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HEAVY HORSE COMPETITION - INCLUDING HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW QUALIFIER

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We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded a Horse of the Year Show qualifier as part of our heavy horse competition at Bakewell Country Festival, judged by Matthew Burks.

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CLASSES

 

CLASS 1: Brood Mare Class

CLASS 2: Foal Class - Colt

CLASS 3: Foal Class - Filly

CLASS 4: Yearling Class

CLASS 5: Two Year Old Class

CLASS 6: Three Year Old and Over

CLASS 7: Barren Mare or Gelding Four Year Old and Up

CLASS 8: Any Other Heavy Horse Breed

CLASS 9: Young Handlers Class (free to enter, winner qualifies for Young Handler championship at the Midland Shire Foal Show in September, open to ages 12 - 18).

CLASS 10: SHIRE HORSE OF THE YEAR, supported by the Shire Horse Society      QUALIFYING CLASS (please fill in the separate entry form if you wish to enter this class. PLEASE NOTE YOU CAN ONLY ENTER THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE ENTERED ONE OF THE OTHER CLASSES). 

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HOW TO SUBMIT AND MAKE PAYMENT FOR ENTRIES

 

Please post or email your entry forms to:

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Bridget Hope

Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society

Agricultural Business Centre

Agricultural Way

Bakewell

Derbyshire

DE45 1AH

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bridget.hope@bakewellahs.co.uk

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Please either include a cheque for the full amount for all your classes and HOYS contribution fee (if applicable), or phone 01629 812736 between 9am and 2:30pm (except Wednesdays) to make payment by bank card over the phone. BAHS classes are £5 each to enter and the HOYS contribution is £18 per entry.

 

 

PRIZE MONEY

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The prize money for the adult classes is as follows:
1st place: £50
2nd place: £40
3rd place: £30
4th place: £20
Overall Champion: £100

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The prize money for the Young Handlers class is as follows:

1st place: £30

2nd place: £20

3rd place: £20

4th place: £20

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The Shire Horse Society Silver Spoon and rosette will also be awarded.

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For full information please download our schedule and entry form: