Ring 1 – EQUIFEST QUALIFIERS

All classes may be split if entries warrant

Start 8:30am – Judge: Mrs R King

Class 1   Equifest Mountain & Moorland In Hand –

Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor,        Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding any age.

Classes may be divided according to entries.

Class 2   Equifest Ridden Mountain & Moorland  –

Open to Mountain & Moorland Ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and older. Rider any age.

Classes may be divided according to entries.

Class 3   Equifest Open Show Pony Lead Rein  –

Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 8^th birthday before 1^st 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.

Class 4   Equifest Open Small Hunters –

Open Small Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.

Class 5   Equifest Open Ridden Hunter –

Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding. 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.

Classes may be divided according to entries.

Class 6   Equifest Young Riders (Amended from Intermediate SRT or SHT) –

Mare or gelding, exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders not to have attained their 25^th birthday before 1^st January of the current year. This class may be divided according to the affiliated show’s preference and may be run as an intermediate SRT or intermediate SHT. Open to any type of horse – Hack, Hogged Cob, Traditional Cob, Riding Horse, Hunter or ROR. Horses will not be ridden by the judge.

Class 7  BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horses –

Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered. Qualifications to be awarded no lower than third place if the winning horse has already qualified. At shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/individual show will be required. Riders will be required to give a short individual walk, trot & canter or set show lasting 2 minutes. Change of rein and lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back (optional), stand still and obedience to the leg. Horse should leave the ring at work or trot. Entries will not be asked to jump.

1^st & 2^nd from all In Hand classes qualify for the In Hand Championship in Ring 1 at end of all morning classes.

1^st & 2^nd from all Ridden classes qualify for the Ridden Championship in Ring 2 at the end of all morning classes.

Ring 2 – EQUIFEST QUALIFIERS

All classes may be split if entries warrant

Start 08:30 am – Judge Mrs A Nicholls

Class 8   Equifest Open Riding Horses  –

Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding. 4 years old & over, any height. Riders any age.

Classes may be divided as follows:

·        Small Riding Horses – Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.

·        Large Riding Horses – Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.

Class 9  Equifest Open Ridden Cobs  –

Open Ridden Cobs, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.

Classes may be divided as follows:

·        Open Lightweight Ridden Open Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.

·        Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.

Class 10   Equifest Open Re- Trained Race Horses –

Thoroughbred, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age.

Class 11  Open In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony –

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 15 years old and over. Any type or breed. Classes may be divided according to entries.

Class 12  Equifest In Hand Piebald / Skewbald –

Open In Hand 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 13  Open Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony –

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 15 years old and over. Any type or breed. Any suitable sized rider. Classes may be divided according to entries.

Class 14  Equifest Ridden Piebald / Skewbald –

Open Ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship subject to their show rules & conditions. Spurs may not be worn by any rider on a pony (not exceeding 153cm). No pony under 153cms will be ridden by the judge. Classes may be split according to entries.

Class 15  Equifest Open In Hand Riding/ Hunter Ponies. –

In Hand Riding/ Hunter Ponies, stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding. Any age, not to exceed 153cms at maturity. Classes may be divided according to entries.

1^st & 2^nd from all In Hand classes qualify for the In Hand Championship in Ring 1 at end of all morning classes.

1^st & 2^nd from all Ridden classes qualify for the Ridden Championship in Ring 2 at the end of all morning classes.

Ring 1 – TSR QUALIFIERS

All classes may be split if entries warrant.

Start - not before 1:30pm – Judge: Mrs R King

Class 16 – COLOURED HORSE/PONY RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Ponies: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14^th birthday by 1^st January of the current year.  Spurs must not be worn. Ponies under 153 cms.

Horses: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14^th birthday by 1^st January of the current year Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Animals 153cms and over.

Class 17 -  MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14^th birthday by 1^st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn

Class 18 – LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3^rd birthday but not have attained their 9^th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

Class 19 –  RIDDEN RIDING HORSE/HACK AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Hacks and Riding Horses.  mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Riders must have attained their 15^th birthday by the day of the Show Spurs may be worn by adult riders

Class 20 –  RIDDEN COB AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders must have attained their 15^th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders

Class 21 – RIDDEN HUNTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. . Riders must have attained their 15^th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders

Class 22 – RIDDEN VETERAN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height, 15 years and over. Riders of any age,    suitably mounted – animals will not be galloped. Spurs not to be worn. Blemishes are not taken into consideration.

1^st & 2^nd from classes 16 – 22 qualify for Ring 1 Championship. Held after Class 22.

Ring 2 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFERS

All classes may be split if entries warrant.

Start – not before 1:30 - Judge: Mrs A Nicholls

Class 23 - Best Turned Out

Open to ridden, in hand and lead rein.

Class 24 – Ridden Foreign Breeds including Arabs and part breds.

Open to all foreign breeds, Arabs and their part breeds.

Class 25 – Judges Favourite

Open to ridden, In Hand or Lead Rein

Class 26 – Rescue and Rehabilitated

Open to ridden, in hand and lead rein

Class 27 – Junior Handler

Handler to be 18 years and under.

Class 28 – Prettiest Mare

Open to ridden, in hand and lead rein

Class 29 – Handsome Gelding 

Open to ridden, in hand and lead rein

Class 30 – Novice Open (all breeds)

Ridden Horses/ ponies to be shown in walk and trot in the go around. Canter optional in individual. Ideal class for nervous/ novice horses and riders. Open to juniors and seniors.

1^st & 2^nd from classes 23-30 qualify for Ring 2 Championship. Held after Class 30.

Online entries only via myridinglife 

NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY! 

Rosettes 1st - 6th in all classes.  Sash and special rosette to Champions and special rosette to Reserve Champions.

Onsite catering from Charlie's Coffee & Grill

Photography by Still Light Photography 

Entry fees cannot be returned after the closing date of entries.  In the event of cancellation 25% of the entry fee will be retained to cover administration costs. Refunds will only be given under certain circumstances and a vets note will be required. 

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Rules & Conditions of Entry

1. This event will run under current riding club rules, TSR rules, Equifest rules and Sunshine Tour rules. For further information, please head over to the specific society. 

2. The committee reserve the right to refuse entry or disqualify any animal that is deemed unfit to compete

3. The committee & land owners will not be responsible for any injuries arising from accidents to persons or animals, or theft of properties on the ground during the event.

4. The judges decision is final, the committee reserves the right to alter or vary the schedule or to decline entry.

5. Hard Hats are always compulsory when mounted & for safety should comply with current standards.

6. All horses & ponies must be at least 4 years old & over to compete in ridden classes.

7. STALLIONS – any pony stallions not exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 12, stallions exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 14.

8. All foals being shown must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the show & mares with foals at foot must have obtained their fourth birthday.

9. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave the showground. All dogs foul must be picked up.

10. STRICTLY WALK ONLY in car park or to the ring as you will be asked to leave the showground with no refunds.

11. Strictly no parking of horseboxes/trailers in non-designated car park.

12. Objections must be handed to the Secretary IN WRITING within 15 minutes of the end of the class, together with a deposit of £10. Objections will be dealt with at the end of the day. In the event of a complaint, a height certificate may be required to be produced.

13. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded. This runs alongside the conditions if the entire show is cancelled.

14. Refunds will only be issued on production of a vet’s/doctor’s certificate.

15. FFRC have a zero tolerance for bullying, foul language and harassment towards judges, committee, volunteers and other competitors. Any one seen or heard doing the above with be asked to leave the show ground immediately and this may result if a ban from all future FFRC events.

HEALTH & SAFETY

1. The committee has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the health, safety & welfare of those attending the show. Members of the public & competitors are equally responsible for ensuring they do not put others at risk & that they cooperate with the organisers in compliance with Health & Safety Legislation.

2. In the interest of safety please ensure that Horses, Trailers, Lorries & all tack are left secure when unattended.

3. The onus is on every rider who suffers a fall or anyone who suffers an injury whilst in the showground to report the fall/injury to the show secretary and be checked over by the First Aid officer.

4. Traders associated with & the permission of FFRC & CCR ONLY to be welcome on the show ground.