1. Rules and Conditions.

1.All horses and ponies must be 4 years or older for all riding disciplines.

2. The judge’s decision is final.                                                                                                         

3. The Riding Club or any agent, employee or representative of this body, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.

 4. The organising committee reserve the right to cancel or alter classes and refuse entry. 

5. Hard hats to current standards to be worn at all times while mounted with chin strap fastened. PAS 015 2011, VGI with BSI Kitemark, Snell E2001, ASTM-F1163 2004a onwards with the SEI mark, 2006 onwards. We strongly recommend body protectors are worn for show jumping and are compulsory for cross country and under 16s. Correct attire including jackets must be worm for all competitions. Pony Club jumpers are acceptable. Riders with long hair must have it tied back sufficiently or in a hair net.

6. Do not leave horses tied to the side of lorries or trailers unattended. 

7. Dogs MUST be kept on a lead and any mess cleaned up.

8. Any objections must be handed to the secretary in writing with a £10.00 deposit within half an hour of the class. In the event of the objection not being upheld the deposit will be forfeited.

9. By entering this competition you are agreeing to be photographed while competing, these photographs may be posted online and used for future publicity. If you do not want to be photographed, please tell the photographer on entering the arena. 

10. Shows will be run under either BS, BE, BD, BSPS or NSPS rules. Rules will be in the secretary’s office.

 11. No refunds given on entry fees, unless a veterinary certificate or doctors note is produced.

 12. Any horse or pony seen to be mis-treated will be asked to leave the showground.     

13. In the event of sufficient entries classes may be split junior & senior.

 14. All Stallions are to be handled in a chifney or bridle and must be kept under control at all times. They must also wear a Stallion badge or white ribbon.    

OFFAS DYKE RIDING CLUB

BIG SUMMER SHOWING SHOW

7^th July 2024

AT

SPEECH HOUSE SHOW GROUND

GL16 7EL

All horses must have passports that are up-to date with vaccinations and must be shown to secretary before being unloaded.

Please Respect the Judges.

SWPA QUALIFIERS

          There will be a one-time fee of £3.00 for First Aid.

Contact details: – Kirsty Holder- 07808835472 offasdykeridingclub@gmail.com www.offasdykeriding.club  

                           Ridden Showing – 10am  

                              1.  Intro to Showing (Aimed at riders new to showing, or never placed)                                    

   
 2. Best Lead Rein

3. First Ridden Pony (Off
Lead Rein)

4.   Best RoR / Sport Horse
(If enough entries, categories will be split)

5.   Best Veteran 15yrs+ (Age
displayed on bridle)

6.    Best Mountain or Moorland
(Large & Small Breeds)

7.    Best Ridden Coloured
(incs Palomino, Spotted & Duns)

8.    Best Cob/ Cob Type

9.  Best Turned Out

10.   Ridden Championship (1^st & 2^nd from
each class)

**Sponsored By – Wye
Valley Country Stores**

In- Hand Showing Ring – Starts 10.30am’

Sponsored By Wye
Valley Country Stores

11.  Intro to Showing  (Aimed
at riders new to showing, or never placed)

12.  Best RoR / Sports Horse

13.  Best Foreign Breed

14.   Young Handler (12yrs
& Under)

15.  Best Coloured (Inc. Palomino, Dun & Spotted)

16.   Best Cob / Cob Type

17.  Youngstock (1,2&3yrs old)

18.   Best Mountain &
Moorland (Large & Small Breeds)

19. Best Veteran 15yrs+ (Age Displayed on bridle)

20, In-hand Championship (1st & 2nd from each class)

Dressage 

Starts at 9.30am

Sponsored by Sophisticats Cattery 

20 – Intro A (2008) (Restricted & Open class)

21 – Intro C (2016) (Restricted & Open class)

22 – Prelim 13 (2006 rev 2016)

Rosettes 1^st -6^th Prize to Winner

Entry Fee:- £10 Members & £12 Non Members

**
Entries Close 3^rd July and Times published 5^th June after
6pm **

Class 19 & 20 now
have a restricted & open section, Open is aimed at riders who have won or
scored more then 70% at this level.

 A Little Extra Showing

Starts @ 12.15pm

22.Most Handsome Gelding Sponsored By Nick’s
Preserves & Chutneys

23.  Prettiest Mare

24.Best Condition (Anything
goes)

25.Best Mini / Shetlands

26.  Fancy Dress

27.Best Rescue

28. Heavy & Hairy (Open
to draught horse types)

29. Championship (1^st & 2^nd from each
class Sponsored
By A&A Self drive Horsebox hire

Rosettes
1^st -6^th Medal to Winners

All
classes can be either ridden or in-hand

 Class Fees £6 Members & £8 Non Members

Show Jumping

Starts 11.45am

30. 20-30cm (1 round against clock) Sponsored
by B&W Equine Vets

31. 30 -40cm (1 round against clock) Sponsored
by Perrygrove Railway

32. 40 -50cm (2 rounds) Sponsored by Chase
Farm Milk

33. 50 -60cm (2 rounds) Sponsored By Forest
of Dean Bridleways

34. 60 -70cm (2 rounds) Sponsored By MSB
Steel Ltd

Class 30 & 31 are run under
Table A4:-

A table A4
is just one round against the clock where combinations are placed on faults and
time.

Classes 32 – 34 are run under
Table
A7:-

The most
common is Table A7 which comprises of jumping the first round within the time
set but not against the clock. All clears go through to a second round timed
“jump-off” where the fastest combination with
the least faults wins.

Entry Fees –
£8 Members & £10 Non Members

Clear Round – 9.15am – 11.30am / 3pm –
4pm

£3.50
per round including rosette.

Mounted Games

Starts 1.15pm

Under 5’s –
Ride & Run, Walk Bending, Egg & Spoon, Sack Race

6 – 10yr
olds Lead Rein – Walk & Trot, Ride & Run, Egg & Spoon, Sack Race

6-10 yrs
Unassisted – Walk & Trot, Ride & Run, Egg & Spoon, Sack Race

11- 14yrs –
Walk,Trot & Canter, Ride & Run, Egg & Spoon, Flag Race

15yrs + –
Walk,Trot & Canter, Flag Race, Egg & Spoon, Ride & Run

Each
rider completes all 4 races, scores are added after each race and rosettes  1^st to 5^th handed out
and sweets for all who take part.

Class
Entry fees – £8 members & £10 Non Members

Dog Show

Starts at 2pm

32. Handsomest Dog

33. Prettiest Girl

34. Young Handlers under 12

35. Best Trick

36. Best Rescue

37. Best Puppy (12mths under)

38. Waggiest Tail

39. Dog the judge would like to take home.

40. Best in Show (1^st & 2^nd from each class)

Class fees :- £2 members & £2.50 Non members