EQUINE SCHEDULE 2019

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ROMSEY SHOW – HORSE SCHEDULE 2019 Please note – Ring 1 (Presidents Ring) and Ring 2 (Palmerston Ring) are located on the main Showground. Anyone wishing to view/Exhibit in these rings will need a wristband for entry. Additional wristbands can be purchased with your entry or with CASH only on the day.

PRESIDENTS RING (1) Judge: Laura Nott, Staffordshire

Class 1 SENIOR RIDER OPEN Riders must be 40 years or over on 1st January.

Special prize to the greatest combined age of horse and rider. Special prize to best Riding Club member to wear a GREEN arm band, special prize to best rider on a New Forest Pony.

THE ANDERSON OLDEN SLIPPER WHEELER CUP (94) to the winner of this class.

Judges: To be announced on the day

Class 2 SOUTHERN RIDDEN ‘JUDGES CHOICE’ HAMPSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP

Open to horses/ponies who have received an invitation from a nominated show and who have returned their invitation with their entry form and fee. Details from www.romseyshow.co.uk £100 Champion, £75 Reserve Champion, £50 2nd Reserve Champion, £25 Best turned out not in the first three

PALMERSTON RING (2)

WORKING HUNTER PONIES RIHS Qualifiers (Run under the rules of the NPS 2019)

The NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines Royal International Horse Show Championship Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. The owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. The highest placed pony from each class to qualify for the final at Hickstead 2020. Qualification may pass down to third in the event the first and second have already qualified. At the final riders must also be NPS members. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit. This is also a qualifier for NEDZ/Equifest (5) taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. equifest.org.uk.

Judge: Roger James, Staffordshire ® Jackie Cooper, Dorset © Course builder: Lisa Kelly (Suffolk)

08:30hrs Course Walk Entry fees: (inc RIHS Levy) £31.50 Non-Romsey Show Members, £28.50 Romsey Show Members

Class 3 NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines RIHS Championship. Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction).

THE MORGAN GILES CUP (98) is awarded to the winner of this class.

Class 4 NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines RIHS Championship. Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.

THE FOXWOOD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (57) is awarded to the winner of this class.

Class 5 NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines RIHS Championship. Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.

THE OWEN LOCKYER BOWL (40) is awarded to the winner of this class.

Class 6 NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines RIHS Championship. Ponies not exceeding 122cm.

THE HURSLEY HUNT CUP (121) is awarded to the winner of this class.

WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd placed from classes 3, 4, 5 and 6

Champion £25 and Reserve £20 THE LOWMAN SALVER (120) In memory of Mr. Keith Lowman, is awarded to the winner of the Championship.

NURSERY STAKES WORKING HUNTER PONIES (Unaffiliated)

Judge: Jackie Cooper, Dorset Course builder: Lisa Kelly, Suffolk

Class 7 NURSERY STAKES WORKING HUNTER PONIES 4 yrs old and over, not exceeding 137cm.

Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Not to have won a 1st prize valued at £10 or over. Entries will be limited. THE ANDERSON OLDEN SLIPPER WHEELER CUP (95) to the winner of this class.

EVENTERS CHALLENGE 

Cross Country colours and body protectors must be worn. No watches or Go Pro Cameras will be permitted. No jewellery is allowed. Riding hats with no fixed peak/ Skull Caps must meet one of the following current Safety Standards/specifications and MUST be worn by all Riders of all ages.: PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) and VG01.040 2014-12, all with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark Along with the above rules competitors must adhere to the Rules of The Romsey Show.

Judge: Mrs M Hunter Course Builder: Lisa Kelly

Class 8 EVENTERS TEAM CHALLENGE 75CM Teams of 3 to jump one after the other. All combined scores count. Entries accepted on a first come first serve basis. Team name and colours to be included on entry form.

THE VOLVO PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (60) kindly presented by Messrs. Rudds of Southampton to the winner of this class. Entry Fee: £66 per team Prizes given by HORSEHEALTH.CO.UK

Class 9 EVENTING CHALLENGE 80CM. Horse or pony 4 yrs and over.

Rules as per team challenge – rules at www.romseyshow.co.uk THE ANDERSON OLDEN SLIPPER WHEELER CUP (96) to the winner of this class. Entry fee: £22 Prize money: 1st place £35, 2nd place £25 and 3rd place £15.

RING 3 VETERAN IN HAND

Judge: Julie Cowley, Wales

Class 10 IN HAND VETERAN

In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony aged 15 years and over. Combined Age Class. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Please display age of the horse/pony clearly on Bridle. Veteran Horse Society–AREA QUALIFIER 2019. First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019. 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 carry their cards in the ring and 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 be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. It is the competitors responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, September 2019 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.

COLOURED IN HAND
Judge: Julie Cowley, Wales

Class 11 IN HAND PIEBALD/SKEWBALD HORSE AND PONY OPEN.

Can be shown plaited, trimmed or unplaited. Special rosette to the best yearling, 2 year old & 3 year old. No Foals This is also a qualifier for BSPA/Equifest (23), taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. equifest.org.uk.

HORSE IN HAND
Judge: P or K Armitage, West Sussex

Class 12 TB/PART-TB AND EX RACEHORSE OPEN – 153cm and over.

Mares and geldings, broodmares and youngstock. To be shown In Hand and must be plaited. Best rosette and £10 to the best yearling in this class. Rosettes to the best 2 year old and 3 year old in this class. Best Rosette to the highest placed ex-racehorse in the class. THE TANTALITE TROPHY (112) awarded to the highest placed ex-racehorse. THE CHRISTOPHER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (75) kindly presented by A G Wright Esq., awarded to the best broodmare with foal at foot. THE CHARITY FARM CUP (33) awarded to the winner of this class. PONY IN HAND

Judge: Laura Nott, Staffordshire

Class 13 NPS/MOLE VALLEY FARMERS Part Bred Arab In Hand National Championship O-PBIH.

Not exceeding 153cm. Horse/pony of any age. Horse/pony to be registered in the partbred or anglo arab section of the Arab Horse Society with a minimum of 12.5% Arab blood. Handler any age except stallions (see NPS rules) Horses/ponies may be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type. Special rosette to the best yearling in this class. Special rosettes to the best 2 year old and 3 year old in this class. Rosette and £10 awarded to the best foal. THE WALDEN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (69) kindly presented by Walden Eggs Ltd., Trowbridge, awarded to the winner of this class. THE WAKESWOOD CUP (9) kindly presented by A. B. Fuller, Esq., to the best broodmare with foal at foot.

RING 3 IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 10, 11, 12 and 13. Champion £20 Reserve £15

RIDDEN VETERAN

Judge: Julie Cowley, Wales

Class 14 RIDDEN VETERAN Horse/Pony aged 15 years and over.

Combined Age Class. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed, height and type. Please display age of the horse/pony clearly on bridle. THE CHILBOLTON DOWN CUP (34) is awarded to the winner of this class. Veteran Horse Society–AREA QUALIFIER 2019. First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019. 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 carry their cards in the ring and 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 be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. It is the competitors responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, September 2019 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.

RIDDEN COLOURED

Judge: Mrs Janet James, Staffordshire

Class 15 RIDDEN PIEBALD/SKEWBALD HORSE/PONY – Unplaited or plaited Open to any size horse/pony, 4 years old and over. This is also a qualifier for BSPA/Equifest (22) taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify. equifest.org.uk. RIDDEN HORSES

Judge: P or K Armitage, West Sussex

Class 16 RIDDEN TB/PART TB AND EX RACEHORSES Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Riders must be 15 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. THE CURTIS CHALLENGE TROPHY (2) kindly presented by the late Major & Mrs. P P Curtis is awarded to the winner of this class. This class was generously sponsored by Michael Woodhall & Associates in 2018.

Judge: Keith Millar, Hants

Class 17 NOVICE RIDDEN HORSE, 4 years old and over, 153cms and over, riders any age. Not to have won a 1st prize or more than £10 in the current year. THE LEPPARD CUP (3) is awarded to the winner of this class.

Judge: Keith Millar, Hants

Class 18 RIDDEN COB TYPE OPEN, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm. May be shown hairy, hogged or plaited. Special rosette for the highest placed Novice who has never won a first placed rosette and wearing a RED arm band. This is a qualifier for the Nupafeed/Equifest (17) Ridden Cob and Future Images/Eqiufest Maxi Cob (18) over 155cm. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Championship to be held at the East of England Showground in 2020. THE FRIAR TUCK PERPETUAL CUP (123) will be awarded to the winner.

RING 3 RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP

1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Champion £25 Reserve £15 THE RAPPAHANNOCK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (58) kindly presented by Mr. & Mrs. O. A. S. Cutts to the Champion.

RING 4

WELSH IN HAND

Open to colts, stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body of the WPCS stud book. Handler any age, except stallions (see rules).

Judge: Mrs Janet James, Staffordshire

Class 19 Welsh A & B youngstock – best rosette to the highest placed yearling Winner eligible for the Youngstock championship in Ring 5 This class was generously sponsored by Hobbs the Printers Ltd in 2018.

Class 20 Welsh C & D youngstock – best rosette to the highest placed yearling Winner eligible for the Youngstock Championship in Ring 5 This class was generously sponsored by Sarah Keith in 2018. Class 21 Welsh A & B 4 years old and over Winner eligible for the Overall M&M Championship in Ring 4 Class 22 Welsh C & D 4 years old and over Winner eligible for the Overall M&M Championship in Ring 4

M&M IN HAND

Open to stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Handler any age, except stallions (see rules).

Judge: Mrs Janet James, Staffordshire

Class 23 M&M IN HAND LARGE BREEDS, 4 years and over. Connemaras, Dales, Fells, Highlands. Highest placed Connemara, Dale, Fell or Highland are eligible for M&M In Hand Championship in Ring 4. The Fell Pony Society rosette for the best registered Fell pony not exceeding 142cm, FPS membership card to be produced in the ring. The Dales Pony Society rosette for the best registered Dales Pony shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring. The Highland Pony Society rosette to the best registered Highland Pony. THE TIREE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (102), kindly presented by Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Keable and daughter Sarah for the best registered Highland pony. THE LOWNTHWAITE DANDY II MEMORIAL SHIELD (140), kindly presented by Carol Hall in memory of her Fell pony to be presented to the best Fell in this class.

Class 24 M&M IN HAND SMALL BREEDS 4 years and over Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland. The highest placed Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland are eligible for M&M In Hand Championship in Ring 4. The Exmoor Pony Society rosette to the best registered pony. Must be registered in section 1 of the Stud Book. The Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette will be awarded to the best registered pony in the Dartmoor Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card. THE WINWICK STUD CHALLENGE SHIELD (128), kindly presented by Q.A Padwick & K.A Holden for the highest placed Dartmoor in this class.
These classes are also a qualifiers for Spillers/Equifest(1), taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. www.equifest.org.uk

OVERALL M&M IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP Ring 4 approx 11.30 M&M Youngstock Champion and Reserve (from Ring 5 approx 10.30). Highest placed breed winner from the In Hand Mixed M&M classes 24 and 25. Highest placed Welsh In Hand from classes 22 and 23 . Highest placed New Forest from classes 31 and 32 are eligible for this In hand Championship.

Judge: Mrs Janet James, Staffordshire. The MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CUP (62), to the winner of the championship

YOUNG RIDER

Judge: Laura Nott, Staffordshire

Class 25 YOUNG RIDER any breed and type, 4 yrs old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders must not have attained their 16th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the Pony Championship in Ring 4 RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY/ RIDING PONY

Judge: Laura Nott, Staffordshire

Class 26 RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER/RIDING PONY Open 4 years and over not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Special Rosette to the best pony not exceeding 138cm. Special Rosette for best Novice wearing a RED arm band not to have won a 1st prize or more than £10.00 in the current year. 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the Pony Championship in Ring 4 Qualifiers for EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW PONY (6) and KRIS/EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONY (9), taking place at the East of England Showground in August 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify.

PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd from classes 25, 26, 35 and 36. (Ring 4) This championship was generously sponsored by Offord & Sons Winchester in 2018 THE HURSLEY PONY CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (45) to the Champion

RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND

Judge: Ian Greig, West Sussex

Class 27 M&M NOVICE RIDDEN SMALL BREEDS, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetlands, Welsh A&B. Stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies not to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any Ridden M&M class before 1st October in the current year. Rider any age, except stallions (see Show rules). 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the M&M Ridden Championship in Ring 4.

Class 28 M&M NOVICE RIDDEN LARGE BREEDS Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands,New Forest. Welsh C & D’s. Stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies not to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any Ridden M&M class before 1st October in the current year. Rider any age, except stallions (see Show rules).

1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the M&M Ridden Championship in Ring 4. To be run under the National Pony Society Rules 2019

Judges: Roger James and Janet James, Staffordshire

Class 29 The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M SMALL BREEDS Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR) Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetlands, Welsh A&B. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. . Rider any age, except stallions (see Show rules) NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier– wear white arm bands.NPS/Hy-Equestrian Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years NPS/Black Country Saddles M&M Championship Qualifier The Exmoor Pony Society rosette to the best registered pony. Must be registered in section 1 of the Stud Book. The Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette will be awarded to the best registered pony in the Dartmoor Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card. 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the M&M Ridden Championship in Ring 4.

Class 30 The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M LARGE BREEDS Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR. Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest, Welsh C & D’s. Stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Rider any age, except stallions (see Show rules) 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the M&M Ridden Championship in Ring 4. The Fell Pony Society rosette for the best registered Fell pony not exceeding 142cms, FPS membership card to be produced in the ring. The Dales Pony Society rosette for the best registered Dales Pony shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring. The Highland Pony Society rosette to the best registered Highland Pony. Classes 29 and 30 are also qualifiers for Equifest (2), taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. www.equifest.org.uk

M&M RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP

(Ring 4) 1st and 2nd placed winners from the ridden M&M Classes

Judges: Roger James and Janet James, Staffordshire

THE BAKER DONNELLY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (66) kindly presented by Baker Donnelly to be awarded to the best Ridden M&M

RING 5 NEW FOREST IN HAND Open to youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body the NFPBC Society stud book. Handler any age, except stallions (see rules). Judge: Mrs V Hall, Hants

Class 31 NEW FOREST YOUNGSTOCK. Special rosette to the best yearling. 2 yr old colts must hold a licence. Winner is eligible for the M&M Youngstock championship in Ring 5.

THE ‘GREY MAGIC’ CHALLENGE CUP (8) kindly presented by Miss Olive Burry awarded to the best pony in the New Forest Pony Youngstock classes, bred by the exhibitor.

Class 32 NEW FOREST OPEN 4yrs and over Winner is eligible for the M&M Championship in Ring 4 Special prize to the best mare with own foal at foot. Special rosette and £10 to the best New Forest Foal, colt or filly at least three weeks old by Show day whose dam must be entered in the class These classes are also qualifiers for Spillers/Equifest (1), taking place at the East of England Showground in 2020. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. equifest.org.uk. This class is generously sponsored by Rushstamps in 2018. THE LYNDHURST PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (78) kindly presented by Michael Baker, Esq. awarded to the winner of this class.

M&M IN HAND

Open to youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Handler any age, except stallions (see rules).

Judge: Ian Grieg, West Sussex

Class 33 M&M IN HAND SMALL BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland. The highest placed Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland are eligible for M&M Youngstock In Hand Championship in Ring 5 The Exmoor Pony Society rosette to the best registered pony. Must be registered in section 1 of the Stud Book. The Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette will be awarded to the best registered pony in the Dartmoor Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card. This class was generously sponsored by Braishfield Manor in 2018.

Class 34 M&M IN HAND LARGE BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK. Connemaras, Dales, Fells, Highlands. Highest placed Connemara, Dales, Fell or Highland are eligible for M&M Youngstock In Hand Championship in Ring 5.

The Fell Pony Society rosette for the best registered Fell pony not exceeding 142cm, FPS membership card to be produced in the ring. The Dales Pony Society rosette for the best registered Dales Pony shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring.

The Highland Pony Society rosette to the best registered Highland Pony.

These classes are also qualifiers for Spillers/Equifest(1), taking place at the East of England Showground in 2019. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. www.equifest.org.uk.

M&M YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (Ring 5)

Highest placed Connemara, Dale, Fell and Highland from the Mixed M&M class 34. Highest placed Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland from Mixed M&M class 33. Highest placed Welsh from classes 20 and 21. Highest placed New Forest from class 31 are eligible for this Youngstock Championship.

Judge: Ian Grieg, and V Hall

LEADING REIN AND FIRST RIDDEN

Judge: Ian Grieg, West Sussex

Class 35 LEADING REIN PONY. Open to M&M and Non-M&Ms. Mares and geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bit, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. The reins must go directly from the bit to the rider’s hands. Leaders must be 16 years and over. THE HURST CHALLENGE CUP (36) to the winner of this class. 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the Pony Championship in Ring 4 To be run under the National Pony Society Rules 2019

Judge: Laura Nott, Staffordshire

Class 36 NPS/Palmfields & CE Fuller SHOW PONY/SHOW HUNTER PONY FIRST RIDDEN (SP-FR) Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday by 1st January in the current year (see NPS rules in section A 3.2). Ponies must not be cantered except in their individual show. Ponies will not be stripped. Ponies may not be ridden side saddle. THE CRADDOCK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (55) kindly presented by Lady Craddock to the winner of this class. 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the Pony Championship in Ring 4

SIDE SADDLE www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk

Judge: Paula Keeley, Hampshire

Class 37 EQUITATION OPEN QUALIFYING CLASS. Open to Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for S.S.A. rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd junior places and S.S.A. 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. THE ERNST & YOUNG TROPHY (79) to the winner of this class.

Class 38 BEST HORSE OR PONY RIDDEN SIDE SADDLE. Open to horses and ponies 4 years old and over, conformation & manners will be taken into consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. Special rosette to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the S.S.A. carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above. The highest placed coloured exhibit (who had not already qualified) receives a Special Rosette and qualifies for the Side Saddle Final at the CHAPS Championship Show. Open to any type of exhibit. Riders must be 16 or over. Riders/Owners need not be a member or their exhibit registered with CHAPS at the time of qualification, but in order to compete at the Championships, the Rider/Owner must be a showing member and their horse/pony registered with CHAPS before entering the final. Side Saddle International offer a rosette to the Member judged to be the best turned out in Adult and Open Equitation Qualifying classes.

RIDDEN FAMILY PONY

Judge: TBA Class 39 Family pony. Suitable for members of the family.

Side Saddle

To be run under the 2019 rules of www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk Costume d’Elegance.

Judge: Paula Keeley, Hampshire

Class 40 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 riders to give short displays. Two special rosettes to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members for the S.S.A. carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors should produce a brief resume about their costumes for the commentator. Juniors must wear hats to current British safety standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.

HEAVY HORSES RING
We are delighted that the Young Handler Class is generously being sponsored by Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association and we would encourage all Heavy Horse entrants to please support this class. All classes are open to any Heavy Horse Breed. A Carters prize of £5 will be awarded for every horse, which in the opinion of the judge is turned out to a sufficiently high standard. Note: All exhibits in the Heavy Horse classes must parade in the main ring later to qualify for the travelling grant of £40 per individual horse attending the Show, to be sent after the Show.

Judge: Peter Buck, Surrey

Entry £5 – Members £4

Prizes – 1st £30, 2nd £25, 3rd £20, 4th £15, 5th £10, 6th £5

Class 80 HEAVY HORSE, Gelding, 3 years old or over, to be shown in-hand

Class 81 HEAVY HORSE, Yearling or 2 year old, to be shown in-hand

Class 82 HEAVY HORSE MARE or MARE WITH OWN FOAL AT FOOT, three years old or over, to be shown inhand. Foals to be at least three weeks old on show day. Special prize of £5 to the best foal. Rosettes will be given to the best six foals in the above Class (at the Judge’s discretion)

HEAVY HORSE IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd place winners from the classes 80 – 82 Champion £35 Reserve £25 This . THE TALBOT MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE CUP (29) kindly presented by Mr and Mrs J. Wrigley, and a championship rosette, for the Champion Heavy Horse of the Show.

