Working Hunter Competition

FORMAT - Classes are split between ponies, up to 148cm, and horses, over 148cm, Riders can be of any age. Riders will complete their jumping round in the main arena and then go directly to the smaller arena for the conformation and showing section. Boots only to be removed after they have jumped, then stand up for the judge to assess conformation walk away and trot back towards the judge then straight on to a short individual show. The judge will not be riding the horses and neither horses or ponies will be untacked for conformation. Results will be announced after the completion of the class. Caledonian Showing Championships This show is a qualifier for the Caledonian Showing Championships, which offers competitors the opportunity to compete at a top level Championship Final in Scotland. With a draped main arena, amazing rosettes, special prizes, music, judges from the south and atmospheric Evening Performances, this is the show everyone wants to be part of. This year’s show will be held at Highfield @ Howe, near Ladybank, Fife on 16/17 October 2021 Every horse & pony placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all Working Hunter/Pony classes will qualify to compete in any appropriate class at the Finals. All Champions & Reserves will qualify for the Champion & Reserves Stakes Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line. All qualified horses and ponies will be listed on the Caledonian Showing Championship Show’s website www.caledonianchampionships.webs.com (and soon to come www.caledonianchampionships.co.uk) where you will also find a regularly updated list of qualifying shows and a wealth of other information. PLEASE CONTACT THEM AFTER THE SHOW AS THEY WILL ALLOW LATE ENTRIES. Photographer - There will be a photographer at the competition. If you do not want to be photographed please let the organiser know. TATTERSALLS RoR RETRAINED RACEHORSE CHALLENGE 2021 Mare or gelding 4yrs old or over and of any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2021. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited. All entries must be registered with RoR and HAVE raced in GB. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships, Aintree in August 2022 The judge will NOT ride. Horses may be stripped for conformation at the discretion of the judge. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force’ The class to be judged 50% jumping, 20% Style while jumping and performance and 30% awarded for show, manners and suitability to be retrained. PHASE 1 Jumping to be judged: 8 rustic jumps 3 foot (90cm) to 3 foot 3 inches (1 metre) with a maximum spread of 95 centimeters) The following points to be deducted at the end of each jumping round: 10 points to be deducted for a knock down. 15 points to be deducted for a refusal. 20 points for second refusal. Elimination for third refusal or fall or Error of Course. PHASE 2 Class returns without boots and judged for an individual show/conformation. (In some classes, at the judge’s discretion, horses might be asked to do a ‘show’ following their jumping without leaving the ring. This is often the case with a large number in the class) Each horse to complete an individual show of no longer than 1 ½ minutes. Show to include the following movements: Walk, Trot, canter showing change of leg, extended canter (gallop) halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Total marks out of 30% for Show, manners and suitability to be retrained. Fences for the final at Aintree can be up to a maximum of 3’6” (1.05 metre) Prizes : Rosettes and Vouchers 1st to 3rd place. 1st £30 plus RoR prize, 2nd £20 3rd 10 RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand. Veteran prize (15+): £20 voucher to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran Final at the Championships at Aintree 2021
Times will be available for each class on Saturday 2nd October. Day stables are available if needed.