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Dartford and District Riding Club Newsletter

February 2006
DIARY DATES 2006.

Sunday 5th March Area 10 Novice Indoor Showjumping Qualifier. Seniors and Juniors Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, Ash
Sunday 12th March D.D.R.C. Dressage Series 1
Walk and Trot, Prelim, Novice, Elementary The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
Sunday 2nd April Area 10 Hunter Trials Qualifier
Senior and Junior / Novice and Open East Bysshe Fruit Farm, Blindley Heath, Surrey
Friday 14th April D.D.R.C. Easter Fun Show
Gymkhana, Fancy Dress, Showjumping The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
Saturday 22nd April B.R.C. Novice Indoor Showjumping Championships Hartpury College
Sunday 23rd April D.D.R.C. Spring Show
Clear Round, Showjumping, Gymkhana, Handy Pony, In-Hand and Ridden Showing Warrigal Farm,
Darenth / Longfield
Sunday 14th May B.R.C. Festival of the Hunter
Hunter Trial Championships Peterborough
Saturday 20th May Area 10 Horse Trials Qualifier
Senior and Junior Novice
Senior Intermediate and Open Ardingly
Sunday 11th June D.D.R.C. Dressage Series 2
2x Prelims, Novice, Elementary The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
Sunday 25th June Area 10 Dressage and
Riding Test Qualifier
Senior and Junior Kent County Showground, Detling
Sunday 2nd June Area 10 Outdoor Showjumping Qualifier
Junior Novice and Open
Senior Novice/Intermediate/Open Felbridge Show Centre
Fri 4th-Sun 6th August B.R.C. Horse Trials Championships Offchurch Bury, Lincoln
Sunday 24th September D.D.R.C. Autumn Show
Clear Round, Showjumping, Gymkhana, Handy Pony, In-Hand and Ridden Showing Warrigal Farm
Darenth / Longfield
Sunday 1st October D.D.R.C. Dressage Series 3
2x Prelims, Novice, Elementary The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
Sat/Sun 7/8th October B.R.C. Dressage to Music Championships
Quadrille Selection Trials Addington
Wednesday 18th October D.D.R.C. A.G.M. / Demonstration The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
Saturday 9th December D.D.R.C. Christmas Show
Gymkhana, Fancy Dress, Showjumping The Old Mill Equestrian Centre, Swanley
D.D.R.C. denotes Dartford and District Riding Club events, contact Club Secretary Flair Sifleet 01474 708566
Area 10 Competitions – vaccination card required – contact Team Organiser, Clare Drury 07958 617648

Welcome to a new year for the Riding Club. As you can see from our diary of events, we have a busy year ahead. We hope to continue our successes from last year on the competition front and are looking to offer more rallies and specialist clinics for our members. Please let us know if you have any ideas for the club and we will do our best to implement them.

Christmas Show @ The Old Mill on Saturday 10th December.
What fun there was to be had at our Christmas Show, which is becoming something of a highlight of the year! The gymkhana ran smoothly with competitor numbers down from previous shows but was still great fun. The fancy dress attracted lots of competitors who had obviously put a lot of time and effort into their costumes. The jumping was very well supported, with lots of members enjoying themselves and taking home the rosettes and chocolate goodies. The jumping results were as follows:
Class 1 – Pairs – 1 horse / pony, 2 riders
1st Sarah Edmonds / Clare Drury – Mr. Foyle Clover
2nd Stacey Arnold / Laura Sullivan – Jacko
3rd Sarah Roberts / Isobel Drouin – Pied Piper
4th Amanda O’Sullivan / Hollie Leathem – Thunder Cat
5th Kelly Machen / Lisa Lovelock – Springfield Lass
6th Kerry Dixon / Liz Hills – William
Class 2 – Horse and Hound
1st Louisa Jennings – Cornhill Brightspark – Megan
2nd Kelly Grant – Ellie – Megan
3rd Hollie Leathem – Million Dollar Pony
4th Kendelle Henderson – Polo – Maisie
5th Laura Sullivan – Irish Dancer
6th Chloe Burge – Feebie – Holly
Class 3 – Scurry
1st Sarah Edmonds – Mr. Foyle Clover
2nd Isobel Drouin – Coco
3rd Kirsty Hopwood – Here Comes Touble
4th Clare Drury – Ellie May
5th Sarah Roberts – Pied Piper
6th Hollie Leathem – Million Dollar Pony
Class 4 – Teams of Three
1st Stacey Arnold – Jacko, Laura Sullivan – Irish Dancer,
Hollie Leathem – Million Dollar Pony
2nd Jessica Sifleet – Willo the Wisp, Sarah Edmonds – Mr. Foyle Clover,
Sara MacDonald – Silver Lining
3rd Amanda O’Sullivan - Thunder Cat, Clare Drury – Ellie May,
Louisa Jennings – Cornhill Bright Spark
4th Caroline Parker – Lady, Jenny Hilling – Dollar,
Ian Gordon – Kaigh
5th Kendelle Henderson – Polo, Amy Walsh – Emmie
Clare Hardstone – Demolition Man
TEAM NEWS
Team Showjumping @ Eaglesfield on Sunday 13th November 2005.
We sent two teams to this event, held locally by Wrotham and District Riding Club. The first class was a ‘normal’ team competition, where three out of four rounds within each team counted, followed by a jump off. The second class was a team scurry ( one round against the clock ). Riding for Dartford were:
Dartford Destoyers ~
Flair Sifleet – Lasna Buachaill 4 faults first round, clear in the scurry
Sarah Edmonds – Mr. Foyle Clover 4 faults first round, clear in the scurry
James Foley – Captain Chaos 4 faults in the first round, 8 in the scurry
Sara MacDonald – Kira Double clear!
This team were placed second in the team scurry.
Dartford Dazzlers ~
Clare Drury – Ellie May 4 faults in the first round, 8 in the scurry
Laura Sullivan – Brennan 4 faults in the first round
(then pulled his shoe off so sadly did not jump in the scurry)
Stacey Arnold – Jacko 4 faults in the first round, 8 in the scurry
Lacey Haward – Jack the Lad Double clear!
Well done to all and thank you for representing the club in what was a very long day.

Area 10 Team Showjumping @ The Golden Cross on Saturday 28th January
Juniors:
Jessica Sifleet – Willo the Wisp ( 6th place individually )
Hollie Leathem – Million Dollar Pony ( 2nd place individually ) - double clear
Stacey Arnold – Jacko ( 3rd place individually ) - double clear
This was our first junior team to compete at an area event for a while, where the standard is always very high. We were delighted with the girls, who achieved a super 3rd place in the team competition, out of 10 teams.
Seniors:
A team – Flair Sifleet – Lasna Buachaill ( 2nd place individually ) - double clear
Sara Mac Donald – Mayfield’s Final Fling
( kindly loaned for the day by Kate Lallemand ) - clear then 8 faults
Jackie Liddell – Brownbread Raven - clear then 4 faults
This team were 5th out of 23 teams.
B team:
Clare Drury – Mr. Foyle Clover
( stolen for the day…thanks Sarah! ) – clear then 4 faults
Laura Sullivan – Irish Dancer – clear then 4 faults
Leigh Kerr – Point Scally – 4 faults in the first round
Again, it was a very long day, and a long way from home……..but an excellent experience for all, and some really good results to take forward into 2006.
We intend entering as many team competitions as possible in 2006. We are a friendly bunch and do not take ourselves too seriously, and although we like to do well, we all realise that it isn't always possible. If you compete in any sphere and would like to know more about teams, please contact Clare on 07958 617648.
FORTHCOMING SHOWS
Dressage Series 1 @ The Old Mill on Sunday 12th March
Enclosed with this newsletter should be a copy of our Dressage Series schedule. Please enter early to avoid disappointment as the classes will close when full! Note that members get vastly reduced entries - £5 per class – and everyone else has to pay £9, which, we think is about the going rate! You can pay for the whole series with separately dated cheques if you wish. Help on the day, as ever, will be warmly welcomed, please let Flair know if you can help on 01474 708566.

Easter Show @ The Old Mill on Good Friday 14th April
(Schedule enclosed ) If you missed the Christmas Show, here’s another chance to have a bit of fun. The Easter show will follow the same format of Gymkhana, then Fancy Dress, then Jumping. So you have plenty of time to practise your bending, make your outfits and train your dog!! Please bear in mind that these shows do get really busy ( we hope! ), and the parking at The Old Mill will be solely used for trailers and boxes. Please try to share lorries where possible. Help is needed on the day, please contact Flair or Clare if you can assist.

TRAINING
Rallies with Flair Sifleet @ The Old Mill every other Saturday morning.
Training rallies with Flair in either flatwork, jumping or both continue to run fortnightly in the warmth of The Old Mill indoor school. These are still at the amazing cost of £10 per member, and there are usually 4 riders per hourly session. The Café is open for spectators, too, so your ‘groom’ can have a fry-up and a cup of tea in peace whilst watching you ride!

Show Jumping Training with Damian Charles
We have been offered some training with International Showjumper and British Nations Cup Team Member Damian Charles, if there is enough demand. If riders would be happy to ride in groups of 4, then his fee and hire of a school would work out to something in the region of £30 per session, per rider. We were thinking of maybe organising a training session once a month and aiming them at our ‘teamies’ , but all would be welcome. Dates and a venue are still to be decided. If you are interested, please contact Clare on 07958 617648.

Renewals………..!
Yes, its that time again! Unless you have just recently joined, your membership is up for renewal. A form is enclosed. Just to remind you, Dartford and District Riding Club is affiliated to British Riding Clubs. This means that all of our own competitions are fully insured and we have the opportunity to compete in official B.R.C. competitions. Team entry fees are paid for by the club. Our rallies and training are competitively priced, and third party public liability insurance covers members whilst riding in them. In addition to regular newsletters, members receive reduced entry fees at all of our competitions and ‘Rider’ magazine. Membership is open to all and remains at last year’s prices. Membership renewals would be appreciated by 1st March. Thank you. Clare

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DRESSAGE SERIES 2006

Sunday 12th March 2006
Sunday 11th June 2006
Sunday 1st October 2006
Old Mill Equestrian Centre,
Clement Street, Swanley.
Trophies and ‘Dodson and Horrell’, ‘Allen and Page’ or ‘Top Spec’
vouchers to winners.
Rosettes to 10th place.
Special rosette to the highest placed D.D.R.C. member in each class.
A points championship will be run throughout the three shows in the series to determine the………
Leading Junior Member ~ Lynne Tedham Challenge Trophy
Leading Senior Member ~ Speedgate Challenge Trophy
Series A Champion ~ The Dartford and District Challenge Trophy
Series B Champion ~ The Crown Pierrette Challenge Salver
Series C Champion ~ The Django Bronze
Series D Champion ~ The Enigma Bronze
Overall Points champion ~ The Gill Washer Memorial Rosebowl
Most improved combination ~ The Committee Cup
Championship prizes will be awarded at the D.D.R.C. A.G.M. held at
The Old Mill, Swanley on Wednesday 18th October.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE PRECEDING MONDAY OF EACH SHOW
ENTRY FEES £5 PER CLASS (MEMBERS)
£9 PER CLASS (NON-MEMBERS)
Contact Show Secretary Flair Sifleet on 01474 708566 / 07957 765964
or Clare Drury 07958 617648 for further details.
Check out our website for details of membership and further competitions
www.slingshot.to/ddrc

Date Test Restrictions
1a D.D.R.C. Walk and Trot Test*. Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
1b Preliminary 4 (2002) Combination not to have attained any
British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
1c Novice 25 (2005) Open
1d Elementary 41 (2002) Open
2a Preliminary 1 (2006) Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
2b Preliminary 13 (2006) Combination not to have attained any
British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
2c Novice 30 (2006) Open
2d Elementary 44 (2002) Open
3a Preliminary 12 (2005) Intended for genuine newcomers to dressage. Combination not to have attained any British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
3b Preliminary 14 (2006) Combination not to have attained any
British Dressage points. Combination not to have won at Novice level or above.
3c Novice 36 (2002) Open
3d Elementary 51 (2004) Open
*A copy of this test is included in this schedule,
also available from our website or by contacting the secretary.
Please ring Flair Sifleet, organiser, ( 01474 708566 ) for times on the Thursday before each competition, between 7-30p.m. and 9-00p.m. Failure to ring will indicate that you no longer wish to compete. If you do not intend to compete, please let Flair know as soon as possible, then it may be possible to offer a place to someone on the waiting list.
Mobile number on the day 07957765964.
Entry fees £5 per class (members) / £9 per class (non members).
Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding Club.
Competitions will be run under Riding Club Rules 2006, please note that under these rules competitors must wear riding hats which conform to PAS015 or EN1384 secured with chin straps and that the wearing of beagler style hats is not allowed.
Entries close on the Monday before each date.
Please enter early to avoid disappointment.
Dartford and District Riding Club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. We run friendly rallies every fortnight at The Old Mill, organise our own competitions, take part in team events in all disciplines and issue a regular newsletter. Contact Kim Atkinson 01474703063.

