Heavy Horses
Event Date
24th May 2025
Gogar Services Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship Qualifier
Gogar Services Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship (HOYS qualifier)
Entry Fees -
Class 100a - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued). Class 100a is a Horse of the Year Show qualifier and the entry fee includes a £18 HOYS contribution.
Entrants entering HOYS qualifier classes ONLY do not need to become Members of the Fife Agricultural Association. If entering classes in addition to HOYS qualifiers, membership is required. Please see Guidance for wristband allocation.
Pairs (Class 101) will follow on after The Barbour Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Qualifier. Singles (non HOYS – Classes 100b,100c,100d) will follow the Pairs Class; and Singles (HOYS qualifier – Class 100a) and Championship will follow the Parade of Livestock.
Prize money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 per Section/Class. Appearance Money - £15 per yoke; £5 per horse.
Entry Fees -
Class 100a - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued). Class 100a is a Horse of the Year Show qualifier and the entry fee includes a £18 HOYS contribution.
Entrants entering HOYS qualifier classes ONLY do not need to become Members of the Fife Agricultural Association. If entering classes in addition to HOYS qualifiers, membership is required. Please see Guidance for wristband allocation.
Pairs (Class 101) will follow on after The Barbour Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Qualifier. Singles (non HOYS – Classes 100b,100c,100d) will follow the Pairs Class; and Singles (HOYS qualifier – Class 100a) and Championship will follow the Parade of Livestock.
Prize money: 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 per Section/Class. Appearance Money - £15 per yoke; £5 per horse.
Kindly sponsored by: PERSIMMON HOMES
Main Ring
Mr Ben Scott (Judge)
Driven Heavy Horses
Start: Main Ring. Pairs (Class 101) will follow on after The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Qualifier. Singles (non HOYS – Classes 100b,100c,100d) will follow the Long Service Medal presentation at approx. 1.45p.m; and Singles (HOYS qualifier – Class 100a) and Championship will follow the Parade of Livestock.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Baird Shield - for the Best Heavy Horse Turnout.
The Cupar & North of Fife Agricultural Society Trophy - for Best Pair in Class 101
PRIZE/APPEARANCE MONEY
1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 per Section/Class.
Appearance Money - £15 per yoke; £5 per horse.
NOTES
These classes are open to the following breeds; Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk, Punch and Belgian Draught unless stated otherwise.
Entry Fees - Class 100a - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS levy (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS levy (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Classes 100b, c, d - £7 (inc VAT) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
HORSES MAY ONLY ENTER ONE SECTION OF CLASS 100
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Baird Shield - for the Best Heavy Horse Turnout.
The Cupar & North of Fife Agricultural Society Trophy - for Best Pair in Class 101
PRIZE/APPEARANCE MONEY
1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £10; 4th £5 per Section/Class.
Appearance Money - £15 per yoke; £5 per horse.
NOTES
These classes are open to the following breeds; Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk, Punch and Belgian Draught unless stated otherwise.
Entry Fees - Class 100a - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS levy (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS levy (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Classes 100b, c, d - £7 (inc VAT) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
HORSES MAY ONLY ENTER ONE SECTION OF CLASS 100
Kindly sponsored by: PERSIMMON HOMES
Main Ring
Mr Ben Scott (Judge)
The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Qualifier
The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year (HOYS qualifier)
Start: To follow on after Clydesdale Horse section in the Main Ring.
PRIZE MONEY
1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9
ENTRY FEES
Class 102 - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued). Class 102 is a Horse of the Year Show qualifier and the entry fee includes a £18 HOYS contribution.
Entrants entering HOYS qualifier classes ONLY do not need to become Members of the Fife Agricultural Association. If entering classes in addition to HOYS qualifiers, membership is required. Please see Guidance for wristband allocation.
Start: To follow on after Clydesdale Horse section in the Main Ring.
PRIZE MONEY
1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9
ENTRY FEES
Class 102 - £7 (inc VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £25) per entry until 24th April; £10 (inc. VAT) + £18 HOYS contribution fee (total £28) per Entry from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued). Class 102 is a Horse of the Year Show qualifier and the entry fee includes a £18 HOYS contribution.
Entrants entering HOYS qualifier classes ONLY do not need to become Members of the Fife Agricultural Association. If entering classes in addition to HOYS qualifiers, membership is required. Please see Guidance for wristband allocation.
Kindly sponsored by: ADAM & CO WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Main Ring
Mr Richard Telford (Ride Judge), Mrs Janette Farley (Conformation Judge)
Clydesdale Horses
Start: 9a.m Main Ring
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Nairn Challenge Cup (Perpetual) - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female.
The East of Fife Agricultural Society 1938 Perpetual Challenge Cup - for the Best Animal in draught horse classes
The Meiklem Cup - presented by the late Mr William Meiklem, Bennochy Park, for the Best Clydesdale Gelding, any age. The Cup to be won 4 times, with different animals, before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Brewster Shield - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran, for the Best Clydesdale Mare in Foal or with Foal at Foot. Cup to become the property of the exhibitor winning it 5 times altogether; must be won by different animals each time.
The Newton of Collesssie (Perpetual) Challenge Tray for the Best Female Clydesdale, any age.
The Brewster Points Cup - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran for the most points in classes. 1st - 3 pts; 2nd - 2pts; 3rd - 1pt. The Cup to be won 5 times before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Crichton Victory (Perpetual) Cup - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female, bred by the exhibitor.
The Robert Lang Rose Bowl (Perpetual) - presented by Robert Lang, Rosewells, for the Best Yearling or Two Year Old Filly, bred by exhibitor and shown by exhibitor, resident in Fife.
The Scottish Central Horse Breeding Society Trophy (Perpetual) for Best Clydesdale, 3 years old or under bred by exhibitor.
This Show is affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield (supplied & engraved by CHS) awarded to best yearling or two year old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. Please note the Shield cannot be won by a colt that has been gelded. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society provides a rosette for the winner of Class 112, Ridden Clydesdale.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 103-110, 112 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 111- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 103-110 compete for Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm.
The Champion Clydesdale competes for The Supreme In-Hand Horse/Pony Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1 pm.
CLYDESDALE HORSE SOCIETY
This show is affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield (supplied & engraved by CHS) awarded to best yearling or two year old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class 111 - An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the Best Young Handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show.
The winner will qualify for the final at The Royal Highland Show 2026. Handlers may still compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show although they may be aged 17 by that point. A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final are generously sponsored by the James Bennett Fund. Only animals that have already competed in the normal show or driving classes may be used. Entire colts are not allowed. Judging of this class is not to be on the merits of the animals - it is to be on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the show ring by the young handler. Competitors should wear white coats, CHS ties and suitable footwear.
SCONE PALACE RIDDEN CLYDESDALE SERIES
Class 112 is a qualifier for the Ridden Clydesdale Championship to be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Thursday 21 August 2025. The first two CLYDESDALES to qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place, if horses placed 1st and 2nd have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and enter for the Championship.
BRITISH RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE SOCIETY
Class 112 is a qualifier for the BRHHS Eversley British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship to be held at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs on 6-9 August 2025. Open to pure-bred horses aged 4 yrs or over, registered in the main British Stud-Book of the Clydesdale Horse Society. Horses must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify. Qualification to go no lower than 3rd place.
To be judged on ride, manners, type & conformation.
Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50.
Conformation / type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50. Horses should be stripped for the Conformation Judge. Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence; however if there still remains a tie then the Ride Judge's decision is final. If an exhibitor declines the Judge's ride the horse will not be placed.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 103-110, 112 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Class 111 - No Entry Fee or Paramedic Fee payable.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Nairn Challenge Cup (Perpetual) - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female.
The East of Fife Agricultural Society 1938 Perpetual Challenge Cup - for the Best Animal in draught horse classes
The Meiklem Cup - presented by the late Mr William Meiklem, Bennochy Park, for the Best Clydesdale Gelding, any age. The Cup to be won 4 times, with different animals, before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Brewster Shield - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran, for the Best Clydesdale Mare in Foal or with Foal at Foot. Cup to become the property of the exhibitor winning it 5 times altogether; must be won by different animals each time.
The Newton of Collesssie (Perpetual) Challenge Tray for the Best Female Clydesdale, any age.
The Brewster Points Cup - presented by John Brewster & Son, Bandirran for the most points in classes. 1st - 3 pts; 2nd - 2pts; 3rd - 1pt. The Cup to be won 5 times before it becomes the property of the exhibitor.
The Crichton Victory (Perpetual) Cup - re-presented by the Association, for the Best Clydesdale, male or female, bred by the exhibitor.
The Robert Lang Rose Bowl (Perpetual) - presented by Robert Lang, Rosewells, for the Best Yearling or Two Year Old Filly, bred by exhibitor and shown by exhibitor, resident in Fife.
The Scottish Central Horse Breeding Society Trophy (Perpetual) for Best Clydesdale, 3 years old or under bred by exhibitor.
This Show is affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield (supplied & engraved by CHS) awarded to best yearling or two year old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. Please note the Shield cannot be won by a colt that has been gelded. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society provides a rosette for the winner of Class 112, Ridden Clydesdale.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 103-110, 112 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 111- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 103-110 compete for Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm.
The Champion Clydesdale competes for The Supreme In-Hand Horse/Pony Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1 pm.
CLYDESDALE HORSE SOCIETY
This show is affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield (supplied & engraved by CHS) awarded to best yearling or two year old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of the Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class 111 - An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the Best Young Handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show.
The winner will qualify for the final at The Royal Highland Show 2026. Handlers may still compete in the final at the Royal Highland Show although they may be aged 17 by that point. A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final are generously sponsored by the James Bennett Fund. Only animals that have already competed in the normal show or driving classes may be used. Entire colts are not allowed. Judging of this class is not to be on the merits of the animals - it is to be on the quality of the stockmanship and handling in the show ring by the young handler. Competitors should wear white coats, CHS ties and suitable footwear.
SCONE PALACE RIDDEN CLYDESDALE SERIES
Class 112 is a qualifier for the Ridden Clydesdale Championship to be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Thursday 21 August 2025. The first two CLYDESDALES to qualify. Qualification may go down to fourth place, if horses placed 1st and 2nd have previously qualified. Registered Clydesdales and those eligible for registration may qualify and enter for the Championship.
BRITISH RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE SOCIETY
Class 112 is a qualifier for the BRHHS Eversley British Ridden Heavy Horse Championship to be held at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs on 6-9 August 2025. Open to pure-bred horses aged 4 yrs or over, registered in the main British Stud-Book of the Clydesdale Horse Society. Horses must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in. The two highest exhibits not already qualified will qualify. Qualification to go no lower than 3rd place.
To be judged on ride, manners, type & conformation.
Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50.
Conformation / type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50. Horses should be stripped for the Conformation Judge. Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence; however if there still remains a tie then the Ride Judge's decision is final. If an exhibitor declines the Judge's ride the horse will not be placed.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 103-110, 112 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Class 111 - No Entry Fee or Paramedic Fee payable.
Kindly sponsored by: ST ANDREWS PROPERTY CO
Main Ring
Mr Ben Scott (Conformation Judge), Miss Keona Eastwood (Ride Judge)
Highland Ponies
Start: 8.30a.m prompt in Main Ring
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the best animal in the In-Hand Highland Pony Section.
The Millfield (Perpetual) Quaich - presented by Millfield Stud for the best one, two or three year old Highland Pony filly bred by exhibitor.
The Achnacarry and Craigiebrig Stud Trophy (Perpetual) for the Reserve Highland In-Hand Champion, presented by Mr and Mrs TWP Connell.
The Highland Pony Registered Championship Rosette will be presented to the Best Animal shown In-Hand.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 113-120 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 121- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 113-120 compete for Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to parade at 2.40pm.
