Click below for quick links
Horse & Pony Classes | Childrens Classes | Handy Pony | Coloured Horses | Show Hunter Classes | Dales Ponies | Moorland Ponies | Fell Ponies | Shetland Ponies | Veteran | Miniature | Driving Classes | Donkey Classes | Gypsy Cobs
HORSE AND PONY SECTION
Horse and Pony Secretary: A G Bracewell
The Grove , Gilmonby, Barnard Castle. DL12 9LR
(01833) 628287
Chief Steward: Mrs R Cockman Asst. Secretary: Miss J Stafford
PASSPORTS: Exhibitors must ensure that passports are brought
with each Horse/Pony in their care.
PLEASE NOTE: In all ridden Classes, horses and ponies must be
four years old or over, and mare or gelding, unless otherwise
stated. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday before 1st
January 2011. Should a rider fall off in the ring, both pony and
rider must leave the ring dismounted and take no further part in
that class (except in handy pony classes). Handlers under the
age of 14 are not permitted to show colts or stallions born
before 1st January 2011, and must wear a hard hat of the current
BSI standard, correctly secured, at all times when mounted or
handling horses or ponies. SPURS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN ANY
SHOW RING.
Please also note: The substitution of catalogued entries after
the closing date will not be permitted, and no refunds will be
given.
HORSE & PONY CLASSES
Judging Commences 9.00am Entries £6.00 unless otherwise stated.
Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4; 4th £2 for all classes unless
otherwise stated.
Unless otherwise stated all classes are restricted to mares &
geldings, 4years and over
PLEASE NOTE: Entries close 31 August 2011. Exhibitor’s numbers
will be available from the Secretary after 8.00am on Show Day
Subscriptions of £15 or over for 2 admission tickets and a car
pass. One admission ticket per exhibitor for £6 or more of entry
fees. To receive tickets, a stamped self-addressed envelope must
be enclosed with entry.
BEST TURNED OUT PONY
Judge: Mrs S Martel. Melsonby
Judged at 9.00 am prompt. Rosettes for all competitors
H1. BEST TURNED OUT PONY, rider not to have attained their 16th
birthday on show day.
LOCAL RIDING CLASS
Judge: Mrs S Martel. Melsonby
Judging to follow Class H1. Rosettes for all competitors
Prizes kindly donated by Mrs. J. Guy.
H2. PONIES NOT EXCEEDING 147cm (14-2hh), RIDDEN BY CHILDREN
16YEARS AND UNDER on show day, restricted to owners, riders and
ponies who live within an 8 mile radius of Bowes. To be judged
50% rider and turnout, 50% pony. The A E Alderson Garage
Services Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly donated by P Alderson,
will be held by the winner for one year.
CHILD’S FIRST PONY OF PONY CLUB/ HUNTER TYPE
Judge: Mrs S Martel.Melsonby
Judging to follow H2 not before 10am. - Rosettes for all
competitors
A Special Rosette will be presented for the highest placed
member of the Zetland Hunt Branch of the Pony Club in each class
in the Child’s First Pony section. (Please indicate “ZHPC
Member” on entry forms)
PLEASE NOTE: Ponies entered in the Show Hunter Pony Classes may
NOT enter the Child’s First Pony Classes. Each child and pony
combination may only enter ONE Child’s First Pony class. Ponies
must be four years and over
In classes 3, 4, & 5 competitors may be asked to include a small
jump as part of their individual show.
Class H3 is a qualifier for the Lead Rein Final at the CHAPS
(UK) Championship. Qualification will be awarded to the highest
placed CHAPS (UK) Registered LR exhibit, owned and ridden by
CHAPS (UK) showing members, which has not already qualified,
from within class placings. CHAPS (UK) rules apply – see
Coloured Horse Section.
H3. PONY 127CM (12-2hh) AND UNDER most suitable as child’s first
pony, to be judged at least 50% on manners, to be ridden by a
child born in or after 2001. To be led by an attendant and shown
in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the
noseband only.
H4. PONY 127CM (12-2hh) AND UNDER most suitable as child’s first
pony, to be judged at least 50% on manners, to be ridden by a
child born in or after 1998. To be shown in a snaffle bridle and
NO LEAD REINS.
H5. PONY EXCEEDING 127CM (12-2hh) AND UNDER 147CM (14-2hh) most
suitable as child’s first pony, to be judged at least 50% on
manners, to be ridden by a child born in or after 1994. To be
shown in a snaffle bridle, NO LEAD REINS.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1ST and 2nd prize winners from classes H3, H4 and
H5, to be judged for the J. D. Dowson Memorial Challenge Cup, to
be held by the winner for one year.
H6 A) FAMILY HORSE OF RIDING CLUB HUNTER TYPE, EXCEEDING 147CM
(14-2hh) suitable to be ridden by any member of the family, to
be shown in a snaffle bridle, to be judged at least 50% on
manners and temperament. Rider any age. The judge may wish to
ride entries herself as part of the judging process. The winner
to hold a perpetual silver challenge trophy, for one year only.
Rosettes for all entries. All prizes for this class have been
presented by Carrs Billington in the form of vouchers.
B) EX RACERS CLUB RIDDEN CLASS. Open to any ex racehorse who has
raced or been in training. Horses are judged on their condition,
way of going and adaptation into their new career. Scars caused
by racing are to be ignored. All entries must be registered with
the Ex- Racers Club. Lifetime membership to the Ex-Racers Club
is £10 and competitors must produce a copy of their Membership
Certificate prior to the class. Horses may be ridden by the
judge. Registration forms can be found at www.exracersclub.com
Horses placed first and second will qualify for the Ex-Racers
Club Annual Show Champion of Champions Class.
CHILDREN’S RIDING CLASSES
Judge: Mrs K Wilson Boldron
Judging: not before 11am. will follow Show Hunter Pony
Championship.
Rosettes for all competitors
H7. LEAD REIN BEST RIDER, riders not to have attained 8th
birthday before 1st January 2011. To be led by an attendant and
shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the
noseband only.
All Equitation classes will be judged on riding ability alone
and competitors will NOT be required to jump, but may be
required to ride without stirrups according to the judge’s
requirements.
H8. RIDERS NOT ATTAINED 11TH BIRTHDAY before 1st January 2011.
Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 147 cms
(14-2hh).
H9. RIDERS 11 TO 15 YEARS on 1st January 2011. Mare or Gelding
4years old and over, any height.
H10. RIDERS 16 YEARS TO 18 YEARS on 1st January 2011. Mare or
Gelding 4 years and over, any height.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1ST and 2nd prize winners from classes H7, H8, H9
and H10 to be judged for the A.E.Alderson Perpetual Trophy, to
be held by the winner for one year only.
HANDY PONY CLASSES
Judge: Mrs S Haines. Croft-on-Tees
Judging not before 11am. to follow Show Hunter Pony
Championship.
Rosettes for all competitors
Prizes kindly donated by Paul Tranter & Company, Chartered
Accountants,
31 High Street, Stokesley.
To be Judged on time over a course of hazards and obstacles,
failure to negotiate any obstacle will invoke time penalties.
Competitors in Handy Pony classes are advised to come to the
Handy Pony ring as soon as possible. Ponies must be four years
and over.
H11. RIDER UNDER 8 YEARS on show day. Entrants may be led by an
attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be
attached by the noseband only. The Ellwood’s Challenge Cup to be
held by the winner for one year.
H12. RIDER 8 YEARS TO 11 YEARS on show day. Jumps 60cm maximum.
The Ellwood’s Challenge Cup to be held by the winner for one
year.
H13. RIDER 12 YEARS TO 16 YEARS on show day. Jumps 75cm maximum.
The Ellwood’s Challenge Cup to be held by the winner for one
year.
COLOURED HORSES
Judge: Mrs L J. Marsden. Blackburn.
Judging 9am
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse and Pony Society
(UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of
CHAPS(UK). nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS
(UK) to compete. These classes are also qualifiers for
Ponies(UK) Summer Championships ( please refer to your CHAPS
Handbook.)
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 2/3/4 September
2011. Shows held on or after the date of the Championship show
will count as 2012 qualifiers. Members to apply in writing to
CHAPS(UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The following classes,
H15 to H19 inclusive, are CHAPS (UK) qualifiers. For full
rulings and information on competition/qualification, please
refer to the CHAPS(UK) member’s handbook or visit
www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions entering these classes must be graded or valid
First Stage Approved with CHAPS(UK). Riders and handlers of all
competing stallions must comply with CHAPS (UK) rules.
Qualification cards – please note that it is important that
judges must sign all qualification cards in the ring at the time
of the competition. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to
obtain from CHAPS(UK) (Admin), and to carry with them their
qualification and membership cards. Competitors are required to
have their qualification card signed by the judge and returned
to CHAPS(UK).
