EQ44: Open Starter Stakes Working Hunter - Bandon Agricultural Show 2026
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Separate Ring for Each Section, Judging commences at 10.30a.m. SHARP in
Class Order.
It is Bandon Show Policy that NO Colts/Stallions are permitted to enter any
Classes.
All Riders MUST be suitably dressed.
Ponies can only compete in the Classes in which they have been entered,
NO changes on Show Day.
Bandon Show is affiliated to the Irish Pony Society.
In Open Working Hunter Pony Classes, suitable bits including
double or pelham bridles and two or three-ring snaffles are
permitted – the only conditions being that:-
a) the double bridle must have two reins leading from the hands to the bit
b) the pelham bridle must have two reins leading from the hands to the bit or a single rein with leather
“roundings”
c) the three-ring snaffle may be used, the conditions being that:- (i) either the reins are attached
to the 1st or 2nd ring OR (ii)the reins are attached to the 1st and 3rd rings with
leather “roundings”
For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 12th birthday on 1st January of current year. The same combination of pony and rider may not compete in any class under 123cms at the same show on the same day.
No entries permitted on day of event.