BLAIR ESTATE, DALRY, AYRSHIRE BY KIND PERMISSION OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES HENDRY

BLAIR GYMKHANA SHOWING, SHOW JUMPING &

CROSS COUNTRY CHARITY SHOW ON

SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2017

PONY SHOWING CHAMPION: JAMIE BORWICK TROPHY AND A VOUCHER FOR A PONY SHOEING DONATED BY ROBINSON AND VARINI FARRIERS (CONDITIONS APPLY)

HORSE SHOWING CHAMPION: JACKIE CLARK SHIELD AND A VOUCHER FOR FIRST

SADDLERY

PROCEEDS DONATED TO RIDING FOR THE DISABLED, AYRSHIRE HOSPICE AND ALZHIEMER’S SCOTLAND

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW AVAILABLE www.blairgymkhana.co.uk

LAURA MEADER WILL BE THE OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER.

Secretary: Miss Judith Reid Ashacre, Hindog Road, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5LQ

Tel: 07855375362 Email: judith_reid85@hotmail.com

Website – www.blairgymkhana.co.uk

ACCESS INFORMATION

DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUTWITH OUR CONTROL, PARKING WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE FIELD ACROSS FROM TEMPLANDMUIR FARM. A WALKWAY THROUGH

THE FIELD DIRECTLY OPPOSITE TO THE BLAIR POLICIES WILL BE MARKED OUT AS PER PREVIOUS YEARS.

TIMETABLE

EVENT RING CLASS NUMBER TIME

SHOWING RED CLASSES 1-7 9am PROMPT

BLUE CLASSES 8-15 9am PROMPT

SHOWJUMPING SHOWJUMPING CLASSES 21 - 27 11am APPROX

CROSS COUNTRY CLASSES 28 – 32 12.30pm PROMPT

HANDY PONY/HORSE BLUE CLASSES 16 - 20 COURSE AVAILABLE

1pm – 3pm APPROX

CLEAR ROUNDS CLEAR ROUND Adjust to own height ALL DAY

ENTRY FEES:

CLASSES 1 - 15: £7.00 CLASSES 16 – 20: £4.00 CLASS 32: £20 PER PAIR CLASSES 21 – 27: £7.00 CLASSES 28 – 31: £14.00

CLEAR ROUNDS: £2 PER ROUND OR 3 FOR £5

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY 22 JUNE 2017. ENTRIES ON THE DAY (CLASSES 1-27) WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AT THE SECRETARY’S DISCRETION.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Paul and Davie from Robinson & Varini Farriers • Alex and Karene at First Saddlery, Fenwick (www.firstsaddlery.co.uk) • Charles and Sallie Hendry, Blair Estate, Dalry (www.blairestate.com) • St Margaret’s Church Dalry for tables and chairs • Dot Graham, Delta Mac Artwork for printing schedules • Inverhall Portable Structures Ltd, Johnstone for supply of marquee • D&J Reid Agricultural Contractors, Whitecraig, Dalry for supply of generators • Graeme Reid, D&J Reid Agricultural Contractors and Andy Magilton, A Magilton Haulage and

Plant Hire for plant, materials and labour for repairs to Cross Country Course and Car Park • Laura Meader for official event photography • Safe Care Equine for prizes for Turn Out classes (www.safecare-equine.com). • Baileys Horse Feeds for vouchers and feed prizes. • The Boys Brigade for help with parking, pole picking, XC score collection • Grateful thanks to all our sponsors, volunteers and supporters for their generosity

SHOWING CLASSES

RED RING – 9am PROMPT

1. BEST TURNED OUT HORSE AND RIDER. Open to horses 4 years old and over, exc 148cms

TROPHY: The Borwick Memorial Trophy: In memory of the late Col. And Mrs M Borwick of Blair. SPONSOR: Harley Marshall, Dalry and winner to receive Safe Care Equine Show Pack donated by Safe Care Equine, Dalry.

2. NOVICE HORSE. Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms who have not won 1st prize in any showing class (excluding turn out) prior to 24 June 2016. Snaffle bridles only. TROPHY: Tatiana Memorial Trophy: Donated by Allison Colwill SPONSOR: Allison Colwill, Dalry

3. RIDDEN HUNTER: Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: Toyland Trophy: Donated by Miss Gibson, Uplawmoor SPONSOR: Mareth Wilson, Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies Ltd, Lochwinnoch (www.fullwoodhead.co.uk) and winner to receive Horse Head Door Mat.

