PONY SECTION
RIDDEN PONY CLASSES – RING 1 @ 10AM
Contact: Caroline 086 827 5291 / Eamon 086 1737362
Please see rules on our website.
- Closing Date for Entries: Friday 7th August 2026
- No Late Entries on the Day.
- All entries online – www.roscommonagriculturalshow.ie
- Prize Money: 1st €50, 2nd €30, 3rd €20 (unless otherwise stated). Entry Fee: €15
- If there are insufficient entries numbers of classes may not take place.
- Classes may be amalgamated if entries are low.
Class 13
Best Lead Rein Pony. Kindly sponsored by the Crosby Hanley Family.
Ponies 4yrs and over not to exceed 133cm. Children strictly over 4 years and no older than 8yrs. Winner will be presented with The Crosby Hanley Cup.
Class 14
Family Lead Rein.
Ponies 4yrs and over not to exceed 138cm. Riders must be under 10yrs. All types & colours of ponies are eligible.
Prizes in Kind.
Class 15
First Ridden Ponies.
Ponies not to exceed 138cm. Rider to be under 12yrs. Rider may be asked to canter so must be able to ride unaided.
Class 16
Family Pony not to exceed 148cm.
Riders to be under 18 years of age. Open to Mares/Geldings.
Prizes in Kind.
Class 17
Best Hunting Pony/Cob not to exceed 153cm.
Rider must be over 10yrs and under 18yrs.
Class 18
Best Ridden Show Hunter Pony 133cm to 153cm.
Riders to be of appropriate age.
Class 19
Ridden Connemara Pony.
Riders 16yrs and under. Open to Mares/Geldings.
Class 20
Ridden Connemara Pony.
Riders 16yrs and over. Open to Mares/Geldings.
CHAMPION RIDDEN PONY OF THE SHOW
Open to 1st and 2nd Prize-winners in Ridden Pony Classes (excluding Classes 14 & 16).
Champion receives the John Mooney Perpetual Cup, Rosette, Sash & €40.
Reserve receives Sash, Rosettes & €30.
RIDDEN HUNTER CLASSES
Prizes: 1st €100, 2nd €75, 3rd €50 (unless otherwise stated).
Entry Fee: €25
Class 21
Best Ridden Cob over 148cm.
Mare/Gelding 4yrs old and over. Rider must be over 16yrs of age on 1st January.
Prize: 1st €100, 2nd €75 & 3rd €50.
Entry Fee: €25
Class 22
Best Small Hunter not exceeding 158cm.
Mare/Gelding 4yrs old and over.
Prize: 1st €100, 2nd €75 & 3rd €50.
Entry Fee: €25
Class 23
Best Ridden Hunter exceeding 158cm.
Mare/Gelding 4yrs old and over.
Prize: 1st €100, 2nd €75 & 3rd €50.
Entry Fee: €25
CHAMPION RIDDEN HUNTER
Champion Ridden Hunter of the Show.
Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners from Classes 21, 22 & 23.
Sponsored by Roscommon Harriers Hunt Club.
Prizes:
- Champion: €125, Trophy, Sash & Rosette
- Reserve Champion: €75, Sash & Rosette
IN HAND PONY CLASSES – RING 2 @ 12 NOON
Contact: Caroline 086 827 5291 / Eamon 086 1737362
Adjudication begins at 12 noon in Ring 2.
Please see rules on our website.
- Closing Date for Entries: Friday 7th August 2026
- No Late Entries on the Day.
- All entries online – www.roscommonagriculturalshow.ie
- Prize Money: 1st €50, 2nd €30 (payable if at least 4 or more in the class), 3rd €20 (payable if at least 6 or more in the class).
- Entry Fee: €15
- If there are insufficient entries numbers of classes may not take place.
- Classes may be amalgamated if entries are low.
Class 24
Best Pony Shown in Hand not exceeding 128cm, Filly or Gelding.
Class 25
Best Pony Shown in Hand not exceeding 138cm, Filly or Gelding.
Class 26
Best Pony Shown in Hand not exceeding 148cm, Filly or Gelding.
Class 27
Best Pure-bred Welsh Pony, any age, Mare or Gelding.
Class 28
Best Part-bred Welsh Pony, any age, Mare or Gelding.
Class 29
Best Pony Cob not to exceed 148cm, any age, any colour, Mare or Gelding.
Class 30
Best Pony 3 years old and under not exceeding 148cm.
FREE CLASS – Young Handler
Leader must be 6 to 16 years old.
Ponies must be 4yrs old or older.
Prizes in Kind.
STRICTLY NO RINGSIDE ASSISTANCE.
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to all 1st prize winners of the In-Hand Classes.
Young Handlers Class not included in the Championship.
Winner will be awarded the Bernie Gately Perpetual Cup, Sash, Rosette & €40.
Reserve Champion will receive Sash, Rosette & €30.
REGISTERED CONNEMARA CLASSES
Class 31
Connemara Brood Mare and Foal judged as a unit.
Class 32
Connemara Yearling Filly or Colt.
Class 33
Connemara 2 & 3yr old Colt/Gelding.
Class 34
Connemara 2 & 3yr old Filly.
Class 35
Connemara Over Height Class for Mares or Geldings 4yrs and over.
Class 36
Connemara Pony 4 years or older not exceeding 148cm, Mares or Geldings.
CHAMPION CONNEMARA PONY
Champion Connemara Class open to all 1st prize winners of Classes 31 to 36.
Winner to receive Trophy, Sash and Rosette.
Sponsored by Gerry Quinn, Hillview Stud, Castlerea.