FESTIVAL OF HUNTING. Incorporating The Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Wednesday 18 th July Patron: Her Majesty The Queen

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1 FESTIVAL OF HUNTING Incorporating The Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show Wednesday 18 th July 2018 Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Entries close: Wednesday 4 th July 2018 Entries will be taken on the day if space available HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW QUALIFYING CLASSES: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, & up to the 4 th July on the day. OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 34, 35, 38, up to the 4 th July on the day. OPEN IN HAND CLASSES: 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, up to the 4 th July on the day. Affiliated to: British Show Horse Association Hunter Classes (HOYS) The Showing Register Ridden Coloured Classes (HOYS) Retraining of Racehorses Equifest Postal entries to: Betsy Branyan, East of England Showground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6XE Tel: Fax: betsy@peterborougharena.com Or On Line entries via the Equifest Website: 1

2 EAST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY East of England Showground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6XE Telephone: Fax: LIVESTOCK GENERAL NOTES 1. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS: (a) The organisation of the Festival of Hunting is under the control of a Council, which consists of representatives of the participating Agricultural Societies. (b) The Show is held under the Articles of Association, By-laws and Regulations of the East of England Agricultural Society, which accordingly bind all exhibitors, members of the participating Agricultural Societies and all others attending the Show. (c) COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITY REGULATIONS AND ALL CODES OF PRACTICE: All Shows, Exhibitions and Events organised by the Society on the Showground or elsewhere are subject to any relevant Orders issued by Government Departments and Local Authorities, and all Codes of Practice with which all exhibitors and other attending such Shows, Exhibitions or Events must comply. (d) Exhibitor s attention is also drawn to the breed regulations and competition conditions printed in this Prize List. (e) Copies of the Articles of Associations, By-laws and Regulations can be obtained on request to the Secretary of the Society. 2) PRIZE MONEY will be awarded depending on the number of CATALOGUED entries received: 1-3 catalogued entries: 1 st prize money only will be awarded 4-6 catalogued entries: 1 st and 2 nd prize money will be awarded 7-8 catalogued entries: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd prize money will be awarded 3) SOCIETY S TROPHIES: Exhibitors are reminded that without exception the Society s Trophies are for Perpetual Competition. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to return all trophies to the showground at least 30 days prior to the date of the Show. 4) OBJECTIONS. Any exhibitor at the Show feeling himself aggrieved must make his protest in writing within one hour of the completion of the judging of the class and pay a deposit to the Secretary of (or other higher sum as determined by any organisation to which this Society is affiliated or acts under the rule of). Objections will not be entertained from any person or organisation not exhibiting in the same class as the animal to which the objection is raised. An Appeals Tribunal will consider objections, (excepting those handled by other appropriate organisations) at a time and place to be fixed by them and the person making the objection must be available to attend or, be presented by his authorised agent at the appointed time and place. The decision of the Appeals Tribunal shall be final, and if the protest be not substantiated the deposit may be forfeited. The animal to which the objection is raised must remain on the showground until permission to leave has been obtained from the Secretary in writing. The Society reserves to itself the right to refer an objection to any authority or organisation to adjudicate, wholly or in part, in respect of an objection, on behalf of a Society. 5) INSURANCE (a) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to insure all property and livestock on the Showground or elsewhere which is his own, or for which he is responsible. (b) The Society requires exhibitors to effect Employers Liability insurance where this is required by statute. (c) The Society also requires to exhibitors effect Public Liability and Products Liability insurance with a minimum indemnity of 1,000,000 to protect their liability. 2

