Light Horse Schedule

The Stewarts Building Services/BHS Scotland Working Hunter Series 2012 - Qualifying Class

Entry Fee £7

Course maximum height 3' 6" (1.05m). Maximum spread 3' 9" (1.12m) Open to horses 15hh and over, four years old and over. Riders 18 years old or over.

Classes will be judged in line with the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.sporthorsegb.co.uk. The first THREE will qualify for the final even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified, the qualifying card can be passed down to the fourth place, provided fourth placed rider jumped clear. Final to be held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials 24th August 2012

To be eligible to compete at the Final, either the owner or rider of the horse must be a member of the British Horse Society.

152

Riding Club Horse - Exceeding 14.2hh To be shown in snaffle bridle. A jump will be included.

Entry Fee £5

153

Ouplaymuir Cup

For First and Second Prize Winners of Classes 150, 151, 152.
To be won five times, not necessarily in succession.
Winner eligible for the Lesley McGill Trophy (Class 182)

Unaffiliated Working Hunter Pony & Horse Classes
[Entrants in Class 151 are excluded from classes 154 - 157]
Judging 9:00am Prompt in Ring 4
Classes will not be delayed for late entrants

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

154

Novice Working Hunter - For horses over 15hh

Horse/Rider combination never to have won a First in a Working Hunter Horse competition.
Maximum height of fences 2' 6", course over 6 to 8 fences

155

Open Working Hunter - For horses over 15hh
Maximum height of fences 3', course over 6 to 8 fences.

156

Novice Working Hunter - 15hh and under

Horse/Rider combination never to have won a First in a Working Hunter competition.
Maximum height of fences 2' 3", course over 6 to 8 fences.

157

Open Working Hunter - 15hh and under
Maximum height of fences 2' 9", course over 6 to 8 fences.

158

Campbell Fuel Oil Cup

For winners of Classes 154 to 157
Winner eligible for the Lesley McGill Trophy (Class 182)

Registered Mountain & Moorland Ponies
Judging 9:00am Prompt in Ring 3

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

Breed and Registration Number must be shown on Entry Form

This show is a qualifier for

NPS Scotland/Clarendon Planning and Development M &M In-hand Championship
NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M & M Championship
NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M & M Championship

NPS Scotland Rules

Ponies may only qualify once for each NPS/Scotland Competition Final.
All M & M ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective stud book. Part breds an X registered ponies and Eriskays are not eligible
Qualification in the M & M section may go to 3rd in the championship. All others may go to no lower than 6th place.
For the Novice classes. Ponies must wear a snaffle bridle & must not have won a 1st in any Open Ridden Mixed M & M or breed class prior to 1st January 2012. Ponies that have won any 4, 5 & 6 year old class in the previous year are deemed open ponies and are therefore not eligible for the NPS Scotland Kilmannan Novice Final. An Open class is one for registered ponies that does not mention, Junior, Novice, Intermediate, Lead Rein or First Ridden in its description. The description may or may not include the word Open.
Entry for the Finals can only be made by sending the official card duly signed by the judge at the time of qualifying with your entry form.
The OWNER must be or become a member of NPS Scotland before entering the Final
All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein except in the specified Lead Rein Qualifier class. (Selected shows only)
M & M Lead rein ponies, mares or geldings 4 years and over not exceeding 122cm. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and B. Rider under 9 years.
M & M First ridden ponies, mares or geldings 4 years and over not exceeding 128cm. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and B. Rider 12 years.
Maximum height for HP/RP is 153cm or 15hh. Foal classes excluded.
Competition cards will be issued to all NPS Scotland members on receipt of membership. One per pony. If you require more contact the Secretary. This card will be dated and signed by the judge for the relevent competition section you have qualified for.
Non members (of NPS Scotland) may get competition cards (No membership required) from the NPS Scotland secretary (SAE), or a few competition cards will be available for non-members at qualifying shows.
All signed Competition cards to be returned with Championship Finals Entries or entries will not be accepted.
The Final will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012.

NPS Mountain & Moorland 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.

Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members, but only ponies owned by adult NPS Full, Life or Standard members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 1st to 3rd August 2012.

The highest placed pony owned by an NPS member in each class will qualify for the final. Where this pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line which is owned by an NPS member and has not already qualified receives the qualification. Qualification may go no lower than 3rd place. Judges and/or stewards will check membership cards prior to presenting the qualifying rosettes and cards. NPS Standard members will be required to upgrade to Full to enter the final.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championship Conditions

These classes are judged under the rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded where the owner of the champion pony is a Full, Life or Standard 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 owners 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 (3rd). Foals are not eligible for the Silver Medal Championship. A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the NPS for the best registered pony in the M&M In Hand section. The Sponsor's Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the Qualification card

Qualifiers are entitled to compete in either the NPS/The MINNS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in Malvern 1st - 3rd August 2012 or at the Championship Show in Scotland. Qualifiers may only compete in one Kilmannan Final.

160

Large Breeds - Any age. Stallion, mare or gelding. To be shown in hand

SPECIAL ROSETTE for best Registered Welsh Pony owned by a member of the Scottish Welsh Pony & Cob Association - membership card must be produced in ring.

161

Small Breeds - Any age. Stallion, mare or gelding - To be shown in hand

SPECIAL ROSETTE for best Registered Welsh Pony owned by a member of the Scottish Welsh Pony & Cob Association - membership card must be produced in the ring.

NPS Scotland/Clarendon Planning and Development M & M In-hand Championship

The Champion and Reserve Champion in all Mixed pure bred M & M or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012. Qualifiaction may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion)

NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud M & M In-hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
(1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 160 & 161)

Champion and Reserve will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012.

162

Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland - All breeds

Stallion,mare or Gelding 4 years and over

NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud - Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship

A novice pony is one that has not won a 1st place in either an open mixed M & M or breed ridden class prior to 1st January 2012. Ponies must wear snaffle bridles. The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012. Qualifications to go no lower than 6th place

163

Open Ridden M&M - Large Breeds.

Stallion, mare or Gelding 4 years and over
NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship

The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 17th August 2012. Qualifications will go no lower than 6th place. This can be either mixed M & M or Breed Classes

164

Open Ridden M & M - Small Breeds

Stallion, mare or Gelding 4 years and over
NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship

The 2 highest placed ponies not already qualified in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012. Qualifications to go no lower than 6th place. This can be either mixed M & M or Breed Classes.

The above Open Ridden Large and Small Breeds classes [163 & 164] may be amalgamated if numbers are not sufficient.

NPS/The Minns M & M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship
For the First and Second prize winners from classes 163 and 164
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by The National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Section.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in either the NPS/The Minns M & M ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in Malvern, 1st-3rd August 2012 or at the Championship Show in Scotland. Qualifiers may only compete in one The Minns final.

165

Commore Trophy For First and Second Prize Winners of Classes 160 - 164.

To be won anually
Winner eligible for the Lesley McGill Trophy (Class 182)

Unregistered or Part Bred Mountain & Moorland Ponies

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

166

Unregistered or part bred Mountain and Moorland ponies

Not eligible for Classes 160 - 165 to be shown under saddle, lead reins are permitted. Ponies 4 years old and over. All Breeds including unregistered Shetland Ponies, to be shown in natural state.

Class 166 may be split if entries warrant.

Shetland Ponies
Judging commences 10:00am in Ring 2
All ponies will be led

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

SPSBS Affiliation rules 2012

Classes must be confined to Registered Ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue if one is produced. Society rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or eligible for registration (i.e. foals)
Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show
There must be no colts or entire males in Young Handlers classes. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Children under 11 years old on the day of the show may not show entire males in ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. In ridden classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part.

170

Registered Ponies - Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding

171

Registered Ponies - Filly or Gelding 2 or 3 years old

172

Registered Ponies - Colt or Stallion, 2 years old and over.

173

Registered Ponies - Mare (with or without foal at foot) or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Special Rosette for best foal (must be over 3 weeks old)

174

Registered Miniature Ponies - Yearling Colt, Filly or gelding

175

Registered Miniature Ponies - Filly or gelding 2 or 3 years old

176

Registered Miniature Ponies - Colt or Stallion, 2 years old and over.

177

Registered Miniature Ponies - Mare (with or without foal at foot) or Gelding 4 years old and over.

Special Rosette for best foal (must be over 3 weeks old)

NPS Scotland/Clarendon Planning and Development M & M In-hand Championship

The Champion and Reserve Champion in all Mixed pure bred M & M or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on friday 24th August 2012. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion)

178

Ardenbeag Trophy
Junior Miniature Pony champion 3 years old and under from winners or highest placed in Classes 174 to 176

179

Lignite Trophy for best registered Miniture Pony

For First and Second Prize Winners of Classes 174 to 177

180

Oxgang Stud Trophy

Junior champion 3 years old and under from winners or highest placed in classes 170 - 172

181

Toyland Trophy

For First and Second winners of classes 170 - 177
Winner eligible for the Lesley McGill Trophy (Class 182)

Class 182

Equine Champion Of Champions

The Lesley McGill Trophy

For winners of classes 153, 158, 162, 165, and 181
Presented by Mr Gordon McGill, to be won anually in perpetuity

Judging will take place at 12:45pm approximately in Ring 3 by a panel of judges

Family Pony Classes
Judging 1:00pm

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

For Classes 183 and 184 the Judge will be looking for well mannered, safe, sensible ponies, well turned out. A small jump may be included in the judging.

183

Family Pony - Over 13.2hh not exceeding 14.2hh

Suitable to be ridden by any member of family. Snaffle Bridle only (No lead reins). Rider not eligible for class 191

184

Family Pony - 13.2hh and under

To be ridden in a Snaffle Bridle (No lead reins)
Rider not eligible for classes 185

185

Lead Rein Class - Family Pony - Mare or Gelding not exceeding 14.2hh

To be ridden in Snaffle Bridle.)

186

Duncarnock Cup

For the First and Second Prize Winners in Classes 183 to 185

Unaffiliated Veteran Horse & Pony Class

Commencing 1:30pm in Ring 2

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

187

Veteran Horses and Ponies aged 18 years and over at 1st January 2012. To be shown in hand.

Class may be split if entries warrant

188

Veteran Horses and Ponies aged 18 years and over at 1st January 2012. To be shown under saddle.

189

The Thomson Family Trophy

for the best Veteran Horse or Pony from Classes 187 & 188

Unaffiliated Coloured Horse & Pony Class

Commencing after Class 189 in Ring 2

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

190

For Coloured Horses and Ponies to be shown in hand

Class may be split if entries warrant

191

For 'Traditional' Horses and Ponies to be shown in hand

192

For coloured Horses and Ponies to be shown under saddle

193

Touchmill Princess Cup

for the best Coloured Horse or Pony from Classes 190 & 192

Unaffiliated Jumping - Junior
Commencing 2:00pm in Ring 4

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

For riders age under 17 on day of Show. Only One Rider per Horse/Pony and a maximum of 3 class entries allowed in Classes 194 - 197 per Horse/Pony.

194

Beginners

Pony/Horse and rider never to have been placed in any jumping competition. Assistance/lead rein permitted - Fences will not exceed 0.50m (1' 6") - jumping one round only, against the clock.

In classes 195 to 197 - Two phases to be run without interruption. Competitors faulting in the first phase are halted by the whistle after jumping the last obstacle in the First phase and they leave the arena. Competitors who have jumped clear in the first phase immediately carry on to the 2nd phase against the clock. [In accordance with BSJA Rule Book (Rule 286A)]

195

Novice

Pony/Horse and rider not to have won a first place since 1st January 2011 - Fences will not exceed 0.69m (2' 3"), in 1st round.

196

Intermediate - Fences will not exceed 0.76m (2' 6"). in 1st round

197

Open

Unaffiliated Jumping - Senior

Commencing 2:00pm in Ring 1

Entry Fee (Each Class) £5

For riders age 17 and over on day of Show. Only One Rider per Horse/Pony and a maximum of 3 class entries allowed in Classes 198 - 200 per Horse/Pony.

In classes 198 to 200 - Two phases to be run without interruption. Competitors faulting in the first phase are halted by the whistle after jumping the last obstacle in the First phase and they leave the arena. Competitors who have jumped clear in the first phase immediately carry on to the 2nd phase against the clock. [In accordance with BSJA Rule Book (Rule 286A)]

198

Novice

Pony/Horse and rider not to have won a first place since 1st January 2011. Fences will not exceed 0.69m (2' 3") in 1st round.

199

Intermediate
Fences will not exceed 0.76m (2ft 6") in first round

200

Open