Saturday 25 th August Equestrian Section Schedule. Entry Closing Date 11 th August 2018

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1 Saturday 25 th August 2018 Equestrian Section Schedule Entry Closing Date 11 th August 2018

2 **Please note that the layout may be subject to minor changes **

3 Bellingham Show & Country Festival Is held under the auspices of the North Tyne and Redesdale Agricultural Society Est 1842 Ltd - Company No President Mr W Charlton Chairman Mr Colin Anderson Vice Chairman Mrs Lynn Little Treasurer Mr Robert Charman Secretary- Mrs Kate Dickinson Directors Mr Peter Loyd, Mr Tim Bird, Mrs Margaret Bird, Mrs Fiona Pattinson, Mrs Lynn Little, Mr Fred Wyrley-Birch, Dr Anna Charlton, Mr Robert Charman, Mr Colin Anderson. Show Committee Those named above plus Mr Brian Anderson Mrs Katrine Anderson Mr Martyn Archer Mrs Sally Bell Mr Bill Burlton Mr Richard Cooper Miss Sarah Jane Davidson Mr Neil Denham Miss Ellen Famelton Miss Anne Famelton Mr Chris Gillie Mrs Val Hutchinson Mr Jonty Hutchinson Mr Ken Irving Miss Leanne Little Mr Simon Long Mr David McCracken Miss Sarah Nixon Mr James Pattinson Mr Melvin Ridley Mr Bill White Mr Adam Peart Ms Sue Hill Hon Veterinary Surgeon- Scott Mitchell Associates, Hexham Use of fields by kind permission of William Charlton, Colin Anderson & Martyn Archer To find out more about What s On at Bellingham Show and Country Festival please check us out our website or follow us on facebook. A fun day out in the Country for all the family to enjoy

4 * COMPETITION TIMETABLE * note main ring could be subject to change 8:00 Show-field opens to exhibitors 8:30 Veteran Horse Society Classes begin - Main Ring 8:30 RoR Classes begin - Ring 1 8:30 Working Hunter Pony begins Ring 2 8:30 Mountain & Moorland Ring 3 8:30 Show field opens to the public 10:00 Judging Sheep Classes 10:00 Tack & Turnout Class main ring 10:30 Judging Industrial Tent 11:00 Working Hunters Ring 1 11:00 Companion Dog Show 11:00 Family Pony Ring 3 11:00 Show Jumping Ring 2 11:00 Opening Ceremony 11:20 Broke FMX Stunt Bike Display Main Ring 12:00 Dog & Duck Display Main Ring 12:30 Vintage Vehicle Parade Main Ring 13:00 Judging Northumbrian Piping Competition 13:00 Dog Show 13:00 Pony Games Ring 3 13:00 4 x 4 Response Team display Main Ring 13:30 Falconry Display 14:15 Fell Race Main Ring 14:30 Broke FMX Stunt Bike Display Main Ring 14:30 Judging of Hounds 15:00 Quoits 15:00 Cumberland Wrestling 15:00 Kids Fancy Dress Parade Main Ring 15:00 Dog & Duck Display 15:00 Presentation of Industrial Section Trophies at Industrial Tent 15:30 Inter Hunt Relay Main Ring 16:15 Tractor Pull kindly supported by David Henderson Tractors 16:30 Lifting of Exhibits 16:45 Terrier Racing

5 EQUESTRIAN SECTION Chief Stewards: Sarah Nixon & Tracy Turner RIDDEN & WORKING HUNTERS Judge Jack Watson THE RIVERDALE HALL HOTEL CHAMPION RIDDEN TROPHY Classes THE RIVERDALE HALL WORKING HUNTER TROPHY Class 204. Entry Fee: Prize Money: 1 st 20; 2 nd 15; 3 rd 10; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ rosettes. Class 202 Lightweight Hunter Class 203 Middle and Heavyweight Hunter Class 204 Working Hunter, 4 years and over, 153cms and over RoR CLASSES Judge: Tony Hogarth Class 205 RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier (Formerly TARRA) Entry Fee 10 This class is sponsored by RoR. RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier (Formerly TARRA) Open to all RoR and NR registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. 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. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. The first three horses will qualify. The Judge will not ride at the qualifier but will ride in the final. This class is a qualifier for the RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series FINAL at the RoR National Championship Show at Aintree, August Rosettes 1st - 6th. Prizes - 1st 40 plus RoR jacket, 2nd 30, 3rd 20, 4th 10 Amateur definition: 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 (for the show ring) in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard (in the current season or previous season). Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not have received any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current or previous season. Horses must not have been ridden at a show by a rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.

