Futurity Open to all foals entered into the ACE Assessment Tour 2018 Conditions of Entry:

• Competition runs for 3 years
• Must enter as a foal in their first year. Entries are open from start of tour 2018 until June 2018.
• $50 to enter as a Foal.
• Then $100 payable each year –  for the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year.
• Total entry cost is $350 paid over 3 years.

  In the 3^rd year, each horse or pony eligible for futurity will require assessment on the 2021 tour, 3 sections Conformation, Movement and Free Jumping.

• There will be a State prize for a winning three year old in each State – approx $1500 – $2000 prize (depending on entries)
• Each State winner will be presented with a trophy and garland.
• Highest scoring horse or pony will win the overall National award. – Extra Cash prize and trophy/rug.

Rules – the horse or pony owner must be financially paid up before their 3^rd year. If they do not pay up annually, a late fee will be applied (amount to be determined) or the entry will be deemed not valid and forfeit all entry fees paid to date.

1. To be eligible for the Futurity the foal must be registered with ACE.
2. The Futurity Assessment takes place as a 3yo. You have until June 2018 to nominate for the futurity and get your foal registered with ACE.
3. The 3 year old Assessment including the free jumping is in hand and not under saddle.

 Minimum State Numbers. 

• 10 in each State. If not 10, then the winning prize money will be pro-rated or combined one State with another.
• Assessment fee for futurity in its final year will be charged as normal.
• All 3yo’s must also jump – this cannot just be a dressage award. It’s an overall award for the best of the best really. A good dressage horse should be able to jump and a good jumper should be able to move.