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Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Tuesday 14 July - Thursday 16 July 2015
Patron:
HRH The Prince of Wales
President:
Lord Crathorne
Honorary Show Director:
W V Cowling
EQUINE SCHEDULE
ENTRIES CLOSE
FRIDAY 1 MAY 2015
LATE ENTRIES WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED
Please send your entries to: Livestock & Entries Dept.,
Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ.
Enquiries: Amanda Stoddart-West (01423 546231) [email protected]
Polli Appleyard (01423 546236) [email protected]
Emma Rankine (01423 546206) [email protected]
Tel: 01423 541000
Fax: 01423 541414
www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
Registered Charity No: 513238
Company Reg No:1666751
VAT Reg No: 613048081
INDEX
Entry Fees and Prize Money
Provisional Timetable
Page 3
Page 4-6
Mini Show Ponies
Lead Rein of Hunter Type
Lead Rein & First Ridden
Page 31
Page 32
Ladies Side-Saddle
Page 14
Cleveland Bay
Page 7
Clydesdale
Page 8
Cobs
Best Shod
Page 26
Page 27
Coloured Horse & Pony
Ridden
Youngstock
Mountain and Moorland
In-hand
Ridden
Lead Rein & First Ridden
Page 9
Page 19
Private Driving
Dales
Page 20
Dartmoor
Page 20
Donkey
Page 21
Fell
Page 21
Riding Pony Breeding
& Youngstock
Heavy Horse Turnouts
Page 10
Shetland
Page 33
Cuddy In-Hand
Supreme Championship
Page 38
Shire
Page 18
Show Hunter Ponies
Page 34
Regulations
Page 12
Page 24-25
Page 31
Page 18
Page 39–48
Retrained Racehorse
Page 13
Riding Horses
Page 27
Page 29–30
Hunters
Novices
Small
Weights
Workers
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16-17
Show Ponies
Page 35
Welsh Pony & Cobs
Section A
Page 36
Breeding
Youngstock
Page 22-23
Page 23
Section B
Page 36
Section C
Page 37
Section D
Page 37
In-Hand Hunter Championship
Irish Draught
Breeding
Ridden
Page 23
Page 11-12
Page 28
EXHIBITOR TICKET ALLOCATION
ENTRY CLOSE DATE
Tickets will be allocated to exhibitors on the
basis of TWO tickets per entry.
Tickets are valid for any ONE show day.
FRIDAY 1 MAY
Additional tickets can be purchased in
advance of the show at a reduced rate.
Please see Regulation 16 and the back of the
entry form for more details.
LATE ENTRIES WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED
EQUINE ENTRY FEES & PRIZE MONEY
Cleveland Bay, Clydesdale, Coloured - Ridden & In Hand, Heavy Horse Turnouts, Irish
Draught - Ridden & In Hand, Hunter - Ridden & In Hand, Retrained Racehorse, Riding
Horse, Ridden Cobs, Shires
Entry Fee
Members £29
Non Members £58
In addition to the fee above, the following Horse of the Year Show qualifying classes:
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 50, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, will be charged a £11 Horse of the Year
Show contribution. e.g
Entry Fee
Members
£29
HOYS Fee
£11
Total £40
Entry Fee
Non Members £58
HOYS Fee
£11
Total £69
Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
£90
£70
£56
£44
£34
£26
Lead Rein & First Ridden, Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein & First Ridden, Mountain &
Moorland - Ridden & In Hand e.g. Shetland, Dales, Dartmoor, etc, Riding Pony
Breeding, Show Hunter Pony, Show Pony
Entry Fee
Members £25
Non Members £50
In addition to the fee above, the following Horse of the Year Show qualifying classes:
84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 103, 106, 107, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123,
124, will be charged a £11 Horse of the Year Show contribution. e.g.
Entry Fee
Members
£25
HOYS Fee
£11
Total £36
Entry Fee
Non Members £50
HOYS Fee
£11
Total £61
Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
£72
£54
£38
£30
£26
£22
All Foal classes
Prize Money
Donkey
£30
Prize Money
1st
£68
1st
£36
STABLES (PER NIGHT)
Entry Fee
2nd
£51
Members £24
3rd
4th
£36
£29
Non Members £48
5th
6th
£24
£21
Entry Fee
Members £15
Non Members
2nd
£28
3rd
£20
4th
£18
Members £40
5th
£16
6th
£14
Non Members £60
Please note:
THE STONE BUILT PERMANENT STABLES ARE RESERVED FOR HEAVY HORSES ONLY.
e.g. SHIRES, CLYDESDALES, SUFFOLK PUNCH, ETC.
THERE WILL BE NO TEMPORARY STABLES
STABLES WILL BE BOOKED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Classes with insufficient entries may be combined - please see reg. 8.
Marking sheets for the ridden classes - please see reg. 75
PLEASE SEE REGULATION 60 REGARDING HARD HATS BEFORE MAKING YOUR ENTRY, AS
THIS IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MOUNTED PERSONS ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
PROVISIONAL GUIDE - TUESDAY 14th JULY 2015
Main Ring
7.30
Ridden Hunters: Novices
(Ride/Conf) Mrs R King
(Conf/Ride) Mrs J Hubbard
Correct at print date 18/02/2015
TopSpec White Rose Ring
classes 32 & 33
7.30
Ridden Coloureds
(Ride) Mrs P Hollings
(Conf) Mrs J Bryer
Ridings Ring
classes 15 – 18
followed by Novice Hunter Championship
Ridden Hunters: Weights (HOYS)
(Ride) Mr D Machin
(Conf) Hon Mrs Cavendish
8.30
Clydesdales
Mr M King
classes 9 – 14
classes 37 – 39
followed by
Retrained Race Horse
(Ride) Ms S Leatherbarrow
(Ride) Mr D Ingle
(Conf) Mrs R Hetherington
class 34
12.45
Ladies Side-Saddle Preliminary (HOYS)
(Ride) Mrs R King
(Conf) Mrs E Morley
class 35
13.45
Small Hunters
(HOYS)
(Ride) Ms S Leatherbarrow
(Conf) Mr D Ingle
class 36
11.30
followed by Ridden Hunter Championship
12.45 The Band (Build & Walk Show Jumping Class 1)
class 1
Show Jumping
15.15 Shetland Pony Grand National
f/by
Course build for Working Hunters
14.45
Open Working Hunters (HOYS)
(Ride) Mr D Machin
(Conf) Mr D Ingle
approx
15.45 Ladies Side-Saddle Final Judging (HOYS)
Shires
Mr T Bull
classes 42 – 50
13.00
Mixed Mountain & Moorland In-Hand classes 28 – 31
Mrs J Bryer
Mr D Sykes (Exmoor)
15.00
Cleveland Bays
Mrs T Southern
16.45
Irish Draught – Breeding
Mrs T Southern
19.30
SHOW CLOSE
class 40
class 35
(Ride) Mrs R King
(Conf) Mrs E Morley
followed by
classes 1 – 8
16.15 TBC
16.45
approx
16.45 Heavy Horse Singles
Novice Working Hunters
(Ride) Mrs J Hubbard
(Conf) Ms S Leatherbarrow
classes 19, 20, 21
Mr T Henfry
followed by Working Hunter Championship
17.30 The Band (Build & Walk Show Jumping class 2)
Show Jumping
19.30 SHOW CLOSE
class 41
class 2
19.30
SHOW CLOSE
classes 24 – 27
PROVISIONAL GUIDE – WEDNESDAY 15th JULY 2015
Ring A – 7.30
Main Ring (Split)
Ring B – 7.30
Ridden M & M (HOYS)
Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetlands
- class 88
Highlands – class 90
Welsh A – class 84
Welsh B – class 85
Welsh C – class 86
Hunter
Youngstock
classes 78 –
83
Mrs P Powley
Correct at print date 18/02/2015
TopSpec White Rose Ring
Ridings Ring
Ring C – 7.30
Hunter
Breeding
classes 72 –
77
Mrs M Low
(P/R) Miss E M Briant
(Conf & Championship)
Miss M G Evans
7.30
9.30
Riding Horses (HOYS)
(Ride) Miss S Turner
(Conf) Hon Mrs Cavendish
classes 95-96
Irish Draught Ridden
(Ride) Mrs J Hubbard
(Conf) Mrs T Southern
10.30 Ridden Cobs (HOYS)
6.30 - Measuring of Riding Pony Breeding at Measuring Pad
7.30
Riding Pony Breeding & Youngstock classes 98-102
Mrs W Toomer-Harlow
9.45
Dales
Mr P Bousted
11.50
Fells
Miss D Chadwick
classes 69 - 71
14.00
Dartmoors
Mr D Sykes
classes 60 - 64
15.00
Donkey Classes
Mrs J Gadie
classes 65 – 68
16.30
Coloured Youngstock
Miss S Turner
classes 51 – 54
19.30
SHOW CLOSE
class 97
classes 92 – 93
classes 55 – 59
(Ride) Ms S Leatherbarrow
(Conf) Mr D Machin
11.10 The Band (Build & Walk Show Jumping class 3)
followed by Championship & SP38 (from classes 92-93)
Show Jumping class 3
Ridden Maxi Cob (HOYS)
(Ride) Ms S Leatherbarrow
(Conf) Mr D Machin
class 94
13.30 Ridden Mountain & Moorland Classes (HOYS)
Welsh D – class 87
New Forest/Connemara – class 91
Dales/Fells – class 89
(Perf/Ride) Miss E M Briant
(Conf & Championship) Miss M G Evans
14.00 Cattle Parade
15.00 Shetland Pony Grand National
15.30 Scurry Class 1 – small ponies
16.00 TBC (dismantle Scurry course)
16.30 Heavy Horse Pairs
class 22
Mr T Henfry
17.15 The Band (Build & Walk Show Jumping Class 4)
f/by
Show Jumping Class 4
19.30 SHOW CLOSE
17.30 Pony Club Games
19.30 SHOW CLOSE
PROVISIONAL GUIDE - THURSDAY 16th JULY 2015
Ring A - 8.30
M&M Lead
Rein
class 104
Mrs G Sells
Main Ring (Split)
Ring B - 7.30 Ring C - 7.30
Welsh A
classes 125 131
Mrs B Evans
Welsh B
classes 132 138
Mr S Howard
Correct at print date 18/02/2015
TopSpec White Rose Ring
Ridings Ring
Ring D - 7.30
Welsh C
classes 139 143
7.30
Ridden Show Ponies (HOYS)
(P/R) Miss S Turner
(Conf) Mr D Machin
classes 120 – 122
7.30
Shetlands
Mrs W Toomer-Harlow
10.00
Lead Rein (HOYS)
Mrs P Pattinson
classes 108 – 114
Mrs W Burt
followed by Championship for classes 120, 121, 122.
followed by
Welsh D
classes 144 148
Mrs W Burt
followed by
Intermediate Show Riding Type (HOYS)
(P/R) Miss S Turner
classes 123, 124
(Conf) Mr D Machin
First Ridden (HOYS)
Mrs P Pattinson
10.40 Scurry class 2 – large ponies
11.10 The Band (Build & Walk Show Jumping class 5)
f/by Show Jumping class 5
12.30 Heavy Horse Teams
Mr T Henfry
class 106
class 107
followed by Championship for classes 123, 124
class 23
12.15
Cuddy Supreme Championship
Hon Mrs Cavendish
followed by Mini Championship
CH37
13.10 TBC
13.40 Parade of Hounds
12.45 Show Hunter Ponies (HOYS)
classes 115 - 118
13.00
(P/R) Mrs J Darragh
(Conf) Mrs P Stirling
M&M First Ridden
Mrs G Sells
class 105
14.00 Cattle Parade
followed by
M&M Mini Championship (from classes 104 – 105)
15.00 Shetland Pony Grand National
followed by Championship for classes 115, 116, 117, 118
15.30 Scurry Championship
16.10 The Band (Build & Walk Cock O’ the North Course)
f/by Show Jumping – Cock O’ the North – class 6
Intermediate Show Hunter (HOYS)
(P/R) Mrs J Darragh
(Conf) Mrs P Stirling
14.30
Lead Rein of Hunter Type (HOYS)
Mrs P Pattinson
16.00
Side Saddle Demonstration
18.30
SHOW CLOSE
class 119
18.15 The Band & Closing Ceremony
18.30 SHOW CLOSE
18.30
SHOW CLOSE
class 103
CLEVELAND BAY
Tuesday
Tuesday
Every animal must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry in the Stud Book, Grade
Register or Part Bred Register of the Cleveland Bay Society. Eligible animals first registered with
another society must have their passports overstamped by CBHS. Contact [email protected]
for further details. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Pure Bred Cleveland Bay and Champion Part-Bred Cleveland Bay will
both go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if
eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs T Southern, Riddings, Derbyshire
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, two year old.
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, three year old.
MARE, four years old or over.
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
FOAL, produce of Mare or Filly entered in Classes 3 or 4. Eligible for Stud Book.
PART BRED COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
PART BRED FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
PART BRED FOAL, born after 1st January, 2015. Eligible to register with the
Cleveland Bay Horse Society, eg. must have at least one great grandparent
entered with a name and number in the Cleveland Bay Stud or Grade Registers.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH1
For the Champion Pure Bred Cleveland Bay - The Yorkshire Post Challenge Cup
offered by the Yorkshire Post Newspapers Limited of Leeds. The Champion will also
receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS
Championship Rosette and £50.
CH2
For the Champion Part Bred Cleveland Bay - The Champion will receive a YAS
Champion Rosette and
Rosette.
