•£50 to Supreme Champion• 
•£30 to Reserve  •  £20 to Reserve Reserve• 

Entries close Wednesdays 30th April,  11th June & 16th July 2008
(Late entries taken on the day at extra cost)

Secretary:  Ms Pat Slade
Bungalow 4, 230 Hurn Road, Matchams, Ringwood BH24 2BT
Tel: (01425) 471680  or (07971) 931971
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Royal London Show Qualifiers
This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal London Show 2008. First, second and third placed horses/ponies in all the following classes will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title Classes at the Royal London Show to be held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on 29th – 31st August 2008. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided that the owner and rider/handler are or become registered with the International Showing Society within 28 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up-to-date information contact the I. S. S. Secretary on (01425) 471680 or (07971) 931971 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk.

This Show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held on 12th-14th September 2008 at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Gwent.
To qualify for the Championships:
(1) Enter one of the qualifying classes; (2) Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card. (3) Complete the entry form on the qualification card; (4) Return the card together with any membership fees due within 14 days of this show;
Qualifying classes are marked with an asterisk (*)

RING ONE A & B
SHETLAND PONY CLASSES
The following classes are affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society.
All ponies must be registered or elegible for registration with the S.P.S.B.S.
MINIATURE SHETLANDS – 10.00 am
Judge: TBA

Class 1 Novice Any age or sex, not to have won a 1st prize at an affiliated show.
Class 2 Yearling Colt, filly or gelding
Class 3 Two or three Year Old Colt, filly or gelding (class may be divided)
Class 4 Mare (With or without own foal at foot)
Class 5 Gelding Any age or sex
Class 6 Entire Male Four years or over, not necessarily licensed
Class 7 Broken Coloured, any age or sex
Class 8 Solid Coloured including Black, any age or sex  

Junior Championship
Any 1st or 2nd placed ponies three years old or under to compete
Championship*
Junior Champion & Reserve,
plus all 1st or 2nd placed ponies four years or over to compete.

STANDARD SHETLANDS – 10.00 am
Judge: TBA

Class 9 Novice, Any age or sex, not to have won a 1st prize at an affiliated show.
Class 10 Gelding Any age or sex
Class 11 Mare (With or without own foal at foot)
Class 12 Entire Male Four years or over, not necessarily licensed
Class 13 Yearling, Colt, filly or gelding
Class 14 Two or Three Year Old Colt, filly or gelding
Class 15 Coloured (Any colour other than black)
Class 16 Medium Sized Pony,  any age or sex, not exceeding 35”  as yearling, 36” at two years old and 37” at maturity.

Junior Championship
Any 1st or 2nd placed ponies three years old or under to compete
Championship*
Junior Champion & Reserve,
plus all 1st or 2nd placed ponies four years or over to compete.
Supreme Shetland Championship
Miniature Champion & Reserve, Standard Champion & Reserve to compete.
LUNCH BREAK

 SHETLAND PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Not before 2.00 pm

Class 17 Long Reining 2008. Please send s.a.e. for test sheet to Mrs A. J. Dymott, 2 Outwick Cottages, Upper Street, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hants SP6 2BU
Class 18* Young Handlers, Mare or gelding. Children to have attained their 4th birthday but not to have attained their 17th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Class may be split according to entries. Rosettes for all
Class 19* Leading Rein Registered mares or geldings four years or over. Riders 9 years or under, snaffle bridles only, lead-rein to be attached to the noseband on which it must remain while the pony is in the ring. Rosettes for all.
Class 20* First Ridden Registered mares or geldings four years or over, riders not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle may be used. No cantering except in individual shows.

Ridden Championship
1st and 2nd in classes 19 & 20 to compete.

 RING ONE C
MINIATURE HORSE CLASSES
Judge:  TBA
I.M.H.P.S. CLASSES – 10.00 am
The following classes are affiliated to the International Miniature Horse and Pony Society Ltd. The 1st. 2nd and 3rd placed horses in each class will qualify for the Miniature Horse of the Year Show to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses in each class will also qualify for the Miniature Horse of Britain Championship classes at the Royal London Show to be held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on 29th-31st August 2008
ALL MINIATURE HORSES IN THIS SECTION MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE I.M.H.P.S. AND OWNED BY A CURRENT MEMBER.
All classes are open to horses up to 42” unless otherwise stated.

