176th annual exhibition of the light horse & pony section€¦ · botanica / bhs scotland –...

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SCHEDULE AND LIST OF PRIZES 176th ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of the LIGHT HORSE & PONY SECTION At Ayr Racecourse, Craigie Road (Gate ‘A’), Ayr KA8 0HA on FRIDAY 10th and SATURDAY 11th MAY 2019 Secretary Mrs Lorraine Murdoch Light Horse Department Ayr County Show Tel 0845 201 1460 Gibbs Yard Steading www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk Auchincruive [email protected] Ayr Charity No SCO14868 KA6 5HW Company Ltd by Guarantee No SC300530 Chief Steward – Miss Jennifer Garland Commentator – Mrs Sheila Thom POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE – 5 th April 2019 ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE – 15 th April 2019 LATE ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY - DOUBLE THE ENTRY FEE Chaps Affiliation No. 19070 / NPS Affiliation No. S1.077 BSPS Affiliation No. 19-003

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Page 1: 176th ANNUAL EXHIBITION Of the LIGHT HORSE & PONY SECTION€¦ · Botanica / BHS Scotland – Working Hunter Series 2019 The course: At least 8 and not more than 12 fences, with changes

SCHEDULE AND LIST OF PRIZES176th ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Of theLIGHT HORSE & PONY SECTION

AtAyr Racecourse, Craigie Road

(Gate ‘A’), Ayr KA8 0HA onFRIDAY 10th and SATURDAY 11th MAY 2019

SecretaryMrs Lorraine Murdoch Light Horse DepartmentAyr County Show Tel 0845 201 1460Gibbs Yard Steading www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk Auchincruive [email protected] Ayr Charity No SCO14868KA6 5HW Company Ltd by Guarantee No SC300530

Chief Steward – Miss Jennifer GarlandCommentator – Mrs Sheila Thom

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE – 5th April 2019ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE – 15th April 2019

LATE ENTRIESTAKEN ON THE DAY - DOUBLE THE ENTRY FEE

Chaps Affiliation No. 19070 / NPS Affiliation No. S1.077BSPS Affiliation No. 19-003

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Ayr County ShowFriday Ring Layout

Ayr County ShowSaturday Ring Layout

Ring 2

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Caledonian Showing ChampionshipsThe Caledonian Showing Championships are now well established in the showing calendar and will once again give 2019 competitors the opportunity to compete at a top-level Championship Final in Scotland.Evening Performances, loads of bling and razzmatazz .... everything an end of season Championship should have!

This year’s show will be held atHighfield @ Howe, near Ladybank, Fife on 12/13 October 2019

This Show is a qualifier and every horse & pony placed 1st and 2nd in all In Hand, Ridden Showing classes (not fun classes) & Working Hunter/Pony classes will qualify to compete in any appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line. Qualification is for the Horse & Pony except for Adult/Young Handler classes, where the Handler qualifies.All qualified horses and ponies will be listed on the Caledonian Showing Show’s website www.caledonianchampionships.webs.com where you will also find a regularly updated list of qualifying shows and a wealth of other information.

Botanica / BHS Scotland – Working Hunter Series 2019The course: At least 8 and not more than 12 fences, with changes of direction, must be set in a ring large enough to permit jumping fluently at a fair hunting pace. Fences should be rustic or as natural as possible, not easily dislodged, of solid appearance, well filled and with shrubs as wings. Maximum height 3ft 6ins (1.05m), maximum spread 3ft 9ins (1.12m), except open ditch and water. The course should be set at, or near, maximum unless the judge considers that the ground makes this unsafe. Normally at least one upright and one spread must be at maximum. Qualification: The first THREE qualify for the final, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualifying card can be passed down to fourth place provided the 4th placed rider jumped clear. Only fully qualified combinations holding a Signed Qualifying Card for the current year may enter.

Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony ChampionshipsClass numbers 85-87 are qualifiers. Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair on Thursday 22nd August 2019. Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies have previously qualified.

CHAPS (UK)This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 19070. Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing by the judge. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 28th – 31st August 2019. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card.The following classes (23-27) are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.

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All Stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.NB CHAPS (UK) Qualification Cards – the judge must sign all qualification cards in the ring at the time of the competition. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain from CHAPS (UK) Admin, and to carry, their Qualification and Membership Cards.Chaps Affiliated Show Number: 19070

Ingliston Elite Showing Championship SeriesIngliston Elite is a new, prestigious, showing championship for Scotland and the UK.The finals will be held within Ingliston Grand Slam, at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, Renfrewshire. Sunday 22nd September 2019

Excellent prize fund of £350 for each final- 1st- 6th £1000 to the overall Elite Champion…Winner takes all!

Elite Hunters / Elite Riding Horses / Elite Cobs / Elite Coloureds

Each final pre judged in their appropriate sections with the top 5 in each going forward to find the top ten including champion & reserve.

This Show is a qualifier and every horse placed 1st & 2nd in all specified classes will qualify to compete in the appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.All qualified horses will be listed on our website www.inglistonelite.com

Veteran Horse Society – QUALIFIER 2019.This show is a qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: SCOTTISH VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.Each VHS affiliation in Scotland now holds a PRE-QUAL Supreme Final qualificationOpen to members and non-members. However, only Members may qualify. VHS Membership to be applied for no later than 1 week prior to this show, to avoid disappointment.

VHS Scottish Supreme (Pre-Judging) Final qualification. Only Members may qualify. Qualification is given to the highest placed VHS Member in each age category no lower than 3rd place. VHS Show registration Card is to be produced and handed to the judge in the ring as verification of the qualification. VHS Membership to be applied for no later than 1 week prior to this show, to avoid disappointment.

All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS 2019 Rule Book in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

Mountain & Moorland. The highest placed Member in each age category exhibiting an M&M will receive entry to the pre-judging of the Mountain & Moorland Supreme Final. This may-be carried down to 4th place. To be registered with a Breed Society and hold a current Breed Society passport. Show Registration Card to be signed by the judge in the ring.

NEW FOR 2019 Young Rider & Handler Championship qualification. A Young Rider and/or Handler qualification will be awarded to the young rider/handler of the Judge’s choice,

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IN EACH AGE CATAGORY entitling them to enter the Young Rider/Handler Championship Prior to the Supreme FinalThis award is given at the Judge’s discretion. Non-Members to receive an orange card.

NPS (The National Pony Society) – Affiliation Number: S1.077NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland Classes. To compete in Show Pony and Show Hunter Pony classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB, the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB.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 at Malvern from 6th – 8th August 2019.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/Rosettes Direct 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/Equestrian Marketplace M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)Classes 36-39 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.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championship: 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 6th – 8th August 2019.

NPS/KILMANNAN STUD M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH): A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. The Sponsor’s Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the qualification. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.Qualifiers are entitled to compete in either the NPS / Kilmannan Stud M&M In-Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in Malvern, or at the Championship Show in Scotland. Qualifiers may only compete in one Kilmannan final.

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NPS SCOTLAND QUALIFIERS1. NPS Scotland/ Townhead Pet N Pony In Hand M & M or Breed Championship (From 2 or more classes)2. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M. & M. Pony3. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Pony4. NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products Open M. & M. WHP5. NPS Scotland NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony

This show is a qualifying round for the above finals which will be held at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019.

TO BE RUN UNDER NPS SCOTLAND FINALS (BLAIR CASTLE) RULES 2019 which are on the NPS Scotland website www.npsscotland.co.uk These rules clarify areas

particular to NPS Scotland. We also run to the Rules of the NPS and again these can be found on our website.

Exhibitors are deemed to be conversant with these rules.

BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY AFFILIATION No. 19-003509. “This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (“B.S.P.S.”), and all persons

entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in B.S.P.S. classes, whether or not members of the B.S.P.S. are subject to the Rules of the B.S.P.S., including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the B.S.P.S.”

515. THE BLUE RIBAND PONY OF THE YEAR. This Show is a qualifier for the B.S.P.S. Blue Riband Pony of the Year, the 1st. and

2nd. prize-winners in the Lead Rein, First Ridden OR Open Show Pony OR Open Working Hunter Pony OR Open Show Hunter Pony OR Open Intermediate WH. SRT and SH Classes will qualify.

516. THE B.S.P.S. CLASSIC SECURITY (UK) LTD CHALLENGE This Show is a qualifier for the B.S.P.S. Classic Security (UK) Ltd Challenge. Animals

competing in the following Open classes will qualify: - Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Lead Rein Hunter Type, Show Pony, SHP, Cradle and Nursery Stakes, WHP, Intermediate SH, SRT and WH and Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden, Ridden and WHP classes.

517. THE BSPS PREMIER LEAGUE This show is a qualifier for the B.S.P.S. Premier League. Animals competing in the

following classes will qualify: - Lead Rein, First Ridden, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, Show Pony, SHP Cradle Stakes, Nursery Stakes, WHP, Intermediate SH, SRT and WH and Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden, Ridden and WHP Classes.

518. ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW This Show is a qualifier for the R.I.H.S. Only one pony in each of the three Open

(except Royal Windsor Horse Show – the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify), Show Pony OR Nursery Stakes OR Open W.H.P. OR Lead Rein Hunter Type, OR Open S.H.P. Classes, OR Lead Rein Class OR First Ridden Class OR Open Intermediate S.R., S.H., and W.H. OR Mixed Height Pretty Polly Show Pony, Pretty Polly Mixed Height SHP, Pretty Polly Intermediate SRT/SH, Pretty Polly Heritage Mixed Breeds Ridden, Heritage M&M Pretty Polly Lead Rein, First Ridden, OR Open Heritage Lead Rein and First Ridden, Open Heritage Ridden OR the Anglo and Part Bred classes qualifies, and the highest placed, (not already qualified), from the first three ponies placed in each class will qualify.

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519. THE B.S.P.S. BINKS FAMILY 50TH YEAR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

This show is a qualifier for the B.S.P.S. Binks Family Champion of Champions the 1st prize winners in the following classes will qualify: - Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Lead Rein of Hunter Type, Show Pony, SHP, WHP, Intermediate SH, SRT and WH and Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden, Ridden and WHP classes.

519a THE B.S.P.S. THE WHITE COMPANY 50TH YEAR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SHOW CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

This show is a qualifier for The B.S.P.S. The White Company Mini WHP Champion of Champions the 1st prize winners in Open Cradle and Nursery Stakes will qualify.

521. B.S.P.S. BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES BEST RIDER “This show is a qualifier for the “Black Country Saddles Best Rider of the Year” The

Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Lead Rein Hunter Type, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 122cms. 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. SHP., the Cradle and Nursery Stakes, the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP., the Intermediate Show Riding Type, Show Hunter, Working Hunter classes and Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden and to the best rider 25years and under in the Heritage Ridden and WHP classes will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the B.S.P.S. Summer Championships Show.

