Horse & Pony Rings Timetable

HORSE & PONY RINGS TIMETABLE

SATURDAY 27thAUGUST

TRADITIONAL IRISH HORSE ASSOCIATION

Ring 1. 11.00 a.m.Limerick Matron Championship

Followed by Foal Championship

Ring 1. 12.30 p.m.Irish Draught 2 year old Championship Final

(collect at 12 noon.)

Ring 1. 1.30 p.m. Limerick Lady C’ship (collect at 1.00 p.m.)

Ring 4. 12 noonT.I.H.A. ThreeYear Old Potential Sport Horse

Ring 3 10.30a.m.T.I.H.A. Four Year Old Potential Sport

Horse

Ring 1 11.30 a.m.TIHA Five Year Old Sport Horse

1 p.m.T.I.H.A. Equitation Class

2.30 p.m.T.I.H.A. Derby Class

Aprox 4 p.m.Irish Draught Performance Qualifier

Ring 2. 11.00 a.m. Young Horse Classes

12.30 p.m.Mare & Foal Classes

Ring 4 12 noon.T.I.H.A. 3 Yr. Old Class

SUNDAY 28th AUGUST

Ring 1 10.00a.m. Ridden Hunter Classes

Coloured Class, Cob Class

Ladies Side Saddle Class

Racehorse to Riding Horse Class

Ring 3 10 a.m. Working Hunter Pony Classes

Ring 3 2 p.m. Working Hunter Horse Classes

Ring 1 1.30 p.m Show Hunter Pony Classes

Ring 3 12 noon.. Show &Mini Pony Section

TIHA – SATURDAY 27th AUGUST

Festival of Traditional Irish Breeding

Limerick

(T.I.H.A.LOGO HERE)

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR ANIMAL IS FOR SALE PLEASE INDICATE ON THE ENTRY FORM. EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE CATALOGUE WITH ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 10TH 2016.

T.I.H.A. LIMERICK MATRON CHAMPIONSHIP

KINDLY SPONSORED BY Mr. Jim Bolger

RING 311.00 A.M.(Collecting at 10.30)

Class 1.

Open to :

(1)Limerick Lady Qualifiers

(2)Mares of Traditional Irish Breeding who have achieved Select/Premier Broodmare Status in the ISH Stud book

(3)Thoroughbred Mares with National Hunt Pedigree , in foal or with a foal at foot by : (a) Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions provided that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/ I.D. cross (b) Class 1. Connemara Pony Stallions (c) Class 1 , I.D. Stallions or Class 2 I.D. Stallions approved in the I.S.H. Stud Book.

(4)Irish Draught Mares who have achieved Class 1, or R.I.D. status in the I.D. Horse Stud Book, aged 3 years old and over, PROVIDED that they are in foal to or have a foal at foot by : (a) Approved thoroughbred Stallions listed in the IHR (b)Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions PROVIDED that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/I.D. cross (c)Class 1. Connemara Pony Stallions

Conditions:

For mares with foal at foot, covering details for 2015, signed and dated by the stallion owner, MUST be entered in the mares passport and available for inspection on show day.
Mares without a foal at foot MUST have a current pregnancy certificate, signed and dated by a Veterinary Surgeon, together with a certificate of covering , signed and dated by the stallion owner available on show day for inspection.
Failure to comply with these regulations with lead to disqualification

PRIZE FUND:

Champion €500 & the T.I.H.A. Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Reserve : €300, 3rd. €200, 4th: €100

Best 3Yr. Old €100 ( if not the Champion or Reserve)

ENTRY FEE to Championship €25 -Closing Date August 15th.

Application Forms available from , The Limerick Show Office , The Race Course , Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. (061/355298) OR on line at

Class 2.T.I.H.A. FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SPONSORED BY Mr. Jim Bolger

RING3

Entry Fee : €15

For Foals at foot by:

(A)Approved thoroughbred Stallions listed in the IHR

(B)Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions PROVIDED that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/I.D. cross

FOALS MUST BE OUT OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE Limerick Matron Championship.

Prize Fund:

Best Filly : €150 Reserve Filly : €75

Best Colt : €150 Reserve Colt: €75

Best overall foal will be awarded the Major Jed O Dwyer Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary

Class 3. IRISH DRAUGHT2 YEAR OLD FILLY

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

PART OF THE HORSE SPORT IRELAND NATIONAL SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

(HORSE SPORT IRELAND LOGO HERE)

RING 312.30 (Collecting at 12 noon)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Entries are confined to 2 Year Old Fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ID; Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classed as CLASS1/CLASS2/RID (GB)/RID (Can) Grade 2 (GB). Fillies must have sire and dam recorded on their passport.
Exhibitors to both the Qualifier & Final must have their animals passport available for inspection prior to entry to Judging Ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
Passport & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final.
Two Animals in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the Final provided the judges agree the sandardis high enough.
One of the Judges at the Qualifying Show must be a qualified Irish Draught Horse Judge.
Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any othr class at the Show where the Final is held.
There rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A.Rules.

Entry Fee to Qualifying Show €10 and to Final €20

Prizes 1st €500 2nd €300 3rd €250 4th €200

5th €150 6th €100. From 7th to end €50

A Prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.

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ArmaghClonakiltyNenagh

AthloneCorkOmagh

BallinaCorrundullaThomastown

BallymoneyCrossmolinaTinahely

BallyshannonDunmanwayTralee

BallyvourneyKilgarvanTullamore

BandonKilmacanogueWestport

CastleblayneyLongford

Clogher ValleyLurgan

Class 4. T.I.H.A. LIMERICK LADY CHAMPIONSHIP

RING 31.30 p.m. (Collecting at 1 pm.)

Conditions:

(a) For two year old Traditionally Bred Fillies, suitable for producing High Quality Traditionally Bred Sport Horses

(i.e. No continental breeding in their pedigrees)

(b) Fillies must have been registered as foals in the I.H.R. and MUST be by :

Approved :

(a)Thoroughbred Stallions, Connemara Stallions, ISH Stallions, Irish Draught Stallions OR

(b)any cross of the afore mentioned.

(d) All exhibitors must have their fillies passports available for inspection at the Qualifying show and at the Championship

(e) Entry fee for the Qualifier is €15 , Entry fee for the Championship is €20

(f) More than one filly maybe selected at any qualifying show , provided that the standard of entries warrants such selection

(g)Should the standard of entries be insufficient, no filly will be selected

(h) Infringement of these conditions or Championship regulations may lead to disqualification

Each filly selected at the qualifying shows will receive a T.I.H.A. Qualifying Rosette and thereafter are eligible to compete in the T.I.H.A. Limerick Lady Championship on

SATURDAY 27th August.

PRIZE FUND:

Champion: €500 & the T.I.H.A. Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Reserve €300, 3rd :€200, 4TH: €100

*SPECIAL REWARD FOR THE BREEDER OF THE CHAMPION TO BE PRESENTED AT A LATER DATE

Limerick Lady Qualifying Shows 2016

Tralee, Bandon,Midleton, Westport, Clonakilty, Loughrea, Kildysart, Gorey, Saintfield, Athlone, Bailieborough, Nenagh, Dunmanway, Clonmel, Mullingar, Carnew, Cloghervalley

Class 5. T.I.H.A. Three Year Old (Shown in Hand) Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse Class

RING 2 10 a.m.

Aim of Class:

To identify the highly desirable , good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 3 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.

Horses will be required to jump a fence . ( Height 90cms.. approx. )

Prize Fund : 1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100,

6TH €80 Entry Fee €25

A photocopy of the traditionally bred FULL pedigree must accompany the entry form and the fee

Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day

NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!

T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.

Presentation to be made at a later date.

Class 6.T.I.H.A. Four Year Old (Ridden )

Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse

RING 510.00 A.M.

Aim of Class:

To identify the highly desirable , good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 4 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.

Horses will be required to jump a course of fences . (Height 90 cms.. approx. )

Prize Fund :

1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100, 6TH €80

Entry Fee €25

A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form a

Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day

NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!

T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.

Presentation to be made at a later date.

Class 7.T.I.H.A. Five Year Old (Ridden )

Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse

RING 511.00 a.m.

Aim of Class:

To identify the highly desirable, good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 5 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.

Horses will be required to jump a course of fences. (Height 1m. approx.)

Prize Fund : 1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100,

6TH €80 Entry Fee €25

N.B. - A photocopy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form with the fee.

Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day

NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!

T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.

Presentation to be made at a later date.

Class 8. T.I.H.A. Hunter Performance Championship

HEIGHT OF ANIMAL 158CMX AND OVER

RING 1 12 noon approx.

The aim of this class is to encourage a higher standard of production in the 5 year olds’ and upwards traditionally bred horses, with a view to increasing their market value for the home and export markets.

Horses competing in this class should be quality animals, well mannered, athletic, careful and capable of jumping a course of fences to include working hunter /show jumping style ( max.height 1.10m) .

