Lodge Farm Showing Show

LODGE FARM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

INDOOR WINTER SHOWING SHOW

Tgca Affiliation No – 24/2403/ULT

Sunday 24^th March 2024

Judge: Mr Nigel Vale

 

Membership £15 per person

Membership £12 pre entry per person -£14 on the day

Non Members £14 pre entry- £16 on the day

All classes will be spilt where Appropriate and if sufficient numbers

MORNING CLASSES: In-Hand to commence at 09.00am

 

Class 1: Youngstock – Foals to 3 years

 

Class 2: Novice/Young Handler be Worn (Children may be accompanied by an Adult)

 

Class 3: In-Hand Mountain & Moorland-(Small and Large breeds)

Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland in Hand

Class 4: In-Hand Shetland

 

Class 5: In-Hand Veteran – For Horses and Ponies 15 years &over

VHS AREA QUALIFIER–

CLASS 5a	DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 5B	VETERAN RIDDEN (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 5C	PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.

Class 6: Tgca senior in hand – Open to mares, stallions and geldings

Class 6a Tgca senior part bred in hand – Open to mares, stallions and geldings

Class 7: In-Hand Coloured, Palomino, Spotted, Dun & Roan

EQUIFEST IN HAND PIEBALD / SKEWBALD

 

Class 8: In-Hand Show Pony/Horse, plaited types any age

EQUIFEST OPEN IN HAND RIDING PONIES

Class 9: In-Hand Cobs – Heavy/Hairy or Hogged

 

Class 10: In-Hand Hunter Type Pony/Horse-

 

Class 11: Open In- Hand – Open to all breeds

 

In- Hand Championship– First and second from each class is eligible

AFTERNOON CLASSES: Ridden- Not before 1.00pm

 

Class 12: Complete Beginners- Open to Horses and ponies-Riders any age (Snaffle Bridle only)

Class 13: Tiny Tots Lead Rein- 5years and under ponies 128cms

Class 14: Lead Rein – 9 years and under and ponies 128cms

EQUIFEST OPEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LEAD REIN, EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW PONY LEAD REIN, EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY- LEAD REIN

Class 15: First Ridden- 12years and under & ponies 128cms EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND FIRST RIDDEN,EQUIFEST OPEN SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN

Class 16: Junior & Senior Equitation

Class 17: Ridden Mountain &Moorland (Small or Large Breeds) EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND

Class 18: Ridden Veteran – For horses and ponies 15 years &over. OPEN RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE / PONY VHS AREA QUALIFIER–

CLASS 18a	DIAMOND VETERAN RIDDEN (25 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 18B	VETERAN RIDDEN (20–24 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
CLASS 18C	PRE-VETERAN RIDDEN (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.

Class 19: Ridden Tgca- Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over

Class 19a: Ridden Tgca Part -Bred – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over

 

Class 20: Ridden Coloured, Ridden Spotted, Palomino, Dun & Roan

Class 21: Ridden Show Pony/Horse, plaited types Horses/RoR, any height –EQUIFEST OPEN RE-TRAINED RACE HORSE, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDING HORSES, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW PONIES

Class 22: Ridden Cobs – Heavy/Hairy or Hogged-any height EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN COBS, EQUIFEST OPEN MAXI COBS

Class 23: Ridden Hunter Type Pony or horse- EQUIFEST OPEN SMALL HUNTERS, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN HUNTERS, EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Class 24: Riding Club Pony or Horse

 

Class 25: Open Ridden

 

Quest Championship- 1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA classes above may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule. ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship. Membership card and Member’s qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.

Go for glory Championship- 1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA part bred classes may go forward to the Go for Glory Championship. For TOYS qualifiers, the handler/rider and exhibits (apart from stallions) do not have to be TGCA members/registered on the date of the show. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Crowning Glory Championships at TOYS.

 

Ridden Championship-First and Second from each class is eligible

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP– Champion & Reserve from the In-Hand Championship and Ridden Championship

 

 

Spectators are very welcome & the Arena Café will be open for drinks & refreshments throughout the day – Show Secretary Natalie – 07718846604.

TGCA Breed classes are qualifiers for the Best of Breed Finals at the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association’s (TGCA) National Breed Championship Show “TOYS”. Classes are open to all traditional gypsy cobs. Part Bred classes, are open to all part bred traditional gypsy cobs and are qualifiers for the part bred finals at “TOYS”. The exhibit must have one parent that is bred traditional gypsy cob.

Stallions – All stallions (four years and over) in order to enter any TGCA affiliated class MUST be TGCA registered, have passed TGCA stallion evaluations and their TGCA stallion disc displayed on their bridle. Stallions and colts over the age of two, MUST be shown in a stallion bridle with a metal bit and chain lead as per the current TGCA rulebook. Current TGCA members must present their Membership card and Qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature.

Non-members MUST receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and showing rules (contained within the members handbook).

Championships Quest for a Star Championship – TGC – 1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA classes above may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule. ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship. Membership card and Member’s qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.

Go for Glory Championship – PB -1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA part bred classes may go forward to the Go for Glory Championship. For TOYS qualifiers, the handler/rider and exhibits (apart from stallions) do not have to be TGCA members/registered on the date of the show. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Crowning Glory Championships at TOYS.

Veteran Horse Society –AREA QUALIFIER 2024.

 

First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:

VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2024

Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.

 

Open to members and non-members.  All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances.  Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1^st April each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.

 

VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1^stto 4^thin each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals.  Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judges proof of qualification.  Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.

Regional Finals are open to members only.

 

All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships,
30^th August – 1^st September 2024.  No qualification or membership necessary.  See VHS website for schedule which is available mid season in 2024.

 

For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk  or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.