Showjumping Competition Schedule 2024

Entries close 12th July 2024 (showing classes)

Entries close 19th August 2024 (showjumping classes)

Please see our website for other show schedules and enter online at: www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

Volunteer Committee

Mr J Seymour (Chairman)

Mr G Evans (Vice Chairman)

Mrs P Evans

Mrs S Macdonald

Mr S Marsh

Mrs L Micallef MBE

Mrs H Silk

Miss J Weaver

Mrs A Wells

Ms C West

Ms L Wilson

Bill Peters (Joint Show Chairman)

Holly Taylor (Joint Show Chairman)

John Downing (Joint Show Vice Chairman)

Jo Masters (Joint Show Vice Chairman)

Jan Boomaars (Show President)

Linda Charlton (Honorary Treasurer)

Judy Whittaker (Show Director)

HORSEBOX GATE OPENING HOURS

Lingfield Equine Vets (Honorary Equine Vet)

Michael Cerullo RSS (Honorary Farrier)

SATURDAY 12pm - 6pm (only for competitors with stables booked for Saturday)

SUNDAY 6am - 8pm

MONDAY 6am - 8pm

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Horse competitors should kindly note access will not be granted to any part of the showground (with or without horses) until 12pm Saturday. Every rider, handler and groom must wear and clearly display a wristband. Passes are strictly non transferable. Competitor numbers must also be clearly displayed at all times. Any contravention of these rules will result in being refused admission and entries being cancelled without refund.

Competitor packs of wristbands and numbers will not be posted this year but must be collected when you arrive from the Equestrian Check-In Point in the Horsebox Park.

Showjumping Officials

Jumping entries close on 19th August 2024 and entries will be limited in each class.

BS Rule 76.6 will be applied to all showjumping prize money.

Course Builders:

Mr B Townley - Main Ring

Mr J Farrell - Showjumping Ring

Judges:

Sara Pheasant - Chair of Judges & Lead Official, Main Ring

Jan Willard – Lead Official

Sarah Porter

Jane Owen Di Pimblett

Nicola Stern

Judges have the organiser’s permission to close a class if not running smoothly. Entries confined to Registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members in accordance with British Showjumping Rule 79 and Rule 82.19.

No member shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as an owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to compete or be prepared to compete, in any showjumping competition without taking adequate precautions to ensure other members of the public are not put at risk of injury. Please note: stallions may not compete on the British Showjumping ‘Ticket to Ride’ scheme. Count back may be used in all classes.

PRIZE MONEY

We’ve gone electronic with our prize money. When you make your entry you’ll be asked to provide your bank details. This is so we can pay prize money by BACS after the show and saves you queuing at an on-site bank. We’ll make payment as quickly as possible.

Please take care when completing your entry to be accurate with the bank account information we ask for.

Even if you’re a seasoned competitor at our show, please ensure you read the regulations carefully. You’ll find them listed after the classes.

A £5 first aid levy is payable by every exhibitor in our equestrian competitions. This charge will apply per transaction.

Ring Timetable - Sunday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Main Ring

E96

E97 HOYS Harness, Non-Hackney, Over 13.2hh to follow

E98 HOYS Harness, Hackney & Hackney Type to follow

E99 HOYS Harness Championship to follow

E2

Ring Timetable - Sunday 25th August

Ring 2

Ring Timetable - Sunday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E5 Diamond Veteran In Hand

E6 Veteran In Hand to follow

Martin Surman 8.00am

E7 Pre-Veteran In Hand to follow

E8 Veteran In Hand Championship to follow

E15 Local Lead Rein Pony

Debbie Van Praagh 9.45am

E16 Local First Ridden Pony to follow

E17 Local Mini Ridden Championship to follow

E23 Thelwell Ponies

E26 Junior Riding Competition

E35 Mountain & Moorland In Hand - Small Breeds

Melvyn Chadwick 11.00am

Melvyn Chadwick 11.30am

Carolyn Whiteley 12.00pm

E36 Mountain & Moorland In Hand - Large Breeds to follow

E37 Mountain & Moorland In Hand - Championship to follow

E59

Welsh Section A - 3yrs and under

E60 Welsh Section A - 4yrs and over to follow

E61 Welsh Section A - Championship to follow

E62

Deryk Dykes 1.15pm

Welsh Section B - 3yrs and under 2.15pm

E63 Welsh Section B - 4yrs and over to follow

E64 Welsh Section B - Championship to follow

E45 Standard Shetlands - Yearlings

E46 Standard Shetlands - 2 & 3 year olds to follow

E47 Standard Shetlands - Mares 4 yrs + to follow

E48 Standard Shetlands - Stallions & Geldings 4 yrs + to follow

Jayne Lonsdale 3.15pm

E49 &E50 Standard Shetlands Championship inc Youngstock to follow

E51 Miniature Shetlands - Yearlings 4.15pm

E52 Miniature Shetlands - 2 & 3 year olds to follow

E53 Miniature Shetlands - Mares 4 yrs + to follow

E54 Miniature Shetlands - Stallions & Geldings 4 yrs + to follow

E55 & E56 Miniature Shetlands Championship inc Youngstock to follow

E205

Ring Timetable - Sunday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Coloured Pony In Hand

8.00am

E206 Coloured Horse In Hand to follow

Lucy Savill

E207 Coloured In Hand Championship to follow

E40 Mountain & Moorland Ridden - Small Breeds

Carolyn Whiteley 9.45am

E41 Mountain & Moorland Ridden - Large Breeds to follow

E42 Mountain & Moorland Ridden - Championship to follow

E9 Diamond Veteran Ridden

E10 Veteran Ridden to follow

Martin Surman 11.30am

E11 Pre-Veteran Ridden to follow

E12 Veteran Championship to follow

E208 Coloured Pony Ridden

E209 Coloured Horse Ridden to follow

Lucy Savill 1.30pm

E210 Coloured Ridden Championship to follow

E29 Local Working Hunter Pony 14hh and under

E30 Local Working Hunter Pony 15hh and under to follow

Melvyn Chadwick 3.15pm

E31 Local Working Hunter Horse over 15hh to follow

E32 Local Working Hunter Championship to follow

E105 Ridden Heavy Horse Elspeth Ross & TBC 5.15pm

Stabling

Stabling is available Saturday and Sunday night. Stables are £70 for 1 night, £120 for both nights.

Stables are not available for competitors travelling from local postcodes (Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent - with the exception of CT postcode area).

Horses may not stay overnight unless accommodated in the official show stables and must be competing the following day.

Ring Timetable - Sunday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E75

E76 Coloured Ridden Native Horse of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E77

Coloured Ridden Non-Native Pony of the Year (HOYS) 10.00am

Coloured Ridden Non-Native Horse of the Year (HOYS) Conformation Judge: Robert Parker-Jones Ride Judge: James Van Praagh 8.00am

E78 Coloured Ridden Native Pony of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E87 Osborne Refrigerators Scurry HOYS (Small) 12.15pm

E88 Osborne Refrigerators Scurry HOYS (Large) 1.00pm

E92 Pleasure Driving Deborah Holt-Atkinson 1.30pm

E1 Side Saddle Equitation Ginny Oakley Pope 2.15pm

E93 Private Driving Concours d’Elegance Deborah Holt-Atkinson & Jane Curtis 3.00pm

E65

E66 Welsh Section C - 4yrs and over to follow

E67 Welsh Section C - Championship to follow

E68 Welsh Section D - 3yrs and under 4.30pm

Welsh Section C - 3yrs and under Deryk Dykes 3.30pm

E69 Welsh Section D - 4yrs and over to follow

E70 Welsh Section D - Championship to follow

E71 Supreme Welsh Championship to follow

Competitor packs of wristbands and numbers will not be posted this year but must be collected when you arrive from the Equestrian Check-In Point in the Horsebox Park.

Ring Timetable - Monday 26th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E126

E127 Middleweight Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E128 Heavyweight Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E129

E133

Ring Timetable

- Monday 26th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E226 Unaffiliated 65cm Showjumping 8.00am

E227 Unaffiliated 75cm Showjumping 9.30am

E228 Unaffiliated 85cm Showjumping 11.00am

E239 Senior British Novice First Round / Senior 90cm Open 12.30pm

E240 Senior Discovery First Round / Senior 1m

E241 Senior Newcomers First Round / 1.10m Open 3.30pm

E242

/ 1.20m Open 5.00pm

How to enter

It’s really easy to make your entry!

Visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk and create yourself an account using your email address and a password.

If you want to take advantage of entry fee discounts for members, select and complete your purchase of your membership BEFORE you make your entries.

Select the classes you want to enter and be sure to complete all the information requested carefully. We ask for your bank details because prize money is paid electronically after the show.

Complete the purchase as directed to make your entries.

Ring Timetable - Monday

26th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E186 Light Horse Breeding - yearling

E187 Light Horse Breeding - 2 year old to follow

E188 Light Horse Breeding - 3 year old to follow

David Bartram-Lawton 8.00am

E189 Light Horse Breeding - Brood Mare to follow

E190 Light Horse Breeding - Hunter Foal to follow

E191 Light Horse Breeding Championship to follow

E218 Best Conditioned and Turned Out Donkey

E219 Donkey Stallion or Gelding to follow

E220 Donkey Mares & Broodmares to follow

Mark Kerr 10.00am

E221 Donkeys (Under 4 years old) to follow

E222 Pet Donkey to follow

E223 Donkey Championship to follow

E108 Any Other Breed of Heavy Horse Elspeth Ross 11.15am

E115 Shires - Gelding

E116 Shires - Yearling to follow

E117 Shires - 2 or 3 year old to follow

David Curtis to follow

E118 Shires - Mare to follow

E119 Shires - Foal to follow

E120 Shires Championship to follow

E123 Heavy Horse Young Handlers 12.45pm

E199 Arabian Breeding - Pure Bred

E200 Arabian Breeding - Anglo Arab (yearling, 2 or 3 yr old) to follow

E201 Arabian Breeding - Anglo Arab (4 yrs & over) to follow

Caroline Sussex 1.00pm

E202 Arabian Breeding Championship to follow

E194 Arabs Ridden - Pure Bred 2.15pm

E195 Arabs Ridden - Anglo Arab to follow

E196 Ridden Arabs Championship to follow

E174 HOYS British Miniature Horse - Youngstock

E175 HOYS British Miniature Horse - Mares & Geldings to follow

Chris Bartram-Lawton 3.30pm

E176 HOYS British Miniature Horse - Stallions to follow

E177 HOYS British Miniature Horse - Championship to follow

Edenbridge & Oxted Show Equestrian Schedule 2024

Ring Timetable -

Monday 26th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 4

E161 Large Hack (RIHS 2025 Qualifier) to follow

E162 Hack Championship to follow

E155

E160 Small Hack (RIHS 2025 Qualifier) Conf: Terry Chalmers & Ride: Anna Levy 8.00am

E156 HOYS Large Riding Horse to follow

E157 Riding Horse Championship to follow E180

E140 HOYS Working Hunter Heavyweight to follow

E141 Working Hunter Championship (HOYS Qualifier) to follow

E144

STABLING 2024

Stabling will not be available for competitors resident in local postcodes. This includes all Surrey, Sussex and London postcodes, and all Kent postcodes with the exception of the CT area.

