Pony Measuring

Pony Measurement Sessions

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National Pony Measuring

Following changes brought in around how ponies are measured for International competitions it has been agreed that British Showjumping would operate a National Pony Measuring system which closely replicates that of the FEI.

Dates and Venues where measuring sessions will be taking place are detailed above and ponies will be able to be presented either with or without shoes. Any dates marked TBC are waiting for vet confirmations and will be updated shortly.

The cost of measuring is £125 and bookings can be made via Horse Monkey. Any stabling bookings must be made directly with the venue. 

The National Pony Measuring requirements:

• Ponies may be presented for British Showjumping National Pony Measuring either with or without shoes. If presenting with front shoes then they must be a minimum of 5mm at both heels, either side of t he toe clip or mid-point of the front of the shoe. Ponies must be presented for measuring in a fit to compete condition with hooves trimmed or well shod.
• British Showjumping National Pony Measuring measures will have two vets present, each of whom will measure the pony with the lowest agreed height being the height recorded.
• The cost of measuring under British Showjumping National Pony Measuring is £125
• British Showjumping will allow one re-measurement. Any remeasurement request must be received within 28 days of the initial measurement and the pony must be presented for re-measurement within 6 months of the initial measurement date. If a re-measurement cannot take place at another scheduled measuring session a date for re-measurement will be agreed at the British Showjumping National Training Centre and will incur a cost of £1,000 per pony.
• All ponies must be free of any substances included on the FEI Prohibited Substances List and samples may be taken during measuring sessions under either the FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Rules, or the BEF Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Rules. Any pony shall be considered as being “In-Competition” from the time of its arrival at the Pony Measurement Station until its departure from the Pony Measurement Station following completion of the Pony Measurement process (including all related paperwork) and BEFAR testing (where applicable).
• Any horse/pony which has a positive BEFAR test will have the measurement obtained on that date removed. This measure will still count as having taken place.
• British Showjumping will accept a valid Joint Measurement Board height certificate (annual and life height) that was booked prior to 17.00hrs on 5th January 2024.
• FEI height certificates will be accepted for ponies registered in the 148cm category. Ponies in the 128 or 138cm category who have obtained an FEI height certificate must present and obtain a British Showjumping height certificate by 31st May 2026 (there will be no charge levied for this measurement).
• If a Pony measures in and is 8 years old or older it will receive a Lifetime Measuring Certificate. If a Pony measures in and is under 8 years old it will receive an Interim Measuring Certificate, which is valid for 15 months.
• British Showjumping 148cm measures are aligned with the FEI measures, and an animal which exceeds 148.9cm without shoes or 149.9cm with shoes cannot be accepted for registration as a pony.
• The maximum heights accepted for 128/138 ponies measuring:

1. without shoes will be 128cm or 138cm; and
2. with shoes will be 128.9cm or 138.9cm.

• An animal that does not exceed 148.9cm without shoes or 149.9cm with shoes may be registered or re-registered in either the pony or the horse category as appropriate to its total winnings. It must then compete in Junior or Adult competitions as appropriate throughout the rest of the calendar year for which it has been so registered. An animal can only change category once in each calendar year.
• Ponies below 142cm are not permitted to compete in senior competitions (except club). Ponies of 142cm and above will only be permitted to compete in Senior competitions if registered as a horse and ridden by an Associate or Senior Member. Riders that are eligible for Junior competitions are not permitted to jump ponies in senior classes.
• An animal that changes from a pony grade to a horse grade or vice versa under rule 45.3 thereby forfeits all qualifications for further competitions obtained prior to the change other than its total winnings. A pony that re-registers as a pony after being registered as a horse must provide a current valid British Showjumping height certificate or a valid FEI measuring certificate.
• When a pony’s points first exceed 300 the owner will be notified allowing 12 months to gain a valid measurement in accordance with this Rule 45. From 1 October 2025, all, ponies competing at the below Championships must have a valid eight measurement in accordance with this Rule 45 or a valid FEI measuring certificate before entering: These include British Showjumping National Championships, the Royal International Horse Show, Horse of the Year Show, Blue Chip, Scope, Home Pony specific competitions, Royal Highland, Pony of the Year specific classes, The London International Horse Show and Bolesworth. (For the above Championships British Showjumping may stipulate specific classes that Rule 45.7 applies to. These classes will be identified on the British Showjumping schedule).
• British Showjumping reserves the right to request ponies that don’t hold a valid British Showjumping or FEI measuring certificate to attend a British Showjumping measuring session. Failure to attend will result in suspension of the pony.
• For the purpose of registration and competition under British Showjumping Rules, measurements are to be in metric.
• The height of an animal as first registered will only be altered for registration purposes following a measurement or remeasurement under this rule or holds a valid FEI measuring certificate.
• All ponies competing in international competitions under FEI rules must hold an FEI international horse passport and an FEI measuring certificate. A pony measured out by the FEI will automatically be suspended by British Showjumping pending another valid measurement being provided. If a pony is measured out by FEI it is the owner’s responsibility to notify British Showjumping within 24 hours.
• Subject to Rule 45.2b , we accept an FEI Lifetime measuring certificate. If a pony has an interim FEI measuring certificate this will be accepted for the duration of the interim certificate.
• The cost of any FEI re-measurement to be borne by the owners of the animals.

Contact measuring@britishshowjumping.co.uk for further information.