Show Date
Sun, Apr 13, 2025
Closing Date
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Starting Times:
In Hand Classes commencing 9am sharp. Ridden Classes not before 11am.
In Hand classes - The school will be split into two rings and classes 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 will be run concurrently. Ridden classes - The whole school will be used. No ponies/horses on lead reins are permitted in ridden classes other than class 10.
Info:
Yearlings, two and three year olds. Open to mares, geldings and stallions.
Class
2
In Hand Best Condition
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Horses and ponies of all heights and ages. Plaited or unplaited
Class
3
In Hand Part Bred
Info:
Horses and ponies of any size and age who are a part bred of any breeding.
Class
4
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Open to stallions, geldings and mares. Open to Welsh section A and B, Shetlands and Miniature Shetlands, Exmoors and Dartmoors.
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
To include horses and ponies aged 15 years and over. Open to stallions, mares and geldings.
Class
6
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Open to stallions, geldings and mares. Welsh Section C and D, Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara and New Forest.
Class
7
In Hand Coloured Horse/ Pony
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
For skewbald, piebald, palomino, dun, appaloosa, roan, spotted, paint or cream coloureds. All heights. Open to stallions, mares and geldings.
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Open to stallions, geldings and mares. Native, traditional or show cob.
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
For horses and ponies aged 15 years +. Open to stallions, mares and geldings. Lead reins are not permitted.
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Ponies 148cms and under. May be plaited or non-plaited. Rider to be under 16 years old on 1st January 2019. Mares or Geldings 4 years and over. To be judged on the suitability of the pony to its rider. May be led. Conformation will not be taken into account.
Class
11
Ridden Pony Club/ Riding Club Pony
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
For ponies not exceeding 153cm that make good all rounders. Open to mares or geldings 4 years and over. Snaffle bridles only. May be asked to jump a small jump.
Class
12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
Will be split large/small breeds if there are sufficient entries. Please state on entry form whether large or small. Lead reins are not permitted. Ponies 4 years and over
Class
13
Ridden Part Bred
Info:
Horses and ponies of any size and age who are a part bred of any breeding. Lead reins are not permitted.
Class
14
Novice Ridden/ Rider
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
A walk and trot showing class for novices. No lead reins allowed. Combinations must meet one of the required criteria:
Novice horses and ponies in their first season who have never won a showing class before the date of show OR novice riders who have never won a showing class before the date of show. Horses/ponies must be ridden in a snaffle bridle only.
Class
15
Ridden Show Horse
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
For horses exc 148cm. To be turned out to type. Riding Horse, Show Hack or Show Hunter. Open to stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years and over.
Class
16
Ridden Coloured & Odd Coloured
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
For skewbald, piebald, palomino, dun, appaloosa, roan, spotted, paint or cream coloureds. All heights. Open to stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years and over. Lead reins are not permitted.
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
Open to Stallion, mares and gelding over 148cm and 4 years and over. To be turned out to type (inc Show Cobs (trimmed and hogged), Maxi Cobs (trimmed and hogged), Native Cobs and Traditional Cobs.
Show Secretary:
South Oxfordshire Riding Club
Berkshire College Of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berks SL66QR
ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY: closing date Thursday 10th April (please note, if classes are full before this date, we will close them and this has been the case the last few years)
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries will be limited and no entries on the day. Please enter well in advance to avoid disappointment. Entry Fees: £12.00 SORC members only, £15.00 Non members.
Rosettes: 1st – 6th place in all classes In Hand Championship once all in hand classes have finished. Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 1-8. Ridden Championship once all ridden classes have finished. Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 9-17. IN HAND CLASSES WILL BE LIMITED TO 12 COMPETITORS. RIDDEN CLASSES WILL BE LIMITED TO 15 COMPETITORS.
Refunds will not be given without production of a vet or doctors note.
1. No liability shall fall on the Organisers, Landowners, Judges or Officials in respect of any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused and all competitors are deemed to be liable to indemnify the said persons in respect of any such loss, damage or injury. 2. Every effort will be made to keep to the schedules, but we reserve the right to alter the order and composition of classes or to cancel them. 3. Any competitor may be warned or disqualified for improper or excessive use of whips, spurs etc. or other actions which the Judges or Officials consider warrants such penalty. 4. Correct riding attire must be worn at all times. All riders whether competing or not, must wear the correct headgear with a harness properly adjusted and fastened. Skull caps must be worn with a dark silk. Hats must conform to at least one of: British PAS 015: 2011 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked; VG1 01.040: 2014-12 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked European VG1 01.040: 2014-12 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked American ASTM F1163: 2004a or 04a onwards provided they are SEI marked SNELL E2016 Australian and New Zealand AS/NZS 3838: 2006 onwards provided they are SAI global marked. Failure to wear approved headgear will incur elimination. 5. All horses being ridden on the showground must be 4 years or older. 6. Stallions must be handled and ridden by people who have attained their 14th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. 7. The ruling of the judges is final. All complaints must be put in writing and handed to the secretary with a deposit of £20 within 15 minutes of the incident, returnable if the objection is upheld. 8. Entries may be refused without reason being given. 9. A refund (less admin fee) will be issued on production of a Medical/Veterinary Certificate or at the Secretary’s discretion. 10. Change of horse and/or rider must be notified to the Secretary 15 minutes before the start of the class or the entry will become void. 11. ALL DOGS must be kept on leads (non-extending) at all times. 12. It is the responsibility of competitors to know the rules – our stewards and officials are there to help and advise. Please remember all our helpers are volunteers. 13. All SORC events are run under British Riding Club Rules, a full rulebook can be found at http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook
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