South West Pony Association
SUMMER
Including
SHETLAND AFFILIATED IN-HAND & RIDDEN CLASSES
EXMOOR AFFILIATED IN-HAND & RIDDEN CLASSES
MINIATURE IN-HAND CLASSES
NEW VENUE
Lympsham Showground, Lympsham (A370), Nr Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset.
PUK In-Hand, Ridden & Working Hunter Qualifiers
SWPA In-Hand, Ridden & Working Hunter Qualifiers
SWPA Kitt-Kraiburg Supreme In-Hand Qualifiers
SWPA Supreme Ridden Qualifiers
Shetland In-Hand & Ridden Classes
Exmoor In-Hand & Ridden Classes
Miniature In-Hand Classes
Equifest Ridden Qualifiers
Royal London Qualifiers
Welcome to the South West Pony Association's
Eleventh Summer Show
at the NEW venue, Lympsham Showground, Lympsham, Somerset.
The show includes extensive Ponies (UK) qualifiers,
In-Hand & Ridden Shetland Pony Affiliated classes,
with a full range of South West Pony Association qualifiers.
Including the prestigious
SWPA Kitt-Kraiburg Supreme In-Hand Qualifiers, and
SWPA Supreme Ridden Qualifier.
So take care to read the schedule carefully. If you have any queries,
please do not hesitate to speak to either Medwin or Richard Broad.
Follow ‘SWPA SHOW’ signs From M5 Junction 22
FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP
For all for all winners of all
‘Best Foal Rosettes’
YEARLING CHAMPIONSHIP
For all for all winners of all
‘Best Yearling Rosettes’ to compete for the
SEFTON SALVER
SUPREME CHAMPION OF
to compete for the BICKWELL CHALLENGE TROPHY
ROSETTES:
Rosettes to 6th place in each class, plus Champion & Reserve Rosettes.
Best Member Rosettes in all classes to the highest placed Member wearing a Blue Armband
PRIZE MONEY:
In all classes except, Novice Lead Rein & Beginners First Ridden R9 – R10, Young Handler H19 – H21, Novice Ridden R105 – R113,
Lead Rein Working Hunter W129 – W130, Novice Working Hunter W131 – W133. 1st £5.00, 2nd £3.00, 3rd £2.00
Please Note: 2 entries or less, NO prize money awarded. 3 or 4 entries 1st prize money only awarded.
5 entries, 1st and 2nd prize money only. 6 entries or more, prize money as listed.
ENTRY FEES:
PUK Qualifying Classes
Classes: H1-H7, R11-R13, R15-R18, R80-R93, R116-R128, W135, W138-W140,
W142-W143, W145.
SWPA Members £6.00, Non Members £8.00 per class.
All Other Classes:
Members £5.00, Non Members £6.00 per class.
£2.00p extra per class on the day.
SWPA & PUK RIDER AGES FOR SHOW/RIDING
& SHOW HUNTER TYPES
PLEASE NOTE: Riders to be correct age for height of pony they ride.
RIDER AGE RULES F0R SHOW/RIDING PONY NOVICE & OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES:
n/e 128cms, Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
exc 128cms - n/e 138cms, Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
exc 138cms - n/e 148cms, Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
RIDER AGE RULES FOR SHOW HUNTER NOVICE & OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES AND
OPEN WORKING HUNTER CLASSES:
n/e 122cms, Riders not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
exc 122cms - n/e 133cms, Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
exc 133cms - n/e 143cms, Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
exc 143cms - n/e 153cms, Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
SHOW RULES Recent amendments in Bold Type
The Show is run
under the rules of the South West Pony Association's constitution and general
show rules, a copy of which can be obtained from the Secretary, Mrs Medwin
Broad.
Where classes are affiliated
to Ponies (UK), The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society or
The Exmoor Pony Society, their rules apply.
All competitors take part at their
OWN RISK and are expected to exercise due care at all times and obey all
notices displayed. The
organisers and owners of Lympsham Showground,
accept NO responsibility for any accident,
loss or damage to any competitors, spectators, animals or property. It shall be
a condition of entry that competitors will hold the organisers blameless and
indemnify them against any loss, damage or legal
proceedings.
The SWPA recommend that all exhibitors
should have adequate personal sports insurance.
All accidents/incidents/falls should be
reported to the Secretary.
Exhibitors may not
knowingly exhibit any Pony/Horse that has been bred, sold, leased or produced
by the Judge or his/her immediate family or his/her employer.
An exhibitor may not show an equine
in a competition judged by any member of his/her immediate family.
Exhibitors may not
knowingly exhibit any Pony/Horse that has been bred, sold, leased or produced
by the Judge or his/her immediate family or his/her employer.
An exhibitor may not show an equine
in a competition judged by any member of his/her immediate family.
An exhibitor may not show under a
judge for whom he/she has produced an equine since
1st October 2006.
A rider may not ride in a class
judged by someone for whom he/she has ridden in a competition since the 1st
October 2006.
The Judge's decision will be
final.
All Ridden Equines MUST be 4 years
old & over.
All Colts / Stallions two years old and over must be
in possession of a current License.
(unless otherwise governed
by the individual Breed Society)
IN-
SWPA, SHETLAND
PONY SOCIETY and P(
RIDDEN
STALLIONS:
SHETLAND PONY
SOCIETY RULES: - Children MUST have attained their 11th birthday on the day of the show
to compete in a ridden class with a Stallion.
SWPA & P(UK) RULES: - Any Pony Stallion not exceeding 138cms or Small Breed Mountain &
Moorland Stallions may NOT be ridden by juniors who have NOT attained their
12th birthday before 1st January in the current year at any show affiliated to
Ponies Association (UK). Stallions exceeding 138cms or
NOT be
ridden by juniors who have NOT attained their 14th birthday before 1st January
in the current at any show affiliated to Ponies Association (
All Children MUST
have attained their 3rd birthday by 1st January in the current year before
competing in ANY ridden classes, and must comply with the upper limit of the
class entered, and be
prepared to supply a copy
of their birth certificate if requested.
Correct British
Standard Headgear conforming to
Reins that restrict the natural movement of a
pony/horse MUST not be used in the ring.
NO Spurs to worn in any ridden class and Showing
Canes MUST not exceed 30".
(unless deemed to part of the 'dress code' for the class entered).
In Ridden Classes, if a rider
falls off at any time whilst in the Ring, both pony/horse and rider MUST leave
the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part.
LEAD REIN, FIRST RIDDEN (unless governed by P(
(Please see
list of permitted bits posted outside the Secretary’s Office)
Mountain & Moorland ponies MUST be shown in
their natural state and trimming MUST comply with the respective Breed Society
Stud Books.
Mountain &
Moorland ponies and Part Breds must be registered with their respective Pure
Breed Societies and registration numbers to be stated on the entry forms and
when entered on the day,
(unless otherwise stated on the individual class). These
conditions also apply to horses/ponies entered as Pure Bred, Part Bred &
Anglo Arabs.
Mares with foals at foot MUST have
attained their 4th birthday.
All foals being shown MUST be a
minimum of three weeks old on the day of the show.
The organisers may
divide/amalgamate/cancel classes as they see fit, without prior notice.
The organisers
reserve the right to refuse entry of persons or ponies at the committee's /
secretary's discretion and without assigning a reason.
Objections must be
in writing and given to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the completion of
the relevant class and accompanied with a fee of £10.00 (refundable if the
objection is upheld)
Entry fees are not refundable.
All Prize Monies MUST be collected before leaving any
SWPA show.
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Copyright
JCS Enterprises. Schedule compiled and designed by Richard Broad. 01934 633304
The Showground is very kindly loaned to our association by
Mr & Mrs Frost
Please leave the area around your vehicle clear of droppings and litter
Thank you for your co-operation, Richard Broad (chairman)
PONIES (
“This show is a qualifier for the Ponies (UK) 2008 Summer Championship
Show, to be held on the 13th – 16th August 2008 at the
To validate your qualification, competitors are required to: -
Step 1 – Register your qualification within 14
days with Ponies (
Send the ‘Registration of
Qualification’ certificate plus £10.00, plus 2008 Full Membership
(if not already submitted) to the Ponies (UK)
office within 14 days in order for
the qualification
to remain valid.
