59: Working Hunter Lead Rein
For ponies, mares or gelding, 4yo & over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders U-8.
Welcome to the 2026 equestrian schedule. This year, we will have 6 showing rings with 15 judges, up to 60 stewards, 77 classes, 28 championships, 2 Supreme Championships and many prestigious qualifiers: 7 HOYS qualifiers, 2 Tatts/ Treo Eile qualifiers and the Red Mills Champion of Champions Qualifier. Clonmel Show, together with Showing Ireland, offer a Mid-Season Double points Bonus for all Riding classes placings from 1st to 6th for their Members Points Award Series. Similarly, points for the Side Saddle Championships, sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin, can be earned in our Side Saddle section. Clonmel Show, in partnership with Killusty Show, is offering a Trip to Tipp Bonus for their weekend of Showing. The same pony rider combinations who win the same classes at both shows will win a €50 bonus in selected classes viz. *Open Working Hunter Pony-133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Starter Stakes & Intermediate * Open Show Hunter Pony- 133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Starter Stakes & Intermediate *Open Show Pony 128cm, 138cm & 148cm. Ridden Connemara, over 16 years & under 16 years. Different Judges at each show. The stabling at Clonmel Racecourse will be available for competitors travelling to both shows. * New for 2026 * The two highest placed AIRC Rider Members from classes in Ring 2 will go forward for Class 48, the ‘Clonmel Riding Club Peter Ponsonby Memorial Cup’.
We were awarded a Breeding Grant of €5,500 from HSI/DAFM and that, along with the continued support of our sponsors the Equestrian Committee and our general Show Committee, allows for the generous prizemoney for our programme. We ask that you support our sponsors.
Please familiarise yourselves with our Terms and Conditions below.
For ponies, mares or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 8th birthday on 1st January of current year. Riders in this Class may not compete in any other Class with the exception of any other Lead Rein, Beginner First Ridden and Beginner Cradle Stakes Classes. In this Class, the Judge will be looking for a pony suitable to take its rider hunting on a lead rein. This is NOT a Handy Pony Competition but, in their individual show, ponies will be asked to negotiate small obstacles to a maximum height of 12” (30cms) such as bending poles, ground poles, zig zags, etc. A smooth and steady round suitable for the pace of the leader and ability of child is required. Cantering is not permitted. NO CROSS POLES allowed. First & second are qualified for The Mini Working Hunter Pony Championship & The Purcell Cup.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes 1st to 6th place and thereafter, special rosettes will be awarded. A Best-Turned-Out rosette will be awarded.