DIPTFORD 47th HORSE SHOW

& GYMKHANA with dog agility

SUNDAY 2 JUNE 2019 at AVONWICK TQ10 9ET

By kind permission of Mrs M Seager-Berry & Mr Robert Steer and Mr Chris Steer

Cups or Trophies Galore! Enquiries :

Jeannie Frape 07854 453138

Jackie Hayford 01548 821 212

NOTE – ALL CLASSES ARE RIDDEN – NO IN-HAND

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HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT

The Organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.

For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid accidents occurring and must at all times obey the

instructions of the Organisers and Stewards.

RULES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Equine Flu Precautions… All equines on showfield must be vaccinated up to at least current recommendations.ie booster within last 12 months min.

2. The Judge’s decision will be final. 3. All riders must be minimum of 3 years old on 1 January 2019 4. All competitors must wear properly fitted hat to current legal

standard at all times when mounted. 5. Competitors on lead rein are NOT permitted to enter ANY other

classes off the lead rein except Class 8 Family Pony, Class 18 Ridden M&M Small breeds. WHP Nursery Stakes competitors MAY have lead reins provided the rider competes Hors Concours only.

6. Leading reins must be attached to noseband or halter NOT to bit. 7. It is the competitor’s responsibility not to enter two classes which

appear likely to clash. In the event, the competitor must decide which class to enter, as classes cannot be held up indefinitely.

8. NO whips or spurs in Gymkhana events. 9. Any incorrect use of either whips or spurs in the showing classes

will result in elimination. 10. In the event of an objection, a £10 deposit must be paid to the

Secretary within 30 minutes of the end of the class. 11. The Committee reserves the right to restrict entries. 12. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any event or modify

the schedule. 13. All dogs MUST be KEPT ON LEADS. 14. No galloping allowed outside the rings. 15. The Show Organisers and the Land Owners or Tenants cannot be

held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or loss to any competitor, visitor, vehicle or animal.

16. Trophies remain at all times the property of Diptford Gymkhana. 17. Engraving of trophies is the responsibility of the winner. 18. Trophies won this year must be returned to the Show Secretary

by 1st May next year. 19. No parking at the ringside except for disabled drivers displaying

badges.

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DIRECTIONS

This year’s Show will be held at AVONWICK TQ10 9ET Grid Reference SX 710585

A38 Westbound leave at Wrangaton slip road and turn left at top. At Kitterford Cross turn left. Into Avonwick and turn left at T junction.

A38 Eastbound Leave at Woodpecker junction (signposted South Brent Totnes and Avonwick) at the Shell petrol station. Turn right signed Avonwick and follow road to Avonwick.

At Avonwick the show will be clearly signposted.

ALL COMPETITORS HACKING TO THE SHOWFIELD ARE RECOMMENDED TO WEAR HIGH-VIZ CLOTHING

NOTE ALL VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF 7.5 TONNES MUST LEAVE A38 AT WRANGATON

SLIP ROAD AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR A38 WESTBOUND AS ABOVE.

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER PLEASE CALL 07854 453138 or 01548 821212

ENTRY FEES Prepaid entry only if received by Tuesday 28 May 2019

Classes 1-30 Local Rider £5.00 (Rider must be resident in Diptford, North Huish, Avonwick, Moreleigh, Halwell, Harberton, Harbertonford, South Brent, or attending Diptford School) Non Local Rider £6.00

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On Field - Classes 1-30 £7.00 Clear Round/Horse & Hound/Handy Hunter And Handy Pony £2.50 Gymkhana / Novelty / Fancy Dress £2.00 Please note that entry for Clear Round, Horse & Hound, Gymkhana, Handy Pony, Handy Hunter and Novelty classes should be made at the relevant ringside but ALL competitors must obtain a number and therefore contribute towards First Aid costs.

First Aid cover on field provided by WHS Event Responders www.whspip.co.uk

Caterers on Field – Jaspers Mobile Country Fayre On-Site Rubbish Disposal with grateful thanks to Stuart Lethbridge

of Cumings Containers 01548 521321 Duty Farrier: Jon Lyon Dip.WCF 07971 257219

Veterinary Surgeons on Call South Moor Vets 01752 892390

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RING 1 – LEAD REIN CLASSES 9.00 AM START

JUDGE : REBECCA BURMAN RIDERS 8 YEARS AND UNDER

All classes snaffle bridles only, with lead rein attached to the noseband

Lead rein competitors (classes 1 – 7) are not eligible for any classes off the lead rein apart from Class 8 Family Pony, Class 18 M & M Small Breeds & Class 21 Nursery

Stakes (HC only) Cups or trophies for all classes in this section

1 BEST TURNED OUT

2 BEST LEAD REIN PONY Special rosette to all entrants Jessie Dibb Memorial Trophy to highest placed pupil attending Diptford School. Note – Leaders to ensure Ring Stewards are aware of eligibility

3 BEST COMBINATION

4 BEST GRASS KEPT – RIDDEN

5 BEST RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE/PONY Aged 18 years or over Special rosette for oldest pony

RING 1 – OPEN CLASSES after 30 min lunch break

JUDGE: REBECCA BURMAN 6 BEST GRASS KEPT – RIDDEN Small – 13.2hh (137cm) & under

7 BEST GRASS KEPT – RIDDEN Large – over 13.2hh (137cm)

8 FAMILY PONY/HORSE Two riders required of differing ages and ability.

To show adaptability of the pony/horse. Snaffle bridles only. Youngest rider may

be on a lead rein. NO tricks please. Must be safely dressed – ie hats & boots.

Farm Equine Pets Dedicated farm, equine and small animal

vets working across South Devon *Independently owned *24 hour care *CT scanner, diagnostic equipment, dental theatre *In house Laboratory equipment *Experienced, friendly vets Kingsbridge Modbury Ivybridge Tel: 01548 852766 Tel: 01548 830210 Tel: 01752 892390

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RING 2 NON LEAD REIN CLASSES 9 AM START

JUDGE: EMMA KELLY

Any suitable bridle permitted unless otherwise stated

CUPS OR TROPHIES TO ALL CLASS & SECTION WINNERS

9 BEST COMBINATION Rider 17 years & over

10 BEST COMBINATION Rider 13 years – 16 years

11 BEST COMBINATION Rider 12 years or under

12 BEST COMBINATION RIDER 30 YEARS OR OVER Paul Middleton Trophy to winner

13 FIRST PONY Pony to be 14.2hh (147cm) or under – only to canter in

individual show. To be judged on suitability. Snaffle bridles only

14 BEST VETERAN HORSE / PONY aged 18 years or over RIDDEN. To be judged on condition for age. Special rosette for oldest entry.

Rider any age.

RING 2 – AFTERNOON classes open to ALL entrants

Approximate start time 12 NOON

JUDGE: HEATHER VENMORE CUPS OR TROPHIES TO ALL CLASS & SECTION WINNERS

15 BEST ALL ROUND – suitable for RIDING CLUB / PONY CLUB To be judged on condition, turnout & performance. May be required to jump a small fence. This class may be divided at 14.2hh (147cm) if numbers dictate.

Special cup to best LOCAL competitor. (competitor resident in Diptford, North Huish,

Avonwick, Moreleigh, Halwell, Harberton, Harbertonford, South Brent, or attending Diptford School)

16 BEST RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE / PONY Rider any age. Horse / Pony any type. Open to Skewbalds, Piebalds & Apaloosas

17 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS (Welsh D, Fell, Dales, Highland, New Forest, Connemara) To be shown unplaited and in natural state NOTE – Open to Part or Purebred, Registered AND unregistered ponies

18 RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A, B & C, Shetland) To be shown unplaited and in natural state Open to Part or Purebred, Registered AND unregistered ponies Open to lead rein ponies with special rosette to highest placed lead rein competitor.

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RING 3

9.30 AM START

19 SIDESADDLE JUDGE: MRS CAROLINE HOBSON (Chairman Area 16 Side-Saddle Association) The Best horse or pony to be ridden Side-Saddle. Riders any age. Special rosette for highest placed rider under 14yrs of age

Followed by CLEAR ROUND WORKING HUNTER Entries at Ringside £2.50 Rosettes to all clears

Rustic fences! This class will run from 10.30am -12 noon latest

RING 3 WORKING HUNTER CLASSES

START TIME 12 NOON

JUDGE: MRS SANDRA HOLDSWORTH

CUPS OR TROPHIES TO ALL CLASS WINNERS 1st and 2nd placed competitors Classes 20 – 24

eligible for Championship

20 NURSERY STAKES Ponies 13.00hh (132cm) or under

Jumps 1’6” Approx Lead reins accepted HC ONLY Restricted to Novice riders of 12 yrs or under who have not been placed 1st, 2nd 3rd in a WHP class

21 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER

Jumps 2’3” approx Horses/Ponies not to have been placed 1st in WH class in present Partnership and at this height. Rosette to best pony under 13hh (132cm)

22 WORKING HUNTER PONY – OPEN 13.00hh (132cm) or under

Jumps 2’3” approx

23 WORKING HUNTER PONY – OPEN Over 13.00hh (132cm) – 15hh (152cm)

Jumps 2’6” approx

24 OPEN WORKING HUNTER Jumps 2’9” approx.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 20 21 22 23 24 1st & 2nd placed competitors

Kindly sponsored by Jessica Perry of Goodridge Farm Equestrian Services

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RING 4 SHOW JUMPING 9.30AM START

COURSE BUILDER AND JUDGE: REG STABBACK CUPS OR TROPHIES TO ALL CLASS WINNERS

Please note – Jumping classes restricted to max 3 classes per pony / horse

25 1’9” – 2’0” Any Rider, Any Horse / Pony.

26 2’3” First Round Any Rider, Any Horse / Pony

27 2’6” First Round Any Rider Any Horse / Pony Special rosette to highest placed 12.2hh or under

28 2’9” First Round Any Rider Any Horse / Pony

29 3’0” First Round Any Rider Any Horse / Pony

30 3’3” First Round Any Rider Any Horse / Pony

RING 5 CLEAR ROUND JUMPING

& HORSE & HOUND RELAY

9.00 AM start To be run concurrently

JUDGES: GAVIN PATERSON assisted by SALLY DUNN

Entry at Ringside. £2.50 per round. First 2 competitors FREE

Rosettes to Horses AND Dogs in Horse & Hound Relay Any Horse, Any Dog, Any Rider, Any Age

DOGS TO BE ON LEADS at all times

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RING 6 – HANDY PONY 9.30 AM – 12.00 noon

JUDGE: MRS SHONA SANDERS

Entry at Ringside £2.50 Rosettes to 6th place in each section

TROPHY to fastest time of the day

All classes to run concurrently Pick your own time 9.30am – 12noon

A 8 Years or Under – Leading rein only

B 8 – 10 years NO leading reins

C 11 – 14 years NO leading reins

D OVER 14 YEARS NO leading reins

RING 6 – NOVELTY PONY CLASSES FROM APPROX 12.30 PM

JUDGES: RICHARD & VIRGINIA HOLMES

14.2HH (147cm) & UNDER - ALL ENTRIES TO BE RIDDEN Entries at Ringside £2.00 Rosettes to 6th place in each section

A FANCY DRESS Sponsored by Nags in Rags

Special Rosette to all unplaced entrants NO NEED TO CHANGE AS

FOLLOWING CLASSES CAN BE JUDGED IN FANCY DRESS

B HAIRIEST PONY

C PONY MOST LIKE ITS OWNER

D MOST HANDSOME MALE PONY

E PRETTIEST FEMALE PONY

F PONY WITH THE LONGEST EYELASHES

G PONY THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME

DOG AGILITY RING 10.30am – 2.30 pm

JUDGE: MISS N HARRISON

£1.00 per round (enter at ringside) Rosettes for Clear Rounds

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GYMKHANA AFTERNOON – RING 1

DIRECTOR: Peter Hayford assisted by Tim Frost

Ticket entry at Ringside. £2.00 per class

Rosettes to 4th place TROPHIES FOR SECTION WINNERS

A 10 Years and under – may be led

(Lead rein riders may not enter Class 7)

B 14 years and under

C OPEN

1 Bending

2 Mug Race

3 Potato Race

4 Sack Race

5 Egg & Spoon Race

6 Diminishing Cans Race

7 Chase Me Charlie (Jumping)

8 Consolation Race - No entry fee For competitors who

have not been placed in the Gymkhana classes

The Show Committee are grateful to the NFU Mutual who have donated

a number of prizes in kind to the Show.

