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SUMMARY:BDS Wales Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:BDS Wales Show\nSunday 12th July 2026\nUnited Counties Showground Carmarthen SA33 5DR \nBDS WALES SHOW\n with \nCombined Driving Challenge\nChair Helen Stevens \nSecretary Anthea Birch \n01874 730724 birchanthea@aol.com \nTreasurer  Toby Jackson \nSponsorship and Publicity Tina Ree \nJudges: Dressage Ann Davies \nShowing Classes Sara Wildy \nConcours d’elegance TBC \nClass 1: Combined Driving Challenge\nCommencing 10.00am \nThis competition will consist of 3 phases –\n  \n\nDressage BDS WALES DRESSAGE TEST 2 (2026) (attached)\n\nThe movement marks are added up and taken from the ‘maximum possible score’ to give the penalty score \nb.   Cones\nThe cones section is scored as follows – penalties are five marks for a knockdown and one mark for each second over or below the optimum time which is set on a speed of 220 meters per minute. \nc.    Presentation\nAll competitors enter the show ring together and proceed as directed by the steward. Once the turnouts have been brought into a line\, each competitor will come forward in turn to give a freestyle show of a maximum 2 minute duration. \nThis is not a showing class in the conventional format\, but rather an opportunity for the driver to demonstrate their individual skills\, the obedience suppleness and paces of their equine\, taking advantage of the opportunity to ‘show off their best side’ \nType\, breed and conformation of the horse/pony will not be taken into consideration\, nor will the type of turnout\, i.e. modern or traditional \nDriver and groom’s appearance should be suitable to the type of carriage\, whether this is a traditional or modern vehicle. Gloves and hat to be worn\, and in the case of the driver a whip to be carried and an apron worn. High viz is not required. \nCleanliness of the turnout and fit of harness (of whatever type) and the overall harmony of the complete turnout will be considered. \nPlacings in this section will be decided by means of penalties accrued. \nAt the conclusion of all 3 phases final placings will be decided by the addition of penalties accrued in all 3 phases with the least penalties being the winning score \nThis class may be divided depending on entries \nShow Classes   Commencing from 12.00p.m. \nClass 2: Concours d’Elegance\nConcours d’ Elegance – open to traditional and non traditional vehicles. This class is judged from a distance and is based on the judges’ appreciation of the overall picture of the turnout. \nRosette for the Best Groom \nClass 3: Open Private Driving\nOpen to single or multiple equines put to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. \nRosette for the Best Groom\, Driver with Disabilities \nQualifier for the BDS IcelineYorkshire Ltd National Championships\, Categories (a) – (g) see attached sheet \nClass 4: Small Equines\nOpen to Open to equines up to a maximum height of 42 inches\, single or multiple turnout\, put to either a traditional or non-traditional vehicle. \nClass 5: Exercise Vehicle\nAny height\, single or multiples put to an exercise vehicle. \n(Class may be split into two/four wheel vehicles depending on entries) \nRosette for the Best Groom \nQualifier for the BDS IcelineYorkshire Ltd National Championships\, Categories (j) – (k) see attached sheet \nRosette for the Best Groom\, Driver with Disabilities \nClass 6: Coloured Equine\nOpen to any height equine\, single or multiple traditional or exercise vehicle turnouts. \nQualifier for the BDS IcelineYorkshire Ltd National Championships\, Categories (l) see attached sheet \nClass 7:            Veteran Horse or Pony\nVeteran horse or pony 16years and over put to traditional or exercise vehicle.  Special Rosette for oldest equine and whip combination \nClass 8:  Junior Driver 8 – 17yrs inclusive \nOpen to a Single traditional / traditional type or exercise vehicle (excludes Trade or Show Wagons)\, driven by a young driver aged 8-14 or a Single\, Pair or Tandem traditional / traditional type or exercise vehicle (excludes Trade or Show Wagons) driven by a young driver aged 15-17 years on show day. To be judged separately in the ring as a show class. Traditional and non-traditional vehicles will be judged on equal merit. The 1 st and 2 nd prize winners will qualify for the Young Drivers Championship immediately following this class. \nQualifier for the BDS IcelineYorkshire Ltd National Championships\, Categories (m) – (n) see attached sheet \nClass 9:  Pleasure Driving\nOpen to any height equine\, single or multiple turnout. \nPleasure Driving classes are for newcomers to showing and not intended for those who show in private driving classes\, regular showing competitors are asked to respect this. Traditional and non-traditional vehicles are permitted\, and for the purposes of this class they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages i.e. not car tyres\, are allowed. This class to be judged on general cleanliness\, safety of turnout\, correct fitting of harness\, vehicle suitability\, horse/pony way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal. Competitors maybe asked to do small tasks in their show. (for definition of ‘exercise vehicle’ which will apply throughout the show\, see rules) \nA special rosette will be given to the Best Groom\, Driver with Disabilities \nFollowed by – \n  \nNon Traditional Vehicle Championship\nOpen to 1st and 2nd prize winners driving an exercise vehicle in any class Winner to receive the Whisper Cup kindly donated by Mac and Jen Humphries \nPrivate Driving Championships\nOpen to 1st and 2nd prize winners driving traditional vehicles in any class \nPoints Championship Classes 2-8\nGENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS \n\nAll equines are to be a minimum of four years\nHard hats are to be worn at all times when exercising ridden\nDogs must be kept on leads at all\nBall games are prohibited near the\nNo horse to be left unattended at any\nBritish Driving Society membership number must be included on entry\nEvery care has been taken to ensure that everyone attending the show has a safe experience. The show will therefore not accept liability for damage or injury due to any cause whatsoever.\nThe show recommends that nothing valuable is left The show will not accept liability for theft of valuables while on the showground.\nThe judge’s decision is Any objections should be put in writing with £30 deposit (refunded if the objection is upheld) to the Show Day Secretary within 15 minutes of the class ending.\nThe show reserves the right to refuse or cancel entries\, to vary or cancel awards and postpone or abandon the show or any section thereof.\nAll horses must have passports\, which can be shown to the relevant authorities on the day of the show.\nAll Drivers\, especially Young Drivers must be able to place their feet either on the floor of the carriage or an appropriately placed fixed foot rest.\nFor the purposes of this show the definition of an exercise vehicle – a carriage not of traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e. not car tyres)\nYOUNG DRIVERS aged 8 to 17 years inclusive on the day of the show. A competent\, experienced adult groom aged 18 years or over to be carried at all times whilst on the move.\nAll drivers under the age of 14 years must wear a correctly fitted hard hat when in a carriage or in attendance to a turnout.\nWhere a driver is assisted by a groom/competent adult by means of double reins\, that support person must remain on the carriage at all times and a second groom/competent adult must be present on foot to assist as necessary at all times\n\n\nThe British Driving Society Wales Branch would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 BDS Wales Show:\nC.L.H. Trailers. St. Clares \nCotts Veterinary Practice\, Narbeth \nBrodawel Boarding Kennels\, Margam \nRob Parry and Family \nMichelle Peters \nChristina Ree \nHelen and Bob Stevens \nToby and Sue Jackson \nAnthea Birch \nBDS WALES SHOW 12th July 2026\nShowing classes 2- 9 \n  \nEXHIBITOR/OWNER DETAILS NAME and BDS No ADDRESS \n        POSTCODE                           \nEmail                     tel. no.                            \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nClass\nWHIP/Driver NAME and BDS No.\nAGE if applicable/Eligible as Novice\nNAME OF EQUINE\nHEIGHT\nVEHICLE TYPE\nENTRY FEE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOTAL \nEntry on the day –             BDS Members only – £10.00\, \nI have read and agree to abide by the show rules: SIGNED                               DATE                    \nPre entry only\, to be received by 6th July 2026. Start times will be published in advance of the show date \nEntries by post to – Anthea Birch Waunddu Duffryn Crawnon\, Llangynidr\, Crickhowell Powys NP8 1NU\, or via email birchanthea@aol.com \nPayment by BACS – BDS Wales Show Account\, Lloyds Bank\, Sort Code30-95-46\, Acc. No 04035356 \nPRINT NAME \nBDS WALES SHOW 12th July 2026\nCombined Driving Challenge \n  \n  \nEXHIBITOR   NAME                                             \nADDRESS                    \nPOSTCODE                    \nEmail tel. no. \n I have read and agree to abide by the show rules: SIGNED:    DATE \n  \n\n\n\n\nClass 1\nWHIP/Driver NAME and BDS No.\nAGE if applicable\nNAME OF EQUINE\nHEIGHT\nVEHICLE TYPE\nENTRY FEE\n\n\n\n\n£25 \n  \nEntry fee £25 (covering all 3 phases) \nPre entry only\, to be received by 6th July 2026. Start times will be published in advance of the show date \nEntries by post to – Anthea Birch Waunddu Duffryn Crawnon\, Llangynidr\, Crickhowell Powys NP8 1NU\, or via email birchanthea@aol.com \nPayments please contact for information \nPlease download and read the current risk assessment for the show \nRisk Assessment 1-2 \nPlease also see below a current map and layout planned for the event \n\nAs everyone knows within the Driving Community running and organising the show incurs no small financial cost and is only becoming more expensive. We are extremely grateful for all the sponsorship received in the past and hopefully you will feel able to continue to support the BDS Wales Show in the years to come and new sponsorship is of course always very welcome. \n.     
URL:https://www.bdswales.org.uk/event/bds-wales-show-2026/
LOCATION:Carmarthen Show Ground\, Nantyci\, Carmarthen\, SA33 5DR
CATEGORIES:BDS Wales,West Wales Area 36
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