Horse and Pony Show Classes
Classes and details for the Horse & Pony Show for 2012 will be posted here once confirmed.
The Mirfield Show Horse & Pony Show is one of the key competitions on showday and attracts riders from all across Yorkshire. The event starts at 9am on Sunday 19th August 2012 in the main ring and is due to finish at 12pm. There are usually around eight classes on the horse and pony schedule with rosettes for all winners, followed by and overall Best in Show Trophy.
All entry registrations must be made by Registration Form and the closing date for all entry registrations is Sunday 12th August 2012 – and may be sooner if fully booked. There may be space available on show day for some of the classes, but there is no guarantee if that class has already been fully subscribed in advance. Entry fee is £4 per class before 12th August and £5 per class after and on showday. Entry for all children under 16 is free.
There is some limited vehicle parking available for horse boxes and trailers behind the trees on the showground itself, so the Mirfield Show team recommend that you arrive and book in early. Every registrations must be made in advance of the class starting, and all horses must be booked in on showday before 9am.
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show is unique in the Yorkshire horse and pony calendar of events because as well as having a strong agricultural and class heritage, it encourages children to get involved to make it a fantastic family day out.
Provisional Horse & Pony Classes for 2012
Class 1 – Riding pony not exceeding 14-2hh.
Class 2 – Riding horse exceeding 14-2hh
Class 3 – Novice rider
Class 4 – Open rider
Class 5 – Bonny pony
Class 6 – Handsome horse
Class 7 – Best condition in hand
Class 8 – Mountain and moorland in hand
Horse & Pony Show Rules
1) Closing date for all entry registrations is Sunday 12th August 2011 – and may be sooner if fully booked. There may be space on show day, but there is no guarantee if the class has already been fully subscribed in advance. Entry fee is £4 per class before 12th August and £5 per class after and on the day. Free entry for all children under 16. 2) All entries must be booked in at the Information Point by 9am. 3) Current standard headgear MUST be worn, with the harness fastened at all times when mounted on the showground. 4). Classes may be combined, or split, at the judge’s discretion. 5) No refunds will be given for withdrawals, except in the case of classes cancelled by the organisers. 6) Entrants must be in possession of valid horse passports as appropriate. 7) Mirfield Agricultural Society, its staff or any person relating to the Society cannot take any responsibility for any loss or damage caused to people, animals or property whilst on the showground.
Horse & Pony Show Downloads
Horse & Pony Show Class Schedule & Rules – tbc
Horse & Pony Show Registration Form – tbc
Horse & Pony Show Contact
For further details about the Mirfield Horse & Pony Show, please contact the Horse Secretary Anne Clayton on 07527 403152, e-mail classes-and-competitions@mirfieldshow.com or complete the Contact Us page.
Horse & Pony Class Results 2011
Class 1 – Riding Pony not exceeding 14-2hh – Tiger Lily ridden by Alex Askin
Class 2 – Riding pony not exceeding 14-2hh – Woody ridden by Jacki Pryde
Class 3 – Novice rider – Tiger Lily ridden by Alex Askin
Class 4 – Open rider – Woody ridden by Jacki Pryde
Class 5 – Bonny pony – Price ridden by Claudia Stead
Class 6 – Handsome Horse – The Mighty Munch ridden by Mandy Biglin
Class 7 – Best condition in hand – Ruby ridden by James Longbottom
Class 8 – Mountain and moorland in hand – Ruby ridden by James Longbottom
Best in Show Champion – Tiger Lily ridden by Alex Askin Reserve champion
Horse & Pony Class Results 2010
Class 1 – Riding Pony not exceeding 14-2hh – Charlotte O.Donnel with Yealand Finale
Class 2 – Riding pony not exceeding 14-2hh – Laura Preston with Meg
Class 3 – Novice rider – Ellie Rae Dawson with High Bent Monarche
Class 4 – Open rider – Laura Preston with Meg
Class 5 – Bonny pony – Poppy Sidebottom with Angus
Class 6 – Best condition in hand – Chantelle Whitely with Foryd Welsh Director
Class 7 – Mountain and moorland in hand – Charlotte O.Donnel with Yealand Finale
Horse & Pony Class Results 2009
Class 1 – Tack and Turnout – Chantelle Whiteley with Prince
Class 2 – Riding Pony – Nianh Boulding with Thistledown Royal Centenary
Class 3 – Riding Horse – Gemma Alderson with Justy Murphy II
Class 4 – Open Rider – Care Johnson with Sullyman
Class 5 – Novice Rider – Jackie Pearson with Woody
Class 6 – Bonny Pony – Bob Baker with Dobbin