2010 MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

Midarc Show Office
Greenfield House Station Road, Wombourne WV5 9EL
Telephone : 01902 896607
E-mail: midlandriding@yahoo.co.uk

Office Opening Hours (April - August)
Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm (Closed on Wednesdays until August)
The Office will be closed from Monday 23rd August, all enquiries after
this date should be sent by email, all will be responded to within 24 hours

Show Secretarys Office Opening Hours
The Show Secretary’s Office will be open on the showground as follows
Friday 27th August -    4.00pm - 7.00pm
Saturday 28th August -    8.00am - 3.00pm          4.00pm - 5.30pm
Sunday 29th August -     7.30am - 3.00pm          4.00pm - 5.30pm
Monday 30th August -     7.30am - 2.00pm         3.00pm - 5.30pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE
All competitors who have qualified to compete at the Evening performances, must complete their declaration slip
and return this to the show secretary's office before it closes that evening

The schedule displayed is for information purposes only. Although classes WILL NOT be changed, please be aware that Midarc Ltd. reserves the
right to make alterations and additions to the information provided here over the next few months and will highlight them accordingly.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of these changes.

ALL SHOWING CLASSES BEING HELD ON SATURDAY ARE OPEN TO COMPETITORS THAT HAVE QUALIFIED FOR ANY SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY. ENTRY INTO CLASSES 1 – 26 AND 32 - 41 PROVIDES EACH COMPETITOR WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO FORWARD TO THE SATURDAY EVENING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

(ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR EACH CLASS APPLY AS PER THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL CLASS SPECIFICATIONS)

Class 1. (10.00am) Lead Rein Best Turnout
Riders 8yrs & under, Ponies 12.2hh & under, NO martingales, Breast Plates, Boots or Bandages allowed - Ponies Manes must be plaited, and tails plaited or pulled
Class 2. (10.30am) Junior Best Turnout
Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under, NO martingales, Breast Plates, Boots or Bandages allowed - Ponies Manes must be plaited, and tails plaited or pulled
Class 3. (11.00am) Senior Best Turnout
Riders 17yrs & over, Horses over 14.2hh, NO martingales, Breast Plates, Boots or Bandages allowed - Horses Manes must be plaited, and tails plaited or pulled
Class 4. (11.30am) M&M Best Turnout
Open to all Mountain and Moorland breeds, riders to be appropriate size for animal. Ponies to be shown in natural state, with trimming allowed as per the individual breed societies. Please do check as each breed society varies, even within the age groups
Lead Reins accepted, No Stallions for Lead Rein, Lead Rein to be attached to Cavesson Noseband.
Class 5. (12.00pm) Open Best Turnout
Competitors in Classes 1 - 4 may not compete in this Class, This Class is open to Cobs, Natives, Traditional, in fact anything not covered by Classes 1 to 4, may be shown plaited, unplaited, hogged or in traditional or natural state.
Lead Reins accepted, No Stallions for Lead Rein, Lead Rein to be attached to Cavesson Noseband

The first two placed in each of the classes 1 – 5 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Best Turnout Championship.

Class 6. (1.30pm) Lead Rein Riding Pony
Ponies to be 12.2hh & under, Riders 8yrs & under
Ponies to be shown in a Snaffle Bridle, with the Lead Rein attached to a Cavesson Noseband
Class 7. (2.15pm) First Ridden Pony
Riders 12yrs & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under, to be ridden in a Snaffle Bridle, Lead Rein Riders are allowed to compete in this Class off the Lead Rein, First Ridden must not be asked to dismount, and Ponies not to be stripped, No Spurs, No Stallions allowed
No ponies should be asked to canter in the go round
Class 8. (3.00pm) Riding Pony not to exceed 13.2hh
Open to riders 14 years & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, no Gags or Hackamores
Class 9. (3.45pm) Riding Pony not to exceed 14.2hh but to exceed 13.2hh
Riding Pony not to exceed 14.2hh but to exceed 13.2hh
Open to riders 16 years & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
The first two placed in each of the classes 6 – 9 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Riding Pony Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

RING 2

MIDLAND RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND START 10.00AM
Judge: Lady Victoria Van Wachter (Godington, Oxford)

Class 10 (10.00am) Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
Ponies to be 12.2hh & under, Riders 8yrs & under
Ponies to be shown in a Snaffle Bridle, with the Lead Rein attached to a Cavesson Noseband.
Class 11 (10.30am) Mountain & Moorland – Small Breeds except Welsh
Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland etc and including all Native Breeds, Mountain & Moorland from outside the British Isles are allowed to compete, but must be entered into the correct section for their height, Riders to be appropriate height and weight for the Breed
Class 12 (11.00am) Mountain & Moorland – Large Breeds except Welsh
New Forest, Dales, Fells etc and including all Native Breeds, Mountain & Moorland from outside the British Isles are allowed to compete, but must be entered into the correct section for their height, Riders to be appropriate height and weight for the Breed
Class 13 (11.30am) Mountain & Moorland – Small Welsh Breeds

Open to all Welsh Breeds A & B. Riders to be appropriate height and weight for the Breed
Class 14 (12.00pm) Mountain & Moorland – Large Welsh Breeds
Open to all Welsh Breeds C & D. Riders to be appropriate height and weight for the Breed
The first two placed in each of the classes 10 – 14 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Mountain & Moorland Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

MIDLAND BEST RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS START 1.30PM

Class 15 (1.30pm) Best Lead Rein Rider
Ponies to be 12.2hh & under, Riders 8yrs & under, Ponies to be shown in a Snaffle Bridle, with the Lead Rein attached to a Cavesson Noseband.
Class 16 (2.00pm) Best Tiny Tots Rider
Open to Rider 12yrs & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under, Lead Rein Riders are allowed to compete in this Class off the Lead Rein
Class 17 (2.30pm) Best Junior Rider
Open to Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under
Class 18 (3.15pm) Best Senior Rider
Riders to be 17 years & over, Open to Horses and Ponies
Class 19 (3.45pm) Best Veteran Rider
Riders to be over 40yrs of age, Open to Horses and Ponies
The first two placed in each of the classes 15 – 19 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Best Rider Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Open to Horses over 14.2hh, Riders 13 years & over. To be shown in Double/Pelham Bridle or Snaffle

Class 20. (10.00am) Riding Horses
To exceed 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh
Class 21. (10.45am) Riding Horse
To exceed 15.2hh but not to exceed 16.2hh
Class 22. (11.30am) Riding Horse
To exceed 16.2hh
The first two placed in each of the classes 20 – 22 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Riding Horse Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Class 23. (1.30pm) Ridden Hunter Pony
Pony not to exceed 14.2hh. Rider any age but must be suitable height and weight for the pony
Class 24. (2.15pm) Ridden Hunter
To exceed 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh
Class 25. (3.00pm) Ridden Hunter
To exceed 15.2hh but not to exceed 16.2hh
Class 26. (3.45pm) Ridden Hunter
To exceed 16.2hh
The first two placed in each of the classes 23 – 26 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Ridden Hunter Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Ring 4

Start 10.00am
Judges: Mrs H Dunwell, Mrs J Rowlinson
Class 27. Junior Novice Rider
For all Novice competitions, Riders are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Junior Rider Classes up to 1st April 2010 Horses and Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle.
Class 28. (10.45am) Senior Novice Rider
For all Novice competitions, Riders are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Senior Rider Classes up to 1st April 2010 Horses and Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle.
Class 29. (11.30am) Novice Riding Pony
For all Novice competitions, Ponies are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Ridden Pony Classes up to 1st April 2010. Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle
Class 30. (12.15pm) Novice Riding Horse
For all Novice competitions, Horses are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Ridden Horse Classes up to 1st April 2010 Horses must be ridden in a snaffle

The first two in each class will then go forward Midland "Search for a Star" Final which will be held during the Saturday Evening Performance

Lunch Break followed by:

CLASS 31 THE WINNER TAKES ALL MIDLAND X FACTOR SHOWING MASTERS

OPEN TO ANY RIDER AND HORSE/PONY COMBINATION THAT HAS QUALIFIED FOR ANY
DRESSAGE, SHOWING OR SHOWJUMPING CLASSES AT THE 2010 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Competitors are required to give a short show consisting of the following elements:

The above core elements may be performed in any order, however, in instances where the competitor performs the same element twice they will only be marked on the first attempt. Each element carries a maximum of 10 marks. Upon completion of the competitors individual show marks will then be awarded out of 30 for conformation and out of 20 for the riders style.

This competition will run from 2.00pm until 4.00pm.
Competitors may compete at any time during those hours in order that they may fit into this class around other class commitments.

Preliminary positions will be announced at 4.30pm.
The top 6 will then go forward to the Final at the Sunday Evening Performance where they will perform the same 5 elements.

*This class continues the following evening where rules and conditions do apply to the Sunday Evening Performance - it is therefore important that you read them*

MIDLAND RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE / PONY CHAMPIONship START 10.00AM
Judge: Mrs J Thompson

Class 32. Pony 13hh & under
Open to riders 16years & under, Ponies 13hh & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
Class 33. (10.45am) Pony 14.2hh & under
Open to riders any age, Ponies 14.2hh & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
Class 34. (11.30am) Horses over 14.2hh - 15.2hh
Open to riders 13yrs & over, Horses over 14.2hh & over but not exceeding 15.2hh.
Class 35. (12.15pm) Horses over 15.2hh
Open to riders 13yrs & over, Horses over 15.2hh & over
The first two placed in each of the classes 32 – 35 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Coloured Horse / Pony Championship. T
he final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Class 36. Pony - 16 - 19 yrs of age
Open to riders any age, Ponies 14..2 & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
Class 37. (2.00pm) Pony - 20 - 24 yrs of age
Open to riders any age, Ponies 14..2 & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
Class 38. (2.30pm) Pony - over 24 yrs of age
Open to riders any age, Ponies 14..2 & under. Ponies to be shown in a suitable bridle, but no Gags or Hackamores
Class 39. (3.00pm) Horse - 16 - 19 yrs of age
Open to riders 13years & over Horses 14.2hh & over. Horses to be shown in a suitable bridle.
Class 40. (3.30pm) Horse - 20 - 24 yrs of age
Open to riders 13years & over Horses 14.2hh & over. Horses to be shown in a suitable bridle.
Class 41. (4.00pm) Horse - over 24 yrs of age
Open to riders 13years & over Horses 14.2hh & over. Horses to be shown in a suitable bridle.

The first two placed in each of the classes 36 – 41 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Veteran Horse / Pony Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Power & Speed classes consist of one round which continues straight on to the Jump off fences and is open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Height Championships (classes 43 & 46) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 44 & 47) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 42. Midland 2'0" Power & Speed Championship
Class 43. (10.00am) Midland 2'0" Championship
Class 44. (11.30am) Midland Freshmans Championship
Class 45. (1.00pm) Midland 2’3” Power & Speed Championship
Class 46. (2.00pm) Midland 2'3" Championship
Class 47. (3.30pm) Midland Very Novice Championship

Open to all competitors. Qualification not needed for entry into this class

Ring 7

Ponies are 14.2hh & under and must be ridden by riders 16yrs & under
Power & Speed classes consist of one round which continues straight on to the Jump off fences and is open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Height Championships (classes 50 & 53) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 51 & 54) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 49. Midland 2'0" Power & Speed Championship
Class 50. (10.00am) Midland 2'0" Championship
Class 51. (11.30am) Midland Diddymen Championship
Class 52. (1.00pm) Midland 2'3" Power & Speed Championship
Class 53. (2.00pm) Midland 2'3" Championship
Class 54. (3.30pm) Midland 10yrs & under Championship

Riders Dress - Dark / Tweed Jackets, light coloured jodhpurs, shirt & tie, Children - Jodhpur Boots Adults - Long Boots

No bandages to be worn, plain dark coloured boots allowed in jumping phase, which may be removed afterwards. Body Protectors are the only other item that may be removed or changed

Class 56. Midland Working Hunter Pony - Cradle Stakes Championship
Open to ponies 13.2hh & under that have not won a 1st in any Working Hunter Class as at 1st April 2010, Riders 14yrs & under
Class 57. (11.00am) Midland Working Hunter Pony - Nursery Stakes Championship
Open to ponies 14.2hh & under that have not won a 3 x 1sts in any Working Hunter Class as at 1st April 2010 (except Cradle Stakes), Riders 14 years & under
Class 58. (12.00pm) Midland Working Hunter Pony - Mini Open Championship
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16yrs & Under, Fences approx 2’3”
Class 59. (12.00pm) Midland Working Hunter Pony - Novice Championship
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under that have not won 6 x 1sts in any Working Hunter Classes as at 1st April 2010 (except Cradle or Nursery Stakes), Riders 16yrs & under
Class 60. (2.00pm) Midland Working Hunter Pony - Intermediate Championship
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under that have not won an Open Working hunter Class as at 1st April 2010, Riders 16yrs & under
Class 61. (3.00pm) Midland Working Hunter Pony - Open Championship
Open to Ponies 14.2hh & under, Riders 16yrs & under
The first two placed in each of the classes 56 - 61 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the Midland Working Hunter Pony Championship.
The final judging will take place during the Saturday Evening Performance

Rules from the British Dressage Association will apply and may be viewed at www.britishdressage.co.uk

Those competitors who have qualified for any dressage championship class may also enter the following 2 classes

Prelim 7 – Please note this class is limited to 20 entries on a first come first served basis

Prelims 10 & 14 - Each rider to perform one Prelim test each, the scores for both will be added together to find the winning pair (please advise when entering which rider is doing which test)

Class 64. Midland Freshmans Walk & Trot Dressage Championship
Midarc Walk & Trot Tests 3 & 5 (may be downloaded at www.midarc.co.uk)
Each Rider performs both tests, and the scores are added together to find the overall Champion

* Callers may be used* **Bit Guards, Fly Fringes etc will incur elimination or penalty points per test

Dressage Results will be announced approximately 1 Hour after the close of the class, prizes will be awarded in the main arena and riders should be mounted for the presentation. In Case of Objections all Test Sheets will be retained by the secretary until the end of the show, these will be then posted out to the competitors the following week

For all Saturday Championship Classes, as preliminary judging has been carried out earlier, riders will not be asked to perform an individual show.

Evening Dress preferred but not compulsory.
6.00pm Midland Best Turnout Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 1-5 will come forward to be judged for this Championship
6.15pm Midland Riding Pony Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 6-9 will come forward to be judged
6.30pm Midland Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 10-14 will come forward to be judged
6.45m Midland Best Rider Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 15 -19 will come forward to be judged
7.00pm Midland Search for a Star Final
The first two placed riders from Classes 27 - 30 will come forward to be judged for this final.
Each Rider will have 60 seconds to perform a short show before the Judges decide who is the Midland 2010 Search for a Star Champion
7.30pm Midland Working Hunter Pony Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 56 - 60 will come forward to be judged
7.45pm Midland Riding Horse Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 20-22 will come forward to be judged
8.00pm Midland Ridden Hunter Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 23-26 will come forward to be judged
8.15pm Midland Ridden Coloured Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 32-35 will come forward to be judged
8.30pm Midland Ridden Veteran Championship
The first two placed riders from Classes 36-41 will come forward to be judg

Class 64. Midland Concourse d’Elegance Start 8.45pm Judge: Mr N Swallow (Ludlow)

Its time to dress up! Take your horse to the ball! Victorian dresses, ball gowns, top hat and tails

Prizes for the best gentleman, Best Lady and Best Tableau (combination of lady, gent, family group and/or groom)

Have you qualified for THE SMALL OPEN OR OPEN HORSE/PONY SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES THIS YEAR? if so you are eligilble for entry into this class.

This class is run over 6-8 fences, starting at 3’3”. Each rider, on entering the ring nominates a fence to be raised. If the rider jumps clear the next rider enters the arena. If, however the nominating rider does not jump clear then the fence is lower and the rider is eliminated. The winner is the last rider left in the competition having jumped clear.

10.45pm (Approx). Close of Evening Performance

SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST

Equitation Classes - these classes are restricted to those Horses & Ponies that have not qualified for or competed at any major championships
since 1st January 2005, these include (Ponies UK, Hoys, BSPS, NCPA etc, if in doubt please check

Lead Rein Riders - 8yrs & under, Ponies 12.2hh & under
Junior Riders - 16yrs & under - Ponies 14.2hh & under
Class 67 Midland Lead Rein Best Turn Out Championship
Class 68 (9.45am) Midland Junior Turnout Championship
Class 69 (10.30am) Midland Lead Rein Rider Championship
Class 70 (11.15am) Midland Tiny Tots Best Rider Championship (12yrs & Under)

Specific qualification for this class is not needed. Open to competitors who have qualified for any Lead Rein Class. This class will be judged on turnout, suitability and ridden performance. (N.B. See Equitation restriction above)

Class 72 (1.45pm) Midland Junior Novice Rider Championship
For all Novice competitions, Riders are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Junior Rider Classes up to 1st April 2010. Horses and ponies must be ridden in a snaffle.
Class 73 (2.30pm) Midland Junior Rider Championship
Class 74 (3.15pm) Midland First Ridden Championship

Specific qualification for this class is not needed. Open to competitors who have qualified for any Junior Ridden class. This class will be judged on turnout, suitability and ridden performance. (N.B. See Equitation restriction above)

The first two placed in each of the classes 67 – 74 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the WOODY TRAVEL CHAMPIONSHIP. T
he final judging will take place during the Sunday Evening Performance

The first two in Classes 67, 69 & 71 will also go forward to the OVERALL 2010 LEAD REIN CHAMPIONSHIP on Monday

The first two in Classes 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75 will also go forward to the OVERALL 2010 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP on Monday

The first two placed in Classes 71 & 75 will also go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP on Monday

Ring 2

Judge: Mr C Bradley (Rochdale) Ride Judge: Mr A Hobin (Preston)
Horses are over 14.2hh and Riders should be 13yrs & over
Horses entered in Classes 76 - 83 may be ridden by a ride judge, and, apart from the Hack Class (81) riders will not be expected to perform a show

Class 76 (9.45am) Midland Novice Riding Horse Championship
To exceed 14.2hh Horses and Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle for all Novice Competitions
For all Novice competitions, Riders are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Senior Rider Classes up to 1st April 2010
Class 77 (10.45am) Midland Riding Horse Championship
to exceed 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh
Class 78 (11.45am) Midland Riding Horse Championship
to exceed 15.2hh
Class 79 (1.45pm) Midland Ridden Hunter Championship
to exceed 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh
Class 80 (2.45pm) Midland Ridden Hunter Championship
to exceed 15.2hh
Class 81 (3.45pm) Midland Hack Championship
Class 82 (3.45pm) Midland Ex Racehorse Championship

For obvious reasons competitors will not be asked to canter en mass during this class!

Specific qualification for this class is not needed. Open to competitors who have qualified for any Riding Horse or Ridden Hunter class. This class will be judged on turnout, suitability and ridden performance. (N.B. See Equitation restriction above)

The first two placed in each of the classes 76 – 83 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the RING CHAMPIONSHIP.
The final judging will take place during the Sunday Evening Performance

The first two placed in classes 76 - 83 will also go forward to the OVERALL 2010 RIDDEN UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP on Monday

The first two placed in Class 83 will also go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP on Monday

Ring 3

Class 84 Midland Welsh A & B - 3yrs & under Championship
Class 85 (9.30am) Midland Welsh C & D - 3yrs & under Championship
Class 86 (10.00am) Midland Welsh A & B - 4yrs & over Championship
Class 87 (10.30am) Midland Welsh C & D - 4yrs & over Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 84 - 87 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 88 (11.00am) Midland Shetland Youngstock 3yrs & under Championship
Class 89 (11.30am) Midland Shetland Mature - 4yrs & over Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 88 - 89 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 90 (1.00pm) Midland Miniature Horse Championship
Class 91 (1.45pm) Midland M & M Small Breeds except Welsh Championship
Class 92 (2.30pm) Midland M & M Small Breeds Welsh Championship
Class 93 (3.15pm) Midland M & M Large Breeds except Welsh Championship
Class 94 (4.00pm) Midland M & M Large Breeds Welsh Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 91 – 94 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 95 (4.45pm) Midland Pure Part Bred Arab Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 90 & 95 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND UTILITY BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP

Ring 4

Class 96. Midland Coloured Pony Championship
Class 97. (9.45am) Midland Coloured Horse Championship
Class 98. (10.30am) Midland Spotted Pony or Horse Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 96 - 98 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND COLOURED & SPOTTED CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 99. (11.30am) Midland Driving Type Championship
Class 100. (1.00pm) Midland Veteran Horse Championship
Class 101. (1.45pm) Midland Veteran Pony Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 100 - 101 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND VETERAN HORSE & PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 102. (2.30pm) Midland Senior Handler Female Championship
Class 103. (3.00pm) Midland Senior Handler Male Championship
Class 104. (3.30pm) Midland Young Handler - 12yrs & under Championship
Class 105. (4.00pm) Midland Young Handler - 13yrs & over Championship
FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 102 - 105 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND HANDLER CHAMPIONSHIP

Ring 5

Class 110 & 111 are open to all Horses or Ponies qualified in any In hand Class - you do not need to have qualified for this

In Hand Utility Start 9.00am
Judge: Mr N Swallow (Ludlow)
Class 106. Midland In Hand BTO Championship
Class 107. Midland Any other breeds - 3yrs & under Championship
Class 108. Midland Any other breeds - 4yrs & over Championship
Class 109. Midland Stallions & Colts Championship
Class 110. Midland Best Mare - any age Championship
Class 111. Midland Best Gelding - any age Championship
Class 112. Midland Any Breed any age Championship

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 107, 108, 110, 111, 112 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND OTHER BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 99, 106, 109 WILL GO THEN FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Champion & Reserve Champion for all In Hand sections will then go forward to be judged for THE 2010 MIDLAND IN HAND SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP during the Sunday Evening Performance

Ring 6

Height Championships (classes 114 & 117) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 115 & 118) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 113. Midland 2'6" Power & Speed Championship
Class 114. (10.00am) Midland 2'6" Championship
Class 115. (11.30am) Midland Young Horse Championship
Class 116. (1.00pm) Midland 2'9" Power & Speed Championship
Class 117. (2.00pm) Midland 2'9" Championship
Class 118. (3.30pm) Midland Novice Horse Championship

Height Championships (classes 122 & 125) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 123 & 126) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 121. Midland 2'6" Power & Speed Championship
Class 122. (10.00am) Midland 2'6" Championship
Class 123. (11.30am) Midland 12yrs & under Championship
Class 124. (1.00pm) Midland 2'9" Power & Speed Championship
Class 125. (2.00pm) Midland 2'9" Championship
Class 126. (3.30pm) Midland Novice Pony Championship

Working Hunter - Height Classes start 9.00am
Judge: Ms S Layton (Leominster)

These classes are open to all horses & ponies that have qualified for any Working Hunter Class, you may enter whichever class you wish, however those who have qualified for the Intermediate and Open Classes will not be allowed to compete in Classes 128 or 129, and those who have qualified in Classes 128 or 129 will not be allowed to enter Classes 132 or 133. There will be separate awards in each class.

Riders Dress - Dark / Tweed Jackets, light coloured jodhpurs, shirt & tie, Children - Jodhpur Boots Adults - Long Boots

No bandages to be worn, plain dark coloured boots allowed in jumping phase, which may be removed after. Body protectors are the only other item that may be removed or changed

Class 128. Midland 1'9" - 2'0" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
Class 129. (10.30am) Midland 2'0" - 2'3" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
Class 130. (12.00pm) Midland 2'3" - 2'6" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
Class 131. (1.30pm) Midland 2'6" - 2'9" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
Class 132. (2.30pm) Midland 2'9" - 3'0" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
Class 133. (4.00pm) Midland 3'0" - 3'3" Championship - Open to Horses & Ponies
The first two placed in each of the classes 128 - 133 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the
OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND WORKING HUNTER HEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.
The final judging will take place during the Sunday Evening Performance

Indoor ArenaS - DRESSAGE
Judges: Mrs S Duffy, Mrs C Simpson, Ms J Goldsmith, Mrs J Price

Rules from the British Dressage Association will apply; may be viewed at www.britishdressage.co.uk

Class 134 Midland Novice Dressage Championship
Each Rider will perform two prelim tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion – Prelims 7 & 14

Class 135 Midland Junior Dressage Championship (16yrs and Under)
Each Rider will perform two prelim tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion – Prelims 7 & 14

Class 136 Midland Intermediate Dressage Championship
Each Rider will perform two prelim tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion – Prelims 12 & 18

*Callers may be used*
**Bit Guards, Fly Fringes etc will incur elimination or penalty points per test

Dressage Results will be announced approximately 1 Hour after the close of the class, prizes will be awarded in the main arena and riders
should be mounted for the presentation. In Case of Objections all Test Sheets will be retained by the secretary until the end of the show,
these will be then posted out to the competitors the following week.

Sunday Evening Performance - START 6.00pm

For all Championship Classes, as preliminary judging has been carried out earlier, Riders will not be asked to perform an individual show.
Evening Dress preferred but not compulsory.

6.00pm from classes 67 – 74 in Ring 1 - The Woody Travel Championships
6.20pm from classes 76 – 82 in Ring 2 - The Championships for Riders

To be followed at 6.40pm by:
Class 137. Midland Ridden Pairs Championship
Open to all riders who have qualified in any showing class. A pair may be made up from any riders that have also qualified. Each pair will be required to perform a show not exceeding two minutes
This class will be resatricted to a maximum of 10 pairs, and decalrations must be made at the secretaries office before 4pm.
7.10pm MIDLAND WORKING HUNTER HEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
To be followed by:

CLASS 31. THE WINNER TAKES ALL MIDLAND X FACTOR SHOWING MASTERS START 8.15PM

Continuing from Saturday evening, this exciting competition reaches its climax tonight when the top 6 riders perform their routine once again.
Part 1 of the judging is carried out by our panel of judges, it will then be over to the audience for their votes.

New scoring rules are in place for 2010 and the results of tonight’s competition will be announced after the fancy dress.

CLASS 138. ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL!! GET YOUR COSTUMES. BOUGHT, MADE, BEGGED OR BORROWED AND COME AND JOIN THE FUN IN OUR 2010

Please pre-enter this class by 4.00pm so that we have your details for the commentary team

CLASS 139. v WHO CAN BEAT THE BIG RED WALL IN v THE MIDLAND PUISSANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Start 9.30pm approx

The Midland Championships Height Record stands at an outstanding 5’1” – will it be beaten in 2010?

MONDAY 30TH AUGUST
Equitation Classes - these classes are restricted to those Horses & Ponies that have not qualified for or competed at any major championships
since 1st January 2005, these include (Ponies UK, Hoys, BSPS, NCPA etc, if in doubt please check our rules)

Ring 1

Lead Rein Riders - 8yrs & under, Ponies 12.2hh & under
Junior Riders - 16yrs & under - Ponies 14.2hh & under
Class 140. Midland Lead Rein Pony Championship
Class 141. (9.45am) Midland Novice Riding Pony Championship
For all Novice Completions Riders are not to have won 3 x 1st’s in any Ridden Pony Classes before 1st April 2010. Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle.
Class 142. (10.30am) Midland Riding Pony Championship
Class 143. (11.15am) Midland Lead Rein Show Hunter Championship
Class 144. (12.00pm) Midland Show Hunter Pony Championship
Class 145. (2.00pm) Midland Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland Championship
To be followed by:

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 68, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 141, 142, 144, 146 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND JUNIOR RIDDEN SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP

THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 67, 69, 71, 140, 143, 145, 147 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND LEAD REIN CHAMPIONSHIP

The first two placed in classes 146 & 147 will also go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Championships will then go forward to THE SUPREME RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

senior RIDER & large ridden utility showing Start 9.00am
Judge: Mr C Bradley (Rochdale) Ride Judge: Mr A Hobin (Preston)

Riders in Classes 148 - 150 are to be 17yrs & over

Class 148. Midland Senior BTO Championship
Class 149. (9.30am) Midland Senior Novice Rider Championship
For all Novice competitions, Riders are not to have won 3 x 1sts in any Senior Rider Classes up to 1st April 2010. Horses and ponies must be ridden in a snaffle
Class 150. (10.15am) Midland Senior Rider Championship

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS, THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 148 - 150 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND SENIOR RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 151. (11.00am) Midland Veteran Horse - 15yrs - 21yrs Championship
Class 152. (11.45am) Midland Veteran Horse - 21yrs + Championship
Class 153. (1.30pm) Midland Ridden Coloured Horse Championship
Class 154. (2.15pm) Midland Traditional Cob Championship
Class 155. (3.00pm) Midland Show Cob Championship

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS THE FIRST TWO PLACED IN CLASSES 151 - 155 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND LARGE UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP

The first two placed in class 156 will go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Championships will then go forward to THE 2010 SUPREME RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

Horses and ponies in this ring may be ridden by riders of any age, but the judge will take into account any competitor they think is either over or under horsed

Class 157. Midland Mountain & Moorland BTO Championship
Class 158. (9.45am) Midland Veteran Pony - 15yrs - 21yrs Championship
Class 159. (10.30am) Midland Veteran Pony - 21yrs+ Championship
Class 160. (11.15am) Midland Coloured Pony Championship
Class 161. 12.00pm) Midland Spotted Horse or Pony Championship
Class 162. (2.00pm) Midland Pure / Part Bred Arab Championship
Class 163. (2.45pm) Midland Family Horse / Pony Championship

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS THE FIRST TWO FROM CLASSES 157 - 163 WILL GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND SMALL UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP

The first two placed in class 164 will go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Championships then go forward to the 2010 SUPREME RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

Ring 4

Horses and ponies in this ring may be ridden by riders of any age, but the judge will take into account any competitor they think is either over or under horsed

Class 165. Midland Riding Club Horse Type Championship
Class 166. (9.45am) Midland Pony Club Type Championship
Class 167. (10.30am) Midland Ridden Novice M&M Championship
Class 168. (11.15am) Midland Ridden Small M&M - Welsh Championship
Class 169. (12.00pm) Midland Ridden Small M&M - except Welsh Championship
Class 170. (1.30pm) Midland Ridden Large M&M - Welsh Championship
Class 171. (2.15pm) Midland Ridden Large M&M - except Welsh Championship
Class 172. (3.00pm) Midland Ridden M&M - Part Native Championship

No specific qualification is needed for this class. It is open to any competitors who have qualified for any Class in this ring. This class will be judged on turnout, suitability and ridden performance. (N.B. See Equitation restriction above)

FOLLOWING THIS CLASS THE FIRST TWO FROM CLASSES 165 - 172 WILL GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND UTILITY CHAMPIONSHIP (EITHER SMALL OR LARGE ACCORDINGLY)

The first two placed in Classes 173 will go forward to the 2010 EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Championships then go forward to THE 2010 SUPREME RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

Only Riders in their first year of showing, or those who have not won 3 1sts in any showing classes by 1st April 2010 may compete in Freshmans classes.
As these are new classes and not many shows are running qualifiers for 2010, we will accept entries from those qualified for other classes but are eligible by the Rules for Freshmans Showing

Class 174. Midland Freshmans Lead Rein BTO Championship
Class 175. (9.30am) Midland Freshmans Junior BTO Championship
Class 176. (10.00am) Midland Freshmans Senior BTO Championship
Class 177. (10.30am) Midland Freshmans Lead Rein Rider Championship
Class 178. (11.15am) Midland Freshmans Junior Rider Championship
Class 179. (12.00pm) Midland Freshmans Senior Rider Championship
Class 180. (1.30pm) Midland Freshmans Lead Rein Pony Championship
Class 181. (2.15pm) Midland Freshmans Ridden Pony Championship
Class 182. (3.00pm) Midland Freshmans Ridden Horse Championship
Class 183. (3.45pm) Midland Freshmans In Hand BTO Championship
Class 184. (4.15pm) Midland Freshmans In Hand Any Age any Breed Championship
Class 185. (5.00pm) Midland Freshmans In Hand Handler Championship

The first two placed in each of the classes 174 - 185 will then go forward for preliminary judging for the OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND FRESHMANS SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIP. The final judging will take place at the end of the day.

Height Championships (classes 187 & 191) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 188, 189 & 192) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 186. Midland 3'0" Power & Speed Championship
Class 187. (10.00am) Midland 3'0" Championship
Class 188. (11.30am) Midland Young Rider Championship
Class 189. (12.30pm) Midland Small Open Horse Championship

Class 190. (2.30pm) Midland 3'3" Power & Speed Championship
Class 191. (3.30pm) Midland 3'3" Championship
Class 192. (4.45pm) Midland Open Horse Championship

Ponies are 14.2hh & under and must be ridden by riders 16yrs & under

Power & Speed classes consist of one round which continues straight on to the Jump off fences and is open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Height Championships (classes 194 & 197) consist of one round followed by a separate Jump Off and are open to any competitor who has qualified for the Midland Championship class of the same height.

Specific Championships (Classes 195 & 198) consist of two rounds followed by a jump off and require qualification for entry.

Class 193. Midland 3'0" Power & Speed Championship
Class 194. (10.00am) Midland 3'0" Championship
Class 195. (11.30am) Midland Small Open Pony Championship
Class 196 (1.00pm) Midland 3'3" Power & Speed Championship
Class 197. (2.00pm) Midland 3'3" Championship
Class 198. (3.30pm) Midland Open Pony Championship

Riders Dress - Dark / Tweed Jackets, light coloured jodhpurs, shirt & tie, Children - Jodhpur Boots Adults - Long Boots

No bandages to be worn, plain dark coloured boots allowed in jumping phase, which may be removed after. The only other items that may be removed or changed are Hats and Body protectors

Riders in Classes 199, 200, 202 & 203 should be 13yrs & Over, horses exceeding 14.2hh

Riders in Class 201 should be the appropriate age and size for the height of the pony

Class 199. Midland Very Novice Championship
Class 200. (10.30am) Midland Novice Championship
Class 201. (12.00pm) Midland M&M Championship
Class 202. (2.30pm) Midland Intermediate Championship
Class 203. (3.30pm) Midland Open Championship

THE FIRST TWO IN CLASSES 199 - 203 WILL THEN GO FORWARD TO BE JUDGED FOR THE OVERALL 2010 MIDLAND WORKING HUNTER HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

Rules from the British Dressage Association will apply; may be viewed at www.britishdressage.co.uk

Class 204. Midland Young Rider Dressage Championship (21yrs and under)
Each Rider will perform two tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion – prelims 13 & 18
Class 205. Midland Restricted Open Dressage Championship
This Class is open to all Rider & Horse or Pony combination that have qualified for the Open but have not been awarded any points in British Dressage competitons
Each Rider will perform two novice tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion - Nov 27 & Nov 30
Class 206. Midland Open Dressage Championship
This class is open to all Rider & Horse or Pony combinations that have qualified for the Open and also includes those combinations who have been awarded points in British Dressage competitions. Each Rider will perform two tests each, the scores for both will be added together to find the Overall Champion - Nov 36 & Elem 42

**Callers may be used*
**Bit Guards, Fly Fringes etc will incur elimination or penalty points per test

    - The Championships –
    Freshmans Championship
                  Open to all Champions & Reserve Champions from Classes held in Ring 5

        Equitation Championship
             Open to all Champions & Reserve Champions of all Equitation Classes held on           Sunday & Monday

supreme Championship
Open to all Champions & Reserve Champions of all Classes held on Sunday & Monday