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Show Date
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 to Mon, Aug 26, 2024
Closing Date
Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Class
0
Clear Round Working Hunter
Info:
8.30 am – 9.30am, entries taken on the day
Class
1
NPS M&M Junior Ridden National Championship
Info:
NPS COOPER FAMILY JUNIOR RIDDEN NOT EXCEEDING 138CMS.
Mares and geldings four years old and over, not exceeding 138cm. Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1 January in the current year.
*Special rosette to the best Novice Rider not to have won a NF ridden class off the lead before 1 January in
the current year (pink armband). Measuring required.
Class
2
NPS M&M Junior Ridden National Championship
Info:
NPS COOPER FAMILY JUNIOR RIDDEN EXCEEDING 138CMS.
Mares and geldings four years old and over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1 January in the current year.
*Special rosette to the best Novice Rider not to have won a NF ridden class off the lead before 1 January in
the current year (pink armband)
Info:
Mare or gelding capable of giving an adult an interesting ride yet quiet enough for the younger members of the family, to be ridden in a snaffle bridle by an adult or child.
*Special rosettes for all ponies considered suitable by the judge
Info:
Mare or gelding not exceeding 133cm. To be ridden in a snaffle bridle. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not to have attained their 9th birthday on show day. Riders in this class may not compete in Class
5. Rosettes to all competitors. Measuring required.
*Special rosettes for the best rider and the best turned out (includes attendant).
The 1st and 2nd prize winners qualify for the Under 133 cm Championship on Monday.
Class
5
First Ridden Pony
Info:
Mare or gelding not exceeding 133cm. Riders in this class may not compete in Class 4. To be ridden in a
suitable bridle off the lead by a child of 12 years or under on show day. No cantering except in individual show. Rosettes to all competitors. Measuring required. *Special rosettes for the best rider and the best Pony Club member riding their own pony. The 1st and 2nd prize winners qualify for the Under 133cm Championship on Monday.
Class
6
Ridden Walk & Trot
Info:
Ponies must be registered in the New Forest Stud Book (including the X Register) or the Part Bred or FirstCross Register. Ponies must be four years old and over
Info:
Open to stallions, mares and geldings, pure-bred NF, part-bred, first cross and X-register.
18 years and over, to be judged on condition and fitness for age.
Class
8
NPS Part Bred Ridden National Championship
Info:
RIDDEN FIRST CROSS, PART BRED OR X-REGISTER: This class is a qualifying round for the NPS/The Andrews Family Part Bred Ridden National Championship.
Horse/pony to be registered in the part-bred section of the New Forest stud book. Riders any age, except
stallions. Ponies may be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type.
Class
9
Ridden Hunter/ Riding Horse
Info:
Ponies must be registered in the New Forest Stud Book (including the X Register) or the Part Bred or FirstCross Register. Ponies must be four years old and over.
Class
10
Ridden Sports Horse / Pony
Info:
Ponies must be registered in the New Forest Stud Book (including the X Register) or the Part Bred or FirstCross Register. Ponies must be four years old and over.
Class
11
NPS M&M In Hand Summer Championship
Info:
NPS ABSORBINE M&M NEW FOREST IN HAND YEARLING COLT
No yearling colt to be shown in a bit.
Futurity Special Rosette for the highest place Futurity yearling entered in the class
Class
12
NPS M&M In Hand Summer Championship
Info:
NPS ABSORBINE M&M NEW FOREST IN HAND COLT, 2 & 3 year old
This class will be split if sufficient entries forward.
Front shoes permissible for 3-year-olds only
Class
13
NPS M&M In Hand Summer Championship
Info:
NPS ABSORBINE M&M NEW FOREST IN HAND STUD STALLIONS
May be split into two sections as follows, if sufficient entries forward on the day.
Section A: Junior Stallions, 4, 5 or 6 years of age.
Section B: Senior Stallions, age 7 years or over
Class
14
Forest Run Stallions
Info:
Ponies must be 4 years and under. Stallions aged 2 years and over that are (or are eligible to be) in the Verderers grazing from June 2023 and are eligible and available to run the Forest in 2024. Manes and tails can be lightly trimmed.
PREMIUMS: £150, Premiums will be awarded to stallions 2 years old and over at the Judge’s discretion. Premiums will be paid in the year of award
Class
15
Forest Run Stallions
Info:
Ponies must be 5 years and over that are (or are eligible to be) in the Verderers grazing from June 2023 and are eligible and available to run the Forest in 2024. Manes and tails can be lightly trimmed. Ponies aged 4 and
over may be shod. PREMIUMS: £150, Premiums will be awarded to stallions 2 years old and over (classes 14-15) at the Judge’s
discretion. Premiums will be paid in the year of award. Stallions in this class must be measured or have a
height certificate. This class will split on height, if sufficient entries forward.
Class
16
NPS & Baileys Horse Feeds M&M Ridden Pony of the Year
Prizes:
£25.00, £20.00, £15.00, £10.00, Rosettes to 10th place
Info:
Competitors MUST use the official Horse of the Year Show entry form available from the office and the website.
This must be fully completed with all ID numbers included.
For Breed Show purposes, ponies do NOT need to be measured for this class.
Class 16
Class
17
Ridden New Forest Pony
Info:
FOREST BRED Mare or gelding to have been sired and foaled on the open Forest.
Class
18
Ridden New Forest Novice
Info:
NOVICE RIDDEN exceeding 138cm, ponies 4, 5 or 6 years old.
For ponies that have not won a first rosette in a ridden NF or M&M class up to 1st January in the current year.
To be ridden in snaffle bridles
The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner from each class is eligible for
the John Bradford Cup (red armband).
Classes may be split in the ring if sufficient entries are forward.
Class
19
Ridden New Forest Novice
Info:
NOVICE RIDDEN exceeding 138cm, ponies 7 years old or over.
For ponies that have not won a first rosette in a ridden NF or M&M class up to 1st January in the current year. To be ridden in snaffle bridles The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner from each class is eligible for the John Bradford Cup (red armband). Classes may be split in the ring if sufficient entries are forward.
Class
20
Ridden New Forest Novice
Info:
NOVICE RIDDEN not exceeding 138cm - Measuring required.
For ponies that have not won a first rosette in a ridden NF or M&M class up to 1st January in the current year. To be ridden in snaffle bridles The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner from each class is eligible for the John Bradford Cup (red armband). Classes may be split in the ring if sufficient entries are forward.
Class
21
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship
Info:
NPS RINGSIDE STUD OPEN NEW FOREST RIDDEN STALLION
All ridden stallions must be 4 years or over.
The 1st and 2nd prize winners are eligible for the Ridden Championship (Henderson Scott Cup).
The winner of the Ramblers cup for the best novices (not to have won a 1st rosette in a ridden NR or M&M
class up to 1st January in the current year and show in a snaffle bridle) (pink armband) is eligible for the Novice
Ridden Championship.
The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner is eligible for the John Bradford Cup (red
armband).
The highest place Forest-Bred Ridden Stallion is eligible for the Forest-Bred Ridden Championship (the Super
Sox Trophy) (white armband).
Class
22
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship
Info:
NPS RINGSIDE OPEN NEW FOREST RIDDEN MARE OR GELDING EXC 138CM
The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner from each class is eligible for
the John Bradford Cup (red armband).
Classes may be split in the ring if sufficient entries are forward.
Class
23
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship
Info:
NPS RINGSIDE OPEN NEW FOREST RIDDEN MARE OR GELDING NOT EXC 138CM Measuring required.
The best pony ridden by the owner or the child of the owner from each class is eligible for
the John Bradford Cup (red armband).
Classes may be split in the ring if sufficient entries are forward.
Class
24
NPS Working Hunter Pony (M&M & Plaited) Training Stakes Competition (0.45m - 0.55m)
Info:
NPS SIMONS FAMILY & MARBETH STUD M&M & PLAITED TRAINING STAKES Height of fences 46cms to 53cms
Open to pure-bred New Forest and also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register.
Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158 cm. Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over. Riders
may only ride one pony in each class.
Class
25
NPS Working Hunter Pony (M&M & Plaited) Training Stakes Competition (0.55m - 0.70m)
Info:
NPS SIMONS FAMILY & MARBETH STUD M&M PLAITED TRAINING STAKES Height of fences 53cms to 69cms
Open to pure-bred New Forest and also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register.
Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158 cm. Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over. Riders
may only ride one pony in each class.
Class
26
NPS Working Hunter Pony (M&M & Plaited) Training Stakes Competition (0.70m - 0.85m)
Info:
NPS SIMONS FAMILY & MARBETH STUD M&M PLAITED TRAINING STAKES Height of fences 53cms to 69cms
Open to pure-bred New Forest and also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register. Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158cm. Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over. Riders
may only ride one pony in each class.
Open to pure-bred New Forest and also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register. Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158cm. Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over. Riders may only ride one pony in each class.
Class
27
NPS M&M Junior Working Hunter Pony
Info:
NPS NICHOLLS FAMILY M&M NEW FOREST JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER PONY NOT EXC 128CMS.
Riders must not have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Measuring required.
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. The three highest
placed ponies, owned by an NPS member, in each class go forward to the final. Where these ponies have
already qualified the pony standing next in line, which is owned by an NPS member and has not already
qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than fifth place.
Class
28
NPS M&M Junior Working Hunter Pony
Info:
NPS NICHOLLS FAMILY M&M NEW FOREST JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER PONY EXC 128CMS BUT NOT EXC 138CMS.
Riders must not have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Measuring required.
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. The three highest
placed ponies, owned by an NPS member, in each class go forward to the final. Where these ponies have
already qualified the pony standing next in line, which is owned by an NPS member and has not already
qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than fifth place.
Class
29
NPS M&M Junior Working Hunter Pony
Info:
NPS NICHOLLS FAMILY M&M NEW FOREST JUNIOR WORKING HUNTER PONY EXC 138CMS BUT NOT EXC 148CMS
Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday by the 1st January in the current year. Measuring required.
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. The three highest
placed ponies, owned by an NPS member, in each class go forward to the final. Where these ponies have
already qualified the pony standing next in line, which is owned by an NPS member and has not already
qualified, receives the qualification. Qualification goes no lower than fifth place.
Class
30
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship
Info:
NPS NOVICE M&M NEW FOREST WORKING HUNTER PONY NOT EXCEEDING 122 CMS.
Measuring required. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Class
31
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship
Info:
NPS NOVICE M&M NEW FOREST WORKING HUNTER PONY EXC 122 CMS BUT NOT EXC 133 CMS
Measuring required. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Class
32
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship
Info:
NPS NOVICE M&M NEW FOREST WORKING HUNTER PONY EXC 133 CMS BUT NOT EXC 143 CMS.
Measuring required. Fijal Salver to the winner. Woodrow Salver to the best stallion. Edwards Cup to the best mare or gelding.
Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Class
33
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship
Info:
NPS NOVICE M&M NEW FOREST WORKING HUNTER PONY EXC 143 CMS BUT NOT EXC148 CMS.
Measuring required. Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Class
34
NPS M&M Working Hunter Pony National Championship
Info:
NPS TOPSPEC OPEN M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY
Stallion, mare or gelding 5 years old and over. Riders any age, except riders of stallions who must have
attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year.
Measuring required.
Section A - Ponies not exceeding 122 cm:
Section B - Ponies exceeding 122 cm but not exceeding 133 cm:
Section C - Ponies exceeding 133 cm but not exceeding 143 cm:
Section D - Ponies exceeding 143 cm but not exceeding 148 cm:
Class
35
Preliminary - Test 13 (Rev 2016)
Info:
NPS QUALIFIER. Burley Cup to the best rider 17 years and over, riding a registered New Forest pony.
Junior Dressage Cup to the best rider 16 years and under, riding a registered New Forest pony
NPS Qualifying Cards awarded to the highest placed in each of the following sections – put section on entry
on line.
35A – registered NF ponies not exceeding 138 cm.
35B – registered NF ponies exceeding 138 cm.
35C – part-bred, first cross, X-register.
35D – Mini rider not to have attained 12th birthday by 1 January 2024
35E - Junior rider not to have attained 18th birthday by 1 January 2024.
*Junior/Mini Dressage Riders – please put date of birth when entering on line
Open to mares, stallions and geldings and run under BD dressage rules. Open to pure-bred New Forest and
also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register (except where stated otherwise).
Competitors will not be given individual times. Judges will be on duty at the stated times and riders are
responsible for booking a time for their test with the arena steward.
The show’s rider back numbers are worn as an exception to the BD rule on bridle/saddlecloth numbers both
sides.
DECLARATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE CLASS
Class
36
Novice - Test 34
Info:
Ballard Windsor Cup to the best registered New Forest pony.
NPS QUALIFIER
NPS Qualifying Cards awarded to the highest placed in each of the following sections – put section on entry
online.
36A – registered NF ponies not exceeding 138 cm.
36B – registered NF ponies exceeding 138 cm.
36C – part-bred, first cross, X-register.
36D – Mini rider not to have attained 12th birthday by 1 January 2024.
36E – Junior rider not to have attained 18th birthday by 1 January 2024,
*Junior/Mini Dressage Riders – please put date of birth on entry online.
Open to mares, stallions and geldings and run under BD dressage rules. Open to pure-bred New Forest and
also to part-bred, first cross and X-Register (except where stated otherwise).
Competitors will not be given individual times. Judges will be on duty at the stated times and riders are
responsible for booking a time for their test with the arena steward.
The show’s rider back numbers are worn as an exception to the BD rule on bridle/saddlecloth numbers both
sides.
DECLARATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE CLASS
Info:
FOREST BRED 4 years or over, exceeding 138 cm
For yeld mares, geldings, or broodmares 4 years or over with own foal at foot (foals must be at least
3 weeks old at date of show and should be led). Yeld mares and geldings may be shod.
*Special rosette to the best brood mare.
Classes 50 and 51 are limited to ponies sired and foaled on the open Forest and which remained on
the Forest until 1 August of year of birth.
Info:
FOREST BRED 4 years or over, not exceeding 138 cm
For yeld mares or geldings, or broodmares 4 years or over with own foal at foot (foals must be at
least 3 weeks old at date of show and should be led). Yeld mares and geldings may be shod.
*Special rosette to the best broodmare. Measuring required.
Brock Bianca Salver to the best Forest bred broodmare with own foal at foot from classes 50
and 51.
Classes 50 and 51 are limited to ponies sired and foaled on the open Forest and which remained on
the Forest until 1 August of year of birth.
Class
52
In Hand New Forest Pony Youngstock
Info:
FOREST BRED YOUNGSTOCK
Limited to ponies sired and foaled on the open Forest and which remained on the Forest until 1 August
of the year of birth. Most ponies bought as foals at Beaulieu Road are eligible.
Front shoes permissible for 3-year-olds.
Class
53
In Hand Forest Run Youngstock
Info:
Yearling colts, fillies, geldings to have run the Forest from 1 June to 1 August in current year.
2 and 3 year old fillies and geldings to have run the Forest from 1 May to 1 August in the current year.
Class
54
In Hand New Forest Pony Youngstock
Info:
YOUNGSTOCK NOT TO EXCEED 133CM AT MATURITY
1, 2 or 3 year old filly or gelding not to exceed 133 cm at maturity. Ponies in this class are to be measured using the NPS Youngstock heights recommended for ‘on the day of the show’: yearling – 128 cm, 2-year-old – 131 cm, 3-year-old – 132 cm. If the pony measures
out it can go in the relevant yearling or 2/3year-old class.
Winner may go forward to the Youngstock Championship.
Info:
ADULT PONIES NOT EXCEEDING 133CM
4 years and over, mare, with or without foal at foot, or gelding. Ponies may be shod. Measuring required. The winner may go forward to the relevant mare or
gelding championship.
Info:
CHILD HANDLER 11 years or under.
All ponies in this ring must be registered in the New Forest Stud Book (including the X-Register) or
the Part Bred Register. Ponies 4 years and over may be shod.
Info:
YOUNG HANDLER 12 to 16 years
All ponies in this ring must be registered in the New Forest Stud Book (including the X-Register) or the Part Bred Register. Ponies 4 years and over may be shod.
Info:
Open to stallions, mares and geldings, pure-bred NF, part-bred, first cross and X-register, 18 years and over. To be judged on condition and fitness for age
Class
59
NPS Part Bred In Hand National Championship
Info:
NPS/THE ANDREWS FAMILY IN HAND PART BRED YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER
Open to ponies First Cross, Part Bred or X Register.
Yearling colt, filly or gelding, two or three year old filly or gelding.
Class
60
NPS Part Bred In Hand National Championship
Info:
NPS /THE ANDREWS FAMILY IN HAND PART BRED QUALIFIER
Open to ponies First Cross, Part Bred or X Register
Mare or Gelding 4 years & over. Ponies may be shod.
Class
61
In Hand Riding Horse/ Pony
Info:
Mare or Gelding. Any age. Ponies 4 years and over may be shod.
Info:
Mare or Gelding. Any age. Ponies 4 years and over may be shod.
Class
64
In Hand Sports Horse/ Pony
Info:
COMPETITION/SPORTS PONY, ON THE TRIANGLE
Rosette to the best registered part-bred.
Class
65
In Hand New Forest Pony Gelding Yearling
Class
66
In Hand New Forest Pony Gelding 2 Year Old
Class
67
In Hand New Forest Pony Gelding 3 Year Old
Info:
Front shoes permissible.
Class
68
In Hand New Forest Pony Gelding
Info:
JUNIOR GELDING 4, 5 and 6 years of age. Ponies may be shod.
Class
69
In Hand New Forest Pony Gelding
Info:
SENIOR GELDING age 7 years or over. Ponies may be shod.
Class
70
In Hand New Forest Pony Filly 3 Year Old
Info:
Front shoes permissible. Measuring required.
Class
71
In Hand New Forest Pony Filly 2 Year Old
Info:
Measuring required.
Class
72
In Hand New Forest Pony Yearling Filly
Info:
The height at which this class divides will be decided by the Veterinary Surgeons after all exhibits
have been measured. Ponies must be measured by 10 am.
Class
74
Commoners Mare with or without Foal at Foot
Info:
To have run the Forest for seven months since the last breed show.
Class
75
Veteran Broodmare
Info:
14 years and over with own foal at foot. All mares must be 4 years or over in classes 75, 76 and 77 mares must have own foal at foot or if lost
a foal in current year must produce a Veterinary Certificate. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old at
date of show and should be led. A Novice must not have won any broodmare class prior to 1st
January in the current year.*A special rosette will be awarded to the best 4 year old in each class.
FX/PB foals: the Frank Shutler Memorial Rosette will be awarded to the best FX/PB foal.
Class
76
Novice Broodmare
Info:
*Special rosette to the best novice broodmare not exceeding 133 cm. Measuring required.
All mares must be 4 years or over in classes 75, 76 and 77 mares must have own foal at foot or if lost
a foal in current year must produce a Veterinary Certificate. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old at
date of show and should be led. A Novice must not have won any broodmare class prior to 1st
January in the current year.*A special rosette will be awarded to the best 4 year old in each class.
FX/PB foals: the Frank Shutler Memorial Rosette will be awarded to the best FX/PB foal.
Info:
*Special rosette to the best open broodmare not exceeding 133 cm. Measuring required.
All mares must be 4 years or over in classes 75, 76 and 77 mares must have own foal at foot or if lost
a foal in current year must produce a Veterinary Certificate. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old at
date of show and should be led. A Novice must not have won any broodmare class prior to 1st
January in the current year.*A special rosette will be awarded to the best 4 year old in each class.
FX/PB foals: the Frank Shutler Memorial Rosette will be awarded to the best FX/PB foal.
Info:
FILLY FOAL
Eligible for registration in the Approved Section of the New Forest Pony Stud Book, out of a mare
shown in classes 50, 51, 55, 74, 75, 76, 77
Info:
COLT FOAL
Eligible for registration in the Approved Section of the New Forest Pony Stud Book, out of a mare
shown in classes 50, 51, 55, 74, 75, 76, 77
Info:
YELD MARE not exceeding 138cm. - Measuring required.
Yeld mare classes are only for mares not to have had a living foal in the current year.
Yeld mares may be shod.
Info:
YELD MARE exceeding 138cm. Sponsor: Mrs J Williams
Yeld mare classes are only for mares not to have had a living foal in the current year. Yeld mares may be shod.
Show Secretary:
New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society Show Secretary
Deepslade House, Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Hampshire, BH23 8AA
Mobile: 07766 235865, Email: hilary.palmer@gmail.com
New Park Showground - Brockenhurst, New Forest National Park, The Showground, Clay Hill, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO427QH
Entries close: Monday 12th August 2024.
LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY
LRG Photography in attendance
FREE Admission to Show for Spectators
Payment Details & Event Fees
SHOW ORGANISER & EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: Miss Hilary Palmer Mobile 07766 235865
(evenings and weekends)
ENTRY FEES
Members £10.00 Non-members £15.00 – Late Entry Members £15.00 Non Members £20.00
HOYS ENTRY FEES
Members £38 (which includes £18 Horse of the Year Show contribution)
Non-Members £48 (which includes £18 Horse of the Year Show contribution)
Late entries will be accepted on the day at 50% extra.
Ambulance: £5.00 per rider
SPECIAL AWARDS
Forest Bred Rosettes = White Armband - Rosettes will be awarded to the highest placed pony sired
and foaled on the open Forest in each class. The winners will be eligible to compete in the Forest bred
Championships.
Young Commoner = Orange Armband -Best colt owned by a Young Commoner eligible for the Gaza
Cup on Monday.
Beaulieu Road Sales = Purple Armband -The highest-placed registered New Forest pony aged five
years & under in all in-hand classes that was purchased at the Beaulieu Road Sales or online
auctions will be awarded a special rosette and is eligible for the Beaulieu Road Sales Championship.
John Bradford = Red Armband - Pony to be Owner Ridden
Novice Ridden Stallion = Pink Armband - Pony not to have won a 1st rosette in a ridden NR or M&M
class up to 1st January in the current year
Country Life = Red Armband - Junior WHP awarded to best pony ridden by the owner or the child of
the owner
Junior Novice Rider = Pink Armband - Special rosette to the best Novice Rider not to have won a NF
ridden class off the lead before 1 January in the current year.
The Society offers a special rosette to the best pony under 133 cm in each class and all can come
forward to the 133 cm championship on Monday.
Please show the ring steward your measurement card on entering the ring.
It is very important that the correct armbands are clearly visible
and are worn for the full duration of the class.
Refreshments from Lovely Jubbly & Brock Ice Creams
NATIONAL PONY SOCIETY/ BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN
PONY OF THE YEAR
o This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over, to be registered
in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of their respective stud books.
Riders and Owners must be members of their respective Breed Society, NPS, UK Ponies &
Horses, The Showing Register or BSPS. Ponies must not exceed the height limits as stipulated by
the relevant Breed Societies. Riders of stallions must have obtained their 12th Birthday (small
breeds) or 14th birthday (large breeds) before 1st January in the current year.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all
horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA
requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30
days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing
agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows
and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year
Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to
Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details
please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
Marks will be awarded in the following way:
Show, freedom of action 50 maximum
Breed type and conformation 50 maximum
In the case of equality, the pony with the highest show, freedom of action mark will be deemed the
winner. If there is still equality at this point, then the judges’ decision will be final.23
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October
2024. Qualification will not pass below 3rd Place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the
Year Show office.
NPS QUALIFYING ROUNDS, BREED SHOW RULES:
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS 2024. Ponies must be registered in the main
body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible for Mountain &
Moorland Classes.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers and at breed shows ponies can qualify for finals even if their owners are not members.
Owners of qualified ponies must become adult Qualifying or Life members to enter the final of the
competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern in August 2025.
The highest placed pony, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third
place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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.
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the M&M
In-Hand Section. To be 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. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver
Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
NPS M&M Breed Semi-Final Championship Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show – 7th
September 2024, Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire.
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the
M&M Ridden Section. To be 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). Qualifiers are
entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS
Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
THE PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND SEMI FINAL
THE PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN-HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL
The following class is a qualifier for Supreme In-Hand Semi-Final at National Pony Society Great British
In-Hand Show, Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire, Saturday 7 September 2024, which is a qualifier for
Horse of the Year Show, NEC, 9th-13th October 2024. The objective of the competition is to find the
supreme light horse or pony in-hand champion of the year, irrespective of breed or type (excluding
heavy horses).
The Champion horse or pony from the following classes will be eligible to compete in The Price Family
Supreme In-Hand Semi Final, provided it has not already won a Price Family Supreme In-Hand qualifier
in 2024.
• The highest placed eligible in-hand pony in the Supreme Championship line-up. (Drawn from
Forest-run stallion championship, stud stallion championship, gelding championship if the champion
is 1, 2 or 3 years old, mare championship, youngstock championship, Forest-bred championship
provided that this is not a gelding of 4 years of over)
If the Champion has already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2024 or is ineligible, then the
Reserve Champion may come forward to The NPS Great British In-Hand Show, provided it has not
already qualified and is eligible. If both Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified for
Horse of the Year Show 2024 or are ineligible then the Semi-Final will not be represented at the NPS24
Great British In-Hand Show. Foal champions and geldings fours years old and over are not eligible to
compete or eligible to qualify for Horse of the Year Show.
In the event of a horse/pony having been awarded more than one section Championship at this show,
that horse/pony will represent both/all sections and the Semi Final qualification will not pass down to
the Reserve Champion in the 2nd and any subsequent sections.
All classes are open to Yearlings, 2 year olds, 3 year olds, Stallions, broodmares and barren mares
only. Broodmares must be with foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy. Mares which have not
yet foaled or that have lost their foals are eligible to enter with a relevant certificate of pregnancy for
the following year.
There will be no direct entry into Supreme In-Hand Championship Semi Final, all animals must be a
section champion or reserve champion (as applicable).
Judges need not be registered on any society Judge’s panel but must possess sufficient experience to
judge. Data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the
Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
PASSPORTS
It is a legal requirement that the passport must accompany the pony at all times.
All ponies should therefore travel to the show with their passports. The Society may levy a fine on
any pony found without its passport. Random passport checks may be carried out.
MICROCHIPPING
With the exception of classes 71 and 74, and foals, all entrants at the show must be
microchipped, and the microchip number recorded on the Society database.
MEASURING
All ponies entered in a class with an upper height limit (eg 133 cm, 138 cm) must be measured on the
showground before the class by the Society’s official measurer whose decision is final, unless they
produce a JMB Certificate or a veterinary measurement height certificate (allowing 1 cm for shoes),
which should be presented with the pony to the Measuring Steward so that it can be ratified. JMB
LHC or a Society Certificate for a pony measured at 7 years of age or over will be accepted as
permanent and will not need measuring year on year. JMB is now paperless and online only, so
competitors wishing to use a JMB measurement must bring a printout of their pony’s JMB database
entry. This does not apply to class 7, Horse of the Year Show M&M qualifier, where ponies will be
required to be in possession of a current/valid JMB height certificate within 28 days of the notification
of qualification from HOYS or by the closing date of HOYS entries, whichever is sooner.
A General Administration and Indemnity
A1 Entries must be made online, on or before 12 August 2024.
Late entries (some at extra fees) will be accepted in Horse of the Year Show qualifier, and all other
classes.
A2 The Council reserves the right to refuse any entry without giving reasons.
A3 Entry fees can only be returned on the production of a valid veterinary certificate less £5 for
administration fees.
A4 If the show has to be cancelled for any reason, the Council reserves the right to retain up to 50%
of any entry fee paid to cover pre-show expenses.
A5 The Council reserves the right to cancel any class, refunding any entry fee.
A6 Neither the Society nor any of its Officers or Servants will be responsible for anything that may
happen from any cause or circumstance whatsoever to any person attending, or any animal
exhibited, at the show. It shall be a condition of entry that each Exhibitor/Owner shall hold the
Society harmless and that they will indemnify the Society against any legal proceedings arising
from any such cause or circumstance.
A7 Should any question arise not provided for in these rules, it will be referred to the Committee on
the ground, whose decision will be final.
A8 Exhibitors are advised to insure against appropriate risk not only as regards their own property but
also against any third party claim.
B Rules Relating to Society Membership
B1 All exhibitors/owners must be members of the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society or
pay double entry fees. Applications for membership should be sent to Deepslade House,
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Hants BH23 8AA Tel: 01425 672775.Email:info@newforestpony.com25
C Rules Relating to Ponies
C1 All New Forest ponies including first cross/part bred or X-register must be in possession of a valid
passport issued by the New Forest Pony Breeding & Cattle Society. Forest-run ponies born after
1 July 2009 may hold Registration Certificates issued under the derogation in the Equine
Identification (England) Regulations 2018.
C2 In New Forest classes NO plaiting is allowed, but manes and tails may be lightly pulled.In first
cross/part bred/X-register classes ponies may be plaited. No hind shoes allowed in in-hand classes
unless otherwise stated.
C3 All ponies entered in any class with an upper height limit (eg 133 cm, 138 cm) MUST be
measured on the showground before the class by the Society’s official measurer, whose decision
is final. JMB Measurement Certificates (or print-out of JMB database entry) and veterinary
measurement certificates (allowing 1cm for shoes) will be accepted if produced with the pony.
Passports must be presented with the pony at the measuring stand.
C4 No mare with a living foal born in the current year may compete in any class other than classes
50, 51, 55, 74, 75, 76, 77.
C5 The Society’s Veterinary Officers are authorised to have removed from the showground any
animal affected with contagious or infectious disease which, in their opinion, is likely to prove
dangerous to other animals. There will be a fine of £50 for each animal disqualified.
D Rules Relating to Owners, Riders and Handlers
D1 All animals entered must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor/owner. They must be transferred
to the correct owner’s name prior to the close of entries, or the entry will be refused.
D2 The responsibility for the accuracy of the entry online will rest with the Exhibitor/Owner. Anyone
who knowingly makes a false entry will be disqualified and all prize money, premiums and cups
awarded at the show will be forfeited. The exhibitor/owner will be debarred from entering or
exhibiting at the show for three years.
D3 It is the competitor’s responsibility to check the schedule when entering, for classes that may
coincide and no entry fees will be refunded when classes overlap. No classes will be held up.
D4 Competitor’s numbers will be on the day at the show.
D5 Owners/ exhibitors are responsible for the presence of their ponies in time to be judged. Ponies
must be measured at least 30 minutes before the class is due to be judged.
D6 Everyone in charge of stock will be subject to the orders, rules and regulations of the Society.
D7 Competitors must wear jackets in ridden classes and be appropriately dressed in In-Hand classes.
D8 Competitors must wear their correct numbers, or the Show Committee will not be held responsible
for incorrect results.
D9 No spurs or whips/canes more than 30” long allowed except in dressage when BD dressage rules
apply, and with the exception of para riders who have provided appropriate RDA documentation
with entries.
D10 The use of mobile devices (eg mobile phones, tablets, cameras, body cams, earpieces) in the ring
is prohibited. Anyone using such a device in the ring will be asked to leave the ring and the
associated exhibit will be eliminated.
D11 Young Commoners: definition – People aged under 35 known to be depasturing stock that are
registered in their own name.
E Rules Relating to Judges and Judging of Classes
E1 No prize shall be awarded when, in the opinion of the judge, there is insufficient merit. The judge
has the power to divide any prize or premium. The decision of the judge shall be final.
E2 The Committee reserves the right to substitute judges when unforeseen circumstances require.
E3 Officials and competitors only allowed in the Judging Rings.
E4 The rider/handler may not remove their ponies or themselves from the ring during judging, without
the Judge’s permission. The class ends when the Judge dismisses the class.
E5 Exhibitors in all classes are prohibited from receiving any help or assistance from, or to be
accompanied by, an additional handler, or a change of handler, unless in the case of an emergency
or serious threat of risk or harm to the exhibitor, or other exhibitors, or ponies, or any other
individual, under the direction of the judge. Exhibitors of foals or yearlings are permitted to have an
assistant if needed for the individual show. All assistants must be appropriately dressed for the
show ring. They must not enter the ring until required and must leave the ring as soon as the26
relevant animal has completed its show and returned to the line-up. In the event of a breach of this
rule the exhibitor and person(s) providing such assistance will be disqualified from the class.
E6 Classes may be divided or amalgamated at the discretion of the Show Committee.
F Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures
F1 Written objections must be handed in at the Show Secretary’s Tent within 30 minutes of the incident
with a deposit of £25, which shall be forfeited if the objection is not upheld. The decision of the
Committee will be final.
F2 Any person whose conduct, in the opinion of the Committee, is detrimental to the character and
interests of the Society may be subject to disciplinary proceedings. The Society has adopted the
NPS Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures as published in the current year’s NPS rules book.
G Rules for Drugs Testing
The Society has adopted the NPS Rules for Drugs Testing as published in the current year’s NPS rules
book.
H Rules relating to Cups and Trophies
H1 All Cups and Trophies are perpetual and may not be won outright. Any exhibit in the same
ownership that wins the same trophy three years in succession will be presented with a small
memento.
H2 Exhibitors are responsible for having cups engraved.
H3 Winners of cups that are not returned will NOT be permitted to compete at the show in the following
two years. This rule will be strictly adhered to, except in proven circumstances. All cups must be
returned clean and undamaged. The Society bears no responsibility for any damage howsoever
caused up to the point of return, and the exhibitor is responsible for any repair costs incurred.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) – PRIVACY NOTICE
NFPBCS is a data controller registered with the Information Commissioner and endeavours at all times
to process your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. Your personal data as given on the entry
will be stored on a secure server, processed for the purposes of the administration of the show, and
will be published in the catalogue. Information will be passed to our printers solely for the purpose of
publishing the show catalogue. Personal data on entries in affiliated classes may be passed to NPS
and/or HOYS, and their privacy notices should be checked. Results information including photographs
may be published (in printed form and online) both to the press, other societies and showing
organisations and in the Society’s publications. Information may be supplied to Defra, trading
standards and veterinary advisors if requested by them. The making of an entry into the show is
irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way. We will never sell your
data.
1. Every person on the show ground has a general legal duty under the Health & Safety at Work
Act to look after themselves and others who may be affected by what they do. This means you.
2. No galloping or cantering around the show ground except in the ring or warm up area where
appropriate.
3. No ponies to be left unattended while tied to boxes / lorries.
4. Correct specification hats conforming to the latest British Standard that are correctly fitted and
fastened must be worn by all riders on the show ground.
5. Body protectors are highly recommended for all jumping classes.
6. Hard hats and gloves are recommended for all in-hand classes (particularly young-stock and
stallions).
7. Handlers of ponies in the In Hand classes aged 14 and under must wear a correctly secured
current British Standard skull cap or riding hat.
8. No visible jewellery to be worn. The judge will ask the competitor to remove items.
9. A fall of rider or a pony in any class will result in disqualification. The rider must not remount in
the ring.
10.NO CHILDREN under 12 years old other than those competing will be allowed into the collecting
rings at any time.
11.Dogs MUST be kept on leads at ALL times.
12.It is recommended that owners should have third party liability insurance.27
13.Owners should keep their own animals under control at all times.
14.The Council reserves the right to order off the show ground any animal that they consider to be
out of control or dangerous.
15.Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety
Standards/specifications MUST be worn by all Riders of all ages. Hat Standards accepted as
of 1st January 2024 are as follows: PAS015 2011, VG1, (BS) EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163
2015 & 2023, SNELL E2016 onwards, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards.
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