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 2009, and not to have won a first place in any Open Jumping class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2006.

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 1994.  Fences not to exceed 70cms in the first round.  Pony/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2009, and not to have won a first place in any Open Jumping class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2006.

5

128cms/138cms Junior Handicap

Rider born in or after 1996.

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 1990.

11

Junior Showing

Pony not exceeding 138cms.  Rider born in or after 1996.

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 122cms and under.  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 122cms.  Rider born in or after 2000.  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 122cms.  Rider born in or after 2003.  Snaffle bridles only.

Championship

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

Annual Show - Members Only

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

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

Annual Show - Members Only

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 2001.

RING 3 - SHOW HUNTERS - 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 1990.

33

Showhunter: 133cms

Pony not to exceed 133cms.  Rider born in or after 1993.

Championship

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

Annual show - Members Only. Snaffle bridles only in classes 34 & 35.

34

Novice Ridden Pony

Pony not to exceed 148cms.  Rider to be borne in or after 1993.

35

Novice Ridden Horse

Horse to exceed 148cms.

Horse/Pony in Classes 34 & 35 are not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this classes since 2009, and not to have won a first place in any Open Showing class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2006.

APPROVED HEADGEAR MUST BE WORN BY ALL MEMBERS

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 80cms.  Horse/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2009, and not to have won a first place in any Open Working Hunter class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2006.

37

Senior Open Working Hunter

Senior riders only.  Horse exceeding 148cms. Fences will have a max height of 95cms.

38

Beginners Working Hunter

Fences can have a max height of 50cms.  Rider any age but suitable for size of mount.  Competitors will be encouraged to complete this course.  If sufficient entries the class will be split into Juniors/Seniors.  Under 10’s will be allowed on lead rein.

39

Nursery Stakes

Fences can have a max height of 60cms.  Pony not exc 133cms.    Rider born in or after 1998.

40

Junior Novice Working Hunter

Fences can have a max height of 65cms.  Pony not exc 153cms.   Pony/rider combination not to have won the overall points or to have accumulated 25 points in this class in 2009, and not to have won a first place in any Open Working Hunter class at a Thornton Cleveleys HC show after 2006.

41

M & M Working Hunter

Any height.  Any rider.  Fences can have a max height of 70cms.  Must be shown in natural state.

42

Junior Open Working Hunter

A.  133cms - Fences can have a max height of 70cms.  Rider born in or after 1996.

B.  143cms - Fences can have a max height of 80cms.  Rider born in or after 1993.

C.  153cms - Fences can have a max height of 90cms.  Rider born in or after 1990.

PLEASE STATE HEIGHT OF PONY ON ENTRY FORM

Championship

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

Annual show - Members only.

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 2009.  2/3 year old born 2007/2008.

45

Young Handler - 12 years & under

Handler to be born in or after 1998.  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.

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.

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.

Highest placed 13yr to 18yr young handler in points scheme (out of classes 50 & 52) could qualify for Festival of Champions.

Championship

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

Annual Show - Members Only.

RING 5 - HANDY HORSE/PONY - 11AM - 2PM

Handy Pony course will be open from 11am - 2pm. Competitors may compete at any time during this period

55

Lead Rein Handy Pony

Rider born in or after 2003.

56

Junior Handy Pony

Any age.  Any height.

57

Senior Handy Pony

Senior riders only.

58

Open Pairs

ANNUAL SHOW ONLY.  Time to be announced on the day.