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Armagh County Agricultural Show Society 2015
PATRON:
Mrs Charlotte Crowe
PRESIDENT:
Mr Gordon Frazer
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Mr Joe Linton
CHAIRPERSON:
Mr Stephen Hamilton
VICE-CHAIRPERSON:
Mr Noel Reid
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:
Mr W.G.S. Parr
TREASURER:
GENERAL SECRETARY:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Mrs Marjorie Mitchell
Mr W.H Leeman
Mrs Flo McCall
President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman,
Past Chairman, Norman Morton, Bill Leeman,
Tom Bratten, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary
SECTIONAL SECRETARIES:
Pigs:
Kenneth Gracey
Norman Morton
Ponies:
Annice Broomfield
Noel Reid
Riding for Disabled: Joy Brown
Thelma Gorman
Dog Show:
Jenny McDowell
Sheep:
Jack McGowan
Home Industries:
Flo McCall
Goats:
Gordon Frazer
Trade Stands:
Jim Gillow
Horses:
Tom Bratten
Schools:
Joanne Morrison
Wilson Faloon
Vintage:
David McCune & Charlie Beattie
Show Jumping: Raymond Jess
Dairy Cattle:
Beef Cattle:
CONTACT NUMBERS ON NEXT PAGE
Mr B Anderson
Mr & Mrs W Anderson
Mr & Mrs I Beattie
Mrs R Beattie
Mrs M Black
Mrs J Brown
Mr G Chapman
Mrs J Clarke
Mr G Cranston
Mrs C Crowe
Mr N Dickson
Mr D O’Brien
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Mr E Crozier
Mr B Gilbert
Mr M Dawson
Mrs C Gilpin
Mr E Diffin
Mr R Irvine
Mrs J Dorman
Mrs D Irwin
Mr. B Dougan
Mr R Lamb
Mr W Faloon
Mr F Lappin
Mr J Farrell
Mr A Leeman
Mr A Frazer
Mrs F Leeman
Mr & Mrs G Frazer
Mr N Lockhart
Mr Geo Frazer
Mr G McCall
Mr J Speers
Mr J Compston
BANKERS: First Trust Bank Armagh
AUDITOR: Mr Cecil Dickson, 10 Dobbin Street, Armagh
HON DOCTOR: Dr Colvin
HON VETERINARY SURGEONS
Mr J Calvert MRCVS, Messrs O’Reilly and Fee MRCVS,
Willows Veterinary Clinic, Orchard Veterinary Centre
INSURERS: Ulster Farmers Union
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Mr R McCall
Mr D McCune
Ms J Morton
Mr A Philips
Mr C Reid
Mr & Mrs M Thompson
Mr W R Todd
Mr J W atson
Mrs M Wilson
Mr A Menary
Mr B Allen
Armagh County Show Contacts:
Show Office: Tel: 028 3752 2333
If at all possible please email queries to :[email protected]
ONLY PHONE THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT QUERY
GENERAL
ENqUIRIES:
Stephen Hamilton (Chairman)
Noel Reid (Vice Chairman)
Bill Leeman (Secretary) a a possible, p
Tel: 028 3752 7111
Tel: 07816 840 865
Tel: 028 3753 1280
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[email protected]
Tel:
/ 07919 123 648
FOLLOWING NUMBERS IF YOU HAVE AN URGENT QUERY
TRADE STANDS
Jim Gillow
HOME INDUSTRIES
Adults:
Schools:
Sheep:
Goats:
Pigs:
Flo
McCall
Joanne Morrison
DOG SHOw
Jenny McDowell
LIVESTOCK
Dairy Cattle:
Beef Cattle
Norman Morton
Thelma Gorman
Noel Reid
Jack McGowan
Gordon Frazer
Kenneth Gracey
Tel: 07977
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Tel: 07759 467 156
Tel: 028 9263 8273 / 07980 681 346
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EqUESTRIAN
Horses and Ponies: Bill Leeman
Show Jumping:
Raymond Jess
Riding for Disabled: Joy Brown
Tel: 028 3752 2270
07808 915 795
07775 650 512
028 3753 1280
028 3752 4336
028 3752 3217
07710 804 819
Tel: 028 3752 4238
Tel: 07802 655065
Tel: 028 3752 4356
All correspondence should be directed to:
Armagh County Show Office
Unit 20, Armagh Business Centre, 2 Loughgall Road
BT61 7Q ARMAGH BT61 7NH
Email: [email protected]
www.armaghshow.com
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SAFETY AT ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw
SAFETY POLICY
The Armagh County Agricultural Show Committee will operate a Code of Safety Practice
on Show Day to ensure the health and safety of everyone attending the event. Visitors
must share responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of others in their charge
by not taking unnecessary risks on the Show Fields, particularly close to animals and
machinery. Advice and guidance on safety matters from Safety Officers and Stewards
must be strictly followed.
RULES
Mr Jim Gillow
Mr Norman Morton
CHIEF SAFETY OFFICERS
Mr wilson Faloon
Mr Stewart Morton
Mr Tom Bratten
Mr Isaac Beattie
Mr Jack McGowan
• Safety Officers on duty can be identified by clearly marked uniforms.
• All accidents or injuries on the Show Fields must be reported to the Secretary or one of
the Safety Officers immediately.
• All vehicular traffic arriving and leaving the Show Fields must obey the instructions of the
Stewards and Traffic Wardens on duty. No vehicles will be allowed to move through the
public areas whilst the Show is in progress – except for Offical Show Vehicles
• In the event that the fields must be evacuated, everyone must follow the instructions relayed
on the Public Address System.
• Static Exhibits must be erected so that they do not cause injury, or risk of injury, to the public.
• Demonstrations at exhibits must be adequately protected to reduce the possibility of an
accident or injury to the operator or members of the public
• All animals must be kept under strict control at all times and must not be allowed access to
public thoroughfares. All horses and ponies must keep to the designated exercise areas and
strictly not allowed in the public areas.
• Aggressive or fractious animals must be returned to their transport vehicle and removed from
the field. Any animal which endangers public safety and cannot be controlled, may have to
be humanely destroyed.
• All livestock and equestrian owners must have their animals insured against public liability
risks.
• All handlers and stockmen must be capable of controlling the animals in their care. Children
must not be left in charge of any animal.
• In the horse field, all riders and grooms must wear safety headgear when in charge of their
animals.
• Dogs must be kept on their leads at all times and must not be allowed near the animals
• Children must be safeguarded from animals and machinery at all times. No child shall be
permitted to handle, ride or have control of an animal, machine or vehicle that is likely to
cause injury.
• If an animal is handled, hands must be thoroughly washed immediately at one of the
designated wash stations.
FIRST AID
St John Ambulance Brigade
Adjacent to LivestockRings
And Horse and Pony Field
A paramedic will be in attendance on the Show Fields during the Show
In case of emergency please contact the Show Secretary
we ask everyone attending the Show to treat Safety as a Priority at all times
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Irish Shows Association Rules
For the efficient running of the championships all concerned are requested to read and
observe the Rules set out below.
qUALIFYING ROUNDS (qUALIFIERS)
Qualifying rounds will take place at eligible shows selected by the Irish Shows Association.
RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOwS HOLDING qUALIFYING ROUNDS
a. Selected shows should hold a separate class for each qualifier from which the
highest placed animal will qualify.
b. The qualifier class should be held, if possible, as the first class in the relevant section of the
show.
c. Shows must ensure that the qualifiers are held strictly in accordance with the relevant
rules.
d. No other sponsor may be involved in qualifying classes.
e. Shows may charge an entrance fee for each qualifying class.
The I.S.A. will award a rosette to the successful animal(s) on appearance at theFinal.
f. No show hosting a Championship Final may hold a qualifier for that Championship
on the day of the Final other than by agreement with the Irish Shows Association.
g. Animals qualified for Finals are not eligible to enter in any other class at the Show where the
Final is held other than a Qualifying Class for another Competition
h. Shows should appoint competent well-briefed persons to act as Stewards, who must ensure
that only animals (or other exhibits) which are eligible to compete and those whose
documentation is in order are allowed to proceed to the judging ring.
i. Animal Passports should be read by a Veterinary Surgeon appointed by the show.
j. On completion of judging, Stewards should instruct the successful competitors to attend at
the Show Secretary’s Office within one hour and to complete the necessary documentation
to entry to the championship final.
k. The show must appoint a well-briefed officer, who will be in attendance at the Secretary’ s
Office, and who will assist exhibitors to complete the necessary documentation for
participation in the final and to collect the relevant entrance fee.
l. Show Secretaries must forward complete result cards, together with appropriate fees to the
Irish Shows Association within three (3) days following the holding of the show.
N.B. Shows must return results card marked “No qualifier” for any or all of the
events for which no animal (or exhibit) has been selected.
D. RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS
a. Exhibitors accept that the Judges decision is final in all cases. Any abuse or Judges will not
be tolerated. Where a dispute or case for complaint arises the matter should only be dealt
with under f. below.
b. winners of qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their animals (or
exhibits) for the final in accordance with j. and k. above, within one hour of qualifying.
c. Winners of qualifiers will compete in the final.
d. The Irish Shows Association in conjunction with the sponsor reserve the right to alter or
amend the rules of any competition as may be necessary or appropriate.
e. Shows and competitors must contact the National Irish Shows Office for details of
any championships and not the sponsor involved.
f. Objections must be lodged in writing with the I.S.A. representative at the show or the Show
Secretary within half an hour following the completion of judging, together with a fee of
50 euro, or other stated fee, which is refundable in the event of the objection being upheld.
g. Any Exhibitor who makes a false declaration or misrepresents a fact regarding themselves
or their exhibit are liable to disqualification and or forfeiture of any prizes awarded.
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Equestrian
Classes
ENTRY FEE: All Pony Classes - £8.00 (excluding ISA qualifiers)
All In-Hand Horse Classes - £10.00
Riding Horses and working Hunter Horses - £10.00
All ISA qualifying Classes £10.00
PRIZES: See individual sections
Main Arena:
RING 1:
RING 1:
RING 1:
RING 2:
RING 3:
RING 4
RING 3 or 4:
RING 5:
RING 6:
wH Rings:
wH Rings:
ARENA 1:
ARENA 2:
NEw: You can also enter online - Fees £1.00 less
Online fees: Ponies = £7.00, Horses & ISA qualifiers = £9.00
Riding for Disabled
Donkeys
Miniatures,
Clydesdales
Racehorse to Riding Horse
Pony Showing
Native Ponies
Family Ponies
In-Hand Horse
Ridden Hunter
working Hunter Ponies
working Hunter Horses
Showjumping (Horses)
Showjumping (Ponies)
In-Hand Horses:
Riding Horses:
Ex Race Horses :
Agricultural Horses:
Working Hunter Horses:
Working Hunter Ponies:
Pony Showing & Family Pony:
Native Ponies:
Miniature Horses:
Donkeys:
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EqUESTRIAN JUDGES
Mr D Cosby, Co Wicklow / Mr T Wilson, Co Kilkenny
Mrs T Haslem, Ipswich / Ms I Thompson, Suffolk
Ms L Porter, Limerick / Ms M Kelly
Mr B Haire, Hillsborough
Mrs D Colebrooke, Galway / Ms D Tems, Co Laois
Mrs P Turner, Dromore / Mrs A Millar, Downpatrick
Ms L Cadman, Lancashire
Ms V Hodgett, Lancashire
Mrs. D Colebrooke, Galway
Mr J Hamilton, Co Tyrone
ENTRIES CLOSE 23rd May 2015
No Entries taken by Telephone or Fax and strictly No Late Entries
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
NOTE: 5% of all Prize Money will be deducted for Irish Shows Association contribution
Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated with the nearest appropriate
class or cancelled without notice
All entries to be forwarded with appropriate fees to:
Armagh Show Office, Unit 20, Armagh Business Centre,
2 Loughgall Road, ARMAGH BT61 7NH
EqUESTRIAN CONTACT: Bill Leeman. Tel: 028 3752 2333
NUMBERS TO BE COLLECTED FROM THE HORSE SECRETARY ON THE FIELD
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RULES
• The number of entries will determine the number of prizes paid out: 1 entry = nil, 2 entries =
2nd prize; 3-4 entries = 1st & 2nd; over 4 entries = 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
• All Entry Forms must be completed in full and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
No animal will be allowed to compete unless all entry fees are paid.
• All entry fees are non-refundable
• No substitutions will be allowed on the field.
• Competition numbers to be collected from the Equestrian Secretary’s marquee on Show Day.
• Horses or Ponies not present when the judging of their Class commences, will be
disqualified.
• Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated at the discretion of the stewards.
• All competitors, exhibitors and members of the Public must observe the Show Safety Rules
detailed in this Schedule.
• The Show Committee reserves the right to reject an entry if necessary and to cancel or
combine Classes if there are insufficient entries.
• Everyone attending the Show should be familiar with the General Show Rules which are
detailed in this Schedule.
EqUESTRIAN TROPHIES
Dr Maguire Shield
A F Stinson Cup
The Armagh County Show Perpetual Trophy
The Lillian Graham Perpetual Trophy
The Knockshane Trophy
The Grangemore memorial Trophy
The W illiam Greer Perpetual Trophy
The Gillespie & Ritchie Perpetual Cup
The Springfield Trophy
The J A Johnston (Jewellers) Perpetual Trophy
The Lawrence Duffin Memoral Cup
presented by Mrs Margaret (Peg) Duffin
The Baird Perpetual Trophy
The Armstrong Cup
The Tynan Abbey Cup
The Jackie Stinson Memorial Cup
The John Taylor (Solicitor) Perpetual Trophy
The Armagh Show Shield
The Malcolm Anderson Memorial Trophy
The Conly Cup
The Glenmare Perpetual Cup
The Armagh Show perpetual Challenge Shield
The Armagh Show perpetual Challenge Shield
The Alexander Mills Perpetual Trophy
The Bank of Ireland Perpetual Trophy
Joint Winners of RDA Senior Group
Winner of RDA Junior Group
Miniature Horse Champion
Reserve Miniature Horse Champion
Champion Donkey
Champion Clydesdale
Best Irish Draught Mare
Champion Young Irish Draught Horse
Best Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mare
Champion Young Horse
Racehorse to Riding Horse Champion
Ridden Hunter Champion Horse
Best Pony Brood Mare
Pony Youngstock Champion
Novice Pony Champion
Mini Mountain & Mooreland Pony Champion
Open Hunter Pony Champion
Family Pony Champion
Best Shetland Brood Mare
Best Registered Male Shetland Pony
Novice Working Hunter Pony Champion
Open Working Hunter Pony Champion
Working Hunter Pony Champion
Horse Working Hunter Champion
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CLASSES Main Arena
11.00am
Longstone Riding for the Disabled Association will hold a Riding Class in the Main Arena
commencing at 11.00am
The winner of this Class will be presented with the Dr James Maguire Perpetual Shield.
Details from: Mrs. Joy Brown. Tel: (028) 3752 4356
Judges: Mrs. R. Beattie, Mr. A. Stinson
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RING 1: Donkeys
9.30am
RING 1: Miniature Horses
10.30am
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 (£7.00 online fee)
Prizes: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10
200. Male Donkey, shown in hand
201. Female Donkey, shown in hand
202. Best turned out and conditioned donkey, any age or sex (jacks excluded), to be
judged 75% condition, 25% turnout
Champion and Reserve Donkeys will be chosen from the above 3 classes
The Knockshane Trophy will be presented to the Champion
203. Pet Donkey, any age or sex (excl Jacks). No show donkeys to enter this class
204. Lead rein Class – to be ridden by a child under 12 years of age.
205. Donkey with vehicle or attachment
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 (£7.00 online entry)
Prizes: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10
Horses should not be expected to exceed 34” at maturity ie 3 years of age, (guidelines for
yearlings 32”, two year olds 33”) measured to the last mane hair.
Classes will be amalgamated without prior notice if there are insufficient entries.
206. Miniature Horse - Foals and Yearlings (Colt, Filly or Gelding)
207. Miniature Horse - Two / Three Year-Old (Colt, Filly or Gelding)
208. Miniature Horse - Four Year Old and over (Mare or Gelding)
209. Miniature Horse - Stallions (4 years old and over)
210. Miniature Horse - Best Junior Handler (Aged 16 years and under)
NOTE: No colt or stallion to be handled by a junior exhibitor. Handlers to be
strictly supervised by an adult at all times.
211. Miniature Driving Class - Horses not to exceed 36” (Any type of vehicle)
Miniature Horse Championship (1st & 2nd in classes 206-209 eligible)
ARMAGH SHOW TROPHY for the Champion Miniature Horse and the
LILLIAN GRAHAM PERPETUAL CUP for the Reserve Champion
RING 1: Clydesdales & Agricultural Horses
Entry Fee: £10.00 (£9.00 online fee)
12.00pm
PRIZES: 1st = £30.00, 2nd = £20.00, 3rd = £10.00
GRANGEMORE MEMORIAL TROPHY and Armagh County Show Championship Sash will be
presented to the Champion Agricultural Horse
(NOTE: The Committee may amalgamate Classes where there are insufficient entries
212. Brood Mare, in foal or with foal at foot
Prizes for Foals: 1st = £15.00, 2nd = £10.00, 3rd = £5.00.
213. Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly
214. Two-Year-Old Colt Gelding or Filly
215. Gelding or Filly - 3 years old and over
216. Ridden Agricultural Horse. Any age or sex. Riders to be at least 16 years of age
Northern Ireland Shows Association:
Co. Londonderry Horse Breeding Society / NISA Clydesdale Championship 2015
Points will be awarded for animals placed - 1st (5 points), 2nd (4 points) and 3rd (3 points)
in the Clydesdale Classes at this Show. In addition all horses forward in a class will be
awarded one point. Top 6 horses in the 2015 show season will be awarded trophies.
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BREEDING HORSES & YOUNG STOCK
Prizes: 1st = £30; 2nd = £20; 3rd = £10 (except where otherwise stated
Entry Fees for In-Hand Horses Classes & qualifiers: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
RING 5: Irish Draughts In-Hand
9.30am
217. Registered Irish Draught Brood Mare or Appendix Mare, in foal or with foal at foot.
All foals to be led
WILLIAM GREER PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of this Class.
218. Pure Bred ID Colt Foal
PRIZES: 1st = £15.00, 2nd = £10.00, 3rd = £5.00
219. Pure Bred ID Filly Foal
PRIZES: 1st = £15.00, 2nd = £10.00, 3rd = £5.00
£50 Prize money has been kindly donated for the ID Foal classes by
The Irish Draught Horse Society - Northern Branch.
Foal classes will be amalgamated if less than 3 entries in either class
Class 220:
qUALIFIER
Irish Shows Association and Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders presents:
Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Championship
Sponsored by: Horse Sport Ireland & Leitrim ID Horse Breeders Association
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10 To Final: €20
PRIZES at FINAL: Champion: - € 500 & Central Motors Perpetual Trophy presented by
Mr Patsy walpole; 2nd:= €300; 3rd:= €260; 4th:= €200; 5th:= €150; 6th:= €100; 7th
upwards to receive €80 on appearance at Final
A prize for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler
RULES&CONDITIONS
1 Entries are confined to: ID Mares with ID foal at foot. Mares must be registered in the Irish
Horse Register with the breed codes ID. Mares and foals must be sired by a stallion that
is classified as Class 1 / Class 2 / RID (GB) / RID (Can) / Grade 2 (GB) in the Irish Draught
Horse Studbook.
