(Registered Charity No. 264796)
STAFFORDSHIRE BRANCH
WINTER FESTIVALSHOW
Qualifier for NCPA Pony of The Year 2015
Affiliation No: 80/15
Ponies Association (UK) Winter Classic and Supreme Championships
Affiliation no: 015/W15/7331
NPS Spring Festival
BSPS Winter Championships
to be held on
Sunday 18th January 2015
at
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
Ash Lane
Derby
DE65 6HT
Commencing at 8:30am Prompt
Show Secretary
Mrs Kerry Harvey
Weaver Farm
Rue Hill
Cauldon Lowe
Staffs
ST10 3HE
Tele: 01538 703388
RULES
1 The Judges decision is final.
2 The committee accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss, injury or damage to any person or
Theirproperty whilst on the Showground.
3 NO nomination or substitute entries will be accepted.
4 NO entry fee will be refunded.
5 The committee reserves the right to amend the schedule and to refuse entries at their discretion.
6 Objections to be lodged in writing within 30 minutes of the event, with a deposit of £50, which will
bereturned if the objection is upheld.
7 Anyone found to be abusive in any form will be excluded from the show ground.
8 A rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Staffordshire Branch Member in every class, gold
armbands must be worn.
9 NCPA Star Rosettes will be awarded in classes 4, 13 and 30. Members must enter the ring wearing a
NCPA badge, and be in possession of their CURRENT YEAR’S Membership Card.
10 NCPA Registered Pony Rosettes will be awarded in classes 6, 16, 26. Red armbands MUST be worn.
11 Anyone found mistreating a horse or pony will be asked to leave the showground, and reported to
Theappropriate body.
12 ANY PONY TAKING PART IS LIABLE TO DOPE TESTING
13 Any stallions or colts must be led or ridden by an attendant/rider of 14 years
old and over.
P(UK) Winter Classic and Supreme Championships 2014
1st 2nd and 3rd placed horses/ponies will qualify for the Winter Classic 2015 & Supreme Championship
2015. Competitors in qualifying positions, who are not current members of Ponies (UK) must become a
member before the time of entry.
NPS Winter Championship Qualifying Rounds
This show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and the NPS affiliated classes will be run under NPS rules.
Classes are open to Members and Non-Members of the NPS, but Non-Members will need to become members to
enter the finals at the NPS Spring Festival 2014.
The NPS General Rules for Showing apply (see NPS website for details).
In each class the three highest placed ponies, not already qualified, within the first six places, will qualify.
Winnings in the 2013/2014 Novice and Pure Novice Winter Championships will not debar ponies from the
NPS 2014 Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden competitions
BSPS
The 1st prizewinner from each of the B.S.P.S. Open/Restricted classes will qualify for the B.S.P.S. “Winter Winners”
Competition to be held at the B.S.P.S. Winter Championships Show.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed ponies in the Novice Heritage classes will qualify and in the Open (Restricted) Heritage
classes the qualification will be awarded to the three highest placed Restricted animals in each class (riders on
Restricted animals must wear an armband).
Rules for Restricted qualification in the B.S.P.S. Heritage Ridden classes – Animals eligible for the Restricted
Heritage Classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 8th at the RIHS (except Pretty Polly), or HOYS or Olympia in
the M&M Ridden classes in the PREVIOUS or CURRENT year.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The organisers 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 effect the health and safety of all. All
competitors must take due care to section 7 of the Health and Safety Act and have due regard for the
safety of others. There is a Health and Safety Statement on display at the Secretary’s Office.
Correctly secured BSI skull/hats BS4772/6473/EN1384/PAS015 MUST be worn at all times whilst
mounted.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times Horses must not be left tied to horse boxes
Entry Fees: All entries on the day inclusive of first aid £12 Members & £15.00 non
members
Exhibitors issuing cheques that are not honoured by the bank will be charged £10 and if not paid in full,
entries will not be accepted either this year or in the future.
Whilst every endeavour has been made with the timetable to accommodate everyone, clashing is sometimes
unavoidable. Therefore classes will not be held up - so please bear this in mind when entering, as entry fees are
not refundable.
It is recommended that every animal at the show has third party insurance
** This show is a qualifier for the N.C.P.A. Pony of the Year Show
First, second, and third prize winners in appropriate classes will qualify **
Ring 1A Commencing 8:30am prompt
Judge: Mrs N Oldershaw
P(UK) GLYN GREENWOOD M&M IN HAND WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREME
CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 & NPS/LEYHILLS M&M IN-HAND WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Handler any age, except for stallions or colts where the handler must be 14 years of age or over.
Class 1) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding, Registered in the Pure BredSection of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara, Dales, Fells,Highland, New Forest and Welsh A, B, C, or D.
Class 2) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old. Registered in the PureBred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland, Welsh A and B
Class 3) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old. Registered in the PureBred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest andWelsh C or D.
Class 4) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over. Registeredin the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, and WelshSection A and B.
Class 5) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered inthe Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland and NewForest.
Class 6) Mixed Mountain and Moorland In Hand Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered inthe Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies of Welsh Section C and D
.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for P( UK)
Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners compete from classes 1-6
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 anNPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. The Sponsor’s Rosette is also awarded tothe pony receiving the Qualification Card.
Novice Mountain and Moorland in hand
Mixed Mountain & Moorland In Hand Stallion, Colt, Filly, Mare or Gelding, any age. To be shown in hand.
Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Shetland, Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest and Welsh Section A, B, C or D. NOT to have won afirst prize of £10 or more in any open mixed M&M In Hand classification before 1st January in the current year.
Class 7) Small Breeds any age - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and B
Class 8) Large Breeds any age – Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh C and D
Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners compete from classes 7-8
Ring 1B Commencing: 8.30am prompt
Judge: Mr P Boustead
NPS M&M NOVICE LEADING REIN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 9) This Competition is open to mares and geldings four years old or over, registered in the main body oftheir respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Book. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest and WelshSection A & B. Not exceeding 122cms. Pony not to have won a first prize in any Leading Rein class. To beshown in a snaffle bit, the leading rein must be attached to the noseband only. The reins must go directly fromthe bit to the rider’s hands. (Riders must not have attained their 9th birthday by 1st January in the current year).
NPS M&M NOVICE FIRST RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 10) This Competition is open to mares and geldings four years old or over, registered in the main body oftheir respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Book. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest and WelshSection A & B. Not exceeding 128cms.
Pony not to have won a first prize in any First Ridden class. Ponies must not be cantered except in theirindividual show.
(Riders must not have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year).
Judge: Mr P Boustead
P(UK) LOBSTER POT M&M LEAD REIN WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 andNPS/TC TACK LIMITED M&M LEADING REIN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 11) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding122cms. Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor,Shetland, New Forest and Welsh section A or B. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to beattached to the noseband only.
NPS/SNUGGY HOODS M&M FIRST RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP and P(UK) BRINETON M&M FIRSTRIDDEN WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Class 12) Mixed Mountain and Moorland First Ridden Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding128cms, registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Book of Dartmoor, Exmoor,Shetland, New Forest, Welsh section A or B. Any suitable bridle acceptable. Riders not to have attainedtheir 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Mini Championship Open to the 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 9-12
Judge: Mrs JBushell
P(UK) DOMINO PART BRED RIDDEN WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Class 13) Registered Part Bred Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over NOT exceeding 148cm. Rider any age.
Class 14) Registered Part Bred Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over exceeding 148cm. Rider any age.
P (UK) AMATEUR RIDERS RIDING HORSE/HUNTER/COB TYPE WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREMECHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Class 15) Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, any height, Rider any age. Please see rule 25 of the current P(UK)Rule Book.
Championship Open to 1st and 2n prize winners from 13-15
Judge Mrs J Bushell
P(UK) COMMANCHEE IN HAND PIEBALD/SKEWBALD HORSE/PONY WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREMECHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Class 16) Piebald/Skewbald Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over. Any height
P(UK) COMMANCHEE RIDDEN PIEBALD/SKEWBALD HORSE/PONY WINTER CLASSIC 2015 & SUPREMECHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Class 17) Open ridden Piebald/Skewbald Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 year old & over, Rider any age. (Pleasesee Rule 7 of the current P(UK) Rule Book).
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 16-17
Not Before 11:00am – school combined
Heritage Ridden Section Judge Mr P Boustead
Class 18)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden
Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 19)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden
Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 20)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden
Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age
Class 21) The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden
New Forest and Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 22) The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden
Fells, Dales & Highland Ponies, 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Championship for the 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 18-22
Judge Mrs J Bushell
Class 23)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Open (restricted) Ridden
Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 24)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Open (restricted) Ridden
Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 25)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Open (restricted) Ridden
Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age
Class 26)The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Open (restricted) Ridden
New Forest and Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Class 27) The BSPS “Heritage” Mountain and Moorland Open (restricted) Ridden
Fells, Dales & Highland Ponies, 4 years old or over. Riders any age
Championship for the 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 23-27
Not before 2:00pm Judge Mrs N Oldershaw
NPS / HIRSTMUND STUD M&M PURE NOVICE RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
This Competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over which must be registered in themain body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Book.
Pony not to have been placed first in any Ridden Mountain & Moorland Class (excluding Lead Rein or FirstRidden). All ponies in this class must be shown in a snaffle bit. Rider any age (except stallions – see NPS Rules).
Class 28 Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 29 Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Championship for the 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 28-29
Judge Mr P Boustead
P(UK) DALKEITH YOUNG RIDERS M&M RIDDEN WINTER CLASSIC 2015 &
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered in their respective Pure Breed Society Stud Books
Class 30) Mixed M&M Small Breeds – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Rider 14 years &Under – mares and geldings
Class 31) Large M&M – Rider 18 years & under – mares and geldings
Class 32) Intermediate Mixed M&M – Rider 25 years & under
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship Open to the 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 30-32
Judge Mrs N Oldershaw
P(UK) KINGSFORD CONFINED NOVICE RIDDEN M&M PONY WINTER CLASSIC 2015 &
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 and NPS M&M NOVICE RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Mixed Mountain and Moorland Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Registered in the
Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara,Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forest and Welsh Sections A, B, C & D. Rider any age. NOT to havewon a first prize of £10 or more in any open ridden mixed M&M classification before 1st January inthe current year.
Class 33) Mixed M&M Small Breeds - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 34) Mixed M&M Large Breeds - Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh C and D
Novice Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 33-34
Judge Mrs N Oldershaw
P(UK) KINGSFORD M&M RIDDEN PONY OF THE YEAR WINTER CLASSIC 2015 &
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 and NPS M&M OPEN RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 35) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Ridden Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, registered in thePure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh SectionA or B. Rider any age.
Class 36) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Ridden Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, registered in thePure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highlands, New Forestand Welsh Section C & D. Rider any age.
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 35-36
Championship Judge Mrs N Oldershaw
NPS affiliated ridden championship – All 1 st and 2nd prize winners from all ofthe NPS ridden qualifying classes are eligible to compete excluding LR andFRNPS/The Minns M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPSQualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS SilverMedal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of theNPS. The owner’s valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring andbe produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony isnot a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the
ReserveChampion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified itis 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 cardcan be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foalsare not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.