Cherwell Competition Centre Hill Farm, Mill Lane, Old Marston Oxford OX3 0QG (Accessible only from the Eastbound Carriageway of A40 Oxford Northern Bypass) CHERWELL SPRING SHOWING SHOW SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2018 INC TGCA QUEST FOR A STAR CHAMP, CHAPS (Uk) WINTER RESTRICTED QUALS, TSR QUALS, ROYAL LONDON QUALS, GREAT MIDLAND HORSE, SUNSHINE TOUR & TRAILBLAZERS AFFILIATED TO: T.G.C.A./ CHAPS/Royal London/Trailblazers/TSR Centre Website: www.cherwellcompetition.co.uk Show Secretary Megan Parker entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk Tel: 07720 259995 Venue Owner Laura Colman, Tel: 01865 512920, Email: laura@cherwellcompetition.co.uk Competition Development Manager Julia Heywood, Email: Julia@cherwellcompetition.co.uk
RING 1 9AM PROMPT IN-HAND UNPLAITED (M & M, Native, Traditional) JUDGE MR NIGEL VALE (CLASS 14 WILL BE JUDGED BY MANDY BRIMSON) 1. Open Youngstock 1, 2 & 3yr Olds M & M Native, Traditional. M & M In-hand ponies to be reg with their respective Pure-Bred societies of Connemara, Dale, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A,B,C, & D. Stallion Mare or Gelding 2. Traditional Gypsy Cob Youngstock class. Age 1, 2 & 3-year olds In-hand. Any sex Open to all traditional gypsy cobs, which are of any colour and meet the TGCA breed standard. 1st, 2nd and 3rd may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship (after class 9) provided they are current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and qualification cards (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. 3. M & M Open Any Age. Native, Traditional. In-hand ponies to be reg with their respective Pure-Bred societies of Connemara, Dale, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A,B,C, & D. Stallion Mare or Gelding 4. In-hand Piebald & Skewbald. Native, Traditional Stallion, Mare, Colt, Filly or Gelding. classes may be divided according to entries 5 Open In-Hand (15 30 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.) 6. T.G.C.A. Open In-hand Open to Stallions, Mares & Geldings Any Age over any height, Open to all traditional gypsy cobs, which are of any colour and meet the TGCA breed standard. 1st, 2nd and 3rd may go forward to The Quest for a Star Championship (after class 9), provided they are current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and qualification cards (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. 7. Open Foreign Horse & Pony Any Age Stallion, Mare or Gelding. CH1 In-Hand Championship 1st & 2nd placed from classes 1-7 and 16-20 are eligible to compete, championship will take place on completion of all In-Hand classes. Champion and Reserve eligible for CH3 Supreme of Show LUNCH BREAK THEN RIDDEN UNPLAITED (M & M, Native, Traditional) Starting at approx. 12 noon. The judges will NOT ride exhibits, and exhibits will not be stripped. 8. Ridden (15 30 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. Open to professionals and amateurs. 9. T.G.C.A. Ridden 4 yrs old & over any height, Open to all traditional gypsy cobs, which are of any colour and meet the TGCA breed standard. 1st, 2nd and 3rd may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship afterwards, provided they are current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and
qualification cards (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. Quest for a Star Championship In hand and Ridden 1st, 2nd and 3rd from classes 2, 6 & 9 are eligible to compete provided they are current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and qualification cards (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS. 10. Foreign Ridden Open 4 yrs old & over, Riders any age. 11. Open Ridden M & M small Breeds Small Breeds Open 4yrs old & over, Stallions, Mares & Geldings reg to their approved Pure-Bred Society Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh sec A or B. Riders any age 12. Open Ridden M & M Large Breeds Large Breeds Open 4yrs old & over, Stallions, Mares & Geldings reg to their approved Breed Society Stud Books of Welsh C & D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland & New Forest 13. M & M Lead Rein ponies 4 yrs old & over reg to their approved Pure-Bred Society Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor, New Forest Exmoor, Welsh sec A or B. Mare or Gelding not exc 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led, and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, with the lead rein attached to the noseband. 14. M & M First Ridden Open, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old & over, Mare or Gelding not exc 128cms, reg to their approved Breed Society Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh sec A or B. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle 15. Ridden Piebald/Skewbald Open Coloured Stallion, Mare, Gelding 4 yrs old & over. Open to any type. Riders any age. This class is a qualifier for C.H.A.P.S. winter restricted qualifier. CH2 - Ridden Championship 1st & 2nd placed from classes 8-15 and 21-29 are eligible to compete, Championship will take place on completion of all Ridden classes. Champion and Reserve eligible for CH3 Supreme of Show RING 2 9AM PROMPT IN-HAND PLAITED/HOGGED SHOW HORSE/PONY JUDGE MANDY BRIMSON (CLASS 28 WILL BE JUDGED BY NIGEL VALE) 16. In-hand Piebald & Skewbald Youngstock Plaited 1, 2 & 3yr Olds. Stallion, Mare, Colt, Filly or Gelding. classes may be divided according to entries 17. In-hand Open Riding Ponies, Stallion, Mare, Colt, Filly or Gelding, any age not to exceed 153cms at maturity. Classes may be divided according to entries 18. In-hand Piebald & Skewbald Any Age. Stallion, Mare, Colt, Filly or Gelding. classes may be divided according to entries - Open Coloured Plaited 4 yrs & Over. 19. Open Show Pony or SHP 4 yrs old & over.
20. Open Show Horse exc 14.2hh 4 yrs old & over. CH1 In-Hand Championship 1st & 2nd placed from classes 1-7 and 16-20 are eligible to compete, championship will take place on completion of all In-Hand classes. Champion and Reserve eligible for CH3 Supreme of Show LUNCH BREAK FOLLOWED BY RIDDEN PLAITED/HOGGED SHOW HORSE/PONY Starting at approx. 12 noon. The judges will NOT ride exhibits, and exhibits will not be stripped. 21. Show Pony Lead Rein Riders not to have attained their 8th Birthday before 1st January in the current year, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old & over, not exc 128cms to be led, and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, with the lead rein attached to the noseband. 22. Show Pony First Ridden Show Pony Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old & over, not exc 128cms Riders not to have attained their 10th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle. 23. Ridden Show Ponies Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old & over, not to exc 148cms Riders not to have attained their 17th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. Classes may be divided as follows Exc 128cms but not exc 138cms Riders not to have attained their 15th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. Exc 138cms but not exc 148cms Riders not to have attained their 17th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. 24. Open Ridden Novice 4 yrs old & over exc 14.2hh Never to have won 1st Prize. 25. Riding Horse Mare or Gelding any height, 4 yrs old & over Riders any age. Classes may be split into Small exc 148cms & not exc 158cms & Large exc 158cms. 26. Open Ridden Show Hunter Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old & Over. Exc 153cms Riders any age. May be split into Lightweight, Middleweight & Heavyweight. 27. Ridden Retrained Racehorse 4 yrs old & over Riders any age. 28. Ridden Piebald/Skewbald Open Coloured Stallion, Mare, Gelding 4 yrs old & over. Open to any type. Riders any age. This class is a qualifier for C.H.A.P.S. winter restricted qualifier. 29. Open Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old & over, exceeding 155cms Riders any age. Maybe split into Lightweight, Heavyweight & Maxi if sufficient entries. CH2 - Ridden Championship 1st & 2nd placed from classes 8-15 and 21-29 are eligible to compete, Championship will take place on completion of all Ridden classes. Champion and Reserve eligible for CH3 Supreme of Show CH3- Supreme of Show, Champion and Reserve from CH1 & CH2 to compete
We are Affiliated to the following Societies: T.G.C.A./TSR/Royal London/CHAPS (UK)/Trailblazers/Great Midland Horse Show Please make sure you understand and abide by their rules & regulations. If in doubt, contact the relevant society. We are holding qualifiers for the following Societies: TGCA TOYS In Hand and Ridden Classes Qualifying Rules Affiliation number - TGCA/24/18/049 Pure Bred classes are qualifiers for the Best of Breed Finals at the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association's (TGCA) National Breed Championship Show TOYS. Classes are open to all pure bred traditional gypsy cobs. Part Bred classes, are open to all part bred traditional gypsy cobs and are qualifiers for the part bred finals at TOYS. The exhibit must have one parent that is pure bred traditional gypsy cob, a minimum of Stallions All stallions (pure or part bred, four years and over) in order to enter any TGCA affiliated class MUST have be TGCA registered, have passed TGCA evaluations and their TGCA stallion disc displayed on their bridle. Stallions and colts over the age of two, MUST be shown in a stallion bridle with a metal bit and chain lead as per the current TGCA rulebook. Existing TGCA members must present their qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature. Non-members will receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and showing rules (contained within the members handbook). Quest for a Star Championship In hand and Ridden 1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA classes may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship, provided they are current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and qualification cards (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS. CHAPS Qualifier Rules Both the owner and the rider of any exhibit need not be fully paid-up members of CHAPS (UK) at the time of competition, nor must the animal be registered; but to validate the qualification, both membership and registration must be in place with CHAPS (UK) at the time of entering the relevant years finals and both sections of the qualifier card must be returned as per the instructions on the card. Membership/Registration from CHAPS (uk) Admin, 1 McLaren Cottages, Abertysswg, Rhymney, Tredegar NP22 5BH. All stallions must be graded with CHAPS (UK) in order to compete in these classes. eexhibit s not to have qualified for HOYS in the current and previous year in which the finals will be held (e.g. for 2018 finals the horse or pony must not have qualified for HOYS in either 2016 or 2017). The 2 highest placed from each height/type category may qualify. TSR Qualifier Rules 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 http://www.theshowingregister.co.uk/ 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 www.britishshowhorse.org Royal London Show 2018 -This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal London Show 2018. First, second and third placed horses/ponies in eligible classes not already qualified will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title classes to be held at the Royal London Show 2018. 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 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S. secretary on (01425) 471680/(07971) 304640 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk Trailblazers Qualifier Rules Qualification System Competitors competing in showing or working hunter qualifying competitions will gain direct qualification to the Championship Finals (there is no longer a first and second round system for showing and working hunter competitions). Trailblazers Qualification process: - 1. The top 4 competitors in each qualifier will gain direct qualification for the Championship Finals. Qualified competitors will receive a congratulations letter from the venue. 2. Competitors will be required to return the congratulations letter with payment of 12 to the venue at which they qualified to receive their Showing & Working Hunter Qualification Card (as they did when qualifying first round). 3. The competitor will then complete the qualification card and send it to the Trailblazers entry office (as detailed on the card). 4. A Championship schedule will be sent out in early June (prior to the Championship Finals for which they have qualified for) to those who have returned their qualification card to the entry office. Once the competitor has qualified for one Championship and purchased a qualification card, the competitor will be entitled to enter any Showing or Working Hunter Championship at the Championship Finals for which they are eligible.
The Great Midland Horse Show All classes are qualifiers for The Great Midland Horse Show taking place at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex on Saturday 11th Sunday 12th August 2018. The 3 highest placed exhibits in each class will qualify. Sunshine Tour All eligible classes are qualifiers for the Sunshine Tour to be held on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th September 2018 at the All England Showground, Hickstead. QUALIFIER CLASSES Novice & Restricted Classes (but not training classes) Ridden classes for horses or ponies or mixed heights novice, introductory or restricted classes. In-Hand classes for horses or ponies or mixed heights novice, introductory or restricted classes. Junior Handler or Child Handler classes Introduction to Showing Ridden classes for very novice exhibitors with horses or ponies or mixed heights restricted to set pattern and/or walk & trot classes. In-Hand classes for very novice exhibitors / handlers. Competitors can be assisted but not led in these classes. Lead Rein & First Ridden Lead Rein classes 6 years and under, 10 years and under or mixed age classes (min age 3 years). Lead Rein M&M classes First Ridden classes 12 years and under First Ridden M&M classes 12 years and under Junior Best Rider Junior Best Rider, Junior Equitation, Best Equitation, any class judged on rider skills 12 years and under, 16 years and under or mixed age classes Pony Club, Riding Club, All-Rounder, Family Horse & Pony Pony Club Pony or Riding Club Pony Riding Club Horse or All-Rounder Horse Family or Versatile Pony or Handy Pony Family or Versatile Horse Veteran Horse & Pony Ridden Veteran, Senior or 15+ horse or pony can be split into age groups or mixed ages In-Hand Veteran, Senior or 15+ horse or pony can be split into age groups or mixed ages Lead Rein Veteran, Senior or 15+ horse or pony In-Hand Show Horse & Show Pony Cobs and Maxi Cobs in-hand classes, can be separate or mixed height classes Show Horse classes in-hand, can be separate breed/height classes or mixed Hunter classes in-hand, can be divided into small and large hunters or mixed Riding Horse & Hacks in-hand, can be divided in riding horse and hacks or mixed
