IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS

30 May and  25 July

Some of the following showing classes are qualifiers for the Championships of a showing society – these classes are open for entries from both non-members and members of the showing society the class is a qualifier for.

Holt Farm will award the winner of each class a trophy and rosettes from 1st -10th place, and the 1st and 2nd placed in each class will qualify for the Holt Farm Champion Class for that ring, to be held after the last class in that ring finishes. Holt Farm will award a trophy and rosette to both the winner and reserve of the Holt Farm Championship Classes. Ring 6 is the exception – see ring details.

In addition, where a class is a qualifier for a showing society, the highest placed competitors who are members of that showing society will qualify for the Championships of that showing society. Details of membership and qualification/championship requirements of the societies are set out below.

Where a class is a showing society qualifier, the judge of that class will be an approved judge of that showing society, and will be named below. The class will be run under the rules of the showing society it is a qualifier for.

Due to the entry requirements for some classes, all competitors must bring their horses’ passports with them and have them ready for inspection by the judge. Members of showing societies also need to have their proof of membership and any qualification cards/items with them and ready for inspection by the judge.

Any enquiries relating to the showing societies or their requirements should be addressed to the relevant society, contact details below. Please note that it is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that they fulfil all requirements of the showing societies, any queries on the day should be addressed to the judge of the class. The Show Secretary is not able to intervene in showing society matters.

Class times are estimates, actual times are dependent on numbers on the day, please ring 07968 486381 during the day for class progress if required.

Ponies (UK) affiliation numbers 010/SUM/6105 and 010/SUM/6106.

Entry fees for all rings except Ring 6 are £8 in advance and £9 on the day for non-members and £7 in advance and £8 on the day for members. There is no additional charge for first aid.

Ring 1

Ring 2

2A      In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds (Start 9.30am)
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies of all ages, pure or part breeds of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. For those Pure Breeds registered with the respective Breed Society this is a Qualifier for Ponies (UK) and Equifest.

2B       In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds (Est start 10.15am)
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies of all ages, pure or part breeds of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D. For those Pure Breeds registered with the respective Breed Society this is a Qualifier for Ponies (UK) and Equifest.

2C       In Hand Veteran (Estimated start 11am)
Open to all horses 15 years old and over, any height. No foals, spurs, galloping or wearing of ear-rings permitted. Handlers must be 9 years or older. Qualifier for VHS and CHAPS (UK).

2D        In Hand Riding Pony (Estimated start 12pm)
Open to any Riding Pony in hand, any sex, 4 years old and over, not to exceed 153cms / 15.0hh. Qualifier for Equifest.

2E        In Hand Pure Bred, Part Bred & Anglo Arab (Estimated start 12.30pm)
Minimum of 12.5% of Arab blood.

2F        In Hand Coloured (Estimated start 1pm)
CHAPS (UK) Open In Hand, any age, type or height, no foals. Non-CHAPS coloureds may enter. Qualifier for CHAPS (UK).

2G       In Hand Riding Horse (Estimated start 2pm)
4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms/14.2hh.

2H        In Hand Hack (Estimated start 2.30pm)
4 years old and over.

2I        In Hand Cob (Estimated start 3pm)
4 years old and over.

Ring 2 Holt Farm Championship Class (Estimated start 3.30pm)
Open to all those placed 1st and 2nd in each of the classes for Ring 2.

Ring 3

Ring 4

Ring 5

5A       In Hand Coloured Youngstock (Start 9.30am)
CHAPS (UK) Open Youngstock qualifier, any type, yearlings, 2 year olds and 3 year olds, no foals. To be shown in the appropriate headcollar/bridle as specified below for the age group. Qualifier for CHAPS (UK).

5B       In Hand Yearlings (Start 10.30am)
Fillies, geldings or colts, not to have attained their 1 year birthday before 01 January this year. Can be shown in a headcollar, bitless bridle or rubber bitted In Hand bridle. Individual display of walk and trot in hand.

5C       In Hand 2 Year Olds (Estimated start 11am)
Fillies or geldings, no colts, not to have attained their 2 year birthday before 01 January this year. To be shown in an In Hand, rubber bitted or snaffle bitted bridle. Individual display of walk and trot in hand.

Ring 5 Holt Farm In Hand Championship Class (Estimated start 12pm)
Open to all those placed 1st and 2nd in each of the In Hand classes for Ring 5.

5E       In Hand Minatures (Start 12.30am)
Any sex, any age, not to exceed 34 inches in height at maturity.

5F       In Hand Shetlands (Start 1.00pm)
Any sex, any age, not to exceed 42 inches in height at maturity.

5G       Ridden Shetlands (Estimated start 1.30pm)
Any sex, 4 years or older, not to exceed 42 inches in height.

Ring 5 Holt Farm Small Horse Championship Class (Estimated start 2pm)
Open to all those placed 1st and 2nd in each of the small horse classes for Ring 5.

Ring 6

Entry fee for this ring is £3 per class.

Rosettes awarded for 1st – 10th place, prize plaque to the winner, special rosettes to those not placed and a carrot for all equines!

This ring is purely a fun ring – please enter into the spirit of it! There will be two judges who will be judging jointly based solely on their own personal opinions.

All classes are open to all horses and ponies, any age, in hand or ridden, and any riders unless stated to the contrary.

There is no championship class for this ring.

6A       Most Handsome Gelding (Start 9.30am)

6B       Prettiest Mare (Estimated start 10am)

6C       Best Mane (Estimated start 10.30am)

6D       Best Behaved Youngster (Estimated start 11am)

6E        Most Appealing Eyes (Estimated start 11.30am)

6F        Cheekiest Face (Estimated start 12pm)

6G       Cutest Pony (Estimated start 12.30pm)

6H       Best Tail (Estimated start 1pm)

6I        Best Ears (Estimated start 1.30pm).

6J        Golden Oldie 15 years old and over (Estimated start 2pm)

6K        Best Fancy Dress (Estimated start 2.30pm)

6L        Judge’s Favourite (Estimated start 3pm)



Ponies (UK) Society (‘P(UK)’)

For all classes which are qualifiers for Ponies (UK) the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed in each qualifying class will qualify. Qualification will pass no lower than 3rd place. Qualification is open to Members & Non-Members of P(UK). No qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, placings will be confirmed by results sent in by the show secretary. For full rules and information on competition /qualification please call 01487 830278 or visit www.poniesuk.org. The judge for classes 4A, 1B, 1C, 4F & 4G will be [ ] on 30 May and [ ] on 25 July. The judge for classes 2A, 2B, 4D & 4E will be Mrs Sue Clarke on 30 May and Mrs Sue Clarke on 25 July. The judge for classes 3A, 3B & 3C will be [ ] on 30 May and [ ] on 25 July.


Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK) (‘CHAPS (UK)’)

This show is affiliated to CHAPS (UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. These classes are also qualifiers for Ponies (UK) summer championships, please refer to your CHAPS handbook. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 3rd, 4th & 5th September 2010. Shows held on or after the date of the Championship Show will count as 2011 qualifiers. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. Ponies UK Summer Championships will be held on 11-14th August 2010. The following classes are CHAPS (UK) qualifiers 1B, 1E, 2C, 2F, 3D, 3E, 3F, 4C, 4G & 5A. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings All Stallions entering these classes must be graded or valid First Stage Approved with CHAPS (UK). The judge for classes 5A, 3D, 1E, 2F & 3F will be Kirsten Wilson on 30 May and Mrs Julia Bridges on 25 July.


Veteran Horse Society Showing Championship (‘VHS’)

Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell. 2010 Olympia Area Qualifier. ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH THE VHS RULES BEFORE ENTERING. Qualification cards will ONLY be given to the first 3 Members in each age category with their VHS Membership/Horse Registration Cards/Covering letter from the Show Office. Please note that all competitors should acquaint themselves with the rules of the VHS which can be found at www.veteran-horse-showing.co.uk VHS Showing Olympia Area Qualifiers are open to both Members & Non Members of the VHS. The Regional winners will go on to compete at the VHS Showing Ltd Championship Supreme Final at The London International Horse Show at Olympia in December. The 6 highest placed VHS Members will receive the invitation slip for the VHS Home Produced Summer Championship Show 2010. Membership to the Society must be received no later than 14 days prior to the Area Qualifier Show. LATE MEMBERSHIP WILL STRICTLY NOT BE ACCEPTED. For membership details contact 01239 881300 or visit www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk. The judge for classes 2C & 3E will be Mrs Helen Elcombe on 30 May and Mrs Helen Elcombe on 25 July.

Equifest Qualifiers

This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 19th - 22nd August 2010. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify. The following classes are Equifest qualifiers: 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4D, 4E, 4F & 4G.