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Equestrian
Schedule
SATURDAY 9th JUNE 2018
GOSFORD FOREST PARK
Entries close 25th May 2018
Welcome to the Armagh County Show
Equestrian Section
Section Secretaries - Mrs Maud Black, Mr Tom Bratten
HOW TO ENTER
Enter online @ www.armaghshow.com
Entries open on Thursday 19th April 2018 Entries close on Friday 25th May 2018
All entries must be accompanied by payment to be accepted.
If not entering online completed entry forms and fees marked “Equestrian” to be posted to:
Armagh County Show Office Unit 2 & 3 Armagh Business Centre,
Loughgall Road,
Armagh,
BT61 7NH
Please note: If posting forms and fees they must be received 7 days before the entries close date.
TRAFFIC ON SHOW DAY
• Equestrian exhibitors are to enter via the gate on the Mullabrack Road
• Vehicles to be parked as directed by stewards.
GENERAL RULES
a. The number of entries will determine the number of prizes paid out: 1 entry = nil, 2 entries = 2nd prize; 3
entries = 1st & 2nd; over 3 entries = 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
b. All Entry Forms must be completed in full and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. No animal will
be allowed to compete unless all entry fees are paid.
c. All entry fees are non-refundable
d. No substitutions will be allowed on the field.
e. Competition numbers to be collected from the Equestrian Secretary’s marquee on Show Day.
f. Horses or Ponies not present when the judging of their Class commences, will be disqualified.
g. Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated at the discretion of the stewards.
h. All competitors, exhibitors and members of the Public must observe the Show Safety Rules detailed in this
Schedule.
i. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject an entry if it deems to do so and to cancel or combine
Classes if there are insufficient entries.
j. Everyone attending the Show should be familiar with the General Show Rules which are detailed in this
Schedule.
DISCLAIMER
The Public, Exhibitors and all participants and helpers at the Show are subject to the Rules of the Armagh Show
Committee and as a fundamental condition of entry to undertake and accept that the Show shall not be liable in
any way for any claim of compensation which may arise out of or be connected with the Show. This includes,
without prejudice to the generality of the previous statement, the holding or cancellation of the Show on the
designated date, omission or rejection of an entry, the rejection or removal of any animals or exhibits, the removal
or exclusion of any owner, handler, groom, rider or attendant from the Show. Nor shall the Armagh Show
Committee, nor any of the judges, directors, officers, officials, employees and helpers be in any way held
responsible or accountable for anything that may happen to the exhibitors, visitors and competitors at the Show
and it shall be considered a condition of entry or admission to the show grounds that each person shall indemnify
the Armagh Show against any legal proceedings arising from any case or circumstances whatsoever.
RULES
• NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.
• The Armagh Show Committee reserves the right to reject or cancel the entry or entries made by a person
if they shall deem fit to do so without incurring any liability.
• The acceptance of an Entry Fee by the Society shall not in any circumstances be regarded or construed by
any person as an admission that any animal or other exhibit is eligible either to compete in the Show or to
receive a prize or prizes. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided about an
exhibit is correct.
• All entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor.
• No person shall in any way communicate or interfere with a Judge or Judges engaged in adjudication or
attempt at any time to dispute a Judge’s decision. Infringement of this Rule by any person will lead to
immediate disqualification. The decision of the Judges shall be final as to merit.
• Any act of discourtesy, incivility or disobedience to the Judges, Stewards or Officials of the Show, on the
part of any exhibitor, his attendant or agent, will entitle the Show Committee summarily to disqualify the
animal, animals or other exhibits for adjudication and from taking a prize or prizes for all entries made by
the same exhibitor or his agent.
• All animals must be in the judging rings at the time fixed for judging. No late entries to the ring will be
permitted once judging has commenced
• Classes or Events may be combined on cancelled at the discretion of the Committee if there are insufficient
entries in a class.
• There must be 3 entrants to compose any Class or Event. The number of entries in a class will determine
the number of prizes paid out. 1 entry = nil, 2 entries = 2nd prize, 3 entries = 1st and 2nd prizes. Over 4
entries = 1st-3rd prizes.
• All entry fees, once paid, are NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions to this rule. Protective headgear must be
worn at all times when handling or riding horses/ponies.
• All livestock must be properly restrained. Bulls must be led by halter with rope attachment to the nose
ring. Cows to be led with halter and spring loaded nose ring.
