Cuddy Working Hunter, Mare, Gelding or Stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old or over exceeding 148 cm, (14.2 hh approx) to be judged in accordance with the rules herein set out. Grade A Show jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes. To be judged 60 per cent for jumping performance, 40 per cent as for Hunter Classes. The jumping to be judged 40% for actual jumping and 20% style and presence. Ride and conformation 40%. Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 114m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only). A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. Such headgear must be worn with the chinstrap correctly and securely fastened at all times. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase all clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring. If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated.
Skull Caps or Riding Hats, conforming to Standard PAS 015, ASTM F1163, EN 1384 or higher MUST be worn at all times by anyone mounted on a horse or pony whilst on the Showground.
The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) will award a Special Incentive Card to the highest placed Irish Draught Pure Bred or Irish Draught Sport Horse in this class. To be eligible, exhibits must be registered with or over stamped by the IDHS (GB) on their Irish Draught Breed Registers or Irish Draught Sport Horse Registers. Registration numbers to be stated on the entry form.
Cuddy Working Hunter of the Year, Horse of the Year Show Qualifier 2012.
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