Here is the 2011 schedule - new for this year will be the introduction of a third ring so that the ridden and in hand will run at the same time

Please check it out and I am sure you will let us know if we have made any glaring mistakes!!!

Things may be altered or amended as we go.... 

Working Hunter judging point system is on the last page for your reference                                                              

 

Welcome to Priory Riding Club

 

We are a small friendly club who enjoy all things equestrian—there will be other events added to the schedule such as cross country and fun days and pleasure rides. See our website for further details and updates

 

We are affiliated with Midarc and some shows will be qualifiers for their championships—details on the website and new for this year qualifiers for Beaver Hall championships

Midarc National Championships will be held at Rodbaston College, Penkridge on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th August 2011

Any queries please contact stewards on the day . Enjoy the shows and happy riding to you all

Rules on the riding and handling of stallions and colts -

Entries for Stallions and Colts for both In Hand and Ridden Classes will be accepted,

When competing with Stallions, the owner / handler or rider must wear a orange armband, and if available a stallion bridle disc.
Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed to ride Stallions in any class.
Seniors (over 16yrs) and Juniors (14yrs - 16yrs) may show Stallions in an In Hand Class, and should also wear protective head gear. Juniors will be limited to ponies 42” & under

 

Dress code can be found on the web site by following the link

 

Zero Tolerance to abuse—we are pleased to operate under the Midarc zero tolerance policy and will enforce this if necessary

 

 

Working Hunter Rules:

Bitless bridles are not allowed. But any other suitable bit is allowed as are Martingales and noseband, however, the judge may take into account the effectiveness of these aids
Body protectors may be worn in the jumping phase of any Working Hunter Competition, but may be removed for the showing phase.
Also, the boots on the horse should be removed after the jumping phase, and riders may also change from skull caps to any other Midarc approved headgear for the showing phase.

Scoring for all Working Hunter & Hunter Classes
Jumping Phase worth 50 Marks in Total with penalties as follows :-
Knockdown 10 penalties, 1st Refusal 15 penalties, 2nd Refusal 20 penalties
3rd Refusal or Fall Elimination
Style and Manners whilst Jumping 10 Marks
Showing Phase Manners 10 Marks
Conformation 30 Marks Total possible Marks 100