EASTERN WELSH

PONY & COB ASSOCIATION

SPRING SHOW

Monday,17April 2017

Affiliated to:Welsh Pony & Cob Society

National Pony Society- Affiliation No:S15.141

British Show Pony Society- Affiliation No:138/17

In-Hand Classes

Open to Registered Welsh and

Welsh Part-Breds only

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE

13 April 2017

Ridden Classes

Open to All Registered Native Breeds

and Welsh Part-Breds only

ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES

WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL CLASSES

At

World Horse Welfare,

Hall Farm, Snetterton,

Norwich,NR16 2LR

All entries to:

Mrs S. Palmer

Apple Lodge, Chapel Street, Barford,

Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4BJ

Telephone: 01603 759545 (not after 9.00 p.m.)

On the day: 07767 767060 or 07710 357812

SINCERE THANKS GO TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS AND TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES A DONATION. WITH EVER INCREASING COSTS, THE SHOW WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT.

PHOTOGRAPHY BYEASTERN LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographs will be available on the day and available thereafter at

Tel: 07941123443.

TROPHIES

Please note only fully paid up members of EWPCA will be allowed to take trophies. The Association will be prepared to have trophies engraved for non-members upon payment of £15.00.

This ruling has been introduced to prevent the disappearance or late return of trophies.

World Horse WelfareEquestrian CentreRequest:

Gateways/walkways are not to be obstructed.

Ponies and cobs must not be left unattended whilst tied to the side of lorries and trailers.

No dogs except on leads in car/lorry parks.

No mucking out lorries in the car park.

Please place rubbish in the bins provided.

No balls.

EWPCA/WPCS RULES

Exhibitors, owners and producers are expected to be familiar with

the rules of the Show and the WPCS.

A copy of WPCS Rules is held by Show Secretary.

Those below are to be read and agreed prior to entry.

1.It is strongly recommended that competitors hold adequate third party insurance cover in respect of any accident caused by themselves, their family or helpers, their vehicles or animals when on the showground. All In-Hand exhibits must be registered with WPCS.

2.EWPCA reserve the right to alter classes or judges without notice.

3.EWPCA accept no responsibility for any loss or damage.

4.The Judge’s decision is final in all cases.

5.Manes and tails to be left unplaited with the exception of an optional single plait behind the ear. Welsh Part-Bred animals should preferably be plaited but this is optional.

6.Animals, 3-years-old and under must not be body clipped for showing purposes. Long hair under the jawline and those protruding from the ears may be trimmed off leaving as natural a line as possible. The whiskers around the muzzle may be trimmed. Medals will not be awarded to clipped animals (3-years and under) and the Society can revoke an award if an animal is later found to have been clipped.

7.Animals, 4-years-old or over, which have been clipped for winter activities can be shownand should not be penalised. Judges must take special note of this. Legs must not be clipped. Long hair under the jawline and those protruding from the ears may be trimmed off leaving as natural a line as possible. The whiskers around the muzzle may be trimmed. Fresh clipping for spring shows is not permissible.

8.If the mane and tail are very thick, they can be discreetly thinned to show off the top line and the hindquarters. The tail should look natural and should not be “banged” (levelled off square). Artificial changes to the original markings of an animal as recorded on the Passport will not be allowed, nor the addition of false manes and tails.

9.All stallions exhibited in stallion classes must be in possession of a Welsh Pony & Cob Society Licence of Correctness (or acknowledged alternative).

10.In the interest of safety all colts and stallions, two-years-old or over must be suitably bitted and led by a handler who has reached the age of 14-years or over before January 1stof the current year. For colts/stallions the use of stallion show tack is optional.

11.Youngstock may be shown in a white webbing or rope show halter, leather head collar or show bridle (excluding 2 and 3-year-old colts, see rule 10).

12.Mares/geldings,4-years-old or over, may be shown in a white webbing or rope show halter, leather head collar, show bridle or riding bridle.

13.If a pony/cob entered in a class is, in the opinion of the Judge, unsound, the Judge shall, at his/her discretion, require the exhibitor to withdraw the animal from that class or place it at the end of the line. The Judge’s decision in this matter is final.

14.Where an unruly animal is likely to cause an accident, the Judge has the power to ask that the animal leaves the ring.

15.No exhibitor should leave the ring unless permission has been obtained from the Judge via the Steward. The class ends when the Judge requests the class to be dismissed.

16.Exhibitors must not show an animal under a Judge who has or has had a financial interest in that particular exhibit, stud fee excluded, (the exhibitor being the owner, lessee or person producing and/or showing the animal).

17.A Judge may not adjudicate a pony which, to the Judge’s knowledge, was a pony bred, sold, leased or produced by the Judge or his immediate family or employer. If a Judge has reasonable grounds for belief that any part of this rule is being contravened he/she must ask the exhibitor to leave the ring and the exhibitor must withdraw.

18.A rider, whip or handler must not compete in a class judged by a person for whom he/she has ridden, driven or produced in hand during the previous and current showing season.

19.An exhibitor or producer must not enter any animal in a class under a Judge who has produced an animal for that exhibitor within the previous 12 months (12 months being from the last day the animal was shown/produced by that person).

20.Substitutions and nomination of entries are not allowed.

21.Substitution of handlers in Welsh classes is not permitted without the permission of the Judge.

22.A courteous manner is expected at all times. Exhibitors should conduct themselves at all times in an orderly, polite manner as they represent the Welsh breeds and consequently the WPCS. Bad language is not tolerated under any circumstances whether to fellow exhibitors, owners, producers, judges, stewards or show officials. Bad behaviour brings the Society into disrepute.

23.Judges should not be approached on the day of the show.

24.It is the exhibitors’ responsibility to ensure they are in the ring at the right time and should not expect a show or its judges to hold up a class for them.

25.Exhibitors should comply with the steward or judge’s request at all times.

26.Exhibitors should be dressed neatly and circumspectly. A judge is empowered to ask an exhibitor to leave the ring if considered inappropriately dressed. Denim is not acceptable. Exhibitors must not wear clothing displaying any form of advertising.

27.Exhibitors should ensure they are wearing the correct number for the animal they are showing.

28.The welfare of the pony or cob is paramount and no lame, sick or overly fat animal should be brought to the show or into a class.

29.All ridden ponies must be 4-years-old or over and registered in the Pure Bred section of their Mountain and Moorland Breed Society’s Stud Book or in the Part-Bred section of WPCS.

30.Juniors who have not attained their 12thbirthday before 1stJanuary in the current year may not ride small breed stallions.

31.Juniors who have not attained their 14thbirthday before 1stJanuary in the current year may not ride large breed stallions.

32.Hard hats, to approved current BSI Standard, to be worn and correctly secured at all times when mounted. Spurs/dress spurs not to be worn.

33.No shaft of any whip or cane shall exceed 75cms (30 inches). In Lead Rein classes plain or leather covered canes ONLY may be used.

34.In First Ridden classes ponies must not be cantered except in their individual show.

35.Anyone causing a disturbance, of any kind, will be asked to leave the showground, forfeiting all entry fees.

36.Objections must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the finish of the class accompanied by a deposit of £15.00.

WELSH PONY & COB GELDING INCENTIVE SCHEME – Overall Gelding Champion and Reserve to be competed for by the highest placed geldings from each appropriate section within Sections A, B, C & D, generously sponsored by the Millcroft Stud.

NPS Mountain and Moorland Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible.

Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern from 1stto3rdAugust 2017.

The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. Owners’ membership cards to be shown in the ring.

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, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. All qualifying ponies will receive a qualification card. The Owners’ Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.

NPS Picton Novice Classes 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38.

Open to Pure Bred M&M Stallions, Mares and Geldings, four-years-old and over. Would competitors please note (Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final) this rule only applies to ponies that qualify for the Picton in their first year. Please see the NPS Rule Book 2017 for further details.

B.S.P.S.

This show is affiliated to B.S.P.S.and isa qualifier for the BSPS Summer Championship Show to be held at Arena UK on 23rd- 26th August 2017, including the BSPS Best Rider, BSPS Challenge, BSPS Premier League and the BSPS Heritage WOW Factor.
  • No pony shall be shown on a leading rein except those entered in Leading Rein classes.
  • In all Heritage classes, ponies are restricted to the height limits laid down by their appropriate Breed Societies.
  • The Ponies’ Breed Society Registration Numbers MUST be stated when entering Heritage Classes.
  • Judges will penalise ponies that have been excessively clipped or trimmed.
  • All other B.S.P.S. General Rules are applicable.

In ridden classes a special rosette will be presented to the highest placed Welsh Section A, B, C or D pony/cob which will qualify for the WELSH Ridden Championship.

RING 1 - COMMENCING AT 9.00 A.M.

IN HAND CLASSES

Classes 1-24 are qualifiers for

The NPS/Highbrook Stud M&M In Hand National Championship

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY SECTIONAJudge: Danielle Waller-Toy (Delami)

1.Yearling Filly

Farmbrook Trophy to the winner

Kindly Sponsored by Floreat Stud

2.Yearling Colt

Knodishall Shield to the winner

Kindly Sponsored by Floreat Stud

3.2 or 3-Year-Old Filly orGelding

4.2 or 3-Year-Old Colt

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP1st & 2nd from classes 1, 2, 34

Kindly Sponsoredby Floreat Stud

Norash Salver to winner

5.Barren Mare or Gelding, 4-years and over

Kindly Sponsored by The Gaskin Family

6.Stallion, 4-years and over

Blackhill Mark Memorial Cup to the winner (Member’s cup only)

Kindly Sponsored by Ashenvale Stud

SECTION A CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd FROM CLASSES 5, 6 & YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

Kindly Sponsored by Sunwillow Stud

WELSH PONY SECTIONBJudge: Danielle Waller-Toy (Delami)

7.Yearling Filly

8.Yearling Colt

9.2 or 3-Year-Old Filly orGelding

10.2 or 3-Year-Old Colt

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP1st & 2nd from classes 7, 8, 9 & 10

Kindly Sponsored by Brookhall Stud

Berberys Trophy to winner

11.Barren Mare or Gelding, 4-years and over

12.Stallion, 4-years and over

SECTION B CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd FROM CLASSES 11, 12 & YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

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RING 2 - COMMENCING AT 09.00 A.M.

IN HAND CLASSES

WELSH PONY OF COB TYPE SECTION CJudge: Adrian Bowen (Glyncoch)

13.Yearling Filly

14.Yearling Colt

15.2 or 3-Year-Old Filly or Gelding

16.2 or 3-Year-Old Colt

Kindly Sponsored by The Gaskin Family

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP1st & 2nd from classes 13, 14, 1516

Leyeswick Shield to winner

17.Barren Mare or Gelding, 4-years and over

18.Stallion, 4-years and over

Kindly Sponsored by Peter & Barbara Cooper

SECTION C CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd FROM CLASSES 17,18 & YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

WELSH COB SECTION DJudge: Adrian Bowen (Glyncoch)

19.Yearling Filly

20.Yearling Colt

21.2 or 3-Year-Old Filly or Gelding

22.2 or 3-Year-Old Colt

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP1st & 2nd from classes 19, 20, 21 & 22

Mooring Memorial Cup to winner

23.Barren Mare or Gelding, 4-years and over

24.Stallion, 4-years and over

SECTION D CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd FROM CLASSES 23, 24 & YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

Kindly Sponsored by Andy Bircher

WELSH PART-BREDJudge: Danielle Waller-Toy (Delami)

25.Welsh Part-Bred, any height, 3-years and under

26.Welsh Part-Bred, any height, 4-years and over

WELSH PART-BRED CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd FROM CLASSES 2526

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RING 2 - SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIPS

To follow on when all in-hand classes have been judged

Judges: Adrian Bowen and Danielle Waller-Toy

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

SECTION A, B, C & D YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

AND WINNER OF CLASS 25

Kindly Sponsored by Liesl Burt

MILLCROFT STUD GELDING CHAMPIONSHIP

HIGHEST PLACED GELDING IN CLASSES 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, & 23

Millcroft RosettesKindly Sponsored by Millcroft Stud

Kindly Sponsored by Floreat Stud

Oakhaze Stud Shield to the winner

SUPREME IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP

SECTION A, B, C, D & P-B CHAMPIONS AND RESERVES

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION & RESERVE

MILLCROFT GELDING CHAMPION AND RESERVE

Kindly Sponsored by Andy Bircher

Modena Stud Cup to the winner

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RINGS1 & 2 Combined

NOVICE MINI RIDDEN CLASSESJudge: Julia Woods

NOT STARTING BEFORE 12.00 noon

27.FIRST SEASON – FIRST RIDDEN. Mare or Gelding, 4-years-old and over, not exceeding 128 cms. Open to all registered M&M and Welsh Part-Bred ponies registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books or in the Part-Bred section of WPCS. Ridden by a child in first season off the lead rein not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year.

NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN PUT ON TO GIVE SMALL CHILDREN A CHANCE TO COMPETE OFF THE LEAD REIN BEFORE JOINING THE MORE EXPERIENCED CHILDREN. PLEASE ONLY ENTER IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT COMPETED OFF THE LEAD REIN PRIOR TO THIS SEASON.

28.THE NPS/MARION WILLIAMS MEMORIAL M&M NOVICE LEADING REIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest and Welsh Section A or B,Mares and Geldings, 4-years-old or over not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year. Ponies never to have won a first prize of £5 or more in any M&M Leading Rein class or qualified for the NPS/Showing Classics M&M Leading Rein final before 1st January in current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.

Riders of Home Produced ponies should wear a white arm band.

29.THE NPS/M&M NOVICE FIRST RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest and Welsh Section A or B, Mares and Geldings, 4-years-old or over, not exceeding 128 cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Pony never to have won a first prize of £5 or more in any M&M First Ridden class or qualified for the NPS/Showing Classics M&M First Ridden final before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.

Riders of Home Produced ponies should wear a white arm band.

NOVICE MINI RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd placed ponies from classes 27, 2829 are eligible

Kindly Sponsored by CG Showing

Bluebell Cup to the winner

Judge: Julia Woods

NOVICE RIDDEN CLASSESJudge: Emma Payne

30.PONY IN ITS FIRST SEASON RIDDEN – Small Breeds. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4-years-old and over. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A or B or in the Part-Bred section of WPCS. Rider any age. (See Rule 30).

31.PONY IN ITS FIRST SEASON RIDDEN – Large Breeds. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4-years-old and over. Registered in their respective Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C or D or in the Part-Bred section of WPCS. Rider any age. (See Rule 31).

PONY IN ITS FIRST SEASON RIDDENCHAMPIONSHIP

1st & 2nd placed ponies from classes 3031 are eligible

Judge: Emma Payne

OPEN RIDDEN CLASSESJudge: Emma Payne

32.THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE/NPS SHOWING CLASSICS M&M OPEN LEAD REIN

Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding not exceeding 122 cm, 4-years and over. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No child under the age of 3-years may compete. The leader must be 16-years old or over and may only lead one pony in a class. Cantering is not allowed. The rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aid or attachments to/or on the saddle. The reins must be a normal length and not knotted or stitched together at a shorter length. Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins MUST NOT be attached to the handle or the saddle. Riders will not be asked to dismount; the ponies will not be stripped.

33.THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE/NPS SHOWING CLASSICS M&M OPEN FIRST RIDDEN

Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding not exceeding 128 cm, 4-years and over. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. May be shown in any suitable bridle, except bit-less bridles and running gags. Ponies may be stripped. No cantering is allowed except for individual performances. Ponies should leave the ring at the walk or trot.