Beginner First Ridden Class. For mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday on 1 st January of the current year. First and second placed in this class will be eligible for Class 59; The Mini-Championship & The Anna Cantwell Cup.
Please note that Stallion Permissions are listed on the Irish Pony Society website and will be updated as applications are received in the office. This list will be checked prior to the date of our show, as insurance will be null and void should an incident occur in an IPS affiliated class involving a stallion without permission from the IPS Council.
1st and 2nd placed competitors in the classes listed below qualify for the relevant final at The Irish Pony Society Summer Championships which will be held on July 31st & August 1st in Mullingar Equestrian Centre. Competitors must be IPS members and ponies registered with the Irish Pony Society prior to championships to be eligible to compete at the final.
Qualifying classes: Elite Final (Show Pony)
50 Open Show Pony Lead Rein
53 Open Show Pony First-Ridden
61 Combined Heights Open Show Pony
61 Open 128cm Show Pony 61 Open 138cm Show Pony 61 Open 148 Show Pony
?? Open 158cm SRT
Qualifying classes for the Prestige Final (Show Hunter)
50. Open Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein
51. Open Show Hunter Pony First Ridden
53. Open 123cm Show Hunter Pony
56. Open Starter Stakes (Ridden)
57. Open 133cm Show Hunter Pony
58. Open 143cm Show Hunter Pony
59. Open 153cm Show Hunter Pony
60. Open Intermediate Show Hunter Pony
Beginner First Ridden Class. For mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday on 1 st January of the current year. Riders in this class may not compete in any other class at all IPS Area Shows (Spring, Summer and Championship Shows) with the exception of any other Lead Rein, Beginner First Ridden, Working Hunter Lead Rein or Beginner Cradle Stakes Classes. There are no restrictions to how many years a rider can compete in Beginner classes, however, age restrictions must be adhered to. The ability of the rider must be taken into consideration when judging this Class. Riders in Beginners Classes may only compete in 50cms and 60cms Performance Jumping Classes. No cantering allowed except for individual performances. Ponies must leave the ring at a walk or a trot. First and second placed in this class will be eligible for Class 59; The Mini-Championship & The Anna Cantwell Cup.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes 1st to 8th place and thereafter, special rosettes will be awarded.
