The MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show at Brendon Show

Sunday 13 August 2017 - Brendon Show SCHEDULE

A great day out for all the family at one of Exmoor’s longest- standing, traditional Horse & Country shows! Horse & Pony classes, Gymkhana, Show Jumping (with 2018 North Devon Show Qualifiers), MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show, Exmoor Horn Sheep Classes, Sheep Shearing Display, Stags Horns, Dog Show, Vintage Machinery, Parade of HoundsTug of War, Ferret Racing, Trade Stands, Licensed Bar and Refreshments. In aid of local charities.

STARTS 9.30am - ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

- Brendon Barton, Brendon, Lynton EX35 6LQ. Telephone 01598 741201. Email showbrendon@gmail.com


www.brendonshow.co.uk & Facebook ‘Brendon Show’

Brendon & District Show 2017 

Horse and dog entries to be taken on the day. If necessary classes will be combined. 

Chairman: Mr Richard Leworthy
Treasurer & Secretary: Mrs Maria Floyd, Brendon Barton, Brendon, Lynton EX35 6LQ. Telephone 01598 741201. Email showbrendon@gmail.com.
Committee: Ms L Floyd, Mr T Floyd, Mr N Floyd, Mr R Graham, Mr R Ogden, Miss C Savage, Mr P South.


Veterinary Surgeon: Torch Farm Vet. Farrier: Josh Cotton

The Committee would like to thank the following Sponsors for their help with the show: Moorland Exmoor Pony Breeders Group (MEPBG), Maria Floyd Accountancy Services, A&B Contractors.

Prizes: A silver salver to all first class prize winners and rosettes to sixth place. 
Entry £4.00 plus £2 per competitor for medical cover (one payment per competitor not each class).

Sarah & Diane Loosemore


CLASS 1 BEST TURNED OUT – judged on the turnout of the pony, tack, rider.


CLASS 2 LEADING REIN – 12.2hh under, riders 8 yrs and under, to be shown in a snaffle bit, with lead rein attached to the noseband.
 CLASS 3 FIRST RIDDEN – 12.2hh under, rider to be 10 yrs and under, to be shown in a snaffle bit.


CLASS 4 PONY CLUB TYPE – To be ridden by a recognised Pony Club member.


CLASS 5 COLOURED HORSE OR PONY – Ridden & in hand. If there are sufficient entries the class will be split.


CLASS 6 VETERAN HORSE OR PONY – To be 15 years and over. Ridden & in hand. If there are sufficient entries the class will be split.
 CLASS 7 EX RACEHORSE - ridden and in hand. 4 yrs old & over. If there are sufficient entries the class will be split.


CLASS 8 COBS - If there are sufficient entries the class will be split.


CLASS 9 RIDING HORSE OR PONY/HACK - any height. If there are sufficient entries the class will be split. 
Trophies awarded to winners of all classes. CHAMPIONSHIP – first prize winners from classes 1-9.

For Mountain & Moorland In Hand and Ridden Classes, see the MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show section.

                                                                                                                                 

CLASS 10 SHOW HUNTER PONY – 14.2hh and under. 

CLASS 11 SHOW HUNTER HORSE – Over 14.2hh. 

CLASS 12 NURSERY STAKES - not exceeding 133cm. Riders 12 years and under. Snaffle bridle.

CLASS 13 NOVICE HUNTER WORKING PONY - Not to exceed 153cm. Snaffle bridle.

CLASS 14 NOVICE WORKING HUNTER HORSE/COB - exceeding 148cm. Snaffle bridle.

CLASS 15 OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONY – not to exceed 153cm.

CLASS 16 OPEN WORKING HUNTER HORSE/COB – exceeding 148cm.

Trophies awarded to winners of all classes. Championship first prize winners from classes 10 to 16. Champion to go forward to the Supreme Championship in Ring 1.

Trophies to the Supreme Champion in Show, Best Local Pony (Brendon and District area), - to include Showing Classes Champion, Mountain & Moorland Champion, Working Hunter Champion and MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show Supreme Champion. 

