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Nithsdale Open Show - Working Hunter, Showjumping with Spring Festival Qualifiers 2026 & Hobby Horse Games

Nithsdale

19th April 2025
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Booking closes 16/04/2025 23:00

Nithsdale Open Show - Working Hunter, Showjumping with Spring Festival Qualifiers 2026 & Hobby Horse Games is being organised by Dawn Murdoch and the booking agent is Equine Bookings

About this Event

Come along for a fun filled day on grass with hobby horse games, showjumping and working hunter .

Please read the information provided before booking. Any questions please message.

Open to all Pony Club members and non members.

Useful Dates & Times
Event Date: 19/04/2025 09:00
Booking Closes: 16/04/2025 23:00
Withdrawal Date: 16/04/2025
Times Issued: 18/04/2025 (not before 6pm)
(On Pony Club Results Website)
Medical Cover

Please note medical cover is included in the cost of entry for this event.

Event Contacts
Organiser
Dawn Murdoch
no calls after 7pm
Booking
Class 1
£5.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Hobby Horse Games - under 6 Read More…

A timed course over fun obstacles. Penalties will be given for assistance and faults. Fastest time wins with Hobby Horse

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Class 2
£5.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Hobby Horse Games - Age 10 and under Read More…

A timed course over fun obstacles. Penalties will be given for assistance and faults. Fastest time wins with hobby horse.

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Class 3
£5.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Hobby Horse Games - 13 years and under Read More…

A timed course over fun obstacles. Penalties will be given for assistance and faults. Fastest time wins with hobby horse.

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Class 4
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Lead Rein - Cross poles - Showjumping Read More…

True lead rein pony

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Class 5
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
40cm Showjumping Read More…

Must not have won at this height or above before and must not compete in Class 13 or above

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Class 6
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
50cm Showjumping Read More…

combination not to have won any competition at this height or above more than twice

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Class 7
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).

60cm Showjumping

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Class 8
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
70cm - Showjumping Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 9
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
80cm -Showjumping Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 10
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
90cm - Showjumping Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 11
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
1m - Showjumping Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 12
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
70cm - Show Jumping - Spring Festival Qualifier Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 13
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
80cm - Show Jumping - Spring Festival Qualifier Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 14
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
90cm - Show Jumping - Spring Festival Qualifier Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 15
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
1m - Show Jumping - Spring Festival Qualifier Read More…

Qualifier class will be scheduled before the Open class at each height. If we do not have enough entries both classes at each height will be together.

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Class 16
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Working Hunter - Lead Rein Read More…

Must be on lead rein. X poles

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Class 17
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).

Working Hunter – 40cm

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Class 18
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).

Working Hunter – 50cm

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Class 19
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Working Hunter - 60cm Read More…

Class will be judged horses/ponies

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Class 20
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Working Hunter - 70cm Read More…

Class will be judged horses/ponies

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Class 21
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Working Hunter - 80cm Read More…

Class will be judged horses/ponies

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Class 22
From£12.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Working Hunter - 90cm Read More…

Class will be judged horses/ponies

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Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes

Withdrawal Date: 16/04/2025


No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.

In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded in full minus any booking fees

After the closing date please contact the event Secretary to make any changes

Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Secretary

Location
Address
Park Farm
Broomlands Drive, Dumfries
DG2 7JZ
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Directions
Prizes & Prize Giving

Rosettes to 6th place. Prize giving will take place after each class.

Times & Number template

Times will be posted on www.ponyclubresults.co.uk on 18th April. All times are approximate and we will do our best to run to time, please keep an eye on our social media. Please bring your own number – bib, bridle disc, on saddle pad. Course walks will only take place at the start of each class.

Rules

~The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry. ~The competition is being run under current Pony Club Rules 2025 ~ The decision of the judges & stewards in all cases are final. ~ Any objections must be made in writing and handed to the show secretary within 15 minutes of the incident happening with a deposit of £10.00. In the event that the objection is sustained the deposit will be refunded. ~Use of the whip must be in accordance with the rules laid down in the current Pony Club Rules. Use of the whip will be monitored by the judge and excessive or inappropriate use may result in elimination. ~Horses & ponies must be five years or over on the day of the show. ~No substitution of entries after the closing date. ~ Horses & ponies may only be ridden by one rider per class ~ Classes can be joined together if not enough entries ~ entries will be taken on the day, Working Hunter & Showjumping £20 per class, Hobby Horse £5.

Dress

Competitors must be suitably dressed in correct riding attire. Body Protectors are recommended for all jumping classes. Hats & Body Protectors must meet the Safety Standards as detailed in the rulebooks. Hat must be worn and chin straps correctly fastened at all times when mounted.

Legal Liability

~Neither the club nor any person acting on its behalf accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horses, riders, spectators or any property.

~All non-Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third party cover.

~Nithsdale Branch of the Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non-members & their insurance will not cover you.

~The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid & prevent accidents occurring & must obey the instructions of the organisers & all officials & stewards.

Parking

~Horses/ponies tied up to the trailer/lorries must not be left unattended.

~Please ensure the area around your trailer/lorry is left clean & tidy.

~All droppings must be removed.

~ All dogs must be kept on a short lead

~Litter must be gathered and removed from the field

Vaccination Policy

Flu vaccinations should be up to date. If horse/pony shows any signs of an infectious disease or is coming from a yard where restrictions are in place please do not attend.

On site Facilities

~Toilets are on site.

~Tuck shop will be available

Terms and Conditions

~The organisers have the right to refuse entry.

~The competition is being run under Pony Club Rules 2025

~ The committee have the right to join classes when not enough entries.

~ Working Hunter classes 70cm+ will be judged ponies and horses seperately.

~No substitution of entries after closing date

~The organisers have the right to alter the programme of events at their discretion.

~Competitors must be suitably dressed. Body protectors are recommended for jumping. Hats & body protectors must meet up to date safety standards.

~All non PC members are not covered by the Pony Club Insurance and therefore should have their own third party cover.

~Neither the club nor any person acting on its behalf accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident or injury to horse/pony, riders, spectators or property.

~Decision of the judges/stewards are final

~Any objections must be made in writing & handed to the show secretary within 15minutes of the incident with a £10 deposit.