THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY
AREA 14
A Branch of the National Pony Society
SPRING SHOW
SUNDAY, 26th April 2015
Ashfields Carriage Driving & Polo Centre,
Great Canfield, Nr. Stansted, Essex CM6 1JU
Affiliated to NPS,
BSPA, SSAD Ltd, MHCGB, BSPS (104/15)
BSHA, SHB of GB, TGCA (GB) & BMHS
Qualifiers for the Iceni Native Pony Show and North of England Show
QUALIFIERS FOR
MOST MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Inc
RIHS Mountain and Moorland WHP
Olympia Anthony Evans SSADL Home Produced 1st Round qualifier
RIHS Hunter Classes Entries Close 13th April 2015
(LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
ENTRIES CLOSE 20th APRIL 2015 (postmark)
EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE STATED
(LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
NON MEMBERS WELCOME
Show Secretary
Mrs. Margaret Kidman
Tel: 01245 400261
(before 8.00p.m.)
Area Chairman
Mrs. C. Whiteley
Tel: 01376 322784
Mobile 07860 614724
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Class
1-5
INDOOR ARENA
8.30am Ridden Riding
Horses RIHS
Ride: Miss Faye
Preston-Smith
Conf: Miss Eleanor
Corkett
Class
21-26
RING ONE
8.30am
NPS M/M Picton
Mrs Sara Hird
6 - 10
To follow
Ridden Hacks RIHS
Ride: Miss Eleanor
Corkett
Conf: Miss Faye
Preston-Smith
27-28
Not Before 10.30pm
M/M Open Ridden
NPS/Minns M/M
Ridden Silver Medal
Mr Roger Hunt
Not before 12.30pm
Ridden Cobs RIHS
Ride: Mr Paul Scott
Conformation: Mrs
Jeanette La-Four
29 32
11 17
Class
33-37
Not Before 12.30pm
M/M Junior Ridden
Mrs Sara Hird
RING TWO
8.30am
BSPA RIHS Ridden
Mrs Linzi Cave
Class
WHP Ring
8:00am – 9:00
am
Clear Round
Jumping
Not before 11.00am
BSPA World of
Colour In Hand &
Ridden
Miss Michelle Hutley
113117
46-52
To Follow
TGCA In Hand
TGCA Ridden
Mr James Bardwell
118121
10:00am
RIHS M/M
WHP
Jump: Mrs
Beverley Halls
Conf: Miss Jo
Custerson
To Follow
NPS Novice
WHP
Jump: Mrs
Carolyn
Whiteley
Conf: Mr Roger
Hunt
53-57
Not before 2.30pm
Sport Horse Ridden
Hunters
RIHS
Ride: Mr Paul Scott
Conf: Mrs Jeanette LaFour
RING FIVE
8.30am
M/M In Hand
Youngstock
Miss Jane Paterson
3845
1820
M/M Leading Rein &
First Ridden
Mrs Beverley Halls
Class
58-62
RING THREE
8.30am BSPS Ridden
Show ponies
Miss Fi Cabrol
Class
76-82
RING FOUR
8.30am
British Miniature H.S.
RIHS
Mrs Tina Day
Class
98103
63-67
BSPS Ridden Show
Hunter Ponies
Miss Fi Cabrol
Not Before 2.00pm
Senior Showing
Qualifiers
Miss Fi Cabrol
83-88
Not Before 11.00am
MHC of GB
Mr Francis McAllen
Not Before 1.30pm
Show Ponies/Show
Hunter Ponies In Hand
Miss Jane Paterson
104109
M/M In Hand Adult
Miss Jane Paterson
110112
Not Before 12.30pm
M/M Home Produced
In Hand
Mrs Linda Impey
68-75
89-97
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NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY AREA 14
AREA CHAIRMAN
SHOW SECRETARY
Mrs. C. Whiteley
6 New Road
Rayne
Braintree
Essex CM77 6TG
Mrs. Margaret Kidman
Romans Farm
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford,
Essex CM3 8HQ
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 AND SAFETY 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.
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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. BMHS RIHS CLASSES
£15.00 (ex RIHS levy) LATE ENTRIES & ON THE DAY £20.00
ENTRY FEES FOR ALL OTHER CLASSES: £10.00 ENTRIES ON THE DAY £20.00
RIHS Hunter Classes Entries Close 13th April 2015 (LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED)
ENTRIES CLOSE 20th APRIL 2015 (postmark) EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE
STATED
PRIZE MONEY:
ALL ROYAL INTERNATIONAL RIDDEN CLASSES 1st £27, 2nd £20, 3rd £15, 4th £10
BRITISH MINIATURE HORSE SOC. RIHS CLASSES 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £7, 4th £5
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. 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 8 will be strictly adhered to
b. Rule 20 will be strictly adhered to
STABLING: Please contact Miss Z. Morgan on 07770944868
A VETERINARY SURGEON AND HON. FARRIER 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 firstaid 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.
Classes 2,3,7,8,12,13 & 14 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 in the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their affiliated shows
cannot compete in Hack and Riding Horses classes at the same show. 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 2015.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion
rosette for each section.
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
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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 2015 Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
Classes 53-56 are qualifying events for the 2015 NHSCS 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. The three highest placed horses in
each class will qualify to enter at the NHSCS. No horse lower than third 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 - competitors must wear a skull cap or hat and safety harness
according to the current approved BSI or European Standard at all times. Skull caps must
have a navy blue or black cover. ANY COMPETITOR NOT ADHERING TO THIS WILL BE
ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING/CLASS.
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.
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 owned by an NPS member in each class will
qualify for the final. Qualification may pass to 3rd place.
This show is holding qualifying classes for the following Championships to be held at the NPS
Summer Championship Show at Malvern in August:The NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship (RIHS)
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship sponsored by NPS Area 25
NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd., Mountain & Moorland Leading Rein Championship
NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd., Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Championship
NPS/RHR Demolition Ltd., Mountain & Moorland Junior Ridden Championship
NPS/ Ringside Stud M&M Open Ridden National Championship
NPS Mountain & Moorland Home Produced In-Hand National Championship
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NPS Show Pony Home Produced In-Hand Championship
NPS Show Pony In-Hand Supreme Championship
NPS Show Hunter Pony In-Hand Championship
NPS/Follywood Stud//Hawkins Smith Natives British Isles Supreme Ridden
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 12th to 16th August 2015. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will
qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship.
THE BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY (B.S.P.S. 104/15)
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Championship Show. The BSPS Premier League. The 1st,
2nd, 3rd & 4th placed ponies in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Open Show Hunter
Pony classes to qualify. BSPS ‘CLASSIC SECURITY (UK) LIMITED’ Challenge the highest
placed pony in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type and
Open Show Hunter Pony that has not qualified for the 2015 HOYS in the appropriate class will
qualify. If the highest placed pony has already qualified the qualification will be awarded to the
next eligible pony. BSPS ‘BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES’ RIDER OF THE YEAR the best rider of
the following Open classes at all BSPS Affiliated Shows will be awarded a Best Rider Card and
qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships Show:- Lead Rein, First Ridden Show
Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type and Show Hunter Pony. The 1st and 2nd prizewinners in the Lead
Rein and First Ridden and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizewinners in the mixed height classes will
qualify for the BSPS Summer Championship show.
THE BRITISH SKEWBALD & PIEBALD ASSOCIATION
This show is affiliated to The British Skewbald & Piebald Association and is a qualifier for The
BSPA National Championship Show 2015 at The College EC, Keysoe, Beds on the 23rd August
2015 and the Royal International Horse Show. Hickstead 2015. All Classes will be judged under
the BSPA Rules, copies of which can be obtained from them and downloadable at
www.bspaonline.com . ALL horses must be Registered with and owners handlers & riders
Members of BSPA prior to the show in order to qualify. Rider age is taken as at 1st January. All
Stallions MUST be graded and licensed by BSPA and in possession of a 2015 BSPA Stallion ID
Card. No rider under 14yrs may exhibit a stallion in any class. Membership & qualification cards
MUST be carried into the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection and/or
signature.
THE ICENI NATIVE PONY SHOW
This show is a qualifier for the Iceni Native Pony Show 2015 at Rosewood Stud, Cambridgeshire
on the 30th and 31st May 2015. In qualifying classes the first prizewinner will qualify and will be
awarded a qualifying card.
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Donations Received from
Mrs. L. Impey
Mrs. C. Whiteley
Mrs. S.A. & Miss E. Gill
Mrs Candy Collections
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
Lawn Hall Livery and Schooling, North End
(07749716126)
The Sanders Family
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
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INDOOR RING
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.
Classes 2,3,7,8,12,13 & 14 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 in the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their affiliated shows cannot compete in Hack
and Riding Horses classes at the same show.
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 2015.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each
section.
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 page 3 of this Schedule)
RIDDEN RIDING HORSE - RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Miss F. Preston-Smith (Oxfordshire) (8:30am)
Conformation: Miss E. Corkett (Buckinghamshire)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
BSHA Novice Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms 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.
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. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Riding Horse Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 1-4 to
compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes.
RIDDEN HACKS - RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Miss E. Corkett (Buckinghamshire) (to follow)
Conformation: Miss F. Preston-Smith (Oxfordshire)
Class 6
Class 7
Class 8
BSHA Novice Ridden Hack, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms 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.
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
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Class 9
Class 10
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. A Novice may be shown in a
snaffle.
Ridden Hack Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 6-9 to
compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes.
RIDDEN COBS – RIHS Qualifiers
Judge: Ride: Mr P. Scott (Oxfordshire)(Not before 12:30p.m.)
Conformation: Mrs J. La-Four (Norfolk)
Class 11
Class 12
Class 13
Class 14
Class 15
Class 16
Class 17
BSHA Novice Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
exceeding 148cms 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.
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. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Ridden Cob Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 11-15 to
compete for Champion and Reserve special rosettes
Amateur/Owner Ridden Horse Championship. 1st and 2nd prizewinners
from classes 4, 9 and 15 to compete for Champion and Reserve special
rosettes.
Kindly sponsored by Mrs C Moseley and Mrs G Geiger
‘THE ROYAL ANGEL’ SUPREME AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
The Final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER HORSE SHOW
On 4th July 2015
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
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Judge: Mrs B. Halls (Suffolk) (Not before 2:30pm)
Class 18
The N.P.S/Micor Demolition Ltd. 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. Riders must
have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday
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Class 19
Class 20
before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit. To
be run under NPS rules 2014.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white
arm bands, Equifest Qualifiers
The NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd. 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. Riders
must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday
before the 1st January in the current year. The three highest placed ponies,
owned by a NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final.
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 18 & 19 to
compete for Champion & Reserve
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RING ONE
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
NPS/ PICTON M&M NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs S. Hird (Kent) (8:30am)
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 23 of schedule). The owner does not have to be a Member of NPS
for the pony to enter this class but only ponies owned by NPS Qualifying or Life members can qualify for the final. The
highest placed pony, owned by a NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final. Qualification may go to third
place. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. A pony is not eligible to compete if before 1 st 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 21
Class 22
Class 23
Class 24
Class 25
Class 26
Judge:
Class 27
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.
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 21-25 to compete.
Mr R. Hunt (Bucks) (Not before10.30pm)
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 class goes forward to the
final. Qualification may go to third place.
Class 28
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. The three highest placed
ponies, owned by a NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final. Qualification may go no
lower than third place.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden
Championship – wear white arm bands. Equifest Qualifier.
Judge: Mr R. Hunt (Bucks)
Class 29
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. 1st prizewinners from classes 27-28 to compete.