6 Class 206 THE RoR/TBA (THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION) RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2017 Entry Fee 10 This class is sponsored by RoR THE RoR/TBA (THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION) RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2017 The RoR Retrained Racehorse Challenge. Mare or gelding 4yrs old or over and of any height. Riders must be 15 years old or over on the 1 st January. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited. All entries must be registered with RoR and HAVE raced in GB. The first three go forward to the championship at the RoR National Show at Aintree in August 2017 or 2018 for shows after 1 st August 2017 to 31 st July Horses will NOT be ridden by the judge. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The class to be judged 50% jumping, 20% Style while jumping and performance and 30% awarded for show, manners and suitability to be retrained. PHASE 1 Jumping to be judged: 8 rustic jumps (2 6 to 3 foot with a maximum spread of 85 centimetres) The following points to be deducted at the end of each jumping round: 10 points to be deducted for a knock down. 15 points to be deducted for a refusal. 20 points for second refusal. Elimination for third refusal or fall PHASE 2 Class returns without boots and judged for an individual show/conformation. (In some classes, at the judge s discretion, horses might be asked to do a show following their jumping without leaving the ring. This is often the case with a large number in the class). Each horse to complete an individual show of no longer than 1 ½ minutes. Show to include the following movements: Walk, Trot, canter showing change of leg, extended canter (gallop) halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Total marks out of 30% for Show, manners and suitability to be retrained. Fences for the final at Aintree can be up to a maximum of 3 6 Prizes: Rosettes 1 st -6 th and Vouchers 1 st to 4 th place. 1 st 50 plus voucher for jacket, 2 nd 25, 3 rd 20, 4 th 10. Veteran prize (15+): 25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at the RoR National Show at Aintree Please refer to RoR Showing rules and regulations available at

7 WORKING HUNTER PONIES Judge Jade Hunter The BELLINGHAM SHOW CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER PONY CUP for the Champion in classes Entry Fee: 5.00, Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ rosettes. *refers to the riders age on the 1 st of January, current year Class 207 Cradle Stakes WHP Mare or Gelding 4 yrs. old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders not to have attained their 10 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 55cm. Class 208 WHP Mare or gelding 4 yrs. old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 65cm. Class 209 WHP Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 16 th birthday* Jumps not to exceed 75cm Class 210 WHP Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 18 th birthday*. Jumps not to exceed 90cm FAMILY PONY STYLE & PERFORMANCE 'Pony suitable to be ridden by every member of the family, from toddler to ambitious teen to arthritic granny' Judge Amanda Maclaren The Isaac Walton Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Best Combination in the following classes Entry Fee: 5.00, Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th, Champ & Res Champ Rosettes This class will be judged as follows; suitability of pony for child marks out of 10, manners marks out of 10, show/performance marks out of 10, turnout marks out of 10, overall picture marks out of 10. Class 211 Ponies not exceeding 148cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 14th birthday Class 212 First Ridden Pony not exceeding 143cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 10th birthday* Class 213 Lead Rein Pony not exceeding 133cm, to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 8th birthday* * *refers to the rider s age on the 1 st of January, current year

8 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES Judge Jill Oakley The NEWALL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY will be awarded to the best overall Mountain and Moorland Pony in class 215 The BELLINGHAM SHOW TANKARD will be awarded to the Best Welsh Mountain Pony in Class 216. Entry fee 5.00, Prize money: 1 st 10, 2 nd 5, 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th, Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes. Best of Breed rosette. Class 215 In hand stallion, gelding or mare 4 years or over open Class 216 Ridden stallion, gelding or mare 4 years or over open FANCY DRESS OPEN TO ANY ANIMAL WITH FOUR LEGS AND A HEART! Judge - Barbara Duggan The Lucy Duggan Memorial Trophy to be presented to the winner of the Fancy dress class. (ALL AGES) All Competitors will receive a rosette and prizes in kind. Entries on field only No Entry Fee 3.15pm in the Main Ring Animals to be ridden, led or accompanied (as appropriate) Veteran Horse Society AREA QUALIFIER First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2018 Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page. Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1 st to 4 th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry

9 their cards in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. It is the competitors responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, September No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule. For further information please visit the VHS website or telephone the VHS Show Office on or Class 217 -VETERAN IN-HAND, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20 24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. Class 218 -VETERAN RIDDEN, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20 24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. JUMPING Judge Ashley Small The DELCOR CHALLENGE CUP to be presented to the winner of Class years and under. Riders in class 222 may not enter any other show jumping class. Entry Fee 5.00 (Entries on the field 10.00). Prize Money: 1 st 10; 2 nd 5; 3 rd 3 rosettes to 6 th Class 222 Jumps will not exceed 35cm Lead rein Class 223 Jumps will not exceed 35cm Assisted, but NOT led Class cm. Riders 10 years and under Class cm. Riders 10 years and under Class cm Riders 16 years and under Class cm Riders 16 years and under Class cm. Riders 17 years and over Class cm. Riders 16 years and under Class cm. Riders 17 years and over Class cm. Riders 16 years and under Class cm. Riders 17 years and over Rider s age is of the 1 st of January 2017

10 TACK AND TURN OUT Entry fee 5.00, Prize money: 1 st 10, 2 nd 5, 3 rd 3; Rosettes to 6 th Judge Rev d Dr Susan Ramsaran A Tack and Turnout inspection serves two purposes, a safety check as well as assessing for correct attire and cleanliness. The marks are awarded for three sections Pony, Tack and Rider. Each section has a maximum of 10 marks awarded. Maximum age for both classes 10 years old. Class Lead rein pony Class Assisted, but NOT led HORSE & PONY SPORTS Judges Lisa Quinn Entry fee 5 per set of 4 games, please include on entry form entry on the field on the day. A Special Shield will be awarded to the child with most points in each age group (lead rein, 9 yrs. and under and open) 1 st =3, 2 nd = 2, 3 rd =1 points. Riders entering games on a lead rein may not compete in any other Games Class off the lead rein. Prizes In kind and rosettes to 4 th Class 240 Bending Race for riders on lead rein or assisted Class 241 Cup Race for riders on lead rein or assisted Class 242 Sock Race riders on lead rein or assisted Class 243 Sack Race for riders on lead rein Class 244 Bending Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 245 Cup Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 246 Sock Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 247 Sack Race for riders 9 years and under* Class 248 Bending Race Open Class 249 Cup Race Open Class 250 Sock Race Open Class 251 Sack Race Open *refers to the rider s age on the 1 st of January, current year IF A RIDER HAS COMPETED IN ANY CLASSES OFF THE LEAD REIN THEY MAY NOT ENTER LEAD REIN GAMES RIDERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR COMPETITOR NUMBERS AT ALL TIMES (ENTRIES ON FIELD TO BE OBTAINED FROM SECRETERIES HUT) In the event of cancellation by the Show Council, entry money will be returned, less a 5 administration fee. To make the show as safe as possible, please don t ride horses about the main show field, unless entering or leaving the Main Ring.

11 COMPETITOR NUMBERS WILL BE SENT OUT WITH PASSES. The Society reserves the right to cancel, amalgamate or divide classes according to the number of entries. Judging times are approximate, variations may occur depending on the number of entries. Complimentary Admission Passes for Equine Exhibitors in classes are distributed in accordance with the number of horses or ponies entered and not the number of entries made. 1 horse = 2 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 2 horses = 3 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 3 or 4 horses = 4 admission passes and 1 vehicle pass 5 to 7 horses = 5 admission passes and 2 vehicle passes 8 or more horses = 6 admission passes and 3 vehicle passes Exhibitor passes will be posted out at least two weeks prior to the show. Additional Passes can be purchased at time of entering classes at a reduced rate using the entry form. Wristbands must be worn to gain admission. When jumping in the Ring, the practice or collecting areas, all Riders must wear protective headgear, according to the current standards as listed below: All PAS 015; VG1; (BS)EN ; ASTM F a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS onwards; Skullcaps must be of, or worn with, a dark coloured plain peaked cover. Refer to your Society/Association Rule Book for further clarification. Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards/specifications MUST be worn by all Riders between the ages of 15 to 17 inclusive. All PAS 015; VG1; (BS) EN ; ASTM F a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS onwards. The most recent updates to the list are the addition of SNELL E2016 and EN1384 (2017); the newest version of the SNELL Standard could have begun to appear in 2017 and is accepted to the list; the newest version of the EN1384 Standard will begin to appear during 2018 and is also accepted to the list.

12 Equestrian Class Timetable (to be confirmed) ** Please note that class times may be subject to change depending on the number of entries.** Time Main ring Ring 1 Ring 2 Ring 3 ** 8.30 Veteran Horse Society Classes RoR Working Hunter Pony 9.00 Veteran RoR Working Horse Society Hunter Pony Classes Tack and Turn Out RoR Ridden & Working Hunter Class Working Hunter Class Working Hunter Class Working Hunter Class Working Hunter Pony Show Jumping Show Jumping Show Jumping Show Jumping Mountain and Moorland Mountain and Moorland Mountain and Moorland Family Pony Family Pony Games Games ** Please note that class times may be subject to change depending on the number of entries. **

13 OPEN QUOITS COMPETITION Steward: Mr John Bertram 15:00 near the sheep bar Entries will be taken on the Show Field Prizes 1 st nd rd 5.00 FELL RACE Steward: Bill Burlton Entry on the field at the Catalogue Hut. Race start at 2.00pm, Main Ring. Entry Fee: Competitors must be 16 years and older. Prizes spread over 15 sections. Runners kit can be left in the Secretary s Hut. The show committee take no responsibility for any loss or damage to property left there. Distance is 6.4km/ 4 miles. Climbing is 183m. Category is B/S. TRACTOR PULL COMPETITION We are holding a Tractor Pull Competition and all proceeds are to be donated to the Stay Strong Stu campaign. Stu s family have been love long supporters of the show. Teams of 6 people are invited to enter. Entries taken on the show field. 10 per team.

14 COMPANION DOG SHOW Chief Steward: Mrs L Little & Miss L Little Judging to commence 11am Judge: Mrs S Carins, Callerton Entries on the field Entry Fee Prize Money: 1 st 5; 2 nd 3; 3 rd 2 Trophy for the best child s pet 1. Children's pet - any breed (children under 16 years) 2.Best dog with 6 legs 3.Dog the judge most wants to kidnap 4.Dog who loves the most 5.Dog with the waggiest tail. DOG SHOW - Judging to commence 1:00pm Entries on the field. Entry Fee Prize Money: 1 st 5; 2 nd 3; 3 rd 2 Trophy for the best Border Terrier in show. Cup for the best Border Terrier puppy in show. Tankard for the best Jack Russell Terrier in show. Tankard for the best Lakeland/Patterdale Terrier in show. Tankard for the best Cross Bred Terrier in show. Cup to the winner of Gun Dog Classes. BORDER COLLIE CLASSES Judge: Mrs C Shield, Simonburn Class 8 Border collie dog Class 9 Border collie bitch Class 10 Border collie puppy (under 12 months and not to have been shown in any other class except 1-6) GUN DOG CLASSES Judge: Mr H Watson, Charlton Class 11 Best dog Class 12 Best bitch Class 13 Best puppy (under 12 months and not to have been shown in any other class except 1-6)