3 EXTRACT FROM EAST OF ENGLAND BY-LAWS REGULATIONS SPECIFIC TO EQUINE EVENTS 1. All Classes are open unless otherwise stated. Entries are made at the fees stated in the Schedule. All stock exhibited for prizes shall be bona fide in the legal ownership of the exhibitor at the time of entry and the Event or for such a period as shall be set out in the Schedule under the conditions of the particular class concerned. 2. The Judge s decision is final. 3. Horses must have proper halters when on the Showground. 4. Animals sent for exhibition may at any time on the instructions of the Judges, Stewards or other Officials of the Society be inspected by the Vet. The Vet may order the removal from the Showground of any animal which, in their opinion, is affected by any disease likely to prove harmful to other animals or is in any way unfit for exhibition. The Vet shall hand a certificate recording their findings to the person in charge of any rejected animal. 5. It is strongly recommended that all horses, other than foals, receive a full course of Equine Influenza Vaccination as recommended by the British Equine Association within the 12 months prior to exhibition at an Event. Passports must accompany animals to the Event. The vaccination of foals is left to the discretion of the owner and his Vet. 6. The age of horses to be calculated from 1st January in the year of their birth. 7. Brood Mares must have their own foals at foot. 8. Concealing exhibits during Events: during the time an Event is open to the public no sheeting or other material may be affixed to any part of the livestock accommodation in such a way that any animal is concealed from public view. 9. HARD HATS. It is a regulation of the East of England Agricultural Showground that all riders (including Ride Judges) wear correctly fitting protective headgear which complies with the latest British Standard with a CE Mark at all times whilst mounted. The Company and Organiser accept no responsibility for any injury arising from a failure to comply with this regulation. 10. All Entrants are asked to be aware of animals on the Showground and ensure that all exhibits are fit and well. If any Entrant has reason to believe that an animal is unfit he should report this to the Equine Office. 11. Cancellation and / or alteration to classes: The Council reserves the right to cancel, divide or amalgamate or otherwise change any class or to limit entries in any class or section from the entrant. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council and Senior Steward or the appropriate section are given executive powers 12.!!! ENTRIES & VEHICLE PASSES PLEASE READ!!! Entries received by the close of entries will be acknowledged and numbers / vehicle passes and competitor information will be sent out. ENTRIES MADE AT THE SHOW ALL HORSE BOXES / TRAILERS ARRIVING AT THE EQUINE GATE WITHOUT A VALID VEHICLE PASS WILL BE CHARGED A 10 FEE. THIS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDABLE PROVIDING ENTRIES ARE MADE AT THE SHOW SECRETARY S OFFICE. All cars and passengers arriving at any gate will have to pay a non-refundable admittance charge unless they are clearly displaying a car pass issued by the Equine Office. Cars will only be allowed in to the equine areas if they have a valid vehicle pass for this gate. Producers who require a car pass for their owners must apply for a pass in advance from the Show Office. 3

4 RING ONE 8.30am Judges: Mr D Machin (C) & Miss B Ensten (R) Class 1 Novice LWT / Small Hunters Class 2 Novice MWT / HWT Hunters 10.00am Judges: Mr J Poole (C) & Miss V Smith (R) Class 3 Amateur LWT / Small Hunters Class 4 Amateur MWT / HWT Hunters 11.30am Judges: Mr D Machin (C) & Miss B Ensten (R) CATPLANT GROUP OF COMPANIES HUNTERS Class 5 Catplant Group LWT Hunters (HOYS) Class 6 Catplant Group MWT Hunters (HOYS) Class 7 Catplant Group HWT Hunters (HOYS) 2.30pm Judges: Mr J Poole (C) & Miss J Tyldesley (R) Class 8 Ladies Side Saddle Horse (HOYS) 3.30pm Judges: Mr J Poole (C) & Ms R Thomas (R) Class 9 Small Hunters (HOYS) PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE RING TWO 8.30am Judge: Mrs S Smith Class 10 Novice Cobs Class 11 Open Cobs Class 12 Maxi Cobs 10.00am Judge: Mrs S Smith Class 13 Novice Riding Horses Class 14 Open Riding Horses 11.30am Judges: Mrs L Birtwell (C) & Miss L Haines (R/P) Class 15 Coloured Trad/Native/Cob Horse (HOYS) Class 16 Coloured Non-Native Horse (HOYS) Class 17 Coloured Trad/Native/Cob Pony (HOYS) Class 18 Coloured Non-Native Pony (HOYS) 3.15am Judge: Miss V Smith Class 19 RoR Jockey Club Novice Thoroughbred Class 20 RoR Tattersalls Ridden Thoroughbred WORKING HUNTER RING 8.45am Judges: Mrs A Smyth (C) & Mr T Chalmers (R) Class 21 Working Show Horses Class 22 Working Cobs 10.45am Judges: Mrs A Smyth (C) & Mr T Chalmers (R) Class 23 4,5,6 year old Working Hunters Class 24 Novice Working Hunters 12.45pm Judges: Mr J Chugg (C) & Mrs S Smith (R) Class 25 Amateur Working Hunters Class 26 Open Working Hunters (HOYS) PLEASE NOTE On entry to the showground, please follow the signs for the Equine Traffic rather than for the Peterborough Hound Show RING THREE 9.00am Judge: Mrs L Birtwell Class 27 Piebald /Skewbald 4 yrs + Plaited Class 28 Piebald/Skewbald 4 yrs + Trad/Native/Cob Class 29 Piebald/Skewbald 2-3 years old Class 30 Piebald/Skewbald yearlings 10.15am Judge: TBC Class 31 In Hand Irish Draught Yearling Class 32 In Hand Irish Draught 2-3 years Class 33 In Hand Irish Draught 4 years & over 11.15am Judge: Ms R Thomas Class 34 Novice Ridden Hacks Class 35 Open Ridden Hacks 1.00pm Judge: TBC Class 36 In Hand Comp Horse 4 years & over Class 37 In Hand Comp Horse 1,2,3 years old 2.00pm Judge: TBC Class 38 Ridden Pure Bred Irish Draught Class 39 Ridden Sports Horse 4

5 RING ONE CLASSES: 1, 2, 3 & 4: PRE- ENTRY FEES: ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 40 2nd: 35 3rd: 25 1 NOVICE LWT / SMALL HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) and under. A Novice Hunter must not have won a first prize of 60 or a total of 200 (or equivalent values) in any affiliated Ridden Hunter Classes at home or abroad, before 1 st January in the current year, excepting all prize money won as a four year old. Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show, in a Ridden Hunter class (not including Working Hunter classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1 st January the following year but horses that qualified for Horse Of The Year Show as a 4 year old are exempt. 2 NOVICE MWT / HWT HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, calculated to carry over 13 stone (82.6 kgs). A Novice Hunter must not have won a first prize of 60 or a total of 200 (or equivalent values) in any affiliated Ridden Hunter Classes at home or abroad, before 1 st January in the current year, excepting all prize money won as a four year old. Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show, in a Ridden Hunter class (not including Working Hunter classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1 st January the following year but horses that qualified for Horse Of The Year Show as a 4 year old are exempt. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners from classes 1 & 2 to compete for the Championship. 3 AMATEUR LWT / SMALL HUNTER mare or gelding, four years old or over, capable of carrying 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) and under. 4 AMATEUR MWT / HWT HUNTER mare or gelding, four years old or over, capable of carrying over 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). 1 st and 2 nd prize winners from classes 3 & 4 to compete for the Championship. SHOW HUNTER OF THE YEAR CLASSES: 5, 6, 7: PRE- ENTRY FEES: ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 55 2nd: 50 3rd: 45 THIS INCLUDES A CONTRIBUTION FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 3 rd - 7 th OCTOBER 2018 This class will be divided into three sections as follows: Section A Section B Section C Lightweight hunter, capable of carrying up to 12 stone 7lbs. Middleweight hunter, capable of carrying from 12 stone 7lbs to 14 stone. Heavyweight hunter, capable of carrying more than 14 stone. Competitors must enter their horses in the appropriate sections, but section A will be judged first, and the judges shall have the power to transfer exhibits to section B or C if they deem it necessary. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 3rd place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit 5

