Saturday 3rd August 2024
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Blakesley & District Agricultural Show
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Northamptonshire's Country Show
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Saturday 3rd August 2024 • Blakesley & District Agricultural Show • Northamptonshire's Country Show •
Equestrian
Equestrian entry prices and entry forms for 2024 will be available soon.
Equestrian News:
New for 2023 London International Horse Show Direct Qualifiers
We will be holding 11 BSPS and BSHA LIHS qualifying classes:
· BSPS LIHS Cradle & Nursery Stakes
· BSPS LIHS Heritage Lead Rein Working Sports Pony
· BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse
· BSHA LIHS rising Star of Working Hunter Type
· BSHA LIHS Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse
· BSPS LIHS Performance Pony/Horse (3 classes)
· BSPS LIHS Performance Coloured Pony/Horse (2 classes)
Price Family Supreme In-Hand Horse or Pony of the Year Semi-Final Qualifier
The Champion from the In Hand Mountain & Moorland, Broodmare and Youngstock sections will go forward to the Semi Final to be held at the National Pony Society Great British In-Hand show in September. The winner of the Semi-Final will then progress to the final of the competition to be held at the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC in October.
Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2024
The first three in the In-Hand Retrained Racehorse class will go forward to the final to be held at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2024
BSPS Supreme Heritage Ridden Semi Final Qualifier
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from the Supreme Heritage M&M Ridden classes will go forward to a Semi-Final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championship Show at Arena UK.
Ring 1 2023:
9.00am Classes 1-3 Ridden Hunters and Small Hunters
RIDDEN HUNTERS and SMALL HUNTERS
Judges: Mr P Hilton (Conformation) and Miss L Haines (Ride)
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 1
Lightweight Hunter. Mare or gelding 4 years old and over to carry up to 12st 7lbs. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.
Class 2
Heavyweight Hunter. Mare or gelding 4 years old and over to carry over 12st 7lbs. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.
Class 3
Small Hunter. Mare or Gelding, four years old or over exceeding 14.2hh (148 cms) but not exceeding 15.2hh (158 cms). Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (6) will be awarded to the winner of Class 3.
Championship
THE SOCIETY’S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (5) for the Champion Ridden Hunter.
First and second prizewinners in classes 1-3 to compete.
Classes 1-3 are qualifiers for the UK Ponies & Horses Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Ring 5 2023:
FOXHILL FARM RING
Classes 45-46 Pony Club Ponies
Classes 47-54 Unaffiliated Showing
Gymkhana
PONY CLUB PONIES
Judges: Miss K Bates & Miss A Drake
Prizes: £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Open to Pony Club Member and ponies that together must have been ridden regularly by the exhibitor at rallies or meets of the exhibitor’s local hunt. The classes will be judged on suitability of the pony to compete in Pony Club activities by the following marking system: turnout of pony and rider - 20 points; type and suitability of pony - 30 points; performance of pony and rider 30 points.
Class 45
Childs Pony Club Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over. Rider 10 years and under on date of show. Competitors will be asked to jump several small fences.
Class 46
Pony Club Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over. Rider 11 years and over on date of show. Competitors will be asked to jump several small fences.
Two Cups kindly presented by: MRS P DONGER (12) - 10 years and under, GRAFTON HUNT PONY CLUB (13) - 11 years and over will be awarded to the most workmanlike turnout of rider and pony in each of the two age groups. Only Grafton Hunt Pony Club Members are eligible.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWING
Judges: Miss K Bates & Miss A Drake
Prizes: £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Special prizes will be awarded to the two highest placed riders residing within a radius of 5 miles of Blakesley Church in each class.
For all age restrictions this is taken as age on Show day.
Class 47
Smartest on Parade. To be judged on the best turned out rider and horse/pony.
A special prize for the best turned out rider 10 years and under.
Class 48
Family Pony not exceeding 15hh. Ponies will be required to jump a small fence and show versatility. Ponies will be suitable for all members of family. Special prizes for riders under 10 years, and 10 years to 13 years.
Class 49
Best Condition Horse or Pony to be shown in-hand. Special prize to the best child handler under 12 yrs.
Class 50
Lead Rein Pony 12.2hh (128 cm.) and under, rider 8 yrs and under. This class will be judged on turnout and performance. Special prize for the youngest rider in the class.
THE PHILIP HENN MEMORIAL TROPHY (9) will be awarded to the winner of Class 50.
Class 51
First Pony. 12.2hh (128 cm.) and under, rider 12 yrs and under. To be judged on suitability and performance. No cantering except in individual show.
Class 52
Best Ridden Horse or Pony. Rider any age.
Class 53
Best Coloured Horse or Pony In-Hand. Duns or Roans may compete.
Class 54
Best Child Handler. 16 yrs and under. Special prize for the best child 8 yrs and under.
Local Championship
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (22) will be presented to the winner. The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 47-54 residing within a 5-mile radius of Blakesley Church to compete.
Overall Championship
The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 47-54 to compete.
GYMKHANA
Commencing at 2.30am
Run by Bob Stanford & Family
FOUR AGE GROUPS - Entries taken on the day
in the Secretary’s tent
Bending Race Carton Race Tyre Race
Ride and Run Race Flag Race Walk Trot and Canter
Parents Race
Consolation Ride & Run for any child that has not won a rosette
Cups awarded to the highest points entry in each age section
5 years and under on date of Show – THE P.W. HENN CUP (16) (Sulgrave)
8 years and under on date of Show – THE THATCHED HOUSE CUP (17) (Sulgrave)
11 years and under on date of Show – THE BARTHOLOMEW ARMS CUP (18) (Blakesley)
Open – R.W. GOLDING & SON CUP (19) (Kings Sutton)
THE STANFORD CUP (14) will be awarded to the overall points winner on the day
RING 2 2023
BUCKINGHAM EQUINE VETS RING
Class 4 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 60cm)
Class 5-6 BSPS LIHS Cradle Stakes & BSPS LIHS Nursery Stakes
Class 7 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 70cm)
Class 8 BSPS LIHS Heritage M&M Lead Rein Working Sports Pony
Classes 9-10 BSPS Heritage M&M WHP
Classes 11-13 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences 80cm to 100cm)
Class 14 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse
Class 15 Novice Working Hunter
Class 16 BSHA LIHS Rising Star of Working Hunter Type
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (60cm fences)
Judges: Miss A Grummitt & Mrs R Hilton
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £6 Non-Member £9
Class 4
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 60cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
BSPS LIHS OPEN CRADLE & NURSERY STAKES
To follow on
Judges: Miss A Grummitt & Mrs R Hilton
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
Cradle and Nursery Stakes are judged over a course of WHP fences individually with a separate conformation section with all ponies coming together for the final result. Marked as follows:
PHASE ONE:
Jumping...........................................................50 points,
Style & Manners while Jumping.....................20 points
PENALTIES – PHASE ONE:
Jumping Knock Down.......................10 points
First Refusal ......................................15 points
Second Refusal .................................20 points
Third Refusal .....................................Disqualification
Fall of Pony or Rider in any Phase ....Disqualification
PHASE TWO:
Manners & Way of Going .................................10 points
Conformation, Type & Freedom of Action .....20 points
Class 5
BSPS LIHS Open Cradle Stakes. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122 cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 6
BSPS LIHS Open Nursery Stakes. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 133 cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 6 is a Qualifier for UK Ponies & Horses WHP Gold Medal Series.
Mini Working Hunter Pony Championship for the Cradle Stakes and Nursery Stakes classes.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2023. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Championship to be judged after Class 36 open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 5-6, 9-10 and 28-36 qualifying for the BSPS Championship Best of the Best 2023.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Best of the Best Champion.
