Mid-Argyll Show

Horse and Pony Section

Notes, Rules & Conditions

NOTES

• Society Rules apply to Horses and Ponies 
• Please ensure you complete the Entry Form, accept the Opt-in for use of photographic material for promotional purposes (if desired) and sign the declaration.
• Please inform the Secretary should you decide not to attend the Show after your Entry Form has been submitted or if your Horse/Pony is no longer competing in its entered class.
• In the event of any class having a large number of entries, it will be at the judge's discretion to split the class.
• All measurements are now metric. Please ensure your Horse/Pony is entered in the correct class, as follows:-

• 12.2 hh = 128 cm
• 13.2 hh = 138 cm
• 14 hh    = 143 cm
• 14.2 hh = 148 cm
• 15 hh    = 153 cm
• 15.2 hh = 158 cm 

• Any Horse/Rider/Class changes or entries made on the day must be made STRICTLY before 8.30am.
• We welcome entries on Show Day, however, these will only be accepted before 8.30am.
• No pens are provided for the Horse/Pony section. Competitors may provide their own.
• Horses showing signs of coughing MUST NOT be brought to the Show.

RULES AND CONDITIONS:

• In all ridden classes, horses and ponies must be over 4 years of age.
• Lead rein riders must be ages 4-10 on show day and mounted on a pony up to maximum height of 12.2hh.
• The Judges' decisions are final.
• Entries into the Native Section (M&M, Highland, Shetland) must be registered within the main body of their respective breed stud book. For M&M classes, part-bred ponies are permitted if included in the part-bred register of their respective breed stud book. Proof of registration must be provided along with entry form.
• Please bring your Horse Passport with you as you may be required to produce it.
• All horses/ponies attending Mid Argyll Show equestrian section must have been fully vaccinated against Equine Flu. Please send proof of vaccination to the Secretary prior to show day.
• Approved Hard Hats must be worn by all mounted competitors.  --  To check your Hat conforms to current rules, please visit Hats & Helmets - The British Horse Society
• Martingales and boots may be used for the Working Hunter jumping section but must be removed prior to the ridden show section.
• Body Protectors may be worn and must conform to the current standard, tagged BETA 2018 level 3 (blue).
• Any rider/handler may only compete with one horse/pony in any one class.
• A horse/pony may only enter one competitive class in the Working Hunter section. Additional riders/classes may be entered on a non-competitive (HC) basis.
• Any horse/pony can be asked to leave the Show Field by any Committee Member or Steward if deemed necessary.
• All dogs must be kept on leads.
• All entries, with membership payment, must be received by 15th July to ensure entry in the catalogue. Entries received after this time will be accepted until 8.30am on Show day, but will not appear in the show catalogue.
• No classes will be held up for competitors still competing in another class or activity, except at the Judge's discretion.
• Start Times stated are for the first class competing in the relevant Ring. Riders/handlers should ensure they check with the Ring Steward to confirm when individual classes may start as this will depend on class numbers on the day.

 PRIZE MONEY:        1st - £4        2nd - £3        3rd - £2