HAILSHAM EQUESTRIAN CLUB

14th OPEN HORSESHOW

ON

SUNDAY 31st May 2015

AT

GOLDEN CROSS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

GOLDEN CROSS IS 2 MILES NORTH OF HAILSHAM ON THE A22. TURN OFF THE A22 NEXT TO THE GOLDEN CROSS PUB, OPPOSITE THE SHELL GARAGE, INTO CHALVINGTON ROAD. THE CENTRE IS ¼ MILE ON THE RIGHT.

Many thanks to all the class sponsors and with special thanks to P J Skips our main sponsor for the day

MEDIX FIRST AID IN ATTENDANCE

ALLSHOWING CLASSES IN INDOOR ARENA

*NEW for 2015 Retraining of Racehorses Rosette*

Entries will be taken prior to and on the Show day

ALL SHOWING ENQUIRIES TO LORETTA BENTLEY, MOBILE ON DAY 07949 615607

ALLOTHER ENQUIRIES TO STEPHEN TOWNSEND ON01323 485580 (EVENINGS) AND MOBILE ON DAY 07815 759488

THE STARR ARENA on Grass Surface

8.30 am
9.30 am
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7 / CLEAR ROUND
Entries at ringside. Tickets £5. No ticket sold after 9am.
MIMIMUS
Inexperienced horse/rider combination only please
Challenge Trophy presented by the Nodding Cobblerto the winner
NOVICE STAKES
a)Junior – 16 years and under
b)Senior – 17 years and over
Class 2a kindly sponsored by Caroline & Tony Place. Challenge Trophies to be presented by Stephen Townsend our Club Chairman for Juniors and The Dovedale Blue Trophy for Seniors kindly presented by J.P. Windshields. A £10 voucher is kindly donated by Georgie McPherson to the winner of Class 2(a).
SCURRY
Fastest clear is the winner, Kindly sponsored by Dave Tingley Carpets
‘'GOLDEN OLDIES”
For riders aged 40 and over
Special prize for oldest combination of horse and rider (Ages not revealed unless you wish!)
Kindly sponsored by Unique Horseboxeswith the Pashmina Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winner
INTERMEDIATE
(1 round, 2 phase: if clear after 1st round competitors go straight to jump off)
Kindly sponsored by Sussex Pianoswith The Diplomat Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winner
SMALL OPEN AND HEC MEMBERS CUP
AChallenge Trophy will be presented byMayo WynneBaxter, Solicitors to the winner
HEC Members Cup plus a £10 voucherkindly presented by Georgie McPherson
OPEN
Kindly sponsored byVal Knott, our Club President with a Challenge Trophy to the winner / Height
1’6”
2’0”
2’3” to 2’6”
2’6”
2’3” to 2’6”
2’9”
3’0”
3’3’’

SHOWING IN THE SUSSEX ARENA – All Classes Are Ridden

8.30 to 11.00 am

Class 8
9.15 am
Class 9
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Class13
Class 14
Class 15
Class 16
Class 17
Class 18
Class 19 / BEST TURNED OUT(Judged between 8.30 and 11.00)
To present at Showing Ring entrance. “Major” Challenge Trophy presented by Jill Watson
WORKING HUNTER PONY(Under 15 h.h.)
To jump a course of jumps approximately 2’3”
Special to best M & M.
WORKING HUNTER(15 h.h. and over)
To jump a course of jumps approximately 2’3” to 2’6”
Not to be ridden by the judge. Rosette for best cob.
The Gallamore Memorial Challenge Trophy presented by Loretta Bentley will be awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Warrens Equine Law
LEADING REIN PONY(Riders may not compete in Class 12)
To be led. Riders 10 years and under.Special to best M & M. Rosettes for every competitor. Kindly sponsored by Follyfoot Equine Supplies
FIRST RIDDEN PONY
Riders 10 years and under.Special to best M & M.Rosettes for every competitor.
Kindly sponsored by Follyfoot Equine Supplies
The winner of Classes 11 & 12 will contest the Little Treasures Mini Championship and will not be eligible for the overall Championship at the end of the day
COLOURED CLASS
Kindly sponsored by Emma Groves. “The Madge Memorial Challenge Cup’’ to the winner
RIDDEN ARAB
Open to Pure, Anglo and Part Bred. Not to be ridden by the judge.
Kindly sponsored by Milbourn Equinewith a Challenge Trophy to the winner
RIDING CLUB HORSE OR PONY(This class will not start before 12 noon)
Class will be divided if there are sufficient entries. Snaffle bit only will be permitted.
An optional low fence will be included for the individual show. A challenge trophy for each section is kindly presented by Jan & Chris Wilkins of Hollow Lane Vineyard.
RIDING HORSE OR PONY
Not to be ridden by the judge. Class will be divided if there are sufficient entries. Kindly sponsored by Lusted Feeds
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES.
You must have an ROR number to take part, details enclosed
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND (Registered and Unregistered)
Class will be divided if there are sufficient entries. Kindly sponsored by Just Blue Rosettes
VETERAN HORSE OR PONY(Over 18 years old)
Class will be divided if there are sufficient entries. Special prize for oldest combination. Rivaz Fernando Challenge Cup to the winner, kindly presented by Wendy Peckham

Winners of Classes 9,10 &13-19will go forward to the Championship, generously sponsored by P.J. Skips. £25, Sash and Trophy to the Champion, £15 and Sash to Reserve

Entry Fees

£10Members / £12 Non Members

Prizes

A commemorative trophy will be presented in every class

The 2nd and 3rd placed will receive a medal in each class

Rosettes to 6th place

HEC special to highest placed member in each class

The HEC Committee would like to thank the following for sponsoring trophies, rosettes and medals:

Dave Tingley Carpets / Loretta Bentley
Lusted Feeds
Emma Groves / Mayo Wynne Baxter
Follyfoot Equine Supplies / Nodding Cobbler
Georgie McPherson / Wendy Peckham
Jill Watson / Caroline & Tony Place
J.P. Windshields / Milbourn Equine
Just Blue Rosettes / Warrens Equine Law
Unique Horse Boxes / Stephen Townsend
Sussex Pianos
Hollow Lane Vineyard / Valerie Knott

Special thanks to P.J. Skips and Pip and Peter Baker-Beall for sponsoring theOverall Showing Championship Trophy, Sashes and Prize Money

Show Rules and Conditions of Entry

  1. The organiser of this show is the Committee of the Hailsham Equestrian Club
  2. The organiser accepts no liability for any accident however caused to competitors spectators animals and property
  3. The Committee reserves the right to withdraw the third prize if less than six entries and to withdraw the second and third prize if less than three entries
  4. Entry fees are not refundable after close of entries – subject to the Committees discretion
  5. The judges decision is final
  6. Hard hats must comply with PAS 015 or equivalent and must be worn at all times whilst the rider is mounted
  7. Dogs must be kept on leads
  8. The organisers reserve the right to:

Cancel any class or event

Divide any class

Alter any advertised times

Refuse any entry with or without stating the reason

  1. All movement of horses in the showground must be at walk except on designated practice and competition areas
  2. All objections must be lodged in writing with the Secretary within one hour after the finish of the disputed event accompanied by a £10 deposit which will be refunded if the objection is upheld
  3. Neither the Hailsham Equestrian Club the Committee nor any of the officials shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that may happen from any cause whatsoever to exhibitors or their servants or to any horse or vehicle exhibited at the show and it shall be considered a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the Committee harmless and that he or she shall be considered to indemnify the Committee against legal proceedings from any such accident
  4. All classes will be run under BSJA rules