Manuel Equine Transport
&
Bellingen Riding Club
All Breeds & Hack Show
3rd and 4th October 2015
Bellingen Showground
All BREEDS, 3 RINGS OF SHOW HACK AND HUNTER CLASSES
RIDER CLASSES
HUGE PRIZES, Garlands, Vouchers and Rugs to be won
$100 Supreme Hunter Hack
$100 Supreme Open Hack
Results will be sent into the RAS for their consideration
General Enquiries:
Liz Brook 0431881469
Or
Rob Bradford
For a show program please email: moneve2014@gmail.com
Camping and Stabling facilities available
Please bring own bedding
Caterer for the weekend: Bellingen Pony Club
Photographer for show: Still Free Photography
Entry fees
Saturday Breed (rings 1-3)
$4.00/ class
Sunday Classes (rings 1-3)
$4.00/class
Condition of Entry
** Horses must compete either in Show Hunter or Open Hack ring..
They may not compete in both**
Memberships & Registrations
 All Competitors must be members of Bellingen Riding Club, Show Hack Council, EA
 BRC recognises SHC, EA memberships.... BUT current membership cards will need to be presented..if not a day
membership will be charged @ $5/rider/day
 All horses competing in their registered breed classes must be registered and present registration papers on request
 NO PAPERS ..NO COMPETING!!!
 ** membership cards must be presented on day...Pro rata memberships will be available
Entries
 NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ON ENTRY MONIES
 All competitor liability forms must be signed before competing
 Ground fee $5 per horse will be charged per day
Stallions
 Stallions/Colts must be handled at all times by a person over 18 years old and have a bit in their mouth
 All stallions must be STABLED...NOT tied to the float or truck
General Rules
 Judges decision is final
 Judge has the right to ask a competitor to leave the ring if they see fit the competitor or horse is ill mannered or unfit to
compete.
 NO ring will be held up
 Bellingen Riding Club holds no responsibility for ANY accident, injury or damage to competitors, volunteers, helpers or
spectators including damage to goods, property or vehicles. All persons attending the event do so at their own risk
 Horses are to compete either Hunter or Open...NOT BOTH (HUNTER CLASSES WILL BE FOLLOWING AHHA GUIDELINES)
 APSB new guidelines will be as follows....you cannot compete in a breed class and the APSB class, if the breed class is
offered that is your class, you cannot compete in the ASPB classes if your breed is catered for.
Definitions
 Newcomer: A horse, which has not competed under saddle (except for racing) at any show prior to 1st January 2015
 Maiden: A horse that has not won a first at any Agriculture Show or a similar event
 Novice: A horse which has not won a Champion at a similar event in the open ring at a Agriculture Show
 Intermediate: A horse or rider who has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd at a Royal Show
Smartest on Parade Classes
 Classes are open to all horses and riders
 No workout
 Entrants are judged on their attire, gear and all over presentation of the horse
 The winners of rings 1-3 will compete for overall Smartest on Parade of Show in Ring 1 by the 3 judges
before commencement of the ridden events
Stabling/Camping
Stabling and Camping arrangements
Please email form to:
moneve2014@gmail.com
Stabling: $5/horse/stable for the duration of show
Ground fee: $5.00/horse/ day
Powered camping sites: $20.00/night
Non-Powered Sites: $10.00/night
**The above camping fee are charged by the Bellingen Show Ground Trust
These fees are payable at the time of the show**
Ring 1 Saturday
Start time 8.30am
1. Led ANSA Mare/Filly
2. Led ANSA Gelding
3. Led ANSA Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led ANSA
Sashes donated by ANSA
4. Led Thoroughbred Mare/Filly
5. Led Thoroughbred Gelding
6. Led Thoroughbred Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Thoroughbred
Sponsored by Jospeh Lyddy Shampoo & Conditioner
7. Led Warmblood Mare/Filly
8. Led Warmblood Gelding
9. Led Warmblood Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Warmblood
Sponsored by Jospeh Lyddy Blac it neutral
10. Led Australia Stockhorse Mare/Filly
11. Led Australian Stock Horse Gelding
12. Led Australian Stock Horse Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Australian Stock Horse
Sponsored by Linda Humphreys stamanol area rep
13. Led Quarter Horse Mare/Filly
14. Led Quarter Horse Gelding
15. Led Quarter Horse Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Quarter Horse
Sponsored by Tezbar Stud Grafton
16. Led Heavy Horse Mare/Filly
17. Led Heavy Horse Gelding
18. Led Heavy Horse Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Heavy Horse
Sponsored by Jospeh Lyddy Black Caviar hoof enamel
19. Led Guy Fawkes Mare/Filly
20. Led Guy Fawkes Gelding
21. Led Guy Fawkes Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Guy Fawkes
Sashes donated by Guy Fawkes Association
22. Ridden ANSA Mare/Filly
23. Ridden ANSA Gelding
24. Ridden ANSA Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden ANSA
Sashes donated by ANSA
25. Ridden Thoroughbred Mare/Filly
26. Ridden Thoroughbred Gelding
27. Ridden Thoroughbred Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Thoroughbred
Sponsored by Jospeh Lyddy Black Caviar coat gloss
28. Ridden Warmblood Mare/Filly
29. Ridden Warmblood Gelding
30. Ridden Warmblood Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Warmblood
Sponsored by Jospeh Lyddy show glow
31. Ridden ASH Mare/Filly
32. Ridden ASH Gelding
33. Ridden ASH Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Australian Stock Horse
Sponsored by Linda Humphreys Stamanol area rep
34. Ridden Quarter Horse Mare/Filly
35. Ridden Quarter Horse Gelding
36. Ridden Quarter Horse Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Quarter Horse
Sponsored by Tezbar Stud Grafton
37. Ridden Heavy Horse Mare/ Filly
38. Ridden Heavy Horse Gelding
39. Ridden Heavy Horse Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Heavy Horse
Sponsored by Norco Coffs Harbour
40. Ridden Guy Fawkes Mare/Filly
41. Ridden Guy Fawkes Gelding
42. Ridden Guy Fawkes Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Guy Fawkes
Sashes donated by Guy Fawkes Association
Supreme Led Horse of Show
Will be judges after all led classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion led breeds are eligible
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Supreme Ridden Breed of Show
Will be judged after all ridden classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion Ridden breeds are eligible
Ring 2 Saturday
Start 8:30am
43. Led Welsh Mare/ Filly
44. Led Welsh Gelding
45. Led Welsh Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Welsh
Sponsored by Kempsey Produce & Saddlery
46. Led Part Welsh Mare/Filly
47. Led Part Welsh Gelding
48. Led Part Welsh Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Part Welsh
Sponsored by Reds Horse & Pet Supplies
49. Led APSB Mare/ Filly
50. Led APSB Gelding
51. Led APSB Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion APSB
Sponsored by Gartner Transport
52. Led Part APSB Mare/Filly
53. Led Part APSB Gelding
54. Led Part APSB Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion APSB
Sponsored by Norco Bellingen
55. Led Riding Pony Mare/Filly
56. Led Riding Pony Gelding
57. Led Riding Pony Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Riding Pony
Sponsored by Lil Tackers Daycare Valla
58. Led ASPA Mare/ Filly
59. Led ASPA Gelding
60. Led ASPA Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion ASPA
Sashes donated by Australian Saddle Pony Association
61. Led Arabian Mare/Filly
62. Led Arabian Gelding
63. Led Arabian Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Arabian
Sponsored by Norco Coffs Harbour
64. Led Arabian Derivative Mare/Filly
65. Led Arabian Derivative Gelding
66. Led Arabian Derivative Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative
Sponsored by Denis Dwyer Electrical
67. Ridden Welsh Mare/Filly
68. Ridden Welsh Gelding
69. Ridden Welsh Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Welsh
Sponsored by
70. Ridden Part Welsh Mare/Filly
71. Ridden Part Welsh Gelding
72. Ridden Part Welsh Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Part Welsh
Sponsored by
73. Ridden APSB Mare/Filly
74. Ridden APSB Gelding
75. Ridden APSB Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion APSB
Sponsored by
76. Ridden Part APSB Mare/Filly
77. Ridden Part APSB Gelding
78. Ridden Part APSB Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Part APSB
Sponsored by
79. Ridden Riding Pony Mare/Filly
80. Ridden Riding Pony Gelding
81. Ridden Riding Pony Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Riding Pony
Sponsored by
82. Ridden ASPA Mare/Filly
83. Ridden ASPA Gelding
84. Ridden ASPA Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion ASPA
Sashes donated by Australian Saddle Pony Association
85. Ridden Arabian Mare/Filly
86. Ridden Arabian Gelding
87. Ridden Arabian Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Arabian
Sponsored by
88. Ridden Arabian Derivative Mare/ Filly
89. Ridden Arabian Derivative Gelding
90. Ridden Arabian Derivative Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative
Sponsored by
Supreme Led Horse of Show
Will be judges after all led classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion led breeds are eligible
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Supreme Ridden Horse of Show
Will be judged after all ridden classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion Ridden breeds are eligible
Ring 3 – Saturday
Start: 8.30am
91. Led Paint Mare/Filly
92. Led Paint Gelding
93. Led Paint Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Paint
Sponsored by Norco Bellingen
94. Led Palomino Mare/Filly
95. Led Palomino Gelding
96. Led Palomino Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Palomino
Sponsored by
97. Led Buckskin Mare/Filly
98. Led Buckskin Gelding
99. Led Buckskin Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Buckskin
Sashes donated by Buckskin Society
100.