522. Owners and riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the show to qualify in classes with qualification for BLUE RIBAND, R.I.H.S., (including Pretty Polly and Heritage qualifying classes), and OLYMPIA., and animals must be registered with the B.S.P.S. except for the Anglo and Part Bred Arabs who must be registered with the AHS. Membership forms and payment must be received in the office no later than the last working day (Monday to Friday) prior to the date of the qualifying show. (see Rule 20)

524. This Show is a qualifier for the 2019 B.S.P.S. Championships Show, to be held at Arena UK. The 1st and 2nd prize winners only in the following classes, (State the Class numbers), and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize-winners in the Open Intermediate S.R.T. (including Mixed height) W.H. and S.H.T. and C.S. and Heritage Classes will qualify, in MIXED HEIGHT CLASSES the 1st. 2nd. 3rd. and 4th. placed ponies will qualify for the B.S.P.S. Championships Show, provided the animal is registered in accordance with Rules 21 and 26 and ridden by a B.S.P.S.

HatsIn ALL Classes, correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/Riding Hats, numbers All PAS015, VG1, (BS)EN1384 2017, ASTM F1163 04a onwards, SNELL E2001, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards, MUST be worn by riders at all times when mounted. Hats should have a plain cover either Black, Navy Blue, Brown, Grey or Green. Velvet covers are encouraged.BSPS SCOTLAND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY ARISING FROM A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REGULATION. HAT CHECKS FOR COMPLIANCE WILL BE MADE.Height CertificateNew ruling regarding pony registrations, a height certificate is no longer required for Membership unless it is a HOYS, RIHS, Olympia or Blue Riband qualification. Rules 5 and 21 in the Rule book explains the new ruling.

STABLINGThere will be no stabling at Ayr Racecourse for exhibitors.

Local Stable Details are as follows:Ayrshire Equitation Centre, South Mains, Corton Road, Ayr,

Ayrshire, KA6 6BY – Tel: 01292 266267Or

Mrs Morag Crichton, Acres Rigg, Tarbolton Road, Monkton, KA9 2RR –Tel: 01292 479314 / Mobile: 07801 758541

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Friday ClassesWORKING HUNTERS

Course builder – Mr G Barclay, FalkirkJudges – Ms Amy Gunn, Thurso, Highland (C) &

Ms Isla Miller, Thurso, Highland (R)

WORKING HUNTER SECTION IS SPONSORED BYLYNCH HOMES

Marking System: To be judged 60% for jumping performance, 40% as for Hunter Classes. The Jumping to be judged 40% actual jumping and 20% style and presence. Ride and conformation 40%. Fences to a minimum of six in number. No change of rider or tack will be allowed. The manner of going to be taken into account. Refusals to be severely penalised. Penalties: 1st Refusal - 15; 2nd Refusal - 20; 3rd Refusal - Elimination; Knockdown - 10; Fall of Horse or Rider - Elimination. (As copied from Rule Book).

Class 1 Novice Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Not to have won a first prize at any show, including BSPS. Max fence height 2’9”.

Class 2 Intermediate Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Max fence height 3’.

Class 3 Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Max fence height 3’3”.

Class 4 Open Working Hunter – Botanica / BHS Scotland Working Hunter Series 2019.

Open to horses 15hh and over, 4yo and over. Riders 18 years old or over. Judged in line with Sports Horse Breeding of GB rules (www.sporthorsegb.co.uk). The course: At least 8 and not more than 12 fences, with changes of direction, must be set in a ring large enough to permit jumping fluently at a fair hunting pace. Fences should be rustic or as natural as possible, not easily dislodged, of solid appearance, well filled and with shrubs as wings. Maximum height 3ft 6ins (1.05m), maximum spread 3ft 9ins (1.12m), except open ditch and water. The course should be set at, or near, maximum unless the judge considers that the ground makes this unsafe. Normally at least one upright and one spread must be at maximum.

“Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair Qualifier: The first THREE prize winners will qualify for the final in August 2019 at Blair Castle International Horse Trials, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualifying card can be passed down to fourth place provided, they jumped clear. To be eligible to compete at the final either the owner or rider of the horse must be a member of the BHS.” Further information on www.bhsscotland.org.uk

Working Hunter Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 1-4 to compete. SILVER PERPETUAL TROPHY: presented by the late Col W T R Houldsworth, Bart for the Best Working Hunter

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Friday ClassesDRIVING CLASSES

Judge – Mrs Ann Rushton-Green, Hawick

1. Classes 6 & 7 are qualifiers for the 2019 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championships at Driving Addington. The highest placed turnout owned and driven by a member of the British Driving Society and eligible

for the following Type-Sections disregarding those already qualified down to 6th place in the class will qualify for the 2019 Semi-Finals at Driving Addington. The Championship will immediately follow the Semi-Finals.

Type-Section/s c -Single non-hackney-type (excluding purebred Reg Welsh) over 13.2hh d -Single non-hackney-type (excluding purebred Reg Welsh) 13.2hh & under m- Single, Pair or Tandem Turnout driven to a four-wheel exercise vehicle2. This is a Victoria Food Company Open Private Driving Championship Qualifier.

The Champion will qualify for the Grand Final to be held on Sunday 15th September 2019 at David Broome’s Event Centre, Chepstow, Monmouth. In the event that the champion has already qualified, then the reserve champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.

Class 5 Concours d’Élègance – If sufficient entries are forward, the class will be divided (at the judge’s discretion) into two or more sections. The judge has the sole authority to transfer any animal from one section to another. Open to singles, pairs, multiples to a traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word ‘elegance’ and the winner will be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to driver’s/passengers’ personal costume, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

Class 6 Private Driving Class – Horse or pony, 4 years old or over, driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible. (Osborne Refrigerators Qualifier above for type sections (c) & (d).

Class 7 Exercise Vehicle Class – 2 or 4 Wheeled Vehicles - Open to horses & ponies, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non- traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e. not car tyres). Lamps need not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. (Osborne Refrigerators Qualifier above for type sections (m).

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Friday ClassesHORSES IN HAND

Judges – Mrs Susan Stockley-Bridges, St Helens

NB - Classes may be SPLIT if sufficient entries are received.

Class 8 HORSE IN HAND, mare or gelding, four years or over. Special rosette for best foal.

Class 9 HORSE IN HAND, Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old (Colt, Filly or Gelding)(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 10 SPORTS HORSE, Any Age, over 148cm – suitable for dressage, show jumping or eventing

Hunters in hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 8-10 to compete.

SILVER PERPETUAL TROPHY: presented by the late J W Alexander, for the Best Animal in the Hunters In-Hand Classes.

NB - Overall Hunter Championship - Ridden Hunter & Cob Champion & Reserve plus the In-Hand Hunter Champion & Reserve to compete for the Champion Cup.CHAMPION CUP: presented by the late R L Angus, Ladykirk, Monkton. Won outright by the late John Bannantyne, Drumalbin, Biggar, and represented by him to the Association for annual competition for the Best Animal in the Hunter Classes.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Hunter Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Hunter Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Friday ClassesRIDDEN HUNTERS & COB

Judges – Mrs Susan Stockley-Bridges, St Helens (C) & Ms Elizabeth Laurie, Ayrshire (R)

RIDDEN HUNTERS & COB SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJET SET SADDLERY & COUNTRYWEAR

6a Ploughlands, Dundonald, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2 9BT

This Show is a qualifier for the:

Ingliston Elite Showing Championship SeriesIngliston Elite is a new, prestigious, showing championship for Scotland and the UK.The finals will be held within Ingliston Grand Slam, at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, Renfrewshire. Sunday 22nd September 2019

Excellent prize fund of £350 for each final- 1st- 6th £1000 to the overall Elite Champion…Winner takes all!

Elite Hunters / Elite Riding Horses / Elite Cobs / Elite Coloureds

Each final pre judged in their appropriate sections with the top 5 in each going forward to find the top ten including champion & reserve.

This Show is a qualifier and every horse placed 1st & 2nd in all specified classes will qualify to compete in the appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.All qualified horses will be listed on our website www.inglistonelite.com

Class 11 Novice Hunter – 4 years old and over; exceeding 148cms; not to have won a first prize in any open class before 1st January in current year.

Class 12 Hunter to carry up to 13 stones – mare or gelding, four years old or over.

Class 13 Hunter to carry over 13 stones – mare or gelding, four years old or over.

Class 14 Small Hunter – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh.

Class 15 Cob – 4 years old and over; exceeding 148cms.

Ridden Hunter & Cob Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 11-15 to compete. CHALLENGE TROPHY: presented by Col Bryce M Knox, MC TD DL Martnaham, Lodge, Ayr, for the Best Ridden Hunter.

NB - Overall Hunter Championship - Ridden Hunter & Cob Champion & Reserve plus the In-Hand Hunter Champion & Reserve to compete for the Champion Cup.CHAMPION CUP: presented by the late R L Angus, Ladykirk, Monkton. Won outright by the late John Bannantyne, Drumalbin, Biggar, and represented by him to the Association for annual competition for the Best Animal in the Hunter Classes.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Hunter Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Hunter Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday ClassesRIDING HORSES

Judges – Ms Amy Gunn, Thurso, Highland (C) & Ms Isla Miller, Thurso, Highland (R)

RIDING HORSE SECTION IS SPONSORED BYLYNCH HOMES

This Show is a qualifier for the:Ingliston Elite Showing Championship SeriesIngliston Elite is a new, prestigious, showing championship for Scotland and the UK.The finals will be held within Ingliston Grand Slam, at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, Renfrewshire. Sunday 22nd September 2019Excellent prize fund of £350 for each final- 1st- 6th £1000 to the overall Elite Champion…Winner takes all!Elite Hunters / Elite Riding Horses / Elite Cobs / Elite ColouredsEach final pre judged in their appropriate sections with the top 5 in each going forward to find the top ten including champion & reserve.This Show is a qualifier and every horse placed 1st & 2nd in all specified classes will qualify to compete in the appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.All qualified horses will be listed on our website www.inglistonelite.comClass 16 Novice Riding Horse – 4 years old and over; exceeding 148cm; not to have won a first prize in any open class before 1st January in the current year.Class 17 Riding Horse - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.Class 18 Riding Horse - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 158cm.Riding Horse Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 16 – 18 to compete.ANN DUNLOP MEMORIAL TROPHY: presented by Family & Friends in 2018 for Riding Horse Champion.

Saturday ClassesRETRAINED RACEHORSES

Judges – Ms Amy Gunn, Thurso, Highland & Ms Isla Miller, Thurso, Highland

RETRAINED RACEHORSE SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJ G THOM

New Hall Stud, Pettoch Side, Drongan, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 6HD

Class 19 RIDDEN CLASS. Open to all Thoroughbred horses which have raced or been in training. The judge will not be expected to ride the ridden class. Class 20 IN HAND CLASS. Open to all Thoroughbreds horses which have been raced or been in training.Retrained Racehorse Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 19-20 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesVETERAN HORSE AND PONY

Judges – Ms Lesley McNaughton-Wells, Perth

This is a qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:SCOTTISH VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2019

Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.

Each VHS affiliation in Scotland now holds a PRE-QUAL Supreme Final qualification. Open to members and non-members.

VHS Scottish Supreme (Pre-Judging) Final qualification. Only Members may qualify. Qualification is given to the highest placed VHS Member in each age category no lower than 3rd place. VHS Show registration Card is to be produced and handed to the judge in the ring as verification of the qualification. VHS Membership to be applied for no later than 1 week prior to this show, to avoid disappointment.All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS 2019 Rule Book in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

Mountain & Moorland. The highest placed Member in each age category exhibiting an M&M will receive entry to the pre-judging of the Mountain & Moorland Supreme Final. This may-be carried down to 4th place. To be registered with a Breed Society and hold a current Breed Society passport. Show Registration Card to be signed by the judge in the ring. NEW FOR 2019 Young Rider & Handler Championship qualification. A Young Rider and/or Handler qualification will be awarded to the young rider/handler of the Judge’s choice, IN EACH AGE CATAGORY entitling them to enter the Young Rider/Handler Championship Prior to the Supreme FinalThis award is given at the Judge’s discretion. Non-Members to receive an orange card.