• Owners will be held responsible for any damage or injury arising out of their negligence in this respect.
Owners must carry their own Public Liability insurance to cover risks caused by animals in their care.
• Trade exhibitors must carry their own Public Liability insurance which will indemnify Armagh Show in the
event of an accident.
• All dogs at the Show must be kept on a lead at all times.
• Should any dispute arise for which a specific Rule is not provided, such matter in dispute shall be referred
to the Show Committee, whose decision will be binding and in no case can there be any appeal to law.
• Complaints or Objections must be lodged with Hon. Secretary in writing, accompanied by a deposit of
£20.00 (which will be refunded if objection is considered valid by Committee) before 9.00pm on the day of
the show.
SAFETY POLICY
The Armagh County Agricultural Show Committee will operate a Code of Safety Practice on Show Day to ensure
the health and safety of everyone attending the event. Visitors must share responsibility for their own safety and
for the safety of others in their charge by not taking unnecessary risks on the Show Fields, particularly close to
animals and machinery. Advice and guidance on safety matters from Safety Officers and Stewards must be strictly
followed.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: Miss Hannah Chapman
Stewards
Mr Wilson Faloon Mrs Sarah Welshman
Mr Norman Morton Mr Obsorne Wilkinson
Mr Alan McConnell Mrs Maud Black
Mr Roy McCall Mr Noel Reid
Mr Stephen Hamilton Mrs Frankie Knipe
Mr Tom Bratten
• All Stewarts on duty can be identified by clearly marked uniforms.
• All accidents or injuries on the Show Fields must be reported to the Secretary or one of the Safety Officers
immediately.
• All vehicular traffic arriving and leaving the Show Fields must obey the instructions of the Stewards and
Traffic Wardens on duty. No vehicles will be allowed to move through the public areas whilst the Show is
in progress – except for Official Show Vehicles
• In the event that the fields must be evacuated, everyone must follow the instructions relayed on the Public
Address System.
• Static Exhibits must be erected so that they do not cause injury, or risk of injury, to the public.
• Demonstrations at exhibits must be adequately protected to reduce the possibility of an accident or injury
to the operator or members of the public
• All animals must be kept under strict control at all times and must not be allowed access to public
thoroughfares. All horses and ponies must keep to the designated exercise areas and strictly not allowed in
the public areas.
• Aggressive or fractious animals must be returned to their transport vehicle and removed from the field.
Any animal which endangers public safety and cannot be controlled, may have to be humanely destroyed.
• All livestock and equestrian owners must have their animals insured against public liability risks.
• All handlers and stockmen must be capable of controlling the animals in their care. Children must not be
left in charge of any animal.
• In the horse field, all riders and grooms must wear approved safety headgear when in charge of their
animals.
• Dogs must be kept on their leads at all times and must not be allowed near the animals
• Children must be safeguarded from animals and machinery at all times. No child shall be permitted to
handle, ride or have control of an animal, machine or vehicle that is likely to cause injury.
• If an animal is handled, hands must be thoroughly washed immediately at one of the designated wash
stations.
We ask everyone attending the Show to treat Safety as a Priority at all times
2018 Classes
Donkeys
Entry Fee: £8. Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15, 3rd - Judging commences at 9.30am in the Main Arena
£10
1 Male Donkey, shown in hand.
2 Female Donkey, shown in hand
3 Best turned out and conditioned donkey, any age or sex (jacks excluded), to be judged 75%
condition, 25% turnout
4 Pet Donkey, any age or sex (excl Jacks). no show donkeys to enter this class
5 Lead Rein Class - to be ridden by a child under 12 years of age.
6 Donkey with vehicle or attachment
The KNOCKSHANE TROPHY will be presented to the Champion. The Champion and Reserve donkeys will be
chosen from the 1st and 2nd placed animals in the first three classes.
Miniature Horses
Entry Fee: £8. Prizes: 1st - £20; 2nd - £15; 3rd - Judging commences at 9.30am in Ring 1
£10
Horses should not exceed 34" at maturity (Yearlings 32", Two-Year-old 33").