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*Horse feed & supplements * Animal feeds * Wild bird seed, Pet food & accessories *

*Garden machinery * Vegetable & Flower seeds * Compost * Gas, Coal & Logs *

Free onsite parking at Chuley Road, Ashburton, TQ13 7DH

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NAGS IN RAGS

Custom-made fabric horse wear, rug repairs, rug wash and Leather repairs

Unit 5 Brent Mill Business Park, Long Meadow, South Brent, Devon TQ10 9YT

Tel: 07974681108

Open Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Sat 10am-4pm Fridays 12noon – 4pm www.nagsinrags.weebly.com Sponsor of Fancy Dress Class

Skip Hire and Transfer Station 01548 521 321

Thanks to The Hire Shop, Totnes for kindly providing road cones and signage

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ENTRY FORM DIPTFORD HORSE SHOW & GYMKHANA

NAME ------------------------------------------------------------- SEND TO: Address --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Secretary

------------------------------------------------------------------ Mrs S Ellis Telephone ---------------------------------------- ------------ White Gates Diptford Age of horse/pony if entered in veteran class ---------- Totnes TQ9 7NU

PLEASE COMPLETE A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH COMPETITOR

CLASS RIDER HORSE FEE

Sub Total

ADD £2.00 PER COMPETITOR TOWARDS FIRST AID

TOTAL PAYABLE TO DIPTFORD GYMKHANA

ENTRY FEES

Prepaid entry only if received by Tues 28 May

Classes 1-30 Local Rider £5.00 (resident in Diptford, North Huish, Avonwick, Moreleigh, Halwell,Harberton, Harbertonford, South Brent, or attending Diptford School) Non-Local Rider £6.00

Classes 1-30 Day Entries on field £7.00 Clear Round/Horse & Hound/Handy Hunter

And Handy Pony each class £2.50 Gymkhana / Novelty each class £2.00

Please note that entry for Clear Round, Horse & Hound, Handy Pony, Handy Hunter and Novelty classes should be made at the relevant ringside but ALL competitors MUST obtain a number and therefore contribute towards First Aid costs

The Organisers, Diptford Horse Show Committee, will accept no liability to horse and rider whilst on the show field – Rules on Display

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Jon Lyon. Dip WCF Professional Farrier

Offering a personal, reliable service for your horses’ shoeing or barefoot requirements.

For information contact Jon on 07971257219

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With many thanks to our sponsors without whose help it would be impossible to stage the Show

Anthony and Carolyn Steen

Brewin Dolphin Stockbrokers, Exeter 0845 213 1270

Cumings Containers East Allington 01548 521321

Devon Rosettes sharon.raggett@sky.com 01364 653433

Favis & Freeman Farming Hr Colmer Farm California Cross 01548 821757

Foresight Financial Planning Personal Financial Planning 01392 221100

Goodridge Farm Equestrian Services Jessica Perry 07891 820421

Jonathan Lyon Dip WCF Farrier 07971 257219

K Jane Garden Machinery Elwell Diptford 01364 72447

Keith Evans Equine Dentistry keith@horsedentist4u.com 01364 642042

Kingsbridge Eye Care www.kingsbridgeeyecare.co.uk 01548 830944

Louise Sharpe (BHSII Reg’d) louise@louisewyatt0.orangehome.co.uk 01548 854173

Mole Valley Farmers Heathfield, Newton Abbot 01626 836555

Nags in Rags www/nagsinrags.weebly.com 07974 681108

Neats McCoy

New Inn Morleigh Morleigh 01548 821326

NFU Mutual Dartington Totnes 01803 862064

Nkuku Dartington, TQ9 6JB 01803 866847

Potters Nurseries East Allington for all your plants 01548 521274

Peter & Marion Andrewartha

South Moor Vets www.southmoorvets.co.uk 01548 852766

Steph & Ellie Farleigh in memory of Martyn Farleigh

Sue and John Franklin

The Hire Shop Babbage Road Totnes 01803 866155

Thurlestone Hotel & Village Inn www.thurlestonehotel.co.uk 01548 560382

Tom’s Country Store Chuley Road, Ashburton 01364 654776

Wakeleys Home Improvements & Garden Supplies 01364 72219

Wheeldon Farm Adventure/Cottages www.wheeldonfarm.co.uk 01548 821784

We support the Devon Air Ambulance and Local Charities

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Printing by Veaseys, Totnes 01803 863174