The Reserve will also receive a YAS Championship
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP1
For the best Pure Bred Foal in class 5 -
SP2
of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Turned Out Cleveland Bay -
The winner
Tuesday
CLYDESDALE
Tuesday
All entries in to this section must be registered with the Clydesdale Horse Society and foals must be
eligible for registration with the Clydesdale Horse Society.
Judge: Mr M King, Whitegate, Cheshire
Class 9
BROOD MARE, with own foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
Class 10
FOAL, produce of Mare in Class 9.
Class 11
FILLY OR GELDING, yearling or two year old.
Class 12
COLT OR STALLION, yearling or over.
Class 13
MARE, three years old or over.
Class 14
GELDING, three years old or over.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH3
For the Champion Clydesdale - The Championship Silver Trophy offered by Mr J
Pollard MRCVS. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize
money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP3
For the best yearling or two year old, colt or filly (previously not having won
this award) - A Shield offered by the Clydesdale Horse Society for current members of
the Clydesdale Horse Society. The winner will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
Tuesday
COLOURED RIDDEN
Tuesday
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 15040. Both owner
and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be
registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor
need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing
by the judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS
(UK) Championship Show will be held on 7th-9th August 2015. Shows held on or after date of
Championship Show will count as 2016 qualifiers. These classes are all CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers. For
full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members'
Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these
classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without
exception.
Judge: Mrs P Hollings, Blackburn, Lancashire , (Ride)
Judge: Mrs J Bryer, Yeovil, Somerset, (Conf)
Class 15
CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL TYPE RIDDEN HORSE
QUALIFIER, open to horses exceeding 14.2hh (148cms), 4 years old and over.
Horses
animals to be
shown in a natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.
Class 16
CHAPS (UK)
NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL TYPE RIDDEN PONY
QUALIFIER, open to ponies not exceeding 14.2hh (148cms), 4 years old and
over.
animals to be shown in a natural
state or fully trimmed and hogged.
Class 17
CHAPS (UK) NON-NATIVE RIDDEN HORSE QUALIFIER, open to horses
exceeding 15hh (153cms), 4 years old or over.
, animals to be shown plaited and trimmed.
Class 18
CHAPS (UK) NON-NATIVE RIDDEN PONY QUALIFIER, open to ponies not
exceeding 15hh (153cms), 4 years old and over.
, animals to be shown plaited and trimmed.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH4
For the Champion Ridden Coloured Horse or Pony - YAS Champion Rosette &
£100. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & £50.
All 3 Days
HEAVY HORSE TURNOUTS
All 3 Days
The Teams Class has been kindly sponsored by Harrogate Advertiser Series
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society will pay each Exhibitor £100 for every day that they are forward in
the judging ring at Show. Should any exhibitor have more than one turnout forward on the same
day, £50 will be paid for each subsequent entry. This will be paid in addition to any prize money
awarded. Classes 19, 20 & 21 will be judged in the Main Ring at the same time.
Judge: Mr T Henfry, Spalding, Lincolnshire
Class 19
SINGLE TRADE TURNOUT, mare or gelding of any heavy horse breed,
exhibited in harness to a four wheeled vehicle. Exhibitor engaged in any trade or
occupation. Tuesday
Class 20
SINGLE HORSE DRIVEN TO A LADIES CART OR A STALLION CART, mare
or gelding of any heavy horse breed, exhibited in harness. Tuesday
Class 21
SINGLE AGRICULTURAL TURNOUT, mare or gelding of any heavy horse
breed, exhibited in gears to a vehicle (not an implement), built specifically for
agricultural purpose and still in an original state except for maintenance. No high
seats, patent leather harness, or commercial advertising (other than the name of
owner or exhibitor). Tuesday
Class 22
PAIRS OR TANDEMS AGRICULTURAL TURNOUT, mares or geldings, (or mix
of both) of any heavy horse breed, exhibited in harness to a two or four wheeled
vehicle. Wednesday
Class 23
THREE OR MORE HORSE TEAMS TURNOUT, mares or geldings (or any mix of
both) of any heavy horse breed, exhibited in harness to a four wheeled vehicle.
Exhibitor engaged in any trade or occupation. Thursday
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP4
For the winner of the Single Trade Turnout - The Sankey Rose Bowl Trophy. The
winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
SP5
For the winner of the Pairs or Tandem Trade Turnout - The Sankey Rose Dish
Trophy. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
SP6
For the winner of the Three or More Horse Teams Turnout - The Harry Gray
Memorial Trophy. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
SP7
For the best novice/newcomer selected at the discretion of the judge from the
Heavy Horse Turnout classes held on the Wednesday - YAS Special Rosette and
£50 offered by Michael Badger MBE, in memory of his late father, Jack (Tim) Badger.
Tuesday
IRISH DRAUGHT BREEDING
Tuesday
The following Classes are affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and only horses registered
with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership are eligible for entry. All
breeding and in hand exhibits must be already Graded* or eligible for Class 1 on the Irish Draught
Breed Register OR registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers.
Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form and entries will be sent to the IDHS (GB) prior to
the Show to confirm eligibility.
*A Graded Mare or Filly is one that has been inspected by the IDHS (GB) and passed into one of the
following categories: ID Class 1, ID Class 2, RID, AID, or the Supplementary Grade Up Register. In
the interest of safety, all yearlings, two and three year old COLTS must be bitted and shown by an
experienced handler of 18 years years of age or over.
This Show is a Qualifier for The Moorbennhall Irish Draught Youngstock Challenge. The two
highest placed Pure Breds from each age group in Class 26 - yearlings, two year olds and three
year olds - eligible for Class 1 on the Irish Draught Breed Register out of a Graded* dam and by
an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 sire and also 2 and 3 year old fillies already Graded* or, if one
or both have already qualified, the horse next in line in each age group will qualify to go forward to
the Final at the IDHS (GB) Annual Breed Show on 12th - 13th August 2015, at the
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. Each qualifier will receive a card.
Qualifiers are required to complete an online form at www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that
they have qualified for the Final. Following submission of the online form a qualifier’s pack will be
sent out direct to the qualifier. In the Final, there will be three preliminary classes with the two
highest placed semi-finalists from each class will go forward to the Championship, where the
Champion will receive £500 and the Reserve Champion £150.
This Show is also a Qualifier for The Lakeview Horse Transport IDSH Youngstock Challenge.
The two highest placed Irish Draught Sport Horses (not already qualified) from each age group yearlings from Class 27, two year olds from Class 27 and three year olds from Class 27 - EITHER
currently registered on the IDHS (GB) Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers, OR
eligible for registration with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify to go
forward to the Final which will be held at the IDHS (GB) Annual Breed Show on 12th - 13th
September 2015 at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. Horses need
not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify, but their passports must be
overstamped by the time of the Championship. Each qualifier will receive a card. Qualifiers are
required to complete an online form at www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that they have
qualified for the Final. Following submission of the online form, a qualifier’s pack will be sent out direct
to the qualifier. In the Final, there will be three preliminary classes with the two highest placed
semi-finalists from each class going forward to the Championship where the Champion will receive
£500 and the Reserve Champion £150.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Irish Draught Horse will go forward into this qualifying round (if
eligible) unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will
be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs T Southern, Riddings, Derbyshire
Class 24
GRADED* BROOD MARE, Or IRISH DRAUGHT SPORT HORSE BROOD
MARE, registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 ID Sport Horse Registers, or SID. 4
years old or over, in foal or with foal at foot.
Class 25
FOAL, produce of Mare entered in Class 24, eligible for Class 1 on the Irish
Draught Breed Register or eligible for the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport
Horse Registers. (see Reg. 63).
Class 26
YEARLING, TWO YEAR OLD OR THREE YEAR OLD, (COLT, FILLY OR
GELDING) out of a Graded* Dam and by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2
Sire, or Filly already Graded*. (Three year old colts must be un-inspected.)
YEARLING, TWO YEAR OLD OR THREE YEAR OLD, (COLT, FILLY OR
GELDING) registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport Horse
Registers. (Three year old colts must be un-inspected.)
Class 27
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH5
For the Champion Irish Draught - The ‘On a Promise’ trophy, offered by Mrs C
Saynor. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize money.
The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP8
For the Highest placed Foal eligible for Class 1 on the Irish Draught Breed
Register - Special Incentive Card offered by the IDHS (GB).
For the highest placed Yearling out of a Graded* Dam and by an RID (GB), ID
Class 1 or ID Class 2 Sire - Special Incentive Card offered by the IDHS (GB).
SP9
For the highest placed Two year old out of a Graded* Dam and by an RID (GB),
ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 Sire, or Filly already Graded* - Special Incentive Card
offered by the IDHS (GB).
For the Highest placed Three year old out of a Graded* Dam and by an RID
(GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 Sire, or Filly already Graded* - Special Incentive
Card offered by the IDHS (GB).
SP10
SP11
Tuesday
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND
Tuesday
This section is to be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. This section is for
Connemara, Exmoor, Highland and New Forest breeds only.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC,Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Mountain & Moorland In Hand Pony will go forward into the qualifying
round (if eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round
held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs J Bryer, Yeovil, Somerset
Judge: Mr D Sykes, Petersfield, Hampshire, (Exmoor Classes)
Class 28
Class 29
Class 30
Class 31
CONNEMARA, HIGHLAND OR NEW FOREST PONY, three years old or
under.
EXMOOR PONY, three years old or under.
CONNEMARA, HIGHLAND OR NEW FOREST PONY, four years old or over.
EXMOOR PONY, four years old or over.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH6
For the Champion Mountain & Moorland In Hand Pony - A YAS Champion Rosette
and £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP12
For the highest placed Exmoor Pony - “Exmoor Pony of the Year” qualifying rosette
offered by the Exmoor pony Society. The Final will take place on 13th September at
Canaan Farm, Costock, Loughborough as part of the Midlands Area Show.
Tuesday
NOVICE RIDDEN HUNTERS
Tuesday
ALL HORSES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Horses entered in the Novice classes must not have been awarded a first to the value of £60 or a
total of £200 in prize money in any SHB(GB) affiliated ridden hunter class at any show at home or the
equivalent abroad before January 1st 2015, excluding prize money in 4yr old classes only.
ANY HORSE THAT QUALIFIES FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO
COMPETE IN THE NOVICE CLASSES FROM 1ST JANUARY THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
4yr to 7yr old horses only. Both judges will ride and judge the conformation.
Judge: Mrs J Hubbard, Rutland, Leicestershire
Judge: Mrs R King, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Class 32
Class 33
NOVICE LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, born in or between
2008 and 2011, to carry up to 13 stone.
NOVICE HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, born in or between
2008 and 2011, to carry over 13 stone.
CHAMPION PRIZE
For the Champion Novice Hunter - The Archie Thomlinson Trophy. The Champion
will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will
receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50.
CH7
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP13
For Highest placed 4 yr old in the Novice Lightweight Class - YAS Special Prize
Rosette. (Riders to wear white arm bands).
For Highest placed 4 yr old in the Novice Heavyweight Class - YAS Special Prize
Rosette. (Riders to wear white arm bands).
SP14
Tuesday
RETRAINED RACEHORSE
Tuesday
This class has been kindly sponsored by Mark Johnston Racing
All entries MUST be registered with Weatherbys in their General Stud Book. This class is open to
Thoroughbreds that HAVE RACED.
Judge: Mrs R Hetherington, Middleham, North Yorkshire, (Conf)
Judge: Mr D Ingle, Kettering, Northamptonshire, (Ride)
Judge: Ms S Leatherbarrow, Preston, Lancashire, (Ride)
Class 34
THOROUGHBRED MARE OR GELDING, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders
must be 15 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or a
simple double bridle. Horses should be shown with plaited manes. Horses will be
ridden by the judge.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP15
SP16
For Highest placed Yorkshire based horse and rider combination - YAS Special
Prize Rosette. (Riders to wear white arm bands).
For Highest placed horse 15 yrs old or over - YAS Special Prize Rosette. (Riders to
wear red arm bands).
Tuesday
LADIES SIDE SADDLE
Tuesday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW LADIES SIDE SADDLE HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFIER
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the
Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15
years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. No entry will be
accepted unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the first five placings, in this Horse of the Year Show
Qualifying class will qualify for Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship, Horse of
the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015. No horse lower than fifth will
qualify. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in
accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which
can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
This Show is also a qualifier for the 2015 BSPS Associate Horse Championships to be held at the BSPS
Championships in 2015. The first five horses in the class will qualify. Qualifying exhibitors please
apply to BSPS Offices.
Judge: Miss E A Morley, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire, (Conf)
Judge: Mrs R King, Stroud, Gloucestershire, (Ride)
Class 35
LADIES SIDE SADDLE HORSE, MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over,
to be ridden side saddle by a lady. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
SPECIAL PRIZES
For the Winner of the Ladies Side Saddle Class - Yorkshire Agricultural Society offer
a Perpetual Rose Bowl and a YAS Special Rosette.
For the highest placed Yorkshire based Owner Rider in the Ladies Side Saddle
Class - BSPS Side-Saddle Trophy offered by Mr & Mrs Alec Traves. The winner will also
receive a YAS Special Rosette. (Eligible Riders to wear white armbands).
SP17
SP18
Tuesday
RIDDEN HUNTERS - SMALL
Tuesday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW SMALL SHOW HUNTER OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFIER
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the
Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15
years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. No entry will be
accepted unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers. A Horse which is registered as a
Small Hunter cannot compete in an open weight class.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the first three placings, in this Horse of the Year Show
Qualifying class will qualify for the Small Show Hunter of the Year Championship, Horse of the
Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015. No horse lower than 3rd will qualify.
Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance
with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be
downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
This Show is also a qualifier for the 2015 BSPS Associate Horse Championships to be held at the
BSPS Championships in 2015. The first five horses in the following class will qualify. Qualifying
exhibitors please apply to BSPS Office, 124 Green End Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 5XS.
This class is also a qualifier for the 2015 National Hunter Supreme Championship Show.
All horses must be registered with Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain to qualify and horses must
be on the 2015 Show Hunter Register and both owners and riders must be current members of
SHB(GB). The three highest placed horses will qualify. No horse lower than third will qualify.
Judge: Mr D Ingle, Kettering, Northamptonshire, (Conf)
Judge: Ms S Leatherbarrow, Preston, Lancashire, (Ride)
Class 36
SMALL HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over. To exceed
148cms (14.2hh approx) and not exceeding 158cms (15.2hh approx). Horse of
the Year Show Qualifier.
Tuesday
RIDDEN HUNTERS - WEIGHTS
Tuesday
The Ridden Hunter Championship has been kindly sponsored by Towergate
AIUA.
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW TOPSPEC SHOW HUNTER OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFIER
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the
Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15
years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. No entry will be accepted
unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers. Admin charges will be applied if horses/owners are
not current paid up members with horses being registered in the correct name.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the first three placings, in each of the “WEIGHT” Horse of the
Year Show Qualifying classes will qualify for the TopSpec Show Hunter of the Year
Championship, Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015. The
same applies in Open Working Hunter class. No horse lower than third will qualify. Qualification will
be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the general
rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from
www.hoys.co.uk
This Show is also a qualifier for the 2015 BSPS Associate Horse Championships to be held at the
BSPS Championships in 2015. The first five horses in each of the following classes will qualify.
Qualifying exhibitors please apply to BSPS Office, 124 Green End Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambs,
PE28 5XS.
Judge: Mr D J Machin, Market Drayton, Shropshire, (Ride)
Judge: The Hon Mrs J Cavendish, Alton, Hampshire, (Conf)
Class 37
LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, 4 years old or over, to carry
upto 12 stone 7lbs. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 38
MIDDLEWEIGHT HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, 4 years old or over, to carry
over 12 stone 7lbs and up to 14 stone. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 39
HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER MARE OR GELDING, 4 years old or over, to carry
over 14 stone. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH8
For the Champion Ridden Hunter - selected from the Weight classes, a Silver
Perpetual Challenge Cup offered by the late HRH the Princess Royal Countess of
Harewood. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize
money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50.
Tuesday
WORKING HUNTERS
Tuesday
This section has been kindly sponsored by Askham Bryan College
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW CUDDY WORKING HUNTER OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFIER
The OPEN WORKING HUNTER class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association.
Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be
Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted
on entry form. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers.
The Open Working Hunter is a Qualifying class for the Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year
Championship, Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015. The
highest placed unqualified horse in the first three placings will qualify, no horse lower than third place
will qualify. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in
accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which
can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
ALL HORSES ENTERING THE NOVICE WORKING HUNTER CLASS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH
SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Judge: Mr D J Machin, Market Drayton, Shropshire, (Open - Ride)
Judge: Mr D Ingle, Kettering, Northamptonshire, (Open - Conf)
Judge: Mrs J Hubbard, Rutland, Leicestershire, (Novice - Ride)
Judge: Ms S Leatherbarrow, Preston, Lancashire, (Novice - Conf)
Class 40
OPEN WORKING HUNTER MARE, GELDING OR STALLION, (competing stallions
must have a red, white or blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old and over
exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx) to be judged in accordance with the rules herein set
out. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in
these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced
Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working
Hunter classes. The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping
points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride = Max
20 points, Conformation = max 20 points. Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum
of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the
Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No unnumbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into
account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under sidesaddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for
the riding phase only). A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then
must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so
required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according
to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in
the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black
cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring,
warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase ALL CLEAR ROUNDS
and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring. If a
horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or
turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a
horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses
displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or
dismounted will be eliminated. Penalties: First Refusal 15; Second Refusal 20; Third
Refusal Elimination. Jumping Knockdown 10 (BSJA Rules apply for the definition of a
knockdown). Fall of Horse or Rider = Elimination. Horses with minus scores may not be
required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of the judge. Under no
circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying position. Suitable
fences of natural appearance must be available. Judges will not jump horses in Working
Hunter Classes. In the event of a tie in marks, the conformation mark will take
precedence, followed by the ride mark, followed by the style mark.
Horse of the Year
Show Qualifier.
Class 41
NOVICE WORKING HUNTER MARE, GELDING OR STALLION, (competing stallions
must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail). Born in or between 2008
and 2011, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh), not having won a total of £200 prize money,
excluding championship prize money, (or in equivalent values) in prize money in any SHB
(GB) affiliated Working Hunter Class, or more than 25 BE points or £200 BSJA Show
Jumping, at home or equivalent abroad before 1st January 2015. The maximum total
points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style &
Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride/Manners = Max 20 points, Conformation
= max 20 points. Fences will be a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve minimum
height 2ft 9ins and maximum height of 3ft 3ins. Fences should have a natural
appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the
course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be
allowed (unless a horse is ridden side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge
to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only). A rider can ride up to two
horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the
ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap
or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard
must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull
caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description
are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the
jumping phase ALL CLEAR ROUNDS and any other horses the judges may require should
be asked to return to the ring. If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any
time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete
turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or
lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the
ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Penalties: First Refusal 15;
Second Refusal 20; Third Refusal Elimination. Jumping Knockdown 10 (BSJA Rules apply
for the definition of a knockdown). Fall of Horse or Rider = Elimination. Horses with
minus scores may not be required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of
the judge. Under no circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying
position. Suitable fences of natural appearance must be available. Judges will not jump
horses in Working Hunter Classes. The conformation mark will take precedence, followed
by the ride mark, followed by the style mark (total mark will be out of 100). Judges
should satisfy themselves that the course and fences are in keeping with the Society’s
recommendations, and Shows should allow time for this. Working Hunter courses are not
to be walked by competitors until the judge has given permission.
This class is for 4yr
to 7yr old horses only.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH9
For the Champion Working Hunter - The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion
Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette
and £50.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP19
For the Winner of the Open Working Hunter Class - The Humphrey Seed Memorial
Trophy presented by Mrs Richard Danger. The winner will also receive a YAS Special
Rosette.
Tuesday
SHIRE
Tuesday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW SHIRE HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
Only horses except geldings entered in the Shire Horse Stud Book or Grading Register may compete
in these classes which are restricted to paid up members of the Shire Horse Society. Animals in
Grade Register ‘A’ can compete.
Please note: Class 50 is a qualifying class for the Shire Horse of the Year Championship.
The final to be held at the Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October
2015. Rosettes will be awarded to the qualifying and reserve horses. Subject to Shire Horse Society
conditions.
Judge: Mr T Bull, Nantwich, Cheshire
Class 42
FILLY, COLT OR GELDING, yearling.
Class 43
BROOD MARE, with own foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
Class 44
FOAL, produce of Mare in class 43.
Class 45
BARREN MARE, four years old or over.
Class 46
FILLY OR GELDING, three year old.
Class 47
FILLY OR GELDING, two year old.
Class 48
COLT OR STALLION, two years old or over.
Class 49
GELDING, four years old or over.
Class 50
SHIRE HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW QUALIFYING CLASS, open to pure bred
fully registered Shires of 2 years old or over, that have been exhibited in their
appropriate breed class at this Show. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Please note: entry into this class is free of charge as there is no prize money,
however the entry must be stated on the entry form so it can be catalogued.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH10
For the Champion Shire - Championship Silver Trophy offered by Miss J Smith. The
Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve
will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP20
For the best Colt or Gelding - YAS Special Prize Rosette.
SP21
For the best Mare or Filly - A Silver Spoon offered by the Shire Horse Society. The
winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette and the Yorkshire Rose Bowl.
SP22
For the best Shire Foal - The Bellasize Perpetual Trophy offered by John & Grace
Martinson. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
SP23
For the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th prize winners in the Brood Mare class - Additional
prizes of £20, £17, £10 and £9 have been kindly donated by the late Miss J Smith.
SP24
For the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th prize winners in the Foal class - Additional prizes of
£16, £12, £9 and £7 have been kindly donated by the late Miss J Smith.
Wednesday
COLOURED YOUNGSTOCK
Wednesday
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 15040. Both owner
and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be
registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor
need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing
by the judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS
(UK) Championship Show will be held on 7th-9th August 2015. Shows held on or after date of
Championship Show will count as 2016 qualifiers. These classes are all CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers. For full
rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members'
Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these
classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without
exception.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Coloured Horse or Pony from this section will go forward into this
qualifying round (if eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into
this round which will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Miss S Turner, Stowmarket, Suffolk
Class 51
CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL TYPE HORSE YOUNGSTOCK
QUALIFIER, open to horses (likely to exceed 14.2hh at maturity),
yearlings, two or three year olds. Animals to be shown in a natural state or fully
trimmed or hogged. (Members only to qualify - please see ruling).
Class 52
CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL TYPE PONY YOUNGSTOCK
QUALIFIER, open to ponies (not likely to exceed 14.2hh at maturity),
yearlings, two or three year olds. Animals to be shown in a natural state or fully
trimmed or hogged. (Members only to qualify - please see ruling).
Class 53
CHAPS (UK) NON-NATIVE HORSE YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER, open to
horses (likely to exceed 15hh at maturity), yearlings, two or three year olds
only. Animals to be shown plaited and trimmed. (Members only to qualify please see ruling).
Class 54
CHAPS (UK) NON-NATIVE PONY YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER, open to
ponies (not likely to exceed 15hh at maturity), yearlings, two or three year
olds. Animals to be shown plaited and trimmed. (Members only to qualify please see ruling).
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH11
For the Champion Coloured Horse or Pony Youngstock - A YAS Champion
Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette
and £50.
Wednesday
DALES PONY
Wednesday
All animals must be registered in the A or B Section of the Dales Pony Stud Book. These Classes form
part of the Dales Pony Stallion Premium Scheme.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Dales Pony will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible),
unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held
on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mr P Bousted, Lancaster, Lancashire
Class 55
Class 56
Class 57
Class 58
Class 59
COLT, GELDING OR FILLY, yearling, two or three year old.
MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
STALLION, four years old or over.
BROOD MARE, four years old or over, with foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare entered in Class 58.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH12
For the Champion Dales Pony - The Peter Lawson Challenge Cup. The Champion will
also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a
YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
Wednesday
DARTMOOR PONY
Wednesday
This Show is a Dartmoor Pony Society Star Show. All entries must be Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor
ponies and must be registered in the Dartmoor Pony Stud Book.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Dartmoor Pony will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible),
unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held
on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mr D Sykes, Petersfield, Hampshire
Class 60
Class 61
Class 62
Class 63
Class 64
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
STALLION OR COLT, two years old or over.
MARE, four years old or over, with or without own foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare in Class 63.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH13
For the Champion Dartmoor Pony - A YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize money.
The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offer a rosette for the Champion Dartmoor Pony. Current
DPS Membership cards should be produced in the ring.
Wednesday
DONKEY
Wednesday
Stallions and colts must be dressed in bridle and bit with lead rein correctly attached to the bit.
The In-Hand Champion Donkey automatically qualifies for the relevant championship at the DBS
Annual Supreme Show in August 2015, provided it is owned by a fully paid up member of the DBS.
If eligible the In-Hand Champion will automatically achieve one of the four required qualifiers to
become a “DBS In-Hand Champion Donkey”. A donkey may win more than one DBS Championship at
Shows but will only qualify once for the DBS Supreme Championship Show. Where the In-Hand
Champion Donkey has previously qualified, the Reserve will be deemed the qualifier if eligible. This
Show is a DBS Show Qualifier and entries qualify for the Summerhayes Memorial Award Scheme.
Judge: Mrs J Gadie, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Class 65
Class 66
Class 67
Class 68
BEST TURN OUT AND CONDITION.
STALLION OR GELDING, four years old or over.
MARE, four years old or over, or BROODMARE, five years old or over with own
foal at foot. Foals to be at least six weeks old or over at the date of the show.
(See Reg 39).
COLT, GELDING OR FILLY, yearling, two or three year old.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH14
For the Champion Donkey - The Sandon Corydon Trophy offered by Miss J Howard
Carter. The Donkey Breed Society will offer a Championship Certificate for the Champion
Donkey. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £50. The Reserve
will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £25.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP25
For the Reserve Champion - A Perpetual Challenge Trophy offered by Mrs Y A
Thompson-Royds.
SP26
SP27
SP28
SP29
SP30
For the best Gelding in class 66 - DBS Rosette and a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Foal in class 67 - DBS Rosette and a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Gelding in class 68 - DBS Rosette and a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Yearling in class 68 - DBS Rosette and a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Two year old in class 68 - DBS Rosette and a YAS Special Rosette.
Wednesday
FELL PONY
Wednesday
All animals must be registered in the main section of the Fell Pony Stud Book.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Fell Pony will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible), unless
already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held on the
Thursday of Show.
Judge: Miss D Chadwick, Preston, Lancashire
Class 69
Class 70
Class 71
COLT, GELDING OR FILLY, yearling.
COLT, GELDING OR FILLY, two or three year old.
STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH15
For the Champion Fell Pony - Trophy offered by Peter Lawson. The Champion will
also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a
YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
Wednesday
HUNTER BREEDING
Wednesday
ALL HORSES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion In-Hand Hunter will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible),
unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held
on the Thursday of Show.
The Great Yorkshire Show is now one of the participating shows for the Yorkshire Sport Horse
Awards. Full rules are available on their website on www.yorkshiresporthorse.co.uk or contact the
general secretary Liz Lorrimar on 01845 523236.
