SCOTTISH RESTRICTED PONY SHOW- CLUB/CATEGORY 1

Tuesday 02 June 2015

Due to the recent topic of discussion around Pony Shows in Scotland, a new idea to encourage more Pony Shows from grass roots up as requested has been agreed by Scottish Members and the venues as below.  Please note this is only for Scotland and is not included in the Pony Shows south of the Border. 

These shows will only be successful if the Scottish Membership support the venues and attend the shows, so please spread the word to encourage everyone to come along and give it a go.

The main points discussed with the Scottish Pony Membership were:

• Travel Costs – cannot afford to travel far every weekend.
• New Members – not joining due to no shows to attend in their area.
• Only one pony show a weekend in Scotland – not supporting the members.

The proposal to incorporate a Category 1 Pony Show in Scotland to accommodate all levels of Juniors from grass roots up was taken to the AGM in March 2015. It was welcomed by the members who attended and also all venues in Scotland agreed to trial these shows at the dates meeting, where the Scottish dates were allocated from September 2015 to the end of March 2016.

These shows will be held on the same weekend as a normal pony show elsewhere in Scotland and, certainly when the Open competitors are down South at Pony Premiers, to accommodate the other riders in Scotland.

An example schedule of the classes being held at a Cat 1 Pony Show is below.

Class 2, 3 and 4 have been restricted, for a Pony Restricted Cat 1/Club Show only, to allow the grass roots riders a chance to win at their respective heights.

No Scottish points will be awarded at this show.

They will also include the New Recruits series and 11 years and under with a final at the Scottish Branch Trophy Show for both.  Scottish Branch will sponsor and supply Rosettes and Medals for all double clears in both these classes.  Please note the Scottish Branch 11 years and under series will be at 80cm held at either a Pony Cat 1 or original Pony Show Cat 2, for the British Showjumping 11 years and under class that will be at 90cm only to be held at a Cat 2 Pony Show.

EXAMPLE - PONY RESTRICTED SHOW – CAT 1/CLUB

Start: 9.30am

Class 1: Clear Round – 50-55cm single fences                                   Entry Fee £5

Open to both registered and unregistered pony/rider combinations. One round, all clears classed as first equal. Single Fences, no combinations.     No prize money.

Class 2: New Recruits – not to exceed 65cm single fences                 Entry Fee £10

New Recruits Qualifier for registered and unregistered pony rider combinations 148cms and under.  Table A Two round not against the clock.  Speed 325mpm, Fences in first round will not exceed 65cms and the course will consist of single fences. All double clears will qualify for final at the Scottish Branch Trophy Show in November 2015. All pony rider combinations must be registered to compete in the final.  All qualifying double clears will receive a rosette and medal. No Prize Money.  Riders who are listed in the Silver League at any time through the two qualification periods are not Eligible (for Cat 1 Pony Show only).

Table: A                                               

Class 3: Club 70cms Open – single fences                                     Entry Fee £10

Open to both registered and unregistered pony/rider combinations. Regional points awarded to club members own Regional League Tables. Riders who are listed in the Silver League at any time through the two qualification periods are not Eligible (for Cat 1 Pony Show only).Table : single phase                         

Prizes : Up to maximum £25 1st prize (not compulsory)

Class 4: Club 80cms Open – single fences                                       Entry Fee £10

Open to both registered and unregistered pony/rider combinations. Regional points awarded to club members own Regional League Tables. Riders who are listed in the Silver League at any time through the two qualification periods are not Eligible (for Cat 1 Pony Show only). Table : Two phase                                           

Prizes : Up to maximum £25 1st prize (not compulsory)

Class 5: 11 Years and Under – Scottish Branch Series                      Entry Fee ____

