Saturday 22 September 2018

Saturday 22 September 2018

QUALIFICATION NOT REQUIRED II N CLASSES FOR Non Hackney-Type Hackney-Type Country Vehicles Mountain & Moorland/Welsh A,B,C & D Novice Donkeys Concours d Elegance (Traditional & Exercise Vehicles) Ride & Drive World & Rare Breeds Coloured Horses Vintage Vehicles Lady/Gentleman Whip Welsh Cob (Wagons) Hackneys ** Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Young Driver Championship ** Many open to exercise vehicles - see class wording And for the 2 nd year BDS Trec

Patron: HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, KG, KT DRIVING ADDINGTON Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Addington, Nr. Buckingham MK18 2JR Peter Andrews... 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Rachel Bown... 6, 26, 30, 31, 34, 40, 41 Fiona Gordon-Clarke... 10, 11, 12 Colin Hurd... 45 Lesley Hurd... 45 SATURDAY 22 nd SEPTEMBER 2018 Schedule Panel of Judges Alexandra Lanni... 4, 5, 27, 29, 33, 34 Gordon Marks... 8, 35, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44 Vanessa Neal... 2, 3, 13, 17, 18, 19, 44 Michelle Peters... 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 36, 38 Robert Robertson... 1, 25, 28, 32, 34, 39, 41 For The British Driving Society Ltd. Show Organiser Charlotte Lawson Buckinghams Cottage, Fressingfield, Suffolk IP21 5QE Tel: 01379-586-686 Fax: 01379-586-466 Email: mail@charlotte-lawson.co.uk www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk ENTRIES CLOSE 31 st AUGUST 2018 The British Driving Society Limited A Company Limited by Guarantee Company Registration Number 04612597 Registered Office: Templars House, Lulworth Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 3TL 1

ORDER OF CLASSES (Subject to alteration. The show reserves the right to start earlier than advertised) INDOOR INTERNATIONAL ARENA TIME CLASS NO 10.00 am 2 Fenix Carriages Open - 13.2hh & under 3 Fenix Carriages Open - Over 13.2hh 20 Novice Hackney Pony 18 Brightside Welsh Cobs Welsh Section D 22 Open Hackney Pony 13 KBIS British Equestrian Insurance Vintage Vehicles 17 Brightside Welsh Cobs Welsh Sections A, B & C 21 Novice Hackney Horse Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry 44 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Young Driver Championship 14 Sarah Owlett Donkeys & Mules 19 Brightside Welsh Cobs Welsh Driving Championship 45 BDS Trec Final Skill & Presentation of Awards 23 Open Hackney Horse 41 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Exercise Vehicle Championship Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry 12 Carriagehouse Insurance Concours d'elegance Championship 38 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Light Trade Championship 24 Hackney Championship 34 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship 2

ORDER OF CLASSES (Subject to alteration. The show reserves the right to start earlier than advertised) OUTDOOR INTERNATIONAL RING ONE TIME CLASS NO 10.00 am 7 Ride & Drive (Ride) 16 Pleasure Driving 8 KBIS British Equestrian Insurance World & Rare Breeds 7 Ride & Drive (Drive) 42 Osborne Refrigerators Young Driver 10-14 yrs 43 Osborne Refrigerators Young Driver 15-17 yrs 35 Osborne Refrigerators Two Wheel Light Trade 36 Osborne Refrigerators Four Wheel Light Trade 37 Osborne Refrigerators Costers 9 T. Cribb & Sons Coloured Horse 10 Carriagehouse Insurance Concours d'elegance Exercise Vehicles 11 Carriagehouse Insurance Concours d'elegance Traditional Vehicles 30 Osborne Refrigerators Welsh Section D 31 Osborne Refrigerators Welsh Sections A,B & C 33 Osborne Refrigerators Pairs & Tandems OUTDOOR INTERNATIONAL RING TWO TIME CLASS NO 10.00 am 1 Novice Horse or Pony 4 Mountain & Moorland inc Welsh A,B,C 5 Mountain & Moorland inc Welsh D 6 Alexander Country Turnout 39 Osborne Refrigerators Exercise Vehicles - Two-Wheel 40 Osborne Refrigerators Exercise Vehicles- Four-Wheel 26 Osborne Refrigerators Hackney-Type - 13.2hh & Under 25 Osborne Refrigerators Hackney-Type - Over 13.2hh 29 Osborne Refrigerators Country Turnout 28 Osborne Refrigerators Non Hackney-Type - 13.2hh & Under 27 Osborne Refrigerators Non Hackney-Type - Over 13.2hh 32 Osborne Refrigerators Mountain & Moorland 15 Lady & Gentleman Whip OUTDOOR INTERNATIONAL RING THREE TIME CLASS NO 11.30 am 45 BDS Trec 3

