South Staffs Show 2014 Dates. Sunday 13 th April Warm up show Sunday 27 th April - Open Show Monday 5 th May 16 yrs & under fun show Sunday 25 th May - Open Show Sunday 22 nd June - Open Show Sunday 27 th July - Open Show Friday 1 st August Sunday 3 rd August Junior Camp Sunday17 th August - Open Show Sunday31 th August - Open Sash Show Sunday 28 th September - Open Show (BONUS show) Saturday 15 nd November - Annual Awards Evening Qualifications & Venues. The show dates above will be holding MIDARC (M), Equifest (EQ), Amateur Showing Society (AS) Royal London (RL) and Cricklands Qualifiers (C). This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 13 th 17 th August 2014. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. This Show is affiliated to MIDARC UK and runs qualifiers for the National Championships full details may be viewed at www.midarc.co.uk In classes 9, 11, 16, 24, 27, 30, 31, 43, 50, 51 1 st -3 rd qualify for the amateur showing society national championships. Full details can be found on www.amateurshowingsociety.co.uk or telephone 01284 388923. Competitors have 28 days to become a member to retain the qualification First, second and third placed horse/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the champion of Britain title classes to be held at the Royal London show in 2014. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and rider /handler are, or become registered with the international showing society within 28 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S secretary on (01425) 471680/ 07971931971 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk Membership. You can join as a south staffs member at anytime throughout the season. Becoming a member means you will be awarded points for each class you compete in. These points will accumulate over the season and there will be a champion and reserve champion of each class awarded at the awards evening. A minimum of 50% attendance at the shows must have been achieved by September for the points to count towards the awards evening. However points will not be backdated.
Due to south staffs reaching its 100 th show in 2014 we will be rewarding our members that attend all open shows. When competing at the September show, after 100% attendance you will be eligible to put your name in a box for a 100 cash prize!! The lucky name will be drawn at the end of the September show and presented at the awards evening on 15 th November GOOD LUCK! Contact details. Dawn Hoffman 45 Meriden Ave, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 4QP. 07951 958180 / (01384) 834546 or email southstaffsshow@hotmail.co.uk Showground. Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ. (Just off the main A449 Kidderminster Wolverhampton road) Facilities. First Aid Toilets Catering Area Food and drink served from 9am Saddlery stand Photographer Awards. Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated. Please remember points are awarded for all members in each class even if you are not placed in the first 6. 1 st 15 points, 2 nd 12 points, 3 rd 10 points, 4 th 8 points, 5 th 6 points, 6 th 4 points Points will be awarded to the member not the horse. In situations such as rider/ handler classes this will go on the rider no matter what horse they are on. In situations such as In hand coloured or ridden cob it will be the combination of horse and rider Entry Fee to all Classes in this Ring 7.00 - Non Members 1.00 extra First Aid 1.50 per competitor
Monthly points schedule Ring 1 - SHOWJUMPING RING START 10.00AM 0AM (CLASSES 1-7 1 WILL BE SPLIT INTO JUNIORS AND SENIORS -EXCEPT WHERE STATED) CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3 CLASS 4 CLASS 5 CLASS 6 CLASS 7 2 0 Jumping (M, C, RL) 2 3 Jumping (M, C, RL) 2 3 speed class horses and ponies compete together 2 6 Jumping (M, C, RL) 2 9 Jumping (M, C, RL) 3 0 Jumping (M, C, RL) 3 3 Jumping (M, C, RL) RING 2 CLEAR ROUND JUMPING. Runs all day 3 per round. START 10.00AM Class 8 - Assisted / Novice Jumping class will run in this ring between 1.30-2pm. Open to all horses and ponies. Fences approx 2 0 (Entry Fees to this Classes will be 5.00 - Non Members 1.00 extra) All double clears will be awarded a 1 st place rosette. RING 3 - WORKING HUNTER START 10.30AM 0AM The following classes are open to Riders of any age, except where stated Ponies in this ring should be shown in a snaffle or double bridle If numbers warrant, awards will be made separately to Horses & Ponies Ponies and Horses may shown in any suitable bit (no bitless bridles for ponies) CLASS 9 CLASS 10 BEST HORSE / PONY OF RIDING CLUB / PONY CLUB TYPE (M, A, RL) This class is open to Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies, Horses to be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over. Competitors may be asked to jump a short course of small jumps WORKING HUNTER 1 9 (M, RL) Riders on the Lead Rein will be allowed to compete in this class. Novice Riders may be assisted. CLASS 11 WORKING HUNTER 2 0 (M, A) Lunchbreak Approx 30 minutes CLASS 12 WORKING HUNTER 2 3 (M) CLASS 13 CLASS 14 WORKING HUNTER 2 6 (M, EQ) Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm, with riders that have not attained their 25 th birthday before 1 st Jan in the current year. WORKING HUNTER 2 9 (M, EQ, RL) Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm, with riders that have not attained their 25 th birthday before 1 st Jan in the current year.
CLASS 15 WORKING HUNTER 3 0-3 3 (M, EQ, RL) Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, with riders that have not attained their 25 th birthday before 1 st Jan in the current year. The first two placed in Classes 10 15 will then be judged for the Working Hunter Championship The first two placed in Class 9 will join the Ridden Show Championship in ring 6 Ring 4 - IN HAND SHOWING START 10.00AM CLASS 16 IN HAND BEST TURNOUT CHAMPIONSHIP (M, A) Open to any age, any breed to be shown suitable for the breed CLASS 17 CLASS 18 CLASS 19 CLASS 20 CLASS 21 CLASS 22 CLASS 23 WELSH YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL) Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 3 yrs & under ANY OTHER BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL) Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 3 yrs & under WELSH 4 YRS AND OVER (M) Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 4 yrs & over ANY OTHER BREEDS 4 YRS AND OVER (M) Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 4 yrs & over SHETLANDS & MINIATURE HORSES (M, RL) The class will be spilt if numbers warrant and qualification cards given to the highest placed in each category. DRIVING TYPE (M) NOT to be shown in harness. BEST COLOURED / SPOTTED. (M, EQ, RL) Open to Horses & Ponies Lunchbreak Approx 30 mins CLASS 24 BEST ANY BREED / ANY AGE (M, A) CLASS 25 CLASS 26 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND. (M, EQ, RL) Horses and ponies in this class are to be shown in their natural state, ie untrimmed and unplaited. If the numbers warrant the class will be split into large and small breeds. ( Please indicate large or small on entry) BEST VETERAN (M, RL) Open to Horses & ponies aged 15yrs & over CLASS 27 MARE OR GELDING (M, A) Open to any age, any breed. Mares and geldings will be awarded separately if numbers warrant
CLASS 28 CLASS 29 SENIOR HANDLER (M, RL) Any Horse or Pony to be shown by handler 17yrs & over YOUNG HANDLER (M, RL) Any horse or pony to be shown by a handler 16yrs & under. Class will be split into by age if numbers warrant QUALIFYING PLACES FOR STALLIONS WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CLASS ACCORDING TO THE MIDARC RULES. The first two placed from Classes 16 29 will then be judged for the In Hand Show Championships RING 5 - LEAD REIN & JUNIOR SHOWING START 10.00AM The following classes are open to Riders 16 Years & Under, except where stated Ponies in this ring should be shown in a snaffle or double bridle. Lead Rein Handlers should be Aged 16yrs & over CLASS 30. LEAD REIN TURNOUT (M, A) Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under to be shown plaited and trimmed NB: Rosettes will be awarded separately to M&M if numbers warrant. CLASS 31. JUNIOR TURNOUT (M, A) Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under and to be shown plaited and trimmed NB: Rosettes will be awarded separately to M&M if numbers warrant. CLASS 32. CLASS 33. CLASS 34. CLASS 35. LEAD REIN BEST RIDER (M) Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under JUNIOR NOVICE RIDER (M) Open to all Riders 16Yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & Under. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle. Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Classes up to 1st April 2014 Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 34 JUNIOR BEST RIDER (M) Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under LEAD REIN RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL) Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under Lunchbreak Approx 30 mins CLASS 36. SHOW HUNTER PONY (M, EQ, RL)
Open to ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under. Also open to riders 8 years & under on the lead rein, ponies 12.2hh & under. Prizes will be awarded separately if numbers warrant. CLASS 37. CLASS 38. CLASS 39. TINY TOTS BEST RIDER (M) Open to all Riders 10yrs & under, ponies 13.2hh & under Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein BEST FIRST RIDDEN (M, EQ, RL) Riders 10 Yrs & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein NOVICE RIDING PONY (M) Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, that have not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Pony. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle. Classes up to 1st April 2014, Riders 16yrs & under Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 40 CLASS 40. BEST RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL) Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under CLASS 41. CLASS 42. LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL) Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under to be shown their natural state. NOVICE HORSE/ PONY This class is open to all breeds & types that do not fall into riding horse or pony Category. Ponies/ Horse should be in a snaffle bridle. The first two placed from Classes 30 42 will then be judged for the Junior and Lead Rein Show Championship RING 6 - SENIOR RIDDEN SHOWING START 10.00AM Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over, except where stated Please note class 42 in ring 5 is open to both novice horses and ponies CLASS 43 SENIOR BEST TURNOUT (M, A) This class is open to Horses, Ponies, Cobs, Traditionals, M&M etc. Riders may qualify for the following turnout championship classes M&M BTO, Senior BTO, Open BTO. CLASS 44 BEST SENIOR NOVICE RIDER (M) Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over - Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Classes up to 1 st April 2014. Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle. Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 45
CLASS 45 CLASS 46 CLASS 47 CLASS 48 CLASS 49 SENIOR BEST RIDER (M) Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over NOVICE RIDING HORSE (M) Open to Horses over 14.2hh, not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Horse Classes up to 1st April 2014, Riders 13yrs & over. Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle. Horses in this Class cannot enter Classes 45 BEST RIDING HORSE (M, EQ, RL) Open to Horses over 14.2hh, Riders 13yrs & over RIDDEN COB (M, EQ, RL) No height restrictions - Riders 13yrs & Over BEST RIDDEN VETERAN (M, RL) Open to Horses & Ponies aged 15yrs & over, Riders of any age CLASS 50 BEST FAMILY HORSE OR PONY (M, A) To be ridden by one person, but may require 2 riders at the championships. Lunch break Approx 30 mins CLASS 51 BEST UTILITY HORSE OR PONY (M, A) This Class is open to all Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies. This Class will be judged solely on the suitability of the horse / pony and the ridden show. CLASS 52 CLASS 53 CLASS 54 CLASS 55 CLASS 56 EX RACEHORSE (M, RL) Open to all ex-racehorses, Riders 13yrs & over. Will NOT be asked to canter collectively. RIDDEN HUNTER HORSE / PONY (M, EQ) Horses & Ponies, Riders any age Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over BEST RIDDEN COLOURED / SPOTTED HORSE OR PONY (M, EQ, RL) Horses & Ponies, Riders any age Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over RIDDEN PURE/PART BRED ARAB (M, RL) Open to all Pure and Part Bred Arabs, Riders of any age RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL) Open to all Small and Large Breeds, to be shown in their natural state. Class will be split if numbers warrant and prizes awarded separately. The first two placed in Classes 9, 43-56 will then be judged for the Ridden Show Championship The Champion and Reserve Champion from each ring will go forward to the end of day Show Championship in ring 6.
