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DORSET SHOWGROUND NEWS UPDATE  - August 1st 2008

Many thanks to all who supported our raffle and hog roast in July, the Admiral is at the moment calculating the final figures for our donation to the Local Air Ambulance.

August brings our Championships, the final show of the season with lots of extra prizes. We have all the usual classes plus our finals, a 1.10m Derby with an extra prize for the highest placed under 21 and a special Ladies 1.25m Class with a silver snaffle bracelet for the winner (not forgetting the £100), silver snaffle earrings for 2nd prize (+ £75) and two tone snaffle earrings for 3rd (+£50).  The Ladies class is open to all lady BSJA members who have jumped on one other day of this show.

The Amateur Championship and the Grovely Sports Horse Young Horse Championship have a rug & £125 for the winner & winning owners prizes.

The Amateur Championship and the Classic Championship (£200 1st prize) both have a special prize for the highest place Region ‘J’ rider.

On Saturday as well as the Ladies Class we have the 1.15m Open Championship Final and a 1.30m Open/Bath & West Qualifier with £125 1st prize, could be a good warm up for the Grade ‘C’ at Mid Somerset next day. 

There is a £50 cash prize for the most successful rider at the show, affiliated or unaffiliated.  Points will be awarded throughout the show. 1st -8, 2nd –6, 3rd –5, 4th – 3, 5th –2, 6th -1.  Rider with most points wins the £50.

Vouchers for Cream Teas/Coffee and Pastries for all winners in both arenas on Thursday.

For unaffiliated riders of horses and ponies we have our usual classes, a starter stakes, 60-65cm, with baseball caps for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. (kindly donated by Horseneeds, our on site tack shop at the shows.)   Two Shires/ Ridgeway Rider qualifying competitions, a Derby (90cms) with a sash and cup for the winner plus a runner up prize.  There is also a prize for the highest placed Dorset rider.

The Unaffiliated Points Championship is being hard fought but there are three chances to gain points during this show, so not sure how big I should get the rug for the winner on Saturday 16th !!! 

Schedules for August have been posted and are on our web site together with entry and stabling forms.

Points, results and lists of qualified horses for the Championships in August are posted on the web site, if you’ve any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me. (There are still chances to qualify for most of the Championship classes at the show.)

Don’t forget horses qualified for the Grovely Young Horse and Church Farm Minor championship qualify for half price temporary stables at the August show.  You are welcome to use your stables for the extra night/s if you are going onto Mid Somerset on Sunday 17th at no extra charge. 

We have a new venture this season which is proving a great success. We have a qualified Sports Masseuse offering neck & shoulder massage.  So what could be better after competing than a massage, hot shower and an excellent dinner at the pavilion or one of the local pubs. Sounds a bit like a holiday to me!!  You’ll need to queue behind me!

Coffee, lunch and afternoon tea is available at the pavilion, or on the terrace each show day, also an evening meal on Friday & Saturday, details in the schedule, or on the website.  Bookings for lunch & evening meals please.   

Julian is now regional representative for BSJA Region “J” and if you have anything you’d like to discuss with him please give him a ring on the showground telephone number or e-mail him at julian@dorsetshowground.co.uk . He does welcome feedback and needs your views on all things BSJA.

Thank you for reading our update service, we hope you find the information given here helpful.  This service will be updated regularly on our website with any new information.

Look forward to seeing you in August.

 

Shirley




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