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SHOW JUMPING SCHEDULE
BALMORAL SHOW 2020
BALMORAL
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SPONSORS
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INDEX
Officials 3
National Show Jumping 4
Under 10’s Championship 6
International CSI2* Show Jumping 7
Ø Veterinary Controls 8
Ø General Information / Regulations 9
General Information / Regulations (All Classes) 11
Additional Awards 12
Competition Details 13
For entries & further information:
Vickie White, RUAS
Tel: +44 (0)28 90686 185 M: +44 (0)7585 505326
www.balmoralshow.co.uk Email: vickie@ruas.org.uk
Correspondence address:
Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
Balmoral Park
Halftown Road
Lisburn
Co Antrim
BT27 5RD
Times & information given in this schedule are correct at the time of going to print.
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BALMORAL SHOW CSI2*
(CSI2* with max fence height 1.45m)
Approved by HSI/FEI March 2020
INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL JUMPING COMPETITIONS
& UNDER 10 YEARS CHAMPIONSHIP
RUAS OFFICIAL
Chairman: Duke McCartney
COMPETITION OFFICIALS
Ground Jury International
Hilary McClelland (IRL) President
Myrtle Peak (IRL), Eilish Mulholland (IRL), Katy Saunders (IRL)
Stuart Grant (GBR) Foreign Judge
Course Designer (Int): Marinus Vos (NED)
Assistant (Int): Henk Ekkelenkamp (NED)
Chief Show Jumping Steward (FEI): Gerry McCloskey (IRL)
Stewards (FEI): Mary Mahon (IRL), Liz Pottie (IRL), Betty Murphy (IRL), Marie Wheeler (IRL)
Declaration Stewards (Int Classes): Kirsty McKenna, Erin Logan
Ground Jury National
Frances Monteith, Kathleen O’Hagan, Eavan White, Janet Liggett
Course Designer (Nat): Nigel Jess
Assistants (Nat): Raymond Jess, Colm Quinn, Fred Guthrie, Derrick Gillen
Arena Party: Mossvale Arena Party
Stewards (SJI): Nicola Tang, Ray Buchanan, Allison Watt
Declaration Steward (Nat Classes): SJI UR Representative
Starter: Mags Duncan
Arena Chief Steward: David Cunningham
Arena Assistant Stewards: Neil Anderson, John Anderson, Robert Cunningham
Presentation Steward: Hilary Furlonger
Safety Officer (SJI): Lithgow Currie
Stable Manager/Rider Liaison: Catherine Crawford Assistant: Sally Hodgkinson
Veterinarians (FEI): Caroline Berry MRCVS (IRL), Dr Kate Keenan MB BAO BCh LRCPI MVB (IRL)
Commentator: Craig Blackie
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International Show Jumping will only take place Wednesday - Friday with National Show Jumping taking
place Wednesday & Saturday.
NATIONAL SHOW JUMPING
National competitions are restricted to those who have pre-qualified.
SJ1, 2 & 3 5 horse/athlete combinations will qualify in competitions at each qualifying venue.
SJ11 7 horse/athlete combinations will qualify at each qualifying venue.
COMPETITION PRIZE FUND
SJ1 5 Year Old Championship £1,000
SJ2 6&7 Year Old Championship £1,000
SJ3 1.35m Championship £2,000
SJ11 Amateur Championship In Kind
QUALIFIERS
1. Portmore Equestrian Centre Saturday 14 March
2. Meadows Equestrian Centre Saturday 4 April
3. Ravensdale Equestrian Centre Saturday 11 April
4. Cavan Equestrian Centre Saturday 18 April
Athletes may not qualify more than two horses in each of the National competitions except the Amateur
class where they may only qualify one horse. When an athlete has reached their quota, no further horses
may be qualified. At presentation passports must be produced and microchips will be read for all qualifying
animals.
Horses selected for any of the International competitions will not be eligible to compete in any of the
National competitions at the Show.
