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DRIVING CLASSES

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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.

SHOW DRIVE

Prizes: 1^st £50; 2^nd £30; 3^rd £20; 4^th £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.

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