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President

Chairman

Mrs A. Smith MP

Mr. P. Bower
   

Committee

Vice-Chairman
Miss. M. Andrews

Mr. Frank Last
Mr. R. T. Asplin  
Mrs L. Bacon

Honorary Secretary
Mr. P. Bundock Mr. Frank Last
Miss. A. Collins Milton Lodge,
Mrs Jo Lee Milton Road,
Mr. G. Dudley Corringham,
Mr. F. Last Essex
Mr. A. Rilstone SS17 8JP
   

Honorary Show Farrier

Honorary Entries Secretary
Mr Carl Butler Ltd. DIP.W.C.F Samantha Thake

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Rochford, Grays, Essex.

Honorary Veterinary Surgeons

Essex

 RM16 3HY Messrs. House and Jackson, M.R.C.V.S.
SS4 1TX Tel: 07958 692033 Chevers Pawn Veterinary Centre
Tel : 01702 530322 samantha@professionalcycles.co.uk Rookery Road, Blackmore
    Ingatestone, Essex

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TIMETABLE for 2007 is show below - the details for 2008 will be updated as soon as they become available.
The following times are a guide only; depending on entries Classes may start up to 15 minutes earlier, so please be ready.

FOXHOUND RING
1 8.00am L/W Hunter
2 M/W Hunter
3 H/W Hunter
CHAMPIONSHIP
4 11.15am M&M Yearlings
5 M&M 2-3 Year olds
6 M&M Small Breeds in hand
7 M&M Large Breeds in hand
CHAMPIONSHIP
10 3pm L/W Cobs
11 H/W Cobs
CHAMPIONSHIP

WHITMORE RING
12 8.30am Unaff Hunter youngstock
13 Unaff Potential Competition Horse
CHAMPIONSHIP
14 11.00am Pre Veterans in hand
15 Veterans in hand
16 Veterans Plus in hand
1.40pm LUNCH BREAK
17 2.40pm Pre Veterans ridden
18 Veterans ridden
19 Veterans Plus ridden

MAIN RING EAST
22 9.30am Hackney Pony Novice
21 10.00am  Cobs in Harness
23 10.45am Hackney Horse Novice
20 11.15pm Private Driving
24 12.15am Hackney Pony
44 1.15pm H/H Harness
26 2.30pm Hackney Horse Open
45 3.15pm H/H Harness
4.00pm Hackney CHAMPIONSHIP

HEAVY HORSE RING
27-43 8.30am
1.30pm Dressage Display
8 3.30pm M&M Small Breeds Ridden
9 M&M Large Breeds Ridden
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CLASSES

AFFILIATED HUNTER RIDDEN CLASSES
Judge:  Mr A. Webber (London)
Conformation Judge: Mr D.C. Kellow (Essex)
Judging commences 8am

Prize Money: 1st £40, 2nd £30, 3rd £25, 4th £15 (2 prizes awarded for every complete 5 entries)
Entry Fee: £25 per class (inclusive of £7.50 RIHS qualifying levy)
1. LIGHTWEIGHT HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying up to 12 stones 7lbs.
2. MIDDLEWEIGHT HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying 12 stones 7lbs and not exceeding 14 stones.

3.

HEAVYWEIGHT HUNTER, mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying over 14 stone.

Championship: 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 1 - 3 to compete.
Champion to receive the LYSTER CUP. Champion £50.00 Reserve Champion £25.00
 

Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) 2008

All Hunter classes will be judged under the Society’s rules and SHB(GB) require all entries in the Hunter classes to be Registered. Classes 1-3 are qualifying events for the 2008 RIHS and only horses registered on the 2007 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form and owners and riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of (GB) Society. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to enter at RIHS. Qualifiers will be contacted by SHB(GB) prior to RIHS 2008.
 

National Hunter Supreme Championship Show

Classes 1-3 are also qualifiers for the 2008 National Hunter Supreme Championship Show. Qualifiers will be contacted by SHBGB. The three highest placed horses in each class will qualify to enter at the NHSCS.
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IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Judge:  Miss D Alymer-Aylmore (Herts)
Judging commences 11.15am
Prize Money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Rosettes to 6th
Entry Fee: £10 per class

THE GLYN GREENWOOD AUTUMN CUP M&M IN-HAND

This show is a qualifier for the P(UK) Autumn Cup. Qualification is open to P(UK) Members and Non Members. The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first six places will qualify. Qualification cards will be presented in the ring.
 
4. MIXED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN HAND YEARLING
Colt, Filly or Gelding, Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh A, B, C, or D.
5. MIXED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN HAND COLT, FILLY OR GELDING. 2 OR 3 YEARS OLD
Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh A, B, C, or D.
6. MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN HAND SMALL BREEDS
Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding. 4 years and over. Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, and Welsh Section A and B.
7. MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN HAND LARGE BREEDS
Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C and D.

Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 4-7 to compete.

MEADOWFLOWER CUP to the champion, plus rosette and sash. Reserve Champion rosette and sash.
 
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RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Judge:  Mr N Sharpley (Essex)
Judging commences 3.30pm
Prize Money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Rosettes to 6th
Entry Fee: £10 per class

AUTUMN CUP KINGSFORD OPEN RIDDEN M&M CHAMPIONSHIP

This show is a qualifier for the P(UK) Autumn Cup. Qualification is open to P(UK) Members and Non Members. The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first six places will qualify. Qualification cards will be presented in the ring.
 
8. OPEN RIDDEN M&M SMALL BREEDS
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sections A, B. Stallions, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. (Please see Rule 7, page 5 of the 2007 Rule book).
9. OPEN RIDDEN M&M LARGE BREEDS
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest, Welsh C and D. Stallions, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. (Please see Rule 7, page 5 of the 2007 Rule book).

Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 8-9 to compete.
THE THOMAS SHIELD to the champion, plus rosette and sash. Reserve Champion rosette and sash.
 
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RIDDEN COBS
Judge:  Mr P Gunn (Suffolk)
Judging commences 3pm
Prize Money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Rosettes to 6th
Entry Fee: £10 per class

AUTUMN CUP KEMPLEY RIDDEN COB CHAMPIONSHIP

This show is a qualifier for the P(UK) Autumn Cup. Qualification is open to P(UK) Members and Non Members. The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first six places will qualify. Qualification cards will be presented in the ring.
 
10. OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT RIDDEN COB, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
Riders to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
11.

OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT RIDDEN COB, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
Riders to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 10-11 to compete.
HA WEBB CUP to the champion plus rosette and sash. Reserve Champion rosette and sash.
 
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UNAFFILIATED YOUNSTOCK IN HAND
Judge:  Miss M Hutley (Essex)
Judging commences 8.30am

Prize Money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Rosettes to 6th
Entry Fee: £10 per class
12. UNAFFILIATED HUNTER YOUNGSTOCK IN HAND
1-2-3 years old. Colt, Gelding or Filly.
13.

POTENTIAL COMPETITION HORSE 1-2-3 year old
Colt, Gelding or Filly to exceed 148 in maturity. Horse likely to make a Competition Sport animal. These classes are for young athletic horses and ponies that have the conformation and movement to go to the top of their sphere.

Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 12-13 to compete.
ADLER TROPHY Perpetual Cup to the champion, plus rosette and sash. Reserve Champion rosette and sash.
 
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VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY AREA QUALIFIERS
Judge:  Mr M Phillips (Essex)
Judging commences 11am

Prize Money: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Rosettes to 6th
Entry Fee: £10 per class
14. PRE VETERAN horse/pony 15-19 years in hand
Exhibitor any age.
15.

VETERAN horse/pony 20—24 years in hand
Exhibitor any age.
16. VETERAN PLUS horse/pony 25 years & over in hand
Exhibitor any age.
NOTE there will be a lunch break between classes 16 & 17. Judging recommences 2.40pm
17. PRE VETERAN RIDDEN horse/pony 15—19 years
Rider any age.
18. VETERAN HORSE RIDDEN horse/pony 20—24 years
Rider any age.
19. VETERAN PLUS RIDDEN horse/ pony 25 years & over
Rider any age.
No spurs or galloping is permitted.

TONY LEVOI Perpetual trophy to the horse/pony attaining the highest score from classes 14-19.
 

Scoring
Walk Total Max Marks = 20
Trot Total Max Marks = 20
Canter Total Max Marks = 20
Condition and Overall Appearance Total Max Marks = 20
Turnout Total Max Marks = 10
Manners and Personality Total Max Marks = 10

Where competitors are In-Hand both walk and trot will be added together then this score will be added together then this score will be multiplied by 1.5. Example: Walk = 15 +Trot= 15 = 30x1.5 = Total score of 45.
 

The Veteran Horse Society Classes are open to both members and non members of the Veteran Horse Society. Please note that only Veteran Horse Society members are eligible to compete in the Regional Championship. Qualification cards will ONLY be given to members with their VHS membership cards as proof of membership to the society. Membership to the Society must be received no later than 14 days prior to the Area Qualifier Show. LATE MEMBERSHIP WILL STRICTLY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

For membership details please send SAE to :
Membership Secretary, Hendre Fawr Farm, St. Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LZ
Or visit http://www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk
 
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PRIVATE DRIVING
Judge Classes 20 – 21, 26 : Mr M Salter
Judge Classes 22 – 25 : Mr James Alan

Prize Money (Classes 20, 21). 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £10.
Prize Money (Classes 22 - 26) 1st £40, 2nd £30, 3rd £20.
Entry Fee: £10
£10 Travel assistance will be given per exhibitor entering the ring.
20. HACKNEY AND HACKNEY TYPE
For Horses or Ponies Any Height, 4 Years Old & Over, to be driven single, pair or tandem correctly and smartly harnessed to a sound, suitable and well maintained traditional type vehicle (Commercial vehicles, exercise vehicles and show wagons, not eligible).
The ARTHUR WHITEHEAD MEMORIAL Cup to the Hackney Type to be held for one year.
20a.

NON-HACKNEY TYPE 13.2hh and over
20b. NON-HACKNEY TYPE under 13.2hh
This class 20a & 20b is a qualifier for the 2008 Osborne Refrigerators & BDS Championships. The highest placed turnout owned and driven by a member of the British Driving Society and eligible for the following Type-Sections, disregarding those already qualified down to 6th place in the class will qualify for the 2008 Semi-Finals. The Championship will immediately follow the Semi-Finals.
Type - Sections
(h) - Single Registered Mountain & Moorland (excluding purebred registered Welsh)
(i) - Pairs and Tandems – open. Any height.
(j) - Two-wheel Light Trade
(k) - Four-wheel Light Trade

Championship: to be competed for by the first & second prize-winners of classes 20, 20a and 20b.

The BRIDGER CUP - to the Champion
The HOLDEN CUP – for the winner of the Non-Hackney Section

This is a VICTORIA FOOD COMPANY Private Driving Championship Qualifier, the Champion to qualify for the final to be held on 23rd Sept 07 at the Welsh Showtime Finale, David Broome Event Centre, Chepstow.
 
21. WELSH COB 4 years old and over, driven to a Show Wagon.
The LEE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP to the winner, to be held for one year.
22. NOVICE HACKNEY PONY
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, not exceeding 14hh.
23. NOVICE HACKNEY HORSE
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, exceeding 14hh.
24. HACKNEY PONIES to a Show/ Hackney Wagon
25. HACKNEY HORSES to a Show/ Hackney Wagon
The STAPLEFORD CUP, Sash and Trophy to the winner.

The first and second prize winners of classes 24 & 25 will qualify to compete at the Horse and Pony of the Year Championships on 29th & 30th September 2007 at Unex Towerlands Arena, Braintree, Essex. If one or both of these has already qualified it goes to third place.
26. LIGHT TRADE TURNOUT
Open to 2 and 4 wheeled vehicles.
The JAMES TODD TROPHY to the winner, to be held for one year.
Important: Classes 23 - 25 are affiliated to the Hackney Horse Society. All horses/ponies must be registered in the studbook of the UK Hackney Horse Society or of a recognised Hackney Society Abroad and all exhibitors must be members of the Hackney Horse Society.

Please note ruling for Novice Hackneys: To be eligible for a Novice class the exhibit may not have been a Novice Champion at an Annual Breed Show or Novice Hackney Horse or Pony of the Year. An animal can only be a Novice for three seasons from the start of their first show (not consecutive seasons). Minimum age of driver in open/novice classes is 16yrs at date of show.
 
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HEAVY HORSES CLASSES
Affiliated to the SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY
Heavy Horse classes will start at 8.30am in the Heavy Horse Ring with classes 27 and 33.
Entry fees for Classes 27 – 43 is FREE.
No Prize Money will be paid for Classes 27 – 43 but each Exhibit forward will receive £30. This sum will be paid on each appearance where the exhibit is entered in more than one class.

Important 

Heavy Horses - a limited amount of over-night stables on the Showground are available by request.
 
BEST SHOD HORSE AWARD

Judge: Mr H. Dyer (North Yorks)

The Worshipful Company of Farriers Best Shod Award

An award for the Best Shod Horse in the Heavy Horse in hand section from classes 28, 36 and 37. 
The Judge will examine each horse before or during the line up for preliminary judging, taking into consideration.
  a. Condition of the feet.
b. The making (or preparation) and fitting of the shoes.
c. Nailing and position of the clips.
 

Normal shoes and showing plates are equally acceptable, PROVIDED they are suitable for the horse. Please state on the entry form the name and address of your farrier.

The Worshipful Company of Farriers will award a rosette to each class winner and a plaque to the overall winner. A plaque will also be awarded to the registered farrier of the overall winner. with an award for the registered farrier responsible for its feet and shoeing.

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SHIRE CLASSES
Judge: Mr Jim Yates (Derbyshire)
27. Yearling
The W. H. Greep Memorial Challenge Cup to be held for one year.
28. Gelding - 4 Years old and over.
The ‘Essex Union Club‘ Cup to the winner of this class to be held for one year.
29.

Filly or Gelding - 2 or 3 Years old.
The ‘Whitbread‘ Cup to the winner of this class, to be held for one year.

30.

Barren Mare - 4 years old and over.
The ‘Robin Draper’ Cup to the winner of this class to be held for one year.

31.

Brood Mare - 4 years old and over with foal at foot.
The Thomas Crawford Challenge Cup to the winner of the class to be held for one year.

32. Foal, Progeny of Mare entered or eligible to be entered in class 31.
The Findlow Benson Perpetual Challenge Cup to be held for one year, to the highest placed Shire Foal in this class. Kindly presented by Mr D F Benson.
The Ray Osborne Cup to the winner of this class to be held for one year.

Please note: Class 27 start time 8:30 a.m. Heavy Horses please note - a limited amount of over-night stables on the showground are available by request.

Shire Championship: Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners classes 27-32. Champion to receive a sash and £50. Champion will then go forward to the Supreme Championship. The STRUTT & PARKER Perpetual Cup to the Champion.

THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY is pleased to award a SILVER PLATED SPOON and ROSETTE to the Best Shire Mare or Filly, subject to the S.H.S. special conditions of offer. Highest placed Shire Mare or Filly in classes 27, 29 - 32 to compete. Please indicate whether you are eligible for this prize on your entry form.
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SUFFOLK AND PERCHERON CLASSES
Judge: Mr Ivan Cooke (Norfolk)
33. Percheron - Yearling Filly Colt or Gelding.
34. Percheron - 2 or 3 year old Filly or Gelding.
35. Suffolk - 2 or 3 year old Filly or Gelding.
36. Percheron – Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over.
37. Suffolk – Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over.
38. Percheron — Brood Mare 4 years old or over with foal at foot.
39. Percheron — Foal. Progeny of mare entered or eligible to be entered in class above.
40. Suffolk — Brood Mare 4 years old or over with foal at foot.
41. Suffolk — Foal. Progeny of mare entered or eligible to be entered in class above.

Please note: class 33 start time 08:30 am.
 

Important

Classes 34 and 35 will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries. Classes 38 and 40 will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries. Classes 39 and 41 will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries.

Percheron and Suffolk Championships
The Percheron and Suffolk Championships are open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners of classes 33 - 41. Champion to receive a sash and £50. Each Champion will then go forward to the Supreme Championship.
If classes are amalgamated the first two breed types in each class will be eligible for their individual Championship. The Suffolk Horse Society and Percheron Society, respectively, will present rosettes for their in hand Champion.

Supreme Championship

To be judged by both In Hand and Turnout judges. SUPREME CHAMPION to receive a sash, £100 and ‘The Barvills Cup’ to be held for one year.
42. In Hand Harness
Decorated with traditional brasses and capable of going to work. To be judged at 11.30am in the Heavy Horse Ring after the in hand Championships.
NATIONAL HORSE BRASS SOCIETY brass to the winner of this class.
The Hunter Shavings Cup to the winner of this class to be held for one year.
43. Young Handlers
Handler to be between 13 years and 16 years (i.e. born in the year 1991 up to and including 1994. Mares and Geldings (any Age) of any Heavy Horse Breed. To be judged at 13.30 in the Heavy Horse Ring.
The Sam Stacey Challenge Trophy to the winner of this class to be held for one year.
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HEAVY HORSE HARNESS CLASSES
Judge: Mr. Jim Yates (Derbyshire)
No entry Fee.
£150.00 to each Competitor.
44. Open – Single Harness Turnout in Gear with 2 or 4-wheel vehicle
Exhibitor engaged in any trade or occupation.
The ROBERT FEARBY Perpetual Cup to the winner of this class, to be held for one year. 
45. Open - Single or Pairs, any Farm vehicle without springs or seats
The JIM YOUNG Memorial Cup to the winner of this class, to be held for one year.
46.

Open – Pairs, Teams with 2 or 4-wheel vehicle
Exhibitor engaged in any trade or occupation.
The FOX FEARBY Perpetual Cup to the winner of this class, to be held for one year.

Please Note

Classes 44 and 45 will be judged together
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HUNTER SHOEING COMPETITION
Judge: Mr. Mr R. May (Berkshire)
Prize Money Classes 47, 48 & 49 : 1st £50, 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £10.
Entry Fee: Class 47 : £10.
Entry Fee: Classes 48 & 49 : £5.
47. OPEN
48. First and Second Year Apprentice
49.

Third and Fourth Year Apprentice

The Worshipful Company of Farriers makes awards in order to promote, support and maintain a high standard of excellence in Farriery. Registered Farriers who are awarded medals have attained the very high standard demanded by the Company. Awards may be made in the following classes.
Silver Medal – Class 47

Bronze Medal – Class 47
Apprentice Award – Class 48 and 49

For further details, please contact Paul Bower on 01375 850268, or Marcus White on 07770 446779 or download the Hunter Shoeing Competition entry form below.

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GYMKHANA EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS
These Gymkhana details are from 2006. The 2008 schedule has yet to be released.
Honorary Gymkhana Organizer Laura Hatcliffe