NORTHERN
COUNTIES
PONY
ASSOCIATION
Cheshire Branch Spring Show
SUNDAY23rd APRIL 2017
To be held at
ALSAGER EQUESTRIAN CENTREST7 3RQ
PRE ENTRIES CLOSE:-
PostalWednesdayApril12th
OnlineTuesday April18th
ONLINE: NCPA Members £7 Non-members £11
POSTAL: NCPA Members £8 Non-members £12
All Entries on the day £15 CASH ONLY
Affiliated to BSPS
BSPS Affiliation number:31/17
Show Secretary – Mrs J Bushell
Tel: 01704 834482
Email:
ENTRIES: Mrs J K Bushell, 11 Mawdsley Close, Formby,
Liverpool, L37 8DJ. Tel: 01704 834482
RULES
When entering an animal it is a condition of entry that these rules are abided by.
1.The Officials and Council of the NCPA accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to any person or their property whilst on the Showground, car parks or approaches. (All entries are subject to these conditions).
2.Exhibitors alone are solely responsible for the accuracy and eligibility of their entries. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the correct fee. In the event of an entry proving incorrect, (whether by mistake or otherwise), the entryfee will not be returned.
3.An Exhibitor may not exhibit a pony bred, sold, leased or produced by the judge, his/her immediate family or his/her employer.
4.Show canes and whips must not be more than 30 inches long.
5.Ponies must leave the ring in an orderly fashion.
6.All RIDERS must wear hats which comply to ALL PAS 015,VG1,ASTM F116304a onwards, SNELL E2001, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards whilst mounted, whether exhibiting or not.
7.Mountain and Moorland ponies must be shown in natural state.
8.Mountain and Moorland ponies must be registered with their respective Breed Society, and the registration number quoted on the entry form.
9.All heights of youngstock will be in accordance with the heights for age laid down by the NPS.
10.All Stallions and Colts must be handled/ridden by a person 12 years of age or over, and be adequately bitted and under control. The Committee reserves the right to expel from the Championships or Showground any animal not considered to be under control, especially where a danger to the public could be created.
11.No mucking out of horseboxes/trailers or litter left on the showground.
12.All Exhibitors must be wearing the allocated number for the Exhibit when entering the ring.
13.Handlers and Grooms MUST be appropriately dressed when entering the ring and are advised to wear a hard hat.
14.The judge’s decision is final.
15.In the event of the Show being cancelled by events beyond our control, an administration fee of £5 will be deducted from each Exhibitor.
16.Exhibitors must have public liability insurance when competing at NCPA events.
The Organisers and Show Committee will take any necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of persons on the Showground. It is a condition of entry to the Showground that all persons will act on any instructions given to them by the Show Committee, in so far that it can affect the health and safety of all. All Competitors must take due regard to Section 7 of the Health and Safety Act and have due regard for the safety of others.
**This show is a qualifier for the N.C.P.A. Pony of The Year held in September 2017. First, second & third prize winners in appropriate classes will qualify. **
**This show is a qualifier for the N.C.P.A. GOLDEN SUPREMES held in September 2017. ALL Champion & Reserve prize winners will qualify. **
*STAR ROSETTES will be awarded in classes 18, 20, 42, 64 & 65
+REGISTER ROSETTES will be awarded in classes 17, 18, 19, 20, 42, 64 & 65
This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Championship Show on 23rd -26th August. The 1st & 2nd prizewinners inclasses 20 &21 & the 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizewinners in classes 41,42, 60 &61 & the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4thprizewinners in classes 54,55,58 & 59 will qualify.
Classes 21,22,24, 37-40,65& 66 are non qualifying classes for the Summer Championships.
Competitors competing in BSPS classes must only use Tack permissible in BSPS classes on the showground whilst mounted & are subject to the rules of BSPS whether members or not.
B.S.P.S. PREMIER LEAGUE – This show is a qualifier for the “B.S.P.S. Premier League”, the 1st, 2nd, 3 & 4thplaced ponies in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, OpenS.H.P, Intermediate SRT, SH and Heritage Leading Rein, First Ridden Open Ridden, HWHP, Cradle, N/Stakes, & Open WHP Classes.
B.S.P.S. Classic Security UK Ltd CHALLENGE This is a qualifier for the B.S.P.S. Challenge. –Animalswill qualify by attending any B.S.P.S. affiliated Show and have competed in theappropriate class. Ponies must not have qualified for the 2017 HOYS.
B.S.P.S. “Black Country Saddles” BEST RIDER. The Best Rider in each of the following Open classes at all BSPS Affiliated Shows will be awarded a Best Rider card and qualify for the final at the B.S.P.S. Summer Championship Show:- Lead Rein, First Ridden, Show Pony, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, S.H.P., Intermediate SRT, SH, Cradle, N/Stakes, Open WHP, Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden and the best rider 25 years and under in the Heritage Ridden Classes.
Ponies that have been placed 1st in an Open Heritage Class will qualify for the BSPS “Indiustrial Salt Supplies” WOW Factor at the BSPS Summer Championship Show
Ring One A Indoors Judging: 8.30 a.m. prompt
Riding /Hunter Pony In Hand To be kindly judged by: Mr C Porter
1 Riding Pony Youngstock:Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under not exc 148cms at maturity
2 Riding Pony:Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over not exc 148cms at maturity.
Rosette to best foal
3 Hunter Pony Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under not exc 153cmsat
maturity.
4 Hunter Pony:Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over not exc 153cms.
Rosette to best foal
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 1 – 4
Coloured In Hand
5 Coloured Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
6 Coloured: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to the best foal.
7 Traditional Gypsy Cob: Any age Colt, Filly, Stallion, Mare or Gelding.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 5 – 7
PartBred Arab In Hand
8 Part Bred/Anglo Arab Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
9 Part Bred/ Anglo Arab: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to best foal
Part Bred Welsh In Hand
10 Part Bred Welsh Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
11 Part Bred Welsh: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to best foal
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 8 – 11
Light Horse In Hand
12 Hack/Riding Horse/Hunter Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
13 Hack/ Riding Horse/Hunter: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to the best foal.
Competition Horse/Pony In Hand
Classes 13 & 14 are for young, athletic horses/ ponies which have the conformation and movement to go to the top of their sphere. All animals will enter the ring to be assessed as a class and for the temperament of each individual animal. All exibits will then leave the ring and re-enter individually for allocation of marks. The class to be judged in a triangle in the following manner:
1. Judge to stand at A. Exhibit will be awarded marks for conformation to a maximum of 20.
2. The exhibit to walk the triangle: A-B, B-C, C-A. Marks to be awarded to a maximum of 20 for the walk.
3. The exhibit to trot the triangle: A-B, B-C, C-A. Marks to be awarded to a maximum of 20 for the trot.
4. Overall impression to be awarded out of a maximum of 20 as the exibit leaves the ring.
5. Exibits return to the ring for the presentation of awards.
14 Competition Horse/Pony: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
15 Competition Horse/Pony: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to the best foal.
Veterans In Hand
16 Veteran 15yrs+
Foreign Breeds In Hand
17 Foreign Breeds (inc Arabs) : Colt, Filly, Stallion, Mare or Gelding any age.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 12– 17
NCPA Registered non M&M In Hand To be kindly judged by: Ms D Tandy
(Pink card to be carried in the ring)
+18 NCPA Registered Non M&M Youngstock: 3yrs old & under.
+19 NCPA Registered Non M&M: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 18 – 19
On completion of IN HAND Rings 1A & 1BSupreme In Hand Championship
Champion & Reserve qualify for the Team Wood President’s Cup 2017.
All section Champions & Reserve Champions eligible to compete
NOT BEFORE 10.30am
To be kindly judged by: Mrs H Buchanan
20 BSPS Lead Rein Ponies: Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, not exc 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
21 BSPS First Ridden Pony: Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, not exc 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
BSPS Mini Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 20 – 21
The Champion will qualify for the B.S.P.S. “Binks Family” Champion of Champions
22 BSPS Lead Rein of Hunter Type Ponies: Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, not exc 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
23 BSPS First Pony of Hunter Type: Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, not exc 122cms.Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
BSPS Mini Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 22 – 23
YOUNGER RIDER CLASSES
*24 FIRST YEAR FIRST RIDDEN PONY: Ponies 4 years old or over not ex 122cm. Suitable for achild’s First Pony off the Lead Rein. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the currentyear. NO CANTERING REQUIRED.
*25 BSPS Tiny Tots First Ridden: Ponies 4 years old or over not ex 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Riders not to haveattained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Cantering optional in individual shows.
*26 BSPS Tiny Tots Show Hunter Pony: Ponies 4 years old or over not ex 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Riders notto have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Cantering optional in individualshows.
Younger Riders Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 24 – 26
Ring One BIndoors Judging: 8.30 a.m. prompt
NCPA Registered M&M In HandTo be kindly judged by: tbc
(Pink card to be carried in the ring)
+27 NCPA Registered M&M Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
+28 NCPA Registerd M&M: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 yrs and over.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 27 – 28
Mountain and Moorland Ponies In HandTo be kindly judged by: Mrs B Bereford
(All exhibits must be registered in the pure bred section of the relevant breed society)
29 Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
30 Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosettes to the best foals.
31 Dales/Fell/Highland Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
32 Dales/Fell/Highland: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over. Rosette to best foal.
33 Connemara/New Forest Youngstock: Colt, filly or gelding 3yrs old & under.
34 Connemara/New Forest: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to the best foal.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 31 – 34
Welsh Ponies In Hand To be kindly judged by: Mrs B Beresford
Any outside assistance will not be tolerated.
35 Welsh Section A & B Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
36 Welsh Section A & B: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 yrs and over.
Rosette to the best foal.
37 Welsh Section C & D Youngstock: Colt, Filly or Gelding 3yrs old & under.
38 Welsh Section C & D: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
Rosette to best foal
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 35 – 38
On completion of IN HAND Rings 1A and 1B
Supreme In Hand Championship
Champion & Reserve qualify for theTeam Wood President’s Cup 2017.
All section Champions & Reserve Champions eligible to compete
Not Before 12noon
YOUNGER RIDER CLASSESTo be kindly judged by: Mr K Morris
*39 BSPS Heritage M&M Tiny Tots Lead Rein: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4years old or over not ex 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 5th birthday before 1st January in the currentyear.
*40 BSPS Heritage M&M Tiny Tots First Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding4 years old or over not ex 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Younger Riders Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 39 – 40
41BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice Lead Rein: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
42 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice First Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
Mini Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 41 – 42
43BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Lead Rein: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
44 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open First Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
Mini Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 43 – 44
Ring Two Judging: 8.30 a.m. prompt
Horses Classes Judge will not ride. To be kindly judged by:Ms D Tandy
45 Hunter: Mare or Gelding exc 148cms.
46 Cob: Mare or Gelding exc 148cms
47 Riding Horse: Mare or Gelding exc 148cms.
48 Hack: Mare or Gelding exc 148cms not exc 160cms.
49 Retrained Racehorse: Mare or Gelding exc 148cms.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 45 – 49
Ridden Coloured /TGCA Judge will not ride. To be kindly judged by:Ms D Tandy
50 Coloured Native or Traditional: Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, any height. Rider any age.
51 Coloured Non Native: Stallion,Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, any height. Rider any age.
52 Traditional Gypsy Cob: Stallion,Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, any height. Rider any age.
Ridden Veterans
53 Veterans: 15yrs and over.
Ridden Foreign Breeds
54 Foreign Breeds (inc Arabs): Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over.
Ridden Anglo Arab/ Part Bred Arab
55 Part Bred Arab: Stallion, mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over, any height. Rider any age.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 50 – 55
Not Before 11.00amTo be kindly judged by: Mrs H Buchanan
56 MixedNovice Show Pony: Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider must be the correct age for pony they ride.
57 Mixed Novice Show Hunter Pony: Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over, not exc 153cms. Rider must be the correct age for pony they ride.
58 Mixed NoviceIntermediate Show Riding Type: Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
59 Novice Intermediate Show Hunter Type:Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exc 148cms, not exc 158cms.Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 56 - 59
60 Mixed Open Show Pony: Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider must be the correct age for pony they ride.
The first prizewinner from Class 58 will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family”Champion of Champions
61 Mixed Open Show Hunter Pony: Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over not exc 153cms.Rider must be the correct age for pony they ride.
The first prizewinner from Class 59 will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family”Champion of Champions
62 Mixed OpenIntermediate Show Riding Type: Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
63 Open Intermediate Show Hunter Type:Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exc 148cms, not exc 158cms.Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Intermediate Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 62 & 63
The Champion will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family”Champion of Champions
NCPA Registered Non M&M Ridden To be kindly judged by:tbc
(Pink card to be carried in the ring)
64 NCPA Registered Non M&M: Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over, any height (inc Lead Rein). Rider to be suitable size for the pony.
NCPA Registered M&M Ridden
All animals to be registered with their respective breed societies, and the NCPA (number to be shown on entry form), pink card to be carried in the ring.
65 NCPA Registered Small Breeds (inc Lead Reins): Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over. Rider any age.
66 NCPA Registered Large Breeds: Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4yrs and over. Rider any age.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 64 – 66
Not Before 1pm
BSPS Novice M&M Ridden To be kindly judged by:Mr K Morris
67 BSPS Heritage M & M Novice Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Ponies 4yr old or over. Riders any age.
68 BSPS Heritage M & M Novice Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D Ponies 4yr old or over. Riders any age.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 65 – 66
BSPS Open M&M Ridden
69 BSPS Heritage M & M Open (Restricted) Lead Rein: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
70 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open (Restricted) First Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yr old and over, not exc 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st Jan in the current year.
71 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open (Restricted) Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Ponies 4yr old or over. Riders any age.
72 BSPS Heritage M & M Open (Restricted) Ridden: Registered Pure Bred Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D Ponies 4yr old or over. Riders any age.
Championship: 1st & 2nd from classes 69 – 72
Supreme Ridden Championship
Champion & Reserve qualify for Chairman’s Cup 2017.
All section Champions & Reserve Champions eligible to compete