Pinto Association of South Australia Inc.
Rules & Regulations
(Revised June 2015)
Section 1 – Pinto Characteristics and Requirements
Conformation and Gait
1.1 Pintos can be of light or heavy type, as long as they exhibit clear pinto markings as described in the regulations.
1.2 There is no restriction to height.
1.3 Before stallions will be admitted to the registry, they must meet the required standard as set out on the veterinary certificate.
Breeding
1.4 The pedigree of stock applying for entry to the Pinto Association must be authenticated by copies of appropriate service certificates, breeders returns or pedigree certificate issued by a breed association. The association may make such enquiries as it deems necessary to validate any documents submitted for this purpose.
Colour
Definition of coat patterns
There are three basic coat patterns:
1.5 Tobiano (pronounced toe-bee-AH-no)
The tobiano pinto is a dominant pattern of white patches on a dark body colour. It generally has white legs and white crossing the backbone (vertebrae) The head, chest, flank, buttocks and often the tail are the usual coloured areas. A variation of tobiano is the predominantly dark horse with white socks and white markings on the neck and/or shoulder and/or buttocks.
1.6 Overo (pronounced Oh- VAIR-Oh)
The overo ponto appears as a dark horse with white markings. These markings are of irregular shape with jagged edges and normally originated on the horses side or belly, often spreading towards the neck, legs and back. Colour appears to frame the white areas. An overo usually has a dark mane, tail, legs and backbone (vertebrae). Bald or white face often accompanies the overo pattern.
1.7 Horses which show definite characteristics of the two marking patterns described above are referred to as Tobero.
1.8 Sabino (prononunced (Sab-EE-no)
The sabino is basically a dark horse with white markings on the body that appear to emanate from the brisket and belly region and run up the rib cage, usually immediately behind the elbow. The sabino usually has white leg markings, particularly on the front legs and these may extend to the body region.
1.9 Horses with appaloosa or palouse characteristics will not be accepted and horses developing such characteristics may be excluded, at the discretion of the committee.
1.10 A pinto may be white and any other colour.
1.11 Light or dark skin will only be taken into account in the case of a pinto whose markings have faded or have minimal colour and require colour inspection.
1.12 The use of freeze branding for enhancing the amount of broken colour is not acceptable. Any member found guilty of same with be dealt with under rule 29A of the constitution.
1.13 The pinto mush have sufficient colour pattern present to be a good colour representative for the pinto horse. In assessing the minimum colour pattern the following restrictions must be observed:
1) For the predominantly dark horse white markings below the knee and hock and forward of a line drawn from the base of the ear and the corner of the mouth will not be counted. White markings between the elbow and the knee and between the level of the stifle and the hock will only be counted if they are separated from the white lower leg markings by the darker colour present or if they extend into the body region.
2) Coloured areas in mane and tail are to be assessed as the area of skin surface from which the colour emanates.
1.14 The minimum patch of white acceptable to be as follows:
Ponies ne 8hh 24 square cms (ie 12 x 12)
Ponies over 8hh ne 12hh 32 square cms (ie 16 x 16)
Ponies over 12hh ne 14hh 40 square cms (ie 20 x 20)
Horses over 14hh ne 16hh 48 square cms (ie 24 x 24)
Horses over 16hh 56 square cms (ie 28 x 28)
And must show pink skin under the white hair. The patch is to be on the body not including the head or below the level of the elbow or stifle and not to be a continuation of white leg markings, unless it reaches to the backbone. Splash white markings are not acceptable.
1.15 No discrimination will be made against the colour of the eyes.
Section 2- Registers
The Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. will maintain the following registers for recording pinto stock:
2.1 The foal identification register for the temporary recording of junior stock under the age of three (3) years.
2.2 A junior pinto may be either foal recorded or if a filly or gelding, may be automatically registered into the adult section, provided it fits all registration rules laid down by the association. A colt must be foal identified and then upgraded into the adult section following the current procedure.
2.3 Stock attaining the age of three (3) years must advance from the foal identification register to the adult pinto register.
2.4 The adult pinto register for the permanent recording of adult stock three (3) years of age and over.
2.5 Stock for which application has not been made to advance from the foal identification register on attaining three (3) years of age will be automatically excluded therefrom.
2.6 Foals with minimal white must be colour classified before they will be admitted to the foal identification register.
2.7 Pinto stock over the age of three (3) years that satisfy all other necessary rule requirements will be accepted into the adult register.
2.8 Stock that are registered with any other society as a purebred (eg Arab or Welsh), but meet the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. registration requirements will be accepted into the register.
Section 3 – Registration Procedures
Application
3.1 Application for registration or foal identification must be made on the current official form.
3.2 Application for registration or foal identification will only be accepted from financial members of the association.
3.3 All information required on the application form must be clearly set out in ink, ballpoint pen or typewriting and the application must be signed by the applicant. No White-out or liquid paper to be used. In the case of the applicant being under 18 years of age the applicants parent or guardian must also sign.
3.4 If the applicant is a company or partnership then the application must be in the same name as that appearing in the associations membership records and must be signed by the authorised nominee.
3.5 If the present owner is the breeder, the application for registration or foal identification must be accompanied by proof of ownership, either by bill of sale, statutory declaration, or accompanied by copies of any other breed registration certificates pertaining to the said animal stating ownership.
Photographs
3.6 Three (3) photographs are required for foal identification and registration.
3.7 One (1) photograph taken of the near side of the horse and one (1) photograph taken of the off side of the horse is required for the certificate, and one (1) photograph taken front on, showing face and chest markings, is required for the registration file.
3.8 All photographs must contain a complete image of the horse. The ENTIRE horse must be visible on all photographs and must be without saddlery, harness, ribbons/ sashes or rider. Poor quality photos will not be accepted.
3.9 Photographs must have been taken within 3 months of applying for registration.
3.10 All photographs submitted to the Association for registration purposes shall become the property of the association.
Veterinary Certificates
3.11 A veterinary certificate certifying the horse to be sound for breeding and free from nominated conformation faults must accompany the application for registration of all stallions. Certificates dated more than twelve (12) months prior to application being received will be deemed invalid and will not be accepted.
3.12 Where any irregularity is suspected the association reserves the right to nominate a veterinarian, at the owners expense.
