IRISH PONY SOCIETY
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
AT
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE
ON
SATURDAY 13TH
AND
SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST 2016
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SHOW PERSONNEL
Show Chairman
Lady Nesta FitzGerald
Show Director
Mr. Robert Burns
Show Secretary
Mrs Rena Rawluk
Show Treasurer
Miss Gladys Graham
Chief Steward
Mr Liam Ruttle
Chief Steward WHP
Mr Peter Molloy
Course Designer
Mr Alan Lynch
Referee Judges
Mrs Madeline Burns, Mrs Mairead Ryan
Commentator
Mr Raymond Bready
Safety Officer
Mrs Dorothy Guilford
Stable Manager & Security
Mr Des O’Sullivan
Chief Veterinary Officers
Show Committee
Mrs Madeline Burns
Miss Marie Collins
Mr John Dineen
Lady Nesta FitzGerald
Miss Gladys Graham
Mrs Dorothy Guilford
Ms Polly Lacy
Mr Des O’Sullivan
Mr Daniel Rawluk
Mrs Rena Rawluk
Mr Liam Ruttle
Mrs Emily Widger
PLEASE READ SCHEDULE CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT ENTRY FORMS ARE CORRECTLY
COMPLETED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED
THIS SHOW IS CONFINED TO MEMBERS OF THE IRISH PONY SOCIETY ONLY AND ALL PONIES
MUST BE IPS REGISTERED AND NUMBER GIVEN WITH ENTRY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF:
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PONIES ENTERED IN BREED CLASSES ONLY, WHERE THE RELEVANT BREED NUMBER
MUST BE GIVEN.
PONIES ENTERED IN SPORTSMAN CLASSES ONLY.
Entry Fees 2016
Ponies that do not hold a current IPS/SJI measurement MUST be measured at the Show.
Measuring Times: Saturday 13/08/2016 7.30 – 8am; Sunday14/08/2016 7.30 – 8am
Per class
Tom Robinson Gold Cup
Champion of Champions
Closing of entries
22nd July
Final closing of
entries 3rd August
After final closing
€25
€30
No fee but pony MUST be entered in
relevant youngstock class
€35
€40
€40
€40
PASSPORTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING WHEN COLLECTING COMPETITION NUMBERS and
MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE PRESENTED.
All ponies requiring stables must have an up to date vaccinations against Equine Influenza
Enquiries:
Nesta FitzGerald 00353(0)5997-73370/00353(0)87-9822147
Madeline Burns 00353(0)868250643
Des O’Sullivan 00353(0)876888454
Entries close 22nd July & finally 3rd August 2016
Postal entries to Mrs Jane Williams,
The Coach House, Tinnacouse, Via Borris, Co. Kilkenny
Entry enquiries to Nesta FitzGerald 00353(0)5997-73370/00353(0)87-9822147
STABLING is available at €50 for duration of stay. Two bales of shavings will be provided, no bedding
or forage will be available on site. See enclosed booking form.
Any enquires relating to stabling should be direct to Punchestown Racecourse
Contact Erica 045-897704
DO NOT ENCLOSE STABLING FEE WITH ENTRIES
IMPORTANT
DOPE TESTING WILL BE CARRIED OUT AT THE SHOW
THE RUNNING AND RING ORDER OF CLASSES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON THE DAY
All ponies that do not have a current or final IPS/SJI measurement will be measured at the Show.
An allowance will be made for shoes.
Dress Code: Riders in Working Hunter Classes must be correctly dressed whilst walking the course.
All ponies competing in Working Hunter or performance classes must be declared at the ring
entrance 15mins before the relevant class.
Lunging will only be permitted in a designated area and IPS Rules and Guidelines will be strictly
observed.
NO CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ON 1.1.16 MAY LEAD A PONY IN ANY IN-HAND OR LEAD REIN
CLASS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF YOUNG HANDLER CLASSES.
ALL RIDERS (INCLUDING THOSE COMPETING IN RIDDEN BREED CLASSES) MUST WEAR SUITABLE
HEADGEAR, CORRECTLY FITTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILST MOUNTED.
The decision of the Show Committee in all matters pertaining to the show (other than the merit of an
exhibit) and, in particular, as to the interpretation of Rules, Prize and Class Schedule, the acceptance
or non-acceptance of entries, the determination of eligibility of an exhibit, the conduct of the Show,
the action of any exhibitor and the awarding or forfeiture of prizes shall be final and conclusive.
All objections must be lodged with the Secretary on the day concerned. No objection shall be accepted
or considered by the Show Committee unless lodged at or before this time. The objection shall be in
writing and accompanied by a fee of €150 which shall be retained if the objection is not upheld.
