SHOWS & EVENTS

Robert Smith has launched his own series of unaffiliated show jumping competitions at his Warwickshire home at Brook Furlong Farm on the outskirts of Shrewley (nr Lowsonford).  Shows are planned during weekends this summer – please check dates with organiser.

He has opened his equestrian facility to horses and ponies competing in the first ever Robert Smith Unaffiliated Show Jumping League. The League will culminate in a Championship Show in October with a fantastic prize of a saddle to the overall points winner with runner-up prizes too.

“We have top quality facilities at Brook Furlong Farm and it seems ideal to offer other riders the opportunity to enjoy the venue at unaffiliated level with some great prizes up for grabs,” says Robert.  “We anticipate it being a competitive league where riders young and mature can have a lot of fun.  Both horses and ponies are welcome.”

Classes start at 10am, the first competition being open to horses and ponies starting at 60 cm rising up to 90 cm as the day progresses, with prizes presented to third place. League points also awarded to those who are placed in the top three.  Each weekend, there will also be a fabulous points prize for the highest scoring individual.

There will also be clear round jumping throughout the day starting at 50 cm.  Shows throughout the summer with the Championship event in October. 

Spectators are welcome.  Please see schedule below.

SCHEDULE

Saturday & Sunday – please check show weekend dates

At Brook Furlong Farm, High Cross, Shrewley Warwickshire

CV35 7BD

ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY

For further information, please call 07867 992701

Ring Hire with full set of Jumps available on Wednesdays in indoor or on outdoor Martin Collins All Weather Arena

Two Derby classes will be held at the end of every month – 60-70cm & 80-90 cm with one class in the morning & the other in the afternoon.

(Weather permitting – please enquire for event information)

RING 1

Class 1 – 60 cm (2’)  – starting 10am onwards Open to Ponies & Horses

Jumps will not exceed 60 cm (2 ft) approx.

Single phase competition – 12 jumps in total.  After 6^th jump, all riders enter the speed phase irrespective of clear round or not up to this point. 

Prizes and rosettes awarded to fifth place – Trophy to the winner *

1^st £10; 2^nd £8; 3^rd £6; 4^th rosette, 5^th rosette

*Minimum of 10 entries per class for prize money to be awarded.

Entry fee: £7 per horse/pony

Class 2 – 70 cm (2’3”) – Open to Ponies & Horses

Jumps will not exceed 70 cm (2’3”) approx.

Two phase competition – 8 jumps in first phase.  If clear, rider proceeds to timed second phase.

Prizes and rosettes awarded to fifth place – Trophy to the winner *

1^st £10; 2^nd £8; 3^rd £6; 4^th rosette, 5^th rosette

*Minimum of 10 entries per class for prize money to be awarded.

Entry fee: £7 per horse/pony

Class 3 – 80 cm (2’6”) – Open to Ponies & Horses

Jumps will not exceed 80 cm (2’6”) approx.

Single phase competition. 12 jumps in total.  After 6^th jump, all riders enter the speed phase irrespective of clear round or not up to this point. 

Prizes and rosettes awarded to fifth place – Trophy to the winner *

1^st £10; 2^nd £8; 3^rd £6; 4^th rosette, 5^th rosette

*Minimum of 10 entries per class for prize money to be awarded.

Entry fee: £7 per horse/pony

Class 4 – 90 cm (3 ft) Open to Ponies & Horses

Jumps will not exceed 90 cm (3 ft) approx.

Two phase competition. 8 jumps in first phase.  If clear, rider proceeds to timed second phase.

Prizes and rosettes awarded to fifth place – Trophy to the winner *

1^st £10; 2^nd £8; 3^rd £6; 4^th rosette, 5^th rosette

*Minimum of 10 entries per class for prize money to be awarded.

Entry fee: £7 per horse/pony

RING 2

Clear Round Jumping – starting 10am throughout the day

Starting at 50 cm, increasing to 60 cm, 80 cm and 90cm but riders have option to adjust jump height at their request.

Entry fee: £3 per round or £5 for two rounds

Rosettes presented for all clear rounds

There is a fabulous prize to win each weekend for the highest scoring rider over the course of the two days.  The more you come, the more points you stand to win!

General Information & Rules

Brook Furlong Farm is located at High Cross between the villages of Shrewley and Lowsonford.

About the Robert Smith Unaffiliated Show Jumping League:

Points will be awarded throughout the season to riders finishing from 1^st to 3^rd culminating with a Feature Prize Presentation of a New Saddle for the highest scoring rider on a horse/pony at the Championship Show in October.  There will also be prizes for runners-up. 

Points will be allocated as follows:

1^st = 10 points; 2^nd = 8 points; 3^rd = 6 points

with Double Points Bonus at the Championship Show in October.

Each weekend, the highest scoring rider will win a fabulous prize.

At the end of each month, there will be two Derby classes 60-70 cm & 80-90 cm (weather permitting) with a Derby Championship event in October.  Entries: £10 per horse/rider. 

Entries can be placed on the day.  Cash only - no cheques and no refunds.

There will be a compulsory charge of £1 per rider per day as a contribution to First Aid provision.

Spectators are welcome.   Dogs to be kept on leads at all times.

Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Veterinary surgeon on call.

First Aid Cover provided.

Robert Smith and the organising committee cannot be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, riders, owners, grooms, ground spectators or any other person or property. 

Correct dress and appropriate footwear to be worn by all competitors. All riders when riding, whether competing or not, must wear BS approved hard with a strap properly adjusted and fastened.

Entries accepted at rider’s risk. It shall be a condition of entry that each entrant agrees to indemnify the organisers and the venue against any legal action arising thereto.

The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The organisers’ decision is final.