11/05/2024
SCHEDULE
THE 42nd NORTH OF ENGLAND SHETLAND PONY SHOW
SUNDAY 7th JULY 2024
Westmorland County Show Field LA7 7NH
JUDGES
BLACK PONIES – Mrs E E Young (Isle of Mona) Anglesey
COLOURED PONIES, RIDDEN/YOUNG HANDLERS – Mrs S Cozens (Stepley), Somerset
SMALL PONIES – Mrs L E Henson (Merillin), Shropshire
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
RIDDEN AND YOUNG HANDLERS – 9:30 PROMPT
IN-HAND – 10:00 APPROX
RING CHAMPIONS TO BE JUDGED BEFORE LUNCH
LUNCH - 12:30 APPROX
FANCY DRESS - 1:15
PROGENY CLASS - 1:30 FOLLOWING FANCY DRESS
FOLLOWED BY VETERAN CLASS,
GELDING CHAMPIONSHIP, FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP
OVERALL, JUNIOR CHAMPION, OVERALL SENIOR CHAMPION,
OVERALL SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Commentary by Denis Hudson Catering by Terry Hardy
DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOWGROUND:
FROM THE SOUTH: Exit at junction 36 and take the 3rd exit off the roundabout towards Kirkby Lonsdale, At the mini roundabout take the 1st exit towards Crooklands follow the road and turn left opposite Crooklands hotel. Follow the road, the show field is on the left opposite the main Westmorland County show ground. It will be signposted on the day.
FROM THE NORTH: Take the same exit and the first turn left off the roundabout towards Kirkby Lonsdale, at the mini roundabout follow instructions as above.
FROM SKIPTON: Head towards Kirkby Lonsdale, follow the signs to the m6. Just before junction 36 you will come to the mini roundabout, as above take the 3rd exit towards Crooklands, as above.
The North of England Shetland Pony Show Rules and Regulations
Chairman/Treasurer: Mr D Hudson; Secretary: Mrs M Riley; Entries Secretary /Rosettes: Mrs J Scott; Web: Miss Danielle Dixon and Miss Joanna Solomons Trophies: Mr J Harrison
Anyone wishing to join the committee to support our wonderful show please contact any of the above for further information, you are most welcome!
1. Registration - Ponies must be entered or in case of foals eligible for entry into the S.P.S.B.S Ponies must be named on the entry form.
2. Entry Fees - No Entry fees are refundable under any circumstances.
3. Judges - The decision of the judge is final. The committee reserve the right to change the judge if necessary.
4. Disease - Any animal found to be suffering from any contagious disease shall be removed from the showground.
5. Loss or Damage - The committee accepts no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to any person, animal or property.
6. Arrival - Once the judging has commenced late arrivals will not be admitted to the ring.
7. Ownership - All ponies must have been the bona fide property of the exhibitor for a period of no less than 3 calendar months immediately preceding the show.
8. Prize Money - Will be paid as the classes are judged.
9. Health and Safety
a. For the safety of all riders, handlers and visitors’ barbeques are prohibited.
b. Electric fences are not to be erected on show day.
10. Dark Brown Ponies - Are to be classed as black and therefore judged in the black ring.
11. Fillies - Three-year-old fillies with foal at foot may not be shown.
12. All Foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on show day.
13. Cancellation of classes - The committee reserve the right to divide or amalgamate classes according to the number of classes.
14. Objections - These must be logged in writing with the secretary, together with the sum of £20 before the championships.
15. Ring Champions 1st & 2nd - prize winners will be required in the ring for the judging of the ring championships. The supreme championships will be judged by three in-hand judges as follows. Best gelding to be chosen from the 1st prize winners of the three in hand rings. Best Foal to be chosen from the 1st prize winners of the three rings. Junior and reserve overall junior will be judged from the champion Juniors of the three rings. Senior and reserve overall will be judged from the champion seniors of the three rings. Supreme and reserve supreme champions will be judged from the senior and reserve overall champions and Junior and Reserve overall champions (4 ponies in all).
16. Small ponies - Entered in classes 17-24 cannot enter black or coloured classes.
17. Judging times - If any exhibitor can envisage a possible clash of classes, a word with the relevant ring steward may ensure that the class is held up, if possible, for a late arrival.
18. Progeny Class - All entries must be named on the entry form and have been exhibited in their various classes. Ponies may only be entered in one group. Ponies may be of any age, s*x or height (not exceeding 42") entries to the arrangement of the group are the responsibility of the owner of the stallion or mare.
19. Ridden/Young handlers– There must be no colts or entire males in Young Handlers and fancy-dress classes. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Children under 12 years old on the day of the show may not show entire males in ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. In ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part. All ridden ponies should be 4years old or older.
20. Judges - Exhibitors and Secretaries - Must be aware that a judge may not place in a class a pony, which to his or her knowledge has been bred, sold or leased or produced by the judge or his/her immediate family or employer; nor may he/she place a pony in which he/she has a financial interest; nor may he/she place an entire male by whom he/she has had a mare stinted in that season. Should a situation arise when such a pony appears, a referee, preferably on the appropriate panel of judges, should be appointed by the show secretary to place the pony in question in its position in the class. This also applies to stewards.
No discussions should be had with the exhibitors outside of the show ring until after all judging is completed.
21. C**ts/Stallions - IN ORDER TO ENTER A STALLION CLASS AT AN AFFILIATED SHOW, ENTIRE MALES AGED 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER MUST HAVE AN “S” NUMBER AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH EITHER THE SPS-BS STALLION ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO 2006 OR THE CURRENT SPSBS VOLUNTARY VETERINARY EXAMINATION.
Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle badge. In hand entire males 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge. Please also note rule 18.
22. Kneeling - Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
23. Miscellaneous - In respects not covered by this foregoing rule, the committee adopts the rules of the S.P.S.B.S.
24. Equine Influenza – all equines must be fit and well, currently showing no signs of illness or having shown any signs of illness within the 10 days prior to the show. It is the competitor’s own choice whether to vaccinate and the committee take no responsibility for any illness resulting from attending this show. If any equine appears to be unwell or showing symptoms it and any other ponies, it has been in contact with will be asked to leave the showground immediately with no refund of cost.
25. No substitute ponies
Ring One- Black Standard Ponies - Judge: Mrs E E Young (Isle of Mona), Anglesey
Class 1 2-year-old Filly Filly Duckworth Trophy
Class 1a 2- & 3-year-old C**ts C**t Poppet of Lethange Trophy
Class 2 Stallion 4 years or over Sunnybank Trophy
Class 3 Brood Mare 4 years Old or Over (With Own Foal at Foot) Bonny of Whitford Trophy
Class 4 Foal of Mare in Class 3 Esme Haykin Trophy
Class 5 3-year-old Filly Filly J McMaster Trophy
Class 6 Yearling C**t or Filly C**t
Filly Trigger Hill Trophy
Miss Molly Trophy
Class 7 Mare 4 years or over ineligible for Class 3 Dryknowle Trophy
Class 8 Gelding D W & E P Hudson
Judging of Ring Champions
Junior Champion J & G Staveley Trophy
Senior Champion Robinson Family Trophy
*** In 2024 The Muss Trophy will be awarded to the best EXHIBITOR BRED female pony in the Coloured Pony Ring***
(PLEASE MARK THE ENTRY FORM WITH AN X AGAINST THE PONY TO BE JUDGED FOR THIS TROPHY)
Ring Two- Coloured Standard Ponies - Mrs S Cozens (Stepley), Somerset
Class 9 Stallion 4 years or over 3 Years old & over Lakeland Lighting Trophy
Class 10 Yearling C**t or Filly C**t
Filly Sarah Cross Trophy
Brow Top Melody Trophy
Class 11 Brood Mare 4 years or over (with own Foal at Foot) Coedpoeth Trophy
Class 12 Foal of Mare in class 11 Gatebeck Trophy
Class 13 Gelding D W & E P Hudson Trophy
Class 14 2-year-old Filly
Jackson Cup
Class 14a 2- & 3-year-old C**ts C**t S & A McCutchen Trophy
Class 15 Mare 4 years or over ineligible for Class 11 Gorse Hill Trophy
Class 16 3-year-old Filly Riccalton Trophy
Judging of Ring Champions
Junior Champion Wrights Auctioneers Cup
Senior Champion Craven Trophy
Ring Three- Miniature Ponies (34Inchs or under)- Judge: Mrs L E Henson (Merillin), Shropshire
Class 17 Stallion 4 years or over Firth Trophy
Class 18 Mare 4 years or over ineligible for Class 19 Coed Poeth Trophy
Class 19 Brood Mare 4 years or over (with own Foal at Foot) Mare over 6 years
6years old & under P Robson Tankard
Lonsdale Memorial Trophy
Class 20 Foal of Mare in Class 19 Croft Perpetual Trophy
Class 21 Gelding 3yrs old and over
2yrs old and under D W & E P Hudson trophy
Lanamist Trophy
Class 22 3-year-old Filly Van De Hutte Trophy
Class 23 Yearling C**t or Filly C**t
Filly Anmar Trophy
Border Rio Perpetual Trophy
Class 24 2-year-old Filly Lonsdale Trophy
Class 24a 2- & 3-year-old C**ts C**t Firth Trophy
Judging of Ring Champions
Junior Champion Lollipop Trophy
Senior Champion Stockaclose Trophy
Ring One/Two Fancy Dress: Judge – TBA
Class 25 Fancy Dress Exhibitors may be of any age, young children to be accompanied by an adult. The pony must be part of the entry, but not necessarily ridden. Youngest competitor: Lowthwaite Cup
Ring Two- Pony Brought into the Ring Mounted & Young Handlers Judge: Mrs S Cozens (Stepley), Somerset
Class 26A Ridden Pony on Lead Rein. 7 years old or under on 3rd July 2022 Eastlands Cup
Class 26 B Ridden Pony off Lead Rein. 7 Years old or under on 7th June 2022 The Edge Trophy
A silver horseshoe donated by the late Mrs A Newall will be awarded to the Judges Choice from winners of class 26A/B
Class 27A Ridden Pony on Lead Rein. 8 years old or over on 3rd July 2022 Hunter Cup
Class 27B Ridden Pony off Lead Rein. 8 years old or over on 3rd July 2022 Rose Cup
**Competitors MUST only compete in, either A or B, in their respective age group, they are NOT permitted to compete in both.
Class 28 Young Handlers 10 years or under on 3rd July 2022 Hartside Shield
Class 29 Young Handlers 11-15 years on 3rd July 2022 Kirkwood Trophy
*The late Mrs A Newall has also kindly donated a Silver Salver for the best young handler from classes 28 and 29
Class 30 Progeny this class will be judged by three section judges directly following lunch Millington trophy
Class 31 Veteran Class Ponies 15 and over are eligible to enter The Thomas Haykin Memorial Cup.
*** Entries must be received by 10th June 2024***
Late entries and entries on the day will NOT be accepted
Please make cheques payable to N.E.S.P.S send with completed entry form to the entries secretary
Mrs Julie Scott
Hill Top Farm
Deanscales
Cockermouth
CA13 0SL
[email protected]
any queries please ring Mrs Scott on 01900 823401
*** As usual there will be a raffle on show day. If anyone wishes to donate a prize it would be greatly appreciated ***
Anyone wishing to advertise the sale of a pony in our catalogue; please enclose £5 for each pony for sale along with full contact details and contact numbers.
Trophy Returns: Please can you return Trophies by the 10th June 2024. Denis Hudson is based in Kendal; John Harrison is In Morecambe; Maureen Riley is also based in Morecambe Lancaster area but also works in the Ormskirk area.
Class No Name of pony Age S*x Sire Dam
The best Exhibitor Bred female pony will receive the Muss Trophy. This year it will be awarded to the best female in the Coloured ponies category. Please indicate with an X ponies to be entered. Entries to: Mrs Julie Scott,
Hill Top Farm
Deanscales
Cockermouth CA13 0SL
[email protected]
Tel: 01900823401 Fee total…………………………
Donation…………………………
Sponsorship……………….…….
Total………………………………
Make Cheques payable to N.E.S.P.S
Or Bank transfer:
Account Name - North of England Shetland pony Show
Account Number – 39844862
Sort Code – 30-99-50
(Please state on your entry form if paid my Bank Transfer)
Name and Address Entry Fees: Classes 1-24,31: £10.00
Class 25: £4:00
Class 26-29: £4.00
Progeny Class 30 (entries on the separate form please) £10.00 Names, Classes and D.O.B of Young handlers/riders:
Telephone: Entry Numbers will be available in the Secretary’s tent on show day. TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF ERRORS PLEASE PRINT ALL DETAILS CLEARLY.
I have read and agree to abide by the rules laid down by the N.E.S.P.S Committee
Signed ……………………….. *** To help keep our show viable we are constantly looking for class sponsorship. If anyone would like to sponsor a class for £25 or knows someone who might, it would be much appreciated. We also hold a raffle on show day, again donations would be most gratefully received. Thank you!
N.E.S.P.S ENTRIES - Entries to be received by 10th June 2024. No late entries will be accepted (No payment No entry!)
To help reduce postage costs if you are happy to receive the schedule/entry form via email in the future, please give your email:
PROGENY ENTRY FORM ONLY
Name of Pony & Registration Number age Sire Dam Fee
Name
Reg No
Name
Reg No
Name
Reg No
Name
Reg No
Name
Reg No
Choose from one of the categories. The ponies do not necessarily have to be owned by the same person
1. Stallion & Two of his progeny
2. Three ponies by the same stallion
3. A mare & two of her progeny
4. Three ponies out of the same mare
***Please include registration numbers next to ponies’ name***
EACH PONY ENTERED MUST HAVE BEEN SHOWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSES
