ApHC UK NATIONAL SHOW - GREAT DAY OUT

ApHC UK members will find enclosed with the Summer newsletter the schedule for our breed show 9/10 August 2003 (see the Events Diary for full details of location).  If you would like to join the ApHC UK and compete in our national show please contact the membership secretary (see the Contact Us section of this website). Alternatively you can come along and spectate and you do not have to be a member to do this. 

We hope you will find plenty of classes for you to compete in.  Please remember that in order to compete in APHC USA approved classes your horse MUST be APHC USA registered and the owner/exhibitor MUST be a member of the APHC USA.  Please do not leave this to the last minute as it makes life very difficult for the organisers.  If you have any questions at all about any of the classes you can ring any of the Directors/Regional representatives for assistance or clarification 

You will see that on the Sunday we have included more dressage classes including a CRC test.  WHAT IS CRC:  this is where the judge assesses the WHOLE picture not movement by movement.  Each CRC score comprises 3 sections: Gaits, general aspects and rider marks.

Gaits: The judge must assess each gait for its overall quality, freedom, elasticity, rhythm and regularity.  Gaits accounts for less than a quarter of the total marks in the CRC system.

Rider Marks: Correct use of hands, legs, seat and general balance.

General aspects: Responsiveness/attentiveness: the horse must appear to be in a calm, confident and obedient frame of mind.  To include: acceptance of contact; straightness and correct alignment on curved lines; forwardness in correct rhythm; balance; engagement; suppleness and bending; freedom through the back; quality of transitions; lateral work.

Saddles:  English, Side-saddle, Spanish and Western saddles are permitted.

Bonus marks will be awarded as follows: snaffle bit (2 marks); no spurs (1 mark); no whip (1 mark); cavesson noseband (1 mark).

For further information /test sheets/rules contact: The Classical Riding Club, Eden Hall, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7QD.  Fax: 01890 830667.   www.classicalriding.co.uk

APHC UK NATIONAL SHOW 2003 : PRIZES ON OFFER SO FAR

As organiser of the show (yet again!!) it never ceases to amaze me of the generosity of members and others to award prizes.  So far I would like to thank:

Angela & Derek Sherwin

who will award two Western Headstalls plus reins, PLUS the AZTEC trophy to the winner of the Youth Ridden class.

Di Wilson

who is awarding the TOBER APPALOOSA TROPHY for one of the progeny classes.

D J Murphy (Publishers)

who will award one year's subscription of Horse & Rider magazine to the winner of the Ridden Championship and one year's subscription of Pony Magazine to the Hi Point Youth Winner.

AND we have just been offered a fantastic prize (valued at approx £200.00) of a 3 night mid week break  (NOT to include a Friday, Bank Holidays or Illumination period) for two people on a B&B rate at the Philadelphia Hotel, Blackpool. Conditions apply. This prize is purely between the proprietors of the

Philadelphia Hotel (Tina & Beverli)

and the owner of the winning horse. No cash prize alternative. Any disputes to be taken up with the Philadelphia Hotel.  Check out their website on www.philadelphiahotel.co.uk or tel.  01253 351409.

This prize will be offered to the owner of the

MOST VERSATILE APHC UK Appaloosa Horse at the 2003 show

i.e. to compete in disciplines of in hand, English and Western Ridden. (It does not include the gala evening or APHC USA approved classes).  It must be the same combination handler/rider/horse throughout all the classes entered and is open to adult and youth APHC UK members. Points will be awarded according to placings and number of entries in class (similar to the performance award scheme) and the highest places will count. Judges decision will be final and binding.  No change of tack will be necessary for horses entering this competition.

Horses will be required to enter:- 

Western horses	English horses
Any 2 open in-hand/halter classes CRC Dressage test Novice 1'6" show jumping class 1 Pleasure class 1 Trail class 1 Horsemanship class	Any 2 open in-hand/halter classes 1 English Ridden class 1 Dressage Class 1 Show jumping class (not 1'6") Novice Walk/Jog Novice Horse Trail

The winners of this prestigious award will be notified as soon as possible after the show and announced in the next newsletter.

And as the time gets nearer we get many more offers of wonderful prizes. perhaps you would like to donate a prize or trophy, or perhaps sponsor a class? 

Also many thanks for ALL the very generous contributions of our sponsors as detailed on the official show schedule.