The Haflinger Society of Great Britain 53rd Annual Breed Show (Late Entries)

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Show Date
Fri, Jul 25, 2025 to Sun, Jul 27, 2025
Closing Date
Sat, May 31, 2025
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Event Downloads
Download Schedule & Timetable Here (PDF)  
Email:
haflingersocietygb@gmail.com
Website:
www.haflingersgb.com
Starting Times:
IMPORTANT Times given in this schedule are subject to change in the light of entries received. Competitors should check the final timetable, which will be on the HSGB Facebook Members page before the show and in the show catalogue which can be pre-ordered with entry or purchased on the showground. If any class is rescheduled to start more than half an hour earlier than stated in this catalogue, competitors will be notified. Please also listen for announcements regarding your classes.
Class 1
Very Novice (0.40m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 40cm Combination cannot enter any other jumping class. Lead rein clipped to a headcollar or noseband or a runner is permitted
Class 2
Pairs Relay Jumping (0.50m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 50cm Horses can only be entered in one pair in this class
Class 3
Novice Restricted (0.50m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 50cm Combination not to have won any jumping classes at the Breed Show, excluding very novice
Class 4
Novice Open Show Jumping (0.55m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 55 cm Combinations may not enter Open jumping. Horses can only jump the course once
Class 5
Intermediate Show Jumping (0.60m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 60cm Horses can only jump the course once
Class 6
Open Show Jumping (0.65m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Jumps not to exceed 65cm Horses can only jump the course once
Class 9
Introductory - Test 1 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Class restrictions apply Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 65% or above in any Intro dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Intro dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Prelim*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only.
Class 10
Introductory - Test 3 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. class restrictions apply. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Intro dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Intro dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Prelim*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only.
Class 11
Preliminary - Test 1 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Class restrictions apply. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Prelim dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Prelim dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Novice*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only.
Class 12
Preliminary - Test 3 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Class restrictions apply. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Prelim dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Prelim dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Novice*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only.
Class 13
Novice - Test 1 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Class restrictions apply. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Novice dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Prelim dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Elementary*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only
Class 14
Novice - Test 3 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Class restrictions apply. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Novice dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Prelim dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Elementary*. Arena 20 x 40. Snaffle bridles only.
Class 15
Elementary - Test 2 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Restricted - Combination not to have obtained 68% or above in any Elementary dressage. Open - Combination not to have obtained 70% or over, three or more times in any Prelim dressage. Combinations gaining 70% or over are expected to move to Medium*. Arena 20 x 40
Class 16
Medium - Test 2 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Riders of any age. Arena 20 x 40
Class 17
Music Freestyle - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Restricted Music Freestyle: Combinations are not to have obtained 68% or above in Dressage to Music at the level entered at the Breed Show in the past. Level is Intro, Prelim, Novice only. Placings will be determined on percentage score. Arena 20 x 4
Class 18
Music Freestyle - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open Dressage to Music: Combinations to compete at their current level e.g Prelim level or above. Placings will be determined on percentage score. Arena 20 x 60
Class 19
Pick A Test - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium, PSG and above. ** see below re Championship Class run under BD rules Arena 20 x 60 please state level & test on entry form
Class 20
Pick A Test - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Any Tack Dressage Test Pick a Test: Any Tack can be used in this class - this includes all types of saddles, bareback pads, or no saddle!! can be done bitless!!! Arena 20 x 40 Intro 2 Prelim 2 Novice 2
Class 26
Beginner Rider    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to any rider (including lead rein, Lead rein rider must from age 8 -12 years). Combination must not have been placed 1st to 3rd in any ridden class. Walk and Trot only Combination may not enter any other ridden classes except Novice Ridden
Class 27
Junior Rider    
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Open to any horse and Junior rider combinations. Riders must be 16yrs and under. Lead rein is allowed if rider is between 8 - 12 years
Class 28
Ridden One Pony Owner    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to any Mare, Gelding or Stallion registered to a Member, Family Membership, Joint Membership or long term loaner, who has only one Haflinger horse within that membership.
Class 29
Pairs Ridden    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Two horses to be ridden as a pair at all times. Competitors are requested to ensure their displays are brief
Class 30
Ridden Side Saddle Horse or Pony    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses to be 5 years and over and ridden Side Saddle Horses may be ridden by the judge.
Class 31
Novice Ridden Mares    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Mares, Snaffle bit only. Trophies to be awarded to highest placed Rider Under 21yrs and senior rider
Class 32
Novice Ridden Stallions & Geldings    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Stallions / Geldings. Snaffle bit only. Trophies to be awarded to highest placed Rider Under 21yrs and senior rider
Class 33
Intermediate Ridden    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to any horse and rider combination who has not been placed 1st to 3rd in an Open ridden showing class (including One Pony Owner) at any show
Class 34
Ridden Mare    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses may be ridden by the judge
Class 35
Ridden Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses may be ridden by the Judge
Class 36
Ridden Stallions    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses may be ridden by the Judge
Class 37 A
Ridden Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse & rider and the way of going in costume. Safe tack must be used. Can be stride or side-saddle and may be split if enough entries
Class 37 B
Ridden Costume Concours d’Elegance Side Saddle    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse & rider and the way of going in costume. Safe tack must be used. Can be stride or side-saddle and may be split if enough entries
Class 38
In Hand Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse & handler. Horses to be led in reverse to normal so the judge can see the outfit. Combination to walk a figure of 8
Class 39
Ridden Turnout    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses must be ridden but can be led by a handler (if rider is under the age of 12). The turnout of both leader and rider will be judged. There is no ridden show. Trophies will be awarded to the highest placed rider 16 years and under and senior rider 17 years and over.
Class 43
