The South East M&M Show organised by South East Connemara Group (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, May 11, 2025
Closing Date
Wed, May 7, 2025
Entries Open
Sun, Mar 30, 2025
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Email:
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Starting Times:

RING ONE IN-HAND CLASSES For PURE BRED Connemara Ponies 148cms & under ONLY Time: 9am. Judge: Mr Malcolm Fry
RING ONE RIDDEN CLASSES Time: NOT BEFORE 11.30a.m. Judge: Ms Gill Wright, Mr Malcolm Fry & Mr Simon Luck
RING TWO(A) RIDDEN CLASSES Time: Approx. 12noon Judge: Ms Gill Wright & Mr Malcolm Fry
RING TW0(B) WORKING HUNTER PONY CLASSES Time: 9a.m. Judge: Mr Simon Luck, Ms Gill Wright & Mr Malcolm Fry
RING TWO (B) CLEAR ROUND JUMPING Time: 8.15-8.45a.m.

Class 1
In Hand Yearlings    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to Colts, Fillies or Geldings
Class 2
In Hand 2 & 3 Year Olds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Two & Three Year Old, Stallion, Gelding or Filly Stallions and colts from the age of two must be bitted. Stallion discs must be worn. Handler any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). (This class will be split if there are sufficient entries).
Class 3
In Hand    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years and over. Handler any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Stallion discs must be worn.
Class 4 A
NPS Small Breed M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be judged under NPS “Home Produced” Rules 2025. Open to stallions, mares or geldings, any age, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Handler any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). 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 & B
Class 4 B
NPS Large Breed M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be judged under NPS “Home Produced” Rules 2025. Open to stallions, mares or geldings, any age, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. Handler any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.

Section B: Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Class 5
In Hand Part Bred & Over Height Connemara    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to Stallions, Mares or Geldings, any age. Foals are not eligible.
May be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type.
Handler any age except stallions (See NPS Rules)
• Part Breds, must be registered in the BCPS Part Bred Register
• Over Height, PURE BRED Connemara over 148cms.

The winner to receive The Minnismoor Trophy kindly donated by Ms Lynette Marsh and Mrs Jo Murrell
1st & 2nd Placed Prizewinners are eligible for the In Hand & Ridden Part Bred /Over Height Championship following class 6 in Ring 1
Class 6
Ridden Part Bred & Pure Bred Connemara Over 148cms    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to mares & geldings, 4yrs old and over.
• Part Breds, must be registered in the part bred section of their respective Breed Society Stud Book with a minimum of 12.5% of that breed blood.
• Over Height, PURE BRED Connemara over 148cms.
To be ridden in any suitable bridle. May be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type.
Rider any age, except stallions (See NPS Rules).

The winner will receive The Varrier Perpetual Cup kindly donated by Major J M Varrier.
Class 7
Ridden Show Experience    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Unaffiliated Rider Ring Experience: This class is aimed at the novice, inexperienced or new to showing rider who would like to gain experience. The class will run as a normal showing class but will not be judged and final placings will not be given. Instead, the Judge will provide feedback and guidance to the rider for practice and improvement for the future. This class is not open to professional riders or riders who compete at affiliated shows. All entrants will receive a participation rosette.
Class 8
Ridden Novice    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Unaffiliated Nursery Novice Ridden: Open to Any Breed, Registered or Unregistered, stallions, mares or geldings, four years old or over. 148cms & under. Snaffle bridles only. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rules). Stallions must wear stallion discs. Ponies not to have been placed 1st - 3rd in ANY ridden classes with the exception of walk and trot and ring experience classes. Ponies will only walk and trot as a class and may canter only in their individual show. Ponies entered in this class are not allowed to compete in Class 11-14. (If sufficient entries, this class will be split between Connemaras only & all other breeds,).
Class 9
NPS M&M Junior Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS Cooper Family M&M Junior Ridden National Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book; Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B. Riders must not have attained their 14th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 10
NPS M&M Junior Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS Cooper Family M&M Junior Ridden National Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (except for Welsh D and Dales), registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book; Dales, Fell, Highland, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D. Riders must not have attained their 18th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 11
NPS M&M Novice Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS PICTON M&M Novice Ridden Championship: Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rules). Open to Registered Connemara Stallions, mares or geldings, four years old or over, 148cms & under. 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 affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class.
ii). Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, LIHS 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).
iv). If a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year show, LIHS or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de­noviced and cannot compete in the Picton final.

Class 11 is ONLY OPEN to Registered Connemara Ponies This class will run under NPS Breed Show Rules
Class 12 A
NPS M&M Young Open Ridden Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS DARGAVEL M&M Young Ridden Pony National Championship: Open to registered PURE BRED M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five and six years old. To be shown in any suitable bridle (subject to NPS Rules). Rider any age except stallions. Any pony that qualifies for the final, but does not submit an entry for the final, will retain its novice status the following year.

This class will be split in to three sections:
Section 1/A - All breeds four years old
Class 12 B
NPS M&M Young Open Ridden Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS DARGAVEL M&M Young Ridden Pony National Championship: Open to registered PURE BRED M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five and six years old. To be shown in any suitable bridle (subject to NPS Rules). Rider any age except stallions. Any pony that qualifies for the final, but does not submit an entry for the final, will retain its novice status the following year.

This class will be split in to three sections:
Section 2/B - All breeds five years old
Class 12 C
NPS M&M Young Open Ridden Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS DARGAVEL M&M Young Ridden Pony National Championship: Open to registered PURE BRED M&M stallions, mares and geldings four, five and six years old. To be shown in any suitable bridle (subject to NPS Rules). Rider any age except stallions. Any pony that qualifies for the final, but does not submit an entry for the final, will retain its novice status the following year.

This class will be split in to three sections:
Section 3/C - All breeds six years old
Class 13 A
NPS M&M Intermediate Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS PEASEDOWN STUD & JESS TALBOT M&M Intermediate Ridden Pony Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to Registered Connemara stallions, mares or geldings NOT exceeding 148cms, five years & over. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions.
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 LIHS.
iii). The M&M Open Ridden Championship Final at Royal International Horse Show.

This class will be split in to two sections: Section 1 - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 13 B
NPS M&M Intermediate Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS PEASEDOWN STUD & JESS TALBOT M&M Intermediate Ridden Pony Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to Registered Connemara stallions, mares or geldings NOT exceeding 148cms, five years & over. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions.
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 LIHS.
iii). The M&M Open Ridden Championship Final at Royal International Horse Show.

This class will be split in to two sections: Section 2 - Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Class 14 A
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to stallions, mares or geldings, 5yrs & over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule).

This class will be split in to two sections:
Section A - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Class 14 B
NPS M&M Open Ridden National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round for The NPS RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship: To be judged under NPS Rules 2025. Open to stallions, mares or geldings, 5yrs & over registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society Stud Book. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule).

This class will be split in to two sections:
Section B - Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Class 15
Clear Round Working Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00
Info:
One height (small) only due to limited time Pre-enter or cash on day - £5.00 per round (buy tickets from collecting ring steward).
Class 16
Training Stakes (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn. Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class. Ponies may not be shown on the Lead Rein. Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class 17
Training Stakes (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn. Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class. Ponies may not be shown on the Lead Rein. Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class 18
Training Stakes (0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn. Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class. Ponies may not be shown on the Lead Rein. Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class 19
Training Stakes (0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn. Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class. Ponies may not be shown on the Lead Rein. Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class 20
Clear Round Working Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00
Info:
One height only due to limited time Pre-enter or cash on day - £5.00 per round (buy tickets collecting ring steward).
Class 21 A
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to Pure Bred stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit. Rider any age except stallions.
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 affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Open M&M WHP classes
iii). Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP 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).
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 Novice WHP Final.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section A - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms
Section B - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section C - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section D - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh D and Dales for which there is no height restriction)

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1 Height Min 45cms Max Height 60cms Max Spread 45cms
Section 2 Height Min 55cms Max Height 65cms Max Spread 55cms
Section 3 Height Min 65cms Max Height 75cms Max Spread 65cms
Section 4 Height Min 75cms Max Height 85cms Max Spread 75cms
Class 21 B
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to Pure Bred stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit. Rider any age except stallions.
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 affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Open M&M WHP classes
iii). Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP 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).
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 Novice WHP Final.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section A - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms
Section B - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section C - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section D - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh D and Dales for which there is no height restriction)

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1 Height Min 45cms Max Height 60cms Max Spread 45cms
Section 2 Height Min 55cms Max Height 65cms Max Spread 55cms
Section 3 Height Min 65cms Max Height 75cms Max Spread 65cms
Section 4 Height Min 75cms Max Height 85cms Max Spread 75cms
Class 21 C
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to Pure Bred stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit. Rider any age except stallions.
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 affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Open M&M WHP classes
iii). Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP 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).
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 Novice WHP Final.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section A - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms
Section B - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section C - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section D - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh D and Dales for which there is no height restriction)

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1 Height Min 45cms Max Height 60cms Max Spread 45cms
Section 2 Height Min 55cms Max Height 65cms Max Spread 55cms
Section 3 Height Min 65cms Max Height 75cms Max Spread 65cms
Section 4 Height Min 75cms Max Height 85cms Max Spread 75cms
Class 21 D
NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS M&M NOVICE WORKING HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to Pure Bred stallions, mares and geldings, four years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit. Rider any age except stallions.
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 affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Open M&M WHP classes
iii). Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate WHP 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).
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 Novice WHP Final.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section 1/A - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms
Section 2/B - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section 3/C - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section 4/D - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh D and Dales for which there is no height restriction)

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.

Section 1/A Height Min 45cms Max Height 60cms Max Spread 45cms
Section 2/B Height Min 55cms Max Height 65cms Max Spread 55cms
Section 3/C Height Min 65cms Max Height 75cms Max Spread 65cms
Section 4/D Height Min 75cms Max Height 85cms Max Spread 75cms
Class 22 A
NPS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.
A pony is ONLY eligible to compete if:
i). never to have qualified for the M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year.

To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Riders may ride up to two ponies of the same height in a class, and both ponies can go forward for show and conformation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section 1/A - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction).
Section 2/B - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section 3/C - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section 4/D - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1/A 80cms 95cms 80cms
Section 2/B 70cms 85cms 70cms
Section 3/C 60cms 75cms 60cms
Section 4/D 50cms 65cms 50cms
Class 22 B
NPS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.
A pony is ONLY eligible to compete if:
i). never to have qualified for the M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year.

To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Riders may ride up to two ponies of the same height in a class, and both ponies can go forward for show and conformation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section 1/A - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction).
Section 2/B - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section 3/C - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section 4/D - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1/A 80cms 95cms 80cms
Section 2/B 70cms 85cms 70cms
Section 3/C 60cms 75cms 60cms
Section 4/D 50cms 65cms 50cms
Class 22 C
NPS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.
A pony is ONLY eligible to compete if:
i). never to have qualified for the M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year.

To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Riders may ride up to two ponies of the same height in a class, and both ponies can go forward for show and conformation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section 1/A - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction).
Section 2/B - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section 3/C - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section 4/D - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1/A 80cms 95cms 80cms
Section 2/B 70cms 85cms 70cms
Section 3/C 60cms 75cms 60cms
Section 4/D 50cms 65cms 50cms
Class 22 D
NPS M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony National Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Qualifying Round - The NPS AREA 5 M&M INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.
A pony is ONLY eligible to compete if:
i). never to have qualified for the M&M Working Hunter Pony (Horse of the Year Show or RIHS) finals before 1st January in the current year.

To be shown in any suitable bridle. Rider any age, except stallions (see NPS Rules). Riders may ride up to two ponies of the same height in a class, and both ponies can go forward for show and conformation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.

This class will be split in to four sections:
Section 1/A - Ponies exceeding 143cms but NOT exceeding 148cms (with the exception of Welsh Section D and Dales for which there is no height restriction).
Section 2/B - Ponies exceeding 133cms but NOT exceeding 143cms
Section 3/C - Ponies exceeding 122cms but NOT exceeding 133cms
Section 4/D - Ponies NOT exceeding 122cms

Fences
The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread. A water tray and a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.
Section 1/A 80cms 95cms 80cms
Section 2/B 70cms 85cms 70cms
Section 3/C 60cms 75cms 60cms
Section 4/D 50cms 65cms 50cms
Class 23
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Young Handler: 16 Years and Under (class will be split if entries allow). Open to any age or breed type. Handler not permitted to show colts or stallions in this class. To be judged on showmanship, handling skills & ability of handler.
Show Secretary: South East Connemara Group Show Secretary
W Sussex,
Email: seconnemaras@gmail.com

Location
Felbridge Showground, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, W Sussex RH192NU
Map Link: Felbridge Showground

Show Information

Entries CLOSE – Tuesday, 7th May 2025 (Late entries accepted on day)

COURSE BUILDER: Ann Layland (NPS)
FIRST RESPONDER: A2Z Event Medics
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: Hon Anne Harries
REFRESHMENTS: Venue on-site cafe
VET ON CALL: Cinder Hill Veterinary Clinic

Payment Details & Event Fees

You can book using our Secure Online Booking System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to the South East Connemara Group.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

ENTRY FEES:                                                                                                    BCPS Members               Non-Member

In-Hand Classes:                                                                                                                                                                                                          £ 10.00 per class                £ 15.00 per class

All Ridden and WHP (inc. Training Classes):                                                £ 16.00 per class              £ 20.00 per class

Young Handler                                                                                                    £ 10.00 per Handler

Clear Round Jumping                                                                    £ 5.00 per round

First Aid:                                                                                                                                                             £ 5.00  per Rider

LATE ENTRIES ON THE DAY  

In Hand classes £20.00,  Ridden/WHP £25.00, Y/Handler £12.00, + £5.00 First Aid (if not already paid)

 

Stabling Information: Yes

If you require stabling, please email: seconnemaras@gmail.com

Prize Information

Rosettes 1st - 6th Place, Champion & Reserve, Best British Bred (to those eligible), Silver Medal Rosette to In Hand & Ridden
Sash to Champion
Trophies

Special Classes

SPECIAL AWARDS:
A British Bred Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed British Bred Connemara pony (ponies conceived and born in Great Britain) in all In Hand & Ridden classes (not Part Breds & Home Produced). In mixed classes, the British Bred Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Connemara. ALL recipients of a British Bred Rosette are eligible to compete for the British Bred Championship at the end of the show.

 

IN-HAND CLASSES

Tam O’Shanter Championship – the highest three placings of each age group in classes 1–2, Connemara yearlings, two year olds and three year olds, and in class 3, the highest three placings, Connemara Mares only, will qualify for the final which will take place at the annual BCPS Breed Show to be held at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morell, CV35 9BL on 18th – 19th July 2025.  Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the Breed Show.  

Equifest Open In Hand M&M Final - the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified in classes 1- 4 and the highest placed mare with foal at foot in class 3 not already qualified, that are registered with their respective Pure Bred Society, will qualify for the final to be held at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 6th – 9th August 2025.

RIDDEN CLASSES

NPS Mountain & Moorland Qualifying Rounds (class 9 – 14) – these classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland classes. The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.  Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members, but 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, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW, 5th – 7th August 2025.

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.

NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider (up to 25yrs) Championship (class 9 – 14) – Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

NPS/WTJ insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship (class 9/10 & 14) – riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rule 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. The Owner’s membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeited.  Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

NPS/Faulconbridge Part Bred Ridden National Championship (class 6) – please refer to the NPS 2025 rule book for full qualifying details and class rules. Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

NPS M&M and BRP Amateur Ridden National Championship (class 14) -  both the owner and rider must be amateurs to qualify for this championship class – please refer to the NPS rule book for full details of amateur status and class restrictions. Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

NPS/Nipna Dales Pony Stud M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship (1st Placed Prize Winners in class 9 -14) - to be judged under NPS Rules 2025.  The qualification goes to the Champion, if owned by an NPS member and not already qualified for the Final.  If the champion is not owned by an NPS member or has already qualified then the qualification goes to the Reserve Champion, if owned by an NPS member, unless already qualified. The Silver medal rosette is still awarded the Champion.  Qualification to go no lower than First Reserve (third) provided it is owned by an NPS member. 

Equifest Open Ridden Part Breds Final(class 6) - the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, will qualify for the final to be held at Equifest. Exhibits in this section must be registered in the Part Bred section of their respective Breed Society.

Equifest Junior Ridden M&M Final (class 9/10) - the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, that are registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies, will qualify for the final to be held at Equifest. Riders of Small Breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.  Riders of Large Breeds not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Equifest Open Ridden M&M Final (class 14) - the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, that are registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies, will qualify for the final to be held at Equifest.

NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship (class 1-3) - run under Breed Show rules. 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 may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. Foals are not eligible (see NPS Rules 2025). The final will be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW on 5th – 7th August 2025. 

NPS/Mole Valley Farmers M&M Home Produced In Hand National Championship (class 4) - the highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified. The final will be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show.

NPS/Faulconbridge Part Bred In Hand National Championship (class 5) - run under Breed Show rules, to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show.

NPS Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (1st Placed Prize Winers in class 1-4) - to be judged under NPS Rules 2025.  The qualification goes to the Champion, if owned by an NPS member and not already qualified for the Final.  If the champion is not owned by an NPS member or has already qualified then the qualification goes to the Reserve Champion, if owned by an NPS member, unless already qualified. The Silver medal rosette is still awarded the Champion.  Qualification to go no lower than First Reserve (third) provided it is owned by an NPS member.  At Breed Shows owners do not have to be NPS members to receive the Silver Medal or qualify for the final.

NPS M&M In-Hand Breed Semi-Final Championship (winner of the In Hand Silver Medal Rosette) – will qualify for the final, to be held at the NPS Great British  In-Hand Show, Oakridge Arena, Newark on 2nd September 2025.

 

Working Hunter Pony Classes

NPS Mountain & Moorland Qualifying Rounds (class 21/22) – these classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain and 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 non-members.  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.  The final will be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern from 5th to 7th August 2025.

