SPRING SHOW 2008

SUNDAY 4th MAY 2008.

Warrigal Farm, Sandbanks Hill
Green Street Green Road, Bean,
Near Longfield, Kent, DA2 8EH.
By kind permission of Clare Crawford.

Show Jumping. Clear Round, Working Hunters,
Ridden and In–Hand Showing
And Best Rider Classes.

Trophies to winners, second and third places,
Rosettes to sixth place.
Championship trophies to Ridden
And In-Hand Champions.
Show Jumping Points Championship to be continued at our
Autumn Show.

Organiser: Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT.
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
A percentage of this show’s proceeds will be donated to our chosen charity,
Demelza House, Children’s Hospice.

Refreshments available, tack stand and photographer.

www.dartfordanddistrictridingclub.com

RULES AND CONDITIONS.

Entry implies knowledge and acceptance of the rules and conditions by competitiors and/or their guardians.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Horseboxes must not be mucked out on the showground or in the parking area and all litter is to be placed in the bins provided.
No horse or pony may be entered more than once in any class, except Clear Round.
No horse or pony under the age of 4 may compete in any ridden class.
No refund of entry will be made unless a doctor’s or vet’s certificate is supplied (except in the evnt of show cancellation – the organisers reserve the right to retain 25% of the entry fee to cover administration costs).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without stating a reason for doing so.
The organisers reserve the right to close entries for any class and to vary the order, timing or composition of the schedule if considered expedient.
The organisers reserve the right to exclude from the showground anyone who is acting in a manner likely to bring the name of the club into disrepute.
Competitiors must report to the ring steward 15 minutes before the start of the class. Those competitors not ready at the time given may be eliminated.
Any horse or pony considered being a hazard or apparently not under control will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees forfeited.
Anyone ill treating an animal will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees forfeited.
Any objections must be lodged with the secretary in writing with a £10 deposit and within 10 minutes of the class ending.
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organizers, neither the organizers of any event to which the rules apply nor the B.H.S. nor any agents, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
Strictly no dogs allowed on the showground.

Competitons will be run under Riding Club Rules. Hats must be approved to PAS015 / EN1834 standard and must be worn at all times whilst mounted. Back protectors are strongly recommended for all jumping classes.

Strictly no dogs allowed on site at Warrigal Farm. Please bring your own water for horses.

Ring One ~ Clear Round

Starting at 8:45a.m.
Clear Round Jumping at various heights to suit. Entry £3 per round or £5 for two ‘goes’.
Tickets must be purchased from the Secretary’s tent.

Ring Two ~ Show Jumping
Jumping Ring kindly sponsored by Anna Jackson of ‘Photofanatic’,
A photograph of each class winner will be awarded in the jumping ring.

Starting at 9:00a.m. sharp. Declarations to the ring steward at 8;35a.m please.

1. Minimus ~ 1’9”-2’0” Intended for genuine newcomers to jumping – entrants may not compete in Intermediate or Open Jumping.
Assistance in the ring permitted, including leading. Drawn order.
Sponsored by ‘Family Kitchens’. 01474 705511.

2. Novice ~ 2’3”
Sponsored by ‘Sheephurst Showjumps’.
Quality timber-built showjumps, on display ay the show. 07725918161.

3. Pairs ~ 2’3”-2’6” (rescue relay – two ponies/horses & two riders).

4. Scurry ~ 2’6” Table A4. Drawn order.One round, against the clock. Fastest CLEAR wins.

5. Intermediate ~ 2’9-3’0”
Sponsored by ‘Frames by Sara’. Custom picture frames to suit any style or budget.
07931 822 156. 01474 709601.

6. Open ~ 3’0-3’3”. Winner to receive the Blue Ash Trophy.
Sponsored by ‘Highfields Horseboxes’ 07958 617648
Coachbuilt 3.5 ton horseboxes. Travel in style and comfort!

A points championship will continue in our Autumn Show to decide the
Dartford and District Show Jumping Champion 2008.
The winner will be awarded the Shannon Leigh perpetual Trophy,
kindly awarded by Leigh Kerr.
0208 300 7092 www.shannonleighstables.com

Ring Three ~ Ridden Classes
Ridden Ring kindly sponsored by ‘Warrigal Farm.’
Livery Stables 01474 704093.

7. Lead Rein Best Rider
(Riders 12 years and under, no canter required)

8. First Ridden Best Rider
(Riders 14 years and under, no canter required)

9. Junior Open Riding
(Riders 17 years and under)

10. Working Hunter Pony (15hh and under, 2’3”)
Sponsored by ‘The West Kent & Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt.’

11. Working Hunter (Over 15hh, 2’9”)
Sponsored by ‘The West Kent & Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt.’

12. Riding Club Horse / Pony
(To be judged as suitable for all riding club activities, a small jump
to be included in the individual show)

13. Best Ridden Pony (Any type, 15hh and under)

14. Best Ridden Horse (Any Type, over 15hh)

15. Senior Open Riding (Riders over 17 years old)

16. Ridden Coloured
(Open to piebald, skewbald, roan, spotted, appaloosa, cremello, dun & palomino)

Classes in Ring Three may be split if entrants necessitate and at the judges’ discretion.

Ridden Championship – 1st and 2nd from classes 7 – 16 can compete for
the Supreme Ridden Champion Trophy.

Ring Four ~ In-Hand Classes
In-Hand Ring kindly sponsored by ‘Adrian Vale U.K. Ltd.’
Fencing, field shelters and groundwork specialist. 01322 863590 / 07968 686632.
Starting at 9:00a.m. sharp. Declarations to the ring steward at 8:45a.m. please.

17. Youngstock (3 years old and under)

18. Potential Competition Horse / Pony

19. Welsh (Small: Sections A and B)

20. Welsh (Large: Sections C and D)

21. Mountain and Moorland (Excluding Welsh)

22. Coloureds (Any Type)

23. Best Pony (Any Type, 13.2hh and under)

24. Best Pony (Any type, over 13.2hh, up to 15hh)

25. Young Handler (Handlers 17 years and under)

26. Best Horse (Any type, over 15hh)

27. Adult Handler (Handlers over 17 years old)

28. Marvellous Mare

29. Gorgeous Gelding

30. Veteran Horse / Pony (15 years and over)

Classes may be split or amalgamated according to entries and at the judges’ discretion.

Ring Four Championship – 1st and 2nd from classes 17-30 can compete for
the Supreme In-Hand Champion Shield.

Dartford and District Riding Club is a thriving affiliated member of British Riding Clubs and has successfully qualified for the National Championships in many disciplines. We regularly field Junior and Senior teams in dressage, showjumping, style jumping, horse trials, riding tests and hunter trials.
D.D.R.C welconmes new members of all ages and abilities.
Join Now to receive discounted entry fees plus
· Fortnightly rallies in flatwork / jumping.
· Specialist dressage / jumping / cross country clinics.
· Opportunities to compete in B.R.C. Area 10 qualifiers in all disciplines.
· Social events / demonstrations / trips out.
· Dressage Series.
· Spring and Autumn Shows.
· Fun Easter and Christmas Shows.
Download an application form from www.dartfordanddistrictridingclub.com

Entry Form for Spring Show

ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE PRECEDING MONDAY OF THE SHOW.

CLEAR ROUND ENTRIES ON THE DAY - £3 PER ROUND OR £5 FOR 2 ROUNDS.
PAIRS £10 PER PAIR (MEMBERS)/£14 PER PAIR (NON-MEMBERS)
ALL OTHER JUMPING / RIDDEN / IN-HAND CLASSES £5 MEMBERS / £7 NON MEMBERS

Entries on the day, if space, will be subject to a £2 surcharge per rider, per class.

MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE ~ JUNIORS £15 / SENIORS £20 ~ CLAIM REDUCED MEMBERSHIP ENTRY FEES IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Entries Secretary and Organiser:
Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QT.
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
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Entry form: Dartford and District Riding Club SPRING SHOW.

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member Fee

Voluntary contribution to Demelza House, Children’s Hospice
Please add £2 per rider/handler for medical cover
Total
Name__________________________________________
Address________________________________________ Membership no.___________

______________________________________________ Telephone no. ____________
E Mail _________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ______________________________________

Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding Club.