Prizes: £50 to the Supreme Champion and £25 to the Reserve Supreme Champion.

Fancy Dress (not before 2pm)

Show Jumping - STARTS 10.30 am


JUDGE Mrs H Fuller
ENTRY £4.00 +£2.00 per competitor for medical cover. 
Brendon Show Rosette to highest placed Local as defined in the rules.

CLASS 17 NOVICE HORSE/PONY 2”3 - Not to have won a first prize. Open to all ages and heights.


CLASS 18 OPEN JUMPING 2”3 - Open to all ages and heights. 


CLASS 19 NOVICE COMBINATION 2”6 - Not to have won a first prize in any show jumping competition at this height or above. Open to all ages and heights.


CLASS 20 PONY 14.2 & UNDER. RIDER ANY AGE 2”6 - Incorporating Tarka Qualifier, for which the rider must be 16yrs and under on the day of ND Show. 


CLASS 21 OPEN JUMPING 2”6 - Open to all ages and heights. 


CLASS 22 OPEN JUMPING 2”9 - Incorporating Taw & Torridge Qualifier for which the horse must be over 14.2hh, rider any age. Open to all ages and heights. 


CLASS 23 OPEN JUMPING 3” – Open to all ages and heights

TARKA AND TAW AND TORRIDGE QUALIFIERS: Top 6 in classes 21 & 23 who have not yet qualified will be eligible to go forward to these classes at the N.D show in August 2018. Riders may enter both classes but can only qualify for 1, and are to be resident from within the Agricultural society’s “local Area” which includes all the parishes in North Devon and Torridge district council Areas. 

THE MARSHALL CHALLENGE SHEILD - For best rider under 16yrs, residing in the Devon and Somerset Staghounds, and the Exmoor Foxhounds hunt district, in classes 17-23, to be held for 12 months. 

Ring 3 - STARTS 11.30 am
FUN SHOW 
JUDGE: Mr C Spear 
Entry £2.00 per class (at ringside, rosettes to all) - hard hats must be worn if mounted.

CLASS1 IN HAND CHILD HANDLER – Age 14 years & under 

CLASS 2 BEST TURNED OUT BY CHILD – Children need to be able to talk about how they have turned out their pony


CLASS 3 CHILD’S BEST FRIEND – In Hand or Ridden.Children need to be able to explain why their pony is their best friend & show off their pony


CLASS 4 PRETTIEST MARE – In Hand or Ridden.


CLASS 5 HANDSOMEST GELDING - In Hand or Ridden.


CLASS 6 THELWELL LOOKALIKE
CLASS 7 FAMILY PONY – Suitable to be ridden by all the family.

CLASS 1 BENDING – 8 years and under (must be led)


CLASS 2 BENDING – 12 years and under


CLASS 3 BENDING – Open


CLASS 4 MUG RACE – 8 years and under (must be led)


CLASS 5 MUG RACE – 12 years and under


CLASS 6 MUG RACE – Open


CLASS 7 POTATO RACE – 8 years and under (must be led)


CLASS 8 POTATO RACE – 12 years and under


CLASS 9 POTATO RACE – Open


CLASS 10 FLAG RACE – 8 years and under (must be led)


CLASS 11 FLAG RACE – 12 years and under


CLASS 12 FLAG RACE – Open


CLASS 13 CARD GAME – Open


CLASS 14 – Consolation Class for all age groups 

Cups for best under 8 years and best under 12 years and Priscott Cup for best open. 

The Moorland Exmoor Pony Breeders Group (MEPBG) presents the fourth show at Brendon Barton Farm, Brendon, Lynton, Devon EX 35 6LQ. With kind permission of Mrs & Mrs Nigel Floyd.

 

ENTRIES: Show Secretary: Mrs Maria Floyd, Brendon Barton Farm, Brendon, Lynton, Exmoor Devon EX35 6LP. Telephone: 01598 741201. Email mariafloyd@gmail.com


ENTRIES ON THE DAY - £4 per class + £2 Ambulance contribution per competitor (Advance entries only for the Unhandled Mare & Foal Class). Advance Entries Closing Date: 7 August - £3 per class + £2 Ambulance contribution per competitor.

Rosettes and Sponsorship - our thanks to A&B Contractors for sponsoring the rosettes and sashes, Tippbarlake Herd 387 (Mr & Mrs N Floyd), Herd 23 (Mr & Mrs R Milton), Mr J Bryant, Holtball Herd 11 (Mr & Mrs N Westcott), Moorland Herd 99 (Mr & Mrs W Dart), The Molland Estate (Mr & Mrs B Williams), Porlock Herd 100 (Mr M Coldicutt).

Rules: Exmoor ponies - Open to all Exmoor ponies registered with the Exmoor Pony Society, or registered/passported elsewhere - ie, they can be pedigree-registered, Section-X registered, Heritage-registered, purebred or Exmoor Type, etc. Please check the various classes to ensure correct entry category. Ponies will be judged according to the Exmoor pony breed standard and the judge’s decision is final. Bitless bridles, head collars and halters are allowed. No spurs. Please also see the general rules of Brendon Show.

Prizes: There will be rosettes awarded to sixth place. Trophies for the various Champions.

 
 

(Exmoor ponies will be accepted into the Mountain & Moorland Ridden class and in hand Exmoor ponies can compete in the MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show classes and championships)


CLASS 2 M&M IN HAND – Large and small (excluding Exmoor ponies)

1st & 2nd from classes 1 & 2 to compete for the Mountain & Moorland Championship. Summerfold Cup for the best M&M exhibit. Champion to go forward to the Brendon Show Supreme Championship in Ring 1.

Class 3 - Unhandled Exmoor Ponies - suitable stock to be shown in their secure pens and judged from outside. Mares and foals, youngstock and other ponies that people would prefer to exhibit in a pen. Entries in advance only by 7 August. Please contact Mrs Maria Floyd to discuss the logistics of entering this class. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to this class at any time. Sponsored by Maria Floyd Accountancy Services. 

Rosettes for:
 Best Mare; Best Foal; Best Mare & Foal combination; Best Yearling/2 year old.

Overall Unhandled Champion - The Porlock Herd 100 Trophy (Champion receives Best Moorbred rosette and goes forward to the MEPBG Moorbred Championship and MEPBG Supreme In Hand Championship - can be a foal)

Class 4 - Pedigree-registered Exmoors - colt, fillies and geldings - 1-3 year olds


Class 5 - Pedigree-registered Exmoors - stallions, geldings and mares (with or without foal at foot) - 4 years and over. 

Best Moorbred rosettes in each class; and for Best Foal.

Class 6 - Purebred (non-pedigree) Exmoors & Exmoor Type - colt, fillies and geldings - 1-3 years


Class 7 - Purebred (non-pedigree) Exmoors & Exmoor Type - stallions, geldings and mares (with or without foal at foot) - 4 years and over. 

Best Moorbred rosettes in each class



MEPBG IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

1st and 2nd from classes 4-7 are eligible:-

Overall Youngstock Champion - MEPBG Trophy
 (classes 4 and 6)

In Hand Champion - Herd 423 Bryant Family Shield
 (classes 4 and 5)

Non-Pedigree Champion - Holt Ball Trophy (classes 6 and 7)

1st and 2nd from classes 4-7 and also the Champion from Class 3 are eligible for:-

Moorbred Champion - Tippbarlake Moorbred Champion Salver 


Reserve Moorbred Champion - rosette
Overall 

Overall Supreme Champion - The Arthur Molland Trophy


Overall Supreme Reserve Champion - rosette

(Overall Supreme Champion goes forward to the Brendon Show Supreme Championship. If the Overall Supreme is an Unhandled pony, then the Res Overall Supreme goes forward)


The MEPBG (established in Jan 2014) is a collaboration of Exmoor farming families and land owners safeguarding the pedigree and purebred Exmoor ponies of Exmoor National Park, improve breeding practices and management, promotion, marketing, handling and opportunities for the ponies. Exmoor ponies make fantastic conservation grazers, performance and family ponies for adults as well as children. Living and breeding on Exmoor enables the ponies to retain their desired True Moorland Type. The Exmoor Pony Project (www.wildponywhispering.co.uk ) helps to give Exmoor pony foals and ponies good opportunities in life as well as helping to educate, support and promote improved handling, training and care of ponies. For more information please visit www.mepbg.co.uk. Facebook www.facebook.com/ MoorlandExmoorPonyBreedersGroup and www.facebook.com/ExmoorPonyClub. 

