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872: Equitation class for riders under 14 on January 1st of the current year

Equestrian ➤ Ponies ➤ Ridden Ponies Sun 17th Aug 2025
Sponsored by
Dunne’s Equestrian Shop
Equestrian - Opening Notes

Exhibitors please note:

  • Numbers will not be sent out but can be collected in the Horse Secretary Tent on the morning of the Show.
  • Horse boxes and Trailers, please follow road signs and Stewards directions on show day.
  • it is a requirement for all equines to travel with their passports. 
  • Equine premises number must accompany all entries
  • While every effort has been made to avoid clashing, events on Show Day may cause classes to run late. 
  • Competitiors are asked to be on time.

Note: Juniors- Don't forget to look at Junior classes in other sections of the show

NO HANDY HUNTER CLASSES, PONY GAMES or CARRIAGE DRIVING THIS YEAR

 

HORSE AND PONY TIMETABLE 2024

RING

TIME

CLASSES

1

9:30am

Ridden Hunters       

2:30pm

Racehorse to Riding Horse

2

9:30am

Ridden Pony (Equitation)

3

9:30am

Working Hunter Pony Jump Phase

2:30pm

Working Hunter Novice class followed by Open Class

4

9:30am

Working Hunter Pony Show Phase

2pm

Lead Rein and Fancy Dress

5

10am

In Hand Pony; Breeding & Young Stock, Connemara, Kerry Bog and Welsh  

2pm

Miniature Horses

6

10am

Mares & Foals

3pm

Young Horses

PLEASE NOTE: Rings will begin on time. Please be on time for your classes to keep things moving. It is up to competitiors to be at the ring for the start of their classes. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Horse riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in ridden classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear which complies to up-to-date safety standards.
  • Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their public liability policy covers the exhibition of livestock at Public Shows.
  • On arrival at the showground the driver and one handler per vehicle will be admitted free. All other passengers must pay. 
  • Horse Boxes & Lorries only in Equestrian Parking Area

 

Ridden Ponies - Opening Notes

Ring 2 at 9.30am

1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be presented at the end of each class

  • BALLYMENA PERPETUAL CUP to Champion in the Equitation Classes
  • KATIE BYRNE MEMORIAL CUP to the winner of the 17th-20th Birthday Equitation class

In all classes ponies and riders should be neatly turned out. All Riders must wear helmets which comply with up to date safety standards. The following classes are Equitation classes which are judged on the riders ability only.

RULES & CONDITIONS:

  1. Riders may compete in one equitation class only.
  2. Ponies may enter multiple classes with different riders. This is to accomodate families with one pony and multiple riders.
  3. Ponies must be 4 years old or over.
  4. Snaffle bridles only.
  5. Riders will be judged in two phases: riding collectively (with all competitors in the class following the instructions of the steward to walk, trot, change direction, canter (depending on the class) and halt and salute) and riding individually (each rider puts on a small show for the judge while the others stand in line.
  6. Riders will be judged on the following; (i) Performance as above (ii) Position and seat of the rider (iii) Correct use and effectiveness of the aids

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Horse Arena
Entry Fee:  
€15.00
Date:  
Sun, 17th Aug, 2025
Start Time:  
9:30 am
Class is currently closed for entry.