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (70cm fences)
To follow on
Judges: Miss A Grummitt and Mrs R Hilton
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £6 Non-Member £9
Class 7
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 70cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
BSPS LIHS HERITAGE LEAD REIN WORKING SPORTS PONY
To follow on
Judge: Miss A Grummitt
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
Class 8
BSPS LIHS Heritage Lead Rein Working Sports Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, Mountain & Moorland registered ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 10th birthday in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle.
In Lead Rein WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes.
Marks will be awarded as follows: Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including jumping) 60 Marks, Type, Movement and Way of Going 20 Marks, Presentation and Suitability of pony for the rider 20 Marks
Criteria
The Leader must be 16 years old or over and may only lead one pony in a class. The rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aids or attachments to or on the saddle. Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins must not be attached to the handle or to the saddle. The Lead Rein must be affixed to the noseband on which it must remain while the pony is in the ring. Whilst in the ring ponies must always be led by the leader. The Leader should lead on the near side with the lead rein in the left hand.
RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves. No Buttonholes
LEADERS Country attire, Gentlemen Trilby Hats or Caps, Ladies modest hats.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judges’ discretion. They will be pulled into line and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course. A stride or two of canter over the fences will not be penalised. There will be NO conformation marks. Ponies must be shown unplaited and in accordance with their breed standards.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Pony in this class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2023. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
WORKING HUNTER PONIES
Judges: Miss A Grummitt & Mrs L Gaunt
Prizes: £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £10 Non-Member £12
Riders in BSPS Working Hunter Pony classes are required to wear a body protector.
Class 9
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Novice Working Hunter Pony. Novice mixed height. Ponies 4 years old or over, rider any age. (Exceeding 143cms will jump first.)
Class 10
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Working Hunter Pony. Open mixed height. Ponies 4 years old or over, rider any age. (Not exceeding 122cms. will jump first)
Class 10 is a Qualifier for UK Ponies & Horses M&M WHP of the Year Gold Medal Series.
BSPS Heritage M&M WHP Championship
1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 9 and 10 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Championship to be judged after Class 36 open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 5-6, 9-10 and 28-36 qualifying for the BSPS Championship Best of the Best 2023.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Best of the Best Champion.
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (80cm to 100cm fences)
To follow on
Judges: Miss A Grummitt & Mrs R Hilton
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £6 Non-Member £9
Class 11
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 80cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
Class 12
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 90cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
Class 13
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 100cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
BSPS Summer Worker Championship
BSHA LIHS WORKING SHOW HORSE AND WORKING HUNTERS
Course Builder: Mr J Lyttle
Judge: Miss L Haines
Class 14
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is a Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible.
Height of fences: minimum 2’6”, maximum 2’9”, maximum spread 2’9”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
The winner of Class 14 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the London International Horse Show in December. If already qualified the qualification will move down to no lower than third place. Semi-final places will be awarded to second and third place unless already qualified.
Class 15
Novice Working Hunter. Horses 4 years and over, exceeding 15hh (153 cms). Horse never to have won a 1st prize of £30 or a total of £100 before 1st January 2023 in any Working Hunter class. Fences not to exceed 3’3”. Rider any age. To be shown in suitable bridle.
Prizes: £20, £12, £8, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £13 Non-Member £15
Class 16
BSHA Rising Star of Working Hunter type. Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is registered / previously registered as a Grade A showjumper, Advanced Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible.
Height of fences: minimum 3’0”, maximum 3’3”, maximum spread 3’3”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
The winner of class 16 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the London International Horse Show in December. If already qualified the qualification will move down to no lower than third place. Semi-final places will be awarded to second and third place unless already qualified.
Championship
THE MAURICE SECKINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY (21) for the Champion Working Hunter. First and Second prizewinners in Classes 15 and 16 to compete.
Ring 3 2023:
Classes 17-18 SSADL In-Hand & Ridden Qualifiers 2023
Classes 19-23 In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies
Classes 24-25 In-Hand Brood Mares & Foals
Class 26 In Hand Hunter/Sports Horse Youngstock
Class 27 In Hand Competition Sports Horse or Pony
Classes 28-30 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland
Classes 31-36 BSPS Supreme Heritage M&M Ridden
SSADL Home Produced In-Hand & Ridden Qualifiers 2023
Judge: Ms M Allison
Prizes: £8, £6, £4 Entry Fee: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Class 17
Mixed Age In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Class 18
Mixed Age Ridden Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Championship
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 17-18 to compete.
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 1ST ROUND SPONSORED BY AGRIA
MEMBERS OPEN CHALLENGES
MEMBERS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHALLENGES
MEMBERS LEAD REIN/FIRST RIDDEN CHALLENGES
MEMBERS FOREIGN BREEDS CHALLENGES
SENIOR OF YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
SSADL SUPER STARS CHAMPIONSHIP
SSADL Home Produced Qualifiers are OPEN to both Members and Non-Members of SSADL. No Spurs with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions. No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted in SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes - Minimum age of handler 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein Riders: If a strip section is required a lead rein rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS - Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, competitors must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to oversee this rule if required.
ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING
SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
2023 Qualification System: SSADL Members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed in the ring at time of judging/presentation. It is the members responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for.
• 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifiers sponsored by AGRIA
• The 1st and 2nd from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL Members Open Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted). If a competitor has already qualified the qualification can be passed down no lower the 5th place.
• The two highest placed Mountain and Moorland ponies within a class will qualify for Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted)
• The two highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge.
• The two highest placed Foreign Breeds animals within a class will qualify for the Members Foreign Breeds Challenge.
• The winner from each class with qualify for the Senior of Year Championship
• New SSADL Super Stars Championships To be eligible to compete in this championship a competitor MUST be a member of a Pony Club or Riding Club. Membership numbers are required and must be put on qualification card. A competitor MUST have competed in 2 events/classes at their Pony Club or Riding Club
Once a member has filled their qualification card to the relevant classes then said card must be sent into the Office by normal post no later than the 30th August 2023. REMEMBER TO PHOTOCOPY YOUR CARD.
Non–Members Qualification cards will be handed out in the ring to the two highest placed competitors in each section. These are for Non-Members ONLY
Qualification cards MUST be returned to SSADL Head Office within the 10-day period of date of show along with a 2023 Membership application completed and payment made. Once a qualification card/membership is sent in correctly along with payment only then will Members be eligible for the Members Challenge Preliminary rounds and Challenge Finals to be held at the SSADL National Championship Show on the 9th and 10th September 2023 at Onley Grounds, Rugby, Warwickshire. Please make a copy of your card and DO NOT send recorded delivery.
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES
Judge: Mr P Hilton
Prizes £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Class 19
Large Breeds. Mixed Mountain 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, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C and D.
Class 20
Large Breeds Youngstock Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 3 years old & under. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C and D.
Class 21
Small Breeds. Mixed Mountain 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 Dartmoor, Exmoor and Welsh Section A & B.
Class 22
Small Breeds Youngstock. Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 3 years old & under.
Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A & B.
Class 23
Shetland. Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Shetland Breed Society.
Championship
THE SOCIETY’S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (10) for the Champion Pony
THE MRS McELLIGOT CHALLENGE CUP (11) for the Best Dartmoor Pony from classes 21 and 22.
Special Specific Breed Rosettes may be awarded for the Best Pony of each breed.
Classes 19-23 are Qualifiers for UK Ponies & Horses M&M In-Hand Gold Medal Series
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 19 – 23 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship. Full details of the qualifier are on page 37a.
The qualifier will be judged by Mr P Hilton after Class 27.Geldings four years old or over are not eligible to compete in the Semi-Final qualifier.
IN-HAND BROOD MARES & YOUNGSTOCK,HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE YOUNGSTOCK,COMPETITION SPORTS HORSE/PONY
Judge: Mr P Hilton
Class 24
Best Brood Mare exceeding 148cm, with own foal at foot or in foal with a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year (which may be inspected at the show), to breed a Hunter, Sport or Competition Horse. Mares who have lost their foal with relevant certificate are eligible to enter.
