Horse & Pony Schedule

2 & 3 Sept 201 7

Closing Date for Entries Monday 7th August HORSE & PONY SCHEDULE Dorchester Showground, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SD

Show Office Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester, DT1 1EF Tel 01305 264249 Email [email protected] HORSE SCHEDULE 2017 INDEX IMPORTANT NOTES AND AFFILIATIONS ...... 6 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE 2016 ...... 8 LOCAL UNAFFILIATED CLASSES ...... 9 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONY IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP ...... 9 SMALL MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND (excluding Welsh) ...... 10 LARGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND (excluding Welsh) ...... 10 WELSH IN HAND ...... 11 THE BLUE CHIP BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES ...... 12 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES WORKING ...... 14 PART BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND ...... 15 PART BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES RIDDEN ...... 15 PART BRED ARAB PONIES IN HAND ...... 16 PART BRED ARAB PONIES RIDDEN ...... 16 SHOW & SHOW HUNTER PONY ...... 16 WORKING HUNTER PONY ...... 17 SHOW & SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND ...... 17 COLOURED PONY IN HAND ...... 18 COLOURED PONY RIDDEN ...... 19 VETERAN PONY IN HAND ...... 19 VETERAN PONY RIDDEN ...... 20 COMPETITION PONY IN HAND ...... 21 COMPETITION PONY RIDDEN ...... 21 PETER MUNT MEMORIAL COACHING MARATHON ...... 21 OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY CHAMPIONSHIP ...... 22 LOCAL TEAM JUMPING ...... 22 LOCAL UNAFFILIATED CLASSES SUNDAY ...... 27 RIDDEN HUNTERS ...... 27 WORKING HUNTER ...... 28 HACKS, COBS & RIDING HORSES RIDDEN ...... 29 HACKS & RIDING HORSES IN HAND ...... 30 IRISH DRAUGHT RIDDEN ...... 30 SPORTS HORSE IN HAND ...... 31 SPORTS HORSE RIDDEN ...... 31 COLOURED HORSE IN HAND ...... 32 COLOURED HORSE RIDDEN ...... 32 FORMER RACEHORSES ...... 33 SIDE SADDLE EQUITATION ...... 35 ARABS IN HAND ...... 36 ARABS RIDDEN ...... 36 VETERAN HORSE IN HAND ...... 37 VETERAN HORSE RIDDEN ...... 37 HEAVY HORSES ...... 38 FOREIGN BREEDS IN HAND ...... 39 FOREIGN BREEDS RIDDEN ...... 39 PRIVATE DRIVING ...... 40 RULES & REGULATIONS ...... 42

3 4 5 Entries Close 12 noon on MONDAY 7th August IMPORTANT NOTES ADMISSION TICKETS - All persons over the age of 16 years wishing to enter the Showground must be in possession of a valid ticket or purchase one on the gate. Two complimentary tickets will be issued for the first horse/pony entered, one ticket will be issued for each subsequent horse/pony entered. Tickets are valid for one day only. Additional tickets can be ordered on the entry form at the advance ticket rate or at www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk. Additional complimentary tickets will be issued for horses/ponies entered in the Private Driving, Foal classes and Coaching Marathon. Please note that children under 16 years of age are admitted free. STABLING - Limited on site stabling is available at £42 per box/night or £70 for 2 nights. It is available from 3pm Friday 1st September and must be vacated by 11am on Monday 4th September. Stables booked may be occupied from 5pm on the day booked until 4pm the following day. Straw bedding is provided free of charge but no feed/fodder will be provided. Stabling for entries in the Coaching Marathon, Scurry, Private Driving and Heavy Horses will be refunded if forward. EQUINE PASSPORTS - Exhibitors are reminded that horses/ponies should travel with their current equine passport. DEFRA officials will be on site and inspections may be made. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - Any person riding a horse or pony (whether as a competitor or judge) anywhere on the showground must wear a hard hat of a standard approved by their appropriate governing body. Headgear must be worn with the chin strap correctly and securely fastened at all times. VETERINARY, FARRIER & FIRST AID - Vet in attendance Dorset Equine, Whitcombe Racing Stables, Whitcombe, Dorchester 01305 262295. Farrier in attendance Phillip Thomas, 07711 034064. Whitehorse Medical and an Honorary Doctor will be in attendance between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm each Show day.

PRIZE MONEY Except where stated 1st 2nd 3rd 4th £40 £25 £14 £7 ENTRY FEES Except where stated Members £15 inc VAT/entry Non Members £20 inc VAT/entry Local & Unaffiliated Classes - Members £7 inc VAT/entry Non Members £9 inc VAT/entry Foal Classes - Members £8 inc VAT/entry Non Members £10 inc VAT/entry SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP - There will be a Supreme Championship on both days. Champion £250, Reserve Champion £50. The Judge will be announced after entries have closed.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP ON SATURDAY: Champion Small Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Champion Large Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Champion Welsh In Hand, Champion Mountain & Moorland Ridden Pony, Champion Working Mountain & Moorland Pony, Champion Part Bred Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Champion Part Bred Mountain & Moorland Pony Ridden, Champion Part Bred Arab Pony In Hand, Champion Part Bred Arab Pony Ridden, Champion Show & Show Hunter Pony Ridden, Champion Working Hunter Pony, Champion Show & Show Hunter Pony In Hand, Champion Coloured Pony In Hand, Champion Coloured Pony Ridden, Champion Veteran Pony In Hand, Champion Veteran Pony Ridden, Champion Competition Pony In Hand, Champion Competition Pony Ridden, Champion Unaffiliated Pony

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP ON SUNDAY: Champion Ridden Hunter, Champion Working Hunter, Champion Hack, Cob & Riding Horse Ridden, Champion Hack & Riding Horse In Hand, Champion Irish Draught Ridden, Champion Sports Horse In Hand, Champion Sports Horse Ridden, Champion Coloured Horse in Hand, Champion Coloured Horse Ridden, Champion Former Racehorse In Hand, Champion Former Racehorse Ridden, Champion Side Saddle, Champion Arab in Hand, Champion Arab Ridden, Champion Veteran Horse In Hand, Champion Veteran Horse Ridden, Champion Heavy Horse, Champion Local Classes Horse, Champion Foreign Horse AFFILIATIONS FOR THIS YEAR Arab Horse Society 150216, British Arabian Championship, British Connemara Pony Society, British Driving Society, British Show Pony Society 87/16, British Show Horse Association, Coloured Horse and Pony Association 18005, Dales Pony Society, Dartmoor Pony Society, Exmoor Pony Society, Fell Pony Society, Highland Pony Society, Irish Draught Horse Society (GB), National Pony Society, New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society, Retraining of Racehorses, Shetland Pony Stud Book, Shire Horse Society, Side Saddle Association, Sport Horse Breeding (GB), Thoroughbred and Retired Racehorse Association, UK Anglo and Part Bred Arab In-Hand Championships, Veteran Horse Society, Welsh Pony & Cob Society, Wessex Shetland Pony Group

6 British Show Pony Society This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in the BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.

This show is a qualifier for the BSPS "Industrial Salt Supplies" WOW Factor, rule 519a.

2017 Qualification - This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed ponies in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, Open Working Hunter Pony, Heritage Lead Rein, Heritage First Ridden, Heritage Ridden and Heritage Working classes.

This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Classic Security Uk Ltd Challenge. The highest placed pony in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter Pony, Open Working Hunter Pony, Heritage Lead Rein, Heritage First Ridden, Heritage Ridden and Heritage Working classes that has not qualified for the BSPS 2017 Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class will qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified for the BSPS Challenge, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony.

This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Black Country Saddles Best Rider of the Year BSPS Summer Championships 2017, the Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, Working Hunter Pony, Heritage Lead Rein and Heritage First Ridden and the Best Rider 25 years and under in the Heritage Ridden and Working classes will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2018.

NPS Mountain and Moorland Qualifying Rounds These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern in August 2018. The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show.

The British Show Horse Association Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Competitors and Horses must be registered or have temporary membership with a Day Ticket. Horses registered with the Association must be Owned, Exhibited and Ridden by current BSHA Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. DAY TICKETS - Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Amateur, Home Produced, In-Hand Novice, Working, Young Rider and Open Affiliated classes only, but will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes . Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form from the BSHA website. Horses competing in the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa . This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. The three highest placed prize winners in all Open Affiliated classes will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show 2018. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes). The Association will also award an Amateur Home Produced rosette in all Affiliated Open Cob (Light & Heavyweight) classes. These rosettes have been kindly sponsored by TSG, Mr L Turley. The awards will go down the line; there is no limit on how many of these rosettes can be claimed in a year.

