Events
The Somerfords and District Horse & Horticultural Society Show
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The Somerfords and District Horse & Horticultural Society Show is being organised by Somerford & District Show and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
Useful Dates & Times
| Event Date: | 10/08/2024 09:00 |
| Booking Closes: | 07/08/2024 23:55 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 07/08/2024 |
Medical Cover
Please note medical cover for this event is charged at a per rider/horse combination and will be added automatically.
The cost is £2.00 per combination.
Event Contacts
Organiser
Secretary
Booking
CLASS 1: 40/45CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Competitors are allowed a helper in the ring but must not be led Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place. Special prize for highest placed competitor aged 7 and under
CLASS 2: 50/55CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place
CLASS 3 60/65CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to all
CLASS 5: 70/75CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to all
CLASS 6a: Ponies CHASE ME CHARLIE
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Ponies 14.2hh and under Read More…
Trophy for winner of each section.
Section A: 1st Prize: £40 2nd Prize: £20 3rd Prize: £10
CLASS 6b: Horses CHASE ME CHARLIE
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Horses over 14.2hh Read More…
Trophy for winner of each section.
Section B: 1st Prize: £40 2nd Prize: £20 3rd Prize: £10
CLASS 7: 80/85CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner.
1st Prize: £25 2nd Prize: £15 3rd Prize: £10
CLASS 8: 90/95CM SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
open to all Read More…
The ‘Jean Hicks’ Memorial Cup
1st Prize: £25 2nd Prize: £15 3rd Prize: £10
CLASS 10A – 15hh and under NOVICE HUNTER
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
A – 15hh and under The Darby Butt Memorial Challenge Cup will be presented to the winner Read More…
For the best Hunter (Mare or Gelding) 4 years and upwards not having won a first prize of £25.
A Special Prize for the best entry being property of a member, subscriber, farmer or puppy walker of the Duke of Beaufort’s or VWH Hunts.
CLASS 10B – Over 15hh NOVICE HUNTER
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Over 15hh Trophy will be presented to the winner Read More…
For the best Hunter (Mare or Gelding) 4 years and upwards not having won a first prize of £25.
A Special Prize for the best entry being property of a member, subscriber, farmer or puppy walker of the Duke of Beaufort’s or VWH Hunts.
CLASS 12: OPEN HUNTER
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
For the best Hunter (Mare or Gelding) 4 years and upwards over 15hh
CLASS 13: OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONY
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
For ponies not exceeding 15hh. Fences max. 70cm Read More…
For ponies not exceeding 15hh. Fences max. 70cm
CLASS 14 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
For Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over not having won a first prize of £25.
CLASS 15: OPEN WORKING HUNTER
£10.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
For Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over exceeding 153cm (15hh approx.). Fences max. 95cm Sponsored by Simon Graley Read More…
The ‘Nipper Constance’ Challenge Cup will be presented to the winner
CLASS 16 LEADING REIN PONY
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Lead rein Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place. Rosettes for all entries
CLASS 17: FAMILY PONY
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place. Rosettes for all entries
CLASS 18 BEST TURNED OUT
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all
CLASS 19 PRETTIEST MARE
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place
CLASS 20 HANDSOMEST GELDING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place
CLASS 21 HORSE OR PONY THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
Open to all Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place
CLASS 4 FANCY DRESS
£5.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE NEW RING NEAR TO THE TENTED VILLAGE – Please meet by the Secretary’s Tent to be escorted to the ring. Open to all ages Read More…
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place.
CLASS 22 LEADING REIN SHOW JUMPING
£8.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
RING 4 COMMENCING AT 10AM
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
£5.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per event).
– FINISHING AT 2PM This will start after Class 22 Read More…
Rosettes to all clear rounds.
Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes
Withdrawal Date: 07/08/2024
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 minus an admin fee of £0.40 per horse and rider combination (Booking fees are non refundable)
After the closing date please contact the event Organiser somerfordhorseshow@aol.com 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 Organiser somerfordhorseshow@aol.com
Location
Address
BROOK FARMGREAT SOMERFORD
NEAR CHIPPENHAM
SN15 5JA
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Directions
Entry information
PLEASE ENTER ONLINE AT www.horse-events.co.uk
All entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee which will be stated online on a per class basis one booking fee for same horse and rider combination.
ENTRIES FOR ALL CLASSES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY AT AN EXTRA £2 PER CLASS
ENTRY FEES:
There will be a £2 charge per rider for the ambulance on site.
Hunter Classes: £10
Fancy Dress & Clear Round: £5
Gymkhana: £1.50 per event or £5 per five events ENTRIES TAKEN AT THE RING
All Other Classes: £8 / £10 on the day
£2 extra for entries on the day
Judges
RING 1: MR & MRS S WELLS-GASTON
RING 2: MR TONY HOLDSWORTH
RING 3: MRG G STURGIS, MRS C JERRAM AND MRS C MAIDMENT
RING 3: MRS R POULTON (GYMKHANA)
RING 4: MRS H JAMES
Ring Information
RING 1
THE VWH HOUNDS WILL PARADE AT APPROXIMATELY 2.30PM
Classes will start at 10.00am in Ring 1
ENTRY FEES: £8 per entry per class
Rosettes to 6th place
RING 2 – SHOWING RING
Classes will start at 9.30am in Ring 2
ENTRY FEES: £10 per entry per class
PRIZE MONEY: First Prize £25 – Second Prize £15 – Third Prize £10
RING 3 – SPONSORED BY TH WHITE KNOCKDOWN
Classes will start at 9.30am in Ring 3
ENTRY FEES: £8 per entry per class
Rosettes to 6th place
VILLAGE GREEN RING
CLASS 4 FANCY DRESS £5 per entry 12.30pm approx.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE NEW RING NEAR TO THE TENTED VILLAGE – Please meet by the Secretary’s Tent to be escorted to the ring.
Open to all ages
Trophy for winner. Prizes to 3rd place.
RING 3 – GYMKHANA
COMMENCING AT 1.30PM APPROX.
ENTRY FEES: £1.50 per event or £5 per five events
ENTRIES TAKEN AT THE RING
Rosettes to 6th place
RING 4
COMMENCING AT 10AM CLEAR ROUND JUMPING – FINISHING AT 2PM
Terms and Conditions
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Horses will be considered and treated as being in sole charge and custody of the exhibitor during the whole period of the Show and until removed; the Committee will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage arising from accident or other cause.
2. The Committee reserve the power to reject or remove any horse or competitor from the Competition without being liable for compensation.
3. The Judges have power to withhold any prize for want of merit or competition in any class, or divide a prize; and their decision in awarding prizes shall be final.
4. The Committee will not hold themselves responsible for any accident to any person or persons while attending the Show.
5. No galloping is allowed at any time on the Showground; cantering and trotting is only allowed in the designated warm up areas. This will be strictly enforced by stewards. Persistent offenders will be asked to leave the show.