Event Date
20th May 2023

Driven Heavy Horses

Entry Fees - Classes 100b, c, d - £7 (inc VAT) per entry until 18th April; £10 (inc. VAT) per Entry from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued).
Class 100a - £23 (inc VAT) per entry until 18th April; £26 (inc. VAT) per Entry from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued). Class 100A is a Horse of the Year Show qualifier and the entry fee includes a £16 HOYS contribution.

Prize money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 per Section/Class. Appearance Money - £15 per yoke; £5 per horse.
Main Ring
Mrs Mairi Ralston (Judge)
Class: 100a Driven Heavy Horse of the Year - HOYS Qualifier

Description:

This competition is open to mares and geldings that are Heavy Horses of draught type, four years old and over. Breeds to include, but not limited to Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, Suffolk Punch and Belgian Draught. Drivers to have obtained their 18th birthday by the 1st of January in the current year. All Drivers and Owners must be Members of either the Shire Horse Society, The Clydesdale Horse Society, The Suffolk Horse Society or British Percheron Horse Society.

To be driven in a 2 wheeled show cart in Chrome Harness and Peak Collars or English Harness to suit the cart, Brass Harness and Short Top Collars also allowed. This is not a turnout class; aprons, spares and lamps are not required.

This class will be run in accordance with Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.

This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 4th- 8th October 2023. Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £35, 3rd - £30 and 4th - £25

Advanced Entries: £23.00
Standard Entries: £26.00
Class: 100b Driven Heavy Horses - singles.

Description:

Driven Heavy Horses - singles. This class is for 2 wheeled show carts - non HOYS. This class is open to the following breeds: Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punch.

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £35, 3rd - £30 and 4th - £25

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 101 Driven Heavy Horses - pairs.

Description:

This class is open to the following breeds: Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punch

Prizes: 1st - £45, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £35 and 4th - £30

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 100c Driven Heavy Horses - singles.

Description:

Driven Heavy Horse singles - this section is for Agricultural Turnouts. This class is open to the following breeds: Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punch.

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £35, 3rd - £30 and 4th - £25

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 100d Driven Heavy Horses - singles.

Description:

Driven Heavy Horses - singles. This section is for Drays. This class is open to the following breeds: Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punch

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £35, 3rd - £30 and 4th - £25

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00

Clydesdale Horses

This Show is affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield (supplied & engraved by CHS) awarded to best yearling or two year old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class 110 - An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the Best Young Handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show.
Qualifiers after 30th April in any year will qualify for Young Handler Final at the following year's Royal Highland Show. Handlers may still compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show although they may be aged 17 by that point. A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. Only animals that have already competed in the normal show or driving classes may be used. Entire colts are not allowed. Judging of this class is not to be on the merits of the animals - it is to be on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the show ring by the young handler. Competitors should wear white coats, CHS ties and suitable footwear.
The Clydesdale Horse Society provides a rosette for the winner of Class 111.

BLAIR CASTLE RIDDEN CLYDESDALE SERIES
Class 111 is a qualifier for the Ridden Clydesdale Championship to be held at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair on Sunday 27th August 2023. The first two in each class to qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place, if horses placed 1st and 2nd have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and enter for the Championship.

BRITISH RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE SOCIETY
Class 111 is a qualifier for the BRHHS Eversley British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship to be held at Equifest on 2-5 August 2023. Open to pure-bred horses aged 4 yrs or over, registered in the main British Stud-Book of the Clydesdale Horse Society. Horses must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify. Qualification to go no lower than 3rd place.
To be judged on ride, manners, type & conformation.
Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50.
Conformation / type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50. Horses should be stripped for the Conformation Judge. Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence; however if there still remains a tie then the Ride Judge's decision is final. If an exhibitor declines theJudge's ride the horse will not be placed.

The Champion Clydesdale competes for The Supreme In-Hand Championship to be judged in Ring 6 at 1 pm.

Entry fees: All Classes unless otherwise stated - £7 (inc. VAT) until 18th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued). Class 110 free.
Prize money: Classes 102-109, 111 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 110- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2.

TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Nairn Challenge Cup (Perpetual) - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female.
The East of Fife Agricultural Society 1938 Perpetual Challenge Cup - for the Best Animal in draught horse classes
The Meiklem Cup - presented by the late Mr William Meiklem, Bennochy Park, for the Best Clydesdale Gelding, any age. The Cup to be won 4 times, with different animals, before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Brewster Shield - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran, for the Best Clydesdale Mare in Foal or with Foal at Foot. Cup to become the property of the exhibitor winning it 5 times altogether; must be won by different animals each time.
The Newton of Collesssie (Perpetual) Challenge Tray for the Best Female Clydesdale, any age.
The Brewster Points Cup - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran for the most points in classes. 1st - 3 pts; 2nd - 2pts; 3rd - 1pt. The Cup to be won 5 times before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Crichton Victory (Perpetual) Cup - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female, bred by the exhibitor.
The Robert Lang Rose Bowl (Perpetual) - presented by Robert Lang, Rosewells, for the Best Yearling or Two Year Old Filly, bred by exhibitor and shown by exhibitor, resident in Fife.
The Scottish Central Horse Breeding Society Trophy (Perpetual) for Best Clydesdale, 3 years old or under bred by exhibitor.
Main Ring
Mr James Ingram (Conformation Judge), Mrs Mairi Ralston (Ride Judge)
Class: 102 Gelding, 3 years old and over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 103 Eild mare, 3 years old and over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 104 Mare in foal or with foal at foot.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 105 Foal.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 106 Filly, 2 years old.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 107 Filly, yearling.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 108 Colt or gelding, 2 years old.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 109 Colt or gelding, yearling.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 110 Young Handlers between the ages of 12-16yrs on the day of the Show.

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £6, 4th - £4, 5th - £3 and 6th - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 111 Ridden Clydesdale. Pure bred Clydesdale, registered or eligible for registration, mare or gelding.

Description:

To be judged as a Ridden Hunter class.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00

Highland Ponies

This Show is affiliated to the HPS. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the HPS Stud-Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions (In-Hand, Ridden & WHP) aged 4yrs & over must be licensed with the HPS. Please note that Highland ponies entered in Appendices A, B or C are not eligible to qualify for the NPS Scotland Championships.
Classes 115, 116, 117, 119 are qualifiers for the 2023 Highland Pony Society Youngstock Championships. The Champion youngster from these classes will qualify. If the Champion is already qualified, qualification may go to 2nd place but no further. Two Championships will be held; one at Central Scotland Highland Pony Club Show, Strathallan Castle on 3 September 2023 and one in England, date and venue to be confirmed. The qualifying exhibitor can select which Championship Show they wish to enter. Exhibitors are not required to be members of the Highland Pony Society for qualifying classes, however all those competing in the Championships must be members of the Society. Entry to the Championships is free. At the Youngstock Championships, the Champions and Reserves will receive rosettes and prize money of £100 and £50 respectively and all those forward at the finals will receive £15 and a finalist rosette. A sash and perpetual trophy will be awarded to each of the Champions.
Class 120 - Young Handlers Class will follow after the Highland Pony Championship. No entire colts or stallions permitted. Hard hats must be worn.

NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 112-118.
Handler any age, except stallions (see rules). Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2023. The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Blair Final.
Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (ie 1st Reserve Champion)

The Champion In-Hand Highland Pony competes for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.

Entry fees: All Classes unless otherwise stated - £7 (inc. VAT) until 18th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued). Class 120 free.
Prize money: Classes 112-119 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 120- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2.

TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the best animal in the In-Hand Highland Pony Section.
The Millfield (Perpetual) Quaich - presented by Millfield Stud for the best one, two or three year old Highland Pony filly bred by exhibitor.
The Achnacarry and Craigiebrig Stud Trophy (Perpetual) for the Reserve Highland In-Hand Champion, presented by Mr and Mrs TWP Connell.
The Highland Pony Registered Championship Rosette will be presented to the Best Animal shown In-Hand.
Main Ring
Mrs Audrey Barron (Judge)
Class: 112 Licensed stallion, 4 years old and over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 113 Gelding, 4 years old and over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 114 Eild mare, 4 years old and over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 115 Filly, colt or gelding, 3 years old.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 116 Filly, colt or gelding, 2 years old.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 117 Filly, colt or gelding, yearling.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 118 Mare with foal at foot or due to foal before 31 December. (SEE NOTE Brood Mares)

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 119 Foal to have been exhibited with its dam in Class 118.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 120 Young Handlers aged under 16yrs on the day of the Show.

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £6, 4th - £4, 5th - £3 and 6th - £2

Price: £0.00

Standard Shetland Ponies

Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a stallion bridle disc (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males, and hard hats must be worn. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for the Standard section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under (excluding foals); Best Foal and Best Gelding.

NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 121, 123-125.
Handler any age, except stallions (see rules). Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2023. The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Blair Final.
Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (ie 1st Reserve Champion)

The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.

Entry fees: All Classes unless otherwise stated - £7 (inc. VAT) until 18th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued).
Prize money: Classes 112-119 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class

TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the Best Animal in the Shetland Pony section.
The Cassindilly Stud Shield - presented by Mr & Mrs Wilson for the Junior Champion in the Shetland Pony section.
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Standard section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under (excluding foals); Best Foal and Best Gelding.

Kindly sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland

Kindly sponsored by: The Royal Bank of Scotland

Main Ring
Mrs Heather Wilson (Glenclova) (Judge)
Class: 121 Standard Mare, 4 years old or over, with or without foal at foot.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 122 Standard Foal exhibited with its dam.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 123 Standard Yearling filly, colt or gelding.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 124 Standard Filly, colt or gelding 2 or 3 years old.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 125 Standard Stallion, or gelding, 4 years old or over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00

Miniature Shetland Ponies

Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a stallion bridle disc (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males, and hard hats must be worn. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Miniature section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under (excluding foals); Best Foal and Best Gelding.

NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Horse Section.
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 126, 128-130.
Handler any age, except stallions (see rules). Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2023. The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Blair Final.
Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (ie 1st Reserve Champion)

The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship to be judged in Ring 6 at 1pm.

Entry fees: All Classes unless otherwise stated - £7 (inc. VAT) until 18th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 19th April - 10th May (non Catalogued).
Prize money: Classes 126-130 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class.

TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Standard & Miniature Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Oxgang Trophy, presented by RS Pitcairn, for the Miniature Shetland Pony Champion

Kindly sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland
Main Ring
Mr Douglas Macarthur (Narinian) (Judge)
Class: 126 Mare not to exceed 34 (86.5cms), 4yrs old or over, with or without foal at foot

Description:

(SEE NOTE Brood Mares)

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 127 Foal not to exceed 34 (86.5cms) at maturity, exhibited with its dam

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 128 Yearling filly, colt or gelding, not to exceed 34 (86.5cms) at maturity.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 129 Filly, colt or gelding, 2 or 3 yrs old, not to exceed 34 (86.5cms) at maturity

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00
Class: 130 Stallion or gelding, not to exceed 34 (86.5cms), 4yrs old or over.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £12 and 3rd - £9

Advanced Entries: £7.00
Standard Entries: £10.00

Shetland Pony Young Handlers

There must be no colts or entire males in Classes 131 & 132. Hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14yrs or under.

The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers a rosette for the Best Young Handler.
Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group offer Special Rosettes for all placed in Classes 131 & 132.

Entry FREE
Prize money: 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2 per Class
Main Ring
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class: 131 Young Handlers aged 11yrs or under on the day of the show.

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £6, 4th - £4, 5th - £3 and 6th - £2

Price: £0.00
Class: 132 Young Handlers between the ages of 12 to 16yrs on the day of the show.

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £6, 4th - £4, 5th - £3 and 6th - £2

Price: £0.00