Xmas Show
Sunday 28th December 2014
9:30 am Start Time
Closing date for pre entries: Saturday 20th December 2014
Pre Entries £10 per class, Entries on the day £12 per class
CHAPS (UK) Judge: John Lloyd
In Hand Judge: Margaret Wardropper
Ridden Judge: Steven Kerby
This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal London Show 2015 First,
second and third placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Champion of
Britain Title classes to be held at the Royal London Show in 2014. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a
qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and
rider/handler are, or become registered with the International Showing Society within 28 days of the qualifying
show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S. secretary on (01425)
471680/(07971) 931971 or see www.royallondonshow.co.uk
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (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 qualifiers qualify for the CHAPS (UK) Winter Restricted Finals at the BSPS Winter Championships which are
due to be held 2nd - 5th April at Arena UK.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers 6,7,8,9,10,19,20,21,22. 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 with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion
ID Discs in the ring.
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 12th – 16th August 2015.
The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
This Show is affiliated to the Verteran Horse Society. Classes 7 & 22 are are qualifiers. Qualification for the
Regional Final goes to the 1st 2nd 3rd 4th VHS Member or non Member in each Class. Rosettes 1st - 3rd
15+ Horse & Pony Events
To qualify for the 2015 National Supreme Showing Championship Show on Sunday August 16th at Equifest,
Peterborough the first, second and third place horse/pony in the following classes will each qualify. To enter the
National Supreme Showing Championship Show the rider/handler and horse/pony must register with 15+ Horse &
Pony Events within 14 days of the qualifying show date. Further information concerning this exciting organisation &
what it can offer for the older equine please contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events
– 01588 650180 –
Horse15plus@aol.com – www.15plus.org.uk
Should you require more information please don’t hesitate to contact 15+ Horse & Pony Events.
Please Note – No Dogs Allowed on the premises
Whitehouse Farm, Leamside, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6QJ
Tel: Bev 07950 295913
Email: entries@leamsideequestrian.co.uk
Show starts 9.30 am Prompt
In-Hand
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Class 1
Drumacre Hall Stud/Equifest Mountain and Moorland – In Hand
Judged separately but class will be split if sufficient entries.
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.
Class 2
Royal London Qualifier, Equifest Qualifier
Open In-Hand
Any Height, age, type. No Foals
Open to any breed over the age of 3years old. Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit.
Over the age of 16 for handling colts
Class 3
Young Handlers
Handlers under the age of 16 and open to any breed/height/age. No Stallions.
Class 4
Royal London Qualifier
Rare and Foreign Breeds
Any height and 4 years and over
Class 5
Royal London Qualifier
Retired Racehorse
(Minor blemishes and scars will not be taken into account)
Class 6
Royal London Qualifier
Open Youngstock including CHAPS (UK) Qualifier
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent for size of exhibit. Over the age of 16 for handling colts.
Class 7
Veteran Horse Society Regional Qualifier (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over)
Including CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier - In-hand
Combined Class – In-Hand 15 Years & over. Open to horses and ponies over the age of 15.
To combine the above classes but judged in age categories. Pre-Veteran (15 years to 19 years) Veteran (20-24
years) and Diamond Veteran (25+ years and over) This class will in-corporate qualifiers for the Regional Final and
National Championships
Class 8
Royal London Qualifier, 15+ Qualifier
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 9
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 10
BSPA Equifest In Hand Piebald/Skewbald
Open In Hand Piebald/Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly, gelding, any age.
The first 3 places will qualify for the BSPA Championships. Class may be divided if
sufficient entries.
In-Hand Championship For 1st & 2nd place in all of the above classes to take place at the
end of class 14
Ridden (not before 12:00pm)
Class 11
Class 12
Class 13
Tack and Turnout Open to all ages
Lead Rein Best Combination up to 9 years
First Ridden Combination
Class 14
Class 15
Class 16
Best Combination Riders 16 years and under
Best Combination Riders 17 years and over
Pony Club/Riding Club Horse/Pony
10yrs & under
(to include a small jump, not to exceed 65cm)
Class 17
Christmas Fancy dress
Open to all ages
Class 18
The Hewitt Family/Equifest Mountain and Moorland Small and Large Breeds
Judged separately but class will be split if sufficient entries
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age.
Class 19
Equifest, Royal London Qualifier
BSPA Equifest Ridden Piebald/Skewbald
Open In Hand Piebald/Skewbald stallion, mare, gelding, 4 years and over. Riders any age.
The first 3 places will qualify for the BSPA Championships. Class may be divided if
sufficient entries.
Class 20
Equifest Qualifier
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Qualifier – Judge Ride
Any height, type and 4 years and over.
