LINCOLNSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS AREA
CONNEMARA SHOW
at
Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
on
Sunday 11th June 2017
Classes are restricted to Pure-Bred Connemaras not exceeding 148cms unless otherwise
stated in the schedule, also Part-Bred and Over Height Connemaras registered in the BCPS Stud Book
Open to Members and Non-Members of the BCPS.
Affiliated to:
BCPS Qualifier for the Tam ‘O’ Shanter at the BCPS Breed Show –15.7.2017
BCPS Qualifier for the Rosmeen Ridden Championship at the BCPS Breed Show –15.7.2017
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the
9th-13th August 2017 The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated
class will qualify.
This show is affiliated to TSR HORSEZONE.CO.UK, taking place at Equifest, East of England Showground on the 9th August 2017, The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
This show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots championship taking place at Arena Uk, Grantham on the 3rd-6th August 2017, the three highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE 5th June 2017
ENTRIES ARE ALSO BEING TAKEN ON THE DAY STRICTLY CASH ONLY. PASSPORTS MUST BE SHOWN WHEN ENTRIES ARE MADE, PONIES AGED 4 AND OVER MUST HAVE AN ADULT PASSPORT TO COMPETE AT THIS SHOW.
Singleton Associates Medical Cover will be on site for the Duration of the Show
Minster Veterinary Centre, Newark 01636 612906 - on call
Health & Safety Officer on site – Dawn Jessop
Photographer
Refreshment facilities available on site
LINCOLNSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS AREA
CONNEMARA SHOW
COMMITTEE:
Chairman:Mrs D Nickson
Hon Treasurer: Mr M Charlesworth
SecretaryMrs N Delaney & Miss J White
Entries SecretaryMrs N Delaney
Committee: Mr D Nickson, Mrs J Sutton, Mrs A Sharman, Mrs R Cowlin, Mrs Jean Howe
JUDGES FOR 2017 SHOW
Mr Henry Kelly (Ireland)Breeding & Youngstock Classes (1 - 6)
Mr Henry Kelly (Ireland) Ridden Classes, Part-Bred & Overheight Ridden Classes (7-13)
Mrs Maralyn Ludlow Novice, Open WHP, Performance Classes & Part-Bred & Overheight WHP Classes (14-19)
Mrs Jean SuttonUnaffiliated classes ( 20-27)
Sponsorship
To assist with the ever-increasing cost of putting on the show, any offers of sponsorship will be greatly appreciated. Sponsorship can be for a chosen class at £10.00 or any amount towards general expenses. Please send sponsorship money to the Treasurer. The committee would like to thank all individuals and companies who have very kindly sponsored this year’s show.
Prizes and Entry Fees
Prizes
Rosettes: To 6th placeSashes to Champion and Reserve
Entry Fees:Affiliated Classes £10.00 Unaffiliated Classes 21-30 £8.00
In addition, £4.00 is required from each competitor towards Paramedic cover. Affiliated On the day entry fees £15 per class, Unaffiliated On the day entry fees £13.00
Ring 1 –9.30 am Start
The TWO highest placed yearlings, 2yr olds and 3 year olds in classes 2-4 will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter
Championships at the BCPS Breed Show 2017.
The TWO highest placed exhibits not already qualified in Classes 1-6 qualify for:
LIZ CROSS SHOW TEAM / EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.
In Hand M&M Final to be held at the East of England showground on the 9th-13th August 2017. Exhibitors wishing to take up this qualification will need to be registered within their respective breed society.
TSR HORSEZONE.CO.UK In Hand Finals- The two highest placed handlers in classes 1-6 with a TSR In Hand card will qualify in any in hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the Judge/ Steward, cards are available FREE from the TSR website.
The THREE highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 1-7, qualify for Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots championship taking place at Arena Uk, Grantham on the 3rd-6th August 2017. Qualification cards will be given and signed in the ring.
Class 1Part-Bred and Registered Overheight In-Hand Filly, Colt and Gelding any age, special rosettes to best yearling, two year old and three year old.
Class 2Yearling Filly, Colt and Gelding In-Hand
Class 3Filly, Colt and Gelding 2yrs old In-Hand
Class 4 Filly, Colt and Gelding 3yrs old In-Hand
In-Hand Youngstock Championship
First and second prize winners from classes 2,3 and 4 are eligible. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the overall in hand Championship.
Class 5Mare or Gelding In-Hand – 4 years and over. The TWO highest placed Brood mares will qualify for the Tam O'Shanter Championship at the Breed show 15.7.2017. Best Foal to receive a special rosette.
Class 6Stallion In-Hand - 4yrs old and over. For stallions registered in the BCPS Stud Book. Stallion handlers to be over 14 years old.
YOUNG HANDLER SPECIAL AWARD – The highest placed Young Handlers (Under 18) in classes 1 –6 will be eligible to compete for this award. The 2 highest placed handlers Under 12 years and the 2 highest placed 13 – 18 years will qualify for the Young Handler Final judged at the BCPS Breed Show on 15th July 2017 The Young Handler award is to be judged on Handler Turnout, Presentation of /Pony and Showing Technique. Qualifying Handlers need not be members to qualify at this show, but will need to be full members in order to enter the final.
Overall In-Hand Breed Championship
1st and 2nd from Classes 5 & 6 and Youngstock Champion and Reserve qualify. The Overall In-Hand Breed Champion. and the Reserve qualifies for Pure-Bred Connemara Supreme Championship.
Ring 1 – continued
Ridden Classes
This show is affiliated to TSR HORSEZONE.CO.UK, taking place at Equifest, East of England Showground on the 9th Aug, The two highest exhibits not already qualified in classes 7-13,16-19 and 26 will qualify.You do not have to be a member to qualify or enter a final. You will receive your qualification card in the ring.
The THREE highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 8 and 10-13, qualify for Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots championship taking place at Arena Uk, Grantham on the 3rd - 6th August 2017. Qualification cards will be given and signed in the ring.
Class 7Freestyle Performance Ridden
Open to mares, geldings and stallions - pure, part bred and over height Connemaras. Freestyle show no longer than 2 mins to show extended trot and a canter serpentine. Riders any age. Special Rosette for the best part bred/overheight.
Class 8 Veteran Ridden
Open to mares, stallions or geldings - pure bred, part bred and over height Connemaras aged 15 years and over. Rider any age
Class 9 Junior Ridden
Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. JOHN PATON / JUNIOR RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND Riders must NOT have attained their 18th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Junior Ridden M&M Final to be held at the East of England showground on the 9th-13th August 2017. Exhibitors wishing to take up this qualification will need to be registered within their respective breed society.
Class 10Ridden Part-Bred and Registered Overheight Connemaras
Open to mares or geldings 4yrs old and over. Any suitable bridle. Rider any age. . THE HARPER FAMILY / EQUIFEST RIDDEN PART BREDS The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Part-Bred Ridden Final to be held at the East of England showground on the 9th-13th August 2017. Exhibitors wishing to take up this qualification will need to be registered within their respective breed society.
Class 11 Novice Ridden Class
Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. All ponies in Novice classes must be shown
in a snaffle bridle. Not to have won a 1st prize of £10 or more in any M & M Ridden Class.
Class 12 Restricted Ridden Class
Open to Stallions, mares and geldingsfour years old or over that have not qualified for RIHS, HOYS or Olympia in 2016 or 2017. Any suitable bridle.
Class 13 Open Ridden Class
Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. Any suitable bridle. Rider any age . THE HEWITT FAMILY/ EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden M&M Final to be held at the East of England showground on the 9th-13th August 2017 Exhibitors wishing to take up this qualification will need to be registered within their respective breed society.
The highest placed pony not exceeding 148cm and the highest placed not exceeding 138cm will qualify for the Rosmeen Ridden Championship held at the BCPS Ridden Show 2017
Ridden Championship
First and second prize winners from classes 11- 13 are eligible. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the pure-bred Connemara Supreme Championship.
RING 2
9.00 – 10.00 am Clear Round Jumping
CLASS 14 Commencing 10.00 am
Class 14 BCPS Performance Pony Class Qualifies for 2017 Championship at the BCPS Breed Show
Section 1 - Pure Bred Ponies 148cms or under & Part/Bred & Over Height Connemara
Rules for Section 1
A snaffle bridle must be worn. To be judged as a performance class and not as a show class. A rider may ride more than one pony in each class. Previous winners may compete. Ponies enter the ring and perform a show that must include a walk, working trot, canter on both reins, a gallop and finish with a halt of 3 seconds. The show must not exceed 2 minutes. Immediately after the show, a 2’3” course of 5/6 jumps will be jumped. Marking as follows a) Style on the flat 25 marks, b) Jumping Style 25 marks, Overall impression 50 marks. Marks to be deducted a) jump knocked down – 10, b) 1st refusal – 10, c) 2nd refusal – 20, d) 3rd refusal – elimination.
Section 2 - Pure Bred Ponies 148cms or under & Part/Bred & Over Height Connemara
Rules for Section 2
A snaffle bridle must be worn. To be judged as a performance class and not as a show class. A rider may ride more than one pony in each class. Previous winners may compete. Ponies enter the ring and perform a show that must include a walk, working and medium trot, canter on both reins a gallop, rein back and finish with a halt of 3 seconds. The show must not exceed 2 minutes. Immediately after the show, a 2’6” course of 5/6 jumps will be jumped. Marking as follows a) Style on the flat 25 marks , b) Jumping Style 25 marks, Overall impression 50 marks. Marks to be deducted a) jump knocked down – 10, b) 1st refusal – 10, c) 2nd refusal – 20, d) 3rd refusal – elimination.
NOTE: there are nomarks for conformation. The ability to perform mark covers any obvious conformation defect which may affect a pony’s ability to stay sound or perform; therefore not committing a judge to conformation marks as in a showing or working hunter class. This is to encourage the performance rather than show pony. The competition will be judged by one judge only.
If entered in sections 1 ponies/horses may not enter Section 2 The three highest placed ponies/horse from each section not already qualified will qualify for the final to be held at the BCPS Ridden Show 2017.
The THREE highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 15-19, qualify for Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots championship taking place at Arena Uk, Grantham on the 3rd-6th August 2017.Qualification cards will be given and signed in the ring.
Class 15Really Novice Working Hunter Pony WHP for Pure-Bred/Part-Bred and Overheight Connemaras.
Riders any age. Ponies 4yrs old and over not to have been placed 1st in any WHP class at any show. Fence Height approx 50 cms high. A snaffle bridle must be worn.
Class 16 Mixed Height Pure-Bred Novice Working Hunter Pony 4 yrs old and over.
All ponies must be shown in a snaffle bridle. Riders any age. Not to have won a 1st prize of £10 or more in any M & M WHP Class.
Ponies 143 cm & under - Fence Height: Min 65 cms – Max 75 cms – Max Spread 65 cms
Ponies exceeding 143 cm – Fence Height: Min 75 cms – Max 85 cms – Max Spread 75 cms
Class 17 Mixed Height Pure-Bred Restricted Working Hunter Pony 4 yrs old and over. Any suitable bridle. Riders any age. Poniesnot to have qualified for HOYS or RIHS in the previous or current year.
Ponies 143 cm & under - Fence Height: Min 70 cms – Max 85 cms - Max Spread 70 cms
Ponies exceeding 143 cm – Fence Height: Min 80 cms – Max 95 cms – Max Spread 80 cms
Class 18 Registered Part-Bred and Overheight Pure-Bred Working Hunter 4yrs old and over.
Fence Height: Min 75 cms - Max 90 cms – Max Spread 75 cms
Class 19Mixed Height Pure-Bred Open Working Hunter Pony 4 yrs old and over. Any suitable bridle.Riders any age.
Ponies 143 cm & under - Fence Height: Min 75 cms – Max 90 cms - Max Spread 75 cms
Ponies exceeding 143 cm - Fence Height: Min 85 cms – Max 100 cms - Max Spread 85 cms
THE KYNETON SILVERVALE STUD /EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER PONIES
Exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 138cms.
Exceeding 138cms.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest WHP M&M Final to be held at the East of England showground on the 9th-13th August 2017. Exhibitors wishing to take up this qualification will need to be registered within their respective breed society.
Part Bred Championship
First and second prize-winners from classes 1,10, & 18 are eligible
Working Hunter Pony Championship
First and second prize-winners from classes 16, 17 & 19 are eligible. Champion and Reserve Champion qualify for Pure-Bred Connemara Supreme Championship.
Pure-Bred Connemara Supreme Championship
Ridden Champion and Reserve, In-Hand Champion and Reserve and WHP Champion and Reserve compete.
Ring 3 unaffiliated – 8.45 am Start
Class 20 Yearling Filly, Colt and Gelding In-Hand
Class 21 Mare or Gelding In-Hand – 4 years and over
Class 22 Stallion In-Hand - 4yrs old and over.
Class 23 Part-Bred and Registered Overheight In-Hand Filly, Colt and Gelding
Class 24 Very Novice Ridden Walk and Trot only. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or
over. All ponies MUST be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Class 25 Very Novice Ridden Walk and Trot and Canter. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. All ponies must be shown in a snaffle bridle.
Open Ridden Class
Class 26 Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. Any suitable bridle. Rider any age
Class 27 Open Driving Class class will be divided if sufficient entries into A. Traditional B. Exercise Vehicles.
Timetable of Events
Ring 1 / Ring 3 UnaffiliatedTime / Class / IN HAND CLASSES / Time / Class
9.30 am / 1 / Part-Bred & Over height In-Hand any age / 9.00am / 20 / Yearling Filly, Colt and Gelding In-Hand
To follow / 2 / Yearling Filly, Colt and Gelding In-Hand / To follow / 21 / Mare or Gelding In-Hand – 4 years and over
To follow / 3 / Filly, Colt and Gelding 2yrs old In-Hand / To follow / 22 / Stallion In-Hand - 4yrs old and over.
To follow / 4 / Filly, Colt and Gelding 3yrs old In-Hand / To follow / 23 / Part-Bred and Registered Over height In-Hand
To follow / 24 / Very Novice Ridden Walk and Trot
To follow / In-Hand Youngstock Championship / To follow / 25 / Very Novice Ridden walk, trot, and canter.
To follow / 5 / Mare or Gelding In-Hand 4 yrs & over / To follow / 26 / Open Ridden
To follow / 6 / Stallion 4 yrs & Over In-Hand / To follow / 27 / Driving Class
To follow / Young Handler Special Award
To follow / Overall In-Hand Championship
RIDDEN CLASSES
To follow / 7 / Performance Freestyle Ridden
To follow / 8 / Veteran Ridden
To follow / 9 / Junior Ridden
To follow / 10 / Part-Bred & Over height Ridden
To follow / 11 / Novice Ridden
To follow / 12 / Intermediate Ridden
To follow / 13 / Open Ridden / Ridden Championship after class 13
Time / Class / Ring 2 WHP CLASSES
9.00 am – 10.00 am / Clear Round Jumping
10.00 am / 14 / Performance Class
Sections 1 & 2
To follow / 15 / Really Novice WHP
To follow / 16 / Novice WHP / WHP Championship to take place in ring 2 after class 19
To follow / 17 / Intermediate WHP
To follow / 18 / Part-Bred & Over Height WHP / Partbred championship to take place in ring 1
To follow / 19 / Open WHP / SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP TO TAKE PLACE IN RING 1
LINCOLNSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS AREA SHOW ENTRY FORM 11.6.2017
Entries Close 5.6.2017 ENTRIES ON THE DAY CASH ONLY
CLASS / REGISTERED NAME ®. NO / SIRE/DAM / HEIGHT / AGE / SEX / RIDER/
HANDLER / JUNIOR?
Under 18 Y/N / OWNER / ENTRY
FEE
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“Lincolnshire & East Midlands Connemara Group” / £4
TOTAL
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RULES FOR THE LINCOLNSHIRE AND EAST MIDLANDS AREA CONNEMARA SHOW
1.All ponies must, by the closing date of entries, be registered in the appropriate section of the BCPS Stud Book or Registers, or the Part-Bred Register where applicable. Overseas ponies must be registered in the appropriate section of their Stud Book at the closing date of the entries. Foal classes excepted.
2.In all Novice classes, ponies must be Novices on the day of the show. In the event of a pony winning a class after the closing date of entries, they may either have the entry transferred to the next higher class for which it is now eligible, or have the entry fee refunded.
3.No three-year-old filly having foaled in the current year will be eligible for the show. No mare of any age with a living foal born in 2015 is eligible for the Ridden classes.
4.No entry fees are returnable except in the case of No 2 rule above. NO SUBSTITUTION/OR NOMINATION ENTRIES PERMITTED.
5.Foals must accompany mares in the ring and be at least 5 weeks old on the day of the show and must be led at all times.