KILMACANOGUE HORSE SHOW is affiliated to the IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION (ISA)
ISA DISCIPLINE CODE
The Irish Shows Association expects and will insist upon appropriate behaviour from all exhibitors and others participating in any of the activities at our member shows and will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour.
Inappropriate behaviour shall include but not be limited to the following:
Profanity, coarse or vulgar language or gestures towards judges or other show officials.
Harassment or bullying, including using words or actions that threaten, intimidate or undermine judges or other officials before, during or following member show activities. Failure to follow rules and/or obey instructions. Abusing any animal.
Disciplinary Procedures:
Complaints of misconduct against an exhibitor or other participant at a member show shall be investigated and adjudicated upon by a subcommittee appointed by the Irish shows association. The said subcommittee shall consist of three members of the board of the Irish Shows Association and shall be known as the disciplinary Committee. The disciplinary Committee shall seek to ensure the existence of consistent, effective, fair and transparent complaint procedures and shall act in accordance with natural and constitutional justice.
For full details refer to our 2023 yearbook or visit our website on www.irishshows.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE to Animal Owners involved in Showing Animals.
INTENDING EXHIBITORS ARE ADVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEIR PUBLIC LIABILITY POLICY COVERS THE EXHIBITION OF BLOODSTOCK/LIVESTOCK AT PUBLIC SHOWS.
The Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners who have their Animals Insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them while showing animals at Shows, we understand the cost is very little or nothing at all. If you are one of the few who don’t have cover we would advise that you consider putting it in place for this purpose. The reason for this advice is to protect yourself in the event of your animal lashing out and injuring someone or damaging someone’s property.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEEP
Identification
All sheep must be identified individually with appropriate ear tags issued in accordance with the requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).
Movement Documentation
All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded on the document. Sheep from non-restricted flocks only can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following diagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited. The movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied by the relevant movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the local District Veterinary Office in the county where the flock is located.
AIM Notification
The movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on AIM. This is done using a copy of the owner's sheep dispatch document as follows:
The owner/keeper presents the signed and completed dispatch document to the show secretary who checks it to ensure that it is completed in full.
The show secretary fills in the MART section of the dispatch document with (i) the show number, (ii) the date of the move back to the source holding (iii) stamps it with the show stamp and (iv) signs the dispatch document.
The show secretary then forwards the completed pink section of the dispatch document to the local DVO within 7 days of the show movement.
The show secretary keeps a white copy for his/her records.
The source/destination keeper keeps the bottom yellow copy to enter it into their flock register.
Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.
Flock Register
All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s flock register. General Championship Rules for 2023
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS HORSE AND OTHER EQUINES
PREMISES REGISTRATION
As from 1st May, 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department.
Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises.
Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of tracing disease. Records required are: The name and address of the owner/person in charge of the premises from which the equine came and Premises registration number from which the equine came and Passport number/UEL number of the animal. Any further information on the requirements for moving horses and equines to shows will be provided on the Department’s website at:
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentificationmovement
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Horse Riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in ridden classes are strongly advised for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear which complies with up to date safety standards.
General Championship Rules
Shows wishing to participate in the Championships and be eligible to hold qualifiers must:
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