ENTRY FEE
£55 per entry (non-refundable). Once qualified entries must be made online within 48 hours of qualifying
at www.balmoralshow.co.uk/competitions/national-showjumping.
PARKING
Parking for vehicles for National competitors at Balmoral Show is NOT included in your entry fee. Parking
in the Red Car Park is payable with entries. Lorry £20, Car & Trailer £17, Car £12 per day. Any additional
cars should park in the general public parking at £8 per day. (See Declarations point 4, for arrival times)
WRISTBANDS
3 wristbands per qualified athlete will be issued for the applicable day as follows:
1 athlete, 1 owner, 1 groom.
NATIONAL REGULATIONS
1. All National competitions will be governed by the current National Federation and Show Jumping
Ireland rules and regulations.
2. National competitions are restricted to pre-qualified horses and athletes registered with SJI and to
Irish athletes or those with specific authority from the SJI to compete in National competitions. As
arena time is at a premium, numbers of entries are restricted as listed above. Therefore, those
qualifying 2 horses in a class will be required to have both horses warmed up and ready to compete.
4 43. VETERINARY CONTROLS
Passports with certification confirming proper vaccination must be available for inspection on arrival
or at any time during the Balmoral Show. To control Equine Influenza, all equines must be vaccinated
every year as a routine measure.
The primary course must consist of two inoculations given at intervals not less than 21 days or more
than 92 days apart. A booster must be given 5 – 7 months (not less than 150 days and not more than
215 days) after the second injection of the primary course.
The annual booster dose must be administered within twelve months of the previous inoculation and
be within 6 months or before 2 weeks of Balmoral Show.
This must be properly documented on the animal’s passport. Failure to do so will result in the animal
not being admitted to the Showgrounds.
As there are currently confirmed outbreaks of Equine Influenza in Ireland, G.B., USA and other
European countries - please ensure that all Persons Responsible (Owners / Athletes) keep up to date
with FEI, HSI and RUAS requirements regarding vaccinations, and biosecurity best hygiene practices, as
these may have to be amended should further outbreaks continue. Updates will be found on the
appropriate websites.
All passports must be up to date, or entry to the Showgrounds will not be allowed.
4. DECLARATIONS / ARRIVALS
For those competing on Wednesday in SJ1, SJ2 and SJ3 all competitors must arrive between 6am &
7am on the day of competition with declarations taking place at 7.30am each morning. If competing
in SJ11 Amateurs on Saturday all competitors must be on the showgrounds between 6am & 8am with
declarations taking place at 9.30am. For any National classes if you wish to arrive the night before and
have pre purchased a stable, please arrive between 6pm & 9pm. Any animal not declared as above
may be deemed a non-starter and may be excluded from the competition.
In 2020, all animals will be subject to ‘arrival’ inspections, where animals will need to be unloaded to
facilitate passport/microchip checks. Please allow sufficient time for this to take place.
5. STABLES
Overnight stables are limited and must be booked and paid for in advance along with entry fees. They
will be charged at £25 per night. Some shavings will be supplied for bedding. Bluefrog are the sole
suppliers of stable bedding for Balmoral Show. Additional shavings if required will be available for sale
onsite from Bluefrog. If you wish to place an order in advance, please contact Boyd Bedding on 028
82257340.
6. HIND BOOTS
Article 257.2.4N. For all Jumping Competitions for Young Horses (five, six, seven & eight year old
horses), the following criteria must be respected in relation to hind boots worn in young horse
competitions: Hind boots that have a protective element on the inside only are the only type of hind
boot allowed. The boot must have a maximum interior length of sixteen centimetres (16cm) the width
of the fastener must be at least five centimetres (5cm.) Hind boots with additional protection for the
pastern that extends beyond the rounded shell on the inside of the boot are allowed, providing the
protection is made of soft pliable material. The pastern protection that extends beyond the rounded
shell on the inside is not taken into account when measuring the length of the boot. For further clarity
see Page 32 SJI January Bulletin, Articles 257.4 & 257.5.