7 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE 2017 Please note this will be subject to change depending on entries and a revised timetable will be sent out to all competitors prior to the Show SATURDAY 2 nd SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 3 rd SEPTEMBER Main Ring MAIN RING 07.30 Large M & M in Hand 07.30 Ridden Hunters 10.00 Retrained Racehorses 07.30 Small M & M in Hand 11.30 Coaching Display 07.30 Welsh Pony in Hand 12.00 Birds of Prey 07.30 Coloured Pony in Hand 12.30 Scurry Racing 10.30 Scurry Racing 13.30 Six Bar Jumping 11.30 Hunt Parade 14.30 Grand Parade 12.00 Birds of Prey 15.30 Private Driving 16.30 Vintage Tractor Display 13.00 Stick or Twist Stakes 17.00 Hunt Parade 14.00 Coaching Marathon 17.30 Birds of Prey 14.30 Grand Parade 15.30 Coaching Marathon Returns RING TWO 16.15 Scurry Racing 08.00 Local Retrained Racehorse Ridden 17.00 Birds of Prey Hacks, Cobs & Riding Horses Ridden 17.30 Team Jumping Competition Sport Horse Ridden Novice ROR Ridden Amateur ROR Ridden RING TWO ROR Challenge 08.00 Working Hunter Pony Working Hunters Competition Pony Ridden Local Working Hunters M & M Pony Ridden Riding Club Horse M & M Pony Working RING THREE 08.00 Sports Horse in Hand RING THREE Foreign Breeds Ridden 08.00 Veteran Pony Ridden Local Ridden Hunters BSPS Ridden Ponies Side Saddle Part Bred Arabs Ridden Irish Draught Ridden Coloured Pony Ridden Coloured Horse Ridden Side Saddle Costume Part Bred Welsh Ridden Supreme Champion Horse Supreme Champion Pony RING FOUR RING FOUR 08.00 Arab Horses in Hand 08.00 Riding Pony Breeding Racehorses in Hand Show Hunter Pony Breeding Veteran Horses in Hand Part Bred Arab Hacks & Riding Horses in Hand Coloured Horse in Hand Veteran Pony in Hand Foreign Breeds in Hand Competition Pony in Hand Arab Horses Ridden 13.00 Unaffiliated Local Classes Veteran Horses Ridden

HEAVY HORSE RING 09.30 Classes start Heavy Horses will be judged in the Heavy Horse Ring 8 SATURDAY CLASSES LOCAL UNAFFILIATED CLASSES

Open to all Competitors residing in Dorset

Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £7

Judge: Mr M Fry, Cadnam

AWARDS

H51 The KINGSTON VETERINARY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion in the Local Unaffiliated Classes CLASSES

101 RIDDEN CONDITION AND TURN OUT, open to all ponies four years and over.

102 UNREGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONY, open to any native type not registered with a native breed society.

103 FAMILY PONY, not to exceed 153cm, to be ridden by an adult and a child (that may be led). Must be ridden in a snaffle.

104 NON SHOW TYPE LEAD REIN, not to exceed 128cm, children 10 years and under must be led. Must be ridden in a snaffle & lead rein on noseband.

105 PONY CLUB PONY, not exceeding 153cm. May be asked to jump a small jump (69cm/2'3")

106 FANCY DRESS, riding hats must be worn whilst mounted.

CHAMPIONSHIP from the above classes, excluding class 106

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONY IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Judge: Mr M Fry, Cadnam

AWARDS

H23 The WARMWELL Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Supreme Champion In Hand Mountain and Moorland Pony

THE NPS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by KILMANNAN STUD - A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M & M In Hand section. The Sponsor's Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the qualification. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

CLASS

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONY IN HAND SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP , open to Champion and Reserve Champion ponies from the Small Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Championship, Large Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Championship and the Welsh Pony In Hand Championship

9 SMALL MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND (excluding Welsh)

All ponies to be registered in the Approved Section of the Stud Book of their respective breeds. Name of breed and registration number must be put on the entry form. Broodmares must be four year olds and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. Three year old fillies with foals are NOT eligible. Stallions and colts, three year olds and over must have DEFRA or appropriate Breed Society Stallion licences. If there are more than six ponies forward over three years of age the class will be split

Judge: Miss J E Paterson, Podington

The Champion and Reserve Champion Small Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand will go forward to the Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Supreme Championship

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Champion Rosette for the Champion Small Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY special rosette for the Best Yearling of each Breed

H24 The DARTMOOR PONY SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning Dartmoor Pony. A DARTMOOR PONY SOCIETY special rosette is awarded to the best Dartmoor Pony and best Dartmoor Foal, registered and exhibited by a Member, current membership card to be produced in the ring

H25 The VEASEY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Exmoor Pony in Hand & EXMOOR PONY SOCIETY Rosette

EXMOOR PONY OF THE YEAR QUALIFIER The winning Exmoor Pony will qualify and the Exmoor Pony Society will offer a special qualifying rosette. The final will take place at the Midlands Area Show in 2017.

H26 The SMUGGLERS INN Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Shetland Pony . The SHETLAND PONY STUD-BOOK SOCIETY award a Best Shetland rosette for the Champion Shetland Pony

The WESSEX SHETLAND PONY GROUP offer a special rosette for the highest placed member in the Shetland Pony classes . Members must produce their group membership card to qualify. For group details please contact Carol Hodder Tel 01935 412888.

CLASSES

107 SHETLAND PONY YOUNGSTOCK, three years old and under

108 SHETLAND PONY, four years old and over

109 EXMOOR PONY AND DARTMOOR PONY, any age, if there are more than four of each breed this class will be split

LARGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND (excluding Welsh)

Judge: Mr A Robertson, Ross-on-Wye

The Champion and Reserve Champion ponies from the Large Mountain and Moorland Ponies In Hand Championship will go forward to the Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Supreme Championship

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Champion Rosette for the Champion Large Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand 10 H27 The NEWGASS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion New Forest Pony in Hand and NEW FOREST PONY BREEDING & CATTLE SOCIETY rosette, to be presented in the Large Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Championship

H28 The FELLOWS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Highland Pony and HIGHLAND PONY SOCIETY rosette

H29 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Registered Fell Pony in Hand and the FELL PONY SOCIETY rosette, owner to be a current member of the Fell Pony Society and membership card to be produced in the ring

H30 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Registered Dales Pony In Hand , and DALES PONY SOCIETY Special Rosette, shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring

H31 The HERRIARD Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Connemara Pony

The BRITISH CONNEMARA SOCIETY Rosette to the best registered Connemara pony exhibited by a BCPS member

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Yearling in each Breed

CLASSES

110 NEW FOREST PONY YOUNGSTOCK, three years old and under

111 NEW FOREST PONY , four years old and over

112 HIGHLAND, FELL AND DALES PONY, any age, if there are four or more of any breed it will have its own class

113 CONNEMARA , any age, will be split by age if entries are sufficient

WELSH IN HAND

Judge: Mrs G Sells, Bucknell

The Champion and Reserve Champion ponies will go forward to the Mountain and Moorland Pony In Hand Supreme Championship

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Champion Rosette

The WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY Rosette to the winner of each class

The WELSH PONY & COB GELDING INCENTIVE SCHEME - Overall Gelding Champion and Reserve, to be competed for by the highest placed geldings from each appropriate class within sections A, B, C & D, generously sponsored by the Millcroft Stud

H32 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Welsh Pony Section A and B In Hand , to be judged in the championship

National High Point Junior Gelding of the Year , open to all geldings three years of age and under, shown in hand, with points gained throughout the year. Free competition cards are available for owners to complete from Welsh Pony & Cob Society, www.wpcs.uk.com

11 H33 The LULWORTH Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Welsh Section C and D In Hand , to be judged in the championship

This is a qualifying Show for the SOUTH WESTERN ASSOCIATION of WPCS Welsh Champion of the Year . The highest placed SWA member in classes 115 to 118 will qualify for the South West Welsh Champion of the Year Final 2017 to be held on 10th September 2017 at Kennford, Exeter. SWA 2017 membership badges must be worn in the ring.

CLASSES

114 WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY YOUNGSTOCK , Section A, three years and under

115 WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY, Section A, four years old and over

116 WELSH PONY , Section B, any age, youngstock will have their own class if entries are sufficient

117 WELSH SECTION C, any age, youngstock will have their own class if entries are sufficient

118 WELSH SECTION D , any age, youngstock will have their own class if entries are sufficient

THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES

Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Olympia classes. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2017 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.

