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Thicketford Road Showground, Bolton BL2 2NA

www. Boltonanddistrictridingclub.co.uk

2020 Season Schedule

Bolton & District

Riding Club

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2020 Programme March Sunday 29st 1st Points Show April Saturday 25th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 26th 2nd Points Show May Sunday 17th Fun Show Separate Schedule Saturday 30th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 31st 3rd Points Show June Saturday 27th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 28th 4th Points Show July Saturday 25th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 26th 5th Points Show August Saturday 8th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 9th Fun Show Separate Schedule Saturday 22nd Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 23rd 6th Points Show Final Show for STARS qualifying points. September Sunday 13th Standby Show Saturday 26th Unaffiliated Dressage Sunday 27th 7th Points Show Double Points / Championships

Presentation Dance

Friday November 20th The Elizabethan Suite, Bury Town Hall, Bury.

Overall Championships in 2020 include:

• Under 10’s Champion1

• Ridden Junior Champion2

• Ridden Senior Champion3

• In-Hand Champion4

• Dressage Junior Champion

• Dressage Senior Champion

• Jumping Champions5

• Supreme Champions

Plus, more to be announced on the night…

All Trophies to be collected by the winning person or

otherwise forfeited.

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Entry Fees

Except where otherwise stated in the schedule, class entries are:

Points Shows Unaffiliated Dressage September Points & Championship Show

Members £ 6.00 per class £ 10.00 per class £ 6.00 per class

Non-Members £ 10.00 per class £ 15.00 per class £ 15.00 per class

Memberships

Juniors Seniors

£20.00 £ 25.00

Juniors - Age 17 years and under on the 1st January 2020

Points

Each competitor on the class sheet at the end of the class will receive 1 attendance point for each class attended.

1st - 4 points, 2nd - 3 points, 3rd - 2 points, 4th - 1 point.

Rosettes to sixth place in classes with ten or more entries. Double points at the September Show.

Members must have competed with the

same combination in the class for at least

4 shows to be eligible for the End of

Season Championships.

Lead Rein Competitors may only enter

Lead Rein Classes, Beginners Classes and

Under 10s Classes

All Ages listed in the Schedule are based

on age of competitor on 1st January 2019

NOVICE: All competitors must ride in a snaffle bridle, combination (Rider/Horse/Pony) must not have won an overall

end of year champion in any class in a previous year, or qualified for HOYS or RIHS in the previous year or current

year.

RIDDEN SHOWING SPONSOR

2020 Overall Supreme Champion will win a

£200 Naylors Gift Card

2020 Overall Reserve Champion will win a

£100 Naylors Gift Card

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Club Rules 1. Full and correct attire must be worn by all competitors and their grooms. All riders must wear correctly fitting

headgear to PAS015 or higher, whilst mounted anywhere on the Showground. Junior members are also

compelled to wear them when competing in hand. Grooms must wear suitable hats whilst attending in the

ring.

All forms of safety and rider protection are encouraged and as such back protectors are accepted at all events.

2. There must be no galloping or cantering unless in a collecting or judging ring.

3. Misuse of whips or spurs will not be tolerated under any circumstances. NO spurs are allowed in any mountain

& moorland classes, juniors may also not wear spurs in Showing Classes. Maximum length of whip – 30

inches/75cms except in Dressage Classes.

4. All entries are to be made on the entry forms provided or via the Online Booking System.

5. Classes will only be delayed for competitors at the discretion of the Judge and committee.

6. Failure to exhibit any animal entered will entail forfeiture of entry fee. Entry fees are non-refundable.

7. It is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure they are aware of the status of the rings and attend their

booked in classes.

8. No horse or pony under 4 years of age may be ridden on the showground.

9. No child under the age of 3 years may compete in Leading Rein Classes, and no child under the age of 4 years

may compete in any other classes.

10. Stallions and Colts may not be ridden or led by juniors who have not attained their 14th birthday in the current

year. Any animal not kept sufficiently under control will be asked to leave the showground immediately by any

Judge, Steward or Official of the Club. Stallion owners are reminded that it is forbidden to run out their exhibit

along the horse-box lines.

11. Dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times.

12. Do not muck out your horsebox or trailer on the showground,

13. Jewellery, indeed, any items that may become entangled and cause danger and/or discomfort to horse or rider

are not permitted.

14. Fall of horse or rider in any class requires that the horse/pony is to be led from the ring.

15. The committee and judges reserve the right to refuse an entry in the event of any unsoundness such as

lameness, coughing or dangerous behaviour etc

16. All winners of class trophies must guarantee their safe, undamaged return to the show secretary AT LEAST

one month before the next presentation. Any damage or unreturned trophies will be charged for.

17. The committee reserve the right to refuse membership and entries.

18. The committee reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate classes in the event of insufficient entries.

19. The committee reserve the right to change times or order of classes from those published.

All photographs in this schedule are courtesy of our wonderful photographer:

https://darren-l-gornall-photography.com/

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Club Rules 20. The committee reserve the right to exclude anyone from behaving in an abusive manner, causing a disturbance

or riding dangerously. Any person participating in any way at this Show who conducts themselves in a manner

which may be deemed to bring the Show into disrepute, or who is acting in a way which may be abusive to any

animal, person, official, judge or steward will be disqualified from competition and will be escorted off the

Showground.

21. INSURANCE: Bolton and District Riding Club cannot accept liability for injury to persons or animals, or for any

loss or damage to your property at the Show nor for any injury caused to a member, non-member whether

participating or observing on the Showground. You should therefore make arrangements to be suitably

covered by insurance. When exhibiting horses and ponies at the show which could cause injury to other

members/non-member or public, the riding club must therefore insist that you have adequate public liability

insurance.

22. B & DRC is an equal opportunity show, competitors with disabilities are welcome to attend and compete and

should declare to the Secretary on entry. See rule 21.

23. Objections should be made in writing to the secretary together with £20, which is returnable if the objection is

upheld. Any objection MUST be made within 20 minutes of the class ending.

24. ALL COMPETITORS will be deemed to have read and accepted these rules as a condition of their participation

on the Showground.

25. NO CLAIMS CAN BE ENTERED INTO.

26. Please can you all take you litter home with you and leave the showground as you would expect to find it.

27. NOVICE: All competitors must ride in a snaffle bridle, combination (Rider/Horse/Pony) must not have won

an overall end of year champion in any class in a previous year, or qualified for HOYS or RIHS in the previous

year or current year.

28. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL

29. Competitors must enter in your own name. It is against club rules to use a membership in someone else's name for a different rider or handler. No substitutions of Rider, Handler or Animal are allowed. If this is found out any placing in a class will be disqualified

30. No horse /pony/rider can compete at the BDRC Points Shows, if they have qualified HOYS in the current year. 31. No horse/pony that has been placed in the top 5 at the RIHS in the current year can compete at the BDRC

Points Shows. 32. No professional producers can compete, or any horse or pony that is in production on a professional showing

yard. 33. Social Media Rule: No member may post or transmit any material which could damage the name or reputation

of The Club, its officials or its Judges. Any person found guilty of this would constitute a breach of the club rules and could result in the person being removed / banned from the club and showground.

34. No rider may compete with a restrictive injury such as but not limited to a cast or break etc.

35. FLU VACCINATION AND HORSE PASSPORTS - All Horses and Ponies attending any

Bolton & District Riding Club events must be in possession of a valid Horse Passport and

Vaccination Record. The vaccination record must show that the Horse or Pony has had

the Flu booster within 12 months of the show date or had the first 2 flu vaccination

prior to the show. The club reserves the right to check passports at any time and evict

any animal which does not have a valid passport or vaccination card.

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Ring 1 – Equitation Commencing 10:00am All of the equitation classes (1, 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9) are to be ridden in a simple snaffle bridle. Spurs are not allowed. Whips must not

exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Classes 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 & 13 any suitable bridle

CLASS 1 JUNIOR EQUITATION (STARS QUALIFYING

CLASS)2 Riders aged 13 - 16 years

CLASS 2 SENIOR EQUITATION (STARS QUALIFYING

CLASS)3 Riders aged 17 and over

CLASS 3 NOVICE EQUITATION1,2 Rider any age. Must not enter any other

equitation class. Not to have won an overall

1st prize before 1st Jan in the current year.

Rider must be suitable for their mount.

CLASS 4 RIDING CLUB HORSE (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS)

2,3 Mare or gelding 4 years & over, exceeding

148cm. Riders any age. Riders will be expected

to jump a small fence

CLASS 5 RIDING CLUB PONY (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3 Mare or gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders any age. Riders will be expected to jump a small fence.

