Horses

Entry Fees

Prizes

1. Passports must be held for all equines competing at the Show.
2. Ponies are restricted to the heights laid down by their appropriate breed society.
3. Brood mares must be 4yrs or older and all foals must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. Foals must accompany their dam into the ring and be led alongside the mare as far as is practicable.
4. Any horse or pony competing at the Show will be liable to dope testing.
5. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday in all ridden classes.
6. Correct riding attire must be worn & correctly secured British Standard skull caps/riding hats to ALL PAS 015; VG1; (BS) EN1384 2017; ASTM F116304a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards and must be worn at all times when mounted and by handlers aged 14 years and under in In Hand Classes.
7. No spurs shall be worn in junior classes.
8. All exhibitors must have public liability/third party insurance. Please ensure you carry your insurance documents with you as Stewards may require evidence.
   
9. Your Personal Data
   All exhibitors will need to provide the Breed Societies with certain personal information relating to themselves.  Your privacy is extremely important, for further information on how the Societies will use that personal information please refer to the relevant Breed Society websites.
10. A valid passport and vaccination record must accompany the horse to the Show.  It must be available for inspection and produced on request at any time during the Show, or the horse will not be able to compete.
11. Alresford & District Agricultural Society strongly recommends all horse are vaccinated against Equine Flu, in the event of a local outbreak – passports may be checked.

Main Ring

Ring One

Ring Two

Ring Three

JUDGES:  RIDE – Miss Oliva Sims            CONFORMATION: – Janet Cope

CLASS 1 (MR) The Hampshire Holdings Novice Ridden Hunter – Mares & geldings 4 yrs old & over exceeding 153cm, not to have won a prize in any ridden hunter class value £10 or more.
The Walden Salver PCC to the winner.

The HH Supporters Club PCC for the highest placed local hunter, horse/rider living within a radius of 12 miles of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE Armbands.

CLASS 2 (MR) The Sheen Stickland Open Ridden Hunter – Mares & geldings 4 yrs old and over, exceeding 153cm.
The Parsons PCC to the winner.
The South Down Bloodhounds PCC to the highest placed local hunter, horse/rider living within a radius of 12 miles of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

CLASS 3 (MR) The Barn-Store Working Hunter Mares & geldings 4 yrs old or over, exceeding 153cm. Jumps approx. 90cm.
The Nita Gary PCC to the winner.
The Catherston Thunderstorm PCC to the highest placed hunter 158cm or under. Those eligible  to wear RED armbands.

The Princes Mead Hunter Championship (MR)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 1 – 3
The John Gray PCC to the winner.

BEST SHOD HORSE
Kindly sponsored by G N Hurst, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Farriers

Judge:  Mr Phil Dunmore – Kent

A Competition sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Farriers, for the Best Shod Horse in the Hunter Section, Classes 1, 2 & 3. The Judge will examine each horse before or during the line-up for preliminary judging, taking into consideration the following:

1. a)   Condition of the feet
2. b)   The making (or preparation) and fitting of the shoes
3. c)   The Nailing and position of the clips

Normal shoes and showing plates are equally acceptable, providing, they are suitable for the horse. The Worshipful Company of Farriers will award:

• A Rosette and an Inscribed Card to the winner in each Class
• A brass plaque to the overall winner
• A brass plaque to the Registered Farrier responsible for its feet and shoeing

Prize Money £10 to the best shod in each class.

JUDGES: RIDE: Mr Robin Sharp – Wiltshire

CONFORMATION: Dale Atkinson – Suffolk

CLASS 104 (R1)  RoR Tattersall Thoroughbred Ridden Show Series Qualifier
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 yrs old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 yrs or over on 1st January. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The first three go forward to the championship at at Hickstead in 2020. All entries MUST be registered with the RoR and include their registration number on entry form and HAVE raced in GB. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.  Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse’s last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series.

RoR Prizes: Rosettes 1st – 6th and Vouchers 1st to 4th place. Veteran prize (15+) £25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at Aintree. 1st £60 plus voucher for jacket, 2nd £40, 3rd £20, 4th £10.
The Cross PCC awarded to the winner.

JUDGES;  Conformation – Mr Steve Roper – East Sussex    Ride – Mr Robin Sharp – Wiltshire

EXHIBITORS WILL BE OFFERED A TRAVELLING GRANT OF £75 PAID PER HORSE FORWARD AND ALL ENTRIES IN CLASS 7 WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL £50 APPEARANCE GRANT.

PAYABLE AFTER THE HEAVY HORSE GRAND PARADE (PLEASE GO TO THE H&P SECRETARY’S TENT TO COLLECT)

Class 5 (MR) Heavy Horse In Harness
This class will be judged on 50% turnout, 50% horse. The Collins PCC to the winner.

Class 7 (MR) Heavy Horse Open Turnout
Single, pair, 2 or 4 wheeled vehicles allowed. To take place in the Main Ring.
The Chrystal PCC to the winner.

Class 8 (MR) The Carter Jonas British Ridden Heavy Horse Society Kilmannan Championship Equifest Qualifier & Junior Championship Qualifier
Open to horses 4 yrs old & over that are certified British Bred & registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification.  breds are not eligible to enter.

The highest placed registered Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron in an affiliated ridden heavy horse class to qualify for the BRHHS Championship.  The horse must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in.  If less that 3 horses are forward in the ring the award will not be presented.  Riders of Stallions must be 16yrs or over.

Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Ridden Heavy Horse Championship to be held at Equifest 2020.  Highest placed Junior in top 3 to qualify for the Junior Championship. Subject to the show rules and conditions on www.the britisriddenheavyhorsesociety.co.uk.

Class 301 (R3) Heavy Horse
Gelding 4 yrs old & over

Class 302 (R3) Heavy Horse
Mare with or without foal at foot – 4yrs & over

Class 303 (R3) Heavy Horse
Foal exhibited with its dam in class 302

Class 304 (R3) Heavy Horse
Filly, Colt or Gelding 1, 2 or 3 yrs old

The Society reserve the right to amalgamate classes if there are insufficient entries.

Heavy Horse In Hand Championship (R3)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 301 – 304
The Schwerdt PCC to the winner.

JUDGE: TBC

Class 105 (R1) Side Saddle Association Equitation Championships Open Qualifying Class – Run under S.S.A Rules defined in the current Members Handbook. Open to S.S.A. Members and Non-Members. Registered Members carrying their current Championship Points Card are eligible for
S.S.A. Rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and S.S.A. Championship points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Members under 14yrs on 1st January of the current year. A rosette in the memory of the late Mr. R Philpot is offered to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member judged to be the best turned out.  Juniors must wear Hats to the current Safety Standard or above.
The Begg PCC to the winner.

Class 6 (MR) The Huxley Golf Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance – The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask a small group of 3 to 4 riders to give a short display.  A Special Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card.  Competitors should produce a brief resume about their costumes for the Commentator.  Juniors must wear hats to the current Safety Standard or above for this class.  Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their OWN RISK.
The Basil Samuel PCC to the winner.

JUDGE: Heather Linfield – Hampshire

BSPA Classes are open to Skewbald & Piebald horses & ponies only and are open to Members and Non-Members. These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald & Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the world championships of Colour National Championship Show. All classes will be judged within the rules & criteria of the BSPA. Copies of the rulebook & Membership/Horse registration/overstamping forms can be obtained from Show Office 01354638226 or downloaded from www.bspaonline.com.

All stallions 4yrs and over must be graded licensed & registered with BSPA in order to compete, and must carry into the ring their red BSPA showing ID card + BSPA bridle discs to be worn. In order to qualify all owners/handlers/riders must be members of the BSPA and all horses/ponies registered with BSPA prior to the show.

BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the ring and be signed by the judge otherwise qualification is invalid. The highest placed amateur and highest placed junior in each class (must be members of BSPA) will qualify for the amateur and junior supreme championship finals to be held at the BSPA World of Colour Championship Show in September 2019 the College EC Keysoe Beds. Amateur/junior cards to be shown and qualification card signed. Qualification 1-3 in all classes or 1-4 for all classes exceeding 10. All Shows held after 1 September 2019 are qualifiers for WCC 2020.

Class 210 (R2) The Butler & Co BSPA Ridden Skewbald & Piebald Combined Class
Horse/Pony, any type, height, colour or sex.  Judge will not ride.
The Agar Instrumentation PCC to the winner.

THERE WILL BE A TEN MINUTE BREAK BETWEEN CLASSES TO ALLOW TIME TO COMPETE IN BOTH CLASSES.

Class 211A (R2) BSPA In Hand Qualifier
Any age, height or sex to be shown plaited.

CLASS 211B (R2)  BSPA In Hand Qualifier
Skewbald & Piebald, Horse or Pony, any age, height or sex, to be shown native, traditional or hogged.

Note:  Class 211.  All stallions must be graded with BSPA & carry their BSPA Stallion ID card at all times.  No foals.

Coloured Championship (R2)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 210 & 211
The John Gore Trenchard PCC to the winner

JUDGE: Elizabeth Dean – Dorset

Regulations
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland Classes. To compete in Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB, the GSB, 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, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions 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 at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern in August 2020.

The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.

Class 305 (R3) The NPS/Equestrian Marketplace Small Breed M&M In Hand Summer Championship Stallions, mares or geldings 1, 2 or 3 yrs old.
The Greenmantle Rose Bowl to the winner.

Class 306 (R3) The NPS/Equestrian Marketplace Large Breed M&M In Hand Summer Championship Stallions, mares or geldings 1, 2 or 3 yrs old.
The Walsh Gleneagles PCC to the winner.

Class 307 (R3) The NPS/Saracens Horse Feeds Small Breed M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship
Stallions, mares or geldings any age.

Class 308 (R3) The NPS/Saracens Horse Feeds Large Breed M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship
Stallions, mares or geldings any age.

Class 309 (R3) The NPS/Equestrian Marketplace Small Breed M&M In Hand Summer Championship Stallions, mares or geldings 4 yrs or over.
The Kingsmead Evita PCC to the highest placed Welsh Section A or B.

Class 310 (R3) The NPS/Equestrian Marketplace Large Breed M&M In Hand Summer Championship Stallions, mares or geldings 4 yrs or over.
The Wheelydown Sonnet Memorial Salver for the best New Forest.
The Kentchurch PCC to the highest placed Welsh Section C or D.

The M&M In Hand Championship (R3)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 305 – 310.
The Egerton PCC to the winner.

The NPS/Killmannan Stud Silver Medal Rosette
is offered by the NPS for the best registered pony owned by a NPS Qualifying or Life Member in the M&M In Hand Section.

The following breed society rosettes will be awarded to the best in breed.  Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the rosette.  Connemara, Welsh, Fells, Highland, Dales, Shetland, Exmoor, Dartmoor & Shetland.

The Sponsors Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the qualification. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification.

JUDGE: Jeanette Thomas – Hampshire

Class 201 (R2) The Holden Camping Lead Rein Open Showing
Open to any type of pony 128cm & under & ridden by a child 12yrs & under.
The Harry Curtis PCC to the winner.

Class 202 (R2) The Holden Farm Camping First Ridden Open
Open to any type of pony 128cm & under & ridden by a child 12yrs & under.
The R H Corbett PCC to the winner.

NPS Mini Championship (R2)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 201- 202

JUDGE:  Jane Upton – Dorset

Class 208 (R2) The NPS/RIngside Stud M&M Small Breeds Ridden
Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B mares, stallions & geldings 4yrs old or over. Rider any age.

Class 209 (R2) The NPS/RIngside Stud M&M Large Breeds Ridden
Open to Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C & D mares, stallions & geldings 4 yrs old and over. Rider any age.

The Ned Corbett PCC to the best New Forest in classes 208-209

M&M Ridden Championship (R2)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 208 – 209.
The Poulton PCC to the winner.

The NPS/The Standing Hat Stud & Show Team Ridden Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the NPS for the best registered pony owned by an BPS Qualifying or Life Member in the M&M Ridden Section excluding Leading Rein & First Ridden. Membership cards MUST BE presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

JUDGE: Jane Upton – Dorset

COURSE BUILDER: MRS J NAYLOR-DAVIS

Class 203 (R2) The Little Red Rooster Novice Working Hunter Pony – Ponies 4yrs and over not exceeding 153cm. Riders any age. Ponies under 133cm, heights of fences 60cm. Ponies under 153cm, height of fences 75cm. Open to any breed – turnout to type.

Class 204 (R2) The Little Red Rooster Open Working Hunter Pony – Ponies 4yrs and over not exceeding 153cm. Riders any age. Ponies under 133cm, heights of fences 70cm. Ponies under 153cm, height of fences 85cm. Open to any breed – turnout to type.

The Liphook Equine Hospital Working Hunter Pony Championship (R2)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 203 – 204.
The Tilling PCC to the winner.

JUDGE: Heather Linfield – Hampshire

Class 212 (R2) Competition Horse or Pony In Hand
Colt, filly, mare, geldings and stallions, any age.

The Mrs Begg (Rose Bowl) PCC to the winner.

JUDGES:  Conformation – Dale Atkinson – Suffolk   Ride – Rebecca Harvie

Class 101 (R1) Hazleton Country Supplies Ridden Show Cobs – Mares and geldings, 4yrs old and over. Open to lightweight/heavyweight cobs, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
The Burge PCC to the winner.

Class 102 (R1) Ridden Hacks And Riding Horses
Mares and geldings, 4yrs old and over. Exceeding 148cms.

Please note that this class may be split into separate sections, if sufficient numbers are entered.

Ridden Cobs, Hacks & Riding Horse Championship (R1)
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 101 – 102.
The Denis Blanchard PCC to the winner.

JUDGES: Class 103: Conformation:  Dale Atkinson     Ride:  Rebecca Harvie – Surrey
Classes 205 – 206:  Jane Upton – Dorset

Class 205 (R2) The Kathy Spreadborough Riding & Pony Club Horse Or Pony – Mare or gelding, 4 yrs old and over. Riders any age. Suitable for all riding club events. Competitors will be required to give a brief show to incorporate a small jump.
The Mrs Uvedale Corbett PCC awarded to the winner 148cm and over
The Frank Stubbs PCC to the best local rider/pony 148 & under residing within 12 miles of the showground. WHITE armbands to be worn by those eligible.
Special prize to be awarded to the highest placed Pony Club Member. Pony Club badge to be worn.

Class 206 (R2) Best Hunting Pony – Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders 16yrs and under. Brief individual show to incorporate a small fence.
The Skeggs PCC awarded to the winner.

Class 103 (R1) Competition Horse or Pony Ridden
Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over. Riders any age.

JUDGES:  Class 207 –  Jane Upton – Dorset   Class 213  – Heather Linfield – Hampshire

Ponies and Horses aged 15 years and over, no foals, spurs, galloping or wearing of face/body jewellery permitted. Whips must not exceed 30 inches.  Minimum age of handler in-hand classes is 9yrs. Minimum age of handlers and riders of stallions is 16 yrs of age. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given.

CLASS 213 (R2) Mixed Age In Hand
Pony or Horse 15yrs old & over

The Farol Perpetual Challenge Cup to winner

CLASS 207 (R2) The Air Improve Air Conditioning & Ventilation Mixed Age Ridden
Pony or Horse 15yrs old & over

The George Vellacott Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner

JUDGE: MARISSA HUNTER – HAMPSHIRE
COURSE BUILDER: MRS J NAYLOR-DAVIS

Class 106 (R1) The King Edward V1 School Starters Show Jumping
Open to horses, ponies, and rider combination not to have been placed 1st or 2nd before the 1/4/2018 in any jumping class. Height of jumps 45cm.
The Wilstead PCC to the winner.
A Rosette to the highest placed local within a 12 mile radius of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

Class 107 (R1) The Harrow Inn Open Jumping
Open to horses and ponies. Jump height 60cm.
The Baigent PCC to the winner.
A Rosette to the highest placed local within a 12 mile radius of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

Class 108 (R1) The North Motor Company Open Show Jumping
Open to horses and ponies. Jump height 70cm.
The Tom Barnes Memorial Trophy to the winner.
A Rosette to the highest placed local within a 12 mile radius of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

Class 109 (R1) The Authorn Open Show Jumping
Open to horses and ponies. Jump height 80cm.
The Searles PCC to the winner.
A Rosette to the highest placed local within a 12 mile radius of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

Class 110 (R1) The Raimes English Sparkling Open Show Jumping
Open to horses and ponies. Jump height 90cm.
The Palmer PCC to the winner.
A Rosette to the highest placed local within a 12 mile radius of the showground. Those eligible to wear WHITE armbands.

Class 111 (R1) Chase Me Charlie
Open to all.
The Swan Hotel PCC to the winner.

Open to all Champion and Reserve Champions. No rosettes to be worn.
To be judged independently by our celebrity judge.

The Guinness PCC to the Winner.

Entries have now closed for this year.