The first and second prize winners from classes 120-125 will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE BSPS HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena U.K. The qualification will NOT pass down the line.

One judge may be appointed but the marking system must be used for the qualifying rounds . To be judged on a 50/50 marks system. 50 marks for Show/Freedom of Action; 50 Marks for Conformation/Breed Type.

These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS "Classic Security UK Ltd" Challenge, the BSPS Premier League, the BSPS "Black Country Saddles" and BSPS "Industrial Salt Supplies" WOW Factor ("Winner of Winners").

Judge: Mrs J Etheridge, Saxmundham

AWARDS

H34 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Mountain and Moorland Ridden Pony

The NPS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by THE MINNS. A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

BSPS HERITAGE MINI CHAMPIONSHIP , Open to first and second place from the Lead Rein and First Ridden classes.

H35 The COBWEB Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning Mountain and Moorland Leading Rein Pony

The NPS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by RINGSIDE STUD. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands.

H36 The INGLETON Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Ridden Welsh Section C and D

The EXMOOR PONY OF THE YEAR QUALIFIER the highest placed Exmoor Pony in the Open Ridden class will qualify and the Exmoor Pony Society will offer a special qualifying rosette. The final will take place at the Midlands Area Show in 2017.

12 The SHETLAND PONY STUD BOOK SOCIETY award a Best Shetland Rosette

The WESSEX SHETLAND PONY GROUP Special Rosettes for the highest placed member in the Lead Rein, First Ridden and Small Ridden. Members to be must produce their group membership card to qualify. For group details contact Carol Hodder 01935 412888.

The BRITISH CONNEMARA PONY SOCIETY Special Rosette for the b est registered Connemara pony exhibited by a BCPS member

The WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY Performance Medals for the highest placed Welsh Pony or Cob in each class, provided they are in the first four places

The DALES PONY SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Ridden Registered Dales Pony, shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring

This is a qualifying Show for the SOUTH WESTERN ASSOCIATION of WPCS Welsh Champion of the Year . The highest placed SWA member in classes 119, 120, 122, 123 or 126 will qualify for the South West Welsh Champion of the Year Final 2017 to be held on 10th September 2017 at Kennford, Exeter. SWA 2017 membership badges must be worn in the ring

The FELL PONY SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Registered Ridden Fell Pony. Owner to be a current member of the Fell Pony Society and membership card to be produced in the ring

The HIGHLAND PONY SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Ridden Registered Highland Pony

BCPS Rosmeen Ridden Championship , the highest placed registered pure bred Connemara (not exceeding 148cm) will qualify for the BCPS Rosmeen Ridden Championship to be held at the BCPS Ridden Show 2017. Qualification to pass no lower than 3rd place. Exhibitors do not need to be members of the British Connemara Society but MUST be a member of the BCPS in order to compete at the final.

The NEW FOREST PONY BREEDING & CATTLE SOCIETY Special Rosettes for the Best Lead Rein, First Ridden and Ridden New Forest Pony

CLASSES

119 BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND OPEN LEAD REIN PONY, NPS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LEADING REIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by SHOWING CLASSICS, four years old and over, registered pure bred mare or gelding, not exceeding 122cm and suitable for and ridden by a child who should have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, lead rein attached to the noseband only. Special rosettes will be awarded to all those who are not placed in the first six

120 BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND OPEN FIRST RIDDEN PONY, NPS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FIRST RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by SHOWING CLASSICS , mare or gelding, four years old and over, to be registered with their relevant breed society, not exceeding 128cm. Riders must have attained their 5th birthday but not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January current year. To be ridden in a suitable bridle and not to be lead, no cantering except in individual performance

121 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

122 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred Welsh Section A and B ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

123 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred Welsh Section C ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

124 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred New Forest and Connemara ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

13 125 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred Fells, Dales and Highland ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

126 THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASS, registered pure bred Welsh Section D ponies, four years old and over, riders any age

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND PONIES WORKING

Judge: Miss J E Paterson, Podington

AWARDS

H38 The CAFFYNS Perpetual Shield for the Champion Working Mountain and Moorland Pony

The SHETLAND PONY STUD BOOK SOCIETY award a rosette for the Best Shetland Pony

The EXMOOR PONY SOCIETY Rosette for the Best Exmoor in the Novice Working Mountain and Moorland Pony and Working Mountain and Moorland class

The HIGHLAND PONY SOCIETY offer a special rosette for the Best Registered Working Highland Pony

The DARTMOOR PONY SOCIETY special rosette for the Best Registered Working Dartmoor exhibited by a Member

The BRITISH CONNEMARA PONY SOCIETY special rosette for the b est registered Connemara pony exhibited by a BCPS member

The NEW FOREST PONY BREEDING & CATTLE SOCIETY Rosette for the Best Working New Forest Pony

The DALES PONY SOCIETY Performance Rosette for the Best Working registered Dales pony shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring

The WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY Rosette for the highest placed Welsh Pony or Cob in each class, provided they are in the first four places

The FELL PONY SOCIETY offer a rosette for the Best Registered Working Fell Pony for the Best Registered Working Fell Pony. Owner to be a current member of the Fell Pony Society and membership card to be produced in the ring

CLASSES

127 NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS kindly sponsored by NPS Area 25, mixed height. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following: i) Won an open NPS affiliated M&M WHP class ii) Won a class at an M&M WHP (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) qualifying round iii) Qualified for the NPS M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP final at the NPS Summer Championship show iv) Qualified for an M&M WHP final at Horse of the Year Show or RIHS in previous years or in the current year. Fences to be adjusted to the correct height for the pony

128 OPEN WORKING MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND, NPS M & M WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER Kindly sponsored by TOPSPEC, open to pure bred registered M & M stallion, mare or gelding, five years old and over, mixed height, fences to be adjusted to the correct height for the pony

14 PART BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES IN HAND Open to registered ponies with a minimum of 25% mountain and moorland pony blood

Judge: Mrs G Sells, Bucknell

AWARDS

H37 The ART CHEFFEY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Welsh Part-Bred

The WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY Rosette to the winners of the Part Bred Welsh classes

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the best yearling in the Native Part Bred Class

This is a qualifying Show for the SOUTH WESTERN ASSOCIATION of WPCS Welsh Champion of the Year. The highest placed SWA member in classes 129 and 130 will qualify for the South West Welsh Champion of the Year Final 2017 to be held on 10th September 2017 at Kennford, Exeter. SWA 2017 membership badges must be worn in the ring.

CLASSES

129 WELSH PART BRED YOUNGSTOCK, colt, filly or gelding, three years old and under, not exceeding 148cm at maturity (two and three year old colts must be registered)

130 WELSH PART BRED OPEN, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cm

131 NATIVE PART BRED, excluding Welsh part breds, stallion, mare, gelding, colt or filly, not exceeding 148cm at maturity. The class will be split in to youngstock & open if there are sufficient entries

CHAMPIONSHIP, from the above classes.

PART BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES RIDDEN Registered ponies with a minimum of 25% mountain and moorland pony blood

Judge: Mrs G Sells, Bucknell

AWARDS

EXHIBITORS must be registered with the approved Part Bred Section of their Breed Society. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Exhibits to be judged as a Riding Pony

This is a qualifying Show for the SOUTH WESTERN ASSOCIATION of WPCS Welsh Champion of the Year. The highest placed SWA member in class 132 will qualify for the South West Welsh Champion of the Year Final on 10th September 2017 at Kennford, Exeter. SWA 2017 membership badges must be worn in the ring.

CLASSES

132 OPEN RIDDEN WELSH PART BRED , stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider any age. 133 OPEN RIDDEN NATIVE PART BRED , stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider any age.

CHAMPIONSHIP from the above classes

15 PART BRED ARAB PONIES IN HAND

Judge: Mrs A S Hooley, Hereford

134 ARAB PART BRED YOUNGSTOCK, colt, filly or gelding, three years old and under, not exceeding 148cm at maturity (two and three year old colts must be registered)

135 ARAB PART BRED OPEN, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over , not exceeding 148cm

CHAMPIONSHIP from the above classes

PART BRED ARAB PONIES RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs A S Hooley, Hereford

The MIDLAND ARAB GROUP LTD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG RIDERS QUALIFIER, the highest placed horse in each class ridden by a young rider and not previously qualified will qualify for the Final to be held at the Midland Arabian Festival in 2017. Qualifying cards will be presented in the ring.