6 5 CATPLANT GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD LIGHTWEIGHT SHOW HUNTER mares or geldings exceeding 158cms, 4 years old or over, to be ridden, capable of carrying up to 12 stone 7 lbs. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Entries in this class may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa. 6 CATPLANT GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOW HUNTER mares or geldings exceeding 158cms, 4 years old or over, to be ridden, capable of carrying over 12 stone 7lbs and not exceeding 14 stone. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Entries in this class may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa. 7 CATPLANT GROUP OF COMPANIES LTD HEAVYWEIGHT SHOW HUNTER mares or geldings exceeding 158cms, 4 years old or over, to be ridden, capable of carrying over 14 stone. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Entries in this class may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa. 1 st and 2 nd prize winners from classes 5, 6 & 7 to compete for the Championship. LADIES SIDE SADDLE HORSE OF THE YEAR CLASS 8: PRE- ENTRY FEES: ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 55 2nd: 50 3rd: 45 THIS INCLUDES A CONTRIBUTION FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 3 rd - 7 th OCTOBER 2018 This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. 8 LADIES SIDE SADDLE HORSE open to mares or geldings, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden side saddle by a lady. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Exhibits will be required to gallop/extend together during the Go Round phase. SMALL SHOW HUNTER OF THE YEAR CLASS: 9: PRE- ENTRY FEES: ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 55 2nd: 50 3rd: 45 THIS INCLUDES A CONTRIBUTION FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 3 rd - 4 th OCTOBER 2018 This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 3rd place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. 6

7 9 SMALL SHOW HUNTER mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, to be ridden. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Entries in this Class may not compete in the Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from FESTIVAL OF HUNTING 2018 All pre-entries will be acknowledged and vehicle passes will be sent out. Horseboxes / trailers must display a valid pass or they will be charged an admission fee on arrival. Entries may be made for all classes on the day but any vehicle arriving without a vehicle pass will have to pay a 10 admission fee on arrival. This will be fully refundable providing entries are made at the Show Secretary s Office and the receipt is shown. All cars & occupants without a valid pass will be charged a non-refundable admission fee. THE SHOWING REGISTER TSR Showing Finals - This show is a qualifier for the 2018 TSR Showing Finals. Qualify and enter ANY of the Finals Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, South, Wales & South West or Scottish. You Do Not have to be a TSR member to qualify or enter a final. The Rider / Handler qualifies and can enter any horse/pony in any number of Finals! TSR Riders Finals - 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a qualification card in the ring. TSR In Hand Finals - The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the judge/steward, cards are available FREE from the TSR website. Full details at TSR Medal Awards - TSR members can collect qualification cards & signatures and redeem for a TSR Medal see TSR website for details. BSHA Grass Roots Champs - With a TSR qualification card you can also enter the BSHA Grass Roots Champs in Sept at Addington Equestrian Centre - You do not have to be a BSHA member to qualify or enter the final. See 7

8 RING TWO CLASSES ENTRY FEES: ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 40 2nd: 35 3rd: NOVICE RIDDEN COBS - mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying up to 14 stone. 11 OPEN RIDDEN COB - mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Nupafeed Ridden Cob Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August OPEN MAXI COBS mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Nupafeed Ridden Cob Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August The first and second prize winners from classes to compete. 13 NOVICE RIDING HORSE - mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. 14 OPEN RIDING HORSE - mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Nupafeed Riding Horse Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August The first and second prize winners from classes 13 & 14 to compete. COLOURED HORSE & PONY OF THE YEAR CLASSES: 15, 16, 17 & 18: PRE- ENTRY FEES: ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 55 2nd: 50 3rd: 45 THIS INCLUDES A CONTRIBUTION FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 3 rd - 7 th OCTOBER 2018 This competition is open to mares, geldings and CHAPS (UK) graded stallions, four years old or over, to be registered in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of the stud books of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA). Stallions are required to wear stallion discs in order to compete. All Riders and owners must be Members of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society, The Showing Register or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association. For height restricted exhibits a valid JMB number must be lodged with the respective society. These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from Marks will be awarded in the following way: Ride/Performance - 50 Marks Maximum Conformation, Movement & Quality - 50 Marks Maximum In the case of equality, the horse with the highest Ride/Performance mark will be deemed the winner. If there is still equality at this point, then the judges decision will be final. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit 8

