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Castle Kennedy CHARITY HORSE SHOW – Saturday 19th July 2025
Castlefields, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, DG9 8SQ
In memory of Dr John Calvert
Proceeds will be donated to: YMCA Stranraer – Helping young people locally to build a better future.
Entry Fees (per entry per class)
Early Entry fees (by 11th July): S&DRC Members = £7 Non-members = £10
Entries 12th – 17th July (12 noon): S&DRC Members = £10 Non-members = £13
Entries (online): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stranraerdistrictridingclub/
Anyone unable to enter online, please contact Jane on 07717 758 638.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 12 noon on Thursday 17th July
Approximate times will be posted on S&DRC’s website on 17th July (evening).
(Entries will be accepted on the day at £12 for S&DRC Members / £15 for non-members.)
The event will be run under British Riding Clubs rules.
Website: stranraer-ridingclub.co.uk
Castle Kennedy Charity Horse Show is organised by the remaining members of the Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trials committee. We are grateful to Stranraer & District Riding Club for allowing us to run the Charity Show and Show Jumping events at the Club.
The trophies presented at the Charity Show and Show Jumping events were originally presented at the Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trials and the events are held in memory of Dr John Calvert.
TROPHIES: Due to trophies not being returned in time and some being returned in poor condition and unable to be presented on the day we have regretfully taken the decision that the championship trophies will no longer be able to be taken home by the winners. Opportunities for winners to take photographs on the day will be available. Anyone wishing to take one of the other trophies home will be able to do so, on payment of a £40 deposit which will be refunded when the trophy is returned in advance of the next Charity Show.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Official photographs and video will be taken at this event and may be published on websites, social media or in other publications. If you do not want your image(s) to be used, please inform the event secretary in advance of the event.
You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, town, any club affiliation, times and age category.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: The Organiser of this event has 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 and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and stewards.
DISCLAIMER: All vehicles are parked at owners’ risk. The event organisers do not accept any liability for any accidents, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever.
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Caledonian Showing Championships
This show is a qualifier for the Caledonian Showing Championships, which is now fully established as the biggest and best way to end Scottish showing season
This year’s show will be held at: Howe EC, near Ladybank, Fife on 17/18/19 October 2025
Every horse and pony placed 1st in all In hand, Ridden Showing classes (not fun classes) and Working Hunter/Pony classes will qualify to compete in any appropriate class at the Finals. All Champions & Reserves will qualify for the Champion & Reserves Stakes Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.
All qualified horses and ponies will be listed on the Puddledub Show’s Facebook page and the website https://puddledubshows.weebly.com/
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JUDGING COMMENCES AT 11 AM in Ring 1.
RING 1 Judge: Mrs S Thom, Ayr
Class 1 Cob – In Hand – any age.
Class 2 Coloured – Traditional / Native – In Hand – any age.
Class 3 Coloured – Sports / Plaited – In Hand – any age.
Class 4 Veteran Horse / Pony (16 years or over) – In Hand.
Class 5 Ex Racehorse – In Hand. Raced or been in training. Any age.
Class 6 Any other type/breed of Horse/Pony – In Hand (Arab, Friesian, Palomino, etc). Any age.
Class 7 Cob – Ridden – four years old or over.
SINGLETONS SHATTON SOPHIE MEMORIAL TROPHY for best cob from winners of Classes 1 & 7.
Class 8 Coloured – Traditional / Native – Ridden – four years old or over.
Class 9 Coloured – Sports / Plaited – Ridden – four years old or over.
THE ODDBALL SALVER for Best Coloured from winners of Classes 2, 3, 8 and 9.
Class 10 Veteran Horse / Pony (16 years or over) – Ridden.
Class 11 Ex Racehorse – Ridden. Raced or been in training. Four years old or over.
Class 12 Any other type / breed of Horse / Pony (Arab, Friesian, Palomino, etc) – ridden. Four years old or over.
Class 13 Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over – ridden.
Class 14 ‘Lightweight’ Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying 79.5 kg (12 stone 7 lb) and under. Small Hunters to be included in this category.
Class 15 ‘Heavyweight’ Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying over 79.5 kg (12 stone 7 lb).
CHAMPIONSHIP – To be judged from 1st prize winners in classes 1 – 15. Co-Operative Trophy
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 11 AM in Ring 2.
RING 2 Judge: Mrs J Campbell, Newton Stewart
Class 16 Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds – Any age – to be shown in hand. (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B, Eriskay.)
Class 17 Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds – Any age – to be shown in hand. (Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D.)
Class 18 Lead Rein Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128 cm (12.2 hh). Rider 10 years and under. Snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to noseband only.
Class 19 First Ridden Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128 cm. Rider 12 years and under. Snaffle bridle.
Class 20 Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds – to be shown ridden. (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B, Eriskay.)
Class 21 Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds – to be shown ridden. (Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D.)
TERREGLES STUD TROPHY for Best Shetland (Standard or Miniature) (Classes 16 & 20).
Class 22 Show Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 138 cm (13.2hh). Rider 14 years and under.
Class 23 Show Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148 cm (14.2hh). Rider 16 years and under.
Class 24 Ridden Show Hunter Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 133 cm (13 hh). Rider 16 years and under.
Class 25 Ridden Show Hunter Pony – mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153 cm (15 hh). Rider 19 years and under.
EMMA McMIKEN TROPHY FOR BEST SHOW AND SHOW HUNTER PONY from winners of classes 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
CHAMPIONSHIP – To be judged from 1st prize winners in classes 16-25. Bill Whitehall Trophy
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JUDGING COMMENCES AT 10.30 AM in Ring 3.
RING 3 Judge: Mrs G McGlashan, Stranraer
Class 26 Brood Mare with foal at foot or having a foal in 2025 – to be shown in hand.
Class 27 Foal – to be shown in hand.
Class 28 Yearling colt, filly or gelding – to be shown in hand.
Class 29 2 year old colt, filly or gelding – to be shown in hand.
Class 30 3 year old colt, filly or gelding – to be shown in hand.
CKHDT TROPHY for best yearling, two or three year old.
Class 31 Best Turned Out Pony / M&M – in hand or ridden.
Class 32 Best Turned Out Horse – in hand or ridden.
CKHDT TROPHY FOR BEST TURNED OUT – 1st in classes 31 and 32.
Class 33 Ridden Ring Experience – Ponies. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Walk and trot only. Snaffle bit, no spurs or whips. Class is for ponies / riders that genuinely seek ring experience with no canter go round or in the individual show. Combinations in this class may only enter additional classes in this section (not Ring 1 or Ring 2 classes).
Class 34 Ridden Ring Experience – Horses. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Walk and trot only. Snaffle bit, no spurs or whips. Class is for horses / riders that genuinely seek ring experience with no canter go round or in the individual show. Combinations in this class may only enter additional classes in this section (not Ring 1 or Ring 2 classes).
Class 35 Young Handler – Child 11 years and under. To be shown in hand. Pony will require to be led correctly and presented to judge in halt, walk and trot. Conformation and type of pony is not taken into account, although the pony must be suitable in size and temperament for the handler. Prizes for all entrants.
Class 36 Young Handler – Child 12 – 16 years old. To be shown in hand. Pony will require to be led correctly and presented to judge in halt, walk and trot. Conformation and type of pony is not taken into account, although the pony must be suitable in size and temperament for the handler. Prizes for all entrants.
Class 37 Horse and Hound. Ridden horse/pony, mare or gelding, four years old or over. Dog to be on the lead and led by a separate person from the rider. The class will be judged on the pairing of equine and canine.
CHAMPIONSHIP – To be judged from 1st prize winners in classes 26-37.
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SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP – Champion and Reserve from Rings 1, 2 and 3.
PERPETUAL TROPHY – THE DR JOHN CALVERT MEMORIAL TROPHY
| Classes may clash and will not be held up for competitors in another ring.Do NOT muck out horseboxes on site. Take droppings and rubbish home. Thank you. |
General Rules
- The organisers reserve the right to cancel, amalgamate and divide classes where necessary to facilitate the running of the event.
- No refunds will be given, except at the discretion of the organisers.
- The Judge’s decision will be final.
- INSURANCE: It is mandatory for anyone attending this event to have public liability (3rd party) insurance. By entering you confirm that you hold appropriate public liability insurance.
- Anyone aged 17 years or under must be accompanied by an adult who takes full responsibility for their welfare and actions at all times while on site.
- Only those named at time of entry may ride or exhibit horses / ponies at the Show.
- It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that when mounted they are wearing a hard hat conforming to current British Riding Clubs rules.
- Anyone using a mobile phone in the ring will be asked to leave immediately.
- Horses and Ponies must only be ridden at walk outwith warm-up or rings. Organisers will request the immediate removal of any animal not under control. Stallions or colts must not be led or ridden by anyone under the age of 14. Stallions must be identified by a red, white and blue ribbon in the tail.
- The ages of horses will be calculated from 1st January in the year in which they were foaled. All horses and ponies shown under saddle to be four years old or over.
- All ponies shown in the Mountain and Moorland classes must be shown in accordance with the breed society’s regulations. The M&M classes are open to registered and non-registered animals.
- Exhibitors are required to withdraw from a class if the Judge has an interest in his/her exhibit (owned, trained, kept at livery, ridden in competition, financial interest or similar). This rule does not apply in Ring 3.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Please scoop the poop.
- Put rubbish in bins provided and take away horse droppings from the parking area.
- Do NOT muck out horseboxes on site. Take droppings home. Thank you.
- Any objections against the awards of the Judges (which on the merits of each exhibit shall be final – see Rule 3), or in regard to any matter connected with the Show, must be lodged in writing, with the Secretary, not later than 12 noon on the day following the Show. Each protest must be accompanied by a deposit of £25, and if not upheld the sum deposited may, at the discretion of the Committee, be forfeited to the Club. All decisions of the Committee shall be final in determining the outcome.
