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| BDS Affiliated Shows in 2008 | ||
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| May | ||
| 4 |
Hereford Spring Carriage Show Marlbrook, Leominster, Herefordshire The Hereford & District Driving Group proudly presents the very best one day carriage show in the country! With 27 driving classes from Shetlands to Shires, we have the widest choice of classes for EVERYBODY!. New for 2008 will be the debut of the Carriage Dog class as well as the return of a spectacular coaching class. With affiliations and qualifiers galore, our classes include hackney wagon, coloured, best shod, miniatures, donkeys, commercial, country, exercise, junior and private driving. With plenty to see and do, we have a wealth of trade stands and an exciting gourmet food producers fair! Schedules will be available to download off our website from February www.hddg.co.uk or from show director, Lester Dagge. |
07976 534726 |
| 5 |
Hackney show Ballymena (BDS Qualifier) |
02840 651624 |
| 10-11 |
Long Distance Driving Starnhill Farm, Nr Bingham Nottingham. Contact Liz & Gerry Hourd |
01949 860332 |
| 10-11 |
BDS Area 37 Show Erddig Hall Wrexham May 10th: Judge Mr J Marson: Classes Junior Whip,Pleasure driving, Excercise Vehicle, M & M, Registered Welsh to be awarded Welsh Performance Medals and Clwyd WPCA Member Rosettes, Veteran 15 yrs & over, Amateur Produced, Private Driving with road drive, Novice Whip Championship, Overall championship: Concours D'Elegence. May 11th: Judge TBA: In hand Class, Long reining, Driving Clinic, Open & Novice Cones: Disabled Driving Classes Open to RDA members, BDS members and non members Dressage,single or pairs Wheelchair, Single or pairs non wheelchair, Open class using one set of reins, Cones : Secure overnight parking, get together May 10th evening. Schedules will be available from early Feb download website http://hometown.aol.co.uk/merlodlliw or SAE Janet Williams,BDS Area 37 Show, Bryn Eithin, Old Roman Rd, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham LL11 5UL. |
01978 750024 |
| 11 |
BDS GLOS. AREA JUBILEE FUN SHOW INNSWORTH GLOUCESTER Judge - Heather Noad - Show starts at 11.00 am with In Hand, Light Trade, Novice Horse/Pony, Ride & Drive, Exercise, Private Driving and Cone Driving Classes. 9 Osborne Refrigerator Qualifiers. |
01452 527031 |
| 24 |
Area 10 Spring show (previously `Stockwood Park`) near Biggleswade, Beds. All the usual classes , private driving, light trade, Young Drivers, native ponies, Style & Performance . Osborne qualifiers. Concours d'Elegance, novice whip class, novice horse or pony class. |
07850 706978 |
| 25 |
Bristol Horse Driving Club Open Show Keynsham Rugby Club A new level site has been booked at Keynsham Rugby Club to provide a day of exciting events. These include: POTENTIAL DRIVING HORSE/PONY. DRIVING HORSE. NOVICE DRIVER. EXERCISE VEHICLE. RIDE AND DRIVE. JUNIOR WHIP. PRIVATE DRIVING-ANY HEIGHT. TRADE VEHICLE, PLEASURE DRIVE. CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE. SHOW DRIVE-RED ROVER DRIVE. There will also be a variety of additional Inhand Fun Classes. Hot and cold food and bar available, photographer. Starting 9.30am. Trophies, prize money and rosettes to sixth place in all classes. Schedule from our Website: www.bristolhorsedrivingclub.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
01454 778984 |
| 25 |
Lincolnshire & East Midlands Native Pony Association Newark Showground, Notts Native Pony Private Driving and Exercise Classes, Osborne qualifiers, commencing 1 p.m. A full day of Showing in-hand, ridden and driving Native Ponies, a great day out. (Subject to weather?) |
01205 460351 |
| 26 |
Duncombe Park Country Fair Duncombe Park, Helmsley 4 classes including Private Drive Under 13.2 hh, Over 13.2 hh, Pleasure Driving & Exercise class. Entries close 16th May 2008. |
01751 432181 |
| 26 |
Chenies Manor Driving show nr Amersham, Bucks Private Driving, light trade, exercise vehicles, Young Drivers etc. Secretary: Mrs S Higgins - Judge: Mr Jacobs. |
01923 267919 |
| 26 |
Swansea County Show Singleton park, Swansea. Horse of the Year Show Qualifying classes. Concours d'Elegance, as well as Hackney Pony and Horse classes and Open Novice Hackney class, to be shown to a wagon. Closing date of entries Monday 21st April. For schedule send SAE 5x7 (65p) to Show Secretary, Special Events, Room 165, The Guildhall, Swansea SA1 4PE |
07748 620562 |
| 31 |