7. SUBSTITUTIONS
Entries must be the same combination as qualified i.e. horse and athlete. It will only be in the
following circumstances that the athlete who qualified the animal will not ride that animal at the
Balmoral Show.
[a] A bona fide sale and change of registered owner
[b] A proven injury – confirmed by medical certificate
[c] Other exceptional circumstances.
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5In all cases a change may only be allowed on written request, with the approval of the RUAS Show
Director and the Show Jumping Committee Chairman. All changes in ownership, regardless of athlete
change, must be done through the SJI office before Wednesday 6 May 2020.
If at any time between the qualifying date and the 20 April 2020 the horse/athlete combination who
qualified is unable to jump at Balmoral Show they must notify Vickie White, RUAS immediately to
enable the next placed horse/athlete combination at the relevant qualifying venue to be invited to
enter. Failure to do so will result in entry fees not being refunded.
8. DEDUCTION FROM WINNINGS
5% of all prize money won in competitions SJ1, SJ2 and 10% in SJ3 will be deducted at the end of the
show for crediting to the Show Jumping Ireland Sport Development Fund. Prize Money will be issued
after Balmoral Show to the address as per the entry.
9. DISMOUNTED ATHLETE
w.e.f. 1st January 2020, amendments have been made to how a FALL anywhere in the Showgrounds
is treated. It is the responsibility of the athlete/person responsible to ensure they are up to date with
the new procedures/requirements. These are available in the SJI January Bulletin Pages 30 & 31, and
FEI Jumping Rules. Article 224 Falls.
10. Horses entered in National classes may be subject to sampling for illegal substances by HSI.
128 - 85cm UNDER 10’s CHAMPIONSHIP
The Under 10’s Championship is restricted to those who have pre-qualified.
SJ10 6 pony/athlete combinations will qualify at each qualifying venue.
QUALIFIERS
1. Portmore Equestrian Centre Saturday 15 February
2. Connell Hill Equestrian Centre Sunday 8 March
3. Meadows Equestrian Centre Saturday 28 March
4. Mullingar Equestrian Centre Sunday 5 April
• All ponies to have a minimum of 69 points by 28th February 2020.
• Qualifiers and final will be run under Article 238 2.2 (only if time is an issue may a qualifier be run
under Article 274 5.3). The championship will be run under SJI rules and regulations.
• Qualifying places will go down the line if those placed above are already qualified. Where this is
exhausted the next eligible combination will be taken from the highest placed, not already qualified
combination from the 1st qualifier, and where this is exhausted to the 2nd qualifier and so on.
• In order to secure a qualifying place for the championship the combination must have completed the
course.
• Athletes may qualify two ponies for the final. Those qualifying 2 ponies for the final will be required
to have both ponies warmed up and ready to compete.
• Should an athlete qualify more than the quota for a category, where the athlete first qualifies in the
highest place in the competition on a particular day will determine the qualifying place.
• It is the qualified pony/athlete combination who are eligible to compete at the final, no substitutions
permitted.
• Should a pony/athlete be unable to take their place at the final, their place will be filled by the
pony/athlete combination next in line from that particular qualifying venue, providing that their 1st
round has been completed.
6 6ENTRY FEE
£55 per entry (non-refundable). Once qualified entries must be made online within 48 hours of qualifying
at www.balmoralshow.co.uk/competitions/under-10s-championship.
PARKING
Parking in the Red Car Park is NOT included in your entry fee and is payable with entries.
Lorry £20, Car & Trailer £17, Car £12 per day.
WRISTBANDS
4 wristbands per qualified athlete will be issued in advance of the Show.
STABLE FEE
£25 per night if required. Stables must be booked and paid for in advance with online entries. See National
Regulations point 5.
PRIZE FUND
£1,000 prize money. 5% of all prize money won in SJ10 will be deducted at the end of the show for crediting
to the Show Jumping Ireland Sport Development Fund. Prize Money will be issued after Balmoral Show to
the address as per the entry.
