Showing Rules

British Showing Pony Society (BSPS) http://www.britishshowponysociety.co.uk/html/rules___forms.html rules will be used as a guideline, but the judges’ decision is final.

All riders/handlers must be 11 years or over on 1st January except where indicated and must be capable of controlling their horse/pony safely.

In class 12, 13 and 14 it is advised that a dark coloured plain showing jacket is worn.

NO Jewellery is to be worn in any showing class.

Breeds

Mountain and Moorland covers all British Native types. Small breeds include Shetland, Welsh Mountain Section A and B; Exmoor and Dartmoor. Large breeds include New Forest, Connemara; Welsh Mountain Section C and D; Highland; Fell and Dales.

A Veteran is a minimum of 15 years in age.

All ridden classes require Jodhpur or long boots (or equivalent), light coloured jodhpurs, shirt with tie or stock. Optional body protector, gloves, whip (not schooling whip) or show cane. Failure to comply may result in elimination.

To compete in-hand please wear an approved riding hat and follow the guidelines for dress code above or in the guidelines on the club web site.

The horse/pony must have the correct tack fitted. Any bridle may be used but the judge will take the bit into consideration when awarding marks. Saddle covers, numnahs, bit guards, tongue straps, neck straps, breast plates, martingales, boots or bandages are not permitted with exception of riding club classes where breast plates, neck straps and martingales may be used.

Cob is a type not a breed, it should be:

Hogged – the horse/pony should be trimmed completely and tail banged

OR

Traditional – the horse/pony is unplaited and has full feathers

They should exceed 14.2hh (148cm) and not exceed 16hh (163cm)