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The Royal Melbourne Horse Show will be held at the Werribee Park, Equestrian Centre, K Road, Werribee South.

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The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited is proud to offer an exemplary line up of judges for the 2009 Royal Melbourne Horse Show.

The judges list will be updated as confirmation of judges is received. Please check this page for updates.

2009 RMHS Judges
Judges' Profiles

Photo Courtesy Mary McBurnie, AWHA

This year each class will be individually timetabled to enable Exhibitor’s to better plan their competition and to help assist in the prevention of classes clashing.

The timetable will be available in December once the entries have been processed and class numbers established. A preliminary timetable outlining the days for each section is currently available.

2009 RMHS Breed Schedule
2009 RMHS Class Timetable

Educational Demonstration Timetable
Breeds of the World Showcase Demonstration Timetable
Breeds of the World Showcase – Breeds on Display

A change has been made to the process for booking stables. An expression of interest must be made on an expression of interest form and be forwarded to Werribee Park by 30th December 2009.

Click here to obtain the stabling expression of interest form

All stabling and campsite requests to be directed to the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre on (03) 9741 7672 or www.wpnec.com.au

Temporary yards specifically for Miniature Horses, Miniature Ponies and Shetlands (yards are 5’ x 5’) can be booked through the RAS. Please contact the RAS on (03) 9281 7469 or email horses@rasv.com.au

Alternative horse accommodation is available at the following properties:

Chetar Arabians, Mount Cottrell
Stables, yards and private paddocks available
Contact Kylie Horton on 0407 361 553
www.chetar-arabians.com

Elcho Equine B & B, Lara
Stables and private paddocks available
People catered for in B&B accommodation
Contact Judi Tainsh on 0412 889 333
judi@baycitybiz.com.au
Website www.elchoequine.com.au

The 2009 Schedule has been developed in consultation with Breed Societies and Exhibitor groups. We hope that the additional sections and classes will be beneficial to Exhibitors.

If there are changes or additions you would like made to the schedule please contact us in writing and we will consider your request. Please be mindful that the Royal Melbourne Horse Show is a breed event and we will be maintaining this as a focus.

When completing entry forms please ensure you read the schedule and entry forms carefully and fill out your forms correctly. Incorrect completion of forms slows down the acceptance process for all Exhibitors.

2009 Royal Melbourne Horse Show Schedule

Entry Forms
2009 RMHS Section 1 to 29 Breeds Entry Form
2009 RMHS Section HRCAV Entry Form
2009 RMHS Section Pony Clubs Entry Form
2009 RMHS Section RDA Entry Form
2009 RMHS Section Western Entry Form

Be part of this wonderful Show and grab some of the latest and greatest t shirts, caps, vests and bags. Merchandise can be pre ordered or purchased at the Show.

2009 RMHS Merchandise Order Form

Minimum performance requirements - BREED sections

• Geldings, Females and entire males 2 years and under are not required to provide performances.
• Entire males 3 years and over (with the exception of Thoroughbreds and Friesians) must have either a performance in the 2007 or 2008 show season or be able to demonstrate that they are fit to be shown.
• • Entire males 3 years and over must be appropriately socialised and the exhibitor must sign a declaration of fitness to be shown. Information must be provided on entry form.
• Thoroughbred and Friesians are not required to provide any performances.

• Pony Club, RDA and HRCAV qualifications have been reduced. Exhibitors please see performance requirements outlined in the applicable section of the schedule.

NOTE: From the information supplied the RASV will determine which entries are to be accepted. The RASV may, at its discretion, refuse to accept an entry, an Exhibit or an Exhibitor.

Scratching Policy

Scratchings made prior to 22 December will be charged an $11 (incl GST) administration fee per horse.

Scratchings from 23 December but prior to commencement of the first day of competition will be charged a $16.50 (incl GST) administration fee per horse and a vet or medical certificate must be supplied.

Scratchings made on or after the first day of competition will not be refunded. Where exceptional circumstances exist for injuries or conditions substantiated by a vet or medical certificate refunds on a case by case basis may be made.

2009 RMHS Scratching Form

A Family Fun night for Exhibitors and their families will be held on Sunday 25 January. Book with your entries by 14 November to receive one FREE ticket per horse entered, additional tickets can be purchased at $5 per person.

New in 2008 is the Best of Show Championship. Open to the Supreme led exhibit of each breed. The Best of Show Championship will be the most prestigious award of the Show.

The Best of Show Championship will be judged by three independent judges. From all the Supreme Champions a preliminary final will be held, each judge will select three exhibits to progress to the final round.

The selected exhibits will be given a score out of 20 by each judge. Two judges will announce their scores and the third will remain silent.

The winner will hold the highest score.

All Exhibitors are encouraged to return or stay to show in the Championship. As an incentive all Exhibits that are presented for the Championship will receive a rosette and prize.

2008 Best of Show Champion “Go Bragh” exhibited by A & K Cartner

The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria is making available a number of commercial locations for companies, who service the equestrian industry, to promote and sell their products.

Participating companies can expect exposure to Australia’s leading horse and pony breeders, exhibitors and enthusiasts, and will be able to market directly to them.

It is the largest event of its type in Australia, attracting more than 2,000 exhibits from 1,000 exhibitors Australia wide. It is a genuine showcase for Australia’s stud horse and pony breeding industry.

Over forty different breeds of purebred horses and ponies will be represented over five days of competition and will parade before a nationally accredited panel of judges. This year the Royal Melbourne Horse Show will incorporate the VAS Limited Saddlehorse Championship providing an even greater number of customers for commercial site holders.

The show’s commercial precinct will be located adjacent to the Main Judging Arena at Werribee Park – central to all competition activity and catering facilities.

Click here to download information on becoming a commercial exhibitor
Click here to download an expression of interest form
Click here to view a copy of the breed’s schedule

The Breeds of the World Showcase is available to breed societies and studs who would like to promote their breed and organisation. Sites are available near the competition arena for educational displays. Secure stables will also be erected for display of related horse breeds.

Breed societies are encouraged to send in an expression of interest application.

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Click here to download an expression of interest form