ARRIVAL & DECLARATIONS
For those competing in SJ10 all competitors must be on the showgrounds between 6am & 8am on the day
of competition with declarations taking place at 9.30am. If you wish to arrive the night before and have
pre purchased a stable, please arrive between 6pm & 9pm. Any animal not declared as above may be
deemed a non-starter and may be excluded from the competition.
In 2020, all animals will be subject to ‘arrival’ inspections, where animals will need to be unloaded to
facilitate passport/microchip checks. Please allow sufficient time for this to take place.
VETERINARY CONTROLS – see National Regulations point 3.
CSI2* INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING
Balmoral CSI2* has a prize fund of £39,850 (€46,255 / CHF 50,925) over 6 competitions.
The number of horses in each of the 6 International competitions will be limited to 35.
SJ9 International Grand Prix will count for Longines Ranking Group D.
Approved FEI schedule available online www.balmoralshow.co.uk.
ENTRIES & SELECTION
In 2020 entries for all International Shows will be completed using the FEI Online Invitation system.
CSI2* Invitation Rules will apply which means that 30% of athletes must be invited in descending order of
the Longines Ranking (compulsory invitations), 30% will be home athletes selected by the host National
Federation (NF), and 40% will be athletes invited by the Organising Committee (OC).
All athletes are required to access the FEI Online Invitation System and select Balmoral Show as an event
they wish to participate in to enable an invitation to be issued.
Entries for home athletes must be made through the FEI Entry System open from Monday 16 March 2020.
For any queries please contact either your NF or the OC on 028 90686185 / 7585 505326.
All athletes are bound by the General Regulations and instructions as printed in the Show Jumping
Schedule available to view online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk.
All International competitions will be governed by the current FEI General Regulations, Veterinary
Regulations and FEI Rules for jumping events. Full details available on FEI website.
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7A maximum of two horses per athlete may be ridden in the International event and no athlete may ride
more than one horse in any one competition. No horse may be ridden in more than one competition per
day.
Entry Fees must be paid in full prior to the start of SJ9 International Grand Prix.
FEES £ Notes
Global Entry fee £315 per horse Includes stabling & parking
EADCMP fee £15 (CHF 18) per horse As per FEI regulations
Shavings (additional) £7 per bale Available to purchase on site or
order in advance from Bluefrog
028 82257340
Hay / Feed stuffs From Equestrian Farm Feeds, Equestrian Farm Feeds
Lisburn 028 92677640
Manure disposal £30 One off fee only per stable
Lorry Hook Up £60 (3 days) Order by Thursday 30 April
No show / Late Withdrawals £140
VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, HORSE INSPECTIONS & PASSPORT CONTROLS
Tuesday 12 May 6pm – 7pm
These will be carried out in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations. Passports will be checked and
the veterinary inspection carried out. Competitors are asked to note that this time will be strictly adhered
to in order to facilitate the drawing up of Wednesday starting list.
Venue Arrival information & Fitness to compete Passports. FEI General Regulations Article 137
All horses & athletes competing at FEI Events must be registered with the FEI. Any athlete or horse present
at the event without having been entered through the FEI’s Online Entry System will automatically be
disqualified.
FEI Passports or FEI Recognition Cards (for those horses with a National passport approved by the FEI) are
compulsory for FEI events. Athletes who do not present a Horses’ Passport and/or recognition card, or
one that is not correctly validated or fail to meet other passport requirements will be subject to sanctions
in accordance with Annex II of the FEI Veterinary Regulations and may not be allowed to compete.
NB for horses permanently resident in a Member State of the EU: all horses must have a National EU
passport in compliance with EU Regulations to which a FEI Recognition Card is applied. The exception to
this being horses in possession of a FEI passport which has been continually revalidated without
interruption.
Vaccinations – Equine Influenza. FEI Veterinary Regulations Article 1028
Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in
accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised over.
