Ring 1    Ridden                                                                                                                   Commencing 9am

Class 1                   Lead Rein Under 133cms

Class 2                   First Ridden Under 133cms

Class 3                   Mixed Height Show Pony   (Not exceeding 148cms, Rider to be the correct age for the Pony)

Class 4                   Mixed Height Show Hunter Pony  (Rider to be the correct age for the Pony)

Class 5                   Trailblazers Style and performance  Under 148cms

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 1 - 5 qualifiy)

Class  6                  Part Bred Horse or Pony (part Bred Welsh or Part Bred Arab)

Class 7                   Coloured Horse or Pony  (Traditional I.e. feather and full mane and tail ect)

Class 8                   Coloured Horse or Pony  Non Traditional

Class 9                   Veteran 16 years old and over

Class 10                 M & M Small breeds (Exmoors, Shetlands, Dartmoors, Welsh A&B)

Class 11                 M & M Large Breeds (Connemara, Dales Highland, Fells, New Forest, Welsh C&D)

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 6 - 11 qualifiy)

Ring 2                                                                                                 Commencing 9am 

Class 12                 Show Horse Exceeding 148cms 

Class 13                 Race Horse to Riding Horse (Thoroughbred) (Open to horses bred to race, trained,  raced or retired racehorses.)             

Class 14                 Show Hunter Exceeding 148cms

Class 15                 Ridden Cob

Class 16                 Sports Horse 

Class 17                 Trailblazers Style and performance  Exceeding 148cms

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 12 - 17 qualifiy)

Supreme Ridden Championship

(All Champions and reserve Champions from the Ridden Championships)

Ring 3    In Hand                                                                                                                 Commences 9.30am

Class 18                   Young stock 3 years old and under

Class 19                   Best Conditioned

Class 20                   Part Bred Horse or Pony (part Bred Welsh or Part Bred Arab)

Class 21                   Show Riding Type In Hand Under 148cms 

Class 22                   Young Handlers (12 years old and Under)

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 18 - 22 qualifiy)

Class  23                  M & M Small breeds (Exmoors, Shetlands, Dartmoors, Welsh A&B)

Class 24                   M & M Large Breeds (Connemara, Dales Highland, Fells, New Forest, Welsh C&D)

Class 25                   Coloured Horse or Pony  Non Traditional

Class 26                   Coloured Horse or Pony  Traditional (I.e. feather and full mane and tail ect

Class 27                   Veteran  Pony (16 years old and over) 

Class 28                   Veteran Horse (16 years old and over)

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 23- 28 qualifiy)

Class 29                   Show Horse Exceeding 148cms

Class 30                   Show Hunter Exceeding 148cms

Class 31                   Ridden Cob

Class 32                   Sports Horse

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 29 – 32 qualifiy)

Supreme In hand Championship

(All Champions and reserve Champions from the In Hand Championships)

Ring 4 Working Hunter                                                                     Commences 11am

Class 33                 Working Hunter - Exceeding 148cms                              Max height of fences 2’3’’

Class 34                 Working Hunter - Exceeding 148cms                              Max height of fences 2’9’’

Class 35                 Working Hunter -  148cms & Under                                Max height of fences 2’

Class 36                 Working Hunter - 148cms & Under                                 Max height of fences 2’6’’

Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 33 – 36 qualifiy)

Class 37                 Working Cob                                                        Max Height of Fences 2’3’’

Class 38                 M & M Large                                                       Max height of fences 2’6’’  Connemara, Dales Highland, Fells, New Forest, Welsh C&D

Class 39                 M & M Small                                                       Max height of fences 2’       Exmoors, Shetlands, Dartmoors, Welsh A&B

Class 40                  Nursery Stakes Ponies                                            Max height of fences 1’9’’

 Championship

(1^st and 2^nd prize winners from classes 37 - 40 qualifiy)

 Supreme Working Hunter Championship

(All Champions and reserve Champions from the In Hand Championships)

Supreme of Show Championship

(Champions and Reserve Champions from the SupremeChampionships)

Showing Rules

1.       Entries by post and on the day and will only be accepted with the correct entry fee. (cheques made payable to G M Hemming)

2.       The judge’s decision is final and binding in all classes.  Competitors are reminded that it is unethical to present their animal under a judge who has a vested interest in it.

3.       A Judge may require that a horse/pony which constitutes a danger leaves the ring.

4.       Entry fees cannot be refunded on late cancellations.  Part entry fee will be refunded only on the production of a valid vet/Doctors certificate. This will be strictly adhered too!!

5.       Objections may only be made by an exhibitor at the event within 30 min’s of the end of the class, A Sum of £25 will be required which will be refunded if the complaint is upheld by the judge.  All objections shall be dealt with by the centre and their word is final.

6.       To enter and compete at the trailblazers championships, the horse or pony entered must not change name nor may a substitute horse or piny be used.  The combination must stay the same including the handlers.

7.       Abbey Dressage, or any person acting on their behalf do not accept Liability for accident, damage or any loss to anyone, animal or property whatsoever whilst at the show meeting.

8.       Riders must have attained their 3^rd birthday on the day of the show.

9.       Horses and ponies must be four years old and over to be eligible to compete in ridden classes.  The age should be calculated from the 1^st January in the year of their birth.

10.    Stallions/Colts may not be led by any junior who has not attained their 16^th birthday before January 1^st in the current year at any show affiliating to trailblazers showing.  The competitor/ Handler is responsible for the duty of care to other competitors and general public at all times.

11.    Young stock classes will not be eligible for qualification until after the 1^st January of the current championship year.  This will ensure that the ages of the young stock are correct for the championship Finals.

12.    No horse or pony may enter the ring after the judging process has begun and the steward has closed the ring.  In the event of the rider or handler leaving the ring they must be present for the final assessment and presentation of awards.  The class is complete when the judge dismisses the class.

13.    A fall of Pony/Horse or rider in any class will result in the disqualification and they MUST leave the ring dismounted

14.    Correctly secured British Standard Skull Cap/ Riding Hats, meeting all CURRENT British safety standards MUST be worn at all times when mounted.

15.    Handlers must be smartly dressed.  Handlers under the age of 16 should wear British standard skull caps/ Riding hats.

16.    During a class a rider must wear the correct headgear in accordance to rule 13 and must wear a Riding Jacket, shirt, tie or stock, a pair of breeches or jodhpurs and a pair of top boots or Jodhpur boots.

17.    Gaiters may be worn (colour matching the Jodhpur boot) Chaps are not permitted. Earrings and body studs SHOULD NOT be worn.

18.    Mobile telephones and ear pieces must not be taken into the ring.

19.    Horses and ponies should be shown in a bridle suitable for their type/Class.  Judges opinion on suitable bridles may vary and their decision is final.

20.    No Item of tack/ Equipment to be used inappropriately or In a manner deemed cruel by the judge, Show Directors or Centre Owners.

21.    No running reins/Draw reins to be worn in a class or main arena at any time.

22.    In ALL classes whips are not to exceed 75cms (30ins)

23.     No Haynets to be tied outside Lorries or trailers.  Please pick up your droppings from the car park area.

24.    The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry cancel or even split a class, withhold a prize or disqualify a competitor for any reason they deem necessary

25.    No lungeing

26.    Dogs must remain in the lorry park at all times.  Can you also ensure that you please clean up after them

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