Special Dates

Special Dates 2008

Dressage qualifiers - see below:

13th April: THIS SHOW WAS CANCELLED DUE TO GROUND CONDITIONS. RESCHEDULED FOR 25TH MAY

Qualifiers for the Premier Showing Championships (UK Showing) - held at Bold Heath, 11th, 12, 13th July..
Evening Performance at this Show. The top ten placings in each class will go forward to the Evening Performance.

Ring 1
Classes: 2 - 10 incl.
Ring 2
Classes: 11 - 22 incl.
Ring 3
All classes
Ring 4
Classes: 35 - 50 incl.
Ring 6
Classes 58 - 64 incl.

There are also many non-qualifying classes. Pleases follow link for full list:
http://www.ukshowing.co.uk

4th May:
Qualifiers for BSPS Summer Championships in September, 2008

This show is affiliated to the BSPS and all qualifying classes are held in accordance with the 2008 Rule & Show Handbook and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Constitution and Rules of the BSPS including the disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Championships 2008 to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, on 20th - 23rd August, 2008. 1st & 2nd prize winners will qualify in classes 3,4,12,13,14,16,19,59,60,62 & 63.
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners will qualify in classes 5,6,9 and 10, provided the animal is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS member or in accordance with the BSPS rules 23 & 28.

BSPS Harry Hall Best Rider - The best rider is each of the following classes at all BSPS affiliated shows will be awarded a Best Rider Card and qualify for the final at the BSPS Summer Championships. Open Lead-rein, Open First Ridden, Open 128 cms, 138 cms and 148 cms show ponies. Open 122 cms, 133 cms, 143 cms and 153 cms show hunter ponies. Open 133 cms, 143 cms and 153 cms WHP.

BSPS Challenge 2007 - The highest placed pony in the Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Show Pony , Open SHP and Open WHP classes that have not qualified for BSPS 2007 Horse of the Year Show in the appropriate class will qualify. If the highest paced pony has already qualified, the qualification will be awarded to the next eligible pony.

* Only tack which is permissible in the ring may be used whilst working in. This means NO GADGETS ALLOWED.

Prize money: 1st - £5: 2nd - £3: 3rd - £2: 4th - £2

1st June:
Qualifiers for Ponies UK Championships. Ref: 119/08

Show Hunter Ring: Ring 1
Classes 3 - 14
Showing Ring: Ring 2
Classes 16, 19
WHP Ring: Ring 6
Classes 59, 60, 62, 63, 64

It is important ALL qualification cards are signed by the Judge or steward in the ring in order that the card be valid. In classes affiliated to the P(UK) ., Stallions/colts may not be ridden or led by juniors who have not attained their 12th birthday - small breeds and 14th birthday - large breeds by 1st January of the current year. This show is a qualifier for the following P(UK) championships.
E,G,H,K,L,M,N,P,Q,S,T2,U.

This show is a qualifier for the P(UK) 2007 Summer Championships to be held on 13th - 16th August, 2008 at the Newark Showground, Newark. A Summer Championship card (issued free of charge upon application for membership) OR a 2007 Summer "Tickets to Qualify" must be obtained from the P(UK) office prior, to qualify. Exhibitors qualifying on a !Ticket to Qualify" must become a, "A" member within 7 days of qualification in order for the qualification to remain valid. Horses/Ponies must be registered and Riders become either a P(UK) Junior or Senior Riders Club Member within 7 days of qualification.

***Only tack which is permissible in the ring may be used whilst working in. This means NO GADGETS ALLOWED.
Prize money: 1st - £5: 2nd - £3: 3rd - £2: 4th - £2

6th July:
NORTHERN COUNTIES PONY ASSOCIATION

This Show is a qualifier for the N.C.P.A. Pony of the Year Show and the Part Bred Welsh Ridden Championships held in conjunction with the Pony of the Year Show, in September, 2008. First and second Prize winners in appropriate classes will qualify and the highest not qualified in the first six for Part Bred Welsh in appropriate classes.**

Qualifying classes: TO BE CONFIRMED

Show Hunter Ring: 3,4,5*,6, 7,9*,10*

Show Pony Ring: 11-16,19-22 *all M & M ponies MUST be registered in their respective
Breed Stud Books
In Hand Ring: 29,30,37,38*,39,40-42*,43,44,46,47,50*

WHP Ring:

An NCPA Star Rosette will be awarded in 2 classes, to be confirmed by NCPA later. Exhibitors must enter the ring wearing a clue armband and present their current year's membership to the Judge for signature upon receipt of the Star Rosette**

DRESSAGE:
UK Riders Challenge 2008

4th May
1st June

Prelim, Novice and Elementary tests at both May and June Shows are qualifying tests for the UK Riders Dressage Championships.
Regional finals will be held during July and August at a (fairly) local centre to be announced shortly. The National finals will be held at Warwickshire College, Warwick, in September.

* Both members and non-members of UK Chasers and Riders are eligible to compete in qualifying rounds, but non-members must join within 14 days of qualifying to progress to Regional Finals.

* Affiliated riders and/or horses may enter the qualifiers, however, no combination of horse and rider may qualify for Regionals if they are affiliated to the BSJA or British Eventing for show jumping classes, or British Dressage or British Eventing for dressage classes. Novice unaffiliated riders competing on an affiliated horse are eligible, as are affiliated riders on young or inexperienced horses. The only competitors excluded are fully paid up affiliated combinations of horse and rider as this is a competition designed specifically to encourage unaffiliated combinations.

* If a horse and rider combination qualify for a Regional Final and then subsequently affiliate, they are STILL eligible to continue to the Regional and National Finals of the current year's competition at the level(s) they gained qualification before affiliating.

* Juniors are those under 16 years on 1st Jan. 08 for the 2008 Challenge. If you qualify as a junior and subsequently turn 16 before the Regionals you will still compete as a junior for the Regionals and National Final of the 2008 Challenge.

* Qualifications may be passed down the line if the winner is affiliated or has already qualified at that level. This is dependent on achieving the normal qualifying criteria - eg. over 58% in dressage classes.

* All dressage classes will be run in accordance with British Dressage first round rules. Please refer to the BD Rulebook for further information.

Any further or additional information will be posted on: www.ukchasers.com