VACCINATION PROTOCOL ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER VENUE
Primary Course 1st Vaccination: day 0 May compete 7 days after the 2nd Vaccination
2nd Vaccination: day 21-92
First Booster Within 7 months of the 2nd May compete for 6 months +21 days after
vaccination of the Primary Course the 2nd vaccination of the Primary Course
Must not compete in the 7 days after
receiving a vaccination
Boosters MINIMUM: within one year of Must have been vaccinated within 6 months
previous booster vaccination +21 days before arriving at the Event
IF COMPETING: must be Must not compete in the 7 days after
competing in the 6 months +21 receiving a vaccination
days of the previous booster
vaccination
8 8As there are currently confirmed outbreaks of Equine Influenza in Ireland, G.B., USA and other European
countries - please ensure that all Persons Responsible (Owners / Athletes) keep up to date with FEI, HSI
and RUAS requirements regarding vaccinations, and biosecurity best hygiene practices, as these may have
to be amended should further outbreaks continue. Updates will be found on the appropriate websites.
All passports must be up to date, or entry to the Showgrounds will not be allowed.
Examination on arrival. FEI Regulations Article 1032
On arrival at an Event venue, all horses must undergo an examination by a veterinarian to confirm their
identification from their passport and micro-chip ID (where present), their vaccination status and general
health. To protect all horses attending events, any horse with a questionable health status concerning
vaccination, disease or other concerns, must be stabled within the isolation facilities provided by the
Organising Committee pending a decision on entering the venue.
Horse inspections. FEI Regulations Article 1033, Table 2
All horses will be assessed for their fitness to compete during the horse inspection. Any horse
demonstrating questionable fitness may be referred to the holding box for further veterinary examination.
Horses not deemed fit to compete by the inspection panel will not be permitted to compete.
Limb Sensitivity Examination. FEI Veterinary Regulations Article 1034
All horses are subject to examination under the protocol for abnormal limb sensitivity throughout the
period of an event, including, but not limited to, between rounds and before the jump off. Horses may be
examined once or on multiple occasions during the period of an event.
Horses may be selected for examination under the protocol randomly or they may be targeted. All horses
selected to be tested must submit promptly to the examination or are subject to immediate
disqualification. There is no obligation to examine any specific number of horses at an event.
Equine anti-doping and controlled medication programme (EADCMP). FEI Veterinary Regulations,
Chapter VI. Sampling. FEI Veterinary Regulations Articles 1057 and 1058
All horses competing at FEI Events may be subject to sampling for the presence of FEI Equine Prohibited
Substances in accordance with the FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations. Horses
may be selected for sampling in accordance with obligatory testing, targeted or random sampling
procedures. OC’s/NFs have the right to charge CHF 18 (£13.65) fee. Fees must be paid with entry fees
prior to the start of SJ9.
Elective Testing FEI Veterinary Regulations Articles 1056 – may be carried out prior to an event to check
the presence of prohibited substances.
THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) expects all those involved in international equestrian sport
to adhere to the FEI’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the
horse must be paramount and must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences.
A full copy of this Code can be obtained from the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HM King Hussein I
Building, Chemin de la Joliette 8, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 21 310 47 47. The Code is
available in English. The Code is also available on the FEI’s website: www.fei.org
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
1. Horses entered for International competitions are not eligible to compete in any of the National
competitions at the Show.
2. FACILITIES OFFERED - All invited foreign athletes will be accommodated in a local hotel, free of charge
for the duration of the Show. Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at the Show will be provided. Grooms
of these athletes will also be provided with meal vouchers each day of the Show. Accommodation is
NOT provided for grooms. Sanitary and showering facilities for male and female grooms, with hot and
cold water, will be provided in the vicinity of the stable area.
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93. HOOK UPS / GENERATORS - If you require an electrical hook up (applies to International Lorry Park
only) this MUST be booked in advance. Please contact Vickie White 07585 505326 / vickie@ruas.org.uk
before Thursday 30 April. Cost is £60 for the Show. Limited availability, first come first served. Please
note that the use of petrol generators is strictly prohibited. Only petrol generators which are already
built into horse lorries will be permitted and must never be left running, unattended at any time.
4. STABLING/ BEDDING - Loose boxes (3m x 4m approx.) A limited supply of shavings will be supplied
free of charge for bedding in each stable. Extra shavings can be purchased on site from Blue frog (Boyd
Bedding). Athletes are requested to note that the OC does not take charge of or feed any animals.
Due to the temporary ground surface that some of the stables are located on it is advisable to bring
stable mat(s) for your stable(s).
5. SUBSTITUTIONS - Substitution of horses may, under exceptional circumstances, be permitted but
advice of such substitution must be received by the OC from the National Federation including all
relevant details no later than 4.00pm on Tuesday 12 May 2020.
6. FINAL DECLARATIONS - Each horse will be entered as appropriate by the OC for the international
competitions but final declarations must be made to the stewards in the assembly pocket as follows:
SJ4 & SJ5 Tuesday during trot up 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
SJ6 & SJ7 Wednesday between 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
SJ8 & SJ9 Thursday between 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
7. STARTING ORDER - Rotation of athletes, as per Art. 252.5.2. At events where the schedule provides
that athletes are allowed to ride only one horse in each individual competition, the athletes are drawn
and their horses carry successive numbers: First Athlete: 1, 2, 3 (number of his horses), Second
Athlete: 4, 5. The rotation follows the same procedure as Article 252.5.1.1 and 5.1.2, but in this case
the number of athletes must be divided by the number of individual competitions or by the number
of days on which individual competitions take place.
8. GRAND PRIX START ORDER - Article 252.6.3 The order of start of the Grand Prix is determined by a
separate draw which will take place at 7.00pm on Thursday 14 May in the Declarations Unit.
All athletes taking part in a Grand Prix at CSIO or CSI must have completed, with their Grand Prix
horse, the initial round of at least one competition prior to the Grand Prix. FEI Rules Article 261.4.4.
9. PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY / PRIZE MONEY - The number of athletes required to present themselves
for the prize giving ceremony of each competition is 6. The owner of the winning horse is invited to
the prize giving ceremony of the Grand Prix. Prize money will not be paid to athletes on the final day
of the Show but will be posted to the given address or direct to a bank account if provided within 7
days.
10. All athletes must be licensed in accordance with FEI rules and must produce their licences on request
by show officials.
11. Athletes may carry the logo of their sponsors on their saddle cloths in accordance with FEI regulations.
12. SAFETY CUPS - Safety Cups will be of CARO Cardinali & Rothenberger GmbH standard.
13. International horses are NOT permitted to leave the showgrounds from when they arrive on Tuesday
until Friday and must be stabled on site. Random checks will be carried out by stewards to ensure
this rule is adhered to.
14. There will be a time allowed and a time limit in all competitions where applicable.
15. An animal incurring more than a standard number of faults in any competition may, at the discretion
of the ground jury, be eliminated before completing the course. The standard may be set by the
ground jury during the course of the competition.
10 10GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
(Applicable to all Show Jumping Classes)
1. ARENA - Balmoral Show is an outdoor event and the arena dimensions are 170m long and 80m wide
with a grass surface. The practice area is 40m x 65m and has a sand/fibre surface.
16. DRESS - Exhibitors must ensure that the athletes of their animals are correctly attired and that
protective headgear is worn at all times when exhibits are being ridden. It is compulsory for all
persons to wear a properly fastened protective Headgear with a three point retention harness at all
times when mounted. Article 256.
17. DISMOUNTED ATHLETE - FEI & SJI Article 224.4. In case of a fall of an athlete and/or a horse at any
time in the competition arena, in the practice arena, or elsewhere within the grounds of the event,
the athlete must be checked by the event’s medical service (or by a medical doctor if the medical
service is not available) before he/she may be permitted to take part in the round in progress or in
the next round or competition at the event. The horse must be cleared by the Veterinary Delegate
before it may be permitted to take part in the next round or competition at the event, according to
provisions in paragraphs 4.1. to 4.3. under Article 224.4. Athletes are expected to make themselves
aware of the detail of the FEI & SJI Jumping Regulations.
