SOUTH EAST M & M SHOW

RUN BY SOUTH EAST CONNEMARAS.

(Affiliated to the National Society, British Connemara Pony Society & Equifest Showing Show)

On SUNDAY, 9th MAY 2021

At

Felbridge Show Centre, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2NU. Please note we have the sole use of Felbridge Showground

FOR ALL REGISTERED M&M & REGISTERED CONNEMARA PART-BREDS (Some classes will be restricted to Connemara Ponies) Qualifiers for BCPS TAM O'SHANTER CHAMPIONSHIPS NPS/ Saracen Feeds HOME PRODUCED M&M IN CHAMPIONSHIP, NPS DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG RIDDEN PONY NPS PICTON NOVICE RIDDEN M&M, NPS/PEASEDOWN STUD& JESS TALBOT INTERMEDIATE M&M RIDDEN, NPS RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN,NPS/Ryehouse Native Show Team JUNIOR M&M RIDDEN, NPS/NAF NOVICE M&M WHP,NPS Area 5 Intermediate WHP & NPS TopSpec M&M WHP. BCPS REGIONAL FINALS 2021 NPSDRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 EQUIFEST SHOWING SHOW QUALIFIERS FOR PURE & PART BREDS.

THIS SHOW WILL BE RUN UNDER THE SHOWING COUNCIL COVID 19 GUIDLINES IN FORCE AT THE TIME

RULES FOR SOUTH EAST SHOW

1. Where shows are affiliated to the NPS their rules for showing apply in their qualifying classes. 2. No entry fees are refundable. 3. Mares with a living foal born in the current season are not eligible to compete in ridden classes. 4. Brood mares must be four years old or over. The age of the pony is calculated from 1st January in the year of its birth. 5. Foals must be at least 4 weeks old on the day of the show, must accompany the mare into the ring and be shown in a halter or leather head collar. 6. No ridden pony may be shown on a lead rein. 7. All ponies in Novice Classes must be shown in a suitable snaffle . 8. Whips or canes must not exceed 30” (75cm) except in classes. Excessive use of the whip will be penalised and may result in disqualification. 9. A correctly secured current British standard skull cap/riding hat must be worn (including side classes). A competitor whose hat comes off, or chin strap comes undone whilst competing must, on penalty of elimination, replace it or fasten it before continuing. He may dismount without penalty to recover the hat or have it passed up from the ground or may stop without penalty to fasten the chinstrap. 10. A fall of pony or rider in the ridden phase of any class will result in disqualification. The rider must not remount in the ring. A fall of a rider in the in-hand phase may result in elimination at the discretion of the judge. 11. Spurs only allowed in dressage classes. 12. All equines must be kept within the designated areas and handlers must obey the instructions of the stewards to conform to the current Health and Safety rules. Stallions/colts may not be lead or ridden by a junior who has not attained his/her 14th birthday on the day of the show. 13. All equines must be kept under control at all times. Any equine deemed not to be under control may be required to leave the Ring and/or Showground by any authorised person. 14. The Judges decision is final. 15. Any pony arriving late for a class may only compete in that class with the Judge’s permission. 16. Exhibitors may not remove their ponies from the Ring during judging, without the Judge’s permission. 17. In WHP classes, no change of rider/saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. Protective front boots only may be used for the jumping and ridden phases only. Bandages and protective pads on ponies’ feet are not allowed. No change or rider/handler will be allowed throughout the class without the judge’s permission. 18. No stallion or colt may tease and/or serve a mare on the Showground or on the show premises. All colts 2 yrs old or over must be adequately bitted. Ridden Stallions must wear a stallion disc obtainable from the NPS or other showing society, In Hand stallions (2 years old and over) are advised to display a stallion bridle marker. 19. No pure bred 148 cm and under may be plaited. 20. An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a pony bred, sold leased, produced broken, ridden or trained by the Judge, and/or his/her immediate family or his/her employer/employee or by anyone with whom he/she resides. (NB Group teach-ins and demos are exempt) 21. a) A rider/Handler may not compete in a Class judged by someone for whom he/she has exhibited in the show ring within the previous 12 months, or judged by his/her immediate family 22. b) An exhibitor may not show under a judge for whom he or she has produced a pony within the previous 12 months. (An exhibitor is the owner, the lessee or the person who produces and/or shows the pony.) c) An exhibitor may not show under a Judge where he or she has entered into a financial/commercial undertaking within the previous 12 months. Stud fees are excluded. 23. No invited judge is permitted to exhibit a pony at the same show. 24. The Show Committee reserves the right to alter the programme as and when necessary. The decision of the Show Committee in all matters is final. 25. Anyone wishing to lodge a protest shall do so in writing to the Show Secretary’s Office and at the same time deposit £50.00. All protests shall be delivered within one hour of the incident. 26. THIS SHOW WILL BE RUN UNDER THE SHOWING COUNCIL COVID 19 GUIDELINES IN FORCE AT THE TIME.

