Littleport & District
Branch of the Pony Club
Summer Show
Show Schedule
24th July 2016
Cottenham Racecourse
Cottenham Racecourse, Landbeach Road, Cottenham,
CB24 8BW
One of the last Qualifiers for Equifest 2016
Show secretary: Amanda Fletcher - 07563 746207
By Kind permission of Mr M Gingell.
Thanks to Cambridge University Drag Hounds, Apex Roofing and Apex Scaffolding
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EASTERN LIGHT
RING #1
WORKING HUNTER, from 9.30am
Advance Entries £ 7.00 LPC Members/ £8.00 Non LPPC Members
Entries on day £ 10.00
Class 1
Horses over 14.2hh. Jumps not exceeding 75cm
Class 1a
Ponies 14.2hh and under. Jumps not exceeding 60cm
Class 2
Any horse/pony any rider. Jumps n/e 45cm. This class is aimed at
very novice combinations not to have won a working hunter class ,
and competitors in this class will not be eligible to enter classes 1 or
1a.
Special prize from the Cambridge University Draghounds for the
Horse/Pony entered in the classes 1 and 1a they’d most like to take
hunting, (but wont)
NOVELTY CLASSES Not before 1.00pm
Advance Entries £ 3.00 LPC Members/ £4.00 Non PC Members
Entries on day £ 5.00
Class a
Fancy Dress –
(Competitors must wear hard hats and correct foot wear)
Class b
Most Beautiful Tail
Class c
Thelwell look-alike
Class d
Handsomest Gelding
Class e
Prettiest Mare
Class f
Horse/Pony the judge would most like to take home
(but won’t)
RING #2
RIDDEN SHOWING CLASSES, from 9.30am
Advance Entries £ 7.00 LPC Members/ £8.00 Non LPPC Members Entries
on day £ 10.00
Class 3
BEST RIDER/EQUITATION JUNIOR (Rider 12yrs and under)
Class 4
BEST RIDER/EQUITATION INTERMEDIATE (Rider 13yrs to 16yrs )
Class 5
BEST RIDER/EQUITATION SENIOR (16yrs and above)
Classes judged on rider and may include a small jump.
Class 6
DAVEY’S LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT LTD/EQUIFEST SHOW PONY LEAD
REIN
Leading Rein Pony mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over not exceeding
128cm. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before the 1st
January in the current year. To be lead by an attendant and shown in a
snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the nose band only.
Class 7
SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN
First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over.
(Those wishing to qualify for EQUIFEST must check the Equifest
qualifying criteria and wear a red arm band)
Class 8
FAMILY PONY/HORSE (may include a small jump)
Class 9
PONY CLUB AND RIDING CLUB HORSE
Class 10
VETERANS, horse / pony aged 17 years and over
Class 11
NUPAFEED / EQUIFEST RIDDEN COBS – Equifest Qualifier
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over,
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Riders any age.
Classes may be divided as follows:
Open Lightweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
Class 12
BSPA / EQUIFEST RIDDEN PIEBALD / SKEWBALD – Kindly
sponsored by the BSPA and Judged by Ms Lynda Lodge
Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4
years old & over. Riders any age. The first three places will
also qualify for the BSPA Championship. Subject to their
Show rules & conditions.
Classes may be divided according to entries into
Traditional/non Traditional.
Class 13
THE HEWITT FAMILY / EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN
&MOORLAND – Equifest Qualifier
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their
respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland,
Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over. Rider any age. This class may be divided as appropriate.
Class 14
Ridden Championship
1st and 2nd prize winners, classes 3 to 13
RING #3
IN HAND SHOWING, from 9.30am
Advance Entries £ 7.00 LPC Members/ £8.00 Non LPPC Members Entries on day £ 10.00
Class 15
In-hand Veterans, horse / pony aged 17 years and over.
Class 16
In-hand Cobs, Heavyweights & Traditionals
Class 17
BSPA / EQUIFEST IN HAND PIEBALD / SKEWBALD Kindly sponsored by The BSPA
Judged by Ms Lynda Lodge
Open in Hand Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first
three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships. Subject to their show rules &
conditions.
Classes may be divided according to entries into Traditional and Non Traditional.
Class 18
EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure
Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest,
Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. This class
may be divided as appropriate.
Class 19
Junior Handler aged 11 years and under and 12 and over – class will be split.
Class 20
In-hand Championship
1st and 2nd prize winners, classes 15 to 19.
Class 21
Supreme Championship section
a) The 1st and 2nd prize winners from both the in hand and Ridden Championship.
b) The 1st and 2nd place from both the In hand coloured class 22 and the Ridden
Coloured class to compete for The Supreme Coloured Championships.
RING #4
Entries £3 (no advance entries)
MINIMUS
10.30am onwards. To include:
HORSE AND HOUND JUMPING
One round with your pony,
One on foot with your dog,
fastest time wins.
11 years and under, 12 years and over,
height of jumps 30cm.
This competition will be run by the Littleport Pony
Club Junior Committee
RING #5
Entries £3 (no advance entries)
HANDY PONY 10am – 1pm,
GYMKAHNA From 1pm
This class will be split according to entries.
The four races will be decided on the day
This competition will be run by the Cambridge
University Drag Hounds
RING #6
SHOWJUMPING, 10.30am
Advance Entries £ 7.00 LPC Members/ £8.00
Non PC Members Entries on day £ 10.00
The course will be designed by a British Showjumping Designer and will be
run single phase. One round, last 4 fences timed. Rosettes 1st to 6th places
Class 27
Mini Showjumping: Cross poles - mini jumps, lead rein permitted. No
spreads or doubles, rider and horse or pony combination not to have won
a show jump class.
Class 28
Beginner show jumping - rider and horse/pony combination not to have
won a show jump class. Lead rein permitted jumps not to exceed 40cm
no spreads or doubles.
Class 29
Novice Showjumping this class is also aimed at novice combinations
assistants may stand on mat in middle of ring to offer guidance, jumps not
to exceed 50cm.
Class 30
60cm May include small spreads and doubles.
Class 31
60cm pairs team jumping, 1st rider jumps round passes whip to second
rider, fastest combined time wins
Class 32
70cm
Class 33
80cm
Class 34
90cm
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To be judged under Pony Club rules. The Judges’ decision is final.
A riding hat must be worn correctly fastened when mounted. Pony
Club members must wear a hat that conforms to Rule 11 and
tagged with a Pony Club hat tag. Non members are strongly
advised to wear a hat that conforms to PC standard i.e.PAS015
BSEN 1384 OR Snell E2001.
Excessive use of whips by competitors may lead to
disqualification.
Riders not presenting themselves to the collecting ring when a
class is called may be disqualified.
Competitors in the leading rein classes may not enter any other
classes.
Age is taken as on the day of the competition.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the program, cancel a
class, restrict the number of entries or refuse entry at their
discretion.
The organisers reserve the right to check the height of or refuse
entry to any horse/pony considered in their opinion to be
unsuitable for competition.
Dogs must be kept on a lead.
Competitors and spectators attend the show at their own risk. The
organisers disclaim all liability for any accident or bodily injury to
persons or animals, damage, loss or theft of vehicles or property.
Any objections must be made in writing to the secretary
immediately and accompanied by a deposit of £10, which may be
forfeited if the objection or complaint is over-ruled.
No cantering or galloping outside the rings, no irresponsible
behaviour.
Do not leave ponies/horses unattended if tied to lorry or trailer.
No stallions without prior written consent of the organisers.
The organisers of the event have taken reasonable precautions to
ensure the health & safety of everyone present. For these
measures to be effective everyone must take reasonable
precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must
obey the instructions of stewards, organisers and officials.
This show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of
England Showground on the 17th – 21st August 2016. The two
highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will
qualify.