CLUB SHOW
SCHEDULE
2015
BRC AFFILIATED
THE GATE RIDING CLUB
THE SHOW GROUND COTON ROAD
WHITACRE HEATH
COLESHILL
B46 2HL
www.gateridingclub.co.uk
SHOW DATES
29TH March 2015
Club Show
26TH April 2015
Qualifying Show (Separate Schedule)
17th May 2015
Club Show
21st June 2015
Club Show
19th July 2015
Club Show
16th August 2015
Club Show
20th Sept 2015
Club Show
4th October 2015
Charity Show (Schedule to be arranged)
In aid of Air Ambulance Separate Schedule
All of the above shows, apart from the Qualifying Show and the Charity Show, count
towards the points series on our website
Please see Website for more information throughout the show season
All Classes may be split if entries warrant
Lead Rein riders are welcome in any appropriate classes
We will have qualifiers for TGCA, Chaps, Royal London, Midarc, TSR, Equifest, VHS,
Equestrian Life, Cricklands, Uk Riders and many more
See website for The Dressage Schedules
Phone Number for Show Day
07717 477203
RING ONE JUMPING
(9am start)
RING 1
Day Members £3.00 Members £2.50 per class
Class 1
Clear Round Show Jumping – Rosettes to all clear rounds
Are you new to Show Jumping and want to have a go …… Clear Round is the perfect opportunity
Height of fences will be dictated by demand on the day
Come and have a go !
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SHOW JUMPING 10am prompt
Day Members £5.00 Members £4.00 per class
Classes to start 10.00am Prompt
Classes 2-5
Will be one round - Placings will be the least faults in the fastest time Rosettes 1-6 place
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Tiny Tots and Lead Rein Tiny Tots 8 yrs. and under on 01.01.2015
fences not to exceed 30cm (1ft) – ponies not to exceed 133cm
Cradle Stakes - Fences not to exceed 1ft 3” open to all
Mini Jumping and Assisted Jumping Riders to be 12 years and under 01.01.2015
Fences not to exceed 45cm (1ft 6”) – ponies not to exceed 138cm
Novice Jumping – Fences not to exceed 45cm (1ft 6”)- This is for Novice Horse or
Rider
Class 6 -12
Open to Horses and Ponies Riders any age. First round clears will carry straight on into a timed
jump off. The first round will be timed for further placings – the least faults in the fastest round.
Ponies classed as up to 148cm. Please specify when entering horse or pony section. Rosettes to
6th place in both sections
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
Class 9
Nursery Stakes- Not To Exceed 55cm (1ft 6” to 1ft 9”) – 2 phase jumping
Starter Stakes- Not To Exceed 60cm (1ft 9” to 2ft) – 2 phase jumping
Pre Novice -Not To Exceed 70cm (2ft to 2ft 3”) – 2 phase jumping
Local Rider- Fences not to exceed 70cm - 2 phase jumping (rider to live within 10
mile radius of the Gate Riding Club)
NOVELTY CLASS TO BE HELD – look out on Facebook/Website we will post what the class is to be
each week before the show
Class 10
Novice Stakes- Not To Exceed 75 cm (2ft 3” to 2ft 6”) – 2 phase jumping
Class 11
Intermediate- Not To Exceed 85cm (2ft 6” to 2ft 9”) – 2 phase jumping
Class 12
Novice Open -Not To Exceed 90 cm (2ft 9” to 3ft) – 2 phase jumping
Class 13
Small Open- Not To Exceed 1 Meter–(3ft 3”) -2 phase jumping
Class 14
Large Open -Not To Exceed 1.05m –(3ft6”) – 2 phase jumping
RING 2 - IN HAND SHOWING 09.30am start
Day Members £5.00 Members £4.00 per class
Class 15
Open Best Turned Out
40% horse, 30% handler, 30% overall presentation
Class 16
In Hand Young Stock (3yrs and under)
40% conformation, 30% manners/way of going, 30% overall impression
Class 17
In Hand Young Handler – safety head gear and gloves must be warn –
16yr and
under on 01.01.15
30% overall appearance, 60% efficiency of handling, 20% ring craft.
Special
rosette given to the highest placed 11yr old and under,
arm bands must be warn
as identification.
Class 18
Open In Hand Class – open to all horses and ponies of any age or breed
40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. Will be split horses and ponies
if entries warrant.
Class 19
In Hand Pure Bred Arabs, Part Breds & Anglo Arabs–
30% manners 40% way of going 30% Conformation classes may be split if entries
warrant
Class 20
In Hand Coloured, Cremello, Dun, Roan, Spotted, Palomino – open to all horses
and ponies of any age
40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners.
Class 21
In Hand Mountain and Moorland
60% correctness of breed type, 20% manners, 20% overall presentation
Class 22
In Hand Open Part Breds and Foreign Breeds
30% Manners, 50% conformation, 20% overall presentation
In Hand Veteran - Horses and ponies over 15yrs
50% condition, 25% conformation, 25% way of going. Class may be split if entries
warrant 15yr-20yrs and over 20yrs
In Hand Traditional Gypsy, Cob, Shire, Heavy or Driving type
40% conformation, 40% manners and individual show, 20% overall presentation
In Hand Shetland and Miniatures 30% Manners, 40% conformation 30% overall
presentation
Class 23
Class 24
Class 25
CHAMPIONSHIP IN HAND CLASS FOR CLASSES TO 15 -25
NOVELTY CLASSES (Not before 1.00pm )
Entry Fee £2.50
Class 26
In Hand or Ridden Prettiest Mare
Class 27
In Hand or Ridden Handsomest Gelding
Class 28
In Hand or Ridden Most Sparkling Eyes
Class 29
In Hand or Ridden Best Mane and Tail
Class 30
In Hand Best 6 Legs
Class 31
In Hand or Ridden Roundest Bum
Class 32
Ridden Handy Pony can include a trick if your horse or pony has one
RING THREE – RIDDEN SHOWING (09.00am start)
Day Members £5.00 Members £4.00 per class
Class 33
Open Ridden Best Turned Out – 40% horse, 30% rider, 30% overall presentation to just
walk round.
Class 34
Newcomer Class Special rosettes to be awarded – For competitors new to showing.
Guidance will
be given by the judge on what to do and how you could perhaps improve next time – come
and have a go at showing
Class 35
Lead Rein Best Rider – up to 8yrs old - as of 01.01.15 Classes to be judged
40% rider position and effectiveness of aids, 40% individual show, 20% overall presentation
Class 36
Junior Best Rider – up to 16yrs as of 01/01/2015 – to walk and trot together only canter in
Individual show. 40% rider position and effectiveness of aids, 40% individual show, 20% overall
presentation
Class 37
Senior Best Rider – 17yrs old and over on 01/01/2015 40% rider position and effectiveness of aids,
40% individual show, 20% overall presentation
Class 38
Very novice Horse or Pony – walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show –
to be judged on the nature it is intended – Best Novice Horse or Pony
Class 39
Very Novice Rider – walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show – to be judged on the
nature it is intended – Best Novice Rider
CHAMPIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS FOR CLASSES - 33-39
Class 40
Class 41
Class 42
Ridden & L/R Mountain and Moorland – open to any native breed including Shetlands
50% correctness of type, 30% manners & individual show, 20% overall presentation.
Pure Bred Arab/ Part bred Arabs/Anglo Arabs
30% manners 40% Individual show, 30% Conformation
Racehorse to Riding Horse 40% Manners 40% individual show 20% Overall Impression (racing injuries overlooked)
Class 43
Ridden Show Hack/Show Pony and Show hunter Horse/Pony Type
30% conformation, 45% individual show, 25% overall impression
Class 44
Ridden Cob, Hunter and Riding Horse Type Horse or Pony – any cob types - Any bridle
30% conformation, 45% individual show, 25% overall impression
Class 45
Open Riding Club or Family Horse or Pony – snaffle bridle, no martingale
30% manners, 40% individual show, 30% suitability – optional Cross pole to be jumped
for further points
Class 46
Open Ridden Class – open to all horses and ponies any breed
40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. Will be split - horses and ponies if
entries warrant.
Class 47
Ridden Open Part Breds and Foreign Breeds 40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. Will be split - horses and ponies if
entries warrant.
Class 48
Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony horse or pony over 15yrs old 15-20yrs and 20yrs +
40% condition, 20% conformation, 40% individual show – class may be split if entries
warrant .
Class 49
Ridden Coloured, Cremello, Palomino, Dun, Roan and Spotted Open –
40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners – class may be split
Class 50
Ridden Traditional Gypsy, Cob, heavy, Shire or Driving Type –
50% correctness of type, 30% manners and individual show, 20% overall presentation
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS FOR CLASSES TO 40 -50
SHOW GROUND RULES
RULES & CONDITIONS
British riding Club Rules Apply
The Gate Inn Riding Club and / or the organising committee
cannot be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or
illness to horses, ponies, riders, owners, grooms, ground
spectators or any other person or property whatsoever other
than the liability for a refund of entry fee in the event of
abandonment of the competition.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The organisers of this event have taken all responsible
precautions to ensure Health & Safety of everyone present. For
these measures to be effective everyone must take all
responsible precautions to avoid accidents occurring and must
obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and
stewards.
SHOW SAFETY
1 All persons on the showground must comply with the safety
advice and directions given by Club officials and displayed on
safety notices
2 All riders when riding, whether competing or not, must wear
hard hats marked BS / EN 1384, PASO15 or prefixed with ASTM
or SE1 with a strap properly adjusted and fastened.
3 Appropriate protective clothing, including footwear must be
worn by all persons on the showground when mounted.
4 Entries accepted at rider’s risk.
5 The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry at their
discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any
reason whatsoever.
6 The organiser’s decision is final.
7 Only riders entered to compete in the show may use the
practice ring and must jump the practice fence in the direction
indicated with the red flag on the right hand wing. When
jumping a practice fence the height of the fence must be within
accordance with the height of the fences in the ring at the time.
Grooms and owners are not eligible to use this facility.
8 A fall of the rider will result in elimination from the
competition. Such dismounted riders should not remount whilst
in the show ring or dressage arena.
9 Competitors should be mounted on suitably sized ponies or
horses. Should a judge or show official be concerned that a rider
is under or over-horsed they will be requested to withdraw in
the interests of safety or animal cruelty
10 Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be
over 16 years of age.
DIRECTION TO
SHOW GROUND
From the M42 Junction 9, take the exit onto
Kingsbury Rd/A4097
At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto
Coton Rd
Turn left onto Halloughton Grange and
immediately right
The show ground entrance is on this junction
please take care
From Coleshill take the Birmingham Rd/B4114
Continue to follow B4114 for 1 mile .Turn left
onto Station Rd.
Show ground is on the right past The Swan Inn,
turn right onto Halloughton Grange and
immediately right. The show ground entrance is
on this junction please take care
We will be holding clinics for Show Jumping and Dressage
throughout the year please see the website for further
details www.gateridingclub.co.uk
To sponsor us next year please contact the committee
[email protected]