NEWTON RIGG EQUESTRIAN CENTRESHOWING SHOW with RoR Classes, BANK HOLIDAY MON, 2nd APRIL

RoR Classes at 8.30am, Ridden Class followed by In Hand Class. M&M In Hand Classes at 9.30am, Indoor In Hand Classes after RoR (approx. 11.00am)Non RoR other Ridden Classes at MIDDAYOKop u down to steward from 9.... if u cud be there from 8.4 *This Event is being organised by Ellen Jones as an SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENT.*Enquiries: -07787570736 / 017684-83511 www.sparketequestrianevents.co.uk for other event details*Entries to SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS, Mill Cottage, Hutton John, Penrith, CA11 0LZ. *PRE ENTRIES CLOSE Wed, 28th March 2018. *ENTRIES WELCOME ON THE DAY AT £12 PER CLASS. *RoR ENTRIES ON THE DAY AT £15 PER CLASS*ENTER ONLINE AT www.equoevents.co.uk

*DIRECTIONS: -Newton Rigg Equestrian Centre, CA11 0AH is located from junc 40, M6. Do NOT take the Farm entrance to “Serbowens” Newton Rigg Farm. Take signs to Newton Reigny and Newton Rigg Equestrian Centre is on the right-hand side a mile before Newton Reigny.

Top two placed exhibits in each In Hand and Ridden Class will qualify for The SPARKLE EVENING PERFORMANCE SHOW on Sunday, 13th May.

Qualifying Cards will be given out.

*This Show Qualifier for TSR Showing Finals. Riders/Handlers can choose which Regional final they go to – Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, Wales South West, Scottish. All classes at this Show are TSR Qualifiers.

*This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground August 2018. Equifest Qualifying Classes are in the Schedule below. Please ensure you have a Equifest Card with you for the Judge to sign. Cards available at equifest.org. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.*TSR Riders Champs – 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a qualification card in the Ring.*TSR In Hand Champs – The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the judge, cards are available from the TSR website. Full details and qualification cards at www.theshowingregister.co.uk

This Show is a RoR qualifying Show. Two Qualifying Classes are being held- RoR AMATEUR Show Series Qualifier (Formerly TARRA) and RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier (Formerly TARRA). Exhibits placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd in these Classes will qualify for the Championship at RoR National Show at Aintree in August 2018. Exhibitors are expected to make themselves with all RoR rules. Please see www.ror.org.uk for all current Rules.

RoR Amateur DefinitionAn amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:Engage (d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses (for the show ring) in a commercial capacity.Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard (in the current season or previous season).Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season.Horses and riders must not have received any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current or previous season.Horses must not have been ridden at a show by a rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current season. Any breaches of this Ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future Classes.

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ROSETTE BUY BACK!!Should you for whatever reason, return you rosette back to the office on SHOW DAY in AS NEW condition, you will receive 50p for it. This Eco-Friendly Scheme has been introduced for those competitors who do not wish to keep their rosettes.

RULES*All persons entering, competing or otherwise taking part in the above show shall be considered as having read and accepted the following regulations.*NO CHILD AGED UNDER 3 YEARS ON SHOW DAY MAY COMPETE*Numbers to be collected from the Secretary on the Show Day*Riding Hats to standard BSI PAS015 1998, EN13841996, ASTM F1163, SNELLE2001, AS/NZS3838 1998, 2003, SAI GLOBAL must be worn at all times with the chinstrap fastened when mounted*The Show organisers hold no responsibility for any accident occurring at this show. *Horse Riding is a riskful sport, and you compete at your own risk. *Horses must be four years old and over in all the ridden classes.*Horses/Ponies DO NOT REQUIRE a JMB Height certificate. *Any suitable bridles may be worn and handles on saddles in the Lead Rein are permitted.*Spurs can only be worn when riding a horse exceeding 148cms. No Spur Rowels allowed.*Spurs are not allowed in any Mountain & Moorland Classes.

*Stallions/Colts MUST be handled by persons aged 16years and over AT ALL TIMES and must not be left unattended at any time AND MUST WEAR STALLION DISCS.*Any fall of horse/pony/rider in the class will result in immediate disqualification and they must leave the ring without re-mounting.*Whips not to exceed 75cm (30”).*The Judge’s decision is final.*Please see www.equifest.org.com for further info on equifest and their rules.*Please see www.theshowingregister.co.uk for further info on The Showing Register and rules*Please see www.15plus.org.uk for further info and rules on “15plus” classes highlighted # in schedule.*Competitors may be photographed for Sparket Equestrian Events Publicity in Newspapers, Magazines, Face Book and other media forms on Show Days. By taking part in any Sparket Equestrian Event competitors agree to being photographed for publicity purposes. *Horse Riding can be a dangerous activity. Newton Rigg EC and/or Sparket Equestrian Events cannot be held responsible for libelous actions at his event by competitors or otherwise.Ridden Warm Up is available on completion of In Hand Classes. *PLEASE NOTE NO LUNGING AT ANY TIME in car park or arena. *The use of side or running or draw reins is forbidden at any time.

2018 SHOW DATES -Sat 24th March Showing Show,Bank Hol Mon 2nd April Showing Show,Sun 29th April Showing Show,Sat 12th May Showing ShowSun 13th May SPARKLE SHOW

HORSEBOXES AND HORSE TRAILERS ONLY IN HORSEBOX PARK.CARS TO PARK BESIDE TOILET BLOCK.

COMPETITOR INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS.*This Show is a qualifier for Equifest 2017 held at East of England Showground, Peterborough, August 2018. The first TWO competitors in “Equifest” qualifiers who have a “Equifest” card will qualify. The Judge or Show secretary needs to sign the qualification card to qualify. “Equifest” qualification cards are available free of charge from www.equifest.co.uk *This show is a qualifier for the “15 plus” National Championship Show to be held in Aug 2018. The first 3 placed horses or ponies aged 15 years or over in classes highlighted # will qualify for the National Championships. Further details www.15plus.org.uk Riders of horses aged 15 yrs and over to provide & wear red armbands*TSR Showing Finals - This show is a qualifier for the 2017 TSR Regional Finals. Qualify and enter ANY of the Regional Finals Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, South, Wales & South West or Scottish. You Do Not have to be a TSR member to qualify or enter a final. The Rider/Handler qualifies and can enter any horse/pony in any number of Finals! TSR Riders Finals - 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a qualification card in the ring

TSR In Hand Finals - The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the judge/steward, cards are available FREE from the TSR website.  Full details at http://www.theshowingregister.co.uk/ TSR Medal Awards - TSR members can collect qualification cards & signatures and redeem for a TSR Medal see TSR website for details.BSHA Grass Roots & SHGB Riding Club Champs - With a TSR qualification card you can also enter the BSHA Grass Roots Champs in Sept at Addington Equestrian Centre - You do not have to be a BSHA member to

qualify or enter the final. See www.britishshowhorse.org PLUS the Sport Horse GB Riding Club Championship www.sporthorsegb.co.uk 

RoR Classes – 8.30 am START PROMPT Judges Kirstine Douglas, Dumfries (Performance) & Samantha Elliot, Bishop Auckland (Conformation)

1. RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier (Formerly RoR TARRA)Open to all RoR and NR registered horses, 4 years and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. The Series is open to AMATEURS only – those employed in Racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under “Riding Horse” format without “Type” being taken into consideration. Please note that racing injuries and blemishes are ignored for this Class. The first 3 horses will qualify. The Judge will not ride at the Qualifier but will ride in the Final. This Class is a Qualifier for the RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series FINAL at the RoR National Championship Show at Aintree, August 2017.Rosettes 1st to 6th. Prizes 1st £40 plus RoR jacket, 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £10 ENTRY FEE £15 (£20 on day)

2. RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier (Formerly RoR TARRA)Open to all RoR registered horses, 3 yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Horses that have raced abroad or been in training are also eligible. Please note that racing injuries and blemishes are ignored for this Class. The first 3 horses will qualify. This Class is a Qualifier for the RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series FINAL at the RoR National Championship Show at Aintree, August 2018.Rosettes 1st to 6th. Prizes 1st £30 plus RoR jacket, 2nd £20, 3rd £10, 4th £10 ENTRY FEE £15 (£20 on day)

RoR CHAMPIONSHIP, 1ST AND 2ND PLACED TO COMPETE.TB/Ex Racer/In Training Exhibitors may enter any combination of Classes 1, 2, 4, 17.

INDOOR ARENA, not B4 11.00am, Judge, Samantha Elliot, Bishop Auckland3. In Hand Thoroughbred/Ex Racer/Been Race Trained £84. In Hand Coloured Plaited, any age or height £85. In Hand Unplaited/Traditional/Hogged Coloured, any age or height £86. BSPA/EQUIFEST In Hand Piebald/SkewbaldOpen in Hand Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships. Subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries. £8Please note Classes 3,4,5,4,6,7,9,14, are all open to Youngstock aged 1,2,3 years.

CHAMPIONSHIP(Classes 3 to 6, 1st prize winners only)

OUTDOOR ARENA, 9.30am, Judge Ms G. Callister, Workington.7. In Hand BEST TURNED OUT, Plaited/M&M/Traditional £88. In Hand Plaited/Unplaited/Hogged Solid Colour Horse, exc 148cm, any age £89. In Hand Small M&M, 4 years & over, (Ex/Dart/Shet/Welsh A&B) £810. In Hand Large M&M, 4 years & over, (Fell, Dales, High, Conn, NF, Sec C&D) £811. In Hand Mountain & Moorland 1, 2 or 3-Year-old (Any Breed) £812. EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies reg in their Breed Societies of Connemara,

Dales, Dartmoor, Exmore, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding. Any Age. £813. In Hand Best Condition, Any height, age and colour. £814. In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony aged 15 years and over. £8

CHAMPIONSHIP, (Classes 7 to 14, 1 st prize winners only)

INDOOR ARENA, NOT B4 MIDDAY, Judge - Ms G. Callister, Workington.15. Ridden Ex Racer/Been In Training Thoroughbred £816. Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony, 15 years and over, any height/type £817. Ridden Plaited Coloured Horse or Pony £818. Ridden Traditional/Hogged/Unplaited Coloured Horse or Pony £819. BSPA / EQUIFEST RIDDEN PIEBALD / SKEWBALD £8Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship.Subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.

CHAMPIONSHIP, (Classes 15 to 19, 1st prize winners only)

INDOOR ARENA, NOT BEFORE 1.15pm, Judge – Ms Cath Heaney, Wigton20 Equifest Combined Lead Rein SP/SHP as below - £8Daveys Livestock Transport Ltd Lead Rein Show Pony & Ashord Stables Lead Rein Show Hunter PonyLeading Rein Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over over not exceeding 128cms. Riders notto have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Show Hunter Pony, Lead Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding122cms. Rider not to have attained their 9 th Birthday before 1 st January in the current year.To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

22. EQUIFEST Cavernoma Alliance Equifest UK M&M Lead Rein Pony, £8Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mare of gelding, 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cmsRiders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the Noseband only.

23. EQUIFEST Nathan Arnold Show Team FR SP combined with First Ridden SHP £8Equifest First Ridden Snuggy Hoods Show Pony & Unaffilliated FR Show Hunter PonyFirst Ridden Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over over not exceeding 128cms. Riders notto have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Show Hunter Pony, Lead Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding122cms. Rider not to have attained their 11th Birthday before 1 st January in the current year.Please note that Equifest qualification applies to FR SP only. Equifest do not hold a First Ridden SHP Qualification that I can offer at the present time.

24. STARTER Ridden Novice Plaited Pony, not exc 148cm, Go round in Walk and Trot only, £8Go round in Walk and Trot only, optional canter in individual show, Ponies not to have won a FIRST in a AFFILLIATED ridden class before 1st Jan of current year. ANY BIT but Judge will take account of bitting.

25. RUBY MARITIME SERVICES / EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW PONIES Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their

13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before1st January in the current year.

Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138 cms but not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

26. EQUIFEST Equichip M&M First Ridden Pony, Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mare of gelding, 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.

27. KBIS / EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIESShow Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.Classes may be divided as follows:

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

CHAMPIONSHIP, (Classes 21 to 27, 1st prize winners only)

CLASS 28 ONWARDS NOT BEFORE 2.45pm, Judge – Cath Heaney, Wigton28. STARTER Ridden Novice M&M/Unplaited Pony, Any Breed, Go round in Walk and Trot only, Go round in Walk and Trot only, optional canter in individual show, Ponies not to have won a FIRST in a AFFILLIATED ridden class before 1st Jan of current year. SNAFFLES only £8

29. Novice Ridden M&M. all heights, rider any age, SNAFFLES only £8

30. John Paton / Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland. £8 Mares and geldings, 4 years old & over, registered in the respective pure bred Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland New Forest, Shetland and Welsh Section A, B, C & D. Riders of Small Breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders of Large Breeds not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

31. EQUIFEST Open Ridden M&M. £8 Open to all Mountain & Moorland ponies reg in their Breed Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding. Rider any age.RIDDEN M&M CHAMPIONSHIP , Classes 28 TO 31, 1st PRIZE WINNERS ONLY

CLASS 32 ONWARDS NOT BEFORE 4.15, Judge – Cath Heaney, Wigton32. STARTER Ridden Novice Horse exc 148cm, Go round in Walk and Trot only, £8Go round in Walk and Trot only, optional canter in individual show, Horses not to have won a FIRST in a AFFILLIATED ridden class before 1st Jan of current year. SNAFFLES only 33. Ridden Hogged Cob, ANY HEIGHT inc under and over height £8

34. EQUIFEST Nupafeed Riding Horse exceeding 148cm. £8Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Riders any age.

Classes may be divided as follows --Small Riding Horse – mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exc 148cms but not exc 158cms. --Large Riding Horse – mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exc 58cms.

35. Ridden Hunter exceeding 148cm. £8Incorporating BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES/EQUIFEST Ridden Hunter exceeding 153cm and R CRABTREE AGRI SERVICES/EQUIFEST Ridden Small Hunter exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm. Riders any age. CHAMPIONSHIP, Classes 32 to 35, 1st PRIZE WINNERS ONLY

HORSEBOXES AND HORSE TRAILERS ONLY IN HORSEBOX PARK.CARS TO PARK BESIDE TOILET BLOCK.

ENTER ONLINE at www.equoevents.co.uk or use the form below to post -SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTSENTRY FORM

ENTRIES WELCOME PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE of WED 28th MARCH.ALL ENTRIES 50% EXTRA AFTER CLOSING DATE.

ENTRIES ON DAY ALSO 50% EXTRA.

CLASSES 1 AND 2 ARE £20 TO ENTER ON THE DAY. CASH ONLY. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rider/Handler Horse/Pony Classes Fees

TOTAL FEES = £……………………………………………………………………………………

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PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE Wed, 28TH MARCH 2018 Dated: -ENTER ONLINE or POST ENTRIES to SPARKET EQUESTRIAN EVENTS,Mill Cottage, Hutton John, Penrith, CA11 0LZ