Sun 16th Jul 2023 Annual Open Show 2023

Schedule

RING ONE - 

WORKING HUNTER RING 

Course Builder: MR CHRIS WATTS 9.00 am to 11,00 am 

CLEAR ROUND OVER THE WORKING HUNTER JUMPS ENTRY FEE of £10.00 per round to be paid to WH Ring Gate steward. A raffle ticket will be given on payment per rider per round which must be handed to the Steward on entry to ring. Section A Height 60/65cm / Section B Height 65/70cm / Section C Height 70/75cm ______________________________________________________________________________ 

Not before 11am 

WORKING HUNTER, WH PONY, WH COB & WH SHOW HORSE RIDDEN CLASSES 

Horses/Ponies will not be ridden by the Judge nor will saddles be removed but competitors in ridden classes will be asked to give a short show for the Judge To qualify for SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS and SOUTDOWN SHOWING SERIES FINALS 

Class Judge: MR DONALD KEAR 

1 HAVE-A-GO WORKERS JUMPS 50-60 cms 

2 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY Jumps 60-65 cms 

3 WHP SMALL M&M BREEDS Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland Up to and including 138 cms. Jumps 60-65 cms

JUDGE’S BREAK 

4 WHP LARGE M&M BREEDS Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest, exceeding 138cm but not over 153cm. Jumps 70-75 cms 

5 WORKING SHOW PONY 148cms (14.2hh) and under. Jumps 70-75 cms 

6 WORKING SHOW HORSE/COB excluding hunters. Jumps 75-80 cms 

7 WORKING HUNTERS Jumps 80-85 cms 

8 OPEN WORKERS (Open to any) Jumps 85-90 cms 

RING ONE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from classes 1-8 qualify The Ring One Champion and Reserve can go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

RING TWO - IN HAND, LEAD REIN & FIRST RIDDEN RING 9.30am start

To qualify for the SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS and SOUTHDOWN SHOWING FINALS 

Class Judge: MRS JANET SHEARS

9 YOUNGSTOCK In hand 3 years & under 

10 SMALL MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND in hand - Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland 

11 LARGE MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND in hand - Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell and New Forest 

12 FOREIGN BREEDS in hand 

RING TWO MORNING CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from classes 9-12 qualify The Champion & Reserve Champion o forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day 

JUDGE’S BREAK 

Class Judge: MRS JANET SHEARS 

13 COLOUREDS in hand - any type 

14 COBS in hand - any type 

15 LEAD REIN PONIES Riders 10 years & under 

16 FIRST RIDDEN PONIES Riders 12 years & under 

RING TWO AFTERNOON CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from classes 13 to 16 qualify The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

RING THREE - HAVE-A-GO FUN RING - SEE ENTRY FEES BELOW 

To qualify for the SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS and SOUTHDOWN SHOWING FINALS. Horses/Ponies will not be ridden by the Judge nor will saddles be removed but competitors in ridden classes will be asked to give a short show for the Judge 9.30am start

Class Judge: MR TONY NALDRETT 

CLASSES 17-23….12 PER ENTRY 

17 CONDITION & TURNOUT (Open to In-Hand or Ridden) 

18 INTRO TO SHOWING. Riders any age. This class inexactly what it says so it is open to all new to showing 

19 PRETTIEST MARE - In hand or ridden 

20 HANDSOMEST GELDING - In hand or ridden 

21 IN HAND VETERANS 15+ years JUDGE’S BREAK 

22 RIDDEN VETERANS 15+ years 

23 RIDING CLUB HORSE / PONY - Will be asked to jump a small jump 

RING THREE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from Classes 17-23 qualify The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day 

CLASSES 24-27….£8 PER ENTRY 

24 BEST LORRY DOG 

25 DOG WITH WAGGIEST TAIL

26 DOG THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME 

27 DOG MOST LIKE ITS OWNERS 

RING FOUR  - RIDDEN SHOWING - ENTRY FEE £15 PER CLASS 

To qualify for the SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS and SOUTHDOWN SHOWING FINALS. Horses/Ponies will not be ridden by the Judge nor will saddles be removed but competitors in ridden classes will be asked to give a short show for the Judge 9.00m start

Class Judge: MRS YVONNE HUBER 

28 RIDDEN COLOUREDS - Any type 

29 RIDDEN COBS - Any type 

30 RIDDEN HACKS - Large and Small 

31 RIDDEN OPEN SHOWING - Open to any type 

32 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - SMALL BREEDS: Welsh Sections A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland 

JUDGE’S BREAK

33 RIDDEN RIDING HORSES

34 RIDDEN HUNTERS 1st place rosette to each weight hunter 

35 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - LARGE BREEDS: Welsh Sections C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell and New Forest

36 RIDDEN PART BREEDS RING 

FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from classes 28-36 The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day 

Rules & Conditions

HORSHAM & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB OPEN ANNUAL SHOW RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

1. No responsibility is accepted for anything that may happen from any cause whatsoever to competitors, spectators, horses,        vehicles or property. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the organisers & property owners against legal action arising from accident. COMPETITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK 

2 ANY NON British Riding Clubs (BRC) MEMBERS RIDING, HANDLING OR RESPONSIBLE FOR A HORSE/PONY AT A BRC EVENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN 3rd PARTY INSURANCE 

3 CLASS TIMES: Every effort will be made to run Show to time but competitors & exhibitors should note that times shown ARE A GUIDE ONLY. Check HDRC Facebook page for regular updates. The organisers cannot be held responsible should classes overrun.

4 The organisers have the right to alter classes and/or change judges should this become necessary, without due warning. 

5 No entry fees will be returned except (a) on production of a current veterinary or doctor’s certificate or (b) cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case entries will be returned less £3 admin fee on receipt of SAE within 10 days of show date. 

6 The Judge/s decision is final. Written objection to be made to Hon. Secretary's office together with £20 deposit within 15 minutes of the end of class concerned being judged If objection is sustained the deposit will be refunded otherwise it will be forfeited. 

7 No horse/pony under 4 years to be entered in any ridden class. No substitution entry permitted without the Hon. Secretary's permission 

8 Horses, ponies & dogs to be kept under proper control. DOGS TO BE ON A SHORT LEAD 

9 A STALLION DISC must be displayed on each side of a stallion’s bridle at all times. 

10 In the interest of safety, all colts & stallions must be suitably bitted. They must not be led or ridden unless a suitable handler/rider has reached 15+ years of age on day of Show. 

11 HATS to current BSI standard PAS 015 2011, ASTM F1163, AS/NZ 3838, VG1, SEI or SNELL 2016, must be worn and be SECURELY FASTENED AT ALL TIMES when mounted. Correct riding attire must be worn. Body protectors are recommended. 

12 SPECIAL ROSETTE awarded to highest placed Horsham & District Riding Club member in each class. NB: current membership number must be shown on the entry form. SPECIAL ROSETTE to unplaced children 12 years & under who complete their class

13 PRIZES: Sponsor’s own awards will be presented. Rosettes to 6th place. Sashes of Honour to all Champions

14 TROPHIES to class winners. All are Perpetual Challenge Trophies. All must be signed for and returned CLEAN when requested. Engraving is at winner’s expense 

15 PRACTICE JUMPS to be jumped from correct side - red on the right. Failure to do so may result in elimination. CLEAR ROUND limited to 35 and judged according to BS rules 

16 ENTRY CLOSING DATE - Friday 8th July 2023 ADVANCE ENTRY FEES - £15 per class. LATE ENTRIES & ON DAY - £18 per class CLEAR ROUND JUMPING - £10.00 per round * NB: PLEASE ADD COMPULSORY FIRST AID COVER - £3.00 PER RIDER / HANDLER

17 LATE ENTRIES may be made on the show day up to 15 minutes before start of the class subject to class not being full, at £18 per horse/pony per entry. NB: CASH ONLY ACCEPTED ON SHOW DAY FOR ENTRIES AND FIRST AID FEES 

18 Cheques payable to HDRC. Entries via My Riding Life - www.myridinglife.com 

19 Competitors should not knowingly enter horses/ponies that have been bred, owned, and/or produced for the show ring by the judge. He/she can refuse to place it and the entry fee will be forfeited 

HEALTH & SAFETY: The organisers of the show have taken reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and Officials. RE COVID: Horses/Ponies will not be ridden by Judges and saddles will not be removed.

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL COMPETITORS Our Show is held at Sparright Farm, Rackham, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs N Dugdale. PLEASE DO NOT MUCK OUT YOUR HORSE BOX OR TRAILER ON THEIR SHOWGROUND. Thank you for your co-operation. We also advise you to bring water to the show. 

SUSSEX EQUINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL ON CALL - 01903 883050 

LRG PHOTOGRAPHY on site Tel.01243 825905 www.LRG-Photography.co.uk 

SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS www.sunshinetour.co.uk The majority of classes at this show are qualifiers for these Championships to be held 15-18th September at the Hickstead Show Ground. Qualification goes down to 4th place. Qualifiers can register on the Sunshine Tour website and the email address is register@sunshinetour.co.uk 

THE SOUTHDOWN SHOWING SERIES. This show is a 2023 qualifier. All In-Hand & Ridden classes are qualifiers.