The London Harness Horse Parade

Information for Exhibitors

Schedules for the 2012 parade are now available for download below.

Contact the Secretary for further details.

Download

• Schedule for 2012 (PDF file)
• Entry form for 2012 (PDF file)

Entries close: 1st March 2012

The following information is for guidence only, the entry conditions that apply will be those detailed in the official schedule.

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The Main Objects of the Society

1. To improve the general treatment, condition and management of horses, ponies and donkeys.
2. To encourage persons in charge of animals employed for transport to take a humane and intelligent interest in their well-being and to show kindliness towards their animals.
3. To encourage and assist all horse-users to achieve a high standard of care, management and cleanliness.

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Conditions of Entry

All entries to be made on the Society's official entry form
Entries may be refused on any grounds at the Committee's discretion

1. Animals will be subject to examination by a veterinary surgeon for condition, soundness and fitness for work.
2. All animals must be four years old or over
3. All animals must be shod (except Donkeys, Mules & Shetlands)
4. Mares heavily in foal may not be exhibited.
5. All vehicles must be sound and well maintained, suitable for a competent whip to drive on the road.
6. The vehicle must be appropriate to the size and strength of the animal and must not be overloaded at any time.
7. There must be a driver and at least one groom with each vehicle entered.
8. All exhibitors should have experience of driving on public highways.
9. Any entries considered unsuitable may be requested to leave the Parade.
10. Exhibitors must hold adequate public liability insurance and provide evidence of such cover when submitting their entry form.
11. All exhibitors will be expected to take part in the final parade.  Exhibitors not taking part in the parade will not be entitled to receive their rosette(s) or horse brass.

PLEASE NOTE:

• No sulkies allowed under any circumstances.
• No riding at all on the showground (except postillion)

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Judging Guidelines

General

The Judge’s decision is final. 
The following points will be taken into consideration:

1. Safety is the first requirement and essential.
2. The horse must be sound, well shod, in good condition, well groomed, and suitable for the vehicle.
3. The harness must fit the animal and vehicle. It should be in good repair and clean.  New harness or show harness is not necessary.
4. The vehicle must be road-worthy, sound, properly balanced, clean, suitable for the size of the animal and not overloaded.
5. The driver, groom and passengers should be neat and tidy. 
6. Whips should be carried by drivers at all times.

Vetinary Inspection

All animals should be:

1. 4 years old or over
2. in good condition
3. free from clinical signs of infectious and contagious disease
4. free from wounds, galls, sores or other injuries

Farriery Inspection

The animal should be trimmed and shod with:

1. the correct type, weight and size of shoes
2. level feet
3. correct limb alignment
4. no loss of bearing surface of the foot
5. clenches in an even line, smooth and gripping the wall firmly