Schedule - Clydach Riding Club

Saturday 13th May
CLYDACH RIDING CLUB
10th Anniversary
Annual Showing and Show Jumping
Show
13th and 14th May 2017
RING ONE (In Hand Ring) Start: 10.00
In Hand Judge: Mr Adam Lee Jones
1. Best turned out plaited / unplaited any age
2. Best mare any age any type.
3. Best gelding any age any type.
4. Best Condition any age
5. Best young handler. *
Mare
or
Gelding.
NO
COLTS
or
STALLIONS.
Handlers to have attained their 4th birthday before 1st January in the current year but not
to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Class may be
split into age groups, 4 – 7 years, 8 – 11 years, 12 – 14 years, 15 – 18 years.
The Garth, Ynystawe, SA6 5BS
Please approach from junction 44, Please beware of the narrow bridge if
trying to approach from junction 45 of M4
6.
Pony judge would like to take home – handlers aged 16 & under
1.1.17
Showing 13th May
Championship class 1-6
th
Show Jumping 14 May
Ridden and Show Jumping Entry fees £7 per class £5 for members
In Hand Judge: Mr Adam Lee Jones
Any Age – Classes will be split by age and/or type if sufficient entries
In hand Entry and Best turned out ridden Fees £5 per class £4 for members
7.
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NO WATER ON SITE
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Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B
Welsh Section C, Welsh Section D
Miniature Shetland/Shetland
Small M+M
Large M+M
Part Bred M+M
Championship 2 Class 7-12
In hand Judge:
Mr Adam Lee Jones
Any Age – Classes will be split by age and/or type if sufficient entries
13. Coloured Horse or Pony- to include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa,
spotted, Dun or palomino
14. Cob Type
15. Show Cob
Ridden Class Judge:
Classes will be split by if sufficient entries
27. Welsh Section A, Welsh section B
28. Welsh Section C, Welsh Section D
29. Small M+M
30. Large M+M
31. Part M+M
Class may be split Lightweight, Heavyweight and Maxi
16. Hack / Riding Horse
Championship 5 Classes 27-31
17. Competition / Sport Horse or pony
18. Hunter
Class may be split by weight
19. Veteran (Age 15+)
20. Driving Horse/ Pony
21. Foreign Breed
Championship 3 Class 13-21
RING TWO: (Ridden) 9am start
Ridden Class Judge: TBC
22. Best Turned Out (Plaited)
23. Best Turned out (Unplaited)
24. Lead Rein/First Ridden
25. Show/riding Pony
26. Show Hunter Pony
Championship 4 Class 22 - 26
Ridden Class Judge: TBC
Classes will be split by type if sufficient entries
32. Coloured Horse or Pony- to include Skewbald, Piebald, Appaloosa,
spotted, Dun or palomino
33. Riding Club horse/pony (will be required to jump a small jump)
34. Competition horse / Pony (will be required to jump OR
demonstrate movements such as leg yielding)
35. Riding Horse / Hack
36. Cob / Maxi Cob
37. Hunter
38. Veteran (Age 15+)
39. Foreign Breed
40. Pure Bred/Part Bread/Anglo Arab
Championship 6 Classes 32-40
All Champions and Reserves to compete for
Supreme Champion
Sunday 14th May
Clear round 9-10am (last entry taken at 9.45am as class will close at 10am
prompt)
The following classes will be split;
 12years and under as of 1st January
 17yrs and under as of 1st January
 Senior
There will be a set of rosettes for each age group
Rules
All competitors take part at their OWN RISK and are expected to exercise due care at all times and
obey ALL notices displayed. The organisers and owners of the various indoor and outdoor venues used
by our association accept NO responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to any competitors,
spectators, animals or property. It shall be a condition of entry that competitors will hold the organisers
blameless and indemnify them against any loss, damage or legal proceedings.
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1: 1’6/45cm Mini Jumping (can be on lead rein) 1’6/45cm
2: 1’9 / 55cm
3: 2’ / 60cm
4: 2’3/ 70cm
5: Pairs 2’3/ 70cm
The association recommend that all exhibitors should have adequate personal sports
insurance.
All accidents/incidents/falls should be reported to the Secretary.
Exhibitors may not knowingly exhibit any Pony/Horse that has been bred, sold, leased or
produced by the Judge or his/her immediate family or his/her employer.
An exhibitor may not show an equine in a competition judged by any member of his/her
immediate family.
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The Judge's decision is final.
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All Ridden Ponies MUST be 4 years old and over.
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All Colts/Stallions two years old and over must be in possession of a current License
(unless otherwise governed by the individual Breed Society).
IN-HAND STALLIONS AND COLTS: Stallions / Colts may NOT be LED by any
Juniors who have not attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
6: 2’6 / 80cm
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7: 2’9 / 85cm
8: 3’ / 90cm
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9: 3’3 / 1.00m
10: 3’6 / 1.05m
Please take into account your horse/pony fitness level when
deciding how many classes you enter.
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All Children MUST have attained their 3rd birthday by 1st January in the current year
before competing in ANY ridden classes, and must comply with the upper limit of the class
entered, and be prepared to supply a copy of their birth certificate if requested.
Correct British Standard Headgear conforming to current standards to be worn at all times
when mounted, with chinstraps from 3 points on the hat fastened. This is compulsory for
juniors competing in inhand classes, it is strongly advised for seniors to also wear British
Standard headgear inhand classes.
Reins that restrict the natural movement of a Pony/Horse MUST not be used in the ring.
NO Spurs to be worn in any ridden class and Showing Canes MUST not exceed 30" (unless
deemed to be part of the 'dress code' for the class entered).
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LEAD REIN, FIRST RIDDEN, NOVICE RIDDEN, NOVICE WORKING HUNTER
CLASSES, SNAFFLE BRIDLES ONLY will be accepted.
Mountain & Moorland ponies MUST be shown in their natural state and trimming of
Mountain & Moorland ponies MUST comply with the respective Breed Society Rules.
The Organisers may divide/amalgamate/cancel classes as they see fit, without prior notice.
The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry of persons or ponies at the
committee's/secretary's discretion and without assigning a reason.
ALL dogs MUST be kept on LEADS.
Objections must be in writing and given to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the
completion of the relevant class and accompanied with a fee of £10.00 (refundable if the
objection is upheld).
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Classes may be split or combined at the discretion of the judge/committee
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Unruly/dangerous behaviour (by any exhibitor or exhibit) WILL result in them
being asked to leave the Show ring and/or club grounds
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No horse/pony should be left unattended tied to a lorry/trailer
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The Judges decision is final
LEGAL LIABILITY Neither the Organisers, nor any person acting on their behalf accept any
liability for loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horse, exhibitors, spectators or any
other persons or property whatsoever.
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
The Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and
safety of everyone present. For those measures to be effective everyone must take all
reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey the instructions of
Judges and Officials.
Non members taking part in Clydach Riding Club events would not be covered by British
Riding Club public liability insurance. It is recommended that they have their own Public
Liability insurance that would either be through their horse insurance or BHS gold
membership.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME WITH YOU AND DO NOT MUCK OUT ONTO THE
FIELD
Rules – Show Jumping
Knocking down any part of an obstacle including the wing ............................... 4 faults
First disobedience on the whole course ............................................................ 4 faults
Second disobedience.......................................................................................... 8 faults
Third disobedience on the whole course ..................................................... Elimination
Fall of horse and/or rider ............................................................................. Elimination
Ringing The Bell
The arena bell is rung in the following circumstances:
• To instruct competitors walking the course to leave the arena
• To commence a competitor’s round
• To stop a competitor after a refusal has disturbed a fence
• To stop a competitor if a fence is blown down or not re-erected in time
• To signal a competitor to re-commence a round
• To eliminate a competitor
• To disqualify a competitor
• To retire a competitor
If a competitor ignores the bell during their round and continues then the judge must
decide
if to eliminate them or not. If the competitor is not eliminated for ignoring the bell all
faults and penalties incurred will be included in their score.