SOUTH EASTERN WELSH PONY & COB …

1 1 SOUTH EASTERN WELSH pony & COB association SPRING SHOW on SUNDAY 20th MARCH 2016 At Crockstead Equestrian Centre, Eastbourne Road, Halland, Sussex. BN8 6PT Qualifiers for the NPS Winter Championship & Equifest Summer championships & National WELSH Championships & Qualifier for TSR Championship ENTRIES CLOSE 18th MARCH 2016 Late entries taken on the day CASH ONLY- FOR ALL CLASSES Sec. Mrs. Kember, 1 Bakers Corner Cotts, Ladham Road, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1LS. Tel. 01580 211747 e-mail 2 SEWPCA RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Competitors must ensure that they hold adequate third party insurance cover in respect of any accident caused by themselves, their family or helpers, their vehicles or animals when on the showground. 2. THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL. 3. The organisers, owners of the showground, or any of the committee, officers, servants or assistants shall not in any way be responsible or accountable for any loss, injury or damage that may happen (for any cause or circumstances whatsoever) to exhibitors or their assistants or any member of the public, to any animal or property or to any vehicle brought on to the showground, or any premises used in conjunction with or arising out of or attainable to the show.

2 It shall be a condition of entry that each entrant or spectator shall indemnify the show organisers against such matters aforesaid. 4. Everyone in attendance at this event must abide by the instructions given by officials. 5. WPCS Rules & NPS Rules will apply to applicable classes. Please ensure you are familiar with these rules before signing the entry form. All SEWPCA events are open to random drug testing. 6. All ridden ponies must be four years old and over and registered in their respective stud books, including Part Breds. Competitors are reminded that it is a legal requirement for passports to be carried when transporting ponies. Riders of Small Stallions must have attained their 12th birthday and Riders of Large Stallions must have attained their 14th Birthday. 7. All objections must be lodged with the Secretary within 30 minutes of the disputed event and confirmed in writing, with a deposit of 20.

3 This will be returned should the objection be upheld. Please note: No Judge may be approached directly regarding an objection. 8. Entry fees will only be refunded at the discretion of the committee. Should the show be cancelled for whatever reason, SEWPCA reserve the right to retain 25% of the entry fees to cover administration cost. 9. No clearing out of Horse Boxes/ Trailers, etc. is allowed on the showground, this includes any litter. 10. Anyone displaying aggressive, rude or threatening behaviour towards judges, show officials or other competitors will be immediately ejected from the showground, banned from future SEWPCA shows and if a SEWPCA member, their membership will be cancelled forthwith, with no right of appeal and without refund of any entries or subscriptions. 11. The Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry without giving reason, to change judges or to amalgamate/split classes if entries warrant.

4 12. All entries must be fully registered in their section of the WELSH Stud Book, or their respective breed societies, with the exception of Foals, which must however be eligible for registration. All foals must be at least 3 weeks old. No foal may be shown by children under 12yrs old. 13. All ponies and cobs must comply with the WPCS height limits. 14. All colts and stallions must comply the WPCS rules. This includes ridden stallions. 15. An exhibitor may not enter a pony in any class which is to be judged by a person who has bred, sold, leased, produced or has had any financial gain from that animal. 16. All exhibits will enter and leave the ring at a walk. 17. Hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted on the showground and be to BSEN1384 or PAS015 standards. No top hats allowed, and suitable footwear must be worn.

5 18. All SEWPCA events are open to random drug testing. 19. No Lunging is allowed at any of our shows, due to showground requirements. 20. No Spurs allowed except in Dressage advise you to wear body protectors. 21. No whips or canes to exceed 75cms (30 inches). 22. No plaiting in any class (except for small plait behind the ear), with the exception of the Part-Bred ponies where plaiting is optional. 23. Trophies will only be awarded to fully paid up members of SEWPCA and must be signed for and returned in the same condition upon request. PLEASE NOTE: Trophies will only be awarded to paid up members of SEWPCA. 24. All dogs must be kept on leads. 25. Only licensed DVLA drivers are allowed to drive motorised vehicles on the showground. 3 JUDGES INVITED: WELSH A & B in hand & Part Bred - Mrs J.

6 Harriss (Drumaddie) WELSH C & D in hand - Mr J. Williams (Cilmery) Ridden M & M classes. - Ms. K. Dovey Inhand M & M classes (outside) - Ms. K. Dovey Traditional Trotting Class/Driving Class - Mrs. J Harriss & Mr Williams ENTRY FEES: per class SEWPCA MEMBERS per class NON MEMBERS ENTRIES CLOSE 18th MARCH 2016 LATE ENTRIES AND ENTRIES ON THE DAY ACCEPTED AT PER CLASS EXTRA (CASH ONLY) - and respectfully, plus 1st aid/stewards. NPS/LEYHILLS M&M IN-HAND WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP This Competition is open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Handler any age, except for stallions or colts where the handler must be 14 years of age or over. NPS Winter Championship Qualifying Rounds. This show is affiliated to the National pony Society and the NPS affiliated classes will be run under NPS rules.

7 Classes are open to Members and Non-Members of the NPS, but Non-Members will need to become members to enter the finals at the NPS Spring Festival 2016 . The NPS General Rules for Showing apply (see NPS website for details). In each class the three highest placed ponies, not already qualified, within the first six places, will qualify. Winnings in the 2015/ 2016 Novice and Pure Novice Winter Championships will not debar ponies from the NPS 2016 Mountain and Moorland Novice Ridden competitions. This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground in August 2016 . The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. This show is a qualifier for the National WELSH Championship 2016 show to be held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 7th August, 2016 .

8 Please contact the Secretary, Mrs Lorraine Partridge, Rosedale Stud, Gelli Fawr Farm, Henllys, CWMBRAN, Gwent. NP44 7AT. Tel 07557794913 Email ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------- This show is a qualifier for the 2016 TSR Riders/In Hand Regional Championships. Riders/Handlers can choose which Regional final they go to SOUTH East, Central, East Anglia or Wales & SOUTH West. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------- RING ONE 9 am sharp, classes will follow on JUDGE: Mrs Jan Harriss (Drumaddie Stud ) WELSH SECTION A IN HAND Class 1 YEARLING COLT , FILLY OR GELDING Class 2 TWO YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING Class 3 THREE OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING.

9 Class 3a. YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP. 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 1 3 to come forward to compete. 4 Class 4 MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER Class 5 STALLION. Class 5A SECTION A CHAMPIONSHIP. To compete for the WPCS Bronze Medal very kindly sponsored by the Willow Stud &SEWPCA Shield will be awarded to the Champion. Both the Champion and Reserve Champion in this championship will qualify for THE NATIONAL SUPREME BRIGHTWELLS SEC A INHAND CHAMPIONSHIP. WELSH SECTION B IN HAND Class 6 YEARLING COLT, FILLY OR GELDING. Class 7 TWO YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING Class 8 THREE YEAR OLD COLT, FILLY OR GELDING . Class 8a. YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP. 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 6-8 to come forward to compete. Class 9 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING 4 YEARS OLD & OVER This class will be divided if sufficient entries.

10 Class 9A SECTION B CHAMPIONSHIP. To compete for the WPCS Bronze Medal very kindly sponsored by the Redlays Stud &SEWPCA Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Both the Champion and Reserve Champion in this championship will qualify for THE NATIONAL SUPREME BRIGHTWELLS SEC B IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP. WELSH PART BRED IN HAND Class 10 WELSH PART BRED WELSH IN HAND Yearling colt, filly or gelding registered with Class 11 WELSH PART BRED WELSH IN HAND 2 YR OLD colt, filly or gelding registered with WPCS.. Class 12 WELSH PART BRED WELSH IN HAND 3 YR OLD colt, filly or gelding registered with WPCS.. Class 12A. YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP. 1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 10 & 12 forward to compete. Class 13 WELSH PART BRED WELSH IN HAND Open to stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old and over registered with WPCS.