Welcome to the Penistone Agricultural Show – Horses Section
| Closing date: | FRIDAY 25th AUGUST 2023 All entries for the SHIRE HORSE SECTION close 11th August 2023 |
ENTRY PASS ALLOCATION – 1 Horse/Pony = 2 passes, subsequent horse/pony = 1 pass (all to be entered on the same entry form.)
CHAPS SHOW No. 23-075 / Traditional Gypsy Cob Association Affiliation No: 23/0909/STQ
BSPS Show Affiliation No. 528
NO HORSE BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED ACCESS ONTO THE SHOW GROUND BEFORE 7.00am
Due to limited parking facilities ALL box drivers are obliged to co-operate with the parking stewards.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not co-operate.
Shire Horse Box parking in reserved areas.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LEGAL AND CURRENTLY VALID PASSPORT.
EQUINE FLU – All equines attending Penistone Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza.
The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
- First 2 vaccinations 21 – 92 days apart;
- Third booster between 150 – 215 days;
- Annual booster vaccination within 365 days thereafter.
- No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
- No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an El vaccination
- Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
- All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
- RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING SHOW DAY.
If any horse/pony’s health raises cause for concern, the show Vet will be asked to examine the animal and their decision will be final. Please DO NOT leave your horse/pony unattended whilst tethered to your box. Unaccompanied competitors must provide the Horse Section Secretary with a contact telephone number in case of an emergency.
ENTRY FEES – £7.50 (unless otherwise stated).
PRIZE MONEY – 1st – £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd – £7.50 Rosettes to 4th place. (unless otherwise stated) All prize money will be paid by BACs – their will be no cash prizes. Bank detail forms will be provided on Show Day. THE CLOSING DATE for payment of prize money is 30th SEPTEMBER 2023
Judging will begin at 8.30am The timetable in the schedule is approximate and although the organisers will make every effort to maintain the timetable, The Committee reserves the right to make any alterations as it sees fit. The Committee reserves the right to limit class sizes if necessary.
CLASS ATTENDANCE – IT IS THE EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO PRESENT THEIR EXHIBIT (S) ON TIME FOR CLASSES.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (with the exception of foals) or stallions in In-Hand classes.
Children under 12 years old may not show Stallions in Ridden Classes.
PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR
ALL riders of horses, ponies or donkeys (including Judges) anywhere on the Showground are now required to wear head protection (hard hat) according to the current standards for head protection for equestrian activities: All PAS015 (2011), VG1 010.40 (2014-12), BS EN 1384: 2017, ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards), Snell E2001, Snell E2016, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards.
Helmets must be worn with chin straps correctly and securely fastened at all times whilst mounted.
This applies to all ridden competitors, demonstrations and whilst exercising within the Showground & Parking areas.
EQUINE WELFARE – it is of paramount importance that all riders should be an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden (within the showground). Ponies entered in childrens riding classes must only be ridden by the child that is entered to ride it in the class – A substitute rider may ride the pony outside of the ring, but they MUST be eligible in age for the class in which the pony in entered eg – Lead Rein – Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January 2023. Therefore, the age of the rider applies to the rider in the ring or anywhere on the show ground.
The Society reserves the right to take further action against any competitor whose size or weight compromises the welfare of the horse/pony being ridden; this would be based on the recommendations of the on-site veterinary.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
The Society reserves the right to take further action against any competitor whose size or weight compromises the welfare of the horse/pony being ridden; this would be based on the recommendations of the on-site veterinary.
Whiskers/Sensory Hairs
All equines should present with no evidence of whiskers or sensory hairs having been trimmed or removed (other than for veterinary purposes, in which case you must provide written proof from your Vet; this proof must be available at the Show if requested by a Show Official). Sensory hairs are the hard hairs located on the horse’s muzzle and around the eyes, also known as ‘whiskers’ that are used for sensation.
EQUIFEST QUALIFIER CLASSES
In order to qualify for Equifest – August 2024, competitors MUST have an Equifest Qualifier Card which should be signed by either the Judge/Steward or the Section Secretary. The qualification card can be downloaded from
https://equifest.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Equifest_2023_qualification_card.pdf
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW SHOWING SERIES
The following classes are qualifiers for the London International Horse Show, 13th – 18th December 2023
Classes LIHS 2, LIHS 3, LIHS 32 & LIHS 53, LIHS 54
BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION
Classes LIH 2, LIHS 3 & LIHS 32 qualify for BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top 5 to qualify.
RULES – BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION
- Available to amateur members and non-members (aged 15 and over), please see Rule 6 in the 2023 BSHA Rulebook.
- Open to horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any class at a HOYS final (not including SFAS, but to include the top three placings in the SEIB R2R Final); and riders not to have competed in adult classes at HOYS in the current season and two years prior to the current season (not including SFAS).
- Open to horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIHS BSHA Open Final at Hickstead (excluding the current season).
- No competitor previously deemed a showing Professional / Producer, may be permitted to enter these classes.
- JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes.
- THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.
- The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
- FINALISTS – A qualification card will be presented in the ring detailing how to confirm qualification and register with the BSHA within 14 days. All competitors who qualify are to register with the BSHA within 7 days OR their qualification will pass down the line. The BSHA will offer training clinics nearer the event to prepare all competitors before the finals.
BRITISH SHOW PONY ASSOCIATION (BSPS)
The following classes are qualifiers for the London International Horse Show, 13 th – 18 th December 2023
Classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54
Classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 qualify for the BSPS Performance Coloured Classes.
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Affiliation no. 528, and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS Classes whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS including disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
This show is a qualifier for the London International Horse Show. The highest placed pony from the top three ponies from classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 (not already qualified) will qualify for the London International Horse Show. Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
Riders in BSPS classes are required to adhere to Rule 43 in the 2023 rulebook with regard to Hat Specification and tagging. The Rule Book can be found on the BSPS Web Site.
| Judge: | Mrs H. Singleton-Bell |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | Awarded by RoR – 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10. Rosettes to 4th place. Prize Money: Awarded by Penistone Agricultural Society 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 1 – Not before 8.30am |
Classes
- 1 –Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series 2024
The Retrained Racehorse Classes 1 & 5 are affiliated to the EQUIFEST OPEN RE-TRAINED RACE HORSE – Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4yrs old & over, any height. Horses must have raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. The TWO highest placed exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify for EQUIFEST 2024 – see information regarding Affiliation requirements needed from competitors eg Cards to be signed etc.
Open to all RoR and NR Competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open-In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a Bitless/In-Hand Bridle.
All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorse Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2024
To enter the Championship at Aintree, the schedule/entry form will be available by the end of May 2024 on the Horse Monkey web site.
| Judge: | Mr A. Fradley, Derbyshire. Classes LIHS 2 & LIHS 3 – Conformation. Ride Judge of Class 4. Mr J. McTiffin, West Yorkshire – Conformation of Class 4. |
| Entry Fee: | LIHS 2 & LIHS 3 – £17.50 this includes the £10.00 LIHS Levy. Class 4 £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 1 – Not before 9am |
Classes
- LIHS2 – Rising Star of Ridden Hunter Type – Small/Lightweight Hunter The Judge will not ride in this class. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cm, (small hunter not to exceed 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). The higest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
- LIHS3 – Rising Star of Ridden Hunter Type – Middle/Heavyweight Hunter The Judge will not ride in this class. Mare or Gelding 4yrs or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). The highest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
- 4a – Ridden Hunter Class – Small/Lightweight Hunter. Mare or Geldings 4years & over. (Small hunter not to exceed 158cms) and capable of carrying up to 12 stone 7lbs.
- 4b – Ridden Hunter Class – Middleweight Hunter. Mare or Geldings 4years & over. Middleweight over 158cms and capable of carrying 12.7 stone but not 14 stone.
- 4c – Ridden Hunter Class – Heavyweight Hunter. Heavyweight Hunter. Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over, capable of carrying 14 stone and over.
The Judge will ride in Class 4.
The Ridden Hunter Classes 4A, B & C are affiliated to the Equifest Ridden Hunters qualifiers. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify for Equifest 2024
The Judge will ride in Class 4.
Championship for 1st & 2nd Prize Winners from Class 4 to compete for the Polly Coles Trophy.
ARGO FEEDS have very kindly given:- CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £20.00 Voucher
RESERVE CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £10.00 Voucher
The Ben Goldthorpe Perpetual Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed Local Rider from Classes 2-4 who must reside within 5 miles of Penistone Church.
| Judge: | Mrs H. Singleton-Bell |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | Prize Money: Awarded by ROR 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10. Rosettes to 4th place Prize Money awarded by Penistone Show 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £7.50 *PLEASE SEE CLASS 1 REGARDING RoR CLASSES BEING AFFILIATED TO Equifest 2024* |
| Judging: | Ring: 1 – Not before TO FOLLOW |
Classes
- 5 –Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2024
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2023. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited.
The Series is open to AMATEURS only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration.
Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
This class is a qualifier for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Final.
The Judge will not ride at the qualifiers but will ride in the final.
Competitors/handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite marked hard hat with chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final to be held at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 2024
Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition a person classed as amateur must not be supported by a company in anyway or act as a brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:
Engage (d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity.
Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer’s/Trainers yard from January 1st 2023.
Riders must not have ridden any animals produced be a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season.
Horses & riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season.
A rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show.
