The Equestrian Show is organized by the Moora & Districts Horsemans Association Inc.
Entry through Main gate only.
Get your Early Bird tickets to get cheaper entry fees.
HORSES IN ACTION PROGRAM 2024 – PLEASE NOTE THE INFO FOR 2025 HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED YET
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
The committee of Moora District & Horsemen’s Association (MHA) reserve the right to cancel, alter or combine any event/s they may deem necessary on the day.
If you are not a riding member of MHA or EA, you are required to pay a day membership for insurance purposes to be able to compete.
The grounds are public open space and cannot be sealed from the public access. All entrants must sign the declaration, or they will NOT be allowed to compete.
All persons on horseback are required to wear EA recognised standard approved helmet and boots as a condition of entry (please note new helmet standards apply as of Jan 2017, it is rider responsibility to ensure your helmet complies with this).
Rider’s age will be at the day of event (proof of age may be requested).
All ponies can be ridden by any age unless otherwise stated.
MHA organising committee reserves the right to interpret all rules & make a decision where any dispute arises.
Under No circumstances is approaching the judge, judging or coaching from the side of the ring permitted. Failure to abide by these rules will lead to immediate disqualification and forfeit of entry fees.
“NO” Dogs are permitted on the grounds. Dogs will be removed.
All manure, hay and rubbish must be removed from your float parking (i.e. on the ground) area prior to departing.
Riding on the grounds is not permitted if you are not entered in an event.
The organizing committee of the MHA, judges, officials, DO NOT accept liability for any accident, loss, damage, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever. Entry to the grounds is at your own risk and the ‘Waiver of Liability’ form must be signed by all entrants prior to participation; this is a condition of our insurance.
Where other events clash with other events, riders must choose which event they ride. No event classes will be delayed due to riders not able to ride due to event class clash.
No Whips or spurs are to be used in handy pony events.
Riders competing in Lead Line and 1st Ridden classes must only compete in lead line & 1st Ridden classes.
Plaiting and jackets are optional.
Horses and ponies should be clean, and riders dressed in neat attire.
NOTE: Meaning of a Novice horse / pony – A horse or pony which has never won a Novice or Open Championship at any Agricultural Show.
ENTRY TO THE SHOW GROUNDS IS VIA THE MAIN GATE.
Must pay admission fee at the gate as classes do not cover this.
UN-OFFICIAL
Ponies, Joyce Cocking and Junior Rider Classes
COMMENCING 9.00 AM SHARP
JUDGE: Gina Kenny
EVENT CLASS DESCRIPTION
1) Lead Line & first ridden – Smartest on Parade
2) Lead Rein – for riders on a lead rein. (Not eligible for first ridden.)
3) First Ridden – (First horse/pony to be ridden with competitor off the lead rein.)
4) Smartest on Parade – 14hh & Under (excluding lead rein & 1st ridden)
5) Rider 5 – 10 years
6) Rider 11 years up to & including 17 years
7) Champion Junior Rider being winner of classes 5 & 6
8) Joyce Cocking Memorial Pony Club Event – 12 years & under sponsored by Western Hay
9) Joyce Cocking Memorial Pony Club Event – Over 12 Years sponsored by Western Hay
Note: Open to financial members of the Central Midlands Riding and Pony Club only.
All riders must be in Pony Club uniform and the event will be judged on the presentation, riding and suitability of combination for pony club activities.
10) Novice Pony 14hh & Under (See meaning for Novice at end of hacking program)
11) Pony Hack up to & including 12.2hh
12) Pony Hack over 12.2hh & up to & including 14hh
13) Light Weight Pony Hack up to & including 14hh
14) Medium / Heavy Weight Pony Hack up to & including 14hh
15) Pleasure Pony Hack up to & including 14hh
16) Champion Pony Hack Winners Classes 10 – 15
17) Show Pony Hunter up to 12.2HH
18) Show Pony Hunter over 12.2hh up to & including 14hh
19) Champion Pony Hunter under 14hh: Winners Classes 17 & 18
20) Miniature Breed Horse / Pony
21) Fancy Dress sponsored by Western Hay
UN-OFFICIAL
Horses and Senior Rider Classes
EVENT CLASS DESCRIPTION
22) Smartest on Parade over 14hh and up to and including 15hh
23) Smartest on Parade over 15hh
24) Rider 18 – 35 years
25) Rider over 35 years
26) Champion Senior Rider Winners Classes 24 & 25
27) Novice Hack over 14hh & Over (See meaning for Novice at end of hacking program)
28) Open Hack 14hh & Over
29) Light Weight Hack 14hh & Over
30) Med /Heavy Weight Hack 14hh & Over
31) Pleasure Hack 14hh & Over
32) Champion Hack over 14hh Winners Classes 27 – 31
33) Show Hunter 14hh up to and including 15.1hh
34) Show Hunter Over 15.2hh
35) Champion Show Hunter over 14hh Winners Classes 33 & 34
ENTRY FEES
Unofficial Hacking including Leadline $15.00 per Horse / Rider Combination
Joyce Cocking Memorial (to enter this event solely) $5.00 (see notes on class list)
Fancy Dress Class $5.00
Breed Class Miniatures $5.00
Show jumping $10 per round
Games $15.00
Camping at Moora Equestrian Park $15.00
EVENT CONTACT
For program and Entry forms, email request to: dawn.ardley@bigpond.com
EMAIL ALL ENTRY FORMS plus proof of payment
TO: dawn.ardley@bigpond.com
Horses In action Event Treasurer
Lot 940 Long Street
Moora: WA 6510
ALL Entry fees can be paid via bank transfer: BSB 036-106: ACC: 117527
All cheques are to be made out to: MOORA DISTRICT HORSMEN’S ASSOC
We hope you all enjoy the day and if you have any ideas on how we can improve, or if you would like to be a part of the MHA or on the committee then please contact one of our friendly Committee or Club members.