NPS M&M Novice Working Hunter Pony Championship (class 21) – Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

NPS/Area 5 M&M Intermediate Working Hunter Pony Championship (class 22) - Final to be held at the NPS 2025 Summer Championship Show.

Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter pony Championship (class 22) - the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, that are registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies, will qualify for the final to be held at Equifest. Riders of Small Breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. 

Riders of Large Breeds not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

 

 

Refreshments:

On site cafe

Withdrawals/Refunds

Strictly no Refunds unless veterinary evidence provided.

Terms & Conditions

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 bridle. 8. Whips or canes must not exceed 30"(75cm) except in dressage classes. Excessive u se 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. 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 Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos: PAS015 2011, VG1 (BS)EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 and 2023, SNELL E2016 and E2021, AS/NZS 3838 2006, MUST be worn by riders at all times whilst mounted. Hats should have a plain cover either Black, Navy, Blue, Brown, Grey or Green. Velvet covers are encouraged. It is considered to be the responsibility of the members/guardians to ensure the hat complies with the current standards. Members/guardians are responsible for ensuring the manufacturer's guidelines with regard to fit and replacement are followed. 11. Body Protectors MUST be worn when jumping in any WHP and WH Classes including practice ring at BSPS affiliated shows. Riders must wear a body protector when working in (practice jump) and the jumping phase in all BSPS affiliated events. Body Protectors should be `BETA’ approved and appropriately labelled 'Level 3 body protector' 2018 (Blue and Black). All types of Air jackets are not allowed. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. The Judges decision is final. 17. Any pony arriving late for a class may only compete in that class with the Judge's permission. 18. Exhibitors may not remove their ponies from the Ring during judging, without the Judge's permission. 19. 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. 20. No stallion or colt may tease and/or serve a mare on the Showground or on the show premises. All colts 2yrs 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 (2yrs old and over) are advised to display a stallion bridle marker. 21. No pure bred 148cm and under may be plaited. 22. 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. (N.B: Group teach-ins and demos are exempt). 23. 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. b) An exhibitor may not show under a judge for whom he or she has produced a pony within the previous 12months (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 12months. Stud fees are excluded. 24. No invited judge is permitted to exhibit a pony at the same show. 25. The Show Committee reserves the right to alter the times of the classes, rings or the judges if necessary. Timings given on the schedule are `not before‘ start times and are given as an approximate guide. Classes will run on where a time is not given. The decision of the Show Committee in all matters is final. 26. All entries must be paid in full when entering. If monies have not been paid before the show date entry to the showground will not be permitted. NO ENTRY FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. 27. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Please clear up after your dog. 28. No animal can be brought onto the showground unless it is entered in a class. 29. No clearing out of horse boxes is allowed on the showground; anyone found will be fined. Please ensure you take ALL litter HOME WITH YOU. 30. Anyone wishing to lodge a protest shall do so in writing to the Show Secretary's 0ffice and at the same time deposit £50.00. All protests shall be delivered within one hour of the incident.

BCPS Rules for Showing
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 horses/ponies, riders, or spectators, or any other person land or property whether caused by their negligence or breach of contract in anyway whatsoever.
1. Unless entered in a class specifically for over-height Connemara ponies, no Connemara pony exceeding 148 cms or less than 128cms maybe 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 1st January in the year in which he attains the age of three years un less 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 1st 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 & Breed Show Qualifiers
NPS Qualifying Rounds / Breed Show Rules
Annual Equine Influenza vaccinations are a compulsory requirement for all horses/ponies competing in NPS affiliated classes. 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 Med al Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships. Riders of stallions must be the appropriate age (see NPS Rules).

Equifest Qualifiers
This show is affiliated to the Equifest Showing Show, to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 6th – 9th August 2025. Qualifications cards* need to be handed to the judge in the ring upon qualification. * Equifest qualification cards – qualification cards can be downloaded from the Equifest website https://equifest.org.uk/competitors/

Other Information
· No earrings may be worn.
· Competitor Back Numbers will be issued on the day of the show – please collect your number from the show secretary.
· ALL Junior WHP riders must wear a BETA Approved “Level 3 Body Protector 2018” (Blue & Black) in the warm up area, clear round jumping & WHP ring.
· Any competitor wishing to qualify for NPS Home Produced In Hand or Ridden Championship classes, please wear a WHITE ARMBAND.
· Any competitor wishing to qualify for The NPS M&M and BRP Amateur Ridden National Championship class, please wear a RED ARMBAND.
· Any competitor wishing to qualify for Equifest, please ensure you download a qualification card from the Equifest website, as above, prior to the show.

 

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