1 PRIVATE DRIVING NOVICE HORSE OR PONY SINGLE Judge: Robert Robertson Open to a novice horse/pony put to a traditional/traditional-type vehicle or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. For the definition of a novice see Rule 5.9 2 FENIX CARRIAGES OPEN 13.2hh & Under Judge: Vanessa Neal Singles, pairs & tandems. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. The winner to receive the Leonard Holt Memorial Trophy 99 3 FENIX CARRIAGES OPEN Over 13.2 hh Judge: Vanessa Neal Singles, pairs & tandems. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. 4 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND inc. WELSH SEC. A, B & C 13.2hh & Under Judge: Alexandra Lanni Singles, pairs & tandems. Open to ponies registered in either the Connemara, Dale, Dartmoor, Eriskay, Exmoor, Fell, New Forest, Highland, Shetland, or Welsh Stud Books. Numbers must be given on the entry form. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. Special rosette to the highest placed non-welsh. 5 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND inc. WELSH SEC. D Over 13.2hh Judge: Alexandra Lanni Singles, pairs & tandems. Open to ponies registered in either the Connemara, Dale, Dartmoor, Eriskay, Exmoor, Fell, New Forest, Highland, Shetland, or Welsh Stud Books. Numbers must be given on the entry form. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. Special rosette to the highest placed non-welsh. 4

6 ALEXANDER COUNTRY TURNOUT Judge: Rachel Bown Singles, pairs & tandems. Driven to either a Country Cart, Dog Cart, Governess Cart, Ralli Cart etc. suitably turned out for the country. CLASS 7: RIDE & DRIVE To be judged in the following manner. The driver need not be the same competitor as the rider, but the horse/pony must remain the same in both sections. Ridden Section: Competitors will be asked to walk, trot and canter on one rein, then change the rein and canter only on the other rein. They will then be asked to give an individual show which will include cantering on both reins, extended canter and rein back. Conformation will be included in the judging but riders will not dismount for the stand show. The judge is looking for a horse/pony that is going quietly with good impulsion in the correct pace and in a balanced manner on the bit. The judge will place every horse/pony in the class and award points as follows:- 1 st 1 point, 2 nd 2 points, 3 rd 3 points etc. Driven Section: Competitors will be judged as for a Private Driving class. The judge will place every horse/pony in the class and award points as follows:- 1 st 1 point, 2 nd 2 points, 3 rd 3 points etc. Points will be added together and the winner will be the competitor with the lowest combined total. In the event of equality of points the highest placed competitor in the driven section will win. 7 8 RIDE & DRIVE Judge: Michelle Peters Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. KBIS BRITISH EQUESTRIAN INSURANCE WORLD & RARE BREEDS Judge: Gordon Marks Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. 9 T. CRIBB & SONS COLOURED HORSE TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL Outdoor International Arena 1 Judge: Michelle Peters Singles, pairs or tandems. Open to traditional and non-traditional coloured horse/s or pony/ies including spotted. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. 5

CLASSES 10 12 : CARRIAGEHOUSE INSURANCE CONCOURS d'elegance The essence of the class is the word elegance and the winner will be the turnout which, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers /passengers personal attire but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace. NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 YEARS MAY RIDE AS PASSENGERS. Young Drivers attention is drawn to Rule 6.2 on page 24. 10 CARRIAGEHOUSE INSURANCE CONCOURS d ELEGANCE TRADITIONAL VEHICLES Judge: Fiona Gordon-Clarke Open to singles, pairs or tandems driven to a traditional or traditional-type vehicle. The first four will qualify for Class 12 Carriagehouse Insurance Concours d'elegance Championship. In the event that less than four competitors qualify from either Class 10 or 11, additional competitors will qualify from each class, priority being given to Class 10. 11 CARRIAGEHOUSE INSURANCE CONCOURS d ELEGANCE EXERCISE VEHICLES Judge: Fiona Gordon-Clarke Open to singles, pairs or tandems driven to a exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. The first four will qualify for Class 12 Carriagehouse Insurance Concours d'elegance Championship. In the event that less than four competitors qualify from either Class 10 or 11, additional competitors will qualify from each class, priority being given to Class 10. 12 CARRIAGEHOUSE INSURANCE CONCOURS d ELEGANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Fiona Gordon-Clarke Open to eight qualified competitors. In the event that less than four competitors qualify from either Class 10 or 11, additional competitors will qualify from each class, priority being given to Class 10. The winner to receive a trophy 87. 13 KBIS BRITISH EQUESTRIAN INSURANCE VINTAGE VEHICLES Judge: Vanessa Neal Open to ponies, horses & donkeys. Singles, pairs, tandems & multiples (max. 5 horses). To be shown with a genuine old preserved or restored vehicle. The emphasis of this class is on the vehicle. 6

14 SARAH OWLETT DONKEYS & MULES Judge: Michelle Peters Open to donkeys & mules in traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. Donkey Breed Society rosettes to a member of the DBS driving a donkey for:- the highest placed traditional vehicle the highest placed exercise vehicle, the highest placed Young Driver under 16 years old the highest placed donkey never to have won a driving class up to and including 31 st August. The winner to receive the DBS 40 th Anniversary Trophy 74 15 LADY & GENTLEMAN WHIP Judge: Michelle Peters This class is judged to determine the capabilities of the driver and particular attention will be paid to dress, turnout and driving procedure. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle fitted with traditional-type wheels. The winner to receive the Vivien Ellis 91 Trophy. 16 PLEASURE DRIVING Pleasure Driving classes are for newcomers to showing and not intended for those who show in private driving classes. Regular showing competitors are asked to respect this. To be judged on general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged: 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness; 15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness; 70% driver & groom, horse/pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal. Competitors may, for example be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or given other specific movements to execute in their show. Open to horses, ponies, donkeys & mules. A single or pair driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle and for the purposes of this class they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e. not car tyres) are allowed. Lamps need not be carried. Rosettes to all competitors in the class kindly donated by Carriage Driving Magazine 17 CLASSES 17 19 : BRIGHTSIDE WELSH COBS WELSH DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP BRIGHTSIDE WELSH COBS WELSH SEC. A, B & C Judge: Vanessa Neal Open to registered ponies in a single turnout to be shown in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 19 The Brightside Welsh Cobs Welsh Driving Championship. 7

