Cheshire’s Friendly

Riding Club

2018 –2019 Handbook

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SSADL DRESSAGE

www.antrobusridingclub.co.uk
Phone Number 07719873422
Events held at
Crumleigh Heath Farm Show Ground
Shutley Lane
Northwch
Cheshire
CW8 4RL
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Shore
 Summer 2018 Show Weekends
Dressage Open Shows
May Saturday 5th Sunday 6th Sash Weekend
June Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd Trophy Weekend
July Saturday 7th Sunday 8th Champion Show
August Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Medal Weekend
September Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Sash Weekend
October Saturday 6th Sunday 7th Medal Weekend
 DRESSAGE
All Dressage events are held at Crumleigh Heath Farm, throughout the year, excluding January. Please
see our website for confirmation of dates. Classes cater for Juniors and Seniors at intro, prelim, nov-
ice and elementary standard. All dressage events are open to members and non-members. Summer clas-
ses are held outdoors on grass , whilst winter classes are held indoors. Entries are taken for one month at
the preceding month’s dressage event. It may be possible to enter between the events if there are
spaces remaining. Where there is excess demand a waiting list is maintained but priority is given to club
members.

Further information can be obtained from our website, where final times for competitors will
also be published on the Wednesday prior to the event. Confirmation of the Dressage Tests can
also be found here.
Entries can now be paid for via HORSE MONKEY. Please see our web site for information
as to how to do this.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact
Ellie Cranston via email at: ellie_cranston@mac.com or mobile 0775 3576421

2018-2019 WINTER SERIES (Indoors)

The 2018-2019 Winter Series runs from November 2018 to April 2019. A schedule of dates and tests for the
series will be available on our website and on request towards the end of the summer series.

Please Note:
All dressage events are run on accordance with BD rules
Prelim and Novice classes to be ridden in a snaffle (no wilkie bits)
Horses/ponies must only be worked in by the competitor themselves
A horse/pony may not compete at the same level of class with different riders
Walk trot tests can be done on lead rein.
 SHOW JUMPING RING
CLASSES START AT 09.15 PROMPT

HEIGHT IN FIRST
NAME ROUND RIDER AGE
CLASS NO.
1 Beginners 50 cms Any

2 Novice 60 cms Any

3 Novice 65 cms Any

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)

4 70 cms—2 Phase 70 cms Any

5 75 cms Open 75 cms Any

6 80 cms—Speed Class 80 cms Any

7 90 cms Open 90 cms Any

CLEAR ROUND RING

CLASS STARTS AT 11.00 PROMPT
48 Lead Rein Show Jumping 153cms Tiny Under 10

Beginners/Novice Classes—Horse/Pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Show Jumping class
or the overall points trophy for that class in any previous year.
All classes, apart from Lead Rein, will be run over one round which is not against the clock with the clear rounds
jumping off against the clock over a shortened and raised course. Lead Rein will be one untimed round.

All Show Jumping Classes, except Lead Rein, are open to any age rider or size of horse/pony. There will be
2 doubles, one pony (red) and one horse (blue). You must ensure that you jump the correct double for your
horse/ pony. Horses and ponies will be placed separately.
• Ground conditions may govern the height of fences
• No competitor will be allowed in the ring without the correct attire, and hair tied back
• Whips must not exceed 30”
• Spurs may only be worn by senior competitors and must be blunt with tips downwards
• After a fall, a competitor MUST leave the ring on foot
• Any outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring, may result in
disqualification
• Faults for this ring are as follows: knock down, 4 faults,; 1st disobedience, 4 faults; 2nd disobedience, 8
faults; 3rd disobedience, elimination. Fall of horse/pony or rider will result in elimination.
• Rider is not allowed to remount after a fall
NB Circles incur faults as a disobedience with the exclusion of beginners classes
 CALLISTO WORKING HUNTER RING
CLASSES START AT 09.45

CLASS NAME PONY/ FENCE HEIGHT RIDER AGE

NO. HORSE HEIGHT
8 Intro Any 50 ms Any

9 Beginner Horse/Pony * Any 60 cms Any

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)

10 Lead Rein 153cms(15hh)max Tiny Under 10

11 Mountain and Moorland Any 70 cms Any

(No spurs are to be worn)

12 Novice Horse/Pony* Any 70 cms Any

13 Open Horse/Pony* Any 80 cms Any

Working Hunter is one round of rustic fences, marked out of 50 points. Marks out of 10 are
given for style and manners whilst jumping.
Once everyone has jumped, those who jumped clear will be asked to re-enter the ring for a conformation
round, rather like a showing class. Should there not be enough clears to fill all places, those that complet-
ed the course may be invited in as well.
Marks are then given according to your individual show, horse/pony type and conformation and also on
manners.
Scores from both rounds are added together to determine placings. Highest score
wins.

• Cl asses will be split if numbers permit.

• BEIGNNER AND NOVICE CLASSES :

• Horse/pony and rider combination NOT to have won an Open Working Hunter class or overall points

trophy for that class in any previous year.

• WARNING:: Outside assistance (whether solicited or unsolicited) to a competitor in the ring

may result in disqualification.
 ARMKOR IN-HAND RING
CLASSES START AT 9.15 PROMPT

CLASS NO. HANDLER

NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT AGE

15 Best Condi on Any Any

16 Young Stock (3yrs and under) Any Any

17 Mountain and Moorland incl Shetland * Any Any
147 cms(14.2 hh)
18 Open Pony Any
& under

19 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any

16ys &
20 Young Handler Any
under

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)

21 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any

22 Veterans 15+ Any Any

23 Cobs Hogged or Traditional Any Any

24 Sport Horse/Pony * Any Any

25 Open Horse Over 147 cms(14.2hh) Any

* CLASSES WILL BE SPLIT IF NUMBERS PERMIT.

• All junior members, when showing in hand, must wear correct dress and
regulation riding hat, properly fastened
• Class 17—Shown in natural state
AHP HEATING AND PLUMBING RIDDEN RING

CLASS NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER/HANDLER

NO. AGE
Green Horse/Pony
26 6 years and under Any Any

Any 12 years and under

27 Junior

28 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.3hh) 10 years and under

29 1st Ridden Up to 128 cms(12.5hh) 10 years and under

Mountain & Moorland incl Shetlands
30 To be shown in natural state Any Any

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)

31 Show/Riding Horse/Pony* Any Any

32 Coloured/Spot/Palomino/Dun/Roan Any Any

33 Hunter Horse/Pony* Any Any

34 Veteran Any Any

35 Cobs Hogged and Traditional Any Any

36 Sports Horse/Pony* Any Any

* Classes will be split if numbers permit.

• All competitors must be smartly turned out, navy, black or tweed jackets,
with either shirt and tie, or stock.
• Long hair must be tied back or in a hairnet
• No jewellery under any circumstances
• Jodhpurs must be beige, canary or white
• In the event of a fall, the rider MUST leave the arena on foot
 EQUITATION RING
CLASSES START 09.15 PROMPT

CLASS RIDER/HANDLER
NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT
NO. AGE

37 Best Turned Out Any Any

38 Lead Rein Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under

39 1st Ridden Up to 128cms(12.5hh) 10 yrs & under

40 Junior Any 16 yrs & under

41 Junior Any 12 yrs & under

(BREAK) CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM (BREAK)
Senior Starters
42 Any 18 yrs & over
(No cantering)

43 Novice Any Any

44 Senior Any
Riding Club Horse/Pony*
45 Any Any
(will include a jump)

* Classes will be split if numbers permit.

• All horse/ponies to be ridden in a snaffle bridle only

• No spurs are to be used
• Martingales and neck straps are allowed
 ECOGREEN EQUESTRIAN FAMILY RING
HANDY PONY CLASSES START 10.15 PROMPT

CLASS NAME PONY/HORSE HEIGHT RIDER AGE

NO.

46 Lead Rein Handy Pony 128cms(12.5hh)& under 10 and under

47 Open Handy Pony Any Any

FAMILY CLASSES START 13.00 PROMPT

CLASS PONY/HORSE RIDER

NO. NAME HEIGHT AGE

A Bonny Pony Any Handler not to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/18

B Best Figure of 8 Any Handler to have attained 13 yrs 1/1/18

C Best Thelwell Lookalike Any Any

D Nicest Tail Any Any

Not exceeding
E Nicest Trot Not to have attained 9th birthday 1/1/18
128cms(12.5hh)

F Best 6 Legs Any Any

RULES FOR RING SIX/SEVEN

No colts or stallions under any circumstances, Snaffle bridles only to be used, No spurs allowed
No whips in HANDY PONY Martingales and neck straps are per
Show is not necessary this but hat, fitted and fastened must be
by everyone and by at Sensible heeled boots sensible shoes
(not

CLASSES CAN BE EITHER IN HAND OR RIDDEN, BUT WILL BE JUDGED AS ONE.

THE JUDGE’S DECISION IS FINAL, AND COMPETITORS ARE ASKED TO ENTER INTO THE SPIRIT IN WHICH
THESE CLASSES ARE INTENDED.

There is not a Perpetual Trophy awarded for the Family Class winner.
 It is compulsory to wear a riding hat to PAS015 standard
at all times when mounted
No jewellery to be worn in any ridden classes, including facial studs

Long hair must be worn tied back or in a hairnet in all classes,

there are no excep ons

Jackets are compulsory for all jumping classes

Body protectors are compulsory for all cross-country events

No Galloping or Cantering anywhere on the Show Ground

except in the designated warming up areas or in the rings
Stallions must be pre-declared and are allowed on the show ground
only at the discretion of the committee. They must be shown bitted
and by adults only

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

Please ensure you following any signage instructions. Antrobus Riding

Club and/or the committee cannot be held responsible for any damage
or injuries incurred due to your negligence.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ABOVE MAY LEAD TO YOU BEING

ASKED TO LEAVE THE SHOWGROUND WITH ANY
ENTRY FEE’S FORFEIT
 GENERAL RULES
The judge’s decision is final. Arguing with the judge or verbal or physical abuse to anyone on the show
1 ground (committee, stewards or other competitors) will invite elimination and/or expulsion from
the Club.

Hats: It is compulsory to wear a riding hat and chin straps to at least the specification detailed when
mounted on the show ground, or if a junior showing in hand. Hats should conform to PAS015
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standards. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN VOID INSURANCE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
Suitable attire is to be worn in all rings.

Stallions must be pre-declared & shown bitted by ADULTS only, there will be no exception to this
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rule.

First class in each ring will not start before the shown time. Classes after the break will not start
before 1.00pm. Should there be insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated, altered or
cancelled at the discretion of the Committee. It is the competitor’s responsibility to enter the ring
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when asked. Failure to do so may lead to elimination from the class unless the Ring Steward has
been informed of the circumstances. It is then up to the judge’s discretion as to whether the
competitor may compete. Competitors should note that classes may overlap.

Riders must not gallop or canter anywhere on the show ground except in the warming up area or in
5 the rings. Offenders will be asked to leave the show ground without the refund of any entry money.

The Committee and organisers do not hold themselves responsible for any accident, loss or dam-
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age to competitors, spectators, animals, vehicles or property for any reason whatsoever.

The Committee reserves the right to measure the height of any animal that is suspected of being
the incorrect height for the class in which it is to be entered. In the event of such action being taken
7 and the animal being found to be of incorrect height, the Committee will have the authority to
disqualify the said animal from the class in question until a height certificate to the contrary has been
produced.

8 Any objection to be put into writing and handed in to the Show Secretary not more than one hour after
the class has ended and must be accompanied by £20 (refunded if the objection is upheld).
No whips or spurs allowed in Handy Pony Ring. No spurs in Equitation Ring. No spurs in Working Po-
9 ny classes. The excessive use of whips and/or spurs is forbidden. Whips must not exceed
30" (75cm). Spurs must be blunt, turned downwards and not inwards.
 GENERAL RULES—CONTINUED

10 Riders/horses age as at the 1st January 2017 in the current year. Members
cannot change sections during the season, i.e. Lead Rein competitors remain in Lead
Rein classes for the entire season, and on the lead rein around the show ground.

11 Entry fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances

12 Any Horse/Pony competing in riding events must be four years old or over on the 1.1.17 and
must be in sound condition.
13 Dogs must be kept on a lead at ALL times and all Dog Faeces must be picked up and disposed
of responsibly - NOT LEFT ON THE SHOWGROUND

14 Litter MUST be placed in the bins provided or taken home and no mucking out is permitted
anywhere on the show ground or car parks. Hay nets tied outside horse boxes/wagons are not
permitted on any surfaced car parks.

15 The Committee has the right to refuse admission to the show ground any horse or person for
any reason
16 The Committee has the right to alter, amend or add to these rules as they feel necessary.
17 All members and competitors at any British Riding clubs event must adhere to the
strict guidelines on conduct and discipline.
18 All members and competitors are bound by the clubs Social Media Policy without exception

IT IS CONDITION OF ENTRY TO CLASSES AND THE SHOWGROUND THAT YOU AGREE TO ABIDE
BY THE RULES OF THE CLUB. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE
SHOWGROUND AND MEMBERSHIP WITHDRAWN

PLEASE NOTE: THE SHOWGROUND IN BETWEEN SHOWS IS USED FOR GRAZING BY HORSES.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU PICK UP YOUR RUBISH AND DO NOT DISCARD SO IT CAN EFFECT THE
WELFARE OF THE HORSES
 Shows and Dressage (Separate points for Winter And Summer)

Points will be awarded at all shows and dressage competitions and will
be accumulated for each combination of horse and rider on the following basis:

1st place 9 points 2nd place 7 points

3rd place 5 points 4th point 3 points
5th place 2 points 6th place 1 points

Plus 1 point, which will be awarded for competing in the class

• Members tying for a place will each be awarded the appropriate number of
points.
• Members must compete in the same class, at a minimum of four shows to
qualify for the points to be awarded in that class.
• The combination of horse/pony and rider/handler must stay the same for all
classes for points to be awarded.
• Points will only be applied from the date the competitor becomes a member.
Points cannot be back dated.
• Trophies will only be awarded to the first four competitors in each class in
they have competed in the minimum number of shows. These will be
presented at the end-of-year Presentation Evening.
• Overall junior and senior points winners will receive a trophy.
• Members who participate, but are not placed in a class, will receive 1 point.