Show Date
Mon, May 26, 2025
Closing Date
Fri, May 23, 2025
Starting Times:
Ring 1 9:30am Judge: Janet Smithers
Ring 2 9:30am Judge: Deleyse Masters-Brown
Ring 3 9am - 12.45pm Dressage (On a Grass Arena) Judge: Jackie Staff
Class
0 A
Introductory - Test A
Class
0 B
Preliminary - Test 18 (Rev 2016)
Class
0 C
Novice - Test 27
Info:
Introduction to Dressage: Lead rein or assisted.
Riders under 16 years
Info:
In-hand and Ridden. Ridden - to be 4 years old & over. Lead rein
permitted. If used, lead rein to be attached to noseband only, and a snaffle bridle to be used.
Info:
Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. To be led by an
attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
3
First Ridden Pony
Info:
4 years old and over To be shown in a snaffle bridle only.
Class
4
Ridden Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony
Info:
4 years old and over To be shown in a snaffle bridle only.
Class
5
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with
their respective Pure-bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A, B, C & D,
Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland and New Forest stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old &
over. Rider any age.
Class
6
Ridden Part Bred M&M
Info:
Open to any unregistered, part-bred Mountain
and Moorlands, 4 years old & over.
Info:
Open to Piebald / Skewbald / Palomino / Dun / Spot / Roan; stallion, mare or
gelding horse or pony any height, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. Classes may be
divided depending on entries.
Class
8
Ridden Traditional
Info:
Ridden Traditional and Anything Hairy. Rider any age. Horse or pony any height/colour. 4
years old & over
CHAMPIONSHIP A
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 1 – 8.
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the supreme championship
Info:
Ridden Veteran. Horse or Pony aged 15 years & over.
Info:
Riding Horse. Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over.
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over.
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old &
Class
13
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Dark colours & Greys Blacks / Browns / Bays / Greys / Chestnuts. Horse or pony. Any height. 4 years old & over.
Class
14
Ridden Foreign Breed
Info:
Any height, 4 years old & over
Class
15
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony
Info:
Horse or pony any height, 4 years old & over
Class
16
Concours d’Elegance
Info:
In-hand or ridden. If ridden, horse or pony to be 4 years old &
over. Lead Rein Allowed. Hard hats must be worn.
CHAMPIONSHIP B
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 9 - 16
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the supreme championship
Class
17
In Hand Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony
Info:
Riding (Show) and Hunter Ponies; stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding. Any age, not to exceed 153m at maturity.
Info:
Any horses exceeding 148cm. Any age
Class
19
In Hand Coloured
Info:
Open to Piebald / Skewbald / Palomino / Dun / Spot / Roan; stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. Classes may be divided depending on entries
Class
20
In Hand Traditional
Info:
Traditionals and Anything Hairy. Horse/ pony any height any colour. Any age
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered
with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A, B, C
& D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland and New Forest stallion, mare or gelding. Any age
Class
22
In Hand Youngstock
Class
22
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony
Info:
Horse or pony any height
Class
24
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Dark colours & Greys Blacks / Browns / Bays / Greys / Chestnuts. Horse or pony.
Any height Any Age
Info:
Open mixed age - Horse or pony aged 15yrs & over
Class
26
In Hand Cob/ Cob Type
Info:
Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years & over. Any height
Class
27
In Hand Foreign Breeds
Info:
Horse or pony any height. Any age
CHAMPIONSHIP C
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 17 - 27
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the Supreme Championship
Class
28
Introduction to Showing
Info:
Ridden - 4 years old & over Lead rein permitted. Horse or pony
any height. This class is for combinations competing for the first showing season. Walk and
trot only when en masse.
Info:
4 years old & over. Horse and rider combinations not to have been placed
1st or 2nd in more than 3 ridden classes. Walk and trot only when on mass. Snaffle bridle
only permitted. Classes will be split depending on number of entries.
Class
30
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
4 years old & over To be ridden by an adult and child under 14 years.
Class
31
Versatile Horse/ Pony
Info:
4 years old & over. Lead rein permitted.
To complete a simple obstacle course with tasks designed to reflect qualities of a utility
horse or pony. Competitors may be required to jump some small fences. A short individual show
required. Snaffle bridle only permitted.
Info:
4 years old & over To be ridden by an adult and child under 14 years.
To complete a simple obstacle course with tasks designed to reflect qualities of a utility
horse or pony. Competitors may be required to jump some small fences. A short individual show
required. Snaffle bridle only permitted.
CHAMPIONSHIP D
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 28 – 32
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the Supreme Championship
~ SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP ~
All Ridden & In-hand Champions & Reserve Champions (A, B, C & D only) to compete
Sashes & Rosettes sponsored by Christine Osborne Rosettes, 01508 480386
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class
34
Handsomest Gelding
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class
36
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
CHAMPIONSHIP E
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 28 – 34
Show Secretary:
Halesworth & District Riding Club
Bergh Apton Manor, Threadneedle Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR151BL
Emailed/postal entries to be received by Friday 23rd May 2025 Dog Show On the day entries only.
Payment Details & Event Fees
Show Secretary: Mrs Karen Orme
Event Secretary: Mrs Shirley Rimmer
Admin Telephone: 01508 480576
Admin Address: c/o Kents Cottage, Threadneedle Street, Bergh Apton, NR15 1BJ
Entries accepted in advance using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Halesworth & District Riding Club who are collecting entry fees on behalf of Bergh Apton St Peter & St Paul Parish Church.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
Entry Fees: £10.00 per class for advance booking & payment.
Late (after Friday 23rd May) entries/payments accepted at £2 extra per class.
NB - No late entries accepted for Dressage classes
Equestrian Fun Classes (Classes 28 – 34) £7.00 per class
No extra fee for late entry to these classes
In addition, a single First Aid Charge of £3 per competitor is payable.
Catering: Banyards Bar Bee Box
1. It is a condition of entry that each entrant has read, understood and agrees to be bound by these Rules.
2. Those attending the Show are to take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. Mr and
Mrs Bertram & the Organisers of the Show accept no liability in respect of any accident, loss, damage,
injury or illness to any person, animal or property however caused.
3. All competitors are required to have their own third-party liability insurance, and to have insured
whatever property and livestock brought to the show that is their own or for which they have
responsibility.
4. Dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times. Any mess must be picked up, bagged and
removed from the site.
5. Riding hats; at all times whilst mounted on horseback, riders must wear properly fitted and fastened
protective headgear which complies with the latest British Standard.
This requirement also applies to anyone under 14 years of age entering ponies/horses in the In-hand
classes.
6. In the interests of safety, the wearing of face or body jewellery is not permitted in any class.
7. Bridles, unless otherwise stated any suitable bridle may be used. Ponies shown on the lead rein may
only be shown in a snaffle bridle.
8. All ridden ponies or horses must be 4 years old and over.
9. The ages of riders and horses are to be taken at 1st January 2024.
10. In the interests of safety, horses/ponies may only be walked in the trailer lines – no trotting or cantering
is permitted.
11. No animal to be left unattended in the lorry/trailer park.
12. Owners/riders are responsible for the welfare of their animal and to ensure that no horse/pony is overcompeted.
13. Juvenile competitors under the age of 16 years must be supervised by a responsible adult.
14. Any stallion must be ridden/handled by a competent person with a minimum age of 14 years.
15. Stallions, mares or geldings may compete in any class unless otherwise stated.
16. In-hand classes are open to all ages.
17. Lorries and trailers must not be mucked out onto any part of the show ground.
18. The Organisers reserve the right to split or amalgamate any class.
19. Judging times are as accurate as possible but can be subject to change
20. Entry fees are non-refundable unless a class has been cancelled by the Organisers.
21. The Judges’ decisions are final.
22. No judge will be competing in classes.
23. Interference from outside the ring will result in elimination and a requirement to leave the ring.
Exception: Assisted dressage – a person can be present in or at the arena but must not touch the pony
unless absolutely necessary.
24. The Organisers of the Show reserve the right to refuse entries without giving a reason, or to require the
removal from the site of any animal not considered by the Officials to be adequately under control.
Similarly, any owners exhibiting abusive or threatening behaviour will be asked to remove themselves
and their animals from the site.
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