9 15 COLOURED RIDDEN NATIVE / COB / TRADITIONAL HORSE Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. 16 COLOURED RIDDEN NON NATIVE HORSE Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 153cms. To be shown plaited and trimmed. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. 17 COLOURED RIDDEN NATIVE / COB / TRADITIONAL PONY Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 148cms. To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. 18 COLOURED RIDDEN NON NATIVE PONY Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. To be shown plaited and trimmed. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd - 7th October Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. - The first and second prize winners from classes to compete. 19 ROR JOCKEY CLUB NOVICE SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4years old or over, any height. Rider must be 15 years or over on 1 st January. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. To take part in this class, horses must NOT have won an open class (inc SEIB/HOYS, BSHA, SHB(GB) RoR Tattersalls Show Series Qualifier, TARRA Ridden, RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier or any other open class except RoR TBA Challenge Show Series classes. Unaffiliated Show wins are not taken into account. Horses WILL be ridden by the judge. Horses will be stripped for conformation. Horses may remain in Novice classes from January 1 st to 31 st December They are de-noviced when they win an open class but are still eligible to compete at the RoR National Show that August. The first three go forward to the Final at the RoR Championships, Aintree in August 2018 or 2019 for shows after 1 st August All entries MUST be registered with the RoR and have RACED in GB. The class will be run under the rules of RoR. 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. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse s last run in a race (NH or Flat) should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series. Prizes: Rosette 1 st -6 th Vouchers 1-4 th : 1 st 50 plus voucher for jacket, 2 nd 25, 3 rd 20, 4 th ROR TATTERSALLS SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER - Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. The first three go forward to the championship at the Hickstead Derby Meeting IN JUNE All entries MUST be registered with the ROR and include their registration number on entry form and have RACED in GB. 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. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse s last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series. Prizes: Rosettes and Tesco 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: 25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at Aintree. 9

10 WORKING HUNTER RING CLASSES ENTRY FEES: ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 40 2nd: 35 3rd: WORKING COBS Open to Cobs and Maxi Cobs, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Height of fences: minimum: 2 3, maximum: 2 6, maximum spread: 2 6. Exhibitors to declare at the ring. 22 WORKING SHOW HORSES Open to Hacks and Riding Horses, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Height of fences: minimum height: 2 6, maximum: 2 9, maximum height: spread 3 0. Exhibitors to declare at the ring. - The first and second prize winners from classes to compete. 23 4,5,6 YEAR OLD WORKING HUNTERS stallion, mare or gelding (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), born in 2012, 2013 or Height of fences: minimum height: 2 6, maximum height: 2 9, maximum spread: 3 0. Exhibitors to declare at the ring. 24 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER stallion, mare or gelding (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old and over not to have won a total of 200, excluding championship prize money, (or equivalent values) in prize money in any affiliated Working Hunter Class, or more than 25 BE points or 200 BSJA Show-jumping, at home or equivalent abroad before 1st January in the relevant year. Height of fences: minimum height: 0.85m (2 9 ), maximum height: 1.00m (3 3 ). Exhibitors to declare at the ring. AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER A person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes if he/she does not, during the current or previous season: a) Engage in breeding, livery, buying, selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity. b) Receive remuneration for employment in the connection with horses in racing, showing, livery stable or riding school (instruction at Pony Club and Riding Club excepted). This does not include the suppliers of ancillary services such as farriers and vets. c) Own/Part own an equestrian establishment including but not limited to riding schools, events centre, stud or livery yard in any capacity, or receive any form of remuneration for employment at an equestrian establishment. For the avoidance of doubt for the purpose of this rule, immediate family members of an owner or part owner of an equestrian establishment who work or are howsoever otherwise engaged or involved in any capacity, whether or not for remuneration at the equestrian establishment, will be treated as being an owner or part owner of that equestrian establishment. d) Show a Horse owned or sponsored by a company or a commercial firm, or act as a Brand Manager, in any showing classes, or a Horse for which his/her immediate family accepts livery or training charges from a person outside the immediate family concerned. e) A competitor is not eligible to compete in Amateur classes on an Exhibit, which has been ridden by a Professional Rider in any Open classes during the current year and the following year, up to but not including the Royal International Horse Show, unless the Horse has subsequently been re-registered under new Ownership. f) On the day when an Exhibit is competing in an Amateur class, Professionals are not allowed to ride or work-in the relevant animal. No Professional Producers are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the Horse. 25 AMATEUR WORKING HUNTER stallion, mare or gelding (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), four years old and over to be ridden by an Amateur Rider. Height of fences: minimum height: 0.85m (2 9 ), maximum height: 1.00m (3 3 ). Exhibitors to declare at the ring. 10

