THE STOURHEAD SHOW
Sunday 3rd August 2008
Including Companion Dog Show
At
STOURHEAD HOUSE, FRONT PARK
MERE, WILTSHIRE
(by kind permission of The National Trust and Mr Harry Parker)
on B3092, North of A303
Admission £5.00 per car
www.stourheadshow.co.uk
OFFICIALS
Stourhead Show Committee
D Cowie Esq. (Chairman) Mrs Hurndall-Waldron (Secretary) I Strong Esq (Treasurer) M.Hoskins Esq, Mrs T Cowie, A.Goodhew Esq.,
Mrs F.Mason, I Vere Nicoll Esq, Miss E Lock
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Horse Show Secretary Mrs P Hurndall-Waldron 01749812940
Hon Medical Officer Dr Holden
St John’s Ambulance in attendance
Veterinary Officer Francis & Jackson MRCVS
Farrier N. Hoare Esq.
Announcers J.Symonds Esq.
*** Refreshments *** Tradestands ***
RING 1 Ridden Hunters Potential Sport Horse
Working Hunters Working Hunter Ponies
Show Hunter Ponies
RING 2 Best Turned Out
Local Ponies In Hand & Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Family Ponies In Hand & Ridden Coloured Horses
Leading Rein Ponies
Fancy Dress
RING 3 Sport Horse Breeding Racehorse to Riding Horse
Riding Horses Cobs
In Hand & Ridden Veterans
Riding Club Horse
RING 4 Clear Round Jumping
RING 5 Non-Affiliated Show Jumping
RING 6 Affiliated Show Jumping
DRESSAGE
COMPANION DOG SHOW
PARADE OF THE SOUTH & WEST WILTS HOUNDS
DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES
SPONSORS
The Committee of the Stourhead Show are extremely grateful to all the Sponsors who have so kindly given the prize money.
In return your support of their businesses will be much appreciated
Amour Lingerie Ltd Wincanton
Andrew Barclay (Butcher) Wincanton
A Hoskins Topnotch
Animal Aids / Ridemore, Wincanton
K W Agriblends
Mr Anthony Underwood
Aylesfield Farm Stud Ltd
Bourton Fencing
Mrs Clark, Lagan Farm (Dorset) Ltd
J Cayford Family Butcher (Frome)
Mr & Mrs C Cotton
Downlands Equestrian Centre
European Pensions Managment
Fox Grant (Estate Agents)
Francis & Jackson Veterinary Surgeons
Garrett Commercials Ltd Sparkford
G R Champion Ltd (Wincanton)
Heywood Equestrian Centre
Mrs David Hobbs
Mr & Mrs M McCormick
Jane Nicholls Catering, Witham Friary
Mr Julian Bosdet Abchurch Communications Ltd
Keratex, Westbury
Kimbers’ Farm Shop, Higher Stavordale
Mr & Mrs R Lissack
Half Moon Stud Shaftesbury
Nicky Chalk
Mr & Mrs Peter Moore
Pythouse Organics
Rural Portraits (Lucinda Stokes)
Springleaze Farm Tasty Potatoes
Mr & Mrs M Syms
The Hon James & Mrs Nelson
Thorney Copse Saddlery, Charlton Musgrove
Tom Green Esq
Travel Angels
Mr & Mrs P J Whalley
White Horse Marquees
Witham Vale Arenas
RING 1
COMMENCING 0830 hrs
RIDDEN HUNTERS
All Hunter Classes will be judged under SHB (GB) Rules
Entry Fees: Class 1 – 4 £9
Prizes Class 1 – 4 1st £12, 2nd £10, 3rd £8 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs A Burrington (Conformation)
Miss C Speid-Soote (Ride)
1. LOCAL HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, four years old and over. Over 15 hands Horse and rider to live within 15 miles radius of Mere Church or be SWWH subscriber
Kindly sponsored by RURAL PORTRAITS
2. NOVICE HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, four years old and over, 15 hands
and over, not having won a first prize of £25 or a total of £100 in prize money in any Ridden Hunter class (excluding classes for four year olds only) at home or abroad, before 1st Jan 2008.
Kindly sponsored by AGRIBLENDS
SWW Hunt Cup to winner
3. SMALL HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, four years old and over, exceeding 14.3 hands but not exceeding 15.2 hands ½ inch allowed for ordinary shoes
Kindly sponsored by ABCHURCH COMMUNICATIONS LTD
4. OPEN HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, four years and over. Height to be over 15.2 hands
Kindly sponsored by AYLESFIELD FARM STUD LTD
CHAMPION RIDDEN HUNTER
1st and 2nd Prize winners from Classes 1 - 4
Winner to receive the ROB WALKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette
WORKING HUNTERS
All hunter classes will be judged under SHB (GB) Rules
Entry fees: Class 5 to 8 - £9
Prizes: Class 5 to 8: 1st £12; 2nd £10; 3rd £8 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs A Burrington
Miss C Speid-Soote
Course Builder
Mr N Payne
5. NOVICE WORKING HUNTER MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, 15 hands or over, not having won a first prize of £25 or total of £100 in prize money in any Ridden Hunter class excluding Classes for four year old only, at home or abroad, before 1st January 2008. Height of fences approx 3 ft.
Kindly sponsored by AMOUR LINGERIE
6. LOCAL WORKING HUNTER MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, 15 hands and over. Horses and riders to reside within a 15 mile radius of Mere Church or be SWWH subscribers. Height of fences not to exceed 3ft
Kindly sponsored by DOWNLANDS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
7. SMALL WORKING HUNTER MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, 15.2 hands and under. Height of fences not to exceed 3ft
Kindly sponsored by MR & MRS PETER MOORE
8. WORKING HUNTER MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, exceeding 15.2 hands
Kindly sponsored by FOX GRANT RURAL ESTATE AGENTS
CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER
1st and 2nd prizewinners from Classes 5 to 8. Winner to receive the WYLYE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette
COMMENCING 1330
POTENTIAL SPORT HORSE
Entry Fee: Class 9: £9
Prizes: Class 9: 1st £12, 2nd £10 3rd £8, Six Rosettes
Judge:
Mrs R Bryer
9. POTENTIAL SPORT HORSE MARE OR GELDING four to seven years old. Over 15 hands. Not to have won any B.E. points. Horses will be required to do an individual show, followed by jumping a short course, (approximate height 2ft 9ins) including a double.
Kindly sponsored by SPRINGLEAZE FARM TASTY POTATOES
FOLLOWED BY
WORKING HUNTER PONIES
Mountain & Moorland ponies welcome
Entry Fee: Class 10: £6
Prizes: Class 10: 1st £8; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 Six Rosettes
Special Rosette to highest placed Mountain & Moorland
Judge:
Mrs R Bryer
10. OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONY MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, not exceeding 15 hands. Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in current year. Will jump in height order of ponies.
Class will be divided if entries permit
Kindly sponsored by KERATEX
SHOW HUNTER PONIES
Entry Fee: Class 11: £6
Prizes: Class 11: 1st £8; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs R Bryer
11. PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE MARE OR GELDING, four years old and over, not exceeding 15 hands. Rider not to have attained 20th birthday before 1st January 2008
Kindly Sponsored by THORNEY COPSE SADDLERY
COMPANION DOG SHOW
TO BE HELD IN RING BEHIND SPONSOR MARQUEE
AT 11.000 AM
CLASSES FOR EVERYONE
ENTRIES ON THE DAY
RING 2
COMMENCING 8.30 am
COLOURED HORSES
Judge
Mrs Cauldwell
Entry Fee: Classes 12 & 13 £6
Prizes: Classes 12 & 13 1st £8, 2nd £6, 3rd £4
12. COLOURED HORSE OR PONY IN HAND. Any height but class may be split
if sufficient entries.
Kindly sponsored by PYTHOUSE ORGANICS
13. COLOURED HORSE OR PONY RIDDEN. Four years and over. Any height but class may be split if sufficient entries.
Kindly sponsored by NICKY CHALK
CHAMPION COLOURED 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 12 and 13 to win SPLODGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette.
BEST TURNED OUT, SHOW PONIES,
FAMILY PONY, FANCY DRESS,
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND & RIDDEN,
Entry Fees: Class 14 to 18: £6
Prizes: Class 14 to 18: 1st £8; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs A Jackson
Local ponies and riders to reside within 15 miles of Mere Church
14. BEST TURNED OUT HORSE/PONY AND RIDER/HANDLER
Kindly Sponsored by GARRETT COMMERCIALS SPARKFORD
15. LEADING REIN PONY MARE OR GELDING four years old and over, 12.2 hands and under. Riders 8 years and under. Prize for the best “Thelwell” Type
ANSTEY SHIELD to overall winner.
Special Rosette to best local. Rosette to all competitors
Kindly sponsored by ANDREW BARCLAY (BUTCHER) WINCANTON
16. FIRST RIDDEN PONY. Not exceeding 13.2 hands. Riders 10 years and under. Snaffle bridle only. Prize for best rider & local
Kindly Sponsored by MRS CLARK LAGAN FARM (DORSET) LTD
17. RIDDEN PONY Not exceeding 14.2 hands, four years old and over. Rider 16 years and under. Prize for best rider & local
Kindly sponsored by MR ANTHONY UNDERWOOD
18. FAMILY PONY MARE OR GELDING four years old or over. 13 hands to 15 hands. Rider any age
The LADY MARGADALE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the highest placed pony in class 18 which is owned and ridden by a member of the SOUTH & WEST WILTS PONY CLUB or the WYLYE VALLEY PONY CLUB
Kindly sponsored by BOURTON FENCING
CHAMPION PONY
1st and 2nd prizewinners from class 14 to 18. The winner to receive the SOUTH & WEST WILTS CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette.
APPROX 12.30 FANCY DRESS
Judge
Mrs D Ogilvy
19. FANCY DRESS. Hard hats MUST be worn
Entry Fee £4 Special Rosettes for all competitors
Kindly sponsored by JANE NICHOLLS CATERING
COMMENCING 1300
IN-HAND AND RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
For registered Connemara, Dale, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh Sections A, B, C & D
Entry Fee: Classes 20 & 21: £6
Prizes: Classes 20 & 21: 1st £8; 2nd £6; 3rd £4 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs R Holbrook-Bull
20. OPEN IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONY For ponies not exceeding 3 years This class will be divided if entries allow. Prizes for 1, 2, & 3 year olds.
Special rosettes for the best Large and Small yearling
21. OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONY,
Four years old and over. To be divided by height if sufficient entries
Kindly sponsored by FRANCIS & JACKSON EQUINE CLINIC
CHAMPION MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY
All 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 20 to 21. The winner to receive the RICHARD STRATTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette, together with a £25 voucher kindly sponsored by THORNEY COPSE SADDLERY and Reserve Champion Rosette
RING 3
COMMENCING 8.30 am
SPORT HORSE BREEDING
Entry Fees: Class 22, 24 & 25: £9 Class 23: £6
Prizes Classes 22, 24 & 25: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5 Six Rosettes
Classes 23: 1st £8; 2nd £5; 3rd £3 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs R Bryer
22. SPORT HORSE BROOD MARE exceeding 14.2 hands with foal at foot
BRADLEY CHALLENGE CUP to winner
Kindly sponsored by THE HON JAMES & Mrs NELSON
23. SPORT HORSE FOAL exhibited with its Dam in Class 22
Kindly sponsored by
24. SPORT HORSE YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
Colts must be bitted.
Kindly sponsored by MR & MRS R LISSACK
25. SPORT HORSE TWO YEAR OLD & THREE YEAR OLD COLT FILLY OR GELDING. Colts must be bitted. This class will be divided if entries allow
G.B. MATTHEWS CUP to winner
Kindly sponsored by MR & MRS C COTTON
CHAMPION IN-HAND SPORT HORSE
All 1st and 2nd Prizewinners from Classes 22 – 25
The winner to receive the S&WW HUNT SHOW HOARE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette
COMMENCING 1200 NOON APPROX
COBS & RIDING HORSES
Entry Fee: Classes 26 to 29: £8
Prizes: Classes 26 to 29: 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4 Six Rosettes
Judge
Mrs Cauldwell
26. RIDING HORSE MARE OR GELDING Four years old and over, exceeding 14.2 hands
27. COB MARE OR GELDING four years old and over
Kindly Sponsored by MR TOM GREEN
28. RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE Open to ex-race horses, Weatherby’s Reg number required. Judged on way of going and manners.
Kindly Sponsored by MRS DAVID HOBBS
29. RIDING CLUB HORSE 4 years and over 15 hands and over. Suitable for riding
club activities
NOT BEFORE 1400
VETERAN CLASSES
SPONSORED BY BLUECHIP
Entry Fees: Classes 30 to 35 £6
Prizes: Classes 30 to 35 1st £8; 2nd £6; 3rd £4
Judge
Mrs Cauldwell
30. PRE-VETERAN HORSE & PONY, aged 15 – 19 years. Horse or Pony in-hand, Exhibitor any age.
31. VETERAN HORSE AND PONY, aged 20 – 24 years, Horse or Pony in-hand, Exhibitor any age
32. VETERAN-PLUS, 25 years old & over, Horse or Pony in-hand, Exhibitor any age
33. PRE-VETERAN, 15 - 19 years, Horse or Pony ridden, Exhibitor any age.
34. VETERAN, 20 - 24 years old, Horse or Pony Ridden, Exhibitor any age.
35. VETERAN-PLUS, 25 years & over, Horse or Pony ridden, Exhibitor any age.
NO SPURS, GALLOPING, OR WEARING OF EAR RINGS PERMITTED
The Veteran Horse Society and Blue Chip Show Championships are open to both Members and Non-members of the Veteran Horse Society. Please note that ONLY Veteran Horse Society Members are eligible to compete in the Regional Championship. Qualification cards will ONLY be given to Members with their VHS Membership cards as proof of membership to the society.
The Regional winners will go on to compete at the Veteran Horse Society & Blue Chip Show Championship Supreme Final. Date to be finalised.
Membership to the Society must be received no later than 14 days prior to the Area Qualifer Show. LATE MEMBERSHIP WILL STRICTLY NOT BE ACCEPTED,
For membership details please send s.a.e to:
Membership Secretary Hendre Fawr Farm, St.Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA433LZ
08702426653 www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk
CHAMPION VETERAN
Open to 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 31 to 35
The winner to receive the VETERAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Championship Rosette and Reserve Champion Rosette
RING 4
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
Fences starting at 2ft and increasing as required
Entry Fee £4 on the field with Rosette for each clear round.
RING 5
NON-AFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING
0900 START
36. 2’0 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 2’0. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes: £10, £8, £6, £5. Six Rosettes
37. 2’3 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 2’3. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes: £10, £8, £6, £5. Six Rosettes
38. 2’6 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 2’6. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes: £10, £8, £6, £5. Six Rosettes.
Kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs SYMS
39. 2’9 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 2’9. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes: £10, £8, £6, £5. Six Rosettes.
Kindly sponsored by TOM GREEN ESQ
40. 3’0 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 3’0. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes £10, £8 ,£6, £5 Six Rosettes
Kindly sponsored by MR & MRS P J WHALLEY
41. 3’3 OPEN JUMPING
Fences in the first round will not exceed 3’3. Table A7.
Entry Fee: £6 (Late Entry Fee £8)
Prizes £10, £8, £6, £5 Six Rosettes
Kindly sponsored by TRAVEL ANGELS
RING 6
BSJA SHOW JUMPING
0900 START Course Designer: Mr Adrian House
42. DERBY HOUSE BRITISH NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
Under BSJA Rule 316. 2 Phase Rule 286A. Speed 325m per minute.
Entry Fee: £10 (Late Entry Fee: £12)
Prizes: £25, £20, £15, £12, £12.
First 3 rosettes are presented by Derby House.
43. EQUISSAGE DISCOVERY CHAMPIONSHIP –FIRST ROUND
Under BSJA Rule 314. 2 Phase Rule 286A. Speed 325m per minute.
Entry Fee £10 (Late Entry Fee £12)
Prizes: £30, £22, £18, £12, £12. First three rosettes are provided by Equissage.
44. 1.05 /1.10 Restricted Handicap
Under BSJA Rule 312 Table A7. Speed 350m per minute.
1.05mtr for horses not to have won £300
1.10mtr for horses to have won more than £300
Entry Fee £10 (Late Entry £12)
Prizes: £30, £22, £18, £12, £12
45. 1.15 OPEN INCLUDING DORSET AREA 1.15 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
Table A7, Speed 350m per minute. For registered horses.
Qualifies for the Dorset Area 1.15 Championship to be held on
Saturday 18th August 2007. First eight will qualify disregarding
those already qualified. Qualifiers will receive special rosettes.
Entry Fee: £12 (Late Entry Fee: £14)
Prizes: £50, £40, £30, £20, £10
Kindly sponsored by WITHAM VALE ARENAS
46. THE HORSE AND HOUND FOXHUNTER – FIRST ROUND/1.20m OPEN
Under BSJA Rule 310, Table A7. Speed 350m per minute.
Entry Fee: £20 (Late Entry Fee £22)
Prizes: £75, £50, £35, £25 £20, £20 First rosette provided by Horse and Hound. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split. Horses may only compete in one section.
47. THE STOURHEAD 1.30m OPEN
For registered horses, Table A7, Speed 350m per minute.
Entry Fee: £23 (Late Entry Fee £25)
Prizes: £100, £75, £50, £35, £30, £25.
Kindly sponsored by RIDEMORE
OPEN UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE
Kindly sponsored by HALFMOON STUD
Commencing 0900
To be run under BD rules (except grackles permitted)
Entry Fees: 1 class: £10. 2 classes: £15. 3 classes: £20 - on each horse
Prizes: 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6;
Rosettes to 6th place
Entries Close: Monday 28th July 2008
Withdrawals: Wednesday 30th July 2008
Late entries by negotiation
Times: Phone Mrs Tamsyn Cowie,
Tel: 01749 850524, between 6 – 9pm, Friday 1st August 2008
48. PRELIMINARY TEST NO 1 TRAINING TEST (2006)
Overall marks only & discussion with judge (numbers limited)
49. PRELIMINARY TEST NO 4 (2002)
50. PRELIMINARY TEST NO 17 (2002)
Long Arena
51. NOVICE TEST NO 20 (2008)
52. NOVICE TEST NO 22 (2007)
Long Arena
NB: Non registered BD competitors & horses are welcome in SATURDAY’S AFFILIATED DRESSAGE (2nd August) in the Introductory A (walk/trot) and Preliminary 4 and 17 classes.
Contact organiser for details.
(tel: 01749 850524 fax: 01749 850876 email: tattycow70@hotmail.com )
REGULATIONS
Anyone on a horse must wear a hard hat. A skullcap or a hard hat and safety harness according to, BSI Standard PAS 015:1998 or EN1384:1996 or BS EN 1384:1997. Snell E 2001 with the official Snell label and number. AS/ZNS 3838 1998 or AS/NZS 38382003, must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter classes. Skullcaps must have a navy blue or black cover.
The organisers of this show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.
The Committee for this Show does not accept liability for any accident, death, injury, disease, damage or loss caused to any exhibitor or to his or her servant or agent or to any animal. They reserve the right to alter, cancel or change anything. The Judge’s decision is final and at no time may any unauthorised person enter the ring.
The Organisers reserve the right to cancel any class for which there are insufficient entries, in which case entry fees will be returned. In BSJA classes, lower prizes may be withheld in accordance with Rule 76.6 in the case of insufficient entries.
All cups and trophies remain the property of the Stourhead Show and must be returned to the Show Secretary. All cups and trophies are the responsibility of the winners whilst in their possession. They may only be signed for and collected by an adult.
NO horse or pony may be ridden by more than one competitor in any one event. BSJA members will at all times abide by the rules of the BSJA whether competing in affiliated or unaffiliated classes. All jumping classes will be judged under BSJA Rules.