The Brood Mare Champion, the Foal Champion and the Youngstock Champion will compete for The
Hunter In-Hand Supreme Champion . Also a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize
money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50. This will be judged by the
Judges from the related sections.
Judge: Mrs M Low, Highclere, Berkshire
Class 72
Class 73
Class 74
Class 75
Class 76
Class 77
SMALL HUNTER BROOD MARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT OR, MUST HAVE A
2015 PREGNANCY CERTIFICATE TO FOAL IN 2016. Exceeding 148cm
(14.2hh approx) but not exceeding 158cm (15.2hh approx). Mares could be
measured on the day of the show by an appointed official as per SHBGB Rules
2015. (See Reg. 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare in Class 72.
LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER BROOD MARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT OR, MUST
HAVE A 2015 PREGNANCY CERTIFICATE TO FOAL IN 2016. Estimated to
carry 13 stone and under. (See Reg. 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare in Class 74.
HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER BROOD MARE WITH FOAL AT FOOT OR, MUST
HAVE A 2015 PREGNANCY CERTIFICATE TO FOAL IN 2016. Estimated to
carry over 13 stone. (See Reg. 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare in Class 76.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH16
CH17
For the Champion Brood Mare - The Bradford Ladies’ Challenge Trophy, offered by
the Ladies of the City of Bradford. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion
Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette
and £50.
For the Champion Foal The Champion will also receive a YAS
Champion Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship
Rosette and £50.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP31
SP32
SP33
SP34
SP35
For the best Filly Foal - The Wilhelmina Challenge Trophy, offered by Miss S A Morris
and J B Hunton. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
For the best Colt Foal - The Jack Dodsworth Memorial Trophy, offered by his friends.
The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
For the Small Hunter Brood Mare that has not already won a premium - Service
voucher valued at £100. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
For the Lightweight Brood Mare that has not already won a premium - Service
voucher valued at £100. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
For the Heavyweight Brood Mare that has not already won a premium - Service
voucher valued at £100. The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
The premiums will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion to any mare gaining a prize in these
classes 72, 74 & 76. The Service Voucher valued at £100 to be used towards the service of the
mare by any SHB(GB) graded stallion or life approved premium stallion in 2016 or 2017. No mare
shall take more than one award per year. The owner of the mare must be or become, a fully paid up
member of SHBGB. These will only be awareded if there are 3 or more forward in a class.
SP36
For the highest placed Hunter Brood Mare in Show that has been bred in
Yorkshire . Eligible exhibitors to wear a white arm band in the ring. The winner of this
award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
Michaela Wood In-Hand Hunter Final 2015
The winner of each In-hand hunter class will qualify for the Michaela Wood In-hand Hunter Final
to be held at the Alexanders Horse Boxes Supreme Hunter Show at the Scope Festival, Stafford,
August 22nd - 23rd, 2015. Only the winner of a qualifying class will qualify. (ie the Qualification will
not be passed down the line).
In qualifying classes that have both colt/gelding and filly entries, then the highest placed exhibit of
each sex will qualify. Shows that have more than one mare class (ie Small, LWT and HWT) may
qualify a mare from each class for the final, the same in the foal classes.
The final to be judged as one would normally judge an In Hand class, however, by 3 Judges
(possibly 2 Panel Judges and 1 Guest Judge), who will each be allocated a Steward and will
judge independently (not conferring with other Judges) and will give a mark (out of 20) for each
exhibit. This mark will be held up after each exhibit has been assessed. In the event of a tie the
judges will confer.
£300 to the winner of each final, £150 for 2nd and £75 for 3rd. These classes are very kindly
sponsored by the Wood Family
Wednesday
HUNTER YOUNGSTOCK
Wednesday
These classes have been kindly sponsored by Mrs Mary Lofthouse
ALL HORSES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN.
This Show is a Horse of the Year qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion In-Hand Hunter will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible),
SP37
unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held
on the Thursday of Show.
The Brood Mare Champion, the Foal Champion and the Youngstock Champion will compete for The
Supreme Champion Hunter . Also a YAS Champion Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve
will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50. This will be judged by the Judges from the related
sections.
Judge: Mrs P A Powley, Chester, Cheshire
Class 78
Class 79
Class 80
Class 81
Class 82
Class 83
YEARLING COLT OR GELDING, born in 2014.
YEARLING FILLY, born in 2014.
TWO YEAR OLD GELDING, born in 2013.
TWO YEAR OLD FILLY, born in 2013.
THREE YEAR OLD GELDING, born in 2012.
THREE YEAR OLD FILLY, born in 2012.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH18
For the Champion Hunter Youngstock - The Bob & Mary Lofthouse Perpetual Silver
Salver offered by Mrs Mary Lofthouse. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion
Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and
£50.
Wednesday
SUPREME CHAMPION IN HAND HUNTER Wednesday
To be competed for by the the Brood Mare Champion, the Foal Champion and the Youngstock
Champion. This will be judged by the Judges from these sections.
CH19
For the Supreme Champion In Hand Hunter -
. Also a YAS Champion
Rosette and £100 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette
and £50.
Wednesday
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN
Wednesday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW NPS/BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
RIDDEN PONY OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over, to be registered in,
and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of their respective stud books. Part
breds and mares having foaled during the current season are not eligible to compete.
The highest placed pony in the Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes will qualify for the Horse
of the Year Show NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year
Championship, Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless
it has already done so, in which case the 2nd pony will qualify and if that has also qualified then the
3rd pony will qualify. Ponies must not exceed the height limits as stipulated by the relevant Breed
Societies. Ponies that qualify for the Horse of the Year Show Championship 2014, must hold a valid
JMB Full Height or Annual Certificate, a copy which must be sent at the time of entry to Horse of the
Year Show. Riders can be of any age with the exception of those riding stallions (who must have
attained their 12th birthday for Small breeds and their 14th birthday for Large breeds) before 1st
January in the current year. Correct riding attire must be worn, spurs are not allowed and whips must
not exceed 30”. Riders and owners must be members of their respective Breed Society, NPS, PUK,
BSPS or The Showing Register.
The marks will be awarded as follows: Show, freedom of action - maximum of 50. Breed, type,
conformation - maximum of 50. In the case of equality the pony with the highest show, freedom and
action mark will be deemed the winner. If there is still equality at this point, then the judges’ decision
will be final. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. This class will be run
in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of
which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
NPS/The Minns M&M 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
section. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the Owner of the champion pony is a NPS
Qualifying or Life Member of the NPS. If the Owner of the Champion pony is not a Member, the
rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they are NPS Members. If the Champion
pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the Qualification 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 can be awarded no lower than first Reserve.
Judge: Miss M G Evans, Sudbury, Suffolk, (Conf & Championship)
Judge: Miss E M Briant, Chippenham, Wiltshire, (Perf/Ride)
Class 84
WELSH SECTION A, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show
Qualifier.
Class 85
WELSH SECTION B, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show
Qualifier.
Class 86
WELSH SECTION C, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show
Qualifier.
WELSH SECTION D, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show
Qualifier.
Class 87
Class 88
DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, SHETLAND, four years old or over. Horse of the
Year Show Qualifier.
Class 89
DALES AND FELLs, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show
Qualifier.
Class 90
HIGHLAND, four years old or over. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 91
CONNEMARA AND NEW FOREST, four years old or over. Horse of the Year
Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH20
For the Champion Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony - The Mrs D Berry Memorial
Trophy and NPS Silver Medal Rosette (see proviso). The Champion will also receive a YAS
Champion Rosette & £70. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & £35.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP37
National Pony Society Area 4 also offer a Rosette to the Champion Mountain &
Moorland Ridden Pony.
SP38
The Dartmoor Pony Society offer a Rosette to the highest placed Dartmoor Pony.
Current DPS Membership cards must be produced in the ring.
SP39
The Exmoor Pony Society offer an “Exmoor Pony of the Year” Rosette to the
highest placed Exmoor Pony. The Final will take place on 13th September at
Canaan Farm, Costock, Loughborough as part of the Midlands Area Show.
SP40
For the Winner of the Ridden Welsh D class -
Wednesday
RIDDEN COBS
Wednesday
HORSE OF THE YEAR VIRBAC 3D WORMING COB OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
QUALIFIER
AND HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW THE LEEMAN FAMILY MAXI COB OF THE YEAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the
Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15
years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. No entry will be accepted
unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers.
The first prize winning Horse in the Ridden Cob Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes will
qualify for Virbac 3D Worming Cob of the Year Championship, Horse of the Year Show,
7th-11th October 2015, unless it has already done so, then the 2nd Horse will qualify and if that
Horse has also qualified then the 3rd Horse will qualify and so forth down to 5th place. Qualification
will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the
general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded
from www.hoys.co.uk
The first prize winning Horse in the Maxi Cob Horse of the Year Show Qualifying class will qualify
for The Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year Championship, Horse of the Year Show, NEC,
Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it has already done so, then the 2nd Horse will
qualify and if that Horse has also qualified then the 3rd Horse will qualify and so forth down to 5th
place.
In accordance with the BSHA rules, the annual BSHA £15 Horse of the Year Show Registration Fee
must have been paid direct to BSHA before entering this show if the exhibitor wishes to qualify. This
fee cannot be paid retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which
goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
The first three prize winners in both Open classes will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic
Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show in September 2015.
Virbac Ltd, manufacturers of leading wormers Equimax and Eraquell, are committed to supporting
horse owners through the innovative 3D Worming concept, will issue the HOYS qualified Cob in
each class with a qualification rosette and card. This will not be presented in the Ring but will be
forwarded by post.
Confirmation of qualification for HOYS will come as a separate letter by post. More information can be
obtained from www.3dworming.co.uk
Marking sheets see reg. 75
Judge: Mr D J Machin, Market Drayton, Shropshire, (Conf)
Judge: Ms S Leatherbarrow, Preston, Lancashire, (Ride)
Class 92
Class 93
Class 94
LIGHTWEIGHT COB, mare or gelding, four years old or over, capable of
carrying up to 14 stone, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 155cm. Horse of
the Year Show Qualifier.
HEAVYWEIGHT COB, mare or gelding, four years old or over, capable of
carrying over 14 stone, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 155cm. Horse of
the Year Show Qualifier.
MAXI COB, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 155cms. To be
judged as a Cob. Judges will pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged
animals of Cob type). To be shown hogged. The 1st & 2nd are NOT eligible for
the Championship. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH21
For the Champion Ridden Cob - The Foxholes Cup, offered by Brown Bros.,
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers of Wakefield and a YAS Champion Rosette plus
£100 prize money. The Champion will also receive a Champion Rosette offered by the
BSHA. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £50. (Only 1st & 2nd
prize winners from classes 92 & 93 are eligible to compete).
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP41
For the best Amateur Owner Rider - The Michael Parkinson Perpetual Challenge Cup
offered by Michael Parkinson. Riders are to wear white armbands.
(Only riders from classes 92 & 93 are eligible to compete for this award).
BEST SHOD RIDDEN COB
Wednesday
Wednesday
For the Best Shod Ridden Cob - YAS Rosette & Prize Card. The Worshipful Company of Farriers
will award a Rosette, Prize Card & Plaque to the winner of this competition and a Plaque for the
Registered Farrier responsible for its feet and shoeing.
The WFC Approved Judge will examine each horse during the judging, taking into consideration:
a) The condition of the feet.
b) The making (or preparation) and fitting of the shoes.
c) The nailing and position of the clips.
Normal shoes or showing plates are equally acceptable, provided they are suitable for the horse.
Exhibitors in classes 92 & 93, who wish their horse to be considered for this competition should
wear a red armband.
Wednesday
RIDING HORSES
Wednesday
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the
Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15
years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. No entry will be accepted
unless accompanied by the Registration Numbers.
The first prize winning Horse in both of the Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes will
qualify for the Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it
has already done so, then the 2nd Horse will qualify and if that Horse has also qualified then the 3rd
Horse will qualify and so forth down to 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the
Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of
the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
The first three prize winners in both Open classes will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic
Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show in September 2015. The BSHA offer a Novice,
Young Rider and Amateur rosette for each Open section and a Champion Rosette.
Marking Sheets. See Reg. 75
Judge: The Hon Mrs J Cavendish, Alton, Hampshire, (Conf)
Judge: Miss S Turner, Stowmarket, Suffolk, (Ride)
Class 95
SMALL RIDING HORSE, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 96
LARGE RIDING HORSE, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding
158cms. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH22
For the Champion Riding Horse - A YAS Champion Rosette & £100. The Champion
will also receive a BSHA Champion Rosette. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship
Rosette & £50.
Wednesday
RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT
Wednesday
The following Class is affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and only horses registered
with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership are eligible for entry.
Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form and entries will be sent to the IDHS (GB) prior to
the Show to confirm eligibility.
All competing STALLIONS must be inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and classified as RID
(GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 and must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails. In the
interest of safety, all riders of STALLIONS must be 18 years of age or over.
All ridden horses must be 153 cm (15 hh) or over.
This show is a qualifier for The Blue Chip & Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000
Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from Class 28 will qualify for the Final of
the Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge which will be held at the IDHS (GB) Annual Show on
12th - 13th September 2015, at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA.
NB: A horse may only qualify for the Final once, regardless of type or number of classes won, placed
in or entered. Each qualifier will receive a card and a £10 voucher from Blue Chip. Qualifiers are
required to complete an online form at www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that they have
qualified for the Final. Following submission of the online form a qualifier’s pack will be sent out direct
to the qualifier. In the Final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, a Trophy and a Blue
Chip rug. The Reserve Champion will be awarded £500 and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100
each. In addition, the highest placed Pure Bred Irish Draught will be awarded a Trophy and £100 and
the highest placed 158cm (15.2 hh) and under will receive a Trophy and £50.
