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THE MAGAZINE FOR PEOPLE WHO BREED & SHOW HORSES & PONIES
SHOWING WORLD
SHOWING WORLD
The Showing Council/Showing World
Show Personality of the Year Awards
You will all be aware of the Sports Personality
Awards and awards for certain sectors of the
equestrian industry and now, with the help of
Showing World magazine The Showing Council
is delighted to announce that showing is to have its
very own national show personality awards, starting in 2010.

GETTING INVOLVED – we are asking you to nominate who you would like to see win the awards,
the categories are all listed below.  From your votes , and input from a select set of adjudicators
and judges, six finalists will be selected to go forward to a public vote, the person, or horse/pony,
that receives the most votes in each category will be crowned a ‘show personality of the year’. The
winner will be presented with a beautiful sash, courtesy of UK Rosettes and a crystal trophy to keep, as well as
having an interview that will appear in Showing World at the end of the year

The categories for nomination are:
Our sponsors:

Alltech one of the leading animal health companies in the world are the sponsors of Alltech Breeder of
The Year Award.’ Their range of natural products and solutions for the feed industry is proven, reliable and
traceable and Lifeforce Formula is a once a day natural, nutritional supplement designed for all
horses, breeder, performance or leisure, at every stage of life. The combination of
functional ingredients in Lifeforce Formula ensures optimal gut health and maximum
extraction of nutrients from the diet. Daily supplementation helps maintain peak body,
coat and muscular condition. Visit
www.alltech.com/uk

E-quester  is the sponsor of the Junior Show Rider personality of the Year.  A rug
company with a difference, for a totally bespoke rug just log onto the E-quester website
to choose colours, fabric - for example fleece or cooler -  and then simply decide what
text you would like to be embroidered on the rug! Perfect for a one off rug or team rugs,
jackets and tops can also be embroidered making E-quester the perfect company to provide rugs and jackets
for personal and corporate sponsorship. All rugs are made from top quality fabric.  Visit
www.e-quester.com

PRP Rescue Services is the sponsor of the Show Rider Personality award.  Founded in
1986 by Managing Director Jon Phillips and with  over 50,000 rescues in both the UK and
Europe, PRP, through their Organisation of Horsebox and Trailer Owners are now the largest
and most comprehensive equestrian rescue service available.  The uniquely specialist equine
division of PRP Rescue Services is also an official partner, as the sole livestock emergency
provider, in the new “Emergency Services Protocol”. The protocol, developed jointly by the British
Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and the Highways Agency, covers all emergency incidents  involving
highways and livestock.  Visit
www.prprescue.com

Equimax and Eraquell, the choice is clear  Manufactured by
Virbac Animal Health, leading wormer brands Equimax and Eraquell offer h
orse owners a real choice when it comes to worming methods. Both Equimax and Eraquell are available in
the traditional syringe form, but if your horse can be difficult to worm then why try Equimax and Eraquell Tabs,
the palatable worming tablet for horses that make worming easy. For help and advise on how Equimax and
Eraquell will fit perfectly into a yearly worming plan click  
www.equimax-gel.com or www.equimax-tabs.com

Absorbine - The Absorbine® Gleam Team consists of all the well-known Absorbine® favourites that are
relied on by horsemen and women at all levels throughout the UK such as ShowSheen®,
ShowClean®  whitening and brightening shampoo and SuperShine®  hoof polish.  The new
Absorbine Miracle Groom® might well have been named for this award.  But no Gleam Team
is complete without the hard working grooms that put in so much effort behind the scenes, at
home and away, to produce their horses and ponies looking immaculate for the show ring.  
These people often miss the spotlight and Absorbine®  are delighted to support this award
in recognition of their important role.   Good luck to everyone this season. For more info on Absorbine®
grooming products, visit
www.absorbine.co.uk or email info@absorbine.co.uk

Global Herbs Global Herbs are the supplier of powerful and rapid response supplements for horses
and ponies. Global have become a true innovator, developing many unique 100 % natural
supplements which offer key nutritional support.  We hope our sponsorship of this prestigious
award is seen as our support to your wonderful sport - Showing.  We all love our horses
and know their personalities do really shine through especially when they are looking and
feeling their best. Global Herbs offer a variety of products of interest to the showing world
including Sarc X for unsightly lumps, Fly Free which also promotes stunning, shiny dappled
coats and our superior liquid lubrication Move Free Plus which feeds joints from the inside. Please visit
www.globalherbs.co.uk for further details of the range, to view product videos and for free veterinary advice.

Showingzone Showingzone is happy to be the sponsor for the show handler award. We
are a new equine internet sales site dedicated to the showing community offering top class
advertising at affordable prices, we have easy to find categories for horses and ponies for sale,
lease or loan and products and clothing: horseboxes for sale also have there own section. We
can create ads and yard pages for studs and producers to promote there services throughout the season.
Visit
www.showingzone.co.uk

UK Rosettes are proud to sponsor the sashes for the Show Personality Awards.  
At UK Rosettes you will find personalised gifts, awards and ribbons to celebrate every family
event or achievement in style!  These high class awards are made by a keen former
competitor who knows how great it feels to have your performance properly recognised.
Using best quality ribbon to create bespoke rosettes in a wide range of designs, these
beautiful creations will grace any prize giving.  UK Rosettes today 01883 626644  
www.ukrosettes.co.uk
The Global Herbs Show Horse Personality of the Year
Open to the following:
Hunters, Hacks, Cobs, Riding Horses, Coloureds, Part Breds, Arabs
This category is open to animals that compete in flat ridden, working  & In Hand classes

The Equimax/Eraquell Show Pony Personality of the Year
Open to the following:
Riding Ponies, Show Hunter Ponies, Coloureds, Intermediates, Part Breds, Miniatures,  Mountain & Moorland
This category is open to animals that compete in flat ridden inc Lead rein/first ridden, working and in- hand classes

Nominations close
on 1st March 2010
and the finalists
will be announced
in the April/May
issue.  Voting will
commence on 1st
April to find the
winners and close
on 1st September.
Keep an eye on
Showing World in
each issue for
more information
and check out the
special awards
page on our
website.
Additional awards will be:
The PRP Rescue Services
Show Rider of the Year
Open to all show riders in flat and working classes -  age over  18yrs on  Jan 1st  2010
The E-quester Junior Show Rider of the Year
Open to all junior riders that compete in flat, working, and mini classes -
aged 18yrs or under on Jan 1st 2010
The Showingzone Show Handler of the Year
Open to handlers of any type of in hand and lead rein animals in the categories
mentioned above.
The Alltech Lifeforce Breeder of the Year
Open to breeders of all the types of show animals mentioned above
The Absorbine home and away award
Open to nominations for grooms, show help, drivers etc , please include a resume of
no more than 150 words on why this person should be considered for this award
The Showing World Outstanding Achievement Award
to be awarded by the judging panel to someone who, in their opinion,  has made an
exceptional contribution to the world of showing.
The Showing Council volunteer of the Year
to be awarded by the judging panel to the person that, in their opinion has made an
exceptional behind the scenes contribution to the world of showing