Any breaches of this rule will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.
| Judge: | Mrs Y. Simmons, Staffordshire Probationary Judge: Mr R. Griffith, Caernarfon Ride Judge: Mr A. Fradley, Derbyshire |
| Entry Fee: | £15.00 per class (this entitles all exhibitors to prize money and trophies from both Societies – Penistone Agricultural Society and South West Yorkshire Shire Horse Hiring Society) THE HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW CONTRIBUTION FOR 2023 IS £16.00 PER ENTRY. |
| Prize(s): | See each class listed in the Information & Guidance for Prize details |
| Judging: | Ring: 1 – Not before 11.30am |
Classes
- 6 – Barren Mare or Gelding, three years or over
- 7 – Brood Mare with own foal at foot
- 8 – Colt Foal
- 9 – Filly Foal
- 10 -Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
- 11 – 2 Year Old Filly or Gelding
- 12 – 2 Year Old & Over Colt or Stallion
- 13 – Pair in Hand
- 14 – SHIRE HORSE OF THE YEAR SUPPORTED BY THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY QUALIFYING CLASS
- 15 – Young Handlers Class
- 16 – Any other Recognised Heavy Horse Breed
- 17 – British Ridden Heavy Horse Society Kilmannan Championship/ Equifest BRHHS Eversley Qualifier.
IT IS WITH PLEASURE THAT PENISTONE AGRICULTURAL SHOW WELCOMES THE SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE SHIRE HORSE HIRING SOCIETY MEMBERS IN AMALGAMATING THE SHIRE HORSE CLASSES AT THIS YEARS SHOW
ALL ENTRIES FOR THE SHIRE HORSE SECTION CLOSE 11th AUGUST 2023
ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON-LINE @ www.penistoneshow.com
HORSE OF THE YEAR – 2023 QUALIFIER CLASS
Would all competitors wishing to enter the above class please see
Class 14 for all the Rules & Regulations.
Affiliated to the Shire Horse Society
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST PARADE IN THE GRAND PARADE
The Shire Horse Society offers a Spoon & Rosette for the Best Mare or Filly &
a Spoon & Rosette for the Best Stallion – subject to the Shire Horse Society Special Conditions of Offer.
SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE SHIRE HORSE HIRING SOCIETY 5 STAR FOAL ACCUMMULATOR
Open to pure bred Shire Horses born in 2023
Participating Shows: Honley, Emley, Halifax & Penistone
Points will be awarded according to the placings of the foal in the foal class –
(Classes may be split into filly and coalt at each shows discretion).
Points awarded as follows: 1st 5pts, 2nd 4pts, 3rd 3pts, 4th 2pts, 5th 1pt.
This accumulator is open to everyone.
Membership of any show societies is not required.
CHAMPION FOAL from the accumulator will receive £100
RESERVE FOAL will receive £50
Monies very kindly given by Southwest Shire Horse Hiring Society and
Messrs R & R Bedford of Hartcliff Shires
Prize details:
Class 6: Barren Mare or Gelding, three years or over Penistone Agricultural Show (PAS)
1st – £30 2nd – £20 3rd – £15 4th – £10 The Norman Kaye Trophy
Kindly Sponsored by The Durrans Family
South West Yorkshire Horse Hiring Society (SWYSHHS)
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10 Pat Flood Rose Bowl
Kindly Sponsored by Fellview Shire’s
Class 7: Brood Mare with own foal at foot
PAS
1st 30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10 The Roy Thornton Metals Trophy
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Mrs S. Cockcroft – Springwell Shires
Class 8: Colt Foal
PAS
1st £25 2nd £ 20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Wm Sykes Estate Agents and Auctioneer of Holmfirth
Class 9: Filly Foal
PAS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Mr P. Boyes
Foal Championship:
PAS
The Thomas Lodge Cup will be presented to the winner.
SWYSHHS
SWYSHHS Perpetual Rose Bowl – Champion Foal
Matthew & Jacqueline Burks have kindly given £25 to be presented to the Champion Foal.
Kindly Sponsored by
Class 10: Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
PAS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by
Class 11: 2 Year Old Filly or Gelding
PAS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Harold Woolgar Insurance Limited
The Arthur Smith Memorial Award for the highest placed SWYSHHS member.
Class 12: 2 Year Old & Over Colt or Stallion
PAS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Mr Paul Clayton
Class 13: Pair in Hand
PAS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10 The Sid Garret Shield
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Earnshaw’s Fencing of Wakefield
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP:
To be selected from the Champion & Reserve Foal, 1st & 2nd placed Yearlings and 1st & 2nd placed Two Year Olds.
PAS
The Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Rose bowl
SWYSHHS
The David Rutherford Cup
Kindly sponsored by
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE BEST SHIRE IN THE SHOW:
Open to all 1st & 2nd prize winners
PAS
The Geoffrey Durrans Trophy
The Shire Horse Society Silver Spoons – presented to the highest placed female Shire not having won a silver spoon in the 2023 season and also to the Best Stallion.
SWYSHHS
Stannington Cup
The Hughes Memorial Sash – Donated in memory of the late Douglas Hughes.
Class 14: SHIRE HORSE OF THE YEAR SUPPORTED BY THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY QUALIFYING CLASS
The Horse of the Year Show contribution for 2023 is £16.00 which is payable for each entry in Class 14
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ENTERED ONTO THE HOYS ENTRY FORM WITHOUT THE CORRECT PAYMENT.
This class is a qualifier for the Shire Horse of the Year Championship, to be held at the Horse of the Year Show from Wednesday October 4th to Sunday October 8th 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham.
This class is open to pure bred fully registered Shires of 2 years old and over entered and exhibited in their appropriate breed classes at Penistone Agricultural Show. All Shires must be entered under the registered owner’s name.
A Grandstand ID number will be required for the owner/handler/exhibitor and horse.
If you have not competed in the Horse of the Year Show qualifiers before, these numbers can be obtained by creating an account on www.grandstandentries.com.
Your entry will need to be completed on an official Horse of the Year Qualifier entry form. This can be found at www.hoys.co.uk. On receipt of your completed entry form, if your Grandstand ID numbers are not detailed, it will be held in a pending file until all of the Horse of the Year Show identification numbers are received.
The Horse of the Year Show contribution for 2023 is £16.00 which is payable for each entry in Class 14.
The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share your membership data with Grandstand Media Ltd in compliance with the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Rules & Regulations. This sharing is for the purpose of HOYS matters to include, but not limited to, qualification or disciplinary. For further details regarding the use of data for HOYS qualifiers, please refer to www.hoys.co.uk and www.grandstandentries.co.uk
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rule book, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
Class 15: Young Handlers Class
PAS
1st £15 2nd £12 3rd £10 4th £8
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £15 2nd £12 3rd £10 4th £8
Kindly sponsored by Argo Feeds
Competitors must be aged 12yrs old and not exceed 18 years old on the day of the show.
A parent or guardian must be in attendance at the show ring, please inform the Ring Steward on arrival.
The Shire Horse Society Young Handler’s Accumulator Award 2023 (No prize money)
Open to Shire Horse Society Junior Members only. Points will be awarded to the top five as follows:
1st 5 points, 2nd 4 points, 3rd 3 points, 4th 2 points, 5th 1 point. Junior Handlers are able to join the Shire Horse Society mid season. Points only count once membership is taken up and points will not be back dated. Junior Memberships are £12 per annum and are open to those that have not attained their 18th birthday.
The 1st prize winner also qualifies for the Midland Shire Foal Society Show, for the Young Handler of the year. If the 1st or 2nd prize winners have previously qualified, the qualification will pass to the 3rd prize winner.
The Highest placed handler not exceeding 16 years old on the day of the show will be awarded a plaque kindly presented in memory of Barbara Judge.
Competitors must be aged 12 years old and not exceed 18 years old on the day of the show. A parent or guardian must be in attendance at the show ring, please inform the Ring Steward on arrival.
Class 16: Any other Recognised Heavy Horse Breed
PAS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly Sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £25 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by
Class 17: British Ridden Heavy Horse Society Kilmannan Championship/ Equifest BRHHS Eversley Qualifier.
Please see www.britishriddenheavyhorsesociety.co.uk for rules.
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 in.
Riders of Stallions must be 16 years or over.
The highest placed registered Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron in an affiliated ridden heavy horse class to qualify for the BRHHS Championship/Equifest, qualification to go down no lower than third place.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Ridden Heavy Horse Championship to be held at Equifest 2024. No entry fee.
To be Judged:
Conformation: Mrs Y. Simmonds, Staffordshire
Ride : Mr A. Fradley, Derbyshire
Probationary Judge: Mr R. Griffith, Caernarfon
PAS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
The Ramone Trophy will be presented to the winner.
Kindly sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £20 3rd £15 4th £10
Kindly sponsored by Crossington Shires
| Judge: | Mrs Y. Simmons, Staffordshire Probationary Judge: Mr R. Griffith, Caernarfon |
| Entry Fee: | £15.00 – as for the Shire Classes previously listed |
| Prize(s): | See each class listed in the Information & Guidance for Prize details |
| Judging: | Ring: 1A – Not before 2.30pm |
Classes
- 18 – Best Decorated Harness – Patent Leather Harness is not permitted.
Appearance money will be limited to £100 (£50 given by Penistone Agricultural Show & £50 given by
The South West Shire Horse Hiring Society) per exhibitor in the Decorated Harness Class Only.
Class 18: Best Decorated Harness – Patent Leather Harness is not permitted.
PAS
1st £30 2nd £25 3rd £20 4th £15
Kindly Sponsored by The Durrans Family
SWYSHHS
1st £30 2nd £25 3rd £20 4th £15
Kindly Sponsored by Earnshaw’s Fencing of Wakefield
Judge: Probationary Judge: | Mrs E. Lewis, Lincolnshire – Shirrford Ms A. Hinch, Grantham |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 1B – Not before 11:30am |
Classes
- 19 – STANDARD – Entire male aged 4 years old and over
- 20 – STANDARD – Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over.
- 21 – STANDARD – Foal bred 2023 Shown with or without mare
- 22 – STANDARD – 1,2 or 3yr old colt, filly or gelding (class may be split if enough entries)
- 23 – STANDARD – Standard Shetland – any age, any colour – BUT NOT BLACK
- 24 – STANDARD – Ridden Class – OPEN TO BOTH STANDARD & MINIATURE SHETLANDS – Mare, Gelding or Stallion – 4yrs & Over. Class will be split.
- 25 – MINATURE – Entire Male aged 4years and over.
- 26 – MINATURE – Mare or Gelding 4yrs & Over.
27 – MINATURE – Foal bred 2023 Shown with or without mare
28 – MINATURE – 1, 2 or 3yr old colt, filly or gelding. - 29 – MINATURE – Miniature Shetland – any age, any colour – BUT NOT BLACK
- 30 – MINATURE – Young Handler Class – For both Standard & Miniature Shetlands
Shetland Stud Book Society Rosettes will be awarded for both Standard & Miniature Champion & Reserve, Best Foal, Best Open Ridden, Best Lead Rein, Best Gelding, Young Handler.
Classes must be confined to SPS-BS registered Ponies.
Ponies MUST BE NAMED on the entry form.
Society Rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for Registration. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the show.
To enter a stallion in any class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS Voluntary Veterinary Examination. Ridden Stallions MUST display a Stallion bridle badge. In hand colts/stallions of two years old or over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a stallion bridle disc which are available to purchase from the SPSBS. There must be no colts or entire males in the Young Handlers class.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-Hand classes. Children under 12 years old on the day of the Show may not show entire males in Ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-Hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. Ridden and driven ponies must be 4 years old or over. In Ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part. For Health & Safety and Insurance purposes exhibitors must remain standing whilst in the ring when showing ponies.
KNEELING IS NOT PERMITTED
IN HAND SHETLANDS MAY ALSO COMPETE IN THE IN HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CLASSES 39 – 42 HELD IN RING 2A
RIDDEN SHETLANDS MAY ALSO COMPETE IN THE RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND – CLASS 45 IN RING 2A
The winner of Class 30 will be presented with a Plaque kindly presented in memory of Barbara Judge.
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 19 – 30 to compete for The Fendale Trophy
| Judge: | GOLDEN TICKET WINNER |
| Entry Fee: | £1.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £5.00 2nd : £4.00 3rd : £3.00 4th: £2.00 5th: £1.00 |
| Judging: | Ring: 1B – Not before 2.30pm |
Classes
- 31 – Mounted Fancy Dress, Open to any age. Theme – Any costume, clothing from the Victorian era. Individual or Groups
Current BSI and European Standard Riding Hats AS LISTED PREVIOUSLY MUST BE WORN with chin straps correctly and securely fitted.
Rosettes presented to all competitors
| Judge: | Miss V. Hodgett, Burnley |
| Entry Fee: | Class LIHS 32 – £17.50 – this includes the £10.00 Levy for the LIHS Classes 33 & 34 – £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2 – Not before 1.00pm |
Classes
- LIHS32 – Rising Star Ladies Show HorseMare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms, suitable to carry a side saddle, to be ridden by a lady. Open to all Hacks, Cobs, Riding Horses and Hunters. The highest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Ladies Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
- 33 – Side Saddle Equitation CHAMPIONSHIP Open Qualifying Class – Open to Adults & Juniors Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Members’ Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. A rosette in memory of The Late Mr R. Philpot is offered to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member judged to be the best turned out. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.
- 34 – BEST HORSE or PONY RIDDEN SIDE SADDLEOpen to horses and ponies 4 years old or over: conformation & manners will be taken into consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.The Highest placed coloured exhibit ridden by a competitor aged 16rs or over (who has not already qualified) receives a Special Rosette and qualifies for the Side Saddle Final at the CHAPS Championship Show. Open to any type of exhibit. Riders/Owners need not be a member or their exhibit registered with CHAPS at the time of qualification, but in order to compete at the Championships, the Rider/Owner must be a showing member and their horse/pony registered with CHAPS before entering the final. Lead Rein competitors are eligible for this class. Leaders must be correctly dressed.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HEAD PROTECTION (HARD HAT) THAT CONFORMS TO THE REVISED STANDARDS FOR HEAD PROTECTION FOR EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES – Please see Penistone Agricultural Show Regulations and Information.
The highest placed Rider in Classes 33 & 34 not exceeding 16 yrs old on the day of the show, will be awarded a plaque, kindly presented in memory of Barbara Judge
CLASS LIHS32:
Saracen Horse Feeds have very kindly given :-
1st Saracen Horse Feed £20 Voucher AND 1 x Saracen Horse Feed Bucket & 1 Re-Covery Mash Pouch.
2ND Saracen Horse Feed £10.00 Voucher AND 1 x Saracen Horse Feed Bucket & 1 x Re-Covery Mash Pouch.
3rd 1 x Saracen Horse Feed Bucket AND 1 x Re-Covery Mash Pouch.
CLASS 33:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given –
1st – Argo Feeds £10 Voucher.
2nd – Argo Feeds £5 Voucher
CLASS 34:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given –
1st – Argo Feeds £10 Voucher.
2nd – Argo Feeds £5 Voucher
| Judge: | Mr J. Elliot, Peak District |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2A – Not before 9.00am |
Classes
Large Breed – Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C & D
- 35 – Young Stock – Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding & 2yr & 3yr old Filly or Gelding.
- 36 – Stallion or Colt 2 years and over – if sufficient entries, the class may be split into 2 & 3yr old Colts and Stallions 4yrs & over.
- 37 – Barren Mare, Brood Mare & Gelding 4yrs & over.
- 38 – Foal bred in 2023 – with OR without Mare.
- 39 – Young Stock – Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding & 2 & 3yr old Filly or Gelding
- 40 – Stallion or colt 2 years and over – if sufficient entries, the class may be split into 2 & 3yr old colts and Stallions 4yrs & over.
- 41 – Barren Mare, Brood Mare & Gelding 4yrs & over.
- 42 – Foal bred in 2023 – with OR without Mare.
The Fell Pony Society will award a Special Breed Rosette to The Best Fell Pony in Classes 35 to 39 Owners of winning ponies to be members of the FPS.
Membership cards to be produced in the ring.
COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE – The following classes – 35,36,37,38 may be split into Welsh only and other Native Breeds if sufficient entries are received, the Judge will make the final decision.
Classes 35 – 42 are all affiliated with Equifest. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland In Hand Equifest Championship to be held at the Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire . August 2024
The Equifest Qualifier – 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. This class may be divided as appropriate.
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 35 to 42 compete for The Sabu Trophy.
The George Bashforth Trophy will be presented to the Best Dales or Fell Pony from Classes 35 – 38.
| Judge: | Mrs J Crane, Staffordshire |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2A – Not before TO FOLLOW |
Classes
- 43 – Equifest Lead Rein – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cms
- 44 – Equifest 1st Ridden – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cm.
- 45 – Open Small Breeds, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
- 46 – Open Large Breeds, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C&D, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
- 47 – Open Large Breeds, Dales, Fell & Highland, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
The Ridden Mountain & Moorland classes 43 – 47 are all Affiliated with Equifest. The two highest placed exhibits, in each class, not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK,
Grantham, Lincolnshire. August 2024
Lead Rein & First Ridden classes Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B.
EQUIFEST OPEN 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, & D. Stallion Mare or Gelding.
The Fell Pony Society will award a Special Breed Rosette to the Best Fell Pony in Class 47. Owners of the winning pony to be a member of the FPS. Membership cards to be produced in the ring. Non-registered Fell ponies may also enter this class.
Riders of small breed stallions to have attained their 12th birthday by Show day. Riders of large breed stallions to have attained their 14th birthday by Show day.
Championship for 1st & 2nd Prize Winners from classes 43 –47 to compete for The Beachcomber Trophy
Class 43: Equifest Lead Rein – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cms.
Riders not to have attained their 9 th birthday before 1 st January 2023. To be led by an attendant
and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
The winner of class 43 will be presented with a Plaque kindly presented in memory of Barbara Judge.
Class 44: Equifest 1 st Ridden – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12 th Birthday before 1 st January 2023. To be shown in a suitable bridle.
The Ben Goldthorpe Trophy will be presented to the highest placed local pony and rider (i.e. within 5 miles of Penistone Church). The winner of class 44 will be presented with a Plaque presented in memory of Barbara Judge.
ARGO FEEDS have very kindly given –
CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £20.00 Voucher
RESERVE CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £10.00 Voucher
| Judge: | Ms. R. Ho, West Yorkshire |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2B – Not before 9.00am |
Classes
- 48 – EQUITATION – for riders 18 years and over.