4. RIDING CLUB HORSE: Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. A small jump may

be included at the judges discretion. TROPHY: Lennel Conch Trophy SPONSOR: Munro Insurance Consultants, Paisley (www.munrosons.com)

5. RIDDEN AND IN-HAND COLOURED HORSE*: Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding

148cms. Rider/handler any age. TROPHY: The Feed Room Challenge Cup: Donated by Yvonne Campbell, The Feed Room SPONSOR: The Feed Room. Prizes £15, £10, £5 Baileys Horse Feed Vouchers to be redeemed at The Feed Room, Lochwinnoch.

6. RIDDEN AND IN-HAND SPOTTED/APPALOOSA HORSE*: Open to horses 4 years old and

over, exceeding 148cms. Rider/handler any age. TROPHY: Spotted/Appaloosa Trophy: Donated by Malcolm and Daune Bronte-Stewart - Middlepart Stables and Stud (www.middlepart.com) SPONSOR: Malcolm and Daune Bronte-Stewart - Middlepart Stables and Stud

7. RIDDEN AND IN HAND VETERAN HORSE – 16 YEARS AND OVER*: Open to horses

exceeding 148cms. Rider/handler any age. TROPHY: AUTUMN PLAYBOY TROPHY: Donated by Sheila and Sharon Thom SPONSOR: Debbie Rodwell, Tandleview Stables, Gateside (http://www.tandleviewstables.com) *In the event of sufficient entries, classes will be split.

HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

1st and 2nd Prize Winners from classes 1-7 to be judged following completion of class 7 Winner to receive THE JACKIE CLARK SHIELD, DONATED BY JACKIE CLARK, A FOUNDING

MEMBER OF BLAIR GYMKHANA AND A VOUCHER KINDLY DONATED BY FIRST SADDLERY, MEIKLE MOSSIDE, KILMAURS

BLUE RING – 9AM PROMPT RING SPONSORED BY HCS MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD

8. BEST TURNED OUT PONY AND RIDER. Open to ponies off lead rein, 4 years old and over not

exceeding 148cms. Rider aged 16 years and under. TROPHY: Logan/McTaggart Trophy SPONSOR: Safe Care Equine and winner to receive Safe Care Equine Show Pack

9. RIDING CLUB PONY: 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider aged 16 years and under. A small jump may be included at the judges discretion. TROPHY: Sally Trophy SPONSOR: Abbey Coaches, Executive Travel, Glasgow (www.abbeycoachesltd.co.uk)

10. BEST RIDER: Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exc 148cms. Rider 16 years and under. TROPHY: The Crawfield Trophy. Donated by Mr A Kirkpatrick, Glengarnock SPONSOR: CDK Galbriath, Property Consultants, Ayr (www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk)

11. SHOW HUNTER PONY: 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider 16 years and under. TROPHY: Toyland Trophy. Donated by Miss Gibson, Uplawmoor. SPONSOR: Borestone Repairs, Car and Maintenance, Dalry. Prizes £15, £10, £5 Baileys Horse Feed Vouchers to be redeemed at The Feed Room Lochwinnoch.

12. FAMILY PONY: 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider aged 16 years and under. Class judged as true family pony type suitable to be ridden by any family member. Snaffle bridles only. TROPHY: The Sasha Trophy. Donated by Lauren and Rachel Jardine SPONSOR: Benslie Training Limited, Kilwinning (www.benslietraining.co.uk)

13. BEST TURNED OUT PONY AND RIDER ON LEAD REIN: Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider aged 8 years and under. TROPHY: Anderson Family Trophy. Donated by Mr and Mrs Neil Anderson, Gatehead Farm SPONSOR: Safe Care Equine and winner to receive Safe Care Equine Show Pack

14. RIDDEN AND IN HAND COLOURED PONY*: Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not

exceeding 148cms, rider/handler aged 16 and under. Lead Rein ponies eligible to compete. TROPHY: Bellstone Cup: Donated by Tam and Lynn Cochrane SPONSOR: Breedon Northern Limited (www.breedongroup.com)