Class 83 HEAVY HORSE YOUNG HANDLER (Free to enter) – Hard hats to be worn by all young handlers. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over to be led by a handler who has attained their 12th birthday and are 18 years old or under on the show day. A responsible adult must accompany each entrant into the ring. Rosettes to all. No grant for this class. Young handler Prize money 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 and 4th £5 SOUTHERN COUNTIES HEAVY HORSE ASSOCIATION TROPHY to the winner of this class.

Class 84 RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE AND PART BRED HEAVY HORSE Mares and geldings 4 years old and over. Sire or Dam must be a recognised heavy horse breed. Judges will not ride. Purebreds will be judged traditionally and part-breds may be asked to canter in their individual show.

Class 85 HEAVY HORSE LADIES CART – Single Turnout in Harness with 2 wheeled vehicle driven by a lady. Traditional costume to be worn. THE MAUREEN HAUSER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the winner of this class.

HEAVY HORSE – HARNESS

Entry £5 – Members £4

Prizes – 1st £35, 2nd £30, 3rd £25, 4th £20, 5th £15, 6th £10

Class 86 HEAVY HORSE IN HARNESS – mare or gelding, 3 years old and over, to be shown in full harness. To be judged 25% for horse’s condition and cleanliness (not conformation) and 75% for harness. THE FURZEDOWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (20) kindly presented by the late Sir Gordon Ley, Bart., for the best exhibit in the above class. Special prize of £25 for the Best Shod Horse in the above class.

Class 87 BEST PLAITED TAIL open to all Heavy Horses from all classes to come forward to Harness class to be judged. Special prize of £20 for the Best Plaited Full Tail in the above class. This class was generously sponsored by Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association in 2018.

HEAVY HORSE – TURNOUT (Ring 1)

Judge: Peter Buck, Surrey

Entry £5 – Members £4

Prizes – 1st £50, 2nd £40, 3rd £30, 4th £25, 5th £20, 6th £15

Class 88 HEAVY HORSE TURNOUT. Single, Pair or Team, to a suitable agricultural or trade vehicle. Agricultural vehicles must not have springs or high seats or patent harness.

This class will be split into agricultural and trade vehicle sections, with prizes from 1st to 6th in each section. THE GOLDEN GUINEA PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (63) kindly presented by Messrs. J. R. Parkington & Co. Ltd., Wine Shippers of Brentford, London, for the Best Agricultural or Trade Heavy turnout in this class. A description of the vehicle must be included on the entry form, along with which section you are entering. Please see condition 63 for details of The West of England Heavy Horse Championship.

DONKEY SCHEDULE 2019

Click HERE to download a copy of the Equine Schedule 2019

Champion Donkey Status Show for 2020 Affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society whose Rules apply.

Judge: Miss Jade Weaver, Kent

Entry £6 – Romsey Show Members £5

Prizes – 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8

The In Hand Champion Donkey at this show automatically qualifies for the relevant Championship at the D.B.S. Annual Supreme Championship Show provided it is owned by a fully paid up member of the D.B.S. A donkey may win more than one Championship at shows but will qualify only once for the D.B.S. Supreme Championship Show. If the Champion has already qualified the reserve will take the qualifier. No other donkey will be eligible. The Donkey Breed Society will present the following rosettes providing the winning exhibits are members of the Society:

A rosette to the best 2-year-old Class 92 Rosettes to the best Geldings in Classes 92 & 93

A rosette to the best Foal in Class 94

A rosette to the best Young Rider in Class 95

A rosette to the best Young Handler in Class 96

A rosette to the winner of the Long Rein, 97

A rosette to the winner of the Veteran class 99

The Show Society will give a championship rosette and reserve championship rosette to the Best Donkey in the show, to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 92 – 94 Rosettes will be given to the best six foals in Class 94 (at the judge’s discretion). Note: All entire male donkeys must be shown in a bridle with a leading rein correctly attached to the bit, and must be led by an adult attendant. For long reining, donkeys must wear a bit or bridle (open or blinkered), a driving pad or saddle with long reins. Whips are to be carried but overuse will be penalised.

Class 91 BEST CONDITION AND TURNED-OUT DONKEY, any age or sex, to be judged 75% for condition and 25% for turnout. Conformation will not be taken into account. Special rosette to the best young handler 16yrs and under

Class 92 DONKEY COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Youngstock. Florence Wilford Cup for the best youngstock exhibit.

Class 93 DONKEY STALLION OR GELDING, four years old or over. Honor Ward Cup to the best gelding in this class. 1st prize winner and highest placed colt or gelding from classes 92 and 93 will compete for The Sleeman Cup for the best stallion, colt or gelding.

Prize monies for class 94 only Prizes – 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £12, 4th £10

Class 94 DONKEY MARE or MARE WITH OWN FOAL AT FOOT mares 4 years old and over or broodmares 5 years old and over, with own foal at foot. Foals to be 6 weeks old or over on day of show and born in the current year. Foals to be judged first. Special prize of £5 to best foal. 1st prize winners and highest place fillies from Class 91 and 92 to compete for The Brigadier Sleeman Cup for the Best Mare or Filly.

DONKEY CHAMPIONSHIP – Champion £15 Reserve £10 to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 92 – 94 Champion is eligible for the DBS In Hand Championship Show 2018

Best Local Donkey. This is for donkeys owned by a DBS member who lives within a 25-mile radius of the showground, and should be judged immediately following the In Hand Championship. Eligible competitors should wear an GREEN armband.

LUNCH BREAK

Prize monies for class 95 only Prizes – 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, 4th £5

Class 95 RIDDEN DONKEY, four years old or over, on or off leading rein. The following weight/ height restrictions shall apply: Donkeys up to 10.2hh not over 8 stone or 4’0”: donkey’s 10.2-11.0hh not over 8 stone or 4’6”. Donkey’s 11.0-12.0hh not over 9 stone or 5’0”: donkey’s 12.0-14.0hh not over 10 stone or 5’6”. No entire male donkey allowed. Children of 8 years old or under (minimum 3 years) may be led. When a child competes on a leading rein the donkey must be led by a competent adult (18 years or over) and the leading rein must be attached to the noseband.

Class 96 Pet Donkey. To be judged entirely on the suitability of the Donkey as a family pet and not as a handy Donkey. Conformation will not be taken into account. No entires.

Class 97 YOUNG HANDLER CLASS. Donkey Mare, Filly or Gelding to be led by a person under 16 years of age. To be judged on the manner and ability with which the donkey is shown. No entire male donkeys allowed.

