BSPS AREA 14 - SOUTH EAST COUNTIES SHOW
28TH April 2018
To be held at
East Byshee Cross Country Course, Eastbourne Road (A22), Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF
(showground is opposite British Wildlife Centre)
GATE WILL BE OPEN FROM 6.30 a.m.
Affiliated to BSPS no:23/18 NPS no:S.20.087 & SSADL.
Qualifiers for RIHS; BSPS Summer Championships; NPS Summer Championships; Senior Showing & Dressage Society Championship Show and the following Championships at the North of England Show –The ‘Colosso Family’ Supreme Mini Pony Championship; The Michaela Wood Supreme Ridden Pony Championship; The ‘Torne Valley’ Supreme Ridden Mountain and Moorland Championship; The ‘Top Spec’ Supreme Pretty Polly Ridden Championship; The ‘Colosso Family’ Supreme Ridden Part Bred & Anglo Arab Championship;
Finals to be held at the North of England Summer Horse Show on 7th & 8th July 2018 . Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly from The Secretary North of England Summer Pony Show.
AREA 14 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP – All Area 14 CHAMPIONS from AREA 14 BSPS OPEN Championships (RIHS Heritage Open & Mini; RIHS Mini SP; RIHS Open SP; RIHS Open SHP; RIHS Open WHP; RIHS BSPS Pretty Polly; RIHS BSPS Anglo/PB Ridden; BSPS Open mini WHP)will be invited to compete for the AREA 14 SUPREME at the end of the show.
The Area Supreme Champion will qualify for The ‘ BSPS ‘ Best of the Best Area Supreme Championship at the 2017 Summer Championship Show. To be eligible for qualification animals must be registered, owned and ridden with the BSPS and must be members of Area 14.
Show Secretary:
Mrs. Z. Micallef, The Cottage, Lower Stonehurst Farm, East Grinstead Sussex RH19 3PX.
01342 327222 (no calls after 9.00 p.m. please) email:
On line entries at Equo Events
Entry Fees: RIHS Classes - £ 35.00 (includes RIHS Levy); All other classes – £15.00
Postal entries close: 23rd April 2018 On line entries close: 26th April 2018
Late entries accepted on the day if classes not full – CASH ONLY RIHS - £50.00 all other - £20.00
Please add £5.00 per competitor to entry fee for First Aid cover.
This show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the constitution and rules of the BSPS including the disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS. Owners and riders must be BSPS members before the date of the show to compete in classes with qualifications for the RIHS & Blue Riband and animals must be registered with the BSPS except for the Anglo & P/B Arabs who must be registered with the AHS.
Royal International Horse Show – this show is a qualifier for the RIHS. The highest placed pony, not already qualified from the first three ponies in RIHS qualifier classes will qualify.
BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year – the 1st & 2nd placed pony in the following classes: Open RIHS Lead Rein and First Ridden; Open RIHS Show Pony classes; Open RIHS Show Hunter Pony classes; Open RIHS WHP; Open RIHS Intermediate WHP
BSPS Champion of Champions –This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Mini Show Pony, Champion Open Show Pony, the Champion Open WHP/WH, the Champion Open SHP will qualify. In mixed height classes the first prizewinner will qualify. The Champion Mini WHP will qualify for the Binks Family and White Company Champion of Champions.
BSPS Premier League – the qualification for the BSPS Premier League will be awarded to 1st to 4th placed ponies in Open classes that are not RIHS qualifiers.
The BSPSClassic Security Challenge– this show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge. Animals may enter both the BSPS Blue Riband of the Year and the BSPS Challenge. Animals must have qualified for the Challenge by attending any BSPS affiliated show and competed in the appropriate class. Ponies must not have qualified for the 2018 Horse of the Year Show. If a pony qualifies for the Horse of the Year Show it will forfeit its qualification for the BSPS Challenge.
BSPS Black Country Saddles Best Rider– this show is a qualifier for the BSPS.Black Country Saddles Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Lead Rein Hunter Type, Show Pony, SHP, Cradle and Nursery Stake, Open WHP and Int WH, Intermediate SRT & SHT, Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden and the best rider 25 years & under in the Heritage Ridden and WHP classes will receive a card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championship Show.
NPS Mountain & 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 and Moorland Stud Books. Part-breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland classes. 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 Malvern from 31st July – 2nd August 2018.
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.
NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rule 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. The Owner’s membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
SSADL First Round Home Produced Qualifier – all competitors should acquaint themselves with SSADL rules before entering. The Olympia Anthony Evans SSADL First Round qualifiers are open to both Affiliated and Unaffiliated members of the Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd. SSADL Rulebook can be found at
Rules and Conditions of Entry
- The Committee reserve the right to alter the times of the classes, rings or the judges if necessary. Timings given on the schedule are ‘not before ‘start times and are given as an approximate guide. Classes will run on where a time is not given.
- The Committee does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property at the show.
- Mounted exhibitors must adhere to horse walkways and riding area.
- All dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
- All entries must be paid in full when entering. CASH ONLY accepted on day for late entries. NO ENTRY FEE WILL BE REFUNDED.
- The committee reserve the right to refuse any entry. Anyone displaying aggressive or threatening behaviour will be ejected from the showground without any refund of entry fees, and reported to BSPS and NPS.
- The Judges decision is final.
- All marks will be double checked at the Secretary’s Office and if found to be incorrect places will be adjusted to allow for this. Mark sheets will not be given out on the day but available on BSPS AREA 14 website following the show.
- This show is run with due regard to Health & Safety. Everyone in attendance must abide by the instructions given by officials. All vehicles must be parked where instructed by the car park stewards.
- Correctly secure Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos A11 PAS015,VGL,ASTM F1163 04a onwards. SNELL E2001,AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. MUST be worn by riders at all times whilst mounted.
- All prize money is to be collected from the Secretary’s Office on the day of the show. Failure to collect on the day will forfeit any prize money.
- No clearing out of horse boxes is allowed on the showground anyone found will be finded. Please ensure you take ALL litter HOME WITH YOU..
Prize Money
RIHS classes – 1st £35.00; 2nd £20.00; 3rd £10.00
Other classes – 1st £15.00; 2nd £10.00; 3rd £5.00
1st prize money will be given in all RIHS classes. 1st prize money will be given in all other classes providing there are 2 or more entries.There will then be additional money prizes added for every additional 3 entries received by the closing date of entry to a maximum of 3rd place.
BSPS AREA 14 would like to thank the generosity of all our Sponsors; Judges; Stewards and helpers without whom it would be impossible to hold the show.
RING 1 Commencing at 8.30 a.m.Judge: Mrs J. Somerset
NPS/PICTON M&M Novice Ridden National Championship
Stallions, mares & geldings 4 years old & over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. A pony is not eligible to compete if before 1st January in the current year it has won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M ridden class. Won a ridden class at an Olympia; Horse of the Year Show or RIHS qualifying round. Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship Show (N.B ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year). Qualified for the M&M Ridden Championship final at Olympia in previous years. If a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton final. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Class 1NPS/PICTON Fell, Highland and Dales
Class 2NPS/PICTON New Forest/Connemara
Class 3NPS/PICTON Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland
Class 4NPS/PICTON Welsh Sec C/D
Class 5NPS/PICTON Welsh Sec A/B
NPS/PICTON Championship open to the 1st & 2nd prizewinners in above classes.
Judge: Mrs. A. Gomersall
Any 4 year old that qualifies for the final, but does not submit an entry for the final, will retain it’s novice status as a 5 year old.
Class 6 NPS/DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG OPEN RIDDEN PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
All breeds 4 years old.
Class 7 NPS/DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG OPEN RIDDEN PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
All breeds 5 years old.
Class 8NPS/DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG OPEN RIDDEN PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
All breeds 6 years old.
Judge; Mrs. J. Somerset
Class 9NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dartmoor; Exmoor; Shetland; Welsh A & Welsh B.
