Side-Saddle class for riders 18yrs & under.
NOTES TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR DECISION TO ENTER.
*Full schedule with class specific rules and criteria available on www.clonmelshow.ie
1). CONDITIONS – Please make sure you are familiar with the conditions & rules of the classes you intend to enter in addition to any qualifier specific requirements detailed in this schedule. Full details are available on the CLONMEL SHOW website and on the links in the Qualifier Classes. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure your entry meets the conditions of the Clonmel Show and the criteria of the classes you are entering. Fence heights and animal and rider specifics can be found on the links on CLONMEL SHOW website.
2). TIMETABLE – Study the timetable before you enter. Only the ring start time is published. All classes will then follow on. It is your responsibility to be at your class on time. We cannot hold classes in the event of a clash or if you are late. Each ring will display the current class number. We will also endeavour to update how rings are proceeding on the public address system, but it may not be audible in all areas of the show grounds.
We will publish the numbers entered in each class prior to the show. However, depending on the number of entries who turn up, classes may run earlier or later than estimated. Give yourself plenty of time.
RING START TIMES AND CLASS RUNNING ORDER ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON ENTRIES BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE
3). IDENTIFICATION OF STALLIONS- RIDDEN AND LED
Stallions should wear a Stallion Badge on their Bridle. Riders must have attained their 12th birthday on 1st January of the current year when riding stallions not exceeding 137.2cms. Stallions in excess of 137.20cms must be ridden by riders who have attained their 14th birthday on 1st January of current year. In Class 73, RIHS Open WH Horse, competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed on their tail. In Led Horse Classes, stallions to have white or blue ribbons in their tails.
4.] The Committee reserves the right to alter the running times of Classes, to amalgamate classes where there are insufficient entries and to change the allocation of Judges. Class prizemoney will be adjusted accordingly, viz
3 entries, class prizemoney will operate as per schedule
2 entries, 2/3 of prizemoney will be paid and percentage accordingly etc.
Junior Side Saddle & Lead Rein Side Saddle Class, affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland: To be ridden side saddle by ladies under 16 on 1st January on ponies (mare or gelding) 5 years or older, not exceeding 153cm. The class shall be judged on manners, conformation, way of going, and rider’s ability. The combination of rider & pony registered in the junior category cannot compete in the Intermediate category during the season. Lead rein side saddle riders aged 8 or under on 1st January on ponies not exceeding 128cm are also welcome in the class. Leaders must also be appropriately attired. Riders must wear an approved harnessed hat. Side Saddle Ireland rosettes will be presented in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among those members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be presented to the best turned out combination. All riders will walk in the initial go round, the lead rein riders will be pulled into the middle by one of the stewards, the remaining riders will trot and canter in the go round. All riders will then be pulled in and will be asked to perform a short show piece either of their own design or as requested by the judge. Lead rein riders will remain in the centre of the ring during the lap of honour and for safety reasons will leave the ring last after the other riders have left. Points for the Side Saddle Ireland Junior National Championship sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin can be earned in this class- participants must be members of Side Saddle Ireland on the date of the show and must register their participation in the league (free of charge) on www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi to enable the committee to keep a tally of points. Lead rein riders are not eligible for the Junior National Championship league but will be recognised with rosettes and a special prize at the end of season prize giving.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes to 6th place. Side Saddle Ireland rosettes will be presented to the 4 highest placed members in the class, plus ‘Best Rider’ & ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette.