SOMERSET NATIVE PONY SHOW

SOMERSET NATIVE PONY SHOW Easter Sunday 1 st April 2018 At the Wonderful Glenda Spooner Horse Welfare Centre Somerton. Kingsdon, Somerton TA11 7LA. 1 mile off A303 Podimore roundabout Nr Yeovil For Information Call Karen Hodge 07581 397781 Postal Entries send to Karen Hodge, 37 School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8PE Postal Entries Closing date 24 th March 2018 Unaffiliated Classes 8 a class & 10 on the day NPS Classes 10 & 12 on the day ONLINE ENTRIES www.showingscene.com No costs 1 st Aid at 4 per Rider / Handler See Facebook page for any changes All Ponies must be registered with their correct breed societies ***NPS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIERS, EQUIFEST QUALIFIERS, SWPA QUALIFIERS*** **NPS CORNWALL END OF YEAR EXTRAVANZA QUALIFIERS** **SHPS Amateur Highland Pony Breed Championship Qualifier for July 2018** INDOOR CAFE ON SITE ENJOY YOUR DAY WITH US LANSDOWN PHOTOGRAPHERS 1

In hand Classes Start at 8.30am Prompt RING ONE Indoor Arena Judge Amanda Durston (Chichi Stud) UNAFILIATED CLASSES CLASS 1 Veteran CLASS 2 Best Mare CLASS 3 Best Gelding CLASS 4 Best Stallion CLASS 5 Best Small Breed CLASS 6 Best Large Breed CLASS 7 Best Coloured CLASS 8 Part Bred Mountain and Moorland 1,2 and 3 year olds CLASS 9 Part Bred Mountain and Moorland CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS 10 Young Handler 9 Years and under CLASS 11 Young Handler 10-14 Years CLASS 12 Young Handler 15-18 Years Young Handler Championship Sashes to all champions / Easter Prizes in all classes * Denotes Equifest Qualifying Classes 2.

RING ONE Indoor Arena Judge Debbie Barr (Firle Stud ) NPS Lead Rein & First Ridden Not Before 11.00 CLASS 13 The NPS M&M Novice Leading Rein National Championship, kindly sponsored by THE KING S HEAD (MM-NLR) Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor Shetland, New Forest and Welsh Section A or B mares and geldings 4 years old or over not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies never to have won a first prize of 5 or more in Leading Rein classes or qualified for the NPS/Showing Classics M&M Leading Rein final before 1st January in current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit. CLASS 14 * The NPS M&M/SHOWING CLASSICS Leading Rein National Championship (MM-LR) Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands. CLASS 15 The NPS M&M /BRYNDEFAID STUD Novice First Ridden National Championship (MM-NFR) Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B, mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Pony never to have won a first prize of 5 or more in First Ridden classes or qualified for the NPS/Showing ClassicsM&M First Ridden Final before 1st January in current year. CLASS 16 * The NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M& M First Ridden National Championship (MM-FR) Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A or B mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands. Mini Ridden Championship Lunch Break Sashes to all champions / Easter Prizes in all classes * Denotes Equifest Qualifying Classes Please be aware of Society rules relating to your classes 3.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RING ONE Indoor Arena Judge Debbie Barr (Firle Stud ) NPS IN HAND CLASSES Not before 1pm The NPS/HIGHBROOK STUD M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH) These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. CLASS 17 Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland CLASS 18 Welsh A & B CLASS 19 Fell Highland & Dales CLASS 20 New Forest & Connemara CLASS 21 Welsh C & D Yearling Yearling Yearling Yearling Yearling CLASS 22 Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland CLASS 23 Welsh A & B CLASS 24 Fell, Highland & Dales CLASS 25 New Forest & Connemara CLASS 26 Welsh C & D 2 & 3 year olds 2 & 3 year olds 2 & 3 year olds 2 & 3 year olds 2 & 3 year olds Youngstock Championship CLASS 27 * Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland CLASS 28 * Welsh A & B CLASS 29 * Fell Highland & Dales CLASS 30 * New Forest & Connemara CLASS 31 * Welsh C & D CLASS 32 * Part bred M&M (Part Bred M&M. Horse/pony to be registered in the part bred section of one of the M&M studbooks with a minimum of 12.5% of that breed blood.). This class is a qualifier for the NPS Part-bred In Hand national Championship)) Adult Championship 4

Sashes to all champions/ Easter Prizes in all classes * Denotes Equifest Qualifying Classes Silver Medal Championship NPS/KILMANNAN STUD M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH) A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. The Sponsor s Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the qualification. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification. Excludes Part Bred These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. 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 the NPS Summer Championship Show 31st July 2nd August 2018. **Overall Supreme In hand Champion of the Show** Champion 150 Prize Money + Sash Reserve 50 Prize Money + Sash Open to Unaffiliated & NPS Champion & Reserve and Silver Medal Winner 5

RIDDEN CLASSES Start 8.30am Prompt RING TWO Indoor Arena Judge Debbie Barr (Firle Stud ) The NPS/PICTON STUD M&M Novice Ridden National Championship (MM-NR) Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. 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. Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, Olympia or RIHS Open M&M Ridden classes iii. 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). iv 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 33 Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland CLASS 34 Welsh A & B CLASS 35 Dales, Fell & Highland CLASS 36 Connemara & New Forest CLASS 37 Welsh C & D Picton Championship RING TWO Indoor Arena Judge Debbie Spears The NPS/DARGAVEL M&M Young Open Ridden Pony National Championship (MM-4/5/6R) Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five or six years old NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands. CLASS 38 4yr olds CLASS 39 5yr olds CLASS 40 6yr olds Dargavel Championship 6

CLASS 41 * The NPS Part Bred Ridden National Championship (O-PBR) Part Bred M&M. Horse/pony to be registered in the partbred section of one of the M&M studbooks with a minimum of 12.5% of that breed blood. Lunch Break The NPS/PEASEDOWN STUD & JESS TALBOT M&M Intermediate Ridden National Championship (MM-IR) Not before 1pm Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over A pony is not eligible to compete if it has qualified before 1st 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 CLASS 42 Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland CLASS 43 Welsh A & B CLASS 44 Dales, Fell & Highland **SHPS Qualifier** CLASS 45 Connemara & New Forest CLASS 46 Welsh C & D Peasedown Championship The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR) Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship wear white arm bands. CLASS 47 * Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland CLASS 48 * Welsh A & B CLASS 49 * Dales, Fell & Highland **SHPS Qualifier** CLASS 50 * Connemara & New Forest CLASS 51 * Welsh C & D Ringside Championship 7

NPS/THE MINNS FAMILY M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMR) A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification. Excludes Part Bred ** Supreme Ridden Championship of the Show** Champion 150 Prize Money + Sash Reserve 50 Prize Money + Sash Open to all Ridden Champions & Reserves + Part Bred 1 st & 2nd NPS Rules NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland Classes. To compete in Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB, the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 31 st 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 Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit. SHPS Amateur Highland Pony Breed Championship Qualifier for July 2018 Tartan arm band must be worn The championships to be held at the Southern Highland Pony Show, Onley Showground, Rugby on Saturday July 14th 2018- for rules see their facebook page or ask us for a copy, will be displayed on the day *This show is Affiliated to EQUIFEST, taking place at The East of England Showground on the 8 th 12 th August 2018 Qualifying classes are marked by * Qualification cards must be signed by judge or show secretary, available from Equifest or some will be available on the day from secretary. 8

South West Pony Association Championships Qualifying Rules This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held 30 th August -2 nd September 2018,at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Gwent.. To qualify for the Championships: 1. Enter one of the qualifying classes. 2. Be one of the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified within the first four and receive a qualification card signed in the ring. 3. Complete the entry form on the qualification card. 4. Return the card to together with any registration fees due within 14 days of this show. Please Note: Registration fee for 2018 is 30 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family. Show Rules * Please park where instructed * Correctly secured up to latest stand hard hat MUST be worn by riders at all times when mounted. *The committee reserves the right to alter the times of classes or the Judge if necessary. *The judge s decision is final. *Unmannerly behaviour towards officials will not be tolerated, offenders will be asked to leave the showground. *Stallion discs must be worn by all colts over 2 and they must be bitted. *No entry fees will be refunded. *All ridden horses or ponies must be 4 years old or over. *All riders must be 3 years old and over. *NO BOXES TO BE MUCKED OUT ON SHOWGROUND 10 PENALTY BYE LAW. *First aid cover 4 per rider. *Push chairs, wheelchairs, buggies or bikes are not allowed in the horse walks and collecting rings without prior arrangement with the Secretary so that details can be checked with our insurance. *Please respect the show and the venue and tidy around you before leaving eg: litter, hay, muck etc. *The show committee insists that competitors have adequate third party insurance, the show will not accept any responsibility for any issues. Competing with ponies can be dangerous and it is each person responsibility to insure themselves, you accept this by entering the show. NPS AFFILIATION S25.070 Sashes to all champions / Easter Prizes in all classes 9

Our Wonderful Show Sponsors Joshua Enright Enterprises Paul & Natasha Windsor-Horne Lyndsey Powell / Strawberryfields Stud Paul & Tina Dando / Kewstoke Highlands Kalmara Native Ponies In memory of Marion Lake Sam Goodhind / South West Farriers Emma Laws / The Fuzzy Sheep Creative Company Olga Warren-Gibson Asa Luxton Farrier Services Kim Gough The Pooley Family Lisa Davey / Davey Transport Hillview boarding and training for dogs Ridgehill Stud Team Everett / Savage Catherine Gray Curland Equestrian Centre Bows 4 Shows Rosettes Wick Riding Stables Moor Dairy Livery Red Box Public Address Services 10

RING 1 8.30am Start RING 2 8.30am Start UNAFFILIATED IN HAND NATIVE OR PART BRED NATIVE NPS RIDDEN CLASSES Judge Amanda Durston - Chichi Stud Judge - Debbie Barr - Firle Stud 1. Veteran 15yrs + Picton Novice 2. Best Mare - Any age 33. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland 3. Best Gelding - Any age 34. Welsh A&B 4. Best Stallion - Any age 35. Fell, Highland, & Dales 5. Best Small Breed - Any age 36. New Forest & Connemara 6. Best Large Breed - Any age 37. Welsh C&D 7. Best Coloured - Any age CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND 8. Part Bred M&M 1,2 and 3 year olds 9. Part Bred M&M 4 years and over Judge - Debbie Spears CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND Dargavel 4, 5 & 6 year olds 10. Young Handler 9 years and under 38. 4 yr olds 11. Young Handler 10-14 years 39. 5 yr olds 12. Young Handler 15-18 years 40. 6 yr olds CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND Judge Debbie Barr - Firle Stud NPS CLASSES Not before 11.00 am 13. Novice Lead Rein Lunch Break 14. Open Lead Rein 41. NPS Part Bred Ridden M&M Qualifier (New) 15. Novice First Ridden Peasedown / Jess Talbot Not before 1pm 16. Open First Ridden 42. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND 43. Welsh A&B 44. Fell, Highland & Dales Lunch Break 45. New Forest & Connemara 46. Welsh C&D NPS IN HAND CLASSES Not before 1pm CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND 17. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland Yearling 18. Welsh A&B Yearling Ringside Open 19. Fell, Highland & Dales Yearling 47. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland 20. New Forest & Connemara Yearling 48. Welsh A&B 21. Welsh C & D Yearling 49. Fell, Highland & Dales, 50. New Forest & Connemara 22. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland 2 & 3 yr olds 51. Welsh C&D 23. Welsh A&B 2 & 3 yr olds CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND 24. Fell, Highland & Dales 2 & 3 yr olds 25. New Forest & Connemara 2 & 3 yr olds SILVER MEDAL CHAMPIONSHIP 26. Welsh C&D 2 & 3 yr olds YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND SUPREME RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 27. Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland 4yrs + 28. Welsh A&B 4yrs + 29. Fell, Highland & Dales 4yrs + 30. New Forest & Connemara 4yrs + 31. Welsh C&D 4yrs + 32. Part Bred M&M ( New Qualifier ) 4yrs + ADULT CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND SILVER MEDAL CHAMPIONSHIP SUPREME IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP