ARMAGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SHOW 2012 (Established 1841) Affiliated to: ISA, NISA, SJI, NPS Prize Schedule FOR EQUESTRIAN CLASSES Show Date Saturday 9 th June 2012 at Gosford Forest Park Show commences at 9.00am NOTES: Equestrian traffic to enter from the Tandragee Road. Public and trade stand exhibitors entrance via main Newry Road. All vehicle drivers to follow directions of stewards. Entries close 26th May 2012 Numbers to be collected from the organisers on Show Day Completed entry forms and fees to be forwarded to: Armagh County Show Office, 10 Dobbin Street, Armagh BT61 7QQ (See Contacts page) Email: [email protected]www.armaghshow.org www.facebook.com/armaghshow Entry Forms cannot be accepted without the appropriate entry fees
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ARMAGH COUNTYAGRICULTURAL SHOW 2012
(Established 1841)Affiliated to: ISA, NISA, SJI, NPS
Prize ScheduleFOR
EQUESTRIAN CLASSESShow Date
Saturday 9th June 2012
at Gosford Forest ParkShow commences at 9.00am
NOTES:Equestrian traffic to enter from the Tandragee Road.
Public and trade stand exhibitors entrance via main Newry Road.
All vehicle drivers to follow directions of stewards.
Entries close 26th May 2012Numbers to be collected from the organisers on Show Day
Completed entry forms and fees to be forwarded to:Armagh County Show Office, 10 Dobbin Street, Armagh BT61 7QQ
Entry Forms cannot be accepted without the appropriate entry fees
RULES1. 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 iseligible either to compete in the Show or to receive a prize or prizes.
2. Neither the Society or any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible oraccountable for anything that may happen (from any cause or circumstances whatever)to exhibitors, their servants, animals or other exhibits or property brought into theShowgrounds, or for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable tothe Society’s Show.
3. The decision of the Judges shall be final as to merit.
4. No person shall in any way communicate or interfere with a Judge or Judges engaged inadjudication or attempt at any time to dispute a Judge’s finding. Infringement of this Ruleby any person may cause his or her immediate removal from the charge of animals orother exhibits and the Showgrounds.
5. All animals must be in the judging rings at the time fixed for judging.
6. Any act of discourtesy, incivility or disobedience to the Judge, Judges, Stewards orOfficials of the Society, or any of them on the part of any exhibitor, his servant or agent,will entitle the Show Committee summarily to disqualify his animal, animals or otherexhibits for adjudication or from taking a prize or prizes and such exhibitor from receivingall or any prizes won by any of his animals or other exhibits in the Show.
7. Should any dispute arise for which a specific Rule is not provided, such matter in disputeshall be referred to the committee, whose decision will be binding and in no case canthere be any appeal to law.
8. Classes or Events may be combined on cancelled at the discretion of the Committee incase of insufficient entries.
9. Entry Forms must be:(a) Accompanied by Entry Fees or not accepted.(b) On the appropriate Forms enclosed.(c) Received by Midnight on closing date for entries.
10. There must be 3 entrants to compose any Class or Event. A 2nd Prize will be awardedonly where there are 3 Entries. Pedigree Classes will be divided if there are sufficiententries.
11. Where a request for withdrawal of an entry/entries is made to the Show Office before theEntries Closing Date shown on the front of the Schedule, refund of entry fee/s will bemade less £5.00 administrative fee. Request for refund of entry fee/s made after theEntries Closing Date will not be considered.
12. All entries in the Cattle Section must be Brucellosis and Tuberculosis certified.
13. All animals must be properly restrained. Owners will be held responsible for any damageor injury arising out of their negligence in this respect. Owners must carry their owninsurance to cover risks caused by animals in their care.
14. 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) before9 p.m. on day of Show.
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Armagh County Agricultural Show Society 2012PATRON:
Mr John B Lamb
PRESIDENT:Mr Robert Wilson
VICE-PRESIDENT:Mr Gordon Frazer
CHAIRPERSON:Mr Alan McConnell
VICE-CHAIRPERSON:Mr Stephen Hamilton
HON. TREASURER:Mrs Brenda Gillow
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:Mr W.G.S. Parr
GENERAL SECRETARY:Mr W.S. LEEMAN
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Jack McGowan, Bill Leeman, Tom Bratten
SECTIONAL SECRETARIES:Dairy Cattle: Norman MortonBeef Cattle: Noel Reid / Thelma GormanSheep: Jack McGowanGoats: Gordon FrazerHorses: Bill Leeman / Tom BrattenShow Jumping:Stewart MortonPigs: Kenneth Gracey
CONTACT NOS. ON NEXT PAGEORGANIZING COMMITTEE
BANKERS: The First Trust Bank Ltd., ArmaghAUDITOR: Mr Cecil Dickson, 10 Dobbin Street, Armagh
HON. DOCTOR Dr. Colvin
HON. VETERINARY SURGEONS:Mr C J Calvert, Messrs O’Reilly & Fee, Orchard Veterinary Centre, Willows Veterinary Clinic
INSURERS: Ulster Farmers Union
Mr. B. AndersonMrs. R. BeattieMrs. J. BrownMr. E. DiffinMr. B. DouganMr. Geo. FrazerMr. R. IrvineMr. J. LintonMr. J. WatsonMr. T. Bratten
Mrs. K. AndersonMrs. M. BlackMr. G. ChapmanMr. W. FaloonMr. & Mrs. G. FrazerMrs. Diane IrwinMr. N. LockhartMs. J. MortonMrs. M.WilsonMr. G. McCall
Mr. W. AndersonMrs. J. ClarkeMs. T. FowlesMr.J. GillowMr. B. GilbertMr. R. LambMr. A. McConnellMr. C. ReidMr. I. Beattie
Ms. A. BroomfieldMrs. C. CroweMr. A. FrazerMr. S. HamiltonMr. F. LappinMr. N. ReidMiss Joanne MorrisonMr. T. BrattenMr. J. Farrell
Ponies: Annice BroomfieldRiding for Disabled: Joy BrownDog Show: Shellee BowmanHome Industries: Janet BurdenTrade Stands: Jim GillowSchools: Joanne Morrison
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Armagh County Show Contacts:
Show Office: Tel: 028 3752 7111(This number should only be contacted during the week prior to the show)
SAFETY POLICYThe Armagh County Agricultural Show Committee will operate a Code of Safety Practiceon Show Day to ensure the health and safety of everyone attending the event. Visitorsmust share responsibility for their own safety and for the safety of others in their chargeby not taking unnecessary risks on the Show Fields, particularly close to animals andmachinery. Advice and guidance on safety matters from Safety Officers and Stewardsmust be strictly followed.
RULES:CHIEF SAFETY OFFICERS:
Mr. Wilson FaloonMr. Isaac Beattie
Mr. Eugene DonnellyMr. Stewart Morton. Safety Officers 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 theStewards and Traffic Wardens on duty.. In the event that the fields must be evacuated, everyone must follow the instructions relayedon 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 anaccident or injury to the operator or members of the public. All animals must be kept under strict control at all times and must not allowed access topublic thoroughfares. All horses and ponies must keep to the designated exercise areas.. Aggressive or fractious animals must be returned to their transport vehicle and removedfrom the field. Any animal which endangers public safety and cannot be controlled, mayhave to be humanely destroyed.. All handlers and stockmen must be capable of controlling the animals in their care. Childrenmust not be left in charge of any animal.. All animals must be securely fastened to the fixed trailers provided when not in the Showring.. Dogs must be kept on their leads at all times and must not be allowed near the animals onshow.. To permit free access by emergency vehicles, roadways or entrances must not be blockedby exhibits or vehicles.. Children must be safeguarded from animals and machinery at all times. No child shall bepermitted to handle, ride or have control of an animal, machine or vehicle which is likely tocause injury.. If an animal is handled, hands must be thoroughly washed.
FIRST AIDSt John Ambulance BrigadeAdjacent to Livestock Rings.
andon the Horse and Pony Field
Doctors will be in attendance on the Show Fields during the ShowIn case of emergency, contact the Show Secretary
We ask everyone attending the Show to treat Safety as a Priority at all times
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Irish Shows Association Rules
For the efficient running of the championships all concerned are requested to read andobserve the Rules set out below.
B. QUALIFYING ROUNDS (QUALIFIERS)Qualifying rounds will take place at eligible shows selected by the Irish Shows Association.
C. RESPONSIBILITY OF SHOWS HOLDING QUALIFYING ROUNDSa. Selected shows should hold a separate class for each qualifier from which the highestplaced animal will qualify.b. The qualifier class should be held as the first (1st) class in the relevant section of theshow.c. Shows must ensure that the qualifiers are held strictly in accordance with the relevantrules.d. No other sponsor may be involved in qualifying classes.e. Shows may charge an entrance fee for each qualifying class. The I.S.A. will award arosette to the successful animal(s) on appearance at the Final.f. No show hosting a Championship Final may hold a qualifier for that Championshipon the day of the Final other than by agreement with the Irish Shows Association.g. Animals qualified for Finals are not eligible to enter in any other class at the Show wherethe Final is held other than a Qualifying Class for another Competitionh. Shows should appoint competent well-briefed persons to act as Stewards, who mustensure that only animals (or other exhibits) which are eligible to compete and those whosedocumentation is in order are allowed to proceed to the judging ring.i. Animal Passports should be read by a Veterinary Surgeon appointed by the show.j. On completion of judging, Stewards should instruct the successful competitors to attendat the Show Secretaryʼs Office within one hour and to complete the necessarydocumentation to entry to the championship final.k. The show must appoint a well-briefed officer, who will be in attendance at the SecretaryʼsOffice, and who will assist exhibitors to complete the necessary documentation forparticipation in the final and to collect the relevant entrance fee.l. Show Secretaries must forward complete result cards, together with appropriatefees to the Irish Shows Association within three (3) days following the holding of theshow.N.B. Shows must return results card marked “No Qualifier” for any or all of theevents for which no animal (or exhibit) has been selected.
D. RESPONSIBILITY OF EXHIBITORSa. Exhibitors accept that the Judges decision is final in all cases. Any abuse or Judgeswilll not be tolerated. Where a dispute or case for complaint arises the matter should onlybe dealt with under f. below.b. Winners of qualifiers are themselves responsible for entering their animals (orexhibits) for the final in accordance with j. and k. above, within one hour ofqualifying.c. Winners of qualifiers will compete in the final.d. The Irish Shows Association in conjunction with the sponsor reserve the right to alter oramend the rules of any competition as may be necessary or appropriate.e. Shows and competitors must contact the National Irish Shows Office for detailsof any championships and not the sponsor involved.f. Objections must be lodged in writing with the I.S.A. representative at the show or theShow Secretary within half an hour following the completion of judging, together witha fee of 50 euro, or other stated fee, which is refundable in the event of the objection beingupheld.g. Any Exhibitor who makes a false declaration or misrepresents a fact regardingthemselves or their exhibit are liable to disqualification and or forfeiture of any prizesawarded.
HORSE& PONY SECTION
ENTRY FEE: All Pony Classes £8.00 (excluding ISA Qualifiers)All In-Hand Horse Classes £10.00
Riding Horses and Working Hunter Horses £10.00All ISA Qualifying Classes £10.00PRIZES: See individual sections
RING 1: Donkeys Judging commences at 10.00amRING 1: Miniature Horses Judging commences at 11.00amRING 1: Clydesdales Judging commences at 12.30pmRING 2: Pony Showing Judging commences at 9.30amRING 2: Family Ponies Judging commences at 2.00pmRING 3: Natives Ponies Judging commences at 9.30amRING 4: In-Hand Horse Judging commences at 9.30amRING 5: Ridden Hunter Judging commences at 9.30amRING 6: Working Hunter Ponies Judging commences at 9.00amRING 6: Working Hunter Horses Judging commences after lunchARENA 1: Showjumping (Horses) Judging commences at 10.00amARENA 2: Showjumping (Ponies) Judging commences at 10.00am
ENTRIES CLOSE 26th May 2012No Entries taken on the Telephone and strictly No Late Entries
NOTE: 5% of all Prize Money will be deducted for Irish Shows Association contribution
Classes with less than 3 entries may be amalgamated with the nearest appropriateclass or cancelled without notice
All entries to be forwarded to:Armagh Show Office, 10 Dobbin Street, ARMAGH BT61 7QQ
NUMBERS TO BE COLLECTED FROM THEHORSE SECRETARY ON THE FIELD
RULES. 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.. No refund of entry fees unless notice of withdrawal is made before the entries closing date.
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EQUESTRIAN JUDGESIn-Hand Horse Classes: Mr F Flannelly, Co. Kildare / Mrs F Cash, Co. KildareRidden Hunter Horse Classes: Ms R McGovern, Co Cavan / Ms A Larsen, Co LouthClydesdale Horses: Mr W R Haire, HillsboroughWorking Hunter Horses: Mr D Macauley, Downpatrick / Mr W Donnan, HawickWorking Hunter Ponies: Mrs H Morgan, Ballynahinch / Mrs N Hoy, BelfastNative Ponies: Mrs C Fletcher, AbergavennyPony Showing: Mr M Jones, GwentMiniature Horses: Ms J Bruce, ComberDonkeys: Ms J Bruce, Comber
. No substitutions will be allowed on the field.. Horses or Ponies not present when the judging of their Class commences, will be disqualified.. All competitors, exhibitors and members of the Public must observe the Show Safety Rulesdetailed at the start of this Schedule.. The Show Committee reserves the right to reject an entry if necessary and to cancel orcombine Classes if there are insufficient entries.. Everyone attending the Show should be familiar with the General Show Rules which aredetailed at the end of the Schedule.