This show is affiliated to the British Connemara Pony Society and the Society's Rules for Showing apply. Neither the organisers of this event, nor any agent or representative accepts any liability for any accident, loss or injury or illness to /ponies, riders, or spectators, or any other person land or property whether caused by their negligence or breach of contract in any way whatsoever.

BCPS Rules for Showing.

1. Unless entered in a class specifically for over-height Connemara ponies, no Connemara pony exceeding 148 cm. or less than 128 cm. may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain & Moorland Ponies within the jurisdiction of the Society. Where it is reported to the Society that this may have occurred then the Council or such sub-committee or individual representative as the Council may delegate authority to from time to time, may require the animal to be measured or re-measured in accordance with the Rules of the Joint Measurement Board Ltd. The penalty for the contravention may be cancellation of the registration of the animal concerned.

2. No entire male may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or registered Mountain & Moorland ponies after the lst January in the year in which he attains the age of three years unless he is registered as a stallion in the adult section of the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society. Stallions registered after 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class 2.

3. No female or gelding may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or registered Mountain & Moorland ponies after the lst January in the year in which it attains the age of four years unless it has been registered as an adult pony in the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society. Mares and geldings registered after the 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class 2, with the exception of geldings registered as adults in the Stud Book in 2007 and 2008.

4. No Connemara pony may be shown over the age of six months unless it is registered in the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society.

NPS Qualifiers. NPS Qualifying Rounds, Breed Show Rules: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland Classes. The highest placed pony in each class goes forward to the final. Where this pony has already qualified the pony standing next in line and has not already qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than third place. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non- members. At Breed Shows ponies can qualify for the final even if their owners are not NPS members. The owner of a pony qualifying at a Breed Show must become an NPS Qualifying or Life member for the pony to enter the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show

Qualification Cards- The owner’s valid, current membership card must be shown in the ring to receive most qualifications. Please continue to send in results to the office so that qualification can be confirmed and verified. These can be sent in any clear format already available but must include the name of the owner of the pony and the name of the pony. Once results have been received into the Office, if the Owner of the qualifying pony cannot be verified by the office, or if a pony has already qualified, the NPS reserve the right to pass the qualification down no lower than third place.

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, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show 3rd to 5th August 2021.

Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle marker available from the NPS office or from any other society. In Hand stallions (2 years old and over) are advised to display a stallion bridle marker.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships, Breed Show Rules: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. At breed shows Silver Medals may be won by non-members. The owner of the qualified pony must become an Adult Qualifying or Life member to enter the final. 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. 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. This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, taking place at East of England Showground on 18 - 22 August 2021 The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 23 will qualify. Qualifications cards need to be handed to the judge in the ring upon qualification and may be collected from the Ring Steward if exhibitors do not already have one.

Entries should be sent by post to: Hon Show Secretary:

Mrs Dianne Calvert, 58 Savill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex RH16 2NN

Tel: 01444 483127 (mobile: 07759 943117) Email [email protected]

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 30th April 2021 (If entries permit, it may be possible to enter up to Monday 3rd May 2021

There will be no entries on the day.