18. Should any animal be absent from the position allotted by the stewards in the assembly pocket or
should the athlete fail to be in attendance or ready to take his/her allotted part in each round, the
animal may be EXCLUDED from the competition.
19. All forms of cruel, inhumane or abusive treatment of horses, including, but not limited to, the various
forms of rapping, are strictly forbidden in all exercise and schooling areas as well as elsewhere within
the showgrounds.
20. Any animal not sufficiently under control will not be allowed to compete.
21. ENTRY TO JUMPING POCKET - The exhibitor of an animal entered for jumping shall be admitted if
wearing the correct wristband to the competitor's paddock and assembly pocket on the day or days
on which the animal is due to compete.
22. INSPECTION OF COURSE - When the arena is open for inspection, competitors on foot may only be
admitted once to the arena before each competition. When inspecting the course, correct dress must
be worn. Stewards will refuse athletes not correctly dressed when entering the arena to walk the
course. Grooms should also be dressed tidily when walking the course.
23. DOGS - No dogs other than assistance dogs are permitted in the showgrounds.
24. INSURANCES
Equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risks. To the greatest extent permitted by law, the FEI
and the event organiser shall NOT be liable for any damages relating to loss of property or injury of
any kind to Athletes, Owners, Support Personnel or horses at or in connection with a FEI Event and the
FEI expressly excludes all such liability.
Personal Accident, Health Insurance & Personal Property
It is your responsibility as an Athlete/Owner/Support Personnel to ensure that you have adequate
personal accident insurance in place to cover your participation at the Balmoral Show and in particular
to insure against any personal injury or medical expenses arising from an accident, injury or illness
which may occur at the Event. You should ensure that you are insured against property loss, theft or
damage which may occur at the Event.
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11Third Party Liability Insurance
As an athlete/owner you are personally responsible for damages to third parties caused by you, your
employees, support personnel, your agents or your horses. You are therefore strongly advised to take
out third-party liability insurance providing full coverage in relation to the Event at home and abroad
and to keep your policy up to date. The FEI and the Organiser will NOT be responsible for any damage
caused to third parties by you, your employees, support personnel, your agents or your horses.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS - National & International
Winning Owner Award
A suitable memento will be awarded to the owner of the winning horse in each International competition.
Leading International Athlete Award
Non-cash awards will be presented by Equestrian & Farm Feeds, Lisburn to the athlete who has gained
most points in all International competitions.
Points will be awarded for each competition as follows: - 1st 8; 2nd 6; 3rd 5; 4th 3; 5th 2; 6th 1.
Where prizes are divided, each horse dividing will gain the points appropriate to the major prize. In the
event of equality for first place, the placing in SJ9 will decide. In the event of further equality, the greatest
number of first prizes or second prizes etc. will decide.
Leading International Speed Athlete Award
Causeway Coast Show Jumpers have kindly offered to present a tankard to the athlete gaining most points
in SJ4, SJ6 and SJ8. Points will be awarded for each competition as above and in the event of equality for
first place the greatest number of first or second prizes etc. in these competitions will decide.
Best Young Athlete Awards
The Show Jumping Ireland Ulster Region has kindly offered to present the prestigious Ali Soudavar Cup
plus a £200 Bursary to the best young athlete in SJ3, SJ4, SJ5, SJ6, SJ7, SJ8, SJ9. Points will be awarded for
each competition as follows: - 1st 8; 2nd 6; 3rd 5; 4th 3; 5th 2; 6th 1.
Where prizes are divided, each horse dividing will gain the points appropriate to the major prize. In the
event of equality for first place, the placing in SJ9 will decide. In the event of further equality, the greatest
number of first prizes or second prizes etc. will decide.
A further £200 Bursary will be awarded to the highest placed young athlete combination in the 5 year old
or the 6 & 7 year old classes. In the event of a tie, the bursary will be split. An athlete may only win one
bursary at Balmoral Show.
12 12Competition WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
8.30am THE BLUEFROG 5 YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SJ 1 Table A. Article 238.2.2. One jump off against the clock. Height 1.20m.
[National] The Owen Bartlett Cup will be presented to the winner of this competition.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £1,000
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
£325 £225 £150 £120 £100 £80
9.45am THE HAVENS HORSEFEED 6 & 7 YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SJ 2 Table A. Article 238.2.2. One jump off against the clock.
[National] Handicap 1.30m / 1.35m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £1,000
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
£325 £225 £150 £120 £100 £80
11.00am THE ORTHODERM PRIVATE MEDICAL CLINIC
1.35m CHAMPIONSHIP
SJ 3
[National] Table A. Article 238.2.2. One jump off against the clock.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £2,000
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
£650 £450 £300 £240 £200 £160
1.15pm THE TOPSPEC INTERNATIONAL SPEED
SJ 4 FEI Rules. Table A. Article 238.2.1. One round speed with no jump off.
[International] Speed 350mpm. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £2,750
1st £907 2nd £550 3rd 412 4th £275 5th £165 6th £124 7th £82
8th £69 9th £55 10th £55 11th £28 12th £28
4.30pm THE HOLMESTEAD SADDLERY INTERNATIONAL STAKES
SJ 5 FEI Rules. Table A. Article 238.2.2. One jump off against the clock.
[International] Speed 350mpm. Height max 1.45m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £4,000
1st £1,320 2nd £800 3rd 600 4th £400 5th £240 6th £180 7th £120
8th £100 9th £80 10th £80 11th £40 12th £40
13
13Competition THURSDAY 14 MAY
12.15pm THE RYDALE INTERNATIONAL SPEED CHALLENGE
SJ 6 FEI Rules. Table C. Article 239.
[International] 4 seconds added for a knockdown. Approx. height 1.35m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £2,750
1st £907 2nd £550 3rd 412 4th £275 5th £165 6th £124 7th £82
8th £69 9th £55 10th £55 11th £28 12th £28
5.15pm THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS INTERNATIONAL SPECTACULAR
SJ 7 FEI Rules. Table A. Article 238.2.2.
[International] One jump off against the clock. Speed 375mpm. Height max 1.45m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £4,000
1st £1,320 2nd £800 3rd 600 4th £400 5th £240 6th £180 7th £120
8th £100 9th £80 10th £80 11th £40 12th £40
Competition FRIDAY 15 MAY
12.00pm THE AON RISK SERVICES (NI) LTD INTERNATIONAL ACCUMULATOR
SJ 8 FEI Rules. Article 269.3. Against the clock with Joker. No Jump off.
[International] Speed 375mpm. Height max 1.40m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £2,750
1st £907 2nd £550 3rd 412 4th £275 5th £165 6th £124 7th £82
8th £69 9th £55 10th £55 11th £28 12th £28
1.45pm THE SHLOER & HORSE SPORT IRELAND
SJ 9
INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIX
[International] FEI Rules. Table A. Article 238.2.2. One jump off against the clock.
Speed 400mpm. Height 1.45m.
The Chester Nugent Gold Cup will be presented by the RUAS President.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £23,600
1st £7,788 2nd £4,720 3rd £3,540 4th £2,360 5th £1,416 6th £1,062
7th £708 8th £590 9th £472 10th £472 11th £236 12th £236
This competition counts for Longines Rankings Group D.
14 14Competition SATURDAY 16 MAY
11.15am THE MILLAR MCCALL WYLIE 128-85cm UNDER 10’s CHAMPIONSHIP
SJ 10 Article 238.2.2 Height 85cm.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: - £1,000
1st £250 2nd £200 3rd £145 4th £100 5th £70 6th £50 7th £40
8th £35 9th £35 10th £25 11th £25 12th £25
1.45pm THE BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
SJ 11 Table A. Article 238.2.2, 254.c.n.1.14 (Amateur Class)
[National] One jump off against the clock. Handicap 1.10 / 1.15m.
TOTAL PRIZE FUND (IN KIND) TO THE VALUE OF £600
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
£200 £130 £90 £70 £60 £50
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