Caithness Branch of the Pony Club Open Show

at Achalone Activities, Halkirk

(by kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. A. Bain)

On Saturday 2ndJuly 2016 at 9am prompt

Qualifier for TSR Riders Championships

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

A riding hat must be worn correctly fastened when mounted. Pony Club members must wear a hat that conforms to The Pony Club Appendix G – Hat Rule 2016and tagged with a Pony Club hat tag. Non-members are strongly advised to wear a riding hat that meets Pony Club standards.

The organizers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organizers and all officials and stewards.

All ages as of 1/1/16.

BEST CONDITION AND TURNOUT – Judge – Miss Lorna Calder

Restricted to Caithness Branch Pony Club Members. To be judged at 9am prompt – no entry fee but please state C&T on form

RIDDEN CLASSES– Judge – Mrs Jane Barry

Maximum of 2 classes per horse/pony in Ridden Section

Class 1 - Lead rein pony. Mare or gelding 4yrs or over, not exceeding 122cm (12 hh). Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Class 2Novice First Ridden Pony. Mare or gelding 4 yrs or over, not exceeding 128cm (12.2 hh). Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year (walk and trot only).

Class 3 - First Ridden Pony. Mare or gelding 4yrs or over, not exceeding 128cm (12.2 hh). Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Class 4 - Ridden Ponynot exceeding 138cm (13.2 hh). Mare or gelding 4yrs or over. Rider not to have attained their 15thbirthday before 1st January in the current year.

Class 5 – Ridden M&M Small Breeds

Class 6 - Ridden Pony exceeding 138cm (13.2 hh) but not exceeding 148cm (14.2 hh). Mare or gelding 4 yrs or over. Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Class 7– Ridden M&M Large Breeds

Class 8 - Mixed Height Best Ridden Coloured horse/pony

Class 9 - Mixed Height Best Ridden Cob Type

Class 10 - Small Riding Horse, 4 years old or over exceeding 148cm (14.2 hh) but not exceeding 158cm (15.2 hh).

Class 11 - Large Riding Horse, 4 years old or over exceeding 158cm (15.2 hh)

Class 12- Riding Horse/Pony aged 4-5 years

Class 13 – Veteran Horse/Pony – 16 years and over (please state age on entry form)

WORKING HUNTER – Judge – Mr Robert Howden

Maximum of 2 classesper horse/pony in Working Hunter Section

Class 14 – Lead Rein Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years or over, not exceeding 122cm (12 hh). Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year – max 5 small jumps

Class 15- Minicradle stakes – Mare or gelding, 4 years and over not exceeding 122cms (12 hh). Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in current year. Height of fences max 45 cm

Class 16 – Cradle Stakes. Mare or Gelding, 4years and over not exceeding 122cms (12 hh). Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Height of fences max 55 cm

Class 17 - Nursery Stakes. Mare or Gelding, 4years and over not exceeding 133cms (13 hh). Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Height of fencesmax 65 cm

Class 18 –OpenWHP. Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over not exceeding 133cms (13 hh). Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Max height 80 cm

Class 19 - OpenWHP. Mare or Gelding, 4 years exceeding 133 cms (13 hh) and not exceeding 143cms.(14 hh) Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Max height of fences 90cm

Class 20 – OpenWHP. Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over exceeding 143 cms (14 hh) and not exceeding 153cms. (15 hh). Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Max height of fences 1 m

Class 21 – Open WHP. Mare or gelding 4 years and over, not exceeding 153cms (15 hh). Height of fences Max 95 cm

Class 22 – NOVICE WHP. Mare or gelding 4 years and over, not exceeding 153cms (15 hh). Riders 16 years and under. Height of fences Max 70 cm

Class 23 – NOVICE WHP. Mare or gelding 4 years and over, not exceeding 153cms (15 hh). Riders 17 years and over. Height of fences Max 70 cm

Class 24 – Intermediate WHP. Mare or gelding 4 years and over, not exceeding 153cms (15 hh). Riders 16 years and under. Height of fences Max 85 cm

Class 25 – Intermediate WHP. Mare or gelding 4 years and over, not exceeding 153cms (15 hh). Riders 17 years and over. Height of fences Max 85 cm

Class 26 – Working Hunter Cob Type – Height of fences max height 75 cm

Class 27 – Novice Working Hunter Horse - Height of fences max height 80 cm

Class 28 - Intermediate Working Hunter Horse - Height of fences max height 90 cm

Class 29 – Small Open Working Hunter Horse - Height of fences max height 1 m

Class 30 – Open Working HunterHorse-Height of fences max height 1.10 m

HANDY PONY – one class per pony in this section

Judge – Miss Lorna Calder

Class 31 - Ponies on lead rein – rider 8 years and under on 1/1/16.

