SOUTH EAST M & M SHOW

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1 SOUTH EAST M & M SHOW RUN BY SOUTH EAST CONNEMARAS. (Affiliated to the National Pony Society, British Connemara Pony Society & Equifest Showing Show) On SUNDAY, 6 th MAY 2018 At Felbridge Show Centre, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2NU. Please note we have the sole use of Felbridge Showground FOR ALL REGISTERED M&M PONIES & REGISTERED CONNEMARA PART-BREDS (Some classes will be restricted to Connemara Ponies) Qualifiers for NPS Saracen Horse Feeds HOME PRODUCED M&M IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP, NPS DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG RIDDEN PONY NPS PICTON NOVICE RIDDEN M&M, NPS/PEASEDOWN STUD INTERMEDIATE M&M RIDDEN, NPS/Ryehouse Native Show Team JUNIOR M&M RIDDEN, LEYHILL STARTER STAKES WHP, NPS/Area 25 NOVICE M&M WHP & NPS TopSpec M&M WHP. NPS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS EQUIFEST SHOWING SHOW QUALIFIERS FOR PURE & PART BREDS.

2 RULES FOR SOUTH EAST SHOW 1. Where shows are affiliated to the NPS their rules for showing apply in their qualifying classes. 2. No entry fees are refundable. 3. Mares with a living foal born in the current season are not eligible to compete in ridden classes. 4. Brood mares must be four years old or over. The age of the pony is calculated from 1st January in the year of its birth. 5. Foals must be at least 4 weeks old on the day of the show, must accompany the mare into the ring and be shown in a halter or leather head collar. 6. No ridden pony may be shown on a lead rein. 7. All ponies in Novice Classes must be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle. 8. Whips or canes must not exceed 30 (75cm) except in dressage classes. Excessive use of the whip will be penalised and may result in disqualification. 9. Correctly secured Skull/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards/ Specifications MUST be worn by Riders of all ages. All PAS 015;VG1;BS EN ; ASTM F116304a onwards; SNELLE 2001;AS/NZS onwards. In addition the new BS/EN standard will be allowed, once approved with the finalised number being advised in due course. Please note that from 1st January 2017 the list of standards no longer includes BS/EN 1384:1996 or 2012 (or prior year suffix). The new European standard will be allowed once finalised and will be advised in due course. A fall of pony or rider in the ridden phase of any class will result in disqualification. The rider must not remount in the ring. A fall of a rider in the in-hand phase may result in elimination at the discretion of the judge. 10. Spurs only allowed in dressage classes. 11. All equines must be kept within the designated areas and handlers must obey the instructions of the stewards to conform to the current Health and Safety rules. Stallions/colts may not be lead or ridden by a junior who has not attained his/her 14 th birthday on the day of the show. 12. All equines must be kept under control at all times. Any equine deemed not to be under control may be required to leave the Ring and/or Showground by any authorised person. 13. The Judges decision is final. 14. Any pony arriving late for a class may only compete in that class with the Judge s permission. 15. Exhibitors may not remove their ponies from the Ring during judging, without the Judge s permission. 16. In WHP classes, no change of rider/saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. Protective front boots only may be used for the jumping and ridden phases only. Bandages and protective pads on ponies feet are not allowed. No change or rider/handler will be allowed throughout the class without the judge s permission. 17. No stallion or colt may tease and/or serve a mare on the Showground or on the show premises. All colts 2 yrs old or over must be adequately bitted. Ridden and in-hand Stallions must wear a stallion disc obtainable from the NPS or other showing society 18. No pure bred 148 cm and under may be plaited. 19. An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a pony bred, sold leased, produced broken, ridden or trained by the Judge, and/or his/her immediate family or his/her employer/employee or by anyone with whom he/she resides. (NB Group teach-ins and demos are exempt) 20. a) A rider/handler may not compete in a Class judged by someone for whom he/she has exhibited in the show ring within the previous 12 months, or judged by his/her immediate family b) An exhibitor may not show under a judge for whom he or she has produced a pony within the previous 12 months. (An exhibitor is the owner, the lessee or the person who produces and/or shows the pony.) c) An exhibitor may not show under a Judge where he or she has entered into a financial/commercial undertaking within the previous 12 months. Stud fees are excluded. 21. No invited judge is permitted to exhibit a pony at the same show. 22. The Show Committee reserves the right to alter the programme as and when necessary. The decision of the Show Committee in all matters is final. 23. Anyone wishing to lodge a protest shall do so in writing to the Show Secretary s Office and at the same time deposit All protests shall be delivered within one hour of the incident.

3 This show is affiliated to the British Connemara Pony Society and the Society's Rules for Showing apply. Neither the organisers of this event, nor any agent or representative accepts any liability for any accident, loss or injury or illness to horses/ponies, riders, or spectators, or any other person land or property whether caused by their negligence or breach of contract in any way whatsoever. BCPS Rules for Showing. 1. No Connemara Pony may be shown after the age of six months unless it is registered in a recognised Connemara Pony Stud Book. 2. No Foal may be shown under the age of four weeks. 3. No entire male may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies after the 1st June in the year in which he attains the age of three years unless he has been registered as a Stallion in the BCPS Stud Book or the Stud Book of a recognised Connemara Pony Society. Stallions registered after 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class No female or Gelding may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies after 1st January in the year in which it attains the age of four years unless it has been registered as an adult pony in the BCPS Stud Book or the Stud Book of a recognised Connemara Pony Society. Mares and Geldings registered after the 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class 2, with the exception of Geldings registered as adults in BCPS Stud Book in 2007 and Unless entered in a class specifically for Over-height Connemaras, no Pure-Bred Connemara Pony exceeding 148cms in height may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain and Moorland Ponies within the jurisdiction of the BCPS. NPS Qualifiers. The highest placed pony in each class goes forward to the final. Where this pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line and has not already qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than third place. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers. At Breed Shows ponies can qualify for the final even if their owners are not NPS members. The owner of a pony qualifying at a Breed Show must become an NPS Qualifying or Life member for the pony to enter the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show 31st July - 2nd August 2018 Designated Breed Shows may run mixed breed classes alongside their breed classes but these will be subject to "normal" qualification rules. 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, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. Stallion discs MUST be worn in both in hand and ridden classes. NPS Silver Medal Championships. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life 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 (third). 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 NPS Summer Championship Show 31st July - 2 August 2018 This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, taking place at East of England Showground on 8th - 12th August The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14 & 19 will qualify. Qualifications cards need to be handed to the judge in the ring upon qualification and may be collected from the Show Office if exhibitors do not already have one.

4 Entries should be sent by post to: Hon Show Secretary: Mrs Dianne Calvert, 58 Savill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex RH16 2NN Tel: (mobile: ) ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday 3 rd May 2018 ENTRIES ON THE DAY: 3.00 extra per in hand class. All other classes 8.00 extra. ENTRY FEES: In Hand Classes: per class. All Ridden and WHP (inc. Training Classes): per class. Dressage Classes: First Aid: 4 per exhibitor JUDGES: In Hand Classes 1-3 & 5: Mrs T Deja. Classes 4 a & B, Silver Medal In Hand and all Ridden Classes: Mr M Fry WHP: Mrs C Stevenson (Jumping & Conformation) Unaffiliated Training Classes: Mr R Cole: British Bred Championship and Supreme Championship: Mr David Sykes AWARDS: Rosettes to 6th place in all classes. BCPS rosettes and Champion and Reserve rosettes to the In Hand, Ridden, and WHP Champions. Sashes to the In Hand, Ridden and WHP Champions. A British Bred rosette to the highest placed British Bred Connemara pony in each class kindly sponsored by Mrs S Burt. The Supreme Champion to receive the Knockenroe Champ Trophy FIRST AID: RJK Event Medics HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: To be appointed PHOTOGRAPHER: Felbridge Photography VET ON CALL: Cinder Hill Veterinary Clinic REFRESHMENTS: Felbridge Show Centre COURSE BUILDER: John Bedford SOUTH EAST CONNEMARA SHOW COMMITTEE: Mrs C Caddy, Mrs D Calvert, Mrs B Evans, Ms A Fitzsimons, the Hon Mrs Harries, Ms L: Marsh, Mrs J Murrell, Mrs S Newton, Mrs L Woods, & Mrs J Somerset. CLEAR ROUND JUMPING. Weather permitting there will be clear round jumping in the grass WHP ring. 5 per round.

5 RING ONE: IN HAND CLASSES. PURE BRED CLASSES FOR CONNEMARA PONIES 148CM & UNDER 9.30 am: Judge: Mrs T Deja Rosettes to 6th place in all classes. Classes 1-3 inc NPS/HIGHBROOK STUD M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Please see NPS Rules 2018 for more details. Foals are not eligible. CLASS l YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING Qualifier for the Tam-O-Shanter Yearling Championships & Equifest M&M In Hand CLASS 2 TWO YEAR OLD & THREE YEAR OLD STALLION, FILLY OR GELDING, Qualifier for the Tam O Shanter Two & Three Year Old Championships & Equifest M & M In Hand Rosette to highest place two year and three year old. (This class will be split if there are sufficient entries).. YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 1 st & 2 nd from Classes 1 & 2 are eligible The Blackburn Trophy to the winner. The highest three placings of each age group Connemara yearlings, two year olds and three year olds - will qualify for the Tam O Shanter Breeding Championship. (9 qualifiers) CLASS 3 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS & OVER Stallion discs must be worn. The highest placed mare with foal at foot will qualify for Equifest M & M In Hand Championship. The three highest placed mares, with or without foal at foot will qualify for the Tam O Shanter Breeding Championship. (3 qualifiers) CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP - Judge: Mrs T Deja 1 st & 2 nd from Classes 1, 2 & 3 are eligible Sash and BCPS rosette to the Champion. The Honeybear Cup kindly donated by the Somerset family to the Champion. Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry CLASS 4 The NPS/Saracen Horse Feeds M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship. Stallion discs must be worn. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies which are either stabled at home or in a DIY yard and which since 1 st January in the current year have not been shown by a producer or stabled in a producer s yard other than on a DIY basis or at stud. To be owned/kept, produced, ridden/handled by a person who does not derive their main income from working with horses/ponies. No professional producers are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the horse/pony. Please see NPS 2018 Rule Book, Sec A, 3.6. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified. Section (a) Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & Welsh B any age Section (b) Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D any age IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP - Judge Mr Malcolm Fry The Connemara Champion and Reserve and 1 st and 2 nd from Classes 4 (a) & (b) are eligible. Sash to the Champion. The two highest placed exhibits in classes 1 4 not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest In Hand Mountain and Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on 8th - 12th August, 2018 The Tam-O-Shanter Championship will take place at the BCPS Breed Show on 14/7/2018 at Vale View Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray LE18 4LX Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the Breed Show.

6 NPS / KILMANNAN STUD M&M IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry To be judged under NPS Rules CLASS 5. PART BRED AND OVERHEIGHT CONNEMARA to be shown in hand. Any age or sex. Special rosette to best yearling. Qualifier for the NPS Part Bred In Hand National Championship Judge Mrs T Deja RING ONE: RIDDEN CLASSES to follow on after Class 5. Please note that Classes 10, 11 & 13 are only open to Registered Connemara Ponies. Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry. Rosettes to 6 th place in all classes In classes 11, 12 & 13 the owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter these qualifiers or to qualify for the final but the owner must become an NPS Qualifying or Life member to enter the final. In classes 6,7,8,9 14, 17, 18 & 19 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 to 2nd August In classes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 rider any age, except stallions (see NPS rules in section A 3.2). Not before 12 noon CLASS 6 Qualifying round for the NPS M&M Novice Leading Rein National Championship, kindly sponsored by the King s Head, to be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. Mares and geldings four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms, registered in the main body of the following Breed Society stud books: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. The pony never to have won a first prize of 5 or more in any Mountain & Moorland Leading Rein classes or qualified for the NPS/ M&M Leading Rein final before 1st January in the current year. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday by 1st January in the current year, Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. The two highest placed exhibits in class 6, not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8th - 12th August CLASS 7 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/BRYNDEFAID STUD M&M Novice First Ridden National Championship to be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands. Mares and geldings four years old and over not exceeding 128cms, registered in the main body of the following Breed Society stud books: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. The pony never to have won a first prize of 5. or more in any First Ridden Mountain & Moorland classes or qualified for the NPS/Showing Classics M&M First Ridden final before 1st January in the current year, Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. NPS/Area 25 Young Rider Championship qualifier - for rider up to 25 years The two highest placed exhibits in class 7, not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8th - 12th August 2018.

