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HORSES Equines may only be entered in one section; either horse or pony. No horse will be admitted to the Showgrounds before Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Horses can arrive on Tuesday 14 May between 9.00am and 9.00pm if they are showing on Wednesday 15 May. All horses must arrive between 6.00am and 8.00am on the morning of judging or between 6.00pm and 9.00pm the evening before judging. Exhibitors cannot arrive outside these hours as they will be refused entry. At arrivals all equines are required to be presented at the vetting area with their passports. The animals' microchips will be scanned, up to date flu vaccines confirmed and height certificates verified where applicable. No equine will be admitted onto the show grounds without a passport. Stabling is only available on the evening before your class. Stables (3m x 3m) will be provided for all equine classes with the exception of Clydesdale in hand, Ridden Clydesdales, Hackneys, Private Driving, Farm Cart/Agricultural horses, Trade Turnouts Light and Heavy, Donkeys and Clifden High Performance Qualifier Class. If a stable is required by an exhibit in the sections listed, it must be booked with the entry at a cost of £30 per night. If you require additional stabling for extra nights, please book this with your entries at a cost of £30 per additional night. Compulsory Vaccination against Equine Influenza - All equine animals wishing to compete at Balmoral Show must be vaccinated against equine influenza - no equine will be admitted to the show ground unless they have the following; · A minimum of the Primary course consisting of 2 vaccinations, not less than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart (not within 7 days of the show). · A booster must then be given 150 - 215 days after the 2nd primary vaccination (not within 7 days of the show). · An annual booster must be given within 12 months of the previous vaccination (not within 7 days of the show). All vaccinations must be properly documented in the animal's passport and signed by a veterinary surgeon and stamped with their official practice stamp to authenticate each vaccination. Please note: Foals should be vaccinated from 5 months. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure the above have been administered and all dates are correct. Please see pages 68 - 70 for specific Equine Rules & Regulations and pages 62 - 67 for Exhibitor Rules & Regulations.. In classes where three entries or less have been received, where practicable, classes may be amalgamated within the section. Where this is not possible the class may be cancelled.