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NPS/RHR Demolition Ltd MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
JUNIOR RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPHIP
Classes open to registered Mountain and Moorland mare or geldings four years old and over. To be judged under the
rules of the NPS. The highest placed pony, owned by a NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final.
Qualification may go to third place. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm
bands
Judge: Mrs S. Hird (Kent) (Not before 12:30pm)
Class 30
Class 31
Class 32
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B, mares or geldings 4
years old and over. Riders must not have attained their 14 th birthday before
the 1st January in the current year. .
Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section C mares
or geldings four years old and over not exceeding 138cm (13.2hh). Riders
must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current
year.
Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section D mares
or geldings four years old and over exceeding 138cm (13.2hh) but not
exceeding 148cm (except for Welsh Section D and Dales). Riders must not
have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
RING TWO
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS
BRITISH SKEWBALD & PIEBALD ASSOCIATION
CLASSES OPEN TO SKEWBALD & PIEBALD HORSES/PONIES ONLY: These classes are affiliated to the British
Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead 2015. Classes
will be judged under the BSPA Rules, copies of which can be obtained from them. ALL horses must be Registered with
and owners & riders Members of BSPA prior to the show. Rider age is taken as at 1 st January. All Stallions MUST be
graded and licensed by BSPA and in possession of a 2015 BSPA Stallion ID Card. No rider under 14yrs may exhibit a
stallion in any class. 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 disqualify any competitor. Spurs may not be worn in any pony
classes. Ponies 153cms or under must possess a current JMB height certificate. Qualification: 1st place and the next
unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd qualify from each class. No competitor may qualify from lower than
3rd place. BSPA Office 01354 638226 bspashows@aol.com
Judge: Mrs L. Cave (Suffolk) (8:30am.)
Class 33
Class 34
Class 35
Class 36
Class 37
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 33–36 to
compete.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR 2015
CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION CLASSES
BSPA CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SKEWBALD & PIEBALD HORSES & PONIES ONLY. Open to members and non
members. Members only to qualify. These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and
are qualifiers for the World Championships of Colour National Championship Show to be held at The College Equestrian
Centre, Keysoe, Bedfordshire on 23rd August 2015.
All classes will be judged within the rules and criteria of the BSPA, copies of the rulebook and membership/Horse
registration/Overstamping forms can be obtained from show office 01354638226 or download from www.bspaonline.com
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All stallions 4 years and over must be graded licensed and registered with BSPA in order to compete and must carry into
the ring their red BSPA showing ID card (No bridle discs to be worn). 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 qualification is invalid.
All shows held after 1st September 2015 are qualifiers for WCC 2015
Qualification 1-3 in all classes or 1-4 for classes exceeding 12
Judge: Miss M. Hutley (Essex) (to follow)
Class 38
Class 39
Class 40
Class 41
Class 42
Class 43
Class 44
Class 45
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 38-41
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 43 &
44 to compete.
THE TRADITIONAL GYPSY COB ASSOCIATION (GB)
TGCA In-Hand and Ridden Classes
These classes are qualifiers for the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA) National Breed Championship Show, The
Traditional of the Year Show “TOYS”,18th and 19th September 2015 at Onley Grounds EC, Warwickshire. These classes
are open to all traditional gypsy cobs. You do not need to be a current member or to have your horse registered with the
TGCA in order to take part in these classes. Qualification will go to the top 3 in each section, youngstock, not exceeding
142cm in senior in hand and ridden classes.
All exhibits must be registered (passports over-stamped) and owners and handlers be fully paid up members either prior
to, or within 21 days of the show date. Existing 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 need to join the TGCA and register their
horse within the 21 day timeframe in order to validate this qualification. All stallions (four years and over) must be
licensed with the TGCA prior to the show and must display their TGCA stallion disc on their bridle when competing in
order to qualify for TOYS. Non licensed stallions may compete in the classes but are not eligible for qualification. All
stallions and colts (two years and over) must be bitted when in the ring. Foals born in the current year are not permitted
to be shown in TGCA classes, though they may be shown at TOYS.
Ridden Classes: Exhibits must be 4 years and over and comply with the above. Additional TOYS qualification is awarded
to the highest placed junior rider and the highest placed exhibitor eligible for the restricted category in the class (i.e. rider
and exhibit NOT to have qualified for HOYS, RIHS, Olympia or been placed 1st to 3rd at any county level or in any TOYS
Finals in the last 24 months). Cards need to be signed for the categories.
This Show is a Qualifier for the TGCA Ultimate Star Finals at TOYS
The TGCA Quest for a Star Championship is open to top three places from the TGCA youngstock, senior in hand and
ridden qualification classes. This Championship class is only open to current TGCA memebers (membership cards must
be presented on entering the ring) with registered cobs with showing cards which must be presented. Stallions must be
licensed with the TGCA and display their TGCA stallion disc on their bridle. The Quest Champion and Reserve qualify
for the Ultimate Star Championship at TOYS 2015. Anyone not presenting their memebership card, showing card or
displaying a stallion disc MAY NOT take part in the TGCA Quest Champioship. The Ultimate Star Championship at
TOYS will be split into youngstock, senior in hand and ridden classes.
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Judge: Mr J. Bardwell (Essex) (Not before 12:00p.m.)
Class 46
Class 47
Class 48
Class 49
Class 50
Class 51
Class 52
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 46-47 to
compete.
Ridden Small, 4yrs & over not exceeding 14hh.
Ridden Large, 4yrs & over, exceeding 14hh.
Ridden Championship, 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 49 and 50 to
compete
“TGCA Quest for a Star Championship”. Open to the top three from
classes 46, 47, 49 and 50. 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. Nonmembers of TGCA are not eligible.
SPORT HORSE BREEDING OF GREAT BRITAIN
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS
All hunter classes will be judged under the rules of the 2015 Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
Classes 53-56 are qualifying events for the 2015 Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2015
Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and owners and riders
must be full members of Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify.
No horse lower than second will qualify.
Classes 53-56 are qualifying events for the 2015 NHSCS 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. The three highest placed horses in each class will qualify to enter at the NHSCS. No horse
lower than third 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.
All hacks and riding horses are barred from entry in hunter classes except for Working Hunters and Sport Horse Classes
ENTRIES FOR THESE CLASSES CLOSE ON 13TH APRIL 2015 (Late entries accepted)
Judges: Ride: Mr P. Scott (Oxfordshire) (Not before 2.30 pm)
Conformation: Mrs J. La-Four (Norfolk)
Class 53
Class 54
Class 55
Class 56
Class 57
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
Ridden Hunter Championship 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 53 to 56
to compete
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RING THREE
B.S.P.S. RIDDEN SHOW PONIES
Judge: Miss F. Cabrol (Essex) (8.30.a.m.)
Class 58
Class 59
Mixed Height Open Show Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over not
exceeding 148cms Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony
they ride. The 1st prizewinner will qualify for the B.S.P.S “Mitten Asbestos”
Champion of Champions.
Novice Mixed Height Show Pony. Mare or gelding 4 years & over not
exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the
pony they ride.
Equifest Qualifier
Class 60
Class 61
Class 62
Leading Rein Pony. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding
122cms. Rider not to have attained their 8 th birthday by 1st January of the
current year. To be shown in a snaffle bridle. . All competitors to receive a
rosette.
First Ridden Pony Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over not exceeding
122cms. Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday by 1st January of the
current year. All competitors to receive a rosette. Equifest Qualifier
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 60 & 61 to
compete. The champion will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions
B.S.P.S. SHOW HUNTER PONIES
Donation from Mrs. C. Whiteley
Judge: Miss F. Cabrol (Essex) (to follow)
Class 63
Class 64
Class 65
Class 66
Class 67
Leading Rein Pony of Hunter Type. Mare or gelding 4 years & over not
exceeding 122cms. to be ridden by a rider who has not attained their 9 th
birthday before the 1st January of the current year. To be led by an
attendant. To be shown in snaffle bridles. All competitors to receive a
rosette. Equifest Qualifier
Best Pony of Show Hunter Type. Mare or gelding 4 years and over not
exceeding 122cms. Rider not to have attained their 12 th birthday before the
1st January of the current year.
Open Mixed height Pony of Show Hunter Type. Mare or Gelding 4 years and
over exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders to be the correct
age for the height of the pony they ride.
Show Hunter Pony Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 6465. The Champion will qualify for the “Mitten Asbestos” Champion of
Champions.
Mixed height Novice Pony of Show Hunter Type. Mare or Gelding, 4 years
old & over not exceeding 153cms. Rider to be the correct age for the height
of the pony they ride. Equifest qualifier
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
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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: Miss F. Cabrol (Essex) (Not before 12.30pm)
Class 68
Class 69
Class 70
Class 71
Class 72
Class 73
Class 74
Class 75
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 68-70
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 72-74 to
compete. Champion & Reserve to go forward to Supreme Ridden
Champion. This show is a qualifier for THE “RICHARD LEEMAN”
SUPREME VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP. The final to be held at
The North of England In Hand and Mountain & Moorland
Show on 12th July 2015, kindly sponsored by Richard Leeman. 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 prize winners and finalists. THE CHAMPION
& RESERVE CHAMPION will qualify.
Exhibitors who 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 FOUR
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL BRITISH MINIATURE HORSE QUALIFIERS
These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their
rules. Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, exhibitors and handlers must
be current members and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2015 Showing Levy. Horses to report for
measuring half an hour prior to classes, unless a 2015 measurement card is held. Height Limits for all classes are as
follows:Mini (Small)
Midi (Standard)
Maxi
4 years old and over
82 cms
87 cms
87 – 92 cms
3 years old
81 cms
86 cms
86 – 91 cms
2 years old
79 cms
84 cms
84 – 89 cms
1 year old
77 cms
82 cms
82 – 87 cms
The first horse only in each class will qualify or if already qualified, the highest place to fourth place only, will qualify from
classes 76 to 81. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EXHIBITORS MUST BE FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS OF THE BMHS 7
DAYS PRIOR TO THIS SHOW.
Judge:
Mrs T. Day (Essex) (8.30a.m.)
Class 76
Class 77
Class 78
Class 79
Class 80
Class 81
Royal International Miniature Horse, Yearling, filly, colt or gelding
Royal International Miniature Horse, 2 year old filly, colt or gelding
Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over mare
Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over gelding
Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over licensed stallion
Royal International Miniature Horse, Mini Miniature Horse, Yearlings and
above
Miniature Horse Championship. 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 76-
Class 82
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81. The winner qualifies for the Supreme Champion of Champions class at
the BMHS International Breed Show to be held in September 2015.
MINIATURE HORSE CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN QUALIFIERS
The miniature horse classes are open to horses not exceeding 38ins at maturity. The classes are run under the rules of
the Miniature Horse Club of Great Britain, a copy of the rules can be obtained from The President, MHCGB, Newclose
Farm, Calf Fallow Lane, Norton, Stockton on Tees TS20 IPQ or downloaded from www.mhcgb.net. Open to members of
MHCGB. This show is a qualifier for the MHCGB Championship Show held at Moulton College, Northampton on the 24th
and 25th August 2015.. 1st to 3rd place qualifies. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL EXHIBITORS MUST BEFULLY PAID UP
MEMBERS OF THE MHCGB 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS SHOW.
Judge: Mr F. McAllen (Suffolk) (not before 11.00am)
Class 83
Class 84
Class 85
Class 86
Class 87
Class 88
Yearling, filly, colt or gelding not exceeding 38ins. at maturity
2 & 3 year old filly, colt or gelding not exceeding 38ins. at maturity
4yrs old and over stallion, mare or gelding not exceeding 38ins. at maturity
Broken coloured and spotted to be judged 80% colour, 20% conformation.
Open to horses any age not exceeding 38ins.
Solid colour to be judged 80% colour, 20% conformation. Open to horses
any age not exceeding 38ins
Miniature Horse Championship. 1st and 2nd prizewinners from the age
classes 83, 84 & 85
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: Miss J. Patterson (Northamptonshire) (not before 1.30pm)
Class 89
Class 90
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 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 91
In-Hand Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 89-90 to compete.
NPS/LAYBALANDS STUD 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. 1 st & 2nd
prizewinners from each class to compete in the Championship. The highest placed pony go forward to the final at the
NPS Summer Championships, Malvern in August 2015. A pony may only qualify once. Qualifications may pass no
lower than third place.
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Judge: Miss J. Patterson (Northamptonshire) (to follow)
Class 92
Class 93
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 94
Show Hunter Pony Breeding Championship. 1st & 2nd from classes 92-93
to compete.
NPS / Bankswood 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/Rotherwood Stud 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, who does not derive income from working with ponies or horses. 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 2014
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: Miss J. Patterson (Northamptonshire) (to follow)
Class 95
Class 96
Class 97
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 95 & 96
to compete.
RING FIVE
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Judge: Miss J. Paterson (Northamptonshire) (08.30am)
Class 98
Class 99
Class 100
Class 101
Class 102
Class 103
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 98 to
102 to compete.
(Not before 10:30am.)
Class 104
Welsh Section C or D – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Class 105
Welsh Section A – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Class 106
Welsh Section B – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Class 107
Non Welsh Large Breeds – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Class 108
Non Welsh Small Breeds – 4 years old and over stallion, mare or gelding
Class 109 Mature M/M Championship, 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 104 to 108
to compete. *Classes 104 to 108 are Equifest Qualifiers
Highest placed Dales in classes 101 and 107 will receive a special rosette.
Kindly donated by Miss Sue Burwood
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NPS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
HOME PRODUCED IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs L. Impey (Essex) (Not before 12.30p.m.)
Class 110
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B any age Stallion, mare
and gelding
Class 111
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, who does not derive income from working with ponies or horses. The highest placed pony,
owned by a NPS member, in each class goes forward to the final. Qualification may go no lower than third place.
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 2015 rulebook. 1st prizewinners from above classes go forward
to Mountain & Moorland In-Hand Championship. SEE RULE 2
IN HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs L. Impey (Essex) (to follow on)
Class 112 Champions & Reserves from classes 103, 109, 110 and 111, 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
WORKING HUNTER PONY RING
Clear round jumping 8:00-09:00
Cost £5.00 per round (2 x £8.00)
M&M Working Hunter Pony Championship (RIHS) – MM-RIHS
The NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show
Championship
Judge: Jumping: Mrs B. Halls (Suffolk) (09:30am)
Conformation: Miss J. Custerson (Suffolk)
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.
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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 113
Class 114
Class 115
Class 116
Class 117
Ponies not exceeding 122cm
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm
Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm
Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm
M and M Working Hunter Pony Championship, 1st and 2nd
prizewinners from classes 113-116 to compete
The NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship
Kindly sponsored by NPS AREA 25
The owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter this competition but only ponies owned by NPs
Qualifying or Life members can qualify for the final. The highest placed pony, owned by a NPS member, in each class
goes forward to 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 goes no lower than third place.
Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bridle.
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. Riders any age, except stallions (see rules in
section A 3.2).
Judge: Jumping: Mrs C. Whiteley (Essex) (to follow)
Conformation: Mr R. Hunt (Bucks)
Class 118
Class 119
Class 120
Class 121
Ponies not exceeding 122cm
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 138cm
Ponies exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the
exception of Dales and Welsh D Cobs).
M and M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship, 1st and 2nd
prizewinners from classes 118-120 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 11th 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 scull 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 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 Adult/Standard members will be required to
upgrade to Adult/Showing to enter the Final.
No flash photography allowed in Indoor Arenas by Unauthorised Personnel
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