Penkridge & District Riding Club
Notice Board

IMPORTANT NOTICE

OUR SHOW APRIL 13 IS CANCELLED DUE TO GROUND CONDITIONS.

 

Presentation Evening:-
Quality Hotel
Pinfold Lane
Penkridge

Saturday 15th November 2008

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A.G.M. Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge. 8pm. 11th February 2009

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PLEASE NOTE:- IMPORTANT NOTICE

ALL TROPHIES WHICH HAVE BEEN WON IN 2007 SHOULD BE RETURNED AT THE APPROPRIATE TIMES. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN WINNERS NOT BEING ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THIS YEARS TROPHIES IN JUNE AND AT THE END OF THE SEASON. THIS RULE HAS BEEN ENFORECED 8 TIMES. WE HAVE A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY BANNED FROM RECEVING ANY OF OUR TROPHIES. SO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THIS RULE.
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HEALTH & SAFETY

The Organisers of this Show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present.

For these measurers to be workable, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers, Officials and Stewards.
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SPECIAL SHOW

SUNDAY 8th JUNE 2008

Trophies were donated to our club 17 years ago by the old Forge Riding Club. These trophies will be competed for at our Monthly Show to be held on 8th June 2008. They will be awarded to FULL MEMBERS ONLY although non-members may still participate in all events. Part of the entry fee will be donated to Riding for the Disabled at the Stafford Branch.

WINNERS OF THESE TROPHIES WILL KEEP THEM, AS THIS IS THE LAST FORGE SHOW.

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Acknowledgements:

Mr Joe Edwards
Super Solvitax
Mark Westaway (Horsehage)
Leverton
Blue Chip Feeds Ltd
Baileys Horse Feeds
Mars Horsecare Team (Spillers)
TopSpec Equine
Purina Pet Care
Dengie
James Wellbeloved
Herbal Healers (Fiona Fraser)
Samantha Faulkner (Photographer)
I.S.S. Royal London Show (Qualifiers)
CHAPS...........(Qualifiers)
Midland Regional Championship R.O.R. .......(Qualifiers)
Veteran Horse Society Showing Championship Area Qualifier (2008)
I.M.P.H.S.. (Qualifiers)
Shires Inter Club Challenge....(Qualifiers)
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INTERNATIONAL SHOWING SOCIETY QUALIFIER FOR ROYAL LONDON SHOW 2008

SHOWING CLASSES:- 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,20,21,22,27 & Mi natures and Retraining of Racehorses.
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COLOURED HORSE AND PONY SOCIETY
MAY 11th and JUNE 8th

THE CHAPS (UK) CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW QUALIFIER CLASSES.

CLASSES 3 and 11. These 2 classes for the 2 months are Affiliated to CHAPS. Both owner and rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) or horse/pony be registered with CHAPS(UK) but in order to qualify they must both be Showing Members and the horse/pony must be Registered with the Society BEFORE these shows for the qualification to be valid. (except Ponies (UK)/BSPS qualifiers where Membership and Registrations, if not already in place MUST be made withing 14 days of qualification for it to be valid).See CHAPS Member's handbook or www.chapsuk.com for rulings. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 29, 30th & 31st August.2008. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS(UK) for appropriate qualifier card. All Stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS(UK) ID cards must be carried in the ring for inspection.
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INTERNATIONAL MINATURE HORSE & PONY SOCIETY JUNE 8th
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VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell 2008 AREA Qualifier JULY 13th
Separate ring for this event. Starts at 2pm Prompt.
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MIDLAND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS IN-HAND RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES JULY 13th
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THE SHIRES INTER CLUB CHALLENGE QUALIFIERS 2008
SHOWING CLASSE NOS. 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,18,19,21,22,23,24,25,27 SHOWJUMPING CLASS NOS. 29,30,31,32,34,35,36,37. _________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2008 There will be a special rosette for the Best Tail in the show with an Annual Trophy to be presented at our Presentation Evening in November. This has been kindly donated by Lesley Gill. The trophy will be called 'The Mo Gill Trophy' open to FULL MEMBERS ONLY.

GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION

1. The Committee have the right to decide on matters arising, not covered below. Entry fees will only be refunded at the discretion of the Committee.
2. The judges' decision is FINAL objections to be submitted to the Secretary in writing before close of show.
3. RIDING HATS and riding footwear must be worn at all times when mounted. All hats must meet PAS015, EN1384, (USA) 1163. Earrings and Body Studs MUST NOT BE WORN.
4. All riders are expected to be properly attired in all rings, (relaxed for Handy Pony and Gymkhana).
5 . No horse or pony under 4 years of age allowed to enter any riding event
6. Entries to lead rein classes are restricted to lead rein classes only on the day of that show, with the exception of First Ridden Class.
7. Non-competitive entries allowed at judges' discretion.
8. Unless otherwise decided by the Committee, all horse/pony jumping classes will be run to B.S.J.A. rules, and Showing Classes to B.S.P.S. rules.In ALL classes held to B.S.P.S. Rules WHIPS are not to exceed 30", hunting crops are permissible. The wearing of SPURS in ALL JUNIOR classes held to B.S.P.S. Rules is forbidden.
9. It is the Competitor's responsibility to enter the ring when asked to do so, failure to do so may lead to elimination from the Class unless the Ring Steward has been informed of the circumstances. Competitors should note that Classes do overlap, it is their responsibility to be available when required, also NO abuse to Judge or Steward will be tollerated. The offenders will be asked to leave the showground.
10. Riders must not GALLOP or CANTER amongst the horse boxes and spectators in interest of safety. Offenders will be asked to leave the ground and no entry money will be refunded.
11. The Show Organisers for this event hold liability insurance for any claim that may be made against the event organisers. However all entrants must ensure that they have personal liability insurance covering themselves and their ponies/horses against any liability they may incur.
12. All dogs must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
13. Horses or Ponies must not be left unattended and tethered to horseboxes or trailers.
14. Any horse or pony known to kick or misbehave must (a) wear a red tail ribbon and (b)  be kept away from other animals and spectators where practicable.
15. STALLIONS. The Owner or Authorised Agent or Rider must take adequate precautions to ensure people and horses are not put at risk of injury.
16. Practice Fence must be jumped with red topped wing on right only.
17. DO NOT under any circumstances clean out Horseboxes and Trailers on the Showground. Any person found to be doing so will be charged £30 on the spot.
18. A fall of pony/horse or rider in any class will result in disqualification and they MUST leave the ring dismounted, failing to adhere to this rule could result in serious consequences.
19. The committee reserves the right to order off the field anyone who in their opinion is found mistreating an animal.