THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY
WESSEX AREA 24
OPEN SPRING SHOW
22nd March 2015
AT
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Stubbington, Hants, PO14 3EW
Affiliated to the NPS with qualifying classes for The NPS Spring Festival and
Summer Show 2015
CASH ONLY ON THE DAY
Entries close Wednesday 18th March 2015
Entries Available On-Line
First Aid
www.npsarea24.co.uk
Entries Secretary:
Miss A Noyce, 353 Fair Oak Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 8AA
Tel: 07899953038 (before 9pm please)
Tel No on the day: 07809157758
Photos by Simply Event Photography
THE NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY - WESSEX – AREA 24
We are your local area for the NPS, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and I.O.W. For a subscription donation of
just £10.00 you can join. As a subscriber you will receive newsletters containing useful information about our area,
which you can add to, with articles, adverts of stock for sale, stallions at stud, forthcoming events and your results. You
will have the chance to win our Special Award Rosettes and Trophies. Subscribers have the benefit of reduced entry
fees at our shows. For any other information please contact Miss A Macey, Keepers Cottage, Tidpit, Martin,
Fordingbridge SP6 3JR. Or email : [email protected]
Rules and Conditions of Entry
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To be judged under NPS rules. These may be obtained from The National Pony Society Tel 01420 88333 or
www.nationalponysociety.com
All ponies in Mountain & Moorland classes must be registered in their respective Stud Books and conform to the
height limits laid down by their Breed Societies. There is no height limit for Welsh Cobs, Section D.
All ponies in Pure, Anglo and Part Bred Arab classes are to be registered with The Arab Horse Society
All stallions and colts, 2 years old or over, must be in possession of a current Stallion Licence, unless otherwise
governed by their individual Breed Society. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle marker available
from the NPS office.
Stallions and colts, two years old or over must be adequately bitted.
All riders must have attained their 3rd birthday before the 1st January in the current year
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes aged 14 years or under must wear correctly secured British Standard skull caps
/ riding hats.
In Mountain and Moorland classes riders of stallions must be 12 years old or over when riding small breeds (Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B). For large breeds (Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D)
riders of stallions must be 14 years old or over.
In Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony classes riders must be 12 years old or over when riding stallions not exceeding 128
cm and 14 years old or over when riding stallions exceeding 128cms.
In all classes whips / canes must not exceed 76 cm. (30”).
The decision of the Judge is final. Any objection must be handed in to the Secretary in writing within 10 minutes of
the alleged incident, accompanied by a £30 deposit.
The Committee reserve the right to cancel, amalgamate or sub-divide any class as may seem justified.
The Committee reserve the right to refuse entry to any person without giving a reason.
Every effort has been made when drawing up the schedule of events to avoid classes coinciding, but in the event of
having ponies entered in classes which do take place at the same time, the exhibitor must choose which class to enter
and NO REFUND OF ENTRIES WILL BE MADE.
The class is closed and ponies will not be allowed into the ring: In-Hand – When the last pony has done its individual
trot around the ring before being lined up. Ridden (including LR) – When the class goes into trot.
All vehicles parked at owner’s risk.
Ponies are not to be left unattended whilst tied to the outside of vehicles/trailers.
No entry fees will be refunded unless a veterinary certificate is presented.
The organisers will not be held responsible for any theft, accident, loss or damage to any exhibit, person or property
however caused. It is a condition of entry that every exhibitor/spectator shall indemnify the organisers against any
legal proceedings arising from any accident or injury, incident or misdemeanour however caused
Correctly secured current British Standard Skull Caps / Riding Hats must be worn at all times when mounted on the
showground.
All dogs must be kept on leads and all dog toilet picked up and removed.
We strongly recommend that all exhibitors carry Public Liability Insurance.
In the event of cancellation a proportion of entry fees will be withheld.
Side reins / grass reins / draw reins are not permitted when riding on the show ground
Lorries and Trailers are not to be mucked out on the show ground anybody found in breach of this rule will be
fined £25.00
JUDGES
Class 1-10
Class 11-20
Class 21-28
Class 29-40
Wessex NPS Members
Non Members
Miss V Taheri-Sinfield
Mrs P Baker-Beall
Mrs S Hird - Hirstmund
Mrs C Bassett
Advanced Entry Fees
Late Entries Cash Only
£8.00
£12.00
£12.00
£18.00
Please note that Ponies pre-entered can enter additional classes at pre-show rates
Mountain and Moorland Qualifying Rounds, NPS Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony Qualifying Rounds and the NPS
Silver Medal Rosette Championships will all be run under the National Pony Society Rules 2015
RING ONE (Indoor Arena) 9am Start
In Hand
NPS /Leyhills M&M In Hand Championship
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2015
Class 1. Welsh Section A & B, 1, 2 & 3 year old. Colt, filly or gelding
Class 2. Welsh Section C & D, 1, 2 & 3 year old. Colt, filly or gelding
Class 3. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland, 1, 2 & 3 year old. Colt, filly or gelding
Class 4. Dales, Fell & Highland, 1, 2 & 3 year old. Colt, filly or gelding
Class 5. Connemara & New Forest, 1, 2 & 3 year old Colt, filly or gelding
Special rosettes will be awarded to the highest placed yearling in the relevant classes.