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BRIGHTSIDE WELSH COBS WELSH SEC. D Judge: Vanessa Neal Open to registered cobs in a single turnout to be shown in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 19 The Brightside Welsh Cobs Welsh Driving Championship. BRIGHTSIDE WELSH COBS WELSH DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Vanessa Neal Open to qualified competitors. CLASSES 20 24: HACKNEY SHOW CLASSES All horses/ponies must be registered in the studbook of the UK Hackney Horse Society or of a registered Hackney Society Abroad, and all exhibitors, drivers & grooms must be members of the Hackney Horse Society. A Novice is a horse/pony which has not won the Novice Championship at the Annual National Breed Show or the Novice of the Year and/or has not completed more than three competitive showing seasons. NOVICE HACKNEY PONY SINGLE Under 14hh Judge: Peter Andrews Hackney pony, stallion, mare or gelding, the property of a member of the Hackney Horse Society, to be driven in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 24 The Hackney Championship. NOVICE HACKNEY HORSE SINGLE 14hh & Over Judge: Peter Andrews Hackney horse, stallion, mare or gelding, the property of a member of the Hackney Horse Society, to be driven in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 24 The Hackney Championship. HACKNEY PONY SINGLE Under 14hh Judge: Peter Andrews Hackney pony, stallion, mare or gelding, the property of a member of the Hackney Horse Society, to be driven in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 24 The Hackney Championship. HACKNEY HORSE SINGLE 14hh & Over Judge: Peter Andrews Hackney horse, stallion, mare or gelding, the property of a member of the Hackney Horse Society, to be driven in a show wagon. The first two to qualify for Class 24 The Hackney Championship. HACKNEY CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Peter Andrews Open to qualified competitors. 8

25 26 27 OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS BDS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Classes 25-44 will be run under the 2018 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championship Rules. In the event of excessive numbers classes will be split. SINGLE HACKNEY-TYPE Over 13.2hh Judge: Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (a) Single Hackney-Type Over 13.2hh The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. SINGLE HACKNEY-TYPE 13.2hh & Under Judge: Rachel Bown Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (b) Single Hackney-Type - 13.2hh & Under The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. SINGLE NON HACKNEY-TYPE Over 13.2 hh Judge: Alexandra Lanni Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (c) Single Non Hackney-Type (excluding purebred Registered Welsh) over 13.2 hh. The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. 28 SINGLE NON HACKNEY-TYPE 13.2hh & Under Judge: Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (d) Single Non Hackney-Type (excluding purebred Registered Welsh) 13.2hh & Under. The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. 29 COUNTRY TURNOUT SINGLE, PAIR or TANDEM Judge: Alexandra Lanni Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (e) Country Turnout Single, Pair or Tandem The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. 30 SINGLE WELSH COB SECTION D Judge: Rachel Bown Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (f) Single purebred Registered Welsh Cobs Section D. The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. 9

31 32 33 34 35 36 SINGLE WELSH PONY SECTIONS A, B & C Judge: Rachel Bown Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (g) Single purebred Registered Welsh Ponies Sections A, B & C. The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. SINGLE MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND Judge: Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (h) Single registered Mountain & Moorland (excluding purebred Registered Welsh). The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. PAIRS & TANDEMS Judge: Alexandra Lanni Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (i) Pairs & Tandems, open. Any height. The winner will qualify for Class 34 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Private Driving Championship. OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS BDS NATIONAL PRIVATE DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Rachel Bown, Alexandra Lanni, Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified from Classes 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 & 33. Each judge will award each competitor scores out of 10 which will NOT be displayed at the end of each competitor s show. Scores will be announced at the completion of the class and the competitor with the highest score will win. In the event of equality of marks the judges will determine the winner. The winner to receive the Sanders Watney Memorial Trophy 44 TWO WHEEL LIGHT TRADE Judge: Gordon Marks Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (j) Two Wheel Light Trade. No goods to be carried or displayed. Empty containers (e.g. milk churns) are permitted. The first two competitors will qualify for Class 38 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Light Trade Championship. FOUR WHEEL LIGHT TRADE Judge: Michelle Peters Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (k) Four Wheel Light Trade. No goods to be carried or displayed. Empty containers (e.g. milk churns) are permitted. The first two competitors will qualify for Class 38 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Light Trade Championship. 10

37 COSTERS/TROLLEYS Judge: Gordon Marks Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (j) or (k) Two or Four Wheel Light Trade but a coster or trolley. No goods to be carried or displayed unless a Coster turnout when a sample load may be carried. Competitors in Class 37 may not enter Classes 35 OR 36. The first two competitors will qualify for Class 38 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Light Trade Championship 38 39 40 41 42 OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS BDS NATIONAL LIGHT TRADE CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Gordon Marks, Michelle Peters Open to turnouts qualified from Classes 35, 36 & 37. The winner to receive the John Dunsdon Trophy 40 TWO-WHEEL EXERCISE VEHICLE Judge: Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (l) Single or tandem turnout driven to a two-wheel exercise vehicle. The first two prize winners will qualify for Class 41 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Exercise Vehicle Championship. FOUR-WHEEL EXERCISE VEHICLE Judge: Rachel Bown Open to turnouts qualified for Type-Section (m) Single, pair or tandem turnout driven to a fourwheel exercise vehicle. The first two prize winners will qualify for Class 41 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Exercise Vehicle Championship. OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS BDS NATIONAL EXERCISE VEHICLE CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Rachel Bown, Robert Robertson Open to turnouts qualified from Classes 39 & 40. YOUNG DRIVER 10 14 YEARS Judge: Gordon Marks Open class open to single turnouts driven by a young driver aged 10 14 years on show day. To be judged as a show class. Traditional/traditional-type vehicles and exercise vehicles will be judged on equal merit. The first two prize winners will qualify for Class 44 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Young Driver Championship. 11

43 44 YOUNG DRIVER 15 17 YEARS Judge: Gordon Marks Open class open to single turnouts driven by a young driver aged 15 17 years on show day. To be judged as a show class. Traditional/traditional-type vehicles and exercise vehicles will be judged on equal merit. The first two prize winners will qualify for Class 44 The Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Young Driver Championship. OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS BDS NATIONAL YOUNG DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Gordon Marks, Vanessa Neal Open to turnouts qualified from Classes 42 & 43. To be judged as a show class. WANT TO ENTER AND NOT A BDS MEMBER? To join The British Driving Society Telephone 01379-384-612 Additional benefits include free public liability insurance, yearbook & newsletters, discounts on passports & examination costs For show enquiries only telephone 01379-586-686 www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk 12

45 CLASS 45 BDS TREC BDS Trec is a three-phase competition designed for the enjoyment of participants open to any member of the BDS. It is specifically designed for those competitors who may not be interested in showing, but want to enjoy a relaxed but competitive atmosphere with their turnouts. BDS TREC Outdoor International Ring 3 & International Indoor Arena Judges: Colin Hurd, Lesley Hurd Open to single turnouts, horses, ponies or donkeys. Open to traditional, traditional-type or exercise vehicles which will all be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e. not car tyres) are allowed. Lamps need not be carried. The winner will be the competitor with the highest points total over the three phases. In the event of equality of points for the winner, the highest placed competitor in the final skill will win. All competitors will receive a pair of rosettes so that the driver and groom both get one. Prior to the commencement of the Class there will be a briefing of all competitors. The time and place will be posted to competitors approximately two weeks before the show. PHASE 1 PRESENTATION Each competitor will be called forward in a drawn order to the arena where the turnout will be thoroughly inspected for the following:- harness fitting, vehicle suitability, proper spares, safety items (clothing etc.) general appearance and suitability for the event. Marks will be awarded out of 10 PHASE 2 THE DRIVE After Phase 1, competitors will leave at approx 5 minute intervals for the drive. The distance is approx 3 miles and should be completed at a steady trot to achieve the optimum time for the distance. The competitor completing the drive closest to the optimum time is awarded the same number of points as the number of competitors starting (e.g. 11 competitors 11 points) with points to lower placings reducing by 1 per competitor. PHASE 3 THE SKILLS The skills tests will take place after the drive. (There may be a delay before Phase 3 starts). Each skill is designed to test both driver and groom, as well as the horse. Teamwork is key as well as having a bit of fun. The skills list will be provided to competitors at the pre-class briefing. When called forward each competitor starts at number 1, and enter at A. Each skill area will be clearly marked. Each skill is marked out of 10. The final skill and presentation of awards will take place in the International Indoor Arena. For drivers who have never competed in BDS Trec before, examples of skills include:- (Note: These are examples only and may not feature in Class 45). Random Route Within the coned area negotiate a path through avoiding the markers where possible. Egg Hunt Your groom to find the 'eggs' that add up to this number. The Water Hazard Firstly your groom to dismount and then FULLY fill both the beakers and pass ONE to the whip, drive the marked course at trot and return both the FULL beakers to the table to be measured. 13

GENERAL INFORMATION including ENTRY FEES 1) ENTRIES a) Closing Date of Entries: Entries must be received by the Show Organiser not later than Friday 31 st August. No telephone, email or fax entries unless by prior agreement with the Show Organiser. Post dated cheques will not be accepted. b) Classes 25 40 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championships Competitors who qualify after the closing date should notify the organiser of their intention to enter within 48 hours of qualifying, and send the completed entry form to arrive not later than 96 hours after qualifying. c) Fees: Classes 1 43 28 per class, Class 45 10. In addition there will be a compulsory contribution towards first aid of 3 per completed entry form. There is no entry fee for Classes 12, 19, 24, 34, 38, 41 & 44. d) Payment by credit or debit card is accepted. Please complete the form which is included in the schedule. 2) ARENAS a) The indoor arena is approximately 72m x 35m and there are three outside all-weather surface arenas which will also be utilised. Asthmatics are advised that horses are the predominant feature of this event. 3) STABLING & POWER a) Stabling must be reserved and paid for directly with the management of Addington Manor Equestrian Centre using the form on page 15. b) Competitors may bring their own bedding providing it is not straw. c) Electric hook-up must be reserved on the stabling form; the number of hook-ups is limited. d) Stable bookings run from 5pm 5pm Horses may not arrive after 10.00 pm. 4) PASSES a) Passes are not required for competitors. b) Seating is on an unreserved basis with access to some areas of the show subject to capacity. 5) SHOWERS/CATERING a) There are permanent showers, canteen and licensed bar on the showground. 6) DOGS a) All animals must be under proper control at all times within the Showground. Dogs will only be permitted in the car and lorry parks and must be kept on leads. Loose dogs are liable to be impounded. Dogs are not allowed in the competition or public areas, main building, cafeteria or stable barn. 7) INFORMATION & TIMETABLE a) Information, numbers & passes will be posted approximately two weeks prior to the show, together with other show information including the timetable etc. b) Subject to the number of entries received, the show may run earlier than advertised. 8) CLASH OF CLASSES a) The Show Committee cannot be held responsible for classes clashing and if this is the case, competitors must make their own decision regarding the class or championship in which they wish to compete. Classes will not be held up and Show Rule 5 should be particularly noted. ENTRIES CLOSE 31 st AUGUST 2018 14

THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY LTD. SHOW RULES 1. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY So far as permitted by law the Show Organiser, the Society, its officers, employees and representatives will not be liable to any person whosoever whilst upon, entering, or leaving the Showground for any loss, damage, death injury or accident to persons or property or for lost or stolen items. 2. INDEMNITY Each Exhibitor must keep the Society, its officers, employees and representatives fully indemnified against all losses, actions, costs, claims, demands and expenses arising directly or indirectly out of any act, omission or negligence by him or by anyone attending the Show in connection with his entry or otherwise expressed or implied with his authority. Therefore all Exhibitors, Competitors and Owners are strongly advised to take out third-party liability insurance. The Society cannot advise on policies or their suitability and it is the individual s responsibility to obtain advice wherever necessary. 3. SAFETY 3.1 Exhibitors, Owners and Competitors are personally responsible for ensuring that they take all necessary measures with regard to health and safety. 3.2 Exhibitors, Owners and Competitors are personally responsible for maintaining control over their horse/s and or pony/ies at all times whilst on the showground, including the horse box park. 3.3 All dogs must be kept on leads and loose dogs are liable to be impounded. Dogs are not allowed in the competitor or public areas, main building, cafeteria or stable barn. 3.4 It is recommended that all horseboxes and trailers are fitted with a fire extinguisher of not less than 1 kilo capacity. 4. ENTRIES 4.1 All horses/ponies entered for the Show must be the bona fide property of a Member of the British Driving Society (BDS) and driven by a Member (BDS) provided that entries may be made by corporate bodies where the driver is a Member. 4.2 No Member whose subscription to the Society is unpaid will be allowed to exhibit or compete, not withstanding acceptance of any entry fee. 4.3 The Society will not be liable for any error which may appear in any programme or for any entry made in the wrong class. 4.4 All entries must be made on an official entry form and are to be sent with the appropriate fees to arrive with the Show Organiser on or before the closing date for entries. Competitors who qualify for the show after the closing date of entries must notify the Show Organiser of their intention to enter within 48 hours of qualifying, the completed entry form to arrive with the Show Organiser not later than 96 hours after qualifying. 4.5 Exhibitors who cancel their entries will only be refunded their entry fees on production of a valid veterinary certificate certifying the entered horse/pony is unable to compete on the day of the Show. 4.6 No substitution or transfer of any entry will be allowed after the closing date for entries. In all cases horses entered must be named on the entry form and no entry with a general nomination will be accepted. 4.7 The Society reserves the right to reject or cancel any entry entirely at its discretion and without prior notice or the need to give any reason for doing so. 4.8 An Exhibitor making an entry shall be deemed to accept and abide by these Show Rules. 5. ORGANISATION AND JUDGING 5.1 The Society reserves the right to appoint such Judges as the Society in its absolute discretion may decide and to change any Judges without prior notice. In 10-12, 17-24, 45 the Society reserves the right to appoint a judge from outside the BDS Judges panel. 5.2 The Society reserves the right to amend the timing or location of a class. 5.3 The Society reserves the right to cancel any class or classes, refunding any fees paid in respect thereof. 5.4 Judges decisions shall be final and Judges shall not be obliged to explain their decisions or actions nor enter into correspondence regarding them. 5.5 Owners will permit random drug/dope tests to be taken from horses/ponies on request by the Society. 5.6 Turnouts which, in the opinion of a Judge, ring steward or other official of the Society, represent a safety risk, or potential hazard must leave the showring immediately upon request. 5.7 Any competitor whose conduct is, in the opinion of a Judge, inappropriate must leave the showring immediately upon request. 5.8 If a turnout is not present in the showring when required, it will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Judge 5.9 Classifications are as follows: a novice horse/pony means an animal which has not won a First Prize or a First Prize Rosette, in harness, prior to 1 st January in the year of the Show. 15

a Novice Whip means a person who has not won a First Prize or a First Prize Rosette, in any event/show affiliated to either the Society, the Hackney Horse Society or British Carriagedriving prior to 1 st January in the year of the Show. a Traditional Vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. 6. EXHIBITORS AND EXHIBITS 6.1 No horse, pony, donkey or mule under the age of four years may be entered. 6.2 The driver must be aged 10 years or over on the first day of the show at which they are to compete. A driver under the age of 18 must be accompanied in the vehicle by a competent and responsible person aged 18 years or over, a responsible adult. Proof of age will be required if necessary. It is the responsibility of the owner/driver (if over 18) or (if the owner/driver is under 18) the responsible adult to ensure that his/her groom/s is/are competent for the purpose of attending to the turnout and aged 10 or over on the day of the show. When in the vehicle grooms, passenger/s and driver must have their feet firmly on the floor of the vehicle or use a suitable fixed footrest. This regulation applies at all times and in all areas on the showground. 6.3 All drivers/grooms/passengers under the age of 14 years must wear a correctly fitted hard hat when in a carriage or in attendance to a turnout. 6.4 Any dispute as to a person s age or the age of an animal shall be determined in the absolute discretion of the relevant Judge where the dispute arises in relation to a particular class, and by a Committee appointed by the BDS in other instances. The Judge s or Committee s decision is final. Hackney Horse Society rules apply in relation to young drivers in Classes 20-24. 7. PRIZES 7.1 The method of awarding prize money if any, whether in a show ring, by post after the Show or any other method will be at the discretion of the BDS. 7.2 Winners of trophies shall be responsible for their insurance, having them appropriately engraved and shall return them at their own cost in good and clean condition by registered post as directed by the Show Organiser at least one month before the date of the next Show. Winners must ensure that any trophies are adequately packed and indemnify the Society against any loss or damage to any trophy whilst in their care or in transit. 8. PROTESTS AND DISPUTES 8.1 Any exhibitor wishing to make a protest, in relation to any aspect of the Show, must make the same in writing to the Show Organiser (and where such protest relates to an animal exhibited or other issue relating to a Class such protest must be made within 30 minutes of the Class being judged), and deposit the sum of 40.00 in cash which may, at the discretion of the BDS, be forfeited to the funds of the Society if the objection is disallowed. 8.2 Any protest shall be decided by a Committee appointed by the BDS, of which a minimum of three members shall be required and, if necessary, the Chairman of the Society shall have a casting vote. The decision of this Committee shall be final and it shall not be obliged to explain its decisions or enter into correspondence regarding them. 8.3 All disputes regarding these Rules or their interpretation shall be referred to the a Committee appointed by the BDS, whose decision shall be final. 9. DEFINITIONS In these Rules: Society means The British Driving Society Ltd., (Company Registration Number 04612597) Registered Office: Templars House, Lulworth Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire SO53 3TL including where appropriate its officers, employees and representatives. the Show Organiser means the person appointed by or on behalf of the Society to administer and organise the Show. the Show means the Society s show, Driving Addington the Showground means the site of the Show and its environs Exhibitor means a person who submits an entry form in accordance with these Rules whether or not also an Owner or Competitor Owner means an owner of a horse, pony or vehicle entered in a class at the Show Competitor means a driver of a turnout at the Show whether or not an Exhibitor or Owner Member means a member of the Society. The singular includes the plural and the masculine the feminine and vice versa. 16

Four Wind Stables No Access Restaurant and bar Addington Indoor International Arena Addington Village only Entrance Cottage Private Parking Toilets Toilets Arena seating and VIP viewing Buckingham Indoor Arena Judges/ secretary Toilets Entrance Stables No Access Winslow Arena Catering Secretary Judges Lorry Park Car Park Adstock Arena To Verney Junction Addington International Arena Claydon Arena Stable Manager Horse Walk Poundon Arena Bronze Horse Lorries Horse Walk Entrance Ring 3 To Winslow A413 To Buckingham ADDINGTON MANOR EQUESTRIAN CENTRE ADDINGTON MANOR is just off the A413 between Buckingham and Aylesbury. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND approaching the centre from the A413, especially if driving a horse lorry or with a trailer. FROM AYLESBURY: Leave Aylesbury on the A413 towards Buckingham. Continue on this road through Whitchurch and Winslow. After leaving Winslow, continue past the turning for Gt. Horwood (on the right), and the turning leading back into Winslow (on the left). Continue for one mile, and take the turning on the left for Addington & Verney Junction. The Equestrian Centre entrance is 50 yards down this road, on the right-hand side. FROM BUCKINGHAM: Leave Buckingham on the A413 towards Aylesbury. Continue through Padbury, and past the turning on the left for Adstock. About one mile after this turning, turn right signed Addington & Verney Junction. The Equestrian Centre entrance is 50 yards down this road, on the right-hand side. When approaching Addington Manor EC from Bicester please ignore the SAT NAV and take the A413 Buckingham to Winslow Road. The sat nav will take you down narrow country lanes. Addington Manor EC is just off the A413 Buckingham to Winslow road, we can only be accessed from this road. Indoor Arena Outside Arena 17