For Stallions, Mares or Geldings, exceeding 148cms, 4yo & over.
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.
Start Time; 14.30 for Working Hunter Horse Classes 73, 74 & 75 in SLIEVENAMON RING 3.
This class is qualifier for The Agria Royal International Horse Show 2026. The three highest placed horses will qualify for the RIHS if they have not already done so. RIHS Qualification will not pass down the line beyond the aforementioned placings.
As a qualifying class for 2026 RIHS in order for the qualification to be valid, application for horse registration/ over-stamp must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days of the Show. Owner & Rider Membership can be applied for at the start of the 2026 season.
A mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed on their tail) four years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) This class to be judged in accordance with the 2025 rules for Working Hunter Competitions as laid down by SHB(GB) To be judged in accordance with the rules herein set out. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as of 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes. Fences will not exceed 1.14m (3ft 9ins) in height; there should be a minimum of 8 fences and a maximum of 12 fences. The Course must contain a combination and should contain a water tray. These classes will be judged in two parts. Part One (Jumping) will be judged first, without a jump-off. All clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require will go forward to the next part. A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation if so required (no change of rider is allowed). Full information on marking scheme available on link below.
RIHS INFORMATION
The first and second placed winners from this class will qualify for the Working Hunter Horse Championship which comes with a €300 prize fund and the First National Cup.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes to 6th place. A Best-Turned-Out rosette will be awarded.