South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire Show Danethorpe hill, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire This has to be the best all driving one day show in the north, show starts at 9.30am. Twenty classes catering for all types of turnouts from beginners to show ring elite. The show has large flat rings with good stewards and organisation. Classes inc: ride and drive , young drivers ,exercise ,pleasure , Concours d'Elegance, private driving ,novice, cones, dressage and many more .Also running a novelty dog show in the afternoon . Schedules available from show secretary Mrs Beth Foster. |
01636 892203 |
| 31 | BDS Ballynahinch Show |
028 92621184 028 92665893 |
| June | ||
| 1 |
Wiltshire Area BDS Spring Show Highworth, Nr Swindon, Wltshire An early show, ideal for novice horse and whip. Classes will include Exercise Class, Pleasure driving, Novice Registered Welsh, Young Driver, Hackney/Hackney type to a gig, Private driving with and without a drive. |
01793 770862 |
| 7-8 |
Long Distance Driving Abbey Farm, East Walton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Contact Anne and Graham Parker |
01442 256754 |
| 8 |
Bowood House Dog and Country Show Bowood House Nr Calne Wiltshire Private Driving with and without show drive, Young Driver, Exercise vehicle Pleasure driving, Horse & Hound fun class, cones. |
01793 770862 |
| 8 |
B.D.S. Somerset Area Show Taunton Racecourse. Corfe. Taunton Commencing 9-30 a.m. closing date. June 1st 2008 Private Driving. Trade Classes. Young Drivers Hackneys. Mountain & Moorland. Exercise Vehicles & Pleasure Driving. |
01935 706386 |
| 14-15 |
Three Counties Show Malvern, Worcestershire The Three Counties show is pleased to announce the introduction of a completely revised carriage driving section with a dedicated arena and timetable. With exercise vehicle, private driving, Concours d'Elegance and trade classes on day 1, Day 2 will showcase hackneys with in-hand, ridden, show wagon and private driving classes. Later in the day, Welsh driving will complete the line up. contact Lester Dagge for details on info@daggedesign.com |
01684 584900 |
| 21 |
BDS Saintfield Show www.saintfield-show.co.uk |
02892 621184 |
| 28 | BDS Mountstewart Drive | 028 92665893 |
| 29 |
CROWLE SHOW North Lincs Private Driving Class, Pleasure Driving Class, Exercise Cart Class. Approx 5 mile Show Drive. |
01427 753118 |
| July | ||
| 5 | BDS NI Branch Annual Show |
028 92621184 028 92665893 |
| TBC |
Long Distance Driving Framfield, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex. Contact Kathy Millard or Sue Page |
07887 654174 01825 890264 07710 972548 |
| 13 |
Area 10 Summer show Shuttleworth Park , Old Warden, Beds Part of Beds Country Fair. Ride and Drive class , private driving, light trade, exercise vehicles, Osborne qualifiers, Style & Performance. Senior Drivers Skill & Knowledge class ! |
07850 706978 |
| 13 |
NCPA Maelor Summer show Gredington Park Hanmer Wrexham Judge: Mrs Edwina Hart: Classes Pleasure Driving, Exercise Vehicle, Amateur Produced, Veteran 15 yrs & Over, Private Driving without road drive. Schedule available in March SAE to NCPA Maelor Secretary, Blackwood House, Burgess Lane, Penley Wrexham LL13 0ND or download from BDS AREA37 Website. |
01978 710150 |
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Surrey Area BDS Show Horton Country Park, Epsom, Surrey Classes for everyone from beginner to experienced - classes include Private Driving, Light Trade, Exercise, Pleasure, Young Driver, Ride and Drive, Mountain & Moorland, Novice Horse/Pony, Welsh Cobs in Wagons. Lots of Osborne Qualifiers. Schedules available end March. |
0208 657 9393 |
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Oxfordshire Area Show Eynsham Park North Leigh Nr Witney OXON Classes start at 10am includes Pleasure, Exercise vehicles (Osborne qualifiers), Novice horse/pony. Private drive, (Osborne qualifier for Welsh Sec C & D) without a drive & Private Drive with a drive. Closing date 5th July although late entries accepted at extra cost. |
01993 880445 |
| 19 |
Isle of Wight County Show Northwood Show Ground, I.O.W Osborne Refrigerators Qualifiers, classes for all exercise and traditional juniors and disabled. Trade qualifiers. Victoria Foods Championship Qualifier. Closing date for entries 14th June 2008 |
01983 615338 |
| 19 |
