Unaffiliated Open Show with Dressage

Classes include Jumping,Showing, Condition and Turnout, Clear Round, Fancy Dress and Dressage

MDRA members £4.50  Non-members £7.50

Dressage MDRA members£7.50 Non-members £9.50

Clear round entries on day £2.00.

 Entries received after 15th July 09 (if accepted) add £2.00

£3.00 per rider FIRST AID

SAE: For Schedule to 3, Amhurst Bank Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells TN2 4AP

Entry Form Download at top of page.

Enquiries: Sharon Rickard 07834494824

                            DRESSAGE ARENA (surfaced) 

 Class 22       MDRA WALK AND TROT TEST 2

           Restricted to Horses/Ponies not to have been placed 1^st or 2^nd in any Prelim              

   Kindly Sponsored by Warners Solicitors 01732 770660

   Class 23         PRELIM 4

Class 24        PRELIM 18                 

Please note:1. Tests are available from local tack shops or from British Dressage                                                                                                             

 2.   Times will be available on Friday 17^th between 7pm – 9pm on 07821978863

                           MAIN RING

       Classes will be judged under BSJA rule A7

                 This excludes Class 3

Start 9:30am

 Class 1  NOVICE JUMPING for ponies up to and including 14.2”– Jumps 2’6 max

                 KINDLY SPONSORED BY CHASKIT HORSE & RIDER, LANGTON GREEN 01892 863113

 Class 2 NOVICE JUMPING for horses exceeding 14.2” – Jumps 2’6 max

               KINDLY SPONSORED BY TON HIRE, PADDOCK WOOD 01892 836155

 Class 3  SCURRY 2’6 one round against the clock.KINDLY SPONSIRED BY MARK & SONS BUTCHERS,MATFIELD01892 722115 

 Class 4  INTERMEDIATE JUMPING for ponies up to and including 14.2” – Jumps 2’9 max KINDLY SPONSORED BY MAVIS WISH IN MEMORY OF SOFTLY SOFTLY 

 Class 5  INTERMEDIATE JUMPING for horses exceeding 14.2” – Jumps 2’9 max Highest placed  MDRA member will receive the Terry Chapple Challenge Shield KINDLY SPONSORED BY CORNFORD BUILDERS, BRENCHLEY 01892 722622 

 Class 6  TERRY’S 3 JUMP CHALLENGE open to all.  Three jumps only. Will be raised each round until a winner is found. Highest placed MDRA member will receive the Caroline Chapple Challenge Cup. KINDLY SPONSORED PIC 2 SCREEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS 01892 511725       

RING TWO – NOVICE JUMPING

Start 10.00amNB: Competitors in Classes 7,8 and 9 may not enter any classes in the Main Ring.

Class 7  MINIMUS JUMPING  For genuine novice child riders aged 12 and under. KINDLY SPONSORED BY MILLER EQUESTRIAN SERVICES 01892 838458

                     Jump a clear round over proper 1’6” (max) course.

Class 8  REALLY ABSOLUTE NOVICE JUMPING – Jumps 2’0 max

                KINDLY SPONSORED BY BROADFEED LTD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS 01892 532619  

Class 9  ABSOLUTE NOVICE JUMPING – Jumps 2’3 max.  KINDLY SPONSORED BY WAYSIDE CARRIAGES 01892 834668

 Class 10 HORSE AND HOUND JUMPING Rider to jump horse/pony over very small course then jump same course with dog on lead               

RING THREE - SHOWING

9:30am Prompt

Class 11  BEST LEAD REIN COMBINATION KINDLY SPONSORED BY R W AUTOS LTD, PADDOCK WOOD 01892 838291

Class 12  BEST RIDER Age 12 and under KINDLY SPONSORED BY FIVE OAK GREEN SERVICE STATION LTD 01892 832067         

Classes 12 and 13 may be judged together if there are insufficient entries    

Class 14   MDRA ‘PONY OF THE YEAR’ Pony up to and including 14.2hh judged to be most suitable for hacking in the local area and for competing at local riding club events. Looks are immaterial, will be asked to give a short show to include a coloured and a natural fence. ‘SUNSHINE’ MEMORIAL SHIELD KINDLY DONATED BY HELEN WELLS TO THE HIGHEST PLACED MDRA MEMBER. KINDLY SPONSORED BY MOATLANDS FARM LTD 01892 824006  

