NORTHERN COUNTIES PONIES ASSOCIATION
STAFFORDSHIRE BRANCH
Registered Charity No. 264796
WINTER FESTIVAL
SHOW
Qualifier for NCPA Pony Of The Year 2011 Affil No80/11
Ponies Association (UK)
Winter Championships 011/WI2/6394
National Pony Society
EQUIFEST 2011
Amateur Showing Society
This show is affiliated to the International Showing Society and is a qualifier for the Royal London Show 2011
to be held on
Sunday 30thJanuary 2011
at
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
Ash Lane
Derby
DE65 6HT
Commencing at 8:30am Prompt
Show Secretary
Mrs T Rushton
The Cottage
3 Grange Court
Egginton
Derby
DE65 6HR
Tel 01283 734959
RULES
1 The Judges decision is final.
2 The committee accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss, injury or damage to any person or their property whilst on the Showground.
3 NO nomination or substitute entries will be accepted.
4 Will reserves the right to amend the schedule and to refuse entries at their discretion.
5 Objections to be lodged in writing within 30 minutes of the event, with a deposit of £50, which will be returned if the objection is upheld.
6 Anyone found to be abusive in any form will be excluded from the show ground.
7 A rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Staffordshire Branch Member in every
class, gold armbands must be worn.
8NCPA 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.
9NCPA Registered Pony Rosettes will be awarded in classes 6, 16, 26. Red armbands MUST be worn.
10 Anyone found mistreating a horse or pony will be asked to leave the showground, and reported to the appropriate body.
11ANY PONY TAKING PART IS LIABLE TO DOPE TESTING
12 Any stallions or coltsmust be led or ridden by an attendant/rider of 14 years
old and over.
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 Adult Showing members to enter the finals at the NPS Spring Festival 2011.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 2010/2011 Novice and Pure Novice Winter Championships will not debar ponies from the NPS 2011 Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden competitions.
NPS / Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH)
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the M&M In Hand section. The Sponsor’s Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the Qualification Card.
Equifest
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 18th – 21st August 2011. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify
P (UK) Winter Championship Show
This show is a qualifier for the 2011 P (UK) Winter Championship Show. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each qualifying class will qualify. Competitors in qualifying positions, who are not current members of P (UK) are allowed 14 days in which to become members and register their horses/ponies in orderfor the qualification to remain valid.No Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring
Amateur showing society
All Classes qualify for the amateur showing society national championships. Full details can be found on or telephone 01284 388923. Competitors have 28 days to become a member to retain the qualification.
Royal London Show
First, second and third placed horses/ponies in the following classes . . . will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title classes to be held at the Royal London Show in 2011. Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter the Royal London Show, provided the owner and rider/handler are, or become registered with the International Showing Society within 28 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up to date information telephone the I.S.S. secretary on (01425) 471680/(07971)931971 or see
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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 £13 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.
Clashing of Classes.
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 prizewinners in appropriate classes will qualify **
Ring 1A Commencing 8:30am prompt
Judge David Bright
P (UK) KESTON ROYAL OCCASION M&M IN HAND WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
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 Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara, Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh A, B, C, or D.
Class 2) MixedMountain and Moorland In Hand Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old. Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Connemara,Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh A, B, C or D.
Class 3) MixedMountain and Moorland In Hand Pony 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, and Welsh Section A and B.
Class 4) MixedMountain and Moorland In Hand Pony Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dale, Fell,Highland, New Forest and 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 1-4
NPS/KILMANNAN STUD Silver Medal Rosette Championships:
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a 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. Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2011.
P(UK) CONFINED NOVICE KESTON ROYAL OCCASION 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.
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 a first prize of £10 or more in any open mixed M&M In Hand classification before 1st January in the current year.
Class 5) Small Breeds any age - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and B
Class 6)Large Breeds any age – Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh C and D
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for Ponies UK
Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners compete from classes 5-6
Ring 1B Commencing 8:30am prompt Judge Brian Williams
P (UK) CONFINED NOVICE COLNE M&M LEADING REIN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
NPS/Checkleybank M&M Novice Leading Rein
Class 7) Mixed Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, NOT to have won afirst prize of £10.00 or more in an open Mixed Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein class before 1stJanuary in the current year. Ponies not to exceed 122cms and must be registered in the Pure BredSection of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welshsection A or B. Riders to have attained their 3rd but not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to thenoseband only. Reins must go directly from the bit to the riders hands.
P (UK) CONFINED NOVICE WAXWING M&M FIRST RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPSNPS M&M Novice First Ridden
Class 8) Mixed Mountain & Moorland First Ridden Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, NOT to havewon a first prize of £10.00 or more in any open Mixed Mountain & Moorland First Ridden classbefore 1st January in the current year. Ponies not to exceed 128cms and must be registered in thePure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest,Welsh section A or B. Ridersto have attained their 3rd but not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in thecurrent year.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship for the 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 7 - 8
P (UK) CHESHAM HANDLER WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP Judge Brian Williams
All handler classes are to be judged on the handlers presentation and showing technique.
YH1) Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms, to be led by a handler who has attained their 7th birthday but has not attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
YH2) Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms, to be led by a handler who has attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship for the 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes YH1–YH2
NCPA Registered In Hand & RiddenIt is a condition of entry that ponies registration number is quoted on entry form. Pink card to be produced in the ring.
Class 9) NCPA registered in hand - Pony, Light Horse, or M&M any age to be shown in hand.
Class 10)NCPA registered ridden Pony, Light Horse, or M&M4 years old or over, any sex, to be shown under saddle.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for Ponies UK
Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners compete from classes 9 - 10
Ring 1A & B Combined Not before 10.00am
Judge David Bright
P (UK) COLNE M&M LEADING REIN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPNPS/TC TACK & THINGS M&M LEADING REIN
Class 11) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cms. 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 to have attained their 3rd but not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. Reins must go directly from the bit to the riders hands.
P (UK) WAXWING M&M FIRST RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPNPS/KBIS M&M FIRST RIDDEN
Class 12) Mixed Mountain and Moorland First Ridden Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms, registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Book of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh section A or B. Ridersto have attained their 3rd but not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Mini Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 11 - 12
Judge David Bright
P (UK) BEBO JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE RIDDEN M&M WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP & (NPS/Joeling Junior Ridden see restrictions below)
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered in their respective Pure Breed Society Stud Books
of Connemara, Dartmoor, Dale, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C
and D. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over
Class 13) Mixed M&M Small Breeds – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Rider 14 years &
under
Class 14) Mixed M&M riders 18 years & under
For NPS Joeling Junior Ridden qualifications for classs 13 & 14 please note the following rules apply However P (UK) rules will take precedence
Class 13) Mixed M&M Small Breeds – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Rider 16 years &
Under. Ponies not exceeding 138cms.
Class 14) Mixed M&M – Rider 18 years & under. Ponies exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 153cms
Class 15) Intermediate Mixed M&M – Rider 25 years & under
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Intermediate Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 13 - 15
Not before 12.00pm Judge Brian Williams
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 the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Book. Pony not to have been placed first in any Ridden Mountain & Moorland Class prior to the commencement of the current Winter Series.All ponies in this class must be shown in a snaffle bit. Rider any age (except stallions – see NPS Rules).
Class 16) Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 17) Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Novice Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 16 - 17
P (UK) CONFINED NOVICE LLANARTH M&M RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
NPS/Firle Stud M&M Novice Ridden
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,
Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Sections A, B, C & D. Rider any age (except stallions – see NPS rules). Pony NOT to havewon a first prize of £10 or more in any open ridden mixed M&M classification before 1st January in
the current year.
Class 18) Mixed M&M Small Breeds - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 19) Mixed M&M Large Breeds - Connemara, Dale, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh C and D
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Novice Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 18 - 19
P (UK) LLANARTH M&M RIDDEN WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPNPS/Snuggy Hoods M&M Open Ridden - Judge David Bright
Class 20) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Ridden 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 and Welsh Section A or B. Rider any age. (except stallions – See NPS rules).
Class 21) Mixed Mountain and Moorland Ridden Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over,registered in the Pure Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dale,Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C & D. Rider any age (except stallions – See NPS rules).
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 20 - 21
Not before 2:30pm Judge Janet Bushell
P (UK) MIRAGE SHOW HUNTER PONY WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 22) Mixed Height PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 143cms butnot exceeding 143cms. Riders to be the correct age for the height of the
Class 23) Mixed Height Pony Of Show Hunter Type & INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER TYPE, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders to be the correct age for the height of pony.
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 22 - 23
P(UK) Springfield Part Bred Ridden Winter Championships.
Class 24) Registered Part Bred Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over NOT exceeding 148cm. Rider any ages
Class 25) Registered Part Bred Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over exceeding 148cm. Rider any ages
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 24 - 25
P(UK) MIMOSA CONFINED NOVICE INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING/HUNTER TYPE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 26) Mare or gelding, 4 years & over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158. Not to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any Open Intermediate SRT/Show Hunter Type class before 1st Jan in the current year. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before the 1st Jan in the current year
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
P(UK) SAWTRY OPEN RIDING HORSE/COB WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 27) Riding Horse/Cob mare or gelding 4 years & over Exceeding 148cms. Riders Any Age
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
P(UK) APACHEE RIDDEN PIEBALD/SKEWBALD HORSE/PONY WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 28) Piebald/Skewbald Stallion Mare or gelding 4 years & over. Any height Rider any age
1st 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify
Championship Open to the two highest placed ponies from classes 26 - 28