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Coming Soon:

The Club are organising a Charity Dinner & Disco on Friday the 1st October to be held at The Poplars, Nantwich, this will be open to all Area 20 members. Juniors Members 16yrs plus will also be welcome. Full details to follow shortly.

KEEP THE DATE FREE IN YOUR DIARIES

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Sunday 20th June
Junior Novice Team Qualifies for National Championshiops at Lincoln - full report of day's event and photo's to follow.
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Congratulations to our Senior Team who represented the Club and the U.K. in Ireland last week, coming 2nd out of 12 teams
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Nantwich Riding Club

OPEN SUMMER SHOW

18th July 2010
At Heatley Farm, Heatley Lane, Broomhall, Nantwich

By Kind Permission of Mr. & Mrs Davies

Lots of Classes: Working Hunter. Ridden Classes. Novelty.
Jumping & Showing

GREAT PRIZES:

For Schedule Please send SAE to:
S. Blackshaw
Barn Owl Croft
Stonely Green
Nr. Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 8QA

Or Phone 01270 524392

Entries taken in advance and on the day

Showground signposted
from A530 Nantwich to Whitchurch road and A525 Whitchurch to Audlem road.Many prizes from our kind Sponsors     Nantwich Saddlery. Nantwich Trailer Hire. Westgate EFI           N.F.U. Lickits Horse Treats Hickstead Horse Feeds
                 Bramble Livery The Feed Store
   Carr Day and Martin.     Chas. Hardern BoatingHolidays
      Cheshire Equine Therapy         Tushingham Arena.                Charlie Walker, Farrier                  Doddington Farm Ride.
                              For enquiries please call 01270 524392
                General Rules Please Read Carefully
1. It is a condition of entering the show that Nantwich Riding Club and organizers accept no responsibility for any accident that may happen to spectators, competitors, their servants, horse, motors or any vehicle in connection with, or arising from the show or any conduct of the management thereof.
2. A hard hat, securely fastened must be worn at all times whilst mounted. We strongly recommend a PAS015 or BSEN1384 hard hat but British Standard 4472 or 6473 is permitted.
3. All stallions and colts must be handled by an adult over 18 years of age and must be adequately bitted and under control. The organizers reserve the right to expel from the field and animal not considered to be under control, or unfit, especially where a danger to the public is concerned.
4. The organisers reserve the right to cancel, split or combine classes where appropriate, to delay or commence classes when necessary and to refuse an entry without reason.
5.   No class will be delayed unduly whilst competitor is in another ring.
6. Horse/ponies in ridden classes must be 4 years old and over. b
7. Any objection to be lodged with the secretary in writing, within one hour of the alleged incident, together with a £25 deposit which will be returned if the objection is withheld.
8.  The decision of the organisers and judges are final. Direct approach to judges is strictly forbidden and will incur disqualification.
9.  Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times whilst in the showground
10. Anyone found mistreating an animal will be asked to leave the showground.By entering the showground competitors and spectators agree to abide by the rules and conditions.

                                                          Please take your litter home.

RING ONE. Judge:Mrs F Done           Ridden and lead rein      To commence at 9.30am
Class 1. Beginners Showing ClassOpen to riders/horses that are new to showing. A short show will be required; feedback and tips for the future will be given by the judge.
Class 2. Riding Club PonyOpen to ponies 14.2hh and under, to include a jump.
Class3. Show Hunter PonyOpen to ponies 15hh and under.
Class 4. Show PonyOpen to ponies under 14.2hh
Class 5. Ridden Mountain & Moorland. Small BreedsWelsh Section A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland. Horses/Ponies to be registered withthe relevant breed society and aged 4 years and over. To be shown in their natural state.
Class 6. Ridden Mountain & Moorland. Large BreedsWelsh Sections C & D, Fell, Highland, Connemara & New Forest. Horses/Ponies to be registered with the relevant breed society and aged 4 years and over. To be shown in their natural state.
Class 7.Family horse or pony: Horse or pony any age. Suitable for anyone to ride. To be marked on temperament and willingness. Rider any age, a small show to be riden
***Championship A***     Open to 1^st & 2^nd Prizewinners from classes 1 –7 inclusive

RING TWO          Judge;           TBC                     To commence at 9.45am

Class 8. Ridden Hunter Open to horses over 15hh, to be ridden astride.
Class 9. Ridden Cob TypeOpen to horses over 14.2hh, all weights, hogging not required.
Class 10. Riding HorseOpen to horses over 14.2hh
Class11. Riding Club HorseOpen to horses over 14.2hh, to include a jump of 2’6’’ max.
Class 12. Ridden Veteran Open to horses/ponies of any height to be 15 years old and over.
Class 13. Ridden Coloured, Spotted and PalominoOpen to horses/ponies of any height.
Class 14. Young Horse ClassOpen to horses aged 6 years and under, not to have won a ridden showing
***Championship B***         Open to 1^st & 2^nd Prizewinners from classes 8 – 14 inclusive.

IN – HAND to follow Ring One    Judge: rs F Done
Class 15. Mountain and Moorland. Small breedsOpen to Welsh A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, & Shetland. M&M ponies must be registered with the appropriate breed’s society. Stallions must be appropriately bitted and handled.
Class 16. Mountain and Moorland. Large BreedsOpen to Welsh Section C & D, Fell, Dales, Highlands, New Forest & Connemara. M&M ponies must be registered with the appropriate breed’s society. Stallions must be appropriately bitted and handled.
Class 17. VeteranHorse or pony aged 15 years and over.Class 18. Coloured & Spotted and PalominoOpen to horses and Ponies.
Class 19. Young Handler    Open to Children aged under 16 years, hard hats MUST be worn. .If sufficient entries class may be split to under 12-year olds and 12 /16 year olds.
Class 20. Open In-Hand    Open to all horses/ponies
**Championship C**      open to 1^st &2^nd prizewinners from classes 15 to 20 inclusive
NOVELTY CLASSES To Continue in Ring Two after the In-Hand not before 1.30pm Lead Rein or Free Ridden
Class 21. Very Very beginners showing class , no need to canter.
Class 22. Bonny Pony
Class 23. Little Star Pony. You need to know about your pony and what it can do, age etc.

                                                                      SHORT BREAK
Class 24. Fancy Dress:           Prizes for !st to 3rd in each class.
Jumping Classes   RING THREE  To Commence at 11am
Juniors are classed as 18 and under on Jan 1^st 2010. All classes will be split into Juniors and Seniors.
Class A. . Beginners. Jumps 2.0’ to 2.3’
      Class B.   Novice. Jumps 2’6’’ Class C.   Intermediate. Jumps 2’9’’
      Class D.  Open. Jumps 3’0’’ to 3’3’’.

       NOTE: RIDING CLUB RULES APPLY: CLASSES WILL BE TWO PHASE
                                                   Correct dress must be worn:

RING FOUR:   WORKING HUNTER    Judge: Mr M Daley  To Commence at 9.30am
Class 25. Beginners Working HunterOpen to those who haven’t competed in a working hunter class before, or for very green horses. Fences no more than 2’.
Class 26. Novice WHPOpen to ponies 15.0hh and under. Not to have won a 1st prize in any WHP competition or to have competed at county level .Fences no more than 2’3’’ to the judge’s discretion.
Class 27. Open WHP         Open to ponies 15.0hh and under.         Fences no more than 2 ‘6’’
Class 28. Novice Working Hunter   Open to horses over 15.0hh. Not to have won a 1^st prize in any WH competition or to have competed at county level..Fences no more than 2’6’’
Class 29. Open Working Hunter        Open to horses over 15.0hh.Fences no more than 3’0’’
*** Championship D***      Open to 1^st and 2^nd Prizewinners from classes 25 to 29
ALL CHAMPIONS FROM CLASSES A,B,C & D ARE ELIGIBLE TO   COMPETE FOR SUPREME CHAMPION TO TAKE PLACE IN RING ONE
               AT THE END OF ALL CLASSES

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                Short breaks and Christmas Cruising also available.

             Charlie Walker DIP.WCF   FARRIER  In association with www.cheshirefarrier.co.uk  Supports Nantwich Riding Club.
                       Lickits Horse treats Sponsors of
                           The Open Showing Show.
                    WESTGATE E.F.I. supports N.R.C.
CARR DAY AND MARTIN SPONSORS THE  SHOWING SHOW

PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE DAY PROVIDED BY AL JOHNSTON PHOTOGRAPHY PLEASE SEE WEB SITE:                                Aljohnstonphotography.com.
Alastair is from an equine background and has spent all his life in the countryside and around horses. Images on the day can be ordered on the day for home delivery or ordered off the internet via details supplied on the day.
  ENTRY FORM
Class
no       Horse Rider DOBJunior
Entry Fee

Total
    Showing Classes: £5.50 per class in advance.£6.50 on the day. Novelty Classes:   £4.00                    Cheques payable to Nantwich Riding Club.         Name:  Address:

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