SCHEDULE AND LIST OF PRIZES174th ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Of theLIGHT HORSE & PONY SECTION

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(Gate ‘A’), Ayr KA8 0HA onFRIDAY 12th and SATURDAY 13th MAY 2017

SecretaryMrs Lorraine Murdoch Light Horse DepartmentAyr County Show Tel 0845 201 1460Gibbs Yard Steading www.ayrcountyshow.co.uk Auchincruive lorrainem@ayrcountyshow.co.uk Ayr Charity No SCO14868KA6 5HW Company Ltd by Guarantee No SC300530

Chief Steward – Mrs T FearnCommentator – Mrs S Thom

POSTAL ENTRIES CLOSE – 7th April 2017ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE – 17th April 2017

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Caledonian Showing ChampionshipsThe Caledonian Showing Championships were a huge success in 2015 & 2016 and will once again give 2017 competitors the opportunity to compete at a top level Championship Final, with Evening Performances, loads of bling and razzmatazz .... everything an end of season Championship should have!This year’s show will be held at:Highfield @ Howe, near Ladybank, Fife on 30th September / 1st October 2017This Show is a qualifier and every horse & pony placed 1st or 2nd in any In-hand, Ridden & Working Hunter/Pony classes will qualify to compete in any appropriate class at the Finals. Qualification will be from placing’s, no qualification cards will be awarded in the ring, and no qualification can go down the line.All qualified horses and ponies will be listed on the Caledonian Showing Show’s website www.caledonianchampionships.webs.com where you will also find a regularly updated list of qualifying shows as well as a wealth of other information.

BHS Scotland / Stewarts Building Services – Working Hunter Series 2017The course: At least 8 and not more than 12 fences, with changes of direction, must be set in a ring large enough to permit jumping fluently at a fair hunting pace. Fences should be rustic or as natural as possible, not easily dislodged, of solid appearance, well filled and with shrubs as wings. Maximum height 3ft 6ins (1.05m), maximum spread 3ft 9ins (1.12m), except open ditch and water. The course should be set at, or near, maximum unless the judge considers that the ground makes this unsafe. Normally at least one upright and one spread must be at maximum. Qualification: The first THREE qualify for the final, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualifying card can be passed down to fourth place provided the 4th placed rider jumped clear. To compete at the FINAL riders must be a BHS Member and this must be registered prior to the date of the final.

Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony ChampionshipsClass numbers 79-81 are qualifiers. Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair in August 2017. Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies have previously qualified.

CHAPS (UK)This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing by the judge. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 30th August – 02nd September 2017. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card.The following classes (20-24) are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.All Stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring.

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NB CHAPS (UK) Qualification Cards – the judge must sign all qualification cards in the ring at the time of the competition. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain from CHAPS (UK) Admin, and to carry, their Qualification and Membership Cards.Chaps Affiliated Show Number: 17055

NPS (The National Pony Society) – Affiliation Number: S1.074 NPS Mountain & Moorland Rounds: These classes will be judged under the rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part breds are not eligible. Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members but ONLY ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life Members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer championship Show from 1st – 3rd August 2017.The highest placed pony, if owned by NPS Qualifying or Life members, in each class will qualify for the Final. Qualifications can pass down to 3rd place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.

NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championship: These classes are judged under the rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of NPS. The Owner’s valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the Rosette will be awarded to the Reserve champion providing they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the qualification card goes to the Reserve pony providing the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than First Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Championship: A silver medal rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life Member in the M&M In Hand Section. The Sponsor’s Rosette is also awarded to the pony receiving the Qualification. Qualifiers (in Scotland) are entitled to compete in either the NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In-Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship in Malvern, or at the Championship Show in Scotland. Qualifiers may only compete in ONE Kilmannan final.

NPS SCOTLAND QUALIFIERS1. NPS Scotland/ Townhead Pet n Pony In Hand M & M or Breed Championship (From 2 or more classes)2. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M. & M. Pony3. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Pony4. NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products Open M. & M. WHP5. NPS Scotland NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony

This show is a qualifying round for the above finals which will be held at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017.

The rules for these competitions are as follows:1. Ponies may only qualify once for each NPS Scotland Competition Final. 2. All Mountain & Moorland Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective

stud book. Part bred, X registered ponies, ponies in the appendices of their main stud book and Eriskays are not eligible.

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3. Qualification in the M. & M In Hand Section may go to 3rd in the Championship. All others may go to no lower than 4th place.4. A Judge is not obliged to award an NPS Scotland Finals qualification if he/she

feels that the pony is not of a sufficient standard5. Closing Dates for Entries: Competitors qualifying at Shows held before Monday 5th June 2017 must send

their qualifying cards and entries in by Thursday 29th June 2017. Shows after 5th June 2017 adhere to a closing date of 5th August 2017 and Late

Entries will NOT be accepted.6. For Novice classes A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done

any of the following: i. Won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class ii. Won a Ridden class at an Olympia, Horse of the Year Show or RIHS qualifying

round iii. Qualified for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS Ridden classesiv. Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer

Championship show or the NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Novice Final at NPS Scotland Championship Finals (Blair) (N.B. Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year).

v. Qualified for the M&M Ridden Championship final at Olympia in previous years vi. If a pony qualifies for Horse of the Year Show or RIHS in its second year it is

immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Kilmannan Final at Blair. Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit. 7. Flash nosebands and drop nosebands are not permitted in flat ridden classes.8. Entry for the Finals can only be made by sending the official card duly signed by the

Judge at the time of qualifying with your entry form. 9. The OWNER must be or become a member of NPS Scotland before entering the Finals.10. M&M Novice ridden, Open ridden, Lead rein and First ridden classes are for ponies

FOUR years old and over, M&M WHP classes are for ponies FIVE years old and over.11. All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein except in the specified Lead Rein

Qualifier Class.12. M&M Lead rein pony’s mares or geldings 4 yrs. and over not exceeding 122cms.

Dartmoor Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. Riders must be 3 yrs. on the day of the show and not to have reached their 9th birthday by the 1st January in the current year.

13. M&M first ridden ponies, mares or geldings 4 yrs. and over not exceeding 128cms. Dartmoor Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh A and Welsh B. Rider Riders not to reached their 12th birthday by the 1st January in the current year.

14. Max. Height for HP is 153cm at maturity and max. height for RP is 148 cm at maturity – foal classes excluded.

15. The Final will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017.

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BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY Affiliation No 2017-0006509 This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS), Affiliation No 2017-

0006 , and all persons entering, competing showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS, are subject to the Rules of the BSPS including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.

515 This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS BLUE RIBAND PONY OF THE YEAR, the 1st. and 2nd. prize-winners in the Lead Rein, First Ridden OR Open Show Pony OR Open Working Hunter Pony OR Open Show Hunter Pony OR Open Intermediate WH. SRT and SH Classes will qualify.

516 This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS CHALLENGE, :-Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Show Pony, SHP, WHP, Cradle Stakes, Nursery Stakes, Int SRT, SH, WH and Heritage M&M Lead Rein, First Ridden, Ridden & WHP. Animals must qualify for the Challenge by attending any B.S.P.S. affiliated Show and competing in the appropriate class. Ponies must not have qualified for the 2017 Horse of The Year Show in the appropriate class.

517 This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Premier League, the 1st. 2nd. 3rd. & 4th placed ponies in the Lead Rein and First Ridden,128cms., 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, Lead Rein Hunter Type, 122cms., 133cms., 143cms. and 153cms. Show Hunter Pony, Cradle and Nursery Stakes, 133cms., 143cms. and 153cms. Working Hunter Pony, Intermediate Show Riding, Show Hunter and Working Hunter classes and the Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Heritage Ridden Small, A& B & C & D’s and Large Breeds and the Open Heritage WHP classes, and 1st to 4th in Mixed Height Open Classes.

518 This Show is a qualifier for the R.I.H.S. Only one pony in each of the three Open (Except Royal Windsor Horse Show – The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify), Show Pony OR Nursery Stakes OR Open W.H.P. OR Lead Rein Hunter Type, OR Open S.H.P. Classes, OR Lead Rein Class OR First Ridden Class OR Open Intermediate S.R., S.H., and W.H. OR Mixed Height Pretty Polly Show Pony, Pretty Polly Mixed Height SHP, Pretty Polly Heritage Mixed Breeds Ridden, Heritage M&M Pretty Polly Lead Rein, First Ridden, OR Open Heritage Lead Rein and First Ridden, Open Heritage Ridden OR the Anglo and Part Bred classes qualifies, and the highest placed, (not already qualified), from the first THREE ponies placed in each class will qualify.

N.B. THE R.I.H.S. QUALIFICATION IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION FROM B.S.P.S. HEAD OFFICE.

519 This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Champion of Champions, the Champion Mini Show Pony, the Champion Mini WHP, the Champion Open Show Pony, the Champion Open WHP/WH., the Champion Open SHP the Champion Open Intermediate. In Mixed height classes the first prize winner will qualify.

519a THE HERITAGE WOW FACTOR Open to ponies that have been placed First in Heritage affiliated Open/Restricted classes during the Winter and Summer seasons to qualify for the “Winner of Winners” at the B.S.P.S. Summer Championship show. In Mixed height classes the first prize-winner will qualify.

521 This show is a qualifier for the BSPS Best Rider of the Year. The Best Rider in the Open Lead Rein, First Ridden, Open Lead Rein Hunter Type, 128cms. 138cms. and 148cms. Show Pony, the 122cms. 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. SHP., the Cradle and Nursery Stakes, the 133cms. 143cms. and 153cms. WHP., the Intermediate Show Riding Type, Show Hunter, Working Hunter classes and Open Heritage Lead Rein, First Ridden and to the best rider 25years and under in the Heritage Ridden and WHP classes will receive a Card and qualify for the final at the B.S.P.S. Summer Championships Show.

522 Owners and riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the show to qualify in classes with qualification for BLUE RIBAND, R.I.H.S., (including Pretty Polly and

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Heritage qualifying classes), and OLYMPIA., and animals must be registered with the B.S.P.S.. except for the Anglo and Part Bred Arabs who must be registered with the AHS. Membership forms and payment must be received in the office no later than the last working day (Monday to Friday) prior to the date of the qualifying show. (see Rule 22)

524 This Show is a qualifier for the 2017 B.S.P.S. Championships Show, to be held at Arena UK. The 1st and 2nd prize winners only in the following classes, (State the Class numbers), and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize-winners in the Open Intermediate S.R.T.(including Mixed height) W.H. and S.H.T. and C.S. will qualify, in MIXED HEIGHT CLASSES the 1st. 2nd. 3rd. and 4th. placed ponies will qualify for the B.S.P.S. Championships Show, provided the animal is registered in accordance with Rules 23 and 28 and ridden by a B.S.P.S. member.

HatsCorrectly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos. All PAS015,VG1, ASTM F1163 04a onwards, SNELL E2001, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards, MUST be worn by riders at all times when mounted.

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Friday ClassesWORKING HUNTERS

Course builder – Mr G Barclay, FalkirkJudges – Mr Scott McLellan, Ayrshire & Mrs Denise Richardson-Rowell, Ayrshire

WORKING HUNTER SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJOHN LYNCH (Builders) LTD

Marking System: To be judged 60% for jumping performance, 40% as for Hunter Classes. The Jumping to be judged 40% actual jumping and 20% style and presence. Ride and conformation 40%. Fences to a minimum of six in number. No change of rider or tack will be allowed. The manner of going to be taken into account. Refusals to be severely penalised. Penalties: 1st Refusal - 15; 2nd Refusal - 20; 3rd Refusal - Elimination; Knockdown - 10; Fall of Horse or Rider - Elimination. (As copied from Rule Book).

Class 1 Novice Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Not to have won a first prize at any show, including BSPS. Max fence height 2’9”.

Class 2 Intermediate Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Max fence height 3’.

Class 3 Working Hunter for horses exceeding 148cm. Max fence height 3’3”.

Class 4 Open Working Hunter – The BHS Scotland/The Stewarts Building Services Working Hunter Series 2017.

Open to horses 15hh and over, 4yo and over. Riders 18 years old or over. Judged in line with Sports Horse Breeding of GB rules (www.sporthorsegb.co.uk). The course: At least 8 and not more than 12 fences, with changes of direction, must be set in a ring large enough to permit jumping fluently at a fair hunting pace. Fences should be rustic or as natural as possible, not easily dislodged, of solid appearance, well filled and with shrubs as wings. Maximum height 3ft 6ins (1.05m), maximum spread 3ft 9ins (1.12m), except open ditch and water. The course should be set at, or near, maximum unless the judge considers that the ground makes this unsafe. Normally at least one upright and one spread must be at maximum.

“Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair Qualifier: The first THREE prize winners will qualify for the final in August 2017 at Blair Castle International Horse Trials, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualifying card can be passed down to fourth place provided they jumped clear. To be eligible to compete at the final either the owner or rider of the horse must be a member of the BHS.” Further information on www.bhsscotland.org.uk

Working Hunter Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 1-4 to compete. SILVER PERPETUAL TROPHY: presented by the late Col W T R Houldsworth, Bart for the Best Working Hunter

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Friday ClassesDRIVING CLASSES

Judge – Mr Alexander Hogg, Haddington, East LothianConcours d’Élègance Judge – Mrs A Hogg, Haddington, East Lothian

1. Classes 6 & 7 are qualifiers for the 2017 Osborne Refrigerators BDS National Championships at Driving Addington on 23rd September 2017. The highest placed turnout owned and driven by a member of the British Driving Society and eligible for the following Type-Sections disregarding those already qualified down to 6th place (10th place for type-sections (n) – (o) in the class will qualify for the 2017 Semi-Finals at Driving Addington. The Championship will immediately follow the Semi-Finals.

Type-Section/s c -Single non-hackney-type (excl purebred Reg Welsh) over 13.2hh d -Single non-hackney-type (excl purebred Reg Welsh) 13.2hh & under m- Single, Pair or Tandem Turnout driven to a four-wheel exercise vehicle2. This is a Victoria Food Company Open Private Driving Championship Qualifier.

The Champion will qualify for the Grand Final to be held on Sunday 10th September 2017 at Wellington Riding Centre, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire. In the event that the champion has already qualified, then the reserve champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.

Class 5 Concours d’Élègance – If sufficient entries are forward, the class will be divided (at the judge’s discretion) into two or more sections. The judge has the sole authority to transfer any animal from one section to another. Open to singles, pairs, multiples to a traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word ‘elegance’ and the winner will be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to driver’s/passengers’ personal costume but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

Class 6 Private Driving Class – Horse or pony, 4 years old or over, driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible. (Osborne Refrigerators Qualifier above for type sections (c) & (d).

Class 7 Exercise Vehicle Class – 2 o r 4 W h e e l e d Ve h i c l e s - Open to horses & ponies, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non- traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e. not car tyres). Lamps need not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. (Osborne Refrigerators Qualifier above for type sections (m).

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Friday ClassesHORSES IN HAND

Judges – Miss Jennifer Garland, Ayrshire & Mr David Goldie, Ayrshire

HORSES IN HAND SECTION IS SPONSORED BYWEIPERS CENTRE EQUINE HOSPITAL

School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences University of Glasgow, Bearsden Road,

Glasgow, G61 1QH

NB - Classes may be SPLIT if sufficient entries are received.

Class 8 HORSE IN HAND, mare or gelding, four years or over. Special rosette for best foal.

Class 9 HORSE IN HAND, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old (Colt, Filly or Gelding)(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 10 SPORTS HORSE, Any Age, Over 148cm – suitable for dressage, show jumping or eventing

Hunters in hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 8-10 to compete.

SILVER PERPETUAL TROPHY: presented by the late J W Alexander, for the Best Animal in the Hunters In-Hand Classes.

NB - Overall Hunter Championship - Ridden Hunter Champion & Reserve plus the In-Hand Hunter Champion & Reserve to compete for the Champion Cup.CHAMPION CUP: presented by the late R L Angus, Ladykirk, Monkton. Won outright by the late John Bannantyne, Drumalbin, Biggar, and represented by him to the Association for annual competition for the Best Animal in the Hunter Classes.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Hunter Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Hunter Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Friday ClassesRIDDEN HUNTERS & RIDING HORSE

Judges – Miss Jennifer Garland, Ayrshire & Mr David Goldie, Ayrshire

RIDDEN HUNTERS SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJET SET SADDLERY & COUNTRYWEAR

6a Ploughlands, Dundonald, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2 9BT

Class 11 Hunter to carry up to 13 stones – mare or gelding, four years old or over.

Class 12 Hunter to carry over 13 stones – mare or gelding, four years old or over.

Class 13 Small Hunter – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 14.2hh but not to exceed 15.2hh.

Ridden Hunter Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 11-13 to compete. CHALLENGE TROPHY: presented by Col Bryce M Knox, MC TD DL Martnaham, Lodge, Ayr, for the Best Ridden Hunter.

NB - Overall Hunter Championship - Ridden Hunter Champion & Reserve plus the In-Hand Hunter Champion & Reserve to compete for the Champion Cup.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Hunter Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Hunter Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

CHAMPION CUP: presented by the late R L Angus, Ladykirk, Monkton. Won outright by the late John Bannantyne, Drumalbin, Biggar, and represented by him to the Association for annual competition for the Best Animal in the Hunter Classes.

Saturday Classes

RIDDEN HUNTERS SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJOHN LYNCH (Builders) LTD

Judges – Mr Scott McLellan, Ayrshire & Mrs Denise Richardson-Rowell, Ayrshire

Class 14 Riding Horse - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.

Class 15 Riding Horse - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 158cm.

Riding Horse Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 14 – 15 to compete.NB - COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE: presented by McNab Saddlers, Selkirk, for the Groom of owner produced horse, for the best turned out horse in the following classes: Ridden Hunters and Riding Horse (Classes 11-15 inclusive).

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Saturday ClassesRETRAINED RACEHORSES

Judges – Mr Scott McLellan, Ayrshire & Mrs Denise Richardson-Rowell, Ayrshire

RETRAINED RACEHORSE SECTION IS SPONSORED BYJ G THOM

New Hall Stud, Pettoch Side, Drongan, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 6HD

Class 16 RIDDEN CLASS. Open to all Thoroughbred horses which have been raced or have been in training. The judge will not be expected to ride the ridden class.

Class 17 IN HAND CLASS. Open to all Thoroughbreds horses which have been raced or have been in training.

Retrained Racehorse Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 16-17 to compete.

Saturday ClassesVETERAN HORSE AND PONY

Judges – Mr Scott McLellan, Ayrshire & Mrs Denise Richardson-Rowell, Ayrshire

Class 18 RIDDEN CLASS FOR HORSES/PONIES 15 years old & over.

Class 19 IN HAND CLASS FOR HORSES/PONIES 15 years old & over.

THE VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 18 and 19 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesCOLOURED HORSES AND PONIES

Judge – Mrs Morean Hamilton, Ayrshire

COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES – IN-HAND CLASSES

Notes - Stallions 4 years old or over must be CHAPS (UK) Graded and carry CHAPS (UK) Stallion ID in the ring, handlers must also be the correct age.

Class 20 The CHAPS UK Open Youngstock Qualifier; 1, 2, or 3 year olds; no foals

Class 21 The CHAPS UK Native/Cob/Traditional Open In hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.

Class 22 The CHAPS UK Non-Native Open In hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.

Coloured In hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 20-22 to compete.

COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES – RIDDEN CLASSES

Notes - Riders any age but suitable for the height of exhibit (except riders of stallions to have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year). All exhibits to perform individual show and will not be ridden by the Judge. Lead Rein exhibits are not eligible for this class. Stallions 4 years old or over must be CHAPS (UK) Graded and CHAPS (UK) Stallion ID must be carried in the ring.

Class 23 The CHAPS UK Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier, any height

Class 24 The CHAPS UK Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.

Coloured Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 23-24 to compete.

Coloured Overall Champion – Champion and Reserve from In-hand and Ridden Coloured Championships to compete. The HARLEQUIN HERO TROPHY presented by Mrs M Nicoll for the Champion Coloured.

Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Coloured Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Coloured Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday ClassesSHETLAND & MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES

Judge – Mrs Chris MacMillan, Airdrie

NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-hand M & M Championship. The Champion & Res. Champion in all Mixed pure bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). See rules at front of this schedule. (Applies to Overall Shetland Championship).

Classes will be either merged or cancelled if insufficient entries are received.

STANDARD SHETLAND PONIES IN-HAND

Class 25 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4 year old or over

Class 26 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Standard Shetland Pony In hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in classes 25-26 to compete.

MINIATURE SHETLAND PONIES IN HAND

Class 27 STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4 year old or over

Class 28 COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Miniature Shetland In hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winner in classes 27-28 to compete.

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RIDDEN SHETLAND PONIES

NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes. See rules at front of this schedule. Class 29 REGISTERED SHETLAND PONY, 4yrs old and over, to be shown under saddle. NB. This class will be split into lead rein and off lead rein should numbers warrant on the day. Special rosette for best lead rein.Overall Shetland Pony Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winner’s in class 29 plus Standard and Miniature Champions and Reserves to compete.THE KIRKBRIDE CUP presented by the late Col Sir Reginald D H Houldsworth, Bart, OBE, Kirkbride, Maybole, for the Best Exhibit.Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Shetland Pony Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Shetland Pony Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

Saturday Classes

HIGHLAND PONIESJudge – Mrs Chris MacMillan, Airdrie

NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-hand M & M Championship. The Champion & Res. Champion in all Mixed pure bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). See rules at front of this schedule. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in class 32 will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes. See rules at front of this schedule. Class 30 Highland Pony STALLION, MARE OR GELDING, 4 year old or over(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)Class 31 Highland Pony COLT, FILLY OR GELDING, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old (Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)Highland Pony In-Hand Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner in class 30-31 compete.Class 32 Highland Pony under saddle – registered Highland pony, four years old and over. This class may be ridden.Overall Highland Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winner in class 32 compete with the Highland Pony in-hand champion and reserve.KNOX CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late Mrs Knox, Minuntion, Pinwherry, Girvan, for the Best Exhibit.THE SHEILA M SMITH TROPHY for the Reserve Champion Highland Pony. Special Prizes kindly donated by NorviteOverall Highland Pony Champion will receive voucher for 1x5L NeofloOverall Highland Pony Reserve Champion will receive voucher for 1x2.5L Neoflo

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Saturday ClassesMOUNTAIN & MOORLAND IN HAND

Judge: Mrs Glenis Cockbain, Cumbria

Kindly sponsored by DUNASKIN STUD

Holehouse Cottage, Hollybush, Ayr KA6 7ED

1. All ponies to be registered and shown in hand.2. CHAMPION AWARD: for the Best Exhibit.3. NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In-hand M & M Championship. The Champion &

Res. Champion in all Mixed pure bred M. & M. or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion). See rules at front of this schedule.

4. A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the NPS for the best registered pony from classes 33-36 in the In-Hand section. To be judged under NPS rules. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the Final of the NPS/The Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH) to be held at the NPS Summer Championship.

Class 33 Exmoor; Dartmoor; Shetland; Welsh A & B four years old & over.

Class 34 Exmoor; Dartmoor; Shetland; Welsh A & B three years old and under.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

Class 35 Highland; Dales; Fell; Connemara; New Forest; Welsh C & D four years old & over.

Class 36 Highland; Dales; Fell; Connemara; New Forest; Welsh C & D three years old & under. (Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)

M&M In hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 33-36 to compete.Thereafter those eligible will remain in the ring to compete for:The NPS/Kilmannan Stud M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette (SM-MMIH)

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Saturday ClassesM & M OPEN RIDDEN

Judge: Mr Nigel Cathers, Co. DownClass 38 kindly sponsored by STARLOCH Equestrian, Dalry, Ayrshire

1. All ponies must be registered and shown under saddle. All ridden ponies must be shown off the lead rein.

2. NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden M. & M. Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed

M & M or Breed Classes. See rules at front of schedule.

Class 37 Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

Class 38 Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

Class 39 Registered Pure Bred New Forest, Connemara Fells, Dales & Highland Ponies 4 years and over. Riders any age.

M&M Open Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 37-39 to compete.

Saturday ClassesM & M NOVICE RIDDENJudge: Mrs Sarah Bowling, Lancs

1. NPS Scotland/Kilmannan Stud Novice Ridden M. & M. Championship. A novice pony is one that has not won a 1st place in either an open mixed Mountain & Moorland or breed ridden class prior to 1st Jan. 2017. Ponies that have won any 4, 5, & 6 yr. old class in the previous year are deemed open ponies. Ponies must wear snaffle bridles.The 2 highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each novice class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. This can be either mixed M. & M. or Breed Classes. See rules at front of schedule.

Class 40 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Large Breeds - A pony is deemed to be a Novice if by January of the current year provided it has not won a first prize in an Open Ridden M&M Class.

Class 41 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND NOVICE RIDDEN - Small Breeds - A pony is deemed to be a Novice if by January of the current year provided it has not won a first prize in an Open Ridden M&M Class.

M&M Novice Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 40-41 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesHOME PRODUCED M & M MINI’S

Judges: Mr Nigel Cathers, Co. Down & Mrs Sarah Bowling, Lancs

To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules as follows:279. Animals can only be worked in, lunged or prepared by immediate family at the show.

Animals can only be groomed or held both inside and outside of the ring by immediate family or another home produced exhibitor.

280. Riders and leaders can only ride or lead ponies owned by their immediate family281. Animals cannot be stabled in a professional Producers/Trainers yard since 1st February

in the current year (lessons are exempt)282. Animals cannot be ridden at a show by a rider that has ridden for a professional

Producer/trainer/groom at any show since 1st February in the current year.283. Animals and riders cannot have received any help from a professional producer/trainer/

groom at any show since 1st February in the current year. THE B.S.P.S. EXPECT COMPETITORS TO ACCEPT THE RULES OF THIS COMPETITION IN THE SPIRIT INTENDED.

Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.

In the following classes 42-43, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Ayr County Show is a qualifier for The “TopSpec” Supreme ‘Pretty Polly’ Ridden Championship. The final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER PONY SHOW on the 8th July 2017. The Pretty Polly Champion will qualify. If the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion will go forward. Only the Champion or Reserve Champion will qualify. Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly from: The Secretary, North of England Summer Pony Show, Blue Slate Stables, Showley Rd, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9DP www.northofenglandshows.co.uk

Class 42 BSPS HERITAGE M&M PRETTY POLLY OPEN LEAD REIN – Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

Class 43 BSPS HERITAGE M&M PRETTY POLLY OPEN FIRST RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIER

The ‘TopSpec’ Supreme ‘Pretty Polly’ Ridden Championship - The ‘Pretty Polly’ Champion will qualify.

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Saturday ClassesM & M HERITAGE MINI RIDDEN

Judges: Mr Nigel Cathers, Co. Down & Mrs Sarah Bowling, Lancs

1. To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of

schedule.3. The 1st Prize Winners from Classes 44 & 45 will qualify for the BSPS ‘Industrial Salt

Supplies’ WOW Factor (Winner of Winners)4. In the following classes 44 - 45, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the

date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 44 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN LEAD REIN – Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERClass 45 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN FIRST RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERM & M Mini Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 44-45 to compete.

Saturday ClassesM & M HERITAGE OPEN RIDDEN

Judges: Mr Nigel Cathers, Co. Down & Mrs Sarah Bowling, Lancs

1. To be run under BSPS Rule Book rules2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of

schedule.3. The 1st Prize Winners from Classes 46-50 will qualify for the BSPS ‘Industrial Salt

Supplies’ WOW Factor (Winner of Winners)4. In the following classes 46 – 50, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the

date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 46 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERClass 47 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERClass 48 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C & D Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERClass 49 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred New Forest and Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERClass 50 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN – Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales and Highland Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age. BSPS RIHS QUALIFIERBSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN RIDDEN Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 46-50 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS RIDING PONIES

Judges – Mr Walter Bowie. Fife & Mrs J K Bushell, Liverpool

Kindly Sponsored by CKD Galbraith LLP,

7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA

1. SILVER TROPHY: presented by the late Niall D. Hodge, OBE, Turnberry Farm, Maidens, for Best Riding Pony. (Ponies shown In-Hand not eligible).

2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.

3. In the following classes 51-60, except novice show pony class 55, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

Class 51 BSPS Show Pony 128cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue Riband Class 52 BSPS Show Pony 138cm - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue RibandClass 53 BSPS Show Pony 148cm - mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue RibandBSPS Show Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 51-53 to compete. The Show Pony Champion will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.Class 54 The B.S.P.S. PRETTY POLLY ( H O M E P R O D U C E D ) MIXED HEIGHT SHOW PONY. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride. RIHS QUALIFIERClass 55 BSPS Mixed Height Novice Show Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride. Open to non-BSPS members.Class 56 BSPS Leading Rein Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. The 2 highest placed registered Welsh Partbred Lead Reins will qualify for the National Supreme Bedlay Stud Ridden Welsh Part-bred championship. Please also refer to notes at front of schedule. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER Class 57 BSPS First Ridden Pony – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. The 2 highest placed registered Welsh Partbred First Riddens will qualify for the National Supreme Bedlay Stud Ridden Welsh Part-bred championship. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER

BSPS Mini Show Pony Championship – 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 56-57 to compete.The Mini Show Pony Champion will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.

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Saturday ClassesBSPS INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Judges – Mr Walter Bowie. Fife & Mrs J K Bushell, Liverpool

Class 58 BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 59 BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type 158cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 153cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIER Class 60 BSPS Intermediate Show Hunter – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERBSPS Intermediate Championship – 1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 58-60 to compete.The Intermediate Champion will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.

Saturday ClassesPONIES IN HAND

Judge: Mrs Evelyn Aitken, Ayrshire

Kindly Sponsored by CKD Galbraith LLP,

7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA

NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony ChampionshipThe highest placed pony, in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Classes 61, 62 & 63 ONLY (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. See rules at front of schedule.Class 61 Riding Pony/Hunter Pony in hand – four years old or over – stallion, mare or gelding. Special rosette for best foal.Class 62 Riding Pony – colt, filly or gelding – yearling, 2 or 3 year old not to exceed 148cm at maturity.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)Class 63 Hunter Pony – colt, filly or gelding – yearling, 2 or 3 year old not to exceed 153cm at maturity.(Special Rosette will be awarded for Highest Placed Yearling)Class 64 Mountain & Moorland Part-bred In Hand – any age, any height.Class 65 Pure or Part Bred Arab In Hand – any age, any height.Ponies In hand Championship - 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 61-65 to compete.

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Saturday ClassesPART BRED RIDDEN

Judge: Mrs Evelyn Aitken, Ayrshire

Class 66 Mountain & Moorland Part-bred Ridden – 4 years