The entry fee for all sections of 400km Shahzada is $460 per rider which includes camp site and National Parks and Wildlife Service fees.
Entries close Friday 3/8/07.
Changes of the pre-nominated horse or rider is permitted up until the time of vetting.
Finalisation of entries after pre-nomination will only be accepted until 5.00 pm on Sunday, 26/8/2007.
No refunds or substitutions will be made if the horse nominated is not allowed to start or withdrawn after the pre-ride vetting. In case of withdrawal before vetting, after payment of an entry fee, you will receive a refund of the entry fee paid less a withdrawal fee. If you withdraw before vetting on 26/8/2007 you will only receive the pre-ride books & the withdrawal fee will be AU$10; if you want a post ride book then the withdrawal fee is $20. Withdrawals will be refunded (less the appropriate fee) after the Shahzada, about when the post ride books are posted. Refund cheques must be banked within 2 months of the date on the cheque & cheques which remain unbanked after 2 months will be cancelled. You must advise the Ride Recorder personally if you want to withdraw. (Phone 02 9456 6301). Camp sites will only be allocated after pre-nomination.
The junior section is for riders who are under 16 years in 2007. All rules apply with the exception of weight. Entry forms for all entrants under 18 years of age must be counter signed by a parent or legal guardian plus a completed & signed PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN CONSENT RIDERS DECLARATION form MUST be presented on arrival.
All horses and riders must be present for confirmation of correct horse & pre-ride veterinary inspection between 2.00 & 5.00 pm Sunday 26th August 2007. The Shahzada committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any horse or rider.
There will be a ‘shotgun’ start on day 1. Start time will be 4 am or as announced at the initial pre-ride talk. All entrants must be present for departure at the announced time on day 1 & must start within 15 minutes of the nominated start time.
After the compulsory start time on day 1, riders can choose their departure times on days 2 - 5, within the daily limits shown in the program & as varied from day to day by the committee in extreme circumstances. Departure times may not be before 4.00 am & all nominated legs must be completed before 5.00 pm, except under special circumstances. The maximum allowed riding time each day is 12 hours.
There will be a compulsory minimum stop of 1 hour between legs on the same day, however riders may stop in the base camp checkpoint longer if they choose. Horses must remain in the village area during all rest periods between all legs for the duration of the event, ie, day & night. After the start, riders will not be timed out until they depart on each leg. Riders will not be allowed out on leg 2 until WICEN Radio Operators and gate stewards are in place.
All legs of the course must be ridden in the order as set out by the committee. There will be two legs, totalling approximately 80 km per day. Refer to the daily maps for more detail.
Ride numbers must always be worn on the front & back of each registered rider when riding on the course & by the horse attendant in the vetting area in addition to when trotting out. Rider numbers must not be obscured at any time.
All horses will be examined at 30 minutes after arrival at the end of each leg. Heart rate recovery levels will be 55 b.p.m. at the first check on the first day & 60 b.p.m at all other checks or as specified by the AERA. There will also be an examination for unsoundness and metabolics at each check.
Riders are responsible for the behaviour of their strappers & friends. Dogs must be kept on leads & under control at all times. No dogs or bicycles are permitted in the vetting area. Riders are personally responsible for the payment of all accounts before leaving St Albans, especially accounts for veterinary and farrier services, supply of horse feed and power.
All horses and riders entered in the SHAHZADA MEMORIAL ENDURANCE TEST compete at their own risk. The wearing of ASA approved HELMETS is COMPULSORY at ALL TIMES that you are on your horse at Shahzada. This includes ALL riders, in ALL divisions of Shahzada. Lit headlights must be worn pre-dawn.
Only horses entered in the Test will be permitted on any part of the course while the event is in progress, from 4.00 am Monday 27th August 2007 to 5.00 pm Friday 31st August 2007.
Riders not entered in the event or who have retired and wish to exercise their horses, must see the chief steward for information and permission on which part of the course is available to ride daily.
Each horse's start, finish and total riding time in addition to the pulse of the horse will be recorded daily.
Horses eligible for the Best Managed & Conditioned Horse Award are chosen at the discretion of the veterinary team. The presentation of this award will be made at the presentation on Saturday morning 1/9/2007.
The committee reserves the right to vary the riding rules at any time. If this is necessary entrants will be notified.
Current ERA membership card must be shown on arrival by all entrants. ERA riding rules apply.
Riders must be weighed pre-ride with gear & randomly during the week on request. Any rider not pre-weighed must not start & failure to weigh as directed will result in disqualification.
In the event of an appeal a veterinary decision, the rider must lodge the appeal with the Head Vet or Chief Steward of Shahzada 400 Inc before the horse leaves the vetting area. The appeal will then be heard by the appeals committee. Once the horse has left the vetting area no appeal will be considered. There will be a $20.00 appeal fee.
Unless specified by the Shahzada committee, crossing on the St Albans bridge is prohibited and will result in disqualification from the ride.
The ride is under the control of the Veterinary team and the Chief Steward.
Ride numbers must be worn during presentation & returned on completion of presentation on Saturday morning, 1/9/2007.