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NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY SCOTLAND SCOTTISH SHOW

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, 9th JUNE 2012 STRATHALLAN CASTLE AUCHTERARDER PERTHSHIRE

Entries Secretary and General Enquiries: Mrs Alicia M Hay Blairview Milnathort Kinross KY13 0SF Tel: 07970 816416 Email: [email protected]

Entries Close 21st May 2012

www.npsscotland.co.uk

2 THIS SHOW IS A QUALIFIER FOR  The NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Ridden M&M Championship 2012  The NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M&M Championship 2012  The NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products M&M Open Working Hunter Pony Championship 2012  The NPS Scotland/Scottish Farmer-Scottish Horse In Hand Mountain & Moorland Championship 2012  The NPS Scotland In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony of the Year 2012  The NPS Scotland/Kilgraston School M & M Lead Rein and First Ridden Championship 2012

 The NPS/www.horsequest.co.uk M&M Ridden Grand Prix 2012  The NPS/Ringside Stud Open Ridden Championship 2012  The NPS/Peasedown Stud Intermediate Ridden Championship 2012  The NPS Picton M&M Novice Ridden Championship 2012  The NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd M&M First Ridden National Championship 2012  The NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd M&M Leading Rein National Championship 2012  The NPS/RHR Demolition Ltd M&M Junior Ridden National Championship 2012  The NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden National Championship 2012

 The NPS/ Area XI M&M First Ridden WHP National Championship 2012  The NPS/The Bowling Family M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship 2012  The NPS/KBIS Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship 2012  The NPS/Area 25 M&M Working Hunter Pony National Championship 2012

 The NPS/Area 25 M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship 2012  The NPS/Area XI Show Pony In Hand Supreme National Championship 2012  The NPS Show Hunter Pony In Hand National Championship 2012  The NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship 2012  The NPS/The Minns M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship 2012  The NPS/Laybalands Stud Show Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship 2012  The NPS/Bankswood Stud Show Hunter Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship 2012

 The NPS/Follywood Stud/Hawkins-Smith Native British Isles Area Supreme Ridden Championship 2012  The NPS/Fodder Solutions British Isles Area In Hand Championship 2012

 The Equifest Finals at the East of England Showground on the 15 - 19 August 2012  The Veteran Horse Showing Olympia Area Qualifier 2012  Tam O’Shanter Championship Qualifier JUDGES

Ring Classes Judge 1 NPS M&M Lead Rein & First Ridden Mrs ME Claxton NPS M & M Junior Ridden Mrs ME Claxton NPS Scotland Open Ridden Mrs C Frith 2a Welsh In Hand Mrs G Simpson NPS Novice Ridden Mrs R Bown NPS Intermediate Ridden Mr D Blair 2b Connemara In Hand Mrs R Bown Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland In Hand Mrs R Bown Dales/Fell/New Forest In Hand Mrs R Bown 3 Highland In Hand Mr S Baird Show Ponies In Hand Miss JM Custerton Hunter Ponies In Hand Mrs MC Nimmo M & M Home Produced In Hand Mrs CM McArdle Veteran Classes Mrs Sheila Clark 4 Reg. Part Breds In Hand Mrs E Aitken Unaffiliated BSPS Mrs E Steel 5 & 5a Novice M & M WHP Mrs BM Halls & Mrs CM McArdle M & M First Ridden WHP Mrs BM Halls Intermediate M & M WHP Mrs BM Halls & Miss JM Custerton Open M & M WHP Miss JM Custerton & Mrs ME Claxton Dressage BD Prelim 12 Miss Peggy Jardine Paterson Arena BD Novice 27 Miss Peggy Jardine Paterson

3 The National Pony Society Scotland Officials

President: Mrs S Coutts Chairman: Mr R Robertson Vice Chairman: Mrs F Roebuck Committee: Mrs S Gordon, Miss P Jardine Paterson, Mrs S Keron, Mrs J McCallum, Mrs I McInroy, Mrs J McNaught, Mrs K Miller, Miss L Oliphant Entries Secretary: Mrs Alicia Hay Course Builders: Mr G Barclay Commentator: Mrs J Geyer Farrier: Mr A Smith Veterinary Surgeons: Tay Valley Veterinary Centre, Whitefriars Crescent, Perth. Tel: 01738 621415. On call only. Medical Cover: British Red Cross Objection Committee: A minimum of three members of the NPS Scotland Committee will form the Objection Committee if required.

Acknowledgements

 The Committee of NPS Scotland would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generosity in supporting our Show.  The Committee of NPS Scotland would like to thank the Cadets from the 38F (Perth) SQN Air Training Corps for all their kind assistance at this event.

Entries and Entry Fees

NPS Scotland NPS National Members Non-Members Members In Hand Classes £8.00 per class £12.00 per class £15.00 per class Ridden Classes £10.00 per class £16.00 per class £18.00 per class Dressage Classes £10.00 per class £10.00 per class £10.00 per class Young Handlers Classes FOC FOC FOC

 Entries close on 21 st May 2012.  No refund of entry fees can be claimed under any circumstances.  Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct fees and all entries must comply with the current NPS, BSPS or other affiliated Society rules where appropriate. It is the exhibitors’ responsibility to familiarise themselves with the various Society/Association rules in operation and entry is only accepted under this condition.  Membership will be suspended immediately if • Cheques made payable to the NPS, NPS Scotland or an NPS Affiliated show are not honoured by the bank • If there is any money owing to the NPS, an NPS Area or an NPS Affiliated show • If any trophies belonging to the NPS or an NPS Area are not returned by the requested date. A surcharge of £10 will be charged if replacement cheques have to be processed.  The Show reserves the right to refuse the entries of any person who has issued dishonoured cheques in this or previous years.  Substitution: No nomination entries accepted and no substitution of animals allowed.  The NPS Scotland Committee reserve the right to refuse an entry without assigning any reason.  Entries sent by Royal Mail recorded or special delivery will NOT be signed for. Should proof of entry receipt be required, please enclose a SAE with entries which will be acknowledged by return.  Absolutely NO ENTRIES will be taken in the office after the closing date of 21st May, but entries can be made on the day of the show following the procedure detailed below: 1. Late entries will be accepted on the day of the Show from 7.00am until 12.00 noon 2. Terms strictly cash or cheque. Cheques will only be accepted with a valid bank card to the value stated on the bank card. 3. All late entries must produce relevant current membership cards and registration details where appropriate for both animals and riders. 4. Late Entry fees will be at the above rates PLUS a £5.00 surcharge.

Membership of NPS Scotland and NPS (Alton)

Exhibitors wishing to become members of NPS Scotland please apply to: Mrs Alicia Hay, Blairview, Milnathort, Kinross, KY13 0SF. Tel: 07970 816416. Email: [email protected] Joining fees are as follows: 4  Membership fee for NPS Scotland - £20 plus a joining fee of £5.00 – Total £25.00  Current members of NPS (Alton) wishing to join NPS Scotland Membership fee for NPS Scotland - £15.00 plus a joining fee of £5.00 – Total £20.00  Exhibitors wishing to become members of the National Pony Society (Alton) please apply to The Secretary, National Pony Society, Willingdon House, 7 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF. Tel: 01420 88333

Affiliations

This Show is affiliated to the Dales Pony Society, Dartmoor Pony Society, British Connemara Pony Society, Exmoor Pony Society, Fell Pony Society, Highland Pony Society, New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, Shetland Pony Stud- Book Society, Welsh Pony & Cob Society, The Veteran Horse Society and Equifest. If requested, Breed Society cards must be produced in the ring.

Special and Performance rosettes related to these affiliations will be awarded in certain sections provided exhibitors adhere to the rules of the relevant Societies, especially where Society membership is concerned.

Prize Money

Class Prize money will be awarded as follows, and must be collected on the day of the show:  6 or more entries forward in the class on the day and sponsored classes – 1st £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £3  1-5 entries forward in the class on the day (unless class is sponsored) – 1st £10 only  Dressage and Young Handlers. There will be no prize money for these classes.  Rosettes will be awarded 1st – 6th place

Website, Competitor Numbers and Last Minute Information

 The NPS Scotland website will keep you up to date with any news or amendments. Class sizes after close of entries will go on the website when they are available. Please check on a regular basis – www.npsscotland.co.uk  Exhibitor numbers will NOT be mailed out prior to the show.

Directions/Access to Showground

 Please follow signs to the showground. DO NOT use postcode satellite navigation as it will not take you to the showground.  Gates to the showground will be open at 6.00am.  There is STRICTLY no unauthorised parking within Strathallan Estate and no parking overnight on the showground, particularly overnight from Saturday to Sunday. Local stabling is available (see list at end of schedule).  No pens/corrals allowed.

Catering

 Catering will be available on the showfield

General Information, Conditions, Rules and Regulations

1. Exhibitors/competitors must make themselves conversant with the General Rules and Regulations printed in the schedule and Exhibitors/Competitors will be assumed to be fully aware of the contents thereof. The NPS qualifying competitions will be judged in accordance with the rules laid down by the respective Societies with which all exhibitors are deemed to be conversant. 2. Any questions arising out of the Show shall be referred to the Conditions for settlement. Anything NOT covered in the Conditions shall be decided by the Objection Committee and Secretary of any Breed Society or Show Society concerned in cases calling for their opinion. 3. Cancellation of classes. The Committee reserves the right to divide or cancel, or to amalgamate classes where necessary. 4. Forfeiture of entry fees and charges. Failure to exhibit any animal entered will entail forfeiture of entry fees and all other charges. Should any class/competition be cancelled because of bad weather or any reason, 50% of entry fees will be returned where a claim is made within four weeks of the date of the show. No other charges can be refunded. 5. Objections. Objections or protests must be made in writing, giving full name and address, within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the first class concerned and lodged within the Show Secretary’s office with the sum of £100. This sum will be returned if the objection is sustained. If the objection is concerned with height, the amount lodged will be the 5 current JMB fee (£600). Prize money received before adjudication or an objection is to be returned to the Show Secretary prior to leaving the showground. If the objection is not sustained, prize money will be forwarded. 6. Judges. The decisions of all Judges are final. The Committee reserves the right to change judges from one event to another or to substitute judges without warning. 7. The Committee reserves the right to reallocate rings as necessary. 8. All Stallions and Colts, TWO years old or over, must be in possession of a current Ministry of Agriculture, NPS or appropriate Breed Society License. For Dales, Exmoor, Highland and Welsh, this rule is extended to THREE years old. Shetland Pony stallions do not need to be licenced. M&M Stallion and Colts, two years old or over, MUST be adequately bitted. For Riding Pony and Hunter Pony Breeding Classes, Stallions and Colts, 2 years old or over, must be suitably bitted in a snaffle type bridle. Handlers of stallions and colts in In-Hand classes must have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year. 9. Disease. Should any animal be found to be suffering from any contagious or infectious disease, it shall be removed from the Showground immediately at the request of the Committee or Veterinary Surgeon. It is strongly recommended that animals taking part in competition should be vaccinated against Equine Influenza. 10. Veterinary Surgeons will provide cover, but exhibitors are responsible for the payment of the fee charged and this must be paid at the time of treatment. 11. Control. Any animal not sufficiently under control shall be removed from the Showground immediately at the request of a Judge, Steward, Veterinary Surgeon or anyone else in authority. 12. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. 13. Litter. All litter must be placed in the bins provided or taken home. No dung to be left under the ramps of lorries. 14. Misconduct. Anyone reported to be conducting themselves in a disorderly manner will be asked to leave the Showground. 15. Disclaimer for Liability for loss or damage. The Committee and all Show Officials disclaim liability in the following terms: “In this clause the term Exhibitor shall include persons taking part in any competition or display arranged by the Show Committee and the owner of any animal, plant, machinery or other thing involved in any such competition or display or otherwise exhibited on the Showground. Save for death or personal injury caused to any Exhibitor or to his/her servant or agent or to any animal, article, plant, machinery or thing of whatever nature brought to the Showground by the said Exhibitor from whatever cause death, injury, disease, damage or loss arises. (Save for the aforesaid), the Exhibitor shall indemnify the Committee against all claims, damages and expenses whatsoever in any way arising out of the presence of the Exhibitor, his servants, agents, exhibits, vehicles or equipment on the Showground and shall assume full responsibility thereof”. Acceptance of the foregoing conditions shall be a condition of entry. 16. Exhibitors are advised to insure against fire and other appropriate risks not only as regards their own property, but also against any third party claim. 17. Car/Horsebox Parking Conditions. Persons are admitted to the Show Car Parks at their own risk and vehicles and their accessories and contents are admitted to and left in the car parks at the owner’s risk and while every endeavour is taken to ensure the safety thereof, the Committee will not (save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Committee, its servants or agents) be responsible for personal injury (whether fatal or otherwise), loss or damage to property and any other loss, damage, costs and expenses however caused. Drivers of all vehicles MUST comply with the directions of the Committee, its servants, agents and parking attendants. 18. The Committee of NPS Scotland accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss, injury or damage to any person, animal or property on the Showground or the approaches thereto. 19. Health and Safety. Riding hats must be worn to the current safety specification for the relevant classes. Every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of everybody has been taken. For these measures to be effective, everyone must assist in taking reasonable precautions to prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of all the officials and stewards. 20. Timetable. In the event of a clash in the timetable, the Committee is not responsible where an exhibitor misses a class or classes. NO CLASS WILL BE DELAYED FOR ANY EXHIBITOR.

NPS SCOTLAND QUALIFIERS – RULES

1. Ponies may only qualify once for each NPS Scotland Competition Final. 2. All Mountain & Moorland Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective stud book. Part breds and X registered ponies and Eriskays are not eligible. 3. Qualification in the M. & M In Hand Section may go to 3rd in the Championship. All others may go to no lower than 6th place 4. For Novice classes. Ponies must wear a snaffle bridle & must not have won a 1st in an open ridden mixed M. & M. or breed class prior to Jan 1st 2012. Ponies that have won any 4,5,&6 yr 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 1st Ridden in its description. The description may or may not include the word Open 5. 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. 6. The OWNER must be or become a member of NPS Scotland before entering the Finals. 6 7. All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein except in the specified Lead Rein Qualifier Class.(selected Shows only) 8. M&M Lead rein ponies mares or geldings 4 yrs and over not exceeding 122cms. Dartmoor Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. Rider under 9 yrs 9. M&M First ridden ponies, mares or geldings 4 yrs and over not exceeding 128cms. Dartmoor Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. Rider under 12 yrs 10. Max. Height for HP/RP is 153cm or 15 hh – foal classes excluded 11. 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 relevant competition section you have qualified for. 12. 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. 13. All signed Competition Cards to be returned with Championship Finals Entries or entries will not be accepted. 14. The Final will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012

Equifest Qualifiers This show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on 15 -19 August 2012. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.

NPS Scotland Series Sponsors for 2012 The following sponsors generously support all our qualifiers throughout Scotland for the NPS Scotland Finals which will be held at Blair Castle Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012.

Baileys Horse Feeds M & M Open Ridden Championship www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Kilmannan Stud M & M Novice Ridden Championship

Kilgraston School M & M Lead Rein & First Ridden Championship www.kilgraston.com

Kingfisher Building Products M & M Working Hunter Pony Championship [email protected]

Open In Hand Riding/Hunter Pony Championship

Scottish Farmer-Scottish Horse M & M In Hand Championship

Summer Show Sponsors

We wish to thank the following sponsors for their valued support:

 The Northern Highland College, Ormlie Road, Thurso, Caithness Tel: 01847 889000 www.northhighland.ac.uk  Hopes of wigton, Hopes Auction Co Ltd, 93 High Street, Wigton CA7 9PG Tel 01697 342202  N F U Mutual, Regional Service Centre, 140 West Campbell Street, Glasgow Tel: 0141 225 3204 www.nfumutual.co.uk  Bellindene Connemara Pony Stud, J. Somervail, Oxnam Neuk, Oxnam, Jedburgh Tel: 01835 863462  Hopes of Wigton, Hopes Auction Co Ltd, 93 High Street, Wigton CA7 9PG Tel: 01697 342202  Connie’s Closset, 19/21 The Stirling Arcade, King Street, Stirling FK8 1AX Tel: 01786 464669 [email protected]  Jamieson Horse Transport, Estate Office, Ayton Castle, Eyemouth, Berwicks Tel: 07799806334 [email protected]  J & G Staveley, Davington, Eskdalemuir, Langholm DG13 0GW  Baker-Mac Equestrian Products, Denmill, Tough, Aberdeenshire AB33 8EP  Welsh Section A Medal is sponsored by:- Bryndefaid Stud – A J Anderson, Aberdeen  Welsh Section B Medal is sponsored by:- Duntarvie Stud – Mrs. M C Nimmo, Broxburn

Prizes in Kind  Equiform Nutrition Ltd Helen Spiers, 4 Manse Road, West Kilbride KA23 9AT Tel:01294 823453 7 Show Trophies

Category Trophy Presented by

Shown In-Hand: Highland President's Lady Fairfax-Lucy Shetland Transy Mr. D.W.H. Dick Welsh A Mynd Mrs. B.J.C. Smalley Youngstock Phildon Mrs. R. Philip Foal Cavalier Miss A. Bunch Welsh B Balone Mr. R.L. Graham Youngstock Pencot Quaich Mr. A. Robertson Foal Hazel Glass Memorial Mr. & Mrs. V. Glass Welsh C and D Persie Mrs. W.R. Colville New Forest White Gates Mrs. L.M. Paterson Connemara Sydserff Mrs. T. Simpson Exmoor Scorraig Mrs. Davy Dartmoor Senruf Mr. & Mrs. C. Furness Fell Gypsy Melody Mrs. J. Latimer Best M&M In Hand Bred by Exhibitor Strathblane Trophy Mr. F. Bruce Mountain and Moorland (Excluding Highland, Shetland, May de Warrenne-Rogers Mrs. C. Sitwell Welsh A & B) Memorial Mountain and Moorland (Overall Champion In-Hand) Devonshaw Mr. D.W.H. Dick Riding Pony Gelding Rosslyn Promises Mr. & Mrs. Wadelik Riding Pony Brood Mare Whalton Mrs. J. MacInnes Youngstock High Hopes Mr. J.A. Lee Foal Tricula Mr. & Mrs. J. Colthart Riding Pony (Overall Champion In-Hand) Tabitha Mr. M. Harris Hunter Pony Youngstock Playne Miss J. Craig Hunter Pony In Hand Champion Raemoir Miss K. Hunter Reg’d Part Bred In Hand BOCM Pauls Tankard

YOUNG HANDLER Wolverton Rita Mrs Kirsty Miller SUPREME IN-HAND PONY Calgary Lady Fairfax-Lucy

Shown Under Saddle: Highland Ridden Fourmerk Quaich Mr. & Mrs. R. Alexander Welsh Ridden Balone Bowl Mr. R.L. Graham WHP Mountain & Moorland Blainslie Lady Daphne Stewart WHP Mountain & Moorland Netherhall Mrs. J.J. Latimer WHP Mountain & Moorland Boffin Mr. D.W.H. Dick Mountain & Moorland (Overall Champion Under Saddle) Sydserff Fingal Trophy Mrs. J. McCallum SUPREME RIDDEN PONY Transy Quaich Mr. D.W.H. Dick

PLEASE NOTE: Holders of Trophies MUST return them to the SHOW SECRETARY, duly engraved and CLEANED by 31st May, 2012 or ADVISE that they will be returned on the DAY OF THE SHOW.

Mountain and Moorland In Hand Ponies A Special Rosette in each In-Hand Section for the best pony of each breed bred by the exhibitor will be presented. Best M&M In Hand Bred by the Exhibitor will be judged for the Strathblane Trophy.

Qualifying Rounds

NPS Mountain and 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-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 8 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 membership to enter the final. 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.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: 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 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 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 1st-3rd August 2012.

NPS Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony Qualifying Rounds NPS Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. 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. Ponies must be plaited. Qualifying rounds 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-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 enter the final. 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.

Please consult the current NPS Rule Book or visit website www.nationalponysociety.org.uk for complete rules. Similarly for Veteran Horse Society, visit www.veteran-horse-showing.co.uk

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Telephone: 016973 42202 Fax: 016973 45001

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9 REGISTERED MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND IN HAND

NPS Scotland/ Scottish Farmer-Scottish Horse In Hand Mountain & Moorland Championship. The Champion & Res. 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( ie 1st Reserve Champion)

EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify.

STALLIONS – please ensure all stallions and colts 2 years old or over MUST hold a Stallion Licence unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society (NPS Rule 2.8 page 7 2012 Showing and Competition Rules).

REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONIES IN HAND

Judge: Mrs R Bown, Woodlands, 76 Botley Street, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1XG

CLASS 1 CONNEMARA Licensed Stallion, Gelding, Brood or Yeld Mare (4 years old or over). Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 2 CONNEMARA Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). CLASS 3 CONNEMARA Colt, Filly or Gelding Yearling

CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP for the Sydserff Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 1-3 eligible)

Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST CONNEMARA BRED BY EXHIBITOR - to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

REGISTERED HIGHLAND PONIES IN HAND

Judge: Mr S Baird, Strelitz Farmhouse, Burrelton, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH13 9PY

A Society rosette will be awarded to the Champion Highland Pony from The Highland Pony Society.

CLASS 4 HIGHLAND 4 YEARS OLD & OVER Licensed Stallion, Gelding, Brood mare or Yeld Mare. Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 5 HIGHLAND 2 & 3 YEARS OLD Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosettes for best 2 & 3 year old. CLASS 6 HIGHLAND YEARLING Colt, Filly or Gelding

HIGHLAND CHAMPIONSHIP for the President’s Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 4-6 eligible).

BEST HIGHLAND BRED BY EXHIBITOR - to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

REGISTERED WELSH PONIES AND COBS IN HAND. SECTIONS A, B, C and D

SECTION A

Judge: Mrs G Simpson, Woodcroft, The Hills, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbys, S33 9HZ

WP&CS Medals for Sections A&B will be awarded to Champion A&B or Reserve Champion A&B, in accordance with Medal Regulations, provided the owners are paid up members of the WP&CS. The highest placed S&NWPCA and SWPCA Members in the Section A, B, C/D championships will receive a Members 10 rosette. Membership cards must be produced in the ring. Late Entries are not eligible for medals.

CLASS 7 SECTION A Licensed Stallion. (4yrs & over) CLASS 8 SECTION A Brood Mare, Yeld Mare & Gelding, (4yrs & over) Cavalier Trophy and a Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 9 SECTION A Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). Special Rosette for best 2 year old. CLASS 10 SECTION A Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling).

SECTION A YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP for the Phildon Trophy (1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 9 & 10 eligible). SECTION A CHAMPIONSHIP for the Mynd Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 7, 8, 9, & 10 eligible).

WP&CS Medal kindly sponsored by Mr A Anderson, Bryndefaid Stud

BEST SECTION A BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

SECTION B

CLASS 11 SECTION B. Licensed Stallion (4yrs & over) CLASS 12 SECTION B. Brood Mare, Yeld Mare & Gelding (4yrs & over) Hazel Glass Memorial Trophy and a Special Rosette for Best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 13 SECTION B Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). Special Rosette for best 2 year old. CLASS 14 SECTION B Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling).

SECTION B YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP for the Pencot Quaich (1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 13 & 14 eligible). SECTION B CHAMPIONSHIP for the Balone Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 11, 12, 13, & 14 eligible).

WP&CS Medal kindly sponsored by Mrs MC Nimmo, Duntarvie Stud.

BEST SECTION B BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

SECTIONS C & D

CLASS 15 SECTION C or D Licensed Stallion, Gelding, Brood Mares, Yeld Mares (4 yrs & over). Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 16 SECTION C or D Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). Special Rosette for best 2 year old. CLASS 17 SECTION C or D Colt, Filly of Gelding (Yearling).

SECTION C/D YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 16 and 17 eligible) SECTION C/D CHAMPIONSHIP for the Persie Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 15, 16 and 17 eligible)

BEST SECTION C BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP BEST SECTION D BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

REGISTERED DARTMOOR, EXMOOR & SHETLAND PONIES IN HAND

CLASS 18 DARTMOOR, EXMOOR & SHETLAND Licensed Stallion (excluding Shetland), Gelding, Brood Mare and Yeld Mare (4 yrs & over) Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 19 DARTMOOR, EXMOOR & SHETLAND Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). CLASS 20 DARTMOOR, EXMOOR & SHETLAND Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling) Special Rosette for Best Dartmoor Yearling.

11 DARTMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP for the Senruf Trophy Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward for the MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST DARTMOOR BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

EXMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP for the Scorraig Trophy Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward for the MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST EXMOOR BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

SHETLAND YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (Two highest placed Shetland from from class 19 & 20 eligible) SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP for the Transy Trophy Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST SHETLAND BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

REGISTERED DALES, FELL AND NEW FOREST PONIES IN HAND

CLASS 21 DALES, FELL AND NEW FOREST, Licensed Stallion, Gelding, Brood Mare or Yeld Mare (4 yrs & over). Special Rosette to best Foal by a Registered Stallion (of the same breed as the dam) produce of a Mare in this Class. CLASS 22 DALES, FELL AND NEW FOREST Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 & 3 years old). CLASS 23 DALES, FELL AND NEW FOREST Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling).

DALES CHAMPIONSHIP Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward for the MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST DALES BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

NEW FOREST CHAMPIONSHIP for the White Gates Trophy Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward for the MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST NEW FOREST BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

FELL CHAMPIONSHIP for the Gypsy Melody Trophy Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward for the MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion to go forward for the Devonshaw Trophy Championship. Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

BEST FELL BRED BY EXHIBITOR to go forward for THE STRATHBLANE CHAMPIONSHIP

MAY de WARRENNE ROGERS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Dartmoor, Exmoor, Dales, New Forest, and Fell Champions and Reserve Champions to compete

12 THE NPS/AREA 25 M&M HOME PRODUCED IN HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (MM-HPIH)

Judge: Mrs CMM McArdle, Denmill, Tough, Alford, Abderdeens AB33 8EP

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 1st 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. Ponies shown in these classes must be produced and shown by the owner/spouse, or his/her immediate family who does not derive income from working with ponies or horses. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.

Class 24 Large Breeds, stallions, mares and geldings any age Class 25 Small Breeds, stallions, mares and geldings any age

NPS HOME PRODUCED IH M&M CHAMPIONSHIP (1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 24 & 25 eligible)

Champion/Reserve Champion to go forward to the NPS/Kilmannan Stud Mountain and Moorland In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (see Championship table)

SHOW PONY & SHOW HUNTER PONY IN HAND CLASSES

NPS Scotland Open In Hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Class (foal classes excluded) will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 24th August 2012

The NPS/Area XI Show Pony In Hand Supreme Championship (SP-IH)

Judge: Miss J M Custerson, Mink Farm, Abbey Road, Flixton, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1NL

Ponies eligible for the Championship at the show are the first and second prizewinners from all the In Hand Show Pony classes for registered ponies not to exceed 148cm at maturity. The Champion and Reserve Champion go forward to the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show.

EQUIFEST IN HAND RIDING PONIES - The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify.

CLASS 26 SHOW PONY Stallion, Brood Mares (in foal, or with foal at foot), Barren Mares & Geldings 4 yrs & over. Rosslyn Promises Trophy for Best Gelding.Whaldon Trophy for the Best Brood Mare, Special rosette and the Tricula Trophy for the best foal. CLASS 27 SHOW PONY Colt, Filly or Gelding (2&3 years old) not to exceed 148cms at maturity. The class will be split according to height if there are sufficient entries forward on the day. CLASS 28 SHOW PONY Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling) to exceed 148cms at maturity. The class will be split according to height if there are sufficient entries forward on the day.

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPION for the High Hopes Trophy (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 27,28 eligible). SHOW PONY IN HAND CHAMPION for the Tabitha Trophy (Youngstock Champion and Reserve and 1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Class 26 eligible)

The NPS/Laybalands Stud Show Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-SPIH). A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Show Pony In Hand Section Champion to go forward to the Calgary Trophy

13 The NPS Show Hunter Pony In Hand National Championship (HP-IH)

Judge: Mrs MC Nimmo, Duntarvie Stud, Winchburgh, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 6QA

Ponies eligible for the Championship at the show are the first and second prizewinners from all the In Hand Show Hunter Pony classes for registered ponies not to exceed 153cm at maturity. The Champion and Reserve Champion go forward to the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show.

CLASS 29 HUNTER PONY Colt, Filly or Gelding (2 or 3 years old) not to exceed 153cms at maturity. The class will be split according to height if there are sufficient entries forward on the day. CLASS 30 HUNTER PONY Colt, Filly or Gelding (Yearling) not to exceed 153cms at maturity. The class will be split according to height if there are sufficient entries forward on the day.

HUNTER PONY YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP for the Playne Trophy (1st &2nd Prizewinners in Classes 29, 30).

CLASS 31 HUNTER PONY Stallion, Brood Mares (in foal, or with foal at foot), Barren Mares & Geldings 4 yrs & over not exceeding 153cms (15.0hh). Special rosette for the best foal

HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP for the Raemoir Trophy (Youngstock Champion and Reserve and 1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Class 31 eligible)

The NPS/Bankswood Stud Show Hunter Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-HPIH). A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Show Hunter In Hand Section Champion to go forward to the Calgary Trophy

REGISTERED PART-BREDS IN HAND

Judge: Mrs E Aitken, Broomhill Farm, Fergushill, Kilwinning, Ayrshire KA13 7RF

Class 32 REGISTERED PART-BRED ARAB, 4 years and over. Class 33 REGISTERED PART-BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND, 4 years and over. Class 34 REGISTERED PART-BRED ARAB, Yearling colt, filly or gelding and 2 or 3 year old filly or gelding. Class 35 REGISTERED PART-BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND Yearling colt, filly or gelding and 2 or 3 year old filly or gelding.

REGISTERED PART-BREDS IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP for the BOCM Trophy (1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 32- 35 eligible) Champion to go forward to the Calgary Trophy.

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN CLASSES

The NPS/Picton M&M Novice Ridden Championship (MM-NR) THE NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M&M Championship 2012

NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship. A novice pony is one that has not won a 1 st place in either an open mixed mountain & moorland or breed ridden class prior to 1st Jan. 2012. Ponies must wear snaffle bridles. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each novice 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

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) Won a class at an Olympia, Horse of the Year Show or RIHS qualifying round iii) Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Ridden classes iv) Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship show (NB Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive year provided 14 they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year) v) Qualified for the M&M Ridden Championship final at Olympia in previous years 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.

Class 36 DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, SHETLAND Class 37 WELSH A, WELSH B Class 38 FELL, HIGHLAND, DALES Class 39 WELSH C, WELSH D Class 40 NEW FOREST, CONNEMARA

NPS PICTON NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 36-40 eligible to compete).

Champion to go forward to the Native British Isles Supreme Ridden. Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden, Transy Quaich.

The NPS/Peasedown Stud M&M Intermediate Ridden Championship (MM-IR)

Judge: Mr David Blair, Waxwing Stud, Balgonar, Saline, Fife KY12 9TA

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 The M&M Ridden Championship final at Horse of the Year Show or Olympia

Class 41 DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, SHETLAND Class 42 WELSH A, WELSH B Class 43 NEW FOREST, CONNEMARA Class 44 FELL, HIGHLAND, DALES Class 45 WELSH C, WELSH D

NPS INTERMEDIATE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 41-45 eligible to compete).

Champion to go forward to the Native British Isles Supreme Ridden. Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden, Transy Quaich.

The NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M&M Championship 2012 and NP/Ringside Stud M&M Open Ridden National Championship

Judge: Mrs C S Frith, Otterburn, Strontian, Argyll, PH36 4HZ

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 1st placed Highland pony to receive the Highland Pony Society special Ridden rosette and the Fourmerk Quaich. The highest placed Welsh Pony or Cob to receive the Balone Trophy

The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify for the Equifest Ridden M&M Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15 - 19 August 2012

Open to registered pure bred M & M stallions, mares and gelding four years old or over. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championhip – wear white arm bands.

CLASS 46 NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS OPEN M&M RIDDEN DALES, FELL, & WELSH D CLASS 47 NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS OPEN M&M RIDDEN HIGHLAND CLASS 48 NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS OPEN M&M RIDDEN CONNEMARA & NEW FOREST CLASS 49 NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS OPEN M&M RIDDEN WELSH SECTION B &C CLASS 50 NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS OPEN M&M RIDDEN DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, SHETLAND, & WELSH A

NPS SCOTLAND/BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS RIDDEN M & M CHAMPIONSHIP (1st & 2nd Prizewinners in Class 46-50 eligible). 15 Champion to go forward to the Native British Isles Supreme Ridden. Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden, Transy Quaich.

The NPSThe Minns 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 in the M&M Ridden section Classes 46-50 (1st and 2nd Prizewinners eligible). Champion to receive the Sydserff Fingal Trophy and to go forward to the Supreme Ridden Championship for the Transy Quaich.

The NPS/www.horsequest.co,uk M&M Ridden Grand Prix (AMM-GPOR)

Judge: Mrs G Simpson, Woodcroft, The Hills, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbys S33 9HZ

Open to stallions, mares and geldings four years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS rules). Ponies may be shown in any suitable bridle. The highest placed pony, owned by an NPS member, of each individual breed in each class goes forward to the final at the Autumn Festival

Class 51 EXMOOR, SHETLAND Class 52 DARTMOOR, WELSH A Class 53 WELSH B, WELSH C Class 54 CONNEMARA, NEW FOREST Class 55 DALES, FELL, HIGHLAND Class 56 WELSH D

NPS/www.horsequest.co.uk M&M RIDDEN GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP (1st Prizewinners in Classes 51-56 eligible to compete) Champion to go forward to the Native British Isles Supreme Ridden. Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden, Transy Quaich.

The NPS/Micor Demolition Ltd M&M Leading Rein National Championship (MM-LR) The NPS Scotland M&M Lead Rein and First Ridden Championship

Judge: Mrs M E Claxton, Ochterclunie, Craigie, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6RG

NPS Scotland/ Kilgraston School M&M Lead Rein & First Ridden Championship The 2 highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein and First ridden class not already qualified will go forward to 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

EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND LEAD REIN & FIRST RIDDEN The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify.

NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm band.

Class 57 M&M Lead Rein. 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 not reached their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Class 58 M&M First Ridden. 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.

MINI CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 57 and 58 eligible). Champion & Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden Championship for the Transy Quaich

The NPS/RHR Demolition Ltd M&M Junior Ridden National Championship (MM-JR)

Judge: Mrs M E Claxton, Ochterclunie, Craigie, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6RG 16

Class 59 Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B mares and geldings four years old and over. Riders must not have attained their 14th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.

Class 60 Open to registered Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section C mares and geldings four years old and over, not exceeding 138 cm. Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Class 61 Open to registered Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section D, mares and geldings four years old and over, exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148cms (except for Welsh Section D and Dales). Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands.

NPS/RHR DEMOLITION MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND JUNIOR RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 59-61 eligible to compete). Champion to go forward to the Native British Isles Supreme Ridden. Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Ridden, Transy Quaich.

The NPS/Area XI M&M First Ridden Working Hunter Pony National Championship (MM-FRWHP)

Judge: Mrs BM Halls, Bonnets Cottage, Attleton Green, Wickham Book, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8YA

Open to registered M&M mares or geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm. Riders must have attained their 5th birthday but must not have attained their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Riders who have qualified for the (Horse of the Year Show/RIHS) M&M Working Hunter Pony Championship before the 1st January in the current year are not eligible.

Class 62 Mountain & Moorland FIRST RIDDEN WHP.

The NPS/The Bowling Family M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship (MM-NWHP)

Judges: Mrs BM Halls, Bonnets Cottage, Attleton Green, Wickham Book, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8YA (Conf) Mrs CMM McArdle, Denmill, Tough, Alford, Abderdeen AB33 8EP (Jump)

Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. 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 M&M WHP class ii) Won a class at an M&M WHP (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) qualifying round iii) Qualified for the NPS M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP final at the NPS Summer Championship show iv) Qualified for an M&M WHP final at Horse of the Year Show or RIHS in previous years or in the current year

Class 63 Ponies not exceeding 122 cm. Class 64 Ponies exceeding 122 cm but not exceeding 138 cm Class 65 Ponies exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148cm (except for Dales and Welsh Section D for which there is no height restriction)

NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 63-65 eligible) Champion & Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Working Hunter Pony Championship

The NPS/KBIS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship (MM-IWHP)

Judges: Miss JM Custerton, Mink Farm, Abbey Road, Flixton, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1NL (Conf) Mrs BM Halls, Bonnets Cottage, Attleton Green, Wickham Book, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8YA (Jump)

17 Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. Ponies never to have qualified for the NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the Year Show/RIHS) finals before 1 st January in the current year. Riders may only ride one pony in each class.

Class 66 Ponies exceeding 138 cm but not exceeding 148cm (except for Dales and Welsh Section D for which there is no height restriction) Class 67 Ponies exceeding 122 cm but not exceeding 138 cm Class 68 Ponies not exceeding 122 cm

NPS M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 66-68 eligible) Champion & Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Working Hunter Pony Championship

THE NPS/Area 25 M&M Working Hunter Pony National Championship (MM-WHP) THE NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Supplies M&M Open Working Hunter Pony Championship

Judges: Mrs M E Claxton, Ochterclunie, Craigie, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6RG (Conf) Miss JM Custerton, Mink Farm, Abbey Road, Flixton, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1NL (Jump)

NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products Mountain & Moorland Open WHP Championship. The 3 highest placed ponies, in each class 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

The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify for the Equifest Ridden M&M Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 15 - 19 August 2012

Open to registered pure bred M & M stallions, mares and gelding five years old or over.

Class 69 Ponies not exceeding 122cms To compete for the Boffin Trophy Class 70 Ponies exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 138cms. To compete for the Netherhall Trophy Class 71 Ponies exceeding 138cmsbut not exceeding 148cm (except for Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) FELLS, DALES & HIGHLANDS WILL JUMP FIRST OVER CLASS 70 HEIGHT FENCES. To compete for the Blainslie Trophy

NPS SCOTLAND/KINGFISHER BUILDING SUPPLIES M&M OPEN WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 69-71 eligible). Champion & Reserve Champion to go forward to the Supreme Working Hunter Pony Championship

UNAFFILIATED SHOWING CLASSES

The following classes are unaffiliated. They are open for members and non-members to enter. Classes will follow the rules of the British Show Pony Society.

Judge: Mrs E Steel, Middleton Farm, Milnathort, Kinross KY13 0SD

Class 72 MIXED HEIGHT SHOW PONY, Mare or Gelding 4 yrs old or over, not exceeding148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride. Class 73 MIXED HEIGHT SHOW HUNTER PONY. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of animal they ride.

UNAFFILIATED SHOW/HUNTER PONY CHAMPION (1ST & 2ND Prizewinners in class 72 & 73 eligible)

Class 74 LEAD REIN PONY. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1 January in the current year. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, SHP and Show Ponies. Ponies may be shown plaited or unplaited. Class 75 FIRST RIDDEN PONY, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, SHP and Show Ponies. Ponies may be shown plaited or unplaited.

18 Class 76 TINY TOTS FIRST RIDDEN. Mare or gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 122cm, and riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, SHP and Show Ponies. Ponies may be shown plaited or unplaited.

UNAFFILIATED MINI CHAMPIONSHIP (1st and 2nd Prizewinners in Classes 74-76 eligible)

VETERAN HORSE SHOWING CLASSES OLYMPIA AREA QUALIFIER 2012 SPONSORED BY DODSON & HORRELL

The Veteran Horse Showing Ltd Olympia Area Qualifiers are open to both Members and Non Members of the Veteran Horse Showing Society. Please note all competitors should acquaint themselves with the rules of the VHS and they can be found at www.veteran-horse-showing.co.uk. That only Veteran Horse Society Members are eligible to compete in the Regional Championship. Qualification cards will only be given to the first 3 members with the VHS Membership/Horse Registration cards/covering letter from the show office. The Regional winners will go on to compete at the Veteran Horse Showing Ltd Championship Supreme Final at the London International Horse Show at Olympia in December. No foals, spurs, galloping or wearing of face/body jewellery permitted. Minimum age of handler for In Hand Classes 9 years. Minimum age for handlers for stallions both in hand and ridden – over 16 years of age.

Judge: Mrs Sheila Clark, Fieldfare, Upper Bolton Farm, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4HW

Class 77 Open Mixed Age – In Hand 15 years and over Class 78 Open Mixed Age – Ridden 15 years and over

Veteran Championship (1st and 2nd Prizewinners Classes 77 and 78 eligible to compete)

YOUNG HANDLER CLASSES

Judge: Mr S Baird, Strelitz Farmhouse, Burrelton, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH13 9PY

The following classes are open to members and non-members. All handlers must wear a correctly secured British Standard Skull Cap/Riding Hat that meets current safety standards. Age of child is as of 1st January 2012. The 2 highest placed Connemara pony handlers within the age bands of 1 - 12yrs and under and 2 - 13-18yrs will qualify for the BCPS In Hand Show, 22nd August, Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell.

YOUNG HANDLER CLASSES Class 79 Handlers aged 5 - 10, leading a mare or gelding only. Pony 4yrs old and over. Class 80 Handlers aged 11 - 18, leading a mare or gelding only. Pony 4yrs old and over.

Young Handlers Championship (1st and 2nd Prizewinners Classes 79 and 80 eligible to compete) The Wolverton Rita Trophy (Kindly presented in 2012 by Mrs Kirsty Miller)

DRESSAGE ARENA

Classes open to all The dressage classes are open to any competitor. They are a qualifier for the NPS/Fodder Solutions Dressage Championships, but if you do not wish to be entered in the qualifier you can still compete in these classes. Dressage tests can be purchased from British Dressage.

CLASS 81 Prelim 12 Test This is a qualifier for the NPS/Fodder Solutions Dressage championships. All sections of qualification are available in these classes a) Riding Pony b) Part Bred c) small M & M d) large M & M e) Mini 12 yrs and under on 1.1.12. f) Junior 18 yrs and under on 1.1.12. Please enter correct letter on your entry form.

CLASS 82 Novice 27 Test This is a qualifier for the NPS/ Fodder Solutions Dressage championships. All sections of qualification are available in these classes a) Riding Pony b) Part Bred c) small M & M d) large M & M e) Mini 12 yrs and under on 1.1.12. f) Junior 18 yrs and under on 1.1.12. Please enter correct letter on your entry form.

19 CHAMPIONSHIPS Please also refer to tables on the following page.

MAY de WARRENE ROGERS Trophy Championship Judge: Mrs R Bown For the best M & M pony (English Breeds only) shown In Hand.

Strathblane Trophy Championship Judge: Mrs S Coutts For the best M & M pony shown In Hand Bred by the exhibitor. Qualifiers are those who have won a section rosette from their breed In Hand Classes

The NPS/Kilmannan Stud Silver Medal Rosette Championship Judge: Mrs S A Clark

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 member 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 / Kilmannan Stud M&M In-Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in Malvern, or at the Championship Show in Scotland (NPS Scotland Finals at Blair Castle International Horse Trials). Qualifiers may only compete in one Kilmannan final.

Devonshaw Trophy Championship and Equifest Final

Judge: Mrs S Coutts

NPS/Fodder Solutions British Isles Area Supreme In Hand Championship & Calgary Trophy Championship BI-IH

Judge: Mrs M E Claxton

The Supreme In Hand Champion will Qualify for The NPS British Isles In Hand Championship (BI-IH) The winning pony from each of the in hand classes held at the show is eligible to go forward to this championship. There are no specific registration criteria for ponies. The owner need not be an NPS member for the pony/horse to enter this competition or to qualify for the final but will have to become a Full member to enter the final. The Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion ponies at each NPS Area show qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship show. If the Supreme and/or Reserve Supreme has already qualified then the qualification may go to the third place, but no lower.

NPS/Hawkins –Smith Natives British Isles Area Supreme Ridden Championship (BI-R) Supreme Ridden Championship – Transy Quaich

Judge: Mrs S Coutts

The winning pony / horse from each of the ridden classes or championships (excluding Leading Rein and First Ridden classes) held at the show is eligible to go forward to this championship. There are no specific registration criteria for ponies. The owner need not be an NPS member for the pony/horse to enter this competition or to qualify for the final but will have to become a Full member to enter the final. The Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion ponies at each NPS Area show qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship show. If the Supreme and/or Reserve Supreme has already qualified then the qualification may go to the third place, but no lower.

NPS Scotland Working Hunter Pony Supreme Championship

Judge: Mrs S Coutts

The ponies which qualify are: M&M Novice WHP Champion and Reserve M&M Intermediate WHP Champion and Reserve M&M Open WHP Champion and Reserve

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LIST OF PRIVATE STABLING WITHIN 25 MILES OF AUCHTERARDER

Contact Name, Address and Quantity of Stables Size of Stables HGV Access Telephone Number Anna Roberts 17 temporary 10 x 10 Yes Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder 3 11 x 11 [email protected] 2 Foaling Norma Gillon, Bracken Hill Cottage, 2 11 x 11 Yes Tullibardine, Auchterarder 2 10 x 10 01764 660795 Freda Stuart, Mains of Duncrub 4 12 x 12 Yes Dunning 01764 684106 Mrs H Baker 4 No Upper Coul, Auchterarder Tel: 01764 662516 Peggy Jardine Paterson, Roman Park, 4 (straw only) 10 x 12 Yes Gask, Auchterarder 01738 730346 Adrienne Taylor, Westburn Steading 2 11 x 11 Yes Dunning 01738 730369 Louise Westwood 5 Yes Westerton Farm, Auchterarder 01764 660342/07803 456310 Mary Ritchie, Drumside 3 Yes Dunning 01764 684722 Susie Robertson 9 Limited Preston Park, Auchterarder 01764 681444 Sally Coutts, Woodburn Croft 1 No Crieff 01764 652702 Ann Hunt, Easterton Farm 4 2 @ 10 x 10 Yes Blackford 2 @ 12 x 12 01764 682268 Sara Rowell, Moneydie Equestrian 7 4 @ 10 x 10 approx Yes Luncarty, Perth 3 @ 12 x 12 approx 01738 582045 Carolyn Beattie, Milton Farm 6 2 @ 12 x 18 Yes Doune 4 @ 12 x 12 01786 841455 Tracey Fraser, Wester Bankhead, 4 12 x 12 No Auchterarder 01764 660864 Jane Williams, Woodside of Balhaldie, 11 stables Limited HGV Dunblane B&B for 4 people access 07788 862928 Pam Simpson, Pepperwell House, 8 Yes Castle Farm, Methven 07813686841

22 23 NPS Scotland Show 2012 Timetable ALL rings commence at 9.00am. Judging rings or times may change at the discretion of the Committee. Class numbers are shown in brackets. ALL classes follow on unless otherwise stated. Whilst every effort has been made, the Committee do not take responsibility for classes clashing.

Ring 1 Ring 2A Ring 2B

M&M Lead Rein & First Ridden Welsh In Hand (7-17) Connemara In Hand (1-3) (57-58) Judge: Mrs G Simpson Judge: Mrs R Bown Judge: Mrs ME Claxton Dartmoor/Exmoor/Shetland In Hand (18- M&M Junior Ridden (59-61) 20) Judge: Mrs ME Claxton Not before 12.30pm Judge: Mrs R Bown NPS/Scotland Open Ridden (46- Picton Novice Ridden Dales/Fell/New Forest In Hand (21-23) 50) (36-40) (Rings 2A & B) Judge: Mrs R Bown Judge: Mrs CS Frith Judge: Mrs R Bown Not before 1.00pm May de Warrenne Trophy NPS Ridden Grand Prix (51-56) Intermediate Ridden (41-50) (Ch Dartmoor/Exmoor/Dales/Fell/NF Judge: Mrs G Simpson (Rings 2A & B) eligible) Judge: Mr D Blair Judge: Mrs R Bown Supreme Ridden Championship

Ring 3 Ring 4 Ring 5 (Jump) & 5A (Conformation)

Highland Ponies In Hand (4-6) Registered Part Breds In Hand Novice M&M WHP (63-65) Judge: Mr S Baird (32-35) Judges: Mrs BM Halls(C) and Mrs K Show Ponies In Hand (26-28) Judge: Mrs E Aitken McArdle (J) Judge: Miss JM Custerton M&M First Ridden WHP (62) Hunter Ponies In Hand (29-31) Unaffiliate Showing Classes (72- Judge: Mrs BM Halls Judge: Mrs MC Nimmo 76) Intermediate M&M WHP (66-68) M&M Home Produced In Hand (24- Judge: Mrs E Steel Judges: Mrs BM Halls(J) and Miss JM 25) Please note the above classes Custerton (C) Judge: Mrs K McArdle (72-76) are NOT affiliated to the Open M&M WHP (75-73) BSPS although will adhere to their Judges: Miss JM Custerton (J)and Mrs ME Strathblane Trophy, In Hand Silver rules regarding pony height/age Claxton (C) Medal, Supreme M&M and of rider, etc Supreme In Hand Championships (Judging time approximately Not before 12.30pm Dressage Arena 12.30pm) Young Handlers Classes (79-80) Judge: Mr S Baird Judge: Miss P Jardine Paterson Not before 1.30pm BD Prelim 12 and Novice 27 Veteran Classes (77-78) Dressage will run from 10.00am to 2.00pm Judge: Mrs SA Clark with self declaration for times Classes 81-82