Champion Working Hunter Horse Linda Moore Perpetual Trophy and €100. Reserve €50 (open to 1st and 2nd in Novice and Open Classes. First and second placed in classes 221 and222 ONLY qualify
The Course: It shall consist of 6-8 fences. It shall have a combination of upright and a spread fences and may included a double or a small bounce. The fences shall be of natural in type with copious sensible filling and not easily dislodged. Only white or rustic poles shell be used. A small gate, bank or water jump may also be included. The fences shall have a maximum of 1m for the open and 80cm for the novice class. JUDGING PHASES. Phase 1: JUMPING: Each Horse shall be required to jump the course. To be Judged 60% for jumping performance (40%for actual jumping and 20% for style and presence) Phase 2: RIDE: The judge may ride all horses in all paces on either or both reins they may jump the horse over one fence. Phase 3: CONFORMATION & MOVEMENT: The conformation and movement of the horse in-hand will be accessed by the judge. NOTES • The same rider must ride the horse throughout. • A rider may ride several horses in the jumping phase of the competition bit will have to choose one horse to compete in the remainder of the competition. • Horses cannot enter both Novice or Open classes • Back protectors must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of the Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy or black cover. • Horses may be equipped with boots of a plain colour in the jumping phase ONLY. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. • If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forward at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround, these constitute refusals. • If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. • Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horse leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted, will be eliminated. Penalties: Pole Knocked: 10 First Refusal: 15 Second Refusal: 20 Third Refusal: Elimination Jumping or Knockdown: 10 Fall of Horse or Rider: Elimination
Your safety as an exhibitor at our show is very important to us. We ask for your co-
operation in ensuring there is a clear way for emergency vehicles all the way around the
show field. Parking restrictions will be in place on the show day, please respect the
instructions of our stewards.
All timings are approximate. Judging begins at 9.30am sharp, with the first class in each ring, for all sections, except the working hunter horses starting at 10.30.
The classes in each section run consecutively, so please check the running order and progression of the classes in any section entered.
The rings and estimated timings may be subject to change. Please check social media postings - Royal Meath Show, for confirmation of Rings, and approximate times closer to the date.
Competitors to print their own numbers in advance. Please note your class number and entry number.
horses@royalmeathshow.com
NO ENTRIES ON THE FIELD
Horse Secretary: Maureen Dillon, Creevagh House, Girley, Fordstown, Navan, Co Meath
C15 KD68; tel:087-2885302
ALL MONIES MUST BE PAID WITH EVERY ENTRY OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
All Entries MUST be accompanied with Animals Passport Number.
RULES
ALL MONIES MUST BE PAID WITH ENTRY ENTRY ONLINE OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please check that your entry has gone through and payment has been taken. Confirmation of entry will inform you of your competitor number for each class.
Please ensure that you arrive at the showground with your COMPETITOR NUMBER and its corresponding CLASS NUMBER written or printed on paper or card, with string or safety pins to attach it to the rider.
Horse Secretary: Mrs. Maureen Dillon.
Tel: 0872885302
Championships: Only 1st and 2nd prizewinners in each section eligible.
Please Note: Times are approximate.
RIng 5
To commence at 10.30am, after the jumping phase of Ridden Thouroghbred class 230a.
The classes in this section run consecutively and take approx. 1hr depending on the number of entries. Please remain aware of the running order.
No entries permitted on day of event.