Leamside Equestrian
Whitehouse Farm, Leamside, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6QJ
Tel: Bev 07900 413886
Email: entries@leamsideequestrian.co.uk
Be My Valentine Show
Sunday 16th February 2014
Closing date for pre entries: 10th February 2014
CHAPS (UK) Judge: David Dixon
*This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal
London Show 2013 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 2013. 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
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. The
CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 28th-30th August 2014. Shows held on or after date of
Championship Show will count as 2015 qualifiers. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for
appropriate qualifier card.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers 1,2,5,6,9,14a,18,19, 22, 26, 28, 28a. 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.
15+ Horse & Pony Events
To qualify for the 2014 National Supreme Showing Championship Show on Sunday August 17 th
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.
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 13th –
17th August 2014. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will
qualify.
Show starts 8.30 am Prompt
In-hand
Class 1
Open In-hand Qualifier 8:30am
Any height, age or type. No foals.
Open to any breed over the ages 3 years old. Handlers must be competent and over the age of 16 years.
Class 2
Open Youngstock including 8:40am
Open to ages 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Handlers must be competent and over the age of 16 years.
Class 3
Royal London Qualifier
Mountain and Moorland Youngstock 8:50am
Youngstock classes open to horse and ponies under 3. Handlers must be competent and over the age of 16 years.
Class 4
Young Handlers 9:00am
Handlers under the age of 16 and open to any breed/height/age. No Stallions.
Class 5
Royal London Qualifier
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier 9:10am
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 6
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier 9:40am
Any height. Any age, no foals.
Class 7
Class 8
8a
Retired Racehorse 10:10am
Royal London Qualifier
Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds10:20am
Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds
Dales,
Class8 & 8a Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C & D. Stallion, Mare or Gelding.
Class 9
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Royal London Qualifier, Equifest Qualifier
Veteran Horse/Pony (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over) 10:50am
inc. CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier - In-hand,
Royal London Qualifier
Palominos, Duns, Roans (Any Height/Age/Breed) 11:00am
Royal London Qualifier
Rare & Foreign Breeds (Any foreign breed Horse/pony any Age) 11:20am
Royal London Qualifier
Open Sports Horse/Pony (not split in to height groups) 11:45am
CHAPS (UK) Qualifier
In-Hand Championship For 1st & 2nd place in all of the above classes to take place at the end of class 11
Please Note – No Dogs Allowed on the premises
Ridden (not before 12:30pm)
Class 13
Class 14
14a
Tack and Turnout (Open to all ages) 12:30pm
Lead Rein Best Combination up to 9 years 12:40pm
CHAPS (UK) Lead Rein/First Ridden,
CHAPS (UK) LR 3-8yrs, exhibits not to exc 122cms (12hh); FR 10yrs & under, exhibits not to exc 128cms (12.2hh).
Class 15
First Ridden Combination 12:55pm
10yrs & under
Class 16
Class 17
Class 18
Best Combination riders 16 years and under 1:10pm
Best Combination riders 17 years and over 1:25pm
CHAPS UK Open Ridden Qualifier. 1:35pm
Any type, height, 4 years and over.
Class 19
CHAPS (UK) Winter Restricted Qualifier, Open to all heights, types, 4 years
old and over. Exhibits not to have qualified for HOYS in the current and previous year in which
the Finals will be held (e.g. for 2014 Finals the horse or pony must not have qualified for HOYS in
either 2012 or 2013). TWO HIGHEST PLACED EXHIBITS FROM EACH HEIGHT / TYPE TO
QUALIFY FOR THE WINTER FINALS CLASS HELD AT BSPS WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 2014.
Class 20
Class 21
Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds 2:30pm
Equifest Qualifier, Royal London Qualifier
Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds 2:50pm
Equifest Qualifier, Royal London Qualifier
Class 20 & 21 Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of
Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C & D. Stallion,
Mare or
Gelding.
Class 22
Open Sports Horse/Pony (not split in to height groups) 3:10pm
Class 23
Racehorse to Riding Horse (Minor blemishes and scars will not be taken into account) 3:20pm
Royal London Qualifier
Class 24
Open Ridden (any horse/pony 4 years and over) 3:40pm
Class 25
Optimum Cooling Ltd - Ridden Hunters 4:05pm
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding.
Class 26
Class 27
Equifest Qualifier
Veteran Horse/Pony (Any breed/type 15 yrs & over) 4:25pm
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier Royal London Qualifier, 15+ Qualifier
Riding Club/Pony Club Horse/Pony 4:35pm
(to include a small jump, not to exceed 65cm)
Class 28
28a
Class 29
Novice Ridden horse
including CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier (Any Type) 4:55pm
Novice Ridden Pony
including CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Pony Qualifier (Any Type)
Rare & Foreign Breeds (Any foreign breed Horse/pony 4 years and over) 5:10pm
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 be part of the night
performance to declare the
Supreme Champion of the Leamside Equestrian Valentine Show
Class 30
Over 40’s Riding Class (Class 30 and 31 only £6 entry with proceeds to cash for kids,
Marie Curie Cancer Care and MacMillan Cancer Care)
Class 31
Be My Valentine – Horse/Pony the Judge would like as their Valentine!
Class 32
Concours D’Elegance
Class 33
Supreme Championship
15+ Qualifiers in all classes
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.
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 atall 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 Happy Valentines Day!
Leamside Equestrian Be My Valentine Show Schedule