Mid-Argyll Show

Horse and Pony Competitions

Secretary: Jean Campbell

Chief Steward: Catriona Wilson

NOTES:

• Society Rules apply to Horses and Ponies (Rule 2 excepted)
• Please ensure you complete the 2013 Entry Form
• Please inform the Secretary should you later decide not to attend the show after your entry form has been submitted.
• Please inform the Secretary, before your class has started, if our 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. Please ensure your horse/pony is entered in the correct class.

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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

WARNING: Horses showing signs of coughing MUST NOT be brought 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.

N.B.all times are approximate

Commentator fot the morning: Mrs Thelma Green

1. Shetland Ponies (In Hand)   

Sponsored by Kilmartin Hotel                               Juging 9.30am

Judge 2012 - Mrs Sue McGuire

Classes

1.  Shetland Pony, all pure-bred Shetland eligible

Amazon Trophy  donated by Shelia MacCallum

2. Mountain and Moorland Ponies (In Hand)

Sponsored by H.D. Ferguson                           Judging 9.45am               

Judge 2012 - Mrs Sue 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                                                Judging 12.noon

            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                                                           Judging 10.15am

Judge 2012 - Mrs Sue 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 or 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.

 Attichuan Cup presented by Mr & Mrs W Thorburn.

4. Riding Ponies( under saddle)

Sponsored by Glengilp Stables                                             Judging 9.30am

Judge 2012 - Mrs L Boase

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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 Mr & Mrs Kenny MacGillivray: The Kenneth Archibald MacGillivray Perpetual Cup.

5. Riding Horses (Under Saddle)

Sponsored by Lochgilphead Caravan Park                               Judging 9.30 a.m.              

Judge 2012 - Ms Susan Donaldson

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, Veteran and Coloured Horses

Sponsored by : John Peace Associates                                         Judging12.30pm

Judge 2012 - 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)

    6c.   Ridden coloured horse or pony - any breed or height

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

Champonship for Best Breeding Stock, Veteran or Coloured open to FIRST and SECOND winners in class 6a,6b and 6c.

Cup donated by Mid-Argyll Agricultural Society.

7. Working Hunters

Sponsored by TBA                                                         Judging 9.30 a.m

Judge 2012 - Dr William Harrison

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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                                      Judging 2.00pm

Judge 2012 - Dr William Harrison

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.

Clear round jumping will take place in the working hunter ring after the showing classes have finished - weather permitting. Entry on field = £2.00

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

Sponsored by Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead Vets

Prize money - Champion £20.00 plus a £15 .00 voucher donated by Harbro Country Store

Reserve - £10.00

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

9. Mounted Fancy Dress

Sponored by West Highland Gas                                                                Judging 1pm approx

Judge 2012 - Mrs Alison Provan

Hard Hats Must Be Worn By All Mounted 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                                 Judging Commences 2pm approx.

                   Judge 2012 - Mrs Anne MacArthur & Mrs Helen Samborek

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 W and the Late Mrs Pat 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 Whelton shield

    10e.   Open Pony 148cm or under(Minimum height 90cm)

               Miles Hopperton Perpetual Trophy

    10f.   Horse over 148cm

              Sponsored by Argyll Cafe

              Argyll Cafe Cup

    10g.   Open Horse or Pony, Rider any age,( Minimum jump height 1 metre)

               Jimmy Byars Shield

Clear round jumping will take place FOR 1 HOUR in the working hunter ring after the showing classes have finished, weather permitting. Entry on field - £2.00

11. Gymkhana

Sponsored by Cairnbaan Hotel                                                        Judging 2.30pm

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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