Hunting for Showmanship
VALE OF LUNE HUNT SUPPORTERS
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW with
Evening Performance Myerscough International Arena
St.Michaels Road, Preston PR3 0RY
Monday 28th May 2018 www.vlharriers.co.uk fb: Vale of Lune Harriers
Supreme Championship Kindly sponsored by
www.bamfords.co.uk R & E Bamford Ltd. Globe Mill,
Midge Hall Lane, Leyland, PR26 6TN
Show secretary Email: [email protected]
Ring 1. RIDDEN SHOWING - START 9.00am
Judge: Mr. J. Bradley - Lancashire
1. Ridden - Best Turned Out
2. Show Ponies not exc. 148cms. - & SHP not exc. 153cms. (Plaited, riding pony types).
3. Novice Horse or Pony any type 4 or 5year old. Snaffle Bridles.
4. M & M Large breed – Connemara, New forest, Fell, Dales, Highland, Welsh C & D
Sash & rosettes sponsored by –www.fordandwilliams.co.uk (Tel: 07946442524)
5. Riding Horse / Hack / Pure and part bred Arab & ROR.
6. Hunters & show type Cob
7. M & M Small Breeds – Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B
Class 7 Special winner’s prize from www.bespokeandoak.com
DURING THE LUNCH BREAK - NOVELTY CLASSES – Approximately 1pm
Will you get a Golden Ticket?
NOVELTY CLASSES - Judge: Miss K. Browne - Manchester
Children aged 12 years and under.
Novelty classes can be ridden or In hand.
Adults may help small children, hard hats must be worn by child handlers and riders.
N1. Smartest turned out jockey / handler and pony
N2. Bonny Pony
N3. The pony the judge would most like to take home
N4. Best coat OR lovely mane OR beautiful tail
Ridden Classes to continue after lunch with class 8.
8. Coloured Horse or Pony – Sash & rosettes sponsored by: www.fordandwilliams.co.uk
9. Veteran Horse or Pony 15 years + (Tel:07539253149)
10. Leadrein Pony any type not exc. 128cms rider to be 10 years & under.
11. First Ridden any type not exceeding 128cms rider to be 12 years & under.
Class 11. Special winner’s prize from www.bespokeandoak.com
Best Rider to follow after class 11 Riders to have suitable mounts for their size
12. Leadrein rider 10 years and under
13. First Ridden rider 12 years & under ponies not exceeding 128cms.
14. Junior riders 16 years & under
15. Senior riders 17 years +
Are you going to get a golden ticket? See the Championship page for more info.
Ring 2. JUNIOR + CLUB CLASSES - 9.00am Start Judge: Mrs. A Mckinley
STYLE & PERFORMANCE CLASSES Marked on turnout & performance
Maximum time allowed for each show 2minutes.
16. Open style & performance – Riders to be 13 years and over any suitable horse or pony. Show to
include a halt, walk on a long rein, trot & canter serpentine, and a trot or canter extension.
17. Young Riders & Leadrein - style & performance – Ponies not exceeding 133cms Riders 12 years and
under show to include a halt, walk on a long rein, & trot serpentine.
Non leadreins can show a short canter optional.
Class 17. Special winner’s prize from www.bespokeandoak.com
18. Young Handlers 10 years and under – Handlers must wear hard hats.
19. Junior Handlers 11 – 15 years- Handlers must wear hard hats.
20. Junior Riding Club Horse or Pony – Riders 16 years & under – Flat show, one jump & one obstacle Sash & rosettes sponsored by – www.fordandwilliams.co.uk (Tel: 07946442524)
21. Senior Riding Club Horse or Pony – Riders 17 years & over - Flat show, one jump & one obstacle
What is a golden ticket? Are you going to get one?
Lunch Break approximately 1pm Fox Rescue class held in ring 2 during lunch break
22. Fox Rescue – Riders to capture the hound (Toy Dog) and tie him up, then rescue the fox (toy fox,)
ride into the woods(cones) and walk through the stream (blue plastic) to lose the scent, place the
fox safely in his lair, and sprint home before you are caught. Fastest time wins (but you must walk
through the stream.)
RING 2. IN HAND CLASSES - Will start in ring 2. After Lunch Break
Judge: Mrs. A. Mckinley
23. Best Conditioned horse or pony –Sash & rosettes sponsored by-www.fordandwilliams.co.uk
(Tel: 07539253149)
24. M & M Large & Small Breeds - Fell, Dales, Highland, New forest,
Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor,
25. Welsh Sections A, B, C, D.
26. In- hand horse exc. 148cms. Plaited, hogged. (Pure bred Arabs can be unplaited.)
27. Youngstock - yearlings, 2 & 3 year old. (Rosette to highest placed yearling.)
28. Veterans 15 years +
29. Coloured Horse or pony – Piebald, Skewbald, Palomino, Spotted.
30. In Hand Pony not exc. 148cms. – Plaited (Pure bred Arabs can be unplaited)
WORKING HUNTER Ring 3. Outside arena 9am Start
Judge: Ms C. Pearsall - Chief Steward: Mr. Wayne Burrow
WHP Clear Round 9am to 10am.
Clear round £5 per round pay at WHP arena
WHP Classes start 10am
31. Beginners not exc. 148cms. - Fences not exc. 50cms.
32. Beginners exc.148cms. - Fences not exc. 60cms.
33. M & M Large and small breeds – Fences not exc. 70cms.
34. Novice not exc. 153cms. – Fences not exc. 70cms.
Lunch Break
35. Novice horse exc. 153cms. – Fences not exc. 75cms.
36. Intermediate horse / pony – Fences not exc. 80cms.
Class 36. Sash & rosettes sponsored by – www.fordandwilliams.co.uk (Tel:07539253149)
37. Open horse or pony – Fences not exc. 90cms.
38. Chase me Charlie Enter on the day. £10
Gate jumping, higher & higher, knock out competition, open to horses and ponies.
£25 Prize money to the winner. Kindly sponsored by The Vale of Lune Mastership.
There are golden tickets given out in every ring - Find out about them on the Championship page
We do not charge a compulsory first aid fee, we do however have a raffle to pay for
‘Chorley’s Angels’
Today’s first aiders. So the choice is yours.
Check out our raffle table by the entry secretary.
We have some fabulous prizes.
Raffle will be drawn at 3pm
All raffle prize donations are gratefully received
EVENING PERFORMANCE - CHAMPIONSHIPS Championships to be held on completion of all classes after a short break for the judges,
at approximately 5.30pm. Time maybe altered on the day according to class attendance, we will try and keep you
updated during the afternoon.
PERFECT PARTNERS AWARD POMPOM SASH FOR THE LUCKY WINNER - RUNNERS UP POMPOM ROSETTES
Kindly Sponsored by: Martin Ford & Rachel Williams - HGV & Trailer Driver Training
This is a very special award – During the day the judges from all rings will give out GOLDEN TICKETS to junior
competitors either ridden or In-hand – The children will be chosen, not because they are class winners, but those
who seem to have a special bond / partnership with their ponies or if they work especially well with their ponies.
There will only be 12 GOLDEN TICKETS given out. Every child who receives a GOLDEN TICKET is eligible for the
Prestigious “PERFECT PARTNERS AWARD” which will take place at the beginning of the evening performance of
Championships.
Please wear your rosettes when attending championships.
CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL RUN IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER PLEASE BE READY TO ENTER THE RING WHEN
YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP IS CALLED SEE RULES PAGE FOR EVENING DRESS
Each Section Champion will receive £25 Prize Money
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winners from classes 10-11-12- 13 & 17 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by GILLIVERVET Ltd. Specialist in equine veterinary practice. www.gillivervet.co.uk
YOUNG HANDLERS & NOVELTY CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winners from classes 18 & 19 & N1-N2-N3-N4 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by NATIONWIDE FRAMES (NW) SERVICES Ltd. The King of Frames – conservatories, windows, & doors, www.nfsnewbuild.com
SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winner s from classes 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 - 9 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by PURRFECTION CATTERY – Home from home for the most precious puss. Whittingham, Preston. Lancs. www.purrfection-cattery.com RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winners from classes 14- 15-16-20-21-22 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by ECCLESTON EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – BHS ASSESSMENT TRAINING CENTRE. Riding Lessons for all abilities. Livery. Pony Club UK members. Competition centre. www.equestrian-northwest.co.uk 01772 600093
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winners from classes 23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by ALAN RICHARDS – Industrial & commercial cleaning equipment for sale, hire, and repair. Clitheroe Lancs. www.alanrichards.co.uk
WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP – First & second prize winners from classes 31-32-33-34-35-36 -37 are eligible to compete. Kindly sponsored by JOHN & CHERRY GAYNOR
Champions and Reserve Champions from the above Championships are eligible to compete For
SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW Supreme Champion to receive £50 Reserve Supreme to receive £25
Supreme Championship kindly sponsored by
www.bamfords.co.uk – Email: [email protected]
BAMFORDS TOP FLIGHT ANIMAL FEEDS - 01772 456300 2018 Class Sash & Rosettes Sponsors
Huge thank you to all the sponsors that have supported us today. Without them you would
not get such great sashes and rosettes. Please take the time to visit their websites, check
out their products, like and share them on FB.
www.fordandwilliams.co.uk Ford and Williams HGV & Trailer Driver Training –[email protected] HGV Driver training
services –Offering a comprehensive range of intensive one to one driver tuition courses from HGV/LGV,
horse trailer and Caravan towing. We are not only there for tuition we will give full guidance throughout
the whole process from medicals to CPC (Mod 4) and much more. Finance available.
Mention Vale of Lune Hunt Supporters Show for discounts.
Martin Ford and Rachel Williams will be available to chat with on show day
*BIG DISCOUNTS OFF DRIVER TRAINING BOOKED ON SHOW DAY*
Enter the Show day raffle for a chance to win £100
off Ford and Williams HGV driver training
Ford and Williams - HGV and Trailer driver training 07539 253 149
Nedz bedz - Superb bedding for your equines and other animals - [email protected]
MB Photography – Todays photographer find Martin on Face Book – Martin Burrows
Liz Cross Show Team – Producing horses and ponies for the showring 07708930628
Garry Norris – Eccleston Coachcraft – Horsebox, repairs, refurbish, newbuild. 01772 600796
Bespoke Oak – www.bespokeandoak.com – Beautiful handcrafted oak goods.
KSJ Engineering – www.ksjenginering.co.uk
J.H. & M. Hobbiss Partnership – Hunt supporters.
www.animatefeedbins.co.uk – Great selection of feedbins and tack lockers.
Anne Leaver - Equestrian Showing Clinics – 07802414301
www.gallopinggeldings.com – Tack Shop 07530098639
All childrens sweetie prizes kindly donated by
Mark F. Eastham – Builders, Longridge, Preston. 07975686828
Extensions, Conversions, Newbuild.
VALE OF LUNE HUNT SUPPORTERS SHOW RULES
The rules are developed to create a safe environment for everyone to enjoy show day and to help with the smooth running of
the competition. Please abide by them.
The judge’s decision is final in all classes. Rudeness to judges, stewards or show helpers will not be tolerated
Entry Fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Large Classes in rings 1 & 2 – Classes with 16 or more entries attending, will be split in to two sections, the top five chosen from
each section, will then be judged together to decide the final class winners. (Split to be judge’s decision i.e. height / type /
random)
Liability: Vale of Lune Harriers the organisers, or anyone acting on their behalf accepts no liability whatsoever for loss injury or
damage to any person or animal, property or vehicle how so ever caused.
Objections to be handed to the secretary in writing within half an hour of the end of the relevant class together with a £20
deposit. Deposit will be forfeit if the show officials decided the complaint is not sustained.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without giving reason, and to cancel or alter the time of any class, or to run the
class in another ring.
Riders age: are from the 1st of January of the current year, riders must have reached the age of 3 years on the day of the show.
Equine age: All horses and ponies must be 4 years and over in all ridden classes. The age is calculated from the 1st January in the
year of the birth.
Snaffle Bridles only for Lead rein & novice horse or ponies.
Hard hats must be worn and correctly fastened by all riders when mounted on the showground; hats must conform to 2016/17
regulations i.e. PAS015 kitemarked. All children under the age of 18 must wear a hard hat when showing in hand. It is
recommended the all handlers wear a hard hat to 2016/17 standard.
Please do not compete under a judge to whom you are related. Or has or had a financial interest in your animal.
Any competitor falling from their horse/pony during a class will be asked to leave the ring.
It is the competitors’ responsibility to be present at the start of each class entered, failure to do so may result in being excluded
from the class.
Dress code: All competitors must be smartly and correctly dressed for all classes. The evening performance dress, navy or
tweed jacket with stock or tie. Top hats or bowlers may not be worn by anyone under 18 years of age. Adults may wear Top hats
or bowlers in the evening performance at their own risk.
Spurs may not be worn by junior riders under the age of 16 years on 01st January in the current year. Spurs may be worn in any
other class at the judge’s discretion.
Whips not to exceed 30” and excessive use of the whip is forbidden.
It is forbidden to lunge on the showground.
Competitor numbers: must be worn when entering the ring.
Stallions: Must be suitably bitted, well behaved and handled by an adult.
M & M pony stallions not exc. 138cms, riders must be 12 years and over 01/01/18
M&M large breed stallions exc. 138cms. Riders must be 14 years and over 01/01/18
Stallions are not eligible for lead rein, first ridden, novelty classes and young & junior handler classes.
Horses/ponies must not be left unattended tethered to vehicles, remove droppings & spilt hay.
Enquiries: Carolyn Charlesworth: [email protected] 07946 746 920
WHP Enquiries contact: Wayne Burrow – [email protected] 07831 206 600
Vale of Lune Hunt Supporters Championship Show Monday 28th May 2018
At Myerscough International Arena
Pre - entries before 6pm Friday 18th May £8.00 per class Entries on the day cash only £10 per class
CLASS RIDER / HANDLER HORSE / PONY ENTRY FEE
Competitors’ numbers to be collected on the day from the secretary Total No first aid fee charged – Raffle on the day to cover first aid fees – Donations welcome.
Riders /Handlers: Contact details: Mb:/Email - *Novelty classes enter all four pay only £30 *Class 38 Chase me Charlie enter on the day only - £10 Pre-entry cheques payable to: Vale of Lune Hunt Supporters show. £8 per class On the day cash only £10 per class
Entries on the day cash only £10 per class (Cheques not accepted on the Day) Pre entries to: Mrs C. Charlesworth, 40 Bannister Lane, Leyland. Lancs. PR26 6PT
Pre entries must be received on or before Friday 18th May 2018 Contact: Show secretary - Carolyn Charlesworth -Email - [email protected] - Mb: 07946 746 920
We do not charge a compulsory first aid fee, we do however have a raffle to pay for
‘Chorley’s Angels’
Today’s first aiders. So the choice is yours.
Check out our raffle table by the entry secretary.
We have some fabulous prizes.
Raffle will be drawn at 3pm
All raffle prize donations are gratefully received