CHAGFORD AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
PRESIDENT: MR. J. GILLESPIE    PRESIDENT ELECT : MR. M. PERRYMAN
www.chagfordshow.com 
Affiliated to :British Driving Society British Show Pony Society, 
Dartmoor Pony Society,  Irish Draught Horse Society GB, Shetland Pony Stud Book Society, 
Shire Horse Society,  South West Pony Association Dartmoor Scotch Sheepbreeders Association, 
Dartmoor Sheepbreeders and Flock Book Association

CHAGFORD SHOW
AT THE SHOWGROUND, MILL END, CHAGFORD
By kind permission of
THE NATIONAL TRUST, MR. M. MALSEED,
MR. H. de FERRANTI & BELINDA HAYTER-HAMES
THURSDAY AUGUST 21st 2008

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
For Agricultural, Light Horse, Riding & Driving.
**SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP**
Perpetual Challenge Trophy and £100.00

Please send your entries to Mrs. S.J. Hutchings, Show Secretary, 6 Stanbury’s Orchard,
Crockernwell,  Exeter, Devon. EX6 6NA. Tel/Fax: 01647 24306
Except where otherwise stated : ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 14th July
THE CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO
Entries cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.
No FREE passes will be sent to exhibitors unless a S.A.E. accompanies the Entry Fee.

HORSES

Jumping, Gymkhana & The Dartmoor Derby are the only classes eligible for entry on the day.
No entries accepted unless accompanied by appropriate fee.
All classes are OPEN (unless otherwise stated).
RIDDEN HUNTERS & LIGHT HORSES
To be judged in The Helpful Holiday RING 1A commencing at 8.30a.m.. Entry Fee £3.50
Judge : Mrs. S. Hill, Great Rapscott, South Molton
Class Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd
1. Best Local Horse to exceed 14.2hh – District Class £15 £8 £5
2. Hack, not exceeding 15.3hh or Riding Horse £15 £8 £5    Special Rosette for best Small Hack
3. Small Hunter, not exceeding 15.2hh £15 £8 £5
4. Open Hunter £15 £8 £5       5. Best Cob £15 £8 £5
Silver Salver, presented to the Winner of Class 1
The Michael Lewis Memorial Cup, presented to the Winner of Class 3
Judging of
The Furlong Cup, presented by the late C.T. Every CBE for the best exhibit in
Classes 1 – 5  To be won 3 times in succession or any 4 times before becoming the property of the exhibitor.       Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes

BROOD MARES & YOUNG STOCK
All exhibits in this section to be shown in hand.
To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 3A commencing at 9.00a.m. Entry Fee £3.50

Judge : Mr. Sluggett, Hersham Springs, Launcells, Bude.
Mares MUST have threir OWN foal at foot. Mares that are in foal or have lost their foals are
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CLASS
Class Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd
6. Any Mare to exceed 14.2hh with own foal at foot £15 £8 £5
7. Foal exhibited with dam in Class 6 £ 8 £6 £4  Foals must be at least 3 weeks old on day of Show.
8. Yearling to exceed over 14.2hh at maturity £15 £8 £5
9. 2 or 3 year old to exceed 14.2hh at maturity £15 £8 £5
The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) awards a Special Rosette to the highest placed pure or part bred
Irish Draught exhibit in each of the Brood Mare & young stock Classes 6 – 9. All exhibits must be
registered or identified with the IDHS (GB) on either their Pure Bred or Sport Horse Register.
Registration/Identification numbers to be stated on entry form.

10. 1, 2 or 3 years old Filly or Gelding to make a Small Hunter
Or Hack – Not eligible for Classes 8 & 9. £15 £8 £3
11. Brood Mare 14.2hh or under with foal at foot £15 £8 £3
12. Foal, exhibited with dam in Class 11 £ 8 £6 £4
13. Pony 1, 2 or 3 years old to make a Child’s Riding Pony,
not exceeding 14.2hh at maturity £15 £8 £3
The Miss Judy Franks Memorial Cup for the Best Brood Mare & Foal in Class 6
The Mrs. F.M. Moore Memorial Cup, presented by Miss J. Moore, formerly of Chagford for
the best horse in  Class 10 exhibited by a District Exhibitor
The Bowden Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by H. Scott, Esq., to the Winner of Class 11
The Clinwill Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. Pamela Williams
for the Best Yearling in Class 13 – born after 01.01 previous year.

3 Judging of The Millholme Perpetual Challenge Cup
presented by the late P.W. Hughes Esq., for the Best Exhibit in Classes 8,9,10 & 13.
The Langaller Brood Mare Premium Award This takes the form of a rosette and a voucher
worth £50 awarded to the highest placed brood mare and is redeemable against any stud
fee for a stallion standing at Langaller Farm during the current or following stud season.
Only one award per mare per season.
Where the winning mare has already won a voucher in the current year the
award goes
to the next highest placed eligible mare.
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes. Special Rosette for Best 2 year old.

CHILDREN’S RIDING PONIES

To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 2 commencing 9.00a.m. Entry Fee £3.00
All Shows affiliated to the BSPS with Open classes that are NOT qualifiers for the RIHS or HOYS
:- This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed ponies in the Lead Rein, 1st Ridden, Open Show Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, Open SHP, Cradle & Nursery Stakes, Open WHP, Intermediate SRT, WH & SH & Heritage Leading Rein, First Ridden, Ridden & WHP Classes.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Travel Trust Assn. Challenge. The highest placed pony in the Lead, Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, LR of HT, Open SHP, Cradle & Nursery Stakes, Open WHP, Open Intermediate SRT, WH & SH & Heritage Leading Rein, First Ridden, Ridden and WHP Classes that has not qualified for the 2008 HOYS in the appropriate class will qualify. If the highest placed pony
has already qualified the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony. The Best Rider in
each of the following Open Classes at all BSPS Affiliated Shows will be awarded a Harry Hall Best Rider
Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships

Show :- Lead Rein, First Ridden, Show Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, SHP, Cradle & Nursery Stakes,
WHP, Intermediate SRT, SH & WH, Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden and the best rider 25 years and
under in the Heritage Ridden & Heritage WHP Classes. BSPS No: 53/08

Judge : Mrs. P. Risden, Demelza Farm, Perranporth

Class Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd
14 Class for Pony Club Members to be judged
50% on tack and turnout, 50% on Performance £6 £4 £3
The Berrydown Perpetual Trophy presented by S.G.M. Moore, Esq., of Tavistock to the winner
Special Prize of £2.50 & Rosette for the highest placed Mid Devon Hunt Pony Member.

15 Leading Rein Pony – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over not exceeding 122cm Riders not be have
attained their 7th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
£10 £6 £4
16
First Ridden Pony – Mare or Gelding 4 years old & overnot exceeding 122cm Riders not to have
attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
No cantering allowed in this class except for individual show. £10 £6 £4
17
Best Show Pony – Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over, exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm.
Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year
£10 £6 £4

18 Best Show Pony – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm.
Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year £10 £6 £4

19 Best Show Pony – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cm.
Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before1st January in the current year
£10 £6 £4
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS ‘David Manning’ Champion of Champions
The Francis Loram Memorial Perpetual Trophy presented to the winner of Class 15
The Mini Championship Trophy presented by Mrs. D. Jordan for Classes 15 & 16.
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS ‘Maestir Stud’ Champion of Champions
Judging of
The Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Messrs. Rendells, for the Champion
Children’s Pony from Classes 17 – 19. Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes.

HEAVY HORSES

To be judged in The Helpful Holiday RING 1A commencing with Class 20 at approx. 12.20p.m.
With Classes 21 & 22 following on. Class 23 commencing at approx. 1.50p.m. NO ENTRY FEE

Judge : Mr. S. Barnes, Lauder Cottage, 20 Church Hill, Beckington, Bath.
Class Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd   20 Yearling or 2 or 3 year old - Colt, Filly or Gelding
Special Prize for Best Yearling (£15) £30 £15 £10
21. 4 years & older £30 £15 £10
22. Single pair or team driven to an agricultural or trade vehicle £30 £15 £10
A Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr. F. Hawke of Indian Queens for the Champion Heavy Horse
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes

RAMONA CLASSES FOR EQUINE PENSIONERS

Presented by Mrs. P.N. Smith formerly of Beechlands , Chagford to be competed for by any horse
aged 21 years or over. Exhibitors are requested to submit with their entry any history of their exhibit
which would be likely to be of interest to the general public for general commentary during the judging.
Rosette for every competitor kindly provided by Mrs. Joan Millett, Drewsteignton.
Exhibits may be ridden or led. To be judged in The Helpful Holiday RING 1B commencing at approx. 12.20p.m. with Class 23 and Class 24 at approx.1.50p.m. Entry Fee £2

Judge : Mrs. C. Buckingham, St. Stephen House, Church Farm, Treleigh, Redruth.
Class Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd
23. For Ponies under 14.2hh Trophy £5 £4 £3      24. For Horses 14.2 & over Trophy £5 £4 £3
Cup for the oldest exhibit in either Class

DARTMOOR PONIES All exhibits in this section to be shown in hand.
To be judged in The Helpful Holiday RING 1B at 9.00a.m. Entry Fee £3.00 Qualifying show for the
Moorland Championship District Exhibits in this section qualify for points for the
Shilstone Perpetual Challenge Cup.   Prizes in each Class – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4
Judge : Miss M. Gould, 1 Wood Park, Lustleigh.

Class 25 Brood Mare with Foal
26 Foal from above Mare by a registered Dartmoor Stallion
27 Mare without Foal or Gelding 4 years & over
28 Yearling – Colt, Filly or Gelding    29 2 year old Filly or Gelding
30 3 year old Filly or Gelding    31 Stallion or Colt – 2 years old & over
District Exhibits in the section qualify for points for
The Shilstone Perpetual Challenge Cup
Judging of The Hisley Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. Jones & Miss Roberts for the
Champion Dartmoor Pony The Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette for the Best Registered Dartmoor Pony,
the exhibitor of which is a member of the Society. Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes
The DPS Star Rosette to the Champion Pony

5.  DARTMOOR HERITAGE PONY OR DARTMOOR TRADITIONAL TYPE
Prizes in each Class – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4  
Class
32 Any Age In-hand  33. Any Age Ridden or Driven

MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES      34” and under at maturity
All ponies must be registered or eligible for registration with the S.P.S.B.S. Stallions aged 4 years and
over must hold either an S.P.S.B.S. or Ministry of Agriculture Licence. All exhibits in this section to be
shown in hand. To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 3B  commencing at 9.15a.m.  Entry Fee £3
District exhibits in this section qualify for points for The Shilstone Perpetual Challenge Cup.

Judge : Mrs. J. Webb, Minstrels Farm, Withy Rd. East Huntspill, Highbridge Somerset
Prizes in each class – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4
No Animal exhibited in the miniature Shetland Pony Class shall exceed 34” at the withers.
Class 34 Yearling – Filly, Colt or Gelding    35 Filly, Colt or Gelding – 2 or 3 years old
36 Mare in foal, barren or with foal at foot (any age). Special Rosette for Best Foal
37 Stallion or Gelding – 3 years old and over

The Miniature Shetland Pony Centre Plate for the Champion Miniature Shetland Pony in Classes 34– 37
The Miniature Shetland Pony Association award a Special Rosette
for Best Gelding.
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes

STANDARD SHETLAND PONIES
All exhibits in this section to be shown in hand. To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 3B
immediately after the Miniature Shetland Pony Classes. Entry Fee £3 Exhibits in Classes 34 – 37 are not eligible for Classes 38 – 42District exhibits in this section qualify for points for
The Shilstone Perpetual Challenge Cup.   Prizes in each class – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4

Judge : Mrs. J. Webb, Minstrels Farm, Withy Rd. East Huntspill, Highbridge Somerset
Class  38 Mare in foal, barren or with foal at foot (any age) Special Rosette for Best Foal
39 Yearling      40 Pony 2 or 3 years old     41 Stallion any age    42 Pony any age

Judging of The Lakehead Cup presented by W.G. Shillibeer, Esq., for the Champion Shetland Pony
for Classes 38 – 42. To be won 3 times in succession from and including 1999
or any 5 times and including 1999 before becoming the property of the exhibitor.
The
Littlecombe Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. Ann White for the exhibitor gaining the highest
number of points in the Miniature Shetland Pony Classes and Standard Shetland Pony Classes.
To be won 3 times in succession or any 4 times before becoming the property of the exhibitor.
Foal Championship and Special Prize for Champion Foal Classes 36 & 38.The Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Rosette & Reserve Rosette for the Champion & Reserve Champion Shetland Pony
(Classes 38 – 42)        South West Shetland Pony Group present a rosette to the highest placed
member in each class.      Member must produce a current membership card when requested.

6    WELSH  
All exhibits in this section to be shown in hand.
To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 3C commencing at 9.15a.m. Entry Fee £3
District Exhibits in this section qualify for points for the Shilstone Perpetual Challenge Cup
Prizes in each class – 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4
Judge : Mr. D.W. Jones, Gwylfa Farm, Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd.

SECTION A PONIES
Class 43 Yearling – Colt, Filly or Gelding        44 Colt, Filly or Gelding 2 or 3 years old
45 Mare without Foal or Gelding 4 years old or over
46 Brood Mare & Foal –
Mares to be 4 years & over         Special Rosette for Best Foal
The Millcroft Cup presented by Mr. & Mrs. Carter for Champion in Section A

SECTION B PONIES
Class   47 Yearling – Filly, Colt or Gelding         48 Colt, Filly or Gelding 2 or 3 years old
49 Mare without foal or gelding 4 years old or over
50 Brood Mare & Foal – Mares to be 4 years old & over       Special Rosette for Best Foal
The Jack Hutchings Memorial Challenge Cup presented by Mr. & Mrs. A. Downing for the Champion in
Section B to be won 3 times in successionor any 4 times before becoming the property of the exhibitor.

SECTION C & D COB
Judge : Mr. G.W. Thomas, Gwylfa Farm, Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Class   51 Yearling - Colt, Filly or Gelding      52 Colt, Filly or Gelding 2 or 3 years old
53 Mare without foal or Gelding 4 years old & over
54 Brood Mare and Foal –
Mares to be 4 years old & over    Special Rosette for Best Foal

The Clanfield Trophy presented by Mrs. G.B. Lucas for the Champion in Section C
The
Vernal Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. J.E. Robinson for the Champion in Section D
The
Black Horse Cup presented by Lloyds/TSB, Chagford for the Supreme Champion Welsh
from Classes 43 – 54.
The
Native Pony Championship Cup to be judged from all Champions in Native Pony Classes
presented by the late Miss Molly Croft
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes presented in all Sections.

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN
All ponies to be registered - Entry Fee £3.00
Prizes - 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4 To be judged in The Huish Horsebox Ring 3 after the pony
breed classes commencing at approx. 1.50p.m.

Judge : Mr. G.W. Thomas, Gwylfa Farm, Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Class  55 Fell, Dales, New Forest, Welsh D & Highland, Connemara

56 Welsh, A, B. C Dartmoor & Shetland, Exmoor      57 Native Lead Rein

7. IN THE HELPFUL HOLIDAY MAIN RING
IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE GRAND PARADE AT APPROX. 3.00 p.m. JUDGING OF THE
Judge :
Mr. J. Jordan, Moortown, Gidleigh

The Archdeacon Fisher Memorial Cup, Rosette, Sash & £100 to the Winner.
Reserve Champion Rosette & £75.00 All eligible Champions and 1st Prize Winners – Classes 1 – 54 eligible.   NB All Prize Winners in Classes 1 – 55 are required to parade in The Helpful Holiday Ring 1 at the Presentation of Trophies at approx. 3.15 p.m. Failure to do so will mean forfeiture of prize money.
Supreme Horse championship kindly sponsored by the late
MR. W.M.PYBUS & MRS.E.PYBUS of THROWLEIGH

ARAB
To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RINGS 3A and 3B commencing at approx. 11.30 a.m. Entry Fee £3.00Judge : Mrs. A. Freeth, Wonton, Diptford, Totnes
Prizes 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4

Class  In Hand Pure Bred
58 Pure Bred 1, 2 or 3 years old – Colt, Filly or Gelding – 3 years old & over must be gelded
59 Pure Bred Mare or Gelding – 4 years old & over

In-Hand Part Bred Anglo
60 Part Bred/Anglo 1, 2 or 3 years old – 3 years old and over must be gelded
61 Part Bred/Anglo Mare or Gelding – 4 years old & over

In-Hand Championship
62 Ridden Pure Bred Arab – 4 years old & over
63 Ridden Part Bred/Anglo – 4 years old & over
The
Dryl Trophy for the In-Hand Champion Arab in Classes 58 – 61
The
Koralina Perpetual Salver for the Champion Ridden Arab in Classes 62 & 63
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes

COLOURED CLASSES
To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 3C commencing at approx. 11.30a.m. – Entry Fee £3.00
Judge : Mr. W.C.F. Keat, Holywell, Cardinham, Bodmin
Class Prizes 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4     
64 In Hand 14.2hh & under    65 In hand exceeding 14.2hh     66 Ridden Open
Champion & Reserve Champion Rosettes
SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

8.    OPEN WORKING HUNTER & WORKING HUNTER PONIES
To be judged in The Huish Horsebox RING 2 commencing at approx. 1.00 p.m.
- Entry Fee £3.00       Not Judged under BSPS Rules
Judge : Mr. N. Scott, Shilstone Farm, Throwleigh, Okehampton
Class Prizes 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4
67 Show Hunter Pony – Mare or Gelding not exceeding 15.0hh – 4 years old & over
68 Open Working Hunter 69 Working Hunter Pony exceeding 14.0hh but not
exceeding 15.0hh – Any age
70 Working Hunter Pony exceeding 13.0hh but not exceeding 14.0hh
– Any age
71 Working Hunter Pony not exceeding 13.0hh – Any age
Judging of The
Working Hunter Pony Championship Perpetual Trophy
presented by French’s Feeds & Seeds Ltd., (1st & 2nd prize winners in Classes 67 – 71)

PRIVATE DRIVING
To be judged in The Helpful Holiday RING 1 at approx. 12.50p.m. – No Entry Fee Payable
Judge : Mrs. M. Ford, Holmans, Bisterne Close, Burley, Ringwood
Class Prizes 1st £15 2nd £8 3rd £5
72 Private Driving Turnouts – Open to single, pairs or tandems.
Ponies & Horses to be 4 years old or over    Rosettes 1st to Reserve

Private Driving Perpetual Trophy, presented by Mrs. P. Palmes for 12.2hh & under.
Private Driving Perpetual Trophy for over 12.2hh presented by Haywood Decorative Stained Glass
Judge : Mrs. B. Gillespie (President’s Wife)
73 Concours d’Elegance - 1st Prize Only £15 Rosettes to 5th place

DARTMOOR DERBY

Entry Fee £2.00 – Additional entries accepted on the day at Steward’s discretion, taking into
account ground  conditions, weather conditions etc.
74 The Dartmoor Derby – To take place in The Helpful Holiday RING 1
Prizes 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4

The Dartmoor Derby Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Commander R.H. Coombe,
RN to the Winner. Special prize of £5 presented by the Chagford Agricultural Association to the first
Registered Dartmoor Pony

UNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING To take place in RING 4C commencing at 10.00a.m. - Entry Fee £3.00
A limited number of entries in the Show Jumping may be taken at the Judges Office on the Show
Day if in the opinion of the Steward there is room in any of the classes, upon payment of an
ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF 50% EXTRA. Rosettes awarded to 6th place in each class
Judge : Mrs. Leech, Tridelyfoot Farm, Black Dog, Crediton, Devon.
Prizes 1st £10 2nd £6 3rd £4
Class 75 Preliminary – On or off lead rein – One round against the clock Jumps approx. 1.9”
76 Novice – Horse & Rider not to have won 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any show jumping class.
Jumps approx. 2’3”   77 Intermediate – Jumps approx. 2’6”     78 Open – Jumps approx. 2’9”
79 Open – Jumps approx. 3’3”

9.  GYMKHANA CLASSES
Entry Fee 50p. All entries taken on the field in The Huish Horsebox Ring 3 commencing in
the afternoon approx. 4.00p.m.  Rosettes awarded to 6th place in each class.
Six races – age groupings to be decided on the field.

HANDY HUNTER
Class Entry Fee £2      80 Open class – against the clock, enter as many times as you like.
Rosettes for 10 years and under, 14 years and under and Open.


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