Class 98 LONG REIN. Donkey Mare or Gelding, three years or over. To be judged for steady course, impulsion, and crisp transactions, relying on voice commands ONLY.

Class 99 VETERAN donkey of 20 years and over.

DONKEY CLASS CUPS
THE LADY BEAUMONT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (30) kindly presented by Lady Beaumont for the best Donkey in Show. THE SLEEMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (46) kindly presented by Brigadier J.C.de F. Sleeman, CBE, for the best Donkey Stallion, Colt or Gelding. THE BRIGADIER JOHN SLEEMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (50) kindly presented by Brigadier J.C.de F. Sleeman, CBE, for the best Donkey Mare or Filly. THE FLORENCE WILFORD CHALLENGE CUP (53) kindly presented by Mrs. D. E. Edwards for the best exhibit in the Donkey young stock class 92. THE HONOR WARD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (90) kindly presented by Mr. & Mrs. Edwards for the best Gelding in class 93. THE COMPTON HORSE SHOW CUP 1953 (111) will be awarded to the best Young Rider in class 95. THE CHAIRMANS CUP (105) will be awarded to the best Young Handler in class 97. THE STOKES CHALLENGE CUP (51) kindly presented by Mrs. V.T. Stokes for the winner of class 99.

NEW FOR 2019 – EVENTERS CHALLENGE

RULES:

Single phase.  The course will be over natural and coloured obstacles all with faultable elements. The first half of the course is over Show Jumps, and the second half over Cross Country style jumps which will be the timed section.
10 faults will be given for each knock-down
10 faults will be given for each refusal.
The 3rd refusal or the fall of horse or rider will be elimination.
For every commenced second in excess of the optimum time 1 time penalty will be given
For every commenced second in excess of 10 seconds under the optimum time 2 penalties will be given
The winner will be the competitor with the lowest number of penalties. In case of equality closest to the optimum time will win.

Cross Country colours and body protectors must be worn. No watches or Go Pro Cameras will be permitted. No jewellery is allowed.  Riding hats with no fixed peak/ Skull Caps must meet one of the following current Safety Standards/specifications and MUST be worn by all Riders of all ages.: PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) and VG01.040 2014-12, all with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark.

Along with the above rules competitors must adhere to the Rules of The Romsey Show.

CLASSES

Class 8   EVENTERS TEAM CHALLENGE 75CM

Class 9   EVENTING CHALLENGE 80CM

Entries will open in May.

REGULATIONS – for Exhibitors

The Council will not be responsible for any error, which may appear in the catalogue, or for any entry being made in the wrong class.  It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to read these rules and abide by them.

The Show Society takes the health and welfare of animals seriously and has signed up to the ASAO Animal Welfare Plan.  This Plan relates to animals paraded, exhibited, ridden and/or for display purposes.  The Show Society will take whatever appropriate measures it deems necessary to ensure the best welfare conditions exist for all animals.  All exhibitors are required to ensure their animals are fit and healthy upon arrival and throughout their time at the Show.  More details relating to health and welfare matters can be found elsewhere in these Regulations.

1. The printed entry forms and certificates to be filled in by exhibitors for prizes at the Annual Show shall be kept by the Secretary and every person intending to exhibit shall obtain the forms and send them duly filled in to the Secretary together with the appropriate entry fee and by the date advertised in the Schedule. No prize shall be awarded unless the exhibitor shall have first complied with this rule. Any entry received after the date above referred to shall be accepted only at the discretion of the Secretary and any such late entry that may be so accepted shall be liable to an entry double the normal entry fee [no exceptions].
2. Any exhibitor or other person deceiving or attempting to deceive the Council by entering animals in the wrong classes, ownership or name contrary to these Rules, Classes and Regulations will forfeit the whole of the entrance fee, or any other prizes won by him/her at the Show except prizes won by exhibits correctly entered by him/her and will not be allowed in future to exhibit at the Romsey Agricultural and Horse Show Society’s exhibitions. The responsibility for correctness of all entries will rest with the owner or his/her agent and not with the Secretary of the Society for accepting such entry.
3. Any exhibitor, or other person, deceiving the Council by entering animals which have been administered any medicament or drug thereby hiding their true mental or physical condition, will forfeit their entrance fees and any prizes won and will not be allowed to exhibit in the future. The Society reserves the right to test any horse or livestock exhibits for the presence of hormones or illegal substances, which may affect the behaviour, or performance of the animal in the ring. Refusal to submit a sample will be dealt with by the Society at their discretion.
4. The Society vet will have the right to treat an animal if urgent attention is required and the owner cannot be found.
5. Unless otherwise stated, exhibitors may enter an unlimited number of animals in each class, subject to the special conditions of the respective classes. However, cattle wishing to be considered for the Cattle Champion of Champions Award can only be awarded qualifying points in one ‘section’ of cattle (ie Open Dairy OR Native/Rare Breed, not through both)
6. Every exhibitor of livestock who shall send for exhibition any animal which, to his/her knowledge is not safe to handle, or is suffering from, or has been in contact with any animal suffering from any contagious or infectious disease, shall forfeit and pay to the Secretary the sum of £1000 as and for liquidated damages for each and every animal sent, and in the event of the Society’s Veterinary Inspector certifying that any animal sent for exhibition is, in his/her opinion, a source of danger, such animal shall be removed with due speed by the exhibitor or his servant from the Showground, or be otherwise dealt with as the Veterinary Inspector may direct with a view to averting danger or the spread of contagion.
7. ALL prize-winning cattle and sheep must take part in the Grand Parade, held at 3pm in the Presidents (main) Ring or risk forfeiture of prizes. The committee would appreciate it if exhibitors would also parade non-prize winners. In the case of sheep, a decision will be made on Show day as to whether it will be Non-MV Accredited sheep or MV Accredited sheep participating in the Grand Parade (due to enforceable accreditation regulations for the Show). Stewards reserve the right to remove any animal deemed unsafe from the Grand Parade. Cattle must not be loaded for removal until 4pm or prizes will be forfeited. Cattle will parade in order of breeds and classes as shown in the schedule.

No cattle exhibits are to be removed before 4.00pm. The Secretary has no authority to give any written or verbal permission for an exhibit to be removed. The Council reserves the right to reject any exhibit or exhibits not complying with this regulation.