NOTE: All equestrian traffic to enter Show Groundsvia Tandragee Road - follow direction signs
EQUESTRIAN TROPHIESDr Maguire Shield Joint Winners of RDA Senior GroupA F Stinson Cup Winner of RDA Junior GroupThe Armagh County Show Perpetual Trophy Miniature Horse ChampionThe Lillian Graham Perpetual Trophy Reserve Miniature Horse ChampionThe Knockshane Trophy Champion DonkeyThe Grangemore memorial Trophy Champion ClydesdaleThe William Greer Perpetual Trophy Best Irish Draught MareThe Gillespie & Ritchie Perpetual Cup Champion Young Irish Draught HorseThe Springfield Trophy Best Non-Thoroughbred Brood MareThe J A Johnston (Jewellers) Perpetual Trophy Champion Young HorseThe Alexander Lodge Stud Perpetual Trophy Racehorse to Riding Horse ChampionThe Baird Perpetual Trophy Ridden Hunter Champion HorseThe Armstrong Cup Best Pony Brood MareThe Tynan Abbey Cup Pony Youngstock ChampionThe Jackie Stinson Memorial Cup Novice Pony ChampionThe John Taylor (Solicitor) Perpetual Trophy Mini Mountain & Mooreland Pony ChampionThe Armagh Show Shield Open Hunter Pony ChampionThe Malcolm Anderson Memorial Trophy Family Pony ChampionThe Conly Cup Best Shetland Brood MareThe Glenmare Perpetual Cup Best Registered Male Shetland PonyThe Armagh Show perpetual Challenge Shield Novice Working Hunter Pony ChampionThe Armagh Show perpetual Challenge Shield Open Working Hunter Pony ChampionThe Alexander Mills Perpetual Trophy Working Hunter Pony ChampionThe Bank of Ireland Perpetual Trophy Horse Working Hunter Champion
RING 1 DONKEYS – 10.00amDonkeys
Entry Fee: £8.00 Prizes: 1st: £20; 2nd:£15; 3rd:£10Classes will be amalgamated without prior notice if there are insufficient entries.
180. Male Donkey shown in hand181. Female Donkey shown in hand182. Best turned out and conditioned donkey any age or sex (excl Jacks) to be judged
75% condition 25% turnout.Champion & Reserve Donkeys will be chosen from above 3 classes.
183. Pet Donkey. Any age or sex.Entries never to have been placed at a show. No show donkeys to enter.
184. Lead Rein Class - to be ridden by a child under 12 years of ageBridle & Saddle must be used and all riders to wear hard hats.
185. Donkey with vehicle or attachment.The Cecil Bunting Trophy will be presented for the Champion Donkey.
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HORSE SECTIONRING 1 – Miniatures 11.00am
MMiinniiaattuurree HHoorrsseess
ENTRY FEE: £8.00 Prizes: 1st: £20; 2nd:£15; 3rd:£10 (Subject to sufficient entries)Horses should not be expected to exceed 34” at maturity ie 3 years of age, (guidelinesfor yearlings 32”, two year olds 33”) measured to the last mane hair. Classes will be amalgamated without prior notice if there are insufficient entries.
186. Miniature Horse - Foals and Yearlings (Colt, Filly or Gelding)187. Miniature Horse - Two / Three Year-Old (Colt, Filly or Gelding)188. Miniature Horse - Four Year Old and over (Mare or Gelding)189. Miniature Horse - Stallions (4 years old and over)190. Miniature Horse - Best Junior Handler (Aged 16 years and under)
NOTE: No colt or stallion to be handled by a junior exhibitor. Handlers to be strictlysupervised by an adult at all times.
191. Miniature Driving Class - Horses not to exceed 36” (Any type of vehicle may beused).
Miniature Horse Championship (1st & 2nd in classes 186-189 eligible)
RING 1 – Miniatures 11.00amClydesdales - Agricultural Horses
GRANGEMORE MEMORIAL TROPHY and Armagh County Show Championship Sash willbe presented to the Champion Agricultural Horse(NOTE: The Committee may amalgamate Classes where there are insufficient entries
192. Brood Mare, in foal or with foal at footPrizes for Foals: 1st = £15.00, 2nd = £10.00, 3rd = £5.00.
193. Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly194. Two-Year-Old Colt Gelding or Filly195. Gelding or Filly - 3 years old and over
Clydesdale Championship 2012Points will be awarded for animals placed - 1st (5 points), 2nd (4 points) and 3rd (3points) in the Clydesdale Classes at this Show.
In addition all horses forward in a class will be awarded one point. These points, togetherwith those gained at other NISA Member Shows staging Clydesdale classes during the2012 Show Season, will be totalled but where more than one Show (having heavy horseclasses) takes place on the same day, points gained will only count from one of theseShows. Trophies will be awarded to the exhibitors of the six highest placed horses.
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BREEDING HORSES & YOUNG STOCKRing 4 - Judging commences at 9.30am
ENTRY FEE for In-Hand Horses Classes: £10.00 ISA Qualifiers £10.00
Irish Draughtses & Foals
196. Registered Irish Draught Brood Mare or Appendix Mare, in foal or with foal at foot.All foals to be led.PRIZES: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10WILLIAM GREER PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of this Class.
197. Pure Bred ID Colt Foal PRIZES: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10
198. Pure Bred ID Filly FoalPRIZES: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10
£50 Prize money has been kindly donated for the ID Foal classes by The Irish Draught Horse Society - Northern Branch.
Foal classes will be amalgamated if less than 3 entries in either class
Class 199: QUALIFIERIrish Shows Association and Ballinasloe Show presents
1. Entires are confined to I.D. Colt Foals Progeny of Class 1 R.I.D. Stallion and Class 1RID Mare.
2. Dams passports must be produced at qualifying shows and at the final.Foals passports must be produced at the final.
3. Foals must be led at all times.4. First placed foal to qualify for final, if first is already qualified, second placed foal mayqualify, if standard is high enough.
5. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the I.D.H.S. list.6. Foals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the final.7. These rules to be read in conjunction with General ISA Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €20
1. Entires are confined to I.D. Filly Foals Progeny of Class 1 R.I.D. Stallion and RID Mare.2. Dams passports must be produced at qualifying shows and at the final.Foals passports must be produced at the final.
3. Foals must be led at all times.4. First placed foal to qualify for final, if first is already qualified, second placed foal may qualify.5. One of the judges at the qualifying show must be from the I.D.H.S. list.6. Foals qualified for final are not eligible to enter any other class at the final.7. These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €20
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out foal and most suitably dressed handler
HSI will provide €50 premiums from 7th place to the end.