Class 21 VETERAN RIDDEN, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories:Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.

The highest placed Member from each category will go forward to the Supreme Scottish Pre-Qualifying Championship. Not lower than 3rd place.

Class 22 VETERAN IN-HAND, COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) & Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.

The highest placed Member from each category will go forward to the Supreme Scottish Pre-Qualifying Championship. Not lower than 3rd place.

THE VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prizewinners in each age category in classes 21 & 22 compete.

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Saturday ClassesCOLOURED HORSES AND PONIES

Judge – Ms Lesley McNaughton-Wells, Perth

COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES SECTION IS SPONSORED BYSINCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY

www.sinclairphotography.co.uk

This Show is a qualifier for the:

Ingliston Elite Showing Championship SeriesIngliston Elite is a new, prestigious, showing championship for Scotland and the UK.The finals will be held within Ingliston Grand Slam, at Ingliston Country Club, Bishopton, Renfrewshire. Sunday 22nd September 2019

Excellent prize fund of £350 for each final- 1st- 6th £1000 to the overall Elite Champion…Winner takes all!

Elite Hunters / Elite Riding Horses / Elite Cobs / Elite Coloureds

Each final pre judged in their appropriate sections with the top 5 in each going forward to find the top ten including champion & reserve.

This Show is a qualifier and every horse placed 1st & 2nd in all specified classes will qualify to compete in the appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placings, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.All qualified horses will be listed on our website www.inglistonelite.com

COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES – IN-HAND CLASSES

Notes - Stallions 4 years old or over must be CHAPS (UK) Graded and carry CHAPS (UK) Stallion ID in the ring, handlers must also be the correct age.

Class 23 The CHAPS UK Open Youngstock Qualifier; 1, 2, or 3-year olds; no foals

Class 24 The CHAPS UK Native/Cob/Traditional Open In Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.

Class 25 The CHAPS UK Non-Native Open In Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.

Coloured In Hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 23-25 to compete.

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COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES – RIDDEN CLASSES

Notes - Riders any age but suitable for the height of exhibit (except riders of stallions to have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year). All exhibits to perform individual show and will not be ridden by the Judge. Lead Rein exhibits are not eligible for this class. Stallions 4 years old or over must be CHAPS (UK) Graded and CHAPS (UK) Stallion ID must be carried in the ring.

Class 26 The CHAPS UK Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier, any height

Class 27 The CHAPS UK Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.

Coloured Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 26-27 to compete.

Coloured Overall Champion – Champion and Reserve from In-hand and Ridden Coloured Championships to compete. The HARLEQUIN HERO TROPHY presented by Mrs M Nicoll for the Champion Coloured.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Coloured Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Coloured Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday Classes

SHETLAND & MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIESJudge – Mr Erik Mackechnie-Guire, Stirling

NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet N Pony In-hand M & M Championship. Handler any age, except stallions. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion in all Mixed Pure-bred M&M or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). (Applies to Overall Shetland Championship).

Classes will be either merged or cancelled if insufficient entries are received.

STANDARD SHETLAND PONIES IN-HAND

Class 28 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4-year-old or over

Class 29 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Standard Shetland Pony In Hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 28-29 to compete.

MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES IN HAND

Class 30 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4-year-old or over

Class 31 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Miniature Shetland In Hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner in classes 30-31 to compete.

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RIDDEN SHETLAND PONIES

NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. Rider any age, except stallions. The owner does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner must become a member to enter the final. To be shown in any suitable bridle. A minimum of 6 ponies must be stripped in qualifying rounds. All ponies must be stripped in the NPS Final. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes.

Class 32 REGISTERED SHETLAND PONY, 4yrs old and over, to be shown under saddle. NB. This class will be split into lead rein and off lead rein should numbers warrant on the day. Special rosette for best lead rein.Lead Rein Ponies are not eligible for the Baileys Open Ridden Qualifier for Blair

Overall Shetland Pony Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in class 32 plus Standard and Miniature Champions and Reserves to compete.THE KIRKBRIDE CUP presented by the late Col Sir Reginald D H Houldsworth, Bart, OBE, Kirkbride, Maybole, for the Best Exhibit.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Shetland Pony Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Shetland Pony Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday ClassesHIGHLAND PONIES

Judge – Mr Erik Mackechnie-Guire, Stirling

NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet N Pony In-hand M & M Championship. Handler any age, except stallions. Foals are not eligible. The Champion & Res. Champion in all Mixed Pure-bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion).

NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. Rider any age, except stallions. The owner does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner must become a member to enter the final.To be shown in any suitable bridle. A minimum of 6 ponies must be stripped in qualifying rounds. All ponies must be stripped in the NPS Final. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in class 32 will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes.

Class 33 Highland Pony STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4-year-old or over(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 34 Highland Pony COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old (Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Highland Pony In-Hand Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner in class 33-34 compete.

Class 35 Highland Pony under saddle – registered Highland pony, four years old and over. This class may be ridden.

Overall Highland Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner in class 35 compete with the Highland Pony In-Hand champion and reserve.KNOX CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late Mrs Knox, Minuntion, Pinwherry, Girvan, for the Best Exhibit.THE SHEILA M SMITH TROPHY for the Reserve Champion Highland Pony.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Highland Pony Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Highland Pony Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday ClassesMOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND

Judge: Mrs J Barry, Culbokie, By Dingwall

Kindly sponsored by DUNASKIN STUD

Holehouse Cottage, Hollybush, Ayr KA6 7ED

1. The NPS Equestrian Marketplace M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH). Classes 36-39 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.

2. A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the NPS for the best registered pony from classes 36-39 in the In-Hand section. To be judged under NPS rules. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the Final of the NPS/The Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH) to be held at the NPS Summer Championship.

3. NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet N Pony In-hand M & M Championship. The Champion & Res. Champion in all Mixed Pure-bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). See rules at front of this schedule.

Class 36 Exmoor; Dartmoor; Shetland; Welsh A & B four years old & over.

Class 37 Exmoor; Dartmoor; Shetland; Welsh A & B three years old and under.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 38 Highland; Dales; Fell; Connemara; New Forest; Welsh C & D four years old & over.

Class 39 Highland; Dales; Fell; Connemara; New Forest; Welsh C & D three years old & under.

(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

M&M In Hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 36-39 to compete.Thereafter those eligible will remain in the ring to compete for:The NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette (SM-MMIH)

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Saturday ClassesM & M OPEN RIDDEN

Judge: Ms. Katherine Bowling-Hartenfeld, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancs

All ponies must be registered and shown under saddle. All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein.

NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. Rider any age, except stallions. The owner does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner must become a member to enter the final. To be shown in any suitable bridle. A minimum of 6 ponies must be stripped in qualifying rounds. All ponies must be stripped in the NPS Final. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M & M or Breed Classes.

Class 40 Registered Pure-Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

Class 41 Registered Pure-Bred Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

Class 42 Registered Pure-Bred New Forest, Connemara Fells, Dales & Highland Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

M&M Open Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 40-42 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesM & M NOVICE RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs. Gillian Wright, Brampton, Cumbria

1. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M. & M. Championship. 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 NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class ii. Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, Olympia or RIHS Open M&M Ridden classesiii. Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer

Championship show and the NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Finals (Blair). (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, Olympia or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Kilmannan Final at Blair Final.

Rider any age, except stallions. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. A minimum of 6 ponies must be stripped in qualifying rounds. All ponies will be stripped

in the Final. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the

Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes.

Class 43 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Large Breeds - A pony is deemed to be a Novice if by January of the current year provided it has not won a first prize in an Open Ridden M&M Class.

Class 44 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Small Breeds - A pony is deemed to be a Novice if by January of the current year provided it has not won a first prize in an Open Ridden M&M Class.

M&M Novice Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 43-44 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesHOME PRODUCED M & M MINI’S

Judges: Ms. Katherine Bowling-Hartenfeld & Mrs. Gillian Wright

To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules as follows:279. Animals can only be worked in, lunged or prepared by immediate family at any

show Animals can only be groomed or held both inside and outside of the ring by immediate Family or another home produced exhibitor

280. Riders and leaders can only ride or lead ponies in the ring owned by their immediate family at any show

281. Animals cannot be stabled in a Professional Producers/Trainers yard since 1st February in the current year. (lessons are exempt)

282. Animals cannot be ridden at a show by a rider that has ridden for a professional producer/ trainer groom at any show since 1st February in the current year.

283. Animals and riders cannot have received any help from a professional producer/trainer groom at any show since 1st February in the current year.

THE B.S.P.S. EXPECT COMPETITORS TO ACCEPT THE RULES OF THIS COMPETITION IN THE SPIRIT INTENDED.

Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.

In the following classes 45-46, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Ayr County Show is a qualifier for The “TopSpec” Supreme ‘Pretty Polly’ Ridden Championship. The final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER PONY SHOW on 6th July 2019. The Pretty Polly Champion will qualify. If the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion will go forward. Only the Champion or Reserve Champion will qualify. Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly from: The Secretary, North of England Summer Pony Show, Blue Slate Stables, Showley Rd, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9DP www.northofenglandshows.co.uk

Class 45 BSPS HERITAGE M&M PRETTY POLLY OPEN LEAD REIN – Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 46 BSPS HERITAGE M&M PRETTY POLLY OPEN FIRST RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in current year. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

The ‘TopSpec’ Supreme ‘Pretty Polly’ Ridden Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 45-46 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesM & M HERITAGE MINI RIDDEN

Judges: Ms. Katherine Bowling-Hartenfeld & Mrs. Gillian Wright

1. To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of

schedule.3. In the following classes 47 - 48, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the

date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 47 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN LEAD REIN – Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 48 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN FIRST RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in current year. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

M & M Mini Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 47-48 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesM & M HERITAGE OPEN RIDDEN

Judges: Ms. Katherine Bowling-Hartenfeld & Mrs. Gillian Wright

1. To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of

schedule.3. In the following classes 49 – 53, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the

date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 49 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 50 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 51 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 52 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred New Forest and Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 53 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure-Bred Fells, Dales and Highland Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 49-53 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS RIDING PONIES

Judges – Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

Kindly Sponsored by Galbraith Group,

7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA

1 SILVER TROPHY: presented by the late Niall D. Hodge, OBE, Turnberry Farm, Maidens, for Best Riding Pony. (Ponies shown In-Hand not eligible).

2 Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.

3 In the following classes 54-63, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 54 BSPS Show Pony 128cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

Class 55 BSPS Show Pony 138cm - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

Class 56 BSPS Show Pony 148cm - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

BSPS Show Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 54-56 to compete.

Class 57 The B.S.P.S. PRETTY POLLY (HOME PRODUCED) MIXED HEIGHT SHOW PONY. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride. RIHS QUALIFIERNB – The 1st Prize Winner only from Class 57 will qualify directly for the Frosty’s Cleaning Services Overall Supreme Championship Competition.

Class 58 BSPS Leading Rein Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

Class 59 BSPS First Ridden Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

BSPS Mini Show Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 58 & 59 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS INTERMEDIATE PONIES

Judges – Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

Class 60 BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

Class 61 BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type 158cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 153cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

Class 62 BSPS Intermediate Show Hunter – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

BSPS Intermediate Championship – 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 60-62 to compete.The Intermediate Champion will qualify for the BSPS www.handleyequestrian.co.uk Champion of Champions.

Saturday ClassesBSPS NOVICE SHOW PONIES

& SHOW HUNTER PONIESJudges – Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

Class 63 BSPS Mixed Height Novice Show Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride. Open to non-BSPS members.

Class 64 BSPS Mixed Height Novice SHP – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride. Open to non-BSPS members.

Class 65 BSPS Novice Intermediate – Open to horses & ponies, 4yrs old & over exceeding146cm, but not exceeding 158cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not having attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. This class to incorporate Intermediate Show Riding Type and Intermediate Show Hunter. Open to non-BSPS members.

BSPS NOVICE SHOW PONIES & SHOW HUNTER PONIES Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 63-65

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Saturday ClassesPONIES IN HAND

Judge: Mrs Susan Stockley-Bridges, St Helens

Kindly Sponsored by COUNTY VETS

Whitefaulds Farm, Culzean Road, Maybole

NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony ChampionshipThe highest placed pony, in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Classes 66, 67 & 68 ONLY (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.

Class 66 Riding Pony/Hunter Pony in hand – four years old or over – stallion, mare or gelding. Special rosette for best foal.

Class 67 Riding Pony – colt, filly or gelding – yearling, 2 or 3-year-old not to exceed 148cm at maturity.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 68 Hunter Pony – colt, filly or gelding – yearling, 2 or 3-year-old not to exceed 153cm at maturity.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 69 Mountain & Moorland Part-bred In Hand – any age, any height.

Class 70 Pure or Part Bred Arab In Hand – any age, any height.

Ponies In Hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 66-70 to compete.

Saturday ClassesPART BRED RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs Susan Stockley-Bridges, St Helens

Class 71 Small Part Bred Ridden – 4 years old & Over; not exceeding 148cms; rider any age; exhibits must be registered in the approved Part Bred Section of their Breed Society.

Class 72 Large Part Bred Ridden – 4 years old & Over; exceeding 148cms; rider any age; exhibits must be registered in the approved Part Bred Section of their Breed Society.

Part Bred Ridden Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 71-72 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Judges: Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

THE DEBONAIR TROPHY: presented by Mr & Mrs J C Coltart, The Stables, Kilmaurs, for the Champion Show Hunter Pony.Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.In the following classes 73-76, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS.

Class 73 BSPS SHP 122cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

Class 74 BSPS SHP 133cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 122cm and not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

Class 75 BSPS SHP 143cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

Class 76 BSPS SHP 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband

BSPS SHP Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 73-76 to compete.

Saturday Classes

PRETTY POLLY HOME PRODUCED SHOW HUNTER PONIESJudges: Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

Class 77 The BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHP - Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms. Riders must be the correct age for height of the pony their ride. (see Rule 309). RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 78 The BSPS PRETTY POLLY MIXED HEIGHT SHP - Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for height of the pony their ride. (see Rule 309a). RIHS QUALIFIER

BSPS PRETTY POLLY HOME PRODUCED SHP Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 77 & 78 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesLEAD REIN PONY OF HUNTER TYPE &

FIRST PONY OF HUNTER TYPEJudges: Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

Ponies in class 79 must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.

Class 79 BSPS Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type – mare or gelding, four years old or over and not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIERClass 80 BSPS Open First Pony of Show Hunter Type – mare or gelding, four years old or over and not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to non-BSPS members.BSPS LEAD REIN PONY OF HUNTER TYPE & FIRST PONY OF HUNTER TYPE CHAMPIONSHIP – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 79 & 80 to compete.

Saturday Classes

BSPS RIHS ANGLO & PART BRED ARAB CLASSESJudges: Mrs Rosemary Young OBE, Nairn & Ms Maxine Bevan-Jones, Northumberland

1. Owners and Riders must be BSPS members; Animals must be registered in the Arab Horse Society; Anglo and Part Bred Arab Stud Book and registration numbers must be declared when entering. Registration Papers must be forwarded when entering. Further rules in BSPS Rule Book.

2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.

3. In the following classes 81 - 82, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

4. Ayr County Show is a qualifier for The “Sandboro Stud” Supreme Ridden Part Bred & Anglo Arab Championship. The final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER PONY SHOW on 6th July 2019. Only the Champion & Reserve will qualify. Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly from: The Secretary, North of England Summer Show, Blue Slate Stables, Showley Rd, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9DP www.northofenglandshows.co.uk

Class 81 THE BSPS RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB. Mare, Stallion or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders any age. RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 82 THE BSPS RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB. Mare, Stallion or Gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms. Riders any age. RIHS QUALIFIER

THE “SANDBORO STUD” SUPREME RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 81 and 82 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS WORKING HUNTER PONY

Course builder – Mr G Barclay, FalkirkJudges – Mrs Aly Boswell, Ayrshire & Mrs Margaret Inglis, Angus

MINI WHP CLASSES

Ponies in class 84 must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.Class 83 BSPS Cradle Stakes – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Riders not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to non-BSPS members.Class 84 BSPS Nursery Stakes – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER Ponies must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Mini WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 83-84 to compete.

