Important SICAB Information Announced

 Once again, preparations are underway for SICAB 2015, the International Purebred Spanish Horse Trade Fair, and home of the 1^st PRE World Championship  This year, SICAB celebrates 25 years as the best international showcase for Purebred Spanish Horses INNOVATIONS - The new Online Entry System for horses participating in SICAB 2015  This system is accessible through the Private Zone of the PRE Stud Book web site at wwwlganccecom  Just access the tab using your username and password to then click on the section Services, where you will see the option SICAB 2015 Entry  All of your stud farm data will appear automatically, as well as invoicing data, a list with all of your horses as it appears in the PRE Stud Book files with the corresponding data  With a simple click you may select those horses that will be participating in SICAB In the box for observations, you may include any relevant information, including horses that you own, but that are not yet in your name and that you wish to present, etc Likewise, there is an option where you can request a tack room, either in a stable or in a construction shed - The sections to judge all horses, whether mares or stallions, are the same as last year  Only the horse being judged is allowed inside the arena; the next horse to be judged must wait at the entry to the arena, while the one after that must remain outside  Presenters must be attentive to their turn when they are summonsed  Specifics will be provided in the specific Rules & Regulations for SICAB 2015 - This year, most of the sections, whether for mares or stallions, will be judged in the arena of Pavilion 1 - The arenas in Pavilion 1 and 3, as well as warm-up arena will be made of geotextile - The advantages launched last year for full-fledged members of ANCCE will be applicable this year  Such advantages include: An exclusive access gate for members at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones Fair Grounds In pavilion 1, while the various sections are being judges, a section will be reserved for members, where these may access with their guests after showing their accreditation, until that area is full  For all other tests in that arena, there will be no specifically reserved section On Wednesday and Thursday November 18 and 19, members may access the seats of the Breeder Stand in Pavilion 3 with a maximum of four 4 guests to watch the Equestrian Show Please request access with your guests in advance, as this will be granted on a first-come-first-serve bases until maximum capacity is reached   To avoid waiting in line, you may access the Show in Pavilion 3 from the hall to the right of the main entry dome The ANCCE Stand will provide you with a 50-ticket beverage booklet for the week of SICAB  Should you need more, you may purchase another ticket booklet at a reduced rate at the ANCCE office In addition to these measures, others are being studied to benefit full-fledged members  These will be announced in due course ​ HOTEL RESERVATIONS ANCCE has an agreement with the El Corte Inglés travel agency to handle all hotel reservations during SICAB  The link below provides you with the official reservation form and a list of hotels with the corresponding prices [PDF] Official Hotel Reservation Form: http://bitly/1j943s3 OFFICIAL SICAB CATALOG  Annually, SICAB prepares an official catalog, where stud farms may include publicity This year we are editing a special edition to commemorate 25 years of SICAB history  In this case, new contents will be included about the breed, augmented reality, map showing the location of stands, etc   This tool is very useful for guest at the venue  The deadline to request publicity and to send in all originals whether text or photos, is Thursday, October 15  Included herein is the request form for publicity; the rates are also provided for breeders, depending on whether or not they are members of ANCCE  Remember that space for stud farm publicity is limited; if you are interested, please reserve now! [PDF] Official Catalog: http://bitly/1L1ygjz BREEDER STAND As was the case last year, breeder stands will be housed in Pavilion 1, next to the arena for mares If you are interested in reserving exhibition space, you must formalize your reservation by filling out the form, depositing the reservation fee of six hundred euros €600 into the Banco Santander account with IBAN number: ES05 0049 4712 1527 1628 8529, to then send both the reservation form and the payment receipt to ANCCE  Remember that this fee is non-refundable, should you later cancel your stand reservation The fee for full-fledged members of ANCCE is the same as in 2014  When it comes to location, priority is given to those stud farms having a stand at previous editions The specification for set up, schedules and general usage are specified on the Breeder Contract Form, which will be sent in due course Two-floor stands are not allowed, nor may a stand be elevated above floor level  Maximum surface area per stud farm is eighty square meters 80 m² Sound PA systems are not allowed in the stands [PDF] Reserve a breeder stand: http://bitly/1FS0xfm BOX SEATS Last year, breeders were offered the possibility of reserving box seats in the stands around the arena in Pavilion 1, which included a table and six chairs as well as catering  The fee for the best locations, for the entire week of SICAB is seven hundred and fifty euros €750 +10% VAT Standard Box Seats sell for six hundred euros €600 plus 10% VAT  These prices are for full-fledges members of ANCCE  Depending on availability, box seats may be offered to non-members of ANCCE at the rate of one thousand, five hundred euros €1500 +10% VAT The deadline to reserve box seating is Monday, the 19^th of October  Initially, one box table + 6 chairs may be reserved per stud farm; if, after the deadline, box seating is still available, then these additional box seats may be reserved by a stud farm To select box seating location, order will be based on the payment date Accessing the box seat with food and beverage from outside is strictly forbidden [PDF] Reserve a Box Seat: http://bitly/1VAFZtO ENTRY OF HORSES FOR THE PRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP & THE ANCCE CUPS 

1. Deadline for the reception of entries:  - The deadline to enter horses in the Conformation Competition is: Sunday November 1 - Past deadline entry:  November 2to 8 Entries will be accepted if there is availability - Deadline for the entry of horses in the ANCCE Cups: Sunday, November 8
2. Priority for the entry of horses: - Priority will be given to qualified horses over those participating for expositionPreference will be given full-fledged members of ANCCE A list of qualified horses can be found on the ANCCE web site
3. Entry fee for the Conformation Competition/PRE World Championship: - Full-fledged members: €125 +VAT the first three 3 horses and €110 +VAT as of the fourth horse - Associate members: €180 +VAT - Non-members: €300 +VAT - Horses entering past the deadline: in all cases € 400 € +VAT

 

1. Entry fee for exhibition horses:

- Full-fledged members: €150 +VAT - Associate members: €200 +VAT - Non-members: €400 +VAT  

1. Entry fee for the ANCCE CUPS:

1 ANCCE CUP FOR DRESSAGE: -Full-fledged members: €120 +VAT - Non-members: €150 +VAT 2 ANCCE CUP FOR JUNIOR: -Full-fledged members: €120 +VAT - Non-members: €150 +VAT 3 ANCCE CUP FOR CARRIAGE DRIVING: - 4-in-hand: €250 +VAT - Pairs: €200 +VAT - Singles: €150 +VAT 4 ANCCE CUP FOR DOMA VAQUERA, SHOW JUMPING & ALTA ESCUELA: - Each participating horse: €120 +VAT 5 EXHIBITION COMPETITIONS: - The first two, €120; as of the third horse, the fee is €110 each All fees indicated, whether to enter a horse or to reserve a box or shed, are subject to the corresponding 21% VAT   The qualifications and scores for the ANCCE Cup for Dressage are listed on the ANCCE web site, at wwwanccecom [PDF] Entry form for the PRE World Championship and the ANCCE Cups: http://bitly/1Of3Leq As was the case last year, breeders may decide between a pen or a stall  The number of stalls is limited, so, if you are interested, please specify this on your entry form  Requests for stalls will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, with preference being given to Full-Fledged Members and until all stalls have been designated Entries and registrations will be considered confirmed once full payment has been made Once this payment has been made, said amount will not be returned, whatever the circumstance  The organizers calculate supply needs using the actual number of horses entered as the basis when calculating provisions If you are interested in reserving a tack room, it will cost €200 for full-fledged members and €300 for all others participants Remember that occupancy is subject to availability and that that the organizers are not responsible for theft or robbery To safeguard such incidence, we remind breeders that tack rooms construction sheds with lock and key are available  These sheds may be shared; the rental fee for full-fledged members is €400 and €500 for all other participants  Portable lighting is available for the construction sheds; this may be obtained by paying a €25 deposit, which will be reimburses once the equipment has been returned   To enter a horse, reserve a stand, receive breeder documentation or participate in SICAB 2015 in any way, you must be in good standing regarding all economic obligations with ANCCE DONATE A TROPHY Breeders and enthusiasts who would like to give one of the awards that rewards the efforts of the best classified in the World Championship may do so as an individual, in representation of a stud farm, or on behalf of a company where he/she works The awards are bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Alberto González de la Peña Should you wish to acquire a figure, the price appears on the form with further information Donating one of these trophies is the best way to collaborate and back an event whose budget increases year after year [PDF]  Donate a Trophy: http://bitly/1RqsJrj  ADVANCE TICKET SALES

1. Tickets:

FAIR GROUNDS: General entrance ticket from Tuesday to Sunday: €12 SHOW: Wednesday: €12 Thursday, Friday, Saturday morning and Sunday: €15 Saturday night: €18 Sunday, reduced rate: €8 you must have a ticket for the grounds, pass or invitation to the ground for that day VAT included in ticket price   TRAVEL DISCOUNTS Once again, ANCCE has signed a collaboration agreement with IBERIA, thanks to which the airlines offers SICAB participants and guests a 15% discount on all flights at wwwiberiacom rates and fees excluded, when the final destination is Sevilla or Madrid This offer is exclusive for tickets reserved with IBERIA commuter flights not included  Excluded from this offer are flights that include shared codes:  4000/5000/7000  Tickets will be valid and the discount applicable as of five 5 days prior to the commencement of SICAB and five 5 days after Reservations and issuing must be made through the link provided: http://bitly/1M6z5f9 For SICAB enthusiasts arriving to Sevilla by train, RENFE offers a 30% discount that is applicable for all trains, whether a one-way and/or return ticket whose origin and/or final destination is Sevilla This bonus is valid from the 15^th to the 24^thof November of this year 2015 By presenting the discount voucher, which can be downloaded at any RENFE sales desk train station or travel agent or by going to wwwrenfecom, you can take advantage of this discount when purchasing your ticket [PDF] RENFE Discount Voucher:  http://bitly/1LsYYHt

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