SOUTH EASTERN SHIRE HORSE ASSOCIATION (S.E.S.H.A) Registered Charity No. 292389 BLINDLEY HEATH HEAVY HORSE AND COUNTRY SHOW 6 th & 7 th MAY 2018 to be held at East Bysshe Cross Country Showground Eastbourne Road (A22), (opposite British Wildlife Centre) Between Blindley Heath and Newchapel, Surrey, RH7 6LF PRIZE SCHEDULE ENTRIES CLOSE: 6 th April 2018 Affiliated to the Shire Horse Society and the British Miniature Horse Society www.sesha.org.uk
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUTH EASTERN SHIRE HORSE ASSOCIATION (S.E.S.H.A) PRESIDENT: CHAIRMAN: SHOW SECRETARY: Will Langley Paul Bower Jackie Shearman JUDGES 2018 SUNDAY 6 th MAY Working Classes (1 & 2) Ridden classes (Conformation) Ridden classes (Ride) Snigging/Horsemanship Trade, Single Turnouts Mr. D. Littler Mr. T. J. Yates Mr. J. Conifey Mr. D. Littler Mr. T. J. Yates MONDAY 7 th MAY In Hand Heavies, Young Handlers Mr. T.J. Yates Trade, Pairs and Teams Turnouts Mr. T. J. Yates Best Shod Mr. R. May ALL SHOW ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: SESHA (SHOW SECRETARY) Oakley Farm, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN. Tel: 01737 645843 or 645857 (office hours) Email: sesha@edenbridge-show.co.uk
SOUTH EASTERN SHIRE HORSE ASSOCIATION (S.E.S.H.A) ENTRY FEES: Working Classes (1,2, 6-10): Free Entry Miniature Horse Classes: 7.00 per class Class 38 (Young Handlers): Free Entry Ridden Classes (3 & 4) and Showing classes (26 40) 10.00 per class (Members) 15.00 per class (Non Members) HEAVY HORSE PRIZE MONEY: Classes 1 9 (except 5 & 6) 1 st : 25; 2 nd : 20; 3 rd : 15; Class 6 & 40 1 st : 50; 2 nd : 30; 3 rd : 20; Classes 26-38 1 st : 25; 2 nd : 20; 3 rd : 15; Class 5 & 39 1 st : 60; 2 nd : 50; 3 rd : 40; ROSETTES will be presented down to 6 th place SUBSIDY PAYMENTS: Class 26 (Yearlings) and Class 37 (Foals) 100. will be paid to every qualifying Foal and Yearling in these classes (maximum of six per class). See www.sesha.org.uk for further details. TRAVELLING ASSISTANCE will be paid at the following rates: WORKING HORSES: 35. per day per horse, maximum of two horses. TURNOUTS: 100 per turnout per day. Teams: 200. per turnout TURNOUTS WITH AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT: 50 per turnout per day. HEAVY HORSE SHOWING CLASSES: 20. per horse, maximum of two horses per exhibitor. STABLING: Stabling is available on Saturday and Sunday night at 35. per stable per night, to be paid with entry. A refund will be made for stabling used by entries forward on the day. Requests for stabling must be made early as numbers are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. BEDDING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. SHAVINGS NOT ALLOWED. STABLES MUST BE CLEANED OUT OR YOU WILL FORFEIT STABLING DEPOSIT. THERE IS NO GRAZING AVAILABLE. WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR HORSES. ALL SHOW VEHICLES MUST BE ON THE SHOWGROUND BEFORE 9.00 AM.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES - SUNDAY 6 th MAY 2018 HEAVY HORSE CLASSES JUDGES: Mr. J. Yates (3-6) Mr. D. Littler (1, 2, 7 10) Mr. J. Conifey (3 & 4) Classes 1 10: Open to Any Heavy Breed. All horses must be 4 years old or over. All times are approximate. 9.00 a.m. MAIN RING CLASS 1 BEST WORKING HEAVY HORSE (in hand). Mares or Geldings. This class may be split if sufficient entries. CLASS 2 BEST MATCHED PAIR (in hand). Mares or Geldings. (please note - each horse should have a handler) 10.30 a.m. BAND 10.55 a.m. SHEEPDOG DISPLAY 11.30 a.m. FALCONRY DISPLAY 12.00 noon CLASS 3 RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE OPEN TO ANY BREED OF HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSE 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER. This class is a Qualifier for the Kilmannan Ridden Heavy Horse Championship (2018). The qualifier is for the highest placed ridden Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society registered in the main British Stud Books at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in. Qualification to be awarded no lower than 3rd place in the event of the winning horse having already qualified. To follow CLASS 4 RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE OPEN TO ANY PART BRED HEAVY HORSE 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER. Part breds must be at least 50% heavy horse breeding. State breeding on entry form. To follow HEAVY HORSE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Eligible to compete: 1 st & 2 nd prizewinners from Classes 3 & 4) Champion to receive The Drayhorse Shires Perpetual Trophy 1.00 p.m. BAND 1.25 p.m. SHEEP DOG DISPLAY 2.00 p.m. VEHICLE DISPLAY 2.30 p.m. FALCONRY DISPLAY 3.00 p.m. CLASS 5 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL OR TRADE TURNOUT (Singles) Winner to receive The Malling Fremlins Agricultural Turnout Cup CLASS 6 HORSE DRAWN IMPLEMENT (Single, Pairs or Teams) 4.00 p.m. (APPROX) MAIN RING PARADE OF HEAVY HORSES AND MINIATURE HORSES All exhibitors are requested to Parade
SUNDAY JUDGE: MR. D. LITTLER 11.00 a.m. RING TWO CLASS 7 SNIGGING COMPETITION. Single horse to a log. CLASS 8 SNIGGING COMPETITION. Pair of horses to a log. CLASS 9 HORSEMANSHIP COMPETITION. Single horse to a grass harrow. CLASS 10 HORSEMANSHIP COMPETITION. Pair of horses to a grass harrow. The overall Winner of Class 9 & 10 combined to receive The Cobtree Museum Trophy SUNDAY & MONDAY JUDGING WILLTAKE PLACE IN RING TWO AFTER COMPLETION OF CLASSES 7 10 (SUNDAY) AND ON MONDAY FROM 1.30 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL AWARDS BEST WORKING SINGLE Winner to receive The Coastal Saddlery Shield. BEST WORKING PAIR Winner to receive The Dave Goodwin Cup. All Working Horses must work on the plot for at least one and a half hours, with any implement of their choice, to qualify for travelling assistance. SUNDAY 6 th MAY 2018 MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES (run under the Rules of the British Miniature Horse Society) 12.30 p.m. RING THREE A separate Schedule for the Miniature Horse classes will be available in the New Year
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES MONDAY 7 th MAY 2018 HEAVY HORSE CLASSES JUDGE: Mr. T. J. Yates 9.00 a.m. MAIN RING CLASS 26 YEARLINGS Colts, Fillies & Geldings. Any Heavy Breed. Winner to receive The Hodgkins Trophy CLASS 27 TWO YEARS OLD Colts, Any Heavy Breed. CLASS 28 TWO YEARS OLD Fillies & Geldings. Any Heavy Breed. Winner to receive The Ron Creasey Memorial Trophy CLASS 29 THREE YEARS OLD Colts. Any Heavy Breed. CLASS 30 THREE YEARS OLD - Fillies & Geldings. Any Heavy Breed. CLASS 31 FOUR YEARS OLD & OVER - Stallions. Any Heavy Breed. CLASS 32 FOUR YEARS OLD & OVER Geldings. Shires only. Winner to receive The Al & Jan Perkins Perpetual Rose Bowl CLASS 33 FOUR YEARS OLD & OVER Geldings. Any Other Heavy Breed. CLASS 34 FOUR YEARS OLD & OVER Barren Mares. Shires only Winner to receive The Chubb Baldock Memorial Cup CLASS 35 FOUR YEARS OLD & OVER Barren Mares. Any Other Heavy Breed. Winner to receive The Al Coleman Memorial Fund Trophy CLASS 36 MARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT - Any Heavy Breed. Winner to receive The Malling Brenchley Shire Cup CLASS 37 FOAL (Progeny of Mare exhibited in previous Class) Winner to receive The George Smith Perpetual Trophy To follow MAIN RING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HAND FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP (Eligible to compete: 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from Classes 26, 28, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37) The Champion to receive The Doris Bournes Rose Bowl IN HAND MALE CHAMPIONSHIP (Eligible to compete: 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from Classes 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,37) The Champion to receive The Jack Light Memorial Cup kindly donated by Ms. J. Light IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP (Eligible to compete: 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from Classes 26 37 inclusive) The Champion to receive The SESHA Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by The Winter Family THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY SILVER SPOON Will be awarded to Best Mare or Filly from Classes 26, 28, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37
MONDAY To follow Championships MAIN RING CLASS 38 YOUNG HANDLERS (Age 12 to 18 years) exhibiting a Heavy Horse. This is a Qualifier for The Shire Horse Young Handler of the Year Championship at the Midland Shire Foal Show & Sale to be held in September 2017. Champion to receive: The John & Joan Watkins SESHA Handler of the Year Trophy Reserve Champion to receive The John & Joan Watkins Cup 1.00 p.m. SHEEPDOG DISPLAY 1.30 p.m. VEHICLE DISPLAY 2.00 p.m. BAND 2.20 p.m. CLASS 39 HEAVY AGRICULTURAL OR TRADE TURNOUT Trade Pairs or Teams with Vehicle. Winner to receive The Malling George Hooson Rose Bowl Turnout Cup 3.00 p.m. FALCONRY DISPLAY 3.30 p.m. CLASS 40 2 WHEELED LADIES OR GENTS CARTS Single Turnout in Harness with 2-wheeled vehicle. Exhibitors may not compete in Classes 6 or 38 with the same vehicle. Winner to receive The Mapleleaf Carriage Company Trophy 4.00 p.m. BAND 4.20 p.m. THE GRAND PARADE OF HEAVY HORSES All exhibitors are expected to take part in the Grand Parade or travelling expenses will be forfeited. Judging will take place during the Grand Parade for the: OVERALL SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW The Champion to receive THE PRESIDENTS CHALLENGE CUP presented by Mrs. Margaret Cyster (Founder President)
MONDAY BEST SHOD HEAVY HORSE AWARDS Judge: Mr. R. May The competition, sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Farriers, will run concurrently with judging of the Shire Classes and Any Other Heavy Horse Breed classes. The judge will examine each horse before or during the line-up for preliminary judging, taking into consideration:- a) The condition of the feet b) The making (or preparation) and fitting of the shoes c) The nailing and position of clips Normal shoes and showing plates are equally acceptable, provided they are suitable for the horse. The best shod heavy horse in each class will go forward to the Main Ring Parade for final judging. The Worshipful Company of Farriers will award: A Rosette and an inscribed card to the winner in each class A plaque to the overall winner A plaque for the Registered Farrier responsible for its feet and showing 9.30 a.m. RING TWO Working Horse Demonstrations will take place throughout the morning JUDGING WILLTAKE PLACE IN RING TWO FROM 1.30 P.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL AWARDS BEST WORKING SINGLE Winner to receive The Coastal Saddlery Shield. BEST WORKING PAIR Winner to receive The Dave Goodwin Cup. All Working Horses must work on the plot for at least one and a half hours, with any implement of their choice, to qualify for travelling assistance.
GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY The organizers reserve the right to: Cancel, alter or amend any of the competitions or vary the timing of any events, although this will generally be avoided when possible. Change or alter classes according to entries received. Decline to accept an entry and may cancel the entry of any competitor or exhibitor without stating any reason. Competitors and their servants must carry out any directions given to them by authorized officials of the show and failure to do so may result in the competitor being excluded from taking any further part in the events and forfeiting all entry fees. Exhibitors are required to hold adequate Public Liability Insurance and provide evidence of such cover when submitting their entry form. No claim can be made for anything that may happen to competitors, public, their property, servants or horses in connection with or arising out of events at this show. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the organizers against any legal action arising from such an event. No entry fee will be returned except on production of a Veterinary Certificate or in the event of a class being cancelled. When not competing, horses and vehicles shall be kept strictly to nominated areas. Horses in harness classes must be four years old or over. All entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor at least three months before the show day. The decision of the Judge shall be final in all events. The event must not be used as a training ground for breaking young horses. All cars and other vehicles are parked on site entirely at their owners risk and abide with all the South Eastern Shire Horse Association s Rules & Regulations. Any dogs brought on to the site must be kept on a lead at all times. Exhibitors/Handlers are requested to wear suitable smart clothing when Showing their horses. A well presented horse deserves a well dressed handler. CUPS & TROPHIES Winners of Cups and Trophies are responsible for having these engraved. All Cups and Trophies must be returned to the Cup Steward at least 3 weeks prior to the following year s Show or at such time that the Committee shall decide. Reminders will be sent. In the event that any Cup or Trophy is lost or damaged the winner will be held responsible for the repair or replacement.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SESHA is a registered charity (number 292389) and relies on the kind support of sponsors to enable the Annual Show to take place. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor please contact the Show Secretary on 01737 645857 MEMBERSHIP Become a Member of the South Eastern Shire Horse Association and not only take advantage of many additional benefits at our show, but also help to support SESHA s objectives to further the knowledge, understanding and love of this fine breed of horse. Membership Costs: INDIVIDUAL - 15.00 per annum JOINT - 25.00 per annum FAMILY - 30.00 per annum JUNIOR - 5.00 per annum LIFE - 500.00 Membership makes a lovely gift for a friend or family; please contact us for more information. SESHA, Oakley Farm, Bletchingley Road, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3QN www.shirehorsesite.org.uk www.sesha.org.uk
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING SAFETY SAFETY ON THE SHOWGROUND IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE HELP TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS BY BEING ALERT AND TAKING CARE ESPECIALLY AT CROSSINGS OF ANIMAL WALKWAYS. THE ANIMALS EXHIBITED CAN BE DANGEROUS. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY YOUNG ONES AND THOSE NOT USED TO HORSES. KEEP YOUNGSTERS AND PUSHCHAIRS AWAY FROM HORSES HEELS. BEWARE OF MOVING HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES. PEDESTRIANS SHOULD PLEASE KEEP OUT OF COLLECTING RINGS AND OFF HORSEWALKS UNLESS LEADING AN ANIMAL. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GLASS ON THE GROUND. REVERSE ALL VEHICLES WITH GREAT CARE. ALL DOGS ON THE SHOWGROUND MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS. NO CARS OTHER THAN THOSE TOWING HORSE-TRAILERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE HORSEBOX PARKING AREA. PLEASE RESPECT OUR VOLUNTEERS AND C0-OPERATE WITH THEM. THEY ARE ALL UNPAID AND HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR WEEKEND FOR YOUR PLEASURE. A DETAILED HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE SECRETARY'S OFFICE MOST OF ALL ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO THE SHOW