Show Date
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 to Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Closing Date
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
Starting Times:
SATURDAY - MUSIC CLASSES & CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE.
SUNDAY RING 1 – RIDDEN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CLASSES – Commencing at 9:00am
Top three placings qualify for Concours d’Elegance Rider of the Year 2023
Judges will be appointed according to entries to avoid conflict of interest as far as possible
SUNDAY RING 2 – IN HAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CLASSES – Commencing at 9:00am
Top three placed qualify for In Hand Concours d’Elegance of the Year later in the day must be paid up members to compete in the “of the year classes”
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Open to any type of pony under 14.2hh
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Plaited or native, 4 years old and over. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
3
Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume
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Ridden Homemade Costume Pony under 14.2hh: Homemade costume and accessories to be homemade and not by a professional.
Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. The criteria for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. The costume does not need to be handmade by the rider.
Class
4
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
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Mountain & Moorland including Welsh.
Costume or traditional attire astride/side saddle. Rider any age.
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Open to horses from 15 years and over. Costume or traditional attire astride/side saddle. Rider any age.
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Part-bred horse or pony or any Cob type
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Open to riders aged 16 years and under.
Class
8
Ridden Traditional
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Ridden Traditional Attire: Riders any age, to be dressed in traditional (regular) riding clothes, uniforms are permitted, but no period costume to be worn (also open to side saddle riders in traditional habits)
Class
9
Ridden Coloured & Cobs
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Open to all types of coloured horses and ponies and all types. Rider any age
Class
10
Ridden Rare & World Breeds
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Open to all world breeds. National dress or costume permitted.
Class
11
Historical Costume
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This class is to be judged on the historic correctness of costume and tack Open to all
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Costume or traditional habit.
Class
13
Ridden Gracious Ladies & Gentlemen
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Open to riders over the age of 45 years
*** RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP ***
First and second place prize winners from classes 1 to 15 are invited to take part in this class. Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
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Astride or Side saddle. Open to all types over 14.2hh Riders any age
Class
15
Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume
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Ridden Homemade Costume Horse over 14.2hh: Homemade costume and accessories to be home made and not by a professional.
Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. The criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. The costume does not need to be handmade by the rider.
Class
16
In Hand Rare & World Breeds
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Open to all world breeds. National dress or costume permitted.
Class
17
In Hand Coloured & Cobs
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Open to all in hand, coloured horses/ponies.
Class
18
In Hand Gracious Ladies & Gentlemen
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Open to riders over the age of 45 years. Class will be split into age groups if sufficient entries.
Class
19
In Hand Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume
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Costume and accessories to be home made and not by a professional. Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required.
Class
20
In Hand Part Bred
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For all part bred horses/ponies and cobs
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
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Mountain & Moorland including Welsh - Class will be split if there are sufficient entries. Any horse to fit the description of Mountain & Moorland and rider combination in costume or traditional attire.
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Open to horses and ponies between 15 years and over
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Open to all In Hand Competitors. Any age, any type
Class
24
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands
Class
25
Gentlemans Attire
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Inhand or ridden acceptable (this class is just for gents, but they are, able to compete in all classes!)
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Open to all juniors showing In Hand and aged 16 years or under
Class
27
In Hand Traditional
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Handlers any age, to be dressed in traditional (regular) riding clothes, uniforms are permitted – but no period costume to be worn)
*** IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP ***
First and second place prize winners from classes 16 to 26 are invited to take part in this class and those who have qualified throughout the year. Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion. This is no fee required to enter this championship
*** SUPREME OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP ***
Open to Champion & Reserve champion from the Ridden and Inhand sections to compete.
Class
28
Music Freestyle - PYO
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Individual Performance to Music in Costume
Section A juniors - under 16
Section B Seniors - over 17
Props can be used and also two people on foot. Can be led.
Choose a theme, Theatre/film/musical/dance/pop or any other entertaining theme.
Time 4 – 5 mins, ridden in a 20 × 60m arena but you do not need to use all the space!
Please note music does not have to match footfalls as long as suits the performance / one piece of music is fine as the performance will be judged on costume, choreography and overall impression by our panel of judges – just like Strictly Come Dancing!
Class
29
Pairs Music Freestyle - PYO
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Pairs in Costume:
Pairs maybe mixed junior/seniors
Props can be used and also two people on foot
Choose a theme, Theatre/film/musical/dance/pop or any other entertaining theme.
Time 4 – 5 mins, ridden in a 20 × 60m arena but you do not need to use all the space!
Please note music does not have to match footfalls as long as suits the performance / one piece of music is fine as the performance will be judged on costume, choreography and overall impression by our panel of judges – just like Strictly Come Dancing!
Class
30
Team Dressage - PYO
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Teams of 3 or more
Small props can be used and also two people on foot!
Note: The combined number of entries accepted for this event will be 15 and accepted on a first-received basis. Additional entries will be wait-listed.
Horse/Pony Tack – Side saddles, bridles, boots, costumes etc should be safe and fit correctly, but may be decorated appropriately.
Rider’s Costumes, Headwear, Props & Helpers – Any costumes or footwear may be worn. If non-standard footwear is worn, it is entirely at the competitor’s own risk. Juniors MUST wear a hat to confirm with current safety standard hats at all times. Adults hats which do not conform to current safety standards are worn entirely at the competitor’s own risk.
Music - Clearly labelled CDs/memory sticks must be handed in to the Show Organiser at least 2 hours before the class. It is your responsibility to ensure the correct track is clearly labelled and plays correctly. We recommend that you bring your own player which will enable your music to be played through the venue’s sound system if necessary.
Tests may not be verbally commanded but can be led.
Scoring – At least 2 Judges will use duplicate mark sheets and each allocated 10 marks for
A - Way of going and harmony between rider and horse/pony
B - Music, which appropriately enhances the performance
C - Costume which is most suitable to the rider horse/pony and the performance
D - Overall entertainment, Performance and Presentation
The two scores will be added together to achieve the final results. In the event of an equality of marks, the highest marks for overall entertainment, performance, and presentation, achieved by both judges shall be the winner. If not conclusive the highest mark for the way of going and harmony between rider and horse, achieved by both judges shall be the winner, if not conclusive the results shall be declared a tie.
Music and Precis (a description of your routine) – Both must be handed in to the Show Secretary before the start of the class, be clearly marked with the competitor’s name, class number and any specific instructions concerning the music
All classes will be run as a Freestyle to Music class in a 20x60 arena, but you do not need to use the entire arena. Riding times will be given and should be ridden in a costume themed to match and enhance the music used. A brief precis about the performance (Max 50 words) must be submitted. Music must be between 4.5 and 5 minutes and will be timed from opening to closing halt.
Requirements: Walk, trot on both reins at any level. Canter is optional; all types of movements may be used but the degree of difficulty may not always gain higher marks.
Optional: Static props may be carried/used. One or two static props and helpers may be incorporated but all props/helpers may only enter the arena, and be removed from, at the same time as and within the time allowed for each competitor (7 minutes including performance time)
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The Champagne Challenge: Now for a bit of light-hearted fun!!! You will be given a ‘glass of champagne’ and you’ll be required to walk, trot (and canter if you wish!) There is a section for novice and new riders. Whoever has the most ‘champagne’ in their glass at the end will receive a bottle of bubby!
Class
32
In Hand Concours D'Elegance
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In Hand Concours d’Elegance of the Year Championship
This class is open to all In Hand Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society.
Class
33
Concours d’Elegance Junior
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Junior Concours d’Elegance Rider of the Year Championship
This class is open to all junior Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society.
Class
34
Concours d’Elegance Adult
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Adult Astride Concours d’Elegance Rider of the Year Championship
This class is open to all adult astride Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society
Class
35
Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance - Championship
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Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance of the Year Championship
This class is open to all side saddle Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society
Show Secretary:
Concours D’elegance Society Of Gb Secretary
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV238AJ
Entries close on Sunday 11th August 2024, or before if classes are full
Online pre-entries at www.myridinglife.com
No entries will be accepted on the day
Classes 1 to 27 are open to everyone, you do not need to be a member and you do not need to qualify. However, “Of The Year” classes are only open to competitors who have qualified and are members of the society. You can qualify at many shows across the UK or on the day of the championship show (membership must be paid)
Classes will run concurrently. Due to the cost of hiring this exclusive venue, we do need to use the time effectively. We will do our best to accommodate you but, if you need to change costumes between classes, please ensure you are organized and have a good, supportive ground crew with you!
We are unable to wait for people or hold any classes.
Please enter sensibly, we will not hold any classes to wait for competitors if classes clash, please ensure you keep an eye on your ring and you are in your collecting ring in plenty of time.
Classes will be judged in accordance with the Rules of The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB. Appointed Judges may be substituted to ensure the smooth running of the programme and to avoid any conflict of interest. Classes will be judged according to the Guidelines of the Concours d‘Elegance Society of GB which can be found at www.eqconcoursgb.com
Competitor numbers will be available to collect from the Show Secretary, however, we recommend that competitors wear bridle numbers as not to detract from their costume.
Stabling is available both Saturday and Sunday evenings, please contact Onley Grounds or book online.
Payment Details & Event Fees
General enquiries: National Show Secretary - Rebecca Jayne Rawlinson. Email: CDSGBshowsec@hotmail.com. Tel: 07762771364
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Concours d’Elegance Society of GB
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.
No entries will be accepted on the day
Entry fees per class £15 Members - £20 Non Members
First Aid fee of £5 per rider
Stabling Information: Yes
Stable Bookings via:
Onley Ground Equestrian Complex Website
No refunds will be given once you have entered your classes, swapping of classes at the secretary’s discretion.
Email Secretary - enquiries@eqconcoursgb.com
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