Recognition of Ancestry
3.13 The registrar will only recognise ancestry if it is authenticated by copies of service certificates, stud slips, a registration certificate of a breed society or a statutory declaration. Sire and Dam are to be established by including such documents or copies thereof with the application for registration or foal identification. Copies are to be retained in the registration files. Other generations will only be recognised if they are included in the above documents or are included in the register of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc.
Inspection
3.14 For entry into the register stock will only be required to undergo physical inspection where:
a) Appaloosa or Palouse characteristics are suspected
b) Inadequate colour is suspected
Time limit for application for registration
3.15 Any application for registration which due to default on the part of the applicant to pay any fee or fulfil any one of the above conditions as required by the registrar will incur a penalty of $10.00
Acceptance for registration
3.16 The committee shall appoint a panel of not less than two (2) members who together with the registrar will examine all completed applications for registration.
3.17 Where the panel is not satisfied that all rule requirements have been met, the application will be referred to the committee for further direction.
Fees
3.18 Registration fees will be charged.
3.19 Inspection fees will be charged. This fee will be collected before the inspection is carried out.
Certificates
3.20 All horses admitted to the registers of the association will be issued with a certificate as evidence of such admission.
3.21 Any unofficial alteration, addition, deletion or endorsement to a certificate will render the registration invalid.
3.22 Any alteration or addition to certificates must be requested in writing and will be made by the registrar.
3.23 Application for replacement of a certificate may be made by the registered owner only, and must be accompanied by a statutory declaration stating that the original certificate has been lost. A $10 fee will be charged for replacement of a registration certificate.
Application for movement to another register division
3.24 Application for movement from the foal identification register to the adult register is made by completing an application for adult registration form and forwarding it to the registrar together with the foal identification certificate. An application for permanent adult registration is made before the foal has attained 3 years of age. Any pinto used for breeding must be adult registered regardless of age.
De-registration
3.25 The registrar may cancel or amend the registration of any pinto if:
1) An error is found to exist in the registration application
2) The horse becomes ineligible for registration within the Pinto Association of SA Inc. as per the regulations
3) The owner requests that the horse be de-registered
3.26 All de-registrations must be presented to the next committee meeting of the association and such meeting may at its discretion, and depending entirely on the circumstances involved, refund all or part of the registration fee. All other monies previously paid will be forfeited.
Section 4 – Transfer of ownership & Leasing
Transfer of Ownership
4.1 It shall not be the duty of the association to enforce any contract or agreement between buyers and sellers.
4.2 Before a transfer is recorded the transferee must be or become a financial member of the association.
4.3 Within sixty (60) days of sale or change in ownership of a registered pinto, the transferee must forward to the registrar the registration certificate together with the application for transfer signed by themselves and the transferor and accompanied by the prescribed fee.
4.4 The transfer fee is payable.
4.5 Where a registered owner sells or gives a mare in foal, they must provide the new owner with the appropriate service certificate or signed declaration by the stallion owner as evidence of such service.
4.6 If any of the above conditions are not met, a penalty may be imposed. If the penalty is not met, then the registration will be transferred to the penalty file.
Leasing
4.7 For the lease of a horse to be recognised by the association whether for breeding, racing, showing or performance purposes, written notice of its existence must be filed with the registrar on the form provided. It shall not be the duty of the Association to enforce any contract or agreement between lessors and lessees.
4.8 The form must be signed by both the lessor and lessee or their nominee. If either lessor or lessee are under 18 years of age then the signature of a parent or guardian will be required.
4.9 The notice shall provide the effective date of lease and may provide a termination date signed by both lessor and lessee.
4.10 A fee will be charged to record a lease. No additional fee shall be charged for termination whether automatic or by subsequent notice thereof.
Section 5 – Penalty File
Penalty File
5.1 The registrar will transfer a registration to this situation in the following instances:
a) official transfer not accepted
b) Unfinancial membership of owner
c) Horses being the property of expelled members
d) Failure to notify of castration of stallion or colt
e) cheques failing to clear
5.2 When a registration is placed into the penalty file:
1) The horse will not be eligible to compete in classes designated for registered pinto stock at shows, gymkhanas and other pinto competitions
2) Paperwork will not be processed until all outstanding fees are paid
3) Stallions will be struck from the stallion list.
5.3 Stock will be transferred from the penalty file when the disqualifying condition has been rectified and all penalties paid.
Section 6 – Breeders documents and returns
Breeders documents and returns
6.1 Any person owning or leasing a registered pinto stallion shall issue a service certificate for every mare covered.
6.2 Service certificates will be in triplicate and distributed as follows:
Original- Forwarded to the registrar
Duplicate- Forwarded to the mare owner upon payment of service fee
Triplicate- retained by stallion owner
6.3 The service certificate must be signed by the registered owner of the stallion or their authorised nominee.
6.4 Service certificates completed in all details and signed must be forwarded to the association with application for foal identification or adult registration.
6.5 Service certificate forms are available from the association and will only be supplied to financial members of the association, at a cost.
Section 7 - Naming the Horse
Naming the horse
7.1 Members breeding pinto stock must record a name prefix with the association and all horses bred by and identified or registered by such member must have the members recorded name prefix preceding the registered name except where the horse has been previously accepted into the register.
7.2 All horses registered with another society coming into the associations register will be required to have the same name used by the other society except where duplication occurs. Where duplication does occur the name will be prefixed with the name of the other society with which the horse is registered.
7.3 Where a name prefix is not used, the application for registration must list three names in order of preference. The registrar will select the highest preference name that is not duplicated phonetically with names already in the register. Where all names are duplicated further names will be requested from the applicant.
7.4 Names including name prefix must not exceed 30 letters (including spaces and punctuation).
7.5 The registrar may refuse to allow any name which is considered to be misleading, misapplied or contrary to the interests of the association.
7.6 The committee reserves the right to select a name.
Change of Horses name
7.7 The name of an identified or registered pinto shall not be changed unless the association subsequently finds that an error was made in recording the name and upon any change being made in accordance with this regulation, a proper record shall be made by the registrar in the register and elsewhere as may be required to avoid confusion.
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Procedures
Death of registered stock
8.1 The registered owner must give written notification to the registrar of the death of any pinto, specifying the date of death.
8.2 The registration certificate must be forwarded to the registrar for endorsement
8.3 The registration certificate will be returned when the records have been altered
Castration of stallions
8.4 When a registered stallion or identified colt is castrated the registered owner must notify the registrar within sixty (60) days and return the registration certificate for update. The pinto will be re-registered as a gelding and the certificate altered or another issued. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the gelding being transferred to the penalty file.
Branding and Microchipping
8.5 Branding or microchipping is recommended but not compulsory for registered stock.
8.6 If done, branding and/or microchipping must be carried out in compliance with state law practices. Freeze or hot branding are both currently accepted.
8.7 If desired, the horse may be branded with the breeding number over the last number of the year of foaling provided such brand is positioned in compliance with state law.
Age of the Horse
8.8 The age of the horse shall be calculated on the basis of a year commencing on the first day of august of the breeding season foaled.
Section 9 – Inspectors
Classification Inspectors
9.1 Classification inspectors will be appointed by the committee of the association
Colour Inspectors
9.2 Three (3) or more colour inspectors will be appointed by the committee following the AGM each year. Only persons who can satisfy the committee that they have a thorough knowledge of the associations colour requirements will be eligible for such appointments.
Section 10 – Show Rules
Eligibility
10.1 Only financial members of Pinto Associations recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. will be permitted to nominate entries into events for registered pintos.
10.2 Nominations for registered pintos will only be accepted from the registered owner or lessee, provided a lease has been recorded with the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or where appropriate, an interstate association or society recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc.
10.3 Nominations will not be accepted from members of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or from recognised interstate associations or societies where such members are under disciplinary action from the association, prohibiting them from participation in shows or competitions.
10.4 Only foal recorded or adult registered pinto stock can be nominated for pinto classes or competitions at shows and gymkhanas etc. For the purpose of this rule, stock must be registered with the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or other such associations or societies as recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. Any regulation in force by an interstate association or society recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. concerning eligibility to compete in pinto events, may be enforced at shows and competitions conducted in South Australia.
10.5 Stock that have been placed in the penalty file are not eligible to enter registered pinto events.
10.6 Foal recorded stock are not permitted to enter competitions for adult stock and vice versa, unless the schedule of events specifies otherwise.
10.7 Nominations for handler and rider classes will only be accepted where the stock used in this competition are registered or recorded pintos. Handlers and riders must be financial members of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. Equivalent conditions will be applied to interstate nominations in determining eligibility.
10.8 The anniversary of all horses ages will be definition be the first day of august. Horses will turn one year old on the first day of August that occurs after their birth. The committee may require that the registration certificate be produced on the day of competition as proof of age.
10.9 The age of riders or handlers will be their age on the day of competition.
10.10 For the purposes of competitions:
Ponies- are defined as not exceeding 14hh
Galloways- are defined as over 14hh and not exceeding 15hh
Hacks- are defined as over 15hh
In any dispute, the horses height measured on the day by a person or persons nominated by the committee will be taken as the correct height of the animal. An allowance of 3/8” will be made for shoes.
10.11 Novice pinto (ridden or led)- for pintos that have not won a championship in the nominated division (led or ridden)
10.12 Grey & White pintos that no longer show definite pinto colouring or Pintos developing Appaloosa or Palouse characteristics must cease to be shown.
Section 11 – Presentation
As a competitor showing a horse either under saddle or at halter, you are performing to a judge and in front of an audience. Your responsibility to your sport is to present yourself as a show person and to present your horse as a show horse. Both you and your horse must be as well turned out as your abilities can achieve. You must aim to enhance the scene, not detract from it.
Dress
11.1 For halter or led events the handler must be suitably dressed to run the horse out. No particular dress style is preferred, provided it is modest, neat and appropriate to the horse show scene. Clothing must be clean and tidy. Footwear to be clean, protective and suitable for running. A hat should be worn.
11.2 English attire: Traditional “hacking” style includes: jacket, shirt, tie or stock, jodhpurs or breeches, riding boots and hard hat. Optional attire: waistcoat, gloves, blunt spurs, hacking cane. Use of a safety approved hard hat is recommended.
11.3 Western Attire: Shirt, hat, jeans and boots must all be of western style, western saddle & bridle. Optional equipment/dress includes: chaps, spurs, waistcoat or jacket, tie, breastplate, snaffle or curb bit may be used. Safety approved riding helmet acceptable instead of western style hat.
11.4 Australian Stockman Attire: stockman style hat, long sleeve shirt, tie, trousers and boots. Stock saddle is to be used. Optional attire / equipment: jacket, spurs, breastplate. Safety approved riding helmet acceptable instead of stock style hat.
11.5 For novelty events, the wearing of protective head gear is compulsory. Other dress may be English, western or stockman as desired and specified in clauses 11.2, 11.3 & 11.4. Jackets may be removed. Riding boots must be worn in all events other than those that incur foot running, where light weight rubber soled boots are allowed. Heavy rippled sole shoes are banned (for safety) in all events.
11.6 In very hot weather, the judge may give permission for jackets to be removed. Generally in this situation the judge will remove their coat as a guide to the exhibitors.
11.7 Costume classes require an authentic costume representative of race (eg indian) myth, tradition, period or usage (eg tradesman, etc).
Preparation of the Horse
11.8 All stock must be sufficiently trained to be controllable in the ring. Any horse which disrupts a class and in the opinion of the judge or steward managing the committee is a hazard to other competitors or their horses will be asked to leave the competition.
11.9 The addition of false hair to the forelocks, manes or tails is not prohibited- providing the natural hair colour is retained.
11.10 Hooves dressed to show their natural colours and markings or blackened / browned, are acceptable.
11.11 Changes to coat colour or markings by the use of dyes, bleaches and freeze branding is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the competition.
11.12 Any horse presented in poor body condition (being noticeably under or severely over weight) will be refused entry to the ring and disqualified from the competition.
Tack
11.13 All equipment or tack must be clean, well-fitting and in good repair.
11.14 All equipment or tack must be appropriate for the competition ie English, western or stockman as the case may be.
11.15 For all led events, a halter or bridle must be used. Equipment must be of sufficient substance to maintain full control of the horse at all times. Stallions or colts 2yrs and over must be bitted. If a horse gets loose or cannot be controlled by inadequacy of equipment, the competitor will be asked to leave the competition. A rump rope is to be used on a foal at foot only.
11.16 For costume classes, tack and trappings must be appropriate to the costume worn. Competitors must however be prepared to perform an appropriate work out if requested and tack must therefore be adequate for this purpose.
Section 12 – Competitors Rules
As a member of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. you are expected to enter into any competition in a sportsmanlike manner, adhering to the rules of the competition and treating fellow competitors and those placed in authority with courtesy and respect. Likewise, you are expected to treat the stock under your charge in the kind, easy authoritative manner that is the true hallmark of a good horseperson.
12.1 As a competitor it is your responsibility to ensure that you present yourself to the correct arena as entries for your event are called. Tardiness in this respect may result in exclusion from the competition.
12.2 Although the management committee endeavour that shows run in accordance with the schedule of events, no guarantee can be given on the relative timing of events in different rings. If a clash in timing does occur, the competitor must be prepared to forfeit one event and the entry fee involved.
12.3 In competitions where contestants are numbered, it is the competitors responsibility to obtain his/her number and to ensure that it is worn in the competition. Where the horse is the competitor it wears the number, where the combination or the rider/handler is the competitor the rider/handler wears the number.
12.4 During the course of the competition, the competitor is under the authority of the judge and the stewards. The competitor is obliged to obey their instructions unless such instructions are beyond his/her capabilities and in this event the competitor should politely inform the judge/steward that they is unable to carry out the requirements.
12.5 If, whilst competing individually, a competitor is interrupted by misadventure, he/she should ask for the judges permission to either restart, or retire.
12.6 Stallions are to be handled by a competent handler and/or rider over 15 years of age.
12.7 If you believe that a competition is not being conducted in accordance with the rules or is not being adjudicated correctly, then as a competitor you are obliged to continue with the competition and protest at its completion to the management committee. As a spectator you should advise the management committee forthwith. Under no circumstances should you approach the judge or steward during the competition.
12.8 Protests to the management committee must be lodged as specified by the rules of the show as set out on the schedule of events, or likewise within fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of the event. A lodgement fee will be charged for a protest and such fee will be reimbursed if the protest is upheld, and forfeited if the protest is lost.
12.9 Entry into competitions where the judge is a close family relative is forbidden.
12.10 Entry into competitions where the judge is currently instructing, employing or is in the employment of the competitor is forbidden. This rule also applies to stock currently owned, leased or being trained by the judge. Judges cannot judge their own stock/prefix.
12.11 Unless directly and individually under the attention of the judge, a competitor must always request the judges attention through the ring steward. This particularly applies where a competitor wishes to speak to a judge at the completion of an event.
12.12 If at your request the judge offers you comments, you are to accept them without argument and avoid protracted discussion.
12.13 Whilst on the show grounds, riding at a pace greater than a walk should be confined to the practice area and the competition arena. The use of extended paces amongst the spectators is strictly forbidden and may lead to your exclusion from further competition.
12.14 Competitors and owners are expected to look to the security and welfare of their horses whilst on the show grounds.
12.15 Where it is suspected that horses have been given any forbidden substance that will affect their temperament, courage or manners in competition, they may be swabbed* and should such a swab prove positive the owners and/or handlers will be subject to further action as determined by the full committee of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. by virtue of its powers set out in the constitution. For the purpose of this rule, a forbidden substance is defined as any substance which affects the circulatory, respiratory or central nervous systems of the horse. Should owners or handlers refuse to allow a swab to be taken, they will automatically exclude themselves and their stock from further competitions.
* Swabbing costs will be borne by the owner.
12.16 Any member of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. who:
1) Uses abrasive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to the judge, stewards or competitors whilst on the show grounds; or
2) Inhumanely treats a horse whilst on the show ground
Will render them liable to further reprimand under the requirements of the constitution.
12.17 Any competitor who purposely distracts a competition to the embarrassment of others, may be debarred from further competition.
Section 13 – Class Rules
13.1 Led Events
These events are judged on the conformation, action and presence of the horse. You will be required to display your animal at the judge’s discretion. Although vigour and energy are desirable, the exhibit must be well mannered and must be adequately educated to remain controllable under show ring conditions. Small blemishes such as scars and missing hair from coat, mane or tail will be ignored unless direct evidence of conformation or action defects.
13.2 Ridden Pinto Events
Horses entered for ridden events must be 3 years and over. These events are designed to enable breeders to demonstrate the desirable qualities of their breeding stock under saddle. This also includes geldings as they will reflect the qualities of their sire and dam. The competitors will be required to work at the judges discretion. The event will be judged on ability to correctly perform the prescribed workout with due consideration to manners, balance, responsiveness and paces.
13.3 Best presented events
A led / ridden / driven event judged on the presentation of grooming, attire & equipment of the horse & handler / rider / driver. Consideration is also given to how the combination presents themselves to the judge. No workout required.
13.4 Handler Events
These events are judged on the proficiency and showmanship of the handler at the judges discretion.
13.5 English Hack Class
Traditional “hacking” attire includes: jacket, shirt, tie or stock, jodhpurs or breeches, riding boots and hard hat. Optional attire: waistcoat, gloves, blunt spurs, hacking cane. Use of a safety approved hard hat is recommended. Workout at the judges discretion.
13.6 Novice Class
For Pintos not having won a championship in a led/ridden class (depending on the category entered)
13.7 Pleasure Class
Pleasure class as above, but no whips, spurs or dropped nosebands, cavesson nosebands only, snaffle* bits only.
*A kimblewick is not a snaffle. Eggbutt or loose ring snaffles with plain mullen, plain single jointed or plain French mouth pieces only. Tom Thumb bits are also acceptable.
13.8 Best Marked
The judges opinion of the most attractively marked animal. No workout required.
13.9 True to Type
The judges opinion of whom they find to be the best representative of its background breed type.
13.10 Single Registered
The exhibit must only be registered or foal recorded with the Pinto Association.
13.11 Multi Registered
The exhibit must be registered or foal recorded with the Pinto Association plus one or more other breed societies or associations.
13.12 Fancy Dress Competition
This event will be judged on the basis of artistic merit or novelty appeal to the judge. No workout will be required.
13.13 Authentic costume class
This is a costume not fancy dress class. Costumes must be representative of race (eg indian) myth, tradition, period or usage (eg tradesman, etc). Judging will be performed on the authenticity and appeal of the costume and trappings. The judge may request competitors to perform their own nominated workout.
Rules & Regulations
(Revised June 2015)
Section 1 – Pinto Characteristics and Requirements
Conformation and Gait
1.1 Pintos can be of light or heavy type, as long as they exhibit clear pinto markings as described in the regulations.
1.2 There is no restriction to height.
1.3 Before stallions will be admitted to the registry, they must meet the required standard as set out on the veterinary certificate.
Breeding
1.4 The pedigree of stock applying for entry to the Pinto Association must be authenticated by copies of appropriate service certificates, breeders returns or pedigree certificate issued by a breed association. The association may make such enquiries as it deems necessary to validate any documents submitted for this purpose.
Colour
Definition of coat patterns
There are three basic coat patterns:
1.5 Tobiano (pronounced toe-bee-AH-no)
The tobiano pinto is a dominant pattern of white patches on a dark body colour. It generally has white legs and white crossing the backbone (vertebrae) The head, chest, flank, buttocks and often the tail are the usual coloured areas. A variation of tobiano is the predominantly dark horse with white socks and white markings on the neck and/or shoulder and/or buttocks.
1.6 Overo (pronounced Oh- VAIR-Oh)
The overo ponto appears as a dark horse with white markings. These markings are of irregular shape with jagged edges and normally originated on the horses side or belly, often spreading towards the neck, legs and back. Colour appears to frame the white areas. An overo usually has a dark mane, tail, legs and backbone (vertebrae). Bald or white face often accompanies the overo pattern.
1.7 Horses which show definite characteristics of the two marking patterns described above are referred to as Tobero.
1.8 Sabino (prononunced (Sab-EE-no)
The sabino is basically a dark horse with white markings on the body that appear to emanate from the brisket and belly region and run up the rib cage, usually immediately behind the elbow. The sabino usually has white leg markings, particularly on the front legs and these may extend to the body region.
1.9 Horses with appaloosa or palouse characteristics will not be accepted and horses developing such characteristics may be excluded, at the discretion of the committee.
1.10 A pinto may be white and any other colour.
1.11 Light or dark skin will only be taken into account in the case of a pinto whose markings have faded or have minimal colour and require colour inspection.
1.12 The use of freeze branding for enhancing the amount of broken colour is not acceptable. Any member found guilty of same with be dealt with under rule 29A of the constitution.
1.13 The pinto mush have sufficient colour pattern present to be a good colour representative for the pinto horse. In assessing the minimum colour pattern the following restrictions must be observed:
1) For the predominantly dark horse white markings below the knee and hock and forward of a line drawn from the base of the ear and the corner of the mouth will not be counted. White markings between the elbow and the knee and between the level of the stifle and the hock will only be counted if they are separated from the white lower leg markings by the darker colour present or if they extend into the body region.
2) Coloured areas in mane and tail are to be assessed as the area of skin surface from which the colour emanates.
1.14 The minimum patch of white acceptable to be as follows:
Ponies ne 8hh 24 square cms (ie 12 x 12)
Ponies over 8hh ne 12hh 32 square cms (ie 16 x 16)
Ponies over 12hh ne 14hh 40 square cms (ie 20 x 20)
Horses over 14hh ne 16hh 48 square cms (ie 24 x 24)
Horses over 16hh 56 square cms (ie 28 x 28)
And must show pink skin under the white hair. The patch is to be on the body not including the head or below the level of the elbow or stifle and not to be a continuation of white leg markings, unless it reaches to the backbone. Splash white markings are not acceptable.
1.15 No discrimination will be made against the colour of the eyes.
Section 2- Registers
The Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. will maintain the following registers for recording pinto stock:
2.1 The foal identification register for the temporary recording of junior stock under the age of three (3) years.
2.2 A junior pinto may be either foal recorded or if a filly or gelding, may be automatically registered into the adult section, provided it fits all registration rules laid down by the association. A colt must be foal identified and then upgraded into the adult section following the current procedure.
2.3 Stock attaining the age of three (3) years must advance from the foal identification register to the adult pinto register.
2.4 The adult pinto register for the permanent recording of adult stock three (3) years of age and over.
2.5 Stock for which application has not been made to advance from the foal identification register on attaining three (3) years of age will be automatically excluded therefrom.
2.6 Foals with minimal white must be colour classified before they will be admitted to the foal identification register.
2.7 Pinto stock over the age of three (3) years that satisfy all other necessary rule requirements will be accepted into the adult register.
2.8 Stock that are registered with any other society as a purebred (eg Arab or Welsh), but meet the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. registration requirements will be accepted into the register.
Section 3 – Registration Procedures
Application
3.1 Application for registration or foal identification must be made on the current official form.
3.2 Application for registration or foal identification will only be accepted from financial members of the association.
3.3 All information required on the application form must be clearly set out in ink, ballpoint pen or typewriting and the application must be signed by the applicant. No White-out or liquid paper to be used. In the case of the applicant being under 18 years of age the applicants parent or guardian must also sign.
3.4 If the applicant is a company or partnership then the application must be in the same name as that appearing in the associations membership records and must be signed by the authorised nominee.
3.5 If the present owner is the breeder, the application for registration or foal identification must be accompanied by proof of ownership, either by bill of sale, statutory declaration, or accompanied by copies of any other breed registration certificates pertaining to the said animal stating ownership.
Photographs
3.6 Three (3) photographs are required for foal identification and registration.
3.7 One (1) photograph taken of the near side of the horse and one (1) photograph taken of the off side of the horse is required for the certificate, and one (1) photograph taken front on, showing face and chest markings, is required for the registration file.
3.8 All photographs must contain a complete image of the horse. The ENTIRE horse must be visible on all photographs and must be without saddlery, harness, ribbons/ sashes or rider. Poor quality photos will not be accepted.
3.9 Photographs must have been taken within 3 months of applying for registration.
3.10 All photographs submitted to the Association for registration purposes shall become the property of the association.
Veterinary Certificates
3.11 A veterinary certificate certifying the horse to be sound for breeding and free from nominated conformation faults must accompany the application for registration of all stallions. Certificates dated more than twelve (12) months prior to application being received will be deemed invalid and will not be accepted.
3.12 Where any irregularity is suspected the association reserves the right to nominate a veterinarian, at the owners expense.
Recognition of Ancestry
3.13 The registrar will only recognise ancestry if it is authenticated by copies of service certificates, stud slips, a registration certificate of a breed society or a statutory declaration. Sire and Dam are to be established by including such documents or copies thereof with the application for registration or foal identification. Copies are to be retained in the registration files. Other generations will only be recognised if they are included in the above documents or are included in the register of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc.
Inspection
3.14 For entry into the register stock will only be required to undergo physical inspection where:
a) Appaloosa or Palouse characteristics are suspected
b) Inadequate colour is suspected
Time limit for application for registration
3.15 Any application for registration which due to default on the part of the applicant to pay any fee or fulfil any one of the above conditions as required by the registrar will incur a penalty of $10.00
Acceptance for registration
3.16 The committee shall appoint a panel of not less than two (2) members who together with the registrar will examine all completed applications for registration.
3.17 Where the panel is not satisfied that all rule requirements have been met, the application will be referred to the committee for further direction.
Fees
3.18 Registration fees will be charged.
3.19 Inspection fees will be charged. This fee will be collected before the inspection is carried out.
Certificates
3.20 All horses admitted to the registers of the association will be issued with a certificate as evidence of such admission.
3.21 Any unofficial alteration, addition, deletion or endorsement to a certificate will render the registration invalid.
3.22 Any alteration or addition to certificates must be requested in writing and will be made by the registrar.
3.23 Application for replacement of a certificate may be made by the registered owner only, and must be accompanied by a statutory declaration stating that the original certificate has been lost. A $10 fee will be charged for replacement of a registration certificate.
Application for movement to another register division
3.24 Application for movement from the foal identification register to the adult register is made by completing an application for adult registration form and forwarding it to the registrar together with the foal identification certificate. An application for permanent adult registration is made before the foal has attained 3 years of age. Any pinto used for breeding must be adult registered regardless of age.
De-registration
3.25 The registrar may cancel or amend the registration of any pinto if:
1) An error is found to exist in the registration application
2) The horse becomes ineligible for registration within the Pinto Association of SA Inc. as per the regulations
3) The owner requests that the horse be de-registered
3.26 All de-registrations must be presented to the next committee meeting of the association and such meeting may at its discretion, and depending entirely on the circumstances involved, refund all or part of the registration fee. All other monies previously paid will be forfeited.
Section 4 – Transfer of ownership & Leasing
Transfer of Ownership
4.1 It shall not be the duty of the association to enforce any contract or agreement between buyers and sellers.
4.2 Before a transfer is recorded the transferee must be or become a financial member of the association.
4.3 Within sixty (60) days of sale or change in ownership of a registered pinto, the transferee must forward to the registrar the registration certificate together with the application for transfer signed by themselves and the transferor and accompanied by the prescribed fee.
4.4 The transfer fee is payable.
4.5 Where a registered owner sells or gives a mare in foal, they must provide the new owner with the appropriate service certificate or signed declaration by the stallion owner as evidence of such service.
4.6 If any of the above conditions are not met, a penalty may be imposed. If the penalty is not met, then the registration will be transferred to the penalty file.
Leasing
4.7 For the lease of a horse to be recognised by the association whether for breeding, racing, showing or performance purposes, written notice of its existence must be filed with the registrar on the form provided. It shall not be the duty of the Association to enforce any contract or agreement between lessors and lessees.
4.8 The form must be signed by both the lessor and lessee or their nominee. If either lessor or lessee are under 18 years of age then the signature of a parent or guardian will be required.
4.9 The notice shall provide the effective date of lease and may provide a termination date signed by both lessor and lessee.
4.10 A fee will be charged to record a lease. No additional fee shall be charged for termination whether automatic or by subsequent notice thereof.
Section 5 – Penalty File
Penalty File
5.1 The registrar will transfer a registration to this situation in the following instances:
a) official transfer not accepted
b) Unfinancial membership of owner
c) Horses being the property of expelled members
d) Failure to notify of castration of stallion or colt
e) cheques failing to clear
5.2 When a registration is placed into the penalty file:
1) The horse will not be eligible to compete in classes designated for registered pinto stock at shows, gymkhanas and other pinto competitions
2) Paperwork will not be processed until all outstanding fees are paid
3) Stallions will be struck from the stallion list.
5.3 Stock will be transferred from the penalty file when the disqualifying condition has been rectified and all penalties paid.
Section 6 – Breeders documents and returns
Breeders documents and returns
6.1 Any person owning or leasing a registered pinto stallion shall issue a service certificate for every mare covered.
6.2 Service certificates will be in triplicate and distributed as follows:
Original- Forwarded to the registrar
Duplicate- Forwarded to the mare owner upon payment of service fee
Triplicate- retained by stallion owner
6.3 The service certificate must be signed by the registered owner of the stallion or their authorised nominee.
6.4 Service certificates completed in all details and signed must be forwarded to the association with application for foal identification or adult registration.
6.5 Service certificate forms are available from the association and will only be supplied to financial members of the association, at a cost.
Section 7 - Naming the Horse
Naming the horse
7.1 Members breeding pinto stock must record a name prefix with the association and all horses bred by and identified or registered by such member must have the members recorded name prefix preceding the registered name except where the horse has been previously accepted into the register.
7.2 All horses registered with another society coming into the associations register will be required to have the same name used by the other society except where duplication occurs. Where duplication does occur the name will be prefixed with the name of the other society with which the horse is registered.
7.3 Where a name prefix is not used, the application for registration must list three names in order of preference. The registrar will select the highest preference name that is not duplicated phonetically with names already in the register. Where all names are duplicated further names will be requested from the applicant.
7.4 Names including name prefix must not exceed 30 letters (including spaces and punctuation).
7.5 The registrar may refuse to allow any name which is considered to be misleading, misapplied or contrary to the interests of the association.
7.6 The committee reserves the right to select a name.
Change of Horses name
7.7 The name of an identified or registered pinto shall not be changed unless the association subsequently finds that an error was made in recording the name and upon any change being made in accordance with this regulation, a proper record shall be made by the registrar in the register and elsewhere as may be required to avoid confusion.
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Procedures
Death of registered stock
8.1 The registered owner must give written notification to the registrar of the death of any pinto, specifying the date of death.
8.2 The registration certificate must be forwarded to the registrar for endorsement
8.3 The registration certificate will be returned when the records have been altered
Castration of stallions
8.4 When a registered stallion or identified colt is castrated the registered owner must notify the registrar within sixty (60) days and return the registration certificate for update. The pinto will be re-registered as a gelding and the certificate altered or another issued. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the gelding being transferred to the penalty file.
Branding and Microchipping
8.5 Branding or microchipping is recommended but not compulsory for registered stock.
8.6 If done, branding and/or microchipping must be carried out in compliance with state law practices. Freeze or hot branding are both currently accepted.
8.7 If desired, the horse may be branded with the breeding number over the last number of the year of foaling provided such brand is positioned in compliance with state law.
Age of the Horse
8.8 The age of the horse shall be calculated on the basis of a year commencing on the first day of august of the breeding season foaled.
Section 9 – Inspectors
Classification Inspectors
9.1 Classification inspectors will be appointed by the committee of the association
Colour Inspectors
9.2 Three (3) or more colour inspectors will be appointed by the committee following the AGM each year. Only persons who can satisfy the committee that they have a thorough knowledge of the associations colour requirements will be eligible for such appointments.
Section 10 – Show Rules
Eligibility
10.1 Only financial members of Pinto Associations recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. will be permitted to nominate entries into events for registered pintos.
10.2 Nominations for registered pintos will only be accepted from the registered owner or lessee, provided a lease has been recorded with the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or where appropriate, an interstate association or society recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc.
10.3 Nominations will not be accepted from members of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or from recognised interstate associations or societies where such members are under disciplinary action from the association, prohibiting them from participation in shows or competitions.
10.4 Only foal recorded or adult registered pinto stock can be nominated for pinto classes or competitions at shows and gymkhanas etc. For the purpose of this rule, stock must be registered with the Pinto Association of SA Inc. or other such associations or societies as recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. Any regulation in force by an interstate association or society recognised by the Pinto Association of SA Inc. concerning eligibility to compete in pinto events, may be enforced at shows and competitions conducted in South Australia.
10.5 Stock that have been placed in the penalty file are not eligible to enter registered pinto events.
10.6 Foal recorded stock are not permitted to enter competitions for adult stock and vice versa, unless the schedule of events specifies otherwise.
10.7 Nominations for handler and rider classes will only be accepted where the stock used in this competition are registered or recorded pintos. Handlers and riders must be financial members of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. Equivalent conditions will be applied to interstate nominations in determining eligibility.
10.8 The anniversary of all horses ages will be definition be the first day of august. Horses will turn one year old on the first day of August that occurs after their birth. The committee may require that the registration certificate be produced on the day of competition as proof of age.
10.9 The age of riders or handlers will be their age on the day of competition.
10.10 For the purposes of competitions:
Ponies- are defined as not exceeding 14hh
Galloways- are defined as over 14hh and not exceeding 15hh
Hacks- are defined as over 15hh
In any dispute, the horses height measured on the day by a person or persons nominated by the committee will be taken as the correct height of the animal. An allowance of 3/8” will be made for shoes.
10.11 Novice pinto (ridden or led)- for pintos that have not won a championship in the nominated division (led or ridden)
10.12 Grey & White pintos that no longer show definite pinto colouring or Pintos developing Appaloosa or Palouse characteristics must cease to be shown.
Section 11 – Presentation
As a competitor showing a horse either under saddle or at halter, you are performing to a judge and in front of an audience. Your responsibility to your sport is to present yourself as a show person and to present your horse as a show horse. Both you and your horse must be as well turned out as your abilities can achieve. You must aim to enhance the scene, not detract from it.
Dress
11.1 For halter or led events the handler must be suitably dressed to run the horse out. No particular dress style is preferred, provided it is modest, neat and appropriate to the horse show scene. Clothing must be clean and tidy. Footwear to be clean, protective and suitable for running. A hat should be worn.
11.2 English attire: Traditional “hacking” style includes: jacket, shirt, tie or stock, jodhpurs or breeches, riding boots and hard hat. Optional attire: waistcoat, gloves, blunt spurs, hacking cane. Use of a safety approved hard hat is recommended.
11.3 Western Attire: Shirt, hat, jeans and boots must all be of western style, western saddle & bridle. Optional equipment/dress includes: chaps, spurs, waistcoat or jacket, tie, breastplate, snaffle or curb bit may be used. Safety approved riding helmet acceptable instead of western style hat.
11.4 Australian Stockman Attire: stockman style hat, long sleeve shirt, tie, trousers and boots. Stock saddle is to be used. Optional attire / equipment: jacket, spurs, breastplate. Safety approved riding helmet acceptable instead of stock style hat.
11.5 For novelty events, the wearing of protective head gear is compulsory. Other dress may be English, western or stockman as desired and specified in clauses 11.2, 11.3 & 11.4. Jackets may be removed. Riding boots must be worn in all events other than those that incur foot running, where light weight rubber soled boots are allowed. Heavy rippled sole shoes are banned (for safety) in all events.
11.6 In very hot weather, the judge may give permission for jackets to be removed. Generally in this situation the judge will remove their coat as a guide to the exhibitors.
11.7 Costume classes require an authentic costume representative of race (eg indian) myth, tradition, period or usage (eg tradesman, etc).
Preparation of the Horse
11.8 All stock must be sufficiently trained to be controllable in the ring. Any horse which disrupts a class and in the opinion of the judge or steward managing the committee is a hazard to other competitors or their horses will be asked to leave the competition.
11.9 The addition of false hair to the forelocks, manes or tails is not prohibited- providing the natural hair colour is retained.
11.10 Hooves dressed to show their natural colours and markings or blackened / browned, are acceptable.
11.11 Changes to coat colour or markings by the use of dyes, bleaches and freeze branding is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the competition.
11.12 Any horse presented in poor body condition (being noticeably under or severely over weight) will be refused entry to the ring and disqualified from the competition.
Tack
11.13 All equipment or tack must be clean, well-fitting and in good repair.
11.14 All equipment or tack must be appropriate for the competition ie English, western or stockman as the case may be.
11.15 For all led events, a halter or bridle must be used. Equipment must be of sufficient substance to maintain full control of the horse at all times. Stallions or colts 2yrs and over must be bitted. If a horse gets loose or cannot be controlled by inadequacy of equipment, the competitor will be asked to leave the competition. A rump rope is to be used on a foal at foot only.
11.16 For costume classes, tack and trappings must be appropriate to the costume worn. Competitors must however be prepared to perform an appropriate work out if requested and tack must therefore be adequate for this purpose.