15. RIDDEN AND IN HAND VETERAN PONY – 16 YEARS AND OVER*: Open to ponies not

exceeding 148cms, rider/handler aged 16 and under. Lead Rein ponies eligible to compete. TROPHY: Ashgrove Lady Memorial Trophy. Donated by Lauren and Rachel Jardine SPONSOR: DSM Nutritional Products, Dalry

PONY CHAMPIONSHIP

1st and 2nd Prize Winners from classes 8-15 to be judged following completion of class 15 Winner to receive VICTOR LUDORUM: THE JAMIE BORWICK TROPHY, DONATED BY THE

LATE LT COL AND MRS M.G BORWICK, BLAIR ESTATE A PONY SHOEING VOUCHER KINDLY DONATED BY ROBINSON AND VARINI FARRIERS

(CONDITIONS APPLY)

NOVELTY CLASSES

RING AND CLASSES SPONSORED BY HCS MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD

BLUE RING – START ON COMPLETION OF CLASS 15

16. LEAD REIN SHOWJUMPING: Open to riders 8 years and under.

TROPHY: Lewis and Eve Logan Trophy. Rosettes for all clears. Medals for 1st to 6th place.

17. OPEN MOUNTED FANCY DRESS*. Rider aged 16 years and under. Protective hats must be worn

by all competitors. TROPHY: Fancy Dress Trophy. Horse treats for all competitors.

HANDY PONY AND HORSE – START AT APPROX 1PM

18. LEAD REIN HANDY PONY: Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider aged 8 years and under. TROPHY: Bicket Trophy. Prizes for all competitors.

19. HANDY PONY: Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider 16 years and under. TROPHY: Skeldon Tip Top Trophy. Prizes for all competitors.

20. HANDY HORSE: Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms.

TROPHY: The Doreen Elizabeth Golder Memorial Quaich. Horse treats for all competitors.

THE HANDY PONY AND HORSE COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM APPROXIMATELY 1PM ONWARD. COMPETITORS MAY PRESENT THEMSELVES

BETWEEN 1PM AND 3PM. RESULTS AVAILABLE AFTER 3PM. ROSETTES WILL BE PRESENTED TO COMPETITORS ONCE RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE.

SHOWJUMPING CLASSES

STARTING AT 11AM PROMPT

21. NOVICE HORSE (65CMS): Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: Stevenson Tankard SPONSOR: Filtec Environmental Limited

22. INTERMEDIATE HORSE (75CMS): Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: Blair Trophy SPONSOR: Muirmill Equestrian Centre, Symington (www.muirmillec.co.uk)

23. OPEN HORSE (85CMS): Open to horses 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: Glenlogan Trophy donated by Mr and Mrs John Sinclair SPONSOR: Nicola Smith EEBW Equine Sports Massage

24. STARTER STAKES (MAX HEIGHT 50CMS): Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders aged 16 years and under who have never won a 1st prize in a jumping competition off lead rein. TROPHY: Templandmuir Trophy SPONSOR: MBM Veterinary Group, Ayrshire

25. NOVICE PONY (65CMS): Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: The Blair Mill Trophy SPONSOR: A Magilton Haulage and Plant Hire, Dalry

26. INTERMEDIATE PONY (75CMS): Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: The Blair Mill Trophy donated by Mr and Mrs Dan Wright SPONSOR: East Middlebank Livery, Dalry, Ayrshire (www.eastmiddlebanklivery.com)

27. OPEN PONY (85CMS): Open to ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. TROPHY: Trudy Memorial Trophy SPONSOR: The McKinstry Company, Ayr (www.mckinstry.co.uk)

CLEAR ROUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY FROM APPROXIMATELY 9.30AM. £2PER ROUND OR 3 ROUNDS FOR £5. ROSETTES FOR ALL CLEARS. ADJUST TO

OWN HEIGHT – VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST AND RIDERS MAY PRESENT THEMSELVES AT ANY TIME AND PAY AT GATE

CROSS-COUNTRY

STARTING AT 12.30PM PROMPT

• Cross-country entries are limited to 120 places allocated on a ‘first come - first served basis’. • Riders will set off on a ‘first come - first served basis’ in each class – not in numerical order. • Cross-country entries will NOT be accepted on the day. • Riders must walk the course prior to competing. The course can be walked from 5.30 pm on Friday 23 June

2017 and on Saturday morning. • Competitors will set off at approximately 1m intervals in classes 28 and 29, at 1m 30 sec intervals in classes 30

and 31 and 2m intervals in class 32. The winner(s) will be the competitor(s) with the least number of faults nearest the class optimum time. Optimum times, times taken and scores will be posted at the Secretary’s office at least half an hour after all scores have been collected.