Led Pinto Mare/ Filly
101.
Led Pinto Gelding
102.
Led Pinto Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Pinto
Sponsored by
103.
Led ABHR Mare/Filly
104.
Led ABHR Gelding
105.
Led ABHR Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led ABHR
Sponsored by
106.
Led Any Other Breed Mare/Filly
107.
Led Any Other Breed Gelding
108.
Led Any Other Breed Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Led Any Other Breed
Sponsored by Lil Tackers Daycare Valla
109.
Led Unregistered Mare/Filly
110.
Led Unregistered Gelding
111.
Led Unregistered Stallion
Champion & Reserve Led Unregistered
Sponsored by
112.
Ridden Paint Mare/ Filly
113.
Ridden Paint Gelding
114.
Ridden Paint Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Paint
Sponsored by
115.
Ridden Palomino Mare/Filly
116.
Ridden Palomino Gelding
117.
Ridden Palomino Stallion
Champion & Reserve champion Ridden Palomino
Sponsored by Tezbar Stud Grafton
118.
Ridden Buckskin Mare/Filly
119.
Ridden Buckskin Gelding
120.
Ridden Buckskin Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Buckskin
Sponsored by
121.
Ridden Pinto Mare/Filly
122.
Ridden Pinto Gelding
123.
Ridden Pinto Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Pinto
Sponsored by
124.
Ridden ABHR Mare/Filly
125.
Ridden ABHR Gelding
126.
Ridden ABHR Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion ABHR
Sponsored by
127.
Ridden Any Other Breed Mare/Filly
128.
Ridden Any Other Breed Gelding
129.
Ridden Any Other Breed Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Any Other Breed
Sponsored by
130.
Ridden Unregistered Mare/Filly
131.
Ridden Unregistered Gelding
132.
Ridden Unregistered Stallion
Champion & Reserve Champion Unregistered
Sponsored by
Supreme Led Horse of Show
Will be judges after all led classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion led breeds are eligible
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Supreme Ridden Horse of Show
Will be judged after all ridden classes have finalised in Ring 1
All Champion Ridden breeds are eligible
Ring 1
Start time 8:30am
1. Smartest on Parade – Adult over 17yrs
Smartest on parade
To be judged in Ring 1 on conclusion of all “Smartest on Parade” classes
2. Newcomer Show Hack horse over 15hh
3. Newcomer Show Hunter horse over 15hh
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. Adult rider 17yrs & under 21yrs
5. Adult rider 21yrs & under 30yrs
6. Adult rider over 30yrs
Champion & Reserve Champion Adult rider
Sponsored by Lil Tacker Daycare Valla
7. Maiden Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
8. Novice Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
9. Intermediate Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
10. Open Hack over 15hh ne 15.2hh
11. Open Hack over 15.2hh ne 16hh
12. Adults Hack over 15hh ne 16hh (rider over 17yrs)
13. Childs Hack over 15hh ne 16hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Small Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
Sponsored by Denis Dwyer Electrical
14. Maiden Hunter Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
15. Novice Hunter Hack over 15hh ne 16hh
16. Intermediate Hunter Hack 15hh ne 16hh
17. Open Hunter Hack over 15hh ne 15.2hh
18. Open Hunter Hack over 15.2hh ne 16hh
19. Adult Hunter Hack over 15hh ne 16hh (rider over 17yrs)
20. Childs Hunter Hack over 15hh ne 16hh (rider under 17yrs)
Sponsored by Milton Lodge Horse retraining
Champion & Reserve Champion Small Hunter Hack 15hh ne 16hh
Sponsored by Norco Coffs Harbour
21. Maiden Open Hack over 16hh
22. Novice Open Hack over 16hh
23. Intermediate Open Hack over 16hh
24. Open Hack over 16hh ne 16.2hh
25. Open Hack over 16.2hh
26. Adults Hack over 16hh (rider over 17yrs)
27. Childs Hack over 16hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Hack over 16hh
Sponsored by Cheryl Lantry Independent Arbonne Consultant
28. Maiden Hunter Hack over 16hh
29. Novice Hunter Hack over 16hh
30. Intermediate Hunter Hack over 16hh
31. Open Hunter Hack over 16hh ne 16.2hh
32. Open Hunter Hack over 16.2hh
33. Adults Hunter Hack over 16hh (rider over 17yrs)
34. Childs Hunter Hack over 16hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Hunter Hack over 16hh
Sponsored by Nicolles Browbands
Ring 2
Start 8:30am
35. Smartest on Parade – Rider 12yrs & under 17yrs
Smartest on parade
To be judged in Ring 1 on conclusion of all “Smartest on Parade” classes
36. Newcomer Show Galloway over 14hh ne 15hh
37. Newcomer Show Hunter over 14hh ne 15hh
38. Senior Rider 12yrs & under 15yrs
39. Senior Rider 15yrs & under 17yrs
Champion & Reserve Champion Senior Rider
Sponsored by Show Selections Browbands
40. Maiden Galloway over 14hh ne 14.2hh
41. Novice Galloway over 14hh ne 14.2hh
42. Intermediate Galloway over 14hh ne 14.2hh
43. Open Galloway 14hh ne 14.2hh
44. Adults Galloway over 14hh ne 14.2hh (rider over 17yrs)
45. Childs Galloway over 14hh ne 14.2hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Small Galloway Hack
Sponsored by Norco Bellingen
46. Maiden Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh
47. Novice Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh
48. Intermediate Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh
49. Open Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh
50. Adults Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh (rider over 17yrs)
51. Childs Galloway Hunter over 14hh ne 14.2hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Small Galloway Hunter
Sponsored by Lil Tackers Daycare Valla
52. Maiden Galloway over 14.2hh ne 15hh
53. Novice Galloway over 14.2hh ne 15hh
54. Intermediate Galloway 14.2hh ne 15hh
55. Open Galloway over 14.2hh ne 15hh
56. Adults Galloway over 14.2hh ne 15hh (rider over 17yrs)
57. Childs Galloway over 14.2hh ne 15hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Galloway
Sponsored by Nicolles Browbands
58. Maiden Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh
59. Novice Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh
60. Intermediate Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh
61. Open Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh
62. Adult Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh (rider over 17yrs)
63. Childs Galloway Hunter over 14.2hh ne 15hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Galloway Hunter
Sponsored by Cheryl Lantry Independent Arbonne Consultant
Ring 3
Start 8:30am
63. Smartest on Parade – rider under 12yrs
Smartest on parade
To be judged in Ring 1 on conclusion of all “Smartest on Parade” classes
64. Newcomer Show Pony ne 14hh
65. Newcomer Show Hunter ne 14hh
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------66. Lead Rein Child Rider under 8yrs (pony to ne 14hh)
67. Child Rider Led under 6yrs
68. Child Rider 6yrs & under 9yrs
69. Child Rider 9yrs & under 12yrs
Champion & Champion Reserve Child Rider
Sponsored by North Coast Tack Shop
70. Maiden Pony ne 12.2hh
71. Novice Pony ne 12.2hh
72. Intermediate Pony ne 12.2hh
73. Open Pony ne 12hh
74. Open Pony over 12hh ne 12.2hh
75. Adults Pony ne 12.2hh (rider over 17yrs)
76. Childs Pony ne 12.2hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Small Pony
Sponsored by Mookie Tops
77. Maiden Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh
78. Novice Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh
79. Intermediate Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh
80. Open Hunter Pony ne 12hh
81. Open Hunter Pony over 12hh ne 12.2hh
82. Adults Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh (rider over 17yrs)
83. Childs Hunter Pony ne 12.2hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Hunter Small Pony
Sponsored by Norco Coffs Harbour
84. Maiden Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
85. Novice Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
86. Intermediate Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
87. Open Pony 12.2hh ne 13hh
88. Open Pony 13hh ne 14hh
89. Adults Open Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh (rider over 17yrs)
90. Childs Open Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh ( rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Open Pony
Sponsored by Cheryl Lantry Independent Arbonne Consultant
91. Maiden Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
92. Novice Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
93. Intermediate Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh
94. Open Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 13hh
95. Open Hunter Pony 13hh ne 14hh
96. Adults Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh (rider over 17yrs)
97. Childs Hunter Pony 12.2hh ne 14hh (rider under 17yrs)
Champion & Reserve Champion Large Hunter Pony
Sponsored by Kempsey Produce & Saddlery
Smartest on Parade Champion: will be judged by all 3 judges before the ridden classes commence
Newcomer Champion: will be judged before Supreme classes