7 Foals and Yearlings (Colt, Filly or Gelding)
8 Two / Three Year Old (Colt, Filly or Gelding)
9 Four Year old and over (Mare or Gelding)
10 Stallions (4 years old and over)
11 Best Junior Handler (aged 16 years and under)
a. Junior Handlers must be above 8 years and under 16 years of age
b. No colts or stallions allowed
c. Junior handlers to be supervised by an adult at all times
The 1st and 2nd placed horses in classes 8 to 11 are eligible for the Miniature Horse Championship.
The ARMAGH SHOW PERPETUAL CUP will be presented to the Champion
The LILLIAN GRAHAM TROPHY to the Reserve Champion
Clydesdales & Agriculture Horses
Entry Fee: £10. Prizes: 1st - £30; 2nd - £20; 3rd - Judging commences at 10.30am in the Main Arena.
£10
For class 12: Prizes for foals: 1st = £15, 2nd = £10, 3rd = £5
12 Brood Mare, in foal or with foal at foot
13 Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly
14 Two Year Old Colt Gelding or Filly
15 Gelding or Filly 3 years old and over
The 1st and 2nd placed horses in classes 12-15 are eligible for the Agricultural Horse Championship.
The GRANGEMORE MEMORIAL TROPHY and sash will be presented to the Champion Agricultural Horse.Irish Draught Horses 9:30
16 Registered Irish Draught Brood mare or appendix mare, in Foal or with Foal at foot. all Foals
to be led.
17 Pure Bred Irish Draught Colt Foal
£50 PrIze money has been kindly donated fpr the ID Foal class by The Irish Draught Horse Society
- Northern Branch.
18 Yearling, Colt, Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
19 ISA Qualifier - The Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
20 2 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
21 3 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
The WILLIAM GREER PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of the first class in the Irish Draught
Section.
The ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP SASH AND PERPETUAL TROPHY will be presented to the RID
Champion Young Horse.
In Hand Non-Thoroughbred Mares and Foals
22 Broodmare and Foal.
Non-thoroughbred Broodmares registered in the Irish Horse Register with a Foal at foot will be
judged as a unit: 60% for the Mare and 40% for Foal.
23 ISA Qualifier - The All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
24 Brood Mare, likely to make a hunter (RID mares excluded)
25 Foals in Previous Broodmare Class
26 ISA Qualifier - The Clarecastle Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
27 Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Breeders’ Championship
Eligibility:
Open to mares likely to produce performance horses, with an athletic foal at foot. Mares should
be registered with an approved studbook or with Weatherby’s General Studbook or Weatherby’s
Non Thoroughbred Register and have recorded breeding. Foal must be by a registered stallion.
Rules:
1. Entry Fee to Armagh County Show: £10
2. Completed RDS Entry Form must be presented to the Secretary at the Armagh Show along
with the Mare’s passport for inspection. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Armagh
County Show website www.armaghshow.com (Forms Page) or posted out on request.
3. Only those mares and foals with valid passports accompanied by completed entry forms will
be eligible to compete.
4. All mare and foal combinations will be shown in-hand using the triangle format (25m x 40m x
25m)
5. The top three mare and foal combinations at this qualifier will be eligible to compete at the
Discover Ireland Horse Show - 8th - 12th August 2018The BROOD MARE - Armagh/Tydavnet Shows Championship
RULES
1. To be eligible for the Championship mares must compete in the appropriate class - RID /
Appendix Mare or Mare likely to produce a Hunter - at both Armagh County Show and
Tydavnet Show
2. Points will be awarded at each Show as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 8 points; 3rd - 6
points; 4th - 4 points; 5th - 3 points; all other competitors - 2.5 points.
3. Change of owner between the two Shows will not affect points awarded to mares.
4. Prizes will be as follows: - Champion. - Championship Sash and Award; Reserve
Champion: - Reserve Champion Rosette and Award. All other eligible competitors:
The SPRINGFIELD CUP will be presented to the Best Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mare.
In Hand Non-Thoroughbred Young Horses
28 ISA Qualifier - The Yearling Filly All Ireland Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
29 Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly, likely to make a hunter
30 Two Year Old Gelding or Filly, likely to make a hunter
31 Three Year old Gelding or Filly, likely to make a hunter
32 ISA Qualifier - The All Ireland Yearling Colt/Gelding all Ireland Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
33 ISA Qualifier - The 3 Year old Horse all Ireland Championship
Please see the full ISA Qualifier rules at the back of this schedule. Schedules are available at
www.armaghshow.com
34 Coloured Sport Horse
Any age, over 148cm (excl. Stallions) to be shown in hand.
35 Veteran Horse
Any height. Veteran horses must be 16 year old and over on 1st January 2018. Age should be
displayed on the bridle and passports available to verify. (excl. Stallions).
36 Rescued Horse / Pony shown in hand.
Handlers must be at least 15 years of age. Proof of rescue must be available for inspection, eg.
letter from Rescue Centre where so. urced or photograph of animal when found.
The J A JOHNSTON (JEWELLERS) PERPETUAL TROPHY and Championship Sash will be presented to the Young
Horse Champion .RIDING HORSES
Entry Fee: £10. Prizes 1st - £30; 2nd - £20; 3rd - £10 Judging commences at 9.30am in Ring 6.
37 Small Hunter Mare or Gelding, over 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands to be ridden
38 Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry up to 13 st.
39 Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry over 13st.
40 Cob, Gelding or Mare not exceeding 15.1 hands to be shown under saddle
41 Ridden Irish Draught: Ridden hunter class for mares and geldings aged four and over who
have a least one recorded Irish Draught parent.
Passports will be required for inspection. The judge will ride the horses.
42 Ladies’ Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume
riding astride
Riders must have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
43 Open Riding for Style and General Appearance. Mare or Gelding.
44 Newcomers Ridden Hunter: Mare or Gelding
4 years old or over, to be shown under saddle, for Horses and Riders who have never been placed 1st,
2nd or 3rd at a County show.
THE BAIRD PERPETUAL CUP and Sash will be presented to the Ridden Hunter Champion.
In Ridden Irish Draught, a special prize, sponsored by Mr & Mrs Tom Bratten will be awarded for the highest
placed Purebred Irish Draught with an Irish Draught Sire and a Irish Draught or Appendix Irish Draught dam.
Side Saddle
Entry Fee: £10. Prizes 1st - £30; 2nd - £20; 3rd - £10 Judging will commence in Ring 2 at 9:30am.
The aim of this section is to promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding. The riders ability and
turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of
the adjudication.
Horse and rider combinations entered in the Intermediate Side-Saddle are not eligible to compete in the Ladies
Side-saddle classes. Horse and rider combinations entered in the Ladies Side-Saddle are not eligible to compete in
the Intermediate Side- saddle classes.
45 Junior Side-Saddle
Ponies up to 153cm. Riders must have been under 20 on the 1st January 2018. All riders should
wear an approved harnessed hat.
46 Ladies' Side-Saddle
Open to MARES or GELDINGS 5 years old or over. Riders must be over 16 on the 1st January 2018.
47 Intermediate Side-Saddle
Open to MARES or GELDINGS, 5 years old or over, over 148cm, not exceeding 158cm. Riders must
be over 14 on the 1st January 2018.
48 Novelty side-saddle!
This class is open to all riders, ponies and horses. Riders must wear side-saddle habit and be
pre pared to walk and trot around ring carrying a glass of sparkly water. In the event of a tie, at
the discretion of the judges the riders may be asked to perform a short canter. The winner will be
the rider who can present the fullest glass of water to the judges . If entries are numerous the class
may be split on the day of show, again this will be at the discretion of the judge. The winners will
receive prize money and a bottle of champagne sponsored by Mr and Mrs Watson BlackThe top three horse and rider combinations in the Ladies Side-Saddle and the Intermediate Side-Saddle. will be
eligible to enter and compete at the 2018 Dublin Horse Show. Exhibits in the Intermediate Side-Saddle must have
a current and valid height measurement under the Show Jumping Ireland / Irish Pony Society Measurement
Scheme in order to be eligible to compete in the Dublin Horse Show and its qualifiers.
Racehorse to Riding Horse
Entry Fee: £10 Prizes: 1st-£30; 2nd-£20; 3rd-£10 Judging will take place in Ring 2 following the Side-
Saddle classes.
49 Retraining Class (within confines of the show ring)
Open to thoroughbred horses that have raced either track or P2P and must not have:
• Won more than 3 classes in either Training or Novice competitions
• Won an open class under Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland rules,
• Won or placed in the first three at a Championship Show such as Dublin, Balmoral, Hickstead or
Wembley.
• Won a County Show class as a hunter hack or ridden horse.
RULES
1. Passport and racing details to be available for inspection on the day of the show. Competitors
must have attained their 15th birthday. Proper show turnout essential.
2. Horses to be shown in snaffle bits only and no spurs to be worn in this class
3. The judges do not ride the horse but score on control, obedience, manners and way of going.
The format is walk / trot as a group, then line up before being asked to perform an individual
show consisting of: walk, trot, canter (on the correct leg), and extension / gallop returning to halt
which should be maintained for 5 seconds.
4. Neither racing injuries / blemishes nor conformation are taken into consideration.
5. A score sheet is completed in respect of all competitors and will be available for viewing after
the class has been judged
50 Open Ridden Racehorse to Riding Horse. Sponsored by Down Royal Racecourse.
Open to thoroughbred horses that have started under rules either track or P2P - passport and
racing details to be made available for inspection on the day of the show.
Competitors must have attained their 15th birthday. Proper show turnout is essential.
The judges will ride the horses in this class. The horse will perform walk, trot, canter (on the
correct leg), gallop, halt (maintained for 5 seconds) and a few steps of rein back. Racing injuries
blemishes etc are not taken into consideration.
A score sheet will be completed by the judges and this will be available for viewing after the
show but will be retained by the association until the conclusion of the league.
This class at Armagh County Show is the third leg of a five part league - of which three classes
must be entered to qualify. The league will be run on a points system with a trophy for theoverall
winner. In addition, all competitors will receive a pair of entrance tickets to a race at Down Royal
(race meeting date will be at the discretion of Down Royal).
Dublin Horse Show (RDS) Invitational Qualifier
Armagh County Show is an “Invitational Event” for the RDS Racehorse to Riding Horse Class at
the 2016 Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show. The winner of the Open Racehorse to Riding
Horse Class at Armagh Show will receive an invitation for the 2017 Class at the Dublin Horse
Show provided that the eligibility criteria of the class are met. To qualify for Dublin, the side-
saddle entry form must be completed and handed to the Secretary at the Show. Forms can be
posted out on request or downloaded from the RDS website.51 Unraced Thoroughbred Class
Open to unraced thoroughbreds that have never raced in a P2P or track. Horses may be officially
named or unnamed but not raced. Entries to this class must have official Weatherbys passports
which must be available for inspection.
Horses will be required to walk, trot, canter as a group on both reins and then line up for either
an individual show and / or to be ridden by the judge.
This class is based on the suitability of a riding horse – neither conformation nor blemishes are
taken into account. Manners, control, obedience and ride are the primary factors in the judging
of this class. Score sheets will be completed for each horse and will be available for inspection
after judging.
52 Side-Saddle Thoroughbred Class
Entries open to raced and unraced thoroughbred horses registered with Weatherbys (passports to
be available for inspection).
This class will be judged on manners, control and obedience.
An individual show will be required for all competitors showing all paces on both reins with
extension at trot and a rein back after the gallop.
The LAWRENCE DUFFIN MEMORIAL TROPHY & Sash will be presented to the Champion Racehorse to Riding Horse
from this section.PONIES ring 3 starting at 930
Pony Showing and Youngstock
53 Pony Brood Mare
54 1/2/3 Year old Colt, Gelding or Filly.
Not exceeding 146cm, to make a Child’s Riding Pony.
55 1/2/3 Year old Colt, Gelding or Filly.
Not exceeding 151cm, to make a child’s Show Hunter Pony.
56 Lead Rein Show Pony
Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have
attained their 3rd birthday before 1st January in current year but not to have attained their 7th
birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle
bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. Ponies in this class are excluded from
entering Family Pony Lead Rein Class.
57 First Ridden Show Pony
First Ridden pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122 cm. Riders not to
have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any
suitable bridle. Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Family Pony First Ridden Class.
58 Lead Rein Show Hunter Pony
Show Hunter Pony 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms to be ridden by a rider who has not
attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant. To
be shown in snaffle bridles. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband only. Ponies in this class
are excluded from entering Family Pony Lead Rein Class.
59 First Ridden Show Hunter Pony
Show Hunter Pony 4 year old or over not exceeding 122cms. Rider not to have attained their
11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies in this class are excluded from
entering Family Pony First Ridden Class.
60 Novice Show Pony
For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm, suitable for and ridden by riders
of correct age.
61 Novice Show Hunter Pony
For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders
of correct age.
