CLASS 49

IHWT THOROUGHBRED CLUB WORKER HUNTER SERIES QUALIFIER FOR RETRAINED RACEHORSES 2018 

The IHWT thoroughbred club retrained racehorse Show Series

Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. riders must be 16 years or over by Jan 1st in current year. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited. Front bootd of a plain colour may be worn during the jumping phase. Fences in the IHwT retrained working Hunter Series should have a minimum height/spread of 80cm and a maxium height/spread of 90cm. Fences to be a minimum if 8 and a maximum of 12 and will have a natural appearance. To be judged 60% for jumping performance (40% for actual jumping and 20% for style and performance) and 40% for ride and conformation. no change of rider or tack to be allowed between the jumping phase and ridden phase except for the removal of
boots and/or martingales.
Winner and reserve go forward to the FInal/championship. If either of these has previously qualified for the qualification may be passed down the line at the judges discretion.
All entries must have registered with The IHWT Thoroughbred Club (registration is free at www.ihwt.ie) and include their registration number on entry form Horses must be retired and have raced in a point to point or on the racetrack. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agre to be bound by the show rules and regulations from time to time in force.
Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Enquiries re class
eligibility and TB Club email: events@ihwt.ie

Prizes: Rosettes and TRI vouchers 1st to 4th place. voucher values; €75, €50, €30, €20
veteran prize: voucher €25
The Top 2 placings qualify for the Show Series FInal at Tattersalls Show 21st & 22nd July 2018.

CLASS 50

The Irish Shows Association & Iverk Show Society Present
THE ALL-IRELAND THOROUGHBRED HORSE WORKING HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP
PRIZE FUND: €3,000.  Sponsored by: HORSERAIL

RULES:
1. This competition is run in association with racehorse to riding Horse Ireland (rH2rH Ire)
2. Entries are confined to thoroughbred horses (raced or unraced) registered with weatherby’s
or equivalent racing authority deemed eligible by rH2rH Ire.
3. To accommodate show schedules, the qualifier class can be combined with the novice
working Hunter Class at the Show, providing a separate ISA entry fee has been paid for the
qualifier.
4. Two horses may be selected to qualify for the final if the judge/s agree that the standard is
high enough.
5. Horses must be 4 years old and over. riders to be 16 years and over.
6. Exhibitors at both Qualifying Shows and at the Final must have passports available for
inspection. Failure to comply with this rule will result is disqualification.
7. These rules must be strictly adhered to alongside the general rules for the I.S.A.
8. In addition to the qualifying rounds two invitational places will be awarded in the final for the
highest placed eligible horses in the equivalent competition at the rH2rH Ire Festival.
9. The final will be contested over a course of twelve 90cm fences.
10. For further details, contact Julie Morris at 0044 (0) 7938 569291

Entry Fees: To Qualifying Show €10 + Show novice working Hunter Entry Fee
To Final: €20 – To be paid on day of Qualification.
Prizes at Final: 1st – €1,000; 2nd – €500; 3rd – €400; 5th – €200; 6th €150
7th and upwards will receive a cash prize.

A prize in kind will be presented for the combination of the Best Turned Out Horse and most suitably dressed rider.