1. Competitors must be experienced and accomplished riders with appropriately trained and fit horses capable of undertaking the conditions of all 5 phases of the event.

2. A rider may compete on more than one horse as long as no other competitor is riding the same horse during the competition at any level.

3. Competitors may enter more than one horse, but must enter all horses at the same level of competition, if entries are exceedingly high, a restriction may apply. Each additional horse will be charged full entry fee.

4. Riders competing in the junior section must be a minimum of 10 years old on the day – and not more than 17 years old at the start of the competition.

5. Competitors choosing to enter the encourage section are not eligible for the Open or Intermediate event & vice versa. Entries in this section will be at the discretion of the committee.

6. High Point Registered Horse Awards – Horses much be nominated at the time of entry. A copy of the horse’s full registration papers in the appropriate association /society must accompany the entry form.

7. Riders must nominate at time of entry for the high point Local Junior, Lady or Gent (Resident of the Tatiara).

8. The expected dress code must be worn for the entire program and will be comprised of:
• Collared shirt with sleeves (Jacket and tie for Dry Pattern optional)
• Approved safety helmet and footwear must be worn for all events
• Moleskins, jeans or jodhpurs will be accepted.

9. Any horse considered to be acting in a dangerous manner will be warned by the committee in the first instance and then disqualified if it continues to act in a dangerous manner.

10. Stallions must be ridden and handled by an adult (over 18 yrs) and tied up with both halter and neck strap (double tied).

11. Snaffle bits only to be used – no curb chains.

12. Horses must wear a bit, no bosals or halters will be allowed.

13. No head checks, tie downs, martingales, running reins, nose bands or riding whips will be allowed.

14. The same saddlery must be used for the entire five sections of the event, leg protection for horses and spurs at rider discretion.

15. Competitors must complete the program as set by the committee.

16. No alcohol to be consumed whilst competing or prior to completion of the day’s events.

17. No unrestrained dogs allowed.

18. All competitors enter at their own risk with no responsibility accepted by the organizing committee for riders, livestock or property.

19. All decisions made by the judge are final.

20. In the event of a protest it must be made in writing to the section convenor and lodged within 15 minutes of completion of the event. Such complaints to be accompanied by a fee of $50, which will be forfeited if the protest is deemed frivolous.

21. All entries including full payment – and horse registration papers etc must be received by: February 23rd 2023.

"Under the Southern Skies"

Stockman’s Challenge Entry Form