SHOWING & WORKING HUNTER SHOW SCHEDULE
APRIL 28TH, May 26th,
June 23rd, July 28th, August 11th
September 22nd
JUDGE: Alison Marriott & Mrs Jo Stringer
Membership £15 per person
Membership £12 pre entry per person
£14 on the day
Non Members £14 pre entry
£16 on the day
Stars Champion of champions
Equifest
Equine sports UK
Veteran Horse Society – AREA QUALIFIER 2024
Spectators are very welcome & The Arena Café will be open for drinks & refreshments throughout the day – Please contact Natalie for any information – 07718846604, Please email Info@lodgefarmriding.co.uk to book Classes
Ring One: SHOWING (Classes Start at 10.00am)
Working Hunter Clear Round – £6.00 a round (£1.00 extra for a rosette)
start – 9-10am
Class 1: Lead Rein/ Tiny Tots Working Hunter pony: Open to ponies 128cms and Under, Riders 10years and under, Jump Height 30cms Equine Sport UK W53
Class 2: Novice Working Hunter –Open to horses & ponies, jump height 50-55cms Equine Sports UK W48, Equine Sports UK W49
Class 3: Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Working Hunter: Jump height 60cms max EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER PONIES Equine Sport UK W52
Class 4: Working Hunter Pony – Under 133cms, jump height 65cms max
Class 5: Mountain & Moorland Large Breed working Hunter: Jump height 75cms EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER PONIES, Equine Sport UK W52
Class 6: Working Hunter Pony- 133-153cms, Jump height 75cms max
Class 7: Working Hunter Horse- 153 & over, Jump Height 85cms
EQUIFEST OPEN WORKING HUNTER Equine Sport UK W51
Class 8: Riding Club Pony/ Horse- one jump to be included in the individual show
WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP-1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this championship
Class 9: Complete Beginners Showing- Open to Horses or Ponies – Riders any age including Lead Reins, class may be split (16 years & under and over 16 – as of 1st January 2024) if sufficient entries. SNAFFLE BRIDLE ONLY
Class 10:Novice /Green Pony /Horse – Open to ponies and horses – Riders any age.
SNAFFLE BRIDLE ONLY IN CLASSES 9 &10 –Correct standard Hat, Boots & Jodhpurs must be worn; Jackets not necessary, but rider’s arms must be covered. NO CANTERING ON COLLECTIVE ‘GO ROUND’ AND NOT NECESSARY IN THE INDIVIDUAL SHOW.
Not before 12.30pm
Class 11: Best Turned Out – Open to ponies and horses – Riders any age. Equine Sport UK S42, Equine Sport UK S43
Class 12; Junior/ – Senior Equitation
Class 13: Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony 15 years and over- OPEN RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE / PONY Equine Sport UK S36
VHS AREA QUALIFIER-
CLASS 13a | DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 13B | VETERAN RIDDEN (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 13C
| PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
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Class 14: Ridden traditional, native cob- EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN COBS
EQUIFEST OPEN MAXI COBS, Equine Sport UK S35
Class 15: Ridden Mountain & Moorland (Small & Large Breeds)
Class 17: Ridden Riding Horses including Ror- Open to Horses.Riders any age, Ror to wear a black arm band. EQUIFEST OPEN RIDING HORSES, EQUIFEST OPEN RE-TRAINED RACE HORSE, Equine Sport UK S32
Class 18: Ridden Show/ Show Hunter Pony – Open to Ponies – Riders any age, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW PONIES, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES, Equine Sport UK S30, Equine Sport UK S31
Class 19: Riding hunter horses – open to Horses. Riders any age, EQUIFEST OPEN SMALL HUNTERS, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN HUNTERS, Equine Sport UK S34
Class 20: Ridden Open- Open to Horses or Ponies. Riders any age
Ridden Championship- 1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this Championship.
In all non restricted age classes the rider must be a suitable height and weight for the Pony or Horse.
RING TWO: SHOWING (Classes Start at 10.00am)
Class 21: Native & Non-Native Young stock: Yearlings, Two- & Three-year-olds – Open to any breed Colt, Filly or Gelding. Stallions MUST be bitted and must be handled by 16 years and over as of the 1st January 2024) Equine Sport UK S20
Class 22: In-Hand Shetland / Miniatures -Handlers any age Stallions must be bitted and must be handled by 14years and over, will be split if sufficient entries
Class 24: In-Hand Coloured, Spotted, Palomino, Dun & Roan – Open to horses and Ponies, Handlers any age, EQUIFEST IN HAND PIEBALD / SKEWBALD Equine Sport UK S17
Class 25: In Hand Plaited Horse Including ROR -Open to Horses, Handlers any age, Ror to wear a black arm band provided by you Equine Sport UK S21, Equine Sport UK S13A Equine Sport UK S12
Class 26: In-Hand Plaited Pony- Open to Ponies any age 153 and under. EQUIFEST OPEN IN HAND RIDING PONIES,
Class 27:In-Hand Traditional, Native Cob- Open to Horses and Ponies, to be shown in Natural or hogged. Handlers any age Equine Sport UK S13 , Equine Sport UK S12
Class 28: In Hand Veteran Horse or Pony, 15 years and over, Equine Sport UK S18
–VHS AREA QUALIFIER
CLASS 28A | DIAMOND VETERAN IN-HAND (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 28B | VETERAN IN-HAND (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 28C | PRE-VETERAN IN-HAND (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
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Not before 12.30pm
Class 29: Young Handler – 8-11 years (as of the 1st January 2024) (Children may be assisted by an adult) Equine Sport UK S26
Class 30: Junior Handler – 12years -17years – (as of the 1st January 2024)
Class 31: Tiny Tot Handler – 7 years and under (as of the 1st January 2024) (Children may be assisted by an adult) Equine Sport UK S26
Class 32: Open in Hand – Open to all breeds Horses and Ponies, Handlers any age. Equine Sport UK S15A, Equine Sport UK S16
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP-1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this championship
Class 33: Tiny Tots Lead Rein -Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 5 years and under Snaffle Bridle Only & Lead Rein must be attached to the Nose Band. No cantering. Equine Sport UK S41
Class 35: Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein pony– Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 9 years and under, Snaffle Bridle Only & Lead Rein must be attached to the Nose Band. No cantering. EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LEAD REIN
Class 36: Lead Rein/ First Ridden Equitation –Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 9 years and under, Snaffle Bridle Only & Lead Rein must be attached to the Nose Band. No cantering.
Class 37: First Year First Ridden – Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 12 years and Snaffle Bridle Only. No CANTERING ON COLLECTIVE ‘GO ROUND’
Class 38: First Ridden – Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 12 years and Snaffle Bridle Only. No CANTERING ON COLLECTIVE ‘GO ROUND’- EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FIRST RIDDEN, EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN, Equine Sport UK S29,
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP-1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this
Veteran Horse Society –AREA QUALIFIER 2024.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2024
Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1st April each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1stto 4thin each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judgeas proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification cardwhich can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships,
30th August – 1st September 2024. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid season in 2024.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.