South Staffs Show
South Staffs Show
2016 Dates
Sunday 10th April – Warm up Show
Sunday 24th April - Open Show
Monday 2nd May –16 yrs & under fun show
Sunday 22nd May - Open Show (BONUS show)
Saturday 4th June – Open Sash show
Sunday 26th June - Open Show
Sunday 24th July - Open Show
Sunday21th August - Open Show (Olympic medal show)
Sunday 25th September - Open Show (BONUS show)
Saturday 19th November - Annual Awards Evening
Dressage
(Entries to be received by the Wednesday prior to the show)
Monday 2nd May
Other dates TBC
Qualifications & Venues.
The show dates above will be holding MIDARC (M), Equifest (EQ), South West Pony Association (SW) Royal London (RL) and Cricklands Qualifiers (C).Senior dressage (SD)
EQUIFEST : “This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 17th – 21st August 2016. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.”
MIDARC: “This Show is affiliated to MIDARC UK and runs qualifiers for the National Championships and the Sunshine Tour – full details may be viewed at
ROYAL LONDON : “First, second and third placed horse/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the champion of Britain title classes to be held at the Royal London show in 2016. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and rider /handler are, or become registered with the international showing society within 28 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S secretary on (01425) 471680/ 07971931971 or see
SOUTH WEST PONIES :: This show is a qualifier for the south west pony association championships to be held on 1-4th September 2016, at The David Broome Event centre, Crick, Gwent, NP26 5XP.
To qualify for the championships:
1.Enter one of the qualifying classes
2.Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card signed in the ring.
3.Complete the entry form and qualification card
4.Return the card together with any registration fees due within 14 days of this show
Please note: registration fee for 2016 is £30 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family
Membership.
You can join as a south staffs member at any time throughout the season.
Becoming a member means you will be awarded points for each class you compete in.
These points will accumulate over the season and there will be a champion and reserve champion of each class awarded at the awards evening.
A minimum of 50% attendance at the shows must have been achieved by September for the points to count towards the awards evening.
However points will not be backdated for more than one show from the date of joining
Contact details.
Dawn Hoffman – 45 Meriden Ave, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 4QP
07951 958180 / (01384) 625365 or email
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Facilities.
First Aid
Toilets
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30am
Saddlery stand
Photographer
Awards.
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Sash show – 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all classes will be awarded sashes.
Olympic medal show – Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded to the first 3 in each class
Please remember points are awarded for all members in each class even if you are not placed in the first 6.
1st – 15 points, 2nd – 12 points, 3rd – 10 points, 4th – 8 points, 5th – 6 points, 6th – 4 points, not placed – 1 point
Points will be awarded to the member not the horse. In situations such as rider/ handler classes it is possible to change horses throughout the season. In situations such as Inhand coloured or ridden cob it will be the combination of horse and rider
5 extra points per class will be awarded at the 2 bonus shows!
Entry Fee to all Classes in this Ring £7.00 - Non Members £1.50 extra
First Aid £1.50 per competitor
Open points schedule
Ring 1 - Showjumping Ring START 10.00AM(Classes normally ran as A7)
Juniors & seniors will jump together and be awarded separately in classes 1-4 if numbers warrant. Annual points will still be awarded to juniors and seniors for classes 5-7. Any horse/rider combinations that have been awarded “south staffs show overall jumping ring champion” aren’t eligible for classes 1-3.
CLASS 1 1’9” Jumping – Cross poles
CLASS 2 2’0” Jumping (M, C, RL)
CLASS 32’3” Jumping (M, C, RL)
CLASS 4 2’6” Jumping (M, C, RL)
CLASS 5 2’9” Jumping (M, C, RL)
CLASS 6 3’0” Jumping (M, C, RL
CLASS 7 3’3” Jumping (M, C, RL)
Show jumping ring champion award ( judged on style)– presented after class 7
RING 2 – Clear round jumping. START 10.00AM – 3pm
£3 per round, or 4 rounds for £10
Ring 3 - WORKING HUNTER START 10.30AM
The following classes are open to Riders of any age, except where stated
Ponies and Horses may be shown in any suitable bit (no bitless bridles for ponies)
CLASS 8 BEST HORSE / PONY OF RIDING CLUB / PONY CLUB TYPE (M, RL)
This class is open to Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies, Horses to be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over.
Competitors may be asked to jump a short course of small jumps
CLASS 9 WORKING HUNTER 1’9” (M, RL)
Riders on the Lead Rein will be allowed to compete in this class. Novice Riders may be assisted.
CLASS 10 WORKING HUNTER 2’0” (M, SW)
Lunch break – Approx 30 minutes
CLASS 11 WORKING HUNTER 2’3” (M, SW)
CLASS 12 WORKING HUNTER 2’6” (M, EQ)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to poniesexceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm, with riders that have not attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
CLASS 13 WORKING HUNTER 2’9” (M, EQ, RL,SW)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses and poniesexceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm, with riders that have not attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
CLASS 14 WORKING HUNTER 3’0”- 3’3” (M, EQ, RL, SW)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, with riders that have not attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
The first two placed in Classes 8 – 14 will then be judged for the Working Hunter Ring Championship.
A consolation championship will be held in ring 6 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
Ring 4 - IN HAND SHOWING START 10.00AM
CLASS 15 IN HAND BEST TURNOUT CHAMPIONSHIP (M)
Open to any age, any breed – to be shown suitable for the breed
CLASS 16 WELSH YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL)
Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 3 yrs & under
CLASS 17ANY OTHER BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL)
Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 3 yrs & under
CLASS 18 WELSH 4 YRS AND OVER (M)
Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 4 yrs & over
CLASS 19 ANY OTHER BREEDS 4 YRS AND OVER (M)
Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 4 yrs & over
CLASS 20 SHETLANDS & MINIATURE HORSES (M, RL, SW)
The class will be spilt if numbers warrant.
CLASS 21 DRIVING TYPE (M)
NOT to be shown in harness.
CLASS 22 BEST COLOURED / SPOTTED.(M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & Ponies
Lunchbreak – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 23 BEST ANY BREED / ANY AGE (M)
CLASS 24 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND. (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Horses and ponies in this class are to be shown in their natural state, ie untrimmed and unplaited. If the numbers warrant the class will be split into large and small breeds. (Please indicate large or small on entry)
CLASS 25 BEST VETERAN (M, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & ponies aged 15yrs & over
CLASS 26 BEST MARE
4yrs and over, any breed.
CLASS 27 BEST GELDING
4yrs and over, any breed.
CLASS 28 SENIOR HANDLER (M, RL)
Any Horse or Pony to be shown by handler 17yrs & over
CLASS 29YOUNG HANDLER (M, RL, SW)
Any horse or pony to be shown by a handler 16yrs & under. Class will be split into by age if numbers warrant
The first two placed from Classes 15 – 29 will then be judged for theIn Hand Show Championships
A consolation championship will be held in ring 6 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
RING 5 - LEAD REIN & JUNIOR SHOWING START10.00AM
The following classes are open to Riders 16 years & under, except where stated. Competitors must compete as either a junior or a lead rein competitor. It is not permitted for you to do both (with the exception of first ridden and tiny tots)
Lead Rein Handlers should be Aged 16yrs & over
CLASS 30. BEST TURNED OUT- awards split into lead rein and junior (M)
Lead rein turnout - Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein.
Junior turnout - Open to Riders 16yrs & under,
Turnout to be suitable for the breed.
NB: Rosettes will be awarded separately to M&M if numbers warrant.
CLASS 31. BEGINNERS SHOWING (M)
Open to junior riders both on and off the lead rein. The combination of horse and rider must be in their first 2 years of showing on 1st April 2016
CLASS 32. LEAD REIN BEST RIDER (M)
Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under
CLASS 33. JUNIOR NOVICE RIDER (M)
Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle.
Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Class up to 1st April 2016
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 34
CLASS 34. JUNIOR BEST RIDER (M, SW)
Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under
CLASS 35.LEAD REIN RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Riders 8 years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under
Lunchbreak – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 36. SHOW HUNTER PONY (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under. Also open to riders 8 years & under on the lead rein, ponies 12.2hh & under. Prizes will be awarded separately if numbers warrant.
CLASS 37. TINY TOTS BEST RIDER (M)
Open to all Riders 10yrs & under, ponies 13.2hh & under
Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein
CLASS 38. BEST FIRST RIDDEN (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Riders 12 yrs. & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under
Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein
CLASS 39. NOVICE RIDING PONY (SW,M)
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, that have not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Pony Class up to 1st April 2016, Riders 16yrs & under. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle.
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 40
CLASS 40. BEST RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under
CLASS 41. LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to Riders 8 years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under to be shown their natural state.
CLASS 42. NOVICE HORSE/ PONY
This class is open to all breeds & types. Ponies/ Horse should preferable be ridden in a snaffle bridle.
The first two placed from Classes 30– 42 will then be judged for theJunior and Lead Rein Show Championship
A consolation championship will be held in ring 6 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
RING 6 - SENIOR RIDDEN SHOWING START 10.00AM
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over, except where stated
Please note class 42 in ring 5 is open to both novice horses and ponies
CLASS 43 SENIOR BEST TURNOUT (M)
This class is open to Horses, Ponies.Turnout to be suitable for the breed
CLASS 44 BEST SENIOR NOVICE RIDER (M)
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over - Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Class up to 1st April 2016. Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 45
CLASS 45 SENIOR BEST RIDER (M)
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over
CLASS 46 NOVICE RIDING HORSE (SW,M)
Open to Horses over 14.2hh, not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Horse Class up to 1st April 2016, Riders 13yrs & over. Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Horses in this Class cannot enter Classes 47
CLASS 47 BEST RIDING HORSE (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Horses over 14.2hh, Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 48 RIDDEN COB(M, EQ, RL, SW)
No height restrictions, Riders of any age.
CLASS 49 BEST RIDDEN VETERAN (M, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & Ponies aged 15yrs & over, Riders of any age
CLASS 50 BEST FAMILY HORSE OR PONY
Lunch break – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 51 BEST UTILITY HORSE OR PONY
This Class is open to all Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies.
This Class will be judged solely on the suitability of the horse / pony and the ridden show.
CLASS 52SPORTS HORSE (M)
To include race horses. You will NOT be asked to canter collectively.
CLASS 53 RIDDEN HUNTER HORSE / PONY (M, EQ, SW)
Horses & Ponies, Riders any age
Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 54 BEST RIDDEN COLOURED / SPOTTED HORSE OR PONY (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Horses & Ponies, Riders any age
Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 55 ANY BREED HORSE OR PONY(M)
Open to all horse/ ponies including foreign breeds
CLASS 56 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to all Small and Large Breeds, to be shown in their natural state. Class will be split if numbers warrant and prizes awarded separately.
The first two placed in Classes 43-56 will then be judged for theRidden Show Championship
A consolation championship will be held in ring 6 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
The Champion and Reserve Champion from each ring will go forward to the end of day Show Championship in ring 6.
Sunday 10th April 2016 - Warm up show
A brilliant opportunity to get your horse used to the show ground, the jumps and get feedback from the friendly judges before the monthly points shows start on Sunday 24th April.