7 Class 8 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/RYEHOUSE NATIVE SHOW TEAM M&M JUNIOR RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Mares or Geldings 4 years old and over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. Riders must not have attained their 14 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. CLASS 9 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/RYEHOUSE NATIVE SHOW TEAM M&M JUNIOR RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Mares or Geldings 4 years old and over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Open to registered Dales, Fell, Highland, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D mares and geldings, four years old & over and exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm (except for Welsh Sec D and Dales). Riders must not have attained their 18 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. A qualifying ticket will be awarded to the highest placed animal not exceeding 138cms and the highest placed animal exceeding 138cms. NPS/Area 25 Young Rider Championship qualifier - for rider up to 25 years The highest placed Connemara pony to receive a special rosette and the Hammingden Trophy kindly donated by Mrs F Kemp. The two highest placed exhibits in classes 8 & 9, not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8th - 12th August Classes 10, 11 & 13 are only open to Registered Connemara Ponies Class 10: UNAFFILIATED NURSERY NOVICE RIDDEN Registered Connemara Stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over. 148 cm & under. Snaffle bridles only. Ponies entered in this class are not allowed to compete in Class 10 (Picton Novice Ridden M&M Qualifier). Not to have been placed 1 st -3 rd in any ridden classes. Ponies will only walk and trot as a class and may canter only in their individual show. Snaffle bridles only. CLASS 11 Qualifying round for THE NPS/PICTON STUD MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Registered Connemara Stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over. 148 cm & under. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following: i) Won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class ii) iii) Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, Olympia or RIHS Open M&M Ridden classes iv) 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). vi) If a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year show or RIHS in its second year it is immediately denoviced and cannot compete in the Picton final Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. NPS/Area 25 Young Rider Championship qualifier - for rider up to 25 years

8 Class 12 Qualifying round for THE NPS/DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG RIDDEN PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five and six years old. Special rosette to the highest placed Connemara Pony in each section Section 1. All breeds four years old. Section 2. All breeds five years old Section 3. All breeds six years old NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands NPS/Area 25 Young Rider Championship qualifier - for rider up to 25 years CLASS 13 Qualifying round for the NPS/PEASEDOWN & JESS TALBOT M&M INTERMEDIATE RIDDEN PONY CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. Registered Connemara Stallion Mare or Gelding not exceeding 148 cm, five years & over. A pony is not eligible to compete if it has qualified before 1 st January in the current year for: i) The M&M Open Ridden Championship final at Horse of the Year Show or, ii) The M&M Supreme Ridden Championship final at Olympia, iii) The M&M Open Ridden Championship Final at Longines Royal International Horse Show. NPS/Area 25 Young Rider Championship qualifier - for rider up to 25 years CLASS 14 Qualifying round for the NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Stallion, mare or gelding 4 yrs & Over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B. CLASS 15 Qualifying round for the NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands Stallion, mare or Gelding 4 yrs & Over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D. Special rosette to the highest placed Connemara. The two highest placed exhibits in Classes 14 & 15 not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Mountain and Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on 8th - 12th August 2018 RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1 st and 2 nd from classes 10 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 are eligible. The highest placed Connemara pony, not already qualified, will qualify for the Rosmeen Ridden Championship at the BCPS Breed Show on 14/7/2018 at Vale View Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray LE18 4LX. Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the BCPS Breed Show. Exhibitors must be members of the BCPS before they can enter the Final. Sash to the Champion. The highest placed Connemara Pony will receive a challenge cup kindly presented by Spragg Saddlery & BCPS Rosette NPS/The Minns Family M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship. Judge: Mr M Fry. To be judged under NPS rules st & 2 nd prize winners from classes 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 are eligible. CLASS 16 RIDDEN PART-BRED AND PURE BRED CONNEMARA OVER 148CM. This is also a qualifier for the NPS Part Bred Ridden National Championship

