BRITISH SHOWJUMPING SENIOR AFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING

Ring 1

*Starting time 8.30am*

Lead Officials: Anne Newbery, Pierre Baber

Judges: Suzanne Webb, Gail Baker, Paul Urch

Commentator: TBC

Course Builder: Andrew Palmer & Paul Urch

Collecting Ring Steward: Louise Hacker

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the British Show Jumping and all Show Jumping classes will be judged in accordance with British Show Jumping rules. ii. Full entry fees must be remitted with each entry. Refunds will be made in accordance with rule 79.5. iii. All entries must include a photocopy of the registration card of the owner, horse and rider. iv. Entries in classes 300-306 are confined to registered horses to be ridden by members in accordance with rule 79. v. Rule 82.21: “No member shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to attend a show, compete or be prepared to compete in any show jumping competition without taking adequate precautions to ensure other horses/ponies, competitors and members of the public are not put at risk of injury.” vi. When jumping in the Ring, the practice or collecting areas, all Riders must wear protective headgear, according to the current standards as listed below:

All PAS 015; VG1; (BS)EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards; Skullcaps must be of, or worn with, a dark coloured plain peaked cover. Refer to your Society/Association Rule Book for further clarification.

Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards/ specifications MUST be worn by all Riders between the ages of 15 to 17 inclusive. All PAS 015; VG1; (BS) EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. The most recent updates to the list are the addition of SNELL E2016 and EN1384 (2017); the newest version of the SNELL Standard could have begun to appear in 2017 and is accepted to the list; the newest version of the EN1384 Standard will begin to appear during 2018 and is also accepted to the list.

300 Senior Newcomers Championships - First Round/ 1.10m Open

Starting time 8.30am DRAWN ORDER – order will be emailed to competitors.

Rule 312. Table A7. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.10m. Newcomers:

(a) For registered horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 375 points. Four double clears will qualify - in accordance with rule 312.6

(b) For all horses born on or after 1st January 2017, irrespective of Points. Horses will only be eligible for double clear qualification to Second Rounds if they reach the age of six years or under in the same calendar year as the Newcomers Final - in accordance with Rule 312.6. Four double clears will qualify for the Senior Newcomers Second Rounds. Qualifying period 1st May 22 – 30th April 23 inclusive.

1.10m Open:

For registered horses ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split. Horses may compete in one section only.

Entry fee: £25 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £200, 2nd: £150.00, 3rd: £100.00, 4th: £75.00, 5th: £65.00, 6th: £25.00 Will only be one set of prize money

301 Senior 1.15m Open (inc. the National 1.15m Members Cup Qualifier) DRAWN ORDER – order will be emailed to competitors.

Table A4. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.15m. Rule - 76.6.

Open to all registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Those riders not listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2022 will be eligible to qualify for the National 1.15m Members Cup Final. Qualifies for: British Showjumping National Championships.

Qualification period: 1st June-31st May.

Numbers to qualify: Two double clears (subject to revision). Qualification is horse/rider combination. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round)).

Entry fee: £30 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £500.00, 2nd: £400.00, 3rd: £300.00, 4th: £200.00, 5th: £100.00, 6th: £30.00

302

Senior Foxhunter Championship – First Round / 1.20M Open Rule 310. Table A7. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.20m. Rule 76.6.

In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6

Foxhunter:

(a) For registered horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 700 points. Four double clears will qualify - in accordance with rule 310.6

(b) For all registered horses born on or after 1 January 2016, irrespective of points. Horses will be eligible for double clear qualification to attend second rounds providing they reach the age of seven years or under in the same calendar year as the Foxhunter Final - in accordance with rule

310.6 Four double clears will qualify.

Four double clears will qualify for the Senior Foxhunter Second Rounds. Qualifying period: The Senior Foxhunter Second Round qualifying period for the 2023 second rounds is 1 May ‘22 – 30 April ‘23 (subject to revision).

Those horses that have qualified for the Senior Foxhunter Championship in 2022 are not eligible for qualification to the 2023 Championship.

In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split with two sets of prize money.

