Mid-Argyll Show

Horse and Pony Section

Notes, Rules & Conditions 2016

NOTES

• Society Rules apply to Horses and Ponies 
• Please ensure you complete the 2016 Entry Form, accept the Opt-in for use of photographic material for promotional purposes (if desired) and sign the declaration.
• Please inform the Secretary should you decide not to attend the Show after your Entry Form has been submitted or if your horse/pony is no longer competing in it's entered class.
• In the event of any class having a large number of entries, it will be at the judge's 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.

• 12.2 hh = 128 cm
• 13.2 hh = 138 cm
• 14 hh    = 143 cm
• 14.2 hh = 148 cm
• 15 hh    = 153 cm
• 15.2 hh = 158 cm 

• Any Horse/Rider/Class changes made on the day must be made STRICTLY before 9am and will incur a fee of £5.00.
• We welcome entries on Show Day, however, these will be subject to Judges' discretion and at an increased cost of £10.00 per class (excluding Gymkhana Games and Fancy Dress which will continue to be charged at standard entry fee).
• No pens provided for horse/pony section. Competitors may provide their own.
• Horses showing signs of coughing MUST NOT be brought to the Show.

RULES AND CONDITIONS:

• In all ridden classes, horses and ponies must be over 4 years of age.
• The Judges' decisions are final.
• Entry fee is £5.00 per class (except Gymkhana Games - see entry form).
• Please bring your Horse Passport with you as you may be required to produce it.
• Approved Hard Hats must be worn by all mounted competitors.  --  To check your Hat conforms to new Rules, please visit www.bhs.org.uk/safety-and-accidents/common-incidents/what-to-wear/headwear 
• Any horse/pony can be asked to leave the Show Field by any Committee Member or Steward if deemed necessary.
• All dogs must be kept on leads.
• All entries, with payment, must be received by Friday 5th August 2016. Entries received after this time will be accepted at an increased cost of £10.00 per Class (excluding Gymkhana Games and Fancy Dress which will continue to be charged at standard entry fee).
• No classes will be held up for competitors still competing in another class or activity, except at the Judge's discretion.
• Start Times stated are for the first class competing in the relevant Ring. Riders/handlers should ensure they check with the Ring Steward to confirm when individual classes may start as this will depend on class numbers on the day. 

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

1. Shetland Ponies (In Hand)   

 Judging 9.30am

Classes

1.  Shetland Pony, all pure-bred Shetlands eligible

           Amazon Trophy donated by Mrs Sheila MacCallum

2. Mountain and Moorland Ponies (In Hand)

Classes 

    2a.   Large Mountain and Moorland Ponies                                        

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

            NB Animals entering this class are not eligible to enter class 7a.

    2b.   Small Mountain and Moorland Ponies                                               

            e.g. Exmoor, Dartmoor, Welsh Section A and B, including part bred ponies.

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

Classes 

    3a.   Pony 4 years upward in hand

    3b.   Brood Mare in foal or with foal at foot

    3c.   Foal

    3d.   Filly, Colt or Gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old 

    3e.   Ridden Highland Pony over 4 years old 

NB. Ponies entered in class 3e are not eligible for class 4d

Championship for Best Highland Pony open to the FIRST and SECOND prize winners in classes 3a - 3e.

Attichuan Cup donated by Mr W & the late Mrs F Thorburn.

4. Riding Ponies (under saddle)

Judging 9.30am

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 are NOT eligible to enter class 3e or 5b 

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

The Kenneth Archibald MacGillivray Perpetual Cup donated by Mr & Mrs Kenny MacGillivray .

5. Riding Horses (Under Saddle)

Judging 9.30 am

Classes 

    5a.   Riding Horse over 153cm

    5b.   Riding Horse over 143cm and not exceeding 153cm 

NB. Animals entered in class 5b are NOT eligible to enter class 4d.

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

Championship for best Riding Horse open to FIRST and SECOND prize winners in Classes 5a and 5b.

The Volvo Tankard donated by Struthers of Oban.

6. Breeding Stock, Veteran and Coloured Horses

Classes 

    6a.   Brood Mare in foal or with own foal at foot

    6b.   Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony any size (must be 16 years or over)

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

NB. Entries in class 6a are NOT eligible to enter classes 3b and 3c. 

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

Cup donated by Mid-Argyll Agricultural Society.

7. Working Hunters

Judging 9.30 am

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 on 60% jumping, 10% conformation, 10% ride and 20% showing. 

Classes 

   7a.   Working Hunter – Novice Horse – Max Jump Height 75cm

Competitors in class 7a – Horse and rider combinations should not have been placed first or second in any jumping competition at that height or above.

   NB. Entries in Class 7a are NOT eligible to enter Class 2a or 8a 

   7b.   Working Hunter – Open Horse – Max Jump Height 90cm

Championship for best Working Hunter open to FIRST and SECOND prize winners in Classes 7a and 7b. Perpetual Trophy donated by Rosemary Dalgleish.

8. Mountain & Moorland Working Hunters

Classes 

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

            (Max jump height 80cm)

    NB. Entries in Class 8a are NOT eligible to enter Class 7a. 

    8b.   Mountain and Moorland Ponies not exceeding 138cm

            (Max jump height 70cm) 

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 Mr & Mrs John Brailsford.

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

 Judging will take place on completion of classes 1-8.

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

Prize money - Champion - £20.00    Reserve - £10.00 

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

Prize money - Champion - £20.00   Reserve - £10.00 

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

9. Mounted Fancy Dress

NB. Hard Hats MUST be worn by all MOUNTED Competitors.

Rosettes for all entries

Both horse and rider to be dressed up, prizes will be awarded for:-

a.  Funniest

b.  Most Picturesque

c.  Most Topical

10. Show Jumping

No classes to be held this year but a Fun Class – Horse and Hound – will be held instead – see Class 12     

11. Gymkhana

Check Timing on the Day

Entries can be taken on the day at the Ring. £2.00 per game or £5 per 3 Games.

Classes 

    11a.   Lead Rein Class (Ridden by child 4– 10 years)

              Achnasaul Cup 

    11b.   Riders 12 years and under

              Fascadale Shield donated by Mr & Mrs A Green 

    11c.   Riders 13 to 16 years old

              McQuisten Trophy 

    11d.   Riders over 16 years old

             TBC

FUN CLASS

12. Horse and Hound

(Competitor completes the round of jumps mounted and then exchanges horse for hound within marked box and completes the same course on foot with hound)       

Judging 2pm

Classes 

    12a.   Lead Rein Jumping. (ridden by Child 4 to 10 years)

              (Max jump height 45cm) 

    12b.   Riders 12 years and under 

              (Max jump height 55cm)               

    12c.   Riders 13 to 16 years old

              (Max jump height 65cm) 

    12d.   Riders over 16 years old

              (Max jump height 75cm)

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