Final - Ballinasloe Show - Saturday 29th September 2012
Class 201: QUALIFIERIrish Shows Association and Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders presents:
Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders ChampionshipSponsored by: Horse Sport Ireland & Leitrim ID Horse Breeders Association
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10 To Final: €20
PRIZES at FINAL: Champion: - €€500 Central Motors Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr Patsy Walpole
2nd:= €€300; 3rd:= €€260; 4th:= €€200; 5th:= €€150; 6th:= €€1007th upwards to receive €€80 on appearance at Final
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler
RULES & CONDITIONS
. Entries are confined to: Mares registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breedcodes RID or ID. Mares must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Class 1 (ID C1)in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook. Mares must have both Sire and Dam recordedin their passport and have an ID foal at foot. Mare and foal will be judged as a unit.Only foals by approved stallions qualify.. One Mare and Foal may qualify from each Show. Passports must be produced at Qualifying Show and at the Final. Name of Sire of Foal must be given at the Qualifying Show and at the Final. Foals must be led at all times. One of the judges at the Qualifying Show must be on the IDHS list of judges. Animals qualified for the final are not eligible to enter any other class at the show.. These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
Final at Mohill Show Sunday 19th August 2012
Irish Draught – Youngstock
Entry Fee: £10.00PRIZES:1st = £20, 2nd = £15, 3rd = £10ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP SASH and PERPETUAL TROPHY willbe presented to the RID Champion Young Horse
202. Yearling, Colt, Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
Class 203: QUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Association and Roscommon Show Society present:The Roscommon Irish Draught Yearling Filly ChampionshipPart of Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship Series
Sponsored by: Hannons Hotel, Roscommon
Prize Fund: €€1500
RULES & CONDITIONS1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught Yearling Fillies, the progeny of aregistered Irish Draught Mare or ID Mare and R.I.D. Stallion, Class 1 (ID C1).
2. Each entry must have her I.D. Passport available for checking by the I.S.A.Representative both at the Qualifying Show and at the Final to confirm that she iseligible to compete.
3. One animal in each qualifying class will be selected to compete in the final providedthe Judges agree the standard is high enough.
4. One of the Judges at the qualifying Show must be from the Irish Draught HorseJudges List.
5. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Filly’s I.D. Cert ready forinspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead toimmediate disqualification.
6. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show.7. These rules to be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: € 20
PRIZES: Champion:= €€500; 2nd:= €€300; 3rd:= €€200; 4th:= €€150; 5th:= €€125; 6th:= €€100; 7th to end: = HSI will provide premiums of € 50
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler
Final at Roscommon Show - Saturday 18th August 2012
204. 2 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID Stallion
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Class 205: QUALIFIERThe Irish Shows Association and Limerick Show Society present:
The Irish Draught 2 Year Old Filly ChampionshipPart of HSI National Showing Championship Series
RULES & CONDITIONS1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught 2 Year Old Fillies, the progency of aregistered Irish Draught Mare or ID Mare and R.I.D. Stallion Class 1 (ID C1).
2. Each entry must have her passport available for checking by the I.S.A.Representative both at the Qualifying Show and at the Final to confirm that she iseligible to compete. No Filly will be selected unless her passport is in order.
3. Two animals in each qualifying class will be selected to compete in the finalprovided the Judges agree the standard is high enough.
4. One of the Judges at the qualifying Show must be from the Irish Draught HorseJudges List.
5. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €20
PRIZES: Champion:= €€500; 2nd:= €€300; 3rd:= €€250; 4th:= €€200; 5th:= €€150; 6th:= €€100; 7th to end: = HSI will provide premiums of € 50
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal and most suitably dressed handler .
Final at Limerick Show - Sunday 26th August 2012
Class 207: The Irish Shows Association and Bonniconlon Show presentThe Irish Draught 3 year Old R.I.D. Mare
1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught 3 Year Old Mares. The progeny ofa Registered Irish Draught Mare or ID Mare, and R.I.D Stallion Class 1
2. Each exhibitor must have mares passport available for checking by the I.S.A.representative both at the qualifying show and at the fnial. No mare will be selectedunless the passport is in order.
3. Two mares in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the finalprovided the judges agrees the standard is high enough.
4. One of the judges must be from the Irish Draught Judges List.5. Mares qualified for this final are not eligible to enter any other class at Bonniconlon Show.6. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows AssociationRules.
A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Animal and Most Suitably Dressed Handler
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €€ 20
PRIZES: 1st €€600; 2nd:= €€400; 3rd:= €€200; 4th:= €€150; 5th:= €€100; 6th:= €€80Mares down the line will receive € 50 appearance.
Final: Bonniconlon Show - Monday 6th August 2012
206. 3 Year Old Gelding or Filly out of RID Mare by RID StallionIf there are 3 or more entries of both sexes in the Young RID Classes the classeswill be divided.
Perpetual Trophy will be presented to Champion RID Young Horse.
208. Thoroughbred Brood Mare, in-foal or with foal at foot. Foals to be led. A plaque willbe presented for the best foal.
209. Thoroughbred Young Horse, 1-3 year old, any sex (excluding stallions)(This class will be split if there are sufficient entries). A Sash will be presented to the Champion Young Thoroughbred Horse.
Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mares
210. Brood Mare, likely to produce a hunter. (RID mares excluded).Entry Fee: £10.00
PRIZES: 1st: £20; 2nd: £15; 3rd: £10SPRINGFIELD PERPETUAL CUP presented for the Best Non-Thoroughbred Brood Mare.
Class 211: QUALIFIER
The Irish Shows Association and Ennis Show Society presentThe County Clare Agricultural Society Broodmare Championship
Part of HSI National Showing Championship SeriesPrize Fund: € 2000 Sponsored by: F.B.D.
RULES & CONDITIONS1. Entries are confined to Mares registered in the IHR with the breed codes ISH, RID orID. Mares must be sired by a stallion that is classified as: Approved / PreliminaryApproved / Supplementary Approved / Recognised / Preliminary Recognised in theIHS Studbook or a stallion classified as Class 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook.Mares must have both sire and dam recorded on the passport. The class is also opento Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby’s ThoroughbredStallions that are not classified as Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) inthe Irish Horse Register.
2. Mares must have a foal at foot by a recommended for breeding (approved) Stallion orpreliminary recommended for breeding Stallion or class 1 (R.I.D.) Stallion or by aStallion that is registered in Weatherby’s Non Thoroughbred Register.
3. The Mare’s Passport will be inspected before judging commences at both the qualifiersand final. Exhibitors failing to produce a passport will be debarred from competing.
4. All foals must be led at the qualifiers and the final.5. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any ther class at Co Clare Showother than qualifying classes for other Finals.
6. Two mares to qualify at each show provided the Judges and the ISA agree theatandard is high enough.
7. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules &the Co. Clare Show Society Rules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €€ 20PRIZES: Champion €€1000; 2nd:= €€500; 3rd:= €€300; 4th:= €€200; 5th:= €€100;
6th:= €€100; 7th to end: = HSI will provide premiums of €50Additional Prizes: Champion Colt Foal €150 Reserve €100
Champion Filly Foal €150 Reserve €100A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Mare and Foal
& most Suitably Dressed Handler.Final: Co. Clare Show Ennis - Sunday 29th July 2012
Class 211A: The Irish Shows Association and West Cork Horse Breeders present
All Ireland Breeders ChampionshipSponsored by: Pegues Horse Feed
Prize Fund: €3000The aim of the class is to give recognition to Breeders who breed suitable mares
to produce top quality foals with performance potential.
