Led Hunter/Sports Horse/Riding Horse

Ring 3
Lady Beverley Moore (Judge)
Class: 1 LED HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE - born in the 3 years prior to the show

Description:

Open Competition. Best Hunter/Sports Horse/Riding Horse. Colt, Gelding or Filly Foaled foaled in 2021, 2022 or 2023. Separate rosettes will be awarded for different age classes.
If sufficient entries the class will be split yearling, 2/3 year olds.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 2 LED HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE - Brood Mare

Description:

Open Competition. Brood Mare calculated to breed a Hunter/Sports Horse, with her own Foal at Foot or in Foal (a certificate of service will be required in this case)
A special prize of £10 to the Best Exhibit under 15.2hh
A voucher will be awarded by Mr G Heal to the Brood Mare winning Class 3.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 3 LED HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE - Best Hunter/Sports Horse Type Foal

Description:

A nomination voucher to the Best Foal sired by one of Mr G Heal's Stallions

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Miniature Horses

Classes are open to horses not exceeding 38 inches at maturity.
NOT OPEN TO SHETLANDS OR MINIATURE SHETLANDS

Kindly Sponsored By: Mrs K Armstrong

Ring 5
Mr C Seward (Judge)
Class: 7 MINIATURE HORSES

Description:

In Hand. Colt Filly or Gelding, Three Years and under

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 8 MINIATURE HORSES

Description:

In Hand. Mare, Stallion or Gelding, Four Years and over

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Shetland Ponies

These In-hand classes are affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Society rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and reserve champion of classes 9 and 10. Additional Society rosettes will be awarded to the Best Foal, The Best Gelding and the Best Miniature Shetland.
Classes are confined to SPS-BS registered ponies or foals eligible for registration. Ponies must be named on the entry form.
Three-year-old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
Ring 5
Mr C Seward (Judge)
Class: 9 SHETLAND PONIES

Description:

In Hand, Three Years and under

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 10 SHETLAND PONIES

Description:

In Hand, Four Years and over

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

In-hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies

All classes are open to non-NPS members but all competitors must be registered with their breed society with the relevant Breed Society registration number entered on the entry form.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non- members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 6th - 8th August 2024.
The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
All classes to be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024
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The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
If insufficient entries come forward on the day, classes 11/12 and 13/14 will be merged.

NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship

A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

NPS M&M Breed Champions Prelim Rounds Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show – 7th September 2024, Oakridge Arena
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 6th - 8th August 2024.
Class winners from 11-14 (MM-IH) are eligible to compete.
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A Dartmoor Pony Society Special Rosette will be awarded to the best pony registered in the Dartmoor Pony Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card.
Ring 5
Mrs Sandra Seward (Judge)
Class: 11 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - In Hand small breeds 3yo & under

Description:

Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B, 3 years and under
Classes may be merged if insufficient numbers come forward on the day.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 12 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - In Hand small breeds, 4yo & over

Description:

Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B, 4 years and over
Classes may be merged if insufficient numbers come forward on the day.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 13 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - Large, Youngstock In Hand

Description:

Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D, 3 years and under
Classes may be merged if insufficient numbers come forward on the day.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 14 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - Large, In Hand, 4yo & over

Description:

Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D, 4 years and over
Classes may be merged if insufficient numbers come forward on the day.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Ridden Mountain & Moorland Ponies

The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR)
Classes 15 and 16 are qualifiers. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier- wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier - for rider up to 25 years.
Ring 5
Mrs Sandra Seward (Judge)
Class: 15 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - small breeds Ridden

Description:

Open Ridden - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B

Kindly Sponsored By: Alex Mock - A M Design

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 16 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - large breed Ridden

Description:

Open Ridden - Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 17 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - Lead Rein

Description:

The NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M Leading Rein National Championship (MM-LR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 18 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - First Ridden

Description:

The NPS/PARTRIDGE & PARR M&M First Ridden National Championship (MM-FR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Ridden Classes

All classes are open to non-NPS members.

Kindly Sponsored By: Metherall Gard

Ring 2
Deborah Alderson (Judge)
Class: 19 SHOW PONY & SHOW HUNTER PONY - Leading Rein <122cm

Description:

The NPS Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Leading Rein National Championship (SP-LR)
Open to registered mares and geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 8th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
The owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition or to qualify but the owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS to enter the final.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 20 SHOW PONY & SHOW HUNTER PONY - First Ridden < 122cm

Description:

The NPS Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony First Ridden National Championship (SP-FR)
Open to registered mares and geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 10th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
The owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition or to qualify but the owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS to enter the final.
Ponies must be shown in any suitable bridle.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Clark Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 21 SHOW PONY < 133cm

Description:

Classes 21-24 are qualifiers for the NPS/ROBERTSON-BELL Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Gold Medal Open Ridden National Championship (SP-R)
If classes are amalgamated the highest placed pony from each height group will qualify. Riders may be any age. Rider to be suitable size for pony. Riders must be 12 years old or over when riding stallions not exceeding 128cm and 14 years old or over when riding stallions exceeding 128cms.
The owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition or to qualify but the owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS to enter the final.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 22 SHOW HUNTER PONY < 133cm

Description:

Gold Medal Open Ridden

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 23 SHOW PONY - 133 cm - 148 cm

Description:

Gold Medal Open Ridden

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 24 SHOW HUNTER PONY 133cm - 153cm

Description:

Gold Medal Open Ridden

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: H4 Show Pony/ Show Hunter - Miss Muffett Perpetual Cup

Description:

The Best District Exhibit in Class 19


Price: £6.00
Class: H5 Show Pony/ Show Hunter - Littlemoor Perpetual Cup

Description:

For the winner of Class 19.


Price: £6.00
Class: H6 Show Pony/ Show Hunter - Taw Garage Perpetual Challenge Cup

Description:

For the winner of class 22 or 21/22 if combined


Price: £6.00

District Ridden Pony

A Prize of £5 for the Best Rider in the class.
Ring 2
Deborah Alderson (Judge)
Class: 25 DISTRICT RIDDEN PONY

Description:

Best Mare or Gelding, 4 years or over, not exceeding 148cm, Suitable for and to be ridden by a child, not to have attained his 16th birthday on the day of the show. A prize of £5 for the best rider in the class.

Kindly Sponsored By: Amy Cox - ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £5 and 3rd - £3

Price: £6.00

Young Handler

To be judged on the ability to show the horse or pony in hand, not on the animal's conformation.
Ring 2
Deborah Alderson (Judge)
Class: 26 YOUNG HANDLER

Description:

To be judged on the ability to show the pony or horse in hand, not on the animals conformation. Young handler (minimum age 3 years) not to have attained his/her 16th birthday on the day of the show. Rosettes to 4th place, Special Rosettes to each handler not placed. Entry £3

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £5 and 3rd - £3

Price: £3.00

Ridden Hunter

A Special Prize of £10.00 will be awarded to the Best District Exhibitor in classes 27 to 29.

Kindly Sponsored By: Paige Haggett- McTimoney Animal Chiropractor and EIST (MSc, BSc)

Ring 1
Mrs Stephanie Hill (Judge), Mrs Donna Bamonte (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 27 RIDDEN HUNTER - Stevenstone/South Tetcott/Torrington Farmers

Description:

Mare or Gelding, having regularly hunted with Stevenstone, South Tetcott or Torrington Farmers Hunts

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 28 RIDDEN SMALL HUNTER

Description:

OpenCompetition. Mare or Gelding not exceeding 15.2hh

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 29 RIDDEN HUNTER

Description:

Open Competition. Mare or Gelding exceeding 15.2hh

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Retrained Racehorse

RoR TATTERSALLS OPEN IN-HAND SERIES QUALIFIER 2024

Kindly Sponsored By: R J WEEKS

Ring 1
Mrs Donna Bamonte (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 30 RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (RoR)

Description:

Tattersalls RoR Open In Hand Series Series Qualifier 2024
Thoroughbred filly, mare or gelding, 3 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR competition membership.
Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the classes.
Horses can be shown in a Bitless/In Hand Bridle. Horses should be plaited.
All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series.
The first three go forward to the Final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2024
Voucher for a RoR branded prize to the winner, to be redeemed from the RoR Office.