Short Break
Class 6. Welsh Section A & B. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Class 7. Welsh Section C & D. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Class 8. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Class 9. Dales, Fell & Highland. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Class 10. Connemara & New Forest. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Mountain & Moorland In Hand Championship 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 1 to 10
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 Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand
section.
RING TWO (Indoor Arena) 9am Start
In Hand
Class 11. Hunter Pony, 1, 2 & 3 year olds not to exc 153cm at maturity. Colt, filly or gelding. (Yearling Special)
Class 12. .Hunter Pony, 4 years old & over not exc 153cm. Stallion, barren mare or gelding
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 11 & 12
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 if owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the Show
Hunter Pony In Hand section. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2015
Class 13. Riding Pony, 1, 2 & 3 year olds not to exc 148cm at maturity. Colt, filly or gelding. (Yearling Special)
Class 14. Riding Pony, 4 years old & over not to exc 148cm. Stallion, barren mare or gelding
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 13 & 14
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 if owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the Show Pony In Hand
section. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2015
Class 15. Registered Pure, Anglo or Part Bred Arab, 1, 2 & 3 year old. Colt, filly or gelding (Yearling Special)
Class 16. Registered Pure, Anglo or Part Bred Arab, 4 years old & over. Stallion, barren mare or gelding
Class 17. Coloured Horse or Pony, 1,2 & 3 year olds, Colt, filly or gelding (Yearling Special)
Class 18. Coloured Horse or Pony, 4 years old & over. Stallion, barren mare or gelding
Class 19. Registered Part Bred M&M, 1, 2 & 3 year olds. Colt, filly or gelding (Yearling Special)
Class 20. Registered Part Bred M&M, 4 years old & over. Stallion, barren mare or gelding
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 15 to 20
RING THREE (Outdoor Arena) 9am Start
The NPS M&M Novice Leading Rein Winter Championship
Class 21. For Ponies not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th
birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Pony not to have won a first prize in any Leading Rein class.
The NPS M&M Novice First Ridden Winter Championship
Class 22. For Ponies not exceeding 128 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 12th
birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Pony not to have won a first prize in any First Ridden class. Ponies must not
be cantered except in their individual Show
The NPS M&M Leading Rein Winter Championships
Class 23. For Ponies not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th
birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
The NPS M&M First Ridden Winter Championships
Class 24. For Ponies not exceeding 128 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 12th
birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Ponies must not be cantered except in their individual
Show.
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 21 to 24
The NPS / Hanover Dairies Ltd M&M Novice Ridden Championship. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over,
registered in the main body of their respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Book. Pony not to have won a first prize of £10 or more
in any open Ridden M&M Class. Rider any age (except stallions – see NPS Rules)
Class 25. Dartmoor, Shetland, Exmoor, Welsh A & B
Class 26. Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh C & D
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 25 & 26
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over, registered in the main
body of their respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Book.
Class 27. Dartmoor, Shetland, Exmoor, Welsh A & B
Class 28. Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh C & D
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 27 & 28
The NPS /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 NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section. To be competed for by The
Champion and Reserve Champion from the Novice Ridden & Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship. To be run under
National Pony Society Rules 2015
RING FOUR (Outdoor Arena) 9am Start
Class 29.
Class 30.
Class 31.
Class 32.
Class 33.
Class 34.
Class 35.
Class 36.
Novice mare or gelding never to have appeared in the ring under saddle before the day of the show.
Novice stallion not to have won a 1st prize under saddle at an affiliated show before the day of the show.
Novice mare or gelding not to have won a 1st prize under saddle at an affiliated show
Leading Rein not exceeding 122cm mare or gelding. Riders 10yrs old or under on the day of the show. .
First Ridden not exceeding 128cm mare or gelding. Riders 12yrs old or under on the day of the show.
Any Part Bred Ridden. 4 years & over Stallion, barren mare or gelding.
Registered Pure, Anglo or Part Bred Arab 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Ridden Coloured Horse or Pony. 4 years old & over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 29 to 36
Class 37. Unaffiliated Walk & Trot – Open to mares and gelding 4 years old & over. This class is designed for the real novice
pony and rider. Ponies must be shown in a suitable snaffle bit.
Class 38. Unaffiliated First Year First Ridden – Open to mares and geldings 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cm and
Riders 12yrs and under. This class is designed to encourage the young riders who have just come off the lead rein. Ponies must
be shown in a suitable snaffle bit
Class 39. Junior Handler 5yrs to 8yrs old
Class 40. Junior Handler 9yrs to 14yrs old
All Junior Handler classes are to be judged on handler, turnout, presentation of pony & showing technique. (No
Stallions)
Championship 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 37 to 40