Class 21 Hack/Hunter Type Yearling
Class 22 Hack/Hunter Type Two Year Old
Class 23 Hack/Hunter Type Three Year Old
Class 24 Hack/Hunter Type Four Years or Over
Class 25 Draught Type – any age
Class 26 Solid Coloured - any age or type; palomino, dun, roan, cream, chestnut, bay, grey, brown and black
Class 27* Broken Coloured - Piebald or skewbald, any age or type
Class 28* Spotted - any age or type

I.M.H.P.S. Championship
All first and second places horses to compete.
LUNCH BREAK

OPEN MINIATURE CLASSES
not before 2.00 pm
These classes are open to miniature horses registered with, and owned by, members of ANY society, including the S.P.S.B.S., and ARE NOT qualifiers for M.H.O.Y.S.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses in each class will also qualify for the Miniature Horse of Britain Championship classes at the Royal London Show to be held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on 29th-31st August 2008

Class 29 Novice,  any age or type, under 42”.
                  Not to have won a first prize in an affiliated show
Class 30 Hack or Hunter Type, any age, not exceeding 42” at maturity
Class 31 Draught Type, any age, not exceeding 42” at maturity
Class 32 Solid coloured, any age or type, not exceeding 42” at maturity
Class 33* Broken coloured, any age or type, not exceeding 42” at maturity
Class 34* Spotted, any age or type, not exceeding 42” at maturity 

Open Championship
1st & 2nd prizewinners in classes 29 – 34 to compete
Supreme Miniature Championship
I.M.H.P.S. Champion & Reserve and Open Champion and Reserve to compete

RING TWO
Commencing 9.00 a.m.

Class 35 Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein
 Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 7th  birthday before 1st january in the current year. T0 be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to  be attached to the noseband only.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Show Pony Lead Rein Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 36 Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony First Ridden
 First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 10th  birthday before 1st january in the current year. T0 be shown in any suitable bridle.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Show Pony First Ridden Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 37 Ridden Show Ponies – Mixed Height
 Open Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th  birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Riders to be the correct age for the height of pony they are riding.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Show Pony Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 38 Ridden Show Hunter Ponies – Mixed Height
 Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th  birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Riders to be the correct age for the height of pony they are riding.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Show Hunter Pony Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed ponies in classes 35 - 38

Not before 12.00
Class 39 Ridden Part Breds
 Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exhibits in this section must be registered in the Part Bred section of  their respective Breed Society. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Horses will not be ridden at  the final.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Part Bred Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 40 Riding Horse
Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders to have  attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Riding Horse Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 41 Ridden Cob
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm. Riders to have  attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Cob Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.
Class 42 Ridden Hunter
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 153cm. Riders to have attained their 16th  birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Hunter Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15th-17th August 2008.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 39 – 42

Class 43 Ridden Veteran 15 – 19 years.
 Any age, sex or height, rider any age except  please see Rule 7 regarding stallions.
Class 44 Ridden Veteran 20 years and over.
 Any age, sex or height, rider any age except  please see Rule 7 regarding stallions.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 43 – 44

 CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
Courtesy of, and proceeds to, the Thorney Island Saddle Club

RING THREE
Commencing 9.00 am

Class 45 Non-Native Youngstock
 Colt, filly or gelding; 1, 2 or 3 years, not expected to exceed 148cm at maturity, to be shown in hand.
Class 46 Non-Native Youngstock
 Colt, filly or gelding; 1, 2 or 3 years, to exceed 148cm at maturity, to be shown in hand.
Class 47 Pure/Anglo or Part-Bred Arab
 Any age, sex or height, to be shown in hand.
Class 48 Part-Bred Mountain & Moorland
 Any age, sex or height, to be shown in hand. Exhibits should be registered in the Part Bred section of their respective  Breed Society’s Stud Book.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 45 – 48

Not before 11.00 am
Class 49 In-Hand Veteran, 15 – 19 years
Class 50 In-Hand Veteran, 20 years or over.

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 49 – 50

Not before 12.00 pm
Class 51 In-Hand Rare or Foreign Breeds
 Any age, sex or height.
Class 52 In-Hand Coloured - Piebald or Skewbald
 Any age, sex, height or type
Class 53 In-Hand Odd Coloured
 Palomino, Dun, Roan, Cremello etc, any age, sex, height or type

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 51 – 53

Not before 1.30 pm
Class 54 Ridden Coloured - Piebald and Skewbald
 4 years old or over, any sex, height or type
Class 55 Ridden Odd Coloured
 Palomino, Dun, Roan, Cremello etc, 4 years old or over; any sex, height or type
Class 56 Ridden Arab/Anglo/Part-Bred
 4 years old or over, any sex, height or type
Class 57 Ridden Rare or Foreign Breed
 4 years old or over, any sex, height or type

CHAMPIONSHIP
First and second placed exhibits in classes 51 – 53

 RING FOUR
Commencing 9.00 am
The N. P. S. Mountain & Moorland In-Hand
Kilmannan Stud Silver Medal Rosette Championship
Judge: TBA

A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by The National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections. The Sponsor’s Rosettes is also awarded to the pony receiving the qualification card. (See NPS Silver Medal Championship Conditions below).

Class 58* Small Breeds, one, two or three years old 
Class 59* SmallBreeds, four years old and over
Class 60* Large Breeds, one, two or three years old
Class 61* Large Breeds, four years old and over

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 58 – 61

NPS Silver Medal Championship Conditions.
These Championships are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded where the Owner of the Champion pony is a Member of the NPS. A valid membership must be in the Rider’s/Handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced in the ring. If the Owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the Owner’s membership card cannot be produced in the ring, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided the Owner is a member of the NPS and the membership card is produced in the ring. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the Qualification Card goes to the Reserve Champion pony provided the Owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the Qualification Card can only be awarded to the Champion or Reserve Champion.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show on 6th –8th August 2008, providing they send to the NPS Secretariat the relevant entry fee and qualification card. NPS Adult/Standard members will be required to upgrade to Adult/Showing to enter the final.

Not before 11.30 am
Class 62 Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
 Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor,  New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Rider not to have  attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle  bridle; the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein Final to the held at the East of England Showground on the 15th – 17th August 2008
Class 63 Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
 Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor,  New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Rider not to have  attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Final to the held at the East of England Showground on the 15th – 17th August 2008

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 62 – 63

Not before 1.00 pm
Class 64 Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
 Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or over, registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies; Dartmoor, Exmoor,  Shetland, Welsh A & B, not to have won a first prize of £10 or more before close of entries. Rider any age except please  see rule 7 concerning stallions.
Class 65 Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland, Large Breeds
 Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or over, registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies; Dales, Fells,  Highland, New Forest, Connemara, Welsh C & D, not to have won a first prize of £10 or more before close of entries.  Rider any age except please see rule 7 concerning stallions.

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 64 – 65

Not before 2.30 pm
The N. P. S./www.horsequest.co.uk
Mountain & Moorland Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship
A Silver  Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Sections. (See Silver Medal Championship Conditions above).

Class 66 Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Class 67 Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to the held at the East of England Showground on the 15th – 17th August 2008

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 66 – 67

RING FIVE – WORKING HUNTERS
Commencing 9.00 am
The following classes are open to both mountain & moorland and plaited types

Class 68 Cradle Stakes
 Ponies not exceeding 122cm, Rider not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 1’9”
Class 69 Nursery Stakes
 Ponies not exceeding 128cm, Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 2’0”

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 68 – 69

Not before 10.30
Class 70 Working Hunter Pony – 133cm
 Ponies not exceeding 133cm, Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 2’3”
Class 71 Working Hunter Pony – 143cm
 Ponies not exceeding 143cm, Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 2’6”
Class 72 Working Hunter Pony – 153cm
 Ponies not exceeding 153cm, Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 2’9”

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 70 – 72

Not before 1.30
Class 73 Working Hunter
 Horses exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm, Rider to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the  current year
 Maximum height of fences 3’3”
Class 74 Working Hunter
 Horses exceeding 158cm, Rider to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year
 Maximum height of fences 3’6”
 

CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 73 – 74

RING SIX - UNAFFILIATED
Commencing 10.00 am

Class 75 Best Turned Out – In Hand or Ridden
Class 76 Young Handlers – Not to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 77 Best Condition – kept at grass all the year
Class 78 Best Condition – stabled all or part of the time
Class 79 Lead Rein – open to M & M or show pony types
 Ponies not exceeding 128cm, rider  9 years or under.
Class 80 First Ridden – open to M & M or show pony types
 Ponies not exceeding 138cm, rider 12 years or under
Class 81 Pony Club Pony
 Not exceeding 148cm. Rider 16 years or under
 Suitable for a variety of PC activities – may be asked to jump a small jump
Class 82 Riding Club Horse
 Exceeding 148cm. Rider 14 years or over
 Suitable for a variety of RC activities – may be asked to jump a small jump
Class 83 Heavies and Hairies – Ridden
 Exceeding 148cm; heavy horses and part-breds, solid coloured traditional cobs etc, rider 14 years or over.

CHAMPIONSHIP 
1st prizewinners from classes 75 – 83

Overall Supreme Championship
All exhibits which have been awarded a “Champion” rosette in any ring to come forward.

•£50 to Supreme Champion•
•£30 to Reserve Supreme • £20 to Reserve Reserve•

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1 The organisers will not be held responsible for any theft, accident, loss or damage to any exhibit, person or property however caused. It is a condition of entry that every exhibitor/spectator shall indemnify the organisers against any legal proceedings arising from any accident or injury, incident or misdemeanor however caused.
2 The organisers reserve the right to cancel, amalgamate, or divide classes according to entries, and to replace a judge if necessary.
3 All classes will be run under the rules of the Society to which they are affiliated.
4 The Judge’s decision is final.
5 All Stallions and Colts two years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence, unless otherwise governed by the individual Breed Society.
6 Handlers of Stallions and Colts must have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
7 Riders of stallions must have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year when riding small breeds (Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B) and for large breeds (Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D) riders must have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January.
8 Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear correctly secured British Standard skull caps/riding hats.
9 Whips or canes must not exceed 30”
10 Brood mares must be four years old or over. A mare that has lost her foal may, on production of a vet’s certificate, compete in brood mare classes.
11 All foals must be at least three weeks old on the day of the show and must accompany their dam into the ring and be led alongside the mare as much as possible.
12 Any animal found to be suffering from any infectious or contagious disease must be removed from the Showground at the request of the Veterinary Surgeon.
13 Exhibitors and their grooms must be appropriately dressed at all times while in the ring.
14 All dogs must be on a lead at all times.