- 49 – EQUITATION – Leading Rein – (Rosettes to all competitors) (Rider NOT able to enter Class 50)
- 50 – EQUITATION – riders 13 years & under
- 51 – EQUITATION – riders 14 years – 17 years
Class 48 – The GT Smith Trophy will be presented to the winner.
The Brocol Distribution Trophy will be presented to the highest placed local horse and rider who must both reside within 5 miles of Penistone Church.
The winners of Classes 49 – 51 to compete for the The Coldwell Trophy presented to the Champion Children’s Riding Pony.
The Penistone District Riding Club Trophy will be presented to the highest placed local pony & rider who must both reside within 5 miles of Penistone Church from Classes 49 – 51 .
The winners of Class 49 – 51 will be presented with a Plaque kindly presented in memory of Barbara Judge.
CLASS 48:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given:-
1st – Argo Feeds £10.00 voucher. 2nd – Argo Feeds £5.00 voucher. 3rd – Argo Feeds £5.00 voucher.
CLASS 49:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given:-
1st – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 2nd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 3rd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx.
CLASS 50:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given:-
1st – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 2nd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 3rd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx
CLASS 51:
Argo Feeds have very kindly given:-
1st – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 2nd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx. 3rd – 1 x Horslyx Mini Lyx
| Judge: | Miss V. Hodgett, Burnley |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 Entry Fee for LIHS 52 & LIHS 53 is £17.50 (including the £10 Levy) |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2B – Not before TO FOLLOW |
Classes
- 52 – CHAPS(UK) Open Young stock Qualifier, 1, 2 or 3 year olds; no foals.
- LIHS 53 – BSPS Performance Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional Horse/Pony Class.
- LIHS 54 – BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony Class. Graded Stallions, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. Plaited
- 55 – CHAPS(UK) Native /Cob/Traditional Ridden Horse Qualifier exc 148cm (14.2hh)
- 56 – CHAPS(UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Ridden Pony Qualifier, not exc 148cm (14.2hh)
- 57 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Ridden Horse Qualifier, exc 153cm (15hh).
- 58 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Ridden Pony Qualifier, not exc 153cm (15hh)
- 59 – CHAPS(UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals
- 60 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 23-075 Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier Card.
Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier Card. The CHAPS (UK) Champion Show will be held on 10th-12th August 2023. Shows held after 6th August 2023 will count as 2024 qualifiers. The following classes will count as CHAPS(UK) 2024 Qualifiers 53 – 57. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete these classes.
All stallions 4yrs & over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring without exception.
Qualification Cards – please note Competitors are responsible for completing their own qualification cards for relevant qualifications only.
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain from CHAPS (UK) Admin, and to carry their Qualification Card – FOR THE 2024 CHAPS (UK) CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
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THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE QUALIFIERS FOR THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
13th – 18th DECEMBER 2023
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS Classes whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS including the disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
This show is a qualifier for the London International Horse Show Qualifying Classes. Only one pony in each of the following classes will qualify and the highest placed (not already qualified) from the first
THREE ponies placed in each class will qualify. Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
Classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 – The higest placed pony from the top three ponies in each class (not already qualified) will qualify for the London International Horse Show.
METHOD OF JUDGING FOR CLASSES LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 – Exhibitors will go round the ring as a whole group, (no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they will need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
MARKS:
- Performance 60 marks
- Presentation and suitability of pony for rider, 20 Marks
- Type, Movement and Way of Going, 20 Marks
- TOTAL 100 Marks
The BSPS Performance Coloured Classes are open to mares, geldings and CHAPS (UK) or PSPA graded stallions, 4 years old and over to be registered in and complying with the showing requirements of the main body of the stud book of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA).
Ponies can be registered with either of these Societies or the BSPS and owners and riders must be or become members within 7 days of the BSPS to take the qualification.
Riders in BSPS classes are required to adhere to Rule 43 in the 2023 Rulebook with regard to hat specification & tagging.
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 52 & 55 – 60 to compete for The Churchfield Veterinary Centre Shield for the Best Coloured horse or pony.
ARGO FEEDS have very kindly given:-
CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £20.00 voucher.
RESERVE CHAMPION – Argo Feeds £10.00 voucher.
| Judge: | Mr K. Baskeyfield, Derbyshire |
| Entry Fee: | £7.50 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £7.50 |
| Judging: | Ring: 2B – Not before TO FOLLOW |
Classes
- 61 – Youngstock – Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 years old – the 3 highest placed competitors qualify.
- 62 – In Hand Senior – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. (If not split into height sections: Highest placed three qualify not exceeding 148cm. Highest placed three qualify 148cm and above).This class will be run as an Open Height class, but at the Judges discretion may be split as follows:- Small – not to exceed 148 – the 3 highest placed competitors qualify. Large – 148cm and above – the 3 highest placed competitors qualify. Kindly sponsored by Penistone Tyres Limited
- 63 – Open Ridden – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. (If not split into height sections: Highest placed three qualify not exceeding 148cm. Highest placed three qualify 148cm and above). This class will be run as an Open Height class, but at the Judges discretion may be split as follows:- Small – not to exceed 148 – the 3 highest placed competitors qualify. Large – 148cm and above – the 3 highest placed competitors qualify. Kindly sponsored by Penistone Tyres Limited
All classes are open to traditional gypsy cobs, which are of any colour and meet the TGCA breed standard.
- Existing TGCA members that qualify MUST present their qualification card to the Judge IN THE RING and MUST have already completed the Cobs name and registration number PRIOR to the Judge signing.
- Non-members that qualify SHOULD receive a non-members qualification card from the Judge in the ring and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse to validate the qualification.
- Please refer to tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and showing
Rules (contained within the members handbook).
This show is a qualifier for TOYS 2024.
Championship for1st & 2nd Prize winners from classes 61 – 63
TGCA – QUEST FOR A STAR CHAMPIONSHIP – TRADITIONAL GYPSY COBS
1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA classes above may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per the following rule:
ONLY CURRENT TGCA MEMBERS AND HORSE/PONY THAT IS ALREADY TGCA REGISTERED CAN
EXHIBIT IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP. If exhibit already has their Quest for a Star qualification in particular section they should ask to stand aside to allow members that have not yet qualified. Membership card and Members qualification card (specific to that exhibit) MUST be presented UPON ENTRY INTO THE RING. The Champion & Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championship at TOYS.
TGCA Rules
No known breeding required to enter these classes
No Membership required to Enter these Classes
TGCA Breed classes are qualifiers for the Best of Breed Finals at the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association’s (TGCA) National Breed Championship Show “TOYS”.
Traditional Classes are open to all traditional gypsy cobs. and are qualifiers for the Traditional Finals at ‘TOYS’.
Part Bred classes, are open to all part bred traditional gypsy cobs and are qualifiers for the part bred finals at “TOYS”. The exhibit must have one parent that is a traditional gypsy cob.
Competitors do not need to know the breeding of their cob, but they must meet breed standard to enter the class.
Stallions – All stallions (four years and over) in order to enter any TGCA affiliated class MUST be TGCA registered, have passed TGCA stallion evaluations and their TGCA stallion disc displayed on their bridle. Colts/Stallions and colts over the age of two 3yrs & over, MUST be shown in a stallion bridle with a metal bit and chain lead as per the current TGCA rulebook.
Current TGCA members must present their Membership card and Qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature.
Non-members MUST receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and showing rules (contained within the) members handbook
Championships
Quest for a Star Championship Inc Youngstock Quest for a Star- Traditional Gypsy Cobs
1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA classes above may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule.
ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship, if exhibit already has their Quest for a Star Qualification in particular section, they should be ask stand aside to allow members that have not yet qualified.
Membership card and Member’s qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.
The Greatest Gelding Award – Traditional Gypsy Cobs
The award is aimed to encourage the showing of geldings, therefore creating a market for often unwanted colt foals and enabling the creation of a network of potential performance prospects to represent the best Traditional Gypsy Cob breed in the World at the highest level.
This Award will be given by the Judge to the highest placed registered Traditional Gelding. The Judge will award this within the classes/championship.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 per class (Pre-Online Entry Only) £15.00 on the day to pre-entered competitors only |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £20.00 2nd : £15.00 3rd : £10.00 |
| Judging: | COURSE WALK APPROX 2pm-2.30pm GRAND PARADE 3pm JUMPING CLASSES WILL START AFTER THE GRAND PARADE |
Classes
- 64 – Jumping 60cm
- 65 – Jumping 70cm
- 66 – Jumping 80cm
- 67 – Jumping 90cm
PENISTONE JUMPING CHALLENGE – ARENA SHOW CROSS
WITH AN ELEMENT OF INTEREST INCLUDED PLUS JOKER FENCE!
Class Winners will be the fastest clear round with the least penalties.
4 faults per fence down, 4 faults per refusal, Third refusal – elimination
Entries close: MONDAY 4th September 2023
No telephone calls after 8pm 4/9/23
NO Entries taken on show day
Class running times will be posted on the Show Web Site & Social Media a minimum of 24hrs before Show Day.
Approx 2pm-2.30pm Course Walk
Riding attire: Show jumping or Cross Country wear is acceptable – up to BHS current standard.
Body Protector optional – no fixed fences.
IF TIME ALLOWS – We will run a ‘Chase me Charlie’ Jumping Competition
ENTRY FEE £10
1st Prize winner – to receive 50% of the total starters entry fees for this class.
Kindly sponsored by The Ear Place (earplace.co.uk)