Prizes: £30, £20, £15, £10, £8 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 25
Best Colt or Filly Foal born in 2023, out of mares in Class 24, likely to make a Hunter Type or Sports Horse. Foals must be at least five weeks old on the day of the show.
Prizes: £15, £10, £7, £5, £3 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
This class may be split into Colts and Fillies at the discretion of the judge.
THE NIGEL DEWING ROSE BOWL (1) will be awarded to the winner of Class 25.
Championship
THE DRABBLE CHALLENGE CUP (2) for the Champion Brood Mare or Foal selected from first and second prizewinners in Classes 24 and 25.
Class 26
Best Hunter or Sports Horse Youngstock. Colt, filly or gelding 1, 2 or 3 years old, likely to make a Hunter Type or Sports Horse exceeding 15hh.
Prizes: £20, £15, £10, £7, £6 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 27
Best In-Hand Competition Sport Horse or Pony. Horse or pony likely to make a Competition Sport animal. 1, 2, or 3-year-old colt, filly or gelding, any height, or 4 years old or over, stallion, mare or gelding.
Prizes: £15, £10, £7, £6 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Championship
THE COL. N. P. FOSTER CHALLENGE CUP (3) for the Best Youngstock selected from first and second prizewinners in Class 26, and the two highest placed 1, 2 or 3yr olds from Class 27.
Championship
THE ANDREW HARTIGAN SILVER CHALLENGE SALVER (4) for the Best Horse of the In- Hand Section, Classes 24-27, which was bred in the Grafton Hunt Country.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER to be judged by Mr P Hilton.
Classes 19-23, 24, 26 and 27 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship to be judged by Mr P Hilton. See page 37a for full details of the qualifier
Geldings four years old or over are not eligible to compete in the Semi-Final qualifier.
THE PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN-HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL
The following classes are qualifiers for the Price Family Supreme In-Hand Semi Final at the National Pony Society Great British In-Hand Show, 2nd September 2023. Which is a qualifier for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, 4th – 8th October 2023. The objective of the competition is to find the supreme light horse or pony in-hand champion of the year, irrespective of breed or type (excluding heavy horses). The Champion horse or pony from the following classes will be eligible to compete in the Price Family Supreme In-Hand Semi Final, provided it has not already won a Supreme In-Hand qualifier in 2023. • Classes 19-23,24,26 and 27 If the Champion has already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2023 or is ineligible, then the Reserve Champion may come forward to The NPS Great British In-Hand Show, provided it has not already qualified and is eligible. If both Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2023 or are ineligible then the Semi-Final will not be represented at the NPS Great British In-Hand Show. Foal champions and geldings four years old and over are not eligible to compete or eligible to qualify for Horse of the Year Show. In the event of a horse/pony having been awarded more than one section Championship at this show, that horse/pony will represent both/all sections and the Semi-Final qualification will not pass down to the Reserve Champion in the 2nd and any subsequent sections. All classes are open to Yearlings, 2 year olds, 3 year olds, Stallions, broodmares and barren mares only. Broodmares must be with foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy. Mares which have not yet foaled or that have lost their foals are eligible to enter with a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year. There will be no direct entry into the Supreme In-Hand Championship Semi Final, all animals must be a section champion or reserve champion (as applicable). Judges need not be registered on any society Judge’s panel but must possess sufficient experience to judge. Data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.’ Please note the ruling - There will be no direct entry into the Supreme In-Hand Championship Semi Final, all animals must be a section champion or reserve champion (as applicable). All classes that feed into the Price Semi Final must come from a championship rather than a class.
BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
To follow on
Judge: Mrs L Gaunt
Prizes £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
The Pony’s Breed Society Registration Number must be stated when entering Heritage classes.
Class 28
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Lead Rein. Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 12hh (122 cm.). Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 28 is a Qualifier for UK Ponies & Horses M&M Lead Rein Gold Medal Series
Class 29
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open First Ridden. Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 12.2 hh (128 cm.). Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 29 is a Qualifier for UK Ponies & Horses M&M First Ridden Gold Medal Series.
BSPS Heritage Mini Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in the Heritage Lead Rein (Class 28) and First Ridden (Class 29).
Class 30
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Mixed Breeds. Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4 years old and over, riders any age.
Class 30 is a qualifier for UK Ponies & Horses Novice Riders Ridden M&M Gold Medal Series
Championship
First and Second prizewinners in Classes 28-30 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Championship to be judged after Class 36
Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 5-6, 9-10 and 28-36 qualifying for the BSPS Championship Best of the Best 2023.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Best of the Best Champion.
BSPS SUPREME HERITAGE RIDDEN CLASSES
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Judge: Mrs L Gaunt
Prizes: £15, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £10 Non-Member £12
Class 31
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 32
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Welsh Sections A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 33
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 34
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section D Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 35
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred New Forest & Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 36
BSPS Supreme Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales & Highlands Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Championship
BSPS Supreme Heritage Ridden Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in classes 31-36.
The 1st & 2nd prizewinners from classes 31-36 will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championship Show at Arena UK. (The qualification will NOT pass down the line)
These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Roger’s Truck Services Ltd. Challenge.
1st prize winners will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.
BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Championship to be judged by Miss L Haines
Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 5-6, 9-10 and 28-36 qualifying for the BSPS Championship Best of the Best 2023.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Champion.
Ring 4 2023:
Classes 37-39 BSPS LIHS Performance Pony Qualifiers
Classes 40-42 Riding Horse/Cob, BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse,
Classes 43-44 BSPS LIHS Performance Coloured Qualifiers
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW PERFORMANCE PONY QUALIFIERS
Judge: Mrs A Jones
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
Classes 37 to 39 will be marked as follows: Performance 60 marks, Presentation and suitability of pony for rider 20 marks and Type, Movement and Way of Going 20 marks.
Method of judging for Classes 37-39: Exhibitors will go round the ring as whole group, (no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they would need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
Class 37
BSPS Junior Performance Pony. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle, no cantering except in individual show.
Class 38
BSPS Performance Pony. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 148cms. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday on the 1st January in the current year.
Class 39
BSPS Performance Pony/Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 158cms. Plaited ponies/horses. Riders any age.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Horse/Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2023. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Horse/ Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
RIDING HORSE/COB, BSHA LIHS RISING STAR RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE, TATTERSALLS RoR OPEN IN-HAND RETRAINED RACEHORSE
Judge: Miss L Haines
Class 40
Open Ridden Riding Horse/Cob. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.
Prizes: £15, £10, £6
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 41
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses retired from race training.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
The winner of the class will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. If already qualified the qualification will move down to no lower than third place.
Semi-final places will be awarded to second and third place unless already qualified This class is open to competitors working within the racing industry.
Class 42
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2024. Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Prizes: £15 £10, £6
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a Bitless/In-Hand Bridle.
All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
This class is a qualifier for the RoR OPEN In-Hand Showing Series FINAL
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2024.
RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand.
RoR Rosettes 1st - 4th. R0R Prize Vouchers - 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10
Championship
THE ROB COCKERILL MEMORIAL TROPHY (23) for the Champion Horse or Pony. 1st & 2nd prizewinners in Classes 40-42 to compete.
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW PERFORMANCE COLOURED QUALIFIERS
Judge: Mrs A Jones
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £18 Non-Member £22
Classes 43 to 44 will be marked as follows: Performance 60 marks, Presentation and suitability of pony for rider 20 marks and Type, Movement and Way of Going 20 marks.
Method of judging for Classes 43 and 44: Exhibitors will go round the ring as whole group, (no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they would need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
Class 43
BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony. Graded Stallions, Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Plaited.
Class 44
BSPS Performance Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional Horse/Pony. Graded Stallions, Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Unplaited.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Horse/Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2023. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Horse/ Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration