2010 Midland Winter

Showjumping & Showing Championships

at Rodbaston College Equestrian Centre, Penkridge ST19 5PH

(Entrance off A449 Wolverhampton - Stafford Road)

5 minutes from M6 Junction 12 and 10 minutes from M6 Junction 13

Saturday / Sunday

13th -14th March 2010

Show Secretary

Greenfield House, Station Road, Wombourne WV5 9EL

Telephone: 01902 896607 (10.00am - 4.00pm)

Mobile: 07794 822145

email: midlandriding@yahoo.co.uk

www.midarc.co.uk

General Information

Classes in the 2010 Midland Winter Championships Schedule are open to all

Horses and Ponies and their Riders that have qualified to compete at

bona fide qualifying shows

Awards and Ages

Trophy to the winner of each class

Rosettes to 6th place

Ages for Riders and Horses / Ponies are as from 1st September 2009

Important

The Rules of the Midland Association of Riding Clubs applies in all cases,

it is important that you check the rules for the classes you are entering

All Classes will take place in the Indoor or Covered Arena

Showjumping - Saturday 13th March 2010

All Classes are run as one round and then all those lying equal first will jump off

Minor placings not decided in the jump off will be decided by time

and faults taken in the first round

In the event of there being very large entries then we reserve the right to run

the classes as two phase, ie: one round and if clear straight into the jump off

Horses are over 14.2hh and to be ridden by riders 13yrs & over, unless otherwise stated

Ponies are 14.2hh & under and are to be ridden by riders 16yrs & under unless otherwise stated

Main Indoor Arena Start 9.00am prompt

Class 1 Midland Winter Senior Freshmans Championship

Rider / Horse combination not to have won a 1st Place in any showjumping competition held before the 1st September 2009           Riders 13yrs & over              Fences approx 2’0”

Horses in this competition will not be allowed to enter Classes 10,11, 12

Class 2 Midland Winter Junior Diddymen Championship

Open to all Riders 16yrs & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under

Pony/Rider combination not to have won a 1st Place in any showjumping competition held before the 1st September 2009             Fences approx 2’0”

Ponies in this competition will not be allowed to enter Classes 10, 11, 12

Classes 1 & 2 will run together starting at 9.00am prompt

Class 3 Midland Winter Very Novice Horse Championship

Open to Horses not to have won 5 1st Places in any Showjumping competitions

held before the 1st September 2009             Fences approx 2’3”

Class 4 Midland Winter 10yrs & under Championship

This Class is open to all Riders 10 Years & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under    
Fences approx 2’3”

Classes 3 & 4 will run together

Class 5 Midland Winter Young Horse Championship

Open to Horses aged 7 yrs & under, Riders 13yrs & over        Fences approx 2’6”

Class 6 Midland Winter 12yrs & under Championship

This Class is open to all Riders 12 Years & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under       Fences approx 2’6”

Classes 5 & 6 will run together

Class 7 Midland Winter Mini Open Championship

Open to Horses (Riders 13yrs & over) and Ponies (Riders 16yrs & under)

Fences approx 2’6”                        Awards will be made separately

Class 8 Midland Winter Novice Horse Championship

Open to Horses not to have won £100 in prize money, Riders 13yrs & over       Fences approx 2’9”

Class 9 Midland Winter Novice Pony Championship

This Class is open to all Riders 16 Years & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under

Ponies not to have won £100 in prize money          Fences approx 2’9”

Classes 8 & 9 will run together

Class 10 Midland Winter Small Open Horse Championship

Open to Horses of any grade, Riders 13yrs & over         Fences approx 3’0”

Class 11 Midland Winter Small Open Pony Championship

This Class is open to all Riders 16 Years & under, Ponies 14.2hh & under        Fences approx 3’0”

Classes 10 & 11 will run together

Class 12 Midland Winter Open Championship

Open to Horses (Riders 13yrs & over) and Ponies (Riders 16yrs & under)

Fences approx 3’3” Awards will be made separately

Please note Entries may be limited

Ridden & In Hand Showing Championships - Sunday 14th March 2010

All Classes will take place either in the Indoor Arena or covered outdoor surface

All Indoor & Covered Arenas Start 9.00am prompt

Arena A - Start 9.00am prompt

 

Class 13 Midland Lead Rein Best Turnout Championship

Riders 8yrs & under, ponies 12.2hh & under, To be shown with manes plaited, and tails plaited or pulled, Lead rein to be attached to cavesson noseband

Class 14 Midland Junior Best Turnout Championship

Riders 16yrs & under, ponies 14.2hh & under, To be shown with manes plaited, tails plaited or pulled

 

Arena B - Start 9.00am prompt

 

Class 15 Midland Senior Best Turnout Championship

Riders 17yrs & over, horses over 14.2hh, To be shown with manes plaited, tails plaited or pulled

Class 16 Midland Mountain & Moorland Best Turnout Championship

Open to all Mountain & Moorland Breeds, riders to be appropiate size for the animal. To be shown in natural state with trimming allowed as per the individual breed societies, Lead Reins Accepted, no stallions for lead rein, and lead rein to be attached to cavesson noseband

Not before 10.00am

 

Class 17 Midland Senior Novice Rider Championship

Open to Riders 17yrs & over that have not won 3 1sts in any Senior Rider Classes up to 1st September 2009. Horses & Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle for all Novice Competitions

Class 18 Midland Senior Rider Championship

Open to Riders 17yrs & over

Class 19 Midland Novice Riding Horse Championship

Open to Riders 13yrs & over, horses over 14.2hh not to have won 3 1sts in any Riding Horse Classes up to 1st September 2009      

Class 20 Midland Riding Horse Championship

Open to Riders 13yrs & over, Horses over 14.2hh

Class 21 Midland Ridden Hunter Championship

Open to Riders 13yrs & over, Horses over 14.2hh

Class 22 Midland Ridden Large Mountain & Moorland Championship

Class 23 Midland Ridden Cob Championship

Open to Cobs, traditional or show, maybe shown in natural state or hogged and trimmed

Class 23A Midland Riding Club/Pony Club & Utility Type Championship

Class 24 Midland Coloured and Spotted Horse Championship

Open to riders 13yrs & over, horses over 14.2hh

Class 25 Midland Ridden Veteran Horse Championship

Open to riders 13yrs & over, horses over 14.2hh

Please note that we reserve the right that if entries are insufficient, to divide the ring and run two classes at the same time

After Class 25, the first two from Classes 15 - 25 will come forward for the 2009 / 2010 Midland Winter Championships Senior Champion (Highest two placed in 23A for Pony Type will go forward to the Junior Section Championship in Arena A)

 

Arena C Start 10.00am Prompt                In Hand Showing

 

Class 26 Midland In Hand Best Turnout Championship

Class 27 Midland Welsh Breeds Championship

If numbers warrant we will split this class

Class 28 Midland Mountain & Moorland Championship

If numbers warrant we will split this class

Class 29 Midland Coloured & Spotted Championship

Class 47 Midland Shetland Championship

Class 48 Midland Best Driving Type Championship

Class 49 Midland Best In Hand Mare Championship

Class 50 Midland In Hand Gelding Championship

Class 30 Midland Veteran Horse or Pony Championship

Class 31 Midland All Breeds Youngstock Championship - 3yrs & under

Class 32 Midland All Breeds Mature Championship - 4yrs & over

Class 33 Midland Woolies & Hairies Championship

Open to all Horses & Ponies

Class 34 Midland Best Handler Championship

If numbers warrant we will split this class

After Class 34, the first two from in each class in Arena C will come forward for the 2009 / 2010 Midland Winter Championships In Hand Champion

Arena A Start 10.00am prompt                Lead Rein & Junior Showing

Class 35 Midland Best Lead Rein Rider Championship

Riders 8yrs & under, ponies 12.2hh & under, Lead rein to be attached to cavesson noseband

Class 36  Midland Novice Junior Rider Championship

Open to Riders 16yrs & under that have not won 3 1sts in any Junior Rider Classes up to 1st  September 2009. Ponies must be ridden in a snaffle for all Novice Competitions

Class 37 Midland Junior Rider Championship

Riders 16yrs & under, ponies 14.2hh & under

Class 38 Midland Tiny Tots Best Rider Championship

Open to riders 10yrs & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under, Lead Rein Riders are allowed to compete in this class but off the lead rein

Class 39 Midland Lead Rein Riding Pony Championship

Riders 8yrs & under, ponies 12.2hh & under, Lead rein to be attached to cavesson noseband

Class 40 Midland Best First Ridden Championship

Riders 10yrs & under, Ponies 13.2hh & under to be ridden in a snaffle

Lead Rein riders are allowed to compete in this class but off the lead rein

Class 41 Midland Novice Riding Pony Championship

Open to Riders 16yrs & underr, ponies 14.2hh & under and not to have won 3 1sts in any Riding Pony Classes up to 1st September 2009

Class 42 Midland Best Riding Pony Championship

Riders 16yrs & under, ponies 14.2hh & under

Class 43 Midland Coloured Pony Championship

Ponies 14.2hh & under,

Class 44. Midland Show Hunter Pony Championship

Riders 16yrs & under, ponies 14.2hh & under

Class 45 Midland Veteran Pony Championship

Ponies 14.2hh & under

Class 46 Midland Ridden Small Mountain & Moorland Championship

In Classes where Adults are allowed to ride ponies (43, 45, 46), the two highest placed Adult Riders will go forward to the Senior Championship in Ring B

After Class 46, the first two placed in Classes 13, 35, 39 will go forward to be judged for the 2009 /2010 Midland Winter Lead Rein Champion, the two highest place Lead Rein Riders in other classes may also come forward ie: M&M, Show Hunter Pony, etc

Following this, the first two placed in Classes 14, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 will go forward to be judged for the 2009 /2010 Midland Winter Lead Rein Champion

At the end of the day the first two placed from each Championship in all arenas will be judged for the

Midland 2009/2010 Winter Showing Champion

Entry Information

Entry fees to all Classes (Showjumping & Showing) £11.00

There is a charge of £1 per competitor to help cover the cost of First Aid

Entries may be made by post or email,

and payment by cash, cheques, pay pal or internet banking

Postal Entries close Friday 5th March 2010

Entries will not be accepted on the day

Bank Details for Internet Banking

Account Name: Midland Association of Riding Clubs

Sort Code: 60-03-26 Account No: 77526406

email entries to midlandriding@yahoo.co.uk -

we will acknowledge all entries received by email or by post to

Midland Association of Riding Clubs

Greenfield House, Station Road, Wombourne WV5 9EL