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HEAVY HORSE COMPETITION 2023

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Heavy horse competitions returned to Bakewell Showground as part of our second Bakewell Country Festival. The festival took place on Sunday 16th July and comprised seven classes, including a new Young Handlers class.

 

It wass free to enter the Young Handlers class and the winner qualified for the Young Handler championship at the Midland Shire Foal Show:

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- Brood Mare Class
- Foal Class
- Yearling Class
- Two Year Old Class
- Three Year Old and Over
- Barren Mare or Gelding Four Year Old and Up

- Young Handlers Class (ages 12 - 18)

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The prize money for the six 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: