46 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1m. (age must be specified on entry form). 47 MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1.05m. (age must be specified on entry form). 48 MARE or GELDING, 7 years old and over, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1.15m. S35 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter. Presented by The Equestrian Store.

WORKING HUNTERS SPONSORED BY THE EQUESTRIAN STORE Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Entries in Working Hunter classes will be limited to the first 40 received in each class. Horses in the working hunter section may only be entered in one of the three classes COURSE BUILDER : ADRIENNE STUART PHASES OF JUDGING Phase 1 - Jumping All horses will be required to jump a course for which there will be a time allowed. The course will consist of a minimum of eight fences which will have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. The maximum height of fences will be 3'9" and is at the discretion of the Judges. The manner of going will be taken into account - refusals will be severely penalised . first refusal - 15; second refusal - 20; third refusal - elimination; jumping knockdown - 10; fall of horse or rider - elimination, and in the interests of safety, competitors may not remount. 60% of the available marks will be allocated in this phase (40% of actual jumping and 20% style and presence). Phase 2 - Ride. Phase 3 - Presence and conformation These phases will be judged as for hunter classes with 40% of the available marks allocated (ride 20%, conformation 20%). Working hunter horses can be shown in any bridle with a bit. In the event of a tie at the conclusion of judging, the horse gaining the greatest number of points in phase 1 shall be the winner. If there is still a tie the points in phases 2 and 3 shall decide. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be listed in the catalogue. Declaration must be made fifteen minutes prior to time of judging. CLASSES 46-48 riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No change of rider or tack will be allowed and a rider cannot ride more than one horse in a class.