18th Annual

Open Show

Open to Members and Non-members

Showjumping Course Builder: Geoff Quinlan

Sunday 14 September 2008


Amwellbury Farm, Great Amwell, Ware
(Vehicle entrance off the A1170 London Road)

First Aid in Attendance

Pegasus Mobile Tack Shop

Refreshments Available - Terry's Catering

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2008 AGM

2008 X Country
& Schooling Day

2008 Spring Show

2008 Childrens
Fun Show

2008 Summer Show

2008 Open Show

2008 X Country
& Schooling Day

2008 Autumn X Country

 

To download an entry form click here
 to download front cover
to download inside cover
to download pages 1 & 4
to download page 2 & 3

Photography by www.leclickphoto.com


RING ONE
Commencing 9.00 am

 

Class 1
9.00 am

STARTER STAKES (This is a BEGINNERS Class ONLY)
Open to combination Horse/Pony/Rider never to have competed inan affiliated competition or been placed in a showjumping class.
Jumps approx 2’3” first round
This class will be a drawn order.  Please see collecting ring board for details.
Competitors in this class are not eligible for classes 4 & 5


Class 2


NOVICE HORSE/PONY
Open to combination Horse/Pony/Rider never to have been placed
in any affiliated competition or been placed 1st in a showjumping
class at 2’9” or higher. Jumps approx. 2’3”-2’6” in first round.

  
Class 3

PAIRS
Open to all. Jumps 2’3”-2’6”

  
Class 4

INTERMEDIATE HORSE/PONY
Open to anyone who has not entered Class 1. Jumps 2’6” to 2’9” in first round.

  
Class 5

OPEN
Open to competitors who have not entered classes 1 or 2
Jumps 2’9”-3’0” in first round.

  
 

Horses and ponies will jump together in Classes 1,2, 4 & 5 but the jump offs will be split as follows (if sufficient entries):

(a) Ponies 14.2hh and under (b) Horses exceeding 14.2hh

Please state horses height on entry form.

  

RING TWO
Commencing 9.00 am

Class 6
9.00 am

BEST CONDITIONED Horse/Pony (in hand)
Open to all

Class 7
10.00 am

YOUNG STOCK (in hand)
Open to 1, 2 & 3 year olds of any breed. Special rosette to best yearling

Class 8
10.45 am

DRIVING TYPE (in hand)
Open to all

Class 9
11.30 am

SMALL MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND (in hand)
Open to registered and unregistered Welsh Section A and B, Shetlands, Exmoor & Dartmoor.
Please specify breed on entry form

Class 10
12.15

LARGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND (in hand)
Open to registered and unregistered Welsh Section Cand D,Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara & New Forest.
Please specify breed on entry form

Class 11
1.00pm

VETERANS (in hand) (Kindly sponsored by Pam Bracebridge)
Open to horses and ponies 15 years and over. Will be split into15-20 and 21+ if sufficient entries. Special rosette for oldest veteran.
Please state age on entry form.

Class 12
1.45 pm

COLOUREDS (in hand)
Open to all odds and spots
Class 13
2.30 pm

PURE AND PART-BRED ARABS (in hand)
Registered or unregistered (Class may be split if sufficient entries)
Please state whether pure or part-bred on entry form.

Class 14
3.15 pm

IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
For winners of Classes 6–13

RING THREE
Commencing 9.00 am

Class 15
9.00 am

LEAD REIN.
Rider 8 years or under, pony 12.2 hh or under
Snaffle bridle only. (Rosette to all competitors)
Riders in this class are not eligible to ride the same pony off the lead rein in any other classes

Class 16
9.45 am

CHILD’S FIRST PONY
Rider 12 years or under, ponies 13.2 hh or under. Snaffle bridle only

Class 17 10.30 am
BEST RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE/PONY
Open to all odds & spots

Class 18
11.15 am

RIDDEN ARABS (kindly sponsored by Sam Page)
Open to registered & unregistered. Class may be split if sufficient entries.
Please state whether pure/partbred on entry form.

Class 19
12 noon

RIDING CLUB PONY
Pony 14.2 hh or under. Suitable for Riding Club activities – small jump will be included. Snaffle bridle only.

Class 20
1.00 pm

SMALL RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Open to registered or unregistered Welsh Section A & B, Shetlands, Exmoor & Dartmoor.
Please specify breed on entry form

Class 21
1.45 pm

LARGE RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Open to registered & unregistered Welsh Section C & D, Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara & New Forest
Please specify breed on entry form.
Class 22
3.30 pm

RIDDEN PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
For winners of Classes 15, 16, (17), (18), 19, 20, (21), (26), (30).

RING FOUR
Commencing 9.00 am

CLASS 23
9.00 am

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER
Open to all natives and Section A, B, C & D’s
Jumps approx 2’3” to 2’6”
Competitors in this class are not eligible for classes 24 or 25
Will be split into small and large if sufficient entries
(Must be shown in their natural state)

CLASS 24 10.00 am
WORKING HUNTER PONY
Open to ponies14.2hh & under not entered in class 23
Jumps approx 2’3” to 2’6”

CLASS 25 11.00 am

 

WORKING HUNTER HORSE

Open to horses 14.3hh and over not entered in class 23
Jumps approx 2’3” to 2’6”
Judge may ride

Class 26
12 noon

WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP
For winners of classes 23, 24 and 25

Class 27 12.15 pm

 

RIDDEN COB
Horses/ponies not to exceed 15.1hh
To have weight carrying ability
Judge may ride

Class 28
1.00 pm

 

SHOW HUNTER
Horses over 14.2hh. Judged on conformation, manners and turnout.
No jump. Individual show will be required.
Judge may ride.

Class 29
2.00 pm

 

RIDING CLUB HORSE
Horses over 14.2hh.
Suitable for all Riding Club activities – small jump will be included
Snaffle bridle only

Class 30
3.00 pm

RIDDEN VETERAN
Open to horses and ponies 15 and over
Will be split into 15-20 and 21+ if sufficient entries
Special rosette to oldest veteran
Please state age on entry form
Class 31
3.45 pm

RIDDEN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
For winners of Classes (17), (18), (21), (27), 28, 29, (30)

RING FIVE
Commencing 8.30 am

 

9.00-1.00 pm

CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
(pay £2 on the day).

 

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RULES
ENTRY IN ANY Class WILL BE DEEMED ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1

The organisers cannot be responsible for the loss, damage or injury to any spectator, rider, horse or vehicle on the showground, howsoever caused;

2

The judges’ decision is final;

3

No galloping on the showground;

4

Hard hats with chin straps must be worn at all times whilst mounted and competitiors must be suitably dressed (jodphurs, shirt, tie, jacket/sweatshirt and correct footwear);

5

Abuse, either verbal or physical by a competitor will result in the loss of places gained in ANY class.  No monies will be refunded and in severe cases, the competitor will be asked to leave the showground.
6 Any spectator verbally or physically abusing an organiser or helper at any Ware Riding Club event could jeopardise results of any competitor they are accompanying.  Persistent abuse will result in a request to leave the showground.  Monies for any classes will NOT be refunded.
7 Any complaint must be made in writing to the Show Secretary within 30 minutes of the end of the class, together with a £10 deposit which will be forfeited if the complaint is not justified;

8

The organisers reserve the right to cancel or alter any classes and/or judges without prior notice;

9

Dogs must be kept on leads at all times;

10

The organisers have the right to eliminate any rider deemed guilty of bad horsemanship, including the misuse of whips and spurs;

11

No competitors are allowed to approach the timekeepers or judges during the show;

12

Entry fees cannot be refunded unless requested in writing before the date of the show, or on production of a Vet’s certificate.

Postal Entries to: Lindsay Andrzejewski, Briar Cottage,
43 Station Road, Puckeridge, Herts SG11 1TE

(For entry queries ONLY Tel: 01920 821153)
E.mail: lindsay@wareridingclub.co.uk

We cannot accept entries via the website

ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES please ring

Sue on 07946 401938 (for Showing)
or
Michelle on 07732 460482 (for Showjumping)

Secretary on the day: Lindsay Andrzejewski

Entry Fees: Classes 1-13, 15-21, 23-25 & 27-30
Members £5 , Non-members £7 (in advance)
Members £6, Non-members £8 (on the day)

Championship Classes 14, 22, 26 & 30 - Showing - free

Rosettes to - Champion & Reserve only.

* * * *
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER
ALL CLASSES WILL HAVE LIMITED NUMBERS & ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ONCE
THE LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED

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TROPHIES AWARDED TO WINNERS OF EACH CLASS
MEMENTOES TO 2nd & 3rd PLACE IN EACH CLASS
ROSETTES TO 6th PLACE IN EACH CLASS

Due to the early traffic chaos at the Amwell Roundabout Car Boot on a Sunday morning, if you intend to arrive at our Showground before 9.00 am, you may wish to use one of the following alternative routes: 

Southbound from Cambridge on the A10, take the Hertford A414 junction. 
On roundabout take second exit marked B1502 Gt. Amwell. **Take the first turning on the left (Hoe Lane).
Go to end of road. At T junction turn right.  Turn right at min-roundabout, past John Gilpin Pub and Garage on the right. 
WRC Showground entrance is 100 yards on the right.** 

Northbound from Cheshunt on the A10, go past the A414 Harlow exit and come off at the Hertford A414 junction.
On the roundabout take the first exit marked B1502 Gt. Amwell. Follow directions ** - ** above.

From Harlow on the A414 take the Stanstead Abbots exit.
Go through village and take the first turning on the right after the level crossing.
Follow this road (one fairly narrow bend!) to the T junction on small bridge. Turn right and you are on the A1170.
The WRC Showground entrance is 200 yards on the left.

 

Membership forms are available from the WRC Membership Secretary -
Lindsay Andrzejewski, Briar Cottage, 43 Station Road, Puckeridge, SG11 1TE
£10 Junior, £12 Senior Renewal, £15 Senior New, £25 Family Membership
or via www.wareridingclub.co.uk