9 Judge: Mr M Fry Mare or Gelding 4 yrs & Over. Winner receives a perpetual trophy kindly presented by Major J M Varrier.The two highest placed Part Breds, not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Part Bred Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8th - 12th August 2018 RING TWO - WORKING HUNTER PONY Classes start at 9.30 am in the Bill Kear Arena. UNAFFILIATED TRAINING CLASSES OPEN TO ALL TRAINING CLASSES METHOD OF JUDGING: Animals will be required to jump a course of fences, they will immediately be asked to give a short show including a change of rein and a gallop in the same ring. The marks will be in accordance with WHP. Ponies may be shown in any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Ponies may NOT be shown on the Lead Rein. Rider any age except stallions whose riders must be 14 years and over. Front boots only may be worn. Judge: Mr Roy Cole Class 17. Class 18. Class 19. Ponies 4 years old or over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 1 9 Ponies 4 years old or over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 2 3 Ponies 4 years and over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 2 6 The following classes to be run under NPS Rules 2018 Judge: Mrs C Stevenson Ponies may be measured at the judge s discretion. Rider any age, except stallions (see rules in section A 3.2). Riders may only ride one pony in each class. Classes 20, 21 & 22 are open to M & M Stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books. 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. Classes to be run under NPS Rules 2018 CLASS 20 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/AREA 25 M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP. Open to pure bred stallions, mares and geldings 4 years old and over. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society. Riders may only ride one pony in this class. A pony is not eligible for this class if before 1 st January in the current year: it has won an open NPS affiliated M&M WHP class, won a class at an M&M WHP (HOYS or RIHS) qualifying round, qualified for the NPS M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP final at the NPS Summer Championship show or qualified for an M&M WHP final at HOYS or RIHS in previous years or in the current year.(nb ponies can compete as novices for two consecutive years provided they do not make entry into the final in the first year Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. Section 1 Ponies not exceeding 122 cms Min height 47cms Max Height 60cms Spread 47cms Section 2 Ponies exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms Min height 55cms Max Height 65cms Spread 55cms Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 65 cms Max height 75cms Spread 65 cms Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction)

10 Min height 75 cms Max height 85 cms Spread 75 cms CLASS 21 Qualifying round for THE NPS/AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP to be judged under NPS rules. Ponies must be five years old or over. Stallions, mares and geldings. Riders may only ride one pony in this class. Ponies never to have qualified for the NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony (HOYS/RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year. Section 1 Ponies not exceeding 122 cms Min height 50 cms Max Height 65cms Spread 50 cms Section 2 Ponies exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms Min height 60 cms Max Height 75cms Spread 60cms Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 70 cms Max height 85 cms Spread 70 cms Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Weslsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) Min height 80 cms Max height 95 cms Spread 80 cms The two highest placed exhibits in each section, not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland WHP Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 8th - 12th August 2018 Class 22 Qualifying round for THE NPS/TopSpec M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. Section 1 Ponies not exceeding 122 cms Min height 55 cms Max Height 70cms Spread 55 cms Section 2 Ponies exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms Min height 65 cms Max Height 80cms Spread 65cms Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 75 cms Max height 90 cms Spread 75cms Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) Min height 85 cms (2 9 ) Max height 100 cms Spread 85 cms WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1 st and 2 nd prize winners from Class 20 (sec 1,2, 3 & 4), Class 21 sec 1,2,3 & 4& Class 22 sec 1,2,3 & 4 are eligible. Sash, to the Champion. The Summer Solstice Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by Mrs C Caddy & BCPS rosette to the Highest Placed Connemara Pony. BRITISH BRED CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP all the recipients of British Bred Connemara rosettes in each class are eligible. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve. A trophy in memory of Tiercel Top Cat presented by Mrs S. Burt of Walstead Stud will be presented to the Champion. Judge: Mr D Sykes SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr D Sykes In Hand Champion and Reserve, Ridden Champion and Reserve and Working Hunter Pony Champion and Reserve to compete for the Supreme Championship. This will be held in Ring One at the end of the day. Sashes to the Supreme Champion and Reserve.

11 The Knockenroe Champ Trophy kindly donated by the Bloor Family to the highest placed Connemara Pony

12 DRESSAGE CLASSES AT FELBRIDGE SHOWGROUND, ON 6 MAY 2018 THIS IS AN NPS DRESSAGE QUALIFIER FOR ALL SECTIONS TO BE HELD IN THE RUBBER ARENA BETWEEN 9 AM AND 1 PM. To be run under BD rules. These classes will run concurrently (at the same time). Competitors must ensure that the judge knows which test they are riding. Class 23 Intro B (2009) Open Class 24 Preliminary 7 (2002) NPS Qualifier. Sections - A: not exc.138. B: exc.138. C: part-breds, D: mini E: junior, F: riding pony G: Open Class 25 Novice 24 (2010) NPS Qualifier as above Class 26 Elementary 44 (2002) Open The two highest placed eligible ponies in each section will qualify for the 2019 NPS Final at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Addington, Bucks. You do not have to be a member of NPS to enter qualifying classes. It is up to competitors to indicate which section they are entering. The sections can be found on the NPS Dressage web site. Entries close: 3 May 2018 to Mrs D Calvert, 58 Savill Rd, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2NN E mail: diannecalvert@btinternet.com. (Mobile: ) Payment may be made with show entry. Cheques made payable to SOUTH EAST CONNEMARAS Paypal: southeast@britishconnemaras.co.uk Bank transfer: sort code: A/c no: If the weather is inclement and it is not possible to use the grass rings, the dressage classes will be cancelled. Competitors will be informed and the dressage entry fees will be refunded SEC Unaffiliated Dressage Entry Form Class Horse/Pony Reg No if Connemara P/B or O/H State Section For NPS Qualifier Rider Entry Fee Name Address Telephone No Mobile Signed: Entry fee: 14 per class

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15 HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN TIED TO HORSE BOXES/TRAILERS DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS PLEASE DO NOT MUCK OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND PLEASE TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME WITH YOU * SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR HELPERS * & TO ALL OUR GENEROUS CLASS SPONSORS HOW TO GET THERE:

16 SOUTH EAST M&M SHOW (run by South East Connemaras) Sunday 6th May 2018 FELBRIDGE SHOW CENTRE, COPTHORNE ROAD, FELBRIDGE, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX RH19 2NU ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday, 3 rd May 2018 ENTRY FORM Stud Book No: Classes Entered Name of Animal(& Breed if not Connemara) Heigh t Sex S/C/G M/F Year of Birth Name of Sire Name of Dam Exhibitor Breeder Rider Entry Fee Please use one line for each animal irrespective of the number of classes entered and write legibly. ENTRY FEES In Hand Classes: 10 PER CLASS Ridden/WHP Classes: 14 PER CLASS Dressage Classes: 14 PER CLASS TOTAL ENTRY FEES: ADD FIRST AID FEE 4 PER EXHIBITOR TOTAL DUE: Please make cheques payable to: South East Connemaras. BACS payment: South East Connemaras: Account No: Sort code: Please return this form with fees to: I do hereby guarantee in respect of each animal entered: Hon. Show Sec: Mrs Dianne Calvert Exhibitor: 1. That the particulars given are correct, 58 Savill Road 2. To conform to the conditions mentioned in the South East Lindfield Address: Connemara Show Rules, Haywards Heath 3. To indemnify the South East Show Committee and all its helpers W. Sussex RH16 2NN against proceedings, liabilities, costs and expenses in relation to or Postcode: arising out of my entry in this Show. diannecalvert@btinternet.com Telephone/Mobile: BACS payment Please tick BCPS MEMBER (Please tick box) PLEASE ENCLOSE SAE FOR RETURN OF NUMBER. Age if under 18 yrs Signature of Exhibitor NPS Adult Membership No: (if a member)

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