15 TERRIER CLASSES Judging to commence 2:00pm Judge: Mr R Carruthers, Penton, Carlisle Only undocked or legally Class 14 Border terrier dog docked dogs may be entered Class 15 Border terrier bitch Class 16 Jack Russell dog for exhibition at this show. Class 17 Jack Russell bitch Class 18 Lakeland/Patterdale dog Class 19 Lakeland/Patterdale bitch Class 20 Cross bred dog Class 21 Cross bred bitch Class 22 Terrier puppy (under 12 months and not shown in any other class except classes 1-6) Class 23 Veteran terrier (over 7 years) Class 24 Any couple/ pair of terriers N.B. Champions of each terrier class excluding 16, 17 & 18 will go forward to the Overall Champion Terrier and Cock of the North Qualifier CONDITIONS 1. Competitions and premiums in this list are all open, except Classes where otherwise stated. 2. Closing date for entries will be strictly adhered to, at the Secretary s discretion. 3. Animals obtaining premiums to be the bona fide property of their exhibitor. 4. When there is no competition prizes will not be awarded except where the stock exhibited is thought worthy by the judges. 5. Neither the Society, in any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible, or accountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstance whatever) to Exhibitors or their employees, or any animal or article exhibited, or property brought in to the Show field or otherwise for anything else in connection with or arising out of, or attributable to the Society s Show; or these in any other condition, or regulations prescribed by the society, in relation thereto. 6. No exhibit shall bear any distinctive marks or placard other than the society s official number. 7. Entry fees as stated in each section. 8. The Society do not hold themselves responsible or liable for any stock sent to the show, though every precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors from loss or damage. 9. All disputed questions shall be referred to the Show Council, by whom they will be finally settled without appeal. All objections to the Judge s decision or otherwise must be lodged with the Secretary in writing, within one week from the closure of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of 10 which is liable to forfeiture.

16 10. The Stewards shall have the power to order from the Show the stock or property belonging to any Exhibitor who shall infringe any of the regulations or conditions of the meeting, or shall refuse to comply with any instruction given by the Judges or Stewards. 11. All horses may be measured before entering the Judging Ring. 12. In no case shall a prize be awarded unless the Judges deem the stock of sufficient merit and the Judges will be specially cautioned not to award any prize to any animal showing signs of hereditary disease. The Judges may consult the Society s Veterinary Surgeon if they deem it expedient. 13. Horses must not be ridden around the Show Field in any circumstances. 14. The Society reserves to itself by its Council the sole and absolute right to interpret these or any other prescribed conditions and regulations or Prize Sheets and to settle and determine all matters, questions or differences on regards thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with or incidental to the Show. Also to refuse and to cancel any entries, disqualify exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, vary or cancel awards of prizes, or reserve numbers and relax conditions as the Society may deem necessary. 15. Prize money shall be paid to the successful exhibitor on Show Day. Please follow separate rules of Procedure for claiming prize money. 16. CANCELLATION In the event the Show Council cancel, a 5 administration fee will be retained and entry money over 5 will be returned. 17. WHILST EVERY CARE WILL BE TAKEN BY THE SHOW COMMITTEE, ALL ANIMALS ARE SHOWN AT THEIR OWNER S RISK IMPORTANT RULES FOR PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY. It is intended this year to pay out the Prize Money of Bellingham Show by cash on Show Day. Your co-operation is requested to follow these rules very carefully. 1. The Society will pay out Prize Money to successful exhibitors on Show Day, except to Exhibitors whose exhibits are sent by post and unaccompanied. 2. Successful Exhibitors of postal and unaccompanied exhibits will receive their Prize Money by cheque after the Show by post. 3. The Prize Money for the Sheep, Equestrian and Dog sections will be attached to the prize winning tickets and given to successful exhibitors when the Judging of the class is complete. 4. Exhibitors in the Baking, Industrial and Craft sections must complete prize claim forms. 5. Prize money will be paid out at the Secretary s office between and on show day to the successful exhibitors in the Baking, Industrial and Craft sections. 6. Only ONE EXHIBITOR may claim on a PRIZE CLAIM FORM, but it can be used to claim more than one prize.

17 7. The PRIZE CLAIM FORM, when submitted for payment, will be checked with the Official Prize List and, if correct, paid. The prize claim form can be retained by the Cashier as the Receipt for the Prize Money. 8. If any exhibitor is unable to collect their prize money they must claim by post on the official prize claim form. 9. If any Prize Money is not claimed on show day, it will be retained by the Society until the 30 th of September of the current year after which date all claims will be considered VOID. 10. Claiming Exhibitors must be prepared to produce to the cashier their prize card as proof of identification. 11. PRIZE CLAIM FORMS may be obtained from the Stewards of the Secretary s Office. TROPHIES TO BE HELD UNTIL THE 1 ST OF AUGUST WHEN THEY SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SECRETARY.