The National Veteran Championships incorp the VHS Supreme Final (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Fri, Sep 25, 2015 to Sun, Sep 27, 2015
Closing Date
Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Class 11 R
In Hand Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
IN HAND SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
25 years old and over. Any height
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 12 R
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
IN HAND SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
20-24 years old. Any height
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 13 R
In Hand Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
IN HAND SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
15-19 years old. Any height.
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 14 R
Ridden Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
RIDDEN SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
25 years old and over. Any height
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 15 R
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
RIDDEN SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
20-24 years old. Any height
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 16 R
Ridden Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
RIDDEN SECTION
Regional Final 2015: QUALIFIED HORSES ONLY
15-19 years old. Any height.
Championship – Ch & Res Ch will go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Wildcards – 2nd & 3rd Res Ch will also go forward to the VHS Supreme Final on Sunday
Class 17
SSA Equitation Championship Open Qualifier    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SSA Affiliated classes 17-19 are open to horses of any age
Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Member’s Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. Side Saddle International offer a rosette to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member, judged to be the best turned out.
Class 18
SSA Classical Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SSA Affiliated classes 17-19 are open to horses of any age
Open to SSA Adult Members and Non-members, aged 18 and over on January 1st of the current year, riding side saddle, on horses exceeding 148cms (14.2hh). To be judged 25% conformation and action, 25% manners & way of going, 25% rider, and 25% turnout of horse & rider, by a SHBGB, BSHA, BSPS, P(UK) or SSA Panel Judge. Judges may request a short show, but will not ride exhibits; horses will not be stripped. Traditional habits must be worn. Fancy Dress and Period Costumes NOT permitted. N.B. Silk hats are permitted to be worn in this class AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. Judges are requested to use the mark sheet provided. The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. In the event of previous qualification, this may be passed down to fourth place. Special rosettes are offered by Mrs. T. Mitchell to the winner and if the winner has already qualified, a second rosette is awarded with the Qualification Card. Qualifying combinations are required to become Full Members of the SSA 21 days prior to the National Side Saddle Show or as soon as possible if qualified after that date to be eligible to be eligible to compete at the Final. Combinations qualifying between one National Side Saddle Show and the next may carry forward the qualification, for that year only. The highest placed Riding Horse, Hack (not exceeding 160cm), Cob or Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, ridden by a SSA Adult Member qualifies for The 2015 BSHA Championship Show Total Impact Equestrian Ladies Show Horse Championship and if already qualified the ticket will go to the next highest placed horse down to 5th place. The qualification period is 1st January, 2015 to 11th September, 2015. SSA Members who qualify for The Ladies Show Horse Championship, will not be required to join the BSHA in order to compete in any Side Saddle class at the BSHA National Championship Show. If the BSHA Championship Show entries have closed at the time of qualification, competitors will not be charged a late entry fee for the Championship.
Class 19
Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SSA Affiliated classes 17-19 are open to horses of any age
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse and rider. Attention may be paid to the rider’s personal appearance but detailed inspection of rider or tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the Judge may ask groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. 4 Special rosettes will be awarded to the highest placed Adult Members wearing a silk hat, bowler hat, safety hat and the highest placed Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. N.B. Silk hats are permitted to be worn by Adults IN THIS CLASS AT ANY TIME OF DAY. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
Class 21 A
In Hand Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2015: 25 years old and over. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 22 A
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2015: 20-24 years old. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 23 A
In Hand Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2015: 15-19 years old. Any height.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 24 A
Ridden Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2015: 25 years old and over. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 25 A
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2015: 20-24 years old. Any height.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 26 A
Ridden Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2015: 15-19 years old. Any height.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 27 A
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2015: 15 years old and over. Open to small and large breeds.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 28 A
Ridden Ex Racehorse    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2015: 12 years old and over. Open to horses that have raced and are registered with Wetherbys.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 29 A
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2015: 15 years old and over. Open to small and large breeds.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for the Regional Final later in the day
Class 31 A
In Hand Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2016: 25 years old and over. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 32 A
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2016: 20-24 years old. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 33 A
In Hand Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND:
Area Qualifier 2016: 15-19 years old. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 34 A
Ridden Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2016: 25 years old and over. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 35 A
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2016: 20-24 years old. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 36 A
Ridden Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
FOUNDATION CLASSES RIDDEN:
Area Qualifier 2016: 15-19 years old. Any height
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 37 A
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2016: 15 years old and over. Open to small and large breeds.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 38 A
Ridden Ex Racehorse    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2016: 12 years old and over. Open to horses that have raced and are registered with Wetherbys.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 39 A
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SPECIALIST CLASSES:
Area Qualifier 2016: 15 years old and over. Open to small and large breeds.
1st – 4th in each class qualify for 2016 Regional Finals
Class 101
Best Turned Out    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all. In Hand or ridden.
Class 102
Ridden Hack & Riding Horse    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday.
Class 103
Ridden Hunter    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday
Class 104
Ridden Show Cob    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Rider to have attained their 16th birthday
Class 105
Best Side Saddle Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be judged under SSA rules. Preliminary judging. Lead reins permitted, attached to the noseband only. Open to horses and ponies 15 years or over: conformation & manners will be taken into consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards.
Top 9 to go forward to evening performance for final judging
Class 106
Equitation 10 Years & Under    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not exceeding 148cms. Rider not to have attained their 11th birthday. To be judged on riding ability. Snaffle bridle preferred.
Class 107
Equitation 11 - 15 Years Old    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Riders to be aged between 11 & 15. To be judged on riding ability. Any suitable bridle.
Class 108
Equitation 16 Years & Over    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Riders to have attained their 16th birthday. To be judged on riding ability. Any suitable bridle.
Class 109
Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Concours d’elegance – Period Costume To be ridden side saddle or astride. SSA rules apply. Preliminary judging. Lead reins permitted, attached to the noseband only. Open to horses and ponies 15 years or over. The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of 1 or 2 riders to give short displays. 2 Special rosettes to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA, riding side saddle and carrying their current Championship Points Card. Competitors should produce a brief résumé about their costumes for the Commentator. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk and must lodge a disclaimer form with the secretary before the class.
Top 9 to go forward to evening performance for final judging
Class 110
Retired Racehorse    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horses 12 years old and over. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday. Preliminary judging.
Top 9 to go forward to evening performance for final judging
Class 151
Best Turned Out    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all. In Hand or ridden.
Class 152
In Hand Retired Racehorse    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horses 12 years old and over.
Class 153
In Hand Hack/ Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms.
Class 154
In Hand Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms.
Class 155
In Hand Show Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 156
In Hand Coloured Horse / Pony Non-Native    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to piebald and skewbald horses and ponies.
Class 157
In Hand Coloured Horse / Pony Native/Traditional    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to piebald and skewbald horses and ponies.
Class 158
In Hand Open Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not to have competed in classes 156-157. e.g. dun, spotted and palomino
Class 159
Young Rider Championship    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Most promising young ‘Showman’ Open to members, 16 years and under, gaining a VHS young rider qualification rosette (Judge’s choice) at an Area show. Kindly sponsored by Karol Doyle.
Class 201
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & B. Lead reins permitted, attached to the noseband only. No group cantering
Class 202
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C & D.
Class 203
Ridden Pure Bred Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(excl M&M) Open to all breeds, including foreign breeds but excluding Mountain & Moorlands. Riders any age.
Class 204
Ridden Part Bred Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all part bred horses and ponies, including part bred foreign breeds and part bred Mountain & Moorland breeds. Riders any age.
Class 205
Ridden Coloured Horse/ Pony Non-Native    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to piebald and skewbald horses and ponies. Riders any age.
Class 206
Ridden Coloured Horse/ Pony Native/ Traditional    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to piebald and skewbald horses and ponies. Riders any age.
Class 207
Ridden Open Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not to have competed in classes 205-206. e.g. dun, spotted and palomino Riders any age.
Class 251
In Hand Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding, not exceeding 153cms. Class may be split into type if sufficient entries.
Class 252
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all M&M breeds.
Class 253
In Hand Pure Bred Horse / Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(excl M&M) Open to all breeds, including foreign breeds but excluding Mountain & Moorlands.
Class 254
In Hand Part Bred Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all part bred horses and ponies, including part bred foreign breeds and part bred Mountain & Moorland breeds.
Class 301
Just Off Lead Rein First Ridden    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not exceeding 128cms. Riders to be in their first season off the lead rein.
Class 302
Best Pony/ Rider Combination    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not exceeding 148cms. Judged as the best combination of pony and rider. A short individual show will be required.
Class 303
Best Horse/ Rider Combination    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms. Judged as the best combination of horse and rider. A short individual show will be required.
Class 304
Family Horse & Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding. To be shown under saddle. Snaffle bridles must be worn.
Class 305
Lead Rein Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. Rider not to have attained their 8th birthday.
Class 306
First Ridden Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Rider to have attained their 7th birthday.
Class 307
Show Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cms. Rider to have attained their 7th birthday.
Class 308
Show Hunter Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding, not exceeding 153cms. Rider to have attained their 7th birthday.
Class 401
Working Veteran Pony Nursery Stakes (0.50m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding, not exceeding 138cms. Lead reins permitted, attached to the noseband only. Rider to have attained their 7th birthday.
Class 402
Mountain & Moorland Working Veteran Pony (0.60m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mixed Height Open to all M&M breeds. Riders any age. Lead reins permitted, attached to the noseband only.
Class 403
Working Veteran Pony (0.65m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Not exceeding 148cms, any type. Rider to have attained their 7th birthday.
Class 404
Novice Working Veteran Horse (0.75m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms, any type. Rider to have attained their 10th birthday. Combination not to have a won a WH class prior to this year.
Class 405
Open Working Veteran Horse (0.90m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms, any type. Rider to have attained their 10th birthday.
Class 501
In Hand Best Childs Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding. Not exceeding 148cms.
Class 502
Young Handler    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Handler not to have attained their 10th birthday. No stallions.
Class 503
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to small and large breeds.
Class 504
In Hand Show Horse    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Exceeding 148cms.
Class 505
In Hand Competition Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Any height. To include all competition horses / ponies e.g. ex racehorses, eventers, show jumpers, polo ponies, endurance horses etc
Class 506
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Any height. Open to all.
Class 507
Riding Club Pony    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(Ridden) Not exceeding 148cms. Judged on suitability for all Riding Club activities. There will be a small, optional fence to jump. Rider any age.
Class 508
Riding Club Horse    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(Ridden) Exceeding 148cms. Judged on suitability for all Riding Club activities. There will be a small, optional fence to jump. Rider any age.
Class 601
Veteran Arena TREC (0.70m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(as per Winter Series) Class will consist of MA & PTV only. 10 PTV obstacles, max height 70cms. In the event of a tie, the highest PTV score will win. Open to TREC GB members (all levels). Rider any age. Horse/pony 15 years or over.
Class 602
Have a go Veteran Arena Trec (0.60m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class will consist of PTV only. 10 PTV obstacles, max height 60cms. Riders may be “coached” in this class but will be asked to move on once they have scored zero for any one obstacle. Open to all. (You do not have to be a member of the VHS or TREC GB to participate in this class). Rider any age. Lead reins permitted. Horse/pony 15 years or over.
Class 701
Pick A Test - PYO    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Choose your own test from the list below:
Intro A (2008) – Combination never to have been placed at Novice or above
Prelim 18 (2002) – Combination never to have been placed at Elementary or above
Novice 30 (2006) – Open to all
Elementary 44 (2002) – Open to all
Medium 63 (2002) – Open to all
Please indicate chosen test on entry form. Placings awarded on a percentage basis.
Class 702
Strictly Fancy Dress-Age - PYO    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Dressage to music, with a twist! All combinations to compete in fancy dress/costume. Any suitable bridle.
Choose your own theme (films/musicals/favourite piece of music) and develop a costume and test to go with it. Anything goes, as long as the judge can recognise what you are meant to be!
he music chosen does not necessarily have to match the footfalls of the horse but should add to the performance.

Two sections to choose from:
Intro/prelim
Novice/elementary

Please state level competing at on entry form.
Tests can be ridden in either 20m x 40m or 20m x 60m arena. Please inform secretary which one is needed on entry form.
Clearly labelled CDs must be handed to the secretary by 10.30am on the day.
Marks will be awarded for choreography, costume, music and the horse’s paces.
1st and 2nd place winners will be required for the evening performance.
Class 801
Introductory - Test B    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Horse and rider combination never to have been placed at Novice level or above. This class will run as two sections:
‘Lead rein/tiny tots’: Open to riders aged 10 and under either on or off the lead rein. Lead reins attached to nosebands only.
Open section: All entrants not eligible for ‘Lead rein/tiny tots’ section.
Class 802
Preliminary - Test 4    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Horse and rider combination never to have been placed at Elementary Level or above.
Class 803
Preliminary - Test 14 (Rev 2016)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Horse and rider combination never to have been placed at Elementary Level or above.
Class 804
Novice - Test 24    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Open to all horse and rider combinations.
Class 805
Novice - Test 34    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£12.50
Info:
Open to all horse and rider combinations.
Class 901
Supreme In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Open to Regional Final In Hand Champions, Reserve Champions & Wildcards.
1st and 2nd placed to go forward to the Grand Supreme Final
Class 902
Supreme Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Open to Regional Final Ridden Champions, Reserve Champions & Wildcards.
1st and 2nd placed to go forward to the Grand Supreme Final
Class 1000
Stabling and/or Hook Up Only (No Class Entries)    

Show Secretary: Veteran Horse Society Shows - Julianne Aston
Veteran Horse Society, 5-6 Priory Street, Cardigan, Cardiganshire, PE12 6Az
Tel: 01239 881300, Mobile: 07789514004, Email: info@veteran-horse-society.co.uk


Location
Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Mill Lane, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks LU79BT

Show Information
Open to Members & Non Members
Entries close Thursday 17th September 2015
Late Showing Entries taken on the day, space permitting – cash only
VHS Membership can be taken at the Championships.
Official Photographer: SMB Photographic www.smbphotographic.co.uk

Age badges:
Horse/Pony age badges should be worn in all classes.
Age badges can be ordered directly from VHS Head Office.
A limited supply will be available for purchase from the Show Secretary on the day.

