STRETCHOLT EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Stretcholt Farm, Stretcholt, Nr. Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 4SR 5 MINS JUNCTION 23 M5 - towards Highbridge UNAFFILIATED SHOWS TO RUN ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:- Saturday 22 nd July 2017 Sunday 20th August 2017 Saturday 16th September 2017 Overall Championship Show for the above dates, to take place on Saturday 16 th September 2017. SAME SCHEDULE TO RUN FOR ALL SHOW DATES AS ABOVE JUDGES WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SHOW The 22 nd July is a qualifier for the SWPA Championships 2017 The 20th August & the 16 th September are qualifiers for the SWPA Championships 2018 The 22 nd July is a qualifier for the 15+ Horse & Pony Events To qualify for the 2017 National Supreme Showing Championship Show on Sunday 13th August 2017 at Equifest, Peterborough, the three highest placed 15+ horse/pony in classes 7, 18, 33 & 48 will each qualify. The 22 nd July & the 20 th August are qualifiers for the Veteran Horse, Pony & Rider Veteran Champions which will take place on Sunday 24 th September 2017. The 16 th September will be a qualifier for the Veteran Championship Show 2018. This Show only is a qualifier for the Cherif Championship 2017. Open to registered Anglo and Part-bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over, any height. All Part-bred Arabs must contain the minimum 12.5% Arab blood. Novice classes or those mixed with Pure bred Arabs are not eligible for Cherif Championship qualification. The final will be held at the Cherif Championship show, Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Addington, Bucks, in September 2017. All details and Qualifying Cards from Miss Lynda Temple, Roedean House, 8, Runnymede Gardens, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. BA14 OFN. 07957 855 734 Please state the name and accurate height of horse/pony. S.A.E please and contact telephone number. All exhibitors are issued with colour coded Qualifying Cards, which state the Height Section of the Horse/Pony. Competitors must carry their qualifying cards with them in the ring to be signed by the Judge. Failure to produce the Card for signature means nonqualification. No cards are to be brought into the ring once the class has started. A photocopy of the AHS registration must be produced with the entry form. CLASSES TO COMMENCE at 09.00 in Ring 1, 09.30 in Ring 2, & 11.00 in Ring 3 NEW FOR 2017 LORRY DOG SHOW TO TAKE PLACE AT APPROXIMATELY 12.45 IN A DESIGNATED RING Enquiries to: The Secretary Stretcholt Farm, Tel 01278 683312 10am 3pm Mobile 07957 503631 Entry fees 7 per class all entries on the day or via equoevents.co.uk
STRETCHOLT EXTRAVAGANZA SHOWING CLASSES Winners of a Championship or Reserve Championship at one of Stretcholt s Unaffiliated Showing shows, plus horse/rider combinations or horse/handlers combinations who have won two 1sts in the same class at two out of the five shows, will qualify for the Supreme In Hand / Ridden Championship to take place during the evening performance on September 16th 2017. GENERAL RULES All competitors take part at their OWN RISK and are expected to exercise due care at all times and obey all notices displayed. The organisers and owner of the venue accepts no responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to any competitors, spectators, animals or property. It is a condition of entry that competitors will hold the organisers blameless and indemnify them against any damage or legal proceedings. Stretcholt Equestrian Centre recommends that all exhibitors should have adequate personal sports insurance. All accidents, injuries or falls should be reported to the Secretary. Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos. All PAS015,VG1, ASTM F1163 04a onwards, SNELL E2001, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards, MUST be worn by riders at all times when mounted. The organisers reserve the right to alter the times of classes or the Judge if necessary without prior notice. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry of persons or ponies at the secretary s discretion without assigning a reason. Any objections must be in writing and must be given to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the completion of the relevant class, and accompanied by a fee of 15.00 which will be refunded should the objection be upheld. Unmannerly behavior towards officials will not be tolerated. No exercising in the rings, anyone doing so will be disqualified, unless permission has been given. NO ENTRY FEE WILL BE REFUNDED In Hand Stallions or Colts may NOT BE LED by any juniors who have not attained their 14 th birthday before the 1 st January in the current year. Any Ridden Stallion may NOT be ridden by a junior who has not attained their 14 th birthday before the 1 st January in the current year. Showing Canes MUST not exceed 30 long unless deemed to be dress code for the class entered. Lead Rein, First Ridden & Novice classes to be shown in snaffle bridles only. Judges will take into consideration the severity of the bit and their decision is final. Children under the age of three on the 1 st of January in the current year will be permitted to enter ridden classes at the combined discretion of the organiser s and the parents of the child. Riders must comply with the upper limit of the class entered. The Judge s decision is final Dogs to be kept on leads at all times. Horses/Ponies are not to be left tied to the side of a trailer or lorry NO HORSEBOXES TO BE MUCKED OUT ON SHOWGROUND 10.00 PENALTY BY LAW This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held on the 31 st August to the 3 rd September 2017 at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Gwent. NP26 5XP. To qualify for the Championships: 1. Enter one of the qualifying classes. 2. Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card signed in the ring. 3. Complete the entry form on the qualification card. 4. Return the card together with any registration fees due within 14 days of this show. Please Note: - Registration Fee for 2017 is 25.00 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family 15+ Horse & Pony Events To qualify for the 2017 National Supreme Showing Championship Show on Sunday 13th August 2017 at Equifest, Peterborough the 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd highest placed 15+ horse/pony in classes 7, 18, 33 & 48 will each qualify. To enter the National Supreme Showing Championship Show the rider/handler and horse/pony must register with 15+ within 14 days of the qualifying show date. Further information concerning this exciting organisation and what it can offer for the older equine please contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events 01588 650180 Horse15plus@aol.com www.15plus.org.uk
RING ONE - Commencing at 09.00 Ridden classes - may be split if entries are sufficient JUDGE Dr G Mennim Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Open lead rein (excluding Mountain and Moorland) Ponies not to exceed 122cms, riders to be 8 years and under Have a go first ridden (excluding Mountain and Moorland) Ponies not to exceed 122cms, riders to be 8 years and under Open first ridden (excluding Mountain and Moorland) Ponies not to exceed 122cms, riders to be 10 years and under Mini Ridden Championship for 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from classes 1 to 3 Class 4 Class 4a Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 11a Novice Horse or Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not to have won a first prize in any ridden showing class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. Animals to be shown in snaffle bridles only. Special rosette will be awarded to the best novice combination. New Showing Class for Complete beginners all ages designed for people that have never shown to come and have a go. Horse/pony any height. Combinations will be eligible to enter all four shows in the series. No cantering except for individual shows Open Ridden pony not exceeding 148cms. Open Ridden horse exceeding 148cms to include Hunters & Riding Horses Special rosette to the highest placed ex race horse Veteran horse or pony - to be 15 years and over Open Coloured horse or pony To include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa & Spotted, Palomino & Dun Open Ridden Cob to include Maxi Cobs CHERIF Mixed Height Class To qualify: One blue/pink or white card and one green card. No horses or ponies will be ridden in this mixed class. Two may qualify; the highest placed entries within the first four at (a) up to and including 153cms and (b) over 153cms will qualify. No entry placed lower than fourth can qualify, even if only one height section is covered by the top four in the class. Family horse or pony Suitable to be ridden by at least two members of the family Open Foreign Breeds Championship - Open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 4 to 11a RING ONE - Not to start before 13.30 In hand classes - may be split if entries are sufficient JUDGE Mr M Hillyer Class 12 Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Class 16 Class 17 Class 17a Class 18 Class 19 Class 20 Class 21 Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Class 24a Best Mare Best Gelding Open Colored horse or pony 1, 2 & 3 year olds Open Colored horse & pony 4 years & over Classes 14 & 15 to include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa, Spotted, Palomino & Dun Young Handler up to 10 years of age. To be judged on the handler s presentation & showing technique Young Handler 11 to 16 years. To be judged on the handler s presentation & showing technique Young Handler Championship - Open to 1 st & 2 nd prize winners in classes 16 & 17 New Showing Class for Complete beginners all ages designed for people that have never shown to come and have a go. Horse/pony any height. Combinations will be eligible to enter all five shows in the series. Open Veteran - 15 years and over Open Show horse to include Hunters & Riding Horses Special rosette to the highest placed Ex Race horse Open Show pony / Hunter pony Open Cob to include Maxi Cobs. Open Pure, Part bred and Anglo Arab Open Miniature horse Open Horse or Pony (excluding Mountain & Moorland type) never to have been registered with any Breed or Showing Society Open Foreign Breeds Championship - Open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 12-15 & 17a 24a
RING TWO - Commencing at 09.30 Mountain and Moorland - In hand JUDGE: Mr R Pink Class 25 Class 26 Class 27 Class 27a Class 28 Class 28a Class 29 Class 30 Class 31 Class 32 Class 33 Class 34 Class 35 Class 36 Mountain and Moorland Small breeds 1, 2 & 3 year olds (excluding Shetlands) Mountain and Moorland Small breeds 4 years and over (excluding Shetlands) Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds 1, 2 & 3 year olds Open Mountain & Moorland part Bred 1, 2 & 3 year olds. Mountain & Moorland large Breeds 4 years & over Open Mountain & Moorland Part Bred 4 years old & over Coloured Mountain & Moorland, 1, 2 & 3 year olds Coloured Mountain & Moorland 4 years old & over Classes 29 & 30 to include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa, Spotted, Palomino & Dun Open Shetlands 1, 2 & 3 year olds Open Shetlands 4 years and over In Hand Mountain & Moorland Veterans 15 years plus In Hand Mountain & Moorland Competition Type, 1, 2 & 3 year olds In Hand Mountain & Moorland Competition Type 4 years & over In Hand Dartmoor Hill Pony 4 Years & over Championship for Mountain & Moorland Young stock Open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 25, 27, 27a, 29, 31 & 34 Championship for Mountain & Moorland Open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 26, 28, 28a, 30, 32, 33, 35 & 36. RING TWO - Not to start before 13.00 Mountain and Moorland - Ridden JUDGE Class 37 Class 38 Class 39 Debbie Newman Open Mountain and Moorland lead rein Ponies not to exceed 122cms, riders to be 9 years and under Mountain and Moorland have a go first ridden Ponies not to exceed 128cms, riders to be 10 years and under Open Mountain and Moorland First Ridden Ponies not to exceed 128cms, riders to be 12 years and under Mini Ridden Championship for 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from classes 37 to 39 Class 40 Class 41 Novice Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds. Stallion, Mare or Gelding to be 4 years old or over, not to have won a first prize in any ridden showing class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. To be shown in snaffle bridles only. Special rosette will be awarded to the best novice combination. Novice Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds. Stallion, Mare or Gelding to be 4 years old or over, not to have won a first prize in any ridden showing class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. Animals to be shown in snaffle bridles only. Special rosette will be awarded to the best novice combination. Novice Championship open to 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from classes 40 & 41 Class 42 Class 43 Class 44 Class 45 Class 46 Class 47 Class 48 Class 49 Class 50 Ridden Shetland - any size Ridden Dartmoor Hill Pony Open Ridden Mountain and Moorland - small breeds Open Ridden Mountain and Moorland - large breeds Open Mountain & Moorland Part Bred Ridden Coloured Mountain & Moorland open to small and large breeds to include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa, Spotted, Palomino & Dun Ridden Veteran Mountain & Moorland 15 years plus open to small and large breeds. Ridden Mountain & Moorland Competition Type open to large & small breeds Ridden Horse or Pony Mountain & Moorland type never to have been registered with any Breed or Showing Society. Championship - Open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 42 to 50
RING THREE - Commencing at 11.00 Working Hunter Classes JUDGE: Miss Lucy Counsell Class 51 Lead Rein Fences not to exceed 1 6 Class 52 Novice Junior Fences 1 9 to 2 Riders to be 16 years & under and NOT to have won a 1 st prize in a Working Hunter Class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. Class 53 Open Junior Fences not to exceed 2 3 Riders not to be over 16 years of age Class 54 Novice M & M WHP Fences not to exceed 2 3 Horse / Rider combinations not to have won a 1 st prize in a working Hunter Pony class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. Class 55 Novice Working Hunter Fences 2 3 to 2' 6'' Horse/Rider combinations NOT to have won a 1 st prize in a Working Hunter Class on or before the 1 st January in the current year. Class 56 Open Mountain & Moorland WHP Fences 2 3 to 2 6 Class 57 Open Working Hunter Fences 2 6 to 2 9 Working Hunter Championship open to 1 st & 2nd prize winners in classes 51 to 57
LORRY DOG SHOW SCHEDULE TO BE JUDGED AT APPROX 12.45 IN A DESIGNATED RING ON THE DAY Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Best Smooth Dog or Bitch Best Hairy Dog or Bitch Most Handsome Dog Prettiest Bitch Best Trick The Dog that really will not do as it is told! Best Dressed Dog or Bitch (Any theme) All Entries taken on the day Entry Fee - 3.00 per class.
ENTRY FORM Comp No. Class Name of Horse Name of Rider / Handler Age if 16 years and under Height/Age Pony Entry Fee NAME EXHIBITOR ADDRESS TEL NO EMAIL Signature..I agree to the rules of the show Please make all cheques payable to STRETCHOLT EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Stretcholt Farm, Stretcholt, Nr. Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 4SR