RULES & CONDITIONS1. Entries are confined to Mares 8 years old and under entered in the Irish HorseRegister with foal at foot with the breed code ISH, RID or ID. Horses must be siredby a stallion that is classified as: Approved / Preliminary Approved /Supplementary Approved / Recognised / Preliminary Recognised in the IHSStudbook or a stallion classified as Class 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook.Mares must have both sire and dam recorded on the passport. The class is alsoopen to the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions that are not classifiedas Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) in the Irish Horse Register.
2. The class is also open to the progeny of Weatherby’s Thoroughbred Stallions thatare not classified in the I.H.R.
3. Each Mare & Foal will lbe judged as a Unit (Mare 40% Foal 60%)4. The Mare’s passport will be inspected before judging commences at both thequalifiers and the Final & the Foal’s I.D. Cert at the final. Exhibitors failing toproduce a passport will be debarred from competing.
5. Two Mares & Foals may qualify if the judges and the I.S.A. agree that thestandard is high enough.
6. All Foals must be led at both the qualifiers and the final.7. Mares & Foals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other Classes atthe Show other than a qualifyinig Class for other Finals.
8. These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows AssociationRules.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €€ 20
A prize will be presented for Combination of Best Turned out Mare and Foal & most Suitably Dressed Handler.
FINAL: West Cork Horse Breeders Show - Sunday, September 9th 2012 at 2.00pm
Carnmore Equestrian Centre, Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty, Co. Corkwww.irishqualityhorse.com
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212. Foals in Previous ClassEntry Fee: £8.00PRIZES: 1st = £15, 2nd = £12, 3rd = £8. All foals will receive rosettes
BROOD MARE - Armagh/Tydavnet Shows ChampionshipRules: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 Show andTydavnet 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. - Champion Sash and Award; Reserve
Champion: - Reserve Champion Rosette and Award; All other eligible competitors: -Commemorative Rosette.
Class 215: QUALIFIERIrish Shows Association and Ennis Show Society present:
The Pat & Eileen FitzgeraldYearling Colt/Gelding All Ireland Championship
Sponsored by: Jim Fitzgerald, Knockgriffin Farm, Lexington, KentuckyPrize Fund: €€1500
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to horses registered in the IHR with the breed codes ISH, RID orID. Horses must be sired by a stallion that is classified as: Approved / PreliminaryApproved / Supplementary Approved / Recognised / Preliminary Recognised in theIHS Studbook or a stallion classified as Class 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook.Horses must have both Sire and Dam recorded in their passport. The class is alsoopen to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of thoroughbred stallions thatare not classified as Not Approved (NA1 and NA2) in the IHR.
2. Two Yealings from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A.agree the standard is high enough.
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the Yearlings passport ready forinspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead toimmediate disqualification.
4. Animals Qualified for final arenot eligible to enter any other class at the Final.5. These rules to be read in conjunction with general ISA Rules
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10 To Final: €20
PRIZES – Champion: €€5002nd: €€250; 3rd €€175; 4th: €€150; 5th €€100; 6th €€75; 7th to end: €€50 each
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out Horse and most suitably dressed Handler.
J A JOHNSTON (JEWELLERS) PERPETUAL CUP will be presented for the ChampionYoung HorseARMAGH COUNTY SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP SASH will be presented to the ChampionYoung Horse
213. Yearling Colt, Gelding likely to make a hunter 214. Yearling Filly, likely to make a hunter.
(Note previous 2 classes will be amalgamated if insufficient entries).
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Class 216: QUALIFIER
Irish Shows Association and Scariff Show Society present:
The Yearling Filly All Ireland ChampionshipPart of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championships
Sponsored by: Scariff Show SocietyPrize Fund: €€1700
RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to yearling fillies registered in the IHR with the breed codesISH, RID or ID. Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as: Approved /Preliminary Approved / Supplementary Approved / Recognised / PreliminaryRecognised in the IHS Studbook or a stallion classified as Class 1 in the IrishDraught Horse Studbook. Fillies must have both Sire and Dam recorded in theirpassport. The class is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progenyof thoroughbred stallions that are not classified as Not Approved (NA1 and NA2)in the IHR.
2. One filly from selected shows may qualify for the final if the judges and the I.S.A.agree the standard is high enough.
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the fillys passport or ID Certready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rulewill lead to immediate disqualification.
4. Fillies qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Scariff Show.5. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A. Rules HORSE SPORT IRLwill provide premiiums of €100 to exhibitors that appear in the final.
ENTRY FEES: To qualifying Show: £10 To Final: €20
PRIZES – Champion: €€700 and Scariff Show Society Trophy value €125 and Sash2nd: €€350; 3rd €€250; 4th: €€125; 5th €€100; 6th €€75;
7th to end: HSI will pay €€50 premiums. All qualifiers will receive a rosette at final.
The breeder of the winning filly will receive €125
A prize will be presented for combination of best turned out Horse and most suitably dressed Handler.
Final Scariff Show - Saturday 1st September 2012
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Irish Shows Association and Castlewellan Show Society present:The James Armstrong "Search for A Star"
Young Horse ChampionshipOpen to
1 year old Colt/Gelding or Filly2year old Colt/Gelding or Filly3year old Colt/Gelding or Filly
likely to make a HunterPRIZE FUND £2500
The winner of each group will receive £200The highest placed animal of the opposite sex to the overall winner will receive £2001st £600, 2nd £300, 3rd £200, 4th £150, 5th £150, 6th £100, 7th -10th £50
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show: £10 To Final: £20RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Entries a:re confined to Horses registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breedcodes ISH,RID or 10; Horses must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Approved/Preliminary Approved/Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised inthe Irish Sport Horse Studbook or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the IrishDraught Horse StudbookHorses must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport; The class is alsoopen to Weatherby's registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby's ThoroughbredStallions that are not classified as Not Approved 1 (NA1) or Not Approved 2 (NA2) in theIrish Horse Register
2. The highest placed Colt /Gelding and Filly in each age will qualify for the final providedthe Judges agree the standard is high enough
3. Passports must be produced at the qualifier and the final4. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Castlewellan Show5. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I.S.A Rules
Final at Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show
Class 217: ISA / CASTLEWELLAN SHOW QUALIFIER
The James Armstrong"Search for A Star"
Young Horse Championship1 year old Colt/Gelding or Filly Likely to make a hunter
PRIZE FUND: £2500ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show: £10 To Final: £20
See Rules and Conditions on Page 16Final at Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show
On Saturday 14th July 2012
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218. Two Year Old Gelding, likely to make a hunter219. Two Year Old Filly, likely to make a hunter
(Note previous 2 classes will be amalgamated if insufficient entries).
