Horse Showing
There were in hand and ridden classes for both horses and ponies at all levels for adults and children to enjoy.
There was a range of classes, with the in hand classes taking place in the morning, a break for the private driving followed by the ridden classes in the afternoon.
All classes were judged by an experienced show rider who regularly competes at the highest level including both the Royal International Horse Show & The Horse of the Year Show.
The winners of the classes competed for championships, Supreme and a Reserve Supreme of the show at the end of the day. Sashes, rosettes and prize money was awarded to the winners.
The classes were held in grass rings, which would have been watered if required.
The show ground has a mains fed water trough for the horses and a qualified vet was on hand for the duration of the show.
There was a paramedic ambulance on site for the duration of the show.
Below is the 2023 schedule. We expect to have similar classes in 2024 but this is subject to review and consultation.
Johnstone Insurance Arena 1
JOHNSTONE INSURANCE ARENA 1
Commencing 10.00hrs prompt
UNAFFILIATED SHOWING
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
All Enquiries: Sally-Anne Cowley Tel: 07841 635 923.
Judge: Nicola McConville.
In-Hand – 10:00hrs prompt. Entry Fee: £8.
Rosettes: 1st to 6th sponsored by The Horn Inn.
- Class 1 - In Hand Mountain & Moorland
- Class 2 - In Hand Best Condition
- Class 3 - In Hand Veteran - 15 years or over
- Class 4 - In Hand Brood Mare with foal at foot
Foals must be at least 3 weeks old, mares & foals to be judged separately - Class 5 - In Hand Young stock 3 years & under, 14.2hh & over
- Class 6 - In Hand Young stock 3 years & under, under 14.2hh
JOHNSTONE INSURANCE ARENA 1
Commencing 11.00hrs prompt
PRIVATE DRIVING CLASSES
Affiliated to THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
Sponsored by Ian and Michael Walker in memory of the late Mrs. P.A. Walker.
CLASS 7 - 11:00hrs prompt Judge: Mr. D. Capp of Lincoln.
Exercise Class for horses and ponies. If there are sufficient entries the class may be split.
Prizes: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10, 4th £5. Entry fee £8.
CLASS 8 - [to follow directly after class 7] Judge: Mr. D. Capp of Lincoln.
Horse or pony 4 years old or over driven to a traditional vehicle with traditional style springing and carriage lamps.
Prizes: 1st £25, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £5. Entry fee £8.
CLASS 9 - [to follow directly after class 8] Judge: Mr. D. Capp of Lincoln.
Judge: The Mayor of North Lincolnshire and Consort
Concours D'elegance. The sole criteria for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by the turn out.
Prizes: To be determined Entry fee: None.
JOHNSTONE INSURANCE ARENA 1
Commencing 11:45hrs prompt
THE BED SHOP MOUNTED FANCY DRESS (Open)
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
Class 10
Mounted Fancy Dress Sponsored by The Bed Shop
Judge: The Mayor of North Lincolnshire & Consort
1st Prize £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, 4th £2. Entry fee: None
JOHNSTONE INSURANCE ARENA 1
Commencing 12.00hrs prompt
UNAFFILIATED SHOWING
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
All Enquiries: Sally-Anne Cowley Tel: 07841 635 923.
Judge: Nicola McConville.
Ridden Classes – 12:00hrs prompt. Entry Fee: £8.
Rosettes: 1st to 6th sponsored by Hers 'N' Sirs.
- Class 11 - Best Turned Out
- Class 12 - Lead Rein
- Class 13 - Ridden Pony
- Class 14 - Ridden Horse
- Class 15 - Ridden Coloured
- Class 16 - Ridden Mountain & Moorland
- Class 17 - Ridden Veteran 15 years and over
The DDM Agriculture
John Cowley Supreme Championship
Champion & Reserve from In-Hand & Ridden Championships
Reserve Supreme Champion £50
Prize money kindly donated by DDM Agriculture
All competitiors in all classes are required to make a contribution of £2.50 to help pay for the Paramedic Ambulance cover.
Southern Sky Pet Crematorium Arena 2
Southern Sky Pet Crematurium Arena 1
(Commencing 10.00hrs prompt)
UNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING
RUN BY SCUNTHORPE & DISTRICT PONY OWNERS CLUB
All enquiries: J.Cross (01724) 763285
Course Designers / Builders: Caroline Newall / Maggie Panter
Judge: M. Grey Commentator: S.Read
Show Jumps sponsored by Barringtons
ENTRIES: Sorrel Panter via PayPal - spoc1972@gmail.com
All enquiries to Maggie Panter 07593 370 322
PRE-ENTRY ONLY. ENTRIES CLOSE 6TH JUNE
JUMPING TIMES WILL BE POSTED ONLINE BY 8TH JUNE
PLEASE SEE SDPOC FACEBOOK FOR TIMES
All classes to be run as single phase.
Entry Fee £8.00
Prize Money sponsored by Symes Bains Broomer Solicitors
1st £10.00; 2nd £7.00; 3rd £4.00.
If insufficient entries prize money may be reduced.
Rousettes 1st to 6th sponsored by Mells Farm Equestrian Centre
- Class 18 Very small cross poles
- Class 19 Small cross poles
- Class 20 Fence height 50cm
- Class 21 Fence height 60cm
- Class 22 Fence height 70cm
- Class 23 Fence height 80cm
- Class 23 Fence height 90cm
Classes 18 and 19 are ponies only. Lead rein permitted
Classes 20 to 24 are horses and ponies. All jump the same course but are judged separately
Southern Sky Pet Crematurium Arena 1
(Commencing approx. 12.00hrs)
GYMKHANA GAMES
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
Judge: Maggie Panter / Sharon Thewlis
Entry Fee: £4.00
All enquiries to Maggie Panter 07593 370 322
Rosettes to 4th place (per section) sponsored by The Bed Shop
Sashes to section winners sponsored by The Bed Shop
Child's age taken from 1st January 2023
Section 1
Lead Rein Games 8yrs & under.
- Class 25 Ride and Run
- Class 26 Ring Race
- Class 27 Egg and Spoon
- Class 28 Potato Race
Section 2
Games 12yrs & under
- Class 29 Ride and Run
- Class 30 Ring Race
- Class 31 Egg and Spoon
- Class 32 Potato Race
Section 3
Open Games
- Class 33 Ride and Run
- Class 34 Ring Race
- Class 27 Egg and Spoon
- Class 28 Potato Race
MHFSC thanks Messingham Parish Council for its support in making Holme Meadow available free of charge and for generously giving a grant of £1,100 towards providing free activities at Messingham Show.
ANY HORSE OR PONY HACKED / RIDDEN TO THE SHOW WILL BE TURNED AWAY / REFUSED ENTRY TO THE SHOWGROUND
All competitors in all classes are required to make a contribution of £2.50 to help pay for the Paramedic Ambulance cover.
Compliant riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted.
Any rider who suffers a fall whilst on the showground must report the fall / injury to the on-site Paramedics and the Horse Secretary.
Parents and competitors are reminded that the show ground also comprises of attractions for members of the public that involve moving parts, lights, music and other sounds. Consequently young, inexperienced or timid horses will require extra supervision on show day. In the interests of safety if you are in any doubt, please do not enter your horse or pony in the show.