They will be required to display smooth upward and downwards transitions to include leg yielding, lengthening and shortening at canter over fences , landing on correct leads and at all times showing good balance, self carriage and rhythm.

Prize Fund:

Champion: €1000 – and €300 to the breeder, Reserve : €700 – and €150 to the breeder. 3rd: €400 – and €100 to the breeder, 4th: €200- and €75 to the Breeder, 5th. €100- and €50 to the Breeder.

Entry Fee €50 (Inclusive of Video)

A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form and the fee.

All performances will be professionally videoed and posted on the TIHA website to assist owners with the marketing promotion of their animal. other social media outlets.

Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day

NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!

Please note: T.I.H.A. reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary in the event of the committee being unsuccessful in securing sponsorship.

Class 9. SMALL HUNTER PERTFORMANCE CLASS.

HEIGHT OF ANIMAL NOT TO EXCEED 158 CMS.

RING 1The aim of this class is to encourage a higher standard of production in the 5 year olds’ and upwards traditionally bred horses, with a view to increasing their market value for the home and export markets.

To follow previous class

PRIZE MONEY – Champion €400 and €125 to the breeder. Reserve €300 and €75 to the breeder. 3rd €150 and €50 to the breeder.

4th €100 and €50m to the breeder. 5th and €50 to the breeder.

Entry Fee €25

Class 10. T.I.H.A. DERBY CLASS

RING 12.30 P.M. Approx.

Open to Traditionally Bred animals 4 years old and over. Riders must be over 16years of age. Competitors will be required to jump a variety of fences ( Average height 1m approximately).

In the event of equal scores – TIME will decide.

Entry Fee €20 Prize Fund:

1st €250 2nd €150, 3rd €80, 4th €60, 5th €40

TIHA Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner

Presentation to be made at a later date.

A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form and the fee

Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day

NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!

Closing Date August 10th FOR ALL ENTRIES

Application Forms available from , The Limerick Show Office , The Race Course , Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. (061/355298)

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A Prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitable dressed handler.

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YOUNG HORSES – SATURDAY 27thAUGUST

Classes may be combined or cancelled if insufficient entries

RING 211.00 a.m.

ENTRY FEE €15 PRIZES €100: €60: €30:

Class 11. NON-THROUGHBRED YEARLING FILLY.

Class 12. NON-THOROUGHBRED TWO YEAR OLD FILLY.

The FURNELL CUP Holder: Mrs Margaret Jeffares

Fillies entered in The Limerick Lady are eligible to compete in this class.

Class 13. NON-THOROUGHBRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLY.

CHAMPI0N FILLY OF THE SHOW.

The PETER FITZGERALD CUP

Holder : Mrs Margaret Jeffares

1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 11-13 are eligible to compete in the Championship.

Class 14. NON THOROUGHBRED YEARLING COLT/ GELDING

Class15. NON THOROUGHBRED 2 YEAR OLD COLT/ GELDING.

The HANLEY DONNELLY CUP. Holder: Mr John Aherne

Class 16. NON THOROUGHBRED 3 YEAR OLD GELDING

CHAMPION YOUNG HORSE OF THE SHOW

The DAVID FITZGERALD CUP – Mrs Margaret Jeffares

1st & 2nd Prize winners in Classes 11 - 16 and Champion Filly of the Show are eligible to compete in this Championship

MARE AND FOAL CLASSES

RING 411.30 p.m.

ENTRY FEES: MARE CLASSES - €15 FOAL CLASSES - €10

PRIZES MARE CLASSES: €100: €60: €30:

FOAL CLASSES: €60: €40: €20:

REGULATIONS:

1.Animal Passports must be produced on day of Show.

2.Foals must be led at all times.

3.Please read conditions of acceptance of entry to each class carefully.

Class 17. NON THOROUGHBRED BROOD MARE3 year old and over.

Mare must be stinted and dry. R.I.D. Mares are not eligible for this class.

The First National Building Society Challenge Cup.

Holder: John Hyde and Katherine Bennett

Class 18. REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MAREwith Foal at Foot or Stinted This class is confined to animals entered in the Irish Draught Horse Book. Entries will not be accepted unless name and registered number and R.I.D. number are stated on the entry form.

Class 19. FOAL BY AN IRISH DRAUGHT STALLION

Passports may be required to confirm that the Foal is by an Irish Draught Stallion.

Class 20.TRADITIONAL IRISH SPORT HORSE FOAL QUALIFIERfor Mountbellew Saturday 17th September.