2 Mares must have both Sire and Dam recorded in their passport and have an ID foal at
foot. Mare and foal to be judged as a unit and foals must be led.
3 One Mare and Foal may qualify from each show
4 Passports must be produced at Qualifying Show and at the Final before entering the
judging ring. Failure to comply with this ruling will result in disqualification
5 Passports and microchips to be read by a vet at the Final.
6 One of the judges at the Qualifying Show must be on the IDHS list of judges
7 Animals qualified for the final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show.
8 These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
Final at MOHILL SHOw Sunday 16th August 2015
RING 5: Irish Draught – Youngstock
Entry Fee: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
PRIZES:1st = £30, 2nd = £20, 3rd = £10
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw CHAMPIONSHIP SASH and PERPETUAL TROPHY will be
presented to the RID Champion Young Horse
221. Yearling, Colt, Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
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Class 222:
qUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Association and Roscommon Show Society presents:
The Roscommon Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship
Part of Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship Series
Sponsored by: Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon
Prize Fund: €1500
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries confined to: Yearling Fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed
codes: ID. Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Class 1 / Class 2 / RID
(GB) / RID (Can) / Grade 2 (GB)
2. Fillies must have both sire and dam recorded in their passports.
3. Exhibitors to both qualifier and final must have their passport available for inspection prior
to judging. Failure to comply will result in disqualification
4. One animal in each qualification class may be selected to compete in the final, provided
the judges agree that the standard is high enough
5. One of the Judges at the qualifying Show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Judges List.
6. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final
7. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show.
8. These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: € 20
PRIZES: Champion:= €500; 2nd:= €300; 3rd:= €200; 4th:= €150; 5th:= €125;
6th:= €100; 7th to end: € 50
A prize for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler
Final at ROSCOMMON SHOw - Saturday 15th August 2015
223. 2 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
Class 224:
qUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Association and Limerick Show Society present:
The Irish Draught 2 Year Old Filly Championship
Part of HSI National Showing Championship Series
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to: Two Year Old Fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the
breed codes ID. Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Class 1 / Cass 2 /
RID(GB) / RID (Can) / Grade 2. Fillies mut have both Sire and Dam recorded in their
passports.
2. Each entry must have the passport available for checking by the I.S.A.Representative
both at the Qualifying Show and at the Final to confirm that she is eligible to compete.
Failure to comply with rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
3. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final
4. Two animals in each qualifying class will be selected to compete in the final provided the
Judges agree the standard is high enough.
5. One of the Judges at the qualifying Show must be from the Irish Draught Horse Judges
List.
6. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show.
7. These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: € 20
PRIZES: Champion:= €500; 2nd:= €300; 3rd:= €250; 4th:= €200; 5th:= €150;
6th:= €100; 7th to end: = € 50
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler
Final at LIMERICK SHOw - Saturday 22nd August 2015
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225.
3 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
Perpetual Trophy will be presented to Champion RID Young Horse.
Class 226:
The Irish Shows Association and Bonniconlon Show present
The Irish Draught 3 year Old R.I.D. Mare
Sponsored by: Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo
PRIZE FUND: € 2000
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries confined to: 3 Year Year Old Fillies, registered in the Irish Horse register with the
breed codes: ID. Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Class 1 / Class 2
/ RID (GB) / RID (Can) / Grade 2 (GB)
2. Mares must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport.
3. Each exhibitor must have mare’s passport available for checking before entering the ring
at both the qualifying show and at the final. Failure to comply will result in immediate
disqualification.
4. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final
5. Two mares in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the
judges agree the standard is high enough.
6. One of the judges must be from the Irish Draught Judges List.
7. Mares qualified for this final are not eligible to enter any other class at Bonniconlon Show.
8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.
A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Animal and Most Suitably
Dressed Handler
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: € 20
PRIZES: 1st € 600; 2nd:= € 400; 3rd:= € 200; 4th:= € 150; 5th:= € 100; 6th:= € 80
7th and following will receive € 50 on appearance at Final.
Final: BONNICONLON SHOw - Monday 3rd August 2015
Ring 5: Thoroughbred Horses
227.
Entry Fee: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
PRIZES: 1st = £30, 2nd = £20, 3rd = £10
Thoroughbred Brood Mare, in-foal or with foal at foot. Foals to be led.
228. Thoroughbred Young Horse, 1-3 year old, any sex (excluding stallions) (This class will
be split if there are sufficient entries). Championship rosettes will be presented
RING 5: Non-Thoroughbred Mares
229. Brood Mare, likely to produce a hunter. (RID mares excluded).
Entry Fee: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
PRIZES: 1st: £30; 2nd: £20; 3rd: £10
SPRINGFIELD PERPETUAL CUP presented for the Best Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mare.
230.
Foals in Previous Class
Entry Fee: £8.00 (£7.00 online)
PRIZES: 1st = £15, 2nd = £10, 3rd = £5.
Plaque for Best Foal and all foals will receive rosettes
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BROOD MARE - Armagh/Tydavnet Shows Championship
RULES
1. To be eligible for the Championship mares must compete in the appropriate class - RID /
Appendix Mare or Mare likely to produce a Hunter - at both Armagh County Show and
Tydavnet Show.
2. Points will be awarded at each Show as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 8 points; 3rd - 6
points; 4th - 4 points; 5th - 3 points; all other competitors - 2.5 points.
3. Change of owner between the two Shows will not affect points awarded to mares.
4. Prizes will be as follows: - Champion. - Championship Sash and Award; Reserve
Champion: - Reserve Champion Rosette and Award. All other eligible competitors:
RING 5: Non Thoroughbred Young Horses
ENTRY FEE: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
PRIZES: 1st: £30; 2nd: £20; 3rd: £10
J A JOHNSTON (JEWELLERS) PERPETUAL CUP will be presented for the Champion Young
Horse.CHAMPIONSHIP SASH and Rosette will be presented. The Championship is sponsored
by Philip White Tyres.
Young Horse classes will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries
231.
Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly likely to make a hunter
Class 232:
ISA qUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Assoc. & Castlewellan Show
presents
The €1,500 All Ireland Yearling Colt/Gelding
All Ireland Championship
RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to Animals registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed
codes ISH,RID or ID; & must have Sire & Dam recorded on the passport.
2. Animals must be Sired by a Stallion that is classified in the Irish Sport Horse Stud Book
as
either:
Approved
/Preliminary
Approved/Supplementary
Approved/
Recognised/Preliminary Recognised / Not Approved 1 (NA1) or a Stallion that is classified
in the Irish Draught Stud Book as either CLASS 1 /Class 2/ RID (GB) / RID (Can) /Grade
2 (GB)
3. The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, progeny of Weatherby’s
Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classified in the Irish Horse Register as Not Approved
2 (NA2)
4. Two Animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the
standard is high enough.
5. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Animals passport available for
inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to
immediate disqualification.
6. Passports & Microchips should be read by a Vet at the Final
7. Animals Qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show at which
the final is held
Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I..S.A. Rules
ENTRY FEE: To qualifying Show £10. To Final €20.
Prizes: Champion € 500; 2nd € 250; 3rd €175; 4th €150; 5th €100; 6th €75;
7th to the end € 50 each.
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out Horse
and most suitably dressed handler.
Final: CASTLEwELLAN SHOw – Saturday 18th July 2015
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233. Two Year Old Gelding or Filly, likely to make a hunter
234. Three Year Old Gelding or Filly, likely to make a hunter
Class 235:
ISA qUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Association and Bannow & Rathangan Show Society presents:
The Galway Irish Crystal / Belleek China
3-Year Old All-Ireland Horse Championship.
Sponsored by: GalwayCrystal & Belleek China
Part of HSI National Showing Championship Series
PRIZE FUND: €6000
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10.
To Final: €20
PRIZES: Champion: € 800 + Galway Irish Crystal Trophy
2nd: €500 + Galway Irish Crystal; 3rd: € 350 + Belleek China; 4th: € 250 + Belleek
China; 5th: €200 + Galway Irish Crystal; 6th: €150 + Belleek China;
7th upwards will receive €70.
Plus: Galway Irish Crystal or Belleek China award will be presented to all
Horses at the qualifying Show and on appearance at the Final.
Additional Prizes at the Final: €150 and Trophy for best Filly. €150 and Trophy, for
combination of the best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.
Breeder of winning animal to receive Galway Crystal or Belleek China Trophy.
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to horses registered in the IHR with the breed codes ISH, RID or ID
and must have the Sire & Dam recorded in the passport
2. Horses must be sired by a stallion that is classified as either: Approved / Preliminar y
Approved / Supplementary Approved / Recognised / Preliminary Recognised / Not
approved 1 (NA1) or a stallion that is classified in the Irish Draught Studbook as either
Class 1 / Class 2 / RID (GB) / RID (Can) / Grade 2 (GB).
3. The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of
Thoroughbred stallions that are not classified as Not Approved 2 (NA2) in the IHR.
4. Two Animals may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is
high enough.
5. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the passport ready for inspection
prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate
disqualification.
6. Passports & microchips should be read by a vet at the Final
7. Animals Qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Bannow &
Rathangan Show.
These rules should be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
For information on accommodation or free stabling for the Final,
contact 087-7560871 or 053-9136588 in advance.
Final at BANNOw & RATHANGAN SHOw: Thursday 9th July 2015 at 1.30pm
236.
237.
238.
Coloured Sport Horse, any age, over 148cm (excl. Stallions) to be shown in hand
Veteran Horse - Veteran horse 16 year old and over on 1st January 2015.
Any height. (Age should be displayed on the bridle) (excl. Stallions).
Rescued Horse / Pony shown in hand. Handlers to be 15 years and over.
Proof of rescue must be available for inspection, eg.letter from centre where sourced
or photograph when found
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RIDING HORSES
RING 5: Ridden Hunter 10.00am
PRIZES: 1st: £30.00;
239:
240.
241.
242.
243.
244:
245.
246:
ENTRY FEE: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
2nd: £20.00;
3rd: £10.00;
Small Hunter Mare or Gelding, over 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands to
be ridden
Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry up to 12st. 7lbs.
Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry over 12st. 7lbs and up to 14st.
Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry over 14st
Cob, Gelding or Mare not exceeding 15.1 hands to be shown under saddle
THE BAIRD CUP and ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw SASH will be presented to the
Champion Ridden Hunter (1st and 2nd places in classes 239 – 243)
Maxi Cob: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cms, to be judged
as Cobs. To be shown with hogged mane. To be ridden by riders who have
attained their 16th birthday by 1 January 2013.
Riding Irish Draught: Ridden hunter class for mares and geldings aged four and
over who have a least one recorded Irish Draught parent.
A special prize, sponsored by Ballinteggart Sud, will be awarded for the highest placed
Purebred Irish Draught with an Irish Draught sire and Irish Draught or Appendix Irish
Draught dam. Passports will be required for inspection. The judge will ride the horses.
Ladies’ Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over to be ridden by ladies in
hunting costume riding astride. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before
1st January in the current year.
Royal Dublin Horse Show 2015 Side Saddle Qualifiers
247:
LADIES’ SIDE SADDLE. Mare or Gelding, 5 years old or over. To be ridden side
saddle by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1 January 2015.
247A: JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE: Mare or Gelding, 5 years old or over not exceeding
153cms. Suitable for and to be ridden, side-saddle and wearing hunting costume,
by riders who have attained their 8th birthday but who have not attained their 18th
birthday by 1 January 2015.
RULES:
●
These are Armagh County Show classes as well as Dublin Qualifiers. You can enter
these classes even though you may not wish to qualify.
●
To enter for Dublin, you must print off and complete the entry form on the Armagh
Show Webside www.armaghshow.com – Forms page – and hand it to the Secretary
at Armagh on Show Day.
●
The top three places from each class that have handed in a completed entry form will
qualify for Dublin.
●
The way of going, manners, rider ability and turnout, way of going for the judge,
conformation and movement will be considered as part of the adjudication.
●
Entry Fees as for other Riding Classes: £10.00 (£9.00 online booking)
248.
249.
250.
Open Riding for Style and General Appearance for Mare or Gelding, to be ridden
by a Lady or Gentleman
Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle, for Horses and Riders who have
never been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at a County Show
Coloured Horse - over 148cm to be shown under saddle.