Thoroughbreds in-hand, can be for ex-racehorse, retrained racehorse or thoroughbred Mountain and Moorland or Native in-hand, can be divided into small and large breed or mixed Coloured, Odd Coloured and Piebald & Skewbald in-hand horse or pony or mixed height classes Show Pony & Show Hunter Pony in-hand show pony or show hunter pony or mixed type classes Foreign Breeds mixed breeds, Arabs, Warmbloods or other specific foreign or non-native breeds Part Breeds for recognised or registered part breeds (not just Heinz type of classes!) Ridden Show Horse & Show Pony Cobs and Maxi Cobs ridden classes, can be separate or mixed height classes Riding Horse and Hack classes can be separate type/height classes or mixed Show Hunter & Ridden Hunter classes can be divided into small and large hunters or mixed Thoroughbreds in-hand, can be for ex-racehorse, retrained racehorse or thoroughbred Mountain and Moorland or Native ridden, can be divided into small and large breed or mixed Coloured, Odd Coloured and Piebald & Skewbald ridden horse or pony or mixed Show Pony & Show Hunter Pony ridden show pony or show hunter pony or mixed type classes Foreign Breeds mixed breeds, Arabs, Warmbloods or other specific foreign or non-native breeds Part Breeds for recognised or registered part breeds (not just Heinz type of classes!) Working Hunter, Working Show Horse/Cob & Working Hunter Pony Working Hunter can be split by height or mixed height 14.2hh / 148cm and over. Working Show Horse or Working Cob Working Hunter Pony can be split by height or mixed height up to 15hh / 153cm. M&M Working Hunter Pony can be split into small and large breeds or mixed Nursery Stakes for junior riders riding ponies Novice or Newcomer Working Hunter & Pony classes restricted to novices The top 4 placed horses/ponies in eligible classes will qualify for the Sunshine Tour. Please check eligibility rules on http://sunshinetour.co.uk/championships/showing You ll be given a qualifier card with a unique qualification number on it. Or you can use a Personal Qualifier Form (apply to registrations@sunshinetour.co.uk). Record your qualification using the unique number on your card follow the link from the Record Qualification page. A horse-rider combination can compete in up to 8 Showing Championship Classes.
ENTRY FEES Entry Fees All classes 12.00 pre-entry made online or 15 by postal, emailed or on the day. CHERWELL S RULES & REGULATIONS A 3 POINT FASTENING CHINSTRAP SAFETY HAT TO THE CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS PAS015:2011, the VG1 01.040 2014-12 and ASTM F1163:04a MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES JUDGES (a) The judge's decision in case of awards is final (b) Judges may withhold prizes if none of the exhibits are worthy of same (c) No judge may offer prizes other than which are shown in the official prize list (d) No person may address the judge whilst adjudicating unless requested to do so by him (e) any person disputing the judge's decision, or causing a disturbance or annoyance to the judge whilst adjudicating shall be removed from the ring or tent. JUDGES INTEREST IN ENTRIES. Exhibitors are particularly requested to pay special attention to the name of the judge appointed in the classes they are entering, and not to knowingly enter an animal that has been OWNED or BRED by said judge. Where a judge has a continuing business or financial connection with an exhibitor he/she should NOT judge an animal entered by that exhibitor. HATS. Anyone riding a horse/pony anywhere on the showground MUST wear a hard hat to the standard required by the governing body under whose rules he/she is exhibiting. SPURS. Spurs may ONLY be worn by riders 16 years & over. OTHER SOCIETY RULES Where the Association shall hold a section or class under the rules of another body (such as the IMHPS, MHOYS, TGCA, RL, TGCA, Trailblazers) the rules of such body shall prevail. REFUNDS. ONLY by producing a VETS certificate or Doctors certificate. Under NO circumstances will entry fees be refunded in the case of cancellation of entries by an exhibitor PHONES. Mobile phones are strictly forbidden whilst in the ring EQUINE PASSPORTS. ALL equines MUST have a passport (England) regulation 2004, passports must be with said animal, and be available for inspection if required/requested. Exhibitors MUST comply with the current rules & regulations on Animal Gatherings & Movements in force at the time of the show according to DEFRA & BCMS requirements. The organisers, Judges & Stewards will not tolerate ANT verbal abuse of ANY kind. Any fall of a horse/rider/handler will result in immediate disqualification, & they will be asked to leave the ring on foot leading the pony/horse out. The organisers Judges/Stewards/Officials will NOT accept ANY Liability for Loss/Damage/Accident or Injury sustained or occasioned by any person, or the property of such persons whilst entering on or leaving the premises, however caused, and any such person shall indemnify and hold harmless.