HORSE & PONY RINGS TIMETABLE
SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST
TRADITIONAL IRISH HORSE ASSOCIATION
Ring 1. 11.00 a.m. Limerick Matron Championship
Followed by Foal Championship
Ring 1. 12.30 p.m. Irish Draught 2 year old Championship Final
(collect at 12 noon.)
Ring 1. 1.30 p.m. Limerick Lady C’ship (collect at 1.00 p.m.)
Ring 4. 12 noon T.I.H.A. Three Year Old Potential Sport Horse
Ring 3 10.30 a.m. T.I.H.A. Four Year Old Potential Sport
Horse
Ring 3 11.30 a.m. TIHA Five Year Old Sport Horse
1 p.m. T.I.H.A. Equitation Class
2.30 p.m. T.I.H.A. Derby Class
Aprox 4 p.m. Irish Draught Performance Qualifier
Ring 2. 11.00 a.m. Young Horse Classes
12.30 p.m. Mare & Foal Classes
Ring 4 12 noon. T.I.H.A. 3 Yr. Old Class
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST
Ring 1 10.00 a.m. Ridden Hunter Classes
Coloured Class, Cob Class
Ladies Side Saddle Class
Racehorse to Riding Horse Class
Ring 3 10 a.m. Working Hunter Pony Classes
Ring 3 2 p.m. Working Hunter Horse Classes
Ring 1 1.30 p.m Show Hunter Pony Classes
Ring 3 12 noon. . Show &Mini Pony Section
Mountain & Moorland/Pure Breeds Classes
Ring 1 4 p.m. Carriage Driving
Approx.
TIHA – SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
Festival of Traditional Irish Breeding
Limerick
T.I.H.A. LIMERICK MATRON CHAMPIONSHIP
KINDLY SPONSORED BY Mr. Jim Bolger
RING 1 11.00 A.M. (Collecting at 10.30)
Class 1.
Open to :
(1) Limerick Lady Qualifiers
(2) Mares of Traditional Irish Breeding who have achieved Select/Premier Broodmare Status in the ISH Stud book
(3) Thoroughbred Mares with National Hunt Pedigree , in foal or with a foal at foot by : (a) Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions provided that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/ I.D. cross (b) Class 1. Connemara Pony Stallions (c) Class 1 , I.D. Stallions or Class 2 I.D. Stallions approved in the I.S.H. Stud Book.
(4) Irish Draught Mares who have achieved Class 1, or R.I.D. status in the I.D. Horse Stud Book, aged 3 years old and over, PROVIDED that they are in foal to or have a foal at foot by : (a) Approved thoroughbred Stallions listed in the IHR (B)Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions PROVIDED that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/I.D. cross (c)Class 1. Connemara Pony Stallions
Conditions:
- For mares with foal at foot, covering details for 2014, signed and dated by the stallion owner, MUST be entered in the mares passport and available for inspection on show day.
2. Mares without a foal at foot MUST have a current pregnancy certificate, signed and dated by a Veterinary Surgeon, together with a certificate of covering , signed and dated by the stallion owner available on show day for inspection.
- Failure to comply with these regulations with lead to disqualification
PRIZE FUND:
Champion €500 & the T.I.H.A. Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Reserve : €300, 3rd. €200, 4th: €100
Best 3Yr. Old €100 ( if not the Champion or Reserve)
ENTRY FEE to Championship €20 -Closing Date August 10th.
Application Forms available from , The Limerick Show Office , The Race Course , Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. (061/355298) OR on line at www.limerickshow.com
T.I.H.A. FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SPONSORED BY Mr. Jim Bolger
RING 1
Class 2.
Entry Fee : €10
For Foals at foot by:
(A) Approved thoroughbred Stallions listed in the IHR (B) Approved Irish Sport Horse Stallions PROVIDED that such stallions are of Thoroughbred/I.D. cross (c) Class 1. Connemara Pony Stallions
FOALS MUST BE OUT OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE Limerick Matron Championship.
Prize Fund:
Best Filly : €150 Reserve Filly : €75
Best Colt : €150 Reserve Colt: €75
Best overall foal will be awarded the Major Jed O Dwyer Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary
Class 3. IRISH DRAUGHT
2 YEAR OLD FILLY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
PART OF THE HORSE SPORT IRELAND NATIONAL SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
(HORSE SPORT IRELAND LOGO HERE)
RING 1 12.30 (Collecting at 12 noon)
Prizes: 1st €400 2nd €200: 3rd €100 4th €80
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Entries are confined to 2 Year Old Fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codes ID; Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classed as CLASS1/CLASS2/RID (GB)/RID (Can) Grade 2 (GB). Fillies must have sire and dam recorded on their passport.
2. Exhibitors to both the Qualifier & Final must have their animals passport available for inspection prior to entry to Judging Ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
3. Passport & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final.
4. Two Animals in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the Final provided the judges agree the sandardis high enough.
5. One of the Judges at the Qualifying Show must be a qualified Irish Draught Horse Judge.
6. Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any othr class at the Show where the Final is held.
7. There rules should be read in conjunction with the General I.S.A.Rules.
Entry Fee to Qualifying Show €10 and to Final €20
Prizes 1st €500 2nd €300 3rd €250 4th €200
5th €150 6th €100. From 7th to end €50
A Prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler.
Please visit our website www.limerickshow.com
Class 4. T.I.H.A. LIMERICK LADY CHAMPIONSHIP
RING 1 1.30 p.m. (Collecting at 1 pm.)
Conditions:
(a) For two year old Traditionally Bred Fillies, suitable for producing High Quality Traditionally Bred Sport Horses
(i.e. No continental breeding in their pedigrees)
(b) Fillies must have been registered as foals in the I.H.R. and MUST be by :
Approved :
(a) Thoroughbred Stallions, Connemara Stallions, ISH Stallions, Irish Draught Stallions OR
(b) any cross of the afore mentioned.
© Dams of the fillies must also be by the Stallions as above & registered in the I.H.R.
(d) All exhibitors must have their fillies passports available for inspection at the Qualifying show and at the Championship
(e) Entry fee for the Qualifier is €15 , Entry fee for the Championship is €20
(f) More than one filly maybe selected at any qualifying show , provided that the standard of entries warrants such selection
(g)Should the standard of entries be insufficient, no filly will be selected
(h) Infringement of these conditions or Championship regulations may lead to disqualification
Each filly selected at the qualifying shows will receive a T.I.H.A. Qualifying Rosette and thereafter are eligible to compete in the T.I.H.A. Limerick Lady Championship on
SATURDAY 22nd August.
PRIZE FUND:
Champion: €500 & the T.I.H.A. Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Reserve €300, 3rd :€200, 4TH: €100
*SPECIAL REWARD FOR THE BREEDER OF THE CHAMPION TO BE PRESENTED AT A LATER DATE
Limerick Lady Qualifying Shows 2015
Tralee, Bandon,Midleton, Westport, Clonakilty, Loughrea, Kildysart, Gorey, Saintfield, Athlone, Bailieborough, Nenagh, Dunmanway, Clonmel, Mullingar, Carnew, Cloghervalley
Class 5. T.I.H.A. Three Year Old (Shown in Hand) Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse Class
RING 4 12 noon.
Aim of Class:
To identify the highly desirable , good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 3 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.
Horses will be required to jump a fence . ( Height 1m. approx. )
Prize Fund : 1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100,
6TH €80
Entry Fee €20
A photocopy of the traditionally bred FULL pedigree must accompany the entry form and the fee
Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day
NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!
T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.
Presentation to be made at a later date.
Class 6. T.I.H.A. Four Year Old (Ridden )
Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse
RING 3 10.30 A.M.
Aim of Class:
To identify the highly desirable , good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 4 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.
Horses will be required to jump a course of fences . (Height 1m. approx. )
Prize Fund :
1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100, 6TH €80
Entry Fee €20
A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form and the fee
Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day
NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!
T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.
Presentation to be made at a later date.
RING 3 11.30 a.m.
Class 7. T.I.H.A. Five Year Old (Ridden )
Traditionally Bred Potential Sport Horse
Aim of Class:
To identify the highly desirable, good looking, saleable horse of Traditional Irish Breeding with potential for a variety of fields and to assist the breeders/trainers and producers to present their 5 Year Old stock to the best advantage for modern competitions and the market place.
Horses will be required to jump a course of fences. (Height 1m.10 approx.)
Prize Fund : 1st : €500 , 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th € 150, 5TH €100, 6TH €80
Entry Fee €20
N.B. - A photocopy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form with the fee.
Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day
NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!
T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.
Presentation to be made at a later date.
** NEW FOR 2015!
Class 8. T.I.H.A. Hunter Equitation Championship
RING 3 1 P.M.
The aim of this class is to encourage a higher standard of production in the 5 year olds’ and upwards traditionally bred horses, with a view to increasing their market value for the home and export markets.
Horses competing in this class should be quality animals, well mannered, athletic, careful and capable of jumping a course of fences to include working hunter /show jumping style ( max. height 1.15m) .
They will be required to display smooth upward and downwards transitions to include leg yielding, lengthening and shortening at canter over fences , landing on correct leads and at all times showing good balance, self carriage and rhythm.
Prize Fund:
Champion: €1500 – of which €500 to the breeder, Reserve : €1000 – of which €300 to the breeder. 3rd: €600 – of which €200 to the breeder, 4th: €400- of which €100 to the Breeder, 5th. €250- of which €100 to the Breeder
Entry Fee €20 –
A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form and the fee.
All performances will be videoed. At the discretion of the T.I.H.A. officials and with the owner’s consent videos will be posted on the T.I.H.A. website and other social media outlets. Videos of individual performances can be ordered at a cost of €25 per horse.
Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day
NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!
T.I.H.A. Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner.
Presentation to be made at a later date.
Please note: T.I.H.A. reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary in the event of the committee being unsuccessful in securing sponsorship.
Class 9. T.I.H.A. DERBY CLASS
RING 3 2.30 P.M. Approx.
Open to Traditionally Bred animals 4 years old and over. Riders must be over 16years of age. Competitors will be required to jump a variety of fences ( Average height 1m approximately).
In the event of equal scores – TIME will decide.
Entry Fee €20 Prize Fund:
1st €250 2nd €150, 3rd €80, 4th €60, 5th €40
TIHA Breeders Prize to the Breeder of the Winner
Presentation to be made at a later date.
A photo copy of the traditionally bred FULL PEDIGREE must accompany the entry form and the fee
Passports MUST be available for inspection on show day
NO PASSPORT – NO SHOW!
Closing Date August 10th FOR ALL ENTRIES
Application Forms available from , The Limerick Show Office , The Race Course , Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. (061/355298)
OR
On line at www.limerickshow.com
RING 3 4 P.M. Approx.
Class 10. IRISH DRAUGHT PERFORMANCE QUALIFIER
Please note that the committee reserve the right to alter the above prize money if deemed necessary
YOUNG HORSES – SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
Classes may be combined or cancelled if insufficient entries
RING 2 11.00 a.m.
ENTRY FEE €15 PRIZES €100: €60: €30:
Class 11. NON-THROUGHBRED YEARLING FILLY.
Class 12. NON-THOROUGHBRED TWO YEAR OLD FILLY.
The FURNELL CUP Holder: Mrs Margaret Jeffares
Fillies entered in The Limerick Lady are eligible to compete in this class.
Class 13. NON-THOROUGHBRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLY.
CHAMPI0N FILLY OF THE SHOW.
The PETER FITZGERALD CUP
Holder : Mrs Margaret Jeffares
1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 11-13 are eligible to compete in the Championship.
Class 14. NON THOROUGHBRED YEARLING COLT/ GELDING
Class 15. NON THOROUGHBRED 2 YEAR OLD COLT/ GELDING.
The HANLEY DONNELLY CUP. Holder: Mr John Aherne
Class 16. NON THOROUGHBRED 3 YEAR OLD GELDING
CHAMPION YOUNG HORSE OF THE SHOW
The DAVID FITZGERALD CUP – Mrs Margaret Jeffares
1st & 2nd Prize winners in Classes 11 - 16 and Champion Filly of the Show are eligible to compete in this Championship
MARE AND FOAL CLASSES
RING 2 12 .30 p.m.
ENTRY FEES: MARE CLASSES - €15 FOAL CLASSES - €10
PRIZES MARE CLASSES: €100: €60: €30:
FOAL CLASSES: €60: €40: €20:
REGULATIONS:
1. Animal Passports must be produced on day of Show.
2. Foals must be led at all times.
3. Please read conditions of acceptance of entry to each class carefully.
Class 17. NON THOROUGHBRED BROOD MARE 3 year old and over.
Mare must be stinted and dry. R.I.D. Mares are not eligible for this class.
The First National Building Society Challenge Cup.
Holder: J. & R. Cowley
Class 18. REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE with Foal at Foot or Stinted This class is confined to animals entered in the Irish Draught Horse Book. Entries will not be accepted unless name and registered number and R.I.D. number are stated on the entry form.