Class 220: QUALIFIERIRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION & KILDYSART SHOW SOCIETY presents
The Kildysart Two-Year-Old Filly All Ireland ChampionshipSponsored by: Clare Oil Co. Ltd. ABBEY Contractors Ltd & Kildysart ShowPart of the Horse Sport Ireland NationalShowing Championship series
PRIZE FUND: €3,OOORULES AND CONDITIONS
1 Entries are confined to fillies registered in the Irish Horse Register with the breed codesISH,RID or ID. Fillies must be sired by a stallion that is classified as Approved /PreliminaryApproved/Supplementary Approved/Recognised/Preliminary Recognised in the Irish SportHorse Studbook or a stallion that is classified as CLASS 1 in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook Fillies must have both sire and dam recorded on their passport;The class is also open to Weatherby's registered animals, the progeny of Weatherby'sThoroughbred Stallions that are not classified as Not Approved 1 (NAl) or Not Approved2 (NA2) in the Irish Horse Register
2. Two fillies may qualify, provided the judges and the I.S.A. agree the standard is high enough.3. Exhibitors in both the qualifier and the final must have the filly's passport or I.D. Cert
ready for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule willlead to immediate disqualification.
4. Animals qualified for Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Kildysart Show5. Those rules should be read in conjunction with the I..S.A. Rules
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show €10 to Final € 20PRIZES: 1st €600; 2nd €400: 3rd €250: 4th €200: 5th €150; 6th €150:
7th to the end Horse Sport Ireland & Kildysart Show will provide a premium of €lOOA prize will be presented for combination of best turned out animal
& most suitably dressed handler
Final: KILDYSART SHOW – Saturday 4th August
Class 221: ISA / CASTLEWELLAN SHOW QUALIFIER
The James Armstrong"Search for A Star"
Young Horse Championship2 year old Colt/Gelding or Filly Likely to make a hunter
PRIZE FUND: £2500ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show: £10 To Final: £20
See Rules and Conditions on Page 16Final at Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show
On Saturday 14th July 2012
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222. Three Year Old Gelding, likely to make a hunter223. Three Year Old Filly, likely to make a hunter
(Note previous 2 classes will be amalgamated if insufficient entries).Class 224: ISA / CASTLEWELLAN SHOW QUALIFIER
The James Armstrong"Search for A Star" Young Horse Championship
3 year old Colt/Gelding or Filly Likely to make a hunterPRIZE FUND: £2500
ENTRY FEE: To Qualifying Show: £10 To Final: £20See Rules and Conditions on Page 16
Final at Castlewellan & District Agricultural Show On Saturday 14th July 2012
Class 225 QUALIFIERThe Irish Shows Association and Bannow/Rathangan Show Society presents:
The Galway Irish Crystal / Belleek China3-Year Old All-Ireland Horse Championship.Sponsored by: Galway Crystal & Belleek China
Part of HSI National Showing Championship SeriesPRIZE FUND: €€6000
ENTRY FEES: To Qualifying Show: £10. To Final: €€20PRIZES: Champion: €€800 + Galway Irish Crystal Trophy
Additional Prizes at the Final: €€150 and Trophy for best Filly. €€150 and Trophy, forcombination of the best turned out horse and most suitably dressed handler.
Breeder of winning animal to receive Galway Crystal or Belleek China Trophy.RULES & CONDITIONS
1. Entries are confined to horses registered in the IHR with the breed codes ISH, RIDor ID. Horses must be sired by a stallion that is classified as: Approved / PreliminaryApproved / Supplementary Approved / Recognised / Preliminary Recognised in theIHS Studbook or a stallion classified as Class 1 in the Irish Draught HorseStudbook. Horses must have both Sire and Dam recorded in their passport. Theclass is also open to Weatherby’s registered animals, the progeny of thoroughbredstallions that are not classified as Not Approved (NA1 and NA2) in the IHR.
2. Two horses may qualify, provided the judges agree that the standard is high enough.3. Passports must be produced at the Qualifying Show and at the Final.4. For information on accommodation or free stabling for the Final, contact 087-
7560871 or 053-9136588 in advance.5. Geldings / Fillies qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter in any other Class at
Bannow and Rathangan Show.6. Exhibitors to both the Qualifier and the Final must have the horse’s passport ready
for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule willlead to immediate disqualification.
7. These rules should be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.
Final at Bannow & Rathangan Show: Thursday 12th July 2012
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226. Coloured Horse, any age, over 148cm (excl. Stallions).227. Horse - Veteran 16 year old and over on 1st January 2011. Any height. (Age should
228. Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry up to 12st. 7lbs.229. Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry over 12st. 7lbs and up to 14st.230. Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle to carry over 14st231. Riding Irish Draught: Ridden hunter class for mares and geldings aged four and
over who have a least one recorded Irish Draught parent. A special prize will be awarded for the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught with an IrishDraught sire and Irish Draught or Appendix Irish Draught dam. Passports will be requiredfor inspection. The judge will ride the horses.
232. Small Hunter Mare or Gelding, over 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15.2 hands tobe riddenTHE BAIRD CUP and ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW SASH will be presented to theChampion Ridden Hunter (1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 223 - 226 and 229)
Class 233 RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE IRELAND
Training 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.
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.The judges do not ride but score on control and obedience. The horse will be required toperform walk, trot, canter (on the correct leg), on each rein and gallop before returning tohalt which should be maintained for 5 seconds. Racing injuries blemishes etc are nottaken into consideration.A score sheet is completed in respect of all competitors and will be available for viewingafter the class has been judged.There will be a prize for bested turned-out horse and a prize for the best placed veteranhorse (over 15 years)
Class 234 RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE IRELANDOpen Ridden Class
Sponsored by: Down Royal Racecourse.Open to thoroughbred horses that have raced either track or P2P - passport and racingdetails to be made available for inspection on the day of the show.Competitors must have attained their 15th birthday. Proper show turnout essential.The judges will ride the horses in this class. The horse will perform walk, trot, canter (onthe 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 afterthe 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 threeclasses must be entered to qualify. The league will be run on a points system with atrophy for the overall winner. In addition, all competitors will receive a pair of entrancetickets to a race at Down Royal (race meeting date will be at the discretion of Down Royal)
Class 235 RACEHORSE TO HUNT HORSEOpen to thoroughbred horses that have raced either track or P2P - passport and racingdetails to be made available for inspection.Competitors have to negotiate a swinging gate – open, go through and close behind.Lift the stirrup cup from the tray and replace it. The hunting horn is then blown tocommence the jumping phase which will include a hurdle and an assortment of jumps.This is a fun event and as such there will be commentary and the spectators will have asay in the overall winner – it will be an entertaining and fun event.
236. Riding Horse Class. For Mares or Geldings 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm237. Cob, Gelding or Mare not exceeding 15.1 hands to be shown under saddle238. Open Riding for Style and General Appearance for Mare or Gelding, to be ridden
by a Lady or Gentleman239. Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle, for Horses and Riders who have never
been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at a County Show240. Coloured Horse - over 148cm to be shown under saddle.
ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS:�� Hound Show will be held at the top of the Horse Field 10.30am - 4.00pm�� Mounted Pony Games in Ring 1 after lunch.
