Conditions and Rules of Entry of APHC (UK) National Show
Please read very carefully.
Please also be conversant with APHC Official Handbook 2024, WES, BD & BSJA rules.
ALL APHC USA classes will be run under APHC USA rules.
Health & Safety: The Organisers and the APHC(UK) Ltd will take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of spectators, competitors and everyone else present. However, the Organisers, the APHC(UK) Ltd and Warwickshire Agr College, Moreton Morrell shall NOT be held responsible for any accident, injury, loss, damage or expense incurred to any person or horse at the showground, or while entering or leaving the showground, from whatever cause. Attendance shall be at the sole risk of the spectator, competitor, groom or helper and entry onto the showground signifies acceptance of this provision.
ALL CLASSES WILL FOLLOW ON. It is up to the EXHIBITOR to be ready for their class, not the ApHC UK Stewards – who will do everything possible to ensure exhibitors are kept informed. However the ApHC UK cannot accept any responsibility for missed classes.
1. All horses entered for the APHC UK classes must be registered in the regular registers of the APHC (USA) or APHC (UK) and must be owned by a current fully paid up member of the APHC (UK) Ltd. EXHIBITORS must also be APHC ( UK) members . Day Membership is available for those requiring an extra pair of hands to show their animals, please refer to the entry form for costs. It is not to be used to show one’s own horse – must accompany a paid up member of the ApHC UK. For Ridden classes, Horses must be 4 years of age or over.
Part breds must be registered in the APHC UK part bred register. C register horses must be registered in the ApHC UK Characteristic register. ALL FOALS must be registered with APHC or APHC UK.
2. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct fees and a correctly filled in entry form noting all registration and membership numbers. COPIES of APHC USA registration certificates must be sent for any APHC USA class entry.
3. Photographer: Entry to the show by exhibitors and competitors shall be deemed to signify the consent of the exhibitors and competitors to be photographed &/or videoed at the Show.
4. The Organisers reserve the right to reschedule, combine, cancel or amend classes or rings depending on entry numbers, time available, venue facilities, weather conditions etc.
5. All APHC UK colts/ stallions 36 months old and over must have a stallion licence and veterinary certificate as issued by APHC (UK) Ltd. Colts/stallions over 36 months MUST be handled by a competent adult (18yrs or over).
6. Equine Influenza: Moreton Morrell College - 2021 Update: PLEASE NOTE ALL horses attending or being stabled at the college are required to be vaccinated for Equine Influenza. PLEASE send a copy of their vaccination record with your entry (this is instead of one of us checking before you unload). All owners attend the venue and stable their horses at their own risk. Remember: all horses must be accompanied by their passport. Refer to further information at the end of the document.
7. Disease: No animal shall be accepted on the Showground with any sign of disease condition as confirmed by an appointed Veterinary Surgeon. Offending animals must be withdrawn from the Showground immediately without the return of any entry fees or other incidental expenses.
8. Horses may be shown in either English tack or American Show Halter (dependent on class rules), provided adequate control over the animal is maintained. No “be nice/Dually halters” to be allowed. Lack of required appointments (personal attire or tack) may be cause for disqualification at the judge’s discretion.
9. Multiple horse entries: Exhibitors must have enough handlers for the number of horses they are exhibiting. Classes/Championships will not be held up unduly and once judging has commenced late entries will be allowed only at judge’s/organisers discretion. You may be refused entry to class. Failure by exhibitor to display the correct number and in a visible manner while being judged may result in disqualification. No refunds will be given.
10. Any exhibitor striking a horse on the head with anything, including the hands, will be subject to disqualification and asked to leave the show ground immediately. No refunds will be given.
11. Colouring of the hooves that would cover and/or hide the natural characteristics of the hooves shall be disqualified. Clear hoof dressing will be allowed.
12. The Show Manager and/or the Judge may, at their discretion, disqualify horses that appear sullen, dull, lethargic, emaciated, drawn or overly tired. Such disqualification shall be reported to the APHC UK Show Manager and will result in the horse not being allowed to compete in any further APHC UK Classes. No refunds will be given.
13. Obvious lameness shall be cause for disqualification. A judge’s decision as to the lameness of a horse is not protestable.
14. Fall of horse and/or exhibitor shall result in disqualification except in halter classes where disqualification/removal from the class is at the judge’s discretion.
15. Any horse or exhibitor behaving in an unruly manner will be requested to leave the ring and the organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to the showground to any horse which they do not consider suitable, so as to safeguard the public and other competitors against accident. Everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must follow any instructions given by the judge, steward, secretary or any show official. Any entry fees and incidental costs will not be refunded.
16. All persons when mounted must be correctly dressed to ride and must wear a properly fitted and secured hard hat which must conform to the latest British Horse Society requirements and EU legislation. In the case of Western style (non protective) hats being worn, competitors MUST SIGN a disclaimer prior to class entry. Youth APHC UK or Youth Western must wear a hard hat at all times when handling horses and when mounted.
17. All exhibitors taking part in halter/in-hand showing classes are advised to wear a properly fitted and secured hard hat. Exhibitors participate in these classes at their own risk.
18. Youth members under 4 years of age must be led on their ponies and have another person alongside to steady them. If participating in halter or in-hand classes they must be assisted by an adult. They must wear a properly fitted and secured hard hat at all times whilst participating in any ridden or halter/in-hand classes.
19. Protests: Any exhibitors wishing to lodge a protest must do so in writing to the Secretary (within one hour of completion of the judging) on the show day together with a sum of £25.00. All protests to be investigated by a committee consisting of at least three Directors of the APHC (UK) Ltd whose decision shall be binding and final.
20. All competitors must have adequate insurance to cover any incident that may be caused by them or their charges. This is a condition of entry .
21. DOGS: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and must not be a nuisance/ left alone in any vehicle. Dogs must NOT be left in hot vehicles – APHC UK reserve the right to enter any vehicle (forcibly or otherwise) in the event any dog is found to be in distress for whatever reason. The APHC UK shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such entry.
22. Welfare: The welfare of the horse is a primary consideration in all activities. Horses shall be treated with kindness, respect and compassion at all times. Cruel, abusive or inhumane treatment will not be tolerated. Responsible care will be used by all parties in handling, treatment and transportation of horses.
23. Transport: All animals must be transported in accordance with the Welfare of Animals During Transit Regulation (EC) no. 1/2005. No animal shall be transported unless it is fit for the intended journey.
24. Postponement or abandonment: Exhibitors shall not have any claim against the APHC (UK) Ltd or any Director/Member of the APHC (UK)Ltd in respect of any loss or damage whatsoever consequent upon the show failing (for whatever reason) to be held.
25. Privacy Notice Please read our Privacy Notice on our website www.aphcuk.org. This is relevant to you if you are competing at the national show because our class results will be published to our members and on our website which will make them accessible to the public. We publish the name of the exhibitor/handler in the class results. Please inform the show organisers via email to marketing@aphcuk.org when you enter the show if you wish to use an alternative name or stud name in the published results.
VENUE RULES: Rules of the venue must be adhered to. We have listed all that we are aware of but please check venue website for updates. www.warwickshire.ac.uk
EQUINE FLU: All equines attending events at Moreton Morrell college must have received at least their first two vaccines. Animals with full programs are advised to have six monthly boosters, however annual boosters are acceptable. All Vaccines need to have 7 clear days before attending any event at Moreton Morrell.
Following the first vaccination the second needs to be given not before 21 or after 92 days later. The third vaccination needs to be given not before 150 or after 215 days after the second and then booster vaccinations given annually, within 365 days.
Vaccination dates can be checked using the BRC Flu Vac checker 2020 https://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/bhs/brc/merlin/misc-updates/november/flu- vac-checker-2020.ashx?la=en
Moreton Morrell staff or representatives may do spot checks – any animal with incorrect or lapsed flu programs or failing to show a passport to the matching animal will be asked to leave the site.
All animals must have passports with them.
Postcode - Please use post code CV35 9BP if using SatNav and avoid show traffic driving through the village of Moreton Morrell.