Terms & Conditions
STABLING
1. Stabling is subject to availability and early booking is advisable.
2. Horses/ponies must not be corralled on the showground or left in horseboxes overnight.
3. Stabling fees are non-transferable between competitors.
4. Straw is readily available at no extra cost.
5. If other bedding is required, this must be specified on the booking form. Shavings can be purchased on site.
6. Exhibitors must supply their own hay, feed, water containers and mucking out equipment as these are not provided.
7. Stables are allocated in advance – please report to the Stable Manager on arrival.
8. A deposit of £20 is required on arrival for each stable. This will be refunded at the end of your stay once the stable has been fully cleaned out.

GENERAL SHOW RULES
1. This show is run in accordance with Veteran Horse Society rules. Please refer to VHS Rulebook.
2. By entering any class at this show, the competitor agrees to abide by all aspects of Veteran Horses Society rules , including those in the VHS Rulebook and those explicitly outlined in this schedule.
3. Exhibitors under the age of 18 must have the declaration on the entry form signed by a parent/guardian.
4. Failure to observe any of the rules may result in disqualification of the horse/pony concerned and/or the Exhibitor may be requested to leave the showground.
5. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to fully insure their personal property and animals for which they are responsible whilst on the Showground. Exhibitors are required to have liability insurance cover for their exhibits whilst at the show.
6. Behaviour of an offensive, abusive or unpleasant manner to any person on the Showground will not be tolerated. Any person found to be doing so will be asked to leave the Showground with their exhibits immediately. They may be subject to the VHS disciplinary procedure and all entry/stabling fees, prizes etc. will be forfeited.
7. No person shall ill-treat any animal at any time whether by misuse/excessive use of a whip, bit, item of tack/saddlery or in any other way whatsoever. A Welfare Officer will be present at the show ground at all times.
8. All exhibitors are asked to be aware of animals on the Showground and ensure that all exhibits are fit and well. If anybody has reason to believe that a horse/pony is unfit, they must report this to the organisers immediately.
9. All horses to be accompanied by a valid equine passport which must be produced upon request.
10. Entry fees, including stabling and electric hook-up fees are non-refundable after the close of postal entries in any circumstance. Requests for refunds prior to this date must be made in writing to the Show Secretary together with a valid veterinary or medical certificate.
11. Entries will not be accepted without full payment.
12. Any cheques which have to be represented to the bank will incur a £25 administration fee for each occasion.
13. Competitor numbers can be collected from the Show Secretary on the day.
14. Horse/Pony age badges should be worn in all classes. These can be ordered from VHS Head Office. A limited supply will be available for purchase from the Show Secretary on the day.
15. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry at the discretion of a VHS Director.
16. The organisers reserve the right to limit entries, change, cancel, split or amalgamate classes as they see fit.
17. The organisers take cannot be held responsible where a competitor has entered more than one class and a clash occurs. Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to allow competitors to compete in both, this may not always be possible. The judge’s decision is final.
18. It is mandatory for all riders to wear correctly secured riding hats to the current approved BSI or European standard (with the exception of side-saddle exhibits where SSA rules apply).
19. Period Costume class & Evening Performance only - Any competitor aged 18 or over wishing to wear other headgear during the evening performance or Period Costume class may do so at entirely their own risk. A disclaimer must be signed by the competitor and given to the Show Secretary 1 hour before the class begins.
20. Body Protectors may be worn and are recommended whilst competing in Working Veteran classes.
21. Motorbikes and quad bikes are not be permitted on the Showground.
22. Bicycles and scooters must not be ridden near rings or horses.
23. Buggies and mobility vehicles may not be driven around the show, unless an exemption has been granted in writing by the organisers. Only exhibitors with a medical disability will be granted dispensation. All persons must be over 18 years of age and have a valid licence and appropriate insurance.
24. Dogs are to be kept under control and on a lead at all times. Loose dogs will be impounded and will not be released until a payment of £40 is made. Owners are to clean up after their dog. Any person found to disregard this rule will be fined £40. All payments will be donated directly to Veteran Horse Welfare charity No: 1104072
25. The organisers do not accept any liability for any accident, injury, loss, damage or illness to any riders, handlers, spectators, horses, ponies or to any property whatsoever and howsoever caused.

 

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