2008 Royal Melbourne Horse Show Goes Ahead - In March
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RAS) announced today that planning is well underway to hold the Royal Melbourne Horse Show in March 2008.
Originally scheduled for January, the Royal Melbourne Horse Show has been moved to March 12 – 15 to give exhibitors greater certainty in view of the Equine Influenza situation.
“The Royal Agricultural Society understands that the horse community was upset about not being able to compete at the 2007 Royal Melbourne Show, so we have decided to postpone the Royal Melbourne Horse Show, rather than cancel it, to provide exhibitors with an event to look forward to,” said Mark O’ Sullivan.
Taking into account the postponement and cancellation of horse competitions Australia-wide because of EI, the RAS has reviewed the minimum performance criteria to qualify for the Royal Melbourne Horse Show. “We understand that this is a difficult and uncertain time for all horse exhibitors. We will continue to act in the best interest of the Royal Melbourne Horse Show and our exhibitors. We hope that EI will be contained as soon as possible and look forward to welcoming horse competitions back in 2008,” said Mark O’Sullivan.
Changes to the minimum performance criteria include:
• Performances will not be required for geldings, mares and exhibits 2 years and under
• Entire males over 2 years (with the exception of Thoroughbreds and Fresians) must have either a performance in the 2006 or 2007 show season or be able to demonstrate that they are suitable to be shown
• Should your entry not be accepted due to performance requirements all entry fees will be refunded.
Interstate exhibitors are welcome to submit their entries, however, acceptance of such entries will be dependent on the EI situation. Should the RAS not be able to accept exhibitors from interstate their entry fees will be refunded. We will continue to work with the DPI and be vigilant in ensuring that there are no EI risks to Victoria as a result of holding the event.
More detailed information will be available in the Royal Melbourne Horse Show
Schedule to be released in late October.
2008 Royal Melbourne Show Qualifications
The RAS is aware of the postponement or cancellation of horse competitions at VA shows and the effect it will have on the Horses in Action at the Royal Melbourne Show, at the Melbourne Showgrounds in September 2008.
The RAS is monitoring the situation and will release more information on performance requirements for the 2008 Show once the extent of the situation is clearer.
Please check the RAS website www.rasv.com.au for updates.
Originally scheduled for January, the Royal Melbourne Horse Show has been moved to March 12 – 15 to give exhibitors greater certainty in view of the Equine Influenza situation.
“The Royal Agricultural Society understands that the horse community was upset about not being able to compete at the 2007 Royal Melbourne Show, so we have decided to postpone the Royal Melbourne Horse Show, rather than cancel it, to provide exhibitors with an event to look forward to,” said Mark O’ Sullivan.
Taking into account the postponement and cancellation of horse competitions Australia-wide because of EI, the RAS has reviewed the minimum performance criteria to qualify for the Royal Melbourne Horse Show. “We understand that this is a difficult and uncertain time for all horse exhibitors. We will continue to act in the best interest of the Royal Melbourne Horse Show and our exhibitors. We hope that EI will be contained as soon as possible and look forward to welcoming horse competitions back in 2008,” said Mark O’Sullivan.
Changes to the minimum performance criteria include:
• Performances will not be required for geldings, mares and exhibits 2 years and under
• Entire males over 2 years (with the exception of Thoroughbreds and Fresians) must have either a performance in the 2006 or 2007 show season or be able to demonstrate that they are suitable to be shown
• Should your entry not be accepted due to performance requirements all entry fees will be refunded.
Interstate exhibitors are welcome to submit their entries, however, acceptance of such entries will be dependent on the EI situation. Should the RAS not be able to accept exhibitors from interstate their entry fees will be refunded. We will continue to work with the DPI and be vigilant in ensuring that there are no EI risks to Victoria as a result of holding the event.
More detailed information will be available in the Royal Melbourne Horse Show
Schedule to be released in late October.
2008 Royal Melbourne Show Qualifications
The RAS is aware of the postponement or cancellation of horse competitions at VA shows and the effect it will have on the Horses in Action at the Royal Melbourne Show, at the Melbourne Showgrounds in September 2008.
The RAS is monitoring the situation and will release more information on performance requirements for the 2008 Show once the extent of the situation is clearer.
Please check the RAS website www.rasv.com.au for updates.
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