The Mid-Herts
Country Show

To be held on

SUNDAY 23rd JULY 2017

at

THE COLLEGE EQUESTRIANCENTRE, Church Road, Keysoe, Beds MK44 2JP

(For directions go to

2017QUALIFIERS FOR:

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW

OLYMPIA

BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIPS(Affiliation No. 40/17)

BSHA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

CHERIF CHAMPIONSHIP

RIDDEN ARABIAN STAR SERIES (RASS)

EQUIFEST

TSR

RoR

2018 QUALIFIERS FOR:

RIHS BSPA COLOUREDS

ENTRIES SECRETARY: Mrs B Davis, Oakdene, Springwell Lane, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6PG

ALL ENTRIES CLOSE: 10th JULY 2017

Late entries and entries taken on the day.

B.S.P.S. AREA 15A

PresidentMr Terry Hepple

ChairmanMiss Lucinda Haines

The Mid-Herts Country Show

Vice Chairman, Secretary & Show Director Mrs Victoria Clark

Entries Secretary Mrs Barbara Davis

Cups & Trophies Mrs Linda Haines & Miss Lucinda Haines

Trade Stands & Sponsors Mrs Michelle Baxter-Davis

Steward Co-ordinators Mrs Victoria Clark & Miss Sofie Carter

Treasurer Mrs Serena Flynn

Show Committee Miss Hannah Carter, Mrs Juliet Collins, Miss Emma Jayne Holder, Mrs Gayle Holder,Mrs Sarah Ready, Mrs Emily Whalley

JUDGES

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW The Price Family Lead Rein & First RiddenMrs K Iggulden

Novice and Pretty Polly Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW Intermediate Show Riding Type Mrs M R Cole & Miss S Turner

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW The Binks Family Show Hunter PoniesMrs A Evans

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW Lead Rein of Show Hunter Type Mr M Jones

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OLYMPIA BSPS Heritage Ridden M&MsMr P Hilton & Mrs M Ludlow

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW ColneM&M Lead ReinMrs A Gomersall

BrinetonKare-PlusM&M First Ridden Mrs C Whiteley

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW Brereton Small Hack & David Stennett Ltd Large Hack

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW Topham Barnes Small & Large Riding HorseMr J Van Praagh ®

HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW The Colosso Family Lightweight & Heavyweight CobMrs Z Barker-Wild © Open Maxi Cob

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Novice & Amateur Riding Horse, Cobs and HacksMiss S Gwilliam ® & Mrs R Leech ©

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Cherif ClassesMiss S Turner

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Novice Intermediate, Intermediate SHTMrs MR Cole

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Show PoniesMrsC Redgate

Pretty Polly Lead Rein & First Ridden

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Tiny Tots Lead Rein & First RiddenMrs C Whiteley

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Novice & Pretty Polly Heritage Ridden M&MsMrs A Gomersall

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RoR in Hand and Amateur RiddenMiss N Graylen

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Purebred ArabsMrs J White ® & Miss N Graylen ©

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RIHS 2018 BSPA Coloured ClassesMiss S Turner

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Mid-Herts Country Show 2017– Timetable

The Team Holder Ring / Ring 2 / Ring 3 / The Barkway Stud Ring / Ring 5
8.30am / 8am / 8.30am / 8.30am / 10am
Judge: S Turner / Judges: S Gwilliam / R Leech / Judge: K Iggulden / Judges: A Evans / M Jones / Judge: A Gomersall
1. Part Bred Arab ex 148cm / 11. Novice RH / 24. Novice SP / 38. HOYS LR SHT / 47. Novice Small Breeds
2. Part Bred Arab not ex 148cm / 12. Amateur RH / 25. Novice SHP / 48. Novice Large Breeds
PBA Ch / 15a PBA Ch / Judges: J Van Praagh / X Barker-Wild / 26. Pretty Polly SP / Judge: C Whiteley / 49. Pretty Polly M&M
13. HOYS Small RH / 27. Pretty Polly SHP / 39. Tiny Tots LR
Judge: M R Cole / 14. HOYS Large RH / 40. Tiny Tots FR / Not before 11.30am
3. Novice Int / RH Ch / Not before 10am / Tiny Tots Ch / 15a Tiny Tots Ch / Judges: P Hilton / M Ludlow
4. Int SHT / Judge: C Redgate / 50. Olympia Small Breeds
Not before 10.30am / 28. 128cm SP / Not before 10.30am / 51. Olympia A&Bs
Not before 10.30am / Judges: S Gwilliam / R Leech / 29. 138cm SP / Judge: K Iggulden / 52. Olympia Cs
Judges: M R Cole / S Turner / 15. Novice Cob / 30. 148cm SP / 41. HOYS LR / 53. Olympia Ds
5. HOYS Int SRT 153cm / 16. Amateur Cob / SP Ch / 15a SP Ch / 42. HOYS FR / 54. Olympia Large Breeds
6. HOYS Int SRT 158cm / Judges: J Van Praagh / X Barker-Wild / Mini Ch / 15a Mini Ch / 55. Olympia NF & Connemara
Int Ch / 15a Int Ch / 17. HOYS LWT Cob / Not before 11.30am / Olympia Ch / 15a M&M Ch
18. HOYS HWT Cob / N Graylen / Not before 12.30pm
Not before 12.30pm / 19. Maxi Cob / 31. RoR In Hand / Judge: C Redgate
Judges: A Evans / M Jones / Cob Ch / 32. RoR Amateur Ridden / 43. Pretty Polly LR
7. HOYS 122cm SHP / 44. Pretty Polly FR
8. HOYS 133cm SHP / Not before 1.30pm / Not before 12.30pm / Pretty Polly Ch / 15a PP Ch
9. HOYS 143cm SHP / Judges: S Gwilliam / R Leech / Judge: J White / N Graylen
10. HOYS 153cm SHP / 20. Novice Hack / 33. Pure Bred Arab / Not before 1.30pm
SHP Ch / 15a SHP Ch / 21. Amateur Hack / Judges: A Gomersall / C Whiteley
Judges: J Van Praagh / X Barker-Wild / Not before 1.30pm / 45. HOYS M&M LR
Area 15a Supreme Pony Ch / 22. HOYS Small Hack / Judges: S Turner / 46. HOYS M&M FR
Area 15a Supreme Horse Ch / 23. HOYS Large Hack / 34. RIHS BSPA Native Horse / Mini M&M Ch / 15a Mini M&M Ch
Hack Ch / 35. RIHS BSPA Native Pony
36. RIHS BSPANon-Native Horse
37. RIHS BSPANon-Native Pony
BSPA Ch

Class 1 ANGLO/PART BRED ARAB Over 148cms - Cherif qualifier

Two may qualify. The highest placed entries within the first four in the class at (a) up to and including 153cms and (b) over 153cms, will qualify. No entry placed lower than fourth can qualify, even if only one height section is covered by the top four in the class. No cards are to be brought into the ring once the class has started.

Class 2 ANGLO/PART BRED ARAB 148cms & Under - Cherif qualifier

Two may qualify. The highest placed pony at 138cms & under (Pink card) and the highest placed pony over 138cms up to and including 148cms (Blue card) will qualify. No entry placed lower than fourth can qualify, even if only one height section is covered by the top four in the class. No cards are to be brought into the ring once the class has started.

ANGLO/PART BRED ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 1 2 to compete.

THE BENTLEY HORSEBOX HIRE TROPHY presented by Jacqui Bentley

BSPS AREA 15A ANGLO/PART BRED ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP The two highest placed ponies from classes 1 2 owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15A to compete.

THE KYMARA CUP presented by Miss Julie Farrell

THE CHAMPION AND RESERVE TO COMPETE FOR THE BSPS AREA 15A SUPREME PONY orHORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 3 BSPS NOVICE INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING/HUNTER TYPE

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bridle.

Kindly sponsored by Julie Farrell & Stacey Millsom

Class 4 BSPS INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER TYPE

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

THE COURTLANDS ARISTOCRAT CUP presented by Mrs M Francis & Mrs V J Pickford

NOT BEFORE 10.30am

Class 5 153cm INTERMEDIATE SHOWRIDING TYPE (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 153cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

THE KEELBY EASTER PARADE CUP presented by Miss Emily Curtis

Class 6 158cm INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 153cms but not exceeding 158cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

THE CONSTELLATION CUP presented by Lady Hedgerley

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 4–6 to compete.

The Champion to qualify for the BSPS Binks FamilyChampion of Champions

Supreme Products basket to be awarded to the champion, kindly sponsored by Chloe Willett

THE TWINKLE TROPHY presented by Miss Lucinda Haines

BSPS AREA 15A INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP The two highest placed ponies from classes 3–6 owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15A to compete.

THE MAURA SYKES BRENNAN MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by Dr & Mrs Brennan

THE CHAMPION AND RESERVE TO COMPETE FOR THE BSPS AREA 15A SUPREME PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

NOT BEFORE 12.30pm

Class 7 The Binks Family 122cm SHOW HUNTER PONY (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or not exceeding 122cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Kindly sponsored by Chloe Willett

THE PEBBLY PEPPERPOT CUP presented by Mrs Kati Choynowski

Class 8 The Binks Family133cm SHOW HUNTER PONY (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Kindly sponsored by the Jackson-Clutton Family

THE BENEDICT SALVER presented by Mrs Sue Worthington

Class 9 The Binks Family143cm SHOW HUNTER PONY (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

THE STAMBROOK PORTIA SALVER presented by Miss Katie Davis

Class 10 The Binks Family153cm SHOW HUNTER PONY (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

THE WINTERS TALE CUP presented by The Morrison Family

OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 7-10 to compete.

THE MAGIC CUP presented by Mrs D Hind

Kindly sponsored by Charlotte Thornton – Equine Artist

The Champion to qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions

BSPS AREA 15A SHOW HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP The two highest placed ponies from classes 7-10 owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15A to compete.

THE KELMANSON CUP presented by the Kelmanson Family

THE CHAMPION AND RESERVE TO COMPETE FOR THE BSPS AREA 15A SUPREME PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

BSPS AREA 15A ‘PAT MONAGHAN’ SUPREME PONY CHAMPIONSHIP All BSPS Area 15A Champion and Reserve Champions to compete. Champion will qualify for the BSPS 'Best of the Best' Supreme Championship at the BSPS Summer Championships 2016 offering over £1000 in prize money.

Supreme: THE PAT MONAGHAN MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by the Monaghan Family

Reserve Supreme: THE RAY FORSTER MEMORIAL TROPHY

Flower Sashes to be presented to the champion and reserve, kindly sponsored by Jane Evans

BSPS AREA 15A 'DAVID CURTIS' SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP Open to the 2 highest placed horses owned and ridden by BSPS Area 15A members from each of the ridden horse classes (11-23).

Supreme: THE DAVID CURTIS MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by BSPS Area 15a

Reserve Supreme: THE HONEY GLIDER CUP presented by Miss Julie Farrell

Flower Sashes to be presented to the champion and reserve, kindly sponsored by the Baxter-Davies Family

The champion will receive a portrait voucher presented by Charlotte Thornton – Equine Artist

BSPS Area 15a Supreme Horse Championship

The 2 highest placed horses owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15A competing in classes11-23 will be eligible for the BSPS Area 15a 'David Curtis' Supreme Horse Championship to be held in Ring 1 at the end of the day. Please ensure you wear a RED ARMBAND in your class to qualify.

Class 11 NOVICE RIDING HORSE

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms.

THE LONDON SPLENDOUR CUP presented by Messrs Johnson & King

Class 12 AMATEUR OWNER/RIDER RIDING HORSE

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms. Please refer to BSHA Rule Book 2017 Amateur Rule 7A-C.

Class 13 The Topham Barnes SMALL RIDING HORSE (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Kindly sponsored by Lincs Forage

THE H J SMITH MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by Mrs M Francis

Class 14 The Topham Barnes LARGE RIDING HORSE (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 158cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

RIDING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 11-14 to compete.

THE PALACE FROLIC TROPHY presented by Mrs A Smyth

NOT BEFORE 10.30am

Class 15 NOVICE RIDDEN COB

Mare or gelding, 4 years and over exceeding 148cms.

Class 16 AMATEUR OWNER/RIDER COB

Mare or gelding, 4 years and over exceeding 148cms.Please refer to BSHARule Book 2017 Amateur Rule 7A-C.

Class 17 The Colosso Family LIGHTWEIGHT COB (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years and over, capable of carrying up to 14 stone, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Class 18 The Colosso Family HEAVYWEIGHT COB (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding 4 years and over, capable of carrying more than 14 stone, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Class 19 MAXI COB

Mare or gelding 4 years and over exceeding 155cms. Exhibits are shown hogged. A special rosette presented by will be awarded to the Maxi Cob who has not previously won this award during the current season.

COB CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 15-19 to compete.

Kindly sponsored by Hackett Equine

THE BALLYKNOCKEN CUP presented by Mrs Judy Howell

NOT BEFORE 1.30pm

Class 20 NOVICE HACK

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms.

THE PHIL PEARL CUP presented by Messrs Johnson & King

Class 21 AMATEUR OWNER/RIDER HACK

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms.Please refer to BSHA Rule Book 2017 Amateur Rule 7A-C.

Class 22 Brereton SMALL HACK (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 154cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

Kindly sponsored by the Gale Family

THE LIMITED EDITION CUP presented by Mrs J Offers

Class 23 David Stennett Ltd.LARGE HACK (Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2017)

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 154cms but not exceeding 160cms. Please read the rules regarding membership stipulations for this class at

THE LORD GUY CUP presented by Mr & Mrs D Curtis

HACK CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 20-23 to compete.

THE TOM PALMER TROPHY presented by Miss Hetherington

Class 24 BSPS MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE SHOW PONY

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 148cms. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

Kindly sponsored by The Ready Family

THE ANTHONY DOUGLAS EATON MEMORIAL TROPHY presented by Mrs S Brewis

Class 25 BSPS MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE SHOW HUNTER PONY

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 153cms. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

THE IMPULSE CUP presented by Mrs H Sleight

Class 26 BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHOW PONY (Home Produced)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 148cms. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride.

Kindly sponsored by Tracy Hulatt

THE HIGHCLERE TROPHY presented by Mrs J K Reed

The two highest placed ponies owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15a to compete for the BSPS AREA 15A PRETTY POLLY CHAMPIONSHIP to be held in Ring 4 after Class 43, Pretty Polly First Ridden.

Class 27 BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHOW HUNTER PONY (Home Produced)

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 153cms. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride.

THE BUSTER TROPHY presented by Mrs J K Reed

The two highest placed ponies owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15a to compete for the BSPS AREA 15A PRETTY POLLY CHAMPIONSHIP to be held in Ring 4 after Class 43, Pretty Polly First Ridden.

NOT BEFORE 10am

Class 28 BSPS 128cm SHOW PONY

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Kindly sponsored by Snuggy Hoods

THE MIDAS CUP presented by The Young Family

Class 29 BSPS 138cm SHOW PONY

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Kindly sponsored by Snuggy Hoods

THE SKIPPY SHIELD presented by The Monaghan Family

Class 30 BSPS 148cm SHOW PONY

Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Kindly sponsored by Snuggy Hoods

THE REED CUP presented by Mrs J Reed

OPEN SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 28-30 to compete.

Kindly sponsored by Snuggy Hoods - £40 voucher to the Champion SP, £20 voucher to the Reserve Champion

THE ALEXANDER CUP presented by Mr A Rodrigues

The Champion to qualify for the BSPS Binks FamilyChampion of Champions

BSPS AREA 15A SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP The two highest placed ponies from classes 28-30, owned and ridden by a member of BSPS Area 15A to compete.

Kindly sponsored by Snuggy Hoods - £40 voucher to the Champion SP, £20 voucher to the Reserve Champion

THE LUCINDA CUP presented by Miss L Haines

THE CHAMPION AND RESERVE TO COMPETE FOR THE BSPS AREA 15A SUPREME PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

NOT BEFORE 11.30am