Judge: Mrs J Hubbard, Rutland, Leicestershire, (Ride)
Judge: Mrs T Southern, Riddings, Derbyshire, (Conf)
Class 97
RIDDEN PURE BRED, STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, four years old or
over, registered on the Irish Draught Breed Registers (main studbook).
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP42
For the Highest placed RID Mare - The Askwith Blue Princess Trophy, offered by Mrs
V Morris. (Riders to wear white armbands if eligible).
Wednesday
RIDING PONY BREEDING & YOUNGSTOCK Wednesday
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the NPS British
Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or Appendix, the GSB, International or Sports Pony section of the
BRPSB, the AHSB, the AASB or in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books.
Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or
Appendix, International or Sports Pony Section of the BRPSB. Ponies must be plaited.
Qualifying rounds are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members but only ponies
owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition.
The highest placed pony owned by an NPS member in each class will qualify for the Final. Where this
pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line which is owned by an NPS member, and has
not already qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification may go no lower than 3rd place. NPS
Qualifying or Life members will be required to upgrade to Adult/Showing to enter the Final.
This show is a qualifier for the NPS Show Pony In-Hand Supreme Championship to make a
ridden show pony. 1st and 2nd prize winners from the Riding Pony Breeding and Youngstock classes
to compete. The Champion and Reserve Champion will go forward to the Final to be held at the NPS
Summer Championship Show. Where the Champions and/or Reserve Ponies have already qualified,
the pony next in line which is owned by an NPS member, and has not already qualified, receives the
qualification. Qualification may go no lower than 3rd place.
This Show is also a qualifier for the NPS Northern Breeders In-Hand Championship, kindly
sponsored by Mr & Mrs C Duke, held at the NPS Area 4 North of England Show, Great Yorkshire
Showground, Monday 24th August, 2015. Champion & Reserve to qualify. Qualifiers do not have to
be members.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Riding Pony In-Hand will go forward into this qualifying round (if
eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which
will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs W Toomer Harlow, Basildon, Essex
Class 98
Class 99
BROOD MARE, not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh), four years old or over, with its
own foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
FOAL, produce of Mare entered in Class 98.
Class 100 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING,
, calculated to make a child’s pony not
exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity, e.g. not exceeding 143cms on Show day.
Class 101 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING,
calculated to make a child’s pony not
exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity, e.g. 2 year old not exceeding 146cms on
Show day.
Class 102 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING,
calculated to make a child’s pony
not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity, e.g. 3 year old not exceeding
147cms on Show day.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH23
For the Riding Pony Breeding Brood Mare Champion - The Furness Challenge
Trophy, offered by the late Mr F W Furness MBE. The Champion will also receive a YAS
Champion Rosette and £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship
Rosette and £35.
CH24
For the Riding Pony Foal Champion - The J Frederick Heslop Perpetual Memorial
Trophy. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize money.
The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
CH25
For the Riding Pony Youngstock Champion - The Silver Challenge Cup offered by
the late F Everard Leyland-Walker. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion
Rosette & £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & £35.
CH26
For the overall Riding Pony Breeding & Youngstock Champion - Competed for by
the 1st & 2nd prize winners of the Riding Pony Breeding & Youngstock classes. The
Champion will qualify for the NPS/LAYBALANDS STUD SHOW PONY IN HAND
SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the Rules of the
NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the Owner of the champion pony
is a NPS Qualifying or Life Member. If the Owner of the Champion pony is not a Member,
the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they are a NPS
Member. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver
Medal Rosette but the Qualification 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 can be awarded no lower than first Reserve. Foals are not eligible for this
championship.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP43
For the Breeder of the Riding Pony Youngstock Champion - The Clifford Alton
Memorial Trophy offered by Mrs E Alton and a YAS Special Rosette.
SP44
National Pony Society Area 4 also offer a Rosette to the Champion Riding Pony Brood
Mare.
SP45
National Pony Society Area 4 also offer a Rosette to the Riding Pony Youngstock
Champion.
LEAD REIN PONY OF HUNTER TYPE
Thursday
Thursday
This class has been kindly sponsored by Cat Plant Group
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW CARRS BMW LEAD REIN PONY OF HUNTER TYPE OF THE
YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS 73/15). Riders and owners must be
current members of the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register and ponies must be registered with
the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register. Any pony taking part in these classes will be liable for
dope testing. The first and second placed ponies (if eligible) will qualify for the 2015 BSPS
Championships at Arena UK. This Class is also a qualifier for Black Country Saddles Best Rider &
BSPS Classic Security UK Ltd.
The highest placed pony in this Horse of the Year Show Qualifying class will qualify for the
CARRS BMW Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type of the Year Championship, Horse of the Year
Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it has already done so, in which case
the 2nd pony will qualify and if that has also qualified then the 3rd pony will qualify, this may happen
down to 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. This class will
be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy
of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
Obstacles will be used in the qualifying rounds and in the final at the Horse of the Year Show.
Judge: Mrs P Pattinson, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Class 103 LEAD REIN PONY OF HUNTER TYPE, mare or gelding, fours years old or over,
not exceeding 122cms (12hh approx). Riders to have attained their third birthday
by the day of competition but has not attained their 9th birthday before 1st
January in the current year. No child under the age of three years may compete.
To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle, the Lead Rein must be
attached to the noseband only. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Thursday
MINI MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN
Thursday
All ponies must be registered in the Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest,
Shetland and Welsh A or B.
Ponies Association (UK) 015/W15/7423. These Classes are qualifiers for the Ponies (UK) Supreme
Championships 2015, Equifest 2015 and Winter Classic 2016.
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed ponies in the Lead Rein class 104 will qualify for the P(UK) Lobster Pot
Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein Championship (S07).
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed ponies in the First Ridden class 105 will qualify for the P(UK) Brineton
Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Championship (S08).
Qualification Tickets will be awarded in the ring. Placings at this Show will be confirmed by
results sent by the Show Secretary.
Competitors in qualifying positions, who are not current members of Ponies (UK) must become an
Annual Adult member before the time of entry.
Judge: Mrs G Sells, Bucknell, Shropshire
Class 104 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LEAD REIN, mare or gelding, fours years old or
over, not exceeding 122cms (12hh approx). Riders 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 must be attached to the noseband only.
Class 105 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FIRST RIDDEN, mare or gelding, fours years old
or over, not exceeding 128cms (12.2hh approx). Riders not to have attained
their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a
Snaffle bridle.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH27
For the Champion Mini Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony - A YAS Champion
Rosette & £70 prize money. The Reserve will also receive a YAS Championship Rosette &
£35.
Thursday
MINI SHOW PONY
Thursday
These classes have been kindly sponsored by Cat Plant Group
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW LEAD REIN PONY
AND FIRST RIDDEN PONY OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS 73/15). Owners and riders must be
current members of the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register and ponies must be registered with
the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register. Any pony taking part in these classes will be liable for
dope testing. The first and second placed ponies (if eligible) will qualify for the 2015 BSPS
Championships at Arena UK. This Show is also a qualifier for BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year,
Black Country Saddles Best Rider & BSPS Classic Security (UK) Ltd Challenge.
Owners and riders must be BSPS Members and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to qualify
for the BSPS Blue Riband. 1st & 2nd prize winners will qualify.
The highest placed pony in both of the Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes will qualify for
the Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it has already
done so, in which case the 2nd pony will qualify and if that has also qualified then the 3rd pony will
qualify, this may happen down to 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year
Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the
Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
Judge: Mrs P Pattinson, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Class 106 LEADING REIN, mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cms
(12hh) suitable for and to be ridden by a child who has attained their third
birthday by the day of competition but has not attained their 8th birthday before
the 1st January in the current year. Ponies to be in snaffle bridles with lead rein
attached to the noseband. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 107 FIRST RIDDEN, mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cms
(12hh) suitable for and to be ridden by a child who has attained their third
birthday by the day of competition but has not not attained their 10th birthday
before the 1st January in the current year. Ponies to be in snaffle bridles. Horse
of the Year Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH28
For the Champion Mini Show Pony - A YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize money.
The Reserve will also receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP46
For the winner of the Lead Rein class - The Abigail Brady Perpetual Trophy offered
by Mr & Mrs J D Brady and a YAS Special Rosette.
SP47
For the winner of the First Ridden class - The Rebecca and Charlotte Brady
Perpetual Trophy offered by Mr & Mrs J D Brady and a YAS Special Rosette.
Thursday
SHETLAND PONY
Thursday
This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Classes must be confined to
Registered Ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. SPSBS rosettes must only be given to
ponies registered with the Society or eligible for registration (i.e. foals). Three year old fillies with
foals at foot may not be shown. Children under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or
entire males in In-hand classes.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Shetland Pony will go forward into this qualifying round (if eligible),
unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which will be held
on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs W Toomer Harlow, Basildon, Essex
Class 108 STALLION OR COLT, two years old or over.
Class 109 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
Class 110 FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
Class 111 YELD MARE, four years old or over.
Class 112 GELDING, four years old or over.
Class 113 MARE, four years old or over, with foal at foot. (See Reg 63).
Class 114 FOAL, produce of Mare entered in class 113.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH29
For the Champion Shetland Pony - The Hose Perpetual Challenge Cup offered by the
Stevenson Family.
The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £70
prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35.
SPECIAL PRIZES
SP48
For the best Shetland Stallion - The Ian Beever Award. The winner of this award will
also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
SP49
For the best Shetland Mare - The Craven Trophy offered by Mr & Mrs S McCutcheon.
The winner of this award will also receive a YAS Special Rosette.
Thursday
SHOW HUNTER PONY
Thursday
These classes have been kindly sponsored by the Darcy Family
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW TOPHAM BARNES SHOW HUNTER PONY OF THE YEAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER OF THE YEAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS 73/15). Any pony taking part in these
classes will be liable for dope testing. The first and second placed ponies (if eligible) will qualify for
the 2015 BSPS Championships to be held at Arena UK. (Cards to be carried in the ring for signing).
This Show is also a qualifier for BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year, Black Country Saddles
Best Rider & BSPS Classic Security (UK) Ltd Challenge.
Owners and riders must be BSPS Members and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to qualify
for the BSPS Blue Riband. 1st & 2nd prize winners will qualify. Qualification will be verified by the
Horse of the Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in
the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk
The highest placed pony in the Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes 115-118 will qualify for
the Topham Barnes Show Hunter Pony of the Year Championship, and the highest placed
horse in class 119 will qualify for the Intermediate Show Hunter of the Year, Horse of the Year
Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it has already done so, in which case
the second pony will qualify and if that has also qualified then the third pony will qualify, this may
happen down to 5th place. Owners & riders must be members of the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The
Showing Register and the pony must be registered with the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register,
to compete in classes with qualification for the Horse of the Year Show.
Judge: Mrs J Darragh, Co Kilkenny, Southern Ireland, (Perf/Ride)
Judge: Mrs P Stirling, Galashiels, Scotland, (Conf)
Class 115 SHOW HUNTER PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, not
exceeding 122cms (12hh). Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before
the 1st January in the current year. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 116 SHOW HUNTER PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding
122cms (12hh) but not exceeding 133cms (13hh). Rider not to have attained
their 14th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Horse of the
Year Show Qualifier.
Class 117 SHOW HUNTER PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over exceeding
133cms (13hh) but not exceeding 143cms (14hh). Rider not to have attained
their 17th Birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Horse of the
Year Show Qualifier.
Class 118 SHOW HUNTER PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding
143cms (14hh) but not exceeding 153cms (15hh). Rider not to have attained
their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Horse of the
Year Show Qualifier.
Class 119 INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old or over,
exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) but not exceeding 158cms (15.2hh). Rider not to
have attained their 25th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH30
For the Champion Show Hunter Pony - A YAS Champion Rosette and £70 prize
money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35. The 1st & 2nd
prize winners from classes 115 - 118 are eligible for the championship which will be held
following class 119.
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Mitten Asbestos Champion of Champions.
Thursday
SHOW PONY
Thursday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW KATHLEEN WOOD CHILDREN’S RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE OF THE YEAR
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS 73/15). Any pony taking part in these
classes will be liable for dope testing. The first and second placed ponies (if eligible) will qualify for
the 2015 BSPS Championships to be held at Arena UK. This Show is also a qualifier for BSPS Blue
Riband Pony of the Year, Black Country Saddles Best Rider & BSPS Classic Security (UK)
Ltd Challenge.
Owners and riders must be BSPS Members and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to qualify
for the BSPS Blue Riband. 1st & 2nd prize winners will qualify.
The highest placed pony in the Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes 120-122 will qualify for
the Kathleen Wood Children’s Pony of the Year, and the highest placed horse in the Horse of
the Year Show Qualifying classes 123-124 will qualify for the Intermediate Show Riding Type of
the Year, Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th October 2015, unless it has
already done so, in which case the second pony will qualify and if that has also qualified then the
third pony will qualify, this may happen down to 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse
of the Year Show office. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the
Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. Owners
& riders must be members of the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register and the pony must be
registered with the BSPS, NPS, PUK or The Showing Register, to compete in classes with qualification
for the Horse of the Year Show and the Blue Riband Pony of the Year.