OPEN WHP CLASSES

SILVER TROPHY: presented by the late Mrs. John Hamilton, Monkwood, by Ayr, for Best Working Hunter Pony.Ponies in the following classes (85-88) must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Animals may NOT compete in the 153cms and Intermediate WH classes at the same show.Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony Championships: Class numbers 85-87 are qualifiers. Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials on 22nd August 2019. Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies have previously qualified.Class 85 BSPS WHP 133cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 86 BSPS WHP 143cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 87 BSPS WHP 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 88 BSPS Intermediate WH – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIEROpen BSPS WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 85-88 to compete.

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Saturday Classes

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - WORKING HUNTER PONYCourse builder – Mr G Barclay, Falkirk

Judges – Mrs Susan Stockley-Bridges, St Helens & Mrs J Barry, Culbokie, By Dingwall

NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products M. & M. Open WHP Championship. Rider any age, except stallions. Riders may only ride one pony in each class.The owner does not have to be an NPS Scotland member for the pony to enter this competition, but the owner must become a member to enter the final.The course will consist of a minimum of seven fences, one of which must be a spread, a change of direction must be included. If a hazard is included, it will be numbered and judged as a fence.

Ponies may be shown in any suitable bridle. All ponies forward for final judging must be stripped. The 2 highest placed ponies, in each class not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 23rd August 2019. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.

Class 89 Ponies not exceeding 122cm.

Class 90 Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.

Class 91 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.

Class 92 Ponies exceeding 143cm.

M&M WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 89-92 to compete.

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1. POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be lodged with the Light Horse Secretary as early as possible and NO LATER THAN the Friday 5th April 2019.

ONLINE ENTRIES should be lodged by Monday 15th April 2019.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THESE DATES and no reminders will be given. Fax and e-mail entries will not be accepted at any time.

2. Thereafter, ALL late entries will only be taken on the day – AT DOUBLE ENTRY FEE.

3. POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be filled in as clearly as possible, preferably in BLOCK LETTERS.

The name entered under Exhibitor’s Name POSTAL & ONLINE is the one that will be used in the results.

4. COMPLETED POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be carefully checked and signed by the Exhibitor or their Agent and sent by post to: Light Horse Entries, Ayr County Show, Gibbs Yard Steading, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW. Please ensure parents countersign children’s entries.

COMPLETED ONLINE ENTRY will require to be carefully checked with Rules & Regulations of the Association AGREED.

5. NO REFUND OF ENTRIES WILL BE MADE.6. ADMISSION TICKET ALLOCATIONS FOR LIGHT HORSE &

PONY SECTION: 1 horse – 2 wristbands; 2-4 horses – 3 wristbands; over 4 horses – 5 wristbands.

Additional Admission wristbands can be bought at £ 12.00 per person Saturday ONLY.

NO Wristbands will be required for FRIDAY classes. 7. POSTAL PAYMENT - all entries must be accompanied by the

correct amount, cheques or postal orders made payable to AYRSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. No entry will be deemed to be accepted until all entry monies have been paid. COMPETITORS CHEQUES NOT HONOURED BY THE BANK will incur bank charges plus 10% administration charges.

ONLINE ENTRIES PAYMENT – via Pay Pal where an Administration Cost of £2 is added prior to payment.

8. RIGHT RESERVED TO REFUSE ENTRIES. The Show Committee reserves to themselves the right of refusing or cancelling entries from any person.

9. The Committee reserves the right to combine any classes in the event of insufficient entries or split the class in the event of oversubscribed entries.

10. THE AYRSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, neither will the Association be

accountable for any accident that may occur to any person attending the Show whether as a visitor, exhibitor or otherwise.

11. The Judge has the FINAL decision on Entry to the Ring.12. The Ayrshire Agricultural Association will not be held

responsible for exhibitors being late for a class.13. All animals MUST be sound. If in the opinion of the Judge, an

animal is considered to be unsound it will be asked to leave the ring.

14. PROTESTS - any protest must be lodged by a person having an interest. The said objections must be lodged in writing with the Secretary at the Show or within seven days of the Show, and must state specifically the grounds of objection, and must be accompanied by a deposit of £100.

15. WEARING OF RIDING HATS - All riders must wear hats that conform to the current BSI standards.

16. DOGS - should be kept on the lead at all times. 17. STABLES – There will be no stabling at Ayr Racecourse for

exhibitors this year - a list of private stabling within 25 miles of Ayr can be found on inside back cover of schedule.

18. The Horse Passports (Scotland) Regulations 2005, Amended 2007, replaces the Horse Passport (Scotland) Regulations 2005, and requires all equidae (horses, ponies, donkeys, asses and mules), regardless of age or status, to be accompanied by a passport. Animals born or passports issued, on or after 1 July 2009 must be fitted with a microchip.

This would include, without exception, equines used for agricultural purposes, riding ponies, pets, companion animals, hacks, competition animals etc. Foals that are un-weaned and accompanying their dam or foster mare may move to a show without a passport.

Passports can be held by the horse owner or keeper but should remain with the horse at all times; in particular, passports must accompany the horse when it is moved.

19. The Organisers retain the right to amend the schedule to facilitate the smooth running of the show.

20. Foul language or abusive behaviour towards people or animals will NOT be tolerated, and will result in expulsion from the Show ground.

21. Competitors are required to take home any rubbish as a matter of courtesy.

22. First aid cover will be available for the duration of the show. 23. A Vet will be available for the duration of the show. 24. No Farrier will be available.

AYR COUNTY SHOW GENERAL REGULATIONS

EXHIBITORS WRISTBANDSEach Exhibitor will be issued with wristbands, for personal use only, entitling entry to the Showground. Wristbands are not transferable. EXHIBITORS’ CAR PARK Exhibitor Car pass will be sent out with Admission Wristband’s. Lorries or cars not displaying an official pass will be directed by Traffic Police/Security to the Public Car Park. The Secretary

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