OPEN SHOWING SHOW

Sunday 10th September 2017

at

Mortimer Fairground, Hammonds Heath Rd,

Mortimer, Berkshire

Entries close Wed. 6th September 9PM

(late entries may be taken on the day if numbers allow but will be subject to an additional £2 per class fee)

STRICTLY NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES

Show Secretary: 10 Walsh Rd, Bramley, Hants. RG26 5FW

Contact No. on the day 07980 910855

MRC would like to thank our kind Sponsors

Paul Docker DipWCF – Farrier – 07791 221974 (Championship)

Darren Doyle DWCF – Farrier – 07703 496492 (Championship)

The Pulley Family (Fun Class)

Mr Richard Williams

The Black Family

Lucy Harris

Ready Rugs Equine Laundry

Ivy Ball

Tracy & Richard Porter

Tracey Bywater

The Perry Family

Britten Tyres Ltd, Reading

Total Equestrian 01189 714554

Tadley Pet Supplies

HIPP Pilates (Jo Kemp-Williams)

Group and Private Pilates Sessions 07557 412400

S&B Pallets

RING 1

Start time 10am (Rosettes to 6th place)

Entry Fee per Class: £6 Members £8 non-Members

IN-HAND

All handlers to be 8years or over as of 1st September 2017, or accompanied by an adult.

CLASS 1Youngstock

Sponsored by Britten Tyres Ltd, Reading

Open to all horses and ponies 4yo and under

CLASS 2Condition and Turn Out

Sponsored by Total Equestrian.

Open to all horses and ponies, judged on 50% horse 50% handler.

Please state on entry form if horse is stabled or 24hr grass kept all year round

CLASS 3British Native Small Breeds

Sponsored by Lucy Harris

Open to all registered & unregistered British breeds (Shetland, Dartmoor, Welsh Section A&B)

CLASS 4British Native Large Breeds

Sponsored by Ready Rugs Equine Laundry

Open to all registered & unregistered British Breeds (Welsh Section C&D, New Forest, Exmoor, Dales, Fell, Highland, Shire, TB etc.)

CLASS 5Coloured

Sponsored by S&B Pallets

Open to all Skewbald, Piebald, Spotted, Roan, Dun & Palomino)

CLASS 6Best Solid Colour

Sponsored by HIPP Pilates

Open to all Chestnut, Black, Grey, Bay

CLASS 7Veteran

Sponsored by Tracy & Richard Porter

Open to all horses & ponies 15yo and over (passports may be checked)

CLASS 8In-Hand Hunter

Sponsored by the Perry Family

Open to all horses & ponies 15.2hh and over, must be plaited. Open to small, lightweight, medium, & heavyweight types

IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by Paul Docker DipWCF

1st and 2nd place from Classes 1-8 will qualify

RING 1

FUN CLASSES

Sponsored by the Pulley Family

Ridden or in-Hand; will not be asked to perform individual show. Medals and prizes kindly donated by the Pulley family

CLASS 9Handsomest Gelding

CLASS 10Prettiest Mare

CLASS 11Best Mane & Tail

CLASS 12Lead Rein Pony

Sponsored by Ivy Ball

Open to ponies 13.2hh and under

Riders must have had their 3rd birthday by the show date and be no older than 10 years. Must be led by an adult.Snaffle bridles only and lead reins to be attached to nosebands.

Not to be judged on conformation but on manners and suitability as a genuine child’s pony.

CLASS 13Ridden Coloured

Sponsored by the Black Family Grandchildren

Open to any horse or pony that is not a solid colour

CLASS 14Ridden British Native

Sponsored by Tracey Bywater

Open to all registered & unregistered British native breeds small & large

CLASS 15Ridden Veteran

Sponsored by Tracy & Richard Porter

Winner awarded the Jester Memorial Cup

Open to all horses & ponies 15yo and over (passports may be checked)

Special rosette for the oldest horse

CLASS 16Ridden Horse

Sponsored by Mr R Williams, winner receives the Dillon Memorial Trophy

To be judged on manners and versatility for all riding activities

RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by Darren Doyle DWCF

1st and 2nd place from Classes 12-16 will qualify

MRC OPEN SHOWING SHOW

Sunday 10th September 2017

Mortimer Fairground

I have read and agree to abide by the Rules and Conditions of Entry

Signed:………………………………………………(signed by a Parent/Guardian if under 16)

Name:……………………………………………

Telephone No:………………………………….

Address:………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………......

M.R.C. Member Yes: No:

RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  • It shall be deemed a condition of entry that Mortimer Riding Club, persons acting on their behalf, or their agents, or the landowners shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury, accident, damage or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other person whatsoever whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever. The Committee recommend that all riders have adequate Personal, Third Party and Horse Insurance
  • Everyone mounted - whether a competitor or not - MUST wear protective headgear that includes a permanently fitted, non-detachable retaining harness secured to the shell at more than two points. Such headgear must be worn with the harness properly adjusted and fastened at all times. A riding hat complying with BS6473 or a skull cap BS4472 is the compulsory minimum required, however British Riding Clubs recommend that the PAS015 standard or equivalent be worn. MRC recommends that a body protector meeting the latest standards be worn in jumping classes.
  • The Organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel the event or any of the published information
  • In the event of an objection the Secretary’s decision is final
  • No refund of entry fees will be made except on receipt of a Doctors or Veterinary Surgeon’s certificate
  • No horse or pony under 4yo may be ridden at the event
  • No stallions or dogs
  • No cantering outside of the warm up areas and arenas
  • Please observe care in the parking area and always follow any instructions give. Leave the area tidy when you leave and clear of horse droppings
  • No skipping out
  • First Aid is 999 call only, so people ride at their own risk
  • The Secretary may require to see Horse Passports, so please have them available on the day
  • Please take care in the parking area and follow instructions if given. Leave the area tidy when you leave and clear of horse droppings
  • All Children – mounted or not – are the responsibility of their Parent/Guardian at all times
  • All mounted riders are to be 3yo or over at the time of the event
  • All mounted riders under 8yo must be accompanied by an adult in the ring, with the horse/pony on a lead rein
  • Handlers must be 8yo or over, or are to be accompanied in the ring by an adult (18yo or over)