The Irish Pony Society would like to remind all competitors and/or those planning to attend the
Championship Show of the Rules governing the Society. These Rules are contained within the 2016
Rules and Guidelines booklet and may also be accessed on the Society’s website. The IPS Rules
concerning welfare or safety will be strictly observed and any person found in breach of these Rules
will be liable to ‘on the spot’ fines. These include the tying of ponies to trailers or horseboxes.
A Panel of 4 made up of one member from different IPS Areas will be available at a specified time on
each day to hear any complaints relating to the Show and/or the behaviour of any person. Should a
complaint be relevant or pertain to the Code of Ethics and Good Conduct the matter will be dealt
with immediately.
The Show Committee and the Irish Pony Society have a ‘zero tolerance’ policy regarding bad manners
or any form of abuse towards any child, adult, official or animal. Anyone found to have contravened
this policy will take no further part in the Show, and will leave the Showgrounds forthwith.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times
SPECIAL CLASS CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Horse Sport Ireland “Champion of Champions” class 78
Youngstock Championship open to Irish bred ponies that have qualified at designated Shows in 2016.
Owners must be IPS Members and ponies must be registered with the Society. To support the IPS
Championship Show and the continuation of Youngstock classes ponies must be entered in a relevant
class (79, 83, 85,91-96).
Tom Robinson Gold Cup (Classes 105 - 108)
For 133cms, 143cms, 153cms and 158cms ponies. This event involves three disciplines Dressage,
Working Hunter and Show Jumping. Rosettes will be awarded in each element of each height category
with the winner receiving a rug. The prize fund will go to the four ponies gaining the highest overall
marks. Ponies must be entered in all three phases. Entry Fee €30.00.
Mountain & Moorland (Classes 33-39, 115-117)
For ponies registered in any recognised Native Stud Book. M & M Lead Rein for mares and geldings not
exceeding 122cms, riders not to have attained their 9th birthday on 01.01.16. M & M First Ridden for
mares and geldings not exceeding 128cms, riders not to have attained their 12th birthday on 01.01.16.
Mares and geldings in Classes 41-44 and 115-117 may be ridden by riders of any age. Stallions
competing must have written permission from the I.P.S. and riders must have attained their 14th
birthday 01.01.16 except in classes 41, 43, 116 and 117 where the rider must have attained his/her 12th
birthday on 01.01.16. Judges will penalise ponies that have been excessively trimmed.
Registration number must be given with entry.
The Elite Show Pony Championships (classes 18-21)
Ponies must hold a current I.P.S measurement and showing card and must have been placed 1st or 2nd
in a relevant class at an IPS or IPS Affiliated Show. The Champion is eligible for the relevant overall
championship, i.e. Mini, Show Pony or Intermediate.
The ‘Annie Power’ Irish Bred Show Hunter Championships (classes 13-15)
Participants must be registered with the I.P.S and ponies must hold a current I.P.S measurement and
showing card. Ponies may enter and compete in only one chosen section. Ponies must be bred in
Ireland and have the breeder and at least one parent’s breeding recorded in the passport as proof of
eligibility. The Champion is eligible for the relevant overall championship, i.e. Starter stakes, SHP or
Intermediate.
The Prestige Show Hunter Championships (classes 16-18)
Ponies must hold a current I.P.S measurement and showing card and must have been placed 1st or 2nd
in a relevant class at an IPS or IPS Affiliated Show. The Champion is eligible for the relevant overall
championship, i.e. Mini, SHP or Intermediate.
‘Boomerang’ Equitation (Classes 22-26)
These classes are to be judged on the riding ability of the child and not the pony as it is hoped to
encourage good riding and provide for children that ride well but do not have top ponies. Ponies in
Lead Rein and First Ridden not to exceed 123cms.
‘Doagh @ Wexford Equestrian Sportsman classes 68-70
For riders that have not been members of the Irish Pony Society prior to 1.03.16. To qualify for these
classes riders must have competed in Sportsman Classes at three IPS shows. To be judged on the ability
of the rider, the effort put into turn-out of pony and rider and the suitability of pony for the rider.
TROPHIES FOR POINTS GAINED AT SHOW
The Pinkeen Trophy for the girl gaining the most points on one or two ponies during the
Show.
The Carew Cup for the boy gaining the most points on one or two ponies during the Show.
Riders competing for these trophies MUST record their points at the Secretary’s Office
which must be handed in at the end of the Show.
