SHOWING & WORKING HUNTER SHOW
28th May 25th June,
23rd July,
Judges: Kerry McFarlane & Chris Hollands
Membership £10 per person
Members pre entry £10 a class
£12 on the day
Non Members £12 pre entry
£16 on the day
Please send entries via email only
Veteran Horse Society –AREA QUALIFIER 2023.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2023(now incorporating Scotland)
Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
Stars Champion of Champions
Equifest Qualifers
Equine Sport Uk
Northern Lights
Spectators are very welcome & The Arena Café will be open for drinks & refreshments throughout the day – Please contact Natalie for an information – 07718846604, Please email Info@lodgefarmriding.co.uk to book Classes
Ring One: SHOWING (Classes Start at 9.00am)
Working Hunter Clear Round – £6.00 a round (£1.00 extra for a rosette)
Class 1: Lead Rein/ Tiny tots Working Hunter pony: Open to ponies 128cms and Under, Riders 10years and under, Jump Height 30cms W53 Equine sports uk W45 Equine sports uk
Class 2: Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter: Jump height 60cms max (small Breeds) & 75cms Max (Large Breeds) EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER PONIES, W52 Equine sports uk
Class 3: Working Hunter Pony – Under 133cms, jump height 65cms max & 133-153cms jump height 75cms max. EQUIFEST OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONIES W50Equine sports uk
Class 4: Working Hunter Horse- 153cms & over, Jump height 85cms max EQUIFEST OPEN WORKING HUNTER W50 Equine Sports uk
Class 5: 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 6 not to start before 10.30
Class 6: Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony 15 years and over- EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE / PONY, S36 Equine sports Uk VHS AREA QUALIFIER-
CLASS
6a |
DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 6B | VETERAN RIDDEN (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 6C
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PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
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Class 7: Ridden Traditional, Native, Cob –Open to Horses and Ponies. to Be shown in natural or hogged, Riders any age EQUIFEST OPEN MAXI COBS, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN COBS S35 Equine sports Uk- Kindly sponsored by Moorland Gas Services
Class 8 not to start before 13.00
Class 8: 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 2022) if sufficient entries. SNAFFLE BRIDLE ONLY
Class 9: Novice/Green Pony or Horses -Open to Horses/ponies, Riders any age SNAFFLE BRIDLE ONLY S45 EQUINE SPORTS UK
IN CLASSES 1&2 –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.
Class 10: Ridden Coloured, Spotted, Palomino, Dun & Roan- Open to Horses and Ponies. Riders any age, will be split if sufficient entries EQUIFEST RIDDEN PIEBALD / SKEWBALD, S38 EQUINE SPORTS UK, S39EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 11: Ridden Plaited Horses including RoR- Open to Horses. Riders any age, EQUIFEST OPEN RE-TRAINED RACE HORSE, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDING HORSES, EQUIFEST OPEN SMALL HUNTERS, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN HUNTERS, S32EQUINE SPORTS UK, S34EQUINE SPORTS UK, S37EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 12: Ridden Plaited Ponies- Open to Ponies. Riders any age, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW PONIES, S30EQUINE SPORTS UK, S31EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 13: Ridden Mountain & Moorland (Small & Large Breeds)
Riders any age, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND, S27EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 14: Junior / Senior Equitation S47 EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 15: Ridden Open- Open to Horses or Ponies. Riders any age including lead reins
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 16: Best Turned Out –open to any age rider, horse or pony S42EQUINE SPORTS UK
S43EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 17: 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. S41EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 18: 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 SHOW HUNTER PONY- LEAD REIN, EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW PONY LEAD REIN, S28EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: First Ridden – Open to Ponies 12.2hh and under, Rider 12 years and Snaffle Bridle Only. No CANTERING ON COLLECTIVE ‘GO ROUND’- EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN, EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FIRST RIDDEN, S29EQUINE SPORTS UK
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP-1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this championship Kindly Sponsored by Little Rock Equine Vets
Class 23 not to start before 13.00
Class 23: 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 2022) S20EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 24: Young Handler – 8-11 years (as of the 1st January 2023) (Children may be assisted by an adult) S26EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 25: Junior Handler – 12years -17years – (as of the 1st January 2023) S26EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 26: Tiny Tot Handler – 7 years and under (as of the 1st January 2023) (Children may be assisted by an adult) S26EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 27: 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 28: In-Hand Mountain & Moorland – Small & Large Breeds EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND, S10EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 29: In-Hand Coloured, Spotted, Palomino, Dun & Roan – Open to horses and Ponies, Handlers any age EQUIFEST IN HAND PIEBALD / SKEWBALD, S17EQUINE SPORTS UK,
Class 30: In Hand Plaited Horse Including ROR -Open to Horses, Handlers any age S13AEQUINE SPORTS UK S15AEQUINE SPORTS UK, S21EQUINE SPORTS UK, S22EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 31: In-Hand Plaited Pony- Open to Ponies any age 14.2and under. EQUIFEST OPEN IN HAND RIDING PONIES, S16EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 32: In-Hand Traditional, Native Cob- Open to Horses and Ponies, to be shown in Natural or hogged. Handlers any age S13EQUINE SPORTS UK
Class 33: In Hand Veteran Horse or Pony, 15 years and over, S18EQUINE SPORTS UK,
–VHS AREA QUALIFIER
CLASS
33A |
DIAMOND VETERAN IN-HAND (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 33B | VETERAN IN-HAND (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
CLASS 33C | PRE-VETERAN IN-HAND (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height. |
Class 34: Open in Hand – Open to all breeds Horses and Ponies, Handlers any age.
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP-1st & 2nd from each class go forward to this championship
“This show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots Championships taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 27 th July – 30 th July 2023. The three highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class”
Veteran Horse Society – AREA QUALIFIER 2023.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2023
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.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in 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 judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which 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,
to be held at Arena UK Lincolnshire on 29th September – 1st October 2023. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule.
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.