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Show Schedule for 2009!

We are holding 3 shows in 2009 and the dates are:-

Sunday 24th May 2009

Sunday 21st June 2009

Sunday 19th July 2009

Don't forget to take photo's and email them to us for the website!!!

Click Here to download the Show Schedule (MS Word Format).

Click Here to download the Club's Membership Form (MS Word Format).

Click Here to download the Pre-Entry Form for the Show (MS Word Format).

CASTLEFORD RIDING CLUB 2009 SHOWS

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

RING 1            ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

 

CLASS 1    Tack & Turnout Plaited & Unplaited (Mounted or InHand)

CLASS 1a  Youngstock in Hand 1, 2, 3yrs 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    Part Bred Horse/Pony - In Hand

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

CLASS 7    Lead Rein Pony

Open to ponies not exceeding 14.2hh, mare or gelding, four years old and over.   To be led by an attendant aged 14years old or over. To be shown in a snaffle bridle, lead rein to be attached to the noseband and not to the bit.  (Rider may not compete in any other class off the lead rein)

CLASS 8    First Ridden Pony up to 13hh – child 12yrs and under

CLASS 9    Best Ridden Pony

Open to ponies not exceeding 14.2hh, mare or gelding four years old and over. Riders any age but to be a suitable size and weight for the pony,  (Rider may not compete in Lead Rein and First Ridden classes.)

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

 

RING 1 CHAMPIONSHIP –£25 TO WINNER (For all winners in Ring 1)

 

RING 2            ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

 

CLASS 14  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 15  NEW - Ridden Hunter Pony

Ponies 14.2hh and under.  To be Judged on rider being correct age for Pony, suitability, manners and conformation of Pony.

CLASS 16  Best Ridden Horse

For Horses 148cms and over, open to mare or gelding, four years old and over.

CLASS 17  Ridden Coloured

Open to horses and ponies, mares or geldings, four years old and over, any  height.

CLASS 18  NEW - Ridden Hunter Horse

For Horses 14.2hh and over, open to mare or gelding, four years old and over.   Includes Show Hunters.

CLASS 19  Ridden Mountain and Moorland Small & Large Breeds

Open to mare or gelding, four years old and over.  Small Breeds: eg Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Section A and B, etc.  Large Breeds: eg Highland, Dales, Fell, New Forest, etc.  Class will be split if sufficient entries.

CLASS 20  NEW - Ideal Partners, Children 12 Years or Under

Open to mare or gelding, four years old and over.  (Class to be judged on ridden combination, open to Walk & Trot Show and Lead Rein.  Aimed at novice riders, looks and conformation unimportant.)

CLASS 21  NEW - Equitation Rider Under 12 Years Old

(Walk & Trot Show Only, lead rein welcome, riders in this class cannot enter Class 22)

CLASS 22  Equitation Rider 13-17 Years Old

CLASS 23  Equitation Rider Over 17 Years Old

CLASS 24  NEW - Ridden Part-Bred

Open to all part-bred horses and ponies, mare and gelding, four years old and over.

CLASS 25  Riding Club Type Class-To give a short ridden show and jump a small fence.

CLASS 26  Ridden Ex Racehorse – This class is for ex racehorses now following other careers

 

RING 2 CHAMPIONSHIP – £25 TO WINNER (For all winners in Ring 2)

 

 

NOVELTY RING STARTS 10:30- ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

CLASS 27  Bonny Pony In Hand  (Open to Children 15yrs and Under). 

CLASS 28  Handsome Horse/Pony (Any size Gelding Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 29  Pretty Mare/Pony  (Any size Mare Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 30  Most Appealing Eyes (Any size Horse/Pony, no handler age restriction)

CLASS 31  NEW - PONY KRYPTON FACTOR!!

(In Hand, Ponies 14.2hh and under, Children 12yrs and under.  Questions will be asked and tasks requested of each Child and their Pony by the Judge in order to demonstrate their general knowledge and ability to look after a Pony – all in good fun!)

CLASS 32  FANCY DRESS (Open to all, hard hat must be worn if mounted)

 

 

RING 3     ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE

9.30am – 10.30am

CLEAR ROUND Open to Horses or Ponies

(£2.00 with Rosette, £1.50 without.  2min time limit.)

 

CLASS 33  NEW - Really Novice 50cm MAX Class.

(Open to All but entrants are not allowed in any other jumping class except for Clear Round.)

CLASS 34  NEW - 70cm Max Pairs Jumping Class

CLASS 35  75cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 36  HANDY PONY

(Open to Children 12 Years and Under, Lead Rein Entries MUST stay on Lead Rein Throughout!)

 

Not Before 1pm

CLASS 37  85cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 38  95cm Horse or Pony (Separate Jump Offs, Pony riders 16yrs or under)

CLASS 39  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 show field.

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 show field.

No mucking out of Horseboxes on the show field.

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

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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