"Old Fashioned Fun"
English Style Horse Show
Welcome to our dedicated show page, here you will find all the information about classes, Schedule, entries and much more
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RIDDEN CLASSES
24 Ridden Classes to cater for everyone from beginner to the most experienced & a championship
IN-HAND CLASSES
24 in-hand classes , giving fun for all the family and championship
WORKING HUNTER CLASSES
11 classes with a course of jumps to suit every ability, together with individual show & championship
ENTRY FEES :
Ridden, In-Hand & Working hunter & equitation classes - Pre-entry ( entries before 16th April )
9.00€ per class or 3 classes for 22€
Late Entries or On the Day Entries
13.00€ per class or 3 classes for 35€
Sorry prices have increased do to the rise in costs
Ring 1
Ridden Classes
commences at 9.30am
1; TACK & TURNOUT - judged on complete turnout of horse, tack & rider
2; CHILDREN UNDER 16YRs - can be led, canter optional. Class maybe split if entries warrant it
3; GOLDEN OLDIES - open to riders over 50 or combined age over 50years
4; BEST VETERAN - open to horses & ponies over 15years of age
5; NOVICE RIDER - open to beginner riders & those who have not competed in more than 3 shows
6; ALTERNATIVE COLOURED - open to dun, palomino, blagdon; spotted etc
7; RETRAINED RACEHORSE - open to all racehorses that have trained or raced
8; SPORTS / HUNTER - for all horses suitable for sporting events or hunting
9; FORIEGN BREEDS - open to all breeds & part breds not native to UK or France
10; BEST RESCUE HORSE/PONY - for all that have been rescued or rehomed through an association
11; BEST OF BRITISH - open to all British breeds & part breds
12; BEST OF FRANCE - open to all French breeds & part breds
LUNCH BREAK - Classes will not recommence before 2pm
13, COLOURED HORSE/PONY - Piebald & Skewbald only
14, NOVICE HORSE / PONY - open to all that have not competed in more than 3 shows
15, BEST PONY - open to all ponies under 14'2hh / 148cm
16, FAMILY HORSE/PONY - open to all horses:ponies suitable for family share or ride & drive
17, BEST PLAITED - open to all horses & ponies with plaited manes, traditional, spanish, running etc
18, BEST FEATHERS - for all feathered breeds & part breds, Gypsy, Shire, etc
19, BEST HORSE - open to all horses exceeding 14'2hh / 148cm
20, NATURAL STATE - open to all unplaited horses or ponies
21, BEST COB - all cob horses & ponies, presented traditional, native or show cob
22, BEST MARE- open to all mares, horse or pony
23, BEST GELDING / STALLION - open to all male horse or pony ( stallion riders must be over 14yrs)
24, OPEN HORSE / PONY - class open to all horse and ponies ( class may be split if number permit)
CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st & 2nd place from each class
RING 2
IN-HAND CLASSES
commences at 9am
25. BEST TURNED OUT - judged on condition & presentation of horse and handler
26. YOUNGSTOCK - 1 - 3years, open to all breeds & partbreds
27. BEST HORSE - open to all horses exceeding 14'2hh / 148cm
28. NOVICE HORSE / PONY- not to have competed in mote than 3 shows
29. FOREIGN BREEDS - open to all breeds & part breds, not native to UK or France
30. BEST OF BRITISH- open to all British breeds & part breds
31, YOUNG HANDLER - open to all ages under 16years ( can be assisted)
32. NOVICE HANDLER - open to all not to have competed in more than 3 shows
33. BEST FEATHERED - open to all feathered horses & ponies
34. COLOURED PIEBALD & SKEWBALD - open to horses & ponies
35. BEST VETERAN - open to all horses & ponies over 15 years of age
36. BEST RESCUE - open to all that have been rescued or rehomed from an association
LUNCH BREAK - Classes recommence not before 2pm
37. BEST FIELD KEPT - open to all horses & ponies kept out 24/7
38. RETRAINED RACEHORSES- open to all racehorses who have raced or trained
39. ALTERNATIVE COLOURED- open to Dun, Palomino, Blagdon, spotted, dilute etc
40. BEST OF FRANCE - open to all french breeds & part breds
41. BEST COB - all cob horses & ponies, presented traditional, native or show cob
42. HUNTER/SPORTS - open to all horses suitable for sporting events or hunting
43. BEST MARE - open to all mares, horse or pony
44. BEST PONY - open to all ponies under 14'2hh / 148cm
45. HORSE/PONY OF DRIVING TYPE - Open to all suitable of driving type, can be shown in harness
46. BEST PLAITED - open to all plaited horses or ponies, traditional, spanish, running etc
47. BEST GELDING / STALLION - open to all male horse or pony ( stallions handler over 14yr)
48. OPEN HORSE / PONY - open to all horses & ponies
CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st & 2nd placed from each class
RING 3
WORKING HUNTER &
EQUITATION
Commencing 10am
49; ASSISTED - open to everyone, can be lead or tutored. Jumps vary to ability
50; NOVICE RIDER - open to beginners, jumps can be altered to suit ability, Max 75cm
51; PONIES UNDER 148CM - Jumps can be altered to size & ability, Max 75cm
52; NOVICE HORSE / PONY - not to have competed in more than 3 shows, jumps 60-85cm
53; WORKING COBS - open to all cobs, jumps 60cm - 85cm
54; PLAITED - open to all plaited horses/ponies, jumps 60cm -85cm
55; VETERAN - open to all 15 years & over, jumps 60cm - 85cm
56; HORSES OVER 148CM - open to all horses exceeding 148cm, 85cm - 100cm
57. UNPLAITED - open to all unplaited horses & ponies, jumps 50cm - 75cm
58. HUNTER / SPORTS - open to all hunter/sports type, jumps 75cm - 100cm
59. OPEN - open to all, jumps 85cm - 100cm
LUNCH BREAK & CLEAR ROUND - CLASSES NOT TO COMMENCE BEFORE 2PM
WORKING EQUITATION
60; ASSISTED - open to all, can be lead or tutored
61. IN-HAND - open to everyone
62; RIDDEN PONY - open to all ponies under 148cm
63; RIDDEN HORSE - open to all horses exceeding 148cm
64; RIDDEN OPEN - open to all, advanced course
65; PAIRS RELAY - 1st rider completes the course then 2nd rider completes course in reverse
CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND PLACE FROM EACH CLASS
CLEAR
ROUND
commencing at 9.30am
Jumps can be altered according to ability.
Rosette to each clear round
4€ per round or 3 for 10€
"3 rounds can be spread over the day
LUNCH TIME SPECIAL EVENTS
FD, Fancy Dress - the sky is the limit! Dress up & enjoy
CC, Concours d'elegance - traditional style riding dress or period costume
entry fees 5€
SUPREME
CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to all Champions & Reserve champions
held after all classes in
Ring 1
CHAPS COLOURED CHAMPIONSHIP
We have the greatest pleasure of being supported by CHAPS the Coloured Horse & Pony Society.
The First & Second Places from the coloured classes will have their own CHAPS COLOURED CHAMPIONSHIP
to be held prior to the Supreme Championship
ONLINE SHOW ENTRIES
Online entries can be made below.
Simply click on the category you would like to enter, add your class numbers and horse name etc to the box and select 1 class or 3 classes in the payment option.
3 class entry fees, can be spread across the categories by entering the class details in the box.
When all entries are made , go to the checkout to pay and select "collect in store" under the shipping so shipping is not charged
Terms & Conditions
We aim to make this show as much fun as we can, but we do have some rules
1) All entrant must hold a current FFE licence ( if you do not have one, we can point you in the right direction )
2) Riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted. Children should wear hard hats whilst competing in in-hand classes
3) Back protectors are advisable for all working hunter classes, for the jumping section. Children under 16 years are compulsory
4) Whips and canes must not exceed 30" / 75cm in the rings
5) Jackets are not compulsory, the weather may be too hot for jackets
6) Ridden horses must be over 4 years of age
7) Any stallions/ colts over 2 years, must be bitted
8) The judges decision is final
9) No cruelty to horses will be tolerated. If found, you will be asked to leave the showground
10) We reserve the right to split or amalgamate classes should the entry number warrant it ( if classes with no entries, we will move forward until break or championship
11) All persons attending the showground do so at their own risk. The organiser accepts no responsibility for any accident, loss or injury, however caused to animal, person or property.
12) We reserve the right to refuse entries or access to the showground
13) Classes may be swapped on the day. No refunds will be given unless supported by a vet or doctors certificate or by prior agreement
14) Show maybe postponed due to extreme weather conditions. Refunds will be given in the event of cancellation
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE SHOWGROUND
SPONSORSHIP
If you would like to sponsor a class or Championship we will be pleased to offer -
* Name printed on rosette tails
* Advert within a show day leaflet
* The opportunity to present your prizes within the ring
Class sponsorship - 15€ per class
Championship sponsorship - 25€
To enter off line, please contact us on - info@handsomehorsefrance.com or through the Facebook show page of
" Old Fashioned English Style Horse Show"
Entries & Enquiries
Schedules & entry form can be sent via email or messenger link on request
Entries can be made by email or post
Cheques made payable to - Handsome Horse France
Card payments by a link
Postal address - 15 Chez Touraud
86430 Luchapt
ENTRY FEES
Pre entry - 8€ per class or 3 for 20€
On the day - 12€ per class or 3 for 30€
Fancy dress & concours d'elegance
5€ each
CLEAR ROUND 4€ or 3 for 10€
PRE ENTRIES CLOSE 2 WEEKS BEFORE SHOW
By entering you are agreeing to the terms & conditions