1st prize 4 points
2nd prize 3 points
3rd prize 2 points
4th prize 1 point
Both trophies will be awarded at the 2016 Points Awards
Please Note
There will be a start time of 9am sharp in all Rings on each day. Classes will follow on as per schedule
unless a change is made in which case competitors will be notified.
It may not be possible to accommodate competitors’ ponies of different heights or in breed classes.
Please take note of this when making your entries.
The Committee reserve the right to change the running order of classes.
Entries will not be refunded where classes coincide.
75% of entry fee may be refunded for withdrawals made before Wednesday 10th August 2016 if
accompanied by a Veterinary Certificate
PRIZEMONEY
Prize Fund: (awarded by number of entries in each class)
€40, €30, €20 in all classes
(with the exception of Championships and those classes with special prizes)
Reduced 1st prize unless 2 entries, no 2nd prize unless 4 entries
No 3rd prize unless 6 entries
Classes with less than 5 postal entries may be cancelled or amalgamated
‘Tom Robinson’ Gold Cup:
1 €100, 2 €75, 3 €50, 4th €25 to overall highest Points winners
Winners of each height section will receive a rug
The overall winner will also receive a trophy. Rosettes in each height section of each phase. For this
year only there will be no Show-Jumping Phase
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nd
rd
Horse Sport Ireland “Champion of Champions”
1st €600, 2nd €350, 3rd €300, 4th €150, 5th €100, 6th €50, 7th €25, 8th €25
Highest placed Yearling €200. Breeder of winner €200
Prizemoney must be collected on day of competition at times advertised in the Office. Prizemoney
will not be issued at any other times.
Judges
Mrs Janet Bushell, 11 Mawdsley Close, Formby, Liverpool, Lancs. (Samavic)
Classes 22-31, 48-53 (2nd phase), 61-70, 115-117 (2nd phase)
Mrs Patricia Byrne, Longstone, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
Classes 54-60
Mrs Jayne Campbell, Chestnutt Stables, 9 Hall Road, Coleraine, Derry.
Classes 48-53 (1st phase), 101-104 (1st phase)
Mrs Mary Carter, Baunoge Stud, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Araglen)
Classes 79-87, 115-117 (1st phase)
Mr. David Dixon, Stanley Grange Stud, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire.
Classes 10-21, 42-47 (2nd phase), 88-100
Mrs. Carole Douglas, Curraghmore Lodge, Arodstown, Summerhill, Co. Meath
Classes 105-108 WHP
Mrs Maria Gormley, The Woodlands, Tobergregan, Garristown, Co. Dublin
Classes 42-47 (1st phase)
Ms Christine Pearsall, 61 Durham Drive, Buckshaw Village, Euxton, Chorley, Lancs.
Classes 1-9, 32-41, 71-77, 101-104 (2nd phase)
Classes 109-114: To Be Confirmed
Tom Robinson Gold Cup Dressage: To Be Confirmed
Tom Robinson Gold Cup Show Jumping: To be Confirmed
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST
RING 1 (All Weather)
Starting 9am sharp unless otherwise notified
Class 1 Novice 133cms SHP
Class 2 Novice 143cms SHP
Class 3 Novice 153cms SHP
Novice SHP Championship
Class 4 Novice 158cms S.R.T
Class 5 Novice 158cms S.H.T.
Novice Intermediate Championship (classes 4, 5, 48)
Class 6 Registered Part-bred not ex 138cms
Class 7 Registered Part-bred ex 138cms
Part-bred Championship
Class 8 Registered Part-bred Lead Rein
Class 9 Registered Part-bred not ex 123cms
Mini Part-bred Championship
Class 10 Novice 128cms Show Pony
Class 11 Novice 138cms Show Pony
Class 12 Novice 148cms Show Pony
Novice Show Pony Championship
Classes 10-12 will be amalgamated if insufficient entries. The winner will have the right to go forward
to the Supreme Championship.
Class 13 Irish Bred Show Starter Stakes
Class 14 Irish Bred 133cms/143cms Show Hunter
Class 15 Irish Bred 153cms/158cms Show Hunter
‘Annie Power’ Irish Bred SHP Championship. See Conditions.
Please read conditions for eligibility
Class 16 Prestige 123cms Show Hunter
Class 17 Prestige 133cms/143cms Show Hunter
Class 18 Prestige 153cms/158cms Show Hunter
Prestige Championship. See conditions.
Class 19 Elite Lead Rein/ First Ridden
Class 20 Elite 128/138cms
Class 21 Elite 148/158cms
Elite Championship. See conditions.
RING 2 Saturday (All Weather)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 22 Equitation Lead Rein
Class 23 Equitation First Ridden
Class 24 Equitation under 14yrs on 1.1.16
Class 25 Equitation 14-17yrs
Class 26 Equitation 18-25yrs
Boomerang Equitation Championship
Class 27 Ridden Coloured Pony not ex 133cms
Class 28 Ridden Coloured Pony exceeding 133cms but not ex 158cms
Coloured Championship
Class 29 Novice Ridden Connemara
Class 30 Open Ridden Connemara Riders under 16yrs on 1.1.16
Class 31 Open Ridden Connemara Riders 16yrs or over
Class 32 Novice Show Starter Stakes
Novice Starter Stakes Championship (32,50)
Class 33 Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein
Class 34 Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Class 35 Mountain & Moorland First Year First Ridden
M&M Mini Championship
Class 36 Open Mountain & Moorland not ex 138cms
Class 37 Open Mountain & Moorland exceeding 138cms
Open M&M Championship
Class 38 Novice Mountain & Moorland not ex 138cms
Class 39 Novice Mountain & Moorland exceeding 138cms
Novice M&M Championship
Class 40 Young Handlers 7-12yrs
Class 41 Young Handlers 13-17yrs
Young Handler Championship
RINGS 3 & 4 Saturday (Grass)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 42 Novice 158cms WHP
Class 43 Novice 153cms WHP
Class 44 Novice 143cms WHP
Class 45 Novice 133cms WHP
Novice Working Hunter Championship (43-45)
Class 46 Open Working Starter Stakes
Class 47 Novice Working Starter Stakes
Class 48 Cradle Stakes
Class 49 First Year Cradle Stakes
Class 50 Working Hunter Lead Rein
Mini Working Hunter Championship (48-50)
Class 51 Novice Connemara Working Hunter
Class 52 Open Connemara WHP riders under 16 on 1.01.16
Class 53 Open Connemara WHP riders 16 or over
Novice Connemara Championship (34, 54)
Open Connemara Championship (30, 31, 52, 53)
RING 5 Saturday (Grass)
Class 54 Performance Jumping 50cms
Class 55 Performance Jumping 60cms
Class 56 Performance Jumping 70cms
Class 57 Performance Jumping 80cms
Class 58 Performance Jumping 90cms
Class 59 Performance Jumping 1m
Class 60 Performance Jumping 1m 10cms
SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST
RING 1 Sunday (All Weather)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 61 Open 128cms Show Pony
Class 62 Open 138cms Show Pony
Class 63 Open 148cms Show Pony
Open Show Pony Championship
Class 64 Open 133cms Show Hunter
Class 65 Open 143cms Show Hunter
Class 66 Open 153cms Show Hunter
Open Show Hunter Championship
Class 67 Open Show Starter Stakes
Open Starter Stakes Championship (46, 67)
Class 68 Sportsman for riders under 14yrs (ponies not to exceed 138cms)
Class 69 Sportsman for riders 14-18yrs (ponies not to exceed 158cms)
Class 70 Sportsman Lead Rein/First Ridden for riders under 10yrs (ponies not exceeding 128cms)
Sportsman Championship
Class 71 Open Intermediate Show Hunter Type
Class 72 Open Intermediate Show riding Type 153-158cms
Class 73 Open Intermediate Show Riding Type 146-153cms
Open Intermediate Championship (71-73,101)
Class 74 Open 123cms Show Hunter
Class 75 Open Show Hunter First Ridden
Class 76 Open Show Hunter First Year First Ridden
Class 77 Open Show Hunter Lead Rein
Mini Show Hunter Championship (74-77)
The HSI Champion of Champions and Overall Championships will commence approx.
15mins after the completion of class 77
Class 78 HSI Champion of Champions
The ‘Dawn Run’ Overall Mini Championship
(Mini SP Champion, Mini SHP Champion, Mini WHP Champion)
The ’Hurricane Fly’ Overall In-hand Championship
(In-Hand Connemara &Welsh Champion, SHP & SP Youngstock Champions, Broodmare Champion)
The ‘Sizing Europe’ Overall Starter Stakes Championship
(Open Starter Stakes Champion, Novice Starter Stakes Champion)
The ‘Mansony’ Overall Show Pony Championship
(Open Show Pony Champion, Novice Show Pony Champion,)
The ‘Brave Inca’ Overall Show Hunter Championship
(Open SHP Champion, Novice SHP Champion)
The ‘Douvain’ Overall Intermediate Championship
(Open Intermediate Champion, Novice Intermediate Champion)
The ‘Joncol’ Overall Working Hunter Championship
(Open WHP Champion, Novice WHP Champion)
The ‘Kicking King’ Overall Mountain & Moorland Championship
(Mini M&M Champion, Open M&M Champion, Novice M&M Champion, M&M WHP Champion
The ‘Moscow Flyer’ Overall Connemara Championship
(Novice Connemara Champion, Open Connemara Champion)
The Champions of Annie Power, Elite and Prestige are eligible for the relevant overall Championships
Gold Cup Presentation
Supreme Championship
Evening dress will be worn.
