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British Show Pony Society Area 1B

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The BSPS is the Premier Showing Society in the United Kingdom. The membership is divided into 24 franchised Areas around the country which organise regional shows, training days, points parties and social events. British Show Pony Society Area 1B covers Cumbria and the bordering areas. Whether you own or ride a Show Pony, Show Hunter Pony, Working Hunter Pony or Mountain and Moorland (adult riders included) the BSPS is for you! The Society offers three quality, well run Championship Shows each year; the Winter Championships, Summer Championships and Heritage Championships. Membership enables you to qualify and compete at the prestigious Royal International Horse Show, Olympia, The London International Horse Show and the Horse of the Year Show. Area 1B holds 4 shows a year: Two Winter Shows, a Spring Show and a Summer Show.

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EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS

Please note that all Horses/Ponies attending BSPS1B Shows must be fully up to date with annual 'flu vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Competing animals must have had the primary injection and first booster injection. Only horses competing may attend Shows. Do consult your Vet in the event of any query. Please see the BEF website for further information.

 

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Young Judges

BSPS Area 1B hold regular young judges training sessions together with yard visits and talks. Everyone is very welcome to attend any of these sessions which are free of charge for BSPS 1B members. In the young judges sessions we cover both Heritage & Plaited ponies and the sessions are fun, interactive and informative.

Training can be attended by BSPS 1B members of any age , however the team  competition which takes place at the BSPS Summer Championships consists of 3 competitors is only open to members aged 12 to 21 , the individual competition is open to members aged 18-24.

The training focuses on Way of Going, Conformation and Rules and the sessions culminate in the selection of the teams and individuals to represent the area at the BSPS Summer Championship show.

Don’t worry if you are not interested in entering the competition everyone is welcome to come along and learn. However, if you are interested in team or individual selection we require you to attend a minimum of 4 sessions.

 

For more information on Young Judges

Please contact Katie Marshall

Mob: 07989 54805 Email: katie_heg@hotmail.co.uk

Keep an eye on the Area 1B Facebook page and the events page for dates and times.

Premier League Team competition

Each year at the BSPS Summer Championships, BSPS Area 1B take part in the Premier League Team competition. The area are allowed to enter 2 teams for each of the following sections: Show Pony – LR, FR, 128cm, 138cm, 148cm, Small SRT, Large SRT Show Hunter Pony – LR, 122cm, 133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Int SHT Working Hunter Pony – Cradle Stakes, Nursey Stakes, 133cm, 143cm, 153cm, Int WH M&M – LR, FR, Small Breeds ridden & WHP, B&Cs ridden & WHP, Large Breeds ridden & WHP

Each team will consist of 6 area members except the M&M teams, which will consist of 8. To be eligible to take part you need to have qualified for the premier league and entered the relevant class at the Summer Champs. Depending on where you are placed in your class at the Champs you will earn points for your team (1st… 10 points, 2nd… 9 points etc to 10th place). All team members are required to parade in the Saturday night evening performance, where the winning teams are presented with prizes.

If you would like to take part, please send an email to info@bspsarea1b.com or pam.pricket1@gmail.com with the following information;- Your name Ponies name Competitor number Classes entered at the summer championships either Simply the Best or the Challenge.

Members Points

Members can collect Points from any BSPS affiliated show – note RIHS and HOYS qualifiers can be used but only if they are also qualifiers for the BSPS Championships. You record your own points on the card that can be downloaded below or collected from any 1B show. Plus 3 additional affiliated to the BSPS shows. Please complete 1 card for each pony/class i.e., if you compete in both nursery and cradle stakes on the same pony you need to keep 2 cards. Also, if you do Open and Novice classes again you need to keep separate cards. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE DOING ANY LIHS PERFORMANCE CLASSES THEN YOU NEED TO KEEP A SEPARATE CARD FOR EACH CLASS YOU DO BSPS Area 1b holds 4 shows a year and all classes are eligible Any other BSPS shows listed on the points card. Up to 3 BSPS affiliated shows How to fill out the points card This year, we are moving to an online version, this will hopefully make it easier for you to fill in. You will need to complete a form for each class you have competed in on each pony. The link can be found below

Points Form Points Rules

Presentation Evening

The points cards are used for the prizes at our presentation evening on the 16th November at Castle Green Hotel (more details to follow shortly - always a great night!).

We give placing rosettes for each class and section championships and reserves (and some lovely trophies). The rosettes are beautiful, don't miss out - please send in your cards even if you have only done a show or two. We also give out special prizes to members who have qualified for RIHS, HOYS or Olympia - there is a section for you to fill in (if you don't do this, you might miss out on your prize).