Class 22 Two-year-old colt or gelding registered in I. H. R.

Class 23 Two-year-old filly registered in I. H. R.

Class 24       Qualifier

The Irish Shows Association & Kildysart Show Society Present the Kildysart Two Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship Sponsored by: Clare Oil Co. Ltd. Banner Contractors Ltd and Kildysart Show

Prize Fund: €3,000

Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Show Championship Series. Rules and Conditions.

1. This competition is open to animals registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses [WBFSH] studbook or a Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine [DAFM] approved studbook with recorded breeding.
2. Two animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the animal’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification
4. Passports and microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeon at the
5. Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show at

These rules should be read in conjunction with the general I. S. A. rules. Entry Fee to qualifying Show: €10; To Final: €20.

Prizes: 1st €650, 2nd €350; 3rd €250; 4th €200; 5th €150; 6th to end €100 each A prize will be presented for a combination of Best Turned-Out animal and most suitably dressed handler.
Final: KILDYSART SHOW – Saturday 30th August 2022

Class 25 Cancelled

Class 26 Cancelled

Class 27 Three-year-old colt or gelding registered in IHR

Class 28 Three-year-old filly registered in IHR

Class 29   Qualifier

The Irish Shows Association & Dungarvan Show Society Present the Three Year Old Filly All Ireland Championship Sponsored by Pat Cunningham

Prize Fund: €2,000

Rules & Conditions

1. This competition is open to animals registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses [WBFSH] studbook or a Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine [DAFM] approved studbook with recorded breeding.
2. Two animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the animal’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification
4. Passports and microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeon at the
5. Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show at which the final is held.

These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules Entry fee to Qualifier €10 To Final €20 

Prizes Champion €700 and Sash, Reserve €350,  3rd €200, 4th €150, and all other competitors who attend €80 each.

A prize will be presented for a combination of the best turned-out horse and the most suitable dressed handler.  

Final Dungarvan show Sunday 10^th July 2022

Class 30 Qualifier

The Irish Shows Association & Bannow & Rathangan Show Society Present the 3-Year-Old Horse All Ireland championship.

Prize money Sponsored by Bannow & Rathangan Show Society, Prizes Sponsored by Galway Irish Crystal & Belleek China.

Part of the Horse Sport Ireland National Showing Championship series Prize fund €6,000

Rules and Conditions.

1. This competition is open to animals registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses [WBFSH] studbook or a Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine [DAFM] approved studbook with recorded breeding.
2. Two animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the animal’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification
4. Passports and microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeon at the
5. Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show at

These rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA rules.

For more information on accommodation OR Free stabling for the final contact 087-7560871 or 053-9136588 in advance.

Entry Fee to qualifying show €10 To Final €20

Prizes: Champion €800 plus Galway Irish Crystal, 2nd €500 & Galway Irish Crystal, 3rd €350 & Belleek China, 4th €250 & BelleekChina, 5th €200 & Galway Irish Crystal, 6th €150 & Belleek China, 7th to the end €70 each.

Additional prizes at final: €150 & Trophy for the best filly, €150 & Trophy for a combination of best turned-out horse and most suitable dressed handler.

Breeder of winning animal to receive a Galway Irish crystal or Belleek China. Final: Bannow & Rathangan Show Thursday 14th July 2022 at 1:30 pm

Class 31 Qualifier

The Irish Shows Association & Clarecastle Agricultural Show Society Present: The Colt Foal All Ireland Championship

Prize Fund €3000

Sponsored by Ennis Municipal Authority. Rules and Conditions

• This competition is open to foals registered in a World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses [WBFSH] studbook or a Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine [DAFM] approved studbook with recorded breeding.
• One foal may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the ISA agree the standard is high enough
• Foals must be always led.
• Exhibitors to both the qualifier and the final must have the mare’s passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification
• Passports and microchips should be read by a veterinary surgeon at the
• Foals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class at the Show where the final is held.

These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association 

Prize Fund for Final: 1st €1200, 2nd €700, 3rd €500, 4th €300, 5th, €200, 6th €100

A prize will be presented For the Combination of the Best Turned-out Foal and the most suitably dressed handler. Entry Fee to qualifying show €10, To Final €20

Final Clarecastle show Saturday 7th August 2022

                       Champion Young Horse of Athenry Show Open to All First Prizewinners in

                       Classes 19-31 inclusive, Excluding Qualifiers, for Perpetual Cup, Sash & Rosette.

Cup to be retained by Athenry Agricultural Show.

Class 32 Brood Mare likely to produce a high-class hunter with foal at foot for the Herbert Taylor Perpetual Challenge Cup.

Class 33 Colt Foal registered in I.H.R. for the Gerry O’Neill PCC

Class 34 Open Retrain Racehorse to Riding horse.

Class 35 Novice Retrain Racehorse to Riding horse

Class 36 Unraced horse to riding horse.

             Champion Racehorse to Riding horse for Sash and Rosette.

             Treo Eile Racehorse to Riding Horse Series classes 35 & 36

Class 37 Qualifier Open Retrained Racehorse Class

Open to Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old and over any height. Riders must be 16 years old or over by 1^st January 2022. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham, or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited.

The winner and second go forward to the Treo Eile Racehorse Series Final at the National Horse & Pony Championship Show on August 6^th at Killosery. If either of these has previously qualified the qualification may be passed down the line at the judge’s discretion.

All entries MUST have registered with Treo Eile (registration is Free at www.treoeile.com)

All those entering horses and/or participating in the class agree to be bound by the show rules Prizes, Rosettes & Prize money to all winners from 1^st to 6^th place at the qualifying show.

1st €150, 2nd €60,  3rd €30; 4th €20, 5th €20, 6th €20

Prize money for the final is to be decided.

Class 38    Qualifier Novice Retrained Racehorse Class

Open to Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old and over any height. In their FIRST year of retraining. Riders must be 16 years old or over by 1^st January 2022. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham, or simple double bridle. Horses should be plaited.

The winner and second go forward to the Treo Eile Racehorse  Series Final at the National Horse & Pony Championship Show on August 6^th at Killosery. If either of these has previously qualified the qualification may be passed down the line at the judge’s discretion.

All entries MUST have registered with Treo Eile (registration is Free) at www.treoeile.com. All those entering horses and/or participating in the class agree to be bound by the show rules. Prizes; Rosettes and Prize money to all winners from 1^st to 6^th place at the qualifying show.

1st €150, 2nd €60, 3rd €30; 4th €20, 5th €20, 6th €20

Prize money for the final is to be decided.

Class 39 Cob, mare, or gelding to be shown in hand (14. 3h. h. to 15 1h. h.)

ARDRAHAN Show Society Present the Ardrahan All Ireland Ridden Hunter Championship. Sponsored by Ardrahan Show and Associates.

Prize Fund €2500   Entry Fee to qualifying Show: €10; To Final: €20.

Rules and Conditions

1. Entries are confined to Mares and Geldings, four years old and over, to be shown under saddle.
2. The judges may ride each horse in all paces on either or both reins.
3. The judges will assess the conformation and movement of each horse in hand.
4. Two or more animals may be selected to qualify for the final if the judges and the ISA agree that the standard is high enough.
5. Exhibitors must have the animals’ passport available for inspection at both the qualifier and final.

These rules should be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.

For information on accommodation or free stabling for the final, contact 086-0879726 or 085-7441779

Prize fund 1st €500, 2nd €300, 3rd €200; 4th €150, 5th €100, 6th €75

Best Irish Draught €200, Best 4-year-old €100, Breeder of the Champion €200, All other finalists €75 

Final ARDRAHAN Show Saturday 9^th July 2022

Class 41 Ridden Small Hunter 148cms – 158cms – Rider 16 years and over.

Class 42 Cancelled

Class 43 Cob Lightweight. Ridden by a rider over 16-years-old.

Class 44 Cancelled

If insufficient entries will be judged in the same ring.

Class 45 Cancelled

Class 46 Ridden Hunter Medium weight exceeding 158cms – Rider 16 years and over.

Class 47  Ridden Hunter, Mare, or Gelding heavyweight. For the Jim Keane Memorial Cup, Sponsored by his family Pascal, Martin, Frank, Con & Mary B. 

Class 48 Registered Irish Draught Ridden class Four-year-old and over for mares or geldings.

Class 40 Qualifier

Passports must be available at the show for inspection.

Patricia O’Callaghan and Ita Sheridan Trophy shall be presented to Best ridden Hunter from Classes 41 to 48 incl.

RING THREE – 10:00 am

IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SECTION

Prize Fund €80. The entry fee is €12 for all classes

Animals must be the progeny of class 1[ID] or class 2 Irish Draught mare & Stallion that is certified as class 1/class 2/RID [GB], RID[Can]/Grade 2[GB]

Class 49 R.I.D yearling filly.

Class 50 R.I.D Yearling Colt or Gelding for O’Beirne PCC

Class 51 R.I.D Colt Foal from R.I.D or A.I.D. Mare is open to R.I.D or Class 2 Stallion

Class 52 Filly Foal from R.I.D or A.I.D Mare

Class 52 (b) 2-year-old Filly

Western Region Irish Draught Foal Championship 2022

Class 53 Prize Fund: TBA

Rules & Conditions

1. This Championship is confined to Irish Draught Foals, the progeny of Class 1 (R.I.D.) Irish Draught Mare and an Irish Draught Stallion that is classified as Class 1 (ID C1) in the Irish Draught Horse Studbook.
2. The competition is open to either colt or filly foals.
3. Dams passports must be produced at qualifying shows and at the final. Foals passports/stallion owners covering certs must be produced at the final.
4. Foals must be led at all times.
5. One qualifier per show or two qualifiers if the standard is high enough at the judge’s discretion.
6. On completion of judging, stewards must inform the successful competitor to visit the secretary’s office at the qualifying show within one hour and complete the necessary documentation for entry to the final.
   Note it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make sure his/her foal is entered for the final.
7. Show Secretaries must forward the completed result cards, together with the appropriate fee to the Oughterard Show secretary within 5 days of holding the qualifying class.
8. The Oughterard Show in consultation with the sponsor reserve the right to amend the rules as may be necessary.

It is envisaged that this competition will continue to give a new impetus to Irish Draught breeding and encourage farmers to produce quality Irish Draught stock on western farms.

Entry Fee to Final:  €20.00                                                                          

A prize will be presented for the Combination of Best Turned out Foal and Most Suitably Dressed Handler.

All Enquiries to Show Office –  086 1517289

FINAL: OUGHTERARD SHOW SUNDAY 28th AUGUST 2022

Class 54 R.I.D or Appendix mare, 3-year-old and over with or without foal at foot.

For Johnny Duffy Perpetual Challenge Cup

Class 55 Irish Draught Mare and Foal Class 1 or 2 with ID Foal at foot by Class 1 or 2 ID Stallion, to be judged as a unit 50/50

Class 56 Mare without foal at foot For Michael Casey Perpetual Challenge Cup   

Class 57 Qualifier

The Irish Shows Association & Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Present: The Leitrim Irish Draught Breeders Championship. Part of horse sport Ireland National Showing Championship series. Sponsored by: Horse Sport Ireland & Leitrim Irish Draught Horse BreedersAssociation

Rules and conditions:

1. This competition is opened to animals, with the breed code ID, registered in the Irish Draught Horse studbook [or a harmonized Irish Draught studbook] with recorded breeding.
2. One Mare and Foal may qualify at each
3. Exhibitors to both the qualifier & Final must have their Mares passport available for inspection prior to entry to the judging ring. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to immediate disqualification.
4. Passports & Microchips should be read by a vet at the final
5. One of the Judges at the Qualifying Show must be a qualified Irish Draught
6. Animals qualified for the Final are not eligible to enter any other class at Mohill show other than qualifying classes for other ISA

 These rules should be read in conjunction with ISA Rules.

Prizes: 1st €500 & the Central Motors Perpetual Trophy presented by Patsy Walpole. 2nd €300 3rd €200, 4th €150, 5th €100, 6th €100, 7th and upwards will receive €60 on appearance at final.

Entry Fee to Qualifying Show €10. To Final €20 Final Mohill Show Sunday 21ST August 2022

The entry Fee to the Qualifying show is €10 and to the Final €20

Final Sunday 21^st August 2022.

Champion Irish Draught of the show Sash Picked from winners of classes 49-57 excluding Qualifiers.

Prize Fund €80 Entry fee €12

Class 58 Three-year-old and upwards Piebald’s and skewbald’s

Class 59 Colored Pony under 148cm

Class 60 Colored Cob

Champion colored Horse of Athenry Show – Sash from winners of classes 58-60 Inclusive.

RING FOUR – (10.00am)

PONY SECTION

Lead Rein Entry fee €5 & Prizes in kind for classes 60-62 incl; Prize Fund €50. Entry Fee €12 in other classes

Where required Passports must be available for inspection.

PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of safety all ponies attending the show must be haltered and always led by competent handlers over 16 yrs.

Class 61 Open Show Hunter Lead Rein. Ponies 123cm and under, Rider under 8 years on 1st January 2022

Class 62 Family Pony Lead Rein. Pony mare or gelding not exceeding 138cms. Rider under 10 years on 1st January 2022.

Class 63 County Galway Hunt Pony Club Lead Rein. Pony mare or Gelding 4-year-old and over to be ridden by a child that is a member of the County Galway Hunt Branch or the Irish Pony Club. To be judged on the rider and Pony as a suitable combination or pony club activities

Class 63B Show Hunter first ridden.  Rider under 10-years-old at 1st January 2022

Class 64 Ridden Show Pony 128cm to 148cm to be ridden by a child of the correct age on 1st January 2022 for the size of the pony.

Class 65 Ridden Registered Connemara pony 4 years old and over to be ridden by rider Under 16 on 1st January 2022

Class 66 Ridden Registered Connemara pony 4 years old and over to be ridden by a rider over 16 on 1st January 2022

Class 67 Intermediate Show Hunter Pony 158cms Open and Novice Rider under 25 years on 1st Jan 2022

Class 68 Novice Ridden Connemara 4–5-year-old Mare, gelding only Rider over 25 years on 1^st January 2022

Class 69 Intermediate Show Hunter Pony 153cms Open and Novice. Ponies, mares, or geldings, 4 years old and over exceeding143 cms and not exceeding 153 cms. Rider under 20 years on 1st January 2022 for Damien Quinn Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup

Class 70 Intermediate Show Hunter Pony 143cm Open and Novice. Ponies, mares, or geldings, 4-year-old and over, exceeding133 cms and not exceeding 143 cms. Rider under 25 years on 1st January 2022

Class 71 Open & Novice 133 cm, Show Hunter Pony Class for ponies, mares, or geldings, 4 and over exceeding 123 cm and not exceeding 133 cm. Rider under 17 years on 1st January 2022

Champion Show Hunter Pony – Classes 64, 65, 66 incl

Class 72 Shown In-hand Pony not exceeding 128cms, filly or gelding.

Class 73    Shown In-hand Pony not exceeding 138cms. filly or gelding.

Class 74    Shown In-hand Pony not exceeding 148cms. filly or gelding.

Class 75 Best Irish Broodmare with foal at foot by an Irish Stallion.

Class 76 Best Foal class Colt/Filly

Class 77 Young handlers,

1. The handler must be under 14 on 1st January 2022
2. No Stallions.
3. Ponies must be over 3 years old on 1^st January 2022
4. All ponies need to have a good temperament.
5. The pony can be any breed.

Class 78 Young handlers

1. The handler must be under 17 yrs 1st January 2022
2. No Stallions.
3. Ponies must be over 3 years old on 1^st January 2022
4. All ponies need to have a good temperament.
5. The pony can be any breed

RING FIVE – (10.00am)

WORKING HUNTER PONIES

To be run under IPS rules. Prize Fund: €50; Entry fee: €12.

Class 79 Open & Novice 133cms working hunter pony, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over.

Rider under 14 years on 1st January 2022. Novice Ponies to jump first.

Class 80 Open & Novice 143cms working hunter pony, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms. Rider under 17 years on 1st January 2022, Novice Ponies to jump first.

Class 81 Open & Novice 153cms working hunter pony, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over.

Rider under 20 years on 1st January 2022. Novice Ponies to jump first.  1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 79, 80, 81,

Class 82 Open working hunter lead rein pony not exceeding 123cms.

Rider under 8 years on 1st of January 2022

Class 83 Open Cradle stakes working hunter pony not exceeding 123cms.

Rider under 11 years on 1st of January 2022

Champion Mini Pony for Monsignor Mooney Perpetual Challenge Cup from 1st and 2nd in classes 56, 76, 77 inclusive

Class 84 Open starter stakes working hunter pony not exceeding 133cms. Rider under 12 years on 1st January 2022

Class 85 M & M WH Pony Exceeding 143 cms (1m)

Class 86 M & M WH Pony Exceeding 133 cms but not 143cms {90cms)

Class 87 M & M WH Pony Exceeding 122 cms but not 133cms {80cms)

Class 88 M & M WH Pony Not Exceeding 122 cms. (65cms)

Class 89 Pony Club Working Hunter – mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding – must be a member of any Branch of Irish Pony Club – Members to D+ standards to jump first – 75cm all others – 90cm

Class 90 Working hunter class for 4–5-year-old Connemara mare, gelding, or stallion 75–95cm

Class 91 Working Hunter for registered Connemara pony 4 years old and over to be ridden by rider under 16 on January 1st, 2022

Class 92 Working Hunter for registered Connemara pony 4 years old and over to be ridden by a rider over 16 on January 1st, 2022

Class 93 Open & Novice 158cms working hunter pony, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over.

Rider under 25 years on 1st January 2022. Novice Ponies to jump first.

Ridden Connemara Championship from 1st and 2nd prize winners in Classes 60, 61, 81, 82. For a sash and rosettes.

Class 94 Qualifier

Joyce’s All Ireland 36^th Ridden Registered Connemara Performance Pony Championship Final

Kindly sponsored by Joyces Supermarkets & Galway Irish Crystal

Rules for Joyce’s All Ireland 2022

1. Qualifying rounds will be held at designated
2. Ponies 4 years old and over are
3. More than one pony in each qualifying class may be selected to compete in the final provided the judges agree that the standard is high enough and may qualify a second
4. The judge of the day must sign the qualifying entry form (s)
5. Pony and/or Rider once qualified are not eligible to participate in subsequent qualifiers in the same category. This rule may be waived by the Show Committee in exceptional circumstances e.g., sale of a pony or injury of rider prior to final. Permission from the Oughterard Show Committee must be granted prior to any previously qualified pony or rider competing in subsequent qualifying rounds. Failure to do so will result in the entry not being
6. On completion of judging at qualifiers, the successful qualifier will be given all relevant entry documentation by the ring steward. This must be completed and returned, along with the appropriate fee, to the secretary of Oughterard Show within 7 days – this rule will be strictly adhered to.
7. Ponies must be registered in the main Connemara Studbook. The Passport of each pony must be presented prior to judging at the qualifying show and on the day of the final.
8. The rider must be 16 years and over 01/01/22
   Jumping over rustic/ natural fences will be part of the qualifying rounds and final.
   Qualifying rounds require a minimum of 4 fences. Jumps at qualifiers should not exceed 90cm in height and 90cm in width. Entrants from shows who do not adhere to this rule will not be accepted.

9. The Final requires a minimum of 5 fences which will include a double. Fences must not exceed 1m in height and 1m in
10. Ponies to be ridden in a Plain Snaffle, Pelham or Double Bridle. Boots are allowed for the jumping phase only and must be removed prior to the in-hand or Flat A running martingale is permitted in qualifiers and in the Final but spurs are prohibited. The same tack must be used in both phases.
11. A performance judge must be used at qualifying
12. Ponies will be judged on type, Confirmation, jumping technique, way of going, and action in-hand.
13. Random Dope testing may be carried out on the day of the final.
14. Any objection must be lodged in writing with the show secretary within half an hour following the completion of the competition, together with €50 which is refundable if the objection is upheld.
15. Oughterard Show Committee, in consultation with the sponsor, reserves the right to amend the rules as may be deemed necessary.

* It is strongly advised by the Oughterard Show Society that all competitors should wear a body protector.

* Qualifying Rosettes will be presented at the Final.

Entry Fee to Final under review Entry Fee at qualifying show €10. Prize fund to be announced later.

All other finalists will receive a rosette on appearance in the final.

Supreme Champion:

The Cannonball Cup will be presented to the Supreme Champion.

A Trophy will be presented to the breeder of the Supreme Champion.

Marking: Phase 1 – Jumping

5 fences (one is a double) marked 0-10 for each fence. Points will also be awarded for way of going 0- 20

Penalties

1st Refusal -15

2nd Refusal: -20

3rd Refusal: Elimination Each Fence Knocked: -10

Phase 2 – Flat-Ridden and In-Hand

Flat-Ridden will include a short freestyle show incorporating walk, trot, canter, change of rein, and gallop and will be judged as follows:

Pony’s Manners and Performance: 0-10 Rider’s ability: 0-10

Overall Impression: 0-10

In-Hand will be judged as follows: Confirmation: 0-10 Type: 0-5

Movement: 0-10

Note: In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the combination awarded the highest points in Phase 1 will be deemed the winner. If there is still a tie, the combination with the highest points in Phase 2 Flat Ridden will be deemed the winner.

FINAL Oughterard Show Sunday 28th August 2022

www.oughterardshow.com email oughshowsociety@gmail.com

Working Hunter Horse Classes

Class 95 80 CM.

Class 96 90 CM.

Class 97 1 M.

Class 98 1.10 M

Working Hunter Champion Horse for a sash from classes 95-98 incl.
Rosette for the Reserve Champion.