RING 2 Sunday (All Weather)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 79 Registered Connemara Pony 1-3yrs to be shown in-hand
Class 80 Registered Connemara Pony 4yrs or Over to be shown in-hand
In- Hand Connemara Championship
Class 80 will be divided into (a) mares and geldings and (b) stallions on closing of entries if sufficient
numbers of each sex.
Class 81 Registered Welsh Section A 1-3yrs
Class 82 Registered Welsh Section A 4yrs and over
Classes 81 and 82 will be amalgamated if less than 3 postal entries in each.
Class 83 Registered Welsh Section B 1-3yrs
Class 84 Registered Welsh Section B 4yrs and over
Classes 83 and 84 will be amalgamated if less than 3 postal entries in each.
Class 85 Registered Welsh Part-bred 1-3yrs
Class 86 Registered Welsh Part-bred 4yrs and over
Classes 85 and 86 will be amalgamated if less than 3 postal entries in each.
Class 87 Ridden Purebred Welsh
Welsh Championships
Class 88 Open Show Pony Lead Rein
Class 89 Open Show Pony First Ridden
Class 90 Open Show Pony First Year First Ridden
Mini Show Pony Championship
Class 91 Show Pony Yearling colt, gelding or filly
Class 92 Show Pony two year old colt, gelding or filly
Class 93 Show Pony three year old gelding or filly
Show Pony Youngstock Championship
Class 94 Show Hunter Yearling colt, gelding or filly
Class 95 Show Hunter two year old colt, gelding or filly
Class 96 Show Hunter three year old gelding or filly
Show Hunter Pony Youngstock Championship
Class 97 Show Pony Brood Mare
Class 98 Show Hunter Pony Brood Mare
Class 99 Filly Foal
Class 100 Colt Foal
Brood Mare Championship
Foal Championship
RING 3 & 4 Sunday (Grass)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 101 Open Intermediate Working Hunter
Class 102 Open 153cms Working Hunter
Class 103 Open 143cms Working Hunter
Class 104 Open 133cms Working Hunter
Open Working Hunter Championship (102-104)
Class 105
Class 106
Class 107
Class 108
Tom Robinson Gold Cup 133cms WHP
Tom Robinson Gold Cup 143cms WHP
Tom Robinson Gold Cup 153cms WHP
Tom Robinson Gold Cup 158cms WHP
RINGS 5 and 4 Sunday (Grass)
Starting 9am unless otherwise notified
Class 109 Performance Cradle Stakes
Class 110 Performance Starter Stakes
Class 111 Performance 133cms WHP
Class 112 Performance 143cms WHP
Class 113 Performance 153cms WHP
Class 114 Performance 158cms WHP
Performance Championship
Class 115 Mountain & Moorland WHP exceeding 138cms
Class 116 Mountain & Moorland WHP exceeding 123cms but not ex 138cms
Class 117 Mountain & Moorland WHP not exceeding 123cms
M&M WHP Championship
RING 6 Sunday (Grass)
9am-1pm
Class 108 Gold Cup Dressage 158cms
Class 107 Gold Cup Dressage 153cms
Class 106 Gold Cup Dressage 143cms
Class 105 Gold Cup Dressage 133cms
Approx. 3.30pm
Class 105 Gold Cup Show Jumping 133cms
Class 106 Gold Cup Show Jumping 143cms
Class 107 Gold Cup Show Jumping 133cms
Class 108 Gold Cup Show Jumping 133cms
Times of Classes
There will be a start time of 9am in all rings unless this is brought back to an earlier time on closing
of entries. Classes will follow on as per schedule and any break will be announced.
Every effort has been made to ensure that classes do not clash, although it is impossible to cover
every eventuality.
Please note that classes will not be delayed to wait for any competitor and that it is the responsibility
of each competitor to be present for judging.
Classes may be amalgamated after closing of entries
IPS Irish Pony Society Co. Ltd
C/o Horse Sport Ireland
First Floor
Beech House
Millennium Park
Naas
Co. Kildare
Tel: 00353 (0)45-854513
Fax: 00353 (0)45-850850
Email: [email protected]
www.irishponysociety.ie