LONGFORD & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB SHOW SCHEDULE 2016

PRIZE MONEY: 1ST £7, 2ND £5 & 3RD £3, ROSETTES TO 6TH PLACE

ENTRY FEE £7 FOR ALL PER CLASS + FIRST AID

All Entries on the day

Championship: Champion £50 and Reserve £25

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Facebook: Longford & District Riding Club

Show Ground: Cutler Park Show Ground, Mercaston, Nr Brailsford, Derbyshire. DE6 3BL

Chairperson

Mrs Denise Thompson

Telephone: 01335 361124

Mobile: 07734802498

Treasurer

Mrs Judith Johnson

Telephone: 01335 343947

Mobile: 07752096242

Secretary

Miss Steph Lyon

109 Beamhill Road

Stretton

Burton on Trent

DE13 0AD

Mobile: 07521414097

Email:

THE RULES

  1. All persons attend at their own risk, the club and landowners do not hold themselves responsible for any loss, damage or injury. Sufficient 3rd party insurance is required by all competitors.
  2. Hard hats must be worn fastened at all times when mounted and comply with British Safety standards.
  3. Body protectors are advisable.
  4. Safety headwear/footwear advisable for grooms/handlers.
  5. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure correctly fitting tack is used, fit for purpose and safe.
  6. All competitors must ride IN WALK across the showground in all areas unless in a designated warm up area.
  7. Dogs must be kept on short leads at all times.
  8. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGE IS FINAL. Any complaint must be put in writing to the club secretary with a fee of £30
  9. Entry to classes is subject to the secretary’s decision, the committee and judges reserve the right to disqualify, without refund any competitor who is late for their class
  10. Abuse towards any committee member, judges or stewards, other competitors or animals will result in disqualification and dismissal from the showground.
  11. The committee reserves the right to amalgamate, remove or cancel classes.
  12. The age of the rider is to be taken from the 1st of January 2016. Lead rein 10 years and under.
  13. All ridden horses and ponies must be over 4 years of age as of the 1st of January 2016.
  14. Encouragement is expected but excessive assistance will result in disqualification.
  15. Competitors must display the correct ribbons in tails of horses and ponies that kick (red) is young or inexperienced (green) or a stallion (white) Any animal considered dangerous will be asked to leave the ring or showground.
  16. It is the competitors responsibility to walk the jumping course.
  17. All jump heights are approximate.
  18. Consent of photography by all is expected with photography taking place at the event.
  19. Additional rules may apply – HAVE FUN!!!!

Ring 1 – Ridden Showing – 9.30am Prompt

  1. Best Turned out – not exceeding 14.2hh (including lead rein)
  2. Best Turned out – Exceeding 14.3hh
  3. First ridden family pony – not show pony type
  4. Show Ponies – Davey’s Livestock Transport Ltd Show Ponies - lead rein not exceeding 128cms – Riders not to have attained their 8th Birthday (EQ)
  5. Show Ponies – Signature Communications Show Ponies - Exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms – Rider not to have attained their 15th Birthday (EQ
  6. Open Show Pony – Signature Communications Open Show Pony - exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms – Rider not to have attained their 17th Birthday. (EQ)
  7. Open Ridden Cob – Nupafeed Open Ridden Cob - exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms (EQ)
  8. Open Small Hunters – Miss Jo Brew Open Small Hunters - exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms (EQ)
  9. Middleweight Hunters – Mr E & Mrs SA KyddMiddleweight Hunters not exceeding 14 stone (EQ)

Class 10 not before 1pm

  1. M&M Open Ridden - The Hewitt Family M&M Open Ridden - the class may be divided as appropriate (EQ)
  2. Small Ridden Hacks – Hightopps StudSmall Ridden Hacksexceeding 148cms but not exceeding 154cms (EQ)
  3. Large Ridden Hacks – Hightopps StudLarge Ridden Hacks - exceeding 154cms but not exceeding 160cms (EQ)
  4. Ridden Coloured
  5. Ridden Veteran
  6. Ridden ROR (retrained race horses)

*The lead rein is to be attached to the noseband only.

* EQ denotes Equifest Championship Qualifying class

*The 2 highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 17th-21st August 2016.

*Appropriate chaps or gaiters are acceptable

*Boots and martingales are not permitted

* 1st and 2nd prize winners from each class will go forward to the championship.

Ring 2 – In Hand Showing – 9.30am prompt

  1. Open Young Stock – 3 years and under
  2. M&M in hand - Liz Cross Show Team M&M In Hand - the class may be divided as appropriate (EQ)
  3. Open in hand piebald/skewbald – BSPAOpen in hand piebald/skewbald - The class may be divided as appropriate (EQ)
  4. Open Horse – exc. 14.2hh
  5. Veteran

Class 21 not before 1pm

  1. Cob – hogged/trimmed
  2. Cob – natural state
  3. Young Handler
  4. Bonny Pony

* EQ denotes Equifest Championship Qualifying class

*The 2 highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 17th-21st August 2016.

* 1st and 2nd prize winners from each class will go forward to the championship.

Ring 3 – Show Jumping- 9.30am

  1. Pre Novice pony – not exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2ft
  2. Novice pony – not exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2’3”
  3. Pre-Intermediate pony – not exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2’6”
  4. Intermediate pony – not exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2’9”
  5. Open Pony – not exceeding 3ft

*Appropriate chaps or gaiters are acceptable

Horse jumping not before 1pm

  1. Pre- Novice horse - exc.14.2hh – fences max 2’3”
  2. Novice horse – exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2’6”
  3. Pre-Intermediate horse – exc. 14.2hh – fences 2’9”
  4. Intermediate horse – exc. 14.2hh – 3’
  5. Open Horse – not exceeding 3’6”

*Appropriate chaps or gaiters are acceptable

Ring 4 – Working Hunter – 11am

  1. Nursery Stakes – not exc 13hh – fences max 1’9”
  2. Novice Pony – not exc 14.2hh – fences max 2’3”
  3. KBIS Working Hunter Pony – not exceeding 133cms – fences max 85cms (2’9”) (EQ)
  4. KBIS Working Hunter Pony – not exceeding 143cms – fences max 90cm (2’ 11”) (EQ)
  5. KBIS Working Hunter Pony – not exceeding 153cms – fences max 100cm (3’3”) (EQ

Class 39 not before 1.30pm

  1. Pre Novice Horse – exc 14.2hh – fences max 2ft
  2. Novice Horse – exc. 14.2hh – fences max 2’3
  3. Pre Intermediate Horse – exc 14.2hh – fences Max 2’9”
  4. KBIS Intermediate Horse – not exceeding 158cms – fences max 105cm(3’5”) (EQ)
  5. Open Working Hunter – The Stokes Family Open Working Hunter - exceeding 148cms – fences max 1.14m (3’9”) (EQ)

*Heights of fences are set at the official qualifying height

* EQ denotes Equifest Championship Qualifying class

*The 2 highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 17th-21st August 2016.

*Appropriate chaps or gaiters are acceptable

*Boots and martingales are not permitted in the showing phase

* 1st and 2nd prize winners from each class will go forward to the championship.

Ring 5 –Dressage – 11am-2pm

  1. Introductory Test A (2008)
  2. Prelim Test 13 (2006)
  3. Novice Test 24 (2010)

Juniors (up to 16 years of age) – any bit

Adults – snaffle only

LDRC Dates for 2016

CLEAR ROUND DAY – XC & SHOWJUMPING
Saturday 21st May,

Saturday 18th June,

Saturday 16th July,

Saturday 17th September,

Saturday 15th October.

10am-4pm

OPEN SHOW

Sunday 5th June

HUNTER TRIALS – Horseware Hunter Trial Qualifier*

Sunday 14th August

*Championship to be held at Eland Lodge 1st & 2nd October 2016

Please report to the secretary on arrival.