* Please refer to SABHA & ABHA rules for further information.

• Open Divisional : are not restricted in any manner and must be open to any rider and horse combination.

• Junior Divisional : is open to ANY Junior competitor under 18 years in accordance with the ABHA guidelines (cannot have an assistant in the arena). Once a competitor turns 18 years of age they must move up to Open Division immediately, regardless of the season status. Competitors must wear a current Australian Standard helmet whilst riding/mounted on a horse.

• Dave Waters Memorial: This was created in honor of a man (Dave Waters) who spent a lot of time and effort not only competing within our club but as a committee member for a number of years. It was established to encourage people new to the sport, still gaining their confidence or for those who wish to compete without the pressure of competing in any divisional events. Once a person enters any divisional/competitive ABHA barrel racing events, they are no longer eligible to compete in the Dave Waters Memorial Barrel Race. If a competitor consistently, completes a time that is 23 seconds or faster, that competitor is no longer eligible to enter this event for the remainder of the season and are to move up to a divisional event (Junior or Open Divisional). Accrued points are not transferable to the next division. 
  All profits are donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Gawler.
  
  
• Tiny Tots: open to led rider 7 years (assistant must be over 18yrs & an ABHA member) and under as of the 1st July each calendar year. This is a non-competitive event and no prize monies or points are accrued by the riders. Riders MUST be able to sit on a horse/pony independently without being supported/held by person leading pony/horse who must be at the shoulder of the horse whilst completing the pattern. Participants can share a horse/pony at this level. Competitors must wear a current Australian Standard helmet whilst riding/mounted on a horse.

• Junior Assisted: open to any rider/horse combination requiring assistance between ages 7 and 12 years as of the 1st July each calendar year. This rider can be either led or supported in arena by an ABHA member over 18 years of age. There are prize monies and placings in this event, it is a non-divisional event. Competitors must wear a current Australian Standard helmet whilst riding/mounted on a horse.

• Open, Junior Division & Dave Waters Barrel races are 2 runs with option of 1 run events, nominated at time of entry. All other events are 1 run only.

• Addback - a proportion of all divisional and junior assisted event entry fees are pooled to prize money as per ABHA rules. The amount paid to Addback are advertised on the entry forms.

• Pole Bending: is a timed event where a rider must complete a pole pattern (as per ABHA rules). Open, Junior and Jnr Assisted Pole bending are competitive events.

• Exhibition Runs: Are a pre event, non competitive run that is limited to 1 minute per nominated exhibition run.  You can nominate more than one exhibition run that can be put together or split up. Used for training new/young horses or exposure to arena for horse and rider etc.

• Hat Fine: If you lose your hat in the arena when competing, a $5 fine will be applied. This does not apply to exhibitions. Make sure you have $5 in your pocket at the start of the day or an invoice will be sent!! All hat fines are considered fundraising and the total received will be donated to a charity at the end of the season.

ENTRIES

PRE-entries are required at all of our events – Entries will close the a week before the event date (date specified on Event notification – please check date and time on event flyer or ABHA website.

• No late entries
• No entries on the day
• Payment of entries must be received before closing date to be accepted.
• Current ABHA membership compulsory for entry.