ENTRY FEES: In Hand Classes: £10.00 per class. All Ridden and WHP (inc. Training Classes): £15.00 per class. Dressage Classes: £15.00. First Aid: £4 per exhibitor

PAYMENT can be made by BACS: South East Connemaras, Account no: 52128708, sort code: 09-01-55 Paypal: [email protected] or cheque made payable to: South East Connemaras

JUDGES: In Hand Classes 1 - 3 : Mrs T Deja . Classes 4 & 5. Mrs J Somerset Ridden Classes: Classes 10 Mrs T Deja Classes 6,7,8,9 & 11 - 16 Mrs J Somerset. WHP:& BCPS Performance Mr R James and Mrs J James Unaffiliated Training Classes: Ms Sonia Chittenden.In Hand Championship& Silver Medal Mrs J Somerset, NPS M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship. Mrs J Somerset British Bred Championship and Supreme Championship: Mrs T Deja, Mrs J Somerset, Mr R James and Mrs J James.

AWARDS: Rosettes to 6th place in all classes. SEC rosettes and Champion and Reserve rosettes to the In Hand, Ridden, and WHP Champions. Sashes to the In Hand, Ridden and WHP Champions. A British Bred rosette to the highest placed British Bred Connemara pony in each class. The Supreme Champion to receive the Knockenroe Champ Trophy

FIRST AID: RJK Event Medics

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: To be appointed

PHOTOGRAPHER: Felbridge Photography

VET ON CALL: Cinder Hill Veterinary Clinic

REFRESHMENTS: Felbridge Show Centre

COURSE BUILDER: John Bedford

SOUTH EAST CONNEMARA SHOW COMMITTEE: Mrs C Caddy, Mrs D Calvert, Mrs B Evans, , the Hon Mrs Harries, Ms L: Marsh, Mrs J Murrell, Mrs S Newton, Mrs L Woods, & Mrs J Somerset.

CLEAR ROUND JUMPING. Weather permitting there will be clear round jumping in the grass WHP ring. £5 per round.

MARKS SHEETS will be posted on the South East Connemaras FB page after the Show.

RING ONE: IN HAND CLASSES. PURE BRED CLASSES FOR CONNEMARA PONIES 148CM & UNDER 9.30 am: Judge: Mrs T Deja Rosettes to 6th place in all classes. Classes 1-3 inc NPS/HorseQuest M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Please see NPS Rules 2021 for more details. Foals are not eligible.

CLASS l YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING Qualifier for the Tam-O-Shanter Yearling Championships & Equifest M&M In Hand

CLASS 2 TWO YEAR OLD & THREE YEAR OLD STALLION, FILLY OR GELDING, Qualifier for the Tam O Shanter Two & Three Year Old Championships & Equifest M & M In Hand Rosette to highest place two year and three year old. (This class will be split if there are sufficient entries). . YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from Classes 1 & 2 are eligible The Lanburn Trophy to the winner. The highest three placings of each age group Connemara yearlings, two year olds and three year olds - will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championship”. (9 qualifiers)

CLASS 3 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS & OVER Stallion discs must be worn. The highest placed mare with foal at foot will qualify for Equifest M & M In Hand Championship. The three highest placed mares, will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championship. (3 qualifiers)

CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd from Classes 1, 2 & 3 are eligible Sash and SEC rosette to the Champion. The Honeybear Salver kindly donated by the Somerset family to the Champion.

Judge: Mrs J Somerset CLASS 4 The NPS/Saracen Horse Feeds M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship. Please see NPS 2021 Rule Book, Sec A, 3.6. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.

Section (a) Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & Welsh B any age

Section (b) Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D any age To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2021

IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP - Judge Mrs J Somerset The Connemara Champion and Reserve and 1st and 2nd from Classes 4 (a) & (b) are eligible. Sash to the Champion. The two highest placed exhibits in classes 1 – 4 not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest In Hand Mountain and Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on 18th to 23rd August 2020. The Tam-O-Shanter Championship will take place at the BCPS Breed Show on Friday 16th July, 2021 at Warwickshire Agricultural College, Moreton Morell , Warwickshire. Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the Breed Show.

NPS/ KILMANNAN STUD M&M IN HAND SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mrs J Somerset To be judged under NPS Rules 2021. 1st prizewinners from Classes 1 - 4 are eligible.

Judge Mrs J Somerset

CLASS 5. PART BRED AND OVERHEIGHT CONNEMARA to be shown in hand. Any age or sex. Special rosette to best yearling. Qualifier for the NPS/ Mole Valley Farmers Part Bred In Hand National Championship The winner to receive the Minnismoor Trophy kindly presented by Ms L Marsh and Mrs J Murrell.

RING ONE: RIDDEN CLASSES to follow on after Class 5. Please note that Classes 10, 11 & 13 are only open to Registered Connemara Ponies. Rosettes to 6th place in all classes

In classes 11, 12 & 13 the owner does not have to be an NPS member for the pony to enter these qualifiers or to qualify for the final but the owner must become an NPS Qualifying or Life member to enter the final. In classes 6,7,8,9 , 11, 12,13, 14 & 15 only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 3rd to 5th August 2021. In classes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 rider any age, except stallions (see NPS rules in section A 3.2).

Not before 12 noon Judge: Mrs J Somerset

CLASS 6 Qualifying round for the NPS M&M Novice Leading Rein National Championship, kindly sponsored by the King’s Head, to be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. Mares and geldings four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms, registered in the main body of the following Breed Society stud books: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. The pony never to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any Mountain & Moorland Leading Rein classes or qualified for the NPS/ M&M Leading Rein final before 1st January in the current year. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday by 1st January in the current year, Ponies must be shown in a snaffle .

CLASS 7 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/BRYNDEFAID STUD M&M Novice First Ridden National Championship to be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2020 Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands. Mares and geldings four years old and over not exceeding 128cms, registered in the main body of the following Breed Society stud books: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. The pony never to have won a first prize of £10 or more in any First Ridden Mountain & Moorland classes or qualified for the NPS/Showing Classics M&M First Ridden final before 1st January in the current year, Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. NPS/Supreme Products Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

Class 8 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/ROBINSON M&M JUNIOR RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021 Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Mares or Geldings 4 years old and over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. Riders must not have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

CLASS 9 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/ROBINSON M&M JUNIOR RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Mares or Geldings 4 years old and over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Open to registered Dales, Fell, Highland, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D mares and geldings, four years old & over and exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm (except for Welsh Sec D and Dales) . Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year. A qualifying ticket will be awarded to the highest placed animal not exceeding 138cms and the highest placed animal exceeding 138cms. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands. NPS/Supreme Products Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years The highest placed Connemara pony to receive a special rosette and the Haywards Heath Hammingden Trophy kindly donated by Mrs F Kemp. The two highest placed exhibits in classes 8 & 9, not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 18th August to 22nd August 2021.

Classes 10, 11 & 13 are only open to Registered Connemara Ponies

Judge: Mrs T Deja

Class 10: UNAFFILIATED NURSERY NOVICE RIDDEN Registered Connemara Stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over. 148 cm & under. Snaffle only. Ponies entered in this class are not allowed to compete in Class 11 (Picton Novice Ridden M&M Qualifier). Not to have been placed 1st-3rd in any ridden classes. Ponies will only walk and trot as a class and may canter only in their individual show. Snaffle bridles only.

Judge: Mrs J Somerset

CLASS 11 Qualifying round for THE NPS/PICTON MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Registered Connemara Stallion, mare or gelding four years old or over. 148 cm & under. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, (NB: Please note any results from 2020 are exempt) it has done any of the following: i) Won an open affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class ii)Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, Olympia or RIHS Open M&M Ridden classes iii) Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship show (N.B. Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year). 2020 is excluded when calculating consecutive years. iv) If a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year show or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de- noviced and cannot compete in the Picton final Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.

NPS/Supreme Products Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years

Class 12 Qualifying round for THE NPS/DARGAVEL M&M YOUNG RIDDEN PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five and six years old. Special rosette to the highest placed Connemara Pony in each section Shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions (See Rule A3.2). Any pony that qualifies for the final, but does not submit an entry for the final, will retain its novice status the following year.

