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:
BSPS
The Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society and is a qualifier for the following: -
* BSPS CHAMPIONSHIPS
* BSPS ROGER’S TRUCK SERVICES LTD CHALLENGE
* BSPS BINKS FAMILY CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
* BSPS SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden
The Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society and is a qualifier for the New Horizon Plastics B.S.P.S. Heritage Ridden Championship Show at Arena UK.
1st, 2nd & 3rd prizewinners from classes 36 -39 will qualify for the semi-final (qualification will not pass down the line). Ponies, Owners & Riders must be BSPS Members to compete in classes 36 -39.
BSPS London International Horse Show Qualifiers
The Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) and all persons entering, competing, showing, or otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS, are subject to the Rules of the BSPS including the disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
The show is a qualifier for the London International Horse Show qualifying classes. Only one pony in each of classes 4, 5, 7, 8, 40, 41, 45, 46 and 47 will qualify. The highest placed (not already qualified) from the first three ponies in each class will qualify. 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.
The BSPS Performance Coloured Classes are open to mares, geldings and CHAPS(UK) or
BSPA graded stallions, 4 years old or over to be registered in and complying with the showing requirements of the main body of the stud book of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society
(CHAPS(UK)) or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA). Ponies can be registered with either of these societies or BSPS, and owners and riders must be, or become, members of the BSPS within 7 days to take the qualification.
BSHA London International Horse Show Qualifiers
The show is affiliated to the British Show Horse Association. Classes 13, 15 and 43 qualify for the BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show 2024. Highest placed competitor not already qualified in the top 5 to qualify.
Open to members and non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules. Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2024 are separate to BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the full list of Rising Star rules in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website.
www.britishshowhorse.org If in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly to have your status confirmed.
Retraining of Racehorses
The Show is affiliated to Retraining of Racehorses (RoR). Class 44 is a qualifier for the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2025.
Ring 1 2024:
9.00am Classes 1-2 Ridden Hunters and Small Hunters
RIDDEN HUNTERS and SMALL HUNTERS
Judges: Miss F Ludlow
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £15 Non-Member £18
Class 1
Lightweight Hunter and Small Hunter. Lightweight Hunter: Mare or gelding 4 years old and over to carry up to 12st 7lbs. or Small Hunter: Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over exceeding 14.2hh (148cms) but not exceeding 15.2hh (158cms) 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.
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (6) will be awarded to the winner of Class 1.
Championship
THE SOCIETY’S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (5) for the Champion Ridden Hunter.
First and second prizewinners in classes 1-2 to compete.
Ring 5 2024:
Classes 48-49 Pony Club Ponies
Classes 50-57 Unaffiliated Showing
Gymkhana
PONY CLUB PONIES
Judges: Ms R Bright
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 48
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 49
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: Ms R Bright
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 50
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 51
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 52
Best Condition Horse or Pony to be shown in-hand. Special prize to the best child handler under 12 yrs.
Class 53
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 53.
Class 54
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 55
Best Ridden Horse or Pony. Rider any age.
Class 56
Best Coloured Horse or Pony In-Hand. Duns or Roans may compete.
Class 57
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 50 - 57 residing within a 5-mile radius of Blakesley Church to compete.
Overall Championship
The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 50 - 57 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 2024
BUCKINGHAM EQUINE VETS RING
Class 3 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 60cm)
Class 4-5 BSPS LIHS Cradle Stakes & BSPS LIHS Nursery Stakes
Class 6 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 70cm)
Class 7 BSPS LIHS Heritage M&M Lead Rein Working Sports Pony
Classes 8 BSPS LIHS Heritage M&M First Ridden Working Sports Pony
Classes 9-10 BSPS Heritage M&M WHP
Class 11-12 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences 80cm to 90cm)
Class 14 Novice Working Hunter
Class 15 BSHA LIHS Rising Star of Working Hunter Type
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (60cm fences)
Judges: Mrs D Christie & Mrs S Thomas
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £7 Non-Member £10
Class 3
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 £20 Non-Member £24
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 4
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 5
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 2024. 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 by Mr D Ingle after Class 39. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 33-39 qualifying for the BSPS Best of the Best Championship 2024.
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: Mrs D Christie & Mrs S Thomas
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £7 Non-Member £10
Class 6
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 & FIRST RIDDEN WORKING SPORTS PONY
To follow on
Judge: Mrs S Thomas (Lead Rein Class),
Mrs D Christie (First Ridden Class)
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £20 Non-Member £24
In Lead Rein and First Ridden WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies must be shown unplaited.
Marks:
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
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course.
Cantering over fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.
Class 7
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 by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judge’s 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.
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.
Class 8
BSPS LIHS Heritage First Ridden Working Sports Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, registered Mountain & Moorland and Non-registered Mountain & Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 6th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judge’s 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. At the end of the test, they will canter down one side of the arena to finish.
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.
Criteria
Martingales are permitted.
RIDERS – Hats in accordance with BSPS rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or Cream Jodhpurs, Shirt, Tie, Boots and Gloves
Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
No buttonholes
Championship for the Lead Rein and First Ridden Working Sports Pony classes.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Pony in these classes will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2024. If already qualified, the qualification will be passed 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 be passed down to the next exhibitor.
WORKING HUNTER PONIES
Judges: Mrs D Christie & Mrs S Thomas
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 by Mr D Ingle after Class 39. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 33-39 qualifying for the BSPS Best of the Best Championship 2024.
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: Mrs D Christie & Mrs S Thomas
Prizes: £7, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £7 Non-Member £10
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.
BSPS Summer Worker Championship 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 3, 6, 11 & 12 to compete
BSHA LIHS WORKING SHOW HORSE AND WORKING HUNTERS
Course Builder: Mr J Lyttle
Judge: Miss F Ludlow
Class 13
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs, and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four 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 £20 Non-Member £24
The winner of Class 13 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 fifth place.
Class 14
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 in the current year 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 £15 Non-Member £17
Class 15
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Hunter. Open to Hunters. Mare or gelding 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 £20 Non-Member £24
The winner of class 15 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Supreme Final at the London International Horse Show in December 2024. If already qualified the qualification will move down to no lower than fifth place.
Championship
THE MAURICE SECKINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY (21) for the Champion Working Hunter. First and Second prizewinners in Classes 14 and 15 to compete.
Ring 3 2024:
FOXHILL EQUESTRIAN RING
Classes 16-17 SSADL In-Hand & Ridden Qualifiers 2024
Classes 18-23 SSADL RIHS 2025 Direct Qualifiers
Classes 24-28 In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies
Classes 29-30 In-Hand Brood Mares & Foals
Class 31 In Hand Hunter/Sports Horse Youngstock
Class 32 In Hand Competition Sports Horse or Pony
Classes 33-35 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland
Classes 36-39 BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage M&M Ridden
SSADL Home Produced In-Hand & Ridden Qualifiers 2024
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 1ST ROUND
MEMBERS OPEN CHALLENGES | MEMBERS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHALLENGES MEMBERS LEAD REIN/FIRST RIDDEN CHALLENGES | MEMBERS FOREIGN BREEDS CHALLENGES SENIOR OF YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mrs M Ludlow & Mr C Yates
Prizes: £8, £6, £4 Entry Fee: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Class - 16Mixed Age In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Class 17 - Mixed Age Ridden Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Championship
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 16-17 to compete.
2024 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 member’s responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for.
1. 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifiers 2024
2. The 1st to 6th from each AGE section will qualify for the
a. Members Open Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted). Open to all types and breeds
b. Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted)
c. Members Foreign Breeds Challenge.
3. The 6 highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies will qualify for the Members Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge.
4. 1st – 3rd from each age group will qualify for the Senior of Year Championship
(If a competitor has already qualified the qualification can be passed down the line)
THE NEW HORIZON PLASTICS CO LTD/SSADL HOME
PRODUCED DIRECT ROUTE AGRIA ROYAL INTERNATIONAL
HORSE SHOW 2025 QUALIFIER
Judges: Mrs M Ludlow and Mr C Yates
Prizes: £30, £20, £10 Entry Fee: £30 including £10 SSADL Levy
Open to Members & Non -Members of SSADL
Class 18 - Pre-Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 19 - Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 20 - Senior-Plus In-Hand Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1ST and 2ND prize winners from Classes 18 – 20 are eligible for the In-Hand Championship.
In the In-Hand Championship, the highest placed 2024 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2025 Ticket. The 2024 SSADL Membership card must be produced to the Judge in the ring before presentation. No membership card no qualification, in this situation the qualification will be handed down the line to next eligible member.
The New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd /SSADL Grand Final will be held in July 2025 at the Agria Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead. The SSADL head office will notify all champions of the entry procedure, Entry is done via RIHS direct.
Class 21 - Pre-Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 22 - Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 23 - Senior-Plus Ridden Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 21 – 23 are eligible for the Ridden Championship.
In the Ridden Championship, the highest placed 2024 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2025 Ticket. The 2024 SSADL Membership card must be produced to the Judge in the ring before presentation. No membership card no qualification, in this situation the qualification will be handed down the line to next eligible member. The New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd /SSADL Grand Final will be held July 2025 at the Agria Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead.
The SSADL head office will notify all champions of the entry procedure, Entry is done via RIHS direct.
Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers. However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice versa. Important: Should a competitor win an In-Hand class and not wish to go into the In-Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship.
Once a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier.
Please Note: Marks will NOT be used in this qualifier. There will be no pull in after the initial go round.
No Spurs with exception to Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception to the therapeutic 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. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will 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 Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING
SSADL rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES
Judge: MrD BRIGHT
Prizes £8, £6, £4
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Class 24
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 25
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 26
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 27
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 28
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 26 and 27.
Special Specific Breed Rosettes may be awarded for the Best Pony of each breed.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 24-28 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mr D Bright after class 32
IN-HAND BROOD MARES & YOUNGSTOCK,HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE YOUNGSTOCK,COMPETITION SPORTS HORSE/PONY
Judge: Mr D Bright
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 29
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
Class 30
Best Colt or Filly Foal born in 2024, out of mares in Class 29, 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
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 30.
Championship
THE DRABBLE CHALLENGE CUP (2) for the Champion Brood Mare or Foal selected from first and second prizewinners in Classes 29 and 30.
Class 31
Best In-Hand 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
Class 32
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
Championship
THE COL. N. P. FOSTER CHALLENGE CUP (3) for the Best Youngstock selected from first and secon the two highest placed 1, 2 or 3yr olds
from Class 32.
Championship
THE ANDREW HARTIGAN SILVER CHALLENGE SALVER (4) for the Best Horse of the In-
Hand Section, Classes 29-32, which was bred in the Grafton Hunt Country.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 29-32 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mr D Bright after Class 32.
THE PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN-HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL
Judge: Mr D Bright
The following classes are qualifiers for the Price Family Supreme In-Hand Semi Final at the National Pony Society Great British In-Hand Show, 7th September 2024. Which is a qualifier for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, 9th – 13th October 2024. 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 2024.
In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Champion (Classes 24 – 28)
Broodmare Champion (Class 29)
Youngstock/Competition Sports Horse Champion (Classes 31 – 32)
If the Champion has already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2024 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 2024 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 Price Family 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.
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BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Judge: Mr D Bright
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 33
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 34
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.
BSPS Heritage Mini Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in the Heritage Lead Rein (Class 33) and First Ridden (Class 34).
Class 35
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Mixed Breeds. Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4 years old and over, riders any age.
Championship
First and Second prizewinners in Classes 33 - 35 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Best of Best Championship to be judged by Mr D Ingle after Class 39. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 33-39 qualifying for the BSPS Best of the Best Championship 2024.
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 NEW HORIZON PLASTICS HERITAGE RIDDEN
SEMI-FINAL QUALIFIER
To follow on
Judge: Mr D Bright
Prizes: £15, £5, £3
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £10 Non-Member £12
Class 36
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland & Welsh Sections A & B. Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 37
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Welsh Sections C & D. Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 38
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred New Forest & Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 39
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales & Highlands Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Championship
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in classes 36-39
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizewinners from classes 36-39 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 Mr D Ingle after Class 39. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 33-39 qualifying for the BSPS Best of the Best Championship 2024.
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 40-41 BSPS LIHS Performance Coloured Horse/Pony Qualifiers
Classes 42-44 Riding Horse/Cob, BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse, Tattersalls RoR In-Hand Retrained Racehorse
Classes 45-47 BSPS LIHS Performance Pony Qualifiers
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE COLOURED QUALIFIERS
Judge: Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £20 Non-Member £24
Classes 40 to 41 will be marked as follows:
Performance .................................................70 marks
Manners & Way of Going ..............................10 marks
Presentation, Suitability & Condition ..........10 marks
Type & Freedom of Action ............................10 marks
Total ..............................................................100 marks
Method of judging for Classes 40 and 41: 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 40
BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony. Graded Stallions, Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Plaited.
Class 41
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 2024. 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: Mr D Ingle
Class 42
Open Ridden Riding Horse/Cob. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Riders any age.
Prizes: £15, £10, £6
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £12 Non-Member £15
Class 43
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to Thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training.
This class is open to competitors working within the racing industry.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £20 Non-Member £24
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 fifth place.
In addition, two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September.
Class 44
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2025. 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
Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the class. 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. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
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. Handlers/ grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025. RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. The prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.
Championship
THE ROB COCKERILL MEMORIAL TROPHY (23) for the Champion Horse or Pony. 1st & 2nd prizewinners in Classes 42 - 44 to compete.
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE PONY QUALIFIERS
Judge: Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Member £20 Non-Member £24
Classes 45 - 47 will be marked as follows:
Performance .................................................70 marks
Manners & Way of Going ..............................10 marks
Presentation, Suitability & Condition ..........10 marks
Type & Freedom of Action ............................10 marks
Total ..............................................................100 marks
Method of judging for Classes 45 - 47: 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 45
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 46
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 47
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 2024. 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.