1.20m Open:

For registered horses ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

Entry fee: £25 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £200, 2nd: £150.00, 3rd: £100.00, 4th: £75.00, 5th: £50.00, 6th: £25.00

303 National 1.30m OPEN

Rule 306. Table A7. Speed 375mpm. Start Height 1.30m. Rule 76.6.

Open to registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate and Junior Members. Qualifies for: The British Showjumping National Championships.

Qualifying period: 1st July- 30th June yearly.

Numbers to qualify: Two double clears to qualify to the final. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round)).

Entry fee: £50 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £1,000, 2nd: £800.00, 3rd: £600.00, 4th: £400.00, 5th: £200.00, 6th: £50.00

304 1.00m Open

Table A7. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Rule 76.6. For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.

Entry fee: £20 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £100, 2nd: £80.00, 3rd: £60.00, 4th: £50.00, 5th: £40.00, 6th: £20.00

305 Senior 1.05m OPEN

Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.05m. Rule 76.6. For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.

Entry fee: £20 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £100, 2nd: £80.00, 3rd: £60.00, 4th: £50.00, 5th: £40.00, 6th: £20.00

H5 The Libby Holliday Memorial Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by her family will be awarded to the winner of the 1.05m Open

Class 306 will run in the Heavy Horse Ring at 3.30pm.

306 Six bars

Rule 279. Table A. Speed 0mpm. Start Height 1.00m. For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. The course for this competition comprises six vertical obstacles placed in a straight line with two non-jumping strides between each obstacle. In indoor arenas the first two obstacles may be placed on one straight line and the last four obstacles on a different straight line. The top element and fill of each obstacle must be poles only.

No obstacle may be set at a lower height than the obstacle preceding it. The competition is judged under Table A not against the clock with a time limit of two minutes. In the event of a disobedience, the competitor must restart the course at the obstacle where the error occurred, but may make his/her approach at an angle from outside the space between the obstacles and is not required or allowed to take any of the previous obstacles again.

If an obstacle is disturbed as the result of a disobedience, the procedure in Rule 251.4 must be applied, but no time penalty is incurred.

In the event of equality of faults for first place there will be up to four successive jumps-off not against the clock. The first jump-off must be over all six obstacles, but the course may be reduced progressively for each further jump-off to a minimum of three obstacles by removing in succession first, second and third obstacles.

The Judge at his/her discretion may terminate the competition after the third jump-off. In the event of equality of faults in the final jump-off competitors are placed equal and divide the prize money. Competitors who withdraw from or retire during a jump-off are placed equal with those who are eliminated in the same jump-off (Rules 203, 204).

Entry fee: £25 per horse

Prizes: 1st: £200.00, 2nd: £150.00, 3rd: £100.00, 4th: £75.00, 5th: £50.00, 6th: £25.00

Shetland Ponies

Ring 2b From 8.00am

Judge: Mrs J Lonsdale, Somerset

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00 ii. The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette for the highest placed pony in each class owned by a WSPG member on production of a current membership card. Contact group secretary Carol Hodder 01935 412888 for membership details. ii. The South West Shetland Pony Group will present a special rosette to the highest placed pony owned by a Member in each class. Current Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring. iii. This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society; Classes must be confined to registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue. Society rosettes will only be given to ponies registered with the Stud-Book Society or foals eligible for registration. Three-year-old fillies with foals may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle badge. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge. iv. Exhibitors under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Exhibitors under 12 yrs old on the day of the Show may not show entire males in ridden classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. Ridden ponies must be 4 years old or over. In ridden classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part. v. In the interest of safety, hard hats must be worn by all Exhibitors aged 14 years of age or under in In-hand classes. vi. The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society will award rosettes to the Senior Champion & Reserve, Miniature Champion & Reserve, Standard Shetland Champion & Reserve, Junior Shetland Champion & Reserve and Best Open Ridden vii. Classes 307-312 to be shown in-hand

307 STANDARD SHETLAND YEARLING 1 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding

308 STANDARD SHETLAND YOUNGSTOCK 2 & 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding

309 STANDARD SHETLAND 4 years and over Mare, Stallion or Gelding

HC1 - STANDARD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 307 & 308

HC2 - OVERALL STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 307 to 309

310 MINIATURE SHETLAND YEARLING 1 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding

311 MINIATURE SHETLAND YOUNGSTOCK 2 & 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding

312 MINIATURE SHETLAND 4 years and over Mare, Stallion or Gelding

313 RIDDEN SHETLAND 4 years and over to be shown under saddle, on or off lead rein

HC3 - MINIATURE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 310 & 311

HC4 - OVERALL MINIATURE CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 310 to 312

