IRWELL VALE HORSE & PONY MEET
Equifest Qualifying Show Dates
Sunday’s 22nd March, 26th April, 24th May, 28th June & 23rd July 2015
@
Croft Top Farm Rising Bridge Nr Accrington
This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, Taking Place at the East of England Showground on the 12th-16th August 2015.
The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify.
IN HAND, RIDDEN SHOWING ClASSES
Ring 1 In Hand to start at 9.30 am
Class 1 Youngstock- Yearlings & 2yrs olds on 1.1.15
Class 2 Youngstock- 3yrs old & under on 1.1.15
Class 3 Q Welsh Pure& Part Bred A & B
Class 4 Q Welsh Pure& Part Bred C & D
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highlands, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. This class may be divided as appropriate.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the DRUMACRE HALL/ EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Class 5 Best Condition Pony Open 138cm & under
Class 6 Best Condition Pony Open exceeding 138cm
Class 7 Young Handlers 9 to 12years & Under 1.1.15
Class 8 Q Mountain & Moorland inc Shetland excluding Welsh
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemaras, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highlands, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D .Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. This class may be divided as appropriate.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the DRUMACRE HALL/ EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th - 16th August 2015.
Class 9 Q Coloured, Spotted & Palomino. BSPA/ EQUIFEST N HAND PIEBOLD/ SKEWBALD
Open in hand to Piebald /Skewbald, stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships. Subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class 10 Sports Horse /Pony and Ex Racehorse
Class 11 Veteran In Hand Over 15yrs Open
Class 12 Q Showing Open (plaited.) In hand Riding Ponies, stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding. Any age, not to exceed 153cm at maturity. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the EQUIFEST IN HAND RIDING PONIES Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th - 16th August 2015.
Class 13 Young Handlers 12yrs and Under 1.1.15
Class 14 Show Hunter Horse/ Pony Open ( plaited )
RIDDEN SHOWING CLASSES
( Ring 2 ) starts at 9.00 am
Class 23 Tack & Turnout (open to Lead Rein)
Class 24 Novice Showing Open (see rule 6 )
Class 25Q Ridden Pure Arabs & Any Ridden Part Bred
. Stallions, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over Exhibits in this section must be registered in the Part Bred section of their respective Breed Society. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Horses and ponies will not be ridden at the final. Riders any age. Classes may be divided as appropriate.
The two highest placed exhibits in each section not already qualified will qualify for the THE HARPER FAMILY / EQUIFEST Ridden Part Breds Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16TH August 2015.
Class 26 Q Lead Rein Pony (combined class ) Show Pony – 128cm 8yrs and under on 1.1.15
Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. Not exceeding 122cms to Qualify. Riders must not have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January, in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland 128cm, shown in natural state, 9yrs and under on 1.1.15.
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 122cms to Qualify Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Lead Rein Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4years or over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The two highest placed exhibits in each section not already qualified will qualify for the DAVEY’S LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT LTD/ EQUIFEST Show Pony Lead Rein, the RCH FARRIERY / EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein and the EQUIFEST Show Hunter pony- Lead Rein Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th- 16th August 2015.
Class 27 Q Ridden Cob Type, Open to mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Rider any age. Classes may be divided as follows:
· Open Lightweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
· Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Ridden NUPAFEED / EQUIFEST RIDDEN COBS Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16TH August 2015
(Combined qualifier) Open Maxi Cobs, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms – to be judged as Cobs. Riders any age.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the THE HOOD SHOW TEAM / EQUIFEST MAXI COBS Ridden Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16TH August 2015.
Class 28 Veteran Horse & Pony – Open to RIDDEN Animals 15yrs and over 1.1.15.
Class 29 Q Ridden Showing 14.2hh & under – Ridden Show Ponies, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must not have attained their 17th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Classes may be divided as follows:
· Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
· Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before1st January in the current year.
· Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the SIGNATURE COMMUNICATIONS / EQUIFEST Ridden Show Pony Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
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Class 30 Q Ridden Showing Exceeding 14.2hh NUPAFEED / EQUIFEST Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Rider any age. Classes may be divided as follows:
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Carrs BMW / EQUIFEST INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Open Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders must not have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Open to Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders must not have attained their 25th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year.
Open to Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding153cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders must not have attained their 25th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year.
Class 31 Q Frist Ridden Pony (combined class, Show ponies to be plaited) -128cm First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 122cm to Qualify. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday, before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland pony - 128cm shown in natural state Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must not have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
The two highest placed exhibits in each section not already qualified will qualify for the WELLBURY PARK STUD & RIDGEWAY VET PHYSIO/ EQUIFEST Show Pony First Ridden and NATALIE BIRD / EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015
LUNCH BREAK
Class 32 Novelty
Class 33 Novelty
Novelties are to be judged during the lunch break in the large arena, competitors 12yrs & Under.
To be judged by a committee member
Class 34 Ridden Sports Horse – open to horses / ponies
Class 35 Q Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Open to mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Stud books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highlands, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Riders of small breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders of large breeds not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the JOHN PATON / JUNIOR RIDDEN Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Class 36 Riding Club Pony – to include a jump
Class 37 Riding Club Horse – to include a jump
Class 38 Q Coloured Spotted & Palomino Open Ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over Rider any age. This class may be divided according to entries.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the BSPA / EQUIFEST Ridden Piebald / Skewbald Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Class 39 Novice Mountain & Moorland. Open to all native breeds in natural state (See club rule 4)
Class 40 Q Show Hunter Pony 15hh & Under (Plaited), mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Classes may be divided as follows:
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
· Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the SNUGGY HOODS / EQUIFEST Show Hunter Pony Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015
QUALIFICATION OF INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER TYPE TO BE AWARDED TO THE HIGHEST PLACE ENTRY IN CLASS 40 OR CLASS 42 ACCORDING TO HEIGHT / RULES
Open Intermediate Show Hunter Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders must not have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the SHOES4U.CO.UK / EQUIFEST Intermediate Show Hunter Type Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Class 41 Q Open Mountain & Moorland ridden in natural state. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highlands, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. This class may be divided as appropriate.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the HOWITT FAMILY/ EQUIFEST Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
Class 42 Q Ridden Show Hunter exc 15hh (plaited), Open Ridden Hunter mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 153cms. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Classes may be divided as follows:
· Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, capable of carrying up to 12.7 stone. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.