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RING 1:
RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE IRELAND
Racehorse to Riding Horse 11.00am
Entry Fee: £10.00 (£9.00 online)
PRIZES: 1st = £30, 2nd = £20, 3rd = £10
Judges: Ms Leanne Porter, Limerick / Ms Michelle Kelly
Class 251: Retraining Class (within confines of the show ring)
Open
•
•
•
to thoroughbred horses that have raced either track or P2P and must not have:
won more than 3 classes in either Training or Novice competitions
won an open class under Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland rules,
won or placed in the first three at a Championship Show such as Dublin, Balmoral,
Hickstead or Wembley.
• won a County Show class as a hunter hack or ridden horse.
RULES
1. Passport and racing details to be available for inspection on the day of the show. Competitors
must have attained their 15th birthday. Proper show turnout essential.
2. Horses to be shown in snaffle bits only and no spurs to be worn in this class
3. The judges do not ride the horse but score on control, obedience, manners and way of going.
The format is walk / trot as a group, then line up before being asked to perform an individual
show consisting of: walk, trot, canter (on the correct leg), and extension / gallop returning to
halt which should be maintained for 5 seconds.
4. Neither racing injuries / blemishes nor conformation are taken into consideration.
5. A score sheet is completed in respect of all competitors and will be available for viewing after
the class has been judged.
6. There will be special rosettes for the best turned-out horse and for the best placed veteran
horse (over 15 years)
Class 252:
Open Ridden Class
Sponsored by: Down Royal Racecourse.
Open to thoroughbred horses that have raced either track or P2P - passport and racing details
to be made available for inspection on the day of the show.
Competitors must have attained their 15th birthday. Proper show turnout essential.
The judges will ride the horses in this class. The horse will perform walk, trot, canter (on the
correct leg), gallop, halt (maintained for 5 seconds) and a few steps of rein back. Racing injuries
blemishes etc are not taken into consideration.
A score sheet will be completed by the judges and this will be available for viewing after the
show but will be retained by the association until the conclusion of the league.
This class at Armagh County Show is the third leg of a five part league - of which three classes
must be entered to qualify. The league will be run on a points system with a trophy for the
overall winner. In addition, all competitors will receive a pair of entrance tickets to a race at
Down Royal (race meeting date will be at the discretion of Down Royal)
Dublin qualifier: Racehorse to Riding Horse Class
Armagh County Show is an “Invitational Event” for the RDS Racehorse to Riding Horse
Class at the 2015 Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show. The winner of the Open Racehorse
to Riding Horse Class at Armagh Show will receive an invitation for the 2015 Class at the
Dublin Horse Show provided that the eligibility criteria of the class are met
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Class 253:
Unraced Thoroughbred Class
Class 254:
Side Saddle Thoroughbred Class
Open to unraced thoroughbreds that have never raced in a P2P or track. Horses may be
officially named or unnamed but not raced. Entries to this class must have official Weatherbys
passports which must be available for inspection.
Horses will be required to walk, trot, canter as a group on both reins and then line up for either
an individual show and / or to be ridden by the judge.
This class is based on the suitability of a riding horse – neither conformation nor blemishes are
taken into account. Manners, control, obedience and ride are the primary factors in the judging
of this class. Score sheets will be completed for each horse and will be available for inspection
after judging.
Entries open to raced and unraced thoroughbred horses registered with Weatherbys (passports
to be available for inspection).
This class will be judged on manners, control and obedience.
An individual show will be required for all competitors showing all paces on both reins with
extension at trot and a rein back after the gallop.
Racehorse to Riding Horse Championship: The Lawerence Duffin Memorial Cup and sash
will be presented to the Champion, and rosette for the Reserve
Class 255:
Racehorse to Hunt Horse Class
Open to thoroughbred horses, raced or unraced, which are registered with Weatherbys –
passports must be available for inspection.
Competitors have to negotiate a swinging gate – open, go through and close behind.
Lift the stirrup cup from the tray and replace it. The hunting horn is then blown to commence
the jumping phase which will include a hurdle and an assortment of jumps. This is a fun event
and as such there will be commentary and the spectators will have a say in the overall winner
– it will be an entertaining and fun event.
NI HOUND SHOw
Hound Show will be held at the top of the Horse Field 10.30am - 4.00pm
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PONY SECTION
Judge: Ms L Cadman, Lancs.
Judging in Pony rings commences at 9.30am sharp
ENTRY FEE: £8 (£7.00 online)
RING 3:
256.
Pony Showing
PRIZES: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10
9.30am
Pony Brood Mare. 4 Years old or over, not exceeding 148cm, in foal or with own foal
at foot by a pony Stallion, not exceeding 153cm, with a Stud Book qualification as set
out below. In the case of a Brood Mare without a foal at foot, covering sire must be
named and a certificate produced.
PONY STALLION QUALIFICATION
1.
Weatherby’s (including pure Arabs)
2.
Arab Stud Book or Anglo Arab Stud Book
3.
Part Bred Arab Stud Register
4.
Any recognised Pony Stud Book or Register
ARMSTRONG CUP will be presented for the best Pony Brood Mare. Plaque for the best foal.
257.
258.
259.
260.
1/2/3 Year Old Colt, Gelding or Filly. Not exceeding 146cm, to make a child’s Riding Pony.
1/2/3 Year Old Colt, Gelding or Filly. Not exceeding 151cm, to make a child’s Show
Hunter Pony.
The highest placed exhibit in each class, within the first three places, not already
qualified, will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Pony Breeding Championships held at
Clogher Valley Show.
Pony Youngstock Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2 classes
The TYNAN ABBEY CUP will be awarded to the Champion.
Lead Rein
Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders
must have attained their 3rd birthday before 1st January in current year but not to have
attained their 7th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an
attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Family Pony Lead Rein Class.
First Ridden
First Ridden pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122 cm. Riders
not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be
shown in any suitable bridle. Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Family
Pony First Ridden Class
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each class
will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mini Show Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2 classes.
261. Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein
Show Hunter Pony 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms to be ridden by a rider
who has not attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led
by an attendant. To be shown in snaffle bridles. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband
only. Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Familiy Pony Lead Rein Class
262. Show Hunter Pony First Ridden 122 cm
Show Hunter Pony 4 year old or over not exceeding 122cms. Rider not to have attained
their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies in this class are
excluded from entering Family Pony First Ridden Class.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each
class will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championship held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mini Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previoius 2 classes.
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263.
264.
265.
266.
Novice Show Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm,
suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each
class will qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Pony Championship held at Clogher Valley
Show.
Novice Show Hunter Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding
153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each
class will qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Hunter Pony Championship held at Clogher
Valley Show.
