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Horse and Pony Section

Chief Steward: Fiona Shaw
Secretary: Pat Geddes,  Assistant Secretary: Toni Stewart

NOTES:
 Society Rules apply to Horses and Ponies (Rule 2 excepted)
Please inform the Secretary(before the Class has Started) if your horse/pony is no longer competing.
In the event of any class having a large number of entries, it will be at the judges discretion to split the class.
It is now European Law that all measurements are Metric:
12.2 hh = 128 cms
13.2 hh = 138 cms
14  hh = 143 cms
14.2 hh = 148 cms
15  hh = 153cm
15.2hh = 158 cms
Judging in rings 1 through to 4 will all commence prompt at 9.30am - times therafter will be approximate; refer to ring running orders below:-

Ring 1 - Mountain and Moorland/Shetland and Highland Classes
Class 1; Class2a; 2b; then Classes 3a to e.

Ring 2 - Riding Ponies
Class 4a to d

Ring 3 - Riding Horses
Class 5a and 5b

Ring 4 - Working Hunter
Class 7a; t7b; 8a, 8b

NB. Breeding  Stock and Veteran (Clases 6a and 6b); rings will be confirmed on the day (ring dependant on entries for other classes) - Please check with ring stewards.



WARNING: Horses showing signs of coughing MUST NOT be broughht to the show. The Horse Committee and/or Steward in authority reserve the right to have any horse duly removed.

PENS: No Pens provided. Competitors may provide their own.

PRIZE MONEY:  1st- £4   2nd - £3  3rd - £2

RULES AND CONDITIONS:

      In all ridden classes horses and ponies must be over 4 years old.

      The Judges decisions are final.

      Entry fee of £4 per class.

      Please bring your horse passport with you as you may be requested to produce it.

      Hard hats must be worn by all MOUNTED competitors.

      Show Jumping Classes to be based on BSJA rules

      Any horse/pony posing a risk to the public or behaving unreasonably can be asked to leave the showfield by any steward/committee member.

      All dogs must be kept on a lead.

      No late entries for showing classes will be taken after 10pm on the Thursday directly preceding the show.

      Late entries for the Jumping Classes will be accepted on the day of the show between  10am and 12.30pm, but will be charged double.

      No class will be held up for participants still competing in another class.

     

1. Shetland Ponies (In Hand)

Sponsored by  Kilmartin Hotel

Judge 2011: Mrs S McGuire
Judging Commences 9.30 a.m.
Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

Classes

  1. Best Shetland Pony, all pure-bred Shetland eligible

Trophy - Donated by Shelia MacCallum: Amazon Trophy

 2.  Mountain and Moorland Ponies (In Hand)

Sponsored by H.D. Ferguson

Judge 2011: Mrs S McGuire
Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

Classes

2a. Large Mountain and Moorland Ponies

Dales, Fells, Connemaras, Welsh Cobs Section C and D, including part bred ponies.

NB Annimals entering this class are not eligible for class 7a.

2b. Small Mountain and Moorland Ponies

Exmoor, Dartmoor, Welsh Section A and B

Championship for best Mountain & Moorland Pony open to the FIRST & SECOND Prize winners in Classes 2a and 2b.

Garth Memorial Cup donated by Mrs S Doe.

3. Pure Bred Highland Ponies

Sponsored by  Kilmartin Hotel

Judge :Mrs S McGuire
Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

Classes

3a. Pony, four years old and upwards (shown in hand)
3b.  Brood Mare in foal with foal at foot 
3c. Foal
3d. Filly, Colt or Gelding, one, two or three years old (shown in hand)
3e.  Ridden Highland Pony, over four years old

NB.  Entries in class 3e not eligible for class 4d
 Championship for Best Highland open to the FIRST and SECOND prize winners in classes 3a - 3e inclusive.

Parade for Highland Pony Championship. Attichuan Cup presented by Mr & Mrs W Thorburn. .

4. Riding Ponies( under saddle)

Sponsored by Glengilp Stables

Judge : Mrs L Boase
Judging Commences 9.30 p.m.
Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

Classes

4a. Riding Pony not exceeding 128cm
4b.  Lead Rein Riding Pony not exceeding 128cm to be ridden by child 4 - 10 yrs
4c.  Riding Pony over 128cm and not exceeding 138cm
4d. Riding Pony over 138cm and not exceeding 148cm

NB. Animals entered in class 4d may not  enter 5b

Championship for Best Riding Pony open to FIRST and SECOND prize winners in classes 4a to 4d

 Silver Cup presented by Mrs Joy and Mr Kenny MacGillivray: The Kenneth Archibald MacGillivray Perpetual Cup.

5. Riding Horses (Under Saddle)

Sponsored by Lochgilphead Caravan Park

Judge : Mrs W Campbell -Gray

Judging 9.30 a.m.
Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

Classes

  • 5a. Riding Horse over 153cm
  • 5b. Riding Horse over 143cm and not exceeding 153cm
  • NB. Anmals entered in class 5b may NOT enter class 4d
  • To ensure correct class entry please refer to the Height Chart in Rules and Conditions
    Riding Horse Championship. Volvo Tankard donated by Struthers of Oban ( open to FIRST and SECOND prizewinners in Classes 5a and 5b).


    6. Breeding Stock and Veteran Horses

    Sponsored by :  John Peace Associates

    Judge 2011 tba

    Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

    Classes

    6a. Brood Mare in foal with own foal at foot
    6b. Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony any size (must be over 16 years)

    NB. Entries in class 6a not eligible classes 2a,2b and 3b.

    Champonship for Best Breeding stock or Veteran open to  FIRST and SECOND winners in class 6a and 6b.

    Cup donated by Mid-Argyll Agricultural Society


    7. Working Hunters

    Sponsored by TBA

    Judge : Mr William Harrison
    Judging Commences 9.30 a.m.
    Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

    Classes

    7a. Working Hunter over 143cm and not exceeding 153cm
    7b. Working Hunter over 153cm

    To ensure correct class entry please refer to the Height Chart in Rules and Conditions

    RULES: Brushing boots or bandages may be worn for jumping phase only. Whips not to exceed 75cm. Working Hunters will be required to jump natural obstacles, maximum height 90cm.   Judging is based in 60% jumping, 10% conformation, 10% ride and 20% showing.

    Working Hunter Championship. Perpetual Silver Trophy presented by Rosemary Dalgleish, Barbreck; Open to FIRST and SECOND prizewinners in Classes 7a and 7b.

    8. Mountain & Moorland Working Hunters

    Sponsored by Acorn School of Motoring

    Judge Mr William Harrison
    Judging 9.30am
    Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

    Classes

    8a. Mountain and Moorland Ponies over 138cm not exceeding 148cm
    8b.     Mountain and Moorland Ponies not exceeding 138cm

    Championship for Best Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter open to the FIRST & SECOND Prize winners in Classes 8a and 8b.

    O' Fish Shell Cup donated by John Brailsford.

    OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Overall Shell & BP Farm Services Champioship Cup for Best Horse or Pony in Show 

    Sponsored by Dalriada Vets

    Prize money - Champion £20.00 plus a Harbro Gift Voucher   Reserve £10

    Confined Janet Ward Championship Shield for the Best Horse or Pony living within the confined boundaries.

    Sponsored by Dalriada Vets

    Prize money - Champion £20.00 plus a Harbro Gift Voucher   Reserve £10


    Both Overall Champioships Open to Champon Shetland,Champion Mountain and Moorland Pony, Champion Highland , Champion  Riding Pony, Champion Riding Horse, Champion Working Hunter, Champion Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter and Champion Breeding stock or Veteran


    9. Mounted Fancy Dress

    Sponored by West Highland Gas

    Judge Mrs Alison Provan   1pm approx

    Hard Hats Must Be Worn By All Competitors - Entry on the Field


    Classes

                   Both horse and Rider to be Dressed up.     Prizes for: a)Funniest b)Most Picturesque c)Most Topical


    10. Show Jumping

    Sponsored by Samborek Plumbing

    Judge Mrs Anne MacArthur   

    Judging Commences 2pm approx.
    Prize Money: 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2

    Classes

    10a. Lead Rein Jumping. Pony not exceeding 128cm. (ridden by Child 4 to 10 years)
                  Mid-Argyll Agricultural Society cup

    10b.  Pony not exceeding 128cm
                Armagnac plate donated by Mr and Mrs Geddes
     
    10c. Pony over 128cm and not exceeding 138cm
               Condor Perpetual Trophy: Donated by The Hopperton Family

    10d. Pony over 138cm and not exceeding 148cm 
            Wilma Welton shield
    10e. Open Pony 148cm or under(Minimum height 90cm)
                Miles Hopperton Perpetual Trophy
    10f.  Horse over 148cm
            Argyll Cafe Cup
    10g.  Open Horse or Pony, Rider any age,( Minimum jump height 1 metre)
                Jimmy Byars Shield


    11. Gymkhana

    Judging  2.30pm approx
     Entries  at the Ring.  £2 per game or £6 per 3 Games

    The Gymkhana is run by the Argyll(South) Pony Club and all proceeds go to the Branch

    Classes

    11a. Lead Rein Class
             Achnasaul Cup
    11b. Riders 13 to 16 years old.
             Fascadale Shield donated by Mr & Mrs A Green
    11c. 12 years and under
  •         McQuisten Trophy 


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