Stabling can be booked for competitors travelling from postcodes outside the areas listed above and for competitors in the Heavy Horse and Coaching sections. The postcode restriction does not apply to Heavy Horses or Coaching entrants whose stabling costs are also refunded after the show for horses forward). Stables are £70 for 1 night, £120 for two nights.

See Regulation 15 on p60 for more information.

Ring Timetable - Monday

26th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 5

E165 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland Ride: Clare Dew & Conf: Stephanie Turner 8.00am

E166 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden - Welsh A & B to follow

E167 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden - Fells, Dales & Highlands to follow

E168 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden - Welsh C 10.15am

E169 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden New Forest & Connemara to follow

E170 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden Welsh D to follow

E148 Heavyweight Ridden Cob of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E149 Cob of the Year Championship to follow

E152 Open Ridden Maxi Cob (RIHS 2025 Qualifier)

E300

E213

E147 Lightweight Ridden Cob of the Year (HOYS) Conf: Philip Hilton & Ride: Mathew Lawrence 12.30pm

E214 World Breeds - Ridden to follow

E215 World Breeds Championship to follow London HorseInternational Show 2024 qualifier!

Proudly affiliated to:

The Arab Horse Society

The British Driving Society

The British Miniature Horse Society

British Ridden Heavy Horse Society

British Showjumping

The British Show Horse Association

The British Show Pony Society

CHAPS (UK)

The Donkey Breed Society

The Osborne Scurry Group

Retraining of Racehorses Association

The Shetland Pony Society

The Shire Horse Society

The Side Saddle Association

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain

UK Ponies & Horses

The Veteran Horse Society

The Welsh Pony & Cob Society

The Worshipful Company of Farriers

Class E231: Area Trial

British Showjumping

Sunday 25th August 2024

The first prize in this class has been kindly sponsored by Jackson-Stops, Oxted

Table A9. Speed 375 mpm. Start Height 1.50m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 293. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 11.40am - MAIN RING

Entry fee of £45.00

Prizes: 1st - £1000, 2nd - £750, 3rd - £500, 4th - £300, 5th - £150, 6th - £100, 7th - £100, 8th - £100 (Total £3,000)

The winner of this class will receive the SGS Yarsley International Challenge Cup (T118)

Class E232: National 1.30m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by R A Baker Grab Services

Single Phase. Speed 375 mpm. Start Height 1.30m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 306. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 5.15pm - MAIN RING

Entry fee of £30.00

Prizes: 1st - £200, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £100, 4th - £70, 5th - £50, 6th - £30 (Total £600)

The winner of this class will receive the Ian Anderson Open Jumping Challenge Cup (T36)

Class E233: Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice First Round / Senior 90cm Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services

Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 90cm. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 316. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 9.00am - RING 2

Entry fee of £18.00

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20, 4th - £20, 5th - £20 (Total £130)

Class E234: Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery / Senior 1m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services

Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 314. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 10.30am - RING 2

Entry fee of £18.00

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20, 4th - £20, 5th - £20 (Total £130)

Class E235: Senior 1.05m Open

Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.05m. For registered horses to be ridden by adult, associate or junior members. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 12.00pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £75, 2nd - £50, 3rd - £40, 4th - £30, 5th - £20, 6th - £20 (Total £235)

Class E236: Senior Newcomers - First Round / 1.10m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by R A Baker Grab Services

Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 1.10m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 312. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 1.30pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30, 4th - £25, 5th - £20 (Total £165)

Class E237: Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round / 1.20m Open

Single Phase. Speed 350 mpm. Start Height 1.20m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 310. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 3.00pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £75, 2nd - £45, 3rd - £45, 4th - £30, 5th - £20, 6th - £20 (Total £235)

Monday 26th August 2024

Class E238: Harwoods Land Rover Accumulator

This class has been kindly sponsored by Harwoods Land Rover, Edenbridge

Table A. Speed 375mpm. Start Height 1.10m - 1.20m. Joker fence 1.35m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 274. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 11.50am - MAIN RING

Entry fee of £25.00

Prizes: 1st - £250, 2nd - £200, 3rd - £125, 4th - £125, 5th - £25, 6th - £25, 7th - £25, 8th - £25 (Total £800) The Upex Challenge Trophy (T25) will be awarded to the winner of this class.

Class E239: Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice - First Round / Senior 90cm Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs N Finegold

Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 90cm. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 316. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 12.30pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £18.00

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20, 4th - £20, 5th - £20 (Total £130)

Class E240: Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery - First Round / Senior 1m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs N Finegold

Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 314. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 2.00pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £18.00

Prizes: 1st - £40, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20, 4th - £20, 5th - £20 (Total £130)

& Oxted Show

Class E241: Senior Newcomers - First Round / 1.10m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by Felbridge Showjumping

Single Phase, Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 314. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 3.30pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30, 4th - £25, 5th - £20 (Total £165)

Class E242: Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round / 1.20m Open

This class has been kindly sponsored by Croydon Fireplaces

Single Phase. Speed 350 mpm. Start Height 1.20m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 310. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.

Approx 5.00pm - RING 2

Entry fee of £30.00

Prizes: 1st - £150, 2nd - £110, 3rd - £75, 4th - £50, 5th - £30, 6th - £30, 7th - £30 (Total £475)

The Toby Stakes Challenge Cup (T90) will be awarded to the winner.

Unaffiliated Showjumping

Monday 26th August 2024

Showjumping Ring (Ring 2)

Course Builder: Mr John Farrell

Entry Fee: £20

Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15

This section has been kindly sponsored by B Ford Fencing & Gates

Class E226: 65cm Open Jumping

Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 30. Ring 2, Approx 8.30am

Class E227: 75cm Open Jumping

Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 30. Ring 2, Approx 10.00am

Class E228: 85cm Open Jumping

Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 30. Ring 2, Approx 11.30am

General Regulations

Entries may be made online at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk or on a printed entry form and must be delivered or sent to the Show Office, with the entry fee, on or before the close of entries.

1. All entry forms must be accurately filled up and signed by the Exhibitor or their agent. An Exhibitor omitting to give information asked for on the entry form will be liable to have their entry rejected.

2. Every Exhibitor shall prove the correctness of their entry to the satisfaction of the Committee when called upon to do so. Failing to furnish the required proof may result in prohibition from exhibiting, any prize awarded may be withheld and the award cancelled.

3. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they are eligible to compete in each class. No entry will be substituted after the closing date of entries.

4. Entry fees will be forfeited if the animal does not come forward for their class without a valid reason.

5. A refund will be considered if the animal is medically unable to compete. A refund request will need to completed, in writing, within 1 month of the date of the Show. A vet’s certificate must be supplied with the refund request. Refunds will only be considered after the Show.

6. In all classes the Committee reserves the right of rejection of the entry of any person and also the right of withholding any prize or prizes awarded.

7. Riders or handlers must be a minimum age of 4 years or over.

8. Entry fees for classes that are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show or Royal International Horse Show are subject to an additional levy as noted in the schedule.

9. To be eligible to make entries at Members’ rates an

Exhibitor must have paid the annual subscription for the current year, 2024. Members must have paid their membership prior to making their entry to ensure that they are eligible for Members’ rates.

10. The Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class.

11. Competitors in all classes must ensure they have sufficient grooms in attendance, especially if multiple entries are made. Competitors in charge of animals must be subject to the orders of the Stewards, and must not leave their animals unattended. All exhibitors are required to hold appropriate public liability insurance for their animals and to produce evidence of this on request.

12. Competitors and their associated party must have the correct and valid passes in order to access the Showground. Passes are only valid for the day of the competitor’s entered class. Wristbands and competition numbers will be available to collect on the day from the Equestrian Check-In in the Horse Box Park. They will NOT be sent in advance.

