SOUTH WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF
THE WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY
OPEN PRE SEASON PRACTICE SHOW
IN HAND AND RIDDEN
FOR WELSH AND NON-WELSH
SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2017
9.30 am start
Indoor School, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester,
Dorset DT2 8PY
Show Secretary: Mrs Jo Rodd
Little Gables, Blandford Road, Shillingstone, Blandford DT11 0SF
Tel: 01258 861344
Judges:
Classes 1-8, 19-20
Classes 9-18,21-33
Mrs K Bodily (Glebedale)
Mr P Willis (Boniface)
ENTRY FEES:
SWA Member
Non Member
Received before 27th February
£5.00
£7.00
Entries on the Day (CASH ONLY)
£7.00
£10.00
CASH ONLY ON THE DAY
ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED
If entering on the day please bring completed forms with you if possible
Cheques to be made payable to ‘SWA of WPCS’ but cash only on the day
No telephone entries accepted and no entries accepted unless accompanied by appropriate fees and correctly
completed entry form.. In the event of bad weather it is the responsibility of competitors to contact the organisers to
see if the show is still being held.
IN HAND CLASSES - 9.30 am start
RING 1
Class
* Special rosette for best yearling in this class
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Welsh Section A - 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
Welsh Section A - 4 yrs and over
Welsh Section B - 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
Welsh Section B – 4 yrs and over
Welsh Part Bred - 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
Welsh Part-Bred – 4 yrs and over
M&M Small Breeds, 1, 2 & 3 yrs old (excluding Welsh) *
M&M Small Breeds, 4 yrs and over (excluding Welsh)
RING 2
*Special rosette for best yearling in this class
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Welsh Section C - 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
Welsh Secton C - 4 yrs and over
Welsh Section D – 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
Welsh Section D – 4 yrs and over
M&M Large Breeds, 1, 2 & 3 yrs old (excluding Welsh) *
M&M Large Breeds, 4 yrs and over (excluding Welsh)
M&M Part Bred, 1, 2 & 3 yrs old *
M&M Part-Bred, 4 yrs and over
YOUNG HANDLERS CLASSES
The two highest placed SWAWPCS members in the following classes will qualify for the
SWA Young Handler of the Year final to be held at the South West Welsh Champion of the
Year on 10th September 2017 when each age group will have its own championship. SWA
membership badge to be worn in the ring. To be judged on style, turnout and manners. The
pony/cob shown need not be registered in any Stud Book. NO COLTS OR STALLIONS
ALLOWED. Please enter the name of the young member on the entry form and the
name of the pony.
Class 17:
Class 18:
7-11 years
12-16 years.
Judges: Mrs K Bodily & Mr P Willis
1st
WELSH IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
and 2nd prize winners from Classes 1-6 and 9-12
Champion & Reserve Champion to qualify for the South West Welsh
Champion of the Year to be held on Sunday 10th September 2017. Current
SWA membership badges to be worn in the ring. Qualification to go no
lower than 1st Reserve (3rd place)
SUPREME IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Welsh In Hand Champion and Reserve Champion and
1st and 2nd prizewinners from Classes 7,8 and 13-16
RIDDEN CLASSES not before 11.30 pm – Ring 1
Judge – Mrs K Bodily (Glebedale)
19.
Leading Rein class up to 12 hh (122 cm) rider to be 3 yrs and over but not to have
attained 9th birthday in the current year.
20.
First Ridden up to 12.2 hh (128 cm) rider not to have attained 12th birthday in the
current year.
Judge – Mr P Willis (Boniface)
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
M&M Small Breeds (excluding Welsh)
M&M Large Breeds (excluding Welsh)
Welsh Section A
Welsh Section B
Welsh Section C
Welsh Section D
Welsh Part-Bred
M&M Part Bred (less Welsh Part Bred)
Walk and Trot (riders aged up to 12 yrs)(no lead rein)
Walk and Trot (riders 13-17 yrs)
Walk and Trot (riders over 18 yrs)
Novice Ridden, pony in 1st season of ridden classes, up to 13.2 hh
Novice Ridden, pony in 1st season of ridden classes, over 13.2 hh
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
(1st and 2nd prizewinners from Classes 19-33)
If the Champion and/or Reserve Champion are Welsh or Welsh Part-Bred
they will qualify for the South West Welsh Champion of the Year to be
held on Sunday 10th September 2017. Current SWA membership badges
must be worn in the ring. Qualification to go no lower than 1st Reserve (3rd
place)
RULES
1.