Judge: Mr D J Machin, Market Drayton, Shropshire, (Conf)
Judge: Miss S Turner, Stowmarket, Suffolk, (Perf/Ride)
Class 120 OPEN SHOW PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, mare or gelding
not exceeding 128cms (12.2hh). Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday by
1st January in the current year. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 121 OPEN SHOW PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, mare or gelding
exceeding 128cms (12.2hh) but not exceeding 138cms (13.2hh). Rider not to
have attained their 15th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Horse of
the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 122 OPEN SHOW PONY, mare or gelding, four years old or over, mare or gelding
exceeding 138cms (13.2hh) but not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh). Rider not to
have attained their 17th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Horse of
the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 123 INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE, mare or gelding, four years old or
over, mare or gelding exceeding 146cms (14.1hh) but not exceeding 153cms
(15hh). Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday by 1st January in the
current year. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
Class 124 INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE, mare or gelding, four years old or
over, mare or gelding exceeding 153cms (15hh) but not exceeding 158cms
(15.2hh). Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday by 1st January in the
current year. Horse of the Year Show Qualifier.
CH31
CH32
CHAMPION PRIZE
For the Champion Show Pony - Silver Challenge Cup offered by the late Gwendoline,
Duchess of Norfolk. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette and £70
prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35. The 1st &
2nd prize winners from classes 120 - 122 are eligible for the championship which will be
held following class 122.
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Mitten Asbestos Champion of Champions.
For the Champion Intermediate Show Riding Type - YAS Champion Rosette and£70
prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette and £35. The 1st &
2nd prize winners from classes 123 - 124 are eligible for the championship.
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Mitten Asbestos Champion of Champions.
Thursday
WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY (SECTION A)
Thursday
All animals entered must be registered in the Welsh Stud Book, or eligible for registration therein or
entered or eligible for entry in the Appendix there to as FS2 Mares.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A) will go forward into this qualifying
round (if eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round
which will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs B Evans, Peopleton, Warwickshire
Class 125
Class 126
Class 127
Class 128
Class 129
Class 130
Class 131
COLT, yearling.
FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
COLT, two or three year old.
STALLION, four years old or over.
FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
FOAL, produce of Mare in class 130, to be sired by a reg. section A stallion. (See
Reg 63).
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH33
For the Champion Welsh Mountain Pony - Championship Trophy offered by the
Scottish & North of England WP&CBA. The Champion will also receive a YAS Champion
Rosette & £70. Reserve will receive a YAS Championship Rosette & £35.
Thursday
WELSH PONY (SECTION B)
Thursday
All animals entered must be registered in the Welsh Stud Book, or eligible for registration therein or
entered or eligible for entry in the Appendix there to as FS2 Mares.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Welsh Pony (Sec. B) will go forward into this qualifying round (if
eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which
will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mr S Howard, York, Yorkshire
Class 132
Class 133
Class 134
Class 135
Class 136
Class 137
Class 138
COLT, yearling.
FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
COLT, two or three year old.
STALLION, four years old or over.
FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
FOAL, produce of Mare in class 137, to be sired by a reg. section B stallion. (See
Reg 63).
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH34
For the Champion Welsh Pony (Section B) - Championship Trophy offered by the
Scottish & North of England WP&C Breeders Association. The Champion will also receive
a YAS Champion Rosette & £70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS
Championship Rosette & £35.
Thursday
WELSH PONY OF COB TYPE (SECTION C)
Thursday
All animals entered must be registered in the Welsh Stud Book, or eligible for registration therein or
entered or eligible for entry in the Appendix there to as FS2 Mares.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) will go forward into this
qualifying round (if eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into
this round which will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs W Burt, Abergavenny, Gwent
Class 139
Class 140
Class 141
Class 142
Class 143
COLT, FILLY or GELDING, yearling.
COLT, FILLY or GELDING, two or three year old.
STALLION, four years old or over.
MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
FOAL, produce of Mare in class 142, to be sired by a registered section C
stallion.(See Reg 63).
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH35
For the Champion Welsh Pony of Cob Type (Section C) - The Andrew Frape
Memorial Trophy offered by the West Yorkshire Welsh Pony & Cob Association. The
Champion will also receive a YAS Champion Rosette & £70 prize money. The Reserve will
receive a YAS Championship Rosette & £35.
Thursday
WELSH COB (SECTION D)
Thursday
All animals entered must be registered in the Welsh Stud Book, or eligible for registration therein or
entered or eligible for entry in the Appendix there to as FS2 Mares.
This Show is a Horse of the Year Show qualifying round for the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand
Championship the final to be held at Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th-11th
October 2015. The Champion Welsh Cob (Section D) will go forward into this qualifying round (if
eligible), unless already qualified, then the reserve (if eligible) will go forward into this round which
will be held on the Thursday of Show.
Judge: Mrs W Burt, Abergavenny, Gwent
Class 144
Class 145
Class 146
Class 147
Class 148
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, yearling.
COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, two or three year old.
STALLION, four years old or over.
MARE OR GELDING, four years old or over.
FOAL, produce of Mare in class 147, sired by registered section D stallion. (See
Reg 63).
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH36
For the Champion Welsh Cob (Section D) - The Keith Wass Memorial Trophy
offered by the West Yorkshire P&CA. The Champion will also receive a YAS Rosette &
£70 prize money. The Reserve will receive a YAS Rosette and £35.
Thursday
SUPREME IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday
HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW CUDDY SUPREME IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
The object of the competition is to find the supreme light horse or pony in-hand champion of
the year, irrespective of breed or type (excluding heavy horses).
The winner from each of the qualifying shows will qualify for the CUDDY SUPREME IN-HAND
CHAMPIONSHIP to be held at HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, NEC, BIRMINGHAM, 7TH
-11TH OCTOBER 2015.
The Champion horse or pony from the following sections are eligible to compete, provided it
has not already won a qualifying round in 2015.
Cleveland Bay Pure-Bred, Cleveland Bay Part-Bred, Irish Draught
Breeding, Mixed Mountain & Moorland (In Hand)
Coloured Youngstock, Dales, Dartmoor, Fell, Hunter (In Hand),
Riding Pony Breeding (In-Hand)
Shetland, Welsh Mountain, Welsh Section B, Welsh Section C,
Welsh Section D
If the Champion has already qualified or is ineligible, then the Reserve champion of that
section may come forward, provided it has not already qualified and is eligible. If both
champion and reserve have already qualified or are ineligible then this section will not be
represented in this qualifying round. Foal champions are not eligible.
Prizes: Champion £125 rosette and sash, Reserve £75 and rosette. This Prize money will be
paid after the Final by Grandstand Media Ltd to all Champions who come forward to the
Horse of the Year Show 2015.
Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office.
Grandstand Media Ltd., wish to express their thanks to Mr & Mrs Cuddy for their generous
sponsorship of this Championship.
Judge: The Hon Mrs J Cavendish, Alton, Hampshire
CHAMPION PRIZE
CH37
For the Winner of the Cuddy Supreme In Hand Championship at the Great
Yorkshire Show - The F W Furness Memorial Trophy offered by the late Mrs G A
Furness.
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
Please observe the following rules for your safety, the smooth running of the Show and the enjoyment of all
who visit the Show in any capacity.
Show Opening Times
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7.30am to 7.30pm
Thursday: 7.30am to 6.30pm
1. Entry Fees/Forms
Entry fees and closing dates are stated at the front of the schedule and on the entry form. Full payment
must accompany all entry forms. Payment methods include: Cheque, made out to Yorkshire
Agricultural Society and Debit or Credit cards. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED. Owners of livestock and equine are eligible for reduced entry fees providing they
are a current, Single, Joint or Life Member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society i.e. have paid the
current years’ membership subscription or are paying it on their entry form.
2. Accommodation
Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House
The Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House has 10 twin rooms
and 60 single rooms, each with basic furniture, bed and a
mattress. Shower, toilet and clothes drying facilities are in the £130.00 (Single – one person only)
same building and available only to residents. A warden is in £260.00 (Twin – two people only)
attendance and all rooms are lockable. The rooms are
(fully booked at print date)
allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Residents must
supply their own bedding. (No more than one twin room or Exhibitors must vacateththeir room
by 12 noon on Friday 17 July 2015.
two single rooms can be booked per exhibitor)
Please Note: Sir John Dunnington-Jefferson House is
NOT suitable for young children or people of 16 years or
under.
Non-Members
Members
Pig and Goat Cubicles
Single cubicles with beds and mattresses provided.
£22.00
£32.00
Exhibitors must provide their own padlocks.
Exhibitor Camping Park: Open to all livestock exhibitors
and Show staff/contractors. Tents permitted Exhibitors must
vacate this park by 8pm on Thursday 16th July. Local
Authority restrictions limit the number of camping pitches
available. ONLY ONE CAR SPACE IS ALLOCATED PER
TENT
Exhibitor Caravan Park: Open to all equine & livestock
exhibitors and Show staff/contractors. Caravans and
Motorhomes permitted. Exhibitors must vacate this park by
8pm on Thursday 16th July. Local Authority restrictions limit
the number of pitches available. ONLY ONE CAR SPACE IS
ALLOCATED PER CARAVAN
Harrogate Caravan Park: Open to YAS Members Only.
Caravans permitted. Awnings permitted for an additional
£55.00. Please on 01423 541000 for reservations. (fully
booked at print date).
3. Washing Facilities
Showers are available as follows:
 next to the Stockperson's Accommodation
 near the Forestry Pavilion on 6th Avenue
 on Fourth Avenue near the Stables
£65.00
£65.00
£65.00
£65.00
£145.00
N/A
 between Sheep and Red Gate
 at the Yellow Gate end of Avenue E
4. The Littondale Restaurant (Stockmen’s)
The Littondale Restaurant is under the management of Gilbert Thomson’s Country Refreshments will
be open as follows:
Food
Bar
Saturday 11 July
11.30am – 6.00pm
Sunday 12 July
8.00am – 7.00pm
Monday 13 July - Wednesday 15 July 6.30am – 8.00pm
12.00 noon – 8.00pm
Thursday 16 July
6.30am – 8.00pm
(Tues & Wed Only)
A mobile catering unit will be near the Littondale Restaurant from Thursday 9 July onwards
5. Exhibitors’ Facilities
The following facilities are available.
(a) Tack boxes for horse exhibitors who have purchased stabling
(b) Sleeping cubicles for pig and goat exhibitors
(c) Storage/Tack areas for cattle exhibitors (these will be communal areas within the cattle sheds)
6. Bedding
Straw will be provided in each stable/stall/pen on arrival. Straw will be available for exhibitors to collect
from the Forage Yard. The Forage Yard will be open between 6.00am and 10.00pm, Saturday 11 July
Thursday 16 July.
There will be a daily delivery (after 7.30pm) in the cattle lines. Limited green fodder will be available
FOC. Hay is NOT provided and NOT available to buy at Show.
7. Acceptance of Entries
The Society reserves the right to refuse any entry without providing reasons. It is the responsibility of
the exhibitor to ensure entries are posted well in advance of the entry closing date. Closing dates are
final and will be strictly enforced, entries received after the closing date will be returned.
8. Cancellation or Combining of Classes
The Society reserves the right to cancel or combine any classes if it is decided that there are
insufficient entries or exhibitors. If classes are cancelled all entry fees will be refunded in these
circumstances.
9. Checking of Entry Details
Exhibitors are entirely responsible for the eligibility of their animals for the classes entered and should
check that all details are complete and accurate before mailing the form to the Livestock & Entries
Department. Requests to amend incorrect details may attract an admin fee. Entry Fees will not be
refunded to exhibitors who enter ineligible animals.
10. Substitution of entries is NOT allowed. (Unless stated separately in the Breed Specific Regulations
or within the individual section regulations).
11. Competitor/Exhibitor Declaration
By completing the entry form (in any section), you agree to abide by the regulations of the Yorkshire
Agricultural Society. Any exhibitor who breaks any of the Society’s rules or uses unfair means to win a
prize, will be subject to the rules on Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders contained herein
and, as a result, may forfeit all prizes and prize money and may be barred from attending future shows.
12. Disputes In the event of any dispute, parties are directed to the procedure contained under
Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders contained herein. (Sections 33 -51).
13. Breed Society/Governing Body Regulations
Any exhibitor competing under breed society or governing body affiliation will be considered to have
agreed to abide by the rules of that society in addition to the show rules.
14. Emergency Veterinary Treatment
It is a condition of entry that the Society’s Veterinary Surgeons may treat any animal in an emergency
whether or not the owner/exhibitor is present. If emergency veterinary treatment is required at the
Show, exhibitors will be responsible for the cost of any medication or drugs used in the
treatment of their animal and payment must be made direct to the Vets at the time of treatment.
Any animal that is receiving veterinary treatment at the time of the show should not be entered unless the
owner has had the animal examined by their own Vet and it is safe for them to enter the show. However,
animals still showing evidence of disease will not be permitted to be shown; the ultimate decision will rest
with YAS Veterinary officers.
15. Fitness to Travel / Transport of Pregnant Animals
Animals must be fit for the intended journey prior to beginning the journey and must remain
sufficiently fit throughout the travel period. This means the animal should be healthy enough to
tolerate the entire journey it is about to make (including loading, unloading and any journey
breaks) with no or very little adverse effect on it and the journey should not cause the animal
any suffering or injury. The means of transport must be designed, constructed, maintained and
operated so as to avoid injury and suffering and ensure the safety of the animals. A journey
includes the period from the loading of the first animal to the unloading of the last animal. Any
animal entered in the Show that is not fit to travel should be left at the holding premises.
The transport of pregnant animals for whom 90% or more of the expected gestation period has
already passed, or who have given birth in the previous week is prohibited. Any animal
entered to which these criteria apply should not be brought to the Show under any
circumstances. [Council Regulation (EC) 1/2005, implemented by The Welfare of Animals
(Transport)(England) Order 2006]
16. Entry to the Show
Exhibitor tickets in the form of wristbands will be allocated in accordance with the details on the entry
form. Additional day tickets may be purchased in advance – please order with your entry form.