This Show is a qualifier for the 2012 P(UK) Winter Championship
Show. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class will
qualify. Competitors in qualifying positions, who are not
current members of Ponies (UK) are allowed 14 days in which to
become members and register their horses/ponies in order for the
qualification to remain valid. No Qualification Cards will be
awarded in the ring.
Placings will be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show
Secretary
Classes open to CHAPS (UK) members and non-members
H14. COLOURED HORSE OR PONY OF ANY AGE to be judged on colour
and markings. This class is not a qualifier for the P(UK) or
CHAPS(UK).
Classes 15, 16, and 17 are qualifiers for P(UK) Winter
Championship ‘Apachee’ In Hand Coloured Horse and Pony
Championship 2012. In classes 15 and 16 entrants must be 4 years
old and over to qualify.
The 1st,2nd, and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. No
qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, placings will
be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show Secretary
H15 The CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-hand Qualifier. Open to
non-native exhibits, any height, any age, to be shown plaited
and trimmed. Qualification will be awarded to the highest placed
CHAPS UK Registered eligible exhibit exceeding or likely to
exceed 153cms. and the highest placed eligible exhibit not
exceeding or not likely to exceed 153cms which has not already
qualified, from within the rosette placings. The relevant
in-hand box on the qualification card must be signed for the
qualification to be valid.
H16 The CHAPS (UK) Native, Cob, Traditional Open In-hand
Qualifier. Open to native, cob, traditional, vanner exhibits any
height, any age. Qualification will be awarded to the highest
placed CHAPS UK Registered eligible exhibit exceeding or likely
to exceed 148cms. and the highest placed eligible exhibit not
exceeding, or not likely to exceed 148cms, which has not already
qualified from within the rosette placings. The relevant in-hand
box on the qualification card must be signed for the
qualification to be valid.
H17. The CHAPS (UK) Open Youngstock Qualifier. Open to any
height or type of coloured youngstock, yearlings, two year old
or three year olds. (no foals). Qualifications will be awarded
to the highest placed eligible non-native yearling, two year old
and three year old ; together with the highest placed native,
cob, traditional, vanner type yearling, two year old and three
year old which have not already qualified, irrespective of
rosette placings. (i.e. if any age/ category/type is not
represented within the rosettes, then the next highest eligible
of the age/category/ type not represented, will qualify – that
is to say, a total of 6 eligible exhibits may qualify) The
relevant youngstock box on the qualification card must be signed
for the qualification to be valid.
Classes 18 and 19 are qualifiers for P(UK) “Apachee” Ridden
Coloured Horse and Pony Winter Championship 2012
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. No
qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, placings will
be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show Secretary
Lead rein exhibits see class H3.
H18 The CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier. Open to
non-native exhibits, any height, 4 years old or over. Rider any
age but suitable for height of exhibit (except for stallions).
Lead rein exhibits are not eligible for this class.
Qualification will be awarded to the highest placed CHAPS UK
Registered eligible exhibit not exceeding 153cms and the highest
placed CHAPS UK Registered eligible exhibit exceeding 153cms,
which has not already qualified from within the rosette placings.
The relevant ridden box on the qualification card must be signed
for the qualification to be valid. Exhibits to be shown plaited
and trimmed.
H19 The CHAPS (UK) Native, Cob, Traditional Open Ridden
Qualifier. Open to native, cob, traditiona, vannerl exhibits,
any height, 4 years old and over. Rider any age but suitable for
height of exhibit (except for stallions). Qualification will be
awarded to the highest placed CHAPS UK Registered eligible
exhibit not exceeding 148cms and the highest placed CHAPS UK
Registered eligible exhibit exceeding 148cms, which has not
already qualified from within the rosette placings. The relevant
ridden box on the qualification card must be signed for the
qualification to be valid. To be shown either with full mane,
tail and feathered or hogged and trimmed as appropriate.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, and 19 to be judged for the TACK UP Perpetual Trophy, to
be held by the winner for one year.
SHOW HUNTER PONY CLASSES
Judge: Mrs K Wilson Boldron
Judging 9am – 11am
H20. LEADING REIN PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE, mare or gelding, 4
years old and over , not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have
attained their 8th birthday before 1st January 2011. To be led
by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to
be attached by the noseband only.
Classes 21, 22, and 23 are qualifiers for The Ponies (UK) Mirage
Show Hunter Pony Championship 2012. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each
qualifying class will qualify. No qualification cards will be
awarded in the ring, placings will be confirmed by results
forwarded by the Show Secretary.
H21. PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE NOT EXCEEDING 122cm, mare or
gelding, 4 years and over. Riders not to have attained their
12th birthday before 1st January 2011.
