Feeding: if you are already feeding your horse or pony, (and a lot of us are!) you can try adding some extra goodies to help bring out the best in your horse.  There are a gazillion around, and most are readily available in town already, and they are pretty much the same at the end of the day.  If you think your horse could do with a little more weight, now is the time to start him/her on a show diet!
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Show Tips #2

So, you’re on track with your feeding & grooming regime and you start to wonder what classes to enter.  If you are new to all this, and a lot are, here’s a very basic thumbnail guide to Knx show classes!
 
  1. Led Classes: (listed as Inhand) in a nutshell, it is a beauty parade of un-saddled horses. The judge will be looking at the shape, or conformation, of your horse, it’s presentation and it’s movement. You will need to be able to have your horse walk & trot alongside you for this class, so if you need to practice this now is a good time.  Use a nice bridle, and wear neat clothes that compliment your horse, or your riding outfit.
  2. Ridden Classes: (listed as Hack) in these classes the judge is assessing the horse, not the rider (although a good rider will be able to get the best out of a horse). The horses manners, smoothness of transitions (as in from walk to trot, or trot to canter etc) and education will be scored.
  3. Rider Classes: this is where the rider gets judged.  Your position (as in the way you sit on your horse) and the way you get your horse to do what you are asked to do are important in this situation.  Again, a good horse can make a rider look better, but it is not always the case!
  4.  Dressage: to ride in a dressage test, you will need to know the arena and your test very well. The tests are designed to showcase the level of education you and your horse have in an individual arena.  Each rider works off the same test pattern and is scored for each step, or movement, on the test.  The tests are readily available on the KAS website and we encourage everyone to give them a go!
 
All in all, no matter how competitive you may be, or how new you are to showing, the MOST important thing is to remember to have FUN and that's what the Kununurra Ag Show is all about!