Step 2 – Declare your intention to enter the Summer
Championships.
Forward ‘Declaration of Entry’ for the Summer Championship Show along with the balance
of entry fee by the close of entries.
PONIES (
Please see details of Rules prior to the respective Pollyanna Amateur
Riders classes
SOUTH WEST PONY ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW QUALIFYING RULES
This show is a qualifier for the
South West Pony Association Championships
to be held on 12, 13, 14 September
2008,
at The David Broome Event Centre,
Crick, Gwent. NP26 5XP
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 membership fees due within 14 days of this show.
Please Note: Membership fees £20
EQUIFEST SHOWING
SHOW QUALIFICATION RULES
“This show is a qualifier for the Equifest Showing Show, to be held on
the 15th – 17th August 2008 at the East of England
Showground,
The
Three Highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes: -
R11 –
R12, R15 – R18, R56 – R61, R62 – R68, R70, R75 will qualify for the Equifest
Showing Show 2008 Championships.
ROYAL
This show is a qualifier for the
Royal London Show 2008.
The First, Second and Third placed exhibits in
the following classes: -
H1 – H7, R11 – R18, H19 – H21, H22 – H41, H43
– H52, H55 – H64, R65 – R66, H67 – H70,
R71 – R73, H74 – H79, R80 – R103, R118 – R128.
will qualify for the
Champion of
Each qualified equine will receive a
qualification card in the ring, which will enable the owner to
enter the Royal
the International
Showing Society within 28days of the qualifying show. No equine registration is
required. For up to
date information, telephone the secretary on 07971 931971 / 07971 304640 or
visit the Royal
JUNIOR JUDGES COMPETITION
Classes R14, H37, R112.
Candidates MUST have
attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the
current year and not to
have
attained their 19th birthday before 1st January in the current
year, and will be expected to
appear
smart and wearing a hat.
Candidates will be invited
to observe one of the qualifying classes and record their observations and
final
placing order on a prepared mark sheet. The Judge will then continue to judge
the class and
place
the ponies in their preferred order.
On completion of the class
the judge will assemble all the comments/mark sheets and award a
qualifying
card to the young judge of their choice.
The winner of each
qualifying class will be invited to compete in the final of the Young Judges
Competition
to be held at our Championship Show in September.
At the final all candidates
will be asked to judge both In-Hand & Ridden classes. The winner to
receive
the ‘SWPA Young Judges Sash & Trophy’
All six finalists of this
competition will be invited to judge at future SWPA Shows, and encouraged
to
build their own judging portfolio.
THE
COMMITTEE REQUEST THAT YOU
Thank you for your co-operation
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN-
RING
Judge: Mrs P Cox.
P(
Open to Mountain
and Moorland ponies of all ages registered with their respective Pure Breed
Societies.
Stallions, Colts, Mares, Fillies or Geldings.
H1 Yearling. Shetland, Dartmoor,
H2 Two and Three year old. Shetland, Dartmoor,
H3 Four year old and over. Shetland, Dartmoor and
H4 Four year old and over. Welsh sections A and B. (Best
Foal Rosette)
H5 Yearling. New Forest, Connemara, Dales, Fells,
(Best
Yearling Rosette)
H6 Two and Three year old. New Forest, Connemara, Dales, Fells,
Welsh sections C and D.
H7 Four year old and over. New Forest, Connemara, Dales, Fells,
Welsh sections C and D. (Best Foal Rosette)
The first &
second placed ponies in classes H1 – H7 will qualify for the 2008
P(
1st placed exhibits from classes H1 –
H7 to compete.
The Champion &
Reserve Champion Small Breeds, and the Champion & Reserve Champion Large
Breeds will qualify.
SWPA OWNER BRED CHAMPIONSHIP
MUST be owned and shown by a member of the family
H8 Owner Bred, (M&M only). Any Age. (Best
Yearling Rosette, Best
Foal Rosette)
The first, second
& third placed exhibits in class H8 will qualify for the 2008 SWPA Owner
Bred Championship.
The first and second placed
Brood Mares in classes
H3 – H4, H7 – H8 will qualify for the 2008 SWPA Brood Mare Championship.
MOUNTAIN &
MOORLAND IN-
1st & 2nd placed exhibits from classes H1 – H8 to compete.
The SWPA Kitt-Kraiburg Supreme
In-Hand Championship Qualifier.
The Champion from this
Mountain & Moorland In-Hand section will qualify for the 2008 SWPA
Kitt-Kraiburg Supreme
In-Hand Championship.
To be held at the SWPA Championship Show on
13 September 2008.
(If the Champion has qualified
then the qualification may go to the Reserve Champion)
MINI RIDDEN CLASSES
RING ONE Continued: - Judge: Mrs M H Arrowsmith-Brown.
R9 Novice
Lead Rein. Any type. Mare or
Gelding,. Four years old and over.
Not exceeding
122cms. Riders NOT to have won any Lead
Rein class prior to the date of this Show.
Riders not to have attained
their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be
shown in a SNAFFLE
BRIDLE. The lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
R10 Beginners
First Ridden. Any Type. Mare or Gelding. Four years old and over.
128cms
and under. Riders NOT
to have ridden in any Open First Ridden class prior to the date of
this Show. Riders not
to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current
year. To be shown in
a SNAFFLE BRIDLE.
May be
accompanied in the ring, but the child must be seen to be riding the pony
unaided.
The first & second placed ponies from class R10 will qualify for the
2008 SWPA Beginners First Ridden Championship.
P(
R11 Open
Leading Rein Pony. Mare or Gelding. Four
years old and over, not exceeding
#
122cms. Riders not to have attained their 7th
birthday before 1st January in the current
year. To be led by an
attendant. To be shown in a SNAFFLE
BRIDLE. Lead rein to be
attached to the
noseband only.
P(
R12 Open
First Ridden Pony. Mare or Gelding. Four
years old and over, not exceeding
#
122cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th
birthday before 1st January in the current
year. To be shown in
any suitable bridle.
The three highest placed exhibits not already qualified
in classes R11 – R12 will qualify for the
Equifest Show Pony Lead Rein & First Ridden Finals.
The first & second placed ponies in classes R11 – R12
will qualify for the 2008 SWPA Open Mini Ridden Championship.
RING ONE Continued: - Judge: Mrs V Cresswell.
P(
R13 Leading
Rein Pony of Show Hunter Type. Mare or
Gelding. Four years old and over, not
#
exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 8th
birthday before 1st January in the
current year. To be
led by an attendant, and shown in a SNAFFLE BRIDLE, the lead
rein
to be attached by the
noseband only.
R14 First
Ridden Pony of Show Hunter Type. Mare or Gelding.
Four years old and over,
#
122cms and under. Riders not to have attained their 10th
birthday before 1st January in the
current year. To be
shown in a SNAFFLE BRIDLE.
The first & second placed ponies in classes R13 – R14 will qualify
for the 2008 SWPA Show Hunter Mini Ridden Championship.
MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND MINI RIDDEN CLASSES
RING
ONE Continued: - Judge: Mrs J Webb.
P(
R15 Confined
# of
£10 or more in any M&M Leading Rein class before 1st January in
the current year.
Mare or Gelding. Four
years old and over, not exceeding 122cms, registered in the Pure
Breed Society Stud Books of Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Riders not to have attained
their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current
year.
To be led by an attendant and shown in a
SNAFFLE BRIDLE, the lead rein to be attached
by the noseband only.
P(
R16 Confined
#
of £10 or more in any M&M First Ridden class
before 1st January in the current year.
Mare or Gelding. Four
years old and over, not exceeding 128cms, registered in the Pure
Breed Society Stud Books of Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Riders not to have attained
their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current
year.
Any suitable bridle.
RING ONE Continued: - Judge:
Mrs M H Arrowsmith-Brown.
P(