H22. PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE EXCEEDING 122cm BUT NOT EXCEEDING
133cm, mare or gelding, 4 years and over. Riders not to have
attained their 14th birthday before 1st January 2011.
H23. PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE EXCEEDING 133cm BUT NOT EXCEEDING
143cm, mare or gelding, 4 years and over. Riders not to have
attained their 17th birthday before 1st January 2011.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 20, 21, 22
and 23 to be judged for a Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by
Mervyn Beattie, to be held by the winner for one year.
DALES PONIES
Judge: Mrs S M Lee. Halifax.
Judging to start at 9.00am prompt
THIS SHOW IS AFFILIATED WITH THE DALES PONY SOCIETY. ALL PONIES
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THIS SOCIETY. NAME AND REGISTRATION
NUMBER MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH THE ENTRY FORM, and printed in the
CATALOGUE.
A DALES PONY SOCIETY SPECIAL/PERFORMANCE ROSETTE WILL BE
PRESENTED TO THE BEST IN-HAND AND BEST RIDDEN EXHIBITS SHOWN BY
AN EXHIBITOR WHO PRODUCES A CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD IN THE RING.
THESE CLASSES FORM PART OF THE DALES PONY SOCIETY STALLION
PREMIUM SCHEME.
THE DALES PONY CLASSES 26-29 ARE AFFILIATED TO P(UK) and are
qualifiers for the 2012 P(UK) Winter Championship Show. The 1st,
2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. Competitors
in qualifying positions, who are not current members of Ponies
(UK) are allowed 14 days in which to become members and register
their horses/ponies in order for the qualification to remain
valid. No Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Placings will be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show
Secretary
Classes 26,27,28 are qualifiers for the Keston Royal Occasion
M&M In-Hand Winter Championship 2012.
H24. BROOD MARE four years and over with foal at foot or stinted
The winner to hold Mrs R Tranter’s Challenge Goblet for one year
H25. COLT OR FILLY FOAL of mare in previous class (If the foal
is unregistered the Registration number of the sire and dam must
be recorded on the entry form)
H26. PONY STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER
H27. YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
H28. COLT, FILLY OR GELDING 2 OR 3 YEARS OLD The winner to hold
Mrs R Tranter’s Challenge Goblet for one year
Class 29 is a qualifier for the Llanarth M&M Ridden Winter
Championship 2012
H29. BEST RIDDEN DALES PONY stallion mare or gelding, 4 years
and over, rider any age, to be shown in traditional walk and
trot only.
YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes
25, 27, and 28. The winner will hold the Lewington Trophy for
one year
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 24 to 29
inclusive will be judged for the J. Hall Silver Challenge Cup to
be held by the winner for one year. Champion and reserve to go
on to the Mountain and Moorland Overall Championship
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES
Judge: Mrs S M Lee. Halifax
Judging : not before 10.30am. Will follow the Dales Classes.
THESE CLASSES ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO P(UK). This Show is a
qualifier for 2012 P(UK) Winter Championship Show. The 1st, 2nd
and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. Competitors in
qualifying positions, who are not current members of Ponies (UK)
are allowed 14 days in which to become members and register
their horses/ponies in order for the qualification to remain
valid. No Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Placings will be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show
Secretary
Dartmoor Pony Society rosettes will be presented to the highest
placed registered Dartmoor in each class shown by a member of
the Dartmoor Pony Society carrying a current membership card.
Exmoor Pony Society rosettes for the highest placed registered
Exmoor in each class, shown by a current member of the Exmoor
Pony Society.
The highest placed Welsh, New Forest, Connemara and Highland
pony in each class will receive a show special rosette.
Classes 30, 31, 32 and 33 are restricted to registered Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Welsh sections A and B ponies only. Registered names and
numbers and breed MUST be given on the entry form. This show is
affiliated to the Dartmoor Pony Society and the Exmoor Pony
Society.
Classes 30 and 31 are qualifiers for the P(UK) Keston Royal
Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championships 2012.
H30. REGISTERED SMALL BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY 4 YEARS
AND OVER stallion mare or gelding to be shown in hand.
H31. REGISTERED SMALL BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY 1, 2 OR 3
YEARS OLD colt filly or gelding to be shown in hand.
Class 32 is a qualifier for the Llanarth M&M Ridden Winter
Championship, 2012.
H32. REGISTERED SMALL BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY UNDER
SADDLE stallion mare or gelding four years and over, rider any
age.
