SOUTH STAFFS SHOW
2017 Dates
Sunday 9th April – Warm up Show
Sunday 23rd April - Open Show
Monday 1st May –16 yrs & under fun show
Monday 29th May - Open Show (BONUS show)
Saturday 10th June – Open Sash show
Sunday 25th June - Open Show
Sunday 23rd July - Open Show
Sunday 20th August - Open Show
Sunday 24th September - Open Show (BONUS show)
Saturday 18th November - Annual Awards Evening
Qualifications & Venues.
The show dates above will be holding MIDARC (M), Equifest (EQ), South West Pony Association (SW) Royal London (RL) and Cricklands
Qualifiers (C).Senior dressage (SD)
EQUIFEST : “This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 9th – 13st August 2017. The two highest
exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.”
MIDARC: “This Show is affiliated to MIDARC UK and runs qualifiers for the National Championships and the Sunshine Tour – full details may be
viewed at www.midarc.co.uk
ROYAL LONDON : “First, second and third placed horse/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the champion of Britain
title classes to be held at the Royal London show in 2017. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable
the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and rider /handler are, or become registered with the international showing society
within 28 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S secretary on (01425)
471680/ 07971931971 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk”
SOUTH WEST PONIES :: This show is a qualifier for the south west pony association championships to be held on 31st August – 3rd September
2017, at The David Broome Event centre, Crick, Gwent, NP26 5XP.
To qualify for the championships:
1. Enter one of the qualifying classes
2. Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card signed in the ring.
3. Complete the entry form and qualification card
4. Return the card together with any registration fees due within 14 days of this show
Please note: registration fee for 2017 is £30 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family
TSR Showing Finals - This show is a qualifier for the 2017 TSR Showing Finals. Qualify and enter ANY of the Finals Central, East Anglia, North
West, North East, South East, South, Wales & South West or Scottish. You Do Not have to be a TSR member to qualify or enter a final. The
Rider/Handler qualifies and can enter any horse/pony in any number of Finals! TSR Riders Finals - 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a
qualification card in the ring.
TSR In Hand Finals - The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their
cards signed in the ring by the judge/steward, cards are available FREE from the TSR website. Full details
at http://www.theshowingregister.co.uk/
TSR Medal Awards - TSR members can collect qualification cards & signatures and redeem for a TSR Medal see TSR website for details.
BSHA Grass Roots & SHGB Riding Club Champs - With a TSR qualification card you can also enter the BSHA Grass Roots Champs in Sept at
Addington Equestrian Centre - You do not have to be a BSHA member to qualify or enter the final. See www.britishshowhorse.org PLUS the Sport
Horse GB Riding Club Championship www.sporthorsegb.co.uk
South staffs show Membership.
You can join as a south staffs member at any time throughout the season.
Becoming a member means you will be awarded points for each class you compete in.
These points will accumulate over the season and there will be a champion and reserve champion of each class awarded at the awards evening.
A minimum of 50% attendance at the shows must have been achieved by September for the points to count towards the awards evening.
However points will not be backdated for more than one show from the date of joining
Contact details.
Dawn Hoffman – 45 Meriden Ave, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 4QP
07951 958180 / (01384) 625365 or email [email protected]
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Facilities.
First Aid
Toilets
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30am
Saddlery stand
Photographer
Awards.
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Sash show – 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all classes will be awarded sashes.
Please remember points are awarded for all members in each class even if you are not placed in the first 6.
1st – 15 points, 2nd – 12 points, 3rd – 10 points, 4th – 8 points, 5th – 6 points, 6th – 4 points, not placed – 1 point
Points will be awarded to the member not the horse. In situations such as rider/ handler classes it is possible to change horses throughout the
season. In situations such as Inhand coloured or ridden cob it will be the combination of horse and rider
5 extra points per class will be awarded at the 2 bonus shows!
Entry Fee to all Classes in this Ring £7.00 - Non Members £1.50 extra
First Aid £2 per competitor
Open points schedule
Ring 1 - SHOWJUMPING RING
START 10.00AM
Juniors & seniors will jump together and be awarded separately in classes 2, 3 & 5 if numbers warrant. Annual points will still be awarded to
juniors and seniors for classes 6-8
CLASS 1
CLASS 2
CLASS 3
CLASS 4
CLASS 5
CLASS 6
CLASS 7
CLASS 8
1’9” Jumping – Cross poles – Not open to lead rein riders. Novice riders may be assisted.
2’0” Jumping (M, C) - Horse /rider combinations not to have won 6 or more firsts for show jumping.
2’3” Jumping (M, C) - Sponsored in memory of Richard Stone
Pairs Jumping - £10 per pair
2’6” Jumping (M, C)
2’9” Jumping (M, C)
3’0” Jumping (M, C)
3’3” Jumping (M, C)
RING 2 – CLEAR ROUND JUMPING.
£3 per round, or 4 rounds for £10
START 10.00AM – 3PM
RING 3 - WORKING HUNTER
START 10.30AM
The following classes are open to Riders of any age, except where stated
Ponies and Horses may be shown in any suitable bit (no bitless bridles for ponies)
(All working hunter classes are TSR Qualifiers)
CLASS 9
BEST HORSE / PONY OF RIDING CLUB / PONY CLUB TYPE (M, RL)
This class is open to Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies, Horses to be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over.
Competitors may be asked to jump a short course of small jumps
CLASS 10
WORKING HUNTER 1’9” (M, RL)
Riders on the Lead Rein will be allowed to compete in this class. Novice Riders may be assisted.
CLASS 11
WORKING HUNTER 2’0” (M, SW)
Lunch break – Approx 30 minutes
CLASS 12
WORKING HUNTER 2’3” (M, SW)
CLASS 13
WORKING HUNTER 2’6” (M, EQ)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to ponies exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm, with riders that have not
attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
CLASS 14
WORKING HUNTER 2’9” (M, EQ, RL,SW)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses and ponies exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm, with riders
that have not attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
CLASS 15
WORKING HUNTER 3’0”- 3’3” (M, EQ, RL, SW)
This class is open to all ages.
Equifest qualifiers will be awarded in this class to horses exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, with riders that have not
attained their 25th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
The first two placed in Classes 9 – 15 will then be judged for the Working Hunter Ring Championship.
Ring 4 - IN HAND SHOWING
START 10.00AM
(All Inhand classes are TSR Qualifiers)
CLASS 16
IN HAND BEST TURNOUT CHAMPIONSHIP (M)
Open to any age, any breed – to be shown suitable for the breed
CLASS 17
WELSH YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL)
Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 3 yrs & under
CLASS 18
ANY OTHER BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK (M, RL)
Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 3 yrs & under
CLASS 19
WELSH 4 YRS AND OVER (M)
Open to all Welsh Breeds aged 4 yrs & over
CLASS 20
ANY OTHER BREEDS 4 YRS AND OVER (M)
Open to all breeds except Welsh, aged 4 yrs & over
CLASS 21
SHETLANDS & MINIATURE HORSES (M, RL, SW)
The class will be spilt if numbers warrant.
CLASS 22
DRIVING TYPE (M)
NOT to be shown in harness.
CLASS 23
BEST COLOURED / SPOTTED. (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & Ponies
Lunchbreak – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 24
BEST ANY BREED / ANY AGE (M)
CLASS 25
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND. (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Horses and ponies in this class are to be shown in their natural state, ie untrimmed and unplaited. If the numbers warrant the
class will be split into large and small breeds. (Please indicate large or small on entry)
CLASS 26
BEST VETERAN (M, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & ponies aged 15yrs & over
CLASS 27
BEST MARE/FILLY
Any breed.
CLASS 28
BEST GELDING/COLT
Any breed.
CLASS 29
SENIOR HANDLER (M, RL)
Any Horse or Pony to be shown by handler 17yrs & over
CLASS 30
YOUNG HANDLER (M, RL, SW)
Any horse or pony to be shown by a handler 16yrs & under. Class will be split into by age if numbers warrant
The first two placed from Classes 16 – 30 will then be judged for the In Hand Show Championships
RING 5 - LEAD REIN & JUNIOR SHOWING
START
10.00AM
(Classes32-43 are TSR Qualifiers)
The following classes are open to Riders 16 years & under, except where stated. Competitors must compete as either a junior or a lead rein
competitor. It is not permitted for you to do both (with the exception of first ridden and tiny tots)
Lead Rein Handlers should be Aged 16yrs & over
CLASS 31.
BEST TURNED OUT- awards split into lead rein and junior (M)
Lead rein turnout - Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein.
Junior turnout - Open to Riders 16yrs & under,
Turnout to be suitable for the breed. NB: Rosettes will be awarded separately to M&M if numbers warrant.
CLASS 32.
BEGINNERS SHOWING (M)
Open to junior riders both on and off the lead rein. The combination of horse and rider must be in their first 2 years of showing
on 1st April 2017 – no cantering
CLASS 33.
LEAD REIN BEST RIDER (M)
Open to Riders 8 Years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under
CLASS 34.
JUNIOR NOVICE RIDER (M)
Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle.
Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Class up to 1st Jan 2017
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 35
CLASS 35.
JUNIOR BEST RIDER (M, SW)
Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under
CLASS 36.
LEAD REIN RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Riders 8 years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under
Lunchbreak – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 37.
SHOW HUNTER PONY (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under. Also open to riders 8 years & under on the lead rein, ponies 12.2hh
& under. Prizes will be awarded separately if numbers warrant.
CLASS 38.
TINY TOTS BEST RIDER (M)
Open to all Riders 10yrs & under, ponies 13.2hh & under
Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein
CLASS 39.
BEST FIRST RIDDEN (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Riders 12 yrs. & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under
Lead Rein Riders may enter this class off the lead rein
CLASS 40.
NOVICE RIDING PONY (SW,M)
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, that have not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Pony Class up to 1st Jan 2017, Riders 16yrs
& under. Ponies should be in a snaffle bridle.
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 41
CLASS 41.
BEST RIDING PONY (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16 Years & under
CLASS 42.
LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to Riders 8 years & under on the Lead Rein, Ponies 12.2hh & under to be shown their natural state.
CLASS 43.
NOVICE HORSE/ PONY
This class is open to all breeds & types. Ponies/ Horse should preferable be ridden in a snaffle bridle.
The first two placed from Classes 31– 43 will then be judged for the Junior and Lead Rein Show Championship
RING 6 – SENIOR and OPEN SHOWING
START 10.00AM
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over, except where stated. Please note class 43 in ring 5 is open to both novice horses and ponies
(Classes 45-58 are TSR Qualifiers)
CLASS 44
SENIOR BEST TURNOUT (M)
This class is open to Horses, Ponies. Turnout to be suitable for the breed
CLASS 45.
SENIORS BEGINNERS SHOWING (M)
The combination of horse and rider must be in their first 2 years of showing on 1 st Jan 2017 – No cantering
CLASS 46
BEST SENIOR NOVICE RIDER (M)
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over - Riders not to have won to won 3 x 1sts in any Best Rider Class up to 1st Jan
2017. Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Riders in this Class cannot enter Class 45
CLASS 47
SENIOR BEST RIDER (M)
Open to Horses or Ponies, Riders 17yrs & over
CLASS 48
NOVICE RIDING HORSE (SW,M)
Open to Horses over 14.2hh, not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Riding Horse Class up to 1st Jan 2017, Riders 13yrs & over.
Horses should be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Horses in this Class cannot enter Classes 47
CLASS 49
BEST RIDING HORSE (M, EQ, RL)
Open to Horses over 14.2hh, Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 50
RIDDEN COB (M, EQ, RL, SW)
No height restrictions, Riders of any age.
CLASS 51
BEST RIDDEN VETERAN (M, RL, SW)
Open to Horses & Ponies aged 15yrs & over, Riders of any age
CLASS 52
BEST FAMILY HORSE OR PONY
Lunch break – Approx 30 mins
CLASS 53
BEST UTILITY HORSE OR PONY
This Class is open to all Riders of any age, Horses or Ponies.
This Class will be judged solely on the suitability of the horse / pony and the ridden show.
CLASS 54
SPORTS HORSE (M)
To include race horses. You will NOT be asked to canter collectively.
CLASS 55
RIDDEN HUNTER HORSE / PONY (M, EQ, SW)
Horses & Ponies, Riders any age
Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 56
BEST RIDDEN COLOURED / SPOTTED HORSE OR PONY (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Horses & Ponies, Riders any age
Horses must be ridden by Riders 13yrs & over
CLASS 57
ANY BREED HORSE OR PONY (M)
Open to all horse/ ponies including foreign breeds
CLASS 58
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (M, EQ, RL, SW)
Open to all Small and Large Breeds, to be shown in their natural state. Class will be split if numbers warrant and prizes
awarded separately.
The first two placed in Classes 44-58 will then be judged for the Ridden Show Championship
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NEW: Veteran championships – open to any veterans winning a 1st or 2nd throughout the day (excluding SJ)
The Champion and Reserve Champion from each ring will go forward to the end of day Show Championship in
ring 6. (Kindly sponsored by Field Equine Vets)
Sunday 9th April 2017 - Warm up show
A brilliant opportunity to get your horse used to the show ground, the jumps and get feedback from the friendly judges before the
monthly points shows start on Sunday 23rd April.
Entry fee £7.00 members, £1.50 extra for non-members
First Aid £2 per competitor
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 625365 or email [email protected]
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30 am
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Ring 1 – Show jumping (Cricklands & MIDARC Qualifier)
Start 10.00am
Awards will be split into horses and ponies if numbers warrant, except for class 1, 5 and 7.
Class 1. Lead rein jumping – (2nd round against the clock)
Class 2 –1’9” cross pole Jumping (M, C) – open to novice combinations not to have won 3 firsts at show jumping.
Class 3. 2’0” Jumping (M, C)
Class 4. 2’3” Jumping (M, C)
Class 5. 2’3” pairs jumping - £10 per pair
Class 6. 2’6” Jumping (M, C)
Class 7. 2’6” Speed class – one round against the clock
Class 8. 2’9” Jumping (M, C)
Ring 2 - Clear round show jumping will run from 10am-3pm.
Entry fee: £3 a round or 4 rounds for £10
Ring 3 – Ridden Showing
Start 10.00am
Class 9. Best turned out – awards will be spilt into lead rein, junior and senior (M)
Class 10. Beginners show – split into juniors and seniors (competitors to be in their first 2 years of showing – no cantering)
Class 11. Lead Rein Best Rider (M)
Class 12. Junior Best Novice Rider (M)
Class 13. Senior Best Novice Rider (M)
Class 14. Lead Rein Best Riding Pony (M)
Class 15. Junior Best Rider (M)
Class 16. Tiny Tots Rider - 10yrs & under (M)
Class 17. Best Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland (M)
Competitors from classes 9, 10, 12 and 13 will go forward to novice ring championship. To be ran after class 17.
Break
Class 18. Senior Best Rider (M)
Class 19. Best Riding Horse (M)
Class 20. Best Ridden Hunter (M)
Class 21. Best Ridden Cob (M)
Class 22. Best Mare (M) - Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 23. Best Gelding (M) - Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 24. Best Coloured or Spotted (M)
Class 25. Family horse or pony (M)
Class 26. Any breed horse or pony (to include foreign breeds)
Class 27. Best Mountain & Moorland Ridden (M)
The 2 highest placed riders in classes 9-27 (excluding 9, 10, 12 and 13) will go forward to the junior and senior ridden ring
championships.
Ring 4 – In hand showing
Start 10.00 am
Class 28. Best turned out (M)
Class 29. Best Young stock (M)
Class 30. Best 4yrs and over (M)
Class 31. Best Mare or filly (M)
Class 32. Best Gelding or colt (M)
Class 33. Any age/Any breed (M)
Break
Class 34. Best Mountain & Moorland
Class 35. Coloured and spotted
Class 36. Driving type
Class 37. Shetland and miniatures
Class 38. Woollies and harries (M)
Class 39. Best Veteran (M)
Class 40. Best 6 legs (M)
Class 41. Junior Handler (M)
Class 42. Senior Handler (M)
The 2 highest placed competitors in classes 28-42 will go forward to the inhand championship
Overall show championship will be held in ring 3
SOUTH STAFFS 16YRS AND UNDER SHOW.
MONDAY 1st MAY 2017
Showground.
Prestwood Drive, Stourton, Near Stourbridge. DY7 6RZ.
(Just off the main A449 Kidderminster – Wolverhampton road)
Contact - 07951 958180 / (01384) 625365 or email [email protected]
Catering Area – Food and drink served from 9.30 am
Rosettes to 6th place - except where stated.
Entry fee £7.00 members, £1.50 extra for non-members
First Aid £2 per competitor
RING 1 – SHOW JUMPING
Starts 10.00am
Class 1 – Lead Rein Jumping – (All double clears awarded equal 1st place)
Class 2 –1’9” cross pole Jumping (M, C)
Class 3 – 2’0”Jumping (M, C)
Class 4 - 2’3”Jumping (M, C)
Class 5 – Pairs Jumping - £10 per pair
Class 6 - 2’6”Jumping (M, C)
Class 7 - 2’9”Jumping (M, C)
RING 2 – CLEAR ROUND
Entry fee £3 a round or 4 rounds for £10
Starts 10.00am -3pm
RING 3 – RIDDEN SHOWING
Starts 10.00am
Class 8 - Best turned out- lead rein and juniors awarded separately (M)
Class 9 Beginners show – split into juniors and seniors (competitors to be in their first 2 years of showing – no cantering)
Class 10 - Best Lead rein rider (M)
Class 11 - Best 12yrs & under (M)
Class 12 - Best Junior rider (M)
Class 13 - Best lead rein Pony (M)
Class 14 - Best first ridden (M)
Class 15 - Pony/ Horse the judge would most like to take home
Break
Class 16 - Best riding pony or horse (M)
Class 17 – Best family horse or pony (M)
Class 18 – Best ridden Mare (M)
Class 19 – Best ridden Gelding (M)
Class 20- Best combination – Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 21 – Bonny pony - Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
Class 22 – Horse or pony of riding club type (M)
Class 23 – Best M+M– Open to competitors on and off the lead rein (M)
The first 2 from classes 8-23 will be judged for the lead rein and ridden championships
Overall show championship is open to all competitors from classes 8-32
RING 4 – IN HAND & NOVELTY RING
Start 10.15AM
Classes 24-33 may be in a different location to the hand pony
Classes 30-33 £5.50 entry fee, if you have already entered another class.
Inhand
Class 24 – In hand Turnout
Class 25 – Any age/ any breed
Class 26 – Junior handler
Class 27 – Best Mare
Class 28 – Best Gelding
Class 29 – Best Thelwell type
Class 30 – Pony with the best mane and tail
Class 31- Best 6 legs
Class 32 - Pony/ Horse the judge would most like to take home
Class 33 – Fancy Dress
The first 2 from classes 24-32 will be judged for the ridden championships
Overall show championship is open to all competitors from classes 8-32
Games
Class 34 – Lead Rein Handy Pony
Class 35 – Open Handy Pony
Runs 11- 1PM (£5)