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Leek & District Agricultural Show
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Leek & District Agricultural Show is being organised by Leek & District Light Horse Section and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
About this Event
THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE N.C.P.A. PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW IN SEPTEMBER Registration number 289/24
ADVANCE ENTRIES: via horse-events.co.uk online entry system £12 PER ENTRY.
PRE-ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON 20TH JULY 2024.
Useful Dates & Times
| Event Opens: | 27/07/2024 09:00 |
| Booking Closes: | 20/07/2024 23:59 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 20/07/2024 |
| Times Issued: |
27/07/2024 (not before 6pm)
(On Horse Events Website) |
Event Contacts
Organiser
Secretary
Booking
Class 1. In hand Brood Mare with foal at foot
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Any Height
Class 2. The PAS Car & Commercial in hand youngstock
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to Native & Non Native yearling, 2 & 3 year old colt, filly or geldings
Class 3. In hand shetland and Miniature class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Ponies any age
Class 4. The J. P. Bourne in hand mountain & moorland class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to small breeds
Class 5. in hand mountain & moorland class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to large breeds
Class 6. the Mrs. B. Watson in hand coloured, spotted, palomino, dun or cremello
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Class may be split according to entries. Sponsored in memory of the late Mr. George Watson
Class 7 the Katie a. donnelley in hand cob class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to cobs hogged or hairy, any size.
Class 8. Open in hand class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Ponies not to exceed 148 cm
lass 9. Open in hand class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Horses exceeding 148 cm
Class 10. in hand veteran class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to horses and ponies aged 15/19 years
Class11. the viles family in hand veteran class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to horses and ponies aged 20 and over
Class 12. Young Handler Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
16 years a nd under. Special rosettes to under 6yrs. Competitors under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult
Class 13. Bonny Pony in hand Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
conformation not taking into account
Class 14. The Geoff & Diana Hill Mature Handlers Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Handler to be aged 40 plus
Class 15. Best Turned Out Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to both ridden and in hand. Highest placed L.R. & F.R. to go through to L.R. /F.R. Championship
Class 16. the nicki day equine sports massage therapist local ridden showing class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Competitors must reside within 7 miles of the show ground. L.R. Welcome. Highest placed L.R. & F.R. to go forward to L.R./F.R. Championship
Class 17. The Geoff & Diana Hill Beginners Showing Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
No cantering on the collective go round and cantering in individual show is optional. Highest placed L.R./F.R. to go forward to L.R./F.R. championship
Class 18. Novice Showing Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Competitors will be required to canter as a group. L.R. excluded from this class
Class 19 the megan and lesley lear show hunter class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to both ponies and horses. Class will be split if sufficient entries.
Class 20. the no 58 ladies Boutique riding horse/hack class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
special rosette warded to the highest placed R.O.R.
Class 21. the intermediate show riding type/show pony class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Class will be split if sufficient entries
Class 22. Ridden Cob Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all cobs, hogged or hairy, any height.
Class 23. The Laura & Olivia Mandley Ridden Coloured Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to horses and ponies any height
Class 24. The Rod & Margaret Cartlidge L. R. Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to show ponies, show hunters and mountain & moorland. Riders age not to exceed 10 years and ponies to be a suitable height for rider.
Class 25. The from the stork bespoke baby - first ridden class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Riders aged not to exceed 13yrs and pony to be of a suitable height for rider.
Class 26. The Mrs. B. Watson Ridden Mountain & Moorland Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Excluding L.R. Class may be split according to entries. Sponsored in memory of the late Mr. George Watson
Class 27. Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Horses and ponies aged 15/19 years
Class 28. Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Horses or ponies aged 20 plus
Class 29. Ridden Equitation Class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
L.R. Welcome and special rosette awarded to highest placed junior
Class 30. The Geoff and Diana Hill Mature riders class
£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Riders aged 40 plus
Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes
Withdrawal Date: 20/07/2024
No refunds at any time.
In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded in full minus any booking fees
After the closing date please contact the event Organiser leeklighthorsesection@hotmail.com to make any changes
Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Organiser leeklighthorsesection@hotmail.com
Location
Address
Leek RoadLongsdon
ST9 9AR
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Directions
Rules
Riders age as at 1st January.
The judges decision is final. Any confrontation with the judge is strictly forbidden. Competitors and spectators must conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Any use of bad language, behaviour, dishonesty or cruelty which may bring the show into disrepute is unacceptable and offenders will be asked to leave the showground.
All ridden horses and ponies competing must be 4 years old or over. All competitors must be of a suitable size and weight for the horse/pony they are riding.
The Leek & District Light Horse Section reserve the right to amend the schedule at their discretion.
No responsibility is accepted by Leek Show organizers for any accident, injury or loss of property regardless of how this is caused. it is recommended that all competitors carry public liability insurance with a minimum of third party cover.
Stallions must be correctly handled by a person aged 14 years or over and must be correctly bitted at all times.
Under no circumstances must horses/ponies be left unattended unless securely boxed and must not be left tethered outside vehicles or on the show ground.
All lead rein competitors must be led by and adult (aged 16 or over). The lead rein must be attached to the noseband.
All competitors must be correctly dressed whilst mounted or leading in the ring. Grooms must also be correctly dressed whilst in the ring. Hats to British standard must be worn. Chin straps and jackets to be fastened whilst mounted. Body protectors may be worn.
Complaints must be made in writing to the show secretary accompanied by a £40 deposit. Any complaints will be considered at the first available committee meeting and a decision will be notified to those concerned. The deposit will be forfeited if the complaint is not upheld.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them passports for all horses/ponies when travelling and/or competing. No refunds on entries will be given due to missed classes.
No refunds on entries will be given due to missed classes.
Prizes & Prize Giving
We have championships throughout the day.
Supreme in hand with a first prize of £50 and a reserve of £25
All champions and reserves to go forward,
Supreme ridden with a first prize of £50 and a reserve of £25
All champions and reserves to go forward.
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Geoff & Diana Hill.
PAS Car & Commercials.
Glen & Karen Gordon.
Mr. J. P. Bourne.
Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre.
Mrs. B. Watson in memory of the late George Watson.
Katie A. Donnelley.
The Viles Family.
Nicki Day – Equine massage therapist.
Lesley & Megan Lear.
No 58 Ladies Boutique, Leek.
Laura & Olivia Mandley.
The Black Horse, Endon.
Rod & Margaret Cartlidge.
From the Stork – Bespoke Baby, Trentham.
Martin Beswick Gas & Plumbing Services.
Mr. Fred Gee & Team at Berkhamsytch Carriages.
Parking
HORSE BOX/TRAILERS ONLY ALLOWED ON THE SHOW GROUND NON HORSE VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. PRIVATE VEHICLES TO PARK ON THE CAR PARKS
Terms and Conditions
LEEK & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW LIGHT HORSE SECTION 2024
RULES
1. Riders’ age as at 1st January
2. The Judge’s decision is final. Any confrontation with a judge is strictly forbidden. Competitors and spectators must conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Any use of bad language, behaviour, dishonesty or cruelty which may bring the show into disrepute is unacceptable and the perpetrators will be asked to leave the showground.
3. All ridden horses & ponies competing must be 4 years old and over. All competitors must be of a suitable size and weight for the horse/pony they are riding.
4. The Leek & District Light Horse Section reserve the right to amend the schedule at their discretion.
5. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED BY THE LEEK SHOW ORGANIZERS FOR ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY OR LOSS OF PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF HOW THIS IS CAUSED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL COMPETITORS CARRY PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE WITH A MINIMUM OF THIRD PARTY COVER.
6. Stallions must be correctly handled by a person (14 Years and over for large breeds and 12 years and over for small breeds). All stallions/colts must wear a STALLION badge and be correctly bitted at all times whilst on the show ground.
7. Under no circumstances must horses/ponies be left unattended unless securely boxed and must NOT be left tethered in the vicinity of the show ring or tethered to the outside of vehicles.
8. All lead rein competitors must be led by an adult (16 years and over). The lead rein must be attached to the nose band NOT the bit.
9. All competitors must be correctly dressed whilst mounted or leading in the ring. Grooms must also be correctly dressed whilst in the ring. Hats to the British Standard must be worn. Chin straps and jackets must be fastened correctly. Arms must be covered. Correct footwear must be worn. Body protectors may be worn.
10. Complaints must be made in writing to the show secretary accompanied by a £40 deposit. Any complaints will be considered at the first available committee meeting and a decision will be notified to those concerned. The deposit will be forfeited if the complaint is not upheld.
11. Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them passports for all horses/ponies when travelling and/or competing.
12. No refunds on entries will be given due to missed classes.