For mares and geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday on 1 st January of current year. The same combination of pony and rider riding 123cms pony may not compete in any other class for ponies exceeding 123cms at the same show on the same day. Ponies exceeding 123cms but not exceeding 128cms may compete in the Novice/Open 128cms Show Pony Class and M&M 128cms class.
Qualifier for IPS Summer Championships.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES
Premises Registration
As from 1 May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department. Owners/persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises.
Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of tracing disease. Records required are
It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local Regional Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with the requirements outlined above.
Equine Identification
All Equines (which include horses, ponies and donkeys) must be identified in accordance with EU and national legislation.
In respect of each equine in their care, a keeper must ensure that
Prizes will be issued by post to winners after the Show.
Affiliated to the Irish Pony Society (I.P.S)
Ring 1 - Start 10.00am