BSPS AREA 14 LTD
WINTER SHOW
Saturday 13th February 2016
Blue Barn Equestrian Centre
Great Chart
Ashford
TN23 3DH
Situated on the A28 just 3 miles from Ashford. From the M20 Jnc 9 take the
Ashford/Tenterden Road. Go straight over 4 roundabouts. Approx 1 mile from
4th roundabout the road widens, take first right towards Hothfield and Great
Chart. Turn immediately left and Blue Barn is on your left.
Qualifiers for BSPS Winter Championships 2016
SHOW HUNTER PONY CLASSES
HERITAGE RIDDEN AND WHP CLASSES
LEAD REIN, FIRST RIDDEN AND SHOW PONY CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE, SRT SHT AND WH CLASSES
WORKING HUNTER PONY CLASSES
JOINT SECRETARIES : Mrs S Powel & Mrs M Syred
Jessops, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, Steyning W.Sussex, BN44 3AW
Tel: 07766 522622
ENTRIES AT LOW RATE CLOSE Wednesday 10TH February 2016. Entries
may be made online via the BSPS area 14 website, using Equo Events.
Course Builder Mr John Pulford
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RULES
This show is affiliated to the BSPS and all persons entering, competing, showing or
otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject
to the Constitution and Rules of the BSPS including disciplinary procedures and shall be
deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
Ponies must not be tied up outside boxes/trailers and left unattended.
Dogs, bicycles and roller blades or similar are not permitted on showground. Dogs must be
confined to the owners vehicle.
If any pony has been in contact with strangles or any other infectious disease it should not
be attend any shows at this centre.
Access is not permitted to the fields or any other area than that normally used for shows.
Boxes are NOT to be mucked out or rubbish left.
Any pony may be liable for dope testing.
No entry will be refunded under any circumstances.
The committee reserves the right to refuse entries.
Correctly secured skull caps/riding hats Nos. PAS015, (BS) EN1384 – 20, BSEN1384, VGI,
ASTMF1163 (2004) with SEI mark, SNELL E2001, Australian & New Zealand All AS/NZS 3838
1998 MUST be worn by riders at all times when mounted.See rules 46 BSPS.
All ponies in Novice Ridden, Lead Rein and First Ridden classes must be shown in
suitable snaffle bridles. Any suitable bridles may be worn in heritage first ridden classes.
The judge’s decision is final.
Objections must be made in writing together with £10 deposit within 30 minutes of the end
of the event concerned being judged. If objection is not withheld than deposit is forfeited.
No claim can be entertained for anything that may happen to competitors, onlookers or
their property, servants, horses or ponies in connection with this show. It shall be a
condition of entry that each entrant shall indemnify the promoters against any legal action
from such accident.
The committee reserves the right to change judges.
Classes may be cancelled amalgamated or divided depending on numbers or entries.
The organisers reserve the right to close classes at any date if they consider sufficient
entries have been received. If the show has to be cancelled half the entry fee will only be
refunded in no other case will monies be returned.
The wearing of spurs in children's riding ponies show hunter working pony and M&M
working pony classes is forbidden. Also no change of saddlery is allowed in WHP classes.
Competitors competing in BSPS classes must only use tack or spurs permissible in BSPS
classes on the showground whilst mounted.
All animals entered must hold a current flu vac certificate random inspections may be held.
All animals may be measured at judges discretion unless official JMB certs are produced.
In interests of safety a horse or pony should be moved at walk except in showing rings or
horse exercise areas.
Exhibitors disregarding these rules may be asked to leave showground.
Competitors must be ready l5 minutes before commencement of timed classes. Classes
will not be delayed. Entry into a ring late will be at the judges’ discretion, and only if the
class is still in the preliminary walk round.
No Lunging permitted at any time in the warm up or competition arenas.
Please could all exhibitors, riders and helpers use the skips provided to pick up
droppings to preserve the new surface.
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BSPS ELIGIBILITY OF PONIES OWNERS & RIDERS
Riders must be 12 years or over on 1st January in current year to ride any pony stallion not exceeding
138cm or Small Breed M&M stallions.
Riders must be 14 years or over on 1st January in current year to ride any pony stallion exceeding 138cm or
large breed M&M stallion.
QUALIFICATIONS
All rules as per the 2016 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook.
All ponies must be four years old or over.
Ages for riders as per the BSPS Rule & Show Handbook.
The following classes are qualifiers for the BSPS Winter Championships Show. The1st 2nd and 3rd prize
winners will qualify in the Novice Classes and Open First Pony of Show Pony or of Show hunter Type Class
and in the MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE CLASSES the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th prize winners will qualify. In the OPEN
CLASSES the three highest placed restricted animals will qualify. In the MIXED HEIGHT OPEN CLASSES
the four highest placed restricted animals will qualify, (riders on restricted animals MUST wear an
armband).
Animals must be registered before the date of the Show at which they qualify for the Winter Championships
and must be ridden by BSPS members, except in the case of exhibitors who have never been members
before who are allowed 7 days in which to become members and register their ponies, providing they have a
valid JMB Certificate before the date of the Championship for which they qualify.
Any animal that has been placed 1st to 8th at the RIHS (except Pretty Polly) or HOYS and Olympia (in the
case of Heritage classes) in 2014,2015, 2016 are not eligible for the restricted qualification in any class in
which the restricted qualification is offered.
Cards will be presented in the ring to ponies that qualify for the restricted classes, these cards to be sent in
with entries for the winter championships.
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Animals may not compete in the 153cm WH class and the intermediate WH class at the same show in the
same section, except at the RIHS ( subject to confirmation).
Ponies placed 1st in Heritage Open/Rest. Classes to qualify for the B.S.P.S. “Industrial Salt
Supplies” Winner of Winners (WOW Factor) at the B.S.P.S. Summer Championships.
The NPS/ Hirstmund Stud M&M Pure Novice Ridden Winter Championship WMM-PNR
a) Stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society
stud book.
Ponies not to have been placed first in any Ridden M&M class (excluding Leading Rein or First Ridden).
Two classes as follows, or split at the show’s discretion:
Class 1- Small, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B
Class 2 - Large Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D
b) Rider any age, except stallions (see rules in section A 3.2)
c) The owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition or to qualify but the owner
must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS to enter the final.
d) In each class the three highest placed ponies which have not already qualified, within the first six places, will qualify
for the final at the NPS Spring Festival.
e) Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
f) Ponies may be stripped at the judge’s discretion.
2. The NPS/HANOVER DAIRIES LTD M&M Novice Ridden Winter Championship WMM-NR
a) Stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society
stud book. Ponies not to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any Ridden M&M class. Two classes as follows, or
split at the show’s discretion: Class 1- Small Dartmoor Connemara Exmoor Dales Shetland Class 2 - Large Fell Welsh A
Highland Welsh B New Forest Welsh C Welsh D a) Rider any age, except stallions (see rules in section A 3.2). b) The
owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition or to qualify but the owner must be
a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS to enter the final. c) In each class the three highest placed ponies which have
not already qualified, within the first six places, will qualify for the final at the NPS Spring Festival. d) Ponies must be
shown in any suitable bridle. e) Ponies may be stripped at the judge’s discretion.
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INSIDE ARENA RING 1 09.00am
Intermediates qualifiers : Judge: Katie Iggulden
CLASS 1
BSPS MIXED NOVICE INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE/SHOW HUNTER
exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25 th birthday
before the 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 2
BSPS MIXED OPEN (RESTRICTED) INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE/SHOW
HUNTER exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25 th
birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Intermediate CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed ponies from Classes 1 & 2
Show Hunter Ponies/Show Ponies : Judge: Katie Iggulden
CLASS 3
BSPS MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE SHOW HUNTER PONY
Not exceeding 153cms. Riders to be correct age for
height of pony they ride.
CLASS 4
BSPS OPEN( RESTRICTED) MIXED HEIGHT SHOW HUNTER PONY SHP
Not exceeding 153cm. Riders to be correct age for height of pony they ride.
CLASS 5
MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE SHOW PONY CLASS not exceeding 148cm. Competitors must
be correct age for height of pony they ride.
CLASS 6
BSPS MIXED HEIGHT CLASS OPEN (RESTRICTED) SHOW PONY
not exceeding 148cm. Competitors must be correct age for height of
pony they ride.
SHP/SP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed ponies from Classes 3,4, 5 and 6
NPS M&M Pure Novice Ridden Winter Classes (see rules on page 3 of schedule) Judge: Sara Hird
CLASS 7
NPS Pure Novice Small (Small, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B)
CLASS 8
NPS Pure Novice Large (Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D)
NPS Pure Novice CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed ponies from Classes 7 and 8
NPS M&M Novice Ridden Winter Classes (see rules on page 3 of schedule) Judge: Sara Hird
CLASS 9
NPS Novice Small (Small, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B)
CLASS 10
NPS Novice Large (Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D)
NPS Novice CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed ponies from Classes 9 and 10
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INSIDE ARENA RING 1 continued
M & M Novice Ridden : Judge: Mrs Ann Brickell
CLASS 11
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE RIDDEN (Dartmoor, Exmoor Shetland), 4
years old and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 12
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE RIDDEN (Welsh A&B ponies) 4 years old
and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 13
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE RIDDEN (Welsh C&D ponies) 4 years old
and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 14
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE RIDDEN (New Forest & Connemara
ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 15
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE RIDDEN (Fells, Dales, Highland ponies) 4
years old and over. Riders any age
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HERITAGE NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd Prize winners from classes 11-15
M & M Open(Restricted) Ridden: Judge: Mrs Ann Brickell
CLASS 16
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CLASS 17
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RESTRICTED RIDDEN (Dartmoor Exmoor
Shetland ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RESTRICTED RIDDEN (Welsh A&B
ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 18
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RESTRICTED RIDDEN (Welsh C&D
ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age
CLASS 19
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RESTRICTED RIDDEN (New Forest &
Connemara ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
CLASS 20
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RESTRICTED RIDDEN (Fells, Dales,
Highland ponies) 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
HERITAGE RESTRICTED RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to the two highest placed restricted animals from classes 16-20
HERITAGE OPEN RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 16-20
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INSIDE ARENA RING 2 08.30am
Show Pony Minis : Judge: Mrs Ann Brickell
CLASS 21
BSPS OPEN( RESTRICTED) LEAD REIN OF HUNTER TYPE
Not exceeding 122cm. Not winter qualifying class.
CLASS 22
exceeding
BSPS OPEN FIRST PONY OF Show Pony or of SHOW HUNTER TYPE not
l22cm. Riders not to have attained their lOth birthday before 1st January in the
current year. Snaffle bridles only. No cantering allowed except in individual show.
Ponies to leave ring at walk or trot.
Mini SHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed ponies from Classes 21-22
CLASS 23
BSPS OPEN( RESTRICTED) LEAD REIN.
Mares & Geldings, ponies not exceeding 122cm.
NOT WINTER QUALIFYING CLASS
CLASS 24
BSPS OPEN( RESTRICTED) FIRST RIDDEN, Mares & Geldings,
Ponies not exceeding 122cm. NOT WINTER QUALIFYING.
OPEN/(Restricted) MINI CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 23-24
Heritage Minis : Judge: Mrs Ann Brickell
CLASS 25
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CLASS 26
CLASS 27
CLASS 28
BSPS HERITAGE M &M NOVICE LEAD REIN
Mares & Geldings ponies not exceeding l22cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th
birthday before 1st January of current year
BSPS HERITAGE M &M NOVICE FIRST RIDDEN.
Mares & Geldings ponies not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their
12th birthday before 1st January of current year
BSPS HERITAGE M &M OPEN (RESTRICTED) LEAD REIN Mares & Geldings
ponies not exceeding l22cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before
1st January of current year
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BSPS HERITAGE M &M OPEN (RESTRICTED) FIRST RIDDEN.
Mares & Geldings ponies not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their
12th birthday before 1st January of current year.
HERITAGE OPEN MINI CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed OPEN ponies in Classes 27 and 28
HERITAGE RESTRICTED MINI CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to two highest placed RESTRICTED ponies in classes 27 and 28
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OUTSIDE ARENA
CLEAR ROUND : £5.00 per round
Last ticket sold at 9.15. Further clear round later if time permits.
9.30am HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP : Judge : Mrs Jane Somerset
CLASS 29
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP Ponies 4 years old or over not exceeding
122cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 30
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP Ponies 4 years old or over exceeding
122cm but not exceeding 133cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 31
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP Ponies 4 years old or over exceeding
133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 32
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP Ponies 4 years old or over exceeding
143cm. Riders any age.
BSPS HERITAGE M&M NOVICE WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 29-32
HERITAGE M&M Open (Restricted) WHP : Judge : Mrs Jane Somerset
CLASS 33
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN (RESTRICTED) WHP Ponies 4 years old or over
not exceeding 122cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 34
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN (RESTRICTED) Ponies 4 years old or over
exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 35
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN (RESTRICTED) Ponies 4 years old or over
exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders any age.
CLASS 36
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN (RESTRICTED) WHP Ponies 4 years old or over
exceeding 143cm. Riders any age.
BSPS HERITAGE M&M RESTRICTED WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to the two highest placed restricted animals in classes 33-36
BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 33-36
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OUTSIDE ARENA
Mini WHP : Judge: Mrs Lala Micallef
CLASS 37
BSPS CRADLE STAKES (Not winter qualifier).Ponies not exceeding 122cm.
Riders not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 38
BSPS NOVICE NURSERY STAKES Ponies not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to
have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 39
BSPS OPEN (RESTRICTED) NURSERY STAKES Ponies not exceeding 133cm.
Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Novice WHP : Judge Mrs Lala Micallef
CLASS 40
BSPS NOVICE WHP. Ponies not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained
their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 41
BSPS NOVICE WHP. Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.
Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 42
BSPS NOVICE WHP. Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm.
Riders not to have attained their 2Oth birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 43
BSPS NOVICE INTERMEDIATE WH Ponies exceeding 148cm but not
exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January
in the current year.
BSPS NOVICE WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 40-43
Open(Restricted) WHP : Judge Mrs Lala Micallef
CLASS 44
BSPS OPEN (RESTRICTED) WHP. Ponies not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to
have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 45
BSPS OPEN (RESTRICTED) WHP. Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding
143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
CLASS 46
BSPS OPEN (RESTRICTED) WHP. Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding
153cm. Riders not to have attained their 2Oth birthday before 1st January in the
current year.
CLASS 47
BSPS OPEN (RESTRICTED) INTERMEDIATE WH Ponies exceeding 148cm but
not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st
January in the current year.
BSPS RESTRICTED WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to the two highest placed restricted animals in classes 44-47
BSPS OPEN WHP CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 44-47
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