Class

Class Name

Description

RING 1 - JUMPING - 10.30AM START

1

Senior Novice Jumping

Horse to exceed 148cms.  Fences not to exceed 85cms in the first round.  Horse/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Jumping class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

2

148cms Open Jumping

Horse/Pony to exceed 138cms.

3

Open Horse Jumping

Horse to exceed 148cms.  Senior rider only.

4

Junior Novice Jumping

Pony not to exceed 148cms.  Rider to be borne in or after 1992.  Fences not to exceed 100cms in the first round.  Pony/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Jumping class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

5

128cms/138cms Junior Handicap

Rider born in or after 1994.

6

148cms Jumping

Pony exceeding 128cms, but not exceeding  148cms. Rider born in or after 1992.

7

Open Pony Jumping

Pony not to exceed 148cms.  Junior rider only.

ALL JUMPING CLASSES - 3 (NOT 2) REFUSALS BEFORE ELIMINATION

Approved headgear must be worn for all jumping classes.  Note: The falling off rule will now apply in all classes. Anyone falling from horse/pony will be eliminated and must leave the ring.

RING 2 - SHOWING - 9.30AM START

8

Ridden Show Horse

Horse exceeding 148cms.

9

Cob Class

Any age.  Any height. To include coloured.

10

148cms Showing

Pony exceeding 138cms, but not exceeding 148cms. Rider born in or after 1988.

11

Junior Showing

Pony not exceeding 138cms.  Rider born in or after 1994.

12

Ridden M & M (Large Breeds)

Large breeds or to exceed 138cms.  Any rider.  Must be shown in natural state.

13

Ridden M & M (Small Breeds)

Any rider.  Must be shown in natural state.

14

Lead Rein M & M

Under 138cms.  Rider born in or after 2001.  Must be shown in natural state.  Snaffle bridles only.

15

Ridden Coloured

Any height.  Any rider.  To include Palomino & Spotted.

16

Ridden Pure Bred Arabs

Pure bred.  Any height.  Any rider.

17

Ridden Anglo/Part Bred Arabs

Anglo/Part bred.  Any height.  Any rider.

18

Ridden Veteran

Horse/Pony 16 years and over.  Any rider.

19

First Ridden Pony

Pony not to exceed 123cms.  Rider born in or after 1998.  No cantering, except for individual performances.   Snaffle bridles only.  Highest placed M & Mwill qualify for Festival of Champions.

20

Lead Rein Showing

Pony not to exceed 128cms.  Rider born in or after 2001.  Snaffle bridles only.

Championship (Annual Show - Members only)

First and second prize-winners in classes 8 - 20 are eligible for the Showing Championship.

21

The Veteran Rider

Rider 40 years or over.  Horse or pony any age.

RING 3 - EQUITATION - 9.30AM START

Snaffle Bridles only in Classes 22 - 27

22

Lead Rein Equitation

Rider 7 years and under.  Rider not to compete in any other equitation class.

23

Nursery Equitation

Rider 10 years and under. (Overall points winner in this class is not eligible to compete at Festival of Champions).

24

Equitation: 12 years & under.

Rider 12 years and under.

25

Equitation: 13-15 years

Rider aged 13, 14 or 15 years.

26

Equitation: 16-20 years

Rider aged 16, 17, 18, 18 & 20 years.

27

Equitation: Over 21 years

Rider 21 years and over.

Championship (Annual Show - Members only)

First and second prize-winners in classes 22 - 27 are eligible for the Equitation Championship.

28

Ridden Club/Family H/P

Any rider.  Any height.  Snaffle bridle.  Small jump may be included.  Highest placed horse & pony will qualify for Festival of Champions.

29

Ridden Bonnie Pony

Rider born in or after 1999.

RING 3 - SHOW HUNTERS & RIDDEN HORSE/PONY - APPROX 1.30PM START

30

Ridden Hunter: over 153cms

Horse exceeding 153cms.  Senior rider only.

31

Showhunter: 153cms

Pony exceeding 143cms, but not 153cms.  Rider born in or after 1988.

32

Showhunter: 143cms

Pony exceeding 133cms, but not 143cms.  Rider born in or after 1991.

33

Showhunter: 133cms

Pony not to exceed 133cms.  Rider born in or after 1994.

Championship (Annual Show - Members only)

First and second prize-winners in classes 30- 33 are eligible for the Showhunter Championship.

34

Novice Ridden Pony

Pony not to exceed 148cms.  Rider to be borne in or after 1991.  Snaffle bridles only.  Pony/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Showing class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

35

Novice Ridden Horse

Horse to exceed 148cms.  Snaffle Bridles only.  Horse/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Showing class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

Snaffle Bridles only in Classes 34 & 35

RING 6 - WORKING HUNTER - 9.30AM START

Riders may only take one horse/pony into each class

36

Senior Novice Working Hunter

Senior riders only.  Fences will have a max height of 85cms.  Horse/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Working Hunter class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

37

Working Hunter exceeding 153cms

Horse exceeding 153cms.  Senior riders only.  Fences will have a max height of 100cms.

38

Junior Novice Working Hunter

Junior riders only.  Fences will have a max height of 70cms.  Pony/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2007, and not to have won a first place in any Open Working Hunter class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2004.

39

Nursery Stakes

Pony 133cms and under.  Fences will have a max height of 62cms.  Rider born in or after 1996.

40

Working Hunter: 133cms

Pony 133cms and under.  Fences will have a max height of 70cms.  Rider born in or after 1994.

41

Working Hunter: 153cms

Pony exceeding 133cms, but not exceeding 153cms.

42

M & M Working Hunter

Any height.  Any rider.  Fences will have a max height of 76cms.  Must be shown in natural state.

Championship (Annual Show - Members only)

First and second prize-winners in classes 36- 42 are eligible for the Working Hunter Championship.

RING 4 - IN HAND - 10.30AM START

43

Pure Bred Arabs, Anglo and Part Bred

Any age.  Any height.

44

Yearling & Youngstock

Filly, Gelding or Stallion born in 2007.  2/3 year old born 2005/2006.

45

Young Handler - 12 years & under

Handler to be born in or after 1996.  Hard hats to be worn.

46

In-Hand Shetland Pony

Any age.  Any height.

47

In-Hand M & M (Small Breeds)

Small breeds excluding pure bred Welsh, but may include part bred Welsh.  Any age.  Any height.  Must be shown in natural state.

48

In-Hand M & M (Large Breeds)

Large breeds excluding pure bred Welsh, but may include part bred Welsh.  Any age.  Any height.  Must be shown in natural state.

49

Pure Bred Welsh

Pure bred Welsh, sections A, B, C & D.  Any age.  Any height.

50

In-Hand Showing exceeding 138cms

Mare or gelding, 4 years and over exceeding 138cms.  Includes Cobs, Coloureds, Palomino and Spotted.  Highest placed 13 - 18 year old handler in points scheme (out of classes 50 & 52) could qualify for Festival of Champions.

51

Veteran Class

Horse/Pony 16 years or over.

52

In-Hand Showing 138cms & Under

Mare or gelding, 4 years and over not to exceed 138cms.  Includes Cobs, Coloureds, Palomino and Spotted.  Highest placed 13 - 18 year old handler in points scheme (out of classes 50 & 52) could qualify for Festival of Champions.

53

Best Conditioned Pony 138cms and under

Mare or gelding.  Pony not to exceed 138cms.

54

Best Conditioned Horse/Pony exceeding 138cms

Mare or gelding.  Horse/Pony to exceed 138cms.

Championship (Annual Show - Members only)

First and second prize-winners in classes 43- 54 are eligible for the In-Hand Championship.

RING 5 - HANDY HORSE/PONY - 11.00AM - 2.00PM

Competitors may compete at any time during this period

55

Lead Rein Handy Pony

Rider born in or after 2001.

56

Junior Handy Pony

Any age.  Any height.

57

Senior Handy Pony

Senior riders only.

58

Open Pairs

ANNUAL SHOW ONLY