Dunster Show Schedule 2024

NOTES: DUNSTER SHOW

Friday, 16th August 2024

All Entries close 16th July 2024 for online entries (and 9th for postal).

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETION OF ENTRY. Your co- operation will be appreciated and will ensure correct entry in the Catalogue.

1. Entries to be made online via Showing Scene visit www.thedunstershow.co.uk (or where you are unable to enter online on the form enclosed with the Schedule and sent to the Secretary by Sunday 9th July 2024, including a £5 administration fee)

2. Ensure that the Class is the correct one for the animal, i.e., age, sex, height, etc. and give all relevant information required.

3. PLEASE enter name and full address and email

4. Entry Fees — Please consult Schedule.

5. Entry passes will be sent to the address/email address entered on showing scene or your entry form unless otherwise requested.

6. Substitution of animals in place of those already entered but unable to be exhibited is NOT allowed.

7. Every Competitor or Exhibitor will be held entirely responsible for the correctness of their entry forms, in all respects - incorrect particulars may lead to disqualification. Any animal, however, which as a result of, in the Judges opinion, a genuine mistake on the Entry Form, is entered in a Class for which it is not eligible may be shown in a Class in which it would have been eligible.

8. Horse Competitors are reminded that they MUST include the Registration Numbers where these are required by Breed Societies or Associations.

9. Where applicable passports must accompany the animal to the Showground.

10. All online entries will receive confirmation via email to the email address supplied. If a paper entry confirmation is required, please email secretary@thedunstershow. co.uk otherwise this will not be supplied.

Cover image credit: Andrew Priddy, A & B Photography

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PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS

SUBSCRIBERS OF £50 AND OVER

ALL MEMBERS are entitled to: Make full use, with their guests, of the exclusive Members’ Marquee, including free Tea and Coffee with access to the payable Members’ Bar and buffet lunch.

NOTE: the annual subscription for each member becomes due and payable on 1st January by direct debit, all members are entitles to purchase further members guest badges for £25 per guest.

MEMBERS

By subscribing annually, the sum of £50, Members of the Dunster Show Society will receive one Members Badge, one Guest Badge and a Members Car Pass.

PATRONS

By subscribing annually, the sum of £70 or over Patrons of the Dunster Show Society will receive one Patron’s Badge, two Guest Badges and a Members car pass.

VICE- PRESIDENTS

Members may be elected Vice- Presidents in appreciation of the services rendered by them to the Dunster Show Society.

OTHER SHOWS

MID- DEVON SHOW, 27th JULY 2024

Colin Nation, Show Organiser, Ground Floor, 18 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AF. Tel: 01884 820859, Email office@midevonshow.co.uk Web site: www.middevonshow.co.uk

TOTNES & DISTRICT SHOW 28th JULY 2024

Linda Harvey, Show Manager, Totnes Show Office PO Box 220, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 9EN. Tel: 01803732813, Email office@totnesshow.com Web site: www.totnesshow.com

HONITON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 1st AUGUST 2024

Marcelle Connor, Secretary, Honiton & District Agricultural Show, Bank House, 66a High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PS. Tel: 01404 41794, Email: marcelle@honitonshow.co.uk Web site: www.honitonshow.co.uk

NORTH DEVON SHOW, 7th AUGUST 2024

Theresa Soanes, Show Secretary, 15 George Arcade, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AB Tel. 01769 573852, Email showsecretary@northdevonshow.com Web site: www.northdevonshow.com

THE EXFORD SHOW, 14th AUGUST 2024

The Hon. Secretary, Rooksmead, Church Hill, Exford, Somerset, TA24 7PP Tel: 01643 831423 Email: secretary@exfordshow.com web: www.exfordshow.com

MELPLASH SHOW, 22nd AUGUST 2024

Lucy Hart, Show Secretary, 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NT. Tel: 01308 423337, Email lucy@melplashshow.co.uk Web site: www.melplashshow.co.uk

KINGSBRIDGE SHOW, 7th SEPTEMBER 2024

Helen Baker, Show Secretary, 38 Lyte Lane, West Charleton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2BW Tel: 07552 270560, Email: kingsbridgeshow@gmail.com Web site: www.kingsbridgeshow.co.uk

CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE EXHIBITION OF STOCK, etc

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORM THE SOCIETY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO ANY EXHIBIT

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Entries to be made online via Showing Scene visit www.thedunstershow.co.uk (or where you are unable to enter online on the form enclosed with the Schedule and sent to the Secretary by Sunday 9th July 2024). ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

2. Only online entries accepted until 16th July 2024.

3. All entrants must have adequate Public Liability insurance

4. LOCAL CLASSES: to qualify for LOCAL CLASSES, owners must have resided within a radius of 15 miles from DUNSTER SHOW GROUND (measured as the crow flies on the Ordnance Survey map) for six months during the twelve months ending on the day of the show.

5. All ages to be calculated to the day of the Show.

6. All animals exhibited must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor, both at the time of entry and on the day of the Show.

7. The Committee reserves the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason for so doing.

8. Under NO circumstances can an animal be substituted after the closing date of entries.

9. If any person, whether as exhibitor or competitor or otherwise, brings to the show any animal which they should reasonably have known to be dangerous or diseased and/or which causes injury or damage, they shall be liable for all injury, damages, costs, losses or expenses which the Committee or any other person may sustain, incur or be put to either directly or indirectly as a result of his or her so doing.

10. Classes with twenty or more entries will be awarded some special rosettes.

11. In the unavoidable absence of a judge as shown on the Schedule, the Committee reserves the right to appoint a replacement without reference to competitors.

12. Classes with three entries or less may be cancelled or amalgamated at the discretion of the committee.

13. Competitors should understand that it is a condition of entry that details of entries will be shared with any relevant bodies including DEFRA where required. Names, addresses and photos will be printed in the catalogue and used for promotion on the event both online and in print. By entering competitors also agree to receive update emails from the Dunster Show and to be emailed a schedule in 2025.

HORSES

14. In relation to Equine Influenza ALL Equine classes including show stands equine displays or main ring at equine attractions or other competitions such as shoeing, the Dunster Show will be following the guidelines below which have been issued by the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations of which the Dunster Show is a member.

15. We urge all owners to adhere to strict Bio security protocols and the following guidelines:

16. Horses should have been vaccinated within 12 months of the show to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 - 92 days later), followed by the1st booster (150- 215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within seven days of receiving a vaccination dose.

17. In Foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4- 6 weeks before the foal is due to be born.

18. Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at six months to commence their primary course.

19. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessment by the attending veterinarians.

20. PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS MAY BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING THE SHOW.

21. CORRECTNESS OF ENTRY FORMS. Every exhibitor or competitor will be held entirely responsible for the correctness of their Entry Forms. In all respects incorrect particulars or information may lead to disqualification. Any animal, however, which as a result of, in the Judges’ opinion, a genuine mistake on the Entry Form, is entered in a class for which it is not eligible, may be shown in the class for which it would be eligible.

22. Judges’ interest in exhibits. Exhibitors are not permitted to enter any animals in any class which is to be judged by a person who has or has had a financial interest in the animals in the previous 3 years or which has stood in his/her stable during the same period. Stud fees are not considered to be financial gain. The onus of complying with this regulation rests entirely on the exhibitor.

23. Brood mares must be four years old or over.

24. All foals, which must accompany mares in the ring, must be at least three weeks old on the day of the show.

25. Riders must wear the catalogue number of their horses.

26. The show recommends that anyone on a horse must wear a correctly secured hard hat according to All PAS 015 (2001); VG1 provided they are BSI Kitemarked; (BS) EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards.

27. No spurs to be worn in ridden Mountain & Moorland classes.

28. All animals ridden anywhere on the Showground, rings or lorry parks must only be ridden by a rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animal’s welfare. We are operating under the 20% rider weight guideline where the rider in full riding attire with full tack must be less than 20% of the animal’s bodyweight. This is based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, as an overweight animal is also a welfare concern.

29. 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 all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards.

30. The first prize winners in the Horse Section must parade in the main ring, for the Supreme Championship where their classes have been completed prior to 1.20pm and where stated in the schedule. Assembly to take place in the Main Ring Collecting Ring at 1.20 pm for the Supreme Championship in Ring 1 at 1.30 pm.

CATTLE AND SHEEP

31. Classes may be cancelled or amalgamated at the discretion of the Committee.

32. Classes with three entries or less may be cancelled or amalgamated.

33. All stock vehicles must be removed from the vicinity of cattle and sheep lines immediately after unloading.

34. Cattle and Sheep must be on the showground by 8am cattle exhibited must be led in the judging ring.

35. All animals in the Cattle and Sheep Classes must remain on the Show ground until the parade of the prize winners is completed.

36. Special penning will be provided for maedi- visna (MV) sheep provided this is notified on the entry form.

37. Exhibitors of MV Accredited Sheep must provide a valid and fully completed MV/CAE health status report with an expiry date later than the show date to the stewards prior to unloading.

38. In the event of the Judges in Supreme Championships for Sheep failing to reach a result they will call in the appropriate Chief Steward as sole arbitrator.

PLEASE NOTE ALL CATTLE AND SHEEP BROUGHT TO THE SHOWGROUND MUST BE TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEFRA LICENSING AND TRANSPORT REGULATIONS. IN THE EVENT OF NON- COMPLIANCE ENTRY TO THE SHOWGROUND WILL LNOT BE PERMITTED.

DURING THE SHOW IT IS A REQUIRMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF THE SHOW THAT ALL PERSONS HAVING CONTACT WITH CATTLE AND SHEEP ABIDE BY THE OPERATING PROCEDURES/ PLAN AS DIRECTED BY THE BIO- SECURITY OFFICER AND STEWARDS. PERSONS FAILING TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES AT THE SHOWGROUND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. DETAILS OF SUCH PERSONS WILL BE KEPT BY THE LICENCING OFFICER.

ENTRY FEES & PRIZE MONEY

1. Entry Fees will not be returned to entrants who fail to exhibit or take part in any competition. Any unpaid cheques will be charged a £5 administration fee.

2. Prize money will be paid by BACS to the bank details provided on entry. Anyone who does not provide BACS details agrees for their prize money to be donated to the Dunster Show Society.

JUDGING AND PROTESTS

1. Should the Judges require a Veterinary Surgeon’s opinion, the Veterinary Surgeon on duty will be called in, and his decision shall be final.

2. When an animal that has been awarded a prize is disqualified or becomes ineligible to take or retain that prize under the Rules of the Society the animal placed next by the Judge shall take its place.

3. Any protest must be lodged with the Secretary in the handwriting of the Exhibitor, or that of his representative, before 3pm on the day of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of £20, which sum will be returned if the protest is sustained, but forfeited to the Society if the protest is not upheld. All disputes to be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be final.

SOCIETY RULES

1. The Society shall be named the Dunster Show Society and the objects shall be to advance agriculture and improve the breeding of horses, cattle and sheep and to raise funds by holding an annual agricultural show and in furtherance of the above objects the Society shall have power to collect subscriptions and offer prizes at any show held in connection with the Society.

2. The general management of the Society shall be vested in a General Committee consisting of a Chairman, Vice- Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and its Members. Ten Members shall form a quorum.

3. The President, Deputy President shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting by a majority of the Members present.

4. The Annual General Meeting for elections as in 3 above, the presentation of the Show’s Balance Sheet, revision of the Show schedule and other business shall be held during the month of November in each year at such a time and place as may be fixed by the Committee. Not less than seven days’ notice shall be given. Ten Members shall form a quorum.

5. A Chairman and a Vice- Chairman of the Committee shall be elected each year by the Committee immediately after the Annual General Meeting, as shall a Chief Steward for each section, Horse, Cattle and Sheep. If not already elected Members of the Committee, the Chairman, Vice- Chairman and Chief Stewards shall be exofficio Members.

6. The Committee shall have powers to co- opt and may appoint Sub- Committees at any time for such purposes as the Committee thinks fit.

7. Vacancies occurring amongst the Officers or Committee during the year may be filled by the Committee. Any Officer or Committee Member so elected shall be subject to the same regulations as to retirement as the person whose place he has been elected to fill.

8. The appointment of Treasurer and Secretary shall be made by the Committee. Any remuneration paid to any Officer or other Paid Staff shall be authorised by the Committee.

9. The office of Vice President is to be an honorary award given in appreciation for services rendered to the Society. The award to be given at the sole discretion of the Committee and carries no financial obligations. A maximum of two Vice presidents to be elected in any one year at the AGM.

10. The annual subscription for each member shall not be less than £50 payable on or before 1st January. No subscriber of less than £50 shall be allowed to vote.

11. The Enclosure will be reserved for Vice- Presidents, Patrons and Subscribers of £50 upwards. Each will receive a Members’ Enclosure Badge, a Guest Enclosure Badge and a Car Pass.

12. Any alteration to these Rules shall be made only at the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Provided that 28 days’ notice of the proposed alteration has been given to all Members and provided that nothing therein contained shall authorise any alteration the effect of which would cause the Society at any time to cease to be a charity at law.

JUDGES

HORSES

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Mrs B Moore

RIDDEN HUNTERS, CLASSES 1- 6,

Conformation – Mrs Alycia Pritchard

Ride – Mr Craig McClelland

MINIATURE HORSES, CLASSES 7- 11

Mrs L Lidbury

DARTMOOR PONIES, CLASSES 12,13

Mr M Fry

SHETLAND PONIES, CLASSES 14- 17

Mrs J Webb

EXMOORS, CLASSES 18- 23

Mr J Westcott

WELSH PONIES A, B, C&D CLASSES 24- 28

Mrs L Barsoum

M&M NPS IN HAND LARGE BREEDS & FELLS AND DALES, CLASSES 29,30

Mrs J Webb

M&M RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP, NPS SILVER MEDAL, LARGE BREEDS & SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN, CLASSES 31,32

Mr M Fry

M&M NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M LEADING REIN

CLASS 33

Mr M Fry

PART BRED M&M, CLASS 34

Mrs P Cox

BSPS CLASSES INCLUDING LIHS QUALIFIERS & BSPS

WORKER STAKES 35- 51

Ms J Crowley

HUNTER & SPORTS HORSE BREEDING, CLASSES 52- 59

Mr N Peel

CHAPS, CLASSES 60- 62, 86,87

Mrs S Chamberlain

IRISH DRAUGHT & VETERAN HORSE, CLASSES 63- 65, & CLASSES 88- 89

Mr A Osborn

ARABS, CLASSES 66- 68, 85

Ms S Zebedee

HACK/RIDING HORSE & PONY BREEDING, CLASSES 69- 76

Mrs J Stephens

RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (RoR) & BSHA RISING STAR RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE CLASSES 77- 80

Mrs S Coward

BSHA RISING STAR LIHS QUALIFING CLASSES 81- 84

Mrs S Coward

BSHA AMATEUR RIHS QUALIFIERS CLASSES, 90- 93

Mrs A Pritchard

SENIOR SHOWING AND DRESSAGE (SSADL) CLASSES 94- 99

Mrs T Pesci- Griffiths and Mrs D Alderson

CATTLE

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP BEEF

Mr C Roads

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP DAIRY

Mr A Clements

DEVONS, CLASSES 100- 106

Mr A Lane

HEREFORDS, CLASSES 107- 110

Mr M Smith

ABERDEEN ANGUS, CLASSES 111- 115

Mr R Venner

LIMOUSIN, CLASSES 116- 119

Mrs V Smith

BRITISH BLUE, CLASSES 120- 123

Mr V Smith

A.O.B. NATIVE BEEF BREEDS INCLUDING RARE BREEDS, CLASSES 124- 127

Mr R Venner

A.O.B CONTINENTAL BEEF BREEDS, CLASSES 128- 131

Mrs V Smith

SIMMENTAL, CLASSES, CLASSES 132- 135

Mrs V Smith

LONGHORNS CLASSES 136- 139

Mr R Venner

DEXTERS, CLASSES 140- 145

Mr Bernard Stamp

INTERBREED, CLASSES 146- 147

Mr C Roads

COMMERCIAL FATSTOCK, CLASSES 148- 149

Mr R Venner

BEEF CALVES, CLASSES 150- 151

Mr C Roads

YOUNG BEEF HANDLERS, CLASSES 152- 154

Mr J Ellicott

HOLSTEIN, JERSEY, DAIRY CALF CLASSES, DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS, CLASSES 155- 167

Mr A Clements

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Mr E Harding

EXMOOR HORN, CLASSES 170- 176

Mr M Stanbury

DEVON CLOSEWOOL, CLASSES 177- 183

Mrs Hazel Marks

TEXEL, CLASSES 184- 189

Mr H Summerhayes

CHAROLLAIS CLASSES 190- 195

Mr H Summerhayes

ZWARTBLE CLASSES 196- 201

Mr B Mills

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL, CLASSES 202- 207

Mr B Mills

ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED, CLASSES 208- 213

Mr J Mills

HILL, HEATH AND UPLAND CLASSES 214- 219

Mr B Evans

SHEEP

LONGWOOL, NATIVE ORIGIN, CLASSES 220- 224

Mrs L Uglow

JACOB, CLASSES 225- 228

Ms S Jasper

RARE BREED, CLASSES 229- 233

Mr A Lyons

PRIMITIVE BREEDS, CLASSES 234- 238

Mr A Lyons

KERRY HILL, CLASSES 239- 243

Mr M Pearse

DUTCH SPOTTED, CLASSES 244- 248

Mr J Corbett

YOUNG HANDLERS’ SHEEP CLASSES 249- 252

Ms S Jasper under 5’s

Mrs L Uglow 5- 7 years

Mr C Sandler 8- 12 years

Mr B Evans 13- 17 years

FLEECE COMPETITION, CLASSES 253- 256

Mr B Boundy

The above named have consented and have been appointed to act as Judges in the classes indicated.

The Committee reserve the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding. The timings below are a guide and maybe subject to change on the day.

PROVISIONSAL

RING

RING

RING

HORSES AND PONIES

PRIZE LIST

All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially regulations 3, 11- 13.

It is recommended that all competitors/riders must wear a securely fitted hard hat - see regulation 26. Riders must also adhere to Rule 28 in the interest of animal welfare.

The first prize winners in the Horse Section must parade in the main ring. Assembly of all 1st prizewinners in the Horse & Pony Collecting Ring at 1.20 pm for the Parade in Ring 1 at 1.30 pm

ENTRY FEE & PRIZES: The prize money and entry fee for each class will be as follows (unless otherwise stated): Rosettes will be given up to 6th place where applicable.

1- 2, 7- 34, 40- 41, 43- 79, 8589

3- 6, 35- 39, 42, 80- 84, 90- 99

Entry fee for Classes 3- 6, 35- 39, 42, 80- 84, 90- 99 includes the appropriate levy for LIHS/RIHS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

H1 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP, open to champions from each section. (where time allows, see rule 30)

TH1 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, donated by Crittall Warmlife for the best horse or pony in the show along with: The President’s Prize for the Champion.

H2 BROOD MARE CHAMPIONSHIP, open to winners of classes 13, 15, 18, 25, 27, 28, 52, 56, 60, 61, 64, 66, 69, 73.

TH20 - The L G Scott Cup, presented to the Brood Mare Champion

H3 FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP open to best foal of classes 13, 15, 17, 18, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 52, 53, 57, 60, 61, 66, 70, 74.

TH21 - The Fjord Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented to the Foal Champion

SWPA CHAMPIONSHIP

This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held on 29 - 31 August 2024 at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire. NP26 5XP. To qualify for the Championships:

SWPA Members - Enter one of the qualifying classes. Be either first or second in the class, and get your card signed. Take a picture of the card and upload via www.showingscene.com

Non- SWPA Members - Enter one of the qualifying classes. Register online at www.showingscene. com within 14 days of qualification Send an Email to RichardatSWPA@aol.com advising of the show you attended, the class entered, and the position gained. You will be sent Qualifying Cards for the Horses / Ponies registered. Please Note: Registration fee for 2024 is £25 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family.

BSHA - RISING STAR QUALIFIERS

AND FINAL (2024), Classes 3- 6, 77, 80- 84

This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes

IF THEY:

• Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (BD, BS, BE).

• No rider may qualify more than one animal in each section.

• Appear on any showing judges panel for affiliated show organisations, or societies.

• Are a Professionally Produced Amateur (horse stabled in livery with a Showing Professional).

• Appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ for a company, or receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’.

• Have previously been CHAMPION in any LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London ExCel.

OPEN TO:

• Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any class at Horse of the Year Show Finals (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).

• Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2022 & 2023) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).

• Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2024).

• Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season).

No competitor previously deemed a showing Professional / Producer, may be permitted to enter these classes. Competitors do not have to be members to compete in the direct qualifiers, however all competitors who receive their qualification to the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final must complete their membership and registration with the BSHA within 14 days for their qualification to stand or this will pass down to the next eligible exhibit. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. No Stallions are eligible to compete. Riders mut be 15 years or over. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.

HUNTERS

RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs Alycia Pritchard, Mr Craig McClelland (Ride Judge Classes 1 & 2)

CLASS 1 - LOCAL HUNTER

Mare or Gelding. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms – refer to Conditions of Entry point 4 to define ‘Local’ qualification.

CLASS 2 - OPEN HUNTER, Mare or Gelding 4yo and over exceeding 148cm.

CLASS 3 - SMALL / LIGHT WEIGHT HUNTER, LIHS BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIER, Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 158cms, (small hunter not to exceed 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

CLASS 4 - MIDDLE/HEAVY WEIGHT HUNTER, LIHS BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIER, Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

CLASS 5 - WORKING SHOW HORSE, LIHS BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIER, Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Any horse which is Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible.

Height of fences: minimum 2’6”, maximum 2’9”, maximum spread 2’9”.

Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.

The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.

CLASS 6 - WORKING HUNTER LIHS BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIER, Open ONLY to Hunters, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is registered / previously registered as a Grade A showjumper, Advanced Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible.

Height of fences: minimum 3’0”, maximum 3’3”, maximum spread 3’3”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.

The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.

H7 HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 1- 6, Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship. Rosette for Champion and Reserve.

TH2 - The Dunster Show Society Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 1- 6.

TH3 - A Stag’s Head to be given by the Joint Masters of the Devon & Somerset Staghounds for the best horse in the class which has not previously won a head at Dunster or Exford Shows and is the property of a member or subscriber of the DSSH within the area Prescribed for local classes, Class 1.

TH4 - The John Dibble Memorial Cup awarded to the winner of Class 1.

TH5 - The Perpetual Langham Cup kindly donated by the late Rosie Cockerton to the best small hunter in Class 3.

MINIATURE HORSES - MHCGB

The following classes are open to MHCGB members/non- members, entries from non- members of MHCGB are warmly welcomed provided they are eligible to become members and compete with MHCGB. Horses do not need to be registered with any society. Horses may be shown clipped or un- clipped (without penalty). This show is a qualifier for the 2024 ‘National Championships of Great Britain’ to be held at Oakridge Arena, Nottingham, NG23 7NZ on 24- 26th August 2024 (details available from the website) www.mhcgb.co.uk 1st to 3rd place in all classes will qualify. MHCGB congratulates successful prize winners (1st to 3rd) and invites them to attend the National Championships where a warm welcome awaits whether they are a member or non- member. Visit our informative website www.mhcgb.co.uk to browse our extensive schedule.

IN HAND

Judge: Mr L Lidbury

CLASS 7 - SOLID & BROKEN COLOURED HORSE IN MINIATURE. Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity, Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two- year- olds not to exceed 37”. Open to both solid colour and broken /spotted colour. Judged 80% colour and 20% conformation. 1st place rosette to both highest placed broken /spotted colour horse and 1st place rosette to highest placed solid colour horse.

CLASS 8 - OPEN SHOW HORSE IN MINIATURE. Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two- year- olds not to exceed 37”. The winner to be judged on being the best scaled down example of either a show hack, a show riding horse, a show hunter, or a show cob.

CLASS 9 - OPEN MINIATURE HORSE AMERICAN BLOODLINES. Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two- year- olds not to exceed 37”. Horse to have at least 25% American bloodlines in its parentage.

CLASS 10 - OPEN ‘WEIGHT TYPE’ HORSE IN MINIATURE. Open to any age, any sex, not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two- year- olds not to exceed 37”. Judged on the best example of a refined, middleweight, or draft type Miniature Horse.

CLASS 11 - MINIATURE HORSE OPEN HOME- PRODUCED. Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two- year- olds not to exceed 37”. Open to horses/ ponies that are owned, handled and produced solely by the exhibitor. Handlers may not have produced horses for others and horse may not have been prepared or shown by a producer or in show livery since January 1st, 2023.

H8 MINIATURE CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 7 – 11. Rosette for Champion and Reserve.

TH6 - The Glasses Farm Championship Cup kindly donated by Glasses Farm to the best exhibit in classes 7 – 11

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES

NPS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND QUALIFYING ROUNDS CONDITIONS:

These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern from August 2025. 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. 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, if owned by NPS members, 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.

NPS SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIPS CONDITIONS:

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 in August 2025.

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 M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

NPS M&M Breed Champions Prelim Rounds Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show – 7th September 2024, Bury Farm.

A pony can only attend one M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship final in a season either at NPS Summer Championships at Malvern or at NPS Scotland Championships at Blair. A pony may only take the qualification for the Silver Medal Final once in a season.

NPS/NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M Ridden 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 M&M Ridden section (excluding Leading Rein, First Ridden & WHP). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification. A pony can only attend one M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship final in a season either at NPS Summer Championships at Malvern or at NPS Scotland Championships at Blair. A pony may only take the qualification for the Silver Medal Final once in a season.

DARTMOOR PONIES

To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024 and Open to pure bred, registered ponies. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the main ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. Classes 12, 13 are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In- Hand Summer Championship 2025. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.

IN- HAND

Judge: Mr M Fry

CLASS 12 - REGISTERED DARTMOOR PONY - 3 YEARS OLD AND UNDER

CLASS 13 - REGISTERED DARTMOOR PONY - 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER. (Shown In- Hand)

Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship Special rosette and £5 prize for the best pure- bred foal, eligible for the Foal Championship

H9 DARTMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

TH7 - The Barry Richards Perpetual Trophy kindly donated by Barry Richards for the best exhibit in classes 12- 13

A Dartmoor Pony Society Special Rosette will be awarded to the best pony registered in the Dartmoor Society Stud Book (FULLY REGISTERED or SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTERED Dartmoor pony) shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card in Classes 12 and 13.

The Dartmoor Society will also award a Championship Rosette for the best exhibit in Classes 12 & 13

SHETLAND PONIES

To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024 and Open to pure bred ponies registered to the Shetland Pony Stud Book. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the main ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. Classes 14- 17 are qualifiers for the The NPS/Absorbine M&M In- Hand Summer Championship 2025. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.

IN HAND

Judge: Mrs J Webb

CLASS 14 - REGISTERED MINIATURE SHETLAND PONY - 3 YEARS & UNDER

CLASS 15 - REGISTERED MINIATURE SHETLAND PONY 4 YEARS & OVER. (Shown in hand)

Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship Special rosette and prize of £5 to the best pure- bred foal, eligible for the Foal Championship

H10 MINIATURE SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP – Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme.

CLASS 16 - REGISTERED STANDARD SHETLAND PONY - 3 YEARS & UNDER

CLASS 17 - REGISTERED STANDARD SHETLAND PONY 4 YEARS & OVER. (Shown in hand)

H11 STANDARD SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offers a special Rosette for the Highest placed Wessex member in each of the In- Hand Shetland Pony Classes. Members must produce their group membership card to qualify. For Group Details Telephone: Carol Hodder Tel: 01935 412888

EXMOOR PONIES

To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024 and Open to registered pure bred stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Classes 18- 21 are qualifiers for the The NPS/Absorbine M&M In- Hand Summer Championship 2025. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.

Exmoor ponies should be registered in Section 1 of the main studbook and shown in accordance with the Exmoor Pony Society rules. Exhibitors awarded an Exmoor Pony Society rosette must be, or become, a member of the Society.

IN HAND

Judge: Mr J Westcott

CLASS 18 - REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY MARE with or without own foal at foot. 4 years & over. To be shown In- Hand.

CLASS 19 - REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY, STALLION OR GELDING. 4 years & over (In- hand)

CLASS 20 - REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY 2/3 YEARS OLD. Colt, filly or gelding.

CLASS 21 - REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY – YEARLING

CLASS 22 - BEST PAIR OF REGISTERED EXMOOR PONIES owned or bred by the same. person. Any age or sex. (In Hand)

H12 IN HAND EXMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 18- 21. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

TH8 - The Lilo Lumb Memorial Challenge Cup kindly donated by Mrs W Vint for the best exhibit in classes 18- 21.

TH9 - The Tribute Perpetual Glass Goblet kindly donated by Mr R Aldridge for the Young stock champion 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 20 and 21.

TH22 - Greystonegate Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Rob and Sarah Taylor for the Senior in- hand Champion Exmoor Pony.

Winner of class 18 eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

Special rosette and prize of £5 for the best foal eligible for registration, eligible for Foal Championship. Exmoor Pony Society Rosette for Best of Breed, Classes 18- 21.

RIDDEN

Judge: Mr J Westcott

Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Qualifier for The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship 2025.

CLASS 23 - REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY OPEN RIDDEN - NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship (H17 Ring 4) including NPS Silver Medal Rosette. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve.

Exmoor Pony Society Rosette for Best Ridden, Class 23

Marion Williams Bursary Rosette and card awarded to the highest placed rider under 25 riding a registered Exmoor Pony owned by a member of the Society. Sent direct from the Society to the winner.

WELSH PONIES

To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024 and Open to registered pure bred stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Classes 24 - 28 are qualifiers for the The NPS/Absorbine M&M In- Hand Summer Championship 2025. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.

IN HAND

Judge: Mrs L Barsoum

CLASS 24 - REGISTERED WELSH SECTION A, 3 years old and under

CLASS 25 - REGISTERED WELSH SECTION A, 4 years old and over (In- Hand)

Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

Special rosette and £5 prize for the best pure- bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship

H13 WELSH SECTION A CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

CLASS 26 - REGISTERED WELSH SECTION B, 3 years old and under

CLASS 27 - REGISTERED WELSH SECTION B, 4 years old and over (In- Hand)

Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

Special rosette and £5 prize for the best pure- bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship.

H14 WELSH SECTION B CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

CLASS 28 - REGISTERED WELSH SECTIONS C & D, Any age. (In- Hand)

Best Brood Mare eligible for the brood mare Championship.

Special rosette and £5 prize to the best pure- bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship.

Special rosette and £10 prize for the best exhibit aged 3 years or under

H15 WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to section champions and reserves from classes 24- 28. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. The winner of the overall Mountain & Moorland championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

TH10 - The Perpetual Annandale Trophy kindly donated by Mrs J Stephens and Miss V Stephens to be awarded to the best exhibit in classes 24- 28

OTHER MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND BREEDS

To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024 and Open to registered pure bred stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Classes 29 - 30 are qualifiers for the The NPS/Absorbine M&M In- Hand Summer Championship 2025. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.

IN HAND

Judge: Mrs J Webb

CLASS 29 - THE NPS/ABSORBINE M&M IN- HAND REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES

- LARGE BREEDS, (Connemara, New Forest). Any age.

CLASS 30 - THE NPS/ABSORBINE M&M IN- HAND REGISTERED FELL, DALES OR HIGHLAND

Any age.

Special rosette and £5 prize for the best pure- bred foal in class 29 & 30 – eligible for the Foal Championship

The Fell Pony Society will award a rosette for the best Fell Pony in Class 30

H16 M&M LARGE BREED IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 29 & 30. Rosette for Champions & Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In- Hand Championship. The winner of the overall Championship only, is eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship

RIDDEN:

Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Qualifier for The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship 2025.

Judge: Mr M Fry

CLASS 31 - THE NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES - LARGE BREEDS, (Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Fell, Dale, Welsh Sections C & D). Stallion, mare or gelding. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Silver MedalRidden

CLASS 32 - THE NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES - SMALL BREEDS (excluding Exmoors) Stallions, mares or geldings. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Silver Medal – Ridden

H17 M&M RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP INCLUDING THE NPS/NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M

Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 23, 31 & 32. Rosette for Champion and Reserve (Ring 4). The winner eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

Fell Pony Certificate presented by The Fell Pony Society for the best ridden Fell pony in Class 31

Special Rosette - NPS/NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section (excluding Leading Rein, First Ridden & WHP). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.

CLASS 33 - THE NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M LEADING REIN, 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.

Judge: Mrs P Cox

CLASS 34 - PART BRED M&M REGD. OR NON REGD. IN- HAND. Any age

OVERALL MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Ring 11, 12.30pm (H36)

Judge: Mrs J Webb

Open to the champion of the Exmoor, Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B, Welsh Sections C & D, Shetland, Dartmoor, and Other M & M. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship H36 M&M IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP including 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 M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification. (Classes 12- 21, 24- 30).

TH19 - The Graham Brown Memorial Challenge Cup kindly donated by Miss K Brown to the best M&M In Hand exhibit from classes 12- 21, 24- 30.

BSPS SHOW CLASSES

This Show is affiliated to the “BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY” (Classes 35- 51), all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in B.S.P.S. classes, whether or not members of the B.S.P.S. are subject to the Rules of the B.S.P.S., including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the B.S.P.S. Riders in BSPS classes must adhere to rule 43 in the 2024 BSPS rulebook with regard to hat tagging and specification.

This show is a qualifier for the 2025 B.S.P.S. Championships Show. 1st and 2nd in classes 43- 44, 1st –3rd in class 47 and 1st – 4th in classes 45 and 46 will qualify for the BSPS Summer Championships 2025 provided the animal is registered in accordance with rules 21 and 26 and ridden by a BSPS member.

BSPS BINKS FAMILY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - The first prize winners in classes 40, 41, 43- 47 will qualify.

BSPS ROGER’S TRUCK SERVICES LTD CHALLENGE

This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS ROGER’S TRUCK SERVICES LTD CHALLENGE, animals competing in classes 40- 41 and 43- 47 will qualify.

Classes 38 and 39 The BSPS Performance Coloured Classes are open to stallions, mares, geldings and CHAPS (UK) or BSPA 4 years old and over to be registered in and complying with the showing requirements of the main body of the stud book of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA). Ponies can be registered with either of these Societies or the BSPS and owners and riders must be or become members within 7 days of the BSPS to take the qualification.

Judge: Ms J Crowley

CLASS 35 - BSPS JUNIOR PERFORMANCE PONY - NOT EXCEEDING 128CM – LIHS Qualifier

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle, no cantering except in individual show.

CLASS 36 - BSPS PERFORMANCE PONY – NOT EXCEEDING 148CM - LIHS Qualifier

Pony Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday on 1st January in the current year.

CLASS 37 - BSPS PERFORMANCE PONY – NOT EXCEEDING 158CM - LIHS Qualifier

Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm Plaited ponies/horses. Riders any age.

H18 PERFORMANCE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP - Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 35 – 37, Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

TH11 - Queen of the Meadows Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by Miss Jill Roberts awarded to the best exhibit in classes 35- 37.

CLASS 38 - BSPS PERFORMANCE COLOURED NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL HORSE/PONY - LIHS Qualifier. Graded Stallions, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Unplaited.

CLASS 39 - BSPS PERFORMANCE COLOURED NON- NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL HORSE/PONYLIHS Qualifier. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Plaited.

H19 PERFORMANCE COLOURED CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 38 – 39. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

CLASS 40 - BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN LEAD REIN, Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.

TH12 - The Pritchard Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by Richard Pritchard Jnr to the winner of Class 40.

CLASS 41 - BSPS Heritage M&M Open First Ridden, Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.

TH13 - The Karniewicz Trophy Kindly donated by Mrs L Karniewicz, to the winner of Class 41

CLASS 42 - BSPS HERITAGE LEAD REIN WORKING SPORTS PONY - LIHS Qualifier

Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old and over, Mountain and Moorland registered ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to attain their 10th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. In Lead Rein WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies will be shown unplaited and to their breed standard.

H20 HERITAGE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 40- 42. Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

CLASS 43 - BSPS LEADING REIN PONY, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

CLASS 44 - BSPS FIRST RIDDEN PONY, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

H21 MINI PONY CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 43- 44. Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

CLASS 45 - BSPS MIXED HEIGHT OPEN SHOW PONY, Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

CLASS 46 - BSPS MIXED HEIGHT OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY, Mare or Gelding 4 years. Old or over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

CLASS 47 - BSPS MIXED HEIGHT INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE/SHOW HUNTER PONY, Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 158cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

H22 SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 45 - 47. Rosettes the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES

Ponies may compete in more than one height section. Rider should be the appropriate age on 1st January in the current year. No qualification required for the B.S.P.S. Summer Championship Show. Judge: Ms J Crowley

CLASS 48 - BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 60cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland Ponies 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 12yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

CLASS 49 - BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 70cm Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 14yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

CLASS 50 - BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 80cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

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CLASS 51 - BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 90cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

EXHIBITOR PASSES 2024: 2 EXHIBITOR PASSES PER ANIMAL ENTERED MAXIMUM 4 PASSES ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE A PASS

VEHICLE PASSES: 1 PASS FOR EVERY 2 ANIMALS ENTERED 2 FOR 3+ ANIMALS ENTERED • MAXIUM 2 PASSES

H23 SUMMER WORKER STAKES CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 48 - 51. Rosettes the Champion and Reserve.

HUNTER & SPORTS HORSE BREEDING

Name of Owner/Exhibitor Telephone Number

Judge: Mr N Peel

Address

CLASS 52 - OPEN IN HAND HUNTER BROOD MARE. Over 148cms with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship,

CLASS 53 - OPEN HUNTER FOAL, progeny of mares in Class 52, to be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the show. Winner eligible for the Foal Championship

Class Name of Horse Registration No Rider/Exhibitor Name

CLASS 54 - OPEN HUNTER YEARLING. Colt, Filly or Gelding

CLASS 55 - OPEN HUNTER 2/3 YEARS OLD. Filly or Gelding

H24 HUNTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 42- 55. Rosette to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

TH14 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best exhibit in the Hunter Breeding, Classes 52- 55.

TH15 - A Perpetual challenge Rose Bowl kindly donated by Ian Thomas Esq M.V.O presented to the Best Small Brood Mare in class 52.

CLASS 56 - OPEN IN HAND SPORTS HORSE/PONY BROOD MARE, 4 years old and over with own foal at foot or a current service certificate. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship

CLASS 57 - OPEN SPORTS HORSE/PONY foal progeny of mares in Class 56. To be at least three weeks old on the day of the show. Winner eligible for the Foal Championship.

CLASS 58 - OPEN SPORTS HORSE/PONY YEARLING. Colt, Filly or Gelding

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CLASS 59 - OPEN SPORTS HORSE/PONY 2/3 YEARS OLD. Filly or Gelding

I understand that it is a condition of entry that details of entries will be shared with any relevant bodies, that names, addresses and photos will be printed in the catalogue and results displayed on the Society’s website and in the press.

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H25 SPORTS HORSE BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 56 – 59. Rosette for the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

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Friday 16th August 2024

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THE DUNSTER SHOW

Friday 16th August 2024

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Online entries close Tuesday 16th July 2024

Postal entries close Tuesday 9th July by which time they must reach the Secretary:

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Breed Entry Fees

I agree to enter the 2024 Dunster Show subject to the Rules and and I agree that the par ticulars stated are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief The animals are my own and qualify to compete for the Society’s prizes’

I understand that it is a condition of entry that details of entries will be shared with any relevant bodies and DEFRA , that names, addresses and photos will be printed in the catalogue and results displayed on the Society’s website and in the press.

I agree to receive update emails from the Dunster Show and to be emailed a schedule in 2025.

I understand that by not providing my BACS details I consent to my prize money being donated to The Dunster Show Society I confirm I have suitable Public Liability Insurance.

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HORSE & PONY ENTRY FORM

PLEASE ENTER ONLINE WHERE AT ALL POSSIBLE

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EXHIBITOR PASSES 2024: 2 EXHIBITOR PASSES PER ANIMAL ENTERED MAXIMUM 4 PASSES ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE A PASS

VEHICLE PASSES: 1 PASS FOR EVERY 2 ANIMALS ENTERED 2 FOR 3+ ANIMALS ENTERED • MAXIUM 2 PASSES

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Address

Class Name of Horse Registration No Rider/Exhibitor

I agree to enter the 2024 Dunster Show subject to the Rules and regulations of stated are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief

I understand that it is a condition of entry that details of entries will be shared with any relevant bodies, that names, addresses and photos will be printed in the catalogue and results displayed on the Society’s website and in the press.

I agree to receive update emails from the Dunster Show and to be emailed a schedule in 2025.

I understand that by not providing my BACS details I consent to my prize money being donated to The Dunster Show Society

Extra Exhibitors Tickets at £18 each

plus guest £50

COLOURED HORSE/PONY

CHAPS Show Affiliation No. 24- 086

This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK)Affiliation Number 23- 051. Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS(UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) to compete. However, in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/ Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Member to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. This Show is a Qualifier for the 2025 CHAPS (UK) Championship Show – date to be advised. Please ensure you have your 2024 qualifier card with you. Applications for this available from early August.

The following classes are CHAPS(UK) Qualifiers (classes 60- 62, 86,87). For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS(UK) members handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete these classes.

All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS(UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring without exception.

CHAPS (UK) Qualifying classes enable eligible exhibits to enter the relevant classes at the CHAPS (UK) Championship Show in the year relevant to the qualification. Separate Finals will be held at the Championship Show for Yearlings, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds and for Natives and NonNatives (Ridden and In Hand), together with Ridden Finals for Lead Rein, First Ridden, Junior, Novice and Side Saddle sections.

IN- HAND

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain

CLASS 60 - CHAPS (UK) NON- NATIVE OPEN IN- HAND QUALIFIER, any height.

CLASS 61 - CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL OPEN IN- HAND QUALIFIER, any height.

CLASS 62 - CHAPS (UK) OPEN YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER, open to any type or height yearling, 2 year olds & 3 year olds, no foals.

Special rosette and £20 prize for the best yearling, Class 62. Special Rosette and £5 prize for the best foal in class 60 & 61. Eligible for the Foal Championship. Best Brood mare from classes 60 & 61eligible for the Brood Mare Championship on production of a current service certificate.

H26 CHAPS (UK) IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP, open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 60 – 62. Rosette for the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship

FOR CHAPS (UK) RIDDEN CLASSES SEE CLASSES 86 & 87

IRISH DRAUGHT

Judge: Mr A Osborn

CLASS 63 - IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE YOUNGSTOCK, Yearling, 2/3 years old filly, colt or gelding,

CLASS 64 - IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE MATURITY IN- HAND, 4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding. Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

FOR RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT SEE CLASS 89 and for H34 IRISH DRAUGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 63, 64, 89 (in Ring 10 after class 89). Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

VETERAN

Judge: Mr A Osborn

CLASS 65 - OPEN VETERAN IN HAND. (15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed.

FOR VETERAN RIDDEN CLASS 88 and for H33 VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 65 & 88 (Ring 10 after class 88), Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

ARABS

All classes are being run under the rules of The Arab Horse Society. The Darley Arabian UK Challenge – for Amateur handlers and horse.

Darley Challenge Cup will be held within classes 66, 67 & 68. Stewards will note that the competitor is to be included with the Darley classes. Each Darley competitor will be wearing the necessary- coloured small rosette, Light blue class A and Teal class B and will be judged according to the rules of that section. Score sheets will be completed and signed by the Judge in accordance with the rules of the class. The competitor with the most points will win the class. All score sheets must be returned after the show to donna.gambrill@oakwayshealthcare.co.uk

Qualifying cards available from Donna Gambrill, Greenacres Farm, High Halden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HZ at a cost of £10.00. (Payment through Paypal to AHS) Cards MUST be signed at the show either by the Judge/Steward or Show Secretary.

Class A In Hand – this class is for the Amateur handler (as defined in AHS Rules of Showing) and Amateur Horse (not to have been professionally trained either at home or stabled with a professional handler), this includes ‘cold showing’ by a professional handler even once. Open to any colt, gelding, mare, filly or stallion any age Pure- bred or part bred.

Class B In hand – this class is the Amateur handler (as defined in AHS Rules of Showing) and horse (HAS been professionally trained either at home or stabled with a professional handler) Open to any colt, gelding, mare, filly or stallion any age pure- bred or part bred.

The judge will be judging the Handler more than the horse and points will be awarded depending on the placing in the class. All 1st to 3rd place placings will then be eligible to go forward to the Championship which will be held at BACS, Pickering Grange, Leicester 8th September 2024 (you will have a chance to increase your points as qualifying classes will also be held at BACS) The

Championship will be judged as a separate class and Champion will be awarded £150 and Reserve will be awarded £50 kindly donated by DMG Arabians. The overall highest points winners in A and B, which have been accumulated over the year will receive a trophy and garland kindly donated by Silverdale Arabians at BACS

IN HAND

Judge: Ms S Zebedee

CLASS 66 - PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED 4 YEARS AND OVER, Stallion, mare or gelding. Best Brood Mare from class 66 eligible for the Brood Mare Championship

CLASS 67 - PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED YOUNG STOCK, Filly, colt or gelding. Yearling, 2 years old.

CLASS 68 - PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED 3 YEARS OLD

Special rosette and £5 prize for best foal in class 66

Special rosette and £20 prize for best yearling in classes 67

RIDDEN ARAB, CLASS 85

H31 ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 66- 68, 85 (ring 10 after class 85). Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship and the winner to take the TH18 - Val Cridge Cup donated by Mrs Val Cridge for the best exhibit in the Arab classes.

HACK / RIDING HORSE BREEDING

IN HAND

Classes 69- 72 are qualifiers for the NPS/Mr & Mrs Roberts Ottergayle Hack & Riding Horse Breeding Championships. Owners do not need to be members to qualify or enter the final.

Judge: Mrs J Stephens

CLASS 69 - OPEN HACK / RIDING HORSE BROOD MARE with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

CLASS 70 - HACK / RIDING HORSE FOAL, progeny of mares in Class 69. Winner eligible for the Foal Championship.

CLASS 71 - HACK / RIDING HORSE YEARLING. Colt, Filly or Gelding to exceed 148cms at maturity. Hacks not to exceed 160cms at maturity.

CLASS 72 - HACK / RIDING HORSE 2/3 YEARS OLD. Filly or Gelding to exceed 148cms at maturity. Hacks not to exceed 160cms at maturity.

H27 CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 69 - 72. Rosette to Champions and Reserve. Winner Eligible for the Supreme Championship.

TH16 - The Highlight Perpetual Challenge Trophy kindly donated by Miss Zia Foxwell to the best exhibit, classes 69- 72.

PONY BREEDING

IN HAND

Judge: Mrs J Stephens

CLASS 73 - PONY BROOD MARE, Not exceeding 14.2hh with own foal at foot. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.

CLASS 74 - PONY FOAL, to be the progeny of a mare in class 68. To be at least three weeks old on the day of the show. Winner eligible for the Foal Championship.

CLASS 75 - PONY YEARLING, Colt, filly or gelding. Likely to make a Child’s riding pony. Not to exceed 14.2 at maturity

CLASS 76 - PONY 2/3 YEARS OLD, Filly or gelding. Likely to make a Child’s riding pony. Not to exceed 14.2 at maturity

H28 PONY BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 73 – 76. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship

TH17 - The Zephrin Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by M L Stoddart Esq for the best exhibit in classes 73-76 Pony Breeding.

RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (RoR) & BSHA RISING STAR RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE

BSHA Rising Star Qualifiers

Class 77 & Class 80 will qualify for the BSHA Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show. The two highest unqualified horses in the qualifying class will be eligible to compete in the BSHA Rising Star Associate Final at the BSHA National Championships Show.

Class 77 & 80 RULES: Available to amateur members and non- members (aged 15 and over) please see Rules for Rising Star Classes form the BSHA and summary at the front of this schedule.

Class 80 only - will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star finals at London International Horse Show, December 2024.

Tattersalls RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier 2025 – Class 78

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, mares, fillies and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the class. 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. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. 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. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at The RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025.RoR rosettes 1st –4th and a branded prize to the winner. The prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.

Tattersalls RoR NOVICE Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2025 – Class 79

Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR Competition Membership. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the classes. Horses will be ridden by the Judge and will be stripped for conformation assessment. Horses to be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband.  Horses should be plaited. 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. Competitors/handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series. The first three go forward to the Final at The RoR National Championships Aintree, August 2025. RoR Rosettes 1st - 4th and a prize voucher to the winner. Voucher to be redeemed from the RoR Office. To take part in this class, horses must NOT have won: a ridden open class under any affiliated showing society including (inc SEIB/HOYS, BSHA, SHB(GB) BSPS, BSPA, Tattersalls RoR Open /Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier, TARRA Ridden, or any other open class except Tattersalls RoR Challenge Show Series, other Working Hunter type classes or In Hand classes. Unaffiliated Show wins are not considered. Horses may remain in the Tattersalls RoR Novice Ridden Show Series (Formerly RoR Jockey Club Novice Show Series) classes until they have won (win) three Tattersalls RoR Novice Show Series Qualifiers. They are de- noviced on their third novice win or at midnight on the day they win an open class, whichever happens first. They are still eligible to compete in the Tattersalls RoR Novice Final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships.

Judge: Mrs S- K Coward

IN HAND

CLASS 77 - BSHA RISING STAR ASSOCIATE IN- HAND RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE, Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms. Open to Thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training. The two highest unqualified horses will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2024. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry.

CLASS 78 - TATTERSALLS ROR OPEN IN HAND SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER 2025, Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3 years and over, fillies, mares and geldings.

RIDDEN:

CLASS 79 - TATTERSALLS ROR NOVICE RIDDEN SHOW HORSE SERIES QUALIFIER 2025 Open to thoroughbred mares or geldings, 4 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR competitions membership.

CLASS 80 - BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIER, RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE, LIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS. BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

H29 CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 77- 80. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

BSHA RISING STAR, LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS

These Classes are Direct Qualifiers for the LIHS. Available to amateur members and non- members (aged 15 and over) please see Rules for Rising Star Classes form the BSHA and summary at the front of this schedule.

RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs S- K Coward

CLASS 81 - BHSA RISING STAR - COB, LIHS Qualifier, Lightweight & Heavyweight Cob. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cm, lightweight capable of carrying up to 14 stone, Heavyweight capable of carrying more than 14 stone. The highest placed unqualified in each section will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses, regardless of section, will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September.

CLASS 82 - BHSA RISING STAR QUALIFIER - MAXI COB, LIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e., short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged. The winner of the class will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Maxi Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

CLASS 83 - BHSA RISING STAR - RIDING HORSE, LIHS Qualifier, Small and Large Riding Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Small exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 158cms, Large exceeding 158cms. The highest placed unqualified in each section will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses, regardless of section, will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September.

CLASS 84 - BHSA RISING STAR QUALIFIER - HACK - LIHS Qualifer – Hack type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 160cms. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Hack Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

H30 COB, RIDING HORSE & HACK CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 81- 84. Rosette to Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

RIDDEN ARAB, CHAPS, VETERAN & IRSIH DRAUGHT

Judge: Ms S Zebedee

CLASS 85 - OPEN PURE BRED, PART BRED OR ANGLO ARAB RIDDEN, Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over

H31 ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 66- 68, 85. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

TH18 - Val Cridge Cup donated by Mrs Val Cridge for the best exhibit in the Arab classes.

Judge: Mrs S Chamberlain

CLASS 86 - CHAPS (UK) NON- NATIVE OPEN RIDDEN QUALIFIER, any age, any height. No foals. CLASS 87 - CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN QUALIFIER, any age, any height. No foals.

H32 CHAPS RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 86, 87. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship

Judge: Mr A Osborn

CLASS 88 - OPEN VETERAN RIDDEN. (15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed. No Foals.

H33 VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 65 & 83. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship

CLASS 89 - IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE RIDDEN - 4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding. No Foals

H34 IRSIH DRAUGHT & ID SPORTS HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 63, 64 & 84. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.

BSHA RIHS AMATEUR QUALIFYING CLASSES

Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders and must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. Classes (85,86,87) are qualifiers for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show 2025. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob class. The BSHA offer a Champion rosette to be awarded in the separate Amateur Championship. Please refer to rule 6 and 7 in the 2024 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification. For all other Affiliated classes at your Show, please use the “Affiliated Show” wording. Competitors qualifying at this show for the Longines Royal International Horse must submit their entries ONLINE at: www.hickstead.co.uk/entries- results- schooling/longines- fei- jumping- nations- cupof- greatbritain- at- the- longines- royal- international- horse- show/

IN HAND

Judge: Mrs A Pritchard

CLASS 90 - BSHA AMATEUR HACK, RIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 160cms.

CLASS 91 - BSHA AMATEUR COB RIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, not exceeding 155cms.

CLASS 92 - BSHA AMATEUR MAXI COB RIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms.

CLASS 93 - BSHA AMATEUR RIDING HORSE, RIHS Qualifier, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms.

H35 AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 85 – 87. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve.

BSHA Rosette for the champion

SENIOR SHOWING AND DRESSAGE LTD

EASY CHIP LTD/SSADL LONDON INTERNATIONAL EXCEL HORSE SHOW HOME PRODUCED MIXED DIRECT ROUTE QUALIFIER.

The 1st & 2nd prize winners from the below classes are required to go forward to the day championship the highest placed 2024 SSADL rider/handler and registered pony/horse will claim the LIHS ticket. If the champion has already qualified, then the qualification will be handed down the line to the next eligible competitor.

Direct Route Qualifiers – are open to members and non- members however, to claim the LIHS ticket a competitor must already be a 2024 member. The members must produce the membership card or a covering letter from the SSADL show office to be able to claim the LIHS ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same for the Grand Final. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible to compete at the LIHS senior showing Grand Final at the ExCel, all ponies/horses must meet the current FEI vaccination regulations.

Note - once a competitor has qualified for LIHS in the ridden section, they are not allowed to qualify in the in- hand section and vice versa. Competitors must produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry no cards no entry.

No spurs with the exception the spur used by adult side saddle riders, No galloping, No earrings and body jewellery with the exception the an earring worn by a competitor with health problems.no foals are permitted in SSADL classes. In hand classes: minimum age of handler = 11yrs stallions: either in hand or ridden competitors must be over the age of 16 years. Grooms must be 16 years of age and over and correctly dressed. Lead rein and First Ridden riders to remain mounted for the strip section. Lead Rein AND First Ridden Riders MUST be called in to the centre ring before the command to trot is given First ridden ponies will only canter in their individual show. SSADL age badges must be worn by members, failure to do will deem disqualification. All stallions must wear the SSADL stallion badge. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side saddle or astride from first/second or direct route qualifiers and Grand Final. In hand classes should a competitor win a class and not wish to go in the championship they must tell the judge/ steward. If this situation arises then the 2nd & 3rd places with go forward to the championship. CHAMPIONSHIP: A) If the Championship is NOT a member, then the qualification and rosette will be handed down to the highest placed 2024 member who can show the membership card or covering letter from Head office in the ring to the judges. B) Should a Champion be a member but cannot show the membership card or covering letter in the ring, then on this occasion the qualification and rosette will be handed down to the next eligible competitor. All competitors must acquaint themselves with all the SSADL rules before entering for more indepth information go to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Judge: Mrs T Pesci- Griffiths and Mrs D Alderson

CLASS 94 - SSADL PRE SENIOR IN HAND, Pony or Horse 15- 18 years old

CLASS 95 - SSADL SENIOR IN HAND, Pony or Horse 19- 23 years old

CLASS 96 - SSADL SENIOR IN HAND PLUS, Pony or Horse 24 years & Over

CLASS 97 - SSADL PRE SENIOR RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 15- 18 years old

CLASS 98 - SSADLE SENIOR RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 19- 23 years old

CLASS 99 - SSADL SENIOR PLUS RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 24 years & Over

H38 SSADL CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 93- 98. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve.

CATTLE

ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN. ALL CATTLE SHOULD BE ENTERED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE HERD BOOKS OR SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTERS, EXCEPT FATSTOCK AND CALVES. All cattle to be on the Showground by 8am on show day. Judging to commence at 9am. Dairy judging at 10am; Beef Fatstock at 10.30am, Beef Calves and Young Handler classes will follow Fatstock. Entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially regulations 30- 34.

Dunster Show Holding Number 36/102/8002

PRIZE MONEY

The prize money for each Class (unless otherwise stated) will be 1st, £35; 2nd, £30; 3rd, £25. Young Handlers prize money will be 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £10; 4th £8; 5th £5.

ENTRY FEE - £5 PER CLASS, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION

Parade of all prize winners to take place in the main ring at 3pm.

BEEF CATTLE

PARADE OF ALL BEEF PRIZEWINNERS, MAIN RING, 3pm

All Champion and Reserve Champion Cattle must enter the Grand Parade. All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially regulations 30- 36.

C1 BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP - Supreme Champion Sash and Rosette for the Reserve Champion (100- 145). To be judged after Class 145 and presented in the main ring.

TC1 - The “Wellington Hotel” Perpetual Challenge Cup, donated by Mr and Mrs D R Seale for the best exhibit in the BEEF CLASSES.

TC2 - KNK Farm Partnership have kindly donated a cup to be awarded to an Exhibitor living within a 25mile radius of Dunster who has an ability to exhibit an animal, has a passion for ‘ring craft’, a degree of understanding of the history, breed standards, knowledge of the breed shown and promotes the industry positively. To be judged in the morning by two guest judges of Dunster Show Society.

DEVONS

Judged at 9am.

Every animal must be entered, accepted for entry or eligible for entry in the Day’s Devon Herd Book or one of its supplementary registers AND must be at least 87.5% purebred. Animals in these classes are eligible for Class 147(Interbreed Native Pairs).

The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society will award the Holwell Manor (East) Cup to the member gaining most points from the following shows: Dunster, Mid Devon, Dorset County, Honiton, Gillingham & Shaftesbury, Melplash, Frome, North Somerset. Points awarded as follows: (1 point per entry forwardcow & calf = 1 point). First Prize = 5 points, Second Prize = 4 points. Third Prize = 3 Points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then points will be awarded for these.

C3 DEVON CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

The Devon Cattle Breeder’s Society award a sash for the Champion Devon exhibit in the Show.

TC4 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late Captain JW Bridges, for the BEST DEVON BULL in the Show.

TC5 - The Uppington Perpetual Challenge Plate, given by Lt- Col G K Bidie, MBE, for the BEST DEVON FEMALE in the show.

TC6 - Whitefield Silver Tray, given by Messrs. Heywood and Hurd, for the WINNER OF THE GROUP OF THREE CLASS. To be won three times in succession or four times in all before becoming the property of the Exhibitor.

CLASS 100 - DEVON COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 101 - DEVON HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 102 - DEVON HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 103 - DEVON BULL, over 2 years old.

CLASS 104 - DEVON BULL, under 2 years old.

CLASS 105 - DEVON BULL OR HEIFER, under 2 years old which has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Devon classes at any County or National Show at the time of entries closing.

CLASS 106 - GROUP OF THREE- minimum of one of the opposite sex.

HEREFORDS

Animals in these Classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs).

C4 HEREFORD CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC7 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late Major N H Hambro and P M Prior- Wandesford, Esq, for the best HEREFORD exhibit in the Show.

A Herdsman’s certificate and rosette donated by the S.W. Hereford Association to be awarded to the Champion.

CLASS 107 - HEREFORD COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 108 - HEREFORD HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 109 - HEREFORD HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 110 - HEREFORD BULL, any age.

ABERDEEN ANGUS

Animals in these Classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs).

C5 ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC8 - A Challenge Cup, given by CJ & JJ Hutchings for the best exhibit in the Aberdeen Angus Classes. To be won three times in succession or five times in all before becoming the property of the Exhibitor.

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society kindly awards a SASH and ROSETTE to the Champion

CLASS 111 - ABERDEEN ANGUS COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 112 - ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFER, born in 2022

CLASS 113 - ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFER, born in 2023

CLASS 114 - ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL, born on or after 1st January 2023

CLASS 115 - ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL, born prior to 1st January 2023

LIMOUSIN

Animals in these Classes are eligible for Class 146 (Interbreed Continental Pairs)

C6 LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 116 - LIMOUSIN COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 117 - LIMOUSIN HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 118 - LIMOUSIN HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 119 - LIMOUSIN BULL, any age.

BRITISH BLUE

Animals in these classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs)

C7 BRITISH BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC9 - The Perpetual Newpole Cup, presented by White & Turner for the Champion British Blue exhibit.

CLASS 120 - BRITISH BLUE COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 121 - BRITISH BLUE HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 122 - BRITISH BLUE HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 123 - BRITISH BLUE BULL, any age.

ANY OTHER NATIVE BEEF BREEDS INCLUDING RARE BREEDS

Any recognised beef breed, not separately classified, to include Rare Breeds. Animals in these Classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs)

C8 ANY OTHER NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

A special prize of £10 for the best animal classified as Rare Breed in each of the following classes: 124- 127.

CLASS 124 - ANY OTHER NATIVE COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot

CLASS 125 - ANY OTHER NATIVE HEIFER born in 2022.

CLASS 126 - ANY OTHER NATIVE HEIFER born in 2023.

CLASS 127 - ANY OTHER NATIVE BULL, any age.

ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BEEF BREEDS

Animals in these Classes are eligible for Class 146 (Interbreed Continental Pairs)

C9 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 128 - ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 129 - ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL HEIFER born in 2022.

CLASS 130 - ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL HEIFER born in 2023.

CLASS 131 - ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BULL, any age.

SIMMENTAL

Animals in these classes are eligible for Class 146 (Interbreed Continental Pairs)

C10 SIMMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE Champions

TC10 - The Perpetual Roadhill Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Mr & Mrs EJ Ellicott to the Champion Simmental.

South West Simmental Club will kindly awarded a Rosette to the champion.

CLASS 132 - SIMMENTAL COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 133 - SIMMENTAL HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 134 - SIMMENTAL HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 135 - SIMMENTAL BULL, any age

LONGHORN

To be judged at 9.30

Animals in these classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs)

C11 LONGHORN CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

The Longhorn Society will also aware a rosette to the Champion and Reserve in C11

The Longhorn Society will award a rosette for the Best Junior Heifer, Class 138

The Longhorn Society will award a rosette for the Best Junior Bull, Class 139

CLASS 136 - LONGHORN COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2022, in calf or with calf at foot.

CLASS 137 - LONGHORN HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 138 - LONGHORN HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 139 - LONGHORN BULL, any age

DEXTER

Judged at 9am

Animals in these classes are eligible for Class 147 (Interbreed Native Pairs)

C12 DEXTER CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC11 - Jane Paynter Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in classes 141- 145

The Dexter Cattle Society Medal and Rosette to the champion.

TC12 - The Harron Trophy given by Mr. & Mrs. G. Schofield for the best non- short Dexter in Classes 140- 145. A preference to be given to a cow with two non- short parents.

CLASS 140 - DEXTER COW OR HEIFER, in milk, born before 1st January 2022

CLASS 141 - DEXTER DRY COW, any age

CLASS 142 - DEXTER HEIFER born in 2022

CLASS 143 - DEXTER HEIFER born in 2023

CLASS 144 - DEXTER BULL, any age

CLASS 145 - GROUP OF THREE DEXTERS

INTERBREED

C1 BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP – Supreme Champion Sash and Rosette to the Reserve, to be prejudged after class 147 and finalised in the grand parade.

TC13 - Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in class 146, kindly donated by Fran Evans.

TC14 - Hosegood Ford Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner of Class 147, kindly donated by Hosegood Ford.

TC15 - The Halsbury Challenge Trophy for the Best Pair of Devon Cattle in Class 147

CLASS 146 - BEST PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF ANIMALS, male or female, the property of one exhibitor, to have been shown in their respective classes. To be judged in Ring 1 at approx. 12.10pm

CLASS 147 - BEST PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF BREED ANIMALS, male or female, the property of one exhibitor, to have been shown in their respective classes. To be judged in ring 1 after Class 146.

BEEF FATSTOCK

Judged at 10am

ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the Meat Trade, under 30 months of age. Animals in Classes 148 and 149 are not eligible for Classes 146 and 147.

C14 BEEF STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC16 - The Dunster Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Beef Fatstock Champion, Classes 149 & 150.

CLASS 148 - STEER ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the meat trade, under 30 months of age.

CLASS 149 - HEIFER ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the meat trade, under 30 months of age.

Judged after Fatstock Classes

BEEF CALF CLASSES

C15 BEEF CALF CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 150 - CONTINENTAL BREED OR CROSS MALE OR FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2024, not shown in any other Class.

CLASS 151 - NATIVE BREED OR CROSS MALE OR FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2024, not shown in any other Class.

YOUNG HANDLERS’ CLASSES

Judged at 12.30pm

ENTRY FEE £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION.

Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. All entries in Class 152 to receive a Special Rosette.

Classes to be judged on turnout of animal and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the animal to be disregarded.

C16 BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and Reserve

TC17 - The Yarn Market Tankard, kindly donated by The Yarn Market Hotel will be awarded to the Best Beef Young Handler in the beef section, classes 152,153 & 154.

CLASS 152 - BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 12 years or under

CLASS 153 - BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 13- 17 years

CLASS 154 - BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 18- 25 years

DAIRY CATTLE

PARADE OF ALL DAIRY PRIZEWINNERS, MAIN RING, 3pm

All Champion and Reserve Champion Cattle must enter the Grand Parade. All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially regulations 30- 36.

C2 DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP – supreme Champions Sash and Rosette for the Reserve To be judged after the dairy classes and presented in the main ring.

TC20 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by S J Woolway Esq for the best DAIRY COW or HEIFER in the show.

HOLSTEINS

Judged at 10am

C17 HOLSTEIN CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE Champions

TC16 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best HOLSTEIN COW (Classes 155 and 157).

TC17 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best HOLSTEIN HEIFER (Classes 155, 156 and 158).

CLASS 155 - HOLSTEIN COW, in calf, not less than 5 months to be shown dry OR HEIFER in calf, under 3 years old on 20th October 2024. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on show day.

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CLASS 156 - HOLSTEIN HEIFER, in milk, to have calved before reaching the age of three years. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on Show Day.

CLASS 157 - HOLSTEIN COW IN MILK, to have calved twice or more.

CLASS 158 - HOLSTEIN MAIDEN HEIFER.

ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED

Judged after the Holstein classes

C18 ANY OTHER DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TC18 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late Garnet Wolseley Esq for the best entry in the Any Other Dairy Classes.

The Jersey Cattle Society Special Rosette and Prize Card for the Best Jersey Cow or Heifer, registered in the Herd Book, bred by Exhibitor, who is a current Member of The Jersey Cattle Society.

CLASS 159 - ANY OTHER DAIRY COW, in calf, not less than 5 months to be shown dry OR HEIFER in calf, under 3 years old on 20th October 2024. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on show day.

CLASS 160 - ANY OTHER DAIRY HEIFER, in milk, to have calved before reaching the age of three years. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on Show Day.

CLASS 161 - ANY OTHER DAIRY COW IN MILK, to have calved twice or more.

CLASS 162 - ANY OTHER DAIRY MAIDEN HEIFER

DAIRY CALVES

Judged after Dairy Championship

C19 DAIRY CALVES CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 163 - HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALF born after 1st August 2023

CLASS 164 - ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER CALF born after 1st August 2023

YOUNG HANDLERS’ CLASSES

Calves to be born after 1 August 2023.

ENTRY FEE £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION.

Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. All entries in Class 165 to receive a Special Rosette.

Classes to be judged on turnout of animal and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the animal to be disregarded.

C20 DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for Champions and Reserve

TC19 - RJS Earley Cup presented to the overall Champion, classes 165, 166 & 167

CLASS 165 - DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 12 years or under

CLASS 166 - DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 13- 17 years

CLASS 167 - DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 18- 25 years

SHEEP

PARADE OF ALL SHEEP PRIZEWINNERS, MAIN RING, 3pm

All Champion and Reserve Champion sheep must enter the Grand Parade. All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially regulations 30- 36.

NB: Maedi- Visna sheep must be notified on entry form. Exhibitors of MV Accredited Sheep must provide a valid and fully completed MV/CAE health status report with an expiry date later than the show date to the stewards prior to unloading.

If there are less than three entries in any one class, this class may be cancelled or amalgamated at the discretion of the committee. Please note sheep may not be entered in more than one category/ section. The welfare of livestock (prohibited operations) Reg. 1982, no short- docked sheep maybe exhibited at the show.

JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.30am

The prize money for each class (unless otherwise stated) will be: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £12, 4th rosette. A 4th prize of £10 will be awarded in classes where there are more than 8 entries and a 5th prize of £8 for classes with more than 10 entries.

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ENTRY FEE: £5 PER CLASS, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION.

£2 FOR EACH PEN BOOKED. MAXIMUM 6 PENS PER EXHIBITOR

S1 SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP will comprise of all champions (individual and groups) to compete for the following:

TS1 - Dick Tucker Memorial Cup, given by Mrs. E. A. Tucker, for the best exhibit in the sheep classes.

TS2 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the Dunster Show Society for the best Breeding Ewe in the show.

TS3 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by Ken Grabham for the best ram in the show.

TS4 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by John Marshall for the best group of three in the Show.

NO EXHIBITOR TO TAKE MORE THAN TWO PRIZES IN ANY ONE CLASS.

EXMOOR HORN

Entries MUST be Registered with the Exmoor Horn Society

S2 EXMOOR HORN CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS5 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late F. Beadle Esq awarded to the exhibitor of the best FEMALE entry in the Exmoor Horn Classes.

TS6 - The Cath Burge Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by The Burge Family awarded to the exhibitor of the best MALE entry in the Exmoor Horn Classes.

CLASS 170 - AGED RAM, 2 years old and over

CLASS 171 - SHEARLING RAM, under 2 years old

CLASS 172 - RAM LAMB

CLASS 173 - AGED EWE, over 2 years must have had a lamb in the current year

CLASS 174 - SHEARLING EWE 1 - 2 years old.

CLASS 175 - EWE LAMB.

CLASS 176 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

DEVON CLOSEWOOL

Entries MUST be Registered with the Devon Closewool Society

S3 DEVON CLOSEWOOL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS7 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by Dr W Kingsbury for the best exhibit in the Devon Closewool Classes.

CLASS 177 - AGED RAM, 2 years old and over

CLASS 178 - SHEARLING RAM, under 2 years old

CLASS 179 - RAM LAMB

CLASS 180 - AGED EWE, over 2 years must have had a lamb in the current year

CLASS 181 - SHEARLING EWE 1 - 2 years old.

CLASS 182 - EWE LAMB.

CLASS 183 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

TEXEL

Entries MUST be Pedigree Texels and Registered with the Texel Society. These classes are operated under the rules of the British Texel Sheep Society. Non MV Sheep will not be allowed to enter the Texel Classes.

S4 TEXEL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS8 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by David Powell for the best exhibit in the Texel classes.

The Texel Sheep Society are awarding a Champion rosette for the best Pure- Bred Texel.

CLASS 184 - SHEARLING AND AGED RAM, over 1 year old.

CLASS 185 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 186 - AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have had a lamb in the current year.

CLASS 187 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years old.

CLASS 188 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 189 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

CHAROLLAIS

Entries MUST be Pure Bred Charollais

S5 CHAROLLAIS CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS - A Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by Patrick Tully for the best exhibit in the Charollais classes.

The Charollais Sheep Society Rosette to the overall winner of the Charollais Sheep Classes.

The South West Region of the British Charollais Sheep Society are awarding a Points Cup for the member gaining most prizes at one day shows within the region, contact the Society for more details on: 01953 603335.

CLASS 190 - SHEARLING AND AGED RAM, over 1 year old.

CLASS 191 - RAM LAMB

CLASS 192 - AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have had a lamb in the current year.

CLASS 193 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years old.

CLASS 194 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 195 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

ZWARTBLES

Entries MUST be Pure Bred Zwartbles

S6 ZWARTBLES CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 196 - SHEARLING AND AGED RAM, over 1 year old.

CLASS 197 - RAM LAMB

CLASS 198 - AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have had a lamb in the current year.

CLASS 199 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years old.

CLASS 200 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 201 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

ANY OTHER PURE OR CROSS, CONTINENTAL BREED OF SHEEP NOT ELIGIBLE IN PREVIOUS CLASSES

S7 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 202 - SHEARLING AND AGED RAM, over 1 year old.

CLASS 203 - RAM LAMB

CLASS 204 - AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have had a lamb in the current year.

CLASS 205 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years old.

CLASS 206 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 207 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

ANY OTHER PURE OR CROSS- BRED SHEEP OF NATIVE ORIGIN

Dorset Horn- Polled, Glen Forest, Hampshire Down, Llandovery Whiteface, Lleyn, Romney, Ryland, Southdown, Suffolk.

S8 ANY OTHER NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS10 - A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late CYRIL WYBURN Esq for the best local exhibit in Class 211.

TS11 - The Great Southerly Silver Salver, given by the late Eve Webber to be presented to the best Suffolk sheep in classes 208- 213.

The Southdown Sheep Society will award a special rosette for the best Southdown sheep in classes 198- 203.

CLASS 208 - SHEARLING AND AGED RAM, over 1 year old not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 209 - RAM LAMB, not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 210 - AGED EWE, over 2 years old, not eligible for any other classes must have had a lamb in the current year.

CLASS 211 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years old not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 212 - EWE LAMB, not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 213 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

HILL HEATH AND UPLAND SHEEP

(Welsh Mountain Sheep (Pedigree), Welsh Mountain (Hill Flock), South Wales Mountain Sheep, Black Welsh Mountain, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Balwen Welsh Mountain, Welsh Hill Speckled Face, Beulah Speckled Face, Breakneck Hill Cheviot, North Country Cheviot, Derbyshire Gritstone, South Country Cheviot, Rough Fell, Dales Bred, Swaledale, Scotch Blackface, Herdwick.

S9 HILL HEATH AND UPLAND CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 214 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, over 1 year old, not eligible for any other classes.

CLASS 215 - RAM LAMB, not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 216 - AGED EWE, over 2 years, must have had a lamb in the current year, not eligible for any other classes.

CLASS 217 - SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years, not eligible for any other class.

CLASS 218 - EWE LAMB, not eligible for any other class

CLASS 219 - GROUP OF THREE

LONGWOOLS, NATIVE ORIGIN

(Cotswold, Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Greyface Dartmoor, Leicester Longwool, Bluefaced Leicester, Border Leicester, Lincoln Longwool, Teeswater, Wensleydale)

S10 LONGWOOL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 220 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 221 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 222 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 223 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 224 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

JACOB SHEEP

Entries MUST be Pure Bred Jacob Sheep. (These classes will not be run under the Jacob Sheep Society Rules in 2024).

S11 JACOB CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 225 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 226 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 227 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 228 - EWE LAMB.

RARE BREED SHEEP

Open to all Breeds listed as priority or at risk on the RBST watch list 2023/2034 and not included in the breeds listed in the primitive breed sheep classes. It would be appreciated if exhibitors in the Rare Breed Sheep Classes could prepare a card for each entry, for attachment to the pen, stating the breed and brief description for interested members of the public.

S12 RARE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS12 - Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by John Scott for the best exhibit in the rare breed classes.

CLASS 229 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 230 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 231 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 232 - EWE LAMB.

CLASS 233 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex

PRIMITIVE BREED SHEEP

The RBST have supplied us with following list of sheep which are eligible to be shown in this class: Hebridean, Shetland, Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, Manx Loaghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay.

S13 PRIMITIVE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 234 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 235 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 236 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 237 - EWE LAMB.

CLASS 238 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex

KERRY HILL SHEEP

Entries MUST be Registered Pure Bred Kerry Hill Sheep

S14 - KERRY HILL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

Kerry Hill Sheep Society Special Rosette for the Champion and Reserve

CLASS 239 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 240 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 241 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 242 - EWE LAMB

CLASS 243 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex

DUTCH SPOTTED SHEEP

Entries MUST be Pure Bred Dutch Spotted Sheep

S15 DUTCH SPOTTED CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

CLASS 244 - SHEARLING & AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.

CLASS 245 - RAM LAMB.

CLASS 246 - SHEARLING & AGED EWE, over 1 year old.

CLASS 247 - EWE LAMB.

CLASS 248 - GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.

YOUNG HANDLERS’ SHEEP SECTION

JUDGING AT 8.30am

ENTRY FEE - £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION

Prize money, 1st £15. 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. A special rosette will be awarded to all competitors.

Classes to be judged on turnout of sheep and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the sheep to be disregarded.

S16 YOUNG HANDLER CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE

TS13 - The Graham High Cup to be presented to the best sheep young handler

Rosette for the best sheep young handler in classes 249 & 250

CLASS 249 - SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER - A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child under 5 years old on show day.

CLASS 250 - SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER - A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 5 and 7 years old on show day.

CLASS 251 - SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER - A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 8 and 12 years old on show day.

CLASS 252 - SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER - A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 13 and 17 years old on show day.

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FLEECE COMPETITION

To be judged in the Fleece Marquee at 10am For the purposes of this competition, fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured by the neck wool. Exhibitors are restricted to a maximum of three fleeces in any one class. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that fleeces are delivered to the Fleece Marquee between 8.30am and 9.30am on the day of judging. Fleeces may be collected after 5pm on show day. Fleeces that are artificially stained or coloured or fastened with any form of twine will be eliminated. The competition will be judged on a points system. Fleeces may be moved at the discretion of the judge.

ENTRY FEE - £5 PER FLEECE

MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION

Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5

S17 - FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP – £20 prize and Rosette for the champion fleece.

CLASS 253 - MEDIUM/EXTRA FINE/FINE - including Halfbred, Texel, Lleyn, Merinos Suffolk, Ryeland Charollais and Downs

CLASS 254 - CROSS AND LUSTRE - including Mule, Greyface, Wensleydale, Lincoln and Devon

CLASS 255 - HILL AND MOUNTAIN - including Radnor, Exmoor, Blackface and Welsh.

CLASS 256 - NATURAL COLOURED - including Jacob, Black Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles or any other natural coloured pure bred or cross bred fleece Shetland etc.

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