CEFFYLAU – HORSES
(Chief Steward: Mr. Malcolm Davies)

ADRAN FARCHOGAETH
CHILDREN’S RIDING PONIES

(Birth Certificate to be produced on demand)
(Rhaid dangos Tystysgrif Genedigaeth os gofynnir)

Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.

1   Best turned out horse and rider (Winner not eligible to compete in Special H4)
2   Lead Rein Pony: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year  
3   First Ridden: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year 
4   Mixed Height Open Show Pony: Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms.  Riders to be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride
5   Mixed Height Pony of Show Hunter Type, not exceeding 153cms. Riders to be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride


SPECIAL H1

The Ampa Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Miss Lucy Courtney-Roberts, for the winner of Class 2, in loving memory of her grandfather, Mr Gareth Courtney. 
 
Winner 2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
Winner 2022 – No entries
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – WH Walters, Birchgrove 


SPECIAL H2
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual Trophy, presented by the Marson family, Coed-y-Rhyd, Fairwood, Swansea. Open to the first and second prize winners of Classes 2 and 3. The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
Winner 2022 – No entries
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – F Currell, Milo


SPECIAL H3
The Lewis-Boucher Perpetual Trophy,  kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Mike Boucher for the winner of class 5. The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – M Davies, Penycae
Winner 2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – C Devonald, Haverfordwest


SPECIAL H4
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A  Perpetual Silver  Cup,  presented  by the  late  Mr Gareth Thomas  and Mrs Thomas, formerly of Glynhebog, Llysonnen Road, for the best exhibit in the Riding Section, Classes 2 - 5. The Committee will present a Replica for a competitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – T Purnell, Llanrhidian
Winner 2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – WH Walters, Birchgrove


CEFFYLAU HELA – HUNTERS
(Prize money of £200 kindly sponsored by Tarmac)

  6   Hunter Brood Mare, 4-year-old or over, with foal at foot
  7   Foal – to be at least three weeks old on show day, born in the current year
  8   Yearling, two, three year old Colt, Gelding or Filly
  9   Open Ridden Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over
10   Local Ridden Hunt Horse – to have been hunted at least twice in 2023-2024 season with a hunt based within a 50 mile radius of the showground
11   Best retrained racehorse mare or gelding 4 yrs old or over to be ridden. Horses entered in this class must have been raced.


SPECIAL H5
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual Trophy, presented by Mr & Mrs G. Lewis, Rhydalé, Mynyddcerrig, for the best exhibit in the Hunter Section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – M Owens, Crwbin
Winner 2022 – H Jones, Ammanford
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – D Thomas, Croesyceiliog


MERLOD MARCHOGAETH AR GYFER BRIDIO - RIDING PONY BREEDING

(Prize money of £90 kindly sponsored by Llanddarog Community Council)

12   Riding pony breeding brood mare, 4 year old or over, not to exceed 148cms suitable to breed a riding pony foal
13   Riding pony breeding colt or filly foal, to be at least three weeks old on the day of the show
14   Riding pony breeding colt, filly or gelding yearling, two or three year old, calculated to make a riding pony not exceeding 148cms at maturity

SPECIAL H6
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by the family of the late Mr W. R. Phillips, Dewi Vale, Penybont, for the bext exhibit in the Riding Pony Breeding Classes. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach


PALOMINOS & CREMELLO
(Prize money of £250 kindly sponsored by Groundhog UK Ltd)

15   Palomino Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
16   Palomino Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
17   Palomino Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
18   Palomino Foal, born in the current year
19   Palomino Yearling, Two or Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
20   Palomino Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding horse
21   Cremello, any age, in hand or under saddle.  Ridden horses to be 4 years old or over


SPECIAL H7
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

The Penybryn Farms Perpetual Silver Cup for the best exhibit in Classes 15 - 21. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – W Morris, Clynderwen
Winner 2022 – C Grimshaw, Ammanford
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – K Canton, Haverfordwest

PURE BRED, PART BRED, ANGLO ARABS

All exhibits must be registered in their appropriate stud book or register of the Arab Horse Society. Classes will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Arab Horse Society.

22   Pure Bred Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over to be shown in hand
23   Part Bred or Anglo Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over to be shown in hand
24   Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab Yearling, Two or Three year old Colt, Filly or Gelding
25   Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding horse



SPECIAL H8

The Perpetual Kefire Cup, kindly presented by Christine Barnes, Brynglas, Drefach,
Llanelli for best Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab shown under saddle (Class 25). Cup to be held for one year.

Winner 2023 – J Whitelock, Briton Ferry
Winner 2022 – J Pritchard, Cardiff
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – A Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff


SPECIAL H9

The John Siddron Memorial Trophy, kindly presented by Mrs Jane Bryant, Rogerlay, Kidwelly, for the highest placed Pure Bred Arab. Cup to be held for one year.

Winner 2023 – R Jones, Ffairfach
Winner 2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – No entries



SPECIAL H10

A Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mrs V. A. Bristow, Ponthenri, for the highest placed Part Bred or Anglo Arab. Cup to be held for one year.

Winner 2023 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2022 – S Jones, Ffairfach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 - A Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff



SPECIAL H11

(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A  Perpetual  Trophy,  kindly  presented  by  Miss  Louise  Willis,  Azaq  Stud, Mynydd-y-Garreg, for the best exhibit in the Arab Section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – A Coles, Ffairfach
Winner 2022 – S Jones, Ffairfach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 - A Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff







MERLOD MYNYDD CYMREIG (ADRAN A) - WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION A)

Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.

Prize money of £100 kindly sponsored by Tarmac

26   Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
27   Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
28   Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
29   Foal, born in the current year
30   Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
31   Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
32   Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony

SPECIAL H12
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr E. J. Roberts, Llecyn-y-Llan, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Mountain Pony Section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – O Thomas, Llandybie
Winner 2022 – T Jones, Llangadog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – A Rees, Tycroes


MERLOD CYMREIG (ADRAN B) - WELSH PONIES (SECTION B)

Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.

Prize money of £25 kindly sponsored by Gravells, Kidwelly

33   Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
34   Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
35   Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
36   Foal, born in the current year
37   Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
38   Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
39   Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding pony


SPECIAL H13
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual  Silver Cup, kindly presented  by the family of the late Mr W. Williams, late of Gilfach, Llanddarog, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Pony Section B Classes.  The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – L Lendon-Davies, Pontantwn
Winner 2022 – J Phillips, Plwmp
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – I Davies, Betws


COBIAU CYMREIG – ADRAN C - WELSH COBS – SECTION C

Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £100 kindly sponsored by JJ Motors, Cross Hands)
(Prize money of £75 kindly sponsored by Specsavers)

 
40   Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
41   Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
42   Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
43   Foal, born in the current year
44   Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
45   Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
46   Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding horse


SPECIAL H14

Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol er cof am y diweddar Mr Geoff Williams, Penddaulwyn Ganol, Capel Dewi, yn rhoddedig gan Mr David Williams, Bridfa Dyffryn Tywi, Cefneithin, am y gaseg orau yn Adran C.
A Perpetual Silver Cup in memory of the late Mr Geoff Williams, Penddaulwyn Ganol, Capel Dewi, kindly donated by Mr David Williams, Dyffryn Tywi Stud, Cefneithin, for the best mare in Section C.

Winner 2023 – D Copley, Llangadog
Winner 2022 – D Williams, Gorslas
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – S Hopson, Port Talbot
2017 – No entries


SPECIAL H15
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Mared Fflur, yn rhoddedig gan Mr a Mrs Alun Thomas, Y Gôf, Cefneithin, am y ceffyl gorau yn Adran C o’r Cobiau Cymreig. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Mared Fflur Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Alun Thomas, The Blacksmith, Cefneithin, for the best exhibit in the Welsh Cob Section C. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – D Copley, Llangadog
Winner 2022 – D Williams, Gorslas
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – J Wilson, Newchurch


COBIAU CYMREIG – ADRAN D WELSH COBS – SECTION D

Open to animals registered in the Welsh Stud Book of the 
Welsh Pony & Cob Society.
(Prize money of £150 kindly sponsored by Castell Howell, Carmarthen)
 
47   Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
48   Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
49   Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
50   Foal, born in the current year
51   Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
52   Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
53   Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden and judged as a riding horse


SPECIAL H16

A Perpetual Silver Cup donated by the late Mr Trevor Thomas, Ynyspant, Llanddarog, for the Best Yearling, two or three-year-old (Classes 51 and 52). The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – C J Merrick, Glangrwyney
Winner 2022 – E Morgans, Whitland
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – A Davies, Penybanc


SPECIAL H17

The late Ben Davies Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by Mr and Mrs G. B. and Mr and Mrs J. B. Davies, Bremenda Uchaf, Llanarthne, for the best Section D Brood
Mare exhibit (Class 49). The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – Williamson Family, Grovesend
Winner 2022 – G Lewis, Fishguard
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 - H Hudson, Llandovery


SPECIAL H18

Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Gwilym Davies Torcoed, rhoddedig gan Mrs Mair Davies a’r teulu i enillydd dosbarth y march Adran D (Dosbarth 53). Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Gwilym Davies Torcoed Perpetual Silver Cup kindly presented by Mrs Mair Davies & Family for the best exhibit in the Section D Stallion class (Class 53).  The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – Williamson Family, Grovesend

SPECIAL H19
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

Rhoddir Tarian Barhaol Bridfa’r Gwendraeth, rhoddedig gan Nia Thomas, Cnwc y Lili, Llanarthne am y ceffyl gorau yn Adran D o’r Cobiau Cymreig. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Gwendraeth Stud Perpetual Shield, kindly donated by Nia Thomas, Cnwc y Lili, Llanarthney for the best exhibit in the Welsh Cob Section D. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – C J Merrick, Glangrwyney
Winner 2022 – G Lewis, Fishguard
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – P & J Denning, Haverfordwest


MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND

Open to exhibits registered with any of the following native breed societies. Part breds are not eligible.
Small Breeds: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and Welsh Section B
 Large Breeds: Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest, Connemara, Welsh Section C and Welsh Section D

(Prize money of £110 kindly sponsored by Llanddarog Community Council)

54    Large Breeds In-Hand
55    Small Breeds In-Hand 
56    Lead Rein: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday, but must not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
57    First Ridden: Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday, but must not have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year
58    Open Ridden – Small Breeds: Open to registered pure bred M & M mares, geldings and stallions four year old or over. Rider any age (except stallions – whose riders MUST be over 16 years of age) 
59    Open Ridden – Large Breeds: Open to registered pure bred M & M mares, geldings and stallions four year old or over. Rider any age (except stallions – whose riders MUST be over 16 years of age)


 SPECIAL H20
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)
Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Esgair Fach, rhoddedig gan Wendy, Julian a’r Bechgyn, Llanddarog, am y ceffyl gorau yn Nosbarthiadau 54 – 59. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Esgair Fach Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly donated by Wendy, Julian and the Boys, Llanddarog, for the best exhibit in Classes 54 – 59. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – J John, Llanfihangel ar Arth
Winner 2022 – F Currell, Llandybie
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – T Langdon, Pontantwn


ADRAN HARNES – HARNESS SECTION
Prize Money: 1st £20; 2nd £10; 3rd £5. 

60    Open Harness Class


SPECIAL H21
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol Penrhiw, er cof am y diweddar Mr Gwyn O. Davies, Penrhiw, Llanddarog, yn rhoddedig gan ei deulu, am yr arddangosiad gorau yn yr Adran Harness, dosbarth 60. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Penrhiw Perpetual Silver Cup, in memory of the late Mr Gwyn O. Davies, Penrhiw, Llanddarog, kindly presented by the family, for the best exhibit in the Harness Section, class 60. The committee will present a Replica to an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – T & D Hawker, Laugharne
Winner 2022 – H Stephens, Laugharne
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – D & M Dix, Caerphilly


MERLOD SHETLAND – SHETLAND PONIES

All classes open to Standard and Minature Shetland Ponies, registered with the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society.
Prize Money: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.

61   Stallion shown in hand, 4 years or over
62   Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over 
63   Brood Mare, 4 years old or over, with foal at foot
64   Foal, born in the current year.  Foals must be at least 3 weeks old on Show Day
65   Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding
66   Two/Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
67   Shetland Pony shown under saddle on a leading rein
68   Shetland Pony shown under saddle off a leading rein


SPECIAL H22
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

The Fronllan Shetland Stud Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr H. C Thomas, Fronllan, for the best exhibit in the Shetland Ponies Section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – F Currell, Milo
Winner 2022 – K Canton-Davies, Nolten Haven
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – S Morris, Haverfordwest


WELSH PART BRED CLASSES

All exhibits must be entered in the Welsh Part Bred register of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society
(Prize money of £40 kindly sponsored by Dr. G and Mrs. G Jones, Llanddarog)

69   Mare or Gelding, any height, 4 years old and over
70   Yearling, Two or Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding
71   Welsh Part Bred, 4 years old or over, to be shown under saddle


SPECIAL H23
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

Rhoddir Cwpan Parhaol Plasbach, rhoddedig gan Robert a Sara Jones a’r Merched, Browen, Drefach am y ceffyl gorau yn dosbarthiadau 69 –71. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Plasbach Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by Robert & Sara Jones and the Girls, Browen, Drefach for the best exhibit in classes 69 – 71. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – A Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff

CEFFYLAU GWEDD / TRWM  -  SHIRE / HEAVY HORSES

(Prize money of £40 kindly sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. G Jones, Llanddarog)

72 Best Shire Youngstock
73 Best Shire
74 Best Heavy Horse (Open)
Champion Rosette presented to best exhibit in Classes 72 – 74


COLOURED & SPOTTED HORSES AND PONIES

75   Colt, Filly or Gelding yearling, two or three year old, any type to be shown in hand
76   Non-native four year old or over, any height.  To be shown plaited and trimmed, in hand
77   Native/cob/traditional type, four year old or over, any height.To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged, in hand     
78   Open Coloured or Spotted Stallion, Mare or Gelding, four year old or over, native or non-native, any height, to be shown under saddle



SPECIAL H24

The Reespark Stud Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by the Reespark Studfor the best Spotted Horse exhibit in the Coloured and Spotted Horse classes

75 – 78. Trophy to be held for one year.

Winner 2023 – No entries
Winner 2022 – No entries
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 - No entries


SPECIAL H25
(Winner eligible to compete for Supreme Horse Championship)

A Perpetual Cup in memory of the late Mr Ken Lewis, kindly presented by the family, forthe best exhibit in the Coloured and Spotted Horses and Ponies classes. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – S Davies, Foelgastell
Winner 2022 – A Douche, Carmarthen
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – MA Isaac, Ammanford


YOUNG HANDLER SECTION

(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs H Voyle Williams, Llanddarog)

ALL COMPETITORS IN THIS SECTION MUST WEAR A HARD HAT FASTENED BY A HARNESS OR THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Mares, Fillies or Geldings only.  No entire animals or brood mares and foals to be shown.
1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2.

Turn out of exhibit and handler and ring performance will be judged,not the conformation of hors e or pony.

79   Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 6 and 10 years of age on show day.
       First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26

80   Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 11 and 14 years of age on show day.
       First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26

81   Best Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be between 15 and 18 years of age on show day.
       First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26

82   Best Novice Young Handler in the Horse/Pony Section. Handler to be 16 years of age or under on show day, and having never won a 1st prize in a Young Handler competition.  
       First and Second prize winners to compete for Special H26
 

SPECIAL H26

The Rowden Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs Ron Thomas, Rowden, Llanddarog, for the champion young handler in Classes 79 – 82. Cup to be held for 1 year.

Winner 2023 – L Courtney-Roberts, Pontarddulais
Winner 2022 – L Courtney-Roberts, Pontarddulais
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 – S Hopson, Port Talbot


NOVELTY CLASSES

Prize money : 1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2.

83   Fancy dress
84   Pony with best mane and tail, in hand or under saddle
85   Novice rider under 12 years of age, just off the leading rein (may be accompanied by an adult but not led).  Not to be entered in any other ridden class off lead rein.
86   Veteran horse or pony, in hand or under saddle, 15 years and over


DONKEYS

(Prize money of £30 kindly sponsored by Dr A and Mrs S Scourfield, Llanddarog)
Prize money :1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2.

87   Best donkey any age
88   Best behaved donkey
90   Donkey the judge would like to take home


SPECIAL H27 - SUPREME HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Lionel Hyett Perpetual Silver Cup, for the best exhibit in the Horse Section.  The Committee will present a Replica to an exhibit or winning it three times in succession.

Winner 2023 – O Thomas, Llandybie
Winner 2022 – V Thomas, Llanfyrnach
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held 
2019 – No classes staged
2018 - WH Walters, Birchgrove



CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

1st– £5; 2nd– £3; 3rd– £2. Entry Fee– £1.00
(Prize money of £30 kindly sponsored by the Gwendraeth Stud)

A DISCLAIMER REGARDING ABSTAINING FROM PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL COMPETITORS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE OTHERWISE
NO ENTRY INTO THE RING WILL BE ALLOWED. COMPETITORS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE MUST WEAR A HARD HAT FASTENED BY A HARNESS OR THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

First, second and third placed horses / ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title classes to be held at Onley Equestrian Centre, Rugby, Warwickshire on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2024. Each qualified horse / pony will receive a qualification card in the ring wich will enable the owner to enter the Championship Show, provided the owner and rider / handler are, or become registered with the Concours d’Elegance Society within 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up-to-date information telephone the secretary on 07960 107 111 or see www.eqconcourgb.com

90 Open In hand – Adult or Child handler, to be in costume or traditional attire.
Matching accessories for the horse are encouraged.
91 Open Riding Horse or Pony - Traditional Attire (Navy jacket, canary
jodhpurs, navy hat (top hat over 18's or riding) or in Costume
92 Open Costume - Any horse & rider combination in a period costume (this is
NOT a fancy dress class).


SPECIAL H28
Tlws Parhaol er cof am y diweddar Mr John a Mrs Olwen Thomas, Bridfa’r Gwendraeth, rhoddedig gan Nia Thomas am y ceffyl gorau yn yr adran Concours D’Elegance. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
A Perpetual Trophy in memory of the late Mr John & Mrs Olwen Thomas, Gwendraeth Stud, kindly presented by Nia Thomas for the best exhibit in the Concours D’Elegance. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.