LIST OF CLASSES
CLASSES 1, 2 & 3
These classes are HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW QUALIFIERS. They are open to all BMHS Registered Miniature Horses for whom the appropriate 2008 BMHS Showing Levy has been paid and whose Owners, exhibitors and Handlers are current British Miniature Horse Society Members who have paid the appropriate 2008 BMHS Showing Levy.
Class 1 MINIATURE HORSE 3 YEARS & OVER - STALLION
Stallions not exceeding 87cm
Class 2 MINIATURE HORSE 3 YEAR & OVER - MARES & GELDINGS
Not to exceed 86cm
Class 3 MINIATURE HORSE YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD
Colt, filly or gelding not exceeding 82cm
CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st & 2nd from classes 1-3 to compete
The first placed horse in each class will be eligible to participate in the appropriate BMHS class at the Horse of the Year Show on Wednesday 1st October 2008. In the event that the first placed horse has already qualified for HOYS then the next placed horse will be eligible to go forward up to third place. The winner may enter the Champion of Champions Class.
Attention of exhibitors/handlers is drawn to the Show Rules and the strict vaccination requirements of HOYS.
Class 4 Minimum 75% British
Must have proven parentage, at least 75% British bloodlines.
Class 5 Solid Colour
Including roan & palomino
Class 6 Spotted - 3 year & over
Class 7 Spotted - Yearling & 2 year olds
SPOTTED CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st & 2nd from classes 6 & 7 to compete for the Birling Trophy
Class 8 Novice Horse & Handler
Both Horse and handler not to have won a first prize in any open affiliated BMHS class.
Class 9 Intermediate (BOMHR Registered) - 87 to 97cm.
To compete for the Ennis Trophy
Class 10 Small - 80cm & Under
Horses 4 years and over
Class 11 Foreign Bloodlines - Minimum 75% proven foreign parentage
Class 12 Veterans - Horses 8 years & over
Class may be split if enough entries
Class 13 Broken Colour - 3 year & over
Class 14 Broken Colour - Yearling & 2 year olds
Coloured Championship (classes 13 and 14) to compete for Patchwork Ponies Trophy
Class 15 Condition & Turnout Kindly sponsored by Net-Tex
To be judged on condition and turnout of horse and handler.
Competitors to be judged individually between 9 & 11 am.
Prize: Superb Grooming kit. To be presented during the Evening Performance.
Class 16 Prettiest Head (Fillies & Mares)
Prize: Net-Tex Grooming product
Class 17 Most Handsome Head (Colts, Stallions & Geldings)
Prize: Net-Tex Grooming product
BMHS 2008 BREED SHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kindly Sponsored by The Equine Clothing Company
Vouchers to winners in each class
Class 18 Four year & over Colts - not to exceed 87cm
To compete for the Senior Trophy
Class 19 Four year & over Geldings - not to exceed 87cm
To compete for the Senior Trophy
Class 20 Four year & over Mares - not to exceed 87cm
To compete for the Senior Trophy
4 year-old CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st and 2nd from classes 18, 19 & 20
Class 21 Three year old Colts & Geldings – not to exceed 86cm
To compete for the Spalding Three Year Olds Trophy
Class 22 Three year old Mares - not to exceed 86cm
To compete for the Spalding Three Year Olds Trophy
3 year-old CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st and 2nd from classes 21 & 22
Class 23 Two year old Colts & Geldings – not to exceed 84cm
To compete for the Spalding Two Year Olds Trophy
Class 24 Two year old Mares - not to exceed 84cm
To compete for the Spalding Two Year Olds Trophy
2 year-old CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st and 2nd from classes 23 & 24
Class 25 Yearling Colts & Geldings – not to exceed 82cm
To compete for the Spalding Yearling Trophy
Class 26 Yearling Fillies - not to exceed 82cm
To compete for the Spalding Yearling Trophy
Yearling CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st and 2nd from classes 25 & 26
Champion & Reserve from Classes 18-26 inclusive qualify for the
BMHS Grand Championship
at the Evening Performance in the Indoor Arena
Class 27 Foals – Must be over 30 days old. If over 5 months old may be shown without dam.
NB : Foals must not be fully clipped unless over 6 months old, but head may be trimmed.
Class 28 Ridden
Horses 4 years and over up to 97cm.
Class 29 Driven
Horses 4 years and over up to 97cm.
TopSpec Open Championship
Open classes are open to non-BMHS-registered horses.
Owners and handlers must be members and
have paid the relevant showing levies.
Class 30 Open - Yearlings
Not to exceed 82cm
Class 31 Open - 2 year olds
Not to exceed 84cm
Class 32 Open - 3 year & over Mares & Geldings
3 year olds not to exceed 86cm. 4 yrs and over not to exceed 87cm.
Class 33 Open - 3 year & over Stallions
3 year olds not to exceed 86cm. 4 yrs and over not to exceed 87cm.
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st & 2nd from classes 30-33 to compete
In-hand Dressage -
For horses aged 2 years and upwards. Standard or Intermediate height.
BMHS Test No 2. To be judged on paces and submission, obedience and show-ring presence of the horse and ability of the handler.
Higher marks awarded if horse is long-reined rather than led.
Class 34 Junior In-hand Dressage
Handlers 15 years and under.
Entry Fee:£3 Enter in Advance or to the Secretary on the day.
Class 35 Senior In-hand Dressage
Handlers 16 years and over.
Entry Fee: £3 Enter in Advance or to the Secretary on the day
The highest percentage mark from classes 34 & 35 will be awarded the Braveheart Trophy during the evening performance in Ring Six.
RING FIVE
Available for practise from 9am. Judging not before 1.00pm
Class 36 Clear Round Jumping For horses aged 3 years and upwards.
See details of course at ringside. Rosettes to all clear rounds.
Entry Fee: £2 to Secretary on the day
RING SIX
INDOOR SCHOOL – EVENING PERFORMANCE - Start 6.00pm
Class 37 Fancy Dress - Horses and handlers of any age.
Special prize for driven fancy dress.
Class 38 Matched Pairs - Two similar horses (one entry fee per pair)
Class 39 Progeny - Minimum of 3 horses and at least 2 generations
To compete for the Zeals House Stud Shield and bottle of Champagne to the winner
BMHS Grand Championship
Champion & Reserve from Classes 18-26 inclusive to compete for the
BMHS Challenge Trophy
Class 40 BMHS Champion of Champions
to compete for the BMHS Champion of Champions Cup
1st Prize £150 2nd Prize £100 3rd Prize £50 and Equine Clothing Rug
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TEACH IN 2008.
Eighteen signed up for our 2008 Teach In including several new members, some of whom have gone on during the season to be very successful with their new horses so they must have learnt something from the experience. All aspects of show preparation were covered and also an introduction to long reining and driving and the day ended with a social supper. We have had many requests already to attend next years Teach In and hope to announce the date shortly.
