Event Date
18th Aug 2024
Heavy Horses
Open to all recognised heavy horse breeds.
We are a qualifier for the West of England Heavy Horse Championships 2024 sponsored by All 4 Wood Tree Services. The In Hand Champion and the winner of the Harness Class will be the qualifier. If either of the winners have already qualified at a previous show then if necessary the qualifier can go down to fourth place. If the top four horses have already qualified, then no qualifier can be nominated. The final will be held on the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Showground on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
The Shire Horse Society offers a Spoon and rosette for the Best Shire Mare or Filly 2024. The offer of spoons and rosettes is subject to the Shire Horse Society special conditions of offer.
Each exhibitor will receive an allowance of £40 per horse.
All money will be forwarded after the show.
We are a qualifier for the West of England Heavy Horse Championships 2024 sponsored by All 4 Wood Tree Services. The In Hand Champion and the winner of the Harness Class will be the qualifier. If either of the winners have already qualified at a previous show then if necessary the qualifier can go down to fourth place. If the top four horses have already qualified, then no qualifier can be nominated. The final will be held on the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Showground on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
The Shire Horse Society offers a Spoon and rosette for the Best Shire Mare or Filly 2024. The offer of spoons and rosettes is subject to the Shire Horse Society special conditions of offer.
Each exhibitor will receive an allowance of £40 per horse.
All money will be forwarded after the show.
Start At, 18/08/2024 10:00
Ring 5- Heavy Horse Ring
Norah Willis (Judge), Miss Kerry Roberts (Training Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: GW Publishing
Suffolks
Not Before, 18/08/2024 11:30
Ring 5- Heavy Horse Ring
Norah Willis (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: GW Publishing
Team Chase Relay
Start At, 18/08/2024 12:10
Main Ring
Tbc Tbc (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Cooper & Tanner, Morris Perry
Ridden Hunters
Start At, 18/08/2024 08:30
Main Ring
Bill Smith (Judge), Kelly Smith (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Cooper & Tanner, Morris Perry
Working Hunter Ponies
Classes 612 & 613 are NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
The NPS/THE SIMONS FAMILY & MARBETH STUD Working Hunter Pony Training Stakes National Championship (Open to M&M and Plaited) (O-TSWHP) Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over, in possession of an equine passport but no specific registration or breed society criteria. Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158cms. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS rules.)
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
The NPS/THE SIMONS FAMILY & MARBETH STUD Working Hunter Pony Training Stakes National Championship (Open to M&M and Plaited) (O-TSWHP) Open to mares, geldings and stallions four year old and over, in possession of an equine passport but no specific registration or breed society criteria. Plaited ponies to a maximum of 158cms. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS rules.)
Start At, 18/08/2024 08:30
Ring 1
Mrs Vivien Hampton (Judge)
Novice Working Hunter
Not Before, 18/08/2024 12:00
Ring 1
Yvette James (Judge)
Open Working Hunter
Not Before, 18/08/2024 14:00
Ring 1
Yvette James (Judge)
Riding Horses
Not Before, 18/08/2024 13:00
Ring 4
Karoline Thorpe (Judge)
Veterans
Start At, 18/08/2024 09:00
Ring 4
Miss Caroline Taylor (Judge)
Coloured Horses & Ponies
Not Before, 18/08/2024 15:00
Ring 4
Mrs Beverley Moore (Judge)
M&M In Hand
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. Class split by age and/or breed at discretion of the show. Please be aware shows running sections with two or more classes for an individual breed will require a relevant breed panel judge. This judge does not also have to be on the NPS MM Panel.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible. Class split by age and/or breed at discretion of the show. Please be aware shows running sections with two or more classes for an individual breed will require a relevant breed panel judge. This judge does not also have to be on the NPS MM Panel.
Not Before, 18/08/2024 11:00
Ring 3
Michael Goddard (Judge)
M&M Novice & Open Ridden
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/PICTON STUD Novice Ridden National Championship (MM-NR)
Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i. Won an open 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 de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton Final.
Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
The NPS/Ringside Stud M&M Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR)
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier– wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/PICTON STUD Novice Ridden National Championship (MM-NR)
Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i. Won an open 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 de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton Final.
Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
The NPS/Ringside Stud M&M Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR)
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier– wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
Not Before, 18/08/2024 13:00
Ring 3
Mrs Vivien Hampton (Judge)
M&M Mini Ridden
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M Leading Rein National Championship (MM-LR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit. NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
The NPS/PARTRIDGE & PARR M& M First Ridden National Championship (MM-FR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands. NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers 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 at Malvern on the 6th- 8th August 2024.
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.
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, 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 forfeit.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025.
The NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M Leading Rein National Championship (MM-LR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit. NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
The NPS/PARTRIDGE & PARR M& M First Ridden National Championship (MM-FR)
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands. NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years
Not Before, 18/08/2024 15:00
Ring 3
Mrs Vivien Hampton (Judge)
Shetland Ponies
These classes are affiliated to the SPSBS for registered Shetland Ponies only.
The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette to the highest placed member in each class. Membership cards should be presented to the steward in the ring.
The South West Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette to the highest placed member in each class. Membership cards should be presented to the steward in the ring.
The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette to the highest placed member in each class. Membership cards should be presented to the steward in the ring.
The South West Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette to the highest placed member in each class. Membership cards should be presented to the steward in the ring.
Kindly Sponsored By: Cherhill Shetlands
Start At, 18/08/2024 08:30
Ring 3
Abigail Hampton (Judge)
Unaffiliated Classes
Not Before, 18/08/2024 15:00
Ring 5- Heavy Horse Ring
Mercedes Pemberton-Finch (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: GW Publishing
