Charity Horse Show
Proceeds to SCOTTISHSPCA
And Riding for the Disabled
Sunday 27th July 2025
Muirmill Equestrian Centre, Symington, Kilmarnock, KA1 5SH
SPONSORS
We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors, without whose generosity this event would not have been possible.
Major Sponsors
Brian Kinnaird
Official Show Photographer : Equiscot Photography
Show Secretary: Mrs Eileen Kinnaird
29 Heatherbank Park, Fereneze Road,
Neilston, G78 3AT
E-mail and Postal Entries (no Messenger, WhatsApp etc) and entries on the day
RING 1 – PONIES – 9.30 a.m.
JUDGE Levi McDonald
1. Best turned out pony, in hand or ridden, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive trophy
2. In-Hand young stock (3 years old and under) – Pony. Handlers must be over 16 years old. Open to fillies, colts and geldings.
3. First Ridden Pony (May be led) Riders 12 years old or under. Mares and geldings only.
Sponsored by Central Park Cafe, Kilmarnock
4. Family Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, not exceeding 148cm / 14½ hands. Snaffle bridles only. Will be judged on temperament and suitability for purpose.
Sponsored by Laura Brook
5. Ridden Veteran Pony – 18 years and over not exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive trophy.
6. Pony Club Pony – not exceeding 148cm / 14 ½ hands.
A small jump will be included.
Winner to receive a voucher for cross-country hire at Titwood.
Classes may be split into heights if numbers suffice.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 2 - 6
Winner to receive sash and trophy
Sponsored by
Nutmeg Equine Transport (Paul Gall)
RING 1 –Mountain and Moorland
JUDGE – Helen Templeton
7. In-Hand M&M, small breeds - Mares and geldings, colts and fillies.
8. First Ridden, small breeds, riders 12 years old or under (may be led).
9. Ridden M&M, small breeds – Mares and geldings, 4 years and over.
Winner to receive trophy.
10. Shetlands (including miniature) in-hand and ridden.
Sponsored by Laura Brook
11. In-hand M&M, large breeds. Colts, fillies, mares and geldings.
Sponsored by Headquarters Hairdressers, Stewarton
12. Ridden M&M, large breeds. Mares and geldings, 4 years and over.
Winner to receive trophy.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 7 – 12
Sponsored by Fowley Financial Services
Winner to receive the Chestnut Trophy
RING 1 – FUN CLASSES
JUDGE – Judy Wilson, RDA Coach
These classes will commence NO EARLIER than 1.30 p.m.
13. Young handlers, 12 years and under.
14. Fancy Dress, in hand or ridden. Any costumes must include hard hats
Winner to receive vouchers for Sommerville Feeds
15. Thelwell Lookalike, in hand or ridden.
16. Best Natural Mane and Tail.
17. Pony / Horse with the cutest face.
RING 2 – HORSES – 9.30 a.m.
JUDGE – Jessie Singleton
18. Best turned out horse, in hand or ridden, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive voucher for 1 to 1 session with ex professional show jumping/ eventing groom
19. In-Hand young stock (3 years and under) – Horse. Handlers must be over 16 years old. Colts, fillies and geldings.
Sponsored by Rachel Kane
20. Riding Horse, ridden, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive dressage lesson with Scott McLellan
21. Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive the Lakeland Horizon Trophy, plus a dressage lesson from Caroline Patterson.
22. Ridden Family Horse, mare or gelding, 4years and over, exceeding 148cm. Snaffle bridles only. Will be judged on temperament and suitability for purpose.
Winner to receive the Dancer Memorial Trophy
23. Ridden Veteran horse - mare or gelding, 18 years and over, exceeding 148cm.
Winner to receive the Barnard Castle Trophy
24. Riding Club Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years and over, exceeding 148cm. A small jump will be included.
Winner to receive voucher for Morris Equestrian arena hire.
25. Retrained Racehorse, Ridden. Horse does not require to have actually raced.
Winner to receive trophy
Classes may be split into large (exceeding 158cm) and small if numbers suffice.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 19 - 25
Winner to receive sash and trophy.
Sponsored by
TCS
RING 2 – COLOURED HORSE / PONY AND COB TYPES.
JUDGE – Fiona Roy
These classes will commence NO EARLIER than 1.30 p.m.
26. Coloured pony, in hand, colt, filly, mare or gelding, not exceeding 148cm /14½ hands
Sponsored by Margaret Mitchell
27. Coloured horse, in hand, colt, filly, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm/14½ hands
Sponsored by Mark Twigg
28. Coloured pony, ridden, mare or gelding, 4years old and over, not exceeding 148cm/14½ hands.
Winner to receive a dressage lesson from Caroline Patterson.
29. Coloured Horse, ridden, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm/14½ hands.
Winner to receive Angela’s Ark Trophy
30. Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4years and over. NB This class is open to coloured and non-coloured cobs.
Sponsored by Laura Brook
The above classes may be split into large and small breeds if numbers suffice.
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 26- 30
Winner to receive sash and Scott McMinn Trophy.
Sponsored by
Ayrshire Equestrian
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Champions and Reserve Champions from each section.
Winner to receive sash and trophy
Sponsored by
Brian Kinnaird
RING 3
Class 31 Horsemanship/Obstacles session with Tricia Henderson from Equine Therapy Ltd. NB Pre- Entries Only
In hand or ridden, 20-minute slots. Only 6 slots available on a first come first served basis. Slots available between 10.00 a.m and 2.00 p.m.
Within the 20-minute time slot, participants will be coached through the obstacle course and, if time allows, will be given the opportunity to attempt the course independently and be given individual feedback.
All participants will receive a rosette.
Open to all rider/equine combinations for horses/ponies. Pre – entry only £20.00 per rider.
ENTRY FEES
Entry Fee: £10.00 per class beforehand or £12.00 on the day of the Show. Fun classes £5.00. Cash or cheques on the day of the show. Postal /email entries close Wednesday 23rd July 2025. Rosettes 1st to 6th place in all classes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Committee reserves the right to cancel or amalgamate and split classes if necessary.
2. Classes are only open to mares, geldings and colts/fillies, i.e. no stallions permitted.
3. All horses and ponies must be up-to-date with all relevant vaccinations.
4. Correctly secured riding hats/ skull caps which are approved BSI standards must be worn when mounted, whether a competitor or not.
5. Colts may not be led by any Junior who has not attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
6. Horses/ ponies must be ridden at walk except in the designated warm-up areas.
7. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
8. The Judge’s decision is final.
9. No competitors shall enter under a Judge who has owned, sold or received financial gain from that horse/pony.
10. All competitors and spectators will attend at their own risk. Neither the organisers or landowners will be in any way responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may happen to exhibitors or their assistants, nor any member of the public or to any animal, vehicle or property brought onto the showground.
11. Cups and trophies are perpetual and it is up to the competitor to ensure their safe return to the Show Secretary 4 weeks prior to the next year’s show. Cups and trophies are engraved at the winner’s own expense.
12. Inappropriate language or behaviour will not be tolerated towards other people or animals, and persons responsible will be asked to leave the showground.
13. No unattended horses / ponies to be tied up.
14. All haynets must be kept inside trailers/lorries. No haynets are permitted to be tied up outside trailers.
15. Any Covid rules in place at the time of the Show must be observed.
16. Acceptance of the above provisions will be a condition of entry.
17. Excessive use of the whip will not be tolerated.
18. No spurs allowed.
19. All outdoor sessions will be subject to weather conditions on the day.
Mountain and Moorland Breeds
Small Breeds Shetland Welsh Section A & B
Dartmoor Fell
Exmoor
Large Breeds Welsh Section C & D Highland
New Forest Connemara
Dales
SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Entry form for Charity Horse Show on Sunday 27th July 2025
CLASS No. NAME OF HORSE/PONY HEIGHT AGE SEX NAME OF RIDER CONTACT NUMBER / E-MAIL ADDRESS AGE IF UNDER 18
FIRST AID COVER £2.00
Amount enclosed to cover total entries £______________
Please make cheques payable to: Scottish SPCA. Alternatively, payment may be made by BACS: Sort Code: 80-08-53
Account No: 00744280
You must have Personal Insurance with Public Liability: I agree to abide by the rules of the competition and acknowledge there will be no paramedics on site, only first aiders. I have personal insurance including Public Liability appropriate to this event and can show this documentation to the show secretary on show day or produce on request prior to the event.
I agree that any photographs taken on the day may be displayed on the show Facebook page Yes/ No
I have read and agree to the Rules and Regulations as detailed in Schedule. I agree not to hold the Committee, Organiser and Land Owners in any way responsible for any accident or loss whatsoever occurring on the ground during the day of the show. I agree to SSPCA contacting me with any relevant information.
SIGNED................................................................................ (If under 18 a parent or guardian must sign)
ADDRESS..............................................................................
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ENTRIES TO SHOW SECRETARY, SSPCA Charity Horse Show, C/o Mrs E Kinnaird, 29 Heatherbank Park, Fereneze Road, Neilston, G78 3AT
(email
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