8. In cases where the prizes are offered or awarded conditionally, and in the classes for novices, they will be withheld until the exhibitor shall have proved to the satisfaction of the Council that the conditions have been complied with, and it is incumbent that the exhibitors prove the correctness of their certificates if required to do so. Should any exhibitor fail to do so to the satisfaction of the Council, the entry in question will be disqualified and awards made to it will be cancelled.
9. In cases of any prize animals being disqualified, the winner of the next succeeding prize in that class shall take the prize that has been awarded to such disqualified animal. The lowest prize in the class shall go to the reserve number provided a reserve ticket has been awarded.
10. Any exhibitor or his/her servant who shall refuse to obey an order from the stewards or who shall be guilty of improper behaviour shall not be allowed to compete, and the Council shall have the power to order the offender to leave the Show and to refuse that person’s entry for future Shows. The Council reserve the right to reject or cancel the entry or entries made by any person, if they deem it fit to do so.
11. Numbers will be supplied by the Secretary, and must be properly attached to each exhibit by the exhibitor before being admitted to the Show ring. No exhibit will be allowed to wear rosettes or ribbons other than those issued by the Society.
12. All stock and servants in charge of same will be subject to the Orders, Rules and Regulations of the Society. Servants only will be allowed to enter the Showground with stock.
13. No animal may be permitted to be removed from its place without the permission of the Stewards of the department.
14. No person shall be allowed to fix any placard on the Showground without the written permission of the Secretary, and no exhibitor shall be allowed to distribute handbills on the Showground.
15. A free admission wristband/badge will be sent to each exhibitor, and wristbands/badges for use of bona fide servants in charge of stock. In case of the transfer or the improper use of a wristband/badge, it will immediately be cancelled and the full price of admission charged.
16. No person but the ring stewards and any authorised official shall be in any of the rings, or shall have any communication with the judges during the time judging is taking place. Any exhibitor or their agents acting in opposition to this rule shall forfeit such premiums as may be awarded to their exhibit. No exhibits to enter the rings with any distinguishing mark save as allowed by the Regulations.
17. In cattle classes, second and third prizes will always be awarded unless the judge considers the entries of insufficient merit. Should there be any recommendations not recorded in the schedule such recommendations will be decided upon at Council subsequent to the Show, but the recommendation shall not in any way bind the Council to award the prize.
18. No prize shall be awarded when, in the opinion of the judges, there is not sufficient merit, and neither shall any premium be given to the exhibitor who shall not have complied with the Regulations of the Society.
19. Every animal must be paraded (including in the Grand Parade), or ridden or driven as and when required by the Council; any exhibitor failing to comply with this Regulation shall pay a forfeit of £10 or their prize money.
20. All animals must be brought properly secure to the satisfaction of the stewards of the department, or they will not be admitted to the ground. The animals will be paraded in the ring at the discretion of the steward and exhibitors are requested to see that sufficient staff are in attendance for this purpose at the hours appointed by the stewards.
21. BULLS MUST BE SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDANCE NOTE GS36 ISSUED BY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE.
22. Every animal will be considered and treated as being in the sole custody of the exhibitor during the whole period of the Show, and until removed every exhibitor must have at least one servant in charge of the animals exhibited by him/her, and the Romsey Agricultural and Horse Show Society will not be responsible in respect of any loss, damage or injury arising from accident or any other cause whatsoever. The servant in charge must have the admission or delivery order in his possession.
23. Any exhibitor lodging any objection must deposit £30, which will be forfeited if the objection is disallowed; all objections must be delivered in writing at the Secretary’s office on the Showground within 30 minutes of the incident, which has caused the objection to be raised. The Council whose decision shall be final will decide upon the objection.
24. All disputes respecting the Rules and Regulations of the Society together with all questions, the consideration of which is not otherwise provided for, shall be referred to the Council, whose decision shall be final.
25. All exhibits must be ready 10 minutes prior to the start of the class and must be present in the ring to be judged.
26. ALL PRIZE MONEY (unless otherwise stated) MUST BE COLLECTED, WITH THE PRIZE CARD AS IDENTIFICATION, FROM THE I.C.E. STAND. NO PRIZE MONEY WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER THE SHOW. Cattle exhibitors not entering the Grand Parade at 3pm, or loading their animals before 4.00pm, risk forfeiting their prize money.
27. All cups and trophies must be returned to the Secretary clean and undamaged, by hand or registered post, by the 1^st August. Exhibitors who fail to do this may have their entries refused.
28. Entries may be substituted provided the Secretary is notified in writing, such notification to reach her three clear days before the Show, except in classes held under B.S.J.A. Rules where those apply.
29. Entrance fees for livestock exhibits, which have to be withdrawn before the Annual Show due to illness or accident will be refunded, provided a Veterinary Officer’s Certificate is produced, within one month of the show.
30. Every exhibit must be the bona fide property or leasee of the exhibitor at the time of entry except in the case of the Heavy Horse Turnout where the owner of the vehicle shall be considered as the exhibitor. If the animal is sold after the date of entry the change of ownership must be noted to the Show Secretary. Stallions leased for the season will be considered the property of the lessor.
31. The term exhibitor will include persons taking part in any competition or display arranged by the Society, and the owner of any animal, plant, machinery, or other thing involved in such competition or displayer otherwise exhibited in the Showground. Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the Society, its servants or agents, the Society will not be responsible for death, injury, disease, damage or loss caused to an exhibit or to their servant or agent or to any animal, article, plant, machinery, or thing of whatever nature brought to the Showground by said exhibitor from whatever cause such as death, injury, disease damage or loss arises.
32. The Society shall not be responsible to any person whosoever whilst upon the Society Showground for any form of economic loss whether direct or indirect how so ever caused.
33. The Society requires all Entrants and Exhibitors to insure themselves and their exhibits against all liabilities both to the Society and to all other persons using the Society Showground unless the Secretary has given written dispensation. The right is reserved to require an appropriate certificate of insurance to be produced for inspection by the Society at the Show Office or upon the Showground.
34. All entrants shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from and against all actions, suits, expenses and claims made against the Society on account of or in respect of the negligence or breach of contract of the entrant.
35. The Society reserves the right to print exhibitor details in the Show Catalogue and the results. Completion of the entry form indicates that the exhibitor has agreed to these arrangements.
36. The use of mobile phones is NOT permitted if a competitor, exhibitor and/or their associates are responsible for an animal (ie holding, leading, or riding) in the cattle or horse walks, exercise area, warm up areas, and collecting rings. The use of mobile phones in the judging rings is forbidden.  Mobile phones must NOT be used when handling animals in the Grand Parades. Any person found using a mobile phone when handling an animal or supervising a young person handling an animal will be excluded from the ring or parade.
37. POSTPONEMENT/CANCELLATION OR ABANDONMENT. Exhibitors shall not have any claim against the Society or any member of the Society in respect of any loss or damage whatsoever consequent upon the show or any part of it failing to be held or having to be abandoned (for whatever reason eg extreme weather, security alerts, etc). No entry monies will be repaid and the Show Society will have no liability for expenses, consequential loss or damage suffered by exhibitors or their representatives as a result of this action.
38. Any artificial contrivance or device of any description found on or proved to have been used on an animal at any time whilst that animal is in the Showground, either for preventing the flow of milk or for any other improper purpose, will disqualify that animal from being awarded a prize, and any prize awarded prior to discovery will be forfeited. The Instigator or The Owner of the said animal may be prohibited from again entering Stock for any of the Society’s Shows, for such period as the Committee may see fit. For the purpose of this Regulation, the term ‘improper practice’ shall be held to include setting of teats, and generally any other practice including tampering of their own or any other animal by the exhibitor or any other person which results in the animals being shown other than in a natural state, and the Society reserves the right to have all animals inspected by the Society’s Veterinary Officers, prior to, during, or after judging.

The Society will not tolerate the administration to show exhibits (entered either for competition or sale/demonstration) of tranquillisers or other drugs which may in any way affect the performance of the animal in question to have the effect of making it behave in the show ring in a manner which is not natural. The Society reserves the right to take any necessary samples. Any Person or Exhibitor (or his/her representative) who is found to have administered or permitted the administration of any such tranquilliser or drugs to any Show exhibit will be reported to the Organising Committee, and dealt with at their discretion. In addition the matter will be referred to the appropriate Breed Society or Organisation.

Any Exhibitor wishing to lodge an objection, having reference to Livestock exhibited at this Show, must make the same in accordance with the objection requirements of the Society. If, on investigation, the objection is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Committee, the sum thus deposited shall, at the discretion of the Committee, be forfeited to the funds of the Society. All objections must be lodged on the same day as the alleged incident occurred in accordance with the objection regulations, and no objection will be SUBSEQUENTLY received, unless a reason, satisfactory to the Committee be assigned for the delay.

39. BOVINE TB and PRE-MOVEMENT TESTING

ALL cattle must be from herds on which no movement restrictions have been served by DEFRA.  No animal accepted for entry may be exhibited if, after entry, such movement controls are imposed.

The exemption covering cattle movements to agricultural shows have been revised and new regulations came into force on 1^st July 2012 regarding the TB testing of cattle.  Please refer to http:www.defra.gov.uk/animal-diseases/a-z/bovine-tb and http:www.defra.gov.uk/animal-diseases/a-z/bovine-tb/publications for further information.   These rules will apply to all cattle, not just ‘High risk’ herds, as the housing for cattle at the Show will be within an enclosed marquee; all cattle moving from premises in parishes with a 1 year TB testing interval must have undergone a TB test with a negative result within 60 days of the Show.   Herds where the TB tests are scheduled at an interval 4 years will not require pre-movement testing.

Any/ALL alpacas must be pre-movement tested for Bovine TB and from flocks on which no movement restrictions have been served by DEFRA.  No animal accepted for entry may be exhibited if, after entry, such movement controls are imposed.

ALL exhibitors (cattle & alpaca) will be required to provide written confirmation of these test results with their entry, and also have them available for inspection on Showday.

In the event of these regulations changing, exhibitors should be aware and must comply with the current legislation, rules and conditions in force at the time of the Show.

HORSES

40. All foals must be the offspring of the mare with which they are exhibited and accompany them into the judging ring. Where mares are entered as ‘in foal’, the prize will be withheld until a certificate of foaling within the stated period has been furnished to the Secretary.
41. The use of sawdust above the knee, the use of resin, soap or other substances in any form or way designed to give an artificial appearance, or any improper means adopted in showing an animal shall disqualify such animal.
42. Horses may be measured in the shoes they come in, and the Council reserves the power to disqualify any horse, which, in its opinion, is excessively or unfairly shod.
43. Exhibit numbers are the same as those in the catalogue. Such number is to be tied on the back of the rider or leader.
44. No Horse or Pony (other than foals accompanying their dams) not having been entered for exhibition in the Show will be allowed onto the Showground. Proof of entry may be required, by showing appropriate number for exhibits. A Foal not entered in its own right on the entry form and not wearing an allocated number is not eligible to win a prize.
45. All animals must remain within the Stock/Horse lines designated and must not be exercised throughout the Showground at any time. Access to the Rings, via the official Horse Walks, will only be allowed for judging and parading.
46. Competitors must wear the correct number of each entry or they may be disqualified by default.
47. All those entering the Rings with Horses/Ponies, or to attend Horses/Ponies, must be suitably dressed, i.e. including hats and jackets in mounted classes. Anyone riding a Horse/Pony anywhere on the Showground is required to wear a properly fastened hat with harness that conforms to current British Standards regardless of breed society rules.
48. Exhibitors who are likely to have Horses or Ponies in more than one Ring at the same time should provide additional riders and/or handlers.
49. In the Ridden classes, whilst every effort will be made, it may not be possible for the judge to ride every Horse or Pony in that class.
50. Fall of Horse/Pony or rider will result in elimination from that class. Riders must not remount in the ring.
51. All Stallions and Colts two years old or over, in Mountain and Moorland classes must be in possession of a current Defra, National Pony Society or appropriate Breed Society Stallion Licence. All Stallions to be shown as regulated by their Breed Societies.
52. The organisers of this Show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.
53. The Society reserves the right to prevent access to the Showground for any Exhibitor, irrespective of the fact they may have entered Horses or Ponies in any class. Under these circumstances any entry fees or other fees would be refunded.
54. The Society shall not be responsible to any entrant/person whatsoever while upon the Societies Showground for any form of economic loss, direct or indirect and howsoever caused.
55. Any incident, accident or injury pertaining to property, animal, exhibitor or their servants, members of the public or show officials must be reported to the Show Secretary immediately.
56. The organisers reserve the right to substitute other judges, for those named, or to make additional appointments. Classes may be split or amalgamated at the judge’s decision. The decision of the judge is always to be accepted as final.

57. Handlers of ponies in In-Hand classes aged 14 years and under MUST wear correctly secured current British standard skull caps/riding hats. Donkey classes at owners’ discretion.

58. NPS Affiliation 2018 No S24.004 The NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Longines Royal International Horse Show Championship Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. The owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. The highest placed pony from each class to qualify for the final at Hickstead 2019. Qualification may pass down to third in the event first and second have already qualified. At the final riders must also be NPS members. NPS Membership cards are no longer required to be shown in the ring to qualify.
59. NPS 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 for Mountain & Moorland Classes. To compete in Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony classes 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.

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 in August 2019.

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. 

60. Stallions/Colts may not be LED by any Juniors who have not attained their 14^th birthday before 1 Jan in the current year in any class. Any stallion not exceeding 138cms or small breed M & M stallions, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A & B – may NOT be ridden by Juniors who have not attained their 11^th birthday before 1 Jan in the current year. Stallions exceeding 138cms or large breed M & M stallions, i.e. Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest, Welsh Sections C & D – may not be ridden by any juniors who have NOT attained their 14^th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year in any class affiliated to the NPS or Ponies (UK).  Where classes are affiliated to both NPS & Ponies (UK) the classes will be run under NPS Rules.
61. Equine Passports: It is the Exhibitors’ responsibility to bring Horse Passports with them to the Show as ‘spot checks’ may be carried out by enforcing agencies, and Veterinary medical treatment may be required.
62. All qualifying classes will be run under the Rules of the relevant Society/Association. Copies of all the applicable rules are available in the Secretary’s Tent.

63. HEAVY Horse Class West of England Heavy Horse Championship 23^rd September 2018

Kindly sponsored by Wadworth & Co. Brewers, Devizes.

Heavy Horse Champion – In Hand, Heavy Horse Champion – In Show Harness.

Rules of Qualification

1. Qualifiers must be from Recognised Heavy Horse Breeds, of any age. Stallions, Colts, Geldings, Fillies and Mares.
2. a) The In-hand Qualifier must be the Show Champion of the day. If already qualified at previous qualifier shows then, if necessary, the qualifier position can go down the line to 4th position. If the top 4 horses have already qualified no qualifier can be nominated. 2. b) The Show Harness and Decorated Harness Qualifier must be the highest placed on the day, down to 4^th position if necessary. A set of Show Harness can only be used on one qualifying horse. 3. The same horse CANNOT qualify for the In-Hand and the Harness Championships throughout the championship season. 4. Should a Qualifying Horse refuse a first qualification this will exclude that horse from qualifying in the same Championship at any further Qualifying Shows that year. 5. If a qualifier should subsequently be unable to attend the Championships on 27th September at the Turnpike Showground between Shaftesbury & Gillingham in North Dorset, then the Championship Secretary must be notified. The position can then be passed to the next eligible horse. 6. Each horse that qualifies will receive a qualifier rosette.

AWARDS AT CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

EACH CHAMPION £250, SASH AND ROSETTE

EACH RESERVE CHAMPION £150, SASH AND ROSETTE

THE REMAINING FINALISTS (attending Championship) £25.00 AND ROSETTE.

 If exhibitors have queries the West of England Heavy Horse Championships organising Secretary can be contacted:- Mr Brian Willis, Higher Berry Farm, Clyst St. Lawrence, Cullumpton, Devon EX15 2NW or telephone (01404) 823636

64. Rules for Working Hunter/Pony classes not affiliated.

Marks:

1^st Phase:

Jumping ———————————————————————– 50

Style while jumping ——————————————————-  10

2^nd Phase:

Conformation type and freedom of action —————————  30

Manners. ———————————————————————  10

Penalties:

First refusal —————————————————————–  15

Second refusal ————————————————————–  20

Third refusal —————————————————–  Elimination

Knock down —————————————————————-  10

Fall of either horse or rider in either phase —————  Elimination

A minimum of 5 fences, course to entail a change of direction.  Riders may only complete 1 pony in each section.

Jumping will be taken first and any pony eliminated will not be required for final judging.  Snaffle bridles are permitted but not spurs, and there must be no change of saddlery between phases.

ALL EXHIBITORS

1. The Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society will not pass any personal data on to third parties, other than those who either process information on our behalf or because of a legal requirement, and it will only do so, where possible, after The Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society has ensured that sufficient steps have been taken to protect the personal data by the recipient. Exhibitor/Competitor results information may be published (in printed form and online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access.
2. By entering into a class at The Romsey Show, you agree that The Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society may use any personal contact information you provide in order to contact you in the future about The Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society future shows and share competition results with relevant third parties.

NOTES FOR HORSE AND DONKEY EXHIBITORS

Entry closing dates

Horse and Donkey:    Monday 12^th August 2019

Show Jumping:        Friday 30^th August 2019

Light Horse Entry fees:

Non Members £, RAHSS Members £12

PLUS A FIRST AID CHARGE OF £2 PER RIDER/HANDLER

CLASS ENTRY FEES

All paid up MEMBERS of the Society are entitled to reduced entry fees.

Any further information, additional prize lists or entry forms from:

The Secretary, 4 The Old Carthouses, Broadlands, Romsey, Hants.  SO51 9LQ Tel: (01794) 517521

Payment will be taken through PayPal, and the entries uploaded to our database.

Late entries will be accepted at double the class fee up to 4th  September ONLY

Prize money for Light Horse Section is as follows:

In Hand: £20, £15, £10, £5       Ridden: £25, £20, £15, £10

Not all championships award prize money

Show Jumping, Heavy Horse and Donkeys Entry Fees and prizes – please see individual classes for entry fees and prizes.

All Cheques made payable to: ‘The Romsey Show’, and sent to 4 The Old Carthouses, Broadlands, Romsey Hants, SO51 9LQ  (01794 517521)

No entry will be accepted unless signed by the Exhibitor or authorised agent and correct amount of entry fee, with first aid fee, included.

A local rosette is awarded to the best exhibit in each horse class, which is the property of any exhibitor living within a 15-mile radius of the Town Hall, Romsey.  Those eligible must wear a WHITE arm band.

15 MILE RADIUS OF ROMSEY FOR LOCAL ROSETTES

Rosettes and Championship Rosettes

The society will award 1^st – 4^th place rosettes and will be awarded at the judges’ discretion.  Championship and Reserve rosettes and cards will be awarded in each championship.

Cups and Trophies

Winners of the Society’s cups and trophies must collect them from the Chief Awards Steward at the Main Show Secretaries area, before leaving the showground, as they cannot be sent after the show.  An engraver will be available at the showground where cups and trophies can be engraved at a small charge.  All cups and trophies must be returned to the Secretary, clean and undamaged by the 1^st August the following year.  Please do not take cups and trophies unless you can guarantee to return them safely by hand or registered post by the above date.

Height Measurement

In all classes where horses or ponies are subject to height limits the judge may order the exhibit to be measured, unless the exhibitor can produce an appropriate official measurement certificate.

To allow classes to run to time numbers will be limited to 25 animals per class.

ENTRY TICKETS

Admission will by Exhibitor Wristbands and will be provided on the basis of total entry fees paid.  Additional tickets may be purchased at the special Exhibitors’ advanced rate of £14 with your entry.  Wristbands and information will be posted 2 weeks before the show.

1 horse entered       – 2 wristband passes

2 horses entered      – 3 wristband passes

3 horses entered      – 4 wristband passes

Thereafter 1 wristband pass per horse up to a maximum of 6 wristband passes

HORSE BOX passes will only be issued to vehicles carrying horses or ponies.

Due to limited parking and health and safety, cars will be requested to park in the FREE CAR PARK!

Sat Nav Post code for showground SO51 9LQ

CHECK START TIME FOR YOUR CLASS

The Morning Rings have varying start times

The Council Reserve the right to alter the time of any class.

Where a time is given against a class the judging will not start before that time, where no time is given classes will follow on.

Please see Rules for Affiliated classes under General conditions; Horse section