Class 32 - Pony under 128cm (12.2 hh) – rider 11 years and under on 1/1/16

Class 33 - Pony under 148cm (14.2 hh) – rider 16 years and under on 1/1/16.

Ponies will be expected to complete a handy pony type course of obstacles, pop over a small fence, etc

PONY CLUB PONY – one class per pony in this section

Judge – Miss Lorna Calder

Class 34- Ponies on lead rein – rider 8 years and under on 1/1/16.

Class 35 – Best PC Pony under 128 cm (12.2 hh)– rider 11 years and under on 1/1/16.

Class 36 – Best PC Pony under 148 cm (14.2 hh).–rider 16 years and under on 1/1/16.

Ponies will be expected to show PC Activities.

SHOWJUMPING
May enter 2 consecutive classes– To be judged using Pony Club Showjumping Rules 2016

Class 37 - Lead Rein Jumping–rider 8 years and under on 1/1/16

Class 38 – Mini Starters – jumps not to exceed 45 cm (1’6”)–riders 16 years or under on 1/1/16

Class 39- Jumps not to exceed 55cm (1’9”)–riders 16 years or under on 1/1/16

Class 40- Jumps not to exceed 55cm (1’9”) – riders 16 years and over

Class 41- Jumps not to exceed 70cm (2’3”) – riders 16 years or under on 1/1/16

Class 42 - Jumps not to exceed 70cm (2’3”) – rider 16 years and over

Class 43 – Jumps not to exceed 85cm (2’9”)– riders 16 years or under on 1/1/16

Class 44 – Jumps not to exceed 85cm (2’9”) – rider 16 years and over

Class 45 – Jumps not to exceed 90 cm including Turriff Show Open Junior Unaffiliated Showjumping Qualifier – For ponies 148cm(14.2 hh) and under with riders 16 and under. Clear round in the first round to qualify for the Final at Turriff Show on Monday 1stAugust 2016. To be run under British SJ Rules, Table A7, 325 mpm, British SJ rules, Height of jumps 90 cm

Class 46–Jumps not to exceed 90 cm – rider 16 years and over.

Class 47–Jumps not to exceed 1.00 m

Class 48- Jumps not to exceed 1.10m

Help would be appreciated in setting up and tidying away, from those taking part or their family members.

Please let us know if you can help – Liz 07789710920 or

Notes:

All entries to be receivedwith appropriate fees.

All entries accepted at committee discretion.

No changes will be accepted on existing entries on the day of the show

Classes may not run in catalogue order so please arrive promptly for competition.

Classes may be split or amalgamated as necessary depending on entries received.

Please bear in mind that this is a one day show and competitors entering multiple classes will have to choose which to compete in if they clash. No class start will be delayed.

TSR Riders Championships

Classes 1-30 are qualifiers for the TSR Riders Championships. This Show is a qualifier for the 2016TSR Riders Scottish Regional Championships to be held 24thand 25thSeptember at Grand Slam Show, Ingliston EC, Bishopton. 1st & 2nd riders qualify andwill receive a qualification card in the ring. Full details at

Entry Fees

Pony Club Branch and Centre Members

£5.50 perclass Ridden/ WH/ Handy Pony/ Pony Club Pony

£4 per Showjumping class

Non-members

£7.50 per class Ridden/WH/Handy Pony/Pony Club Pony

£5 per Showjumping class

Immediate family entry £50.00- Caithness Pony Club members only

Entry form

Caithness Pony Club Open Show 2016

CLASSES / RIDER / HORSE/PONY / FEE
£2 per competitor for first aid cover / £
TOTAL

Please add £2 donation per competitor for first aid cover

Entries from :Name______

Address: ______

______

Tel No: ______

Mobile ______

e-mail______

Completed forms and fees (cheque payable to Caithness Pony Club) to:

Mrs Liz Hewitson

Lhaid

Watten

Wick

KW1 5XL

by Tuesday 21stJune 2016

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