In Hand Turnout Adults    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Best Condition & Turnout - Adult. Horses must be 4 years old and over.
Class 44
In Hand Turnout Youngstock    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses must be 3 years and under
Class 45
Junior Handler    
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Competitors to be 16 years and under. To be judged 25% Handling of horse, 25% Turnout of horse, 25% Turnout of handler and 25% overall appearance. Horse & Handler combination not to have been placed 1st or 2nd in any In Hand classes at the Breed Show or County Level Shows in previous years.
Class 46
Novice Handler    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitors to be 17 years and over. Horse of any age. To be judged 25% Handling of horse, 25% Turnout of horse, 25% Turnout of handler and 25% overall appearance. Horse & Handler combination not to have been placed 1st or 2nd in any In Hand classes at the Breed Show or County Level Shows in previous years
Class 47
In Hand One Pony Owner    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to any mare, gelding, colt or filly registered to a Member, Family Membership, or Joint Membership who has only one Haflinger pony within that membership To be judged 50% turnout/presentation and 50% conformation, type and movement
Class 48
In Hand Yearling Colts & Geldings    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to colts or geldings aged 1 year old
Class 49
In Hand 2 Year Old Colts & Geldings    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to colts or geldings aged 2 years old
Class 50
In Hand 3 Year Old Stallions & Geldings    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to stallions or geldings aged 3 years old
Class 51
In Hand Yearling Filly    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to fillies aged 1 year old
Class 52
In Hand 2 Year Old Filly    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to fillies aged 2 years old
Class 53
In Hand 3 Year Old Filly    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to fillies aged 3 years old
Class 54
In Hand Novice Mares    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Mares aged 4 years and over who have never won a senior Haflinger in hand class or Youngstock Championship
Class 55
In Hand Mare    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Mares aged 4 years and over.
Class 56
Foals    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Produce of Mares in classes 54 & 55
Class 57 A
In Hand Stallion    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Stallions aged 4 years and over (a) 4yrs- 10yrs
Class 57 B
In Hand Stallion    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Stallions aged 4 years and over ( b) 11yrs & over
Class 58
In Hand Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Geldings aged 4 years and over
Class 59
Progeny    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Groups consist of any sex. All 3 horses must have the same sire or dam, sire or dam do not need to be at the show. All animals must be entered in their appropriate individual in hand classes for preliminary scoring.
Class 60
Driven Showing    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to all drivers Open to any horse aged over 4yrs old Driven in any traditional or exercise vehicle. Competitors will be judged on their turn out and driving abilities
Class 61
Driven Cones    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to all drivers Open to any horse aged over 4yrs old Driven in any traditional or exercise vehicle. Timed through a course of cones
Class 62
Ride & Drive    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to all drivers. Riders any age (to be ridden by whip or groom) Open to any horse aged over 4yrs old Judged on the horses ridden and driving abilities £1
Class 63
In Hand Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age Horses 15-19 years
Class 64
In Hand Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age. Horses 20+
Class 65
Ridden Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age. Horses 15 – 19
Class 66
Ridden Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age. Horses 20+
Class 69
Style & Performance Junior (0.40m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitors to be 16 years or under Jumps not to exceed 40cm. Horses entering this class cannot enter classes 71 and 72. Lead rein is permitted.
Class 70
Style & Performance Novice (0.55m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitors to be 17 years and over Jumps not to exceed 55cm. Horses not to have won at the Breed Show in previous years Horses entering this class cannot enter class 72
Class 71
Style & Performance Intermediate (0.65m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age. Jumps not to exceed 65cm
Class 72
Style & Performance Open (0.70m)    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Competitor any age. Jumps not to exceed 70cm
Class 73
Trec In Hand    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses 4 years and older Trec obstacles and rules apply. Combination not to compete in any Ridden Trec classes
Class 74
Trec In Hand    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses 3 years and under. Trec Obstacles and rules apply Horse must not be competed in any other Trec class
Class 75
Trec Ridden Novice    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses to be aged 4 years and over Trec obstacles and rules apply. Combination not to have won a Trec class and not to compete in any other Trec Class
Class 77
Trec Ridden Open    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Horses to be aged 4 years and over Trec obstacles and rules apply. Open to any combination
Class 78
Fancy Dress    
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Open to all. Haflinger of any age. Can be ridden or in hand Will be required to walk round the are
Class 79
Prettiest Mare    
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Open to all Fillies or Mares of any age Can be ridden, lead rein or in hand. No individual shows required
Class 80
Handsomest Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Open to all Geldings of any age Can be ridden, lead rein or in hand. No individual shows required
Class 81
Champagne Class    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to all, Mare Stallion or Gelding over 4yrs Rider of any age (stallions as per rules) Riders will be supplied with a full glass of water and asked to walk, trot and canter, change the rein and repeat on the other rein. Winner of the class is the rider with the most water left at the end. Winners of the champagne must be 18yrs old and over!!
Class 82
Bareback Dollar    
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to all, Mare, Stallion or Gelding over 4 years of age. Rider any age (stallion as per rule) Riders are to ride bareback, they will have a dollar size piece of paper placed under their bottom and asked to walk trot and canter on both reins. The winner of the class is the person that has the dollar left last under their bottoms!! Winner of the class gets 50% of the class entry!!
Class 83
Combined Training Introductory - PYO (0.40m)    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
Competitors must qualify for Intro Dressage tests (9 &10) and Very Novice Jumping (1)
Class 84
Combined Training Preliminary - PYO (0.55m)    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
Competitors must qualify for Prelim Dressage tests (11,12) and Novice Jumping classes (3, 4)
Class 85
Combined Training Novice - PYO (0.70m)    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
Competitors must qualify for Novice Dressage Tests (13,14) and Intermediate Jumping class (5)
Class 86
Combined Training PYO - PYO (0.85m)    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
Competitors must qualify for Elementary or above Dressage Tests (15, 16 & 19) and the Open Jumping Class (6)
Class 87
Hobby Horse    
Info:
This is for any 12 years and under. Please bring your own Hobby Horse. Classes 1 Best turned out Class 2 Best look alike Haflinger Class 3 Hobby Show (Must show walk, trot & canter) Class 4 Grand National (to be joined by an adult!!)
Class 88
Best Decorated Stable    
Info:
Stable/s to be decorated by the owner/rider/handler of the horse/s and to your own choice. Please do not use a staple gun and please remember to take all decorations down before you leave the showground
Show Secretary: Haflinger Society GB Show Secretary
Kent,
Email: haflingersocietygb@gmail.com

Location
Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire LE671EZ
Map Link: Pickering Grange Farm

Show Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Closing Date 31st May 2025. All Entries & Monies must be made through My Riding Life
ALL entries received after Sunday 31st May 2025 will only be accepted at the discretion of the Breed Show Committee and will incur £4.00 additional late entry fee per class.
DON’T FORGET YOU CANNOT COMPETE AT THE SHOW UNLESS BOTH OWNER AND COMPETITOR ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY
If you have not renewed your membership for 2025 or wish to join the Society, see the membership section of the Society website where details are available – www.haflingersgb.com

Payment Details & Event Fees
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Closing Date 31st May 2025. All Entries & Monies must be made through My Riding Life
Payment is secure and it goes directly to The Haflinger Society of Great Britain.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Entry fee for classes
● Classes are £16.00 per entry
● Prettiest Mare, Handsomest Gelding, Junior Rider, Junior Handler, Fancy Dress £13.00 per entry
● Combined training, enter qualifying classes and the cost is £5.00
● Best Decorated Stable & Hobby Horse Challenge Free Entry
● Clifton Activity & Team Challenges Free Entr

First Aid Cover:- This is £10.00 per competitor whether handler, driver or rider

Stabling Information: Yes
Stables will be available from 3.00pm on Thursday 24th July and from 7.30am to 5.30 on 25th,26th & 27th July. Outside of these hours please contact 07971818783 so arrangements can be made. Entry to the stables will be restricted (except in the case of emergency) to between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00. Horses need to rest.

Stables
1 night £60
2 nights £75
3 nights £90
4 night £105

Bedding £9.50 (the stables are situated on rough hard standing. 3 bales of bedding is recommended)
Please note fodder & feed is not provided by the venue, so please make your own arrangements.
All stables will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Camping
Weekend £25 per tent/horse box/trailer for duration of the show
Hook up to arranged via Pickering Grange on 07736880162

Special Classes
Qualifiers for:
● Foreign Breeds championship show
● Concours d’Elegance championship show

Refreshments:
Evening Meals (2 courses)
Friday Night £16.50
Saturday Night £16.50

Terms & Conditions
General Information

JUNIOR RIDERS aged 16 years and under should provide themselves with a RED ARMBAND to be always worn so they can be easily identified. The show organisers should be made aware of rider/handlers age at time of entry. The highest placed junior rider, in classes that do not have a junior section will receive Best Junior Rosette.

YOUNG RIDERS aged 17 to 21 years old should provide themselves with a WHITE ARMBAND to be worn in all ridden classes so they can easily be identified. The show organisers should be made aware of rider/handlers age at time of entry. The highest placed young rider, in classes that do not have a young rider section will receive Best Young Rider Rosette.
NB: Competitors age on the dates of the Show determine whether a competitor qualifies as a Junior or Young Rider.

AMATEUR HOME PRODUCED this is for horses that are kept at home, private yard or DIY livery, that are not being prepared by professional livery or show yards. The owner/rider must not receive any reward from producing, training or breeding. The horse must not have been to a professional yard for producing, been shown or ridden by a professional during the year of this show. Weekly lessons are allowed. The rider must wear a GREEN ARMBAND in all ridden showing classes. We trust and rely on the integrity and goodwill of the exhibitor to adhere to eligibility.

NOVICE HORSE is a horse that has no, or limited experience, in the show ring, and must not have won intermediate or open ridden classes. If you start the year as a novice and you win at a show within that year, you will still be allowed in the NOVICE section at this show for that year.

Please notify the show organisers at the time of entry if any of the riders are Junior or Young Rider and if you qualify for Amateur Home Produced and please remember to wear your armband.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER If you need to leave a contact number for emergencies whilst you are away from home, there will be a mobile switched on from 7am to 11pm each day. The number is (07371818783). It is NOT possible to make contact via the showground office.

FIRST AID facilities will be supplied on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the show. If you require hospital treatment and do not have a car, please telephone (07971818783) when you are discharged, and a volunteer will collect you. Advice & Guidelines Safety The Society requires us to appoint a Safety Officer. Please make life easier for everyone by thinking about safety at all times whilst on the showground and respecting any instructions from committee members or staff at Pickering Grange. The Society has a Safeguarding Officer for any concerns about children and young people, our safeguarding officer can be contacted via the office.

STALLIONS All competitors are reminded to allow stallions and their handlers enough space for safety. Whilst it is the responsibility of the owner that any entire horse brought onto the showground is totally under control, other owners, handlers and riders must behave sensibly and allow adequate room for stallions and colts. Stallions must wear a disc when out of the stables.

DRIVEN TURNOUTS are to keep to the designated areas.

VEHICLE ACCESS – Follow signs into the lorry park. Please park tidily to allow others adequate room. No horses can be tied to the side of lorries / trailers due to limited space

PARKING only in designated areas, spaces for Disabled Drivers will be marked, but please contact the organisers if disabled parking is required.

PHOTOGRAPHER – Only the official show photographer will be allowed in the ring during any class. This year's photographer will be Real Time Images and all photos can be viewed and purchased from www.realtimeimagimg.co.uk

Showing Turnout Rules
Ridden Tack:
● Plain and simple workmanlike tack. ● Saddles should try and show off the shoulder with a discreet numnah if needed. ● Bridles can be a Pelham/double for open, intermediate and restricted classes. Snaffle bridles for novice classes.
In hand Tack:
● Adults: Bridles, in hand bridles with a bit and coupling, or Austrian show halters. ● Youngstock: As above or foal slips ● Coloured browbands are not considered suitable, but brass clencher browbands may be appropriate for inhand classes i.e. stallions.
Riders:
● All Riders must wear a hard hat to the current approved standard ● Tweed jacket, shirt with collar and tie. ● Beige, buff, canary jodhpurs. ● Long riding boots or jodhpur boots for juniors ● Brown gloves, showing cane not exceeding 30” (75cms). ● For the ladies, hair neatly and securely tied in a hairnet.
THE USE OF SPURS IS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY RIDDEN SHOWING CLASS.
In hand handlers:
● Tweed jackets/waistcoats. Shirt with collar and tie. Trousers and short boots. ● Riding hat (strongly advised) or other appropriate headwear, eg bowler, trilby, cap, panama. ● Gloves/Showing cane not exceeding 30” ● Schooling and dressage whips are not permitted.
Horses:
● Should be shown in their natural state with free manes and tails. Subtle trimming is permitted of the jaw line and heels. ● Hoof oil where used should be natural/clear. ● Quarter marks and plaiting are not permitted. ● The elements judged in a showing class are manners, conformation, type and way of going. ● The trimming of sensory hair is banned
Style & Performance ● It is correct to wear a hacking jacket in Working Hunter classes with a tie. ● Discrete numnahs that match the colour of your saddle and any suitable bridle. ● Boots are permitted on your horse during the jumping phase but may have to be removed for the conformation/flat ridden section.
Dressage
● A hacking jacket is considered appropriate for unaffiliated dressage ● You may wear a stock with pin or a tie ● Jodhpurs/breeches should predominantly be of a solid, single colour. Dark-coloured contrast seats are permitted. Striped or bold patterned breeches/jodphur are not permitted. ● Boots should be long black. If gaiters are worn, they must match the boots. ● You must wear gloves, which may be light or dark, but not brightly coloured ● In Preliminary and Novice tests the horse should be in a dressage legal snaffle bit. From Elementary level, a double bridle is permitted. ● The horse must not wear boots or bandages. ● Schooling whips are permitted where stated in the rules. ● Spurs are not permitted for competitors 16 years and under
Show Jumping
● In unaffiliated show jumping any jacket may be worn with a stock or tie. ● Jodhpurs/breeches can be cream, beige or canary. ● Hats should be securely fastened with a 3-point harness and can be any colour. ● Any bridle/bitting is permitted and saddles may have a numnah. ● Spurs may be worn (for riders over 16 years of age) but whips should be short. ● Boots on the horse are permitted. ● It is advisable that a body protector is worn
Driving – Dress, safety, and whips
● The dress of Driver and Grooms must conform to the style of the Carriage and harness used. ● Jackets or national dress, driving aprons, hats and gloves are obligatory for drivers. ● Grooms must wear jackets or national dress, hats and gloves ● In Cones, Grooms must remain seated or stood in their proper positions between the start line and the finish line ● At all times, whilst on a carriage, Driver and Grooms under the age of 18 must wear a body /back protector and a securely fastened Protective Headgear 5● The Driver must carry a driving whip of traditional style. The lash, which may be tied to the stick, must be capable of release, and must be long enough to reach all the Horses. ● All drivers must carry a whip in hand, in showing classes. ● If a Driver drops or puts down his whip, between start and finish of a cone driving, or if it is not held in the hand, penalty points will be incurred.
Trec
● No artificial aids (eg whips or spurs) are allowed ● Striking your horse with rope or hand is not allowed ● Running martingales are allowed in ridden classes ● Wear Gloves and Riding hat is compulsory in all classes ● Body protectors are strongly recommended ● Show gear is not required. ● Handlers must avoid using any method that breaks the pace eg giving treats. ● A soft headcollar or halter for in-hand is preferred. A bridle is allowed but please note that as trec is marked positively, anything giving you an unfair advantage over another eg: Bits, Chain type halter/dually etc will not be marked as positively as a soft headcollar and rope! BUT if you feel safer please use them!!

Entering
1. It is a condition of entry that all competitors, families and employees abide by the show rules. 2. All horses entered must be registered with the Haflinger Society of Great Britain, within the stud book Section1, classes 1-4, and be owned or on long-term loan or lease to a member of the society. 3. All competitors in the ridden, driven, junior/novice handler classes must be a fully paid -up member of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain. Entries will not be accepted from non-members with the exception of handlers in the In-Hand Breed classes and grooms in the driven, but the owner must be a member. 4. All horses must be accompanied by a valid passport. Passports must be presented to the secretary at the beginning of the show. 5. Vaccinations for flu and tetanus must be up to date for all horses at the show, and they will be checked upon arrival. 6. You agree to maintain appropriate insurance for yourself and anyone who is allowed to ride/handle your horse for public liability that may attach to you as the keeper of the horse. 7. No horse under the age of four years may be ridden on the showground. 8. Please be mindful of the number of classes you enter each day, the welfare of horse and rider must be paramount. 9. No Horse to be administered any medical substance without evidence of an accompanying letter from a Veterinary practice verifying treatment course. Random testing will be undertaken if thought appropriate. 10. Entries received after the close of entries date will be required to pay the stated surcharge before they are allowed to compete. 11. Reimbursements of entry fees will only be considered if a doctors or vets’ letter is supplied, and the show secretary is notified at least 14 days prior to the show. Efforts will be made to sell surplus evening meal tickets, but this cannot be guaranteed. An administration fee of £15 will be deducted from any refunds given. 12. All trophies are perpetual and remain the property of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain. Trophies must be professionally machine engraved at the winner’s expense before returned. Trophies taken home are the responsibility of the person who signed for them up to a maximum value of £100. Trophies awarded at the Breed Show must be returned in time for the following year’s Breed show. Failure to adhere to the rule will result in any subsequent trophies awarded in the forthcoming year to that owner/rider/handler/driver/producer remaining with the Society during that year. Please be aware that the Society will take action to retrieve trophies not returned. 13. Should any trophy awarded to you require repairs or replacement please contact the show organisers who will advise on further action to be taken. Our trophies represent many years of history both in terms of horses and people. We ask that you respect this and keep any trophies awarded to you safe and carefully stored or displayed. 14. The Shows Steering Group reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide classes. 15. Pickering Grange Equestrian Centre reserves the right to cancel, add or to amend any of the Competitions as they see fit due to weather conditions etc. Competing 1. All competitors must be ready to enter the ring when called; the judge reserves the right to refuse entry to latecomers. If you are delayed in another class, you must send a representative to the ring steward of your next class explaining your position. Please note that classes may be held ahead of the time displayed in the Secretary’s Office but will not be held for late entries. Please listen to any form of announcements during the day in case the class time changes. You are responsible for being at the right place at the right time. 2. The judges' decision is always final. 3. Any horse or driven turnout not sufficiently under control or considered unsafe shall be removed from the ring immediately at the request of the judge. Driven turnouts are required to keep to designated areas. 4. A junior or young rider competitor must be able to provide proof of age to the organisers should there be any doubt as to his/her eligibility to enter a class. Ages will be taken from the day of the show. A responsible adult, who must be named on the entry form, must accompany juniors. The minimum age for juniors is 8yrs old. 75. Any competitor wishing to make a protest, in relation to any horse exhibited at the show must make the same in writing, to the Show Secretary, within thirty minutes of the class being judged and deposit the sum of £25 which may, at the discretion of the Show Steering group, be forfeited to the Society fund if the objection is disallowed. 6. No competitor/rider shall allow a stallion/colt for which they are responsible as owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to compete or be prepared to compete, in any competition without taking adequate precautions to ensure competitors, officials or other members of the public are not at risk of injury. No stallion may be ridden on the showground or in competition by children under the age of 14 years. 7. Whips are not to exceed 30”/75cms in length in any class except dressage or when riding side-saddle. Misuse of a whip will not be tolerated, and judges will be asked to notify the Show Secretary of any such incidents, whether in or out of the arenas. Persisted offenders may be excluded from the show. 8. Once the class has started no change of rider or handler will be allowed. 9. Junior riders 16 years old and under must wear back protectors when jumping. It is recommended that all riders wear back protectors in jumping classes. 10. The wearing of spurs is forbidden for riders 16 years and under in all classes. 11. Martingales are not allowed in any ridden class. 12. All competitors/riders must wear correctly fastened hats to current approved safety standards. The only exception is in the Side-Saddle class and those riding side-saddle concours D’Elegance. The wearing of Beaglers IS NOT permitted in any class regardless of the experience of the rider/handler. 13. Correct riding and driving attire must be worn in the ring when competing, or in the case of handlers, grooms and dressage/ riding test callers, correct stable dress may be worn. The steward may refuse entry to anyone not properly attired. 14. The show Committee/judge reserves the right to ask a competitor to be removed from the ring, if the horse is unfit for competition through lameness, stress or fatigue. The Show Ground 1. By competing at Pickering Grange you are agreeing to their terms and conditions. Please make yourself aware of these by visiting their website at https://pickeringgrange.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/. 2. Neither Pickering grange Equestrian, nor any of its representative or staff or Society shall be held liable for any accident, injury or damage or loss whatsoever, caused to any person, animal or property at any time. 3. Please note that we do not have the rights of exclusive occupation of the showground, and it is likely that other organisations or competitions will be held on the day. We ask that you abide by all the rules and ask that you always uphold the reputation of the Haflinger Society. 4. Stables may only be occupied by those who have booked and prepaid for them with show entries and allocated by the Show Secretary. you may request stables adjacent to friends on your entry form, No change of allocated stable is permitted without the approval of the show secretary. Owners stabling their horses on the showground accept liability for any damage caused to their stable(s). 5. All stables will be inspected on departure, the stable is left in a clean and tidy state, with clean bedding banked across the back. Failing to leave the stable clean, tidy and with banks as found will incur a £50 penalty charge to the person to whom that stable was allocated. 6. You are responsible for any damage caused by you or your horse. 7. All areas of Pickering Grange must be left clean and tidy. PLEASE dispose of your litter thoughtfully in bins provided. 8. Please do not muck out into the carparks and keep walkways and general showgrounds clean by POO-PICKING regularly. 9. No horse can be tied to the side of lorries/trailers in the lorry park and not on the outside of the stables at any time. 10. Smoking/e-cigarettes are only permitted in designated areas and prohibited elsewhere. There is an area near the toilets where cigarette disposal bins are provided. 811. Only Alcohol purchased from Pickering Grange can be consumed on the premises. Exceptions have been made to allow alcohol to be consumed but only in private lorries and tents - No own alcohol outside of these areas. 12. All dogs must be kept on leads. If dog owners do not clean up their own dog’s mess, this privilege will be removed. No dogs allowed in the stable area/block. 13. All horses and ponies must walk through areas shared with pedestrians. 14. Lunging is only allowed in the Lunge Arena and not in the indoor arenas or the large outdoor arenas. All arenas can be booked directly with Pickering Grange but only if these are outside the times of the Haflinger Show. 15. Children must always be under adult supervision. 16. For those staying overnight, Pickering Grange normally locked the gates from approx. 9.00pm to 7.30am. Please make sure you contact the organisers if you wish to exit or arrive between these times. Horse Welfare The law requires that you must take reasonable steps to ensure your horse/pony: 1. Has a suitable environment to live in. 2. Has a healthy diet. 3. Can behave normally. 4. Has appropriate company. 5. Is protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease. All members should refer to the DEFRA code of practise for more details https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/700200/horses-welfare-cod es-of-practice-april2018.pdf At all stages during the training, riding and competing of horses/ponies, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. 1. Training methods - ponies/horses must only undergo training that matches their physical and emotional capabilities and level of maturity for their respective disciplines. 2. Farriery and tack - foot care and shoeing must be of a high standard. Tack must be designed and fitted to avoid pain and injury. 3. Transport - during transportation horses/ponies must be fully protected against injuries and other health risks. Vehicles must be safe, well ventilated, maintained to a high standard and driven competently. 4. Transit - all journeys must be carefully planned, and horses/ponies allowed regular rest periods with access to food/water in line with current FEI guidelines. 5. Microchipping of all horses/ponies is a legal requirement in the UK as of October 2018. It will become mandatory in October 2020 (England), February 2021 (Wales) and March 2021 (Scotland). 6. Horses must be fit and competent for their required level. 7. No horse/pony showing symptoms of disease, lameness or other significant ailments should be ridden or compete when to do so would compromise its welfare. 8. Pregnancy - mares can compete up until their third trimester. 9. HSGB encourages all those involved in the riding and training of horses/ponies to attain the highest possible levels of education relevant to their aims/disciplines

 

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