NEWTON RIGG EQUESTRIAN CENTRE SAT 27th FEB 9.00am

IN HAND/FLAT SHOWING SHOW

TSR, EQUIFEST, 15+, BSPA QUALIFIERS

*Outdoor Arena to be used as a Ridden Warm Up Area

*All Classes in Indoor Arena, Horsebox Parking to the rear of Arena

*YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF ANY SHOWING ORGANISATION TO COMPETE*

*This Event is being organised by Ellen Jones as an SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENT.

*Enquiries:-07787570736 / 017684-83511 www.sparketequestrianevents.co.uk for other event details

*Entries to SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS, Mill Cottage, Hutton John, Penrith, CA11 0LZ. *ENTRIES CLOSE Wed, 24th Feb 2016.

*DIRECTIONS:-Newton Rigg Equestrian Centre, CA11 0AH is located from junc 40, M6. Do NOT take the Farm entrance to “Serbowens” Newton Rigg Farm. Continue towards the village of Newton Reigny and Newton Rigg Equestrian Centre is on the right hand side.

*This Show is a qualifier for the 2016 TSR Riders/In Hand Regional Championships, Riders/Handlers can choose which Regional final they go to – Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, Wales South West, Scottish. All classes at this Show are TSR Qualifiers.

*This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground 17th to 21st August 2016. Equifest Qualifying Classes are in the Schedule below. Please ensure you have a Equifest Card with you for the Judge to sign. Cards available at equifest.org. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.

*TSR Riders Champs – 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a qualification card in the Ring.

*TSR In Hand Champs – The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the judge, cards are available from the TSR website.

Full details and qualification cards at www.theshowingregister.co.uk

*FIND YOUR RESULTS ON FACEBOOK UNDER “SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS”.

*NEW FOR THIS YEAR – ROSETTE BUY BACK!!

Should you for whatever reason, return you rosette back to the office on SHOW DAY in PRISTINE condition, you will receive 50p for it. This Eco-Friendly Scheme has been introduced for those competitors who do not wish to keep their rosettes.

RULES

*All persons entering, competing or otherwise taking part in the above show shall be considered as having read and accepted the following regulations.

*NO CHILD AGED UNDER 3 YEARS ON SHOW DAY MAY COMPETE

*Numbers to be collected from the Secretary on the Show Day

*Riding Hats to standard BSI PAS015 1998, EN13841996, ASTM F1163, SNELLE2001, AS/NZS3838 1998, 2003, SAI GLOBAL must be worn at all times with the chinstrap fastened when mounted

*The Show organisers hold no responsibility for any accident occurring at this show.

*Horse Riding is a riskful sport, and you compete at your own risk.

*Horses must be four years old and over in all the ridden classes.

*Horses/Ponies DO NOT REQUIRE a JMB Height certificate.

*Any suitable bridles may be worn and handles on saddles in the Lead Rein are permitted.

*Spurs can only be worn when riding a horse exceeding 148cms. No Spur Rowels allowed.

*Spurs are not allowed in any Mountain & Moorland Classes.

*Stallions/Colts MUST be handled by persons aged 16years and over AT ALL TIMES and must not be left unattended at any time.

*Any fall of horse/pony/rider in the class will result in immediate disqualification and they must leave the ring without re-mounting.

*Whips not to exceed 75cm (30”).

*The Judges decision is final.

*Please see www.equifest.org.com for further info on equifest and their rules.

*Please see www.theshowingregister.co.uk for further info on The Showing Register and rules

*Please see www.15plus.org.uk for further info and rules on “15plus” classes highlighted # in schedule.

*Competitors may be photographed for Sparket Equestrian Events Publicity in Newspapers, Magazines, Face Book and other media forms on Show Days. By taking part in any Sparket Equestrian Event competitors agree to being photographed for publicity purposes.

*Horse Riding can be a dangerous activity. Newton Rigg EC and/or Sparket Equestrian Events cannot be held responsible for libellious actions at his event by competitors or otherwise.

COMPETITOR INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS.

*This Show is a qualifier for Equifest 2016 held at East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 2015. The first TWO competitors in “Equifest” qualifiers who have a “Equifest” card will qualify. The Judge or Show secretary needs to sign the qualification card to qualify. “Equifest” qualification cards are available free of charge from www.equifest.co.uk

*This show is a qualifier for the “15 plus” National Championship Show to be held at 2015 “Equifest” at East of England Showground at Peterborough. The first 3 placed horses or ponies aged 15 years or over in classes highlighted # will qualify for the National Championships. Further details www.15plus.org.uk Riders of horses aged 15 yrs and over to provide & wear red armbands

*This Show is a qualifier for the 2016 TSR Riders/In Hand Regional Championships, Riders/Handlers can choose which Regional final they go to – Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, Wales South West, Scottish. All classes at this Show are TSR Qualifiers.

SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS can now be entered ON LINE.

Go to www.equoevents.co.uk for details.

2016 DATES AS FOLLOWS -

Newton Rigg Showing Show, Saturday, 27th Feb 2016

Fell & Dales Warm Up Show, Sat, 5th March 2016, Newton Rigg,

Newton Rigg Showing Show, Bank Hol Monday, 28th March 2016

Kids Show, Fun and Rosettes for everyone, Sat, 2nd April, N. Rigg

Richard Telford Training, Wednesday, 6th April, Newton Rigg

Newton Rigg Showing Show, Saturday, 21st May 2016

Newton Rigg Showing Show, Saturday, 18th June 2016

schedules on www.sparketequestrianevents.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RICHARD TELFORD TRAINING ON 18TH FEBRUARY IS NOW FULL TO BURSTING. RICHARD TELFORD TRAINING IS ON AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY, 6TH APRIL IN EASTER HOLIDAYS AT NEWTON RIGG. FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

SCHEDULE

INDOOR ARENA, IN HAND, 9.00AM START

Judge for Classes 1 to 13, Mrs Christine Anderson, Dumfries

1. BEST TURNED OUT, (class split if 8 entries plus) £8

2. Small M&M, 4 years & over, (Ex, Dart, Shetland, Welsh A&B) £8

3. Large M&M, , 4 years & over, (Fell, Dales, High, Conn, NF, Sec C&D) £8

4. Best Mountain & Moorland 1, 2 or 3 Year old (Any Breed) £8

5. Liz Cross Show Team/EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand £8

Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies reg in their Breed Societies

Of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding. Any Age. £8

6. Any Age/Height Part Bred Welsh and/or Arab £8

7. Plaited Youngstock, any type or height, 1, 2, 3 year old. £8

7A. Coloured Youngstck, Traditional or Plaited, 1, 2, 3 year old. £8

8. Coloured, Non-Traditional, any age and height £8

9. BSPA/Equifest In Hand Piebald/Skewbald £8

Open in Hand Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.

The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships.

Subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.

10. Traditional Coloured Horse/Pony, any age/height £8

11. In Hand Thoroughbred Racer/Ex Racer £8

12. Veteran, 15 years and over, ANY HEIGHT £8

13. Young Handler, 16 years & under as of 01.01.2015 £8

No Colts or Stallions and all ponies to be 4 yrs plus.

Young Handlers must wear a conforming Hard Hat.

IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

(Classes 1 to 13, 1st winners only)

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INDOOR ARENA RIDDEN CLASSES

NOT BEFORE MIDDAY

Judge for Classes14 to 30, Mrs Ruby Williams, Crook.

14. TINY TOTS Lead Rein Pony, plaited or traditional, < 128 cm, riders not

to have attained their 6th birthday before 1st Jan in current year. £8

15. TINY TOTS First Pony, plaited or traditional, under 128cms, rider not to

have attained their 8th birthday before 1st Jan in current year . £8

16. Lead Rein Show/Show Hunter Pony, any age rider (snaffles only) £8

17. Plaited Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony, not exc 148cm £8

18. KBIS EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES £8

Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.

Classes may be divided as follows:

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

19. Ridden Veteran, 15 years and over, ANY HEIGHT £8

20. Ridden Horse exceeding 148cm. Native or Plaited. Any Type £8

21. Ridden Part Bred Welsh or Arab £8

22. Ridden Coloured Pony (traditional or plaited) £8

23. BSPA / EQUIFEST RIDDEN PIEBALD / SKEWBALD £8

Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship. Subject to their show rules & conditions.Classes may be divided according to entries.

24. EQUIFEST Cavernoma Alliance Equifest UK M&M Lead Rein Pony, £8

Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mare of gelding, 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cmsRiders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the Noseband only. . £8

25. EQUIFEST Chantrey Fleming Family Equifest M&M First Ridden Pony,

Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mare of gelding, 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.

26. Novice Ridden M&M, all heights, rider any age, snaffles only £8

27. Open Ridden M&M, all heights, rider any age £8

28. Ridden Thoroughbred Racer/Ex Racer £8

29. JOHN PATON / JUNIOR RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND £8

Mares and geldings, 4 years old & over, registered in the respective pure bred Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor,Fell, Highland New Forest, Shetland and Welsh Section A,B,C & D. Riders of Small Breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders of Large Breeds not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

30. The Hewitt Family EQUIFEST Open Ridden M&M £8

Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies reg in their Breed Societies

Of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding. Rider any age.

RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP

(Classes 14 to 30, 1st winners only)

SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

ENTRY FORM

ENTRIES WELCOME PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE.

ALL ENTRIES 50% EXTRA AFTER CLOSING DATE.

ENTRIES ON DAY ALSO 50% EXTRA.

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Rider/Handler Horse/Pony Classes Fees

TOTAL FEES = £

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*Please make cheques payable to SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

*Owner Name, Address, EMAIL & Tel No:- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED

*I agree to abide by the Show Rules as above Signed :-

Dated :-

ENTER ONLINE or POST ENTRIES to SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS,

Mill Cottage, Hutton John, Penrith, CA11 0LZ.

ENTRIES CLOSE Wed, 24th Feb 2016.