Alrewas Show 2020- Announcement

It is with great regret that the Alrewas Show Committee has taken the difficult decision to cancel the 140th Alrewas Show for 2020, due to the ongoing uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Following a detailed review of our options, it is clear it would be impossible for the Show to go ahead in its usual format due to the restrictions imposed. The safety of our visiting public, exhibitors and organisers must always be our highest priority.

The Society only wish to put on the very best Show and feel with current UK restrictions we cannot put in the preparation required to be sure of matching the quality and variety of entertainment that makes Show Day so special.

We will of course be contacting all Members and Exhibitors directly in the coming weeks.

We intend to move all the planning that has already taken place to the 140th Alrewas Show, 17th July 2021 and we very much look forward to seeing you all there. Thank you for your continued support and we wish everyone connected to the Show our best wishes and good health in the coming months.

The Alrewas Show Committee

Shetland Ponies

Shetland Ponies, as the name suggests, originate in the Shetland Isles, where it is known that small horses have been kept since the Bronze Age. Full of character, they are strong and intelligent, and despite their small size were first used to pull carts and ploughs, and to carry heavy loads such as peat and coal.

During the Industrial Revolution, thousands of Shetlands were taken south to England to work as pit ponies - some were even exported to the USA for this purpose.

Nowadays they are more likely to be seen at shows or giving rides to small children, or performing ceremonial duties, for example as the mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

You'll see plenty of Shetlands on display at the Alrewas Show; The breed is regulated by the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society and the Alrewas Show is a diary highlight for many Shetland owners.

Shetlands Steward:

Pat Green
10 St David’s Road
Clifton Campville
Nr Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 0BA

01827 373357

shetlands@alrewasshow.co.uk

2019 Alrewas Show
Shetland Ponies Schedule

Standard Shetland Pony Section

Class	Description
01	STANDARD YEARLING Colt Filly or Gelding
02	STANDARD 2 & 3 YEARS . Any sex. Must not exceed 40”
03	STANDARD MARE OR GELDING 4years and over with or without Foal at foot. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on show day. (See class 8)
04	STANDARDSTALLION

Standard Shetland 1st & 2nd from classes 1-4
Champion to receive The Andrew Britland Trophy

Standard Shetland Pony Section

Class	Description
05	MINIATURE SHETLAND YEARLING . Colt ,Filly or Gelding
06	MINIATURE SHETLAND 2 &3 YEARS. Colt, Filly or Gelding
07	MINIATURE MARE OR GELDING 4 years and over with or without Foal at foot. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on show day. (See class 8)
08	OPEN SHETLAND FOAL- Standard or Miniature. Any sex. Foals to be 3 weeks old or over on Show Day. Produce of Mare in class 3 or 7
09	MINIATURE SHETLAND STALLION
10	OPEN COLOURED SHETLAND STANDARD OR MINIATURE. Any age or sex. Any colour other than black.