ridden awards scheme
The aim of the Performance Awards Schemes is to encourage and promote the all round versatility of the Shetland as a Performance Pony by recognising participation and achievements in a wide variety of competitive disciplines, organised events and activities.
All Ponies must be registered in the main body of the Shetland Pony Society Stud-Book
The Ridden Awards Scheme runs from 1st November to 31st October Annually.
Entry £15 per Pony
(Extra Ponies in same family or enter another Scheme with same pony £10)
The Ridden Awards Scheme runs from 1st November to 31st October Annually.
Entry £15 per Pony
(Extra Ponies in same family or enter another Scheme with same pony £10)
NB: To enable families with shared ponies to participate in the scheme ponies may be entered with more than one rider.
Attend our annual Shetland Performance Show and receive £2 off per class
Attend our annual Shetland Performance Show and receive £2 off per class
On joining the scheme you will receive a card on which to record the shows, events & activities in which you participate.
Simply return your completed card at the end of the year and we will work out your points and put them in the relevant categories for you.
Simply return your completed card at the end of the year and we will work out your points and put them in the relevant categories for you.
Categories:
1. Champion Rider 5yrs & under
2. Champion Rider 6-8yrs
3. Champion rider 9-10yrs
4. Champion Rider 11-14yrs
5. Rider first year in scheme
6. Lead Rein M&M
7. First Ridden M&M
8. Open Ridden M&M
9. M&M WHP - inc all WHP classes
10. General Purpose Pony - This category to include Cross Country, Dressage, Handy Pony, Jumping, Ride Section of Ride & Drive, Hunting & Displays. Long Distance (5 points per mile, please state miles on card). This class will be split as entries dictate. Trophies will be awarded within class.
1. Champion Rider 5yrs & under
2. Champion Rider 6-8yrs
3. Champion rider 9-10yrs
4. Champion Rider 11-14yrs
5. Rider first year in scheme
6. Lead Rein M&M
7. First Ridden M&M
8. Open Ridden M&M
9. M&M WHP - inc all WHP classes
10. General Purpose Pony - This category to include Cross Country, Dressage, Handy Pony, Jumping, Ride Section of Ride & Drive, Hunting & Displays. Long Distance (5 points per mile, please state miles on card). This class will be split as entries dictate. Trophies will be awarded within class.
11. Pony Club
12. Gymkhana Lead Rein
13. Gymkhana Off Lead
14. Five Competitive events or less
15. Pony first year in Scheme
16. Pony 34" or under
Supreme Rider - CHAMPION & RESERVE - Rosettes will also be awarded to the best riders resident in Shetland, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
NAN FRENCH SUPREME PONY - CHAMPION & RESERVE - (Points will be published down to 10th place in the Supreme pony Championship)
Auntie Vera Trophy - For the pony with the most points in the Open Ridden & WHP M&M
Novelty Pony Championship - (Inhand & Ridden) eg: Thelwell, Turnout, Hairiest Pony
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17. Open Ridden - Rider 15yrs & Over - Any Ridden or Working Hunter class ( Will be split if sufficient entries) - Rider to be of suitable weight & Size
18. Inhand - (this section is part of the Ridden Scheme, there is a separate Inhand Awards Scheme which has a Junior handler category for those who compete just in inhand classes)
i). Open Showing Classes Handler 15yrs & under
ii). Child Handler Classes Handler 8yrs & under and 9-14yrs
12. Gymkhana Lead Rein
13. Gymkhana Off Lead
14. Five Competitive events or less
15. Pony first year in Scheme
16. Pony 34" or under
Supreme Rider - CHAMPION & RESERVE - Rosettes will also be awarded to the best riders resident in Shetland, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
NAN FRENCH SUPREME PONY - CHAMPION & RESERVE - (Points will be published down to 10th place in the Supreme pony Championship)
Auntie Vera Trophy - For the pony with the most points in the Open Ridden & WHP M&M
Novelty Pony Championship - (Inhand & Ridden) eg: Thelwell, Turnout, Hairiest Pony
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17. Open Ridden - Rider 15yrs & Over - Any Ridden or Working Hunter class ( Will be split if sufficient entries) - Rider to be of suitable weight & Size
18. Inhand - (this section is part of the Ridden Scheme, there is a separate Inhand Awards Scheme which has a Junior handler category for those who compete just in inhand classes)
i). Open Showing Classes Handler 15yrs & under
ii). Child Handler Classes Handler 8yrs & under and 9-14yrs
Points Allocation:
a) Classes restricted to Shetland Ponies - 1st -50, 2nd -45, 3rd-40, 4th-35, 5th-30, 6th- 25 Champion - 20, Reserve – 10
b) Open Classes- 1st - 100, 2nd - 90, 3rd - 80, 4th - 70, 5th - 60, 6th - 50 - Champion - 50, Reserve – 25.
c) 50% extra points in qualifiers for PUK, CHAPS and NCPA.
DOUBLE POINTS in NPS, HOYS, RI qualifiers & at the National Shetland Performance Show & Shetland Society Breed Show.
d) Championship Finals will be double points to 6th place. Points will be awarded to 10th place at HOYS & RIHS.
e) SUPREME CHAMPION OF SHOW - 200, RESERVE SUPREME – 100
f) Gymkhana: Shetland classes: 1st-12, 2nd -10, 3rd -8, 4th -6, 5th-4, 6th-2 Champion - 10, Reserve - 5
Open Classes 1st-25, 2nd 20, 3rd-15, 4th 10, 5th -8, 6th-4 Champion - 20, Reserve - 10.
All sections 4 races per show - 50 points if chosen for PC A team / 30 points if chosen for PC B team.
a) Classes restricted to Shetland Ponies - 1st -50, 2nd -45, 3rd-40, 4th-35, 5th-30, 6th- 25 Champion - 20, Reserve – 10
b) Open Classes- 1st - 100, 2nd - 90, 3rd - 80, 4th - 70, 5th - 60, 6th - 50 - Champion - 50, Reserve – 25.
c) 50% extra points in qualifiers for PUK, CHAPS and NCPA.
DOUBLE POINTS in NPS, HOYS, RI qualifiers & at the National Shetland Performance Show & Shetland Society Breed Show.
d) Championship Finals will be double points to 6th place. Points will be awarded to 10th place at HOYS & RIHS.
e) SUPREME CHAMPION OF SHOW - 200, RESERVE SUPREME – 100
f) Gymkhana: Shetland classes: 1st-12, 2nd -10, 3rd -8, 4th -6, 5th-4, 6th-2 Champion - 10, Reserve - 5
Open Classes 1st-25, 2nd 20, 3rd-15, 4th 10, 5th -8, 6th-4 Champion - 20, Reserve - 10.
All sections 4 races per show - 50 points if chosen for PC A team / 30 points if chosen for PC B team.
g) Best Shetland rosette - 10
h) Clear round - 10 (only one round per show)
i) Displays, Pony Club rallies or camp 20 points per day
j) Tests passed - 40
k) PPC Practice days 20
l) Long Distance Rides (5 points per mile, please state miles on card)
h) Clear round - 10 (only one round per show)
i) Displays, Pony Club rallies or camp 20 points per day
j) Tests passed - 40
k) PPC Practice days 20
l) Long Distance Rides (5 points per mile, please state miles on card)