NEW OR AMENDED RULES FOR 2015
Page 12 RULE 52
In Lead Rein classes Reins must be of a normal length and not knotted together 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
Page 13 RULE 57
Martingales and any nosebands are permitted in WHP and WSP classes, but judges must pay particular attention to their effectiveness
Page 13 After RULE 59 Add New Rule
STALLIONS
Stallion badges should be worn on ponies bridles (not on the riders)
Pages 23 RULES 114 and 115
Amalgamate the rules and amend the wording to:-
In all Lead Rein Classes the rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aid or attachment to or on the saddle.
Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins MUST NOT be attached to the handle or the saddle. The reins must be of a normal length and not knotted together or stitched together at a shorter length.
RESTRICTED CLASSES
Pages 21 RULE 96
Animals eligible for Restricted Show Pony Classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS (except Pretty Polly), or HOYS in the Show Pony classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 24 RULE 124
Animals eligible for Restricted Lead Rein Classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS(except Pretty Polly), or HOYS in the Lead Rein classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 26 RULE 137
Animals eligible for Restricted First Ridden Classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS (except Pretty Polly), or HOYS in the First Ridden classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 31 RULE 174
Animals eligible for Restricted WHP Classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS or HOYS in the WHP classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 31 RULE 175
Animals eligible for Restricted Intermediate WH classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS or HOYS in the Intermediate WH classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 34 RULE 193
Animals eligible for Restricted Nursery Stakes classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS in the Nursery Stakes in the previous or current year.
Pages 41 RULE 246
Animals eligible for Restricted SHP classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS (except Pretty Polly), or HOYS in the SHP classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 41 RULE 247
Animals eligible for Restricted Intermediate SH classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS,or HOYS in the Intermediate SH classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 43 RULE 246
Animals eligible for Restricted Lead Rein of Hunter Type classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS, or HOYS in the Lead Rein of Hunter Type classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 52, 54 RULE 333a and 346
Animals eligible for Restricted Heritage classes must NOT have been placed 1st to 9th at the RIHS(except Pretty Polly), or HOYS or Olympia in the Heritage Mountain and Moorland classes in the previous or current year.
Pages 65, 66 , 68 RULES 429,430,436, 441, 450a
Animals must not have been placed 1st to 9th at RIHS (except Pretty Polly), or HOYS or Olympia in the relevant classes in the previous or current year.
Page 34 RULES 192,193,194,
SECTION L – NURSERY STAKES CLASSES
The age of riders for the Nursery Stakes class to remain at not exceeding their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
The age of riders for the Nursery and Cradle Stakes classes will be reviewed again at the end of the current season
HEIGHT OF FENCES FOR RIHS FINAL AND QUALIFYING ROUNDS FOR THE NURSERY STAKES CLASSES
The height of fences to be increased to
70 cms minimum 85 cm maximum and 70cms to 95 cm spread
Page 37 RULE 224 –
Delete the word HOYS. And add new rule:-
All HOYS qualifying classes are run in accordance with the HOYS Rules.
Page 43 Add New Rule
In all Lead Rein Classes the rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aid or attachment to or on the saddle.
Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins MUST NOT be attached to the handle or the saddle. The reins must be of a normal length and not knotted together or stitched together at a shorter length.
Page 46 RULE 279 PRETTY POLLY ELIGIBILITY
Animals must not have been stabled or reside in a Professional Producers/Trainers yard since 1st March in the current year.
(lessons are exempt)
It was also agreed to add an additional rule for Pretty Polly as follows:-
Page 46 RULE PRETTY POLLY ELIGIBILITY
Riders and leaders can only ride or lead for their immediate family or one other exhibitor only.
Page 51 Rules 324 and 325
In all Lead Rein Classes the rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aid or attachment to or on the saddle.
Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins MUST NOT be attached to the handle or the saddle. The reins must be of a normal length and not knotted together or stitched together at a shorter length.
Page 50 Rule 311 –
HERITAGE PRETTY POLLY RIHS Qualifying RIDDEN CLASS
The qualifying rounds to be run two classes as qualifiers and then take the top two forward for a Championships where the highest placed of the top 4 will qualify.
The Final would only be one Class but would be split for judging into two sections, Small Breeds and then Large Breeds and then all ponies would go back into the ring for the final placings.
Page 72 Rule 462 - WINTER WINNERS – WINTER SEASON
Cards to be presented in the ring to ponies that qualify for the Restricted classes, these cards to be sent in with entries for Winter Championships.
SECTION H – SIDE SADDLE & PAIRS
Side Saddle and Pairs Classes - Riders any age.
THE FOLLOWING WERE NOT SUPPORTED
Page 72 Rule 462 - WINTER WINNERS – WINTER SEASON
In mixed height classes the section winner to qualify for winter winners competition
THIS WAS NOT SUPPORTED AND COUNCIL AGREED TO SUPPORT THE AREA CHAIRMENS DECISION
RULE 41
Area Chairmen recommended Council consider amending Rule 41:-
This does not apply to competitors with more than one animal in the Mixed Height WHP/WH or Heritage WHP classes or to competitors who are competing in another class at the same time at the Winter, Summer and Heritage Championships show or in classes that are not qualifiers for the RIHS, HOYS or Olympia at other BSPS affiliated shows.
THIS WAS NOT SUPPORTED BY COUNCIL
BULL FINCHES
Rule 227 It was felt the wording – It is not advisable to use this fence in Cradle and Nursery Stakes, was not clear.
IT WAS AGREED NOT TO ALTER THIS RULE