11 WORKING HUNTER OF THE YEAR CLASS: 26: HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW QUALIFIER ENTRY FEES: ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 55 2nd: 50 3rd: 45 THIS INCLUDES A CONTRIBUTION FOR THE HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 3 rd 7 th October 2018 Fences will not exceed 1.14m (3ft 9ins) in height, there should be a minimum of 8 fences and a maximum of 12 fences. The course must contain a combination and should contain a water tray. This class will be judged in two parts. Part One (Jumping) will be judged first, without a jump-off. All clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require will go forward to the next part. A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from Marks must be awarded in the following way: PHASE I (60 MARKS) A: JUMPING POINTS 40 MARKS B: STYLE WHILE JUMPING 20 MARKS PHASE II (40 MARKS) C: CONFORMATION 20 MARKS D: RIDE 20 MARKS In the event of equality the CONFORMATION MARK from Phase II will take precedence, followed by the RIDE MARK, and then the STYLE MARK. This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit 26 OPEN WORKING HUNTER This competition is for Working Hunters, any weight, mares, geldings or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Exhibitors to declare at the ring. 11

12 RING THREE IN HAND CLASSES & ENTRY FEES: ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY: PRIZES: 1st: 25 2nd: 20 3rd: 15 These classes are open to all eligible competitors. 27 PIEBALD / SKEWBALD 4 YEARS OLD & OVER PLAITED stallion, mare or gelding, any height to be shown plaited and trimmed. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the BSPA In Hand Piebald/Skewbald Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August PIEBALD / SKEWBALD 4 YEARS OLD & OVER NATIVE / COB / TRADITIONAL stallion, mare or gelding, any height. To be shown hogged & trimmed or with full mane & tail. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the BSPA In Hand Piebald/Skewbald Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August PIEBALD / SKEWBALD 2-3 YEARS OLD colt, filly or gelding, 2 or 3 years old, any size or type. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the BSPA In Hand Piebald/Skewbald Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August PIEBALD / SKEWBALD YEARLING colt, filly or gelding, any size or type. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the BSPA In Hand Piebald/Skewbald Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August The first and second prize winners in classes to compete. 31 IN HAND IRISH DRAUGHT YEARLING (by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 sire out of a Graded* dam) colt, filly or gelding born in IN HAND IRISH DRAUGHT 2-3 YEARS OLD Bred (by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 sire out of a Graded* dam) colt, filly or gelding born in 2016, filly, un-inspected colt or gelding born in 2015 or filly already Graded* born in 2015 or IN HAND IRISH DRAUGHT 4 YEARS & OVER stallion, mare or gelding registered on the Irish Draught Breed Registers (main studbook). - The first and second prize winners in classes to compete. 34 NOVICE RIDDEN HACKS mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. 35 OPEN RIDDEN HACKS mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Hightopps Stud / Equifest Ridden Hack Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August The first and second prize winners in classes to compete. 36 IN HAND COMPETITION HORSE 4 YEARS OLD & OVER stallion, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms. 37 IN HAND COMPETITION HORSE 1,2,3 YEARS OLD colt, filly or gelding, to exceeding 148cms at maturity. - The first and second prize winners in classes to compete. 38 RIDDEN PURE BRED IRISH DRAUGHT stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, registered on the Irish Draught Breed Registers (main studbook). 39 RIDDEN SPORTS HORSE stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms. 12