• In classes 30 and 31 there will be several knock down fences. If a knock down pole is dislodged there will be a 10 point penalty.

• Novice classes 28 and 29 eligibility: The horse or pony and rider combination must never have been placed 1st or 2nd in any cross-country, hunter trial, or one day event prior to Saturday 17 June 2017. Classes:

28. NOVICE HORSE OR PONY: Rider aged 13 years or over. Max height of fences approx 75cms. TROPHY: Merrymaker Trophy SPONSOR: Clarkes Environmental Ltd (www.clarkesenvironmental.co.uk)

29. NOVICE PONY 148CMS AND UNDER: Rider aged between 9 and 15 years. Max height of fences approx 75cms. TROPHY: The Blair Gymkhana Trophy SPONSOR: Lee Christie Farrier Ltd (www.farrier-ayrshire.co.uk)

30a.OPEN PONY 148CMS AND UNDER: Rider aged between 9 and 15 years. TROPHY: Hill O’Beith Trophy donated by The Knox Family SPONSOR: Stewart and Osborne Solicitors, Beith 30b.INTERMEDIATE HORSE OR PONY: Rider aged 13 years and over. TROPHY: The Maulside Trophy SPONSOR: Hillhouse Quarry, Troon (www.hillhousegroup.co.uk) Maximum height of fences approx 85-90cms with some knock down top rails. Classes 30a and 30b will run concurrently and riders for either section may present themselves at any time within the allocated timeframe for class 30. Rosettes 1st – 6th place will be awarded for each section and riders must ensure they are entered in the correct section. Ponies may compete in only one section.

31 OPEN HORSE OR PONY: Rider aged between 13 years and over. Max height of fences approx

90cms – 105cms with some knock down top poles. TROPHY: Robert Spence Trophy SPONSOR: McTaggart Construction, Dalry (mctaggartconstruction.co.uk)

32 PAIRS: Open to any combination of horse/pony and riders of any age. Max height of fences approx

75cms. This class is for two horses and riders and is judged the same as the others (refusals are cumulative, e.g. the third refusal by either rider at an obstacle eliminates the pair). Time is taken from when the first horse starts until the second horse crosses the finish. Entries are limited and will be accepted on a first come first served basis. SPONSOR: Liz Steel, Castlehead Kennels and winning pair to receive a trophy each to keep.

BLAIR GYMKHANA SPONSORS

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT

Harley Marshall, Broadlie House, Dalry, Ayrshire

Clare Pearson, East Middlebank Livery, Dalry

Yvonne Campbell, The Feed Rood Ltd, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Allison Colwill, Dalry, Ayrshire

Middlepart Stables and Stud, Malcolm, Bronte-Stewart, Middlepart Farm, Saltcoats, Ayrshire

Borestone Repairs, Mr & Mrs, Robert & Gillian Alexander, Borestone, Dalry, Ayrshire

Hillhouse Quarry, Troon, Ayrshire

DSM Nutritional Products, Dalry, Ayrshire

D&J Reid, Agricultural Contractors, Dalry, Ayrshire

J&S Montgomery, Lorabar, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Stewart & Osborne, Solicitors & Notaries Public, 37 Eglinton Street, Beith, Ayrshire

Smith Brothers Builders Limited, Strandhead, 12 The Strand, Beith, Ayrshire

Greenbank Garage, J&L Paterson, 16 Smith Street, Dalry, Ayrshire

Dalry Medical Practice, The Health Centre, Vennel Street, Dalry, Ayrshire

McTaggart Construction, Tod House, Templand Road, Dalry, Ayrshire

A&H Kirkpatrick, Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock, Ayrshire

A Magilton Haulage & Plant Hire, East Middlebank Farm, Dalry, Ayrshire

Mr. & Mrs. Colin Gilbert, Burntongues Farm, Dalry, Ayrshire

Mr. Hugh Gilbert, Coalheughglen, Dalry, Ayrshire

Inverhall Portable Structures Ltd, Johnstone, Renfrewshire

Alan Kirkpatrick, Stoopshill, Dalry, Ayrshire

Mr. & Mrs. P Lockett, Swindridgemuir, Dalry, Ayrshire

Robinson and Varini, Farriers, Assiefaulds, Dalry, Ayrshire

Mr. & Mrs. D Wright, Blair Mill, Dalry, Ayrshire

First Choice Saddlery, Fenwick, Ayrshire

SSE, Barkip Biogas Facility, Dalry

Muirmill Equestrian Centre, Symington, Ayrshire

Equine Vet Clinic, Renfrewshire

Lee Christie Farrier Ltd, Ayrshire

Reddance Building Supplies, Dalry, Ayrshire

John Hodge Farrier, Ayrshire

Rachel Latchford Farrier

Liz Steel, Castlehead Kennels, Dalry, Ayrshire

Debbie Rodwell, Tandleview Stables, Gateside, Ayrshire

Mareth Wilson, Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies Ltd, Lochwinnoch

Munro Insurance Consultants, Paisley, Renfrewshire

Robert Campbell Farrier Ltd

Abbey Coaches, Executive Travel, Glasgow

CDK Galbraith, Property Consultants, Ayr

Benslie Training Limited, Kilwinning, Ayrshire

Safe Care Equine, Dalry, Ayrshire

Baileys Horse Feeds

Nicola Smith EEBW Equine Sports Massage

Clarkes Environmental Ltd

Trica Moirs, School of Motoring

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Hard hat with safety harness secured must be worn when mounted and conform to current approved BSI standards. Please ensure you are familiar with these and your hat complies with updated regulations.

• Body protector must be worn when riding the cross country course. • Hair must be tied up when riding the cross country course. Jump judges need to have a clear view of

your number. • No stopwatches allowed. Personal timing or videoing will not be accepted in disputes over results.

The Judges decision is final. • Cross country class results will be posted by the Secretary at least half an hour after the final result for

each class has been collected. If the results are not available before you leave the showfield, you will be contacted and rosettes distributed accordingly. Please do not ask the scoring volunteers when the results will be available. This will only delay the results announcement further.

• A £1 deposit must be paid in advance for the cross country bib. This will be repaid on return of the bib to the Secretary.

• Allocated numbers must be worn when competing. Failure to do so will result in immediate elimination.

• Foul language and abuse of horses and ponies will not be tolerated and will result in immediate elimination.

• The organisers make every effort to avoid classes clashing, but in the event of a clash, the competitor must decide in which class they wish to compete. Entries will NOT be refunded.

• All trophies are perpetual and MUST be returned in advance of the show. The committee reserves the right to issue replica cups and in the event a trophy is not available on the day of the show the Secretary will make every effort to ensure the competitor receives their trophy as soon as possible after the show. The committee also reserves the right to invoice competitors for any damage to trophies, which has clearly occurred since the trophy was presented and is not simply wear and tear.

• No horse or pony and rider combination may compete in more than: • One best turned out pony and rider class • One handy pony class; • Online and postal entries only and close on Thursday 22 June 2017. There will be no refunds for

cancellations after that date unless a vet’s certificate is provided. Entries will not be refunded on or after the day of the show. No other form of entry will be accepted ie phone/email/message.

• Entries on the day will ONLY be considered at the Secretaries discretion (classes 1-27). If accepted, cash only.

• Cross Country Entries will NOT be accepted on the day. • The age of the rider shall be that on the date of the Gymkhana. • Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. • The Blair Gymkhana Committee reserves the right to divide classes if warranted. • The Blair Gymkhana Committee reserves the right to refuse entries. • The Blair Gymkhana Committee accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss, injury or damage to any

pony, horse, competitor, spectator, vehicle, trailer or property however caused. • The Judges decision is final. Any abuse of judges, officials or volunteers will not be accepted and

anyone perceived to be conducting themselves in an abusive manner will be asked to leave the showfield and no refund of entry monies will be made. Please remember that everyone involved in running the show is kindly donating their time to ensure that this event can continue.

• Any objections that arise MUST be lodged with the Secretary along with a £25.00 deposit up to ½ hr following the event concerned. The deposit will be returned if the objection is sustained.

• Please ensure that you have your horse or ponies passport available for review. Remember that no horse or pony should travel without their passport.

• In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the committee will refund fees, less reasonable incurred expenses, on receipt of a refund request by the competitor within 2 weeks of the show date.

• Prizes have been kindly donated by sponsors and are not exchangeable for cash or alternative items.