136 RIDDEN ANGLO OR PART BRED ARAB, mare, stallion or gelding four years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders any age

SHOW & SHOW HUNTER PONY RIDDEN

You are not required to be a member of the B.S.P.S. to compete in these Classes, but should you wish to qualify and have not been a member previously you must become a member within 7 days of the Show

Judge: Mrs T Day, Rochford

AWARDS

H39 The CRAY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning Leading Rein Pony

H40 The COLLITON FORGE Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning First Ridden Pony

H44 The BERTRAGHBOY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Show Hunter Pony . First and second places from each class to compete. The Champion will qualify for the B.S.P.S. "Mitten Asbestos" Champion of Champions

CLASSES

137 BSPS LEAD REIN OF SHOW/SHOW HUNTER TYPE, NPS SHOW PONY LEADING REIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly Sponsored by SHOWING WORLD MAGAZINE , mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in current year. No child under the age of three years to compete. To be led by an attendant (16 years and over) and shown in a snaffle bit. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

138 BSPS OPEN FIRST RIDDEN PONY OF SHOW/SHOW HUNTER PONY TYPE, NPS SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly Sponsored by SHOWING WORLD MAGAZINE, mare or gelding , four years old and over, not to exceed 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 10th Birthday before 1st January current year. The pony must be ridden off the leading rein. To be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle. No cantering allowed except in the individual performance.

139 OPEN PONY OF SHOW/SHOW HUNTER TYPE, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders to be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

CHAMPIONSHIP, from the above classes.

16 WORKING HUNTER PONY

No change of rider or saddlery will be permitted during the class. Ponies must not be exhibited in any tack which conceals their conformation, such as bandages. Phase One: jumping 50% and style/manners whilst jumping 20%. Phase Two: manners 10% and conformation, type and freedom of action 20%.

Judge: Mrs S Tanner, High Wycombe

AWARDS

H45 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Working Hunter Pony , first and second from each open class to compete

CLASSES

140 BSPS MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY QUALIFIER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. Riders to be the correct age for the height of pony they ride and jump in their correct height section. Riders may ride more than one pony providing they are in a different height section. Fences will be adjusted for pony's height: 133cms max height 75cms, 143cms max height 85cms, 158cms max height 90cms. For BSPS Novice Rules see sect J, 2017 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook

141 BSPS OPEN MIXED HEIGHT WORKING HUNTER PONY, Winner qualifies for the BSPS www.handleyequestrian.co.uk Champion of Champions (07831 555566); mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders should be the correct age for the height of pony they ride. Fences will be adjusted to the correct height for the size of pony.

SHOW & SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND

These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB, the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB. Ponies must be plaited.

If there are sufficient entries these classes will be split between Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies

Judge: Mrs J Price, Clyro

AWARDS

NPS SHOW PONY IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by LAYBALANDS STUD - A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the Show Pony In Hand section. Membership cards must be produced in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification

NPS SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by LITTON STUD - A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the Show Hunter Pony In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive medal and/or qualification

CHAMPION RIDING PONY IN HAND, £75 is awarded to the Champion and £25 to the Reserve Champion, kindly sponsored by Mrs L. J. Witcombe

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a rosette to the Best Yearling in each mixed class.

H47 The FIRE STOP Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the highest placed Show Hunter Pony

H46 The NORDALE Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the highest placed Riding Pony

17 THE NPS/AREA 20 SHOW PONY & NPS/THE GRAHAMS SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER , Qualification for the NPS Summer Championships 2017 will be awarded to the highest placed Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony type in each class. At the final Show Ponies and Show Hunter Ponies will have their own final. Show Ponies not to exceed 148cm at maturity. Show Hunter Ponies not to exceed 153cm at maturity

CLASSES

142 SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND YEARLING, TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD, stallion, mare or gelding, not exceeding 153cms.

143 SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND, FOUR YEARS AND OVER, stallion, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cms

144 RIDING PONY IN HAND YEARLING, TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD, stallion, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cms

145 RIDING PONY IN HAND, FOUR YEARS AND OVER, stallion, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cms

146 SHOW/SHOW HUNTER BROODMARE, with own foal at foot or with a service certificate. Four years old and over, Show Pony not exceeding 153cm, Show Hunter Pony not exceeding 148cm.

147 SHOW/SHOW HUNTER PONY FOAL, to be three weeks old or over on the day of the Show, to be shown at foot

COLOURED PONY IN HAND

This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse and Pony Society (UK) Affiliation No.18005. Both owner and rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS(UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card in the RING for signing by the Judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS(UK) for the appropriate qualifier card. This Show will qualify for the 2017 Championship Show, please ensure you have your 2017 Qualifier Card ready for signing in the ring. These can be optained from CHAPS admin, please see www.chapsuk.com for details.

All the classes below are CHAPS(UK) Qualifiers. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification please refer to CHAPS(UK) Members' Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. All stallions entering these classes must be Graded with CHAPS(UK). All stallions four years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK) and must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.

Judge: Mrs L Randle, Kidderminster

AWARDS

H48 The DORSET ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERS Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion In Hand Skewbald and Piebald Pony

The DORCHESTER AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY offer a Special Rosette for the Best Foal

CLASSES

148 COLOURED PONY YOUNGSTOCK, CHAPS(UK) OPEN IN HAND QUALIFIER, colt, filly or gelding, one, two and three years old, not to exceed 148cms at maturity (three year old colts to be licensed) 149 NON NATIVE COLOURED PONY OPEN, CHAPS(UK) NON NATIVE IN HAND PONY QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cm

150 NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL COLOURED PONY OPEN, CHAPS(UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL IN HAND PONY QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cm

18 COLOURED PONY RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs L Randle, Kidderminster

AWARDS

H49 The DOOLEY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Ridden Skewbald and Piebald Pony

CLASSES

151 NON NATIVE RIDDEN COLOURED PONY, CHAPS(UK) NON NATIVE RIDDEN PONY QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cm, rider any age

152 NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN COLOURED PONY, CHAPS(UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN PONY QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cm, rider any age

VETERAN PONY IN HAND

Judge: Miss J Crowley, Newport

Veteran Horse Society - AREA QUALIFIER 2017 . First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017 Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.

Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can then be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. Regional Finals are open to members only.

All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Open Championships, 29th September - 1st October 2017. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule.

For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004. AWARDS

H52 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Veteran Pony In Hand

CLASSES

153 PRE-VETERAN PONY IN-HAND (15-19 years), open to ponies any breed. 19 154 VETERAN PONY IN-HAND (20 years and over), open to ponies any breed.

CHAMPIONSHIP from the above classes.

VETERAN PONY RIDDEN

Judge: Miss J Crowley, Newport

Veteran Horse Society - AREA QUALIFIER 2017 . First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017 Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.

Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all cirumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

Premier Pickles Award - this will be awarded to the oldest ridden Diamond Veteran.

For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

AWARDS

H53 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning Ridden Veteran Pony

CLASSES

155 PRE-VETERAN PONY RIDDEN (15-19 years), open to ponies any breed.

156 VETERAN PONY RIDDEN (20 years and over), open to ponies any breed.

CHAMPIONSHIP from the above classes.

157 VHS RIDDEN VETERAN OPEN CLASS (15-30 years).

VHS M&M Supreme Final qualification. The highest placed M&M will qualify for the VHS Supreme Final at the National Veteran Open Championships. Open to ponies of any breed and height. Open to professionals and amateurs. Qualifier for the VHS Open Class Final to be held at the National Open Veteran Championships 2017. Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page. Open to members and non-members. Non Members will receive a red Non-Members Qualification card. This must be completed and returned with Full Membership application within 14 days of gaining qualification to enter the Supreme Open Final. Entry on online via the VHS website. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Members and day members must carry their current VHS membership card in the ring and produce these on request - no exceptions will be made. VHS Open Class Final qualification . Competitors placed 1st and 2nd will qualify for the VHS Open Class Final, to be held at the National Veteran Open Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire, 29th September-1st October 2017. If the competitor has already qualified or does not wish to attend, they must refuse the qualification card and pass it down the line on the day. No lower than 4th place. All non-professional competitors are eligible to enter a wide range of classes at the National Veteran Open Championships, 29th September - 1st October 2017. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule. For further information on qualification or membership, please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004. 20 COMPETITION PONY IN HAND

Judge: Miss J E Paterson, Podington

AWARDS

H75 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Competition Pony In Hand

CLASS

158 COMPETITION PONY OPEN, any age, stallion, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cm

COMPETITION PONY RIDDEN

Judge: Miss J E Paterson, Podington

159 RIDDEN POTENTIAL COMPETITION PONY, mare, gelding or stallion, four years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider any age. Ponies to enter the ring individually, will not be ridden by the Judge and will be judged accordingly: Phase 1 - performance and freestyle show (60 marks). Phase 2 - conformation/type and suitability (40 marks). The individual freestyle show to include the following movements: halt, walk on a long rein, ordinary trot serpentine, extended trot on the diagonal, canter serpentine with change of lead, extended canter on the diagonal. Not to exceed 2 minutes.

COACHING MARATHON

Prize Money: 1st £100; 2nd £75; 3rd £50; 4th £25

Judge: TBA

A Travelling Grant of £500 and stabling refund will be paid to all exhibits who parade on both Saturday and Sunday.

AWARDS

H74 The ALEXANDER Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winner of the Open Multiple class

H70 The PETER MUNT COACHING Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner of the Coaching Marathon

CLASSES

160 OPEN MULTIPLE CLASS , for teams or unicorns of horses (over 148cm) to be driven to a military, regimental or private road carriage, carrying no less than 6 persons, Drivers, Servants and Representatives of the Show included

161 COACHING , for road, private and regimental coaches, carrying no less than 6 persons, Drivers, Servants and Representatives of the Show included

162 HORN BLOWING , this class will take place in Sunday in the Main Ring (£65 1st Prize). The competitor must be in livery. Each coach should do a circuit of the ring individually. The hornblower must be standing on a moving coach holding the horn in one hand. Competitor to inform Judge of tune before starting.

21 OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY CHAMPIONSHIP

To be run under the rules of the Osborne Scurry Groups HOYS Series 2017 (OSG). Drivers and grooms must be members of the OSG. Vehicles and ponies must comply with the rules of the OSG.

Any stabling booked by exhibitors in the Scurry classes will be refunded after the Show if the exhibit is forward.

Championship prizes - 1st £100, 2nd £70, 3rd £60, 4th £40, 5th £40 6th £40

Prize Money 1st £120; 2nd £90; 3rd £70; 4th £60; 5th £60; 6th £50; 7th £50

Course Builder: MR M HOSKINS, Gillingham Judge: LT COL S LEDGER, Dorchester

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a special rosette and prize of £30 to the highest Novice in each round

OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS , the highest placed competitor in each class, disregarding those that have already qualified, will qualify for the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Championship of the Year at the 2017 Horse of the Year Show.

CLASSES

163 DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY DRIVING , open to pairs of ponies 122cms and under

164 DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY DRIVING, open to pairs of ponies over 122cms but not exceeding 148cms

DOUBLE HARNESS SCURRY DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP , open to the six highest placed competitors in the above classes. Irrespective of placings competitors eliminated in the two classes above are not eligible for the Championship

LOCAL TEAM JUMPING

For invited teams of 4 only

Prize Money: 1st £100; Runners Up £75; Semi Finalists £50, 1st Round Loser £25

Entry Fee: Free of Charge

AWARDS

H68 The CHRISTOPHER POPE Memorial Trophy to the winning team

CLASS

165 LOCAL TEAM JUMPING, open to invited teams of four, jumps will not exceed 3' in the first round

22 SUNDAY CLASSES LOCAL UNAFFILIATED CLASSES

Open to all Competitors residing in Dorset

Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £7

Judge: Mrs C Martin, North Perrott

H20 The WEYMOUTH RIDING CLUB Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Local Horse

166 LOCAL RETRAINED RACEHORSE RIDDEN, mare or gelding, four years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years old or over on the 1st January. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited.

167 LOCAL WORKING HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Jumps not to exceed 90cm (3').

168 LOCAL RIDDEN HUNTER , mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 158cm.

169 RIDING CLUB HORSE, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Riders 15 years and over. Judged on suitability as a Riding Club Horse. Will be required to jump a small jump (84cm/2'9").

RIDDEN HUNTERS

ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW (RIHS) QUALIFYING CLASSES All Hunter Classes will be judged under the Society's Rules. The below classes are qualifying events for next year's RIHS and only horse registered on the Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry forms and owners and riders must be members of the Society (Sport Horse Breeding GB). The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to enter at the RIHS. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.

Day Ticket = £30 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 1 show in the year - it covers owner and rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS or the Blue Chip Flat Ridden Championship, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full owner/rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.

A DARK COLOURED RIDING HAT ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT APPROVED BSI OR EUROPEAN STANDARD MUST BE WORN WHILST MOUNTED.

These classes will include a £9 RIHS Levy with each entry

Entry Fees (inc. RIHS Levy): Members £24 inc VAT/entry, Non Members £29 inc VAT/entry

Judges: Mr A McDonald, Arbroath (Conformation) Ride Judge TBA

AWARDS

H4 The NICKERSONS Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Ridden Hunter

H5 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Salver for the winning Open Small Hunter

H7 The LLOYDS TSB Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Heavyweight Hunter

H8 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winning Open

23 Lightweight Hunter The IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY GB offer a Special Incentive Card to the highest placed Irish Draught Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sports Horse in the following classes. To be eligible, exhibits must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) on either their Irish Draught Breed Registers or Irish Draught Sports Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form.

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Novice in each Open Ridden Hunter class (white armbands to be worn)

The SIDE SADDLE ASSOCIATION Rosette for the highest placed S.S.A. member riding side saddle in the Ladies Hunter Class

CLASSES

170 RIHS SMALL HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm

171 RIHS OPEN AMATEUR HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old or over, riders to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Class to be run under Sport Horse Breeding 2017 Ruling.

172 RIHS LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER, mare or gelding, 4 years or over, capable of carrying 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) and under. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January of current year

173 RIHS HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old or over, rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January of current year. Capable of carrying over 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Middleweight hunters to be included in this category.

174 RIHS HUNTER TO BE RIDDEN BY A LADY, to be ridden by a lady side saddle, mare or gelding, four years old or over

WORKING HUNTER

The three highest placed horses will qualify

These classes will include a £9 RIHS Levy with each entry

Entry Fees (inc RIHS Levy): Members £24 inc VAT/entry, Non Members £29 inc VAT/entry

Judges: Mr A McDonald, Arbroath (Conformation) Ride Judge TBA

AWARDS

H9 The BREEN Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Working Hunter

The IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY GB offer a Special Incentive Card to the highest placed Irish Draught Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sports Horse in the following classes. To be eligible, exhibits must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) on either their Irish Draught Breed Registers or Irish Draught Sports Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form.

24 CLASSES

175 BSPS RUTH LEARS CHALLENGE NOVICE WORKING HUNTER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Riders any age. The first three to qualify for the 2017 BSPS Summer Championships. Open to horses who have not won a working hunter class or a total of £100, excluding championship prize money, in any SHB (GB) affiliated Working Hunter class or more than 5 BE points or 200 BS points, at home or equivalent abroad before 1st January of the current year. Fences to be a minimum height of 0.85m (2'9") and maximum height of 1.00m (3'3"). To be run under SHB(GB) rules.

176 RIHS WORKING HUNTER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these classes. Maximum height of fences to be 1.14cm (3'9"). To be judged 60% for jumping performance and 40% as for Hunter classes. No change of tack or rider permitted during the class. To be run under SHB(GB) rules.

HACKS, COBS & RIDING HORSES RIDDEN

Judge: TBA

Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Competitors & Horses must be registered or have temporary membership with a Day Ticket. Horses registered with the Association must be Owned, Exhibited and Ridden by current BSHA members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration Numbers must be quoted on entry form.

DAY TICKETS - Non members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Amateur, In-Hand, Novice, Working and Open Affiliated classes only, but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form from the BSHA website.

The three highest placed prize winners in all Open Affiliated classes will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show 2017.

AWARDS

H10 The BENJAMIN Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Hack

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the highest placed Novice in the Hack class

The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each open class and a Champion rosette for each section. The Association will also award a new Amateur Home Produced rosette in all Affiliated Open classes (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes); the Cob rosettes have been kindly sponsored by TSG and the Hack, Maxi Cob & Riding Horse rosettes have been kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs E McCourt. The awards will go down the line; there is no limit on how many of these rosettes can be claimed in a year.

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the highest placed Novice in the Cob class

CLASSES

177 OPEN HACK, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 160cm, Novices to wear a white arm band and must not have won a first prize of £35 or more or a total of more than £250 in any showing classes that were affiliated to the BSHA prior to January of current year

178 OPEN COB, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm. Riders to be 15 years of age or older. Novices to wear a white arm band and must not have won a first prize of more than £35 or a total of more than £250 in any showing classes that were affiliated to the BSHA prior to January current year

25 179 OPEN RIDING HORSE, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Riders to be 15 years of age or older. Novices to wear a white arm band and must not have won a first prize of more than £35 or a total of more than £250 in any showing classes that were affiliated to the BSHA prior to January current year

HACKS & RIDING HORSES IN HAND

Judge: Mr J Conifey, Southampton

Foal Class Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £13; 3rd £7

These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Owners and Horses must be registered or have temporary membership with a Day Ticket. In Hand Horses registered with the Association must be owned by current BSHA Members. This Show is a qualifier for the BSHA "Martin Wood Supreme In Hand Breeding Championship", to be held at the BSHA National Championships in September 2017, with £1000 to the winner. Champion and Reserve from the Hack and Riding Horse in Hand sections to qualify.

AWARDS

The BSHA award a Martin Wood Qualified rosette to the Champion and Reserve.

The BSHA offer a Owner/Breeding rosette in each In-Hand Breeding class, with the exception of the Foal class, these have been kindly sponsored by the Kellytorpe Stud.

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY offer a rosette to the Best Yearling in each mixed class.

H11 The HOLDEN Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Riding Horse

CLASSES

180 HACK FILLY, COLT OR GELDING, Yearling, two or three year old, to make between 148cm and 160cms at maturity (ie. yearling not to exceed 154cms, two year old not to exceed 157cms and three year old not to exceed 159cms on day of Show.)

181 RIDING HORSE FILLY, COLT OR GELDING, Yearling, two or three year old to exceed 148cms at maturity.

182 HACK & RIDING HORSE BROOD MARE, four years old and over, Hack exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms, Riding Horse exceeding 148cms; certified in foal or with own foal at foot. Foals must be at least three weeks of age on the day of the Show.

183 HACK & RIDING HORSE FOAL, Produce of mare shown in class 187. Foals must be at least three weeks of age on the day of the Show.

IRISH DRAUGHT RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs H Milner, Shropshire

The following classes are affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and only horses registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership are eligible for entry. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form and entries will be sent to the IDHS (GB) prior to the Show to confirm eligibility.

All competing STALLIONS must be inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and classified as RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 OR Registered Irish Draught Sport Horse Stallion, and must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails. *All riders of STALLIONS must be 18 years of age or over. All ridden horses must be 153cm (15hh) or over.

AWARDS

26 This show is a Qualifier for the Blue Chip & Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from each of the following classes will qualify for the Final of the Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge which will be held at the IDHS (GB) Annual Breed Show in 2018 (date and venue to be confirmed). N.B. A horse may only qualify for the Final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Each qualifier will receive a card and a £10 voucher from Blue Chip. Qualifiers are required to complete an online form at www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that they have qualified for the Final. In the Final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, a trophy and a Blue Chip rug. The Reserve Champion will be awarded £500 and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Pure Bred Irish Draught will receive a trophy and £100, the highest placed 158cm (15.2hh) and under will receive a trophy and £50, the highest placed Sport Horse will receive a trophy and £50, and the highest placed *Amateur Produced and Ridden Horse will receive £50, a silver salver and a rug.

CLASSES

184 RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT, four years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding registered on the Irish Draught Breed Registers

185 RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT SPORT HORSE (IDX), four years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding registered on the ID Sports Horse Registers, or SID

SPORTS HORSE IN HAND

Judge: TBA

Foal Class Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £13; 3rd £7

AWARDS

H13 The NELMES Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion In Hand Sports Horse

CLASSES

186 SPORTS BROODMARE , with own foal at foot or with a service certificate. Four years old and over, exceeding 148 cm

187 SPORTS HORSE FOAL , to be three weeks old or over on the day of the Show, to be shown at foot

188 SPORTS HORSE YEARLING, colt, filly or gelding, to exceed 148cm at maturity

189 SPORTS HORSE TWO OR THREE YEAR OLD, licensed colt, filly or gelding, to exceed 148cm at maturity

190 SPORTS HORSE, mare, gelding or stallion, four years old to seven years old, exceeding 148cm

SPORTS HORSE RIDDEN

Judge: TBA

H14 The CAMPBELL Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Sports Competition Horse

191 RIDDEN SPORTS HORSE, mare, gelding or stallion, four years old and over, over and exceeding 148cms. Rider any age. Horses to enter the ring individually, will not be ridden by the Judge and will be judged accordingly: Phase 1 - performance and freestyle show (60 marks). Phase 2 - conformation/type and suitability (40 marks). The individual freestyle show to include the following movements: halt, walk on a long rein, ordinary trot serpentine, extended trot on the diagonal, canter serpentine with change of lead, extended canter on the diagonal. Not to exceed 2 minutes

27 COLOURED HORSE IN HAND

This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse and Pony Society (UK) Affiliation No.18005. Both owner and rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS(UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card in the RING for signing by the Judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS(UK) for the appropriate qualifier card. This Show will qualify for the 2017 Championship Show, please ensure you have your 2017 Qualifier Card ready for signing in the ring. These can be obtained from CHAPS admin, please see www.chapsuk.com for details.

Judge: Mr J Conifey, Southampton

AWARDS

H15 The SMARTIE Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Skewbald and Piebald Horse In Hand

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the Best Foal

CLASSES

192 COLOURED HORSE YOUNGSTOCK, CHAPS (UK) OPEN YOUNGSTOCK IN HAND QUALIFIER, one, two and three years old , colt, filly or gelding, to exceed 148cm at maturity (two and three year old colts must be licensed) no foals

193 NON NATIVE COLOURED HORSE OPEN, CHAPS(UK) NON NATIVE IN HAND HORSE QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 153cm

194 NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL COLOURED HORSE OPEN, CHAPS(UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL IN HAND HORSE QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm

COLOURED HORSE RIDDEN

This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse and Pony Society (UK) Affiliation No.18005. Both owner and rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS(UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card in the RING for signing by the Judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS(UK) for the appropriate qualifier card. This Show will qualify for the 2017 Championship Show, please ensure you have your 2017 Qualifier Card ready for signing in the ring. These can be obtained from CHAPS admin, please see www.chapsuk.com for details.

Judge: Mr J Conifey, Southampton

AWARDS

H16 The BUCKINGHAM Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Ridden Coloured Horse

28 CLASSES

195 NON NATIVE RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE, CHAPS(UK) NON NATIVE RIDDEN HORSE QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 153cm, riders any age

196 NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE, CHAPS(UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN HORSE QUALIFIER, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm, riders any age

FORMER RACEHORSES

Judges: Mrs J Pitman, North Hungerford (Conformation); Mr M Felton, Blandford (Ride)

The RoR Open in Hand Show Series Qualifier (formerly TARRA)

The RoR Tattersalls Thoroughbred Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2017

THE RoR/TBA (THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION) RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2017

The RoR Jockey Club Novice Show Series Qualifier 2017

The RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier (formerly TARRA)

AWARDS

H71 The DANGERFIELD Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Former Racehorse

H76 The NOT ANOTHER BARNEY Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Winning Working Racehorse

CLASSES

197 THE RoR OPEN IN HAND SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER (FORMERLY TARRA), Open to all RoR registered horses, 3 years and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Horses that have raced abroad or been in training are also eligible. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. The first three horses will qualify. This class is a qualifier for the RoR OPEN in Hand Showing Series FINAL at the RoR National Championship Show at Aintree, August 2018. Rosettes 1st - 6th; Prizes - 1st £30 plus RoR jacket, 2nd £20, 3rd £10, 4th £10

CHAMPIONSHIP, from the above classes

198 THE RoR JOCKEY CLUB NOVICE SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER 2017 , thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Rider must be 15 years or over on 1st January. To take part in this class, horses must NOT have won an open class (inc SEIB/HOYS, RoR Tattersalls Show Series Qualifier, TARRA Ridden, RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier or any other open class except RoR TBA Challenge Show Series classes). Horses will be de-noviced after 3 novice wins or any open win, but is still eligible to compete at the RoR Aintree show that August. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. The first three go forward to the championship at the RoR National Show at Aintree in August 2018. All entries MUST be registered with the RoR and have RACED in GB . The class will be run under the rules of RoR. Horses will not be ridden by the judge; each horse to complete an individual show no longer than 1 1/2 minutes to include the following movements: Walk, Trot, Canter showing change of leg, extended canter, halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Horses will be stripped for conformation. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse's last run in a race (NH/Flat) should entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chin strap. Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series. Prizes - Rosette 1st-6th and Vouchers 1st-4th: 1st £50 plus voucher for jacket, 2nd £25, 3rd £20, 4th £10.

29 199 THE RoR AMATEUR RIDDEN SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER (FORMERLY TARRA), open to all RoR and NR registered horses, 4 yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. The Series is open to AMATEURS only - those employed in racing will be allowed bo compete. Class will be judged under 'riding horse' format without 'type' being taken into considerations. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. The first three horses will qualify. The Judge will not ride at the qualifier but will ride in the final. This class is a qualifier for the RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series FINAL at the RoR National Championship Show at Aintree, August 2018 Rosettes 1st - 6th. Prizes - 1st £40 plus RoR jacket, 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £10

Amateur definition : an amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season: Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses (for the show ring) in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard (in the current season or previous season). Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not have received any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current or previous season. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.

200 THE RoR TATTERSTALLS THOROUGHBRED RIDDEN SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER 2017 , thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. The first FOUR go forward to the championship at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in JUNE 2018. All entries MUST be registered with the RoR and include their registration number on entry form and have RACED in GB . All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse's last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chin strap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series. Prizes: Rosettes 1st to 6th place and Vouchers 1st to 4th place. Veteran prize, £25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at Aintree. 1st £60 plus voucher for jacket, 2nd £40, 3rd £20, 4th £10

201 THE RoR/TBA (THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION) RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2017 , mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years old or over on the 1st January. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited. All entries must be registered with RoR and HAVE raced in GB. The first three go forward to the championship at the RoR National Show at Aintree in August 2018. Horses will NOT be ridden by the judge. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The class to be judged 50% jumping, 20% style while jumping and performance and 30% awarded for show, manners and suitability to be retrained. PHASE 1 - Jumping to be judged: 8 rustic jumps (2' 6" to 3' with a maximum spread of 85cm). The following points to be deducted at the end of each jumping round: 10 points to be deducted for a knock down, 15 points to be deducted for a refusal, 20 points for second refusal, elimination for third refusal or fall. PHASE 2 - Class returns without boots and judged for an individual show/conformation. (In some classes, at the judge's discretion, horses might be asked to do a 'show' following their jumping without leaving the ring. This is often the case with a large number in the class). Each horse to complete an individual show of no longer than 1 1/2 minutes. Show to include the following movements: walk, trot, canter showing change of leg, extended canter (gallop) halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Total marks out of 30% for Show, manners and suitability to be retrained. Fences for the final at Aintree can be up to a maximum of 3'6" Prizes: Rosettes 1st to 6th and Vouchers 1st to 4th place. 1st £50 plus voucher for jacket, 2nd £25, 3rd £20, 4th £10. Veteran prize (15+): £25 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at the RoR National Show at Aintree.

30 CHAMPIONSHIP , from the above classes SIDE SADDLE EQUITATION

Classes are run under S.S.A. Rules as stated in the current Members' handbook.

Judge: TBA

AWARDS

H17 The SELLERS ROSEBOWL Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the winning Side Saddle Equitation exhibit

SIDE SADDLE INTERNATIONAL Rosette to the Adult Member and MANOR GRANGE STUD SHOW CENTRE to the Junior Member, judged to be the best turned out CLASSES

202 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN QUALIFYING CLASS, run under SSA Rules defined in the current Member's Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member under 14 on 1st January of the current year. Side Saddle International offer a rosette to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member, judged to be the best turned out. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.

203 CLASSICAL LADIES SIDE SADDLE QUALIFIER, Open to SSA Adult Members and Non-members, aged 18 and over on January 1st of the current year, riding side saddle, on horses exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). To be judged 25% conformation and action, 25% manners & way of going, 25% rider, and 25% turnout of horse & rider, by a SHBGB, BSHA, BSPS, P(UK) or SSA Panel Judge. Judges may request a short show, but will not ride exhibits; horses will not be stripped. Traditional habits must be worn. Fancy Dress and Period Costumes NOT permitted. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above. Judges are requested to use the mark sheet provided. The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. In the event of previous qualification, this may be passed down to fourth place. Special rosettes are offered by Mrs T. Mitchell to the winner and if the winner has already qualified, a second rosette is awarded with the Qualification Card. Qualifying combinations are required to become Full Members of the SSA 21 days prior to the National Side Saddle Show or as soon as possible if qualified after that date to be eligible to compete at the Final. Combinations qualifying between one National Side Saddle Show and the next may carry forward the qualification, for that year only. The highest placed Riding Horse, Hack (not exceeding 160cm), Cob or Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, ridden by a SSA Adult Member qualifies for the current year's BSHA Championship Show DMSL Phone Systems Ladies Show Horse Championship and if already qualified the ticket will go to the next highest placed horse down to 5th place. Combinations qualifying after the current year's BSHA Championship Show may carry forward the qualification, to the following year. SSA Members who qualify for The Ladies Show Horse Championship, will not be required to join the BSHA in order to compete in any Side Saddle class at the BSHA National Championship Show. If the BSHA Championship Show entries have closed at the time of qualifications, competitors will not be charged a late entry fee for the Championship.

204 SIDE SADDLE COSTUME CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE , The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider's period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card. Competitors should produce a brief resume about their costumes for the Commentator. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.

ARABS IN HAND

31 The Show is affiliated to the Arab Horse Society. All entries must be registered in their appropriate Stud Book or Register by closing date of entry. Judging will be conducted in accordance with the AHS rules for showing.

This is a qualifying show for the British Arabian Championships to be held at Kings Equestrian Centre, www.kingsequestrian.co.uk. All details and Qualifying Cards from Mrs Jayne Armstrong, 6 Watkin Avenue, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1QD Tel 07971 864398. Please send a S.A.E. Cards are £15 each. Please state horse's name, age and section when applying for a card. Cheques payable to The Arab Horse Society. Cards may also be purchased on www.ahsshowsandevents.com. The British Arabian Championship has Classes for both in hand and ridden purebred Arabians. Schedule available from www.ahsshowsandevents.com

UK In Hand Awards Awards at this show will gain points for the UK In Hand Awards. Cards must be signed by the judge. Full details and points cards are available on the Arab Horse Society Website - www.ahsshowsandevents.com.

Judge: TBA

AWARDS

H18 The GOLDEN LARAH Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Champion Arab In Hand

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosettes for the Best Pure Bred Arab and Anglo/Part Bred Arab Foal

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the highest placed Anglo or Part Bred Arab Yearling

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Special Rosette for the highest placed Yearling Arab

CLASSES

205 ARAB PURE BRED, stallion, mare or gelding

206 ANGLO/PART BRED ARAB, stallion, mare or gelding, any height

ARABS RIDDEN

The Show is affiliated to the Arab Horse Society. All entries must be registered in their appropriate Stud Book or Register by closing date of entry. Judging will be conducted in accordance with the AHS rules for showing.

This is a qualifying show for the British Arabian Championships to be held at King Equestrian Centre, www.kingequestriancentre.co.uk. All details and qualifying cards from Mrs Jayne Armstrong, 6 Watkin Avenue, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1QD tel 07971 864398. Please send a S.A.E. Cards are £10 each. Please state horse's name, age and section when applying for a card. Cheques payable to The Arab Horse Society. Cards may also be purchased on www.ahsshowsansevents.com. The British Arabian Championships has classes for both in hand and ridden purebred Arabians. Schedule available from www.ahsshowsansevents.com The British Arabian Championships are held in conjunction with the British Amateur Home Produced Championships (BAHPA) details of which can be found on www.bahpac.co.uk. UK In Hand Awards - At this Show points can be gained for the UK In Hand Awards. Cards must be signed by the judge. Full details and points cards are available from Mrs C A Barr, 61 South Park Gardens, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1HZ. Tel 07969 549730. For full details of these new awards see www.ahsshowsandevents.com.

Judge: TBA

AWARDS

H19 The NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Ridden Champion Arab CLASSES

32 207 PURE BRED RIDDEN ARAB, stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over

208 BSPS RIDDEN ANGLO & PART BRED ARAB, stallion, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms, four years old and over. Part-bred Arabs must contain 12.5% and over Arab blood. Rider any age.

VETERAN HORSE IN HAND

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain, Flintshire

Veteran Horse Society - AREA QUALIFIER 2017 . First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017 Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.

Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

AWARDS

H21 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Veteran Horse In Hand

CLASSES

209 PRE-VETERAN HORSE IN-HAND (15-19 years), open to horses any breed.

210 VETERAN HORSE IN-HAND (20 years and over), open to horses any breed.

CHAMPIONSHIP, from the above classes.

VETERAN HORSE RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain, Flintshire

Veteran Horse Society - AREA QUALIFIER 2017 . First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017 Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.

Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all cirumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

33 All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Open Championships, 29th September - 1st October 2017. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule.

For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

AWARDS

H22 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Ridden Veteran Horse

CLASSES

211 PRE-VETERAN HORSE RIDDEN (15-19 years) , open to horses any breed.

212 VETERAN HORSE RIDDEN (20 years and over) , open to horses any breed.

CHAMPIONSHIP, from the above classes.

213 VHS RIDDEN VETERAN OPEN CLASS (15-30 years).

VHS M&M Supreme Final qualification. The highest placed M&M will qualify for the VHS Supreme Final at the National Veteran Open Championships.

Open to horses of any breed and height. Open to professionals and amateurs. Qualifier for the VHS Open Class Final to be held at the National Open Veteran Championships 2017. Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page. Open to members and non-members. Non Members will receive a red Non-Members Qualification card. This must be completed and returned with Full Membership application within 14 days of gaining qualification to enter the Supreme Open Final. Entry on online via the VHS website. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Members and day members must carry their current VHS membership card in the ring and produce these on request - no exceptions will be made. VHS Open Class Final qualification . Competitors placed 1st and 2nd will qualify for the VHS Open Class Final, to be held at the National Veteran Open Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire, 29th September-1st October 2017. If the competitor has already qualified or does not wish to attend, they must refuse the qualification card and pass it down the line on the day. No lower than 4th place. All non-professional competitors are eligible to enter a wide range of classes at the National Veteran Open Championships, 29th September - 1st October 2017. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule. For further information on qualification or membership, please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

HEAVY HORSES

Judge: TBA

A Travelling Grant of £75 and stabling refund will be paid to all exhibitors who take part in all of their classes and the parade on Sunday.

This Show is affiliated to the Shire Horse Society. All exhibits must be shown in accordance with their individual Breed Society rules.

The classes are open to Heavy Horses of all breeds.

Entry Fee: £15.00 for Members and Non-Members

AWARDS

The SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY offers a silver-plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Mare or Filly, subject to the Shire Horse Society special conditions of offer. The winner of this special prize must be a

34 member of the Society and the Horse must be registered or eligible for registration in the Stud Book or Grade B Register. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year.

H77 The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the Champion. 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 214-217 will go forward.

CLASSES

214 HEAVY HORSE YEARLING OR TWO YEAR OLD , colt, filly or gelding

215 HEAVY HORSE MARE , three years old and over

216 HEAVY HORSE GELDING , three years old and over

217 HEAVY HORSE RIDDEN, four years old and over, to be shown under saddle

218 BEST TURNED OUT HEAVY HORSE IN SHOW HARNESS OR DECORATED HARNESS , mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, to be judged 25% on horse and 75% on harness

219 HEAVY HORSE DRIVING TURNOUT, SINGLE, PAIR OR TANDEM, Agricultural/Trade or Ladies Cart

FOREIGN BREEDS IN HAND These classes are open to any horse or pony that is non-indigenous to the British Isles (excludes Arab and Irish horses/ponies). The classes will be Judged under the FBS Rules English Version. If entries are sufficient the classes may be split.

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain, Flintshire

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette for the Champion in Hand Foreign Breed

CLASSES

220 FOREIGN BREED PURE BRED, THREE YEARS AND UNDER

221 FOREIGN BREED PURE BRED, FOUR YEARS AND OVER

222 FOREIGN BREED PART BRED, THREE YEARS AND UNDER

223 FOREIGN BREED PART BRED, FOUR YEARS AND OVER

FOREIGN BREEDS RIDDEN These classes are open to any horse or pony that is non-indigenous to the British Isles (excludes Arab and Irish horses/ponies). The classes will be Judged under the FBS Rules English Version. If entries are sufficient these classes may be split.

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain, Flintshire

AWARDS

The DORCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY award a Rosette to the Champion Ridden Foreign Breed

CLASSES

224 FOREIGN BREED PURE BRED, mare or gelding, 4 years or over

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This Society is a member of the Association of Shows and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO), and endeavours to run its competitions in line with similar shows. Competitors are reminded to leave adequate time to enter and leave the Showground as traffic delays are possible. HORSE RULES 1. Local Rule - Horse/Pony must be the property of a resident living within Dorset. 2. Horse Numbers - One number will be issued per animal, which must be used for all classes 3. HSE and HARD HATS - British Standard hard hats must be worn complying with EN 1384, ASTMF 1163, PAS015 with Kite Marks or SEI marks. Protective head gear similar to the above which offers a higher level of protection is acceptable. Chin straps must be securely fastened at all times whilst mounted on the Showground 4. It is recommended that horses and ponies are not left unattended at any time whilst on the Showground. CAMPING RULES 4a. Livestock Attendants - The Society permits livestock attendants to "camp/sleep" in their vehicles in the livestock parking area 5. Camping Field - A separate camping field is provided adjoining the main showground where a charge of £30 is made per vehicle or tent 6. Gas & Cooking Arrangements - For fire safety reasons, gas cylinders should not be stored within your sleeping accommodation GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 7. Entries - All entries must be on an official entry form and signed by exhibitor, owner, agent or if under 16 years of age, the exhibitor & parent/guardian. All exhibits must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of making entries. This rule obviously is superseded where exhibits are required to be bred, made or produced by the exhibitor 8. Closing Dates - No entries will be accepted after the relevant closing date 9. Membership - Fully paid up Members are entitled to reduced entry fees in most classes. 10. Refunds - No refunds can be made for any entry after the relevant closing date 11. Accidents - The Society will not be responsible for any loss, illness, damage or accident that may occur to any animal or article exhibited at the Show. It is a condition of entry that the exhibitor shall hold the Society harmless and indemnify it against any legal proceedings arising from any such accident, loss or illness. All accidents must be reported to the Secretary's Office or Horse Steward's Tent 12. Prizes - As printed in the schedule except where the Judge or Section Chairman reserves the right to change for whatever reason. The Judge need not award a first prize 13. Objections - An exhibitor making an objection shall do so in writing to the Secretary before 4.00 p.m. (or at close of judging) on the relevant day of the Show, and shall deposit the sum of £25. The objector must be an exhibitor in the same class. The Appeals Committee will decide the outcome by 5.00 p.m. that day and in the event of an objection being held invalid the said sum of £25 shall be forfeited to the Society 14. Prize Money - This can be collected on Show Day. No prize money is given unless the relevant prize money card is handed in. No prize money is sent out, unless requested in writing with the relevant prize money card attached 15. Judging - No public will be allowed in the judging rings while judging is in progress. The Judges decision is final 16. Entry Tickets - Each person must give up an admission ticket when entering the Showground on Show days. Should exhibitors be entitled to exhibitor or vehicle passes these will be dispatched, along with horse numbers. The Society asks all exhibitors to only give free passes to 'bona fida' assistants or handlers 17. Showground Facilities - Refreshments, toilets and showers are provided on the Showground. Exhibitors are allowed to use the Members facilities after 6.00pm each show day where the catering and bars operate until 10.30pm 18. Access to the Showground - Exhibitors are asked to follow the directional signs to the Showground and to allow adequate time for entry to the show site, parking and unloading of their entries. Any vehicle attempting to enter the Showground without a vehicle pass will be charged £50 which is refunded if the vehicle is removed from the Showground before 8.00am on the morning of each show day 19. Opening Hours - Public opening hours are from 8.30am to 6.00pm. A security and noise curfew is in place after 11.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Show weekend 20. Car & Lorry Parks - Spaces will be allocated by the car parking steward and should any vehicle be discovered parked in any other area it will be towed away to the car parking area 21. Stockmen and Grooms - All stockmen and grooms must follow the appropriate dress code when parading/riding their animals for judging i.e. white coats, hard hats etc. 22. Smoking - The Society operates a no smoking rule in all tents, judging rings and in the Main Ring 23. Veterinary & Medical Cover - Are on site via the Secretary's Tent between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. on Show days, after which a call out service is available. Exhibitors are responsible for any treatment costs incurred