62 Open Show Pony
For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm, suitable for and ridden by riders
of correct age.
63 Open Show Hunter Pony
For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm, suitable for and ridden by riders
of correct age.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each class in this section
will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
The ARMSTRONG CUP will be presented for the best Pony Brood Mare. Plaque for the best foal.
The TYNAN ABBEY CUP will be awarded to the Champion Pony Youngstock. Open to 1st & 2nd place in the 1/2/3-
year-old classes.
The Mini Show Pony Championship is open to 1st & 2nd place in the Lead Rein and First Ridden classes.
The Mini Hunter Pony Championship is open to 1st & 2nd place in the Lead Rein Show and First Ridden Show
Hunter classes.
The JACKIE STINSON MEMORIAL TROPHY will be presented to the Champion Novice Pony, chosen from the 1st
and 2nd placed Novice Ponies.
The ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW SHIELD will be awarded to the winner of the Open Show Hunter Pony class.Family Pony
Entry Fee: £8. Prizes: 1st-£30; 2nd-£20; 3rd-£10
Rosettes and medals to 6th place
Judging commences after lunch in Ring 3
Family ponies are all-round working ponies. Pony and/or rider must not have been placed 1st or
2nd in Riding/Show Hunter/M&M Riding classes at an Agricultural or Society Shows (family pony
classes excluded). Armagh Show would hope that owners and competitors will adhere to this
rule. Conformation will not be judged, but the suitability of the rider and pony will be assessed.
64 Family Pony Lead Rein
To be ridden by children 9 years and under on 1st January in current year. Ponies must be led
with lead rein attached to noseband. To be shown in a snaffle bridle. Mare or Gelding of suitable
height. If entries warrant it this class will be divided.
65 Family Pony Riding Class
For Mares or Geldings, not exceeding 138cm. Riders to be under 12 years on 1st January in
current year and off lead rein.
66 Family Pony Riding Class 2
Riders having attained their 12th but not their 17th on January 1st in current year. Ponies not to
exceed 153cm.
67 Coloured Pony In-Hand
Mare or Gelding not exceeding 153cm.
68 Coloured Pony Ridden
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over with riders to be of suitable age.
69 Traditional Irish Cob In-Hand
Mare or Gelding, 4 years of age or over not exceeding 153cm. Handler to be 15 years and over
70 Traditional Irish Cob Ridden
Mare or Gelding 4 years of age or over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders to be 15 years or over.
71 Veteran Pony shown in-hand.
15 years old and over on 1st January 2018. Any height. (Age of pony should be displayed on the
bridle.)
72 Young Handler Class
Children up to 16 Years of age on 1st January in current year. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or
over. No Stallions or Colts. To be judged purely on the ability of handlers` showing. All exhibitors
MUST wear an approved British Standard Riding Hat. Exhibitors in this class must be supervised
by an adult at all times.
THE MALCOLM ANDERSON MEMORIAL TROPHY will be presented to the Champion Family Pony from the
1st & 2nd placed ponies in classes 64-66. Championship Sashes will be awarded to Champion & Reserve.
Coloured Pony Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd place in classes 67 and 68.
Traditional Irish Cob Champion will be selected from the classes 69 and 70.Open First Ridden Pony Armagh/Tydavnet Shows Championship
Rules:
1. To be eligible for the Championship, ponies must compete in the designated class at
both Armagh Show and Tydavnet Show.
2. Family pony riding class for pony not exceeeding 138cm. Riders to be under 12 years old on
the 1st of January this year and off lead rein.
3. Points will be awarded at each Show as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 8 points;
3rd – 6 points; 4th - 4 points; 5th - 3 points; all other competitors - 2 points.
4. Change of rider or owner between the two Shows will not affect points awarded to
ponies.
5. Prizes will be as follows: - Champion. - Champion Sash and Trophy. Reserve
Champion, Reserve Rosette and Award. All other eligible competitors: - Rosettes.
Shetland Ponies
Entry Fee: £8. Prizes: 1st-£20; 2nd-£15; 3rd-£10
73 Colt, Gelding or Filly 1, 2 or 3 Years old
74 Stallions or Geldings, 4 Years old or over
75 Mares 4 Years old or over
76 Shetland Foal
77 Young Handlers Class. Handlers under 16yrs on Show Day. Stallions excluded.
The highest placed exhibit in each class within the first three places, not already qualified will qualify for the N.P.S.
Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley.
The GLENMAR PERPETUAL CUP will be awarded to the best registered male Shetland Pony.
The CONLY PERPETUAL CUP will be awarded to the best registered brood mare with a foal at foot
Connemara Ponies
Entry Fee: £8; Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £10
78 Ridden Connemara 4 Years old or over
79 Stallion/Gelding 4 years old or over
80 Colt, Gelding or Filly Three years or under
81 Brood Mare/Yield Mare
82 ISA Qualifier - The Connemara Three Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship
Please see full rules, terms and details in ISA qualifier section at the back of this schedule.
83 Connemara Foal
The highest placed exhibit in each class within the first 3 places, not already qualified, will qualify for the NPS Area
32 M&M Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
The CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP is open 1st and 2nd places in the Connemara Championship.Welsh Ponies
Entry Fee: £8; Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £10
84 Welsh Section A
85 Welsh Section B
86 Welsh Section C or D
87 Welsh 1/2/3 Years
88 Part-Bred Welsh: Any age or sex, to be shown in hand
The highest placed exhibit within each class, not already qualified and within the first 3 places in the Mountain and
Moorland classes will qualify for the NPS Area 32 M & M Championships at Clogher Valley Show.
The WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP. Open to 1st and 2nd place in the first four classes in this section.
Mountain & Moorland
Entry Fee: £8; Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £10
89 Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds, any age, shown in-hand
Eligible Breeds: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sections A & B
90 Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Large Breeds, any age, shown in-hand
Eligible Breeds: Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sections C & D
91 Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd Birthday
but not have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January 2018. To be led by an attendant and shown in
a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. Part bred are not eligible.
92 Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th
birthday before 1st January 2018. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Part bred are not eligible.
93 Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Small Breeds
Open to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Shetland, Welsh A & B. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over. Rider any age. (Part bred are not
eligible).
94 Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden for Large Breeds
Open to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fell,
Highland, Welsh C & D. Rider any age. (Part bred are not eligible).
The highest placed exhibit within each class, not already qualified and within the first 3 places in the Mountain and
Moorland classes will qualify for the N.P.S Area 32 Mountain & Moorland or Mini Championships at Clogher Valley
Show.
The MIXED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP is open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in the
first 2 classes.
The MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND MINI CHAMPIONSHIP is open to 1st & 2nd placed ponies in the First Ridden and
Lead Rein classes.
The TAYLOR PERPETUAL TROPHY will be presented to the Mountain & Moorland Mini Champion.
The OPEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP is open to the 1st and 2nf placed ponies in the
two Open Classes.WORKING HUNTER ring
THE COURSE:
The course shall consist of 8 to 12 fences. It shall have a combination of upright and spread fences and
may include a double or a small bounce fence. The fences shall be natural in type with copious sensible
filling and not be easily dislodged. Only white or rustic poles shall be used. A small gate, bank or water
jump may also be included. The fences shall have a maximum height of 1.15m for the open class and a
maximum height of 1m for the novice class.
JUDGING PHASES:
Phase 1: JUMPING. Each horse will be required to jump the course. To be judged 60% for jumping
performance (40% for actual jumping and 20% for style and presence). Judges will take into account the
overall style of the jumping and each fence will be taken into consideration. The approach, take off, jump,
landing and depart from each fence will be assessed.
Phase 2: RIDE. The judge may ride all horses in all paces on either or both reins and may jump the horse
over one fence.
Phase 3: CONFORMATION AND MOVEMENT. The conformation and movement of the horse in-hand will
be assessed by the judge.
NOTES
1. The same rider must ride the horse throughout the class.
2. A rider may ride several horses in the jumping phase of the competition but will have to choose one
horse to compete the remainder of the competition.
3. The same horse cannot enter both Novice and Open classes.
4. Tack, No brushing boots will be worn in the showing phase. A running martingale with a snaffle bridle
only. Double bridle may be worn. The same tack must be worn in all phases.
5. No Grade A Showjumpers or advanced Event Horses may compete in Open Working Hunter classes.
6. Novice Classes are restricted to horses that have not won £200 in prize money (excl. Championship
prize money) in any Working Hunter Class.
MARKS
Allocated as follows out of a possible score of 100.
40 - Jumping
20 - Style and Presence
20 - Ride
20 - Conformation and Movement
PENALTIES
1. 10 marks for pole knocked
2. 15 marks for first refusal
3. 20 marks for second refusal
4. Third refusal - elimination
5. Elimination - for a fall of either horse or rider.Working Hunter Ponies
Entry Fee: £8. Prizes:1st - £20, 2nd - £15, 3rd - £10 Judging will commence at 9:30am sharp. Ring TBC
95 Working Hunter Pony Starter Stakes
For Novice and Open Ponies, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders
who have not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Any combination of pony and
rider competing in this Class may not compete in any other Working Hunter Pony Class at the same Show.
96 Open 133cm Working Hunter Pony Class
For ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not
attained their 14th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
97 Working Hunter Pony – Large Mountain & Moorland Breeds
For M&M ponies registered in their respective Breed Societies. Eligible Breeds: Connemara, Dales, Fell,
Highland, Welsh C&D. Mare or Gelding 4 years of age or over. Part breeds are ineligible to compete.
98 Open 143cm Working Hunter Pony Class
For ponies 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm, suitable for and ridden by
riders who have not attained their 17th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
99 Open 153cm Working Hunter Pony Class
The PAULINE TURNER PERPETUAL TROPHY will be presented to the winner of the Working Hunter Pony Starter
Stakes.
The ARMAGH SHOW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the Champion Open Working Hunter
Pony.
The ALEXANDER MILLS PERPETUAL CUP will be presented to the Working Hunter Pony Champion.
Working Hunter Horses
ENTRY FEE: £10.00. Prizes: 1st - £100; 2nd - £60; Judging will commence after lunchtime. Ring TBC
3rd - £40.
100 Novice Horse Working Hunter
101 Irish Draught Working Hunter. Confined to Irish Draughts Horse Register and must be
Irish Draught sired by a registered Irish Draught Stallion.
102 Open Horse Working Hunter. Open to horses exceeding 153cm (15hh approx).
The PHILIP WHITE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the Best Novice Working Hunter Horse,
kindly sponsored by Philip White Tyres.
The BANK OF IRELAND CHALLENGE CUP and Sash will be presented to the Champion Armagh Show Working
Hunter Horse. This championship will be confined to the 1st and 2nd prizewinners in the Open Horse and Irish
Draught Working Hunter classes.ISA Qualifier Rules Class 19 – ISA Qualifier - The Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship
Class 23 - The All Ireland Broodmare and Foal Team Championship
Class 26 - The Clarecastle Colt Foal All-Ireland Championship
Class 28 - The Yearling Filly All Ireland Championship
Class 32 - The All Ireland Yearling Colt/Gelding all Ireland Championship
Class 33 - The 3 Year old Horse all Ireland Championship
Class 82 - The Connemara Three Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship
SHOW JUMPING
(Unaffiliated)
Armagh County Agricultural Show &
Mossvale Riding Club
Saturday 9th June 2018 Gosford Forest
Park, Markethill
Both Arenas commence at 9.30 sharp!
PRIZE FUND £1000 + Prizes in Kind
All entries taken on the day
JUMPING CLASSES
ARENA 1 - PONIES ARENA 2 - HORSES
ALL PRIZES IN KIND £1000 PRIZE FUND
Cross poles draw for prize CLASS PRIZE FUND ENTRY FEE
40cm draw for prize 60cm Double Clears £50 £12
50cm draw for prize 70cm Double Clears £50 £12
60cm draw for prize 80cm 2 phase 2nd phase timed £100 £12
65cm against the clock 90cm 2 phase 2nd phase timed £200 £15
70cm draw for prize 1m 2 phase 2nd phase timed £200 £15
75cm against the clock 1.10m 2 phase 2nd phase timed £200 £15
80cm draw for prize 1.20m 2 phase 2nd phase timed £100 £15
85cm against the clock 1.30m 2 phase 2nd phase timed £100 £15
90cm draw for prize
95cm against the clock
PONY ENTRY FEES £10 ONLY HORSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZE FUND
Rules:
• Judges decisions will be final
• Only horses (at discretion of the Judge, unless proven by passport) are eligible for the prize fund by
passport) Prize Fund may be reduced if insufficient entries
• Ponies may compete in horse classes but are not eligible for prize fund.
Course Builder: Mr Raymond Jess
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