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 Sun 29th May 2015 £5 per class Entries on the field £10 per class

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US!

Ring One – Ridden Section 8.30am Judge: Lynell Sheridan

Class 1 – Ridden Novice under 15hh Open to any novice horse or aged 4 years or over, any 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 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 of 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 Open to any pure or part bred Irish Draught, 4 yrs and over

Class 9 - Ridden 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 1st place winners from classes 11 & 16 compete for the Reg Forsyth Heavy Horse Champion Trophy

ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP 1st place winners from classes 10 & 18 compete for the Arab Champion Trophy

RIDDEN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st 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 1st 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 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 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 1st place winners from classes 28 – 37

SHETLAND PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st place winners from classes 28 & 29 Ring Three – Childrens Section Not before 12.30pm Judge: Sandra Ramsay

Class 38 - Lead Rein Pony Open to ponies aged 4 yrs and over and riders who do not have their 17th birthday in 2014. Ponies to be led by an attendant to be shown in a snaffle 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 Open to ponies 4 yrs and over and not exceeding 14.2hh. Open to riders who do not have their 17th birthday in 2014. The rider’s position and effectiveness will also be judged, not just the pony.

Class 41 - Pony Club Pony Open to ponies 4 yrs and over and not exceeding 14.2hh. Open to riders who do not have their 17th 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 Class Open to any rider 16 and under who do not have their 17th 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 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 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 th birthday in 2014.

PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st place winners from classes 38 - 43 Ring Four – Coloured Section 8.30am Judge: Lizzie Foote

Class 44 – Potential 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 1st 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, , Norweigan Fjord, Icelandic, Caspian, Morgan, Falabella, Knabstrupper, Appaloosa, American Saddlebred, Lipizzaner. Also included this year are British native breeds such as Cleveland , and any other British or Irish native breed that does not have its own class at this show. 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 or 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 4 years old or over, to be ridden, long reined, carrying pack 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 , 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 1st 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 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!  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.  Whips must not exceed 30’’ long  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 Sunday 29th 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!  The judge’s decision is final in matters of appeal or complaint by competitors.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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 Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair on Sunday 28th August 2016. The first two in each class to qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place, if horses placed 1st and 2nd 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 Paarden- Stamboek (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 Ring Four 8.30am Potential Driving Coloured/Spotted Horse Ridden Novice under 15hh In Hand Horse In Hand Minature Shetland 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 In hand Heavy Horse In Hand Highland Ridden Non-Native Coloured Not before 1 pm Ridden Veteran Best Behaved Youngster Ridden M&M Small Ridden Two Tone Ridden Irish Draught In Hand Arab Ridden M&M Large Coloured Championship

Ridden Cob In Hand Horse Championship Ridden Part Bred M&M Not before 12.30pm Ridden Arab Fun classes Ridden Highland Pony Not before 1pm Native Championship Ridden Heavy Horse Bus Pass Shetland Championship In hand Friesian Not before 12.30 pm Heavy Horse Championship In Hand Prettiest Mane and Tail Lead Rein 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 Pony Club Pony Potential Driving Horse/Pony Horse/Pony Judge Would Like To Take Home Flatwork Equitation Concours d’Elegance

Best Six Legs Children Fancy Dress In Hand Donkey/Mule

Grass Sickness Survivor Class Pony Championship Working Donkey/Mule

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 Age of Age of Rider if G = gelding horse under 16 M = mare or entering Bus S = stallion 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.