21ST ANNIVERSARY F.B.D.

All Ireland Champion Irish Draught Foal Final 2008.

F.B.D. All Ireland Champion Irish Draught Foal Qualifier & Final

RULES AND CONDITIONS

1.         This championship is confined to Irish Draught Foals, the progeny of a Registered Irish Draught Mare and a Registered Irish Draught Stallion.

2.           The competition is open to either Colt or Filly Foals.

3.           One qualifier per show or two qualifiers at the judge’s discretion.

4.         On completion of judging, Stewards must inform the successful competitor to visit the secretary’s office at the qualifying show within one hour and complete the necessary arrangements for entry to the final.

5.         Show secretaries must forward completed result cards, together with appropriate fee to the Oughterard Show secretary within 3 days of holding the qualifying class.

6.         Winners of Qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their qualifier

            (or exhibit) for the final, within one hour after the time of qualifying.

7.         Passports and progeny cards will be checked at the final.

8.         The Oughterard Show in consultation with the sponsor reserve the right to amend the rules as may be necessary.

It is envisaged that this competition will give a new impetus to Irish Draught breeding and encourage farmers to produce quality Irish Draught stock on western farms.

Entry fee to Final :     € 20.00

Prizes are as follows:

1st €200 Cup & Sash, 2nd €130, 3rd € 100, 4th €75.

The remaining finalists will receive a rosette and a cash prize of €40.  Also, if a filly foal wins the competition the highest colt foal will receive a prize of €65 and vice versa.

Qualifying Shows: