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Race Horse to Riding Horse Class

NIWHA is delighted to announce the inclusion of a Race horse to Riding horse class to its Summer Championship Schedule (Class 12A). The class will be held on Monday 19th July, with entries being taken on the day.

The prizes will be sponsored by Eoin Webb of Euro Sheds, Boucher Road, Belfast.

Racehorse to Riding Horse

This is NOT primarily a show class but a RETRAINING class to show that the horse has settled into its new role as a riding animal and is accepting its training within the Show Ring surroundings.

Mare/gelding 4yrs and over which have been named with Weatherbys and raced under rules either in p2p or track, to be ridden in snaffle, pelham or Double bridle

. Riders to be 14 yrs and over. Class to be judged on manners obedience and confirmation the emphasis being on manners and training

Each entry will give a short show consisting of walk, trot ,canter on correct leg, gallop with a return to halt and stand still ( to be maintained for 5 seconds)
There will be a prize for turnout and a prize for the highest placed veteran (over 15yrs) thoroughbred ,
 
Last Updated ( Monday, 12 July 2010 )
 
NIWHA Summer Championship Show

NIWHA unveils plans for Summer Championship Show

 

The Northern Ireland Working Hunter Association will hold its annual Summer Championship Show at the Balmoral Showgrounds from Monday 19th July till Wednesday 21st July.

Monday 19th July sees ridden horses and ponies take centre stage, with all categories catered

for including ridden hunter horses, riding horses, cobs, intermediates, mini ponies, hunter ponies, show ponies and M&Ms.

Tuesday 20th July will see the working hunter horses enter the main ring with a full range of

classes and heights to suit every competitor, including an 80cms performance class, a 4 year old class, cob working hunter, small working hunter and a range of classes from 80cms to 1.10m.

Finally, Wednesday 21st July gives the working hunter ponies a chance to shine.  Ring one

will host the novice and open height classes as well as the ever popular working hunter pony derby, while ring two will host the mini pony classes as well as Connemara classes and M&M working hunter.

For the first time, the show will host a range of Equifest qualifiers and will also host qualifiers for the International Connemara Performance Championships to be held at Oughterard Show.

Pre entries for all classes are priced at £20.00 and should be received no later than 10th July 2010.  Entries should be posted to Gillian Creighton, 48 Drumsough Road, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, BT41 2NW.  Entries will still be taken for all classes on the day of the show at a price of £25.00 per class.

 

The full schedule and entry forms are now available online at www.niwha.net.

Anyone who wishes to offer any assistance over the course of the show or wants any further information should contact Julie on 07743859331 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it