Supreme Rider, Supreme Hunter Hack, Supreme Open Hack: will be judged after the hack classes finish in Ring 1 by
all 3 judges
Smartest on Parade will receive
Arm Rosette, Sash, Hay bag & Voucher
Newcomer Champions will receive
Garland, Sash, Hay bag & Voucher
Supreme Champions of Show will receive
Supreme Led Breed of Show: Garland, Sash, Hay bag & Voucher
Supreme Ridden Breed of Show: Garland, Sash, Hay bag & Voucher
Supreme Open Hack of Show: Garland, Sash, Trophy Rug & $25 voucher, $100
Supreme Hunter Hack of Show: Garland, Sash, Trophy Rug & $25 voucher, $100
Garlands & Arm Rosette donated by Champion Choice Browbands
Trophy Rugs, Hay bags & Vouchers donated by Horseland Coffs Harbour
$100 donated to Supreme Hunter Hack & Supreme Open Hack by Robert Bradford Studio 1 Equestrian &
Entertainment
Sponsors
Major Sponsor of Show: Manuel Equine Transport
Horseland Coffs Harbour
Champion Choice Browbands
Australian National Saddlehorse Association
Australian Saddle Pony Association
Tezbar Stud Grafton
Mookie Tops
Norco Bellingen
Norco Coffs Harbour
Kempsey Produce & Saddlery
Joseph Lyddy
Gartner Transport
Robert Bradford Studio 1 & Entertainment
Nicolles Browbands
Linda Humphreys Stamanol Area Rep
North Coast Tack Shop
Show Selection Browbands
Buckskin Association
Denis Dwyer Electrical
Reds Horse & Pet Supply Macksville
Cheryl Lantry Independent Arbonne Consultant
L’ll Tacker Daycare Valla
Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association
Bellingen Riding Club All Breeds Show Stable Booking Form
Please Mail or Email to:
Email:
Fee:
Bellingen Riding Club – Liz Brook
Po Box 359 Bellingen 2454
0431 881 469
moneve2014@gmail.com
$5 per stable/horse for the duration of the show
NAME:.................................................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS:............................................................................................................................................................
PHONE NO:................................................................MOBILE:............................................................................
EMAIL:.................................................................................................................................................................
NUMBER OF HORSES:..............................(other then stallions)NUMBER OF PONIES:.......................................
NUMBER OF STALLIONS:..........................................Vehicle Rego No:................................................................
BELLINGEN HAS A BAT COLONY.....ALL HORSES AT THE SHOWGROUND MUST BE STABLED IF STAYING
OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
$
STABLING
YARDS
TOTAL
PAYMENT – Stables must be booked and Paid For in advance......NO PAY - NO STABLE
By Cheque:
please return this form with your cheque payable to Bellingen Riding Club
Direct Deposit:
BCU
BSB: 704 328
Member number: 163111
Please include your NAME and WHAT ITS FOR as reference.
Stabling allocation advice
Name.........................................................................................................................................................
Address......................................................................................................................................................
Stable Numbers............................................please enclose a self addressed envelope..if stable numbers
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Judges & Competitors Guide to
The Show Hunter
A hunter may be of no specific breeding and successful hunters have included and are not limited to blends of
thoroughbred, Irish Draught, native ponies (UK), Australian/New Zealand bred ponies, Welsh cob, Warmblood
and Arabian blood.
CONFORMATION AND TYPE A well conformed horse is not only attractive but most importantly functional. A
stronger, sounder horse will be able to move better. Before you can evaluate a show hunter, one must become
familiar with the standards and characteristics so important within the type of horse which can then appropriately
be termed a show hunter.
ALWAYS use common sense whilst keeping in mind the key points of what constitutes a quality type of show hunter
when judging or choosing a horse to compete as a hunter.
The show hunter most importantly is a quality, upstanding well schooled, well mannered workman like horse
carrying more bone and substance than the show hack.
A good hunter is sound in both leg and wind. The hunter is a weight carrying animal capable of carrying his rider
comfortably over varying terrain with ease and safety over a period of time with controlled, forward energy and
strong, easy paces without appearing mechanical or dull. The picture should be one of strength, quality and
presence with therefore eye appeal to the judge and spectator.
Addition to the general criteria of good conformation required in a show animal, look for;
· Straight legs, front and rear view Legs correctly set
· Short, wide cannon bones with clean, well developed tendons
· A hunter over 15hh should carry between 8-9 inches of bone.
· A pony hunter or Galloway should carry the general attributes of a hunter as described throughout, with the bone
being commensurate to the size of the animal.
· Large, clean, flat joints (especially knees, hocks and fetlock joints)
· Well shaped feet size which are in proportion to the horse
· Short, broad and well muscled back and loins
Splints should not be discriminated against as long as they do not appear to cause unsoundness. Scars are not the
fault of the horse and providing that they do not impinge on the movement of the animal and are relatively
unsightly, no penalty should be imposed.
A hunter horse is described as handsome as opposed to beautiful or pretty as one would describe the show hack,
HOWEVER keep in mind common sense, if a hunter happens to be “pretty” or “beautiful” in the head yet carries all
the necessary requirements to be termed a hunter, it is not to be penalised. © Samantha Watson 2008 (author) All content on this
website is protected by copyright laws and, unless otherwise indicated, is the property of Samantha Watson. Commercial use of this document or material on this website is prohibited
without the express, written permission of Samantha Watson. This includes use of, or reference to, or materials contained on this website. Samantha Watson permits the copying,
downloading, or other use of materials on this website only for the purposes of: *educational purposes’ non-commercial use; *personal use; and *as permitted under Australian
copyright laws.
MOVEMENT, PACES AND MANNERS
A hunter’s movement should be ground covering whilst being straight, careful and slightly higher than the hack. His
paces should be stronger and plainer than the light, extravagant movement of a hack, whilst being smooth,
effortless, sweeping, elevated and clean.
Extreme, flashy movement is not acceptable in the hunter nor is short, choppy movement or high knee action.
Much has been stated regarding insurance and the safety of galloping especially in the Australian show ring,
however a gallop is expected of hunters and a gallop should always form part of the workout PROVIDING show
societies allocate adequate space.
A true gallop should be executed, however, flat strap and out of control is not correct. The gallop should be
immediate without any sign of laziness with the horse covering the ground in big, easy strides. The horse should
finish calmly and without pulling.
Rather than requesting a lengthened trot (where many riders appear to have the mistaken belief that a big, toe
flicking extension will win a hunt class) a judge may ask for a strong trot with some lengthening to be shown.
Manners are extremely important in the hunter, but it is important that the hunter does not appear robotic.
Deliberate disobediences such as napping, bucking, rearing or refusing to walk or stand in the workout or line up
should be penalised.
Again, commonsense must be applied so that small inconsistencies may be forgiven – ie a horse which changes leg
to negotiate slippery ground, as long as this is rectified quickly is not displaying poor manners.
AHHA Judge Neil Carpenter admiring his lovely Champion and Reserve Saddle Hunter winners at the Canterbury 150th A&P Show 2012
Photograph: Samantha Watson
Common General Mistakes Regarding Type
***JUDGES SHOULD NOT REWARD FAILED HACKS OR HORSES NOT DISPLAYING TRUE HUNTER TYPE***
A horse which is substantial in build and which may also display the attributes BODY wise which we require in a
hunter, yet is underpinned with fine, petite bone is not suitable to be called a hunter.
A horse which has been overfed and is overweight either marginally or grossly in a poor attempt to imitate a
substantial body, yet is underpinned with fine, petite bone is not suitable to be termed a hunter.
A horse which carries the attributes we require in substance and bone, yet is poorly mannered and unable to
perform calmly and obediently will not be rewarded as a hunter.
A horse which carries the attributes we require in substance and bone but however has flashy, extreme, daisy
cutting and/or eye catching movement which is correct for a show HACK, is not suitable to be termed a hunter.
A large heavy horse breed crossed with a lighter type such as the thoroughbred may be suitable, however care
should also be taken that even though the result may appear hunter in type, that it is not too heavy or too coarse
in its bone, nor has heavy, plodding movement which would impede its suitability as a hunter.
**If in doubt, always keep in mind the hunter’s type and his suitability for the job of which he is intended to carryout.**