Section 1. All breeds four years old. Section 2. All breeds five years old Section 3. All breeds six years old NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands NPS/Supreme Products Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years NPS/Black Country M&M Championship Qualifier

CLASS 13 Qualifying round for the NPS/PEASEDOWN & JESS TALBOT M&M INTERMEDIATE RIDDEN PONY CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. Registered Connemara Stallion Mare or Gelding not exceeding 148 cm, five years & over. A pony is not eligible to compete if it has qualified before 1st January in the current year for: i) The M&M Open Ridden Championship final at Horse of the Year Show or , ii) The M&M Supreme Ridden Championship final at Olympia, iii) The M&M Open Ridden Championship Final at Longines Royal International . To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions (See Rule A3.2) NPS/Supreme Products Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years NPS/Black Country Saddles M&M Championship Qualifier

CLASS 14 Qualifying round for the NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2020. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Stallion, mare or gelding 5 yrs & Over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B.

CLASS 15 Qualifying round for the NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2019. NPS/Rosettes Direct Home Produced Ridden Championship – wear white arm bands Stallion, mare or Gelding 4 yrs & Over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & Welsh D. Special rosette to the highest placed Connemara. Rider any age except stallions (See Rule A3.2) To be shown in any suitable bridle. The two highest placed exhibits in Classes 14 & 15 not already qualified will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Mountain and Moorland Final to be held at the East of England Showground on 18th to 22nd August 2021.

RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd from classes 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 are eligible. Sash to the Champion. The highest placed Connemara Pony will receive a challenge cup kindly presented by Spragg Saddlery & SEC Rosette

NPS/ Standinghat Stud and Show Team M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship. Judge: Mrs J Somerset To be judged under NPS rules 2021 1st prize winners from classes 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 are eligible.

CLASS 16 RIDDEN PART-BRED AND PURE BRED CONNEMARA OVER 148CM. This is also a qualifier for the NPS/ Mole Valley Farmers Part Bred Ridden National Championship

Judge:Mrs J Somerset

Mare or Gelding 4 yrs & Over. Winner receives a perpetual trophy kindly presented by Major J M Varrier.The two highest placed Part Breds, not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Ridden Part Bred Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 18th August to 22nd August 2021

RING TWO - WORKING HUNTER PONY & PERFORMANCE Classes start at 9. am prompt in the Bill Kear Arena. Back protectors are recommended in these classes but are not mandatory.

UNAFFILIATED TRAINING CLASSES OPEN TO ALL

TRAINING CLASSES METHOD OF JUDGING: Animals will be required to jump a course of fences, they will immediately be asked to give a short show including a change of rein and a gallop in the same ring. The marks will be in accordance with WHP. Ponies may be shown in any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Ponies may NOT be shown on the Lead Rein. Rider any age except stallions whose riders must be 14 years and over. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase. Three refusals will result in elimination

Judge: Ms Sonia Chittenden

Class 17. Ponies 4 years old or over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 1’9” Class 18. Ponies 4 years old or over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 2’3” Class 19. Ponies 4 years and over MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 2’6”

NOT BEFORE 11.30 AM

Class 20 BCPS PERFORMANCE PONY QUALIFYING CLASS – PURE BRED PONIES 148CM OR UNDER, PART-BRED & OVER-HEIGHT CONNEMARAS. (This class is for Registered Connemara Ponies and Part Breds only.) Judge: Mrs J James Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over. A snaffle bridle must be worn in both sections. Section 1 Novice show and 2' 3" jumps Section 2 Intermediate show and 2' 6" jumps

Rules for Section 1 A snaffle bridle must be worn. To be judged as a performance class and not as a show class. A rider may ride more than one pony in each class. Previous winners may compete. Rider and Horse/Pony combination not to have competed at BE80/90 or above or at HOYS/RI. If entered in Section 1, the horse/pony may not qualify in Section 2. Height of jumps at Final 2' 6". Ponies enter the ring and perform a show that must include a walk, working trot, canter on both reins, a gallop and finish with a halt of 3 seconds. The show must not exceed 2 minutes. Immediately after the show, a 2’3” course of 5/6 jumps will be jumped. Marking as follows a) Style on the flat 25 marks, b) Jumping Style 25 marks, Overall impression 50 marks. Marks to be deducted a) jump knocked down – 10, b) 1st refusal – 10, c) 2nd refusal – 20, d) 3rd refusal – elimination.

