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September Show - Sunday 14th 41k
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L&DEC
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The Street
Shimpling
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 4HS
and we will send you a schedule booklet that has all our events
in.
BELOW ARE RULES FOR ABSOLUTE HORSE
& MARRIAGES CLASSES AT THE JUNE
SHOW
ABSOLUTE HORSE MAGAZINE ALLROUNDER
COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS
THIS COMPETITION AIMS TO FIND A FIRST CLASS ALLROUNDER AND
WILL BE
JUDGED ON PRESENTATION, TURNOUT, MANNERS, AND WAY OF
GOING.
ABSOLUTE HORSE MAGAZINE ALLROUNDER COMPETITION PONY QUALIFIER:
Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over,
off lead rein, not exceeding 148cms. Entries will be required to
jump a small course of not less than three fences; height not to
exceed
2’0”. The two highest placed (not already qualified) entries up
to 6th place will qualify for the Final. A qualification card must
be signed
by the Judge in the ring on the day.
ABSOLUTE HORSE MAGAZINE ALLROUNDER COMPETITION HORSE QUALIFIER:
Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over,
off lead rein, exceeding 148cms. Entries will be required to
jump a small course of not less than three fences; height not to
exceed 2’3”.
The two highest placed (not already qualified) entries up to 6th
place will qualify for the Final. A qualification card must be
signed by the
Judge in the ring on the day.
RULES
• Snaffle bridles ONLY must be worn.
• Hard hats must be worn to the current BSI Standard with chin
strap fastened.
• Spurs, boots and bandages must not be worn.
• Show canes/whips not to exceed 30” (75cms).
• Judge’s decision on the day is final and any issues including
height queries may be dealt with at their discretion.
• Entries will be required to perform an individual show in
addition to jumping a course of small fences.
• Although you may qualify more than one horse or pony, you will
only be allowed to ride one in either class in the Finals. A
substitute rider can be used for the second animal
qualified.
• Once competitors have entered the ring no change of saddlery
will be permitted and entries will only be allowed to leave the
ring
at the discretion of the Judge.
• Competitors enter at own risk.
• All other rules and conditions will apply as per the host
show.
JUDGING CRITERIA
TURNOUT:
20 marks
Each entry will be judged on the
condition, well being and
standard of presentation of the
horse. It is essential to have well
fitting and well maintained tack,
and the Judge will consider the
correctness and suitability of the
riding attire.
SHOW (2 minutes):
30 marks
Each entry will be asked to
perform an individual show to
include trot, canter and lengthen
strides. Additional elements such
as rein back, may be included at
your discretion. The Judges will be
assessing the entry’s rhythm,
balance, movement and level of
training.
MANNERS:
20 marks
Each entry will be judged on its
manners, suitability and potential
as a true allrounder.
Showmanship and etiquette of
the rider will be included.
JUMPING:
30 marks
A small course of fences: for
ponies maximum 2’0”; for horses
maximum 2’3”. Penalties (at the
Judge’s discretion) will apply for
refusal/s or knock down/s.
MARRIAGES RIDING CLUB PONY OF THE YEAR
2008
RULES
1. SNAFFLE BRIDLES ONLY
2. NO LEAD REINS
3. PONIES 14.2 AND UNDER, 4YRS OLD & OVER
4. RIDERS 16 YRS AND UNDER ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW. IF THEY
ATTAIN THEIR 17TH BIRTHDAY BEFORE THE FINAL THEY ARE
STILL ELIGIBLE FOR IT
5. PONIES WILL BE JUDGED MAINLY ON PERFORMANCE AND OBEDIENCE.
CONFIRMATION/ACTION NOT PARAMOUNT BUT TAKEN INTO
CONSIDERATION.
6. COMPETIORS WILL BE ASKED TO JUMP AT LEAST THREE FENCES, A
RUSTIC, A COLOURED AND ONE WITH A BACK POLE. MINIMUM OF
1’9’’
7. COMPETITORS WILL BE ASKED TO PERFORM SOME TASK OF
OBEDIENCE/VERSATILITY SUCH AS MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE JUDGE.
8.SMALLER PONIES MAY NOT HAVE THE JUMPS LOWERED
9.THE FIRST 4 PONIES QUALIFY FOR THE REGIONAL FINAL.
10. IF ANY OF THE FIRST THREE PONIES HAS ALREADY QUALIFIED
FOR THAT AREA, QUALIFICATION WILL GO DOWN THE LINE.
15 IF A QUALIFIED PONY IS SOLD BEFORE THE FINAL THE NEW RIDER
CAN ENTER PROVIDED HE/SHE MEETS THE QUALIFYING REQUIRMENTS.
16. IF A RIDER QUALIFIES MORE THAN ONE PONY, THEY CAN BE
ENTERED WITH A DIFFERENT RIDER PROVIDED THEY MEET THE QUALIFYING
REQUIREMENTS. (i.e. 16YRS & UNDER)
17. THE FIRST TEN PONIES AT EACH AREA FINAL QUALIFY FOR THE
GRAND FINAL AT PONIES UK SOUTHERN SHOW IN MAY 2009. GRAND FINALISTS
WILL BE NOTIFIED AND TOLD HOW TO ENTER IN THE SPRING PRIOR TO THE
SHOW.