13. Exhibitors will be allocated 2 passes for the first horse entered, and 1 additional pass for each horse thereafter. A maximum of 6 passes will be allocated to each Exhibitor. Driving entries will receive 1 additional pass per entry.

Additional entry tickets may be purchased from the website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk.

Pass Allocation

Animals Entered 1 2 3 4 5+

Pass Allocation 2 3 4 5 6

14. Horse boxes & trailers may park in the Horse Box Park. Supporting cars will not be permitted in the Horse Box Park and must park in the public car parks.

15. Stabling will not be available for competitors resident in local postcodes. This includes all

General Regulations (continued)

Surrey, Sussex and London postcodes, and all Kent postcodes with the exception of the CT area. Stabling can be booked for competitors travelling from postcodes outside the areas listed above and for all competitors in the heavy horse and coaching sections. For heavy horses and coaching competitors the postcode restriction does not apply and stabling costs are refunded after the show for horses forward. Horses and ponies must be competing on the day after the night booked for stabling – ie, if entered in Monday classes, stabling will only be permitted for Sunday night. Horses and ponies may not stay overnight unless accommodated in the official show stables.

Competitors with stables must provide their own bedding, feed and associated equipment and must ensure the stable is cleared completely before they leave. Stables cannot be accessed until 6pm of the night booked and must be cleaned and vacated by 6pm on the following day.

All stabling must be booked and paid for at the time of making entries. Competitors must report to the Stable Manager upon arrival for allocation of stabling. There is no opportunity to hire stables on the day. Horses eligible to compete in the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship will have stabling provided free of charge for the Sunday night, if required. Please advise the Show Office if stabling is required.

16. If any animal shall be proved to be suffering from any contagious or infectious disease at the time it is sent to the Show, the Exhibitor thereof shall indemnify the Society against all or any claims for losses sustained.

All equines arriving onto the showground must be accompanied by their equine passport. Spot checks will be carried out by a vet.

All equines over six months of age must be fully vaccinated against Equine Influenza and Tetanus. Animals must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination followed by the 2nd vaccination, between 21 - 92 days later), followed by the first booster (150215 days). Animals beginning a course of vaccinations or restarting a course after 1st January 2024 are

subject to reduced timescales for 2nd vaccination and booster. Please check with your vet to ensure you comply. Animals may compete having received the primary course and prior to the 1st booster, but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccination dose. Animals arriving at the showground must have been vaccinated within 12 months before the show.

17. The Show prohibits the administration and use of tranquilisers or other substances which may affect behaviour or performance of any animal at the show. The rules of the affiliated breed societies will be upheld in respect of the administration of forbidden substances to show exhibits and The Show permits such societies to carry out any tests or inspections provided for in their rules. In the event of any such test proving positive, societies may be expected to take disciplinary action in accordance with their rules. Exhibitors will disqualified from their class and placing and may be liable to pay for any additional costs that are incurred by The Show. The Show reserves the right to sample horses, ponies or donkeys independently from the breed societies.

18. Competitors are reminded that horses and ponies should be of a healthy weight. Riders must be of a suitable size for their horse or pony and they should not exceed 20% of the horse or pony’s body weight. The Show’s stewards and officials have been asked to help enforce this and reserve the right to ask any rider to dismount if they exceed appropriate weight for the animal to carry.

19. Each affiliated society has its own rules which apply for turnout standards, however the Show discourages competitors from trimming sensory whiskers on horses and ponies.

20. All horses, ponies & donkeys receiving a prize, reserve or commended rosette will be required (under penalty of disqualification) to be ready to parade when required.

21. Trophies presented at the show to be held for one year.

General Regulations (continued)

22. No one will be allowed in the ring while the judges are engaged upon their awards, except those who have duties to perform.

23. The judges may withhold any prize where there is evident want of merit. No second prize will be awarded unless there are at least three entries in a class and two individual exhibitors, and no third prize unless there are at least five entries.

24. With the exception of Young Handler classes, prize money will be paid electronically into the entrant’s nominated bank account after the event. The Show Office will make every effort to make such payments within 30 days of the show. Entrants should take care to ensure they enter the correct information on the entry form. All queries and claims regarding prize money must be submitted before 11th October 2024.

25. Any class may be cancelled or, where appropriate, amalgamated unless there are at least three entries.

26. A class is deemed to have commenced when an animal enters the ring, if the judge is then present in the ring. If the judge is not present then the class shall commence when the judge enters the ring. Exhibits will not be allowed into the ring after the ponies/horses have been asked to trot.

27. Judges named in this Schedule have been appointed to act as such in events as indicated. The Committee reserves the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding.

28. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to note the name of the judge appointed for the classes they wish to enter and are advised, in the interests of all concerned, not knowingly to enter an animal bred by, previously owned by or with any connections to the judge appointed.

29. The decision of the judge is final.

30. For those with stables booked and wishing to camp, a camping/caravan permit can be purchased when making entries or at a later date. A camping pass will need to be purchased for a tent, motorhome or caravan that will take up additional space in the Horse Box Car Park. Passes can be purchased for £10 and are valid for staying on site between 24th & 26th August 2024. All horses staying overnight must be accommodated in official Show stables (see regulation 15).

31. Use of data

Data given upon entry of any classes to Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show will be retained and used to provide you with reasonable information about your participation and about the event in general. It may also be provided to various and relevant societies for checking eligibility, for publication of results and may be published in the Show’s catalogue, social media and website.

By providing data you are giving permission for that data to be stored on the Show’s systems and databases. The Show’s Privacy Notice can be found on our website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk. By entering a competition class you permit the Show Organisers to use your name and photographs of your exhibit in our publicity material. This could be online, in print and could be supplied to third party media organisations for publication.

32. Objections

All objections must be made in writing to the Show Office within one hour of the termination of the judging of the classes in question on the day of the Show; such objection to be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00, this deposit to be forfeited in the event of the objection proving unfounded and/or frivolous.

33. Behaviour

In the event of an Exhibitor, or anyone connected with an Exhibitor, being guilty of improper or abusive

General Regulations (continued)

behaviour towards their animal, any Official of the Society or the general public, then the Chairman, Chief Steward or Show Director shall have the power to order the offender to leave the showground and recommend that the Council shall refuse that person’s entries for future shows. Should an Exhibitor be aggrieved at such action they may lodge an objection in writing. Such objections shall be considered by a panel of not less than 3 members of the Society appointed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and their decision shall be final.

All of the Stewards and Committees are volunteers who dedicate their time to organising and running the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show. The Show operates a zero tolerance approach to abuse of our volunteers and kindly asks that you respect them during the event.

34. Health & Safety

The Organisers of this show 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 occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards. All those riding a horse or pony on site must wear a hat that complies with current safety standards.

35. Neither the Society nor its officers or servants shall be liable for personal injury or loss of or damage

to any property whatsoever happening to or arising out of the presence of any person at the Society’s Show and caused by the wrongful act or omission of the Society, its officers or servants, and it is a condition of entry to the Show that any person visiting the Show, including any Exhibitors, competitors or their servants shall indemnify the Society, its officers or servants against all liabilities, claims, proceedings, costs and demands arising out of such act or omission. The Show requires all exhibitors and competitors to hold third party liability insurance for the duration of the event.

36. Force majeure: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the event takes place as planned, if natural disaster, extreme weather, act of God, war, act or threat of terror, civil commotion, fire, disease or death of a monarch should prevent the Show from running or substantially curtail its activities the Show shall not be liable for any losses incurred and reserves the right to refuse refund of fees.

37. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing regulations could result in prize money being withheld, possible disqualification and refusal of entries in future years.

38. Should any questions arise not provided for in the foregoing rules and regulations, the same must be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final.