Section 12 – Competitors Rules
As a member of the Pinto Association of SA Inc. you are expected to enter into any competition in a sportsmanlike manner, adhering to the rules of the competition and treating fellow competitors and those placed in authority with courtesy and respect. Likewise, you are expected to treat the stock under your charge in the kind, easy authoritative manner that is the true hallmark of a good horseperson.
12.1 As a competitor it is your responsibility to ensure that you present yourself to the correct arena as entries for your event are called. Tardiness in this respect may result in exclusion from the competition.
12.2 Although the management committee endeavour that shows run in accordance with the schedule of events, no guarantee can be given on the relative timing of events in different rings. If a clash in timing does occur, the competitor must be prepared to forfeit one event and the entry fee involved.
12.3 In competitions where contestants are numbered, it is the competitors responsibility to obtain his/her number and to ensure that it is worn in the competition. Where the horse is the competitor it wears the number, where the combination or the rider/handler is the competitor the rider/handler wears the number.
12.4 During the course of the competition, the competitor is under the authority of the judge and the stewards. The competitor is obliged to obey their instructions unless such instructions are beyond his/her capabilities and in this event the competitor should politely inform the judge/steward that they is unable to carry out the requirements.
12.5 If, whilst competing individually, a competitor is interrupted by misadventure, he/she should ask for the judges permission to either restart, or retire.
12.6 Stallions are to be handled by a competent handler and/or rider over 15 years of age.
12.7 If you believe that a competition is not being conducted in accordance with the rules or is not being adjudicated correctly, then as a competitor you are obliged to continue with the competition and protest at its completion to the management committee. As a spectator you should advise the management committee forthwith. Under no circumstances should you approach the judge or steward during the competition.
12.8 Protests to the management committee must be lodged as specified by the rules of the show as set out on the schedule of events, or likewise within fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of the event. A lodgement fee will be charged for a protest and such fee will be reimbursed if the protest is upheld, and forfeited if the protest is lost.
12.9 Entry into competitions where the judge is a close family relative is forbidden.
12.10 Entry into competitions where the judge is currently instructing, employing or is in the employment of the competitor is forbidden. This rule also applies to stock currently owned, leased or being trained by the judge. Judges cannot judge their own stock/prefix.
12.11 Unless directly and individually under the attention of the judge, a competitor must always request the judges attention through the ring steward. This particularly applies where a competitor wishes to speak to a judge at the completion of an event.
12.12 If at your request the judge offers you comments, you are to accept them without argument and avoid protracted discussion.
12.13 Whilst on the show grounds, riding at a pace greater than a walk should be confined to the practice area and the competition arena. The use of extended paces amongst the spectators is strictly forbidden and may lead to your exclusion from further competition.
12.14 Competitors and owners are expected to look to the security and welfare of their horses whilst on the show grounds.
12.15 Where it is suspected that horses have been given any forbidden substance that will affect their temperament, courage or manners in competition, they may be swabbed* and should such a swab prove positive the owners and/or handlers will be subject to further action as determined by the full committee of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. by virtue of its powers set out in the constitution. For the purpose of this rule, a forbidden substance is defined as any substance which affects the circulatory, respiratory or central nervous systems of the horse. Should owners or handlers refuse to allow a swab to be taken, they will automatically exclude themselves and their stock from further competitions.
* Swabbing costs will be borne by the owner.
12.16 Any member of the Pinto Association of South Australia Inc. who:
1) Uses abrasive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to the judge, stewards or competitors whilst on the show grounds; or
2) Inhumanely treats a horse whilst on the show ground
Will render them liable to further reprimand under the requirements of the constitution.
12.17 Any competitor who purposely distracts a competition to the embarrassment of others, may be debarred from further competition.
Section 13 – Class Rules
13.1 Led Events
These events are judged on the conformation, action and presence of the horse. You will be required to display your animal at the judge’s discretion. Although vigour and energy are desirable, the exhibit must be well mannered and must be adequately educated to remain controllable under show ring conditions. Small blemishes such as scars and missing hair from coat, mane or tail will be ignored unless direct evidence of conformation or action defects.
13.2 Ridden Pinto Events
Horses entered for ridden events must be 3 years and over. These events are designed to enable breeders to demonstrate the desirable qualities of their breeding stock under saddle. This also includes geldings as they will reflect the qualities of their sire and dam. The competitors will be required to work at the judges discretion. The event will be judged on ability to correctly perform the prescribed workout with due consideration to manners, balance, responsiveness and paces.
13.3 Best presented events
A led / ridden / driven event judged on the presentation of grooming, attire & equipment of the horse & handler / rider / driver. Consideration is also given to how the combination presents themselves to the judge. No workout required.
13.4 Handler Events
These events are judged on the proficiency and showmanship of the handler at the judges discretion.
13.5 English Hack Class
Traditional “hacking” attire includes: jacket, shirt, tie or stock, jodhpurs or breeches, riding boots and hard hat. Optional attire: waistcoat, gloves, blunt spurs, hacking cane. Use of a safety approved hard hat is recommended. Workout at the judges discretion.
13.6 Novice Class
For Pintos not having won a championship in a led/ridden class (depending on the category entered)
13.7 Pleasure Class
Pleasure class as above, but no whips, spurs or dropped nosebands, cavesson nosebands only, snaffle* bits only.
*A kimblewick is not a snaffle. Eggbutt or loose ring snaffles with plain mullen, plain single jointed or plain French mouth pieces only. Tom Thumb bits are also acceptable.
13.8 Best Marked
The judges opinion of the most attractively marked animal. No workout required.
13.9 True to Type
The judges opinion of whom they find to be the best representative of its background breed type.
13.10 Single Registered
The exhibit must only be registered or foal recorded with the Pinto Association.
13.11 Multi Registered
The exhibit must be registered or foal recorded with the Pinto Association plus one or more other breed societies or associations.
13.12 Fancy Dress Competition
This event will be judged on the basis of artistic merit or novelty appeal to the judge. No workout will be required.
13.13 Authentic costume class
This is a costume not fancy dress class. Costumes must be representative of race (eg indian) myth, tradition, period or usage (eg tradesman, etc). Judging will be performed on the authenticity and appeal of the costume and trappings. The judge may request competitors to perform their own nominated workout.