Caspians To Be At Ragley Hall This Summer

The CASPIAN HORSE SOCIETY'S 2002 Annual Breed Show will take place this year on SUNDAY, 14th JULY in front of RAGLEY HALL, ALCESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, home of the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford. Along with many others, last year's show fell victim to Foot and Mouth, so this will be the first opportunity for two years to see a gathering of these still rare Caspian horses.

As well as classes for Part-bred and Pure-bred Caspians both In-Hand and Ridden, there will be Open classes for Pleasure Driving (either Exercise Carts or more elegant vehicles will be welcome), Fancy Dress and Gymkhana. There will also be a Parade of Licensed Stallions and, new this year, a Parade of Pure-Breds and Part-Breds For Sale.

For those who wish to make a day of it, Ragley Hall and its extensive grounds are open to the public and there is plenty to see besides the Caspian Show. Class timings are approximate but should be helpful in planning a uniquely rewarding day.

THE CASPIAN HORSE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL BREED SHOW

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, Sunday 14th July 2002, commencing 0930 prompt.

S C H E D U L E.

A: PART-BRED CASPIANS

0930: Class 1: In-Hand Youngstock (1,2,3 yrs old)
1000: Class 2: Lead-Rein Ridden
1020: Class 3: Ridden

1040: PART-BRED CHAMPIONSHIP 'A'

B: PURE-BRED CASPIANS

1110: Class 4: Brood Mare
1130: Class 5: Foal
1150: Class 6: Youngstock, (1,2,3 yrs. old)
1220: Class 7: Licensed Stallion

1240: STALLION PARADE
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1300: LUNCH BREAK (40 Minutes)
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1340: Class 8: Barren Mare/Gelding
1400: Class 9: Lead-Rein Ridden
1420: Class 10: Ridden

1440: SUPREME PURE-BRED CHAMPIONSHIP 'B'

PRESENTATIONS:
Best opposite Sex
Mare Premium
Veteran's Award
Best Young Handler/Rider

1510: FOR SALE PARADE

C: OPEN EVENTS: (Open to any breed not exceeding 13 hands)

1530: Class 11: Pleasure Driving
1550: Class 12: Fancy Dress

1610: GYMKHANA (Entered on the day)

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FURTHER INFORMATION on the Breed Show, and Entry Forms (available from late April) can be obtained by contacting:
The CHS Breed Show Secretary, Old Sock Cottage, Mudford Sock, Yeovil,
Somerset BA22 8EA,
Tel: 01935 475896