SPONSORS
This show is entirely a charity fund raising event and is only possible due to the
kind generosity of our many sponsors and supporters:
Aerial Wired Systems (TV) Limited
Animal Physio UK Equine Physiotherapist
A Member of the IDHS(GB)
Anthony Wilson, Farrier
Appledark Irish Draughts
Barlow Trailers, Leyland
Bowland Irish Draught Horses
Chris Shenton Feed Merchants, Handforth
Creative Ideas in Print, Bredbury
Croston Corn Mill, Croston, Preston
Dean Valley Livery Stables
Fearns Farm Equestrian and Country, Tarleton
Grax TV & Satellite Wholesale Supplies, Manchester
Horse First Irish Supplements
I.O.S., Manchester
Ken Ettridge Photography
Mark Edmonds Equine Dentist
MRE Marine Engineering Services
Mrs D Moores
Mrs E Walton
ShowSec
The Fletcher Family
The Holcombe Hunt
Wilsons Insurance (Quoteline Direct)
Sincere thanks for your continued support
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NORTH WEST IRISH DRAUGHT
AND HUNTER SHOW
SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2014
CHURCH FARM, MAWDESLEY
LANCASHIRE L40 3TD
Affiliated Qualifiers for:
BLUE CHIP & IDHS (GB) £2000 CHALLENGE
NFU MUTUAL ID YOUNGSTOCK CHALLENGE
& new this year
Blue Chip North West Showing Championships
&
North West Working Hunter Championships
*** Championships ***
£50 to Irish Draught Ridden Champion
£50 each to In-hand Pure & Sport Horse Champion
£50 to Working Hunter Champion
£75 to The Supreme Champion
&
The AWS (TV) Ltd
SUPREME IRISH DRAUGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
HORNBY PREMIUM GRADINGS AVAILABLE
(Pre booking only)
ENTRIES CLOSE 25TH JULY 2014
Late entries for unaffiliated classes accepted at extra charge
SECRETARY:
MRS CAROL RUDD,
55, ANGLESEY DRIVE, POYNTON, CHESHIRE. SK12 1BU
TEL: 01625 873662
Email: carol@aerialwired.co.uk
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SHOW RULES
1. The decision of the judges is final.
2. The Show Directors accept no liability for accidents to spectators, competitors, animals or
their property in connection with or arising from this show. Admission is granted and
entries accepted only on recognition of this condition. The NWID & Hunter Show accepts
no responsibility for any injury arising from any failure to comply with the Show Rules.
3. The Show Directors reserve the right to rearrange times, refuse entries or split/amalgamate
or cancel any class. They also reserve the sole right to interpret regulations and conditions,
and to finally settle and determine all or any matter, question or difference arising from
Show rules.
4. HARD HATS & FOOTWEAR
- Riders it is your sole responsibility to ensure that whilst mounted, a correctly fitted and
secured riding hat or skull cap to the current approved BSI and European standards is worn
- appropriate footwear must always be worn when mounted.
- Handlers & Grooms are advised to wear a properly secured hard hat or skull cap to
current approved BSI and European standard while leading or working with any horse
in and out of the rings.
5. All riders are advised that jewellery should not be worn whilst on horseback.
6. For safety reasons, horses are not allowed in spectator areas.
7. All ridden exhibits must be 4 years or over.
8. TACK
- Ridden classes 1-7 any bit and bridle allowed, but no martingale or boots.
- Ridden classes 19 and 20 any bit, bridle and martingale allowed, boots for jumping phase
only.
- No tack that conceals an animal’s conformation or identifies an animal or owner will be
allowed.
9. It is the responsibility of all horse owners to ensure that their animals are fully vaccinated
against equine flu.
10. DOGS must be kept on a lead at all times.
No dogs allowed on the main showground, only allowed in the parking areas.
11. Please respect the owners of Church Farm showground by refraining from hanging haynets
outside your vehicles, and by removing all droppings left by your animals outside your
vehicles.
Show day mobile contact numbers:
Beth - 07563 554003
Carol - 07973 957038
Chris - 07768 423205
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ENTRY FEES
ALL CLASSES (EXCEPT 2, 5 & 6)
CLASSES 2, 5 & 6
WH CLEAR ROUND (PAY AT RING)
MANDATORY
FIRST AID FEE
LATE ENTRIES (for open/unaffiliated classes)
IDHS
MEMBERS
£8.00
£10.00
£2.00
£2.00 per
rider/handler
£2.00 EXTRA
per class
NON IDHS
MEMBERS
£9.00
£12.00
£2.00
£2.00 per
rider/handler
£3.00 EXTRA
per class
Please note:
The entry form must be fully completed and the correct entry fees
enclosed to be eligible for entry to the appropriate classes
No entries will be accepted without the appropriate First Aid fee
No entry fees will be refunded except in the event of cancellation of the
Show or a Class by the Show Directors
Competitor numbers to be collected on the day unless an SAE is sent with
your Entry Form
PRIZE MONEY
ALL CLASSES: (EXCEPT 2, 5 & 6)
1ST £10
2ND £7
3RD £5
CLASS 2: OPEN RIDDEN HUNTER
1ST £20
2ND £ 15
3RD £10 4TH £5
CLASSES 5 & 6: RIDDEN ID/ISH
1ST £15
2ND £12
3RD£8
4TH £5
NOTE:
CLASSES WITH LESS THAN 6 ENTRIES: PRIZE MONEY AWARDED TO 1ST & 2ND ONLY
CLASSES WITH LESS THAN 4 ENTRIES: PRIZE MONEY AWARDED TO 1ST ONLY
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Important Class Entry Criteria and Qualifier Details
* Class numbers 5, 6, 7 and 8 – 18 are affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and
only horses registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership are
eligible for entry. All breeding and in hand exhibits must be:
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
already Graded* on the Irish Draught Breed Register
or eligible for Class 1 on the Irish Draught Breed Register
or registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers
Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form and entries will be sent to the IDHS (GB)
prior to the show to confirm eligibility.
NOTE: All competing STALLIONS must be inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and
classified as RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2
OR Grade 1 or Grade 2 Irish Draught Sport Horse
AND must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails.
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All ridden horses must be 152cm (15hh) or over.
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In the interest of safety, all yearling, 2 and 3 year old COLTS must be bitted and shown by an
experienced handler of 18 years of age or over.
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In the interest of safety, all riders of STALLIONS must be 18 years of age or over.
*A GRADED mare or filly is one which has been inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and
passed into one of the following categories: ID Class 1, ID Class 2, RID, AID or the
Supplementary Grade Up Register.
* Hornby Premium Inspections: These must be booked in advance of the show day.
If you would like to put eligible mares forward for inspection please contact the IDHS (GB) Office
(08452 300399) or Heather Chaplin (01823 601625)
1. Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge Qualifiers(Classes 1 & 2)
The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from Classes 1 & 2 that is registered or eligible
for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers, i.e. with a minimum
of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the Final of the Blue Chip & IDHS (GB)
£2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to
qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship (further details
in point no. 2 below)
2. Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge Qualifiers(Classes 5, 6 & 7)
The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from each of classes 5, 6, & 7 will qualify for the
Final of the Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge which will be held at the IDHS (GB)
Annual Breed Show on 30th & 31st August 2014 at the Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-deLings, Lincoln LN2 2NA.
N.B: A horse may only qualify for the Final once, regardless of type or number of classes
won, placed in or entered.
Each qualifier will receive a card and a £10 voucher from Blue Chip. Qualifiers are required to
complete an online form at www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that they have qualified
for the Final. Following submission of the online form, a qualifier’s pack will be sent out direct
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to the qualifier.
In the Final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, a Trophy and a Blue Chip rug.
The Reserve Champion will be awarded £500 and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each.
In addition, the highest placed Pure Bred Irish Draught will be awarded a Trophy and £100 and
the highest placed 158cm (15.2hh) and under will receive a Trophy and £50.
Important Class Entry Criteria and Qualifier Details (cont)
3. NFU Mutual Irish Draught Youngstock Challenge (Classes 12, 13 & 14) The two
Highest placed Pure Breds from each age group - yearlings, two year olds and three year olds eligible for Class 1 on the Irish Draught Breed Register by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2
sire out of a Graded* dam and also two and three year old fillies already Graded* or, if one or both
have already qualified, the horse next in line in each age group will qualify to go forward to the
Final which will be held at the IDHS (GB) Annual Breed Show on 30th & 31st August 2014 at the
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA.
Each qualifier will receive a card. Qualifiers are required to complete an online form at
www.idhsgb.com to inform the IDHS (GB) that they have qualified for the Final. Following
submission of the online form, a qualifier’s pack will be sent out direct to the qualifier.
In the Final, there will be three classes each with prize money to the value of £150. The two highest
placed semi-finalists from each class will go forward to the Championship where the Champion will
receive £150 and the Reserve Champion £100.
4. The Blue Chip North West Showing Championships and the North West Working Hunter
Championships. This Show is holding qualifiers for these Championships which will be held at
Cheshire Riding School, Cogshall Lane, Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6BS. For more
information please see www.bridgewaterridingclub.com
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RING 1- Start: 10.00 a.m.
OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES
JUDGES:
Ride :
Conformation:
Mrs N Taylor
Ms Sandra Morris
Lancashire
Cheshire
1 OPEN RIDDEN COB (INCLUDING MAXICOB)
Kindly sponsored by Dean Valley Livery Stables & Competition Facility
www.deanvalley.co.uk
Qualifiers for:
** Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge - see Page 7**
**North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, exceeding 148cms
Note: Entries will be accepted on the day at extra charge. To be eligible to qualify for the Blue Chip Championship
horses must be registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or ID Sport Horse registers and entered
prior to the closing date of 25thJuly 2014.
2 OPEN RIDDEN HUNTER
Kindly sponsored by Quoteline Direct
www.quotelinedirect.co.uk
Qualifiers for:
** Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge - see Page 7**
**North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, exceeding 15 hh (152 cms).
Note: Entries will be accepted on the day at extra charge. To be eligible to qualify for the Blue Chip Championship
horses must be registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or ID Sport Horse registers
and entered prior to the closing date of 25th July 2014.
The winner will receive the Declan Challenge Shield
Special Award:
SA 1: The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) will award a Special Incentive Card to the highest
placed Irish Draught Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sport Horse in the above class. To be eligible,
exhibits must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) on their Irish Draught Breed
Registers or Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form.
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3 OPEN RIDDEN HORSE OF IRISH DRAUGHT or IRISH DRAUGHT
SPORT HORSE TYPE
Kindly sponsored by Barlow Trailers
www.barlowtrailers.co.uk
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any mare or gelding, 4 years and over, not currently registered with the IDHS
(GB).
This will be judged as a ridden Irish Draught class but horses will not be ridden by
the Judge.
The winner will receive The Milly Tankard kindly donated by Miss L Millar
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OPEN LEISURE HORSE
Kindly sponsored by Creative Ideas in Print
www.cipuk.net
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any mare or gelding 4 years and over.
This class will be judged on temperament, soundness and suitability for Riding Club,
Pleasure and Family activities. Competitors are required to give a short display to include a
change of rein at trot and canter and may incorporate optional fences and/or hazards.
Horses will not be ridden by the Judge.
The winner will receive the Delahunt Trophy
Special Award:
SA 2: The Holcombe Hunt have very kindly awarded a voucher for a day’s hunting to the first
& second placed riders in this class (conditions apply)
The following classes are affiliated to the
IDHS (GB)
5 RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT – PURE BRED
Kindly sponsored by The Fletcher Family
Qualifiers for:
** Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge - see Page 7**
**North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, registered on the Irish Draught Breed
Registers (Main Studbook)
The winner will receive The Joan Fletcher Memorial Trophy
Horse First Supplements have awarded Prize Hampers to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in this class
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Special Awards:
SA 3: The Show Directors will present a prize to the best turned out Groom in this class. Grooms will be judged
during the class and the award will be presented in the ring.
SA 4: Kine Interiors has kindly sponsored a special rosette for the highest placed Veteran horse (15 years and
over) in this class.
6 RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT – SPORT HORSE
Kindly sponsored by Animal Physio UK
www.animalphysiouk.com
Qualifiers for:
** Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge - see Page 7**
**North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, registered on the ID Sport Horse
Registers, or SID.
Horse First Supplements have awarded Prize Hampers to 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in this class
Special Awards:
SA 5: The Show Directors will present a prize to the best turned out Groom in this class. Grooms will be judged
during the class and the award will be presented in the ring.
SA 6: Kine Interiors has kindly sponsored a special rosette for the highest placed Veteran horse (15 years and
over) in this class.
The winner will receive The Noel Egan Memorial Trophy
7 SMALL RIDDEN IRISH DRAUGHT – PURE OR SPORT HORSE
Kindly sponsored by Minuteman Press Printing
www.hgmmp.co.uk
Qualifiers for:
** Blue Chip & IDHS (GB) £2000 Challenge - see Page 7**
**North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to any stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, not to exceed 15.2hh (158 cms), registered
on the Irish Draught Breed Registers (Main Studbook) or ID Sport Horse Registers.
The winner will receive the Appledark Trophy
CH1: The Ridden ID Championship
Kindly sponsored by Quoteline Direct
www.quotelinedirect.co.uk
st
nd
1 & 2 from classes 5, 6 & 7 are eligible to compete
for the
£50 prize and
the2Quoteline
Direct
RING
- Start: 09.00
a.m. Trophy
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IN HAND IRISH DRAUGHT CLASSES
JUDGE:
Mr M Mortimer
Yorkshire
8 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE
Kindly sponsored by Anthony Wilson (Farrier)
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to Graded*mares, 4 years old and over, barren or in foal
The winner will receive The Princess Memorial Bowl kindly donated by
Mrs Heather Glendenning
9 IRISH DRAUGHT GELDING
Kindly sponsored by A Member of the IDHS
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to geldings registered in the Main Studbook, 4 years old and over
The winner will receive The Millar Plate kindly donated by Mrs L Millar
10 IRISH DRAUGHT BROOD MARE
Kindly sponsored by Bowland Irish Draught Horses, Clitheroe
www.bowlandirishdraughthorses.co.uk
Open to Graded* mares, 3 years old and over, with own foal at foot
Don’t forget to book your brood mare in for the Hornby Premium grading see page 7
The winner will receive The Bowland Cup and a free covering by the stallion of your choice,
currently standing at the Bowland Irish Draught Stud
11 FILLY OR COLT FOAL
Kindly sponsored by Grax TV and Satellite Wholesale Supplies (Manchester)
www.grax.co.uk
Open to the produce of a Graded* mare entered or eligible for entry in Class10, eligible for Class
1 of the Irish Draught Breed Register or eligible for the Grade 1 or Grade 2 ID Sport Horse
Registers.
The winner will receive The Pride Salver kindly donated by Mrs L Millar
NOTE:
*A Graded mare or filly is one which has been inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and passed into one of the
following categories: ID Class 1, ID Class 2, RID, AID or the Supplementary Grade Up Register
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12 IRISH DRAUGHT YEARLING
Kindly sponsored by Ken Ettridge Photography
www.kenettphoto.co.uk
Qualifiers for:
** NFU Mutual Irish Draught Youngstock Challenge **
**North West Showing Championships **
see Page 8
Open to fillies, colts or geldings by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 sire out
of a Graded* dam
The winner will receive The J Earle Perpetual Trophy
and a photograph taken by Ken Ettridge Photography
13 IRISH DRAUGHT 2 YEAR OLDS
Kindly sponsored by Mrs D Moores
Qualifiers for:
** NFU Mutual Irish Draught Youngstock Challenge **
**North West Showing Championships **
see Page 8
Open to 2 year old fillies, colts or geldings by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class 2 sire out of a
Graded* dam, or fillies already Graded*.
The winner will receive a Platter donated by the South
West Irish Draught Show
14 IRISH DRAUGHT 3 YEAR OLDS
Kindly sponsored by MRE Marine Engineering Services Ltd
Qualifiers for:
** NFU Mutual Irish Draught Youngstock Challenge **
**North West Showing Championships **
see Page 8
Open to 3 year old fillies, un-inspected colts or geldings by an RID (GB), ID Class 1 or ID Class
2 sire out of a Graded* dam, or fillies already Graded*.
NOTE:
**A Graded mare or filly is one which has been inspected or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and passed into one of
the following categories: ID Class 1, ID Class 2, RID, AID or the Supplementary Grade Up Register
CH2: The In Hand ID Championship
Kindly sponsored by IOS
www.ios-security.co.uk
1st & 2nd from classes 8 - 14 are eligible to compete
for the
£50 prize and the North West Irish Draught Salver
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IN HAND SPORT HORSE CLASSES
JUDGE:
Mr M Mortimer
Yorkshire
15 ID SPORT HORSE YEARLING
Kindly sponsored by Croston Corn Mill
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to fillies, colts or geldings, registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 ID Sport Horse
Registers.
The winner will receive The CCM Tankard
16 ID SPORT HORSE 2 YEAR OLD
Kindly sponsored by Mrs Ellen Walton
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to fillies, colts or geldings, registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2 ID Sport Horse
Registers.
17 ID SPORT HORSE 3 YEAR OLD
Kindly sponsored by Mr M Edmonds
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
Open to 3 year old fillies, un-inspected colts and geldings, registered on the Grade 1 or Grade 2
ID Sport Horse Registers.
18 ID SPORT HORSE MARE OR GELDING
Kindly sponsored by Barlow Trailers
www.barlowtrailers.co.uk
Qualifier for: **North West Showing Championships- see Page 8**
The winner will receive The Cooper Cup
kindly donated by the Brown Family
Open to mares (in foal or barren) and geldings, 4 years and over, registered on the Grade 1 or
Grade 2 ID Sport Horse Registers, or SID.
CH3: The In Hand Sport Horse Championship
Kindly sponsored by Bowland Irish Draught Horses, Clitheroe
1st & 2nd from classes 15 - 18 are eligible to compete
for the
£50 prize and The Wellington Trophy
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The Supreme Irish Draught Championship
Kindly sponsored by AWS (TV) Ltd
The Ridden & In Hand Champions from CH1, CH2 & CH3
are eligible to compete
for the
£75 prize
&
The AWS (TV) Ltd Trophy
This will be held in Ring 1
when all affiliated classes have completed
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RING 3 - Start 12noon
WORKING HUNTER CLASSES
JUDGE: Ride: Ms S Bowler
Conformation: Mrs L Miller
Cheshire
Cheshire
These classes are open to all horses irrespective of breed. Entries will be accepted on the day at
extra charge.
PRACTICE WORKING HUNTER
(in order to preserve the arena for the classes this will be subject to ground conditions)
No entries taken after 11.15a.m.
Entry: £2 at the ring
19 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER
Kindly sponsored by Dean Valley Livery Stables & Competition Facility
www.deanvalley.co.uk
Qualifier for: **North West Working Hunter Championships- see Page 8**
Open to all horses 4 years and over, exceeding 15 hands (153cm).
Fences not exceeding 85cm (2’9”)
(A Novice is a Horse that has not won a first prize of £30 or over or more than
£100 in Working Hunter classes.)
The winner will receive the Ethel Wilkinson Challenge Shield.
Special Awards:
SP7: The Holcombe Hunt have very kindly awarded a voucher for a day’s hunting to the first and
second placed competitors in this class (conditions apply)
SP8: The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) will award a Special Incentive Card to the highest placed Irish Draught
Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sport Horse in the above class.
To be eligible, exhibits must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) on their Irish Draught Breed
Registers or Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form.
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20 OPEN WORKING HUNTER
Kindly sponsored by the Holcombe Hunt
www.holcombehunt.com
Qualifier for: **North West Working Hunter Championships- see Page 8**
Open to all horses 4 years and over, exceeding 15 hands (153cm).
Fences not exceeding 1m (3’3”)
The winner will receive The Joule Challenge Shield.
Fearns Farm have kindly donated a prize for this class.
Special Awards:
SP9: The Holcombe Hunt have very kindly awarded a voucher for 1 day hunting to the 1st and
2nd placed competitors in this class (conditions apply)
SP10: The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) will award Special Incentive Card to the highest placed Irish Draught
Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sport Horse in the above class.
To be eligible, exhibits must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) on their Irish Draught Breed
Registers or Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form
CH4: The Working Hunter Championship
Kindly sponsored by The Holcombe Hunt
1st & 2nd from Classes 19 & 20 are eligible to compete
for the
£50 prize
&
The West Winds Salver
Please note: this Champion is not eligible for the Supreme Championship
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DIRECTIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON
www.churchfarmequestrian.co.uk
(SatNav – postcode is L40 3TD)
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