Dartford and District Riding Club
WALK AND TROT DRESSAGE TEST 2006.

No…………………………….Rider………………………………………………..Horse………………………………………………………………

Max Marks Judge’s Marks Observations
1 A

C Enter at working trot, and proceed down the centre line without halting
Track right……………… 10
2 B Circle right 20 metres in diameter……………
10
3 BX
XE Half circle right 10 metres in diameter………….
Half circle left 10 metres in diameter…………… 10
4 E Circle left 20 metres in diameter……………………
10
5 Between
K & A Medium walk………………….. 10
6 FXH Change rein at free walk on a long rein…………………….. 10
7 Before H
then H
Medium walk…………………

Half circle 10 metres, returning to the track at E………………… 10
8 K Half circle left 10 metres, returning to the track at E…………………. 10
9 H
Between C & M Medium walk………………….

Working trot…………………. 10
10 BFA
Between
A & K Working trot………………….

Transition to walk for 3-5 steps
Proceed in working trot……………….. 10
11 KXM Change the rein in working trot……………………
10
12 MC
Between C & H Working trot………………

Transition to walk for 3-5 steps
Proceed in working trot…………………… 10
13 HXF Change the rein in working trot……………………
10
14 A
X Down centre line
Medium walk………………………… 10
15 G Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave the area at walk on a long rein where suitable to do so. 10
Collective Marks
16 Paces (freedom and regularity)
10 x 2
17 Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps and suppleness of the back) 10 x 2
18 Submission (acceptance of the aids, confidence, balance, lightness and ease of movements) 10 x 2
19 Rider’s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids, empathy 10 x 2
Total 230 Judge’s signature………………………………………………………….

Penalty marks to deduct…………... Total of Judge’s marks Score to count

Entries Secretary and Organiser:Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield,
Kent, DA3 7QT 01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District R.C. Dressage Series. Date__________________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________ Membership no. ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________ Telephone no. ______________________________
______________________________________ E Mail _______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ________________________________

Entries Secretary and Organiser:Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield,
Kent, DA3 7QT 01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District R.C. Dressage Series. Date__________________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________ Membership no. ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________ Telephone no. ______________________________
______________________________________ E Mail _______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ________________________________

Entries Secretary and Organiser:Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield,
Kent, DA3 7QT 01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District R.C. Dressage Series. Date__________________

Class Rider Horse / Pony Member? Fee

Total
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________ Membership no. ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________ Telephone no. ______________________________
______________________________________ E Mail _______________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ________________________________

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EASTER GYMKHANA AND SHOWJUMPING

Good Friday
Friday 14th April
Old Mill Equestrian Centre,
Clement Street, Swanley.
10;00a.m. start. GYMKHANA GAMES
Please arrive early and be ready. 12 games, including Chase me Charlie.
£10 members, £15 non members
Declarations to the steward at 9;45a.m. Lead Rein Riders Welcome!
12;30p.m. FANCY DRESS PARADE.
Entry fee £2. Rosettes to all entrants.
1;00p.m. Class 1. PAIRS RELAY
( 1 HORSE / PONY, 2 RIDERS )
Jumps 2’0” ~ 2’3”. Entry fee £10 per pair.
To follow Class 2. HORSE AND HOUND
Jumps 2’0” ~ 2’3”.
To follow Class 3. SCURRY
( One round against the clock ) Jumps 2’3” ~ 2’6”.
To follow Class 4. TEAMS OF THREE SHOW JUMPING
Teams to consist of 3 different horse/pony and rider combinations.
First round 2’6”. All three scores to count.
Equality after the first round will result in a timed jump off.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE PRECEDING WEDNESDAY OF THE SHOW.
Entry fees for classes 2 – 3 , £5 members / £8 non-members.
Team entry fee £15 members / £21 non-members
Entries on the day will be subject to a £1 per class/rider extra charge.
Easter prizes to the winners and rosettes to 6th place. Special rosette to the highest placed D.D.R.C. member in each class. Competition will be run under Riding Club Rules 2006. Hats must be approved to PAS015/ EN1384 standard and must be worn at all times whilst mounted.
Contact Flair Sifleet on 01474 708566 / 07957 765964
or Clare Drury 07958 617648 for further details.
Entry Form for Easter Show

ENTRIES CLOSE THE PRECEDING WEDNESDAY OF THE SHOW.

GYMKHANA ENTRIES £10 PER RIDER (MEMBERS) / £15 (NON-MEMBERS) FOR ALL 12 GAMES
INCLUDING CHASE ME CHARLIE.
PAIRS RELAY £10 PER PAIR.
ENTRY FEES FOR CLASSES 2 & 3 £5 MEMBERS / £8 NON-MEMBERS.
TEAM ENTRY FEE £15 MEMBERS / £21 NON MEMBERS.
Entries on the day, if space, at £1 extra per class, per rider.
MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE TODAY!
SAFE AND CORRECT RIDING ATTIRE TO BE WORN.
Entries Secretary and Organiser:
Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QT
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District Riding Club
EASTER SHOW

Class Rider / Handler Horse / Pony Height Fee

Please add £2 per rider/handler for medical cover
Total
Name ____________________
Address __________________ Membership no. _____________
_________________________
_________________________ Telephone no. ______________
_________________________ E Mail ______________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ___________________
Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding

COLLECTING RING.
Please keep your distance whilst warming up. Wear a red ribbon on your horse’s tail if he / she is known to kick. Pass left to left. Jump the practice fence in one direction only, with the red marker on your right. Do not stand around in the warm up, you will be getting in people’s way!! Be helpful to our ring stewards by being ready to jump when called. Thank you.
PAIRS RELAY. 2’0”- 2’3”.
First rider passes through the start and commences round – jumps fences 1 – 8. On jumping fence 8, hands whip and horse/pony to second rider – anywhere in the arena. Second rider mounts, commences round and also jumps fences 1 – 8, passing through the finish to stop the clock. First rider may have 2 refusals, but on the third is eliminated – second rider must take over but needs to collect whip first and then continue first rider’s round before then beginning own round. If second rider is eliminated for a third refusal, first rider may come and take over in the same way ( providing he /she has not been eliminated in their first round! ). Knock downs are penalised by 4 faults. Up to 2 refusals just waste time but are not penalised. Rider or horse falls will be eliminated.
The fastest CLEAR combined rounds win.
HORSE AND HOUND. 2’0”-2’3”.
Please keep all dogs safely on a lead unless in the confines of the arena. Any aggressive or ‘unsafe’ dogs will be asked to leave the showground. Please poop scoop after your dog!
First horse and rider complete set horse course, against the clock. Up to 2 refusals will not be penalised, but will waste time. Horses will be eliminated after the third refusal. After completing the horse round, the rider dismounts and hands horse to an assistant, who is waiting with the dog. Rider then guides dog around the set dog course. Refusals and knock downs will be penalised as per horse rules. Time is taken from when horse and rider go through the start to when dog goes through the finish. Fastest CLEAR combined time wins.
SCURRY 2’3”-2’6”. Drawn order.
One round against the clock. Up to 2 refusals just waste time. 3 refusals or fall of horse and/or rider incurs elimination. Knock downs incur 4 seconds added to total time. Fastest time wins.
TEAMS OF THREE SHOWJUMPING. First round 2’6”. Drawn order.
Teams to consist of three different horse/pony and rider combinations. All three scores to count. Equality after the first round will result in a timed jump off. First team members to jump in posted order, followed by second team members, followed by third team members.

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SPRING SHOW

Sunday 23rd April 2006
Warrigal Farm, Sandbanks Hill,
Off Green Street Green Road,
Longfield, Kent
By kind permission of Clare Crawford

Show Jumping, Clear Round, Gymkhana Games, Handy Pony, Ridden and In-Hand Showing and Best Rider Classes

Trophies to winners, second and third places
Rosettes to sixth place
Championship trophies to Ridden
and In-Hand Champions
Show Jumping Points Championship to be
continued in our Autumn Show.

Organiser Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT
01474 708566 / 07957 765964

Refreshments available, tack stand and photographer.

Dartford and
District Riding Club

Entry implies knowledge and acceptance of the rules and conditions by competitors and/or their guardians.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Horseboxes must not be mucked out on the showground or in the parking area and all litter is to be placed in the bins provided.
No horse or pony may be entered more than once in any class, except Clear Round.
No horse or pony under the age of 4 may compete in any ridden class.
No refund of entry will be made unless a doctor’s or vet’s certificate is supplied ( except in the event of show cancellation - the organisers reserve the right to retain 25% of the entry fee to cover administration costs ).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without stating a reason for doing so.
The organisers reserve the right to close entries for any class and to vary the order, timing or composition of the schedule if considered expedient.
The organisers reserve the right to exclude from the showground anyone who is acting in a manner likely to bring the name of the club into disrepute.
Competitiors must report to the ring steward 15 minutes before the start of the class. Those competitors not ready at the time given may be eliminated.
Any horse or pony considered being a hazard or apparently not under control will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees will be forfeited.
Anyone ill treating an animal will be asked to leave the showground, and entry fees will be forfeited.
Any objections must be lodged with the secretary in writing with a £10 deposit and within 10 minutes of the class ending.
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, neither the organisers of any event to which the rules apply nor the B.H.S. nor any agents, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any loss, damage, injury or illness to horse, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
Competitions will be run under Riding Club Rules. Hats must be approved to PAS015 / EN1834 standard and must be worn at all times whilst mounted.

Ring One ~ Handy Pony & Gymkhana
9:00a.m. Handy Pony - £3 per round. Entrants may enter as many times as they wish. Tickets available from the secretary and not at ringside. Course to include bending poles, very small jumps, dismount and lead, hanging out washing, walking over sacks, basketball, etc. Each round will be timed. Fastest CLEAR wins. Trophy to winner and rosettes to 6th place.
Results will be announced at approximately 1:30p.m.
2:00p.m.Gymkhana Games ~ To include a lead rein section if entries warrant. 10 games, including Chase–me-Charlie for £10 (members) / £15 (non-members). Tickets available from the secretary and not at ringside. Help welcomed! Rosettes to 6th place in each final. Rosettes to all competitors.
Ring Two ~ Clear Round
Starting at 8-45a.m.
Clear Round Jumping at various heights to suit. Entry £2 per round or £5 for three ‘goes’. Tickets must be purchased from the Secretary’s tent.
Ring Three ~ Show Jumping
Starting at 9-00a.m sharp. Declarations to the ring steward at 8-45a.m. please.
Minimus ~ 1’9”–2’0” ( Intended for genuine newcomers to jumping - entrants may not compete in Intermediate or Open Jumping. Assistance in the ring permitted, including leading. )
Sponsored by Family Kitchens.
Door changes to complete kitchens. 01474 705511.
2. Novice ~ 2’3”
Sponsored by Anne-Marie Mattock and Jane Reader, suppliers of quality and bargain first ponies to competition horses. 07968 201326 / 07736 071821
Pairs ~ 2’3”-2’6”
Sponsored by Gallery 19 Picture Framers. 0207 937 7222 / 07931 822 156.
Intermediate ~ 2’6”-2’9”
Open ~ 2’9”-3’0”
Sponsored by Quantum Photographic.Winner to receive a photograph of themselves, taken and printed off at the show.
A points championship will continue in our Autumn Show to decide the Dartford and District Show Jumping Champion 2006. The winner will be awarded the Shannon Leigh perpetual trophy, kindly awarded by Leigh Kerr.
Shannon Leigh Stables offer first class livery for
‘happy hackers’ to competition horses in Bexley, Kent and can be contacted on 0208 300 7092 www.shannonleighstables.com

Ring Four ~ Ridden Classes
Starting at 9-00a.m sharp.
Declarations to the ring steward at 8-45a.m. please

6. Working Hunter ( over 15 HH , 2’9” )
Sponsored by Blue Chip.
1st £5 money-off voucher, Blue Chip baseball cap and T-shirt
2nd £3 money-off voucher, Blue Chip baseball cap and T-shirt
3rd – 6th £3 money-off voucher
Working Hunter Pony ( 15HH and under, 2’3” )
Sponsored by Healthspan.
Winner and 2nd place to receive a tub of Vetvits Equiflex.

8. Senior Open Riding ( Riders over 17 years old )
Sponsored by Speedgate Saddlery.
Winner to receive a Bucas Power Prize Cooler rug.

9. Best Ridden Horse ( Any type, over 15HH )
Sponsored by Allen and Page.
Voucher and baseball cap to the winner.

10. Best Ridden Pony ( Any type, 15HH and under )
Sponsored by Healthspan.
Winner and 2nd place to receive a tub of Vetvits Equihoof.

11. Lead Rein / First Ridden
( Riders 12 years and under, no canter required )

12. Junior Open Riding ( Riders 17 years and under )
Sponsored by The Meopham Veterinary Surgery.01474 815333.
Classes in Ring Two may be split if entrants necessitate and at the judges’ discretion.
Ring Four Championship – 1st and 2nd from classes 6 – 12 can compete for the Supreme Ridden Champion Trophy,
Kindly sponsored by Gravesham Trophy Centre.

Ring Five ~ In-Hand Classes
Starting at 9-00a.m sharp.
Declarations to the ring steward at 8-45a.m. please.
13. Welsh ( Small: Sections A and B )
Welsh ( Large: Sections C and D )
Sponsored by John Fuller, Farrier DIP WCF.
Covering the North West Kent area 07738081669.
Mountain and Moorland ( excluding Welsh )
Sponsored by Adrian McMinn, main building contractor to Family Kitchens 07957 542577.
16. Youngstock ( 3 years and under )
17. Coloureds ( Any type )
18. Best Pony ( Any type, 13.2HH and under )
19. Best Pony ( Any type, over 13.2HH ~ 15HH)
20. Young Handler ( Handlers 17 years and under )
Sponsored by Steve Perkins, Farrier.
Servicing the Bexhill / Hastings area. 07939 065312.
21. Potential Competition Horse/ Pony
22. Best Horse ( Any type, over 15HH )
Adult Handler ( Handlers over 17 years old )
Arabs ( Pure/part-bred/Anglo )
Sponsored by Avanti Stud, Meopham.
Winner to receive a genuine Egyptian Halter and a fleece rug.
Marvellous Mare
Sponsored by Sarah and Neil of Easy Glaze 01474 363313.
26. Gorgeous Gelding
27 . Veteran Horse / Pony ( 20 years and over )
Sponsored by Warrigal Farm Stables 01474 704093
Classes may be split or amalgamated according to entries
and at the judges’ discretion.
Ring Five Championship – 1st and 2nd from classes
13-27 can compete for the Supreme In Hand
Champion Shield.

Entry Form for Spring Show Sunday 23rd April 2006
Entries close on the Monday preceding the event.
No water available on site, and strictly no dogs allowed, thank you!
All jumping, ridden and in-hand classes
£5 members / £9 non members
Pairs class £10 members / £18 non members.
Clear Round and Gymkhana entries available on the day.
Late entries may be accepted, providing there is space, at an
additional charge of £1 per class.
All entries are subject to a £2 fee per rider / handler for
medical cover, please add this onto your entry. Thank you.
Entries Secretary and Organiser:
Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QT
01474 708566 / 07957 765964.
Entry Form: Dartford and District Riding Club
Spring Show 23/04/06

Class Rider / Handler Horse / Pony Height Fee

Please add £2 per rider/handler for medical cover
Total
Name ____________________
Address __________________ Membership no. _____________
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_________________________ Telephone no. ______________
_________________________ E Mail ______________
I have read and agree to abide by the rules and conditions,
Signed, ___________________
Please make cheques payable to Dartford and District Riding Club