29 TH . 30 TH & 31 ST AUGUST 2015
Netley, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7JZ
01743 718339
On the day contacts only - 07949 005001 & 07823 324384
For stabling contact Netley Hall
MONDAY
Championship for all Ring Champions and Reserves For:
Overall Supreme, Reserve & Reserve Reserve
(For all Ring Champions & Reserves)
Veteran Horse Society - REGIONAL FINAL 2015. final second round qualifier for the
Supreme Veteran Horse Society Final -
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2015
Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page
Entry Fees: Pre-Entries £10 per class.
2nd Round VHS £15 ALL VHS 1 ST & 2 ND ROUND CLASSES MUST BE PRE -
ENTERED
Entries on the Day £15

Rules and Conditions of Entry
There is a charge of £2.50 for First Aid.
All ridden horses/ponies must be 4 years old and over. The age of the horse/pony shall be calculated from 1 st January in the year of its birth.
Riders age: Juniors 17 years of age as of 1 st January 2015, Lead Rein 8 years as of 1 st January 2015.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Passports for all horses/ponies when travelling or competing.
No horse/pony or rider may leave the ring without permission from the judge or steward. A fall of horse/pony or rider while mounted in any class will result in disqualification and must leave the ring dismounted. If a horse or pony gets loose from its rider/handler while in the ring it will result in disqualification. Horses/ponies showing continued disobedience may, at the discretion of the judge, be disqualified.
Correctly secured British Standard hats that meet current safety standards must be worn by riders/handlers 18 years or under. Anyone over 18 years old wishing to wear top hats or beaglers must produce a disclaimer and present it to the secretary when making entries, the organisers do not accept any liability for riders /handlers who submit a disclaimer and strongly recommend they wear a British Standard hat that meet current safety standards.
No earrings, piercings or visible jewellery should be worn. Mobile telephones or similar communication devices are not to be used in the ring.
Spurs of any sort are not allowed in the pony classes.
In Lead Rein and First Ridden classes the reins must be of normal length and should not be knotted or stitched in a loop. Reins must not be attached to the saddle. Handles are permitted on saddles. All Lead Rein and First Ridden ponies must be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle except for M & M First Ridden which may use any suitable bridle.
In all cases the judge’s decision is final. Anyone on the showground deemed abusive or unsportsmanlike will be asked to leave the showground.
No person, including exhibitors, handlers or grooms may enter the ring at any time without the judge’s permission.
When permission is granted to enter the ring a person must be suitably attired and wear a hat.
No entry to the ring when the judge has asked the class to trot.
A class is deemed to be over when the judge has given permission for the class to leave the ring.
Definition of a novice is no more than 4 firsts or 4 championship wins in one season.
In all novice classes a snaffle bridle must be worn, Wilkie snaffles are permitted.
No refunds will be given if you are unable to attend the show and have pre-entered or have missed classes due to lateness for whatever reason. Where we are to blame or for any genuine reason we may issue a credit note at the secretary’s discretion.
Competitors are responsible for arriving on time at their designated rings, the stewards are instructed not to hold classes. We cannot be responsible for classes clashing.
Objections are to be made in writing to the secretary within 30 minutes of the class ending, a deposit of £25 to accompany the objection which will be refunded if objection is upheld.
Classes will be split if at least 4 are forward in sections i.e M&Ms - Ridden & In Hand

Ring 1 Saturday 10am - Open In Hand – Judge Mr Paul Stringer
Class 1. Best Turned Horse/Pony
Class 2. Intro to Showing Horse/Pony
Class 3. In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Class 4. In Hand Coloured/Spotted/Appaloosa Horse/Pony
Class 5. In Hand Shetlands & Miniatures
Class 6. In Hand Palomino/Dun/Cremello
Class 7. In Hand Foreign Breeds
Class 8. In Hand Arab, Anglo or Part Bred
Class 9. In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony 15 years and over
Class 10. In Hand Hunter Type Horse/Pony
Class 11. In Hand Riding Horse/Pony
Class 12. Junior Best Handler
Class 13. Senior Best Handler
Ring Championship for 1ST & 2ND Placed classes 1-13

Ring 2 Saturday 10am -Open Ridden – Judge for Conformation Anne
Robinson
Ride Judge where stated – Beatrice Robinson
Class 14. Ridden B.T.O
Class 15. Ridden Coloured/Spotted- to include alternate colours
Class 16. Ridden Utility
Class 17. Ridden Show Cob – Hogged & Trimmed (ride judge)
Class 18. Ridden Cob Type – Excludes Show Cobs
Class 19. Best Rider – split junior/senior if enough forward
Class 20. Ridden Sports Horse – (ride judge)
Class 21. Ridden Hunter exceeding 15hh – (ride judge)
Class 22. Ridden Hunter not exceeding 15hh
Class 23. Riding Horse/Pony
Class 24. Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony age 15 years & over
Class 25. Ridden Arab, Anglo or Part Bred
Class 26. ROR – (Ride Judge)
Class 27. Ridden M&Ms – split if enough forward.
Ring Championship for 1ST & 2ND Placed classes 14-27
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Ring 3 Saturday 10am
Veteran Horse Society Showing Series 2015 – Area Qualifier
Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.
Qualification for the Regional Final goes to the 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4th VHS Member or non -Member in each Class. Rosettes 1st - 3rd
Qualification/invitation for the National Veteran Championship all competitors.
VHS Area Qualifiers – Judge - Miss Danielle Aspinall
Steward - Mr Rob Williams
Foundation classes - In-Hand
MARKING SYSTEM
1. Both ridden and in-hand classes will be marked as follows:
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Performance & manners 50 marks
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Condition for age, suppleness & turnout 50 marks In the event of a tie, the
‘condition for age’ mark will take precedence.
2. Marks are only awarded for walk, trot and canter. Any other movements will not be marked.
3. Over-weight or under-weight horses will be marked down.
Class AF - COMBINED AGE CLASS IN-HAND (15 years and over).
(1F, 2F,
3F)
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories as per above: Diamond
Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20
–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Class 7M - MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN-HAND (15 years and over).
Open to large and small breeds. Incorporates qualification for the VHS Regional Finals
- Foundation classes.
Class BF - COMBINED AGE CLASS RIDDEN (15 years and over).
(4F, 5F, 6F)
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories as per above: Diamond
Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20
–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.

Class 8M - MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN (15 years and over).
Open to large and small breeds. Incorporates qualification for the VHS Regional Finals
– Foundation classes.
Class 9M - RETIRED RACEHORSE RIDDEN (12 years and over).
Open to horses that have raced and are registered with Wetherbys. Incorporates qualification for the VHS Regional Finals
– Foundation classes.
Rosettes 1 st to 3 rd place (members & non members)
Qualification cards : 1 st to 4 th place (members & non members)
Those competitors who are non-members and qualify must apply for
Membership before the Regional Final.
Retired Racehorses and Mountain and Moorland may not be included in the combination classes due to the age and breed.
All competitors must adhere to the rules of the VHS including:
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No galloping or spurs are permitted.
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Basic walk, trot and canter. Clear transition must be shown.
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Mark system will be general: condition and movement in relation to age and turnout.
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Stallions handler or rider must be of 16 years.
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Turnout in accordance with breed.
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Red qualification for Members.
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Green qualification for Non-Members.
National Veteran Championship 2015 25th - 27th September 2015. Bury Farm Equestrian
Village, Buckinghamshire. LU7 9BT
For Membership and further information please contact
Veteran Horse Society
PO BOX 70
Cardigan. SA43 3AJ www,veteran-horse-society.co.uk
01239 881300 10am
– 3pm. Show Office 01239 623594
07789 514004 weekends or after 6pm (please note this mobile does not operate within office hours) info@veteran-horse-society.co.uk
www-veteran-horse-society.co.uk
The VHS promotes the care and welfare of the older horses, all proceeds from membership and 2015 showing series go directly back to their sister charity Veteran Horse Welfare

Ring 1 Sunday 9am - Open In Hand – Judge Mr Francis McAllan
Class 28. In Hand Best Turned Out Horse/Pony
Class 29. In Hand Welsh A & B – Any Age
Class 30. In Hand Welsh C & D – Any Age
Class 31. In Hand Mountain & Moorland any age – excludes Welsh/Shetlands
Class 32. In Hand Foreign Breeds
Class 33. In Hand Shetlands/Miniatures
Class 34. In Hand Show/Maxi Cob
Class 35. In Hand Cob Type excludes Show/Maxi Cobs
Class 36. In Hand stallions and colts all breeds
Ring Championship for 1ST & 2ND Placed classes 28-36
Ring 2 Sunday 10am - Open In Hand - Judge Anne Robinson
Class 37. In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony 15 years & over
Class 38. In Hand Hunter Type Horse/Pony
Class 39. In Hand Sports Horse
Class 40. In Hand Riding Horse /Pony to include Ex Racehorse
Class 41. In Hand Coloured Horse/Pony
Class 42. In Hand Spotted Horse/Pony
Class 43. In Hand Palomino/Dun/Cremello Horse/Pony
Class 44. In Hand Utility Horse/Pony
Class 45. Junior Handler
Class 46. Senior Handler
Ring Championship for 1ST & 2ND Placed classes 37-46
Ring 3 Sunday 10am Open Ridden - Judge Mr Roy Mason-Williams
Class 47. Best Lead Rein Pony

Class 48. Best Lead Rein Rider
Class 49. Best Lead Rein Pony Mountain & Moorland
Class 50. First Ridden Pony
Class 51. Junior Best Rider
Junior Championship
Class 52. Senior Best Rider
Class 53. Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Class 54. Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Class 55. Ridden Arab, Anglo & Part Breds
Championship for all 1st & 2nd placed in classes 52-55
Ring 4 Sunday 9am Open Ridden – Judge Beatrice Robinson
Class 56. Best Turned Out Horse/Pony
Class 57. Intro to Showing – for Ponies not exceeding 14.2hh – no cantering
Class 58. Intro to Showing – for Horses exceeding 14.2hh – no cantering
Class 59. Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony
Class 60. Riding Horse/Pony to include Ex Racehorse
Class 61. Hunter Type Horse/Pony
Class 62. Ridden ColouredSpotted/Appaloosa Horse /Pony
Class 63. Ridden Palomino/Dun/Cremello Horse/Pony
Class 64. Ridden Utility
Class 65. Ridden Cob Type Horse/Pony
Ring Championship for all 1st & 2nd placed classes 56-65
Ring 1 Monday 10am MINI FEST – Judge Mr Francis McAllan

Class 66. Mini Stallion
Class 67. American Type
Class 68. Brood mare
Class 69. Best Yearling Colt or Filly
Class 70. Best Broken Coloured
Class 71. Best Mini Shetland
Class 72 Best Standard Shetland
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP classes 66-72
Ring 1 Monday not before 12 noon
Judge – Mr Rob Williams
Class 73. Best Condition In Hand & Ridden OPEN
Class 74. Style & Appearance – Judged on Turnout & Show
Class 75. In Hand Foreign Breeds, excludes Part Breds & Ponies native to the British Isles
Class 76. Pairs Ridden or In Hand Individual Shows OPEN
Class 77. Con Course de Elegance Ridden or In Hand OPEN
Class 78. Riding Club Horse/Pony
Class 79. Ridden Equitation
Class 80. Fancy Dress

Ring 2
10am Start
VHS REGIONAL FINALS – SHROPSHIRE & BORDERS
FOUNDATION CLASSES IN HAND
JUDGES – Mr Nigel Vale & Mr Simon Poxon-Marks - Steward Mr Russell
Marks.
CLASS 1F - DIAMOND VETERAN IN-HAND (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 2F - VETERAN IN-HAND (20 –24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 3F - PRE-VETERAN IN-HAND (15 –19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
FOUNDATION CLASSES - RIDDEN
CLASS 4F - DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 5F - VETERAN RIDDEN (20 –24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 6F - PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15
–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height .
Rosettes 1 st to 6 th place, In Hand Champion & Reserve, Ridden Champion
& Reserve
Qualification Cards : In Hand Champion & Reserve, Ridden Champion &
Reserve
All competitors must be a full Member and have obtained a green qualification card
All competitors must adhere to the VHS Rules in all circumstances.
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The judges decision is final in all classes
All Champions and Reserves go forward to the VHS Veteran
Horse of the Year 2015 Supreme Final. 27th September 2015.
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NO Galloping or Spurs, in any instance.

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Supreme Final qualification must be received by the Society within 5 working days of the class and should any competitor(s) have previously qualified they may not accept qualification but hand it down to second or third reserve. If at a later date Qualification is found to be duplicate, both qualifications will be withdrawn from that competitor and they will need to re-qualify qualified from a VHS Area
Qualifier
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Members only may enter any class providing they also have a
GREEN qualification card.
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Grooms must be turnout in accordance to the VHS ruling, any groom not dressed correctly will be asked to leave the ring and marks deducted from the competitors score.
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All ridden competitors will be expected to do a set individual show.
All competitors MUST show a GREEN qualification card to the steward before they enter the ring.
NO GREEN CARD NO ENTRY.
There is no exception to this ruling.
National Veteran Championship 2015 25th - 27th September 2015. Bury Farm
Equestrian Village, Buckinghamshire. LU7 9BT
For Membership and further information please contact
Veteran Horse Society
PO BOX 70
Cardigan. SA43 3AJ www,veteran-horse-society.co.uk
01239 881300 10am – 3pm. Show Office 01239 623594
07789 514004 weekends or after 6pm (please note this mobile does not operate within office hours) info@veteran-horse-society.co.uk
www-veteran-horse-society.co.uk
The VHS promotes the care and welfare of the older horses, all proceeds from membership and 2015 showing series go directly back to their sister charity
Veteran Horse Welfare.

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