THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY
AREA 14
A Branch of the National Pony Society
SUNDAY, 23rd April 2017
Ashfields Carriage Driving & Polo Centre,
Great Canfield, Nr. Stansted, Essex CM6 1JU
Affiliated to NPS,
BSPA, SSAD Ltd,
PUK (17/A16/8041), Equifest
BSHA, SHB (GB), TGCA (GB)
Qualifiers for Dales Pony Society
QUALIFIERS FOR
MOST MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Including
RIHS Mountain and Moorland WHP
P(UK)Dalkeith Young Riders M&M Ridden RIHS Championship
(Entries Close 13th April 2017- LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
Olympia Anthony Evans SSADL Home Produced 1st Round qualifier
RIHS Hunter Classes Entries Close 13th April 2017
(LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
ENTRIES CLOSE 18th APRIL 2017 (postmark)
EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE STATED
(LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
NON MEMBERS WELCOME
SHOW DAY MOBILE (show day only)
Isobel Ashcroft 07515549668
THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY
AREA 14
A Branch of the National Pony Society
AREA CHAIRMAN
SHOW SECRETARY
Mrs. C. Whiteley
6 New Road
Rayne
Essex CM77 6TG
Tel: 01376 322784
Mobile 07860 614724
Mrs. Margaret Kidman
Romans Farm
Rettendon Common,
Essex CM3 8HQ
Tel: 01245 400261
COMMITTEE
Mrs. Prue Relland
Miss Verity Stebbing
Mrs. Isobel Ashcroft
Mrs Denise Webb
Mrs. Linda Impey
Miss Jackie Tobin
Mrs. Wendy Taylor
Mrs. Abigail Thorogood
Mr. Jeff Grace
Mrs.Jackie Maynard
TREASURER
Mrs. T. Human
28 Stambourne Road
Toppesfield
Essex CO9 4DG
HEALTH OFFICERS
Mrs. Wendy Taylor
Mrs. Abigail Thorogood
PLEASE NOTE OUR WEB-SITE: www.npsarea14.co.uk PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR ANY
SCHEDULE CHANGES
We would like to thank the following organisations and individuals for their
assistance in the organisation and running of this show:All our Judges, Stewards, Show Officials, the Essex Medics, Wilf Bowman-Ripley
and Zoe Morgan for allowing us to hold the Show on their premises.
A DONATION WILL BE MADE TO THE ESSEX AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE
Directions:
Post Code for satnav CM6 1JU. When nearing venue please follow NPS signs
as this is a large post code area.
Junction 8 M11, B1256 (3 miles approx). At Takeley traffic lights turn right on
to the B183 and follow NPS signs to showground.
From Braintree/Chelmsford: Al20 towards Stansted. B1256 to Takeley at
Traffic Lights on to the B183 turn left and follow NPS Signs.
ENTRY FEES:
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL CLASSES inc workers: £37.00 incl. RIHS Levy of
£9.00. LATE ENTRIES & ON THE DAY £46.00 incl. RIHS LEVY.
ENTRY FEES FOR ALL OTHER CLASSES: £10.00 ENTRIES ON THE DAY
£20.00
RIHS Hunter Classes Entries Close 13th April 2017 (LATE ENTRIES
ACCEPTED)
RIHS Dalkeith M&M Ridden Entries Close 13th April 2017 (LATE ENTRIES
ACCEPTED)
ENTRIES CLOSE 18th APRIL 2017 (postmark) EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE
STATED
PRIZE MONEY:
ALL ROYAL INTERNATIONAL RIDDEN CLASSES 1st £27, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £10
PRIZE MONEY ALL OTHER CLASSES 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5
All prize money to be collected from the Treasurer on the day of the show upon presentation of place
rosette. No prize money will be paid after the show day, (this will be strictly adhered to) Prize
money paid as follows: 1-3 entered 1st only, 4-6 forward 1st & 2nd, 7 or over 1st, 2nd, 3rd
PLEASE NOTE:a. Rule 6 will be strictly adhered to
b. Rule 8 will be strictly adhered to
STABLING: Please contact Miss Z. Morgan on 07770944868
A VETERINARY SURGEON WILL BE ON CALL
HEALTH & SAFETY
This show is run with due regard to Health & Safety. The person responsible on the day will
be Wendy Taylor and Abigail Thorogood. We request that all exhibitors and members of the
public comply with any request, verbal or written, from Show Officials which pertain to these
regulations in their own best interests. Detailed guidelines can be seen in the Secretary’s
office. Details of first-aid station will be available in the Secretary’s office. Any accident
must be reported to a Show Official immediately. Regulations with regard to riding or driving
of horses or ponies, motorised vehicles and bicycles will be strictly enforced in the interests
of all concerned. Ponies are not allowed to be ridden, other than at walk, except in the
working-in areas provided.
BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION QUALIFIERS
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with
the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members.
Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry
form.
Classes 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 52 & 53 are qualifiers for The Royal International Horse Show.
The first prize winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will
qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter section of The Sport Horse
Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding
Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to
SHB(GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The three highest placed prize winners in all Open affiliated classes will qualify to compete
in the BSHA Classic Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show in September
2017.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a
Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of open Working Show Horse, Ladies
Side Saddle and HOYS Hunter Classes). The association will also award an Amateur Home
Produced rosette in all affiliated Open cob classes. These rosettes have been kindly
sponsored by TSG, Mr L Turley and the Maxi Cob rosette has been kindly sponsored by Mr
and Mrs E McCourt. The awards will go down the line; there is no limit on how many of
these rosettes can be claimed in a year.
DAY TICKETS
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per exhibitor, per horse, per
season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced,
Working, In-hand and Open affiliated classes only but will not allow entry into RIHS or
HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height
certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form from
the BSHA website.
SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN
All hunter classes will be judged under the rules of the 2017 Sport Horse Breeding of Great
Britain.
Class 33-38 horses must be on the SHB(GB) basic ID and owners and riders must be
members.
Classes 34-37 are qualifying events for the 2017 RIHS and only horses registered on the
current year Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be
quoted on entry forms and owners and riders must be members of the society.
Day ticket = £30 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 1 show in the year –
it covers owner and rider membership together with horse registration for that show). The
two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to enter at the RIHS. No horse lower
than second in its class will qualify.
The judge is empowered to transfer any exhibit in the light or middleweight class to a heavier
weight if he considers that the exhibit exceeds the specified weight otherwise no animal may
be shown in any class other than that or those in which it is entered.
No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class
at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse
classes.
In relation to Headwear "It is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear skull caps or hats
with safety harness in accordance with the current approved BSI or European
Standard, in order to minimise risk of head injury. It is mandatory for competitors
under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats".
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CLASSES - IN-HAND AND RIDDEN
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration
number must be shown on the entry form. All exhibits must adhere to the heights laid down
by the appropriate breed society. Where appropriate, breed society membership cards
must be produced in the ring before breed society rosettes will be awarded. All
stallions and colts 2 years old or over must be in possession of a current Ministry of
Agriculture, National Pony Society or appropriate Breed Society Licence. For Highland,
Dales, Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies this Rule is extended to 3 years old and over and for
Shetland and Welsh ponies the rule is 4 years old or over. Both ridden and in hand stallions
MUST display a stallion bridle marker available from the NPS office or from any other
society.
SILVER MEDAL ROSETTES
Silver Medal Rosettes are offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony
in the mountain and moorland in-hand and mountain and moorland ridden, riding pony
breeding and hunter pony breeding sections. Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when
the Owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life Member of the NPS. If the Owner of
the Champion pony is not a Member, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion.
If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette
but the Qualification Card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the Owner of that
pony is a Member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the Qualification can be
awarded no lower than first Reserve. Membership cards must be shown in the ring to
receive the medal and/or the qualification.
NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY QUALIFIERS
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members
and non-members but only ponies owned by NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to
qualify for the final of the competition. The highest placed pony, not already qualified owned
by an NPS member in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass to 3 rd
place.
This show is holding qualifying classes for the following Championships to be held at the
NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern on 1st – 3rd August 2017:The NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship
(RIHS)
NPS/Area 25 M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship sponsored by NPS Area 25
NPS/Area 25 M&M Junior Working Hunter Pony Championship sponsored by NPS Area 25
NPS/Area 5 M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony Championship sponsored by NPS
Area 5
NPS/Showing Classics Mountain & Moorland Leading Rein Championship
NPS/Showing Classics Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Championship
NPS/ Ringside Stud M&M Open Ridden National Championship
NPS/Highbrook Stud Mountain & Moorland In-Hand National Championship
NPS/Saracen Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Home Produced In-Hand National
Championship
NPS Show Pony Home Produced In-Hand Championship
NPS/Area 20 Show Pony In-Hand Supreme Championship
NPS/The Grahams Show Hunter Pony In-Hand Championship
NPS/PICTON M&M Novice Ridden Championship
THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE EQUIFEST SHOWING SHOW
This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, taking place at the East of England
Showground on the 9th-13th August 2017. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will
qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship.
PONIES UK (17/A16/8041)
This show is a qualifier for the P(UK) Winter Classics 2018, Equifest 2017 and the BSPA
Summer Championships 2017. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses/ponies will qualify for the
2018 P(UK) Winter Classic, Equifest 2017 and BSPA 2017. No membership is required to
enter or compete in any Championship Final.
Donations Received from
Mrs. L. Impey
Mrs. C. Whiteley
Mrs. S.A. & Mrs E. Whitworth
R.G Rush
Miss S. Burwood
Executors of John Kidman
Wendy Taylor and Abigail Thorogood at
Highams Farm
Mrs C. Moseley and Mrs G. Geiger
Paton and Lee Veterinary Surgery
Twinstead Riding School
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
"No flash photography allowed in Indoor Arenas by Unauthorised
Personnel"
INDOOR RING
SENIOR SHOWING AND DRESSAGE LTD.
HOME PRODUCED
Olympia Anthony Evans SSADL Home Produced 1st Round qualifier
NO FOALS, SPURS, GALLOPING, OR WEARING OF FACE/BODY JEWELLERY PERMITTED. MINIMUM
AGE OF HANDLER FOR IN–HAND CLASSES 9YRS. MINIMUM AGE OF HANDLERS FOR STALLIONS IN
HAND – RIDDEN COMPETITORS MUST BE OVER 16YRS OF AGE COMPETITORS CANNOT ENTER THE
RING ONCE THE COMMAND OF TROT HAS BEEN GIVEN. THE SAME RIDER COMBINATION MUST BE AT
FIRST/SECOND ROUND QUALIFIERS AND THE GRAND FINAL
ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD AQUAINT THEM SELVES WITH SSAD RULES BEFORE ENTERING. The
Olympia Senior Showing Series First Round Qualifiers are open to both Affiliated and Unaffiliated Riders and
Handlers of the Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd.
SSAD Ltd rulebook can be found at
www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
Qualification cards will be handed out in the ring at the time of presentation .
Judge: Mrs Rosemary Keeling (8:30am)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
Pre-Senior 15-18 years old. Horse or pony in-hand. Exhibitor must be
9 years of age or above.
Senior 19-23 years old. Horse or pony in-hand. Exhibitor must be 9
years of age or above.
Senior Plus 24 years old and over. Horse or pony in-hand. Exhibitor
must be 9 years of age or above.
In-Hand Senior Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 13 to compete.
Pre-Senior 15-18 years old. Horse or pony ridden. Exhibitor any age.
Senior 19-23 years old. Horse or pony ridden. Exhibitor any age.
Senior Plus 24 years old and over. Horse or pony ridden. Exhibitor
any age.
Ridden Senior Championship 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 5-7
to compete.
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley (Not before 10:00am)
Class 9
Class 10
Class 11
Class 12
Class 13
Class 14
Class 15
Class 16
Class 17
Class 18
Welsh Section C & D – Yearling, 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding
Welsh Section A – Yearling, 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding
Welsh Section B – Yearling, 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding
Non-Welsh M/M Large Breeds – Yearling, 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or
gelding
Non-Welsh M/M Small Breeds – Yearling, 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or
gelding
Youngstock M/M Championship, 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes
9 to 13 to compete.
Welsh Section C or D – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Welsh Section A – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Welsh Section B – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Non Welsh Large Breeds – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or
gelding
Class 19
Non Welsh Small Breeds – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or
gelding
Class 20
Mature M/M Championship, 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 15 to
19 to compete. *Classes 15 to 19 are Equifest Qualifiers
A special rosette offered by the Dales Pony Society for the best registered
Dales pony shown by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in
the ring will be presented in Classes 12 and Class 18.
Kindly donated by Miss Sue Burwood
Classes 9 to 19 are also qualifiers for NPS/HighbrookStud M and M In hand
Championship
NPS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
HOME PRODUCED IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley (To follow)
Class 21
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B any age Stallion,
mare and gelding
Class 22
Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh Section C or D
any age stallion, mare and gelding
Rosette to the highest placed owner/breeder in each section
These classes are open to registered Mountain and Moorland ponies which are either stabled at home or in a
DIY yard and which since 1st January in the current year have not been shown by a producer or stabled in a
producer’s yard other than on a DIY basis or at stud. Ponies shown in these classes must be produced and
shown by the owner/spouse or his/her immediate family. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended.
Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified. Please see section A, 3.6 of NPS 2016
rulebook.
1st prizewinners from above classes go forward to Mountain &
Moorland In-Hand Championship. SEE RULE 2
IN HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley
Class 23
Champions & Reserves from classes 14, 20, 21 and 22, to compete for
the NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship.
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS
member in the Mountain & Moorland In Hand section. The Sponsor’s Rosette is also awarded to the pony
receiving the Qualification Card. Winners will be entitled to compete in the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain &
Moorland In-Hand Final to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in Malvern. Membership cards to be
shown in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification.
To ensure that all exhibitors and spectators have a safe and enjoyable day we would draw Welsh
Exhibitors attention to the following ruling: Any exhibitors or handler who excessively parades an
exhibit during or after a class – or throughout the showground during the show to the inconvenience of
other competitors and spectators, will be asked to leave the showground with all entries and prize money
forfeit. Please note Rule 21 will be strictly adhered to
SHOW PONIES AND HUNTER PONIES IN-HAND
NPS QUALIFIERS
N.P.S/Area 20 SHOW PONY IN-HAND SUPREME NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
To be judged under the Rules of the N.P.S. This competition is for Riding Ponies not exceeding 148cms.
(14.2hh) which must be registered in the NPS Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or Appendix, International or
Sports Pony section of the BRPSB, The GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their
respective M&M stud books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS Stud Book, Register or
Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB. The highest placed pony will go forward to the
final to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show, Malvern, in August. A pony may only qualify once.
Qualification may pass no lower than third place.
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley
Class 24
Yearling, 2 and 3 year old colt, filly or gelding not to exceed 148cms at
maturity
Stallion, Broodmare, Barren Mare or gelding not exceeding 148cms (a
Class 25
mare that has lost her foal in the current year may, on production of a vet’s certificate,
compete in the Brood Mare class)
Class 26
In-Hand Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 24-25 to compete.
NPS/Saracen Horse Feeds Show Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS
member in the Show Pony In Hand section. To be run under the rules of the NPS as stated in this schedule.
If there are insufficient entries forward classes will be amalgamated.
NPS/The Grahams SHOW HUNTER PONY IN-HAND NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
This Competition is for Show Pony/Show Hunter Ponies not exceeding 153cms (15.0hh) which must be
registered in the NPS Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or Appendix, , International or Sports Pony section of the
BRPSB, the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Books.
Part-breds are not eligible unless registered in the NPS Stud Book Register or Appendix, International or Sports
Pony section of the BRPSB. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from each class to compete in the Championship. The
highest placed pony goes forward to the final at the NPS Summer Championships, Malvern in August 2016. A
pony may only qualify once. Qualifications may pass no lower than third place.
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley
Class 27
Class 28
Yearling, 2 and 3 year old colt, filly or gelding
Stallion, Broodmare, Barren Mare or gelding 4 years old or over (a mare
that has lost her foal in the current year may, on production of a vet’s certificate,
compete in the Brood Mare class).
Class 29
Show Hunter Pony Breeding Championship. 1st & 2nd from classes
27-28 to compete.
NPS / Litton Stud Show Hunter Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS
member in the Show Hunter Pony In Hand section. To be run under the rules of the NPS as stated in this
schedule.
THE NPS SHOW PONY HOME PRODUCED IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to registered Show Ponies not to exceed 148cm at maturity, which are either stabled at home or in a DIY
yard and which since 1st January in the current year have not been shown by a producer or stabled in a
producer’s yard other than on a DIY basis or at stud. Ponies shown in these classes must be produced and
shown by the owner/spouse or his/her immediate family. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended.
Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified. Please see section A, 3.6 of NPS 2016
rulebook.
These classes are open to Riding Ponies not exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) which must be registered in the NPS
Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, international or sports pony section of the BRPSP, the GSB, AHSB,
AASB or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless
entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or Appendix. The highest placed pony, owned by a
NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final. Qualification may pass to third place.
Judge: Mrs Carolyn Whiteley (to follow)
Class 30
Class 31
Class 32
Show Pony Yearling, 2 and 3 year old colt, filly or gelding not to exceed
148cms at maturity
Show Pony 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding 148cms
(14.2hh)
Show Pony Championship. 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 30
& 31 to compete.
qualify for the final will be sent details directly from: The Secretary, North of England In Hand and Mountain &
Moorland Show, Blue Slate Stables, Showley Rd, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9DP
www.northofenglandshows.co.uk
RING ONE
BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION CLASSES
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS
Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and
all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form.
Classes 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 52 & 53 are qualifiers for The Royal International Horse Show. The first prize winner
will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already
qualified then the third will go forward.
The three highest placed prize winners in all Open affiliated classes will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic
Supreme Classes at the National Championship Show on September 2017.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for
each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Side Saddle and HOYS Hunter classes).
The Association will also award an Amateur Home Produced rosette in all affiliated Open cob classes. These
rosettes have been kindly sponsored by TSG, Mr L Turley and the maxi cob rosette has been kindly sponsored
by Mr and Mrs E McCourt. The awards will go down the line; there is no limit on how many of these rosettes can
be claimed in a year.
DAY TICKETS
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per exhibitor, per horse, per season. A Day
Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-hand and Open affiliated
classes only but will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do
not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form
from the BSHA website.
AMATUER CLASSES
To be judged under the Rules of the BSHA (for full rules & eligibility see BSHA rule book and rule 7A-C and page
3 of this Schedule)
SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS
All hunter classes will be judged under the rules of the 2017 Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
Classes 34-38 are qualifying events for the 2017 Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on
the 2017 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and
owners and riders must be full members of Sports Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed
horses in each class will qualify. No horse lower than second will qualify in classes 34-37.
In class 38 the two highest placed smalls, the two highest placed lightweights, the two highest placed
middleweights and the two highest placed heavyweights will qualify. The judge is empowered
to transfer any exhibit in the light or middleweight class to a heavier weight if he
considers that the exhibit exceeds the specified weight otherwise no animal may be shown in any class other
than that or those in which it is entered.
All hacks and riding horses are barred from entry in hunter classes except for Working Hunters and Sport Horse
Classes.
(Day ticket is available see page 6 under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain wording)
ENTRIES FOR THESE CLASSES CLOSE ON 13TH APRIL 2017 (Late entries accepted)
Judges: Ride: Mr James Van Praagh
Conformation: Mrs Faith Ponseby (9:00am)
Please note class 33 will not start until class 93 has finished
Class 33
Class 34
Class 35
Class 36
Class 37
Class 38
Class 39
Novice Hunter
Lightweight Hunter mare or gelding, 4 years old and over capable of
carrying up to 12st 7lbs. Equifest Qualifier
Middleweight Hunter mare or gelding 4 years old and over capable of
carrying 12st. 7lbs and not exceeding 14st. Equifest Qualifier
Heavyweight Hunter mare or gelding 4 years old and over capable of
carrying over 14st. Equifest Qualifier
Small Hunter mare or gelding 4 years old and over exceeding 148cms
but not exceeding 158cms. Miss Jo Brew / Equifest Qualifier
Amateur Hunter
Ridden Hunter Championship 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 33
to 38 to compete
RIDDEN COBS – RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Mr James Van Praagh
Conformation: Mr Philip Hilton
Class 40
Class 41
Class 42
Class 43
Class 44
Class 45
BSHA Novice Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms not to have won a 1 st prize of £35 or more or a total
of £250 (including Championship Prize Money) or more in prize money
at affiliated shows. Riders to be 15 years of age or older. A novice
may be shown in a snaffle bridle. BSHA Rule 7E.
Open Lightweight Cob Ridden, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms capable of carrying up to
14stone. Riders to be 15 years or older. Nupafeed/Equifest Qualifier
Open Heavyweight Cob Ridden, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms capable of carrying
over 14 stone. Riders to be 15 years or older. Nupafeed/Equifest
Qualifier
Open Maxi Cob mare or gelding 4yrs old and over exceeding 155cms.
To be judged as a cob. To be shown hogged. Equifest Qualifier
BSHA Amateur/Owner Ridden Cob/Maxi Cob, mare or gelding, 4
years old and over exceeding 148cms. Riders to be 15 years or older.
Ridden Cob Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 40-44
to compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes
RIDDEN HACKS - RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Mrs Emily Whalley (to follow)
Conformation: Mr Philip Hilton
Class 46
Class 47
Class 48
Class 49
Class 50
BSHA Novice Ridden Hack, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms not to have won a 1st
prize of £35 or more or a total of £250 (including Championship Prize
Money) or more in prize money at affiliated shows. Riders to be 15
years of age or older. A novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle.
BSHA Rule 7E
Open Small Hacks, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 154cms. Riders to be 15 years of age or
older. Equifest Qualifier
Open Large Hacks, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding
154cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders to be 15 years of age or
older. Equifest Qualifier
BSHA Amateur /Owner Hack, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders to be 15 years of
age or older.
Ridden Hack Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 4649 to compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes.
RIDDEN RIDING HORSE - RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Mrs Emily Whalley
Conformation: Mr Philip Hilton
Class 51
Class 52
Class 53
Class 54
Class 55
BSHA Novice Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms not to have won a 1 st prize of £35 or more or a total
of £250 (including Championship Prize Money) or more in prize money
at affiliated shows. Riders to be 15 years of age or older. A novice may
be shown in a snaffle bridle. BSHA Rule 7E.
Open Small Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders to be 15 years
of age or older. Nupafeed/Equifest Qualifier
Open Large Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 158cms.
Riders to be 15 years of age or older.
Nupafeed/Equifest Qualifier
BSHA Amateur/Owner Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old
and over exceeding 148cms. Riders to be 15 years of age or older.
Riding Horse Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 5154 to compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes.
‘THE ROYAL ANGEL’ SUPREME AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
The Final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER HORSE SHOW
On 1st July 2017
Kindly sponsored by Michaela Wood
PRIZE MONEY (at the Final)
1st - £1000, 2nd - £400 3rd - £100, 4th - £50, 5th - £25, 6th - £25, 7th - £25, 8th - £25.
Sashes to the Champion and Reserve Rosettes to all other prizewinners and finalists
FIRST & SECOND IN THE AMATEUR HACK, COB & RIDING HORSE Classes will qualify
Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly
RING TWO
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS
BRITISH SKEWBALD & PIEBALD ASSOCIATION
These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal
International Horse Show, Hickstead Tuesday 25th July 2017. Classes will be judged under BSPA rules.
Download from www.bspaonline.com All horses/ponies must be registered and all owners and riders BSPA
members prior to the show. Rider’s age taken from 1 st January. Membership and qualification cards must be
carried in the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection or signature. Failure to do so will mean
disqualification. Spurs may not be worn in any pony classes. Ponies 153cm or under (Shetlands exempt) must
possess a current JMB height certificate.
All stallions must be graded and licensed by BSPA or hold a BSPA Showing Permit (contact BSPA for Stallion
showing permit information) for 2017 and have a BSPA stallion ID card and wear BSPA Stallion ID disc. No rider
under 14 may exhibit a stallion in any class.
No competitor/owner/horse may compete in this class or enter the ring without current 2017 Membership of RIHS
and a RIHS qualification card.
Qualification: 1st place and the next unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd will qualify from each class. No
competitor may qualify from lower than 3rd place. BSPA Office: 01354 638226; [email protected]
Skewbald and piebald horse/ponies only. Highest placed amateur and highest placed Junior in each class
qualify for Amateur and Junior Supreme Championship Final to be held at the BSPS World of Colour
Championship Show 2017 at the College EC, Keysoe, Bedfordshire. Cards to be shown and qualification signed
in the ring.
Judge: Miss Emma-Jane Barnes (8:30am.)
Class 56
Class 57
Class 58
Class 59
Class 60
BSPA RIHS Ridden Ponies not exceeding 153cm plaited. No spurs to
be worn. Judge will not ride. Display required. No leading reins
permitted
BSPA RIHS Ponies not exceeding 153cms Traditional and Native
Types (to be shown in their natural state) hogged cobs. No spurs to
be worn. Judge will not ride. Display required. No leading reins
permitted
BSPA RIHS Ridden Horses exceeding 153cms (Plaited). Judge will
ride
BSPA RIHS Ridden Horses exceeding 153cms Traditional and Native
Types (to be shown in their natural state) hogged cobs. Judge will
ride
BSPA Ridden Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes
56–59 to compete.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR 2017
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION CLASSES
These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the World
Championship of Colour National Championship show. All classes will be judged within the rules and criteria of
the BSPA. Copies of the Rule Book and Membership/Horse Registration/Overstamping Forms can be obtained
from the Show Office: 01354 638226 or may be downloaded from :www.bspaonline.com
BSPA classes are open to members and non-members but only members will qualify for the WCC
Championships.
In order to qualify all owners/handlers/riders must be members of the BSPA and all horses/ponies registered with
the BSPA prior to the show. BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the ring and signed by the Judge,
otherwise the qualification is invalid.
The highest placed Amateur and the highest placed Junior in each class (must be BSPA members) will qualify for
the Amateur and Junior Supreme Championships Finals to be held at the BSPA World of Colour Championship
Show on the 16th September. All shows held after 18th August 2017 are qualifiers for WCC 2018.
Qualification: 1st-3rd in all classes or 1st-4th for classes with 10 or more entries.
All stallions 4 years old and over must be graded, licensed and registered with the BSPA or in possession of a
2017 Stallion Showing Permit in order to compete and must carry into the ring their red BSPA ID Card and
Stallion Bridle Discs to be worn. (Contact the BSPA for Stallion Showing Permit information).
Judge: Miss Emma-Jane Barnes (to follow)
Class 61
Class 62
Class 63
Class 64
Class 65
Class 66
Class 67
Class 68
BSPA In-Hand Youngstock Qualifier. Skewbald and Piebald Horse or
Pony, 1, 2 and 3 year olds, any sex, to be plaited. No foals
BSPA In-Hand Youngstock Qualifier. Skewbald & Piebald Horse or
Pony Native Traditional and Cob, 1, 2 and 3 year olds, any sex, to be
shown natural state or hogged. No foals
BSPA In Hand Qualifier any age, height, sex (all stallions must be
graded with BSPA and carry their BSPA stallion ID cards at all times),
to be shown plaited. No foals.
BSPA In-Hand Qualifier. Skewbald and Piebald Horse or Pony, any
age, height, sex (all stallions must be graded with BSPA and carry their
BSPA stallion ID card at all times), to be shown native, traditional or
hogged. No foals
BSPA In-Hand Championship, 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes
61-64 to compete.
BSPA Ridden Skewbald & Piebald Ridden Novice Horses or Ponies in
their first season of competition or never to have won 2 firsts (judge will
not ride). Any suitable snaffle bridle may be worn.
BSPA Ridden Skewbald & Piebald Combined class Horse/Pony, any
type, height, colour or sex. Judge will not ride.
BSPA Ridden Championship, 1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes
66 & 67 to compete.
THE TRADITIONAL GYPSY COB ASSOCIATION (GB)
TGCA/04/17/038
TGCA In-Hand and Ridden Classes
These classes are qualifiers for the Best of Breed Finals at the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA)
National Breed Championship Show “TOYS”. Classes are open to all traditional gypsy cobs. Top three in each
class will qualify. In open height classes, top three in small and large sections qualify. Stallions- All stallions
(four years and over) in order to enter any TGCA affiliated class MUST have their TGCA stallion disc displayed
on their bridle. Existing TGCA members must present their qualification card to the judge in the ring for
signature. Non-members will receive a qualification card from the judge and will have 21 days to join the TGCA
and to register their horse to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including
membership, horse registration and showing rules (contained within the members handbook).
Quest Championship Shows
1st, 2nd, and 3rd from the TGCA classes may go forward to the Quest for a star championship, provided they are
current TGCA members and the horse is TGCA registered. Membership cards and qualification cards (specific to
that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Ultimate Star
Championship at TOYS.
Judge: Mrs Rosemary Keeling (Not before 14:00pm)
Class 69
Class 70
Class 71
Class 72
Class 73
Class 74
Class 75
Open Youngstock 1, 2 & 3 Year Old fillies, colts and geldings
Open In Hand Senior, 4yrs & over, any height. TOYS Qualification
will be given to top three in each height section.
In Hand Championship, 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 69-70 to
compete.
Ridden Small, 4yrs & over not exceeding 14hh.
Ridden Large, 4yrs & over, exceeding 14hh.
Ridden Championship, 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 72 and 73
to compete
“TGCA Quest for a Star Championship”. Open to the top three from
classes 69, 70, 72 and 73. The champion and reserve champion
qualify to go forward to the TGCA Ultimate Star Championship final at
TOYS. Membership cards must be presented on entering the ring.
Non-members of TGCA are not eligible.
RING THREE
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Judge: Mrs Debbie Spears (8.30am)
Class 76
Class 77
NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL SUMMER
CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies
registered in the stud books of Connemara, Highland, Fell, Dales New
Forest and Welsh ‘C’ and ‘D’ stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old and
over. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship –
wear white arm bands. The highest placed pony, owned by a NPS member, in each
NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL SUMMER
CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies
registered in the stud books of the Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, and
Welsh ‘A’ & ‘B’ stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old and over.
Qualification may go no lower than third place. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home
Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands. Equifest
Qualifier.
Class 78
THE NPS/The Minns MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN, SILVER
MEDAL ROSETTE is offered by The National Pony society for the best
registered pony in the Mountain & Moorland Open ridden Section. To be run under
NPS Rules as stated on page 3 of this schedule. 1 st prizewinners from classes
76-77 to compete.
(PUK) DALKEITH YOUNG RIDERS M AND M
RIDDEN RIHS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017
(Entries close 13th April)
Entries on the day accepted- must be in possession of their current Ponies
(Up) registration details.
Judge: Ride: Mrs Rosemary Keeling
Conf: Mrs Ann Brickell (Not before 11:00am)
Class 79
Dalkeith Young Riders M and M Small Breeds- Mare or gelding 4
years old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society
stud books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B.
Rider not to have attained their 14th Birthday before the 1st January in
the current year.
Class 80
Dalkeith Young Riders M and M Large Breeds- Mare or gelding, 4
years old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society
stud books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest, Welsh
Section C or D. Rider not to have attained their 18th Birthday before
the 1st January in the current year.
Dalkeith Young Riders Intermediate M and M- Stallion, Mare or
gelding, 4 years old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed
Society stud books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fells,
Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B, C or D. Rider not
to have attained their 25th Birthday before the 1st January in the current
year. (See Rule 7 of the current P(UK) Rule Book).
P(UK) M and M RIHS Amateur Riders- Stallion, mare or gelding, 4
years old and over, registered in their approved Pure Breed Society
stud books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fells, Highland,
New Forest, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B, C,D. Rider any age.
P (UK) M and M Championship- 1st and 2nd prizewinners from
classes 79-81 to compete
Class 81
Class 82
Class 83
NPS/ PICTON M&M NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs Sara Hird (Not before 13:00pm)
Open to Stallions mares & geldings 4years old and over registered in the main body of their respective Breed
Society stud book. Riders any age except stallions (see Rule 22 of schedule). Ponies must be shown in a
snaffle bit. A pony is not eligible to compete if before 1st January in the current year it has done any of the
following: Won an Open M&M NPS affiliated mixed Ridden class; won a ridden class at Olympia, HOYS or RIHS
qualifying round; qualified for HOYS or RIHS ridden classes; qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate
Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship Show; qualified for the ridden M&M Championship final at
Olympia in previous years. NB Ponies can compete as novices for 2 consecutive years provided they do not
submit an entry to the final in the first year.
Class 84
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over,
registered in the main body of the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland Breed
Society stud book.
Class 85
Class 86
Class 87
Class 88
Class 89
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over,
registered in the main body of the Welsh A or B Breed Society stud
book.
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over,
registered in the main body of the Connemara or New Forest Breed
Society stud book.
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over,
registered in the main body of the Dales, Fell or Highland Breed
Society stud book.
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over,
registered in the main body of the Welsh C or D Breed Society stud
book
Novice Ridden Championship. 1st & 2nd from classes 84-88 to
compete.
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Judge: Mrs Sara Hird (To follow)
Class 90
Class 91
Class 92
The P (UK) Lobster Pot /N.P.S Leading Rein Championship. Open
to
registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh
Section A or B mares and geldings four years old or over not
exceeding 122cm, registered in their approved Pure Breed society stud
book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have
attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To
be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead Rein to be
attached to the noseband only. To be run under NPS rules 2017.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear
white arm bands, Equifest Qualifier
The P (UK) Brineton/NPS First Ridden Championship. Open to
registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A
or B mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm,
registered in their approved Pure Breed society stud book. To be
shown in any suitable bridle. Riders must have attained their 3rd
birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in
the current year. Qualification may go no lower than third place.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear
white arm bands. Equifest Qualifier
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 90 & 91 to
compete for Champion & Reserve
WORKING HUNTER PONY RING 1
Judges: Ride: Mr James Van Praagh
Conformation: Mrs Faith Ponseby (8:30am)
Class 93
Novice working Hunter A mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions
must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed on their tail) four
years old and over, not to have won a total of £100, excluding
championship prize money in any SHB (GB) affiliated Working Hunter
Class, or more than 5 BE points or 200 BS points, at home or
equivalent abroad before 1st January in the relevant year. Fences in
Novice Working Hunter classes should have a minimum height of
0.85m (2’9”) and a maximum height of 1.00m.
The NPS M&M Junior Working Hunter Pony Championship
Kindly sponsored by NPS AREA 25
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective
Breed society stud book. Ponies may be measured at the judges discretion.
Judge: Jumping: Mrs B Evans
Conformation: Miss Jo Custerson
Class 94
Class 95
Class 96
Class 97
Ponies not exceeding 128cm. Riders to be under 14 years of
age.
Ponies exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm. Riders to
be under 16 years of age.
Ponies exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the
exception of Dales and Welsh D Cobs). Riders to be under the
age of 18 years.
M and M Junior Working Hunter Pony Championship, 1st
and 2nd prizewinners from classes 94-96 to compete.
M&M Working Hunter Pony Championship (RIHS) – MM-RIHS
The NPS/NAF M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse
Show Championship
Judge: Jumping: Miss Jo Custerson
Conformation: Mrs B Evans (Not before 12:30pm)
The owner has to be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. (N.B. At the
final at Hickstead the rider must also be a NPS member). The highest placed pony in each class goes
forward to the final at RIHS. Where this pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line that has not
already qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification may go no lower than third place. (N.B. Qualification has
to be verified by the NPS Office, and within 8 weeks of qualifying the pony’s JMB height certificate must be sent
to the NPS Office for validation.)
Entries into the final at Hickstead are the responsibility of the owner and are made directly to RIHS.
Stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed
society stud book. Ponies may be measured at the judges discretion, and must be within the specified height
range for the breed.
Class 98
Class 99
Class 100
Class 101
Ponies not exceeding 122cm
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm
Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm
Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm with the
exception of Welsh section D and Dales for which there is no
height restriction.
Class 102
M and M Working Hunter Pony Championship, 1st and 2nd
prizewinners from classes 98-101 to compete
WORKING HUNTER PONY RING 2
8:30am – 10:00am (prompt)
Clear Round (open to all)
1 round £5 2 rounds £8 (same pony/horse)
All clear round monies should be paid at the gate prior to jumping
The NPS/NPS AREA 25 M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National
Championship
Judge: Jumping: Mrs Chris Stevenson
Conformation: Mrs Debbie Spears (10:30am)
Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective
Breed Society stud book. Ponies may be measured at the judge’s discretion.
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i) Won an open NPS affiliated M&M WHP class
ii) Won a class at an M&M WHP (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) qualifying round
iii) Qualified for the NPS M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP final at the NPS Summer Championship show
iv) Qualified for an M&M WHP final at Horse of the Year Show or RIHS in previous years or in the current year
(N.B. Ponies can compete as novices for two consecutive years provided they do not make an entry in the final in
the first year).
Class 103
Class 104
Class 105
Ponies not exceeding 122cm
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm
Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm
Class 106
Class 107
Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm with the
exception of Welsh section D and Dales for which there is no
height restriction.
M and M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship, 1st
and 2nd prizewinners from classes 103-106 to compete
The NPS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony Championship
Kindly sponsored by NPS AREA 5
Open to stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective
Breed society stud book. Ponies may be measured at the judge’s discretion.
The pony never to have qualified for the NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the year show or RIHS) finals
before 1st January in the current year.
Judge: Jumping: Mrs Debbie Spears
Conformation: Mrs Chris Stevenson (Not before 12:30pm)
Class 108
Class 109
Class 110
Class 111
Class 112
Ponies not exceeding 122cm.
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.
Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.
Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the
exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no
height restriction).
M and M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony Championship,
1st and 2nd prizewinners from classes 108-111 to compete.
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RULES
The Judges decision is final
The Committee will not be held responsible for any loss, damage arising from accident or other
cause and they reserve the right to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
Any exhibitor found leading, riding or driving outside the ring to the danger of the public will be
removed from the showground.
Any objection must be made in writing and delivered to the Secretary’s office together with a
deposit of £15.00 which will be forfeited should the objection prove unfounded.
No person shall enter the ring other than exhibitors, judges and those authorised to do so by
the Committee.
No entry fee will be refunded. This rule will be strictly adhered to.
No substitute entries will be allowed.
Every effort will be made to avoid the clashing of classes but should this arise, through any
reason, exhibitors must choose which class they wish to compete in. No refund of entry fees
will be made.
An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a pony bred, sold, leased or produced by the judge,
his/her immediate family, or his/her employer. A rider may not ride in a class judged by
someone for whom he or she has produced a pony in the same year (an exhibitor is the owner,
the lessee, or the person who produces and/or shows the pony).
It is suggested that where height certificates are applicable that they are available for
inspection.
All ridden exhibits must be four years old and over. Except as stated.
Hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted on the showground.
The Committee reserve the right to exclude any animal from the show which is considered unfit
to be exhibited or behaving in a dangerous manner.
Although it is not a strict rule of the show it is hoped that exhibitors will have their horses/ponies
vaccinated against equine flu.
Exhibitors must be properly dressed in the ring, both ridden and in-hand classes and it is hoped
that their turnout will reflect that of their exhibits.
The Committee reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate any class.
All stallions and colts aged 2 years and over to be in possession of a Stallion Licence, unless
otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society. For Highlands, Dales, Exmoor and
Dartmoor this is 3 years and over. For Shetlands and Welsh this is 4 years and over.
All ponies must be registered in the main stud book of their respective breeds and the
registration number must be shown on the entry form. All exhibits must adhere to the heights
laid down by their appropriate Breed Society.
In all ridden Mountain and Moorland classes spurs are not allowed.
In all classes canes/whips must not exceed 75cms (30 inches) and if misused in the
opinion of the judge the exhibitor may be sent out of the ring and may be reported to the
National Pony Society Disciplinary Committee.
Handlers of stallions and colts must have attained their 14 th birthday before 1st January
of the current year.
Riders of small breeds (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B & C) stallions
must have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January of the current year. Riders of
large breeds (Welsh Section D, Connemara, Highland, Fell, Dales & New Forest) stallions
must have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year.
Handlers of ponies in in-hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear correctly
secured current BS skull caps/riding hats
Exhibitors found to be behaving in an unseemly manner or using foul language will be
requested to leave the showground.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS
members and non-members but only ponies owned by adult qualifying or life NPS
members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition. The highest placed pony
owned by an NPS member in each class will qualify for the Final. Where this pony has
already qualified the pony standing next in line which is owned by an NPS member and
has not already qualified receives the qualification. Qualification may go no lower than
3rd place. NPS Non qualifying members will be required to upgrade to qualifying
members to enter the Final.
No flash photography allowed in Indoor Arenas by Unauthorised Personnel