SOUTH DOWNS HARNESS CLUB OPEN SHOW Including a Trec Drive with Skills Event On Sunday 22 nd July 2018 To be held by kind permission of Mr & Mrs D. Trafford at Tismans Farm, Tismans Common Rudgwick, West Sussex, RH12 3BL Osborne Refrigerators BDS Championship Qualifiers Victoria Foods Championship Qualifier Photographer in attendance
SOUTH DOWNS HARNESS CLUB OPEN SHOW AND TREC EVENT RULES 1. The South Downs Harness Club take all animal welfare issues very seriously. 2. All horses and ponies must be four years old or over. Passports may be checked. 3. The organisers and committee reserve the right to refuse entry to any competitor for whatever reason. 4. Any excessive use of whips or failure to obey an order by a judge or steward in or out of the arena may result in disqualification from the show and loss of entry fees. 5. All competitors must be in the ring when required to be judged or may face disqualification. 6. The judges decision is final. 7. All horses/ponies on the show ground must be covered by third party insurance. Checks may be made and documents must be produced. See entry form. 8. The Organisers accept no responsibility for accidents however caused. 9. The Organisers will not be responsible for any error which may appear in the schedule. 10. All whips must be aged over 10 on the day of the show. Any whip aged between 10 and 17 must be accompanied in the vehicle by a competent groom aged 18 or over. All young drivers aged between 10 and 14 must have a competent adult that remains in the carriage with them at all times and have an additional groom to assist them on the ground. Young drivers must wear a hard hat at all times. Proof of age may be requested. 11. All grooms/backsteppers must be aged over 12 years old on the day of the show. 12. No children under the age of 10 may ride as passengers. 13. All competitors over 17 not wearing hard hats do so at their own risk but hard hats are compulsory for driver, groom and passengers in class 10. 14. Anyone mounted must wear a hard hat at all times. 15. Late entries will be charged 50% extra per class. Closing date for entries is 16 th July 2018. 16. All entries must be in writing with entry fees and no entry fees are refundable. 17. In the event of cancellation, refund of entry fees will be made after all creditors have been paid. 18. All trophies are the property of the South Downs Harness Club and must be returned clean to the Show Secretary four weeks prior to the show date for the following year. 19. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, except those during class 1. 20. It is recommended that all horseboxes and trailers are fitted with a suitable fire extinguisher. 21. We are privileged to have the use of this showground. Rubbish must be put in bins provided. Please clear up any droppings and hay etc. from around your lorry and elsewhere were possible, as the ground is used for grazing. A muck trailer will be located in the lorry park so please use it.
Judges: Miss V. Neal SOUTH DOWNS HARNESS CLUB OPEN SHOW Classes 2 to 5 and their Championship and Classes 7 to 9 and their Championship Ms M. Purves Class 1 Mrs S. Trafford Class 6 - Concours D Elegance Show Organisers: Secretary: Caroline Court & Helen Annema Helen Annema - 07769 754470 (7pm to 9pm) sdhc.treasurer@gmail.com Entry Fees (all showing classes, except class 6) SDHC Club Members 7.00 per class Non Members 9.00 per class Class 6 3.00 Late entries 50% extra per class Rosettes and Awards: Rosettes to sixth place in all classes except class 6 Class 6-1 st rosette to winner and five equal runners up Highest Placed SDHC Member rosette in each class Special rosette to highest placed young driver in classes 2 & 5 Rosettes to all competitors in class 3 kindly donated by Carriage Driving Magazine Championship and Reserve Championship Rosettes Trophies and awards as stated for each class Show Points Points awarded for the cups listed below as follows: 6 points for 1 st place, 5 points for 2 nd, 4 points for 3rd, etc depending on the number of entries in each class, excluding classes 6 & 10 The Junior Points Cup Mandy Shepherd Memorial Cup Sponsored by Miss S. McBride A young driver is aged between 10 and 17 on the day of the show. See rule 10. regarding young drivers. This cup will be awarded to the junior whip with the most points. The Multiples Points Cup donated by Mrs Beverley Mellstrom This cup will be awarded to the multiple with the most points. The Vice Presidents Cup This cup will be awarded to the SDHC member with the most points. THIS IS A VICTORIA FOOD COMPANY OPEN PRIVATE DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER. THE CHAMPION WILL QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2018 AT THE WELLINGTON RIDING CENTRE, HECKFIELD, HOOK, HAMPSHIRE RG27 0LJ. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CHAMPION HAS ALREADY QUALIFIED THEN THE RESERVE CHAMPION TO QUALIFY. IF THE RESERVE HAS ALSO QUALIFIED, THE ROSETTE TO BE AWARDED BACK TO THE CHAMPION. ONCE QUALIFIED, THE HORSE, WHIP AND VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CHANGED.
9.30am START SHOW RING Class 1. Class 2. Class 3. Class 4. Class 5. Open Private Driving with working Carriage Dogs This class is run under the auspices of the British Carriage Dog Society with all entries conforming to their guidelines (www.carriagedog.org). It is recommended that carriage dog handlers are members of the British Carriage Dog Society and the society offers an award to the highest placed dog handler. Dogs should be covered by liability insurance. Open to equines four years and over driven to any suitable vehicle (including traditional and exercise) and accompanied by a trained carriage dog. The class is restricted to Dalmatians one year old and over and excludes in-season bitches. Competitors may be asked to perform a simple task with dogs off lead for their individual display. To be judged on the combined overall turnout and the obedience and performance of the dog. Dogs may follow the carriage in the arena on a loose lead (extending leads are prohibited) but will be expected to perform an individual display off lead. Dog must never be tied to the carriage. Additional authorised dog handlers may assist whilst waiting in line-up. Novice Whip Open to traditional and non-traditional single turnouts. To be judged on the ability of the whip. Whip not to be placed 1 st prior to January 2018 in the driven show ring. Special rosette to highest placed young driver. Fairoak Novice Cup donated by Mrs S. Baker Pleasure Driving Open to traditional and non-traditional turnouts to carry at least one passenger or groom. To be judged on safety and cleanliness of turnout, obedience of animal and ability of whip. The individual show will include a one handed circle and simulate driving a road junction. Rosettes to all competitors in the class kindly donated by Carriage Driving Magazine. Droxford Cup donated by Mrs Collin Novice Horse or Pony Open to traditional and non-traditional single turnouts. Horse/pony not to be placed 1 st prior to January 2018 in the driven show ring. Kemnel Cup donated by Mrs S. Dickson Exercise Vehicles A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non-traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages. Lamps need not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. **This class may be split between 2 and 4 wheels depending upon entries**. Special rosette to highest placed young driver. Brooke Hospital Trophy donated by Mrs Sime Osborne Refrigeration BDS National Championship Qualifiers: l & m To Follow Morning Championship Open to all winners and runners up in classes 2 to 5. Championship and Reserve Championship Rosettes Merry Orchard Trophy to the Champion donated by Derek & Shelley Pitter
To Follow Class 6. Class 7. Class 8. Class 9. Concours D Elegance Open to traditional and non-traditional turnouts, judged on equal merit. A short procession drive passing Tismans House and Coach House for judging, returning to the show ring for prize giving. Collect in the show ring. Winner and runners up will be the turnouts, who in the opinion of the judge represents the most elegant effect, to be judged on the move. Photo prize voucher to the winner kindly donated by LRG Photography. Concours D Elegance Perpetual Plate to the overall winner Mountain & Moorlands including Welsh Open to pure bred native horses and ponies. Open to traditional and nontraditional turnouts. **This class may be split on final judging depending upon entries**. Rowena Group Cup donated by Mrs de Jong Osborne Refrigeration BDS National Championship Qualifiers: f, g & h World and Rare Breeds Open to pure bred world and rare breeds. Open to traditional and nontraditional turnouts. Tabe Harness Trophy donated by Mrs H. Annema Hughes Open Private Driving A single, pair or tandem driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible. **This class may be split on final judging depending upon entries**. Billy Boy Cup to the best Country Turnout. Randall Cup to the best 13.2hh & under donated by Mr K. Randall John King Cup to the best over 13.2hh donated by Mr J. King Osborne Refrigeration BDS National Championship Qualifier: e To Follow Afternoon Championship Open to all winners and runners up in classes 7 to 9. Championship and Reserve Championship Rosettes David Shallit Challenge Cup to the Private Drive Champion SDHC Challenge Cup to the Reserve Champion. Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championships 2018 Classes 5, 7 and 9 are qualifiers for the 2018 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championships at Driving Addington. The highest placed turnout owned and driven by a member of the British Driving Society and eligible for the following Type-Section/s disregarding those already quailed down to 6 th place in the class will qualify for the 2018 Semi-Finals at Driving Addington. The Championship will immediately follow the Semi- Finals. e f g h l m - Country Turnout - Single, pair or tandem - Single purebred Registered Welsh Cob - Section D - Single purebred Registered Welsh Ponies - Sections A, B & C - Single Registered Mountain & Moorland (excl. purebred Registered Welsh) - Single or tandem turnout driven to a two-wheel exercise vehicle - Single, pair or tandem turnout driven to a four-wheel exercise vehicle
12.00 noon START SOUTH DOWNS HARNESS CLUB TREC AND SKILLS DRIVE Class 10. Trec Drive with Skills Class A drive of approximately 6 miles on farm tracks and headlands. Suitable for all vehicle types except the finest of Private Drive vehicles. Carriage Dog turnouts are welcome to enter this class. There will be a safety check before commencing the drive. Competitors are advised to carry a charged mobile phone with them. The drive will include four simple challenges for driver and groom. There will also be an observational quiz on route. The drive will be timed and should be driven at a steady Trec pace. An instruction card will be given to competitors on the day of the show. Hard hats must be worn by driver, passengers and groom. Class will be split between horses and ponies, so please ensure you state height on the entry form. Entry Fees SDHC Club Members 10.00 Non Members 12.00 Late entries 50% extra Rosettes and Awards: Rosettes to sixth place in each class Highest Placed SDHC Member rosette in each class Special rosette to highest placed young driver DIRECTIONS TO TISMANS FARM Tismans Farm is found off the Hornshill Crossroads on Hornshill Lane from the A281 or from Loxwood Road from the B2133 from Loxwood. There will be a one way system in operation and clear sign posting from the roads.
The South Downs Harness Club would like to thank the show sponsors for their kind support. Whipley Manor Farm will be providing prizes for winners of classes 2 to 5. Concours Drive (class 6) is kindly sponsored by LRG Photography
The South Downs Harness Club was formed in 1978 to: Encourage the driving of horses and ponies as a sport and recreation Promote good friendship amongst members Improve and maintain the standard of driving and horsemanship We pride ourselves on being a grassroots club, welcoming and supporting new drivers or those thinking about learning to drive, to our events. We are also happy to challenge more experience drivers but always with an emphasis on friendship and support. Our events are held all year round, mainly in Hampshire and West Sussex and include both competitive and non-competitive activities: one-day-events, shows, inside-out, social drives, training and talks. The club is also committed to maintaining off road access, for our members and for future drivers. Most of our events are open to non-members however SDHC members benefit from reduced entry fees and access on Member only social drives. This year the club will be celebrating their 40th year Anniversary. Photos from the 2017 Show and Concours Drive, courtesy of LRG Photography. Information on events and membership subscription details can be found on our website - www.southdownsharnessclub.com