Class 15   MDRA ‘HORSE OF THE YEAR’ For horses (exceeding 14.2hh) to be judgedas above. KINDLY SPONSORED BY RICKARDS WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES 01892 836222  

Class 16  COLOURED HORSE/PONY piebald or skewbald to be shown in-hand and judged on Conformation, manners and markings.      KINDLY SPONSORED BY PHOTO-EVENTS—UK, BODIAM 01580 830157 

 Class 18    PRETTIEST MARE – IN HAND ONLY 

 THE HIGHEST PLACED MDRA MEMBER WILL RECEIVE THE KAREN MERRITT MEMORIAL TROPHY

Class 19    MOST HANDSOME GELDING – IN HAND ONLY 

             KINDLY SPONSORED BY TUNBRIDGE WELLS ROOFING LTD 01892 531719 

   RING FOUR - CONDITION AND TURNOUT

                                    9:00 – 11:30am

Class 20     THE ILPH CONDITION AND TURNOUT CLASS

       To be judged individually upon presentation when ready. 

      ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE ILPH.  SPECIAL ILPH ROSETTES TO ALL ENTRANTS.

 KINDLY SPONSORED BY SEEDERS TO INDUSTRY MATFIELD 01892 724315   

RING FIVE - CLEAR ROUND

9.00am start - Mid afternoon

RING SIX – FANCY DRESS

Approx 12.00

 Class 21   FANCY DRESS – Open to all. Dress to impress (hard hats and riding boots must be incorporated into costume)   KINDLY SPONSORED BY OSMONDS TRANSPORT AND PLANING LTD 01892 834193    

Rules and Conditions of entry 

1.       Judges decision in every case is FINAL.

2.       Approved EN 1384 or PAS 015 hard/crash hats must be worn at all times when mounted.  Approved body protectors are recommended. Other than in the rings or in the warm up areas, NO CANTERING is allowed. Anyone seen riding in a manner likely to endanger any persons or animals will be ordered from the showground

3.       No horse/pony to be ridden more than once in each class. No horse/pony under 4 years to be jumped in any class.  MDRA reserve the right to ask for proof of age for any horse including veterans entrants

4.       BSJA rules apply.

5.       Disclaimer of liability: Neither the organisers, owners of the land, nor any person acting on their behalf, accept any responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, competitors, spectators or any person or property whatsoever while on the showground or while entering or leaving the showground. Each competitor shall be responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may be done to or occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article or property, exhibited or brought into the showground by him and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Matfield and District Riders’ Association, persons acting on their behalf and the owners of the land from and against all actions, suits, expenses and claims on account of or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be caused or occasioned.

6.       Health and Safety: The organisers have taken 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 and prevent accidents and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards. Any person seen riding in an irresponsible manner, or in a way which is detrimental to the interests of the landowner, will be asked to leave the showground.

7.       Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and any mess must be cleaned up.

8.       Classes may be limited at the organisers' direction and they reserve the right to refuse entry.

9.       THE ORGANISERS WILL NOT PERMIT ANY EXCESSIVE USE OF SPURS OR WHIPS OR BAD LANGUAGE AND ANYBODY REPORTED DOING SO IS LIABLE TO DISQUALIFICATION AND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE SHOWGROUND.

10.    Refunds can only be made on production of a Veterinary or Doctor's Certificate

11.    Litter bins provided must be used or please take your litter home. Do not muck out boxes onto the showground. The field is used for grazing livestock.

12.    In case of bad weather, please ring the following number 01892 824006 on Saturday 18th July for recorded message.

13.    The organisers reserve the right to split or combine any classes or change rings

14.    In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded, other than a deduction of £2 per competitor to cover costs, on receipt by the entries secretary of a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

15.    The Dressage competition is run under current British Dressage Rules. Correct riding dress to be worn. Approved snaffles only allowed. 

 PRIZE DETAILS  Trophies to all class winners.  Sponsors rosettes to sixth place.  Winners of MDRA Horse and Pony of the Year will receive sashes.