Advance prices are as follows:


Adult £23.00
Child £10.00 (5yrs to 18 yrs)
Concession £22.00 (60yrs+)
Family (2 adults & 3 children) £56.00
17. Prize Money
Prize money will be paid by cheque within 6 weeks of the end of the Show. Prize cheques must be
cashed within 6 months from the date of issue. Please indicate on the entry form who the prize money
cheque should be made payable to if it different to the exhibitor name.
Any outstanding accounts will be off-set against any prize money or other amount owed to the exhibitor.
Prize winners who are required to parade in the Main Ring or elsewhere, must do so, or be prepared to
forfeit all prize money.
18. Display of Exhibits
No exhibit may be covered during show opening hours. No rosettes or prize cards except those won at
the Great Yorkshire Show in the current year may be displayed and are displayed at the owner's risk.
Duplicates will not be supplied.
19. Showing Ring Dress Guide
All exhibitors, stockpersons, and grooms must be appropriately dressed. Exhibitors are under the
jurisdiction of the Judge until the class has been completed and must stay in the ring throughout the
class unless instructed otherwise by either the Judge or the Steward.
20. Merit
The Judge has discretion to withhold any prize where he/she considers there is insufficient merit.
21. Protests
Any protest must be lodged in writing within two hours of the class being judged and accompanied
by a deposit of £50. The protest must be handed in at the Show Office. The protest will be considered
by a Committee chaired by the Honorary Show Director or the Chief Executive and the Committee’s
decision is final. If the protest, in the view of the Honorary Show Director, is deemed to constitute a
Dispute then it will be dealt in accordance with the procedure under Disqualification, Sanctions and
Banning Orders, contained herein. If the protest is not sustained then the deposit may be forfeited at
the Society’s discretion. Please note: This is a general regulation and individual section regulations
regarding protests may differ to the above.
22. Cups and Trophies
All YAS Society cups and trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright. Cups and Trophies may
be collected from the Show Office on show days on production of the winner’s slip which will be handed
to the winner in the ring.
Cups and Trophies will not be posted after the Show.
Cups/Trophies must be returned to the Society’s Office no later than 30 April 2016 at the
expense of the exhibitor. THIS IS A CONDITION OF TAKING THE CUP/TROPHY. When returning
trophies to the Society please ensure the correct details are supplied for engraving purposes.
All engraving will be carried out on return of the YAS cup/trophy and must ONLY be at the appointment
of the Society.
PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YAS SOCIETY CUPS/TROPHIES ENGRAVED.
Please note: Due to the age and value of a few of the cups and trophies listed in the schedules, a
keepsake/tankard may be offered by the Society instead of that particular cup or trophy, although the
winner’s details will be added to any such cup or trophy for posterity.
23. Dogs/Pets are not allowed on the Showground with the exception of Assistance Dogs and those
taking part in competitive classes or events.
24. Any exhibitor removing their exhibit before the permitted time as detailed in the relevant schedule
shall be deemed to have breached these rules and it will be categorised as a Major Breach (as defined)
and will be subject to the rules governing Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders.
25. Responsibilities of Exhibitors
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure they arrive on the showground in sufficient time for the
commencement of their classes. Any ring timetables publicised are provisional and may be subject to
change. The Society will not accept responsibility for any exhibitor missing their class(es).
26. Conditions of Admittance
Persons are admitted to the showground and car parks at their own risk and vehicles, together with
their accessories and contents, are parked at the owner’s risk. While every care is taken to ensure the
safety of people and vehicles the Society will not accept liability for any loss or damage or personal
injury however caused.
27. No Smoking
All enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free (this includes the use of E-Cigarettes).
Smoking is NOT allowed in any indoor area including the Grandstands, the Stockman’s
accommodation, the stables, livestock buildings and Forage Yard at any time. Any persons breaking
this rule may be banned from future shows.
28. Animal Welfare
Any person causing suffering or any form of cruelty to animals will be deemed to have committed a
Major Breach of these Rules. Both the first instance adjudicators and any subsequent Appeal Panel will
rely on the proposed sanctions below as guidance when considering any decision:
(a) A lifetime Banning Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show;
(b) An Order to forfeit of entry fees, prizes and prize monies;
(c) YAS reserve the right to report any cruelty to animals to any relevant prosecuting authority
including but not limited to; the Police, RSPCA or any Breed Association.
29. Health and Safety
Any exhibitor who fails to comply with health and safety or fire safety legislation may be liable to
enforcement action by Harrogate Borough Council Environmental Health Officer and the North
Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Officer.
It is the responsibility of all exhibitors to familiarise themselves with the Health and Safety Policy for the
Show and to comply with any requirements placed on them whilst competing at the Show.
Livestock exhibitors will indemnify the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for any losses suffered as a result
of their failure to provide competent handlers in accordance with these regulations and the GYS Health
and Safety Policy.
30. Disclaimer
The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any person whatsoever while upon the
Society’s premises, or while entering and leaving the same, for any damage or loss however caused to
the property of any such person or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person.
The Society and its officers shall not be responsible for any accident, damage or loss however caused
that may occur to any exhibitor or his servant or to any animal, article, or property exhibited or brought
onto the showground by him. Each exhibitor shall indemnify the Society from and against all actions,
suits expenses or claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury however caused.
31. Insurance
By completing the entry form you warrant to YAS that on or from the date of application up to and
including the end of the Great Yorkshire Show the applicant will hold valid insurance to insure against
loss or damage caused to any person or property to a minimum value of £2 million.
32. By completing the entry form you are confirming to the following:
You are stating that you understand, confirm and agree to the following statement:
“To the best of my knowledge and belief, the animal(s) I have entered is/are free from any clinical
disease at the time of entry. I further declare that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent
the said animal(s) from being exposed to infectious or contagious diseases from the time of entry to
their arrival on the Showground.
Each and all of the particulars given are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that these
animals are my own property; and that they are duly qualified, according to the Society’s regulations
and conditions, to compete for the prize or prizes for which they are entered.
To conform, as an exhibitor, to all the Regulations, Conditions and Orders the Great Yorkshire Show;
to hold the Society blameless in the event of any illness, loss or damage occurring to, or through, any
animal I may enter or exhibit at the Show, or of mis-delivery of the same: and to indemnify the Society
against any legal proceeding arising from any such illness, loss, damage or mis-delivery”.
Disqualification, Sanctions and Banning Orders
33. Disputes
In the event of any dispute between you and any other person attending the Show (other than persons
connected with, employed by or representing the Show/YAS) regarding any matter relating to the
Show, the parties shall refer the matter to the Honorary Show Director or Chief Executive who will make
a decision which shall be binding and exclusive.
34. In the event of a dispute between you and the YAS (or any officer, member, associate or employee of
the same) the matter will be directed to the Honorary Show Director, in the first instance. The Honorary
Show Director will, at his sole discretion, decide the appropriate procedure necessary to achieve
resolution. The procedures available to the Honorary Show Director are contained in this section alone
and by entering this agreement, you agree that the dispute resolution procedures contained herein will
be final and binding on the parties.
35. Rule Breaches
Upon the YAS becoming aware of any breach of this agreement (the Rules), the matter will be put
before the Honorary Show Director who will, at his sole discretion, decide whether the breach is
deemed to be Minor or Major.
36. Disputes under these Rules will be deemed to fall into 3 categories:
(a) Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches;
Minor Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not
exhaustive. The Honorary Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach
is Minor or Major:
i.
Procedural misdemeanours in pre-showing organisation;
ii.
Late arrivals for Showing;
iii.
Any other act deemed to be a Minor Breach by the Honorary Show Director.
(b) Disputes arising out of Major Breaches;
Major Breaches The following examples are intended to be illustrative only and this list is not
exhaustive. The Honorary Show Director will, at his sole discretion, determine whether any breach
is Minor or Major:
i.
Any act of cruelty to animals or acts that may cause suffering to any animal;
ii.
Any act of dishonesty in competing, showing or exhibiting;
iii.
Any other act that could reasonably be regarded as “cheating”, to be determined by the
Honorary Show Director;
iv.
Any breach of any laws, statute, regulation, statutory instrument or bylaw from time to time
in force governing any of the following: transport of animals/livestock, care of animals,
presentation of animals, breeding of animals, prevention of disease in animals;
v.
Any other act deemed to be more than a Minor Breach, as determined by the Honorary
Show Director.
(c) Disputes not relating to a breach of the Rules.
37. Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches Disputes arising out of Minor Breaches will be dealt with at
hearing chaired by the Chief Executive or the Honorary Show Director. The decision of the hearing will
be final and binding and there will be no right of appeal. No representation, legal or otherwise, will be
allowed at such a hearing and submissions will only be heard from you.
38. Sanctions handed down at a hearing regarding Minor Breaches will be limited to any of the following,
singularly or together:
(a) Formal written warnings. Repeated breaches may lead to a matter being re-categorised as a Major
Breach and will be dealt with accordingly;
(b) A fine of up to £1000 to be paid to YAS;
(c) A direction that you leave the Show immediately and not partake in any showing or competition for
the remaining duration of that year’s show. (N.B this will not impact on any Show, Prize or
Remuneration already achieved, prior to the breach, and will not equate to a lifetime ban. Refusal to
leave the Showground may constitute a Major Breach and will be dealt with accordingly);
(d) An Order to forfeit prizes and prize monies.
39. Disputes arising out of Major Breaches Disputes arising out of Major Breaches will be dealt with at a
hearing, in private, chaired by the Chief Executive or the Honorary Show Director, in the first instance.
Evidence will be heard from any witness(es) and submissions will only be allowed from you.
40. No representation legal, or otherwise will be allowed at such a hearing.
41. The hearing will make a decision which shall be binding on all parties.
42. Decisions made in the first instance regarding Major Breaches will be subject to a right of appeal.
Should you wish to appeal, you must set out your grounds (reasons) for appeal in writing and these
must be lodged with the YAS Chief Executive within 48 hours of the first instance decision.
43. Appeals Upon receipt of validly served grounds of appeal, YAS will form a panel of between 3-5
appropriate representatives to hear the appeal (The Appeal Panel). The panel may include Council
Members, current and former Presidents and any appropriate expert as the appeal may require. The
panel will set an appeal date to take place not before 28 days from the date of the first instance
decision and elect a person to chair the Appeal Panel.
44. The Appeal Panel at their discretion can appoint a suitably qualified person to provide the Appeal Panel
with legal advice, if this occurs and only if this occurs you, the appellant, will be allowed legal
representation at any future hearings.
All appeal decisions shall be final, binding and exclusive. By entering this agreement you agree
that any decision of the Appeal Panel shall be final.
45. The Appeal Panel may make any order to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the appeal
hearing. This includes: the adjournment of the appeal hearing in order to gather further evidence;
request further information or disclosure from you; an order that skeleton arguments or any other
documents are provided by the parties to the Appeal Panel; and any other reasonable order. Failure to
adhere to any reasonable order will be a waiver of your right to appeal and the first instance decision
shall be enforced.
46. At the appeal hearing evidence may be heard from witnesses, both in person and in writing. Any
witness whose evidence is in dispute must give evidence in person and any other parties will have the
opportunity to ask further questions of that witness.
47. Opening and closing submissions will be allowed from any party involved in the appeal.
48. At the end of the appeal proceedings the Appeal Panel will make a decision. This may be in writing or
verbally.
49. Sanctions handed down at first instance hearing or any subsequent appeal hearing concerning a Major
Breach will be limited to any or all of the following:
(a) A lifetime Banning Order preventing you from ever exhibiting and/or attending the Show;
(b) A Banning Order for a term of years prescribed by the first instance hearing or Appeal Panel at their
discretion. (Any Banning Order prescribed by an Appeal Panel will be final and binding);
(c) An Order to forfeit of prizes and prize monies;
(d) A fine not exceeding £10,000 to be paid to YAS;
50. Costs relating to Minor Breaches or Major Breaches, in the first instance, will be borne by the parties.
An Award of costs in relation to appeal proceedings will be decided by the Appeal Panel at the
conclusion of the appeal and in the event of a dismissal of the appeal may include any costs incurred
by the YAS in relation to the appeal hearing.
Publicity and Data Protection
51. The Society shall have permission to do the following: a) store, process and retain, including
electronically, all data and personal information provided by exhibitors, for the purposes of operating
the Show, maintaining appropriate records and communicating with the exhibitor in future concerning
any of the Society’s activities; b) publicise the names and home locations of exhibitors, including but not
limited to prize winners, in Show catalogues, on the Show website and elsewhere as part of the
operation and promotion of the Show and future shows; c) photograph any exhibitor or other person on
the Showground and store and use the resulting image (including edited or altered versions) for any of
the Society’s commercial or non-commercial purposes in all and any media, including, without
limitation, use in promotional materials and on the Society’s website, or supply to carefully selected
third parties for use for their own purposes. The Society shall own the copyright in any such images; d)
Publish the details and results of any disputes and/or appeals.
HORSES, PONIES & DONKEYS
The general conditions and regulations of the Show also apply to this section.
Animals will be admitted to the showground from 10am on Sunday 12th July unless a special
arrangement has been made in advance.
Please note: Equine exhibitors (mounted or leading) must use Black Gate/Horse Walk at all times.
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Breed Society Regulations
All persons entering, competing or exhibiting an animal in a class affiliated to a Breed Society shall
be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the relevant Breed Society and be subject to its
constitution and rules (including disciplinary procedures).
