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Show Schedule for 2008!

We are holding 4 shows in 2008 and the dates are:-

Sunday 11th May  - P(UK) Qualifier

Sunday 22nd June - P(UK) Qualifier

Sunday 20th July - Equestrian Life Qualifier - NEW SCHEDULE BELOW

Sunday 17th August

Incl. P(UK) QUALIFIERS for the 2008 Pollyanna summer championships

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CASTLEFORD RIDING CLUB 2008 SHOWS

TO BE HELD AT QUEENS PARK, AIREDALE, CASTLEFORD  (Click HERE To view a LOCATION MAP)

ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

RING 1 - 9:00am Start

CLASS 1  Tack & Turnout Plaited & Unplaited

CLASS 1a Youngstock In Hand 1, 2 and 3 Year Olds

CLASS 2  Condition up to 14.2hh - In Hand

CLASS 3  Condition Over 14.2hh - In Hand

CLASS 4  M&M Small Breeds In Hand

CLASS 5  M&M Large Breeds In Hand

CLASS 6  In Hand Part-Bred Horse/Pony

(Any part-bred type, can be plaited or natural) (Class may be split if sufficient entries).

CLASS 7 Lead Rein Pony up to 122cm

Open to ponies not exceeding 122cms, mare or gelding, four years old and over.   Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant aged 14years old and over. To be shown in a snaffle bridle, lead rein to be attached to the noseband and not to the bit.  This class at the championships will be split into:  a) Plaited b) Mountain & Moorland (rider may not compete in any other class off the lead rein)

CLASS 8 First Ridden Pony up to 13hh  (Open to Children 12yrs and Under).

CLASS 9  Best Ridden Pony

Open to ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 148cms, mare or gelding four years old and over. Riders any age but to be a suitable size and weight for the pony, (Excluding Lead Rein and First Ridden).

CLASS 10 Best Coloured In Hand
(Piebald, Skewbald, Spotted, Dun, Roan & Palomino)

CLASS 11 Veteran Horse or Pony Over 16 Years Old - In Hand

CLASS 12 Child Handler Under 12 Years Old – In Hand

CLASS 13 Veteran Ridden Horse or Pony Over 16 Years Old

CLASS 14 Ridden Youngster 4, 5 & 6 years old.  (Snaffle bridle, no spurs)

****   CHAMPIONSHIP £25 TO WINNER - For all Winners in Ring 1   ****
 

ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

RING 2 - 9:00am Start

CLASS 15  Ridden Cob/Traditional Cob

For Horses over 148cms, open to mare or gelding, four years old and over. Judge may ride at     qualifying shows and at the championships at the judges’ discretion (the judge may elect not to ride certain exhibits). This class will be split at the Championships into:  a) Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms b) Exceeding 155cms.

CLASS 16  Ridden Hunter

For horses exceeding 148cms and over, open to mare or gelding, four years old and over. Judge may   ride at qualifying shows and at the championships at the judges’ discretion (the judge may elect not to ride certain exhibits) This class will be split at the Championships into the following sections: a) Small Hunter not to exceed 158cms  b) Lightweight Hunter  c) Heavyweight Hunter

CLASS 17  Best Ridden Horse

For Horses 148cms and over, open to mare or gelding, four years old and over. Judge may ride at qualifying shows and at the championships at the judges’ discretion (the judge may elect not to ride certain exhibits). This class will be split at Championships into: a) Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms.  b) Exceeding 158cms

CLASS 18  Ridden Coloured

Open to horses and ponies, mares or geldings, four years old and over, any  height. This class will be split at the Championships into:  a) 148cms and under. B) over 148cms

CLASS 19  Ridden Show Hunter Open

CLASS 20  Ridden Mountain and Moorland Small and Large Breeds

 Open to mare or gelding, four years old and over. Lead Rein Ponies are not permitted.  This class will be split at the Championships into:

 a) Small Breeds: Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Section A and B.

 b) Large Breeds: Highland, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Connemara, Welsh Section C and D.

CLASS 21  Equitation Rider Under 16 Years Old

CLASS 22  Equitation Rider Over 16 Years Old

CLASS 23  Concours d’Elegance

To be ridden astride or side saddle. Open to horses and ponies, mare and gelding, four years old  and over. Riders any age. Costumes or traditional allowed. To be judged on the overall picture of elegance presented by horse/pony and rider including appearance, conformation, and individual show.

CLASS 24  Riding Club Type Class - To give a short ridden show and jump a small fence.

CLASS 25  Ridden Ex Racehorse - This class is for ex racehorses now following other careers

    ****   CHAMPIONSHIP £25 TO WINNER - For all Winners in Ring 2   ****

NEW ! - NOVELTY RING  - ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE  (11am Start)

CLASS 26  Bonny Pony In Hand  (Open to Children 15yrs and Under). 

CLASS 27  NEW - Handsome Horse/Pony  (Any size Gelding Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 28  NEW - Pretty Mare/Pony  (Any size Mare Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 29  Most Appealing Eyes!  (Any size Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 30  HANDY Horse or Pony

CLASS 31  FANCY DRESS Child 12 yrs or under (hard hat must be worn if mounted).

RING 3  -  9:30am Start

9.30am – 10.30am  CLEAR ROUND

Open to Horses or Ponies  (£2.00 with Rosette, £1.50 without.  2min time limit.)

CLASS 24  Really Novice/Training Class Any Age.  Horse or Pony.

CLASS 25  65CM Ponies not exceeding 148cms, Rider under 16 years, never to have won a first at any show.

CLASS 26  75cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 27  85cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 28  95cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 29  THE BIG ONE – 1.05CM Horse or Pony £50 FIRST PRIZE!

(Riders any age - FASTEST OVERALL TIME WINS)

TROPHIES TO WINNERS, ROSETTES TO 6^th PLACE, CHAMPIONSHIP & PRIZES

ENTRY FEES

POSTAL ENTRIES:

Members £3.50

Non-Members £4.50

ENTRIES ON THE DAY:

Members £5.00

Non-Members £6.00

A charge of £2 per competitor will be made in respect of St John Ambulance.

ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY PRIOR TO SHOW DATE.

Membership Card must be produced for Entries on the day.

Smart Appearance In All Rings

Refreshments Available

ENTRIES TO:

Lindsey Griffiths, Bridleways, Unit 8, Tanshelf Industrial Estate, Colonels Walk, Pontefract, WF8 4PJ.  Tel:  01977 699221.

Website:  http://www.castlefordridingclub.co.uk

PUBLIC LIABILITIES

The Committee will not be held responsible for any accidents involving competitors, animals, vehicles or spectators on the showfield.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Committee reserve the right to alter or cancel any class and to refuse entry on to the showground.

The Judges decision is final.

Smart Appearance in all rings.  No Trainers.

No misuse of whips or spurs.  No use of foul or abusive language.

Whips must not exceed the length of 30 inches.

All complaints must be made in writing and accompanied by £15.00 which will be refunded if the complaint is upheld.

The correct standard of hats must be worn with a chin strap.

No Stallions or Colts.

No Horses/Ponies under the age of 4 Years Old to be ridden on the showfield.

No mucking out of Horseboxes on the showfield.

Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times on the showfield.

Please take your rubbish home or use the litterbins provided.

 PLEASE DO NOT RIDE ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD

USE THE WARM UP AREAS PROVIDED – THANK YOU!

Castleford Riding Club

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