The Scottish Grass Sickness Show
Schedule
Sunday 5th June 2016
Bogles Field, Essendy Rd, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6QU
By kind permission of Mr L Blair-Oliphant
In aid of the Equine Grass Sickness Fund
www.grasssickness.org.uk
Dedicated to the memory of Sykes the Clydesdale, who died from
Acute Grass Sickness in October 2009 aged 4 years
Last year’s Overall Champion Swordale Lady Luck with Morag Snow
Secretary
Ms Jean Oudney
Blair View
Blair House Rd
Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH10 6JP
[email protected]
http://scottishgrasssicknessshow.moonfruit.com
To enter online please visit http://sgss.entrymasterlite.co.uk/
Entries close by post or hand Sun 29th May 2015 £5 per class
Entries on the field £10 per class
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US!
Ring One – Ridden Horse Section
8.30am
Judge: Lynell Sheridan
Class 1 – Ridden Novice under 15hh
Open to any novice horse or pony aged 4 years or over, any height or type. Walk and trot only. Exhibitors will be required to give a short
individual show in walk and trot. This class is designed to give confidence to a novice horse or rider in a ridden showing class without cantering
or galloping
Class 2 – Ridden Novice over 15hh
Open to any novice horse or pony aged 4 years or over, any height or type. Walk and trot only. Exhibitors will be required to give a short
individual show in walk and trot. This class is designed to give confidence to a novice horse or rider in a ridden showing class without cantering
or galloping
Class 3 - Ridden Hunter
Open to any horse of hunter type, 4 yrs and over, 14.2hh and over
Class 4 – Ridden Sports Horse
Open to horses of sport horse type, 4 yrs and over, 14.2hh and over. Horses will be required to give an individual show of walk, trot and
canter, showing lengthened strides in trot and canter.
Class 5 - Ridden Horse
Open to any horse 4 yrs and over, 14.2hh and over. Horses will be judged on conformation, manners and turnout.
This class will be split if sufficient numbers forward
Class 6 - Ridden Leisure horse
Open to any horse 4 yrs and over. Horses will be judged on usability, manners and turnout.
Not before 1pm
Class 7 - Ridden Veteran
Open to any horse or pony over 15 yrs, any height or type
Class 8 – Ridden Irish Draught
Open to any pure or part bred Irish Draught, 4 yrs and over
Class 9 - Ridden Cob
Open to horses of cob type (e.g. short legged horses with a stocky build) aged 4 yrs and over, exceeding 14.2hh. Can be shown either hogged,
plaited or native style. Please note there is no upper height limit for this class but they must be of cob type
Class 10 - Ridden Arab
Open to Pure Bred/Anglo/Part Bred Arabs, 4 yrs and over
Class 11 - Ridden Heavy Horse
Open to any type of heavy horse, 4 years and over, 14.2hh and over. This will be judged as a ridden hunter class
**Qualifier for Smith’s Gore Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdale Championships. Please see below for details**
HEAVY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 11 & 16 compete for the Reg Forsyth Heavy Horse Champion Trophy
ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 10 & 18 compete for the Arab Champion Trophy
RIDDEN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 1 - 11
OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP
All Horse, Heavy Horse, Coloured, M&M, Shetland Arab, Pony & Mixed Section Champions compete for Overall Champion and Reserve
Trophies
Ring Two – In Hand Horse Section
8.30am
Judge: Sheena Clifford & Kate Henderson
Class 12 – In Hand Horse
Open to any horse 4 yrs and over, 14.2hh and over
Class 13 - In Hand Hunter
Open to any horse of hunter type, any age, exceeding 14.2hh when mature
Class 14 – In Hand Sports Horse or Pony
Open to horses of sport horse type, any age and height
Class 15 – In Hand Youngstock
Open to any horse 3 yrs and under, to exceed 14.2hh and over
Class 16 - In Hand Veteran
Open to any horse or pony over 15 yrs, any height or type
Class 17 - In Hand Heavy Horse
Open to any type of heavy horse, any age, exceeding 14.2hh when mature
Class 18 - Best Behaved Youngster
Open to any horse or pony aged 3 years and under and will be judged on temperament and manners.
Class 19 - In Hand Arab
Open to Pure Bred, Part Bred and Anglo Arabs, any age
IN HAND HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 12 - 19
Ring Two - Fun Section
Not before 12.30pm
Judge: Lisa McLaren
Class 20 – Bus Pass Class
Open to any height or type of horse or pony to be ridden. The combined aged of horse and rider must be 60 years or over!
Class 21 – In hand Prettiest Mane and Tail
Open to any age, sex, height or type of horse.
Class 22 – In Hand Horse and Matching Hound
Open to any age, sex, height or type of horse or pony and dog. Dogs must be on a lead and can either be led beside horse (handler will need to
have horse in left hand and dog in right hand) or with a separate dog hander walking beside horse’s right shoulder.
Class 23 – In hand Thelwell Lookalike
Open to any age, sex, height or type of horse or pony. Thelwell is a cartoon pony that is very fat, with short legs and a huge mane and tail.
Class 24 – Adult Fancy Dress
Open to horses or ponies 4 years and over, any height or sex and riders 18 years or over in 2014. Every horse or pony must be led by a handler
and will be judged at a walk.
Class 25 - Horse/Pony Judge Would Like To Take Home
Open to any age, sex, height or type of horse or pony, ridden or in hand.
Class 26 – Best Six Legs
Open to humans, horses and ponies of any age, sex, height or type and is in hand only. Sexism and wolf whistling is allowed in this class!
Class 27 – Grass Sickness Survivor Class
Open to any horse or pony, any age, ridden or in hand, who has been diagnosed with grass sickness and survived 
Ring Three – M&M Section
8.30am
Judge: Sandra Yeaman
Class 28 – In Hand Minature Shetland
Open to miniature Shetland Ponies, any age 34 inches and under, competing for the Shetland Pony Trophy
Class 29 – In Hand Standard Shetland
Open to standard Shetland Ponies, any age 35 inches and over, competing for the Shetland Pony Trophy
Class 30 - In hand M&M Small Breeds
Open to Shetland, Exmoor, Dartmoor & Welsh - Sections A & B, any age
Class 31 - In hand M&M Large Breeds
Open to New Forest, Fell, Dales, Eriskay, Connemara & Welsh Sections C & D, any age
Class 31 – In Hand Part Bred M&M
Open to any part bred Native pony, any age
Class 33 - In hand Highland Pony
Open to Highland ponies, any age
Class 34 - Ridden M&M Small Breeds
Open to Shetland, Exmoor, Dartmoor & Welsh - Sections A & B, 4 yrs and over
Class 35 - Ridden M&M Large Breeds
Open to New Forest, Fell, Dales, Eriskay, Connemara & Welsh Sections C & D, 4 yrs and over
Class 36 - Ridden Part Bred M&M
Open to any part bred Native pony 4 years and over
Class 37 - Ridden Highland Pony
Open to Highland ponies 4 yrs and over
NATIVE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 28 – 37
SHETLAND PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 28 & 29
Ring Three – Childrens Section
Not before 12.30pm
Judge: Sandra Ramsay
Class 38 - Lead Rein Pony
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Open to ponies aged 4 yrs and over and riders who do not have their 17 birthday in 2014. Ponies to be led by an attendant to be shown in a
snaffle bridle with the lead rein to be attached to the noseband.
Class 39 - First Ridden Pony
Open to ponies aged 4 yrs and over not exceeding 14.2hh. The rider’s position and effectiveness will also be judged, not just the pony.
Class 40 - Ridden Pony
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Open to ponies 4 yrs and over and not exceeding 14.2hh. Open to riders who do not have their 17 birthday in 2014. The rider’s position and
effectiveness will also be judged, not just the pony.
Class 41 - Pony Club Pony
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Open to ponies 4 yrs and over and not exceeding 14.2hh. Open to riders who do not have their 17 birthday in 2014. Riders will be asked to
jump a small jump. The rider’s position and effectiveness will also be judged, not just the pony.
Class 42 - Flatwork Equitation Class
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Open to any rider 16 and under who do not have their 17 birthday in 2016. In this class the rider is judged, not the horse. You will be asked
to ride a simple pattern which will be available on the day from the secretary’s caravan. This will include circles and figures of eight with
changes of rein and will be ridden in walk, trot and canter. The main focus is on your riding and how well you control your horse. The judge
will look at your leg position, posture, hands, and overall riding ability. After the class you can collect a sheet from the secretary’s caravan with
the judge’s comments. This is a fantastic way to get a little bit more out of a showing class with pointers from the judge to improve your
riding, and praise for what you did well.
Class 43 – Children’s Fancy Dress Class
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Open to ponies 4 yrs old and over not exceeding 14.2hh. Lead rein only and open to riders who do not have their 17 birthday in 2014.
PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 38 - 43
Ring Four – Coloured Section
8.30am
Judge: Lizzie Foote
Class 44 – Potential Driving Coloured/Spotted Horse or Pony
Open to horses or ponies any height, aged 2 yrs or over, shown in hand and wearing a bridle. In this class the judge selects the horse or pony
most suitable to make a good driving horse or pony, and it will be judged on style, attitude, freedom of movement and conformation.
Class 45 - In hand Native/Traditional/Cob Coloured Type
Open to any size and age of horse/pony.
Class 46 - In hand Non-Native Coloured Type
Open to any size and age of horse/pony.
Class 47 In Hand Two Tone
Open to any size and age of horses and ponies classed as two tone, such as dun, palomino, spotted
Class 48 - Ridden Native/Traditional Coloured/Cob Type
Open to any size of horse/pony over 4 yrs old.
Class 49 - Ridden Non-Native Coloured
Open to any size of horse/pony over 4 yrs.
Class 50 – Ridden Two Tone
Open to any size of horse/pony classed as two tone, such as dun, palomino, spotted, aged 4 yrs and over
COLOURED CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 44 – 50
Ring Four – Mixed Section
Not before 1pm
Judge: Morag Higgins
Class 51 – Walk and Jog Western Pleasure
Open to any horse or pony 4 yrs and over. This class is judged on walk, jog, and backup. Extended jog may be required. The judge is looking
for a horse shown on a reasonably loose rein, balanced, level head, responsive and alert. The horse should look as if it is a pleasure to ride.
Class 52 – Walk, Jog & Lope Western Pleasure
Open to any horse or pony 4 yrs and over. This class is judged on walk, jog, lope and backup. Extended jog and lope may be required. The
judge is looking for a horse shown on a reasonably loose rein, balanced, level head, responsive and alert. The horse should look as if it is a
pleasure to ride..
Judge : Vanessa Robertson
Class 53 - In hand Friesian
Open to pure bred or part bred Friesian, any age
Special rosette to the highest placed Friesian Horse Association GB and Ireland member
Class 54 – Pure Bred Unusual or Rare Breeds Class
This is a class designed to showcase unusual or rare breeds and is open to in hand and ridden horses and ponies.
For example: Pure Bred Spanish horse (incl. Andalusians), Lusitano, Friesian, Haflinger, Belgian Draft, Percheron, Norweigan Fjord, Icelandic,
Caspian, Morgan, Falabella, Knabstrupper, Appaloosa, American Saddlebred, Lipizzaner. Also included this year are British native breeds such
as Cleveland Bay, Suffolk Punch and any other British or Irish native breed that does not have its own class at this show. Warmbloods and TBs
are relatively numerous breeds and so are not included. Also not included are Arabs and Irish Draughts as they have their own class at this
show. Other pure bred breeds not listed above will be considered – please contact the secretary before entering. Horses and ponies do not
need to be registered but do need to be pure bred.
It will be judged like a championship, so in hand will trot up as normal and ridden will do an individual show. Any age/sex is permitted and
lead rein is allowed providing the pony is 12.2hh or under. Riders/handlers can be dressed in standard UK show attire or traditional dress for
the breed they are showing, but a hard hat is recommended and compulsory for anyone under 14 yrs. Entries can be in hand or ridden and
will be split if there are enough entries.
Class 55 – Ridden Pairs Class
Open to horses or ponies aged 4 years and over, any sex or colour. Riders and horses should be as closely matched as possible, ridden side by
side and will be judged on similarity and way of going. Pairs will be asked to do an individual show of walk, trot and canter on both reins.
Class 56 – Ridden Friesian
Open to any pure or part bred Friesian, 4 years and over
Special rosette to the highest placed Friesian Horse Association GB and Ireland member
Class 57 – Potential Driving Horse or Pony
Open to horses or ponies any height, aged 2 yrs or over, shown in hand and wearing a bridle. In this class the judge selects the horse or pony
most suitable to make a good driving horse or pony, and it will be judged on style, attitude, freedom of movement and conformation. Not
open to coloured or spotted horses or ponies as they have their own class in the coloured section.
Class 58 – Ridden Concours d’Elegance and Costume Class
Open to any height of horse or pony aged 4 years and over. This class is a combination of Concours d’Elegance, where the overall picture of
elegance presented by horse/pony and rider is judged, including appearance, conformation and individual show, but unlike
standard concours d’elegance classes period costumes will also be allowed.
Judge – Sheena Clifford
Class 59 – In hand Donkey or Mule
Open to any age and sex of donkey or mule. Colts 2 years and over must be bitted. Foals must be a minimum of 6 weeks old on the day of the
show. This class will be split if there are sufficient entries. The class will be run according to the Donkey Breed Society rules for showing,
although entries do not have to be members. Please see http://www.donkeybreedsociety.co.uk/Page/ShowRules for details.
Class 60 – Working Donkey or Mule
Open to donkeys or mules 4 years old or over, to be ridden, long reined, carrying pack saddles or driven. This class will be run according to the
Donkey Breed Society rules for showing, although entries do not have to be members. Please see
http://www.donkeybreedsociety.co.uk/Page/ShowRules for details, including the weight limits for riders. Donkeys should be either carrying a
load or in draught, i.e. carrying panniers/pack saddle, pulling a log, sleigh, flatcart, tipcart etc., driven from the ground. Donkeys should be
properly loaded commensurate with the activity they are demonstrating and should show suitability for that task.
MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP
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1 place winners from classes 51 – 60
Dressage Classes
9am to midday only – please choose one of the available time slots on the day.
Class 61 – British Dressage Introductory A 2008 – Judged by Sandra Ramsay
Class 62 – British Dressage Prelim 1 2006 – Judged by Sandra Ramsay
Class 63 – Western: Ross Dhu Test 1 – Judged by Morag Higgins
This is a western dressage test but is open to riders and horses with English tack and outfits also. It is a basic walk trot test and anyone can
enter – you do not need to ride western or be in western tack. Horses should be in a snaffle and riders should ideally have a good classical
seat.
Class 64 – Western: Ross Dhu Test 3 – Judged by Morag Higgans
This is a western dressage test but is open to riders and horses with English tack and outfits also. It is a basic walk trot test and anyone can
enter – you do not need to ride western or be in western tack. Horses should be in a snaffle and riders should ideally have a good classical seat
with the horse in an outline.
All dressage classes open to adults and children, classes 61 and 62 run under British Dressage and classes 63 and 64 run Western Dressage
rules. Hard hats must be worn, English riders to be in usual dressage turnout, Western in denim with or without chaps. No drop noseband
or spurs allowed but you are allowed a schooling stick. For more information on western dressage, turnout and rules, please see the
Western Dressage website: http://www.westerndressage.org.uk/Pages/FAQs.htm
Trophies
Overall champion – The Bagheera Cup donated by Michelle and George Kusza
Reserve Overall Champion - The Damside Trophy donated by Crawford and Margaret Stark
Heavy horse Champion – The Reg Forsyth Trophy donated by Reg Forsyth
Native Champion – donated by Caroline Storey
Coloured Champion – donated by Jackie Wood
Arab Champion – donated by Christina Wallace
In Hand Shetland Pony Champion – donated by Christina Wallace and Patricia Mortimer
Large In Hand M&M Class Winner – The Ballagh State Occasion trophy donated by Bruce Walker
Ridden Small M&M Class Winner – The Tugboat Memorial Trophy donated by Rowena Walker
In Hand Small M&M Class Winner – The Walker Cup donated by Rowena Walker
Best Eriskay Rosette awarded in classes 29 and 33 by the Eriskay Pony Society
Children’s Fancy Dress Class Winner – The Hannah Burns Equine Trophy donated by Hannah Burns
Standard Shetland Class Winner – The Alyth Garage donated by Kevin Burns
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL EXHIBITORS ARE ASSUMED TO HAVE READ THESE CONDITIONS AND HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM!
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BSI Kitemark hats (PAS 015, BSEN 1384, ASTM F1163, SNELL E2001 or current UK safety standard) with secure chinstraps must be
worn at all times when riding. In the Foreign Breeds class horses and handlers may compete in the dress of their country of origin:
competitors not wearing a hard hat do so at their own risk.
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Whips must not exceed 30’’ long
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Entries will be accepted on the day at £10.00 per entry and only post or hand delivered entries that arrive before the closing date of
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Sunday 29 May 2016 will be accepted at £5.00 per entry. If your post entry will arrive after this date please pay £10.00 per class!
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The judge’s decision is final in matters of appeal or complaint by competitors.
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The organisers reserve the right to cancel, amalgamate or split classes in the event of insufficient numbers or large entries. Refunds
will be given for withdrawn entries if competitors are unwilling to compete because of the amalgamation/split.
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Objections must be lodged in writing to the secretary within no more than one hour of an incident. A deposit of £30 must be paid.
This will be forfeited if the complaint is overruled. The decision of the organiser is final.
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All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. The owner will be fined £20 for immediate payment when any dog is found running loose
anywhere on the showground.
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Exhibitors must ensure that horses/ponies are kept under control at all times. Please give stallions and colts plenty of room, and
keep mares in season away from stallions. It is the responsibility of both the mare and stallion owner.
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It is a requirement of entry that all exhibitors have public liability insurance.
PLEASE KEEP THE PARKING AREA TIDY AND TAKE ALL LITTER HOME WITH YOU OR PUT IT IN A BIN. THE OWNERS OF THE FIELD HAVE BEEN
VERY IMPRESSED IN PREVIOUS YEARS WITH HOW CLEAN AND TIDY THE FIELD HAS BEEN AFTER THE SHOW. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
AND OUR REPUTATION!
Stallions and colts are welcome but must be bitted if 2 yrs old and over and if seen to be behaving dangerously will be asked to leave the
showground. Please remember this is a show for everyone and includes children so please handle your stallion safely. Mare owners please
behave responsibly and keep your mares clear of the stallions, especially if your mare is in season.
Competitors are welcome to enter as many classes as they wish, and while we will make every effort to accommodate everyone, if classes
clash competitors must choose which class they wish to compete in.
Indemnification
The organisers will exercise all reasonable care and attention for the safety of all exhibits and exhibitors, but will not be responsible for the
entire or partial loss or damage to the same, to any person or property, whether through accident or otherwise, or through any act of omission
of themselves, servants or other persons from any other cause. It is a condition of entry that all exhibitors hold the Scottish Grass Sickness
Show blameless and will indemnify them against legal proceedings and compensation for damages in connection with any such accident or
loss or damage.
Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdale Series: This class is a qualifier for the Blair Castle Ridden Clydesdale Championships to be held at the Blair
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Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair on Sunday 28 August 2016. The first two in each class to qualify. Qualification may go down to
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fourth place, if horses placed 1 and 2 have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and
enter for the Championship.
Friesian Horse Association
Friesian Horse Association of Great Britain and Ireland (FHAGBI) are awarding special rosettes in both the in-hand and ridden pure bred
Friesian classes to the highest placed FHAGBI member handling/riding a pure bred Friesian horse registered with the Friesch PaardenStamboek (FPS). To help in checking eligiblity, FHAGBI members should carry their membership cards and a copy of their horse's registration
papers on the day of the show.
Raffle
We are holding another raffle at the show this year, which will be drawn in the afternoon. Please remember to come and check the prizes and
see if you have won anything 
Donations are gratefully received! They do not have to be horsey items. Contact Carol on 07538643112 if you have anything to donate.
Please DO NOT call her about anything else to do with the show – either email [email protected] or message through the show’s facebook
page or website.
Photographers at the show
Rings 1&2 Robbie Kilpatrick http://www.robkil.co.uk/
Rings 3&4 Ian Gallagher http://www.strathmorephotography.com/
Ring One 8.30am
Ring Two 8.30am
Ring Three 8.30am
Ridden Novice under 15hh
In Hand Horse
In Hand Minature Shetland
Ring Four 8.30am
Potential Driving Coloured/Spotted Horse
or Pony
Ridden Novice over 15hh
In Hand Hunter
In Hand Standard Shetland
In hand Native/Traditional Coloured
Ridden Hunter
In Hand Sports Horse
In Hand M&M Small
In Hand Non-Native Coloured
Ridden Sports Horse
In Hand Youngstock
In Hand M&M Large
In Hand Two Tone
Ridden Horse
In hand Veteran
In Hand Part Bred M&M
Ridden Native/Traditional Coloured
Ridden Leisure Horse
Not before 1 pm
Ridden Veteran
In hand Heavy Horse
In Hand Highland
Ridden Non-Native Coloured
Best Behaved Youngster
Ridden M&M Small
Ridden Two Tone
Ridden Irish Draught
In Hand Arab
Ridden M&M Large
Coloured Championship
Ridden Cob
Ridden Part Bred M&M
Ridden Arab
In Hand Horse Championship
Not before 12.30pm
Fun classes
Ridden Heavy Horse
Bus Pass
Heavy Horse Championship
In Hand Prettiest Mane and Tail
Ridden Highland Pony
Native Championship
Shetland Championship
Not before 12.30 pm
Lead Rein
Not before 1pm
Pure Bred Unusual or Rare Breeds
Arab Championship
In Hand Horse and Matching Hound
First Ridden Pony
Pairs Class
Ridden Horse Championship
In Hand Thelwell Lookalike
Ridden Pony
Ridden Friesian
Overall Championship
Adult Fancy Dress
Horse/Pony Judge Would Like To Take
Home
Pony Club Pony
Potential Driving Horse/Pony
Flatwork Equitation
Concours d’Elegance
Best Six Legs
Children Fancy Dress
In Hand Donkey/Mule
Grass Sickness Survivor Class
Pony Championship
Working Donkey/Mule
In hand Friesian
Mixed Championship
Please note there is no loudspeaker at this show so it is your responsibility to keep checking the classes to make sure
you arrive at your class on time. If classes clash, you must chose which class you wish to compete in.
SCOTTISH GRASS SICKNESS SHOW 2016 ENTRY FORM
Name of Exhibitor: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Address of Exhibitor: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Postcode: ........................................Mobile No: ..................................................Email Address:..................................................................................................................
Class
Name of Horse
Sire
Dam
Height
Sex
G = gelding
M = mare
S = stallion
Age of
horse
Age of Rider if
under 16
or entering Bus
Pass Class
Is your horse a grass sickness survivor?................................. Total Fee Enclosed:.........................................
By filling in this form you are agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations of the show.
Signature of parent or guardian if competitor under 16 years old:........................................................................................................
If pre-entering classes @ £5 each, payment must be included. All sections of form must be filled or they will be returned!
Cheques to be made payable to Scottish Grass Sickness Show.
Entries to be sent to: Ms J Oudney, Blair View, Blair House Rd, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6JP
CLOSING DATE FOR PRE-ENTRIES RECEIVED IS 29th May 2016. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE & ON DAY £10 PER CLASS.