Class 33 is a qualifier for the Colne M&M Leading Rein Winter
Championship 2012. This class is open to registered Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Welsh Sections A and B and New Forest Ponies.This class
is kindly sponsored by A.G. and C.A. Bracewell
H33 LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND, 4 years and over, not
exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday
before 1st January 2011. To be shown in a snaffle bridle led by
an attendant, lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Winner and 2nd to go forward to the Mountain & Moorland Overall
Championship. Rosettes for all competitors.
Classes 34, 35 and 36 are restricted to registered Connemara,
Highland, New Forest and Welsh Sections C and D ponies.
Registered names numbers and breed must be given on the entry
form.
Classes 34 and 35 are qualifiers for the P(UK) Keston Royal
Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championships 2012.
H34. REGISTERED LARGE BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY 4 YEARS
AND OVER stallion mare or gelding to be shown in hand.
H35. REGISTERED LARGE BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY 1, 2 OR 3
YEARS OLD colt filly or gelding to be shown in hand.
Class 36 is a qualifier for the P(UK) Llanarth M&M Ridden
Championship 2012.
H36. REGISTERED LARGE BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY UNDER
SADDLE stallion mare or gelding four years and over, rider any
age. This class is kindly sponsored by A.G. and C.A. Bracewell.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 30 to 36
inclusive to be judged. The winner to hold Mrs R Tranter’s
Challenge Goblet for one year. Champion and reserve to go
forward to the Mountain and Moorland Overall Championship.
FELL PONIES
Judge: Mr J D Lee. Halifax
Judging not before 11.00am. Will follow the Coloured Horse
Classes
THIS SHOW IS AFFILIATED WITH THE FELL PONY SOCIETY. ALL PONIES
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THIS SOCIETY. NAME AND REGISTRATION
NUMBER MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH THE ENTRY FORM.
Fell Pony Society special rosettes will be presented to best
In-Hand and Best Ridden Fell Ponies, on production of a valid
membership card in the ring.
CLASSES 39-42 ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO P(UK). This Show is a
qualifier for 2012 P(UK) Winter Championship Show. The 1st, 2nd
and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. Competitors in
qualifying positions, who are not current members of Ponies (UK)
are allowed 14 days in which to become members and register
their horses/ponies in order for the qualification to remain
valid. No Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Placings will be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show
Secretary
Classes 39 to 41 are qualifiers for the P(UK) Keston Royal
Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championship 2012.
H37. BROOD MARE 4years and over with foal at foot or stinted.
Winner to hold the G R Coatsworth Memorial Cup for one year
only.
H38. COLT OR FILLY FOAL of mare in previous class. Winner to
hold the Robert Oliver Perpetual Challenge Trophy for one year
only.
H39. PONY STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER
H40. YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
H41. COLT, FILLY OR GELDING 2 OR 3 YEARS OLD
SPECIAL: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 39 and 40 to be
judged for J. Mawson Challenge Cup, to be held by the winner for
one year.
YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes
38, 40, and 41 to be judged for a Show Trophy to be held for one
year only.
Class 42 is a qualifier for P(UK) Llanarth M&M Ridden
Championship 2012.
H42. BEST FELL PONY UNDER SADDLE stallion mare or gelding, 4
years and over, rider any age. Winner to be presented with the
Bayer Perpetual Challenge Cup, to be held for one year.
CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 37, 38, 39,
40, 41 and 42 to be judged for The Joyce Huntley Perpetual
Challenge Trophy to be held for one year only.
SHETLAND PONIES
Judges: Mrs S Pye Chipping Lancs (Standards, Midi and Young
Handler)
Mrs E Lewis Gainsborough Lincs. (Miniature & Ridden)
Judging from 9.00am prompt
ALL PONIES COMPETING IN THIS SECTION MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE
SHETLAND PONY STUDBOOK SOCIETY. Registered names and numbers
MUST be given on the entry form for all ponies except foals and
printed in the catalogue
Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All
foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the Show
PLEASE NOTE: Children under the age of 14 years on the day of
the Show may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in
In – hand classes. Children under 11 years on the day of the
Show may not show entire males in ridden classes. In the
interests of safety BSI Approved hard hats, properly fastened,
must be worn by all handlers aged 14 or under in In-hand
classes. Properly fastened hard hats must be worn by all
exhibitors irrespective of age in ridden classes. In ridden
classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring,
both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted and
takes no further part. .
CLASSES H45- H48, H51-H54, H56 and H57 ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO
P(UK). This Show is a qualifier for 2012 P(UK) Winter
Championship Show. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class
will qualify. Competitors in qualifying positions, who are not
current members of Ponies (UK) are allowed 14 days in which to
become members and register their horses/ponies in order for the
qualification to remain valid. No Qualification Cards will be
awarded in the ring.
Placings will be confirmed by results forwarded by the Show
Secretary
Classes H45-H48 and H51-H54 are qualifiers for the Keston Royal
Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championships 2012.
H43. BEST MINIATURE SHETLAND BROODMARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT.
Broodmare should not exceed 86cm in height and must be 4 years
or over.
H44. BEST FOAL OF MARE IN PREVIOUS CLASS unlikely to exceed 86cm
at maturity
H45. BEST YEARLING colt, filly or gelding unlikely to exceed
86cm at maturity.
H46. BEST 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD colt, filly or gelding unlikely to
exceed 86cm at maturity
H47. BEST MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER not exceeding
86cm. Winner to hold the Lucy and Adam Guy Trophy, presented by
the late Malcolm Arthur, for one year only.
H48. BEST MINIATURE STALLION 4 years old and over.(Not exceeding
34ins-86 cms)
Best Miniature stallion to receive the GD Robson Memorial Glass
trophy to be held for one year only.
JUNIOR MINIATURE CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from
classes 44, 45 and 46 to be judged for the Gaylesbrook Trophy,
presented by Mrs C. P. Martel, to be held for one year only.
MINIATURE CHAMPIONSHIP: To be judged from the 1st and 2nd
prizewinners from classes 43-48. The champion will receive a
society rosette. The winner to hold Mrs R Tranter’s Challenge
Goblet for one year
H49. BEST STANDARD SHETLAND BROODMARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT.
Broodmare must exceed 86cm and be 4 years or over. Winner to
hold the Rachel and Sally Guy Tankard, presented by the Coatham
Mundeville Pony Stud, for one year only.
H50. BEST FOAL OF MARE IN PREVIOUS CLASS likely to exceed 86cm
at maturity.
H51. BEST YEARLING colt , filly or gelding likely to exceed 86
cm at maturity
H52. BEST 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD colt, filly or gelding, likely to
exceed 86cm at maturity
H53. BEST MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS AND OVER exceeding 86cm.
H54. BEST STANDARD SHETLAND STALLION (EXCEEDING 34ins-86cms) 4
years and over.
H55. MIDI SHETLAND MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS AND OVER 34.5ins to
37.5ins in height to be shown in hand.
Class H56 is a qualifier for P(UK) Llanarth M&M Ridden Winter
Championship 2012.
H56. STALLION MARE OR GELDING UNDER SADDLE, four years and over,
to be shown off the lead rein, rider any age. Stallions may not
be shown by a child under 11 years of age.
Class H57 is a qualifier for P(UK) Colne M&M Leading Rein Winter
Championship 2012
H57. LEAD REIN MARE OR GELDING four years and over, riders not
to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January 2010. To
be shown in a snaffle bridle, led by an attendant, lead rein to
be attached to the noseband only. A trophy has been presented by
Mr. P Robson to be held for one year by the youngest rider in
this class. The winner will receive a society rosette. Rosettes
for all competitors.
H58. YOUNG HANDLER 15 YEARS AND UNDER To be run in accordance
with Shetland Pony Studbook Society rules, mares and geldings
only. All young handlers, must wear a current standard BSI
approved hard hat properly fastened, at all times. A trophy has
been presented by Mr. P Robson to be held for one year by the
youngest competitor in this class
JUNIOR STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from
classes 50, 51 and 52, to be judged for the championship. The
winner to hold the Secretary’s Challenge Goblet for one year
STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 49
- 54, to be judged for the championship. The winner to hold Mrs
R Tranter’s Challenge Goblet for one year
The following four awards in the Shetland classes to be judged
by both judges
SPECIAL ROSETTE: 1st prizewinners from classes 44 and 50 to be
judged for a special society rosette for best foal.
SPECIAL ROSETTE: highest placed geldings in classes 46, 47, and
52-57 to be judged for a special society rosette.
JUNIOR OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Miniature and standard junior
champions and reserves to be judged by for the overall Junior
championship. The champion and reserve will receive SPSB society
rosettes. The winner to hold the Laddyll Perpetual Trophy for
one year, presented by Mr & Mrs Headley .
CHAMPIONSHIP: champion and reserve champions from the miniature
and standard championships as well as the 1st and 2nd
prizewinners of classes 55, 56 and 57 to be judged for the Paul
Tranter & Co Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mrs. J.
McMurchie, to be held by the winner for one year. The champion
and reserve will receive SPSB society rosettes. The Champion and
Reserve will go forward to the Mountain & Moorland Championship.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
CHAMPIONSHIP
Judged not before 12.30 pm
For champion and reserve overall champions from the Dales, Mountain and Moorland, Fells and Shetlands. To be judged for the Jersey Farm Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by Messrs Watson, and to be held by the champion, for one year only. The Championship will be judged by a panel made up of judges from each of the sections involved.
HOME PRODUCED
VETERAN HORSE SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP
Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell
2011 OLYMPIA AREA QUALIFIER
Judge: Mrs S Bennett. Yealand Redmayne Lancs
Judging : 9.00am Prompt Entry Fee: £6.00
These Classes are affiliated with the Veteran Horse Society in
Association with Dodson and Horrell and are 2011 Area
Qualifiers.
The Veteran Horse Showing Limited Olympia Area Qualifiers are
open to both members and non members of the Veteran Horse
Showing/ Society. Please note that all competitors should
acquaint themselves with the rules of the VHS. They can be found
at www.veteran-horse-showing.co.uk That only Veteran Horse
Society members are eligible to compete in the Regional
Championship. Qualification cards will only be given to the
first three members with their VHS membership/Horse Registration
cards/ Covering letter from the Show Office. The Regional
winners will go on to compete at the Veteran Horse Showing
Limited Championship Supreme Final at the London International
Horse Show at Olympia in December.
NO FOALS, SPURS, WEARING OF EAR-RINGS OR GALLOPING PERMITTED
MINIMUM AGE OF HANDLER FOR IN HAND CLASSES IS 9 YEARS OLD AND
OVER
MINIMUM AGE FOR RIDER/HANDLER WITH A STALLION IS 16 YEARS AND
OVER
ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH THE VHS RULE
BOOK. GO TO
www.veteran-horse-showing.co.uk
H59. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand.
H60. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand.
H61. VETERAN-PLUS,25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony In – Hand.
H62. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden.
H63. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden.
H64. VETERAN PLUS, 25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony Ridden.
CHAMPIONSHIP: All 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes H59 –
H64 to be judged for the Area Veteran Championship.
For Membership of Veteran Horse Society please send an SAE to:
Membership Secretary, Hendre Fawr Farm, St Dogmaels, Cardigan,
SA43 3LZ tel: 01239 881300
HOME PRODUCED
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP
REGIONAL QUALIFIER 2011
Kindly Sponsored by Dodson and Horrell
Judges: Mrs C Senior. Batley. W.Yorks. Mrs D Walton. Driffield.
E. Yorks.
Judging to follow Area Qualifier, not before 1pm.
Except for those qualifying on the day the closing date for
entries to these classes is
4 September 2011
Entry Fee: £20 in advance until 4 September 2011
(An entry fee of £25 is applicable for those qualifying on the
day. Payment to be made to the Secretary no less than one hour
prior to judging.)
Prizes in kind kindly donated by VHS and sponsors
COMPETITORS WISHING TO QUALIFY FOR OLYMPIA MUST HAVE QUALIFIED
AT A V.H.S. AREA QUALIFYING SHOW AND MUST HOLD A VALID REGIONAL
QUALIFICATION/ ACCEPTANCE CARD, WHICH MUST BE SHOWN ON ENTRY
WITH CURRENT MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD.
Competitors must display the age of their horse/pony on the
bridle, ridden and in-hand. All Competitors must adhere to
V.H.S. standard of turnout.
NO SPURS, WEARING OF EAR-RINGS OR GALLOPING ARE PERMITTED.
MINIMUM AGE OF HANDLER FOR IN HAND CLASSES IS 9 YEARS OLD AND
OVER
MINIMUM AGE FOR RIDER/HANDLER WITH A STALLION IS 16 YEARS AND
OVER
H65. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand.
H66. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand.
H67. VETERAN-PLUS 25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony In-Hand.
H68. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden.
H69. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden,
H70. VETERAN PLUS 25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony Ridden.
CHAMPIONSHIP: The winners from classes H65 – H70 will go forward
to the championship to decide the Regional Champion.
The same competitor cannot go forward to the Championship as
winner of both the in-hand and ridden classes. If this situation
occurs, a choice must be made by the competitor between which
section, in-hand or ridden, he/she will enter the championship.
The second placed competitor in either the in-hand or ridden
section not chosen by the winner will then qualify and go
forward to the championship.
THE CHAMPION OF THE DAY WILL QUALIFY FOR OLYMPIA 2011 IN
DECEMBER
MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES
FOR MINIATURE HORSES NOT EXCEEDING 34 INCHES
Judge : Mr. C J Patrick. Longton Lancs.
Judging not before 1.00pm
Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4. Rosettes for all entries.
H71. MINIATURE HORSES YOUNGSTOCK, open to miniature foals,
yearlings, 2 year olds and 3 year olds. Not to exceed 34 inches
at maturity. A special prize of £5 will be given to the best
foal
H72.MINIATURE HORSES 4 YEARS AND OVER not to exceed 34 inches
H.73 MICRO MINIATURE any age not to exceed 30 inches at maturity
H.74 SOLID COLOUR any age, not to exceed 34 inches in height at
maturity, open to bays blacks etc.
H.75 BROKEN COLOUR AND SPOTTED any age not to exceed 34 inches
at maturity.
MINIATURE HORSE JUMPING.
H.76 MICRO JUMPING open to horses 30 inches and under NONE
RIDDEN
H.77OPEN JUMPING open to horses 34 inches and under NONE RIDDEN
CHAMPIONSHIP: The first and second placed horses from each class
to be judged for a championship. The winner to receive The Ebony
Mascot Memorial Trophy for the Overall Miniature Champion,
kindly presented by the Lavelle Family, to be held by the winner
for one year only.
DRIVING CLASSES
Judge: Mr R W Robertson. Ayr..
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: £6.00
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.
DONKEY CLASSES
Judge: Mrs P Moon. Preston.
Judging in Ring 9 at 2pm
The show is affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society and the
classes are held under the DBS Rules for showing (see
www.donkeybreedsociety.co.uk)
Rosettes for 1st 2nd 3rd places
Rosette for Best Donkey in show. Rosette for runner up.
DBS Rosettes for DBS members only. Entry fee £6
Prizes: Classes: H83 &H86 1st £12; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4;
Classes: H84 & H85 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4; 4th £2;
H83 BEST CONDITIONED AND TURNED-OUT DONKEY. Donkeys of any age
and sex. Entries will be judged 75% condition 25% turn out.
Conformation will not be taken into account. Prize money in this
class is kindly donated by Mrs A Hutchinson.
SHOWING CLASSES (IN HAND)
H84 STALLIONS AND GELDINGS 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER
H85 MARES 4 YEARS AND OVER AND BROODMARES 5 YEARS AND OVER
H86 FILLIES, COLTS AND GELDINGS AGED 1 TO 3 YEARS. Prize money
in this class is kindly donated by Mrs A Hutchinson.
CHAMPIONSHIP: The 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes H84, H85
and H86 will be judged for the BOWES CHAMPIONSHIP, the winner of
which will qualify for the DBS Supreme Championship Show 2011.
The winner will also receive the Polly Grey Trophy kindly
donated by Mrs A Hutchinson to be held for one year.
SPECIAL PRIZE: A Special Prize of £10 will also be awarded to
the Best Donkey in class H83 shown by an owner living within a
25 miles radius of Bowes.
NEW FOR 2011
GYPSY COBS
Judge: Mr R Avery. Longton. Lancs
Judging not before 1.00pm
The show is affiliated to The Traditional Gypsy Cob Association
(GB) and all in hand and ridden classes are qualifiers for the
TGCA National Championships to be held 25th September 2011 at
the College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe, Bedfordshire.
H87 OPEN IN HAND TRADITIONAL GYPSY COB. This class is open to
youngstock colts, fillies and geldings (of any height), seniors
( 4 years old and over) small (not exceeding 142cms) and large
(exceeding 142cms.), mares, stallions and geldings.
Qualification will go to the top three in each section. If not
in the top three, the highest placed solid colour will also
qualify. (Class might be split, at the discretion of the judge,
if sufficient entries)
H88 OPEN RIDDEN TRADITIONAL GYPSY COB. This class is open to
small (not exceeding 142cms.) and large (exceeding 142cms.),
mares ,stallions and geldings. Qualification will go to the top
three in each section. If not in the top three, the highest
placed solid colour will also qualify. (Class might be split, at
the discretion of the judge, if sufficient entries)
Attention is drawn to rule 8 of the Bowes Show rules (case for a
complaint against a judge’s ruling)
Where necessary the rules of the appropriate Affiliated Society
should also be consulted (normally available on the Affiliated
Society’s website)