Sunday 13 th April 2014 - Warm up show A brilliant opportunity to get your horse used to the show ground, the jumps and get feedback from the friendly judges before the monthly points shows start on Sunday 27 th April. Entry fee 7.00 members, 1 extra for non-members Showground. Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ. (Just off the main A449 Kidderminster Wolverhampton road) Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 834546 or email southstaffsshow@hotmail.co.uk Catering Area Food and drink served from 9.00 am Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated. Ring 1 Show jumping (Cricklands & MIDARC Qualifier) Awards will be split into horses and ponies, except for class 3. Start 10.30am Class 1. 2 0 Jumping (M, C) Class 2. 2 3 Jumping (M, C) Class 3. 2 3 Speed class Class 4. 2 6 Jumping (M, C) Class 5. 2 9 Jumping (M, C) Ring 2 - Clear round show jumping will run from 10am-3pm. Entry fee 3 Ring 3 Ridden showing Start 10.00am Class 6. Best turned out awards will be spilt into lead rein, junior and senior (M) Class 7. Lead Rein Best Rider (M) Class 8. Junior Best Novice Rider (M) Class 9. Senior Best Novice Rider (M) Class 10. Lead Rein Best Riding Pony (M) Class 11. Junior Best Rider (M) Class 12. Senior Best Rider (M) Break Class 13. Tiny Tots Rider - 10yrs & under (M) Class 14. Best Riding Horse (M) Class 15. Best Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland (M) Class 16. Best Ridden Hunter (M) Class 17. Best Ridden Cob (M) Class 18 Best Coloured or Spotted (M) Class 19. Best Mountain & Moorland Ridden (M) Class 20. Best Ridden Veteran (M) The 2 highest placed riders in classes 6-20 will go forward to the ridden show championship
Ring 4 In hand showing Start 1pm Class 21. Best turned out (M) Class 22. Best Young stock (M) Class 23. Best 4yrs and over (M) Class 24. Best Mare (M) Class 25. Best Gelding (M) Class 26. Any age/any breed (M) Class 27. Woollies and harries (M) Class 28. Best Veteran (M) Class 29. Junior Handler (M) Class 30. Senior Handler (M) The 2 highest placed riders in classes 21-30 will go forward to the inhand championship
SOUTH STAFFS 16YRS AND UNDER SHOW. MONDAY 5 th MAY 2014 Showground. Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ. (Just off the main A449 Kidderminster Wolverhampton road) Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 834546 or email southstaffsshow@hotmail.co.uk Catering Area Food and drink served from 9.00 am Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated. Entry fee 7.00 members, 1 extra for non-members RING 1 SHOW JUMPING Starts 10.00am Class 1 Lead Rein Jumping (All double clears awarded equal 1 st place) Class 2 2 0 Jumping (M, C) Class 3 Mini Open (M, C) Class 4-2 3 Jumping (M, C) Class 5 Pairs Jumping Class 6-2 6 Jumping (M, C) Class 7-2 9 Jumping (M, C) Class 8 South staffs open joker RING 2 CLEAR ROUND Starts 10.00am RUNS ALL DAY Entry 3 a round Class 9 Ride & Run - Entry fee 4 a round Starts approx 1.30pm RING 3 RIDDEN SHOWING Starts 10.00am Class 10 - Best turned out lead rein (M) Class 11 - Best turned out Junior (M) Class 12 - Best Lead rein rider (M) Class 13 - Best 12yrs & under (M) Class 14 - Best Junior rider (M) Class 15 - Best lead rein Pony (M) Class 16 - Best first ridden (M) Break Class 17 - Best riding pony or horse (M) Class 18 Best family horse or pony Class 19 Best ridden Mare Class 20 Best ridden Gelding Class 21 - Best M&M (M) Class 22 - Veteran (M)
Class 23 Horse or pony of riding club type (M) The first 2 from classes 10-23 will be judged for the ridden championships RING 4 IN HAND & NOVELTY RING Start 11.OOAM Classes 24-29 will be in a different location to the hand pony and Gymkhana Inhand Class 24 In hand Turnout Class 25 Any age/ any breed Class 26 Junior handler Class 27 Best Thelwell type Class 28 Pony with the longest mane and tail Class 29 Fancy dress Games Class 30 Lead Rein Handy Pony Class 31 Open Handy Pony Class 32 Lead Rein Gymkhana Class 33 Open Gymkhana not before 12.3OPM not before 2.00PM