Champion & Reserve Champion Ridden Horse will be chosen from 1st & 2nd in Classes 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61. Champion & Reserve Champion will qualify for Showing Ireland Champion of Champion Final. PLEASE NOTE: Since publication of the Schedule, there has been a slight amendment of the rules that will now apply to the Riding Horse Championships as follows: If the Champion or Reserve Champion picked, have already qualified in another previous qualifying show, the judges at their own discretion will nominate one additional horse from the championship line up that is not already qualified.
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.
Showing Ireland points can be collected at Clonmel Show for their Awards League. The Riders wishing to take part will have to register with Showing Ireland [SI] before they can accrue points. It is therefore very important for these riders to declare the rider on the entry form. Clonmel Show will confirm the results to Showing Ireland post-show.
For 1st & 2nd placed animals in Classes 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61. Champion will be awrded The 1865 Cup. Part of Showing Ireland League for Riders. Showing Ireland Guidelines
SHOWING IRELAND CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Nine qualifying shows will participate in this year’s Showing Ireland and RED MILLS Champion of Champions League, culminating in the final which will be held at Wicklow Hunt Show on 13th July 2025 with a prize fund of over €5K sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS.
Qualification Criteria for Riding Horse Category
The Riding Horse Section usually consists of the following types of classes but may vary from show to show: · Riding Horse classes (small and large) · Cob classes · Coloured Horse Classes · Racehorse to Riding Horse Class · Irish Draught Ridden Class.
After the above classes are judged, 1st and 2nd placed combinations from each class should go forward to a Ridden Horse Championship directly after above classes are completed NB: All combinations wishing to qualify must compete in the Championship.
Champion and Reserve Champion from Clonmel Show will qualify for the CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS final
Competitors must have passports available. The passport numbers of all prize winners will be recorded on the qualifying dates and then must be produced and confirmed on the day of the final.
No entries permitted on day of event.