Great Harwood Agricultural Show Light Horses

LIGHT HORSE SECTION

Instruction to competitors

1. Height Measurement.  All animals in height classes are liable to be measured on the showground. Animals may be measured without shoes, but if presented with ordinary shoes on, the measurer will allow half an inch.  No allowance will be made for plates,
2. Entry forms. Competitors are requested to sta

LIGHT HORSE SECTION

Instruction to competitors

1. Height Measurement.  All animals in height classes are liable to be measured on the showground. Animals may be measured without shoes, but if presented with ordinary shoes on, the measurer will allow half an inch.  No allowance will be made for plates,
2. Entry forms. Competitors are requested to state on the entry forms address details for local rider class
3. Judges. The committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute. The judge’s decision is final.
4. Owners entering their horses do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of entry that no liability of any kind attaches itself to the Committee or Members of Great Harwood Show.
5. Children’s Classes. A written statement signed by the parent or guardian of the exact date of birth of the rider must be given on the Entry Form for the Children’s Riding classes.  If this is omitted the entry will not be accepted. The committee reserves the right to withhold any prize until a birth certificate has been produced.
6. Objections Any objections to be made in writing, and lodged with the secretary within 15mins with a £10 deposit.
7. Safety. The organisers retain the right to bar any horse or pony which they do not consider to be suitable, in order to safeguard others against accidents; entry fee will not be returned.  Failure to comply will leave the competitor ineligible to receive future trophies. All riders and junior competitors must wear Hard Hats conforming to current standards, correct clothing and suitable footwear. Hard hats conforming to current standard are compulsory in all ridden classes. Chinstraps must be fastened. Spot Checks will be made. Beagler’s are not permitted.
8. Trophies. Acceptance of a trophy by the holder will be deemed as sufficient guarantee that he/she undertakes to return the same to the society 28 days prior to the next society Show.
9. Classes. The committee retain the right to cancel or combine classes with insufficient entries.
10. Ring Championship: There will be a championship in each ring as per schedule, Supreme of show (Light horse section) to take place on conclusion of all ring championships.
11. Entries on day: Strictly CASH ONLY on day
12. Horseboxes and Trailers: Will be checked for foot passengers being brought onto the Show Field in rear of trailers/wagons

PRIZE MONEY FOR ALL CLASSES

In the case of classes with less than 6 entries, all rosettes will be awarded, but only the first place prize money will be awarded.