CLASS 6 BEGINNERS RIDING CLUB PONY1 Riders aged 9 yrs. and under. Mare or gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders will be expected to jump a

small fence. The overall points winner of this class will not be eligible to enter the classes in the future, even with

another pony. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Not to enter class 5

CLASS 7 LEAD REIN EQUITATION (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS)1 Riders aged 9 years and under. Ponies not to ex 128cm.

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Ring 1 – Equitation Not Before 12:30pm

CLASS 8 BEGINNERS EQUITATION1 Riders aged 9 years and under. Ponies not to ex 128cm. The overall points winner of this class will not be eligible to

enter the classes in the future, even with another pony. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended.

CLASS 9 FIRST RIDDEN EQUITATION (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2

Riders aged 11 years and under, Ponies not to ex 138cm.

CLASS 10 BEST FIGURE OF 8 IN TROT (RIDDEN)1 Riders aged 10 years and under. Ponies not to ex 128cm.

Lead Rein or Supervised Allowed

CLASS 11 THELWELL / BONNY PONY IN-HAND OR RIDDEN1 Rider/Handler aged 10 years and under. Ponies not to ex

128cm. Lead Rein or Supervised Allowed.

CLASS 12 CAPABILITY (RIDDEN)1 Riders aged 10 years and under. Ponies not to ex 128cm.

Will be asked to do a short show and show different

capabilities with their ponies (dismount, mount, pick up

feet etc). Lead Rein or Supervised Allowed

CLASS 13A TINY TOT HANDLERS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 1

Handler must be 4yrs - 7yrs or under. Horse should be

suitable size for the handler. Supervised Allowed

CLASS 13B JUNIOR HANDLERS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS)

Handler must be 8yrs - 11yrs or under, Horse should be

suitable size for the handler.

CLASS 13C YOUNG HANDLERS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS)

Handler must be 12yrs - 17yrs or under, Horse should be suitable size for the handler.

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Ring 2 – Show jumping Commencing 10:00am Rules for this ring will be B.S.J.A except where BDRC rules apply, which will take precedence. Class maybe split between Juniors and

Seniors depending on entries. Whips must not exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length

Clear round Jumping 10:00am – 11:00am

£3 per entry – Ticket from Booking Office

CLASS 14 40CMS JUMPING5 Cross Poles / Small Straights – Maximum 40cms,

jump off over shorten course if required.

CLASS 15 50CMS JUMPING5 Not exceeding 50cms in first round. 2nd Round

shortened course not exceeding 60cms, against the

clock. May include small spread and fillers.

CLASS 16 SCURRY / SPEED ROUND5 Up to 10 Jumping Efforts, not exceeding 65cms.

One round against the clock. Refusal will affect time

only. Knockdowns 5 second penalty.

CLASS 17 65CMS JUMPING (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5 Not exceeding 65cms in first round, 2nd Round

shortened course not exceeding 75cms, against the

clock. Junior with the most points after August Show will qualify for STARS.

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Ring 2 – Show jumping Not Before 13:30pm

CLASS 18 75CMS JUMPING (STARS QUALIFYING

CLASS) 5 Not exceeding 75cms in first round. 2nd Round

shortened course not exceeding 85cms, against the

clock. Junior & Senior with the most points after August Show will qualify

for STARS 75cms.

CLASS 19 85CMS JUMPING (STARS QUALIFYING

CLASS) 5 Not exceeding 85cms in first round. 2nd Round

shortened course not exceeding 95cms, against the

clock Junior with the most points after August Show will qualify for STARS

90cm. Senior with the most points after August Show will qualify for

STARS 85cms.

CLASS 20 95CMS JUMPING (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5 Not exceeding 95cms in first round. 2nd Round shortened course not exceeding 100cms, against the clock Senior with the most points after August Show will qualify for STARS 100cms.

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Ring 3 – Ridden Showing Commencing 10:30am Whips must not exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

CLASS 21 BEST TURNED OUT (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS)2,3 Rider Any Age, Horse or Pony any height, rider must

be suitable for the mount.

CLASS 22 LEAD REIN PLAITED SHOWING (STARS QUALIFYING

CLASS) 1 Ponies not exceeding 128cm, riders aged 9 years

and under. To be led by an attendant and shown

in a Snaffle bridle only, lead rein attached to

noseband only. (Lead rein riders may only enter

lead rein classes, under 10’s classes in ring one)

CLASS 23 BEGINNERS FIRST RIDDEN PLAITED SHOWING1 Ponies not to exceeding 128cm. riders aged 9

years and under. Snaffle bridles only. Grass reins

are allowed. The child may be accompanied off

the Lead rein. The judge will expect at least walk

and trot.

CLASS 24 FIRST RIDDEN PLAITED SHOWING (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 2

Ponies not to exceeding 128cm. Riders aged 11 years

and under. Any suitable bridle. No cantering except in the individual show.

CLASS 25 OPEN RIDDEN SHOWING2,3 Mare or gelding 4years old and over, Rider any age but must be suitable size for mount. Open to Registered and

Unregistered Horses or Ponies.

CLASS 26 NOVICE RIDDEN SHOWING2,3 Mare or gelding, Snaffle bridle only. Not to have won an overall first prize in any ridden class. Riders must be correct

age for height of pony.

CLASS 27 RIDDEN RACE HORSE TO RIDING HORSE (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Mare or gelding 4 Years old and over, Rider any age but must be suitable size for mount.

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Ring 3 – Ridden Showing Not Before 12:30pm Whips must not exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

CLASS 28 OPEN RIDDEN FOREIGN BREEDS

(PURE OR PART BRED) 2,3 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) 4 years old and over, Any height, riders

any age but suitable for mount.

CLASS 29 RIDDEN COBS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Mare or gelding 4 yrs. old & over. To include Maxi cob. Rider any age but must

be suitable size. Excluded M&Ms.

CLASS 30 RIDDEN VETERAN (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Horse or pony aged 15 years or over. Mare or gelding, any height, Rider any age

but must be suitable size

CLASS 31 RIDDEN SHOW PONY (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

148cm & under 4 years old &over mare or gelding, Rider any age but must be

suitable size

CLASS 32 RIDDEN SHOW HORSE (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

148cm & over 4 years old &over mare or gelding, Rider any age but must be suitable size

CLASS 33A RIDDEN COLOURED - PLAITED (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) 4 years old and over, any height, Rider any age but must be suitable size.

CLASS 33B RIDDEN COLOURED – NATIVE, COB, TRADITIONAL (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) 4 years old and over, any height, Rider any age but must be suitable size.

CLASS 34 RIDDEN SPOTTED, PALOMINO, DUN OR ROAN2,3 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) 4 years old and over, any height, Rider any age but must be suitable size.

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Ring 4 – In Hand Commencing 10:00am

CLASS 35 BEST CONDITIONED4 Any age, any height

CLASS 36 WELSH PURE BRED SECTION A&B4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) (4 years & over),

Yearling, 2 & 3 yr. old colts, filly or gelding. Ponies to be

registered in their respective stud book excluding part bred

CLASS 37 WELSH PURE BRED SECTION C&D4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3 yr.

old colts, filly or gelding. Ponies to be registered in their

respective stud book excluding part bred.

CLASS 38 MINIATURE HORSE/PONY & SHETLAND4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old

colts, filly or gelding.

CLASS 39 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old

colts, filly or gelding. Shetland, Welsh A & B, Exmoor,

Dartmoor EXC Part-Breeds.

CLASS 40 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or gelding. Welsh C & D, Fells, Dales,

Highlands, Connemara, New Forest EXC Part-Breeds.

CLASS 41 OPEN IN-HAND4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2&3yr old colts, filly or gelding. Open to Registered and

Unregistered Horses or Ponies, pure or part bred.

CLASS 42 YOUNGSTOCK (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Yearling, 2&3yr old colts, filly or gelding.

CLASS 43 PLAITED PONY IN HAND (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or gelding. Not Exceeding 148cms

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Ring 4 – In Hand Not Before 12:30pm

CLASS 44A COLOURED – NOT EXCEEDING 143CM (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or gelding. Plaited or Traditional

CLASS 44B COLOURED –EXCEEDING 143CM (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or

gelding. Plaited or Traditional

CLASS 44C SPOTTED, PALOMINO, DUN & ROAN4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or

gelding

CLASS 45 PLAITED HORSE IN HAND (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or

gelding, Exceeding 148cms.

CLASS 46 OPEN FOREIGN BREEDS IN-HAND (PURE OR PART BRED)4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or

gelding.

CLASS 47 BEST MARE4 Mare (4 yrs. or over)

CLASS 48 BEST GELDING4 Gelding (4 yrs. or over)

CLASS 49 IN-HAND COB4 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over), Yearling, 2 & 3yr old colts, filly or

gelding.

CLASS 50 IN-HAND VETERAN (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 4

Horse or pony aged 15 years or over. Mare or gelding.

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Ring 5 – Ridden Showing Commencing 10:30am Whips must not exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

CLASS 51 NOVICE RIDDEN M&M SMALL BREEDS2,3 Stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old & over.

Registered in the respective Breed Society Stud

Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh sec

A&B to be shown in natural state. No Part Breeds.

Not to have won a first prize of ten pounds in any

open ridden M&M class before 1st Jan in the

current year. Rider any age.

CLASS 52 NOVICE RIDDEN M&M LARGE BREEDS2,3 Stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old & over.

Registered in the respective Breed Society Stud

Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New

Forrest, Welsh sec C or D, to be shown in natural

state. No Part breeds. Not to have won a first prize

of ten pounds in any open ridden M&M class before

1st Jan in the current year. Rider any age.

CLASS 53 JUNIOR RIDDEN M&M2 Mare or gelding 4 year & over. Registered in the respective Breed Society Stud Book, to be shown in natural state

No Part breeds. Rider 16yrs and under.

CLASS 54 SENIOR RIDDEN M&M3 Mare or gelding 4 year & over. Registered in the respective Breed Society Stud Book, to be shown in natural state

No Part breds. Rider 17yrs and over.

CLASS 55 LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 1

Ponies not exceeding 128cm, riders aged 9 years and under. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle

only, lead rein attached to noseband only. (lead rein riders may only enter lead rein classes and class 22) Excluding

Part Breeds

CLASS 56 FIRST RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2

Ponies not to exceeding 128cm. riders aged 11 years and under. No cantering except in the individual show. To be

shown in any suitable bridle. Excluding Part Breeds

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Ring 5 – Ridden Showing Not Before 12:30pm Whips must not exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

CLASS 57 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Stallion, mare or gelding 4yrs old and over, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland,

Welsh A & B rider any age, to be shown in natural state. Registered in the

respective Breed Society Stud Book. Excluding Part Breeds

CLASS 58 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN &MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or over) 4yrs old and over, Welsh C & D,

Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest. Rider any age, to be shown in

natural state. Registered in the respective Breed Society Stud Book. Exc Part

breeds

CLASS 59 PART BRED RIDDEN OPEN2,3 4 years old &over mare or gelding, rider suitable for horse/pony.

CLASS 60 LEAD REIN HUNTER PONY1 Ponies not exc 122cm, riders not to have attained their 9th birthday. To be led

by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle only, lead rein attached to

noseband only. (lead rein riders may only enter lead rein classes and class 22)

Ages for points shows 9th birthday, 128cm for pony

CLASS 61 RIDDEN HUNTER PONY NOT EXC 153CM (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Mare or gelding 4yrs old and over, not exc 153cm.

CLASS 62 RIDDEN HUNTER EXC 153CM. (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 2,3

Mare or gelding 4yrs old and over. Exc 153cm.

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Ring 6 – Working Hunter Commencing 10:00am NOTE: Boots (dark colours only, over-reach boots) are permitted in the jumping phase, at no other time can a change of saddlery be permitted. Whips must not

exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

Clear round WH Jumping 10:00am – 11:00 am

£3 per entry – Token from Booking Office

CLASS 64 LEAD REIN WORKING HUNTER (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 1

Riders under 9yrs. Max height of

fence 45cms

CLASS 65 OPEN BEGINNERS 5 must be genuine beginners. Max

height of fence 60cms. Plaited or

unplaited.

CLASS 66 WORKING HORSE EXC 153CM5 Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or

over) 4yrs old and over, Height of

fences not to exc 90cm spread 76cm.

CLASS 67 WORKING PONY NOT EXC 153 CM5

Stallion, mare or gelding (4 yrs. or

over) 4yrs old and over, height of

fences not to exc 65cm spread 53cm.

Classes 66 & 67 Horses/Ponies will enter the ring individually and jump a course of maximum of 9 jumps. Each jump will be

marked out of 10 there will be no penalties for a stop or a pole down, but three stops will result in elimination. Fall of horse/rider is

automatic elimination. There will be no marks for conformation or manners but a mark will be given for overall impression, in the

event of a tie the overall impression mark will determine the final placings.

CLASS 68 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY (NOT EXCEEDING 153CMS) 5 Must not have won a 1st prize in Novice or Open WHP before 1st January of current year. Max height of fence 60cms.

Plaited or unplaited.

CLASS 69 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER HORSE (EXCEEDING 153CMS) 5 Must not have won a 1st prize in Novice or Open WH before 1st January of current year. Max height of fence 70cms.

Plaited or unplaited.

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Ring 6 – Working Hunter Not Before 12:30pm NOTE: Boots (dark colours only, over-reach boots) are permitted in the jumping phase, at no other time can a change of saddlery be permitted. Whips must not

exceed 30 ins (75cm) in length. Riders must be suitable size for their mount.

CLASS 70 WORKING HUNTER PONY NOT EXCEEDING

133CMS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5

fillers will be included; these classes are

open to ponies / horses 4 yrs. old and

over. Not exceeding 133cms, plaited

ponies. Rider any age but must be

suitable size. Max height 65cms

CLASS 71 WORKING HUNTER PONY EXCEEDING

133CMS NOT EXCEEDING 153CMS (STARS

QUALIFYING CLASS) 5

fillers will be included; these classes are

open to ponies / horses 4 yrs. old and

over. Ponies exc 133, not exc 153, plaited

/ unplaited heritage ponies. Rider any

age but must be suitable size. Max Height

75cms

CLASS 72 WORKING HUNTER HORSE EXCEEDING 153CMS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5

fillers will be included; these classes are open to ponies / horses 4 yrs. old and over. Horse exceeding 153cms, plaited

horses. Rider any age but must be suitable size Max height 90 cms

CLASS 73 M&M WORKING HUNTER SMALL BREEDS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5

fillers will be included, these classes are M&M Small breeds (Shetland, Welsh A and B, Dartmoor, Exmoor) 4 yrs. old

and over. Rider any age but must be suitable size. Max Height 60cms

CLASS 74 M&M WORKING HUNTER LARGE BREEDS (STARS QUALIFYING CLASS) 5

fillers will be included, these classes are M&M Small breeds (Welsh C and D, Fells, Dales, Connemara, Highland, New

Forest) 4 yrs. old and over. Rider any age but must be suitable size Max Height 75cms

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2020 Judges

All judges are currently confirmed as below, but are subject to change. Please check the website or Facebook for

updates closer to each show date:

Ring 1 Equitation 10:00am

Ring 3 Ridden 10:30am

Ring 4 In-Hand 10:00am

Ring 5 - Ridden 10:30am

Ring 6 - Working Hunter

10:30am

29-Mar Heather Cardwell Deborah Henthorn Sarah Murphy Brian Teat Lottie Christian

26-Apr Sue Keating Alan French Aimee J Cummings Vicky Prescott Joanne Ford

31-May Emily Murphy Johnny Simpson Julie Beck Aimee J Cummings Megan Latham

28-Jun Abi Shepherd Vicky Prescott Brian Teat Lottie Christian Bev Calderbank

26-Jul Kirsty Owen Laura Gibbons Jenni Milburn Sarah Weston Sophia Lightbown

23-Aug Joanne Baxter Sarah Murphy Deborah Henthorn Nikki White Laura Gibbons

27-Sep Sue Keating Heather Cardwell Jenni Milburn Sarah Murphy Emily Murphy

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Dressage

This year we will run the classes as New and Open level classes in a similar way to British Dressage Bronze and Silver.

The below shows the entry eligibility for each class. All classes are open to members and non-members.

• Intro New – Open to horses and riders who have

not competed previously at Prelim and do not have

any BD points at Prelim Level.

• Intro Open – Open to horses and riders who have

not competed previously at Novice and do not

have any BD points at Novice Level.

• Prelim New – Open to horses and riders who have

not competed previously at Novice and do not

have any BD points at Novice Level.

• Prelim Open - Open to horses and riders who have

not competed at Elementary or and do not have

BD points at Elementary Level.

• Novice New – Open to horses and riders who do

not have BD points at Medium Level.

• Novice Open – Open to horses and riders who do not have BD points at Medium Level.

• Elementary - Open to horses and riders who do not have any BD points at Medium Level.

Competitors may compete at two adjacent levels, as long as the above rules are followed.

Horses & riders that are eligible to enter a class at the start of the season may continue to enter it throughout the

season.

Eligibility Table

Any crosses mean you cannot compete (unless HC) in that class

As an example, you can compete as below:

Intro Prelim Novice Elem

New Open New Open New Open

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Competed Unaffiliated At British Dressage Points (Horse or Rider)

Class Intro Prelim Novice Elem Prelim Novice Elem Medium

Intro New ✓

Intro Open ✓ ✓ ✓

Prelim New ✓ ✓ ✓

Prelim Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Novice New ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Novice Open ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Elementary ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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Dates and Tests for 2020

Arena 1 Arena 2

Intro New Intro Open Prelim New Prelim Open

Novice New

Novice Open

Elementary

Saturday 25th April

A C 2 13 28 24 44 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m

Saturday 30th May

B A 1 7 24 27 49 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m

Saturday 27nd June

C B 7 12 27 30 42 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m

Saturday 25th July

A C 13 15 22 23 40 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m

Saturday 8th August

B A 14 18 30 28 50 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m

Saturday 22nd August

C B 12 17a 23 22 45 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m 20m x 60m

Saturday 26th September

A C 18 14 24 34 44 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m 20m x 40m

Both arenas will commence at 10.00 am with later classes following on.

All dressage tests can be obtained from www.britishdressage.co.uk Tel: 02476 698830

Dressage Entries Booking:

By entry form, with entry fee & tel. no, to reach the Entries Secretary

by Wednesday prior to competition.

Via Online Booking – please note Online Entries close at 12pm (Noon)

on the Thursday prior to the competition.

Late Entries

Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the

dressage secretary if space is available, but must be accompanied by

a £5 per class late entry surcharge.

Dressage Entry Fees

Entry Fees: Members £10 per class Non-members £15 per class.

All entry fees must be paid before entry times are allocated. Cheques

payable to “Bolton & District Riding Club”.

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Dressage Readers

The club are happy to organised readers for competitors when

booked in advance with their booking. This is optional at a cost of

£1 per test.

Dressage Times

Time will be available on www.boltonanddistrictridingclub.co.uk

from the Thursday evening prior to the competition, or by

contacting the entries secretary on 07585-977713 between 8pm &

9pm on the Thursday prior to the competition.

For any special consideration of time please indicate on your entry,

we will try to accommodate, but please be aware Prelim & Novice

classes fill up very quickly. Times not taken on Thursday evening will

be re-allocated to those on the waiting list.

Dressage Qualifier We are pleased to be part of the Crow Wood Equestrian Unaffiliated

Dressage Championships for 2020. The Top 3 from each of the Open

Classes (Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elem) will qualify from each qualifying show if

not already qualified. Why not try and qualify at two different levels?

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Officers / Committee

HONOURARY PRESIDENT

Mr Geoff Dennis

CHAIRMAN John Campbell-Higgens

59 Ainsworth Road Little Lever

Bolton BL3 1RB

07585 977713

john@boltonanddistrictridingclub.co.uk

SECRETARY Mrs Joanne Latham 523 Darwen Road

Bromley Cross Bolton

BL7 9EB.

07894 128643

TREASURER Mrs Grete Jackson

9 Durham Close Little Lever

Bolton BL3 1XA.

07979 750921

DRESSAGE John Campbell-Higgens

POINTS Megan Latham

SHOWJUMPING Heather Campbell-Higgens

JUDGES Jackie Talbot

WEBSITE John Campbell-Higgens

SPONSORS & AFFLIATIONS Viv Fernside

Trophy Sponsorships The club give out perpetual trophies in all classes at the presentation

dance. If you would be interested in sponsoring a trophy in memory of

a missed loved one be that a person or horse, please contact a member

of the committee for more information.

Helpers and Committee Members The show cannot run without a band of helpers and dedicated

committee members, if you are interested in joining as helper on show

days or as a Committee Member, please contact the Chairman for more

details. We would love to hear from you.

Show Day Advertising If you would like to advertise your business at our show days, we offer

packages that allow the presentation of Banners around the rings at all

shows, minimum of 7 shows per year. These are available in either

customer provided banner packages at £90 or £135 and we will provide

the banner.

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