APPEAL for Contributions towards a Memorial Trophy for Philomena Beecher
(Show Secretary 1999 - 2006)

PHILOMENA BEECHER

Phil was an active member of Denmead Swings and Things since the early 1990s taking a major part in organising and running the Denmead Sports Festival and other smaller activities.

She became involved with Denmead Horse Show in the mid 1990s helping in many capacities and taking over as show secretary upon the demise of Robin Archer in 1999.

Competitors will remember her commitment, energy and forceful personality. She could be relied upon to help anyone in difficulties whether it was rearranging their classes to accommodate clashes or other members of their family or helping to load a recalcitrant horse at the end of the day. Phil never shirked decision making or applying rules when necessary and her forceful tones could often be heard ringing out across the showground when someone flouted a safety rule.

Phil and her family were also mainstays in helping to put the show up and clear the ground afterwards.

We would like to remember Phil and would appreciate anyone else who would like to contribute to her memory in the form of a challenge trophy for our new class.

CHAMPION AMATEUR LOCAL HORSEMAN

Open to all local riders living or stabled within 7 miles of the showground and composed of 3 parts.

Competitors may bypass one or both of the morning phases (1 & 2) if he has 'qualified' at Denmead Little Show. If you wish to use the Little Show Working Hunter or showing classes please ensure you obtain a signed 'evidence' card from your judge.

1. Dressage - by Entry into one of the above dressage classes (score sheet must be brought to the arena)

2. Jumping. Entry into one of the morning jumping classes / Clear Round jumping. (Qualifying card signed by the judge must be brought to the arena)

3. In hand showing /handling During this phase which will be run as an ordinary in hand class the judge will speak to you about the other 2 phases and examine your 'evidence' and may ask you a few questions about your horse/routine.

The winner will automatically qualify for the Supreme Championship at the end of the day