ALL ANTLERS MUST BE NATURALLY SHED (except class 12). If necessary, classes will be combined. Entry fee £0.50 per horn, rosettes to 4th place, prize money for 1st £3.00


CLASS 1 PAIRS – Autumn this year, unmounted 


CLASS 2 SINGLE – Autumn this year


CLASS 3 PAIRS – Spring this year, unmounted


CLASS 4 SINGLE – Spring this year


CLASS 5 PAIRS – Autumn previous years, unmounted


CLASS 6 SINGLE – Autumn previous years


CLASS 7 PAIRS – Spring previous years, unmounted


CLASS 8 SINGLE – Spring previous years 


CLASS 9 MOUNTED – Spring any year


CLASS 10 MOUNTED – Autumn previous years


CLASS 11 MOUNTED – Autumn this year


CLASS 12 MOUNTED – Best Head presented by DSSH, TSH, QSH any year



Winners from Classes 1-12 to go forward for CHAMPION and LOCAL CHAMPION (the local exhibitor to live within the district, as in Brendon Show Rules) Brendon show has purchased a shield in memory of Gerald Down to be given to the local champion. 

Entry fee £3.00
Prize money & rosettes to 6th place sponsored by Nigel & Maria Floyd, Brendon Barton Farm

Open but with rosettes to highest Novice in each class. Novice is any sheep that has not been placed or won at any show.

CLASS 1 Veteran Ram (must be 6 years and older) 


Championship (Classes 1-7) Best Male sheep - cup to winner. Best Female sheep - cup to winner. 

Novice Championship (classes 1-7) Highest placed novice male from each class. Highest placed novice female from each class Salver to winners.

Winners from the above championships to compete for the Supreme Exmoor Horn Championship. 

Prize money: Supreme Exmoor Horn Sheep Champion - cup & £50, Reserve Champion - salver & £25     

                     

CLASS 9 Rams (old ram, shearling ram, ram lamb)


CLASS 10 Ewes (old ewe, shearling ewe, ewe lamb)

Depending on entries these classes may be split.

CLASS 11 Junior Handler 10 & under Salver to keep & rosettes to everyone

CLASS 12 Junior handler 14 & under Salver to keep & rosettes to everyone

Championship - classes 9-10). Cup and £25 to Champion.

Cup & rosettes sponsored by Mr R & W Floyd of Leeford Plant & Machinery



Trade Stands, Bar Tent, Food & Drink, Local Exhibits & Attractions, – fun for all the family!


1. The Judge’s decision is final. 

2. No galloping and disorderly behaviour allowed.

 3. Horse and pony judging will begin at 10am sharp, classes will carry on from there.

 4. Dog judging will begin at 12 noon sharp, classes will carry on from there.

 5. Anyone lodging an objection must deposit £20.00 with the secretary. This must be done within 20 minutes of the incident. The deposit will be returned if the objection is upheld. 

6. The Committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any person, property or exhibit by accident or otherwise. 

 7. All prize-winners must collect and sign for the cups in the secretary horsebox before leaving the show. All cups must be engraved and returned to the show the following year, clean and tidy and ready to be presented.

 8. Hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted. No whips or spurs to be worn in the Gymkhana events. Bitless bridles will allowed in all horse and pony classes.

 9. No horse or pony under the age of 4 years to be exhibited under saddle. 

10. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. 

11. Disclaimer: The organiser has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all the officials and stewards.

 12. Brendon Show cannot be held responsible for any pictures or footage posted to external websites and social media websites or other internet or media. By entering the show-ground, you accept that the show reserves the right to use pictures and footage to promote the show.