Novice Show Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2
classes. The Jackie Stinson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Champion
Novice Pony.
Open Show Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm,
suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each
class will qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Pony Championship held at Clogher Valley
Show.
Open Show Hunter Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding
153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw SHIELD will be awarded to winner of this class.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each
class will qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Hunter Pony Championship held at Clogher
Valley Show.
Open Show Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2
classes.
RING 3
Family Pony
After lunch
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 (£7.00 online)
Prizes: 1st: = £20; 2nd: = £15; 3rd = £10; Rosettes + medals to 6th
Family ponies are all-round working ponies, pony and/or rider not to have won a 1st or 2nd
Prize in Riding/Show Hunter/M&M Riding classes at Agricultural or Society Shows (family pony
classes excluded). Conformation will not be judged, but the suitability of pony and rider will.
267.
268.
269.
270.
271.
Family Pony Lead Rein. To be ridden by children 9 years and under on 1st January in
current year. Ponies must be led with lead rein attached to noseband. To be shown in
a snaffle bridle. Mare or Gelding of suitable height. If entries warrant it this class will
be divided.
Family Pony Riding Class. To be ridden by children under 12 years on 1st January in
current year and off lead rein. Mare or Gelding of suitable height. If entries warrant it
this class will be divided.
Family Pony Riding Class. Riders having attained their 12th but not their 17th on
January 1st in current year. Ponies not to exceed 153cm.
Family Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd placed ponies in above 3 classes.
Championship Sashes will be awarded to Champion & Reserve.
The Malcolm Anderson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Family Pony
Champion.
Coloured Pony In Hand. Any age or sex under 148cms.
Traditional Irish Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years of age or over to be shown in hand
Handler to be 15years and over
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272.
273.
274.
Coloured Pony Ridden. Mare or Gelding, 4 Years old or over, to be ridden by rider of
correct age.
Coloured Pony Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd place in above 3 classes.
Veteran Pony shown in hand: 15 years old and over on 1st January 2010. Any height.
(Age of pony should be displayed on the bridle.)
Young Handler Class. Children up to 16 Years of age on 1st January in current year.
Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over. No Stallions or Colts. To be judged purely on the
ability of handlers` showing. All exhibitors MUST wear a current British Standard Riding
Hat. Exhibitors in this class must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Open First Ridden Pony Armagh/Tydavnet Shows Championship
Rules:
1. To be eligible for the Championship ponies must compete in the designated class at both
Armagh Show and Tydavnet Show.
2. Points will be awarded at each Show as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 8 points; 3rd - 6
points; 4th - 4 points; 5th - 3 points; all other competitors - 2.5 points.
3. Change of rider or owner between the two Shows will not affect points awarded to ponies.
4. Prizes will be as follows: - Champion. - Champion Sash and Trophy. Reserve Champion:
- Reserve Champion Rosette and Award. All other eligible competitors: - Rosettes.
RING 4:
Native Ponies
Judge: Ms V Hodgett, Lancs. Judging commences at 9.30am
Shetland Ponies
275.
276.
277.
278.
279.
9.30am
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 (£7.00 online)
Prizes: 1st: = £20; 2nd: = £15; 3rd:= £10
Colt, Gelding or Filly 1, 2 or 3 Years old
Stallions or Geldings 4 Years old or over
Glenmar Perpetual Cup. awarded to Best Registered Male Shetland Pony.
Mares 4 Years old or over
Conly Perpetual Cup awarded to best Registered Brood Mare with foal at foot.
Shetland Foal
Young Handlers Class. Handlers under 16yrs on Show Day. Stallions excluded.
The highest placed exhibit in each class within the first three places, not already
qualified will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley
Connemara Ponies
280.
281.
282.
283.
284.
Ridden Connemara 4 Years old or over.
Stallion /Gelding 4 years Old or Over
Colt, Gelding or Filly Three years or under
Brood Mare/Yield Mare
The highest placed exhibit in each class, within the first three places, not already
qualified will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley
Show.
Connemara Foal
Connemara Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd places in the Connemara Classes
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welsh Ponies
285.
286.
287.
288.
welsh Section A.
welsh Sec B.
welsh Pony Sec C or D.
welsh 1/2/3 Years
The highest placed exhibit in each class within the first three places, not already
qualified will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher
Valley show.
welsh Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd place in above classes
289. Part-Bred welsh: Any age or sex, to be shown in hand.
Mountain & Moorland
290.
291.
292.
293.
294.
295.
Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds, any age, shown in-hand
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sections A & B
Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Large Breeds, any age, shown in-hand
Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sections C & D
Mixed Mountain & Moorland In-Hand Championship:
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in previous 2 classes.
The highest placed exhibit, not already qualified and within the first 3 places in the
previous 2 classes will qualify for the NPS Area 32 M & M Championship at Clogher
Valley Show
Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have
obtained their 3rd Birthday but not have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st Jan. in
the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein
to be attached by the noseband only. (Part bred are not eligible).
The highest placed exhibit in above class within the first three places, not already qualified
will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained
their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable
bridle. (Part bred are not eligible).
The highest placed exhibit in above class within the first three places, not already qualified
will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mountain & Moorland Mini Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd placed ponies in above
2 classes.
The Taylor Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the M & M Mini Champion.
Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Small Breeds
Open to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies of
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or
over. Rider any age. (Part bred are not eligible).
Open Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Open to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies of
Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh C & D. Rider any age. (Part bred are not
eligible).
Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd placed
ponies in above 2 classes.
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wORKING HUNTER
Working Hunter Rings at bottom of horse field:
Commencing at 9.00am sharp for Ponies - After lunch for Horses
Judges:
Ponies: Mrs P Turner & Mrs A Millar
Horses: Mrs D Colebrooke & Ms D Tems
working Hunter Pony
PRIZES:
296.
297.
298.
299.
300.
301.
302.
1st: = £25;
Commencing at 9.00am sharp
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 (£7.00 online entry)
2nd: = £20;
3rd: = £15;
4th: = £10
working Hunter Pony Starter Stakes. For Novice and Open Ponies, 4 years old and
over, not exceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their
12th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Any combination of pony and rider
competing in this Class may not compete in any other Working Hunter Pony Class at
the same Show.
Novice 133cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their 14th
birthday on 1st January of the current year.
Novice 143cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over,
exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143 cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have
not attained their 17th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
Novice 153cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over,
exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have
not attained their 20th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to
the Novice Working Hunter Pony Champion.
Open 133cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their 14th
birthday on 1st January of the current year.
Open 143cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over,
exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have
not attained their 17th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
Open 153cm working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over,
exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have
not attained their 20th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOw PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to
the Champion Open Working Hunter Pony.
THE ALEXANDER MILLS CUP will be presented to the Working Hunter Pony
Champion.
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Armagh & Tydavnet Shows
working Hunter Pony Championship 2015
Armagh County Agricultural Show and Tydavnet Parish Show
proudly present their combined
working Hunter Championship 2015
Pony Championship will comprise of the following grades
Open Pony 133cm @ 70cm
Open Pony 143cm @80cm
Open Pony 153cm@90cm
Rules:
* Points awarded at both shows are as follows:
1st 10pts; 2nd 8pts; 3rd 6pts; 4th 4pts; 5th 3pts; 6th to 10th place 2pts
* Leading 1st and 2nd placed ponies in each grade after both shows qualify for the
Working Hunter Championship, final to be held at Tydavnet Show on 15th August
2015.
* To qualify for the overall Working Hunter Championship all pony entries must attend
both shows.
* Change of Rider or Owner between the two shows will not affect points awarded to
individual ponies .
* Please note if any rider qualifies with a pony/ponies from same or different grades,
only one pony can be declared for the overall Working Hunter Championship Final.
* Passports must be available for inspection.
Championship prizes: Champion Pony will receive Perpetual Cup, Sash and €150
Reserve Pony will receive Championship Rosette and €50
wORKING HUNTER HORSES
Starts immediately after lunch
ENTRY FEE: £10.00 (£9.00 for online entry)
Prizes: 1st £100.00; 2nd £75.00; 3rd £50.00; 4th £40.00
THE COURSE:
The course shall consist of 8 to 12 fences. It shall have a combination of upright and spread
fences and may include a double or a small bounce fence. The fences shall be natural in type
with copious sensible filling and not be easily dislodged. Only white or rustic poles shall be
used. A small gate, bank or water jump may also be included. The fences shall have a
maximum height of 1.0m for the open class and 0.9m for the novice class.
JUDGING PHASES:
Phase 1:
JUMPING: Each horse will be required to jump the course. To be judged 60% for
jumping performance (40% for actual jumping and 20% for style and presence).
Judges will take into account the overall style of the jumping and each fence will be
taken into consideration. The approach, take off, jump, landing and depart from each
fence will be assessed.
Phase 2:
RIDE: The judge may ride all horses in all paces on either or both reins they may jump
the horse over one fence.
Phase 3:
CONFORMATION AND MOVEMENT: The conformation and movement of the horse inhand will be assessed by the judge.
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NOTES:
The same rider must ride the horse throughout the class.
A rider may ride several horses in the jumping phase of the competition but will have to
choose one horse to compete the remainder of the competition.
The same horse cannot enter both Novice and Open classes.
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Tack, No brushing boots will be worn in the showing phase. A running martingale with
a snaffle bridle only. Double bridle may be worn. The same tack must be worn in all
phases.
No Grade A Showjumpers or advanced Event Horses may compete in Open Working
Hunter classes.
Novice Classes are restricted to horses that have not won £200 in prize money (excl.
Championship prize money) in any Working Hunter Class.
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Phase 3:
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MARKING SCHEME:
Jumping
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Style and Presence
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Ride
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PENALTIES:
10 marks for pole knocked
15 marks for first refusal
20 marks for second refusal
Third refusal - elimination
Elimination - for a fall of either horse or rider.
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Total
40 marks
20 marks
20 marks
20 marks
100 marks
Novice working Hunter Class. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
148cm, and never having won a hunter competition at an agricultural or society summer
show. Fences not to exceed 1m.
Open Horse working Hunter. Open to horses exceeding 153cm (15hh approx).
Maximum height of fences 1.15m
Armagh Show Horse working Hunter Championship will be confined to the 1st &
2nd prizewinners in the previous 2 classes.
The Bank of Ireland Challenge Cup and Sash will be presented to the Champion
Armagh & Tydavnet Shows
working Hunter Horse Championship 2015
Armagh County Agricultural Show and Tydavnet Parish Show
proudly present their combined
working Hunter Horse Championship 2015
Open to all horses – both Novice & Open exceeding 153cm (15hh approx.)
Rules:
* Points awarded at both shows are as follows:
1st 10pts; 2nd 8pts; 3rd 6pts; 4th 4pts; 5th 3pts; 6th to 10th place 2pts
* Leading 1st and 2nd placed horses after both shows qualify for the Working Hunter
Championship final to be held at Tydavnet Show on 15th August 2015 .
* To qualify for the overall Working Hunter Championship all Horse entries must attend
both shows.
* Change of Rider or Owner between the two shows will not affect points awarded to
individual horses.
* Please note if any rider qualifies with multiple horse entries from same or different grades,
only one horse can be declared for the overall Working Hunter Championship Final.
* Passports must be available for inspection.
Working Hunter Horse Championship prizes will be as follows:
Champion Pony will receive Perpetual Cup, Sash and €250
Reserve Pony will receive Championship Rosette and €50
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SHOw JUMPING
(Unaffiliated)
Armagh County Agricultural Show
& Mossvale Riding Club
Saturday 13th June 2015
Gosford Forest Park, Markethill
Both Arenas commence at 9.30 sharp!
PRIZE FUND £1200 + Prizes in Kind
All entries taken on the day
ARENA 1 - PONIES
ALL PRIZES IN KIND
40cm
50cm
60cm
65cm
70cm
75cm
80cm
85cm
90cm
95cm
draw for prize
draw for prize
draw for prize
against the clock
draw for prize
against the clock
draw for prize
against the clock
draw for prize
against the clock
PONY ENTRY FEES £10
Rules:
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JUMPING CLASSES
ARENA 2 - HORSES
£1200 PRIZE FUND
CLASS
PRIZE FUND ENTRY FEE
60cm Double Clears
£50
£12
70cm Double Clears
£50
£12
80cm 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£100
£12
90cm 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£200
£15
1m 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£200
£15
1.10m 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£200
£15
1.20m 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£200
£15
1.30m 2 phase 2nd phase timed
£200
£15
ONLY HORSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZE FUND
Judges decisions will be final
Only horses are eligible for the prize fund (at the discretion of the judges, unless proven
by passport)
Ponies may compete in horse classes but are not eligible for the prize fund
Course Builder:
Enquiries:
Mr Raymond Jess
(0044) 7802 655065
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