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Tickets
Tickets will be allocated to exhibitors on the basis of TWO tickets per entry/horse eg. One horse in
one class; 2 tickets; One horse in two classes; 4 tickets. Tickets are valid for any ONE show day.
Additional tickets may be purchased in advance (see reg. 16).
One day tickets will be sent for the day of your class/es, if stables are booked and your tickets do
not cover the following day, please contact the office for an exhibitors removal permit in order to
remove your horse or horses that day. Please remember the stabling is provided for the
convenience of the exhibitor. Tickets will not be provided for sponsors on top of the allocation,
although, as above additional tickets may be purchased in advance at a reduced rate. (see
Reg.16).
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Equine Flu It is a requirement that all horses, ponies and donkeys are vaccinated against Equine
Flu.
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Equine Viral Arteritis All exhibitors should read, understand and adhere to the common code of
practice for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) as published by the Horse Racing Levy Board.
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Passports All animals must be accompanied by a legal and currently valid passport.
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Judges Interest in Exhibits Exhibitors are not permitted to enter any animal/s in a class which is
to be judged by a person who has or who has had a financial interest in the animals, or which has
stood in his/her stable. Stud fees are not considered to be financial gain. The onus of complying
with this regulation rests entirely on the exhibitor.
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Stallions/Colts
All stallions or colts, 3 years old and over, must wear a bit or chifney at ALL times whilst on the
showground.
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Protective Headgear
All riders of horses, donkeys or ponies on the showground or exercise areas must wear head
protection (hard hat) that conforms to the following minimum standard for head protection for
equestrian activities – EN 1384 or PAS015 with BSI mark. Helmets must be worn with the chin
straps correctly and securely fastened at all times whilst mounted. Hats or helmets requiring covers
must be covered with plain dark coloured silks.
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Refunds (Entry Fees)
Entry fees will ONLY be refunded when a vet’s certificate is supplied to the Society before noon on
Friday 17 July 2015 stating that the animal is unfit to show and providing that the Exhibitor Pack
containing all wristbands, vehicle passes etc are returned to Livestock & Entries Dept.
Entries not forward for any reason other than illness or injury will forfeit all entry fees. Stable fees
will NOT be refunded unless cancelled by the date below.
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Refunds (Stabling)
Refunds for stabling can ONLY be made if stables are cancelled (in writing or email) before noon
on Tuesday, 23 June, to enable the office to re-sell the stable.
Please note: Membership is non-refundable.
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Responsibilities of Equine Exhibitors with reference to Class Timings
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure they arrive on the showground in sufficient time for
the commencement of their classes. Any ring timetables publicised are provisional and may be
subject to change.
The Society will not accept responsibility for any exhibitor missing their class(es) and under
no circumstances will fees be refunded.
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Mares & Foals
Brood Mares must be shown with own foal at foot where the classification states “brood mare with
own foal at foot”. Mares that have lost their foals are not eligible.
Foals must be a minimum of six weeks old and born in the current season, or as otherwise stated in
the breed section. Please contact Livestock & Entries if your foal arrives late and is consequently
too young to come to Show.
Any Mare that has foaled in the current year is not eligible to be shown in any ridden class.
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Line Breeding
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society does not encourage “Line Breeding” and therefore will not accept
entries that are “Line Bred”.
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Dope Tests
The Society forbids the administration of tranquilisers or other substances which affect the
behaviour or performance of any animal at Show. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society will uphold the
rules of the recognised Breed Society in the respect of the administration of forbidden substances
to show exhibits and will permit such societies to carry out any tests or inspections provided for in
their rules.
In the event of any such test proving positive Societies may be expected to take disciplinary action
in accordance with their rules. Any exhibit found or deemed by the appropriate Breed Society to
have received a forbidden substance may be required to return all prizes and awards won at this
Show.
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Groom’s Dress Code
Grooms/attendants appearing with animals in the judging rings must be dressed appropriately, i.e.
of smart appearance (NO JEANS/SHORTS). HATS MUST BE WORN IN THE RINGS.
Any person not complying with this regulation may be asked to leave the ring by the Steward or the
Judge.
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Leading Animals
No person may lead more than one animal when moving on the showground.
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Mobile Phones
The use of a mobile phone whilst riding or in charge of an animal is strictly prohibited.
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Number of Entries in Classes
Where large entries are catalogued exhibitors may be asked to give individual shows in pairs and
only the first twelve may be asked to strip and run up for the judge.
The Society reserves the right to enforce a ballot system where entry numbers exceed allocated
ring time or to meet with the Health & Safety requirements.
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Ridings Ring Where large entries are catalogued for any class held in this ring, classes may be
split. This will be at the discretion of the Chief Steward.
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Substitution of Judges The Society reserves the right to substitute other Judges for those named
in the schedule or make additional appointments. Where time permits exhibitors will be informed of
any changes.
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Measuring
All animals entered in classes with height conditions, will be measured by the Society’s Veterinary
Officer before being judged, according to the conditions relating to that particular class except for
those who have an Official Height Certificate issued by the Joint Measurement Board or those
which are registered with a recognised Breed Society.
These certificates must be produced to the Veterinary Officer with the animal for identification
purposes at the time of measuring. One cm will be allowed for normal shoes. No subsequent
alteration of shoes will be permitted. Exhibits in height restricted classes having been measured
will be issued with a measurement slip from the Veterinary Officer.
The Riding Pony Breeding classes will be measured in the measuring area adjacent to the Horse
Foreman’s office on the day of judging. Times to be advised nearer the Show.
Ponies will be measured in accordance with the JMB. Ponies measured out under the JMB, may,
with the Steward’s consent, move to the appropriate class. The exhibitor, once having received the
Steward’s consent, is then responsible for entry being moved to the correct class.
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Animals at Show In the interest of Health & Safety, when animals are out of their stables/boxes,
they must have approved bridles or headcollars which enable the handler to control them in the
event of difficulty. It is requested all exhibitors refrain from exercising animals within the
showground and use the exercise area provided.
Horses, Ponies and Donkeys must enter the showground at Black Gate (off Railway Road) and use
the designated Horse Walk at all times.
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Stable Manager’s Office and Jumping Declarations Office is situated off Stock Avenue opposite
the side of the Main Collecting Ring.
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Marking Sheets may be used by the judges in the Ridden classes throughout the Equine section.
Unless specified by the Breed Society these will NOT be available to anyone other than officials of
the Society.
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Age Classification
For the purpose of the classification in this schedule, the following will apply:
Yearling - An animal born in 2014
2 year old - An animal born in 2013
3 year old - An animal born in 2012
4 years or over - An animal born in 2011 or before
The age of the horse/pony must be stated on the entry form in years; in the case of a foal, if
known, the date of birth is to be given. Failure to state the age of your animal as requested on
the entry form may result in the entry being returned.
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Indemnity
By completing the entry form you are conforming to the following: You are stating that you
understand, confirm and agree to the following statement “To the best of my knowledge and belief, the
animal(s) I have entered is/are free from any clinical disease at the time of entry. I further declare that
all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent the said animal(s) from being exposed to infectious or
contagious diseases from the time of entry to their arrival on the Showground.
Each and all of the particulars given are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; that these
animals are my own property; and that they are duly qualified, according to the Society’s regulations and
conditions, to compete for the prize or prizes for which they are entered.
To conform, as an exhibitor, to all the Regulations (General and Equine specific), Conditions and Orders
the Great Yorkshire Show; to hold the Society blameless in the event of any illness, loss or damage
occurring to, or through, any animal I may enter or exhibit at the Show, or of mis-delivery of the same:
and to indemnify the Society against any legal proceeding arising from any such illness, loss, damage or
mis-delivery.
THE 2015 GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW - HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
This policy is a legal requirement and outlines the roles and responsibilities within the Yorkshire Agricultural Society
(YAS) to ensure compliance with its statutory and moral obligations for health and safety at the Great Yorkshire Show.
All Staff (permanent, temporary and contracted), Exhibitors, Stewards, Judges and Visitors are expected to comply
with the Show Health and Safety Policy and any legal obligations placed upon them.
This policy conforms to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation.
Organisational Responsibilities
Operations Manager – Nigel Morgan
Facilities Manager – Shaun Casper
Show & Trade Stands Co-ordinator – Michelle Mackey
Event Safety Officer – Phil Atkinson
Show & Trade Stands Officer – Emma Donnelly
Livestock & Entries Co-ordinator – Amanda Stoddart-West
It is the overall responsibility of the Operations Manager to ensure that the policy is implemented and individual
responsibilities are fulfilled so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager will ensure that all activities under the management and control of the YAS fulfil their
statutory requirements with regard to health and safety at the Great Yorkshire Show.
The Operations Manager is responsible through effective planning in ensuring that risks involved in work activities and
the control measures to minimise these are in place and are communicated through a process of briefings and a
guidance booklet so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager will ensure that the locations under the control of the YAS and used in connection with the
GYS are maintained in a safe condition, entrances and exits used for the movement of people, animals and vehicles
are safe and without risk so far as is reasonably practicable.
The Operations Manager assisted by the Facilities Manager will provide up to date safety information for staff,
exhibitors and visitors if individuals are exposed to new or increased risks or are exposed to any substance that may
be hazardous to health. The use of all hazardous substances will be supervised by a competent person at all times.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all Facilities Department staff, contractors and activities
at the Show.
Equine Exhibitors
The YAS reserve the right to suspend any activity or remove any contractor or exhibitor from the showground if they
are considered to be unsafe or in direct contravention of health & safety legislation or Show Regulations. All trade,
equine, livestock and other exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that plant and machinery is safe and that safe
systems of work are set out and followed particularly in respect of the movement of horses and livestock around the
showground and they follow any directions given to them by YAS Stewards. All exhibitors must ensure that they
maintain a safe working environment and that all articles, substances are moved, stored and used safely and that
health and safety and fire safety legislation is complied with. Any exhibitor who fails to comply with health and safety
or fire safety legislation may be liable to enforcement action by Harrogate Borough Council Environmental Health
Officers and/or the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Officer. Prize money will also be withheld and
exhibitors may be removed from the Show. Livestock and Equine exhibitors are reminded that a show environment
can be extremely stressful for their animals and animals with unpredictable temperament or character should not be
brought to the Show. Livestock and Equine exhibitors will be responsible for carrying out their own risk assessments
for the control, movement and conduct of their animals at all times and in the case of livestock applying reasonable
controls to ensure that they do not escape or pose a danger to the public whilst being moved around the Showground
for grooming, washing, milking, exercise or during loading and unloading. Horses must be under the control of a
competent handler using approved restraints when being moved around the public areas on the showground and into
the judging rings and safeguards are in place to prevent an animal from escaping.
First Aid
First aid and medical facilities for the Great Yorkshire Show are provided by Show Med who will provide extensive
coverage for the three days of the show. First aid points are clearly identified on the showground and on maps and in
catalogues. All Show Med personnel are qualified first aid or Emergency Care Practitioners. Persons needing hospital
care will be transported to Harrogate District Hospital. There is a dedicated Medical Centre on the Showground.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a major incident during the Great Yorkshire Show the YAS/GYS emergency procedures will be put into
effect. See supplementary document GYS Major Incident Plan (January 2015 Revised)
Fire Precautions
All staff, temporary workers, contractors and exhibitors must comply with the requirements of the Show Fire Risk
Assessment which conforms to the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 including persons
in charge of activities within temporary structures and marquees including multi-occupancy units. All fire exits will be
clearly marked and the route to them will be kept clear at all times. No person shall place an obstruction in aisles,
corridors or walk ways that are designated escape routes at any time. Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment
will be located at easily accessible points and will be clearly visible and identified as fire safety equipment. No person
should attempt to use any fire safety equipment which places themselves or others at risk. Fire safety equipment must
not be moved or tampered with. Any person who discovers a fire should dial 999 and inform Event Control or
Black Gate Security Reception Point if ‘out of hours’.
Smoke Free Regulations/Policy
All enclosed and substantially enclosed areas on the Showground are Smoke Free (No Smoking; this includes the
use of E-Cigarettes). This includes all permanent buildings, temporary structures, tents, marquees or similar, stables,
cattle sheds, sheep, pig and goat lines and the Main Ring and White Rose Ring Grandstands. Smoking is only
permitted on the road networks inside the Showground and on clear open spaces that are not substantially enclosed.
Local Authority Inspectors have the power to levy a fixed penalty fine on individuals who contravene these
regulations. The requirements apply to all smoking 24 hours a day and the Safety Stewards/Security will be
responsible for enforcing these regulations on behalf of the Society.
Vehicle Movements/Speed Limits on the Showground
Vehicle movements are not permitted on the Showground when the Show is open to the public except essential
service and emergency vehicles. The maximum speed limit on the showground for any type of mechanically driven
vehicle including ATV’s and Quad bikes is 20 mph. This should not be exceeded under any circumstances and due
care and consideration should be demonstrated by the drivers of all vehicles when the show is open to the public
particularly in crowded public area’s and when livestock and horses are moving or visible. In public area’s if the
volume of the public in these area’s is so great as to be a hazard or risk to the drivers of mechanical vehicles they
should not enter these area’s until it is safe to do so. The safety of the public and workers on foot is of primary
consideration at all times regardless of the purpose that the vehicle is being used for.
The use of All Terrain and Off Road Utility Vehicles is prohibited on the Showground unless they have been
authorised for use by the Society.
Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment has been prepared by the Society that identifies potential hazards that could pose a risk during
the build up, breakdown and when the Show is open to the public. A copy of the risk assessment is available on
request.
The Risk Assessment is a legal document and will be made available in the event of any subsequent claim or
investigation against the YAS or an exhibitor or contractor for negligence or damages arising from any act or
incident at the Great Yorkshire Show.