Entries Close 12 noon on Thursday 18th August
IMPORTANT NOTES CLASSES - If sufficient entries are present classes will be split further by age or breed, young stock classes may also be added. Dorchester Agricultural Society reserve the right to remove or merge classes.
charge but no feed/fodder will be provided. Stabling fees for entries in the Coaching Marathon, Scurry, Private Driving and Heavy Horses will be refunded following the Show if entries are forward.
ADMISSION TICKETS - All persons over the age of 16 years wishing to enter the Showground must be in possession of a valid ticket/wristband or purchase one on the entry gate. Exhibitors are provided with an allowance of tickets with their entries: 2 X tickets will be issued for the first horse/pony entered, 1 X additional ticket for each subsequent horse/pony entered Additional tickets can be ordered on the entry form or at www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk. Children under 16 years of age are admitted free and may be asked for proof of age.
PRIZE MONEY Except where stated 1st 2nd 3rd £40 £25 £14
4th £7
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Supreme Pony Championship will be judged on Saturday and Supreme Horse Championship will be judged on Sunday. Champion £150, Reserve Champion £50. The Judge will be announced after entries have closed. ENTRY FEE Except where stated Breed Classes: Members £18.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £22.00 inc VAT/entry Unaffilliated Classes and Foal Classes: Members £10.00 inc VAT/entry Non Members £12.00 inc VAT/entry
EQUINE PASSPORTS - Exhibitors are reminded that horses/ponies should travel with their current equine passport. DEFRA officials will be on site and inspections may be made.
THE FOLLOWING CHAMPIONS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP ON SATURDAY: Small Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Large Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Welsh In Hand, Mini Mountain & Moorland Ridden, Mountain & Moorland Ridden, Working Mountain & Moorland Pony, Part Bred Mountain & Moorland Pony In Hand, Part Bred Mountain & Moorland Pony Ridden, Part Bred Arab Pony In Hand, Part Bred Arab Pony Ridden, Show & Show Hunter Pony Ridden, Working Hunter Pony, Show & Show Hunter Pony In Hand, Coloured Pony In Hand, Coloured Pony Ridden, Veteran Pony In Hand, Veteran Pony Ridden, Competition Pony In Hand, Competition Pony Ridden, Local Unaffiliated Pony
EQUINE INFLUENZA - Horses must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 - 92 days later), followed by the first booster (150 - 215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccine dose. Horses must have been vaccinated within 6 months before the show but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show. Foals: In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born. Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at 6 months to commence their primary course. We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians. PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING THE SHOW
THE FOLLOWING CHAMPIONS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP ON SUNDAY: Ridden Hunter, Working Hunter, Hack, Cob & Riding Horse Ridden, Hack & Riding Horse In Hand, Irish Draught Ridden, Sports Horse In Hand, Sports Horse Ridden, Coloured Horse in Hand, Coloured Horse Ridden, Former Racehorse In Hand, Former Racehorse Ridden, Side Saddle, Arab in Hand, Arab Ridden, Veteran Horse In Hand, Veteran Horse Ridden, Heavy Horse, Local Unaffiliated Horse.
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - Any person riding a horse or pony (whether as a competitor or judge) anywhere on the showground must wear a hard hat of a standard approved by their appropriate governing body. Headgear must be worn with the chin strap correctly and securely fastened at all times.
Pony Society, Equifest, Exmoor Pony Society, Fell Pony Society, Highland Pony Society, Irish Draught Horse Society (GB), National Pony Society, New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society, Retraining of Racehorses, Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd, Shetland Pony Stud Book, Shire Horse Society, Side Saddle Association, Sport Horse Breeding (GB), UK Anglo and Part Bred Arab In-Hand Championships, Welsh Pony & Cob Society
VETERINARY, FARRIER & FIRST AID - Vet in attendance: Dorset Equine, Whitcombe Racing Stables, Dorchester 01305 262295. A Farrier will be in attendance. GWP Medical and an Honorary Doctor will be in attendance from 07:00 on Show day.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the
STABLING - Limited on site stabling is available at £42 per box/night or £80 for 2 nights. It is available from 5pm Friday 4th September and must be vacated by 11am on Monday 7th September. Stables booked may be occupied from 5pm on the day booked until 4pm the following day. Straw bedding is provided free of
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