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Qualifiers

SWPA - South West Pony Association

Open Shows - 28th April 2024, 12th May 2024, 23rd June 2024,  14th July 2024, 8th September 2024

Classes - 11, 12, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 ,25 ,27, 30, 33, 34, 35, 38, 41, 44, 45, 46

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This show is a qualifier for the South West Pony Association Championships to be held on 29 - 31 August 2024 at The David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire. NP26 5XP

 

To qualify for the Championships:

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SWPA Members

  • Enter one of the qualifying classes.

  • Be either first or second in the class, and get your card signed.

  • Take a picture of the card and upload via www.showingscene.com

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Non-SWPA Members

  • Enter one of the qualifying classes.

  • Register online at www.showingscene.com within 14 days of qualification

  • Send an Email to RichardatSWPA@aol.com advising of the show you attended, the class entered, and the position gained.

  • You will be sent Qualifying Cards for the Horses / Ponies registered.

 

Please Note: Registration fee for 2023/4 is £25 to include all members of the family and equines owned by the family. For shows held after the 2024 Championship Show, qualification will be for the 2025 Championship Show

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RoR - Retraining of Racehorses

Open Shows - 28 April 2024

Classes - 32 & 46

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Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2024

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the classes. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited.

 

The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration.

 

Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series The Judge will not ride at the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.

 

The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting June 23rd 2024

 

RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree on 24th August 2024. There is also a voucher for a RoR branded prize for the highest placed Veteran horse (15+) and qualification for the RoR Ridden Veteran Series Final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2024. Vouchers to be redeemed from the RoR Office.

 

Amateur definition: The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:

Engage (d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2023. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.

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Tattersalls RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier 2024
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.

 

All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.

 

The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 24th 2024

 

RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. Prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.

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STARS - Show Teams & Rising Stars 

Open Shows - 28th April 2024, 12th May 2024, 23rd June 2024,  14th July 2024, 8th September 2024

Classes: 7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,29,30,31,32,33,35, 36,37,38,39,40,42,44,50,51,52

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  • Qualification will be taken from points accrued over the season which give rise to your champion, Reserve or 2nd Reserve for each relevant section across your year’s competition. The first option of representing your club MUST be offered to your Champion of each section. Should they be unable to attend you may offer the place to the Reserve: followed by the 2nd Reserve. Only these exhibitors/animals are eligible for qualification. It will be a condition of Affiliation that you keep a running points totals sheet for each animal/section. This must be brought to STARS by a club representative or submitted to STARS in case of any complaints.

  • Any exhibit may compete in more than one section at the Championships providing they meet the criteria above for each section.

  • Riders and handlers must be current members of the Club/Clubs they represent. You can represent more than one club.

  • Northern Clubs must hold a minimum of 4 shows across the current year from which points can be accrued. Southern shows must hold a minimum of 3 shows from which points will be accrued.

  • No change of combination of horse/pony/rider/handler is permitted from that which qualified through their Club. Should any horse/pony be sold before this competition takes place the qualification will be offered to the next eligible exhibit. (Res/2nd Res)

  • No horse /pony/rider can compete at STARS if they have qualified HOYS in the current year.

  • No horse/pony that has been placed in the top 5 at the RIHS in the current year can compete at STARS. Riders can compete on another horse/pony.

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PLEASE VISIT STARS WEBSITE FOR THEIR FULL T&C - www.starschampionships.co.uk

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VHS - Veteran Horse Society

Open Shows - 23 June 2024

Classes - 22 & 44

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First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:

VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2024

Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page

 

Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

 

VHS Regional Final qualification

All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their cards in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. This MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.

 

Those wishing to join or renew with the Society will need to apply for this before 1st April each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.

 

Regional Finals are open to members only.

 

All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, to be held at Arena UK, Lincolnshire on 30th August – 1st September 2024. No qualification or membership necessary.See VHS website for schedule which is available mid-season 2024. For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

 

CLASS 44 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.

 

CLASS 22 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.

 

Sunshine Tour Championships

The All-England Showground, Hickstead

Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th September 2024

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Open Shows - 28th April 2024, 12th May 2024, 23rd June 2024,  14th July 2024

All of our classes are eligible for the Sunshine Tour

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This show is a qualifier for The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All-England Showground, Hickstead from Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th September 2024.

 

The Championships are for unaffiliated and amateur competitors in Dressage from Intro to Elementary, Show Jumping from Lead Rein to 1.0m; Showing for lead rein, in-hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more, Eventer’s Challenge from 50cm through to 90cm.

 

Qualification:

  • Dressage & Show Jumping 1st – 3rd place

  • Showing & Eventers Challenge 1st – 4th place

 

Qualification does not pass down the line. Registration of qualification must be completed within 1 month of competition (sooner for late July shows). Restrictions apply to both horse and competitor’s previous winnings and amateur status, please check the website for Terms & Conditions.

 

Visit www.sunshinetour.co.uk for more information, to register and submit evidence of results.

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