84: Lead Rein, Non-Reg, & The Bianconi Cup
For ponies 4yo & over, not exceeding 138cms.
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.
For ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 138cms, not registered with IPS. They can be registered with SJI. Riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but who have not attained their 8th birthday by January 1st of the current year. Winner will be awarded The Bianconi Cup. Rosettes and additional prizes from The Equine Warehouse will be awarded to all entrants, in addition to the Class prize money. Conditions; a) Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles. They must be led by persons aged 16 years and over and should be on a loose rein and will be required to trot. b)The attendant must affix the lead rein to the noseband where it must remain while the pony is in the ring. c)The reins must go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand. A balancing strap may be attached to the front of the saddle. The ability of the rider should be taken into consideration when judging this class. Knots on individual reins are permissible. However, reins may NOT be knotted together in order to shorten them. Grass reins are not allowed. d) Riders will not be asked to dismount. You might also consider entering Working Hunter Lead Rein and/or Beginners Cradle Stakes and/or Cradle Stakes and/or Handy Pony Class.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes and additional prizes from The Equine Warehouse will be awarded to all entrants, in addition to the Class prize money. A Best-Turned-Out rosette will also be awarded. Winner will be awarded The Rachel Purcell Cup.