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £30 and 3rd - £20

Price: £6.00

Riding Horse

Open Riding Horse
Ring 1
Mrs Donna Bamonte (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 31 RIDING HORSE

Description:

Open. Mare or Gelding four years old or over, exceeding 148cm
Horses entered into Ridden Hunter classes may NOT enter this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Amy Cox - ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Working Hunter

Classes are open to Working Hunter horse/ponies 4 years and over.
Phase One will be marked: Jumping 50%, Style & Manner while jumping 20%
Phase Two will be marked: Conformation, Type, Freedom of Action 20%, Manners 10%
A special prize of £10.00 to the Best District Exhibitor

Kindly Sponsored By: Arliemoor Care Home

Ring 4
Biddy Peck (Judge)
Class: 32 WORKING HUNTER - Beginner

Description:

13hh or under, jumps approx. 2'0" max

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 33 WORKING HUNTER - Novice

Description:

Horse or Pony not to have won any Working Hunter Class prior to this show. Jumps approx 2'3"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 34 WORKING HUNTER - <15hh

Description:

Working Hunters, not exceeding 15hh. Jumps approx 2'6".

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 35 WORKING HUNTER - Open

Description:

Open and exceeding 15hh. Jumps max 3'0"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Heavy Horse - In Hand

Open to all heavy horses, Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk, Percheron, Ardennes, Belgian and Irish Draught

Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45

A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.

These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.

Kindly Sponsored By: D P Agri

Ring 4
Mr B Morgan (Judge)
Class: 36 HEAVY HORSE

Description:

Filly, Colt, Gelding -Three years and under

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00
Class: 37 HEAVY HORSE

Description:

Mare or Gelding - Four years and over

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00

Heavy Horse - Ridden

Open to all heavy horses, Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk, Percheron, Ardennes, Belgian and Irish Draught

Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45

A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.

These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.

Kindly Sponsored By: D P Agri

Ring 4
Mr B Morgan (Judge)
Class: 38 HEAVY HORSE - Ridden

Description:

Four years and over, to be shown under saddle. Class held in Ring 4 after the Decorated Heavy Horse and parade of Heavy Horses

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00

Decorated Heavy Horse & Heavy Horse In Hand Parade

Ring 1
Mr B Morgan (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 39 HEAVY HORSES & HEAVY HORSE IN HAND PARADE

Description:

Decorated and Agricultural Harness Horses. With Parade of in hand Heavy Horses - Main Ring

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00

Driving

Free Entry, Each entrant in the Driving Classes is eligible for a £10 fuel allowance.
All competitors for Open Classes 40-41 will enter Ring 1 together and will be called forward for their individual classes.
The classes include qualifiers for the Victoria Food Company Private Drive, Trade Exercise Vehicle and Pleasure Drive Qualifiers, Open Driving Championships.
THIS IS A VICTORIA FOOD COMPANY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER. THE CHAMPION WILL QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT BURY FARM EQUESTRIAN CLUB, NEW BURY FARM, MILL ROAD, SLAPTON, BUCKS, LU7 9BT.
In the event that the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.
Would all exhibitors in the Driving Classes attach to their entry forms or email woolseryshow@hotmail.co.uk a description of their turnouts and ponies or horses, with any interesting or distinguishing features, as a prompt for the Ring Commentator.

Kindly Sponsored By: The Martin Family

Ring 1
Mrs Anne Holywell (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 40 Pleasure Driving and Exercise Vehicles

Description:

PLEASURE DRIVING Open to horses, ponies, donkeys & mules, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons. Traditional or non- traditional vehicles are permitted, and for the purposes of this class they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e., not car tyres) are allowed. Lamps need not be carried. To be judged on general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged: 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness; 15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness; 70% driver & groom, horse/pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal. Competitors may, for example be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or given other specific movements to execute in their show.
EXERCISE VEHICLES Open to horses & ponies, donkies/mules 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non-traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e., not car tyres). Lamps need not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00
Class: 41 DRIVING - Private Driving, Trade Vehicles and Concours d'Elegance

Description:

PRIVATE DRIVING Horse or pony, 4 years old or over, driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible.
LIGHT TRADE Open to horses and ponies, 4 years old or over, singles and pairs to a traditional or traditional type trade vehicle. No goods to be carried or displayed. A small sample load may be carried on a coster turnout only.
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Open to singles, pairs, multiples, 4 years old or over, to a traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word ‘elegance’ and the winner will be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers/passengers’ personal costume, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00

Fancy Dress

FREE ENTRY
Ring 1
Hon John Rous (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 44 MOUNTED FANCY DRESS

Description:

Free entry on the day or online. No age limit and any combination. Rosettes to all exhibits

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £0.00

Team Relay

An exciting, against the clock, team relay. Teams will compete in drawn order, two teams at a time and jump separate, identical courses. THE RUNNER AND DOG WILL GO FIRST and must complete the course together. Dogs must be on a lead and capable of running/ jumping the course on their own. The runner must hand a batton on to the first rider. If the batton is dropped, the competitor who is handing it over must dismount, pick up the batton and may, from the ground give it to the next competitorMrs Joyce Heywood. If a team member fails to complete the course either through retirement or a horse having three refusals they will be eliminated. Time penalties of five seconds will be added for each fence down. Refusals and errors of course will increase the time taken to complete the course. A horse fall is automatic retirement and the Organisers and Judges will ask competitors to retire if necessary. Their decision is final. No whips or spurs allowed.
The course can be walked at the end of the fancy dress competition.
Ring 1
Mr Mike Ward (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 45 TEAM RELAY

Description:

Teams of three, two mounted riders plus one runner with a dog. Minimum age of riders and runners age 10yrs. Prize money 1st £80, 2nd £60, 3rd £40.
Entries limited to 6 teams. Lead rider to provide entry details £20 entry fee, refunded to those placed 4th-6th. Team description required on the day for the commentator.

Prizes: 1st - £80, 2nd - £60 and 3rd - £40

Price: £20.00

Concours of D'Elegance Ridden & In Hand

Ring 1
Mrs Stephanie Hill (Judge)

Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay

Class: 46 CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE - NOVICE OPEN

Description:

Concours d'Elegance is a costume competition, not a fancy dress. The aim is to give a correct presentation for the chosen historical period. The picture created should represent history perhaps depicting a film, painting or period drama. Any historic/traditional period may be portrayed up to the 1950's. Plumes are not permitted on horse's heads. Costume, tack, rider/handler and horse/pony will be taken into consideration. Inspection of the costume and horse tack will take place when the class is lined up. Details such a silhouette, fabric (colour, trimmings, weight and materials) appropriate style and drape will be examined. Period make-up may be included to help create the 'look'. Appropriate accessories may include jewellery, hairstyle and headwear, bag, belt, footwear, etc. Veils are acceptable as the overall look is often designed to create to look of a rider riding side saddle. No jodhpurs or boots should be visible unless they form part of the costume. Further details for competitors can be found at https://www.eqconcoursgb.com/rules
Any horse or pony, ridden or in hand. This Novice class will be judged with all competitors parading in the ring at walk only on both reins. All junior competitors under 18 years MUST wear hats to BRC current standards with the chinstrap secured. This class is affiliated with the Concours d'Elegance Society of Great Britain. , second and third placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title classes to be held at Onley Equestrian Centre, Rugby, Warwickshire on 24th-25th August 2024. If a horse/pony has already qualified, cards may be handed down to 6th place at judge’s discretion. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Championship Show, provided the owner and rider/handler are, or become registered with the Concours d’Elegance Society within 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up-to-date information telephone the secretary on 07960 107 111 or see www.eqconcoursgb.com

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Senior Horse and Pony

SSADL Home Produced Qualifiers are OPEN to both Members and Non-Members of SSADL No Spurs with the exception to senior side saddle riders,
No Galloping or canter extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the ear ring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted in SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein Riders/First Ridden competitors: If a strip section is required a lead rein rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to oversee this rule if required.
ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING. SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
2024 Qualification System: SSADL Members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed in the at time of judging/presentation. This is the members responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for.
1. 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifiers 2024
2. The 1st to 6th from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL
- Members Open Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted) Open to all types and breeds
- Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge (Lead Rein Pones are NOT permitted).
- Members Foreign Breeds Challenge.
3. The fix highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge.
4. 1st to 3rd in each age group will qualify for the Senior of Year Championship

Once a member has filled their qualification card to the relevant classes then said card must be sent into the Office by normal post no later than the 30th August 2024. REMEMBER TO PHOTOCOPY YOUR CARD.
Non – Members Qualification cards will be handed out in the ring to the six highest placed competitors in each section
these are for Non-Members ONLY
Qualification cards MUST be returned to SSADL Head Office within the 10-day period of date of show along with a 2024 Membership application completed and payment made. Once a qualification card/membership is sent in correctly along with payment only then will Members be eligible for the Members Challenge Preliminary rounds and Challenge Finals to the held at the SSADL National Championship Show on the 20th, 21st September 2024 at Onley Grounds, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Ring 2/3 Combined
Lady Beverley Moore (Judge)
Class: 47 SENIOR HORSE/PONY - In Hand

Description:

Open Mixed Age, In hand 15 years old and over

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 48 SENIOR HORSE/PONY - Ridden

Description:

Open Mixed Age, Ridden 15 years old and over

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Coloured Horses & Ponies

These classes are unaffiliated and open to any coloured horse or pony
Ring 2/3 Combined
Mrs Helen Houseman (Judge)
Class: 52 COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open Native/Cob/Traditional - Ridden

Description:

Open Ridden Native, Cob or Traditional

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 51 COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open Non-Native - Ridden

Description:

Open Ridden Non-Native

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 49 COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open Non-Native - In Hand

Description:

Open In hand, Non-Native

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00
Class: 50 COLOURED HORSE/PONY Open Native/Cob/Traditional - In Hand

Description:

Open in hand Native, Cob or Traditional

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £6.00

Showjumping

If a clear round is jumped in any of the classes, the competitor will be asked to stay in the ring and do their jump off round immediately, against the clock. Entry is £5, but £6 on the day.

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Ring 5
Mrs Dee Priest (Judge), Anne Luxton (Judge)
Class: 54 SHOW JUMPING - Warm Up 1'9"

Description:

Warm Up - Maximum height 1'9"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00
Class: 53 SHOW JUMPING - Cradle 1'6"

Description:

Cradle Stakes - Maximum height 1'6"
Children 12 and under may be led. If numbers allow this class may be split into led and non led.

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00
Class: 55 SHOW JUMPING - Novice 2'0"

Description:

Novice - Maximum height 2'0"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00
Class: 56 SHOW JUMPING - Novice 2'3"

Description:

Novice - Maximum height 2'3"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00
Class: 57 SHOW JUMPING - Intermediate 2'6"

Description:

Intermediate - Maximum height 2'6"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00
Class: 58 SHOW JUMPING - Open 2'9" - 3'0"

Description:

Open - Maximum height 2'9" - 3'0"

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Price: £5.00

Parade of Foxhounds

Ring 1
X X (Judge)

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Class: MR1 FOXHOUNDS

Price: £6.00

Grand Parade

Ring 1
X X (Judge)

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Class: MR2 GRAND PARADE

Price: £6.00

Vintage Display

Ring 1
X X (Judge)

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Class: MR3 VINTAGE

Price: £6.00

HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

Ring 1
Jamie Frost (Judge)

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Class: MR4 SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

Price: £6.00