The Champion In-Hand Highland Pony competes for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
THE HIGHLAND PONY SOCIETY
This Show is affiliated to the HPS. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the HPS Stud-Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions aged 4yrs & over must be licensed with the HPS. Please note that Highland ponies entered in Appendices A, B or C are not eligible to qualify for the NPS Scotland Championships.
Classes 116, 117, 118, 120 are qualifiers for the 2025 Highland Pony Society Youngstock Championships. The Champion youngster from these classes will qualify. If the Champion is already qualified, qualification may go to 2nd place but no further. Two Championships will be held; one in Scotland (Central Scotland Highland Pony Club Show, Strathallan Castle on 7 September 2025) and one in England (TBC). The qualifying exhibitor can select which Championship Show they wish to enter. Exhibitors are not required to be members of the Highland Pony Society for qualifying classes, however all those competing in the Championships must be members of the Society. Entry to the Championships is free. At the Youngstock Championships, the Champions and Reserves will receive rosettes and prize money of £100 and £50 respectively and all those forward at the finals will receive £15 and a finalist rosette. A sash and perpetual trophy will be awarded to each of the Champions.
Class 121 - Young Handlers Class will follow after the Highland Pony Championship. No entire colts or stallions permitted. Hard hats must be worn.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 113-119.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22nd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 113-120 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Class 121 - No Entry Fee or Paramedic Fee payable.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the best animal in the In-Hand Highland Pony Section.
The Millfield (Perpetual) Quaich - presented by Millfield Stud for the best one, two or three year old Highland Pony filly bred by exhibitor.
The Achnacarry and Craigiebrig Stud Trophy (Perpetual) for the Reserve Highland In-Hand Champion, presented by Mr and Mrs TWP Connell.
The Highland Pony Registered Championship Rosette will be presented to the Best Animal shown In-Hand.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 113-120 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
Class 121- 1st £10; 2nd £8; 3rd £6; 4th £4; 5th £3; 6th £2
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 113-120 compete for Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to parade at 2.40pm.
The Champion In-Hand Highland Pony competes for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
THE HIGHLAND PONY SOCIETY
This Show is affiliated to the HPS. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the HPS Stud-Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions aged 4yrs & over must be licensed with the HPS. Please note that Highland ponies entered in Appendices A, B or C are not eligible to qualify for the NPS Scotland Championships.
Classes 116, 117, 118, 120 are qualifiers for the 2025 Highland Pony Society Youngstock Championships. The Champion youngster from these classes will qualify. If the Champion is already qualified, qualification may go to 2nd place but no further. Two Championships will be held; one in Scotland (Central Scotland Highland Pony Club Show, Strathallan Castle on 7 September 2025) and one in England (TBC). The qualifying exhibitor can select which Championship Show they wish to enter. Exhibitors are not required to be members of the Highland Pony Society for qualifying classes, however all those competing in the Championships must be members of the Society. Entry to the Championships is free. At the Youngstock Championships, the Champions and Reserves will receive rosettes and prize money of £100 and £50 respectively and all those forward at the finals will receive £15 and a finalist rosette. A sash and perpetual trophy will be awarded to each of the Champions.
Class 121 - Young Handlers Class will follow after the Highland Pony Championship. No entire colts or stallions permitted. Hard hats must be worn.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 113-119.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22nd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 113-120 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Class 121 - No Entry Fee or Paramedic Fee payable.
Kindly sponsored by: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (FIFE) Ltd
Main Ring
Mr John Reid (Judge)
Standard Shetland Ponies
Start: 8a.m prompt in Main Ring
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the Best Animal in the Shetland Pony section.
The Cassindilly Stud Shield - presented by Mr & Mrs Wilson for the Junior Champion in the Shetland Pony section.
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Standard section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under; Best Foal and Best Gelding.
The Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group will award a rosette to the highest placed member of the Group.
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 122-127 to compete for Standard Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm in Main Ring,
The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 122-132 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
NOTES
This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion in any class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a colt or stallion bridle badge (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or stallions, and hard hats conforming to current British Standards, and correctly secured, must be worn. Exhibitors must remain standing while in the ring - kneeling is not permitted.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 122,123,125-127,128, 130-132.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion (in both the Standard and Miniature sections) will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22nd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 122-132 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup (Perpetual) for the Best Animal in the Shetland Pony section.
The Cassindilly Stud Shield - presented by Mr & Mrs Wilson for the Junior Champion in the Shetland Pony section.
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Standard section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under; Best Foal and Best Gelding.
The Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group will award a rosette to the highest placed member of the Group.
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 122-127 to compete for Standard Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm in Main Ring,
The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 122-132 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
NOTES
This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion in any class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a colt or stallion bridle badge (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or stallions, and hard hats conforming to current British Standards, and correctly secured, must be worn. Exhibitors must remain standing while in the ring - kneeling is not permitted.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 122,123,125-127,128, 130-132.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion (in both the Standard and Miniature sections) will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22nd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 122-132 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Main Ring
Mr David Gibson (Coltonford) (Judge)
Miniature Shetland Ponies
Start: 8a.m prompt Main Ring
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Standard & Miniature Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Oxgang Trophy, presented by RS Pitcairn, for the Miniature Shetland Pony Champion
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Miniature section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under; Best Foal and Best Gelding.
The Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group will award a rosette to the highest placed member of the Group.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 128-132 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 128-132 to compete for Miniature Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm in Main Ring,
The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion in any class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a colt or stallion bridle badge (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or stallions, and hard hats conforming to current British Standards, and correctly secured, must be worn. Exhibitors must remain standing while in the ring - kneeling is not permitted.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 128, 130-132.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion (in both the Standard and Miniature sections) will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22rd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 128-132 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Gavin Reekie (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for the best animal in the In-Hand Native Pony sections (Highland, Standard & Miniature Shetland, and Registered Pure-Bred Mountain & Moorland).
The Oxgang Trophy, presented by RS Pitcairn, for the Miniature Shetland Pony Champion
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers rosettes for Miniature section as follows: Champion and Reserve; Junior Champion and Reserve for animals 3 years and under; Best Foal and Best Gelding.
The Central Scotland Shetland Pony Group will award a rosette to the highest placed member of the Group.
PRIZE MONEY
Classes 128-132 - 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £9 per Class
NOTES
First and second prize winners in Classes 128-132 to compete for Miniature Champion and Reserve. Prize winners to Parade at 2.40pm in Main Ring,
The Standard and Miniature Champion In-Hand Shetland Ponies compete for the Gavin Reekie Challenge Cup and The Supreme In-Hand Championship, kindly sponsored by DP&L TRAVEL, to be judged in Ring 6 at 1p.m.
This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Classes confined to SPSBS Registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form. Society rosettes only awarded to registered or eligible ponies i.e. foals. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. Foals must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on Show day. In order to enter a stallion in any class at an affiliated Show, entire males aged 4yrs old and over must have an "S" number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination. In-Hand stallions/colts of 2 yrs old and over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a colt or stallion bridle badge (available from SPSBS). Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or stallions, and hard hats conforming to current British Standards, and correctly secured, must be worn. Exhibitors must remain standing while in the ring - kneeling is not permitted.
NPS Scotland Qualifier - See Notes at start of Heavy Horse section
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-Hand M & M Championship - Classes 128, 130-132.
Handlers of ponies in In Hand classes must be at least 7 years of age and those who are 14 years and under must wear a correctly secured skull caps/riding hat that meets the current standards. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion (in both the Standard and Miniature sections) will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 22rd August 2025. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e.1st Reserve Champion) The owner of the pony does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner of the pony must be or become a member of NPS Scotland to enter the Scone Final.
ENTRY FEES
Classes 128-132 - £7 (inc. VAT) until 24th April; £10 (inc VAT) from 25th April - 14th May (non Catalogued).
Main Ring
Mrs Nicola Marshall (Struie) (Judge)