Rules for Section 2 A snaffle bridle must be worn. To be judged as a performance class and not as a show class. A rider may ride more than one pony in each class. Previous winners may compete. Height of Jumps at Final 2'9". Ponies enter the ring and perform a show that must include a walk, working and medium trot, canter on both reins a gallop, rein back and finish with a halt of 3 seconds. The show must not exceed 2 minutes. Immediately after the show, a course of 5/6 jumps will be jumped. Marking as follows:- (a) Style on the flat 25 marks (b) Overall impression 50 marks. Marks to be deducted a) jump knocked down – 10, b) 1st refusal – 10, c) 2nd refusal – 20, d) 3rd refusal – elimination. The three highest placed ponies/horses from each section not already qualified will qualify for the Final to be held at the BCPS Ridden Show, to be held at Warwickshire Agricultural College, Moreton Morell, Warwickshire on 17/7/2021

The following classes to be run under NPS Rules 2021

Judges: Mr R James and Mrs J James Ponies may be measured at the judge’s discretion. Rider any age, except stallions (see rules in section A 3.2). Riders may only ride one pony in each class.

Classes 21, 22 & 23 are open to M & M Stallions, mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books. Only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 3rd to 5th August 2021.

CLASS 21 Qualifying Round for THE NPS/NAF M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP. Open to pure bred stallions, mares and geldings 4 years old and over. To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society 2021. Riders may only ride one pony in this class. A pony is not eligible for this class if before 1st January in the current year: (NB: Please note any results from 2020 are exempt) it has won an open affiliated mixed M&M WHP class, Qualified for M&M Open WHP (HOYS or RIHS) qualifying round, qualified for the NPS M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP final at the NPS Summer Championship show or qualified for an M&M WHP final at HOYS or RIHS in previous years or in the current year.(NB ponies can compete as novices for two consecutive years provided they do not make entry into the final in the first year) 2020 is excluded when calculating consecutive years. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 65 cms Max height 75cms Spread 65 cms Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) Min height 75 cms Max height 85 cms Spread 75 cms

CLASS 22 Qualifying round for THE NPS/AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP to be judged under NPS rules 2021. Ponies must be five years old or over. Stallions, mares and geldings. Riders may only ride one pony in this class. Ponies never to have qualified for the M&M Working Hunter Pony (HOYS/RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year. Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Weslsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) Min height 80 cms Max height 95 cms Spread 80 cms Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 70 cms Max height 85 cms Spread 70 cms

Class 23 Qualifying round for THE NPS/TopSpec M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP to be judged under NPS rules 2021 Stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over . The two highest placed exhibits in each section , not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland WHP Final to be held at the East of England Showground on the 18th August to 22nd August 2021.

Section 3 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm Min height 75 cms Max height 90 cms Spread 75cms Section 4 Ponies exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 148cm (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction) Min height 85 cms (2’9”) Max height 100 cms Spread 85 cms

WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners from Class 20 (sec 3 & 4) , Class 21 sec,3 & 4& Class 22 sec 3 & 4 are eligible. Sash, to the Champion. The Summer Solstice Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by Mrs C Caddy & SEC rosette to the Highest Placed Connemara Pony. Judges: Mr R James and Mrs J James

BRITISH BRED CONNEMARA CHAMPIONSHIP – all the recipients of British Bred Connemara rosettes in each class are eligible. Rosettes to Champion and Reserve. A trophy in memory of Tiercel Top Cat presented by Mrs S. Burt of Walstead Stud will be presented to the Champion. Judges: Mrs T Deja, Mrs J. Somerset. Mr R James and Mrs J James

SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Judges: Mrs T Deja, Mrs J. Somerset. Mr R James and Mrs J James

In Hand Champion and Reserve, Ridden Champion and Reserve and Working Hunter Pony Champion and Reserve to compete for the Supreme Championship. This will be held in Ring One at the end of the day. Sashes to the Supreme Champion and Reserve. The Knockenroe Champ Trophy kindly donated by the Bloor Family to the highest placed Connemara Pony

DRESSAGE CLASSES AT FELBRIDGE SHOWGROUND, ON 9TH MAY 2021 THIS IS AN NPS DRESSAGE QUALIFIER FOR ALL SECTIONS AND BCPS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD IN THE RUBBER ARENA BETWEEN 9 AM AND 1 PM. To be run under BD rules. Judge: Ms Jo Curties No times will be given, these classes will run concurrently (at the same time). Competitors must ensure that the judge knows which test they are riding.

Class 24 Intro B (2009) Open BCPS Dressage Championships Qualifier

Class 25 Prelim14 (2016) NPS Qualifier. Sections - A: not exc.138. B: exc.138. C: part-breds, D: mini E: junior, F: G: Open BCPS Dressage Championship Qualifier

Class 26 Novice 28 (2008) NPS Qualifier – as above BCPS Dressage Championship Qualifier

Class 27 Elementary 44 (2002) Open

The two highest placed eligible ponies in each section will qualify for the 2022 NPS Final . You do not have to be a member of NPS to enter qualifying classes. It is up to competitors to indicate which section they are entering. The sections and details of the Final can be found on the NPS Dressage web site. In classes 24 - 26 registered Connemara Ponies and Partbreds placed 1st & 2nd in their class or gaining 65% or above will qualify for the BCPS Dressage Championship Final at the BCPS Breed show, Warwickshire Agricultural College, Moreton Morell, Warwickshire on 16/7/ 2021 Tests to be ridden at finals are Prelim 19 and Novice 23 You do not have to be a member of the BCPS member to enter the qualifying class but will need to become a Performance Member of the BCPS to enter the Finals. All classes are run under British Dressage rules. Rosettes to 6th place.

Entries close: 30/4/2021 to Mrs D Calvert, 58 Savill Rd, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2NN E mail: [email protected]. (Mobile: 07759943117) Payment may be made with show entry. Cheques made payable to SOUTH EAST CONNEMARAS Paypal: [email protected] Bank transfer: sort code: 09 01 55 A/c no: 52128708

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SEC Unaffiliated Dressage Entry Form Reg No if State Section Class Horse/Pony Connemara For NPS Rider Entry Fee P/B or O/H Qualifier

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Entry fee: £15. per class ( A First Aid fee of £4.00 is payable if you are only entering the dressage classes)

HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN TIED TO HORSE BOXES/TRAILERS

DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS

PLEASE DO NOT MUCK OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND

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SOUTH EAST M&M SHOW (run by South East Connemaras) Sunday 9th May 2021

Entries close: Friday 30thApril 2021

ENTRY FORM

Stud Classes Horse registered name (& Height Sex Year of Name of Sire Name of Dam Exhibitor Breeder Rider Entry Fee Book Entered breed if not Connemara) S/C/G Birth No. M/F

Please use one line for each animal irrespective of the number of classes entered and write legibly. ENTRY FEES In-hand: £10/class Ridden/WHP/Dressage: £15/class

TOTAL ENTRY FEES: £------ADD FIRST AID FEE OF £4 PER EXHIBITOR

TOTAL DUE: £______

Please make cheques payable to: South East Connemaras. BACS payment: South East Connemaras. Account No: 52128708. Sort code: 09-01-55 Paypal: [email protected] Please return this form with fees to: I do hereby guarantee in respect of each animal entered: Hon. Show Sec: Mrs Dianne Calvert Exhibitor ______58 Savill Road 1. That the particulars given are correct. 2. To conform to the conditions mentioned in the South East Lindfield Address ______Connemara Show Rules. Haywards Heath 3. To indemnify the South East Show Committee and all its W. Sussex RH16 2NN ______Post Code ______helpers against proceedings, liabilities, costs and expenses in 01444 483127 relation to or arising out of my entry in this Show. Telephone/Mobile______E-mail [email protected] Age if under 18 yrs _____ Signature of Exhibitor ______Online payment please tick E-mail ______GDPR compliance: please tick here if you are happy for your If required please enclose SAE for return of number details to be kept on file for future SE Connemara events. NPS Adult M’ship No: (if a member) ______BCPS Member? or collect on the day. These will not be used for any other purpose.