HORSE AND PONY SECTION
Horse and Pony Secretary: A G Bracewell
The Grove , Gilmonby, Barnard Castle. DL12 9LR
(01833) 628287

Chief Steward: Miss H Hankin Asst Secretary: Mr B Cooper
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 2009. 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 2009, 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.

HORSE & PONY CLASSES

Judging Commences 9.00am Entries £5.00 unless otherwise stated.
Prizes: 1st £8; 2nd £5; 3rd £3; 4th £1 for all classes unless otherwise stated.
Unless otherwise stated all classes are restricted to mares & geldings, 4years and over

PLEASE NOTE: Entries close 2 September 2009. 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 £5 or more of entry fees. To receive tickets, a stamped self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with entry.

BEST TURNED OUT PONY
Judge: Miss K Tranter
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: Miss K Tranter
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: Miss K Tranter
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 2000. 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 1996. 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 1992. 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 will 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 association with BETA, in the form of vouchers, which may be exchanged at any BETA outlet.

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 will 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. First placed horses will receive a keepsake trophy on behalf of the Rehabilitation of Racehorses organisation.
 

CHILDREN’S RIDING CLASSES
Judge: Mrs R Abba
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 2009. 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 2009. Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 147 cms (14-2hh).
H9. RIDERS 11 TO 15 YEARS on 1st January 2009. Mare or Gelding 4years old and over, any height.
H10. RIDERS 16 YEARS AND OVER on 1st January 2009. 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. (tbc)
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 P Kirby Whitby
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, but in order to qualify they must both be Showing Members and the horse/pony must be registered with the Society BEFORE this show for the qualification to be valid, Membership Cards and Qualification Cards must be produced in the ring; the latter being signed by the Judge in two places. These classes are also qualifiers for Ponies (UK) Summer Championships. See CHAPS Members Handbook or www.chapsuk.com for rulings.

All stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS(UK). ID Cards must be carried in the ring for inspection. Foals born within current year are not eligible to compete in qualifying classes

The CHAPS(UK) Championship Show will be held on 4,5,6 September 2009. Shows held on or after date of Championship Show will count as 2010 Qualifiers. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. Ponies (UK) Summer Championships will be held on 12 – 15 August 2009.

This Show is a qualifier for the 2010 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 Cup ‘Apachee’ In Hand Coloured Horse and Pony Championship 2010
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 any size of Horse/Pony, 4 years and over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
(a) exceeding 153cms (15hh).
(b) not exceeding 153cms (15hh).
H16. THE CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL OPEN IN-HAND QUALIFIER. Open to any size of Horse/Pony, 4 years and over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
(a) exceeding 148cms (14.2hh)
(b) not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh)
H17. THE CHAPS (UK) OPEN YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER; 1, 2 OR 3 YEARS OLDS; NO FOALS. Colt, filly or gelding. One yearling, one 2 year old and one 3 year old from each section may qualify. (If sufficient entries this class will be split into age groups as well as types, at discretion of the show)
(a) Non-Native type
(b) Native type

Classes 18 and 19, sections a and b, are qualifiers for P(UK) “Apachee” Ridden Coloured Horse and Pony Winter Championship 2010
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 any size of Horse/Pony, 4 years old and over. All exhibits to perform individual show and will not be ridden by the judge. No lead rein exhibits. Stallion, mare or gelding.
(a) exceeding 153cms (15hh)
(b) not exceeding 153cms (15hh)
H19. THE CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL OPEN RIDDEN QUALIFIER. Open to any size horse or pony, 4 years old and over. All exhibits to perform an individual show and will not be ridden by the judge. No lead rein exhibits. Stallion, mare or gelding.
(a) exceeding 148cms (14.2hh)
(b) not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh)

CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 sections (a) and (b) where divided to be judged for the TACK UP Perpetual Trophy, to be held by the winner for one year.

Please Note: classes will only be divided where there are sufficient entries, at the show’s discretion. Please indicate the appropriate section on all entries. One entry may qualify from each section.

SHOW HUNTER PONY CLASSES
Judge: Mrs R Abba
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 2009. 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 2010. 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 11th birthday before 1st January 2009.
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 2009.
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 2009.

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: Mr. J. K. Metcalf
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 MEMBERSHIP CARD IN THE RING. THESE CLASSES FORM PART OF THE DALES PONY SOCIETY STALLION PREMIUM SCHEME.

THE DALES PONY CLASSES 24-29 ARE AFFILIATED TO P(UK) and are qualifiers for the 2010 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 24- 28 are qualifiers for the Keston Royal Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championship 2010.

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
H26. GELD MARE OR GELDING FOUR YEARS AND UPWARDS
H27. ONE YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
H28. TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING. 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 2010
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 L Cheshire
Judging : not before 10.30am. Will follow the Dales Classes.

THESE CLASSES ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO P(UK). This Show is a qualifier for 2010 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 Chmpionships 2010.
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 Champioinship, 2010.
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 2010. This class is open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sections A and B and New Forest Ponies.
H33 LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND, 4 years and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January 2009. 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

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 2010.
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) the Llanarth M&M Ridden Championship 2010.
H36. REGISTERED LARGE BREED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY UNDER SADDLE stallion mare or gelding four years and over, rider any age.

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: Mrs H Jones
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 37-42 ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO P(UK). This Show is a qualifier for 2010 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 37 to 41 are qualifiers for the P(UK) Keston Royal Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championship 2010.
H37. BROOD MARE 4years and over with foal at foot or stinted.
H38. COLT OR FILLY FOAL of mare in previous class. Winner to hold the Robert Oliver Perpetual Challenge Trophy for one year only.
H39. GELD MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS AND OVER
H40. YEARLING COLT FILLY OR GELDING
H41. TWO AND THREE YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
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 the D. Urwin Trophy to be held for one year only

Class 42 is a qualifier for P(UK) Llanarth M&M Ridden Championship 2010.
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 K Ross (Standards)
Mrs J R Stevenson (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 43-56 ARE ALL AFFILIATED TO P(UK). This Show is a qualifier for 2010 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 43-54 are qualifiers for the Keston Royal Occasion M&M In-Hand Winter Championships 2010.

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 or filly unlikely to exceed 86cm at maturity.
H46. BEST TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD colt, filly or gelding unlikely to exceed 86cm at maturity
H47. BEST MARE OR GELDING FOUR YEARS AND OVER not exceeding 86cm. Winner to hold the Lucy and Adam Guy Trophy, presented by the late Malcolm Arthur, 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. Martell, to be held 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.

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 or filly likely to exceed 86 cm at maturity
H52. BEST TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD colt, filly or gelding, likely to exceed 86cm at maturity
H53. BEST MARE OR GELDING FOUR YEARS AND OVER exceeding 86cm.

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
H54. BEST STANDARD SHETLAND STALLION (EXCEEDING 34ins-86cms) 4 years and over.

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

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 2010.
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 2010
H57. LEAD REIN MARE OR GELDING four years and over, riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January 2009. 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.
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
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 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
2009 AREA QUALIFIER
Judge: Mrs C Rooks
Judging : 9.00am Prompt Entry Fee: £5.00

These Classes are affiliated with the Veteran Horse Society in Association with Dodson and Horrell and are 2009 Area Qualifiers.
The Veteran Horse Society Showing Championships are open to both members and non members of the Veteran Horse Society. Please note that ONLY Veteran Horse Society members are eligible to compete in the Regional Championships. Qualification Cards will only be given to the first 3 members with their V.H.S. membership/ Horse Registration Cards/ Covering letter from National Show Office. The Regional winners will go on to compete at the Veteran Horse Society Showing Championships Supreme final at Olympia in December

NO FOALS, SPURS, WEARING OF EAR-RINGS OR GALLOPING PERMITTED

H59. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand. Minimum age of handler 9 years.
H60. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand. Minimum age of handler 9years
H61. VETERAN-PLUS,25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony In - Hand Minimum age of handler 9 years
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 2009
Kindly Sponsored by Dodson and Horrell
Judge: Mr R Avery. Mr. C J Patrick
Judging to follow Area Qualifier, not before 1pm.
Entry Fee: £15 in advance until 6 September

(An entry fee of £20 is applicable for those qualifying on the day. Payment to be made to the Secretary no less than one hour prior to judging..
Except for those qualifying on the day the closing date for entries to these classes is
6 September 2009
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 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.

H65. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand. Minimum age of handler 9 years.
H66. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony In-Hand. Minimum age of handler 9 years.
H67. VETERAN-PLUS 25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony In-Hand. Minimum age of handler 9 years.
H68. PRE-VETERAN 15-19 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden. Exhibitor any age
H69. VETERAN 20-24 YEARS OLD Horse or Pony Ridden, Exhibitor any age
H70. VETERAN PLUS 25 YEARS OLD AND OVER Horse or Pony Ridden. Exhibitor any age
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 2009 IN DECEMBER
MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES
FOR MINIATURE HORSES NOT EXCEEDING 34 INCHES
Judge : Miss E Headley
Judging Approx. 2pm
Prizes: 1st £8; 2nd £5; 3rd £3. 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 A McNinch
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 Bowes Moor Hotel


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.