The Organisers or any of the Show’s officers, servants or agents shall not be in any way responsible
or accountable for any loss, injury or damage from any cause or circumstances whatever to exhibitors or
their servants or agents or other members of the public, to any animal or property or to any vehicle brought
on to the Showground, or on premises used in conjunction with the Show, or while entering or leaving the
same or otherwise for anything else in conjunction with or arising out of or attributable to the Show.
2.
Any member or exhibitor wishing to lodge a protest having reference to any person or exhibit shall
do so in writing to the Show Secretary and shall at the same time deposit the sum of £10. If on investigation
by the Show Committee the protest is not sustained, the deposit will be forfeited to the funds of the Show.
All protests shall be delivered within half an hour of the incident.
3.
The decision of the Judge is final and the Organisers reserve the right to amend the Judge’s Panel
and order of Classes f it should become necessary.
4.
All entries must be entered in the main Stud Book for their respective breeds. Part-Bred ponies must
be registered. All Stud Book registration numbers must be given on all entry forms. Animals registered in
Welsh Section X of the Stud Book and Foundation Stock cannot compete but FS.1 and FS.2 may.
5.
Relevant classes are eligible for points towards the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Performance Award
Scheme, the South Western Association Performance, In Hand and Young Adult In Hand Award
Competitions.
6.
The Committee reserves the right to cancel/amalgamate any Class with less than three entries.
7.
The Committee reserves the right to retain all or part of the entry fees in the event of the Show being
cancelled.
8.
NO MANES OR TAILS OF PURE BREDS TO BE PLAITED IN ANY M&M CLASS – IT IS
OPTIONAL FOR PART BREDS.
9.
It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure they are ready to enter the ring at the appropriate time.
10.
Ponies must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor or officially leased.
11.
Correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet current safety standards MUST
be worn by riders at all times when mounted. Spurs are not permitted. Showing canes can be no more than
30 inches long.
12.
All dogs must be kept on a lead.
13.
Exhibitors should not enter an animal when that animal will be judged by a person who is the breeder
or who has had a financial interest in the animal.
14.
NO nominations or substitutions will be permitted.
15.
Exhibitors are requested not to bring any coughing pony to the Show and may be requested to
remove any such animal at the Veterinary Officer’s discretion.
16.
All cups and trophies remain the property of the South Western Association of the WPCS and must
be returned to the Show Secretary. They may only be signed for and collected by an adult SWA Member
and a refundable deposit of £10 paid and remain the responsibility of the winner whilst in their possession.
Any person who has had a SWA cup or trophy in the past and has not returned it by the time of the next
show may not be allowed to take away any cup or trophy that they have been awarded.
18.
No change of rider/handler will be allowed throughout the class without the judge’s permission.
19.
Colts and stallions must be licensed in accordance with respective Breed Society requirements.
20.
The Show Committee recommend that competitors have adequate third party insurance.
21.
Exhibitors entering classes which may clash do so at their own risk, no entry fees will be refunded.
22.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without giving a reason.
23.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear correctly secured current
British Standard skull caps/riding hats.
24.
National Pony Society rules regarding age of Handlers/Riders of Stallions apply.
NO LUNGING IN THE WARM UP AREA
ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEAD AND UNDER CONTROL AT ALL TIMES
A SWA REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE TAKING PHOTOS OF CHAMPIONS. IF ANY
PARENT DOES NOT WISH THEIR CHILD TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED THEY SHOULD
INFORM THE SHOW SECRETARY ACCORDINGLY
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
FIRST AID IN ATTENDANCE
OTHER SWA 2017 SHOWS
Entries taken online at equoevents.co.uk
OPEN SPRING SHOW for WELSH & NON WELSH with NPS and CHAPS Qualifiere
Sunday 23rd April, Chard Showground, Higher Purtington, Chard, Somerset TA18 8QY
Sec: Miss S Hardy, Briar Thicket, Ryme Road, Yetminster, Sherborne,Dorset DT9 6JY
ANNUAL WPCS SILVER MEDAL SHOW
& unaffiliated ring
Including qualifiers for NPS Welsh Breeds Lead Rein, First Ridden, Novice and Open
Ridden Qualifiers for the Welsh Breeds & National Welsh Show 2017 Qualifiers
Sunday 18th June, Powderham Castle, Kenton, Nr Exeter, Devon
Director: Mrs N McGuire, Rockhill House, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8LG
Show Sec: Mrs R Jones, The Annexe, Lambly Park, Week St Mary, Holsworthy, Devon
EX22 6XN
SWA KERNOW MEDAL SHOW
Sunday 13th August, Pendarves EC, Nr Camborne, Cornwall
Sec: Mrs M Ingham, Budges Shop Bungalow, Trerulefoot, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 50AR
SOUTH WEST WELSH CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
& YOUNG HANDLER OF THE YEAR
Sunday 10th September, venue TBC
Jt Secs: Mrs N McGuire, Rockhill House, Kenton, Exeter, Devon EX6 8LG &
Miss J Westlake, Baytor, Luton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 0BN
WINTER SHOW IN HAND, NOVICE AND OPEN RIDDEN
FOR WELSH & NON-WELSH
th
Sunday 12 November, Chiverton Riding School, Silverwell, Blackwater, Truro
TR4 8JQ
Sec: Mrs L Forrester, Truthwall Barn, St Just, Penzance, TR19 7QN
WPCS BRONZE MEDAL & RIDDEN SHOW With National Welsh Show 2018 Qualifiers
For Welsh & Welsh Part Breds & separate ring for Non-Medal classes
th
Sunday, 19 November, Heazle EC, Heazle Farm, Clayhidon, Wellington, Somerset
EX15 3TH
Sec: Mrs J Pring, Lane End Cottage, North Lane, Sampford Arundel, Wellington,
Somerset TA21 9QZ
SAE for schedules to relevant Show Secretary or download from SWA website
www.swawpcs.com
New members always welcome, contact:
Hon Secretary, Briar Thicket, Ryme Road, Yetminster, Sherborne,
Dorset DT9 6JY
Annual subscription for full member is £12 plus £2 for each family member –
application form is on website www.swawpcs.com
DIRECTIONS
Do not turn into main entrance to Kingston Maurward but continue until you come to
turning on the right which will be signed and goes through their cattle complex until to
come to the equestrian area, turn right in to parking area.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE
Indoor Arena
Ring 1
9.30 am
IN HAND CLASSES
Judge: Mrs K Bodily
Judge:
Classes
Classes
1-2: Section A
9-10:
3-4: Section B
11-12:
5-6: Welsh Part-Bred
13-14:
7-8: Small Breeds M&M excl Welsh
15-16:
17-18:
Indoor Arena
Ring 2
9.30 am
Mr P Willis
Section C
Section D
Large Breeds M&M excl Welsh
M&M Part Bred
Young Handlers
Welsh In Hand Championship
Overall Supreme In Hand Championship
not before 11.30 am
Judge: Mrs K Bodily
Classes
19: Leading Rein
20: First Ridden
RIDDEN CLASSES
(Rings 1 and 2 will be combined)
Judge: Mr P Willis
Classes
21: M&M Small Breeds
22: M&M Large Breeds
23: Section A
24: Section B
25: Section C
26: Section D
27: Welsh Part-Bred
28: M&M Part-Bred excl Welsh
29: Walk & Trot (riders up to 12 yrs) not incl leading rein
30: Walk & Trot (riders 13-17 yrs)
31: Walk & Trot (riders 18 yrs and over)
32: Novice Ridden up to 13.2 hh
33: Novice Ridden over 13.2 hh
Supreme Ridden Championship