Class 21.THE BANTRY SHOW IRISH DRAUGHT FOAL QUALIFIERfor Final at Bantry Show on SUNDAY 4th September.

Class 22.NON-THOROUGHBRED BROOD MARE With Foal at Foot.

R.I.D. Mares are not eligible for this class.

Class 23. NON-THOROUGHBRED COLT FOAL

Class 24. NON-THOROUGHBRED FILLY FOAL

CHAMPION FOAL OF THE SHOW

1st & 2nd placed foals in Classes , 18, 19,22, 23, & 24 are eligible.

CHAMPION BROOD MARE

1st & 2nd Prize Winners in classes 17, 18 & 22. are eligible to compete for

the Championship.

THE CROKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

will be awarded to the highest placed Mare with Foal at Foot

Holder: Mr Sean Scannell

2 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE THIS YEAR. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING YOUR ENTRY.

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 15TH AUGUST

CLASS CONDITIONS

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THERE ARE NO MORE THAN FIVE PARTICIPANTS IN ANY CLASS ONLY FIRST AND SECOND PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID OUT.

SUNDAY 28thAUGUST

RIDDEN HUNTER CLASSES

Classes may be combined or cancelled if there are insufficient entries.

ENTRIES CLOSE 15TH AUGUST

RING 3.10.00 a.m.

PRIZES €100 €60 €30 Entry Fee €15

Class 25. HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER

Gelding or Mare 4 years old or over.

Class 26. MIDDLEWEIGHT HUNTER

Gelding or Mare 4 years old or over.

Class 27. LIGHT WEIGHT HUNTER

Gelding or Mare, 4 years old or over.

Class 28. SMALL HUNTER

Gelding or Mare. 4 years old or over under 160 cms.

CHAMPION HUNTER OF THE SHOW

THE DUNRAVEN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 25 – 28 are eligible to compete in this Championship.

Holder: Claudia Felsted

Class 29.RIDDEN COB CLASS.

Gelding or mare, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 155cms

Class 30.RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE

Gelding or mare, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cms.

Class 31.RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE CLASS

This ridden class is open to thoroughbred horses only who have or have had an official Turf Club rating. This may include racehorses of hack, riding horse or hunter type to be judged on ride, manners and conformation. Judges may ask the class to gallop.

Horses competing in this class may not compete in any other class at the Show.

Prize Money €150 €100 €75 Entry Fee €20

Class 32. LADIES SIDE SADDLE – Senior Side Saddle.

Horse exceeding153 cms. No age limit.

Classes may be combined or cancelled if there are insufficient entries

WORKING HUNTER HORSE

RING 52 pm. approx.

Prizes €100€60€30 Entry Fee €15

Class 33. WORKING HUNTER HORSE

For 4 & 5 year olds. Max. Height of fence 70 cms.

Class 34. WORKING HUNTER HORSE

For 6 year olds & over. Max. Height of fence 90 cms.

PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDERS IN CLASSES 33 & 34MUST BE 16 YEARS OR OVER

CHAMPIONSHIP – Prize Winners in Classes 34 & 35are eligible

THE PRESIDENTS CUP – Holder: Mr Val Hyde

Class 35. PERFORMANCE SIDE SADDLE CLASS –involves jumping over small course of fences (50 cms height). No age limit.

SUNDAY 28th August

WORKING HUNTER PONY CLASSES

RING 510.00 a.m.

PRIZES €30: €20: €15: Entry Fee €12

Class36. INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY158 cms.

Riders not having attained their 25th birthday on 1st January 2016.

Class 37. OPEN & NOVICE 153 CMS. WORKING HUNTER

For Ponies exceeding 143 cms. and not exceeding

153 cms. Riders must be under 20 on 1st January 2016.

Class 38. OPEN & NOVICE 143 CMS. WORKING HUNTER

For Ponies exceeding 133 cms. and not exceeding

143 cms. Riders must be under 17 on 1st January 2016.

Class 39. OPEN & NOVICE133 CMS WORKING HUNTER

For Ponies exceeding 123 cms. and not exceeding

133 cms. Riders must be under 14 on 1st January 2016.

CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER PONY

THE ROYOCO CUP - kindly presented by The Flannery Family.

1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 37 - 39are eligible.

Holder: Ms.Claire Bannon

Class40. OPEN & NOVICE WORKING HUNTER STARTER STAKES.

For Ponies not exceeding 133 cms.

Riders must be under 12 on 1st January 2016.

EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE

1. Ponies & riders need not be registered with the I.P.S. to compete in these classes.