Carriage Driving
SEE 2006 Carriage Driving Slideshow
DRIVING CLASSES
Judge: Mrs C Kemp. Darlington.
Judging: not before 1.00pm
Bowes Agricultural Society driving classes are affiliated to the
British Driving Society, and are open to stallions, mares, or
geldings 4 Years and over
This section is kindly sponsored by Paul Tranter & Co.
PRIVATE DRIVING CLASS (Traditional Vehicles)
Prizes: 1st, £20; 2nd £15 3rd, £10; 4th £5.
Rosettes to all competitors
Open to singles, pairs and multiples horses and ponies 4 years
old and over driven to a traditional vehicle (commercial
vehicles, hackney show wagons, pneumatic tyres not allowed).
H78. PRIVATE DRIVING CLASS. The winner to receive the Bowes Show
Driving Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by Mr. & Mrs. D.
Butterell, and kindly re-presented by Mrs. K. Wilson, to be held
for one year only.
EXERCISE CART CLASSES
Prizes: 1st,£10; 2nd, £6; 3rd, £4; 4th £2;
Rosettes to all competitors.
H79. EXERCISE CART DRIVING CLASS FOR REGISTERED SHETLANDS 4
years and over. Registered numbers MUST be provided with entry
form. Winner to receive a society rosette.
H80. EXERCISE CART DRIVING CLASS ponies not exceeding 122cm
excluding registered
Shetland Ponies, ponies aged 4 years and over
H81. EXERCISE CART DRIVING CLASS ponies exceeding 122cm aged 4
years and over
The winners of classes 80 and 81 will each hold a Lewington
Trophy for one year.
Please note: The Fell Pony Society and the Dales Pony Society
have presented rosettes for the best-driven pony registered to
each society. Registered names and numbers MUST be included on
the entry form. To qualify for Fell Pony performance rosettes
exhibitors must produce a valid membership card in the ring. To
claim Dales Pony performance rosettes the exhibitor must be or
become a member of the Dales Pony Society.
SHOW DRIVE
Prizes: 1st £50; 2nd £30; 3rd £20; 4th £10; Rosettes to all
competitors Entry Fee: £5.00
Please note: It is recommended that all persons riding on
carriages in this class should wear appropriate BSI approved
safety helmets, properly fastened at all times.
H82. 10KM SHOW DRIVE / MINI-MARATHON over a stewarded, marked
course, covering a range of terrain from roads and grass to
fell, may include a water hazard. Followed by a short, timed
obstacle course in the show ring on return to the show field.
The Bowes Show Challenge Trophy to be held for one year by the
winner. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This class is open to competitors 14 years and over,
horses/ponies 4 years and over.
BDS Show Drive rosettes which are collected for the cumulative
Red Rover Award are only awarded for a completed Show Drive.
Turnouts must be inspected by the judge before going out on to
the road.
MINI MARATHON
SHOW DRIVE
Prizes: 1st £50; 2nd £30; 3rd £20; 4th £10; Rosettes to all
competitors Entry Fee: £5.00
H73. 10KM SHOW DRIVE / MINI-MARATHON over a stewarded, marked
course, covering a range of terrain from roads and grass to
fell, may include a water hazard. Followed by a short, timed
obstacle course in the show ring on return to the show field.
The Bowes Show Challenge Trophy to be held for one year by the
winner. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This class is open to competitors 14 years and over,
horses/ponies 4 years and over.
BDS Show Drive rosettes which are collected for the cumulative
Red Rover Award are only awarded for a completed Show Drive.
Turnouts must be inspected by the judge before going out on to
the road.
The organisers of Bowes Show and members of Bowes Agricultural
Society would like to express their sincere thanks for all the
loyal support and generous sponsorship received, without which
the show would not be possible.