Class 21
CHAPS (UK) Winter Restricted Qualifier,
Open to all heights, type and 4 years and over. (class to be split if sufficient entries)
Exhibits not to have qualified for HOYS in the current and previous year in which the
Finals will be held (e.g. for 2015 Finals the horse or pony must not have qualified for HOYS
in either
2013 or 2014).
Class 22
Class 23
Open Sports Horse/Pony (not split in to height groups)
Including CHAPS (UK) Sports Horse/Pony
Veteran Horse Society Ridden Regional Qualifier (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over)
Including CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier
Combined Class – Ridden 15 Years & over. Open to horses and ponies over the age of 15.
To combine the above classes but judged in age categories Pre-Veteran (15 years to 19 years) Veteran (20-24
years) and Diamond Veteran (25+ years and over) This class will in-corporate qualifiers for the Regional Final and
National Championships.
Class 24
Royal London Qualifier, 15+ Qualifier
Novice Ridden Horse/Pony in their first year of competition.
Walk, Trot (canter optional in individual show no gallop)
Will spilt horses/ponies if sufficient entries)
Class 25
Class 26
Class 27
Class 28
Class 29
Racehorse to Riding Horse (Minor blemishes and scars will not be taken into account)
Royal London Qualifier
Nupafeed Ridden Cob
Equifest Qualifier, Royal London Qualifier
Open Ridden (any horse/pony 4 years and over)
Rare & Foreign Breeds (Any foreign breed Horse/pony 4 years and over)
Royal London Qualifier
Concours D’Elegance
Royal London Qualifier
Ridden Championship for 1st & 2nd Place in all of the above classes to take place at the end of class 29
Champion and Reserve Champion from the In-hand and Ridden championship
will then go forward to become
Supreme Champion of the Leamside Equestrian Xmas Show
Whitehouse Farm, Leamside, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6QJ
Tel: Bev 07950 295913
Email: entries@leamsideequestrian.co.uk
Disclaimer
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law
responsible, neither the organisers, Leamside Equestrian, nor any agent, employee or representative of these
bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury, illness to horses, owners, riders, grooms,
spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of
contract or in any other way whatsoever.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - By entering you are deemed to have agreed to the following:
1. All persons enter the show and its grounds at their own risk & Leamside Equestrian Limited accept no
responsibility for injury, accident, or loss.
2. The organisers reserve the right to ask any competitor to leave the arena if they feel any animal is unfit to
compete or being unfairly treated.
3. Lead rein ponies are to be shown in a snaffle bridle with the lead rein attached to the noseband only.
4. No spurs to be worn by any junior rider (16 years & under).
5. All horses/ponies competing in ridden classes to be 4 years old or over.
6. Age of rider/handler is as that on the date of the show.
7. Hard hats to current BSI standards must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years and under in the in-hand
classes and at all times when mounted, irrespective of age. Chin straps must be fastened. And purpose made
riding boots at all times when mounted. If a Patey Hard is worn a disclaimer MUST be signed.
8. It is the responsibility of the competitors to be at the arena on time.
9. No person will enter the arena unless required to do so to compete or at the specific request of the judge.
10. Participants do so at their own risk.
11. The organisers will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to persons, animals or property.
12. All persons must be vigilant of vehicles and animals moving round the show area and should abide by the
spectator/horse only zones and prohibited areas at all time.
13. Horses/ponies must be supervised at all times. Horses/ponies MUST NOT be left tied to vehicles including
horseboxes unattended.
14. NO GALLOPING anywhere on the show ground unless requested by a judge.
15. Rubbish must be placed in the bins provided or removed from the show ground.
16. Vehicles must not be mucked out on the show ground or any part of the farm.
17. It is compulsory for horses to have Public Liability Insurance.
18. Colts, two years old or over must be suitably bitted and led by a handler who is competent and able to
keep control at all times.
19. Any person behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave and will be disqualified.
20. All travelling horses and ponies must have a valid passport with them. All horses must be fully vaccinated.
21. The organiser reserves the right to cancel, alter, amend, split or amalgamate classes according to entries and
circumstances.
22. All competitors should consider carefully the classes they enter. No refunds/swap of classes will be
given under any circumstances whatsoever.
23 Any complaints must be lodged, in writing, with the show secretary within 30 minutes of the close of the class. A
deposit of £30 must be left which will be returned if the complaint is upheld.
24. Smoking is prohibited within the grounds. A smoking point is by the double gates at the entrance only
and please use bins provided.
25. Children under the age of 16 years must be supervised by an adult at all times.
26.THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL. Anyone acting discourteously to any judge/steward/organiser will be
asked to leave the grounds.
27. Vehicles including trailers parked on the premises are left entirely at the owner’s risk.
28. All horses entered must be of good health and have appropriate up to date vaccinations and worm control to
prevent any risk to other horses.
Most of all we ask that all competitors are respectful to each other, our
stewards, liveries, staff, facilities and property.
May we take this opportunity to wish you all a