The Swallowfield Horse Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sun, Aug 27, 2023 to Mon, Aug 28, 2023
Closing Date
Sat, Aug 19, 2023
Starting Times:

Sunday 27th August
Ring 1 – Show Jumping Clear round at each height after class - £5.00 Entries on the day only. To Start at 10am
Class 5 Will not start until after 1:30pm
Ring 2 – Ridden Showing to Start at 10am. Class 11 will not start until after 1:30pm
Ring 3 – In-hand Showing to Start at 10am. Class 20 will not start until after 1:30pm

Monday 28th August
Ring 1 – Show Jumping Clear round at each height after class - £5.00 Entries on the day only. To Start at 10am
Class 29 will not start until after 1:30pm

Ring 2 - Dressage - to start at 9:00am
Ring 2 – Gymkhana to Start at 12:30pm
Ring 3 – Fun Classes to Start at 10am. Class 40 will not start until after 1:30pm


Class 1
Cross Pole Jumping    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
Competitors may be led
Class 2
50cm Open (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pretty Green Landscapes Ltd
Class 3
60cm Open (0.60m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by DRACs Pet Services
Class 4
70cm Open (0.70m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s Equine Clinic
Class 5
Working Hunter (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Info:
Non-traditional format as an introduction to working hunter classes Required to jump small course of 3-4 jumps and do individual show. If insufficient entries, it may be combined with the 80cm working hunter class. (Course available at both 50cm and 80cm)
Class 6
Working Hunter (0.80m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Rosie Sillett Sports Massage
Info:
Non-traditional format as an introduction to working hunter classes Required to jump small course of 3-4 jumps and do individual show. If insufficient entries, it may be combined with the 50cm working hunter class. (Course available at both 50cm and 80cm)
Class 7
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
To be split into large and small if sufficient numbers
Class 8
Ridden Tack & Turnout    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Eira's Equestrian Extras
Info:
Rosette for best placed side saddle
Class 9
Lead Rein Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly sponsored by Blackwater Electric
Class 10
First Ridden Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Rachel Scarlett Singing Teacher
Class 11
Family Mount    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Class 12
Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Saraste Photography
Info:
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and highest placed riding side saddle
Class 13
Veterans    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Wheats Boarding Kennels
Info:
Rosette for best placed side saddle
Class 14
Ridden Coloured    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pheonix Sports Cars
Info:
Rosette for best placed side saddle Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 11-18
Class 16
Condition & Turnout    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Nick Ide
Class 17
Best Child Handler    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pretty Green Landscapes LTD
Class 18
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
To be split into large and small if sufficient numbers
Class 19
Youngstock    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Youngstock class kindly sponsored by ACC Contracting
Info:
For any horse or pony 3 years old or younger
Class 20
In Hand Coloured    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by New Inn Heckfield
Class 21
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Class 22
In Hand Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by B. &J. Dance Animal Feeds
Info:
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional
Class 23
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
Open to Shetland and Mini Horses (Under 11.2hh) In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 16-23
Class 25
70cm Open    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s Equine Clinic
Class 26
60cm Open (0.60m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Animal Physiotherapist - Claire Campbell
Class 27
50cm Open (0.50m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Tammy Pepper
Class 28
Cross Pole Jumping    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pretty Green Landscapes Ltd
Info:
Cross poles - can be led
Class 29
Chase me Charlie    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Info:
Jumps will get higher each round, starting at 60cm
Class 30
80cm Open (0.80m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Class 31
90cm Open (0.90m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Class 32
1.00m Open (1.00m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by GB Therapies
Class 33
Dressage - Test C    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pretty Green Landscapes Ltd
Class 34
Dressage - Test 12 (Rev 2016)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Class 35
Dressage - Test 24    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Class 36
Best Rescue Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
For horses and ponies of any height
Class 37
Lead Rein Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Swallowfield Horse Show Committee
Class 38
First Ridden Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Purple Robin
Class 39
Family Mount    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Kitty Day Care
Class 40
Cheekiest Horse or Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 41
Prettiest Mare    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 42
Handsomest Gelding    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 43
Best 6 Legs    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 44
Childs Best Friend    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 45
Fancy Dress    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Info:
(Not included in Mini Championship) Mini Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 35-39
Class 47
Gymkhana (Lead Rein)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Pretty Green Landscapes Ltd
Info:
Lead Rein only! To Start at Noon. Entry is for all races (don’t have to do all)
5 Races plus consolation race
Races include Walk up, Trot Back, Egg and Spoon Race etc. Rosettes for 1st- 3rd in each race

Show Secretary: Swallowfield Horse Show Entries Secretary
32 Minstead Drive, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6EH
Email: horse@swallowfieldshow.co.uk


Location
Swallowfield Park, Church Road, Swallowfield, Berks RG71TH
Map Link: Swallowfield Park

Show Information

 

Online Entries Close on Saturday 19th August

Entries accepted on the day if space, with a late entry fee of £3 per class.

No late entries for dressage 

Late entry to show jumping classes will close 15 minutes after class starts

No postal entries 

Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most classes - Eligible if horse or rider live within 3 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH). Please add first line of address and postcode in entry notes

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

No postal entries
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly The Swallowfield Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Prize Information

Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most classes - Eligible if horse or rider live within 3 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH). Please add first line of address and postcode in entry notes

Terms & Conditions

Parking

• Horse show parking is at a different location to the main show car parks. Please follow signage and volunteer directions. A map can be found on both our website and Facebook page • There may be unavoidable delays at peak times, so please plan accordingly • NO cars without prior arrangement in horse show parking area without prior arrangement and pass from the Horse Show Committee. Cars without these will be turned away to park in the main show car park

General Show Ground

 • HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT ENTER THE MAIN SHOW AREA and must remain the horse show area• Please ensure you have enough handlers as Horses and Ponies must not be left unattended. • Please ensure that you bring enough water for your animals  • Competitors should be aware that there many be inflatables such as bouncy castles in the main Horticultural Show Ground, as well as other displays • The showground was left clean and tidy after the 2019 show, thank you. A reminder that the horse show area mush be left clean and tidy with droppings, hay and litter taken away.• Colts and Stallions must where a white or BS tail ribbon and be accompanied by an adult handler at all times • Abusive or aggressive behaviour is horse show officials, volunteers or other competitors will result in exclusion from the show ground without refund. • Lunging is not permitted anywhere on the show ground

Competing and Rings 

• There are separate showing and show jumping warm up rings. • The practice fence must be jumped with the red wing on the right and riders must not interfere with someone already jumping. This is dangerous and the collecting ring steward has the right to eliminate offenders from their class. • By entering a class you accept the show rules and conditions. This show is part of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society Two Day Show; the show manual can be downloaded from www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk. It covers safety, health and environment management systems. The short form manual can be found at: https://www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk/short-form-manual/ • The show is run in accordance with the BHS Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies at Events. A copy of which can be found at www.bhs.org.uk • Riders, handlers and horses must have 3rd Party insurance of their own • No claim will be entertained by the Swallowfield Show Horticultural Society for anything which may happen to competitors, onlookers, their servants, property or animals (horses, ponies, dogs) in connection with, or arising from, the Swallowfield Show. It is a condition of entry that they indemnify the society against any legal action arising from these. • Jumping classes are run under BS rules • A riding hat of the correct standard must be worn at all times when riding and a body protector is recommended for jumping. • Correct riding dress must be worn at all times when riding • All ridden horses must be 4 years or older • No animals may be left unattended outside a horsebox or trailer and dogs must be kept on leads • Competitors under 16 years must be accompanied by an responsible adult • The Judge’s decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing and handed to The Horse Show Manager within 30 minutes of the incident with a deposit of £20, with will be returned if objection is upheld • Entries may be limited at the committee’s discretion. It may refuse entries without giving a reason and may cancel/alter classes in necessary. It also accepts no responsibility if classes clash. • On the day entries must be made with the correct form and the correct fee in cash. Entries made after closing date/on the day will be subject to a late fee of £3 per class • Refunds will be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate produced within 7 days of the show • Winners of cups and trophies must sign a promise to return them in good condition to the show manager/committee by the end of June 2023. They must pay a deposit of £20 to be returned on receipt of the cup

Important Contacts

• No on call farrier • On call Vet: Donnington Grove Equine Vets – 01635 39039, horse owner/competitor liable for all and any costs incurred 

 

Email Secretary - horse@swallowfieldshow.co.uk
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