48 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1m. (age must be specified on entry form). 49 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). 50 MARE or GELDING, 7 years old and over, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1.15m. S39 CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Working Hunter. Presented by the Society. S40 ROYAL ULSTER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the Champion Working Hunter. Presented by Nicola Dunseith in memory of Jack Flash

WORKING HUNTERS Entry Fees: RUAS Member £85.00, Non Member £90.00 Stabling is included in the entry fee on the evening before the class only. Horses in the working hunter section may only be entered in one of the three classes 48 to 50 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 1.15m 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. CLASSES 48-50 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. Correctly secured riding hats must be worn that meet the current safety standards in both sections of the class.