CHELTENHAM SHOW PRESTBURY PARK, CHELTENHAM Judge Terry Barrett - 2pm start - Light Trade, Exercise Vehicle and Private Driving Classes with Osborne Refrigerators qualifiers in the trade and private driving. More information on the whole show can be found on the website for the show - www.cheltenhamshow.co.uk |
01452 527031 |
| 27 |
South Downs Harness Club Open Show Weald and Downland Museum , Singleton Novice classes, Exercise Vehicle Classes, Country classes, Young drivers, Private Driving Classes, Osborne Qualifiers, Concourse, entries close 22 July |
01243 776809 |
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31st BDS Annual Tandem Meet. To be held at Dinefwr Park, Llandeilo, S Wales, in fantastic surroundings and picturesque countryside. Two routes will be available, 12 & 16 miles. Prospective members are reminded that a statement of competence must be completed prior to the Tandem Meet. The statement needs to be filled in by the organisers of at least three public events where the prospective member has taken the tandem that they intend to drive at the meet, and has shown that they can drive competently . These forms are available from Michelle Reid, 222 Trallwn Road, Llansamet, Swansea, SA7 9UG or email Michellereid128@hotmail.co.uk . All other queries to Modris Kesans on 07970-040522 |
07966515325 |
| August | ||
| 3 |
Brinkworth Horse Show Brinkworth House Nr Malmesbury Wiltshire Ride and Drive, Exercise vehicle, Young Driver, Registered Welsh, Private driving with or without a drive. Qualifiers for Osborne Refrigeration and Victoria Foods. Entries preferred by July 30th but entries on the day at extra charge. Full supporting Horse Show including In Hand |
01793 770862 |
| 3 |
BDS Isle of Wight Area 58 driving show Longcommon Farm, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DA Style and Performance Qualifier. Osborne Refrigerators Qualifiers, exercise, traditional, juniors, disabled, pairs and tandems. Victoria foods championship Qualifier. Entry Fee £6.50 per class. Closing Date for entries 26/07.08 Late entries £10 per class. Accommodation for ponies may be available for a small no of mainland entries. |
01983 615338 |
| 3 |
Revesby Country Fair Revsby Estate, Nr. Boston, Lincs Country Fair including Driving Classes, Osborne Qualifiers and Red Rover Drive in the Lincolnshire Wolds, closing date 26th July. |
01205 460351 |
| 10 |
The Oaks Driving Club Annual show The Hale Stud, Chiddingly, East Sussex Classes to suit all abilities including Assisted and Non Assisted disabled. Private driving, Exercise, Young driver, Light Trade, Tandem, Mountain & Moorland, Multiples. Some Osborne qualifiers. Judges TBA. Schedules will be available with SAE from Jan curd, Show Secretary, 54 Ersham road, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3LG |
01323 849615 |
| 10 |
Basildon Equestrian Club Show BEC showground Driving start time : 9.30am In hand classes - 9am Exercise vehicles; Welsh in wagons; Hackneys in wagons; Private Driving; Junior whip; Light Trade. Osborne qualifiers in Exercise, Trade & Junior whip in exercise vehicles. Judge: Mr Morris Scott. Entries taken on day (£8.00) but pre-entries £7.00. |
01268 694339 |
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Equifest Showing Show East of England Showground Classes include: Junior Driver, Exercise Vehicles, Novice Turnouts, World & Rare Breeds, Private Driving, Hackney Type, Multiples and Light Trade. Classes start at 9.00am. Entries close on the 1st August. Late entries accepted on the day at an additional fee. |
01733 234451 |
| 16-17 |
Wiltshire Area BDS Summer Show (incorporating the Festival of Carriage Driving) The Fox Purton, Nr Swindon, Wiltshire Two day driving show with affiliated Hackney driving on Saturday 16th and BDS and Hackney affiliated classes on Sunday. Stabling available. Classes will include, Exercise, Young Driver, Pleasure driving, registered Welsh and private driving with and without a drive. A traditional country show with a big welcome! |
01793 770862 |
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BDS Wales Show United Counties Showground, Carmarthen Lively and entertaining one day show incorporating a wide variety classes spread between two rings; Welsh Lawn and Grass Roots. Includes qualifiers for Osborne, Victoria Foods and the National Carriage Driving Championships. Classes include: Private Drive (split by height and breed), Exercise Vehicle, Pleasure Driving, Cones and Long Reining, Concours, Ride and Drive, Novice Whip, Novice Horse/Pony, Country Vehicle and Junior Driver to mention a few. Featuring the Welsh Championship Finals which have prize money for the Champion Horse and Champion Pony. Details available from the Secretary on 07966 515325 or michellereid128@hotmail.co.uk, please send an A5 s.a.e. for the schedule to : Miss M. Reid, BDS Wales Show Secretary, 222 Trallwn Road, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA7 9UG |
07966 515325 |
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BDS Lincolnshire Area Show Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs Classes to suit everybody from Private Driving to Exercise. Traditional Lincolnshire hospitality rosettes to 6th place for both whip and groom. Closing date 10th August, 2008. |
01205 460351 |
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Drivers Dream Near Biggleswade, Beds. National Style & Performance Championship. Osborne qualifiers, Private driving, light trade, exercise vehicles, Senior Drivers Skill & Knowledge class, Young Drivers class. Judge - Ms Angela Sixsmith ( Norfolk) |
07850 706978 |
| 23 |
The Wensleydale Agricultural Show Leyburn, North Yorkshire Agricultural show attracting over 8,000 visitors. Carriage Driving - main ring attraction. Open Private Driving, Light Trade, Concours d'Elegance and Exercise Class - Osborne Refrigerators qualifier. |
01969 623750 |
| 23 | BDS Banbridge show |
028 40671318 028 92665893 |
| 23-24 |
Long Distance Driving Buckminster Park, Buckminster, Nr Grantham Lincs Contact Judith Daws |
01949 860138 |
| 25 |
Epworth Show The Show Ground, Wroot Road, Epworth DN9 1EA Private Driving and Pleasure Driving classes with country show drive of approximately 8 miles, stopping at a halfway point to partake of refreshments. |
07743 848608 |
| 31 |
Brinkworth Country Show Brinkworth House, Nr Malmesbury, Wiltshire Exercise Vehicle, Novice Whip, Private Driving with and without a Drive. Set away from but part of a real old fashioned Country Fair. Lots to see and food to enjoy. Crafts, stalls, Flower and produce show. |
01793 770862 |
| September | ||
| 6-7 |
The Welsh Showtime Finale David Broome Event Centre, Crick Nr Chepstow The Welsh Hackney and harness society invites you to two days dedicated soley to Carriage Driving, 38 Classes with something for every one and every ability, five Championships including the Victoria Foods National Championship. Waunhir, Llandri, Trimsaran, Carmarthen, SA17 4EH |
01554 810658 |
| 7 |
GLOS BDS SEPTEMBER SHOW INNSWORTH, GLOUCESTER. Judge: Colin Benford. 11.00 am start. In Hand, Light Trade, Veteran Horse/Pony, Best Gentleman/Lady Whip, Exercise Vehicle, Private Driving and Cone Driving Classes. 10 Osborne Refrigerator Qualifiers. |
01452 527031 |
| 13 |
BHDTA National Driving Championships Queen Victoria's Review Ground, Windsor Great Park, Berks BDS classes run in conjunction with marathon day at the Championships. Classes for: Exercise vehicles Pleasure driving Private Driving (including show drive through Windsor Great Park) Concours d'Elegance Light Trade Turnouts Meet of Champions (by invitation) Entries close 22nd August. |
01347 878655 |
| 20 |
Foxham Horse Show Foxham, Nr Calne, Wiltshire Very successful village Horse Show with just about every class for horse, pony, child or adult that you can think of. Carriage Driving Classes include Exercise Vehicle, Private Driving with and without a Drive. Driving classes start from 2p.m |
01793 770862 |
| 20-21 |
The Royal County of Berkshire Show Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Thatcham, Berks RG18 9QZ www.newburyshowground.co.uk |
01635 247111 |
| 21 |
Somerset Levels RDA Carriage Driving Show Royal Bath & West of England Showground (Formerly known as Burcott & District RDA Show) Classes include In Hand, Ride and Drive, Exercise Vehicle, Young Driver, Pleasure Driving, Mountain and Moorland, Veteran, Light Trade, Open Private Driving and Concours. New this year - Osborne Refrigerators qualifiers (2009) for Exercise Vehicles and Worshipful Company of Farriers Best Shod Horse awards. Come and join us for this popular and friendly end of season event. Judging commences at 9.30am. Large, level ring. Clear round cones course. Closing date Monday 15th September. Schedules available from mid May and posted to last year's entrants. Contact email: simon.bougourd@btinternet.com |
01934 842661 |
| 27-28 |
Long Distance Driving Asgarby House Farm, Asgarby, Nr Spilsby, Lincs. Contact David Faulkner at david.faulkner60@btinternet.com |
01205 460351 |
| October | ||
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