HC5 - OVERALL SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP for Champion and Reserve prize winners in the Overall Standard Shetland Championship (HC2), Overall Miniature Shetland Championship (HC4) and Ridden Shetland class

Retraining Of Racehorses

Ring 2a From 8.00am

Judge: Mr S Hart, Gloucestershire

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00 i. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. All entrants must have current RoR competition membership (www.ror.co.uk) ii. Competitors must wear a safety/kit mark hard hat with chinstrap and any grooms coming into the ring must also wear a suitable hard hat. iii. Classes 314 & 315 are qualifiers for the Open re-trained race horse. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023

314 TATTERSALLS RoR OPEN IN-HAND SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a Bitless/In Hand Bridle. All those entering horses and/or participating in this class agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. This class is a qualifier for the RoR OPEN In Hand Showing Series FINAL. The first three placed go forward to the final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, 26th August 2023. RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand.

RoR Prizes: Rosettes 1st - 4th. 1st £30; 2nd £20; 3rd £10

315 TATTERSALLS RoR AMATEUR RIDDEN SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the January 1st 2023. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The Series is open to AMATEURS only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. All those entering horses and/or participating in this class agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.

Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. This class is a qualifier for the RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series FINAL. The Judge will not ride at the qualifiers but will ride in the final. The first three placed will go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting 25th June 2023 RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand.

RoR Prizes: Rosettes 1st - 4th. 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10

Amateur definition:

The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition a person classed as amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season: Engage (d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer’s/Trainer’s yard from January 1st 2022.

Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.

SKEWBALD & PIEBALD

Ring 2a

*following the RoR classes*

Judge: Mrs S Cozens

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Class may be split, if sufficient entries, and at the discretion of the judge. Please indicate Horse (over 148cms) or Pony (under 148cms) on entry form. BSPA classes are open to Skewbald and Piebald horses and ponies ONLY. Open to Members and non-Members i. These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the World Championships of Colour National Championship Show, 29th August 2023. ii. All classes will be judged within the rules and criteria of the BSPA. Copies of the rulebook and membership/horse registration/overstamping forms can be obtained from Show Office 01354 638226 or downloaded from www.bspaonline.com iii. All stallions 4 years and over must be graded, licensed and registered with BSPA in order to compete, bridle discs must be worn. iv. In order to qualify, all owners/handlers/riders must be members of the BSPA and all horses/ponies registered with BSPA prior to the Show. BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the ring and signed by the Judge, otherwise qualification is invalid. v. Qualification 1-3 in all classes or 1-4 for classes exceeding 12. vi. Classes 316 – 319 are qualifiers for the Equifest In Hand Piebald / Skewbald. Classes 320 & 321 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Piebald / Skewbald. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023. The first three places in each class will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions.

IN-HAND SKEWBALD & PIEBALD

316 BSPA IN HAND YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER - Skewbald and Piebald Horse or Pony 1, 2 and 3 year olds, any sex to be shown plaited. No foals

317 BSPA IN HAND YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER - Skewbald and Piebald Horse or Pony. Native, Traditional and Cob 1, 2 and 3 year olds, any sex to be shown natural state or hogged. No foals

318 BSPA IN HAND QUALIFIER - Skewbald and Piebald Horse or Pony any age, height or sex (all stallions must be graded with BSPA and carry their BSPA stallion ID disc at all times) to be shown plaited. No foals

319 BSPA IN HAND QUALIFIER - Skewbald and Piebald Horse or Pony any age, height or sex (all stallions must be graded with BSPA and carry their BSPA stallion ID disc at all times) to be shown native, traditional or hogged. No foals

CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 316-319

RIDDEN SKEWBALD & PIEBALD

320 BSPA SKEWBALD & PIEBALD RIDDEN NOVICE HORSES OR PONIES - in their first season of competition or never to have won 2 firsts. Any suitable snaffle bridle may be worn. Judge will not ride.

321 BSPA SKEWBALD & PIEBALD COMBINED CLASS - Horse or Pony any type, height, colour or sex. Judge will not ride.

HC6 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 320-321

Mountain And Moorland

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. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members. Owners of qualified ponies must become adult Qualifying or Life members to enter the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 1st – 3rd August 2023.

The highest placed pony in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.

This Show offers qualification for The National Welsh Championship Show. 6th August 2023. Three Counties Showground, Malvern. See Sections relevant to registered Welsh breeds (In Hand & Ridden) for qualification details. Qualifiers will be directly contacted after this show with details of qualification and entry details. For Show Details and Schedule see our Facebook page or nationalwelshshow.co.uk

NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN-HAND CLASSES

Ring 2b

*Following Shetland classes*

Judge: Mrs E A Nicholls, Gloucestershire Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00 i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and all classes will be judged under the rules and jurisdiction of the Society. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the NPS. ii. These classes are qualifiers for The NPS/NIART STUD M&M In Hand Summer Championship to be held at Malvern 1st – 3rd August 2023. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owners membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. iii. Classes 322-327 are qualifiers for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland In Hand The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023. iv. *NEW* Classes 324 and 326 are qualifiers for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings of each age group - Connemara yearlings, two year olds and three year olds - will qualify. v. *NEW* Class 322 is a qualifier for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings - Connemara Mares only - will qualify.

322 LARGE BREEDS - 4 years old and over Mare, Gelding or Stallion (Welsh C and D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Highland)

323 SMALL BREEDS - 4 years old and over Mare, Gelding or Stallion (Welsh A and B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland)

324 LARGE BREEDS - 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding (Welsh C and D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Highland)

325 SMALL BREEDS - 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding (Welsh A and B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland)

326 LARGE BREEDS - Yearling (Welsh C and D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Highland)

327 SMALL BREEDS - Yearling (Welsh A and B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland)

HC7 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 322 - 327

Classes 322 – 327 are qualifiers for The National Welsh Championship Show 2023 - National Welsh Breeds In-Hand Championships sponsored by Greenlands Insurance Services Ltd. All 1st placed WPCS registered Welsh Section A, B, C and D in relevant classes (not already qualified) qualify to enter.

Classes 322 – 327 are qualifiers for The National Welsh Championship Show 2023 - National Gelding In-Hand Championship sponsored by Sarum Investments Ltd. All 1st & 2nd placed WPCS registered Welsh Section A, B, C, and Ds in relevant classes (not already qualified) qualify to enter.

NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS qualifying or Life member in the NPS Affiliated M&M In Hand section. Owner’s membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 1st – 3rd August 2023

Mountain And Moorland Ponies

Ring 2a

*following Skewbald & Piebald classes*

Judge: Mrs J Upton, Wimborne

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and classes 328-336 will be judged under the rules and jurisdiction of the Society. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the NPS.

Class 328 is a qualifier for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein. Class 329 is a qualifier for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland First Ridden. Classes 330 - 336 are qualifiers for the Equifest Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023.

Classes 330-334 are qualifiers for The NPS/PICTON STUD M&M Novice Ridden National Championship. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, if it has done any of the following: i) Won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class ii) Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, Olympia or RIHS Ridden classes iii) Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship show (N.B. Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year). iv) If a pony qualifies for HOYS, Olympia or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton Final

328 The NPS/ SHOWING CLASSICS M&M Leading Rein National Championship.

Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. 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 shown in a snaffle bit. Championship to be held at the National Welsh Championship Show at Malvern on 6th August 2023

329 The NPS/ SHOWING CLASSICS M&M First Ridden National Championship.

Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Championship to be held at the National Welsh Championship Show at Malvern on 6th August 2023. NPS/Nipna Dales Pony Stud Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years.

HC8 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 328-329

330 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Ridden Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland. 4 years old or over. Riders any age

331 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Welsh A and Welsh B. 4 years old or over. Riders any age

332 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - New Forest and Connemara. 4 years old or over. Riders any age

333 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Fell, Highland and Dales. 4 years old or over. Riders any age

334 MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Welsh C and Welsh D. 4 years old or over. Riders any age. NPS/ Nipna Dales Pony Stud Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

HC9 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 330-334

335 The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B.

Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares & geldings five years old or over. NPS/Rosettes

Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands.

336 The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship – Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D

Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares & geldings five years old or over. NPS/Rosettes

Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands.

NPS/ Nipna Dales Pony Stud Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

HC10 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 335-336

Classes 335-336 are qualifiers for The National Welsh Championship Show 2023 - National Ridden Welsh Breeds Championships sponsored by The Brynseion Stud. All 1st & 2nd placed WPCS registered Welsh Section A, B, C, D, Welsh LR & FR exhibits (not already qualified) in relevant classes open to Welsh breeds qualify to enter.

Senior Horses

Ring 2b

*following the M&M In-hand classes*

Judge: Miss B Lovell-Williams, Dursley

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. The North Somerset Agricultural Society is affiliated to Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd and all competitors should acquaint themselves with SSADL rules before entering. SSADL rulebook can be found at www. seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk ii. The SSADL Home Produced Qualifiers only are open to both members and non-members of SSADL. iii. No spurs (with the exception to senior side saddle riders); No galloping or canter extensions; No wearing of face/body jewellery with the exception of an earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted in SSADL classes. iv. For In Hand classes, minimum age of handler is 11 years old. Stallions: either for In Hand or Ridden classes: competitors must be 16 years of age or over. Grooms if required must be 16 years of age and over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. v. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. vi. Rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from first/second round qualifiers and grand final. vii. Individual SSADL Qualification Cards to be signed in the ring at the time of presentation. The two highest placed non-Members will be handed a qualification card in the ring. If a competitor has already qualified then qualification must be handed down the line. viii. 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the London International Horse Show /SSADL 2ND rounds. The 1st to 2nd from each AGE section will qualify for the above Open Members challenge (NO Lead Rein/First Ridden Ponies) ix. The two highest placed Mountain and Moorland ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge (NO Lead Rein/First Ridden Ponies). The two highest placed Foreign Breed ponies/horses within a class will qualify for the Members Foreign Breeds Challenge (NO Lead Rein/ First Ridden Ponies). The two highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies within a class will qualify for the Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge. The Winner from each class will qualify for the preliminary judging of the Senior of the Year Championships x. *NEW* SSADL Super Stars Championships. To be eligible to compete in this championship, a competitor MUST be a member of a Pony Club or Riding Club. Membership numbers required to be put on qualification card. A competitor MUST have competes in 2 events/classes at their Pony Club or Riding Club. xi. Classes 340 – 342 are qualifiers for the Equifest Open Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023

337 PRE SENIOR IN HAND pony or horse 15 to 18 yrs old

338 SENIOR IN HAND pony or horse 19 to 23 yrs old

339 SENIOR PLUS IN HAND pony or horse 24 yrs old & over

HC11 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 337-339

340 PRE SENIOR RIDDEN pony or horse 15 to 18 yrs old

341 SENIOR RIDDEN pony or horse 19 to 23 yrs old

342 SENIOR PLUS RIDDEN pony or horse 24 yrs old & over

HC12 - CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 340-342

Ridden Hunters

Ring 3

*starting time 8.00am*

Judge: Confirmation – Mrs A Burrington, Minehead Riding – Mrs M Hopkins, Badminton

Entry Fee: Class 343: £15.00 per horse

Class 344-347: £25.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the Sport Horse Breeding (GB) Society and all Hunter classes will be subject to its rules. Copies of the rules can be obtained from SHB(GB), Tel: 01732-866277 or www.sporthorsegb. co.uk. It is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats. ANY COMPETITOR NOT ADERHING TO THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING/CLASS ii. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Riding Horse class at the same show. iii. Novice is a Hunter not having won a first prize of £60.00 or a total of £200.00 (or equivalent values) in prize money in any Ridden Hunter classes at home or abroad before 1st January in the current year, excepting all prize money awarded as a four year old. Novice horses must be entered on the SHB(GB) Basic Identity Record or Stud Book, owners and riders have to be members of the SHB(GB) Society. iv. Class 344 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Small Hunters. Classes 345 – 347 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Hunters. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023 v. Classes 344-347 are qualifiers for the 2023 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) and only horses registered on the Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form and owners and riders must be members of the SHB(GB) Society. The two highest placed horses in classes 344-347 will qualify to enter at the RIHS. No horse lower than second will qualify vi. SHB(GB) offer a Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show – it covers owner and rider membership together with horse registration for that show).

343 NOVICE HUNTER - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 14.2hh

344 SMALL HUNTER - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 14.2hh and not exceeding 15.2hh

345 LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12 stone 7lbs

346 MIDDLEWEIGHT HUNTER - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying 12 stone 7lbs and not exceeding 14 stone

347 HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14 stone

HC13 – CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 344-347

H1 H J Yeandel Memorial Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs E C Yeandel will be awarded to the Champion of the Hunter classes

Side Saddle

Ring 3

*following the Ridden Hunter classes*

Competitors must indicate on entry form whether they are a Senior or Junior Member of S.S.A Judge: Miss J Macdonald, Berkeley Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

348 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN QUALIFYING CLASS – Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Member’s Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. A rosette in memory of The Late Mr R Philpot is offered to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member, judged to be the best turned out. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above. A special rosette will be offered to the Adult member, carrying their current Championship Points Card of S.S.A. Area 7, who during the Equitation Qualifier Class (irrespective of final placing), is judged to be the most elegant. That member will be eligible to compete in the Final for the Sir Lancelot Memorial Trophy (donated by the late Mrs E. Skelton) at the National Side Saddle Show. A Member may only qualify once per season between one National Show and the next, and if the Judge’s first choice has already qualified, the rosette will be awarded to the next eligible competitor. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.

349 BEST HORSE OR PONY RIDDEN SIDE SADDLE Open to horses and ponies 4 years old or over: conformation & manners will be taken into consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above. The highest placed coloured exhibit ridden by a competitor aged 16rs or over (who has 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/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. Lead Rein competitors are eligible for this class. Leaders must be correctly dressed.

350 CONCOURS D’ÉLÉGANCE

The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse and rider. Attention may be paid to the rider’s personal appearance, but detailed inspection of rider or tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the Judge may ask groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult Member and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors must wear a hat to current British Safety Standard or above. Assistant Judge: Lady Gibbs

Ridden Cobs

Ring 3

*following the Side Saddle classes*

Judge: Confirmation – Ms W Phipps, Ripple Riding – Ms C Poole, Westbury

Entry Fee: Class 351 and 355: £15.00 per horse

Class 352-354: £25.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association (BSHA). Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. Except class 355 which is not affiliated and is open to all local riders. ii. Classes 352 – 354 are qualifiers for The Royal International Horse Show. The first prize winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward. iii. Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. iv. The highest placed unqualified exhibits in classes 352-354 will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Shows in September 2023. v. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in classes 352 – 354 and a Champion rosette for this section. The awards will go down the line; there is no limit on how many of these rosettes can be claimed in a year. vi. Day Tickets: Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per Rider per Season. A day ticket will allow entry into the Novice class only but will not allow entry into RIHS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form from the BSHA website or apply online. vii. Classes 352 – 353 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Cobs Championship. Class 354 is a qualifier for the Equifest Maxi Cobs. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023.

351 NOVICE COB Held under the rules of the BSHA. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. A Novice is a Cob that has not won a first prize of £35 or more, or more than a total of £250 (including any Championship Prize Money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side Saddle or In-Hand classes that were affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. See rule 6E in BSHA Rule Book.

352 LIGHTWEIGHT COB - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying up to 14 stone

353 HEAVYWEIGHT COB - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 155cm, capable of carrying more than 14 stone

354 MAXI COB - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cm. - to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged.

HC14 – CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 351-354

355 LOCAL COB - (Not affiliated) Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over and exhibited by a person residing within a 15mile radius of the Showground (see map at back of schedule). Class will run under the rules of, but is not affiliated to the BSHA

Riding Horses

Ring 3

*following the Cob classes*

Judge: Confirmation – Mrs J Holderness-Roddam, Chippenham Ride – Mrs R King, Bisley Entry Fee: Classes 356 and 359: £15.00 per horse

Classes 357-358: £25.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also at the beginning of Ridden Cobs and Ridden Hunters section: i. Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association (BSHA). Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. Except class 359 which is not affiliated and open to all local riders. ii. Classes 357-358 are qualifiers for The Royal International Horse Show. The first prize winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward. iii. Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. iv. The highest placed unqualified exhibits in classes 356-358 will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Shows in September 2023. v. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in classes 357-358 and a Champion rosette for this section. vi. Day Tickets: Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per Rider, per Season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into the Novice class only but will not allow entry into RIHS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can purchase a day ticket by downloading an application form from the BSHA website or apply online. vii. Classes 357 – 358 are qualifiers for the Equifest Riding Horses Championship. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023.

356 NOVICE RIDING HORSES Held under the rules of the BSHA. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm.

A Novice is a Riding Horse that has not won a first prize of £35 or more, or more than a total of £250 (including Championship Prize Money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side Saddle or In-Hand classes that were affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. See rule 6E in BSHA Rule Book.

357 SMALL RIDING HORSE - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm

358 LARGE RIDING HORSE - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cm

HC15 – CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 356-358

359 LOCAL RIDING HORSE - Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, and exhibited by a person residing within a 15mile radius of the Showground (see map at back of schedule). Class will run under the rules of, but is not affiliated to the BSHA

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horse Ring

*from 11.30*

Judge: Mr S Barnes, Bath Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00 A special prize of £8.00 will be awarded for the Best Foal in class 361 £10 will be paid for each animal forward (mare and foal count as one)

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. Travelling expenses will be paid at the following rates for horses forward on Show day: in hand classes: £15.00 per horse*; in harness: £30.00 per horse*; turnout classes: £35.00 per horse* (* the larger amount only, will be paid in respect of any one horse). ii. YOU MUST COLLECT TRAVEL EXPENSES ON SHOW DAY. Expenses will be paid out from the secretary’s office. Expenses will not be posted after the Show. iii. Classes 365 and 366 will be judged at the same time. These classes will be combined if there are insufficient entries.

360 HEAVY HORSE GELDING - Four years old and over

361 HEAVY HORSE MARE - Four years old and over, shown with or without foal (foals must be at least three weeks’ old)

362 HEAVY HORSE FILLY, COLT OR GELDING - Born in 2021 or 2022

363 HEAVY HORSE FILLY, COLT OR GELDING - Born in 2020

HC16 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in class 360-363

364 BEST TURNED OUT - Mare or Gelding shown in harness: will be judged 25% for horse and 75% for harness

365 BEST TRADESMEN’S TURNOUT - Single or Double

366 BEST AGRICULTURAL TURNOUT

H2 Sylvia Bellamy Memorial Perpetual Trophy presented by her family will be awarded to the Best Mare or Gelding exhibited by a person residing within a 15mile radius of the showground (see map at back of schedule)

H3 Doddington Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the Best Mare or Gelding in harness

H4 Barnesfield Cup for the Champion Heavy Horse presented by Bob and Gay Cook

HEAVY HORSE RIDDEN Heavy Horse Ring

*following Heavy Horse classes*

Judges: Confirmation – Mr S Barnes, Bath Ride - TBC

Entry Fee: £15.00 per horse

Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £25.00, 3rd £20.00

Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also: i. This class is held under the guidelines of the BRHHS and all competitors should acquaint themselves with these before entering. ii. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse Championship at Equifest, taking place at the Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 2nd – 5th August 2023. No entry fee. Qualification to be awarded no lower than third place if the winning horse has already qualified a. If there is both a Ride and Conformation Judge a marking system will be used: Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50. Conformation / type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50. When judging classes using the Marks System horses should be stripped for the Conformation Judge. Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence, however if there still remains a tie, then the Ride Judge’s decision is final. If an exhibitor declines the Judge’s ride the horse will not be placed. b. At shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/individual show will be required. Riders will be required to give a short individual show at walk, trot & canter or set show lasting approximately 2 minutes. Change of rein and lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back, (optional) stand still and obedience to the leg. Horses should leave the ring at a walk or trot. Entries will not be asked to jump. iii. The judge’s decision is final. iv. Hard hats must be worn according to the current BSI or European standard. v. Riders of Stallions must be 16 years or over. Stallions must wear a bridle marker.

367 Best Registered Ridden Heavy Horse

Open to pure-bred horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered.