Showfest UK Championships 27th, 28th & 29th August – Including Showing, Dressage & Showjumping
Netley, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7JZ – Use Church Road Entrance 01743 718339
Showing: 27th & 28th August - Open to all - Championship Arena Dressage: 28th August - Open to all - Netley Arena Showjumping: 29th August – Open to all - Championship Arena – Trophies to all class winners Seniors& Juniors judged separately.
Showing
On the day contacts only - 07949 005001 & 07989 194277 Open in hand & Ridden Classes both days plus VHS Regional Final 2016 for Supreme VHS Final Veteran Horse of the year 2016 Championship for all Ring Champions and Reserves For: Overall Supreme, Reserve & Reserve Reserve Entry Fees: Pre-Entries £10 per class. VHS £15 ALL VHS REGIONAL FINAL CLASSES MUST BE PRE – ENTERED Entries on the Day £10 First Aid £2.50 Rules and Conditions of Entry There is a charge of £2.50 for First Aid.
All ridden horses/ponies must be 4 years old and over. The age of the horse/pony shall be calculated from 1st January in the year of its birth.
Riders age: Juniors 17 years of age as of 1st January 2015, Lead Rein 8 years as of 1st January 2015.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Passports for all horses/ponies when travelling or competing.
No horse/pony or rider may leave the ring without permission from the judge or steward. A fall of horse/pony or rider while mounted in any class will result in disqualification and must leave the ring dismounted. If a horse or pony gets loose from its rider/handler while in the ring it will result in disqualification. Horses/ponies showing continued disobedience may, at the discretion of the judge, be disqualified.
Correctly secured British Standard hats that meet current safety standards must be worn by riders/handlers 18 years or under. Anyone over 18 years old wishing to wear top hats or beaglers must produce a disclaimer and present it to the secretary when making entries, the organisers do not accept any liability for riders /handlers who submit a disclaimer and strongly recommend they wear a British Standard hat that meet current safety standards.
No earrings, piercings or visible jewellery should be worn. Mobile telephones or similar communication devices are not to be used in the ring.
Spurs of any sort are not allowed in the pony classes.
In Lead Rein and First Ridden classes the reins must be of normal length and should not be knotted or stitched in a loop. Reins must not be attached to the saddle. Handles are permitted on saddles. All Lead Rein and First Ridden ponies must be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle except for M & M First Ridden which may use any suitable bridle.
In all cases the judge’s decision is final. Anyone on the showground deemed abusive or unsportsmanlike will be asked to leave the showground.
No person, including exhibitors, handlers or grooms may enter the ring at any time without the judge’s permission. When permission is granted to enter the ring a person must be suitably attired and wear a hat.
No entry to the ring when the judge has asked the class to trot.
A class is deemed to be over when the judge has given permission for the class to leave the ring.
Definition of a novice is no more than 4 firsts or 4 championship wins in one season.
In all novice classes a snaffle bridle must be worn, Wilkie snaffles are permitted.
No refunds will be given if you are unable to attend the show and have pre-entered or have missed classes due to lateness for whatever reason. Where we are to blame or for any genuine reason we may issue a credit note at the secretary’s discretion.
Competitors are responsible for arriving on time at their designated rings, the stewards are instructed not to hold classes. We cannot be responsible for classes clashing.
Objections are to be made in writing to the secretary within 30 minutes of the class ending, a deposit of £25 to accompany the objection which will be refunded if objection is upheld.
Classes will be split if at least 4 are forward in sections i.e M&Ms - Ridden & In Hand
SATURDAY 27th AUGUST
Ring 1
10 am Start - Open In Hand – Judge: Francis McAllan
Class 1 - Intro to Showing In Hand – (Handlers in first year of showing)
Class 2 - Novice Handler
Class 3 - Best Turned Out & Condition In Hand
Class 4 - In Hand Utility Horse/Pony
Class 5 - In Hand Hunter Type Horse/Pony
Class 6 - In Hand Riding Horse/Pony – to include ROR
Class 7 - In Hand Show/Maxi Cob
Class 8 - In Hand Cob Type excludes Show/Maxi Cobs
Class 9 - In Hand Sports Horse
Class 10 - In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony 15 years and over
Ring Championship for 1sts & 2nds from classes 1-10
FUN CLASSES TO FOLLOW RING CHAMPIONSHIP
Let your imagination run wild!!! Open to all
1, Best Mane & Tail.
2, Best 6 Legs.
3, Mirror Image - for Horse/ or Pony & Handler most alike, (costumes allowed).
4, Royal Birthday Themed Fancy Dress.
RING 2 Saturday 10 am start
Veteran Horse Society - REGIONAL FINAL 2016.
Second round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2016 Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Only fully qualified Members holding a current VHS membership card and a VHS showing card with a valid qualification signature may enter. Both cards must be carried in the ring and produced on request – no exceptions will be made.
VHS Supreme Final qualification. Competitors placed 1st and 2nd in each class will qualify for the corresponding class at the VHS Supreme Final, to be held at the National Veteran Open Championships, Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire, 23rd – 25th September. If the competitor has already qualified or does not wish to attend, they must refuse the qualification and pass it down the line on the day.
VHS M&M Supreme Final qualification. The highest placed M&M in each class will qualify for the VHS M&M Supreme Final at the National Veteran Open Championships.
Young Rider Championship qualification. A Young Rider rosette and qualification will be awarded to the young rider of the Judge’s choice, entitling them to enter the Young Rider Championship at the National Veteran Open Championships. This award is given at the Judge’s discretion.
For further information on qualification or membership please visit the VHS website www.veteran- horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
Judge: Lynn Haydon-Williams
CLASS 1 - DIAMOND VETERAN IN-HAND (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 2 - VETERAN IN-HAND (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 3 - PRE-VETERAN IN-HAND (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 4 - DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 5 - VETERAN RIDDEN (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 6 - PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
LUNCH BREAK
RING 2 SATURDAY
RIDDEN OPEN – JUDGE – Lynn Haydon-Williams
Class 11- Best turned out & Best Condition Ridden
Class 12 - Ridden Novice Horse &/or Pony (not to have won 3 firsts ridden)
Class 13 - Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony age 15 years & over
Class 14 - Ridden Sports Horse
Class 15 - Ridden Cob Type – Excludes Show Cobs
Class 16 - Ridden Show Cob – Hogged & Trimmed
Class 17 - Ridden Utility
Class 18. Ridden Hunter
Class 19. Riding Horse/Pony To include ROR
RING CHAMPIONSHIP 1sts & 2nds from classes 11 - 19
Saturday Evening Ring 2 – Judge - Lynn Haydon-Williams
Class A. Pairs Ridden or In Hand Individual Shows
Class B. Concours de Elegance Ridden or In Hand
Class C. Fancy Dress
SUNDAY 28th AUGUST – Showing
10am Start - Open In Hand - Judge – Louise Colwell
Class 20 - In Hand Welsh Breeds – will be split in enough forward.
Class 21 - In Hand Shetlands & Miniatures
Class 22 - In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Class 23 - In Hand Coloured/Spotted/Appaloosa Horse/Pony
Class 24 - In Hand Palomino/Dun/Cremello
Class 25 - In Hand Foreign & Rare Breeds
Class 26 - In Hand Arab, Anglo or Part Bred
Class 27 - In Hand stallions and colts all breeds
Class 28 - Senior Best Handler
Class 29 - Junior Best Handler
RING CHAMPIONSHIP 1sts & 2nds from classes 20 - 29
Ring 2
10am - Open Ridden – Judge – Anabel Bray
Class 30 - Intro to Showing – for Ponies not exceeding 14.2hh – (Rider in first year of Ridden showing)
Class 31 - Intro to Showing – for Horses exceeding 14.2hh – (Rider in first year of Ridden showing)
Class 32 - Ridden Equitation
Class 33 - Riding Club Horse/Pony
Class 34 - Ridden Coloured/Spotted- to include alternate colours
Class 35 - Ridden Arab, Anglo or Part Bred (any breeds)
Class 36 - Ridden M&Ms – split if enough forward.
Class 37 - Best Rider – split junior/senior if enough forward
Ring Championship for 1sts & 2nds from classes 30 – 37
Ring 2
To Follow on - Tiny Tots Ridden - Judge – Carolle Lee-Jones
AGES 3 – 10 Years
Class 38 - Intro to showing (Tiny Tots in first year of showing) – Walk only
Class 39 - Best Turned Out Tiny Tot
Class 40 - Best Lead Rein Pony
Class 41 - Best Lead Rein Rider
Class 42 - Open First Ridden
Class 43 - Just off Lead rein
Class 44 - Tiny Tots Handler
Tiny Tots Championship - 1sts & 2nds from classes 38 – 44
Sunday 28th AUGUST – Dressage
To qualify you must have achieved over 65% in a test at Netley Hall at the same level this year. Rosettes to 6th place. Champion and Reserve Champion sashes for each level. FREE photographer. Classes £12 each.
Netley Ring
Class 1 - Intro Freestyle
Class 2 - Intro C
Class 3 - Prelim 1
Class 4 – Prelim 17
Class 5 - Novice 27
Class 6 - Novice 34
Class 7 - Elementary 49
Class 8 - Medium 63
SUPREME OF SHOW - which includes all Ring Champions & Reserves from each day to come forward for Show. Overall Champion Reserve Reserve, Reserve High Horse Showing Society Talent Spotters will be present and awarding Talent Spotted Qualifiers for High Horse Shows Gala Championship Show at Rodbaston College, Staffs 18th September 2016.
Monday 29th AUGUST – Showjumping
Entry fee £10 each class Medic fee £2.50 per competitor Trophy to every class winner Separate awards for Juniors & Seniors Rosettes to 6th place
Class 1 – Start at 11am – 60cm Open Championship Juniors & Seniors
Class 2 – 70cm Open Championship Juniors & Seniors
Class 3 – 80cm Open Championship Juniors & Seniors
Class 4 – Mini/Major Pairs – 1st rider 70cm & 2nd rider 80cm
Class 5 – 90cm Open Championship Junior & Senior
Class 6 – 1m Open Championship Junior & Senior
Class 7 – 1.1m Open Championship Junior & Senior