HORSE AGILITY: A ring will be available for horse and pony owners to try out this new fun activity.Horse Agility will appeal to grass root horse owners who may not aspire to high level riddencompetition. The whole family can be involved and can compete on an even field, outgrownponies can star in a new role, young horses can learn about the world of competition in agentle and fun manner. There is no need to spend hours grooming and polishing, it’s allabout manners and skill.Details of the worldwide Horse Agility Club can be found at www.horseagilitygb.com, orcontact local HA Accredited Trainer Lesley Harvey at [email protected].
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PONY SECTIONJudging in Pony rings commences at 9.30am sharp
241. Pony Brood Mare. 4 Years old or over, not exceeding 148cm, in foal or with own foal atfoot by a pony Stallion, not exceeding 153cm, with a Stud Book qualification as set outbelow. In the case of a Brood Mare without a foal at foot, covering sire must be namedand a certificate produced.
PONY STALLION QUALIFICATION
1. Weatherby’s (including pure Arabs)2. Arab Stud Book or Anglo Arab Stud Book3. Part Bred Arab Stud Register4. Any recognised Pony Stud Book or Register
ARMSTRONG CUP will be presented for the best Pony Brood Mare. Plaque for the best foal.
242. 1/2/3 Year Old Colt, Gelding or Filly. Not exceeding 146cm, to make a child’s Riding Pony.243. 1/2/3 Year Old Colt, Gelding or Filly. Not exceeding 151cm, to make a child’s Show
Hunter Pony.
The highest placed exhibit in each class, within the first three places, not alreadyqualified, will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Pony Breeding Championships held atClogher Valley Show.
Pony Youngstock Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2 classesThe TYNAN ABBEY CUP will be awarded to the Champion.
244. Lead Rein Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Ridersmust have attained their 3rd birthday before 1st January in current year but not to haveattained their 7th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by anattendant 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.
245. First RiddenFirst Ridden pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122 cm. Ridersnot to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To beshown in any suitable bridle. Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Family PonyFirst Ridden Class
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each classwill qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mini Show Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2 classes.246. Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein
Show Hunter Pony 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms to be ridden by a rider whohas not attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by anattendant. To be shown in snaffle bridles. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband only.Ponies in this class are excluded from entering Familiy Pony Lead Rein Class
247. Show Hunter Pony First Ridden 122 cmShow 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 areexcluded from entering Family Pony First Ridden Class.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each classwill qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championship held at Clogher Valley Show.
Mini Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previoius 2 classes.248. Novice Show 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 classwill qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Pony Championship held at Clogher Valley Show.
249. Novice Show Hunter Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each classwill qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Hunter Pony Championship held at Clogher ValleyShow.
Novice Show Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2classes. The Jackie Stinson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the ChampionNovice Pony.
250. Open Show 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 classwill qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Pony Championship held at Clogher Valley Show.
251. Open Show Hunter Pony. For Mares & Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders of correct age.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW SHIELD will be awarded to winner of this class.The highest placed exhibit not already qualified within the first three places in each classwill qualify for the NPS Area 32 Show Hunter Pony Championship held at Clogher ValleyShow.
Open Show Hunter Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd place in previous 2classes.
FAMILY PONY CLASSESRing 2: commencing after lunch
ENTRY FEE: £8.00Prizes: 1st: = £15; 2nd: = £12; 3rd:= £10; 4th: = £5; Rosettes for all entries
Family ponies are all round working ponies, pony and/or rider not to have won a 1st or 2nd Prizein Riding/Show Hunter/M&M Riding classes at Agricultural or Society Shows (family ponyclasses excluded). Conformation will not be judged, but the suitability of pony and rider will.
252. Family Pony Lead Rein. To be ridden by children 9 years and under on 1st January incurrent year. Ponies must be led with lead rein attached to noseband. To be shown in asnaffle bridle. Mare or Gelding of suitable height. If entries warrant it this class will bedivided.
253. Family Ponies Riding Class. To be ridden by children under 12 years on 1st January incurrent year and off lead rein. Mare or Gelding of suitable height. If entries warrant it thisclass will be divided.
252. Family Ponies Riding Class. Riders having attained their 12th but not their 17th on January 1st in current year. Ponies not to exceed 153cm. 22
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Open First Ridden Pony Armagh/Tydavnet Shows ChampionshipRules:
1. To be eligible for the Championship ponies must compete in the designated class atboth Armagh Show and Tydavnet Show.
2. Points will be awarded at each Show as follows: 1st - 10 points; 2nd - 8 points; 3rd - 6points; 4th - 4 points; 5th - 3 points; all other competitors - 2.5 points.
3. Change of rider or owner between the two Shows will not affect points awarded toponies.
4. Prizes will be as follows: - Champion. - Champion Sash and Trophy. Reserve Champion:- Reserve Champion Rosette and Award. All other eligible competitors: - Rosettes.
254. Family Ponies Riding Class. Riders having attained their 12th but not their 17th on January 1st in current year. Ponies not to exceed 153cm.
Family Pony Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd placed ponies in above 3 classes.Championship Sashes will be awarded to Champion & Reserve.The Malcolm Anderson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Family PonyChampion.
255. Coloured Pony In Hand. Any age or sex under 148cms.256. Coloured Pony Ridden. Mare or Gelding, 4 Years old or over, to be ridden by rider of
correct age.
Coloured Pony Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd place in above 2 classes.257. Veteran Pony shown in hand: 15 years old and over on 1st January 2010. Any hieght.
(Age of pony should be displayed on the bridle.)
258. 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 theability of handlers` showing. All exhibitors MUST wear a current British Standard RidingHat. Exhibitors in this class must be supervised by an adult at all times.
NATIVE BREEDS – RIDDEN & IN-HANDJudging commences at 9.30am
259. Colt, Gelding or Filly 1, 2 or 3 Years old 260. Stallions or Geldings 4 Years old or over
Glenmar Perpetual Cup. awarded to Best Registered Male Shetland Pony.
261. Mares 4 Years old or over Conly Perpetual Cup awarded to best Registered Brood Mare with foal at foot.
262. FoalYoung Handlers Class. Handlers under 16yrs on Show Day. Stallions excluded.The highest placed exhibit in each class, within the first three places, not already qualifiedwill qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
Shetland Pony Rides and Cone Driving Competitions
will be held on the field during the day - independent of these classes.
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Connemara Ponies
263. Ridden Connemara 4 Years old or over.264. Stallion /Gelding 4 years Old or Over265. Colt, Gelding or Filly Three years or un266. Brood Mare/Yield Mare
The highest placed exhibit in each class, within the first three places, not already qualifiedwill qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley Show.
267. Connemara FoalMountain & Moorland
Foal – Qualifier for the All Ireland Registered Connemara Foal Championship.
The All Ireland Registered Connemara Foal Championship 2012
The highest placed colt and filly foals in Class 267, not already qualified, will qualify forthe All Ireland Registered Connemara Foal Championship.
Rules and Conditions:1. The Championship is confined to Connemara foals, the progeny of RegisteredConnemara Mares and Registered Connemara Stallions
2. Each qualifier must send the details of their foal to the Secretary of The Country Comesto Town Horse and Pony Section within 14 days of qualifying
3. At the Final, each entrant must produce the mare’s CPBS passport and the name andstudbook number of the stallion
4. The highest placed colt & filly foal, not already qualified, will qualify. If already qualified,the next highest placed foal will be chosen
5. The judges at the Final will be chosen from the Approved List of the CPBS6. Entry Fee to the Final is £5.007. Further details from the Secretary of the Country Comes to Town Horse and PonySection: Mrs Finola Mulholland, 28 Kilmore Hill Road, Lurgan, Co Armagh BT67 9JS. Tel: 028 3832 2589
Connemara Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd places in the Connemara Classes.
Welsh Ponies
Armagh Show is a Qualifier for the NI Association of the Welsh Pony Cob Society “DIAMONDCHAMPIONSHIP”. Qualification to the highest placed poony with NIAWP&CS qualifying cardin Pure Bred and Part-Bred Welsh, In-Hand and Ridden Classes.Final to be held 9th July 2011 at the Meadows Equestrian Centre. Kindly sponsored by CrownPaints. Enquiries to Chairperson: Mrs Valerie Martin 028 3885 2570
268. Welsh Section A. 269. Welsh Sec B. 270. Welsh Pony Sec C or D. 271. Welsh 1/2/3 Years
The highest placed exhibit in each class within the first three places, not already qualifiedwill qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 M & M Championships held at Clogher Valley show. Welsh Championship: Open to 1st & 2nd place in above classes
272. Part-Bred Welsh: Any age or sex, to be shown in hand.
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Mountain & Moorland
2273. Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds, any age, shown in-handDartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sections A & B
274. Mixed Mountain & Moorland - Large Breeds, any age, shown in-handConnemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sections C & D
Mixed Mountain & Moorland In-Hand Championship: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in previous 2 classes.
The highest placed exhibit, not already qualified and within the first 3 places in theprevious 2 classes will qualify for the NPS Area 32 M & M Championship at ClogherValley Show
275. Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have obtainedtheir 3rd Birthday but not have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st Jan. in the currentyear. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attachedby the noseband only. (Part bred are not eligible).
The highest placed exhibit in above class within the first three places, not alreadyqualified will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher ValleyShow.
276. Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attainedtheir 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitablebridle. (Part bred are not eligible).
The highest placed exhibit in above class within the first three places, not alreadyqualified will qualify for the N.P.S. Area 32 Mini Championships held at Clogher ValleyShow.
Mountain & Moorland Mini Championship. Open to 1st & 2nd placed ponies in above2 classes.
The Taylor Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the M & M Mini Champion.
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277. Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Small BreedsOpen to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies ofDartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over.Rider any age. (Part bred are not eligible).
278. Open Mountain & Moorland Large BreedsOpen to M&M ponies registered in their respective pure bred Breed Societies ofConnemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh C & D. Rider any age. (Part bred are noteligible).
Open Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship . Open to 1st & 2nd placed poniesin above 2 classes.
WORKING HUNTERRing 6: Commencing at 9.00am sharp for Ponies
after lunch for Horses
PONIESENTRY FEE: £8.00
PRIZES: 1st: = £25; 2nd: = £20; 3rd: = £15; 4th: = £10279. 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 their12th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Any combination of pony and ridercompeting in this Class may not compete in any other Working Hunter Pony Class at thesame Show.
280. Novice 133cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, notexceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their 14thbirthday on 1st January of the current year. Open pony entries excluded.
281. Novice 143cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, exceeding133cm but not exceeding 143 cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attainedtheir 17th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Open pony entries excluded.
282. Novice 153cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, exceeding143cm but not exceeding 153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attainedtheir 20th birthday on 1st January of the current year. Open pony entries excluded.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to theNovice Working Hunter Pony Champion.
283. Open 133cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, notexceeding 133cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attained their 14thbirthday on 1st January of the current year.
284. Open 143cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, exceeding133cm but not exceeding 143cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attainedtheir 17th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
285. Open 153cm Working Hunter Pony Class. For ponies 4 years old and over, exceeding143cm but not exceeding 153cm, suitable for and ridden by riders who have not attainedtheir 20th birthday on 1st January of the current year.
ARMAGH COUNTY SHOW PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to theChampion Open Working Hunter Pony.
THE ALEXANDER MILLS CUP will be presented to the Working Hunter Pony Champion.
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 naturalin type with copious sensible filling and n ot be easily dislodged. Only white or rusticepoles shall be used. A small gate, bank or water jump may also be included. Thefences shall have a maximum height of 1.10m for the open class and 90cm for thenovice class.
JUDGING PHASES:Phase 1:
JUMPING: Each horse will be required to jump the course. To be judges 60% forjumping performance (40% for actual jumping and 20% for style and presence).
Phase 2:RIDE: The judge may ride all horses in all paces on either or both reins they may jumpthe 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.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. Horses 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 allphase.
PENALTIES:1. 10 marks for pole knocked2. 15 marks for first refusal3. 20 marks for second refusal4. Third refusal - elimination5. Elimination - for a fall of either horse or rider.
286. Novice Working Hunter Class. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding148cm, and never having won a hunter competition at an agricultural or society Summershow. Fences not to exceed 90cm.
287. Open Horse Working Hunter. Open to horses exceeding 153cm (15hh approx).
Armagh Show Horse Working Hunter Championship will be confined to the 1st& 2nd prizewinners in the previous 2 classes.
(The Bank of Ireland Challenge Cup and Sash will be presented to the Champion.)
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RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATIONLongstone Riding for the Disabled Association will hold a Riding Class in the Main
Arena commencing at 11.00The winner of this Class will be presented with the
Dr James Maguire Perpetual Shield.Details from: Ms Joanne Morton. Tel: 028 37 568432
Mrs. Joy Brown. Tel: (028) 3752 4356Judges: Mrs. R. Beattie, Mr. A. Stinson
SHOW JUMPINGArmagh County Agricultural Show
Saturday 9th June 2012Gosford Forest Park, Markethill
HORSES commencing at 10.00am sharp in Arena 1Event Class Prize Fund Entry Fee1: Sportsmans 80cm Prizes in kind £10
2: 90cm £150 £12
3: 1m £200 £15
4: 1.10m £250 £15
5: 1.20m £300 £15
6: 1.30m £500 £20
PONIES - commencing at 10.00am shart in Arena 2
1: Sportsmans 70cm Prizes in kind £8
2: 128cm 70cm £50 £8
3: 128cm 80cm £75 £8
4: 128cm 90cm £100 £8
5: 138cm 80cm £100 £10
6: 138cm 90cm £120 £10
7: 138cm 90cm £150 £10
8: 148cm 90cm £150 £12
9: 148cm 1m £200 £15
10: 148cm 1.10m £250 £15
Course Builder: John Chambers, Seamus McCaffrey
Safety Officers: Eugene Donnelly, Stewart Morton
Enquiries: Armagh County Show Office10 Dobbin Street, Armagh BT61 7QQ
