50 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not 158cms.

SMALL HORSE WORKING HUNTER Entry Fees: RUAS Member £80.00, Non Member £85.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee in these classes. Horses in the small working hunter section may also enter in the cob classes but excludes maxi cobs Horses in possession of a current height or final measurement certificate appropriate to their class may compete in this class. This certificate should be issued by a society or scheme approved by the FEI or issued by a National Federation affiliated to the FEI or a certificate issued by a society or scheme approved by such National Federation. Horse competing in this class must be presented at the Veterinary box along with their height certificate between the hours of 7.00am and 9.00am on Saturday 13th May to declare as competing. Failure by the exhibitor or their agent to present their horse with the correct measurement certificate are to declare their intentions to compete in their appropriate class as this time will result in disqualification from the class. In this case there will be no refund or entrance fee. The order of judging will be by draw and the draw will be printed in the catalogue. 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 1m 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. 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.