Entry fee £7.00 members, £1.50 extra for non-members
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 625365or email
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30 am
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Ring 1 – Show jumping (Cricklands & MIDARC Qualifier)Start 10.00am
Awards will be split into horses and ponies if numbers warrant, except for class 5
Class 1. Lead rein jumping – (2nd round against the clock)
Class 2 –1’9” cross pole Jumping (M, C)
Class 3. 2’0” Jumping (M, C)
Class 4. 2’3” Jumping (M, C)
Class 5. 2’3” pairs jumping
Class 6. 2’6” Jumping (M, C)
Class 7. 2’9” Jumping (M, C)
Ring 2 - Clear round show jumping will run from 10am-3pm.Entry fee: £3 a round or 4 rounds for £10
Ring 3 – Ridden Showing Start 10.00am
Class 8. Best turned out – awards will be spilt into lead rein, junior and senior (M)
Class 9. Lead Rein Best Rider (M)
Class 10. Junior Best Novice Rider (M)
Class 11. Senior Best Novice Rider (M)
Class 12. Lead Rein Best Riding Pony (M)
Class 13. Junior Best Rider (M)
Class 14. Senior Best Rider (M)
Break
Class 15. Tiny Tots Rider - 10yrs & under (M)
Class 16. Best Riding Horse (M)
Class 17. Best Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland (M)
Class 18. Best Ridden Hunter (M)
Class 19. Best Ridden Cob (M)
Class 20. Best Mare (M) - Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 21. Best Gelding (M)- Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 22. Best Coloured or Spotted (M)
Class 23. Family horse or pony (M)
Class 24. Best Mountain & Moorland Ridden (M)
The 2 highest placed riders in classes 8-24 will go forward to the ridden show championship
A consolation championship will be held in ring 3 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
Ring 4 – In hand showingStart 10.30am
Class 25. Best turned out (M)
Class 26. Best Young stock (M)
Class 27. Best 4yrs and over (M)
Class 28. Best Mare (M)
Class 29. Best Gelding (M)
Class 30. Any age/Any breed (M)
Break
Class 31. Woollies and harries (M)
Class 32. Best Veteran (M)
Class 33. Best 6 legs (M)
Class 34. Junior Handler (M)
Class 35. Senior Handler (M)
The 2 highest placed riders in classes 25-35 will go forward to the inhand championship
A conciliation championship will be held in ring 3 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
Overall show championship will be held in ring 3
SOUTH STAFFS 16YRS AND UNDER SHOW.
MONDAY 2nd MAY 2016
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 625365 or email
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30 am
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Entry fee £7.00 members, £1.50 extra for non-members
RING 1 – SHOW JUMPINGStarts 10.00am
Class 1 – Lead Rein Jumping – (All double clears awarded equal 1stplace)
Class 2 –1’9” cross pole Jumping (M, C)
Class 3 – 2’0”Jumping (M, C)
Class 4 - 2’3”Jumping (M, C)
Class 5 – Pairs Jumping
Class 6 - 2’6”Jumping (M, C)
Class 7 - 2’9”Jumping (M, C)
RING 2 – CLEAR ROUNDStarts 10.00am -3pm
Entry fee£3 a round or 4 rounds for £10
RING 3 – RIDDEN SHOWINGStarts 10.00am
Class 8 - Best turned out- lead rein and juniors awarded separately (M)
Class 9 - Best Lead rein rider (M)
Class 10 - Best 12yrs & under (M)
Class 11 - Best Junior rider (M)
Class 12 - Best lead rein Pony (M)
Class 13 - Best first ridden (M)
Class 14 - Pony/ Horse the judge would most like to take home
Break
Class 15 - Best riding pony or horse (M)
Class 16 – Best family horse or pony (M)
Class 17 – Best ridden Mare (M)
Class 18 – Best ridden Gelding (M)
Class 19- Best combination – Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 20 – Bonny pony -Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 21 – Horse or pony of riding club type (M)
Class 22 – Best M+M– Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
The first 2 from classes 8-22 will be judged for the ridden championships
A conciliation championship will be held in ring 3 at the end of the day and is open to any competitor not receiving a first or a second
Overall show championship is open to all competitors from classes 8-31
RING 4 – IN HAND & NOVELTY RINGStart 10.15AM
Classes 23-32 may be in a different location to the hand pony and Gymkhana
Classes 29-31 £5.50 entry fee, if you have already entered another class.
Inhand
Class 23 – In hand Turnout
Class 24 – Any age/ any breed
Class 25 – Junior handler
Class 26 – Best Mare
Class 27 – Best Gelding
Class 28 – Best Thelwell type
Class 29 – Pony with the best mane and tail
Class 30- Best 6 legs