club show schedule - the Gate Riding Club

THE GATE RIDING CLUB THE SHOW GROUND COTON ROAD WHITACRE HEATH COLESHILL B46 2HL

CLUB SHOW SCHEDULE

www.gateridingclub.co.uk

2018 British Riding Clubs Affiliated

The Gate Riding Club Group

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25 March 2018

Club Show

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29 April 2018

Club Show

20th May 2018

Club Show

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24 June 2018

Club Show (Medal Show)

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29 July 2018

Club Show

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26 August 2018

Club Show (Sash Show)

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23 September 2018 Club Show th

07 October 2018 th

28 October 2018

Charity Show (Fancy dress and Dog Showing) Club Show (Halloween Show)

Members and non-members welcome to every competition Points towards trophies will be awarded to members only Please see Website for more information throughout the show season

www.gateridingclub.co.uk All Classes may be split if entries warrant Lead Rein and Side Saddle riders are welcome in any appropriate classes We will have qualifiers held throughout the year See website for The Dressage Schedules FLAT SHOWING CLINICS AND SHOW JUMP CLINICS TO BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Any enquiries please email = [email protected]

Phone Number for Show Day 07717 477203

RING ONE SHOW JUMPING 930am Start Members £4.00 per class Non Members £6.00

Classes 1-5 Will be one round - Placings will be the least faults in the fastest time Rosettes - 1-6 place Class 1 Lead Rein Jumping 12 yrs. and under on 01.01.2018 fences not to exceed 30cm (1ft) – ponies not to exceed 138cm (6 jumps) ponies must be on a lead rein attached to the nose band Class 2 Assisted Tiny Tots 12 yrs. and under on 01.01.2018 fences not to exceed 30cm (1ft) – ponies not to exceed 138cm (6 jumps) – support can be given in the ring to riders Class 3 Cradle Stakes - Fences not to exceed 40cm (1ft 3”) Riders 13 and under 01.01.18 (6 Jumps) ponies not to exceed 138cm Class 4 Mini Jumping Riders to be 13 years and under 01.01.2018 Fences not to exceed 45cm (1ft 6”) – ponies not to exceed 138cm (6 Jumps) Class 5 Very Novice Jumping – Fences not to exceed 45cm (1ft 6”) - This is for Novice pony/Horse or Rider (8 jumps) NOT BEFORE 11.00AM Competitors are not to continue in the 2nd phase if faults are occurred in the 1st phase if more than 5 competitors in the class

Class 6-11 - 2 phase 6 jumps in first phase, if you go clear then complete another 4 jumps against the clock Open to Horses and Ponies Riders any age. First round clears will carry straight on into a timed jump off. The first round will be timed for further placings – the least faults in the fastest round. Ponies classed as up to 148cm. Please specify whether your entry is for the horse or pony section. NO FILLERS IN CLASS 6 – 9 Class 6 Warm Up Stakes- Not To Exceed 55cm (1ft 6” to 1ft 9”) – 2 phase jumping Class 7 Starter Stakes- Not To Exceed 60cm (1ft 9” to 2ft) – 2 phase jumping Class 8 Nursery Stakes Not To Exceed 65cm (2ft) – 2 phase jumping Class 9 Training Stakes – Not To Exceed 70 cm (2ft 3) – 2 phase Jumping FILLERS WILL BE ADDED IN FROM CLASS 10 Class 10 Class 11

Not Before 1pm Pre Novice -Not To Exceed 70cm (2ft to 2ft 3”) – 2 phase jumping Novice Stakes- Not To Exceed 75 cm (2ft 3” to 2ft 6”) – 2 phase jumping

Classes 12 – 14 = 2 phase jumping to consist of 8 jumps in first phase and 4 jumps in second phase Class 12 Newcomer Stakes open to Horse and Ponies, Height of jumps will not Exceed 80 cm Class 13 Intermediate- Not To Exceed 85cm (2ft 6” to 2ft 9”) – 2 phase jumping Class 14 Novice Open – Not to Exceed 90cm (3ft) – 2 phase Jumping

RING 2 - 09.00am start Members £4.00 per class Non Members £6.00 Fun Class A

Handy Pony – Horse/Pony and Rider to complete a course of different obstacles

Class 15

Open In Hand Best Turned Out 40% horse, 40% handler, 20% overall presentation

Class 16

In Hand Novice Handler – please compete in this class if you are a novice handler – new to showing 20% overall appearance, 60% efficiency of handling, 20% ring craft

Class 17

In Hand Family/riding club horse or pony -40% Manners 40% suitability 20% Conformation

Class 18

In Hand Adult Class for competitors over 16 years of age on the 01.01.2018 20% overall appearance, 60% efficiency of handling, 20% ring craft

Class 19

New combination for 2018 – Horse and Rider to be a new combination for the 2018 season to be judged 50% individual show 20% overall presentation 30% suitability

Class 20

In Hand Young Handler –Safety head gear and gloves must be worn – 16yr and under on 01.01.18 30% overall appearance, 50% efficiency of handling, 20% ring craft. Special rosette given to the highest placed 12yr old and under, arm bands must be warn as identification. st

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CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 15 -20 (1 and 2 Prize winners)

Not before 12.00 pm NOVELTY CLASSES Entry fee £3.00 Members £4 Non Member - Points will be awarded Class 21

In Hand/ Ridden Prettiest Mare or Handsomest Gelding

Class 22

In Hand/ Ridden Best Mane and Tail with Sparkly Eyes

Class 23

In Hand/ Ridden Cutest/Coolest Combination

Breed and Type Classes - Entry Fee Members £4.00 Non Members £6.00 Class 24 Class 25 Class 26 Class 27 Class 28 Class 29 Class 30 Class 31 Class 32

Open In Hand Class – open to all horses and ponies of any age or breed 40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. Will be split horses and ponies if entries warrant. In Hand Young Stock (3yrs and under) 40% conformation, 30% manners/way of going, 30% overall impression In Hand Pure Bred Arabs, Part Breds & Anglo Arabs and Foreign Breeds– 30% manners 40% way of going 30% Conformation classes may be split In Hand Coloured, Cremello, Dun, Roan, Spotted, Palomino – open to all horses and ponies of any age 40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. In Hand Mountain and Moorland 60% correctness of breed type, 20% manners, 20% overall presentation In Hand Show Hack/Show Pony and Show hunter Horse/Pony – any show horse/pony type to include Racehorse 40% Conformation 30% Manners 30% overall presentation In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cob, Shire, Heavy or Driving type 40% conformation, 40% manners and individual show, 20% overall presentation In Hand Shetland and Miniatures 30% Manners, 40% conformation 30% overall presentation In Hand Veteran - Horses and ponies over 15yrs 50% condition, 25% conformation, 25% way of going. Class may be split if entries warrant 15yr-20yrs and over 20yrs st

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CHAMPIONSHIP IN HAND CLASS FOR CLASSES TO 24 -32 (1 and 2 Prize winners)

RING THREE – RIDDEN SHOWING (09.00am start) Members £4.00 per class Non Members £6.00

Class 33

Open Ridden Best Turned Out – 40% horse, 30% rider, 30% overall presentation - to just walk round.

Class 34

The Endeavour Class - Not to go round with other horses / ponies - To perform a show of what you feel comfortable and happy with doing on the day (even if it’s just a walk round) any age, lead rein welcome this is class for genuine Nervous or True Novice competitors

Class 35

Lead Rein Best Rider – up to 10yrs old - as of 01.01.18 Classes to be judged 40% rider position and effectiveness of aids, 40% individual show, 20% overall presentation

Class 36

Very Novice Horse or Pony – walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show – to be judged on the nature it is intended – Best Novice Horse or Pony (Snaffle Bridle)

Class 37

Very Novice Rider – walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show – to be judged on the nature it is intended – Best Novice Rider

Class38

First Ridden Best Rider – up to 12yrs as of 01/01/2018 – ponies not to exceed 138cm to walk and trot together only canter in Individual show. 40% rider position and effectiveness of aids, 40% individual show, 20% overall presentation

Class 39

Open Best Rider – 12 years old and over on 01/01/2018 40% rider position and effectiveness of aids, 40% individual show, 20% overall presentation classes will be split if entries warrant (18 and over)

Class 40

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Class 41

Class 42 Class 43 Class 44 Class 45

Class 46 Class 47

Class 48 Class 49

Class 50

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CHAMPIONSHIP FOR RIDDEN CLASS FOR CLASSES 33-40 (1 and 2 Prize winners) Not Before 12 00 pm Ridden & L/R Mountain and Moorland – open to any native breed including Shetlands 50% correctness of type, 30% manners & individual show, 20% overall presentation. Lead Rein welcome – separate points for L/R – class may be split Ridden Coloured, Cremello, Palomino, Dun, Roan and Spotted Open – 40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners – class may be split Ridden Show Hack/Show Pony and Show hunter Horse/Pony Type Any bridle 30% conformation, 45% individual show, 25% overall impression Ridden Cob, Hunter and Riding Horse Type Horse or Pony – any cob types - Any bridle 30% conformation, 45% individual show, 25% overall impression Working Show Type Horse Or Pony – To jump 3 fences at a height to suit competitors on the day then perform a short show for the judge Overall Impression 20%, Conformation 40% Way of Going 40% Open Riding Club or Family Horse or Pony – snaffle bridle, no martingale 30% manners, 40% individual show, 30% suitability – optional Cross pole to be jumped Open Ridden Class – open to all horses and ponies any breed inc Racehorses (Award to highest placed ROR) 40% conformation, 30% way of going, 30% manners. Will be split horses and ponies if entries warrant. Ridden Traditional Gypsy Cob, heavy, Shire or Driving Type – 50% correctness of type, 30% manners and individual show, 20% overall presentation Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony horse or pony over 15yrs old 15-20yrs and 20yrs + 40% condition, 20% conformation, 40% individual show – class may be split if entries warrant . L/R Welcome Pure Bred Arab/ Part bred Arabs/Anglo Arabs or Foreign Breeds 30% manners 40% Individual show, 30% Conformation st

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CHAMPIONSHIP FOR RIDEN CLASSES 41 -50 (1 and 2 Prize winners)

RULES & CONDITIONS British Riding Club Rules Apply The Gate Riding Club and / or the organising committee cannot be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, riders, owners, grooms, ground spectators or any other person or property whatsoever other than the liability for a refund of entry fee in the event of abandonment of the competition. The organisers of this event have taken all responsible precautions to ensure Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all responsible precautions to avoid accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and stewards. 1 All persons on the showground must comply with the safety advice and directions given by Club officials and displayed on safety notices 2 All riders when riding, whether competing or not, must wear hard hats that are up to UK current standards with a strap properly adjusted and fastened. insurance will be void if standards are not met. See BRC Hat Guidelines for compliance 3 Appropriate protective clothing, including footwear must be worn by all persons on the showground when mounted or handling a horse 4 Entries accepted at rider’s risk. 5 The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. 6 The organiser’s/Judges decision is final. 7 Only riders entered to compete in the show may use the practice ring and must jump the practice fence in the direction indicated with the red wing on the right hand wing. When jumping a practice fence the height of the fence must be within accordance with the height of the fences in the ring at the time. Grooms and owners are not eligible to use this facility. 8 A fall of the rider will result in elimination from the class. Such dismounted riders should not remount whilst in the ring or dressage arena. 9 Competitors should be mounted on suitably sized ponies or horses. Should a judge or show official be concerned that a rider is under or over-horsed they will be requested to withdraw in the interests of safety or animal cruelty 10 Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be over 16 years of age. 11 Any Objections or complaints must be made to the secretary in writing with a £20.00 Deposit within 30 minutes of the incident happening 12 Show jumping Classes will be judged under BS rules with exception of the Gate Riding Club Rules 12 Dogs must be on a lead at all times 13 All annual Trophies must be returned in clean condition no later than the last show of the season 14 competitors are to have their own third party liability insurance

DIRECTIONS TO SHOW GROUND B46 2HL From the M42 Junction 9, take the exit onto Kingsbury Rd/A4097 At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Coton Rd . Turn left onto Halloughton Grange and immediately right The show ground entrance is on this junction please take care From Coleshill take the Birmingham Rd/B4114 Continue to follow B4114 for 1 mile .Turn left onto Station Rd. Show ground is on the right past The Swan Inn, turn right onto Halloughton Grange and immediately right. The show ground entrance is on this junction please take care

H.O.P.E.'S BEST OF THE BEST SUPREME NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL QUALIFIER 2018 The final to be held at HOPE’s Supreme show, Onley Ground E.C. Rugby, Warks on Aug 19th 2018 All in hand and ridden champions qualify .If the champion has already qualified the reserve will qualify. If the champion and reserve have qualified the 1st res will qualify . N.B if no ridden championship takes place then first place will qualify . If first place has qualified then 2nd place will qualify down to 3rd place. Qualification cards will be handed out in the ring. HORSE OWNERS & PONY EXHIBITORS MRS S.J. HIRONS 01455 220665/07946321803 [email protected]

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