36 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks. 37 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks. S33 THE WINDMILL STUD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY - for the Champion Performance Irish Draught. Presented by Eugene and Fiona Carson of Ardboe Cold Store.

PERFORMANCE IRISH DRAUGHT SPONSORED BY CLIVE RICHARDSON LIMITED Entry Fees: RUAS Member £85.00, Non Member £90.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee on the evening before the class only. Entries will be limited to 35 entries between class 36 and 37. Horses in this section may be entered in the Hunters, Side Saddle Balmoral Classic Competition, Working Hunter and Ridden Irish Draught classes. IDHS Limited has kindly donated a contribution towards the Irish Draught classes. To be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Aim To demonstrate the ability, temperament and suitability of the Irish Draught horse for the amateur riding market. The Irish Draught is the foundation of the Irish sport horse. It should have good movement, rideability, bravery and be capable of participating competently in all equestrian activities. It should be strong, intelligent, willing, sensible and have a kind disposition. A performance element has been included in these classes to demonstrate and showcase the performance potential of the Irish Draught. Tack • Protective headgear conforming to the current recommended BSI Kitemark Standard - PAS 015must should be worn and properly secured at all times. • A body protector must be worn by all riders. • All competitors for all phases must compete in snaffles as listed. See the website:- with any one of the following nosebands. See the website:- • Martingales are not permitted. • Neckstraps and/or breastplates are permitted. • No saddle cloths, only saddle contoured numnahs are permitted. • Only blunt metal spurs or ones with rubber rowels ? 2 1/2 cms (1") facing downwards are permitted. • Front boots of a plain colour may be worn during the flatwork and jumping phase. • No hind boots or bandages permitted. The same tack must be used in each phase. No tack etc. may be worn that conceals the conformation of the horse. Flat Work Phase (40 points) Details of the Flat Work Phase can be found on the website:- Flatwork phase 20 x 40 arena. Jumping Phase (120 points) 4 and 5 Year olds- ? 80cm in height 6 Year old and over - ? 90cm in height Exhibits will be required to jump a course of 9 fences, including natural and derby style fences. Exhibitors are encouraged to show extended canter / gallop at the end of their jumping round. Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their entry is presented by a competent rider. Based on ground conditions, the RUAS reserves the right to change the jumping course format on the day of competition. Penalties: • For each fence down - 4 penalties • 1st refusal - 5 penalties • 2nd refusal - 10 penalties • 3rd refusal on course - Elimination · Fall of horse or rider - Elimination Conformation Assessment Once the competitor has completed the jumping phase, he/she will proceed to strip the horse and present in-hand to the conformation judge. Phase Points Flat Work Phase 40 Jumping Phase 120 9 fences @ 10 points each 90 Rhythm & Fluency 10 Technique 10 Balance & Harmony of rider with horse 10 Conformation Phase 30 Total 190 The rhythm and fluency along with jumping technique and the balance and harmony of the rider will be taken into consideration when judging the jumping phase. In the event of a tie, the horse with the highest mark for the jumping phase will be the winner. If there is still a tie the horse with the highest conformation mark will be the winner. Course Designer Adrienne Stuart