THE JAYS SHOWING SHOW

JUNE 22^ND 2008

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THE JAYS, SICKLESMERE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP30 0BS TELEPHONE 01284 386014

******NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SHOW GROUND*********

Qualifiers for BSPA, EX- RACERS, ASS, BSPS,BSHA, EQUIFEST

and MARRIAGES RIDING CLUB PONY

All Classes Excluding 18,19,20,21,22,23,33are qualifiers for Equifest the three highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest finals to be held at the East of England showground on the 15^th - 17^th August 2008

All Classes are qualifiers to the Amateur Showing Society Summer Championships to be held 2^nd & 3^rd August 2008 at Arena UK. 1^st -3^rd Qualify. See www.amateurshowingsociety.co.uk. For details

This show is affiliated to BSPS 179/08 and all BSPS classes will be judged according to the rules of the BSPS. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS rules will be liable for dope testing. This show is also a qualifier for the BSPS email points accumulator. Points to be emailed by exhibitors to info@bsps.com this show is a qualifier for the BSPS Championship show. BSPS Harry Hall Rider of the year, BSPS Traveltrust Assn Challenge & the BSPS Premier league.

Classes  6,7,16 &17 are affiliated to the BSHA and will run under their rules and Jurisdiction. All entries must be registered with, and riders and owners must be members of BSHA. The first 3 in each class will qualify for the Classic Supreme at the National Championship show to be held in September. Award of merit, Amateur and Young rider rosettes will be awarded in classes 6 & 7 to the best Registered cob . This will only be awarded down to 8^th place. No horse may receive more than one award in each showing season.

Classes 18 & 19 Competitors must be a member of a riding club. All riders to be of Amateur status as per BSHA rules. Highest place qualifies for the National Championship show in September.

Class 11 & 15 are BSPA classes are open to skewbald and piebald horse & ponies only. These classes are affiliated to the BSPA and are qualifiers for the world championships of colour national championship show 2008.Classes will be judges within the rule s& criteria of BSPA. Phone 01354 638226 or www.bspaonline.com for details. All stallions 4 years & over must be graded licensed & registered with BSPA in order to compete. Open to members & non Members. In order to qualify all owners/handlers/riders must be members of the BSPA & all horses/ponies registered with BSPA prior to the show. BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the ring & be signed by the judge, otherwise the qualification is invalid. 1^st -3^rd qualify  1^st -4^th qualify for classes exc 12

Class 33  1^st - 4^th qualify for the Suffolk final to be held at Newton Hall, Ipswich on 5^th October 2008

Sashes 1^st -6^th in all classes

Entry fees £7.00 per class late entries £3.00 extra

Entries Close 15^th June 2008

Directions from A14 Bury St Edmunds leave A14 at Junction 44. Pickup A134 signed towards Sudbury. The Jays is 1 ½ miles on the right on the A134.

Ring One Surface   Judge   Mr D. Ringer

Class 1 THE BSPS Leading Rein Pony  - mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 122cm, riders not to have attained their 7^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year . To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband.

Class 2 THE BSPS First Ridden Pony -   mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 122cm, riders not to have attained their 10^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year . To be shown in any suitable snaffle bridle

Class 3 THE BSPS Show Pony - mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 128cm, riders not to have attained the 13^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year

Class 4 THE BSPS Show Pony - mare or gelding, 4 years & over  exc 128cm but not exc 138cm, riders not to have attained the 15^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 5 THE BSPS Show Pony - Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old & over,

exc 138cm but not exc 148cm. riders not to have attained the 17^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year

Championship A = All 1^st & 2^nd from classes 1 -5 qualify 

Class 6 Ridden Light Weight Cob Mare or gelding 4 years & over  exc 148cm but not exc 155cm  capable of carrying up to 14 stone riders to have attained their 15^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year  

Class 7 Ridden Heavy Weight Cob Mare or gelding 4 years & over exc 148cm but not exc 155cm capable of carrying over 14 stone riders to have attained their 15^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 8 Ridden Light Weight Hunter Mare or gelding 4 years and over capable of carrying up to 12.7 stone  exc 153cm riders to have attained their 16^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 9 Ridden Middle Weight Hunter Mare or gelding 4 years and over capable of carrying 12.7 stone but not 14 stone  exc 153cm riders to have attained their 16^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 10 Ridden Heavy Weight Hunter Mare or gelding 4 years and over capable of carrying over 14 stone but not 14 stone  exc 153cm riders to have attained their 16^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Championship B All 1^st & 2^nd Classes 6 - 10 qualify

****Supreme of show all champions & reserves qualify****

Ring Two Surface   Judge Mrs J. Kilbey

Class 11 BSPA In Hand Coloured -  BSPA skewbald & piebald combined horse/ pony any type, height, colour, sex, Will split if entries warrant

Class 12 The BSPS Heritage M&M Open Lead Rein - Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 122cm, riders not to have attained their 9^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year . To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband.

Class 13 The BSPS Heritage M&M Open First Ridden - Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 128cm, riders not to have attained their 12^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year . To be shown in any suitable bridle

Class 14 The BSPS Heritage M&M Open Ridden Mixed Breeds - Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred societies  Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years & over rider any age.

Championship C All 1^st & 2^nd from Classes 12 -14 qualify 

Judge Mrs J. Kilbey

Class 15 BSPA Ridden Coloureds - BSPA skewbald & piebald combined horse/ pony any type, height, colour, sex, judge will not ride. Will split if entries warrant

Judge Miss B. Ensten

Class 16 Ridden Small Riding Horse Mare or gelding 4 years & over exc 148cm but not exc 158cm riders to have attained their 15^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 17 Ridden Large Riding Horse Mare or gelding 4 years & over exc 158cm  riders to have attained their 15^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 18  The Nupa Feed Riding Club Cob Type Mare or gelding 4 years & over exc 148cm but not exc 155cm riders any age

Class 19 The Nupa Feed Riding Club Riding Horse Type Mare or gelding 4 years & over exc 148cm  riders any age

Championship D All 1^st & 2^nd from classes 15 - 19 qualify

Ring 3 grass   Judge Mr N. Birkenhead

Class 20 In hand Ex Racer - In Hand Novice Ex-Racers club showing class for ex-racehorses. All horses to be registered with the Ex Racers Club before entry. Registration forms can be found at www.exracersclub.com . Please ring 01284 828958 with enquiries

Horses will not be marked down for bumps and blemishes from their racing career. Boots and bandages allowed. No gadgets please. Horses will be judged upon their conformation, manners, way of going and adaptability to their new career. 1^st and 2^nd placed competitors in this class will qualify for the Ex-Racers Club Championship Show to be held at Arena UK in October.

Class 21 Absolute Horse All Rounder Pony Qualifier- Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old & over, off lead rein not exc 148cm. Will be required to jump a course of not less that 3 fences not to exceed 2’. the 2 highest placed not already qualified will qualify for the final.

Class 22 Absolute Horse All Rounder Horse Qualifier- Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old & over, off lead rein exc 148cm. Will be required to jump a course of not less that 3 fences not to exceed 2’3“. the 2 highest placed not already qualified will qualify for the final.

Class 23 Ridden Ex Racer -Ridden Novice Ex-Racers club showing class for ex-racehorses. All horses to be registered with the Ex Racers Club before entry. Registration forms can be found at www.exracersclub.com . Please ring 01284 828958 with enquiries.

Horses will not be marked down for bumps and blemishes from their racing career. Boots and bandages allowed. No gadgets please. Horses will be judged upon their conformation, manners, way of going and adaptability to their new career.

Championship E All 1^st  & 2^nd placed from classes 11, 20, 21,22,23 Qualify

Ring 3 grass    Judge   Mr M. Sharpley

Class 24 The BSPS Open Ridden Pony Of Show Hunter -  type mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 122cm, riders not to have attained the 12^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year

Class 25 The BSPS Open Ridden Pony Of Show Hunter Type - mare or gelding, 4 years & over  exc 122cm but not exc 133cm, riders not to have attained the 14^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 26 The BSPS Open Ridden Pony Of Show Hunter Type mare or gelding, 4 years & over  exc 133cm but not exc 143cm, riders not to have attained the 17^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

Class 27 The BSPS Open Ridden Pony Of Show Hunter Type mare or gelding, 4 years & over exc 143cm,but not exc 153cm riders not to have attained the 20^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year

 Class 28  Ridden Part Bred  Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. Not exc 148cm rider any age Exhibits in this section must be registered in the part bred section of their respective breed society. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Horses will not be ridden at the final

Class 29 Ridden part bred Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over.  exc 148cm rider any age Exhibits in this section must be registered in the part bred section of their respective breed society. Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Horses will not be ridden at the final

Championship F 1^st & 2^nd  from Classes 24 - 29 qualify

Ring 4 Grass

Judge  Mr M. Sharpley

Class 30 The BSPS Open W.H.P * mare or gelding, 4 years & over not exc 133cm, riders not to have attained their 14^th birthday before 1^st Jan in the current year .Max height of fences 90cm

Class 31 The BSPS Open W.H.P * mare or gelding, 4 years & over  exc 133cm,but not exc 143cm  riders not to have attained their 17^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year .Max height of fences 100cm

Class 32 The BSPS Open W.H.P * mare or gelding, 4 years & over  exc 143cm but not exc 153cm, riders not to have attained their 20^th birthday before 1^st January in the current year .Max height of fences 105cm

* = THE HIGHEST PLACED SKEWBALD OR PIEBALD QUALIFY FOR THE BSPA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Championship G 1^st & 2^nd from Classes 30 - 32 Qualify The Champion will qualify for the BSPS David manning Champion of Champions

Judge Mr N. Birkenhead

Class 33 Marriages Riding Club Pony of the Year -for ponies 14.2hh & under riders 16 years & under. To be judged on suitability for all riding/pony club activities. Will be required to jump 3 fences . To be ridden in a snaffle bridle.

Judge : Mrs J. Kilbey

Class 34 The BSPS Heritage Open M&M W.H.P Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred society  4 years & over not exc 122cm, riders any age Max height of fences 74cm

Class 35 The BSPS Heritage Open M&M W.H.P  Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred society  4 years & over  exc 122cm but not exc 138cm, riders any age Max height of fences 84cm

Class 36 The BSPS Heritage Open M&M W.H.P Open to M&M ponies registered with their respective pure bred society  4 years & over  exc 138cm, riders any age Max height of fences 99cm

Championship H 1^st & 2^nd from classes 33 - 36 qualify

RULES PLEASE READ THEM

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUND

THE JUDGES AND ORGANISERS RULING IS FINAL

THE SHOW COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRIES WITHOUT STATING THE REASON

FASTENED HAT AND CORRECT FOOT WEAR TO BE WORN WHEN RIDING ON THE SHOW GROUND.

SMART AND CORRECT DRESS TO BE WORN.

PRIZES MAY BE WITHHELD IF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES.

IF CLASSES DON’T CLASH IN THE SCHEDULE THEY WONT CLASH ON THE DAY.

NO CLAIM CAN BE ENTERTAINED FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN TO COMPETITORS, SPECTATORS, THEIR PROPERTY, SERVANTS OR HORSES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE SHOW.

NO RUBBISH TO BE LEFT ON THE SHOW GROUND.

NO MUCKING OUT OF LORRIES/TRAILERS ON THE SHOW GROUND.

ALL OBJECTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE SECRETARY IN WRITING AND ACCOMPANIED BY A £5.00 DEPOSIT. REFUNDABLE IF OBJECTION SUSTAINED.

THE SHOW GROUND IS ON A BUSY MAIN ROAD THE GATES WILL BE ATTENDED FROM 8AM UNTIL 10AM WHEN UNATTENDED PLEASE ENSURE GATES ARE CLOSED BEHIND YOU.

ENTRY FORM

Date of show ..................................................................

CLASS                     HANDLER/RIDER                   HORSE/PONY                   

                                                                 PLUS £2.00 PER PERSON FIRST AID

Entry fee £7.00 Per class

Entries close 15^th June 2008                                                        Entries to: The Jays

Late entries £10.00    IF SPACE                                                                   Bury Road                                                                                                                                Sicklesmere

                                                                                                        Bury St Edmunds

                                                                                                                       IP30 0BS 

                                                                                                                01284 386014

                                                                                 Cheques payable to : THE JAYS

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