THE 76th ANNUAL
TARRANT GUNVILLE
HORSE SHOW AND GYMKHANA
AND COMIC DOG SHOW
EASTBURY PARK
(DT11 8JQ)
by kind permission of The Farquharson family on
SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 2023
COMIC DOG SHOW at 3.15pm
STALLS and REFRESHMENTS
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS- Nigel Gidney Photos
Online Entries (www.equoevents.co.uk) close 17th August 2023
(Late entries accepted on the day; some classes may be limited)
PATRON: JAMES FARQUHARSON ESQ.
Secretary: Charlotte Jenkinson
www.tarrantgunvillehorseshow.co.uk
Admission:
ALL CARS £7
(ONLY Horse boxes or vehicles towing horse trailers will have free entry).
On foot – free entry
PROCEEDS FROM THE 2023 HORSE SHOW WILL BE DONATED TO:
Tarrant Gunville Church* Tarrant Gunville Playing Field* Riding for the Disabled
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance* Rural Mental Health Matters
JUDGES
Hunters Mrs Sarah Kate Coward
Childrens’ Ponies Mrs L Groves
Cobs & Coloured Horse & Pony Mrs Sarah Kate Coward
Veteran, Best Rider, Family Pony Mrs L Groves
Show Jumping Mrs Lyn Bultitude
Mounted Fancy Dress Sir Tom and Lady Stoppard
Comic Dog Show Mrs Anne Montell
Gymkhana Mr John Floyd
Course Designer Mrs Lynn Bultitude
ENTRY FEES:
All classes £6.00
Late Entry £10.00
Clear Round £5.00 per round
Gymkhana £10.00 all games included.
First Aid £4.00 per competitor
PRIZES:
Unless otherwise stated, prizes will be as follows:
1st Prize £10, 2nd Prize £8, 3rd Prize £6, 4th Prize Rosettes
TIMINGS: Class times are included for guidance only.
Schedules & Class 22 kindly sponsored by EQUINE RESCUE SERVICES
RING 1
Kindly sponsored by Edward Hurst Antiques
CLASS 1: OPEN HUNTER 8.45am
(May be ridden side-saddle, but please bring a cross-saddle should Judge wish to ride.)
MOORE STEVENS CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 2: SHOW HUNTER PONY 9.30am
14.2 hands and under.
THE ROYAL SCOT RIDDEN HUNTER TROPHY
CLASS 3: WORKING HUNTER HORSE 10.15am
Over 14.2 hands. Jumps not to exceed 3ft (90cm)
Marks will be given for performance, manners and conformation.
RIVERS-CURRIE CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 4: WORKING HUNTER PONY 11.30am
14.2 hands and under. Jumps not exceeding 2ft 6ins (80cm). Marks will be given for performance, manners and conformation. SPOONER CHALLENGE CUP
HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP 12.15pm
Winners of Classes 1-4
Prizes: Supreme Champion £25, Reserve Champion £15
CARLYLE-CLARKE TROPHY
PARADE OF THE PORTMAN HOUNDS 12.30 pm
CLASS 5: COB AND COB-TYPE 1.20pm
Any height of horse or pony, no jumping.
JOHN BELBIN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 6: COLOURED HORSE OR PONY (No lead-rein permitted) 2.00pm
Any height
THE KITTY BENNETT CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 7: MOUNTED FANCY DRESS (lead-rein permitted) 2.45pm
(a) Best Individual. (b) Most Humorous. (c) Best Group. (d) Most Original.
THE WOODHOUSE CUPS in memory of GOBLIN.
Hard hats must be worn by all mounted riders.
COMIC DOG SHOW 3.15pm (Owners must have leads)
Entries taken at the ringside £2 per class, maximum of 20 entrants per class.
Dog races: small dog race followed by large dog race.
RING 2
No martingales, gag bits or spurs permitted in this ring.
CLASS 8: MOUNTAIN and MOORLAND RIDDEN PONIES 8.45am
All ponies to be registered in their respective stud books. Special rosette for best small breed.
THE TARRANT GUNVILLE CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 9a: CHILD’S FIRST RIDDEN PONY – REGISTERED 9.30am
(No lead-rein permitted) Walk trot and canter only.
Not exceeding 14 hands. Child 13 years and under.
THE GRONOW DAVIS TROPHY
CLASS 9b: CHILD’S FIRST RIDDEN PONY – NON-REGISTERED 10.15am
(No ponies from Registered Classes or lead-rein permitted) Walk, trot and canter only.
Not exceeding 14 hands. Child 13 years and under.
THE SAINSBURY ONSLOW CUP
CLASS 10: CHILD HANDLER (Best dismounted handler of a pony) 10.45am
Pony, or horse not exceeding 14 hands. For children aged 4 – 12 years.
THE DIMPLES CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 11a: LEADING REIN – REGISTERED 11.15am
Plain snaffle bridles only. For children aged 11 years and under. 12.2 hands and under.
ROSE BOWL CHALLENGE CUP
Presented by the Collis Family in memory of “The Nutt.”
CLASS 11b –LEADING REIN – NON-REGISTERED 12.00pm
(No ponies from Registered Classes permitted)
Plain Snaffle Bridles only. For children aged 11 years and under. 14.2 hands and under.
THE GRONOW DAVIS TROPHY
The Portman hounds will parade at 12.15 pm in Ring 1.
CLASS 12: VETERAN HORSE OR PONY 12.45pm
(Lead-rein not permitted, Walk trot and canter only)
Aged 15 years or over. (Age to be displayed). Rider any age. May be led.
THE CARLYLE-CLARKE MEMORIAL TROPHY
MEMORIAL TROPHY and Special rosette for best 25 years and over.
CLASS 13: BEST RIDER 1.30pm
(Lead-rein not permitted. Walk, trot and canter only)
For best rider most suited to their pony. 13 years and under. No jumping required. Leading rein not permitted. Special rosette for best rider 10 years and under.
THE AUDREY HUNT CUP
CLASS 14: FAMILY PONY 2pm
(Lead-rein not permitted)
Pony, or horse not exceeding 15.2 hands. To be ridden in snaffle bridle. Special Rosettes for best 14.2 hands and under and best 12.2 hands and under.
ROYAL SCOT TROPHY
GYMKHANA: 2.45pm
Rosettes for the first four places will be awarded in the Gymkhana events.
Classes will be run in 2 sections – 9 years and under; and 15 years and under.
POTATO RACE
EGG AND SPOON COMPETITION
SACK RACE
TROTTING RACE
BENDING
FLAG RACE
SPUD SCRUM
RING 3
CLASS 15: CLEAR ROUND JUMPING 9.30am
Starting at 1ft 9ins (53cm) max. Rosette for every clear round. May be led.
CLASS 16: MINIMUS JUMPING 10.30am
Child 10 years or under. May be led. 1st round 1ft 9ins (53cm) max.
THE GLENMOOR OBERON CUP presented by the Bryant Family.
CLASS 17: MINI JUMPING 11.30am
Child 12 years or under. 1st round 2ft 3ins (70cm) max.
PURBECK SADDLERY CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 18: CLEAR ROUND JUMPING 12.15pm
Starting at 2ft 6ins (80cm). Jumps will be raised later.
Rosette for every clear round.
CLASS 19: JUNIOR NOVICE JUMPING 1.30pm
(Combination not to have won more than £50 for show jumping)
14.2 hands and under. 2ft 6ins (80cm) 1st round. Child 15 years or under.
WESTBURY CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 20: OPEN NOVICE JUMPING 2.45pm
(Combination not to have won more than £75 for show jumping)
Any height horse or pony. 2ft 9ins (89cm) 1st round.
VINTER CHALLENGE CUP
CLASS 21 HAVE-A-GO- CROSS-COUNTRY
For those who have never had a go or who just want more practice
First round payable at Secretary’s tent if you do not have a bib number, otherwise pay before you go at the ringside.
Class 22: BEST PARKED HORSEBOX or TRAILER
Kindly sponsored by EQUINE RESCUE SERVICES
RULES
1. The decision of the Judges and Committee shall be final in all matters.
2. No Horse or Pony to be ridden by more than one competitor in any one class.
3. Riders to pass left to left in warm up area.
4. No responsibility can be accepted by the committee for any accident, damage or loss incurred on the ground or when riding a horse or pony, to spectators, competitors, their horses, dogs or their property.
5. Competitors must be covered by their own Personal Liability insurance.
6. Riders are responsible for their own insurance for personal injury and injury to their horse.
7. Riders are responsible for assessing the conditions on the day and determining whether it is safe for them to participate taking into account their standard and experience.
8. Riders are required to conduct themselves and retain control of their horses so that they do not put themselves or others at risk.
9. Riders must only walk their horses in any area other than the designated training, practice or competition arenas.
10. Hard hats (kite marks PAS015 (2011), VG1 01.040 (2014-12), ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a), SNELL E2016 or AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) to be worn by all mounted riders including Fancy Dress class.
11. Back protectors (BETA Level 3 2009 or 2018) are strongly recommended for all jumping classes.
12. Dogs must be kept on leads and under control of the owner at all times. Dogs must not be left in cars unattended. Dog mess must be bagged and disposed of appropriately by the owner.
13. Abusive behaviour shown towards animals, competitors, show volunteers or members of the general public will not be tolerated and may result in being asked to leave the Showground.
14. Speed limit of 5mph at all times on Eastbury Estate.
15. Due consideration of horses in the area is to be taken when parking horse boxes and cars.
16. Horses and dogs must not be left tied up to vehicles unattended.
THE TARRANT GUNVILLE HORSE SHOW AND GYMKHANA