Class 10 NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Connemara;Dales;Fell;Highland;New Forest; Welsh C & Welsh D.
a)NPS/THE MINNS FAMILY M&M RIDDEN SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE open to all 1st prize winners from classes 1 – 10. The Silver Medal Rosette goes to the Champion, if owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member. If the Champion is not owned by an NPS member the Silver Medal goes to the Reserve if it is owned by an NPS member. Silver Medal Rosette to go no lower than first Reserve (third) provided it is owned by an NPS member.
Judge; Mrs R. Keeling not before 12.30 p.m.
Class 11RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C & D ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 12RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – registered Pure Bred Welsh Sec A & B ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 13RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales and Highland ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 14 RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – registered Pure Bred New Forest & Connemara ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 15RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
RIHS BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP.(sponsored by Chloe Chubb – geegee PR Ltd)Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in classes 11 – 15.
The RIHS Champion Open Ridden M&M will qualify for ‘The TORNE VALLEY’ SUPREME RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP at The NORTH OF ENGLAND SHOW. If the Champion has already qualified the Reserve Champion will go forward.
BSPS AREA 14 CHAMPIONSHIP – open to the highest placed Area 14 member in classes 11 – 15. The Champion qualifies for the BSPS AREA 14 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP.
RING 2 – starting at 8.30 a.m. Judge: Mrs D. Monaghan-Bently
Class 16RIHS BSPS OPEN LEAD REIN. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a ruder not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 17RIHS BSPS OPEN FIRST RIDDEN. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
RIHS BSPS Binks Family OPEN MINI-SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP (sponsored by Mrs P Baker-Beal) – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners of classes 16 & 17. The Champion will qualify for the BSPS ‘Champion of Champions’.
The Champion will qualify for The ‘COLOSSO FAMILY’ SUPREME MINI PONY CHAMPIONSHIP at THE NORTH OF ENGLAND SHOW. If the Champion has already qualified the Reserve will go forward.
BSPS AREA 14 MINI CHAMPIONSHIP – open to the highest placed Area 14 member in classes 16 & 17. The Champion qualifies for the BSPS AREA 14 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP.
Class 18 RIHS BSPS OPEN SHOW PONY Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 19RIHS BSPS OPEN SHOW PONY Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 128cm
but not exceeding 138cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 15th birthday
before 1st January in the current year
Class 20RIHS BSPS OPEN SHOW PONY Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday
before 1st January in the current year
RIHS BSPS Binks Family OPEN SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP (sponsored by Team Jago) – open to the 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 18 – 20. The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
The Champion will qualify for The Michaela Wood Supreme Ridden Pony Championship at The North of England Show. If the Champion has already qualified the Reserve Champion will go forward.
BSPS AREA 14 CHAMPIONSHIP – open to the highest placed AREA 14 member in classes 18 – 20. The Champion will qualify for the BSPS AREA 14 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Class 21 BSPS MIXED HEIGHT NOVICE SHOW PONY.(sponsored by Team Jago) Mare or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride.
Judge: Mrs A. Gomersall not before 1.00 p.m.
Class 22RIHS BSPS OPEN PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE Mare of gelding 4 years or over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to
have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 23RIHS BPS OPEN PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 122cm and not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be
ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 24RIHS BSPS OPEN PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE(sponsored by Rowfantina Stud) Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable to be
Ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 25RIHS BSPS OPEN PONY OF SHOW HUNTER TYPE Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year
RIHS BSPS Binks Family OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP(sponsored by Team Darlington) – open to the 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 22 – 25. The Champion will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
Class 26RIHS BSPS OPEN LEAD REIN OF HUNTER TYPE. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a ridernot to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
BSPS AREA 14 CHAMPIONSHIP – open to the highest placed AREA 14 member from classes 22 – 26. The Champion will qualify for the BSPS AREA 14 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Ring 3– commencing 8.30 a.m. Judge: Mrs J. Lang
Class 27 RIHS BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHOW PONY. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 148cm. Riders to be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride.
Class 28RIHS BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHOW HUNTER PONY. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride.
Class 29.RIHS BSPS PRETTY POLLY INTERMEDIATE SRT/SH. Mare or gelding 4 years old or over exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. This class to incorporate Intermediate SRT and Intermediate SH.