RULES FOR SOUTH EAST SHOW
1. Where shows are affiliated to the NPS their rules for showing apply in their qualifying classes.
2. No entry fees are refundable.
3. Mares with a living foal born in the current season are not eligible to compete in ridden classes.
4. Brood mares must be four years old or over. The age of the pony is calculated from 1st January in the year of its birth.
5. Foals must be at least 6 weeks old on the day of the show, must accompany the mare into the ring and be shown in a halter or leather head collar.
6. No ridden pony may be shown on a lead rein.
7. All ponies in Novice Classes must be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle.
8. Whips or canes must not exceed 30” (75cm) except in dressage classes. Excessive use of the whip will be penalised and may result in disqualification.
9. Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards/specifications MUST be worn by all Riders of all ages. All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. A competitor whose hat comes off, or chin strap comes undone whilst competing must, on penalty of elimination replace it or fasten it before continuing. He/she may dismount without penalty to recover the hat or have it passed up from the ground, or may stop without penalty to fasten the chinstrap.
10. A fall of pony or rider in any class will result in disqualification. The rider must not remount in the ring.
11. Spurs only allowed in dressage classes.
12. All equines must be kept within the designated areas and handlers must obey the instructions of the stewards to conform to the current Health and Safety rules. Stallions/colts may not be lead or ridden by a junior who has not attained his/her 14th birthday on the day of the show.
13. All equines must be kept under control at all times. Any equine deemed not to be under control may be required to leave the Ring and/or Showground by any authorised person.
14. The Judges decision is final.
15. Any pony arriving late for a class may only compete in that class with the Judge’s permission.
16. Exhibitors may not remove their ponies from the Ring during judging, without the Judge’s permission.
17. In WHP classes, no change of rider/saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. Protective front boots only may be used for the jumping and ridden phases only. Bandages and protective pads on ponies’ feet are not allowed.No change or rider/handler will be allowed throughout the class without the judge’s permission.
18. No stallion or colt may tease and/or serve a mare on the Showground or on the show premises.All colts 2 yrs old or over must be adequately bitted. Ridden and In Hand Stallions must wear a stallion disc obtainable from the NPS or other showing society
19. No pure bred 148 cm and under may be plaited.
20. An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a pony bred, sold leased, produced broken, ridden or trained by the Judge, and/or his/her immediate family or his/her employer/employee or by anyone with whom he/she resides. (NB Group teach-ins and demos are exempt)
21. a) A rider/Handler may not compete in a Class judged by someone for whom he/she has exhibited in the show ring within the previous 12 months, or judged by his/her immediate family
b) An exhibitor may not show under a judge for whom he or she has produced a pony within the previous 12 months. (An exhibitor is the owner, the lessee or the person who produces and/or shows the pony.)
c)An exhibitor may not show under a Judge where he or she has entered into a financial/commercial undertaking within the previous 12 months. Stud fees are excluded.
22. No invited judge is permitted to exhibit a pony at the same show.
23. The Show Committee reserves the right to alter the programme as and when necessary. The decision of the Show Committee in all matters is final.
24. Anyone wishing to lodge a protest shall do so in writing to the Show Secretary’s Office and at the same time deposit £50.00. All protests shall be delivered within one hour of the incident.
This show is affiliated to the British Connemara Pony Society and the Society's Rules for Showing apply. Neither the organisers of this event, nor any agent or representative accepts any liability for any accident, loss or injury or illness to horses/ponies, riders, or spectators, or any other person land or property whether caused by their negligence or breach of contract in any way whatsoever.
BCPS Rules for Showing.
1. No Connemara Pony may be shown after the age of six months unless it is
registered in an recognised Connemara Pony Stud Book.
2. No Foal may be shown under the age of four weeks.
3. No entire male may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to
Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies after the 1st June
in the year in which he attains the age of three years unless he has been registered
as a Stallion in the BCPS Stud Book or the Stud Book of a recognised Connemara
Pony Society. Stallions registered after 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1
or Class 2.
4. No female or Gelding may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to
Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies after 1st January in the
year in which it attains the age of four years unless it has been registered as an
adult pony in the BCPS Stud Book or the Stud Book of a recognised Connemara
Pony Society. Mares and Geldings registered after the 1st March 2007 must be
registered in Class 1 or Class 2, with the exception of Geldings registered as adults in
BCPS Stud Book in 2007 and 2008.
5. Unless entered in a class specifically for Over-height Connemaras, no Pure-Bred
Connemara Pony exceeding 148cms in height may be shown or take part in any
competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies
within the jurisdiction of the BCPS.
NPS Qualifiers.
The highest placed pony in each class goes forward to the final. Where this pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line and has not already qualified , receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than third place. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members and at Breed Shows ponies can qualify for the final even if their owners are not NPS members.
The owner of a pony qualifying at a Breed Show must become an NPS Qualifying or Life member for the pony to enter the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show 1st - 3rd August 2017
Designated Breed Shows may run mixed breed classes alongside their breed classes but these will be subject to "normal" qualification rules.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced ponies (see
definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These
ponies, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer
Championship Show. Stallion discs MUST be worn in both in hand and ridden classes.
NPS Silver Medal Championships NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. 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 card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, taking place at East of England Showground on 9th - 13th August 2017. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 1,2,3, 4, 8,9, 13, 14, & 19 will qualify. Qualifications cards need to be handed to the judge in the ring upon qualification which may be collected from the s
Show Office if exhibitors do not already have one.
Entries should be sent by post to:- Hon Show Secretary
Mrs Dianne Calvert, 58 Savill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath,W. Sussex RH16 2NN
01444 483127 (mobile: 07759943117)
ENTRIES CLOSE Tuesday 16th May 2017
ENTRIES ON THE DAY: £3.00 extra per in hand class. All other classes £8.00 extra.
ENTRY FEES: In Hand Classes: £10.00 per class. All Ridden and WHP (inc Training Classes): £14.00 per class. Dressage Classes: £12.00 First Aid: £4 per exhibitor
JUDGES: In Hand Classes, Lead Rein and First Ridden Mrs L Ahmet Ridden Classes: Mr R Parker Jones WHP:Miss D Spears Unaffiliated Training Classes: Mrs J Lom
AWARDS: Rosettes to 6th place in all classes. BCPS rosettes and Champion and Reserve rosettes to the In Hand, Ridden, and WHP Champions. Sashes to the In Hand, Ridden and WHP Champions. A British Bred rosette to the highest placed British Bred Connemara pony in each class kindly sponsored by Mrs S Burt. The Supreme Champion to receive the Knockenroe Champ Trophy
FIRST AID: RJK Event Medics
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: To be appointed
PHOTOGRAPHER: Felbridge Photography VET ON CALL: Cinder Hill Veterinary Clinic
REFRESHMENTS: Felbridge Show Centre COURSE BUILDER: John Bedford
SOUTH EAST CONNEMARA SHOW COMMITTEE: - Mrs C Caddy, Mrs D Calvert, Mrs B Evans, Ms A Fitzsimons, , the Hon Mrs Harries, Ms L: Marsh, Mrs J Murrell, Mrs S Newton, Mrs L Woods, & Mrs J Somerset.
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING. Weather permitting there will be clear round jumping in the grass WHP ring. £5. per roun
RING ONE IN HAND CLASSES PURE BRED CLASSES FOR CONNEMARA PONIES 148CM & UNDER
9.30 am: Judge: Mrs Lorayne Ahmet
Rosettes to 6th place in all classes.
Classes 1-3inc NPS/HIGHBROOK STUD M&M In Hand Summer Championship . Please see NPS Rules 2017 for more details. Foals are not eligible.
CLASS l YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING
Qualifier for the Tam-O-Shanter Yearling Championships & Equifest M&M In Hand
CLASS 2 TWO YEAR OLD & THREE YEAR OLD STALLION, FILLY OR GELDING,
Qualifier for the Tam O Shanter Two & Three Year Old Championships & Equifest M & M In Hand
Rosette to highest place two year and three year old. (This class will be split if there are sufficient entries).
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YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd from Classes 1, & 2 are eligible
The Blackburn Trophy to the winner.
The highest placed Connemara yearling, two year old and three year old will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter Championship.
CLASS 3 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS & OVER
The highest placed mare with foal at foot will qualify for the Tam O-Shanter Championship & Equifest M & M In Hand. Stallion discs must be worn.
Highest placed Connemara broodmare WITH OR WITHOUT A FOAL AT FOOT BUT MUST HAVE PREVIOUSLY BRED A FOAL (NOTE - progeny will be checked on receipt of Championship entry form)
CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP
1st & 2nd from Classes 1, 2 & 3 are eligible
Sash and BCPS rosette to the Champion.
The Honeybear Cup kindly donated by the Somerset family to the Champion.
Judge: Mrs Lorayne Ahmet
CLASS 4 The NPS/Saracen Horse Feeds M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship . Stallion discs must be worn . These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M 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. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.
Section (a) Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & Welsh B any age
Section (b) Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D any age
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP -
The Connemara Champion and Reserve and 1st and 2nd from Classes 4 (a) & (b) are eligible.
Sash to the Champion
The two highest placed exhibits in classes 1 – 4 not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest In Hand Mountain and Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on 9th to 13th August 2017
The Tam-O-Shanter Championship will take place at the BCPS In Hand Show on Saturday 15th July 2017. on Saturday 15th July 2017 at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls, Daventry Northants NN11 6RT, Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the In Hand Show.
NPS / KILMANNAN STUD M&M IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mrs L Ahmet
To be judged under NPS Rules 2017
CLASS 5. PART BRED AND OVERHEIGHT CONNEMARA to be shown in hand. Any age or sex. Special rosette to best yearling.+