Light Horse 2024
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| Showing | Veteran Classes | Coloured Horse & Pony | Tradition Gypsy Cobs | Mountain and Moorland |
| Show Jumping | Working Hunter Classes | Children’s Classes | Donkey Classes | Timetable of Classes |
Section Secretary
Becci Brown
Email : lighthorsehonleyshow@gmail.com
Assistant Light Horse Secretary
Alison Brown
Email : lighthorsehonleyshow@gmail.com
Important information for Entries 2024
** Online entries closed at 6pm on 21st June, 2024 **
There will be no postal entries.
Entries can be made on the day.
Entry Fees: £10
Please add £2 to each entry to cover First Aid costs
Entry tickets will be available from the Horse Secretary. 2 passes per horse/pony.
Please note without an entry ticket, there is no admission to the main Showfield.
On arrival, competitors are required to check in with the Secretary to be given numbers and tickets. Please remember to take horse passports with you to the Secretary
Prize Money: 1st – £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd – £5.00 Rosettes to 6th place.
All prize money / vouchers will be paid by cash on the day, any not collected will be retained by the show.
Parking.
Parking for horse transport is free and open from 7.00am.
ALL box drivers are obliged to co-operate with the parking stewards.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not co-operate.
General Rules:
The Secretary reserves the right to amend the schedule and classes as she sees fit if the necessity arises.
The decision of the Section Secretary is final.
All Exhibitors in Horse Classes must have Public Liability Insurance, Valid Equine Passports and Equine Influenza vaccination Certificates which must accompany the horse at all times, and are liable to random inspection.
Correctly secured riding hats to the current standard must be worn at all times when mounted anywhere on the Showfield.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (with the exception of foals) or stallions in In-Hand classes.
Children under 12 years old may not show Stallions in Ridden Classes.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Whiskers/Sensory Hairs
All equines should present with no evidence of whiskers or sensory hairs having been trimmed or removed (other than for veterinary purposes, in which case you must provide written proof from your Vet; this proof must be available at the Show if requested by a Show Official). Sensory hairs are the hard hairs located on the horse’s muzzle and around the eyes, also known as ‘whiskers’ that are used for sensation. Any competitor in breach of this will be disqualified.
Important information re. EQUINE INFLUENZA
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PASSPORT.
RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING ENTRY.
Please make sure you have your passport ready.
Equine Flu Vaccinations– All equines attending Honley Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza within the past 12 months.
The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
First 2 vaccinations 21 – 60 days apart;
Third booster between 120-180 days;
Annual booster vaccination within 6 months or 12 months depending on governing body.
No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Showing Classes. Sports Horse, Hack, Hunter, Retrained Racehorse, Side Saddle
Ring 1 Judging commencing at 8.00am
Judge: – Sarah Ramsden (Yorkshire)
Class 1 – Retrained Racehorse In hand
Class 2 – In Hand Youngstock Sports Horse 1-3 years old
Class 3 – In Hand Sports Horse Aged 4 yrs & over
Class 4 – Retrained Racehorse Ridden
Class 5 – Ridden Sports Horse
Class 6 – Ridden Lightweight Hunter
Class 7 – Ridden Middleweight Hunter
Class 8 – Ridden Heavyweight Hunter
Class 9 – Ladies Side Saddle
Class 10 – Ridden Hack – exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 160cm.
Class 11 – Riding Horse Ridden – exceeding 148cm.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd placed
Classes 1-8
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Veteran Classes
Ring 1 Judging to commence 2.30
Judge: Sarah Ramsden, Yorkshire
Class 12 – Pre-Veteran (15-19 years) In hand
Class 13 – Veteran (20-24 years) In hand
Class 14 – Diamond (25 years Plus) In hand
Class 15 – Pre-Veteran (15-19 years) Ridden
Class 16 – Veteran (20-24 years) Ridden
Class 17 – Diamond (25 years Plus) Ridden
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd placed
Classes 9-17
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Coloured Horse & Pony
Ring 2 Judging to commence at 8am
Judge: Kim Neill, Cheshire
Class 18 – Youngstock (1-3 year old)
Class 19 – Non Native In hand
Class 20 – Native/ Cob/ Traditional In Hand
Class 21 – Non Native Ridden
Class 22 – Native/ Cob/ Traditional Ridden
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd placed
Classes 18-32
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Traditional Gypsy Cobs
Ring 2. Judging 10.00 – 12.00
Judge: Kim Neill, Cheshire
Class 23 – Youngstock – Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old
Class 24 – Small In Hand – Not to exceed 148cm. Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over
Class 25 – Large In Hand – 148cm and above. Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over
Class 26 – Small Ridden – Not to exceed 148cm. Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over
Class 27 – Large Ridden – 148cm and above. Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd placed
Classes 18-32
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Mountain & Moorland
Ring 2. Judging 12.30 – 2.30
Judge: Kim Neill, Cheshire
Class 28 – Youngstock. Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old
Class 29 – In Hand Small Breeds. Open to Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B. Stallion, mare, colt, filly, gelding. Any age.
Class 30 – In Hand Large Breeds. Open to Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh section D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly, gelding. Any age.
Class 31 – Ridden Small Breeds. Open to Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B. Stallion, mare, colt, filly, gelding. Any age.
Class 32 – Ridden Large Breeds. Open to Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh section D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly, gelding. Any age.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd placed
Classes 18-32
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Show Jumping
Ring 3. Commencing 9 am .
Course Builder: Mr Andrew Walker
Judge/Timekeeper:
All Classes to be run as Single Phase (no jump off against the clock)
Class 33 – Senior/Junior – Jumps 20/30cms. Lead rein and arena assistance allowed
Class 34 – Senior/Junior – Jumps not to exceed 40cms. Arena assistance allowed.
Class 35 – Senior/Junior – jumps not to exceed 50cms
Class 36 – Senior/Junior – jumps not to exceed 60cms.
Class 37 – Senior/Junior – jumps not to exceed 70cms.
Class 38 – Senior/Junior – Pairs Relay – Jumps not to exceed 75cms.
Class 39 – Senior/Junior – jumps not to exceed 80cms.
Class 40 – Senior/Junior – jumps not to exceed 90cms.
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Working Hunter Classes
Ring 4. Commencing 9am
Judge – Amanda Booth
Class 41 – Lead Rein Working Hunter Pony, Pony Not Exceeding 128cm (Max Height 30cm)
Class 42 – Tiny Tots Working Hunter Pony, Pony Not Exceeding 128cm (Max Height 40cm)
Class 43 – Novice Working Hunter Pony, Pony Not Exceeding 148cm (Max Height 50cm)
Class 44 – Novice Working Hunter Horse, Exceeding 148cm (Max Height 60cm)
Class 45 – Open Working Hunter, Pony 133cm-153cm (Max Height 75cm)
Class 46 – Open Working Hunter, Exceeding 152cm (Max Height 85cm)
Class 47 – Open Working Hunter, Exceeding 152cm (Max Height 95cm)
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Children’s Classes
Judge: Mr Chris Porter, Lancashire
Class 49 – Lead Rein – 12.2hh and under rider 10 years and under
Class 50 – First Ridden – rider 12 years and under
Class 51 – Show Pony / Show Ridden Hunter
Class 52 – Bonny Pony
Class 53 – Mounted Fancy Dress
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Donkey Classes
Ring 2. Not before 2pm
Judge: Mr Chris Porter
Class 54 – Best Condition and Turned Out Donkey, any age and sex, conformation will not be taken into account.
Class 55 – Stallions and Geldings. 4years old and over.
Best Gelding Rosette
Class 56 – Mare 4 years old and over or Brood mare 5 years old and over with own foal at foot. Foals to be 6 weeks old or over at date of show. Foals to be judged first.
Best Foal Rosette
Class 57 – Young stock. Colt, Filly or Gelding 3 years old and under.
Rosettes will be awarded for Best 2yr old, Best Gelding and Best Yearling
Class 58 – Veteran Donkey Class
Best Veteran Rosette
Class 59 – Best Child Handler. Under 16 on day of show, over 3 years.
Entry fee £5 on the day
DBS Rosettes will be awarded for Young Handler and Young Novice.
Class 60 – Ridden Donkey. 4 years and over. Minimum age for the rider 3 years. Children of 8 years old or under may be led. When a child competes on a lead rein the donkey must be led by a competent adult (18 years or over) and the leading rein must be attached to the noseband.
Class 61 – Driven Donkey
Please Note: Entering one donkey and showing another is not permitted. Stallions and Entire Colts must be properly dressed in bridle and bit with the leading rein correctly attached to the bit. In the ‘Mare with Foal at Foot’ class, superficial blemishes do not necessarily debar a mare from being awarded a prize.
Definitions: Donkey classes are open to all donkeys and all exhibitors, whether they are members of the Donkey Breed Society or not. Donkey Breed Society Rosettes may only be awarded to Donkey Breed Society Members.
The In Hand Champion Donkey at this show automatically qualifies for the relevant Championship at the DBS Annual Supreme Championship Show in August 2024, provided it is owned by a fully paid up member of the DBS. A Donkey may win more than one Championship at shows but will qualify only once for the DBS Supreme Championship Show. Where the In Hand Champion Donkey has previously qualified, the Reserve Champion Donkey will be deemed the Qualifier.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st and 2nd placed
Classes 44 – 47
Timetable of Classes
The timetable in the schedule is approximate and although the organisers will make every effort to maintain the timetable, the Committee reserves the right to make any alterations as it sees fit.
Ring 1 – Hunters, Sports Horses, Side Saddle & Retrained Racehorses, Veterans, Riding Horse & Hacks
Judge – Sarah Ramsden (Yorkshire)
8am -10am Classes 1 – 5
10.00am -11.30am Classes 6 -8
CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st & 2nd placed Classes 1-8
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Break 12.30-1.00
1.00-1.30 pm Class 9. Ladies Side Saddle
1.30- 2.30pm Classes 10 & 11
2.30 -4.30 Veterans Classes 12 – 17
CHAMPIONSHIP– 1st & 2nd placed Classes 9-17
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Ring 2 – Coloured Horses, Traditional Gypsy Cobs, M&M, Shires
Judge – Kim Neil (Cheshire)
8.00-10.00 am Classes 18 – 22 Coloured
10.00 – 12.00 Classes 23 – 27 Gypsy Cobs
Break 12.00-12.30
12.30 – 2.30 M & M Classes 28 – 32
2.30 – 3.30pm Shires
Judge – Anson Franklin
CHAMPIONSHIP– 1st & 2nd placed Classes 18-32
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Ring 3 – 9am Show Jumping
Judge – Andrew Walker (Yorkshire)
Ring 4 – 9am Working Hunter
Judge – Amanda Booth (Yorkshire)
Ring 5 – Warm Up (Jumping & Showing)
Ring 6 – Donkeys, Children’s Classes & Fancy Dress
Judge – Chris Porter (Lancashire)
10am Children’s Classes 48 – 53
2pm Donkey Classes Classes 54 – 60