Equestrian Classes

We are very pleased that The Press Association are once again sponsoring the Horse Show

Entry Fees

Entry fee is £1 per class in advance and £2 on the day. You must also purchase a show ticket for every person wishing to access the showground. NO EXCEPTIONS. Tickets are available in advance at a reduced price from local outlets (see local press and show website for details) or can be ordered by completing the section on the pre-entry form and including payment with the class fees.

Advance entries will be accepted up to Saturday 1st July, entries received after this date will be liable for the on the day fees. Entries will be taken on the day until 9:50am for classes 1a & 1b and before completion of the preceding class for all other classes, space permitting.

Class Sizes

Due to space limitations on both the show field and the parking area pony & small breed classes are limited to 15 entries and horse & large breed classes are limited to 12 entries.

PRE-ENTRY IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Key Rules and Regulations:

1. The decision of the judge in every case is to be accepted as final.
2. No access to the show field will be granted unless wearing the correct wristband.
3. All classes will be judged in walk and trot only due to ground restrictions.
4. Classes 6 and 7 will be judged on manners, confirmation, way of going and suitability.

10:00am Start

Class H1a: Tack and turnout – under 14.2h (Any breed, age, plaited or un-plaited, in-hand or ridden)
Class H1b: Tack and turnout – over 14.2h (Any breed, age, plaited or un-plaited, in-hand or ridden)
Class H2a: Bonny pony – under 14.2h
Class H2b: Handsome horse – over 14.2h
Class H3a: Mountain and moorland – in-hand (small breed, pure and part bred)
Class H3b: Mountain and moorland – in-hand (large breed, pure and part bred)
Class H4: Coloured – in-hand (any height, breed, age, plaited or un-plaited. Appaloosa, Dun, Palomino, Piebald, Skewbald, Strawberry/Blue Roan)

Not Before 12:45pm

Class H5: Veteran – ridden or in-hand (15 years or over, handler any age)
Class H6: Ridden pony (including lead rein and first ridden)
Class H7: Ridden horse (open to hunters, hacks, cobs etc)
Class H8a: Mountain and moorland – ridden (small breed, pure and part bred)
Class H8b: Mountain and moorland – ridden (large breed, pure and part bred)
Class H9: Coloured – ridden (any height, breed, age, plaited or un-plaited. Appaloosa, Dun, Palomino, Piebald, Skewbald, Strawberry/Blue Roan)

Class H10: Championship – Winners from classes 1 to 9 are eligible to compete, there is no fee for this class. Please notify the entry secretary on the show field if you do not intend to come forward for this class.

Prizes

1st Place £8, 2nd Place £5, 3rd Place £2. Rosettes will be awarded to 6th place. The Championship winner will receive a trophy with a rosette awarded for Reserve Champion.

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Schedule

Rules and regulations:

1. The decision of the judges in every case is to be accepted as final.
2. No access to the showfield will be granted unless wearing the correct writstband.
3. All classes will be judged in walk and trot only due to ground restrictions.
4. Classes 6 and 7 will be judged on manners, confirmation, way of going and suitability.
5. Classes with A & B sections may be combined if insufficient entries.
6. Any person willfully creating a disturbance will be expelled from the showground.
7. Officials and competitors only to be allowed in the ring.
8. Horses are not allowed on the main showfield outside of the competition ring, collecting area and horse walk.
9. By entering any class, competitors agree to their details being published in advertising and results, in accordance with The Data Protection Act.
10. All riders MUST wear correctly secured safety hats, in accordance with British standards.
11. Any complaints should be made to the secretary in writing with a £20.00 deposit to be forfeited if their complaint is found to be frivolous.
12. If the show is cancelled due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the Show Committee’s control, entry fees are non-refundable and expenses will not be allowed.
13. All stallions to be ridden or handled by an adult (over 16) on the showfield.
14. All entries must be sound and in good health.  Flu vaccinations are recommended.  Please follow the latest guidance on EHV and other infectious diseases.
15. Random horse passport checks may be carried out by Show officials, please have yours available when asked.

Queries:

If you have any queries please contact the Horse Show Secretary on horses.howdenshow@gmail.com