For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms to be ridden by Junior members born on or after 1st January 2004 (For classes scheduled in 2015) Table A, two rounds, not against the clock. All equal first in round one go forward to round two over a shortened course. All double clears will qualify for final at the Scottish Branch Trophy Show in November 2015. All qualifying double clears will receive a rosette and medal. Rule 289B (A) & (B)  Speed 325mpm. Fences not exceeding 80cms in First Round. In the event of equality, prize money is divided. Table: A

Total Prize fund not to exceed £75

Class 6: 90cm Open                                                                       Entry Fee £12

For registered ponies, to be ridden by Junior members. Free Tickets to ride available for unregistered pony/rider combinations.Table A7, Single Phase or Two Phase     Speed 325mpm     Single Fence

Prizes : £20, £15, £12, £12, £12

Class 7: 1.00m Open                                                                       Entry Fee £13

For registered ponies to be ridden by Junior members. Free Tickets to ride available for unregistered pony/rider combinations.Table A7, Single Phase or Two Phase     Speed 325mpm      Single Fence

Prizes: £25, £20 ,£15, £13, £13

 

British Show jumping Club Information.                                                                         

CLUB RULES:  Knockdown=4 faults; 1st refusal=4 faults; 2nd refusal=4 faults; 3rd refusal or fall= elimination.

Single Phase – the course is split into two sections with 5-7 fence in each section, the second section is timed and faults are accumulated over both sections. Unless eliminated competitors complete both sections.

Two Phase – the course is split into two sections with the 1st phase 7 to 9 obstacles and the 2nd phase 4 to 6 obstacles.  Competitors who receive faults in the first phase of the course do not continue onto the second phase and are halted by the bell. If no faults in the first phase continue onto the second phase which is timed.

Table A7 – Competitors complete the first round not against the clock and then leave the arena. A Jump Off is a shortened course against the clock for competitors that have the least faults in the first round. The Jump Off will take place after all competitors have completed the first round.

Points

The points are allocated based on performance as follows:
1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 3.          Double Clear Points = 3.

You may ask what are the benefits of becoming a Club member?

• You can never gain too many points to compete within a specific height category
• Gaining Club points will also not restrict you from any competitions such as Riding Club, Pony Club etc.
• Your performance record will be posted on the British Showjumping website giving a proven competition record at the click of mouse.
• Club members accrue league points that qualify for a Club Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships.
• The eight 2014 - 2015 regional leagues will run from 1st June 2014 to 30th June 2015.    
• Club members are eligible for all national training programmes, showjumping magazine and receive their own friendly easy-to-read handbook.   
• Members also have the reassurance of £30m public liability insurance included membership fee.
• Eligibility - For any horse/ rider, pony/rider combination without a registered result in National Amateur 90cm, British Novice, Pony British Novice, Stepping Stones and above in the last 3 years.
• 8 Regional Leagues (Scotland, Northern, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, East, South East, South West)
• Classes and Regional Leagues at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm,1.00m.
• Horse and Ponies in separate leagues – separate Regional Leagues (8 Regions)
• Annual Regional Championships
• Club Membership includes two “National Tickets to Ride” allowing them to compete in two national classes per year to encourage progression to National Membership.
• Horses and riders who are registered as National Members can go in Club competitions HC, their results will not be graded.
• Horse/ pony can be registered with more than one Club  member – results based on horse-rider combination.
• Club horse/ pony can be registered as a National  horse/pony simultaneously (providing they meet eligibility criteria).
• Club Rider can be registered as a National Member simultaneously (providing they meet eligibility criteria).
• Horses/ponies can only compete once in any class.
• No stallions.
• Any age rider on ponies (adults eligible to ride ponies) – Not eligible for Cat 1 Pony Shows
• Children can ride horses from the beginning of the calendar year in which the age of 12 is reached (FEI Rules).
• Horses/ponies of any age may be registered, but may not compete before the beginning of the year in which the age of four is reached.
• Competitors do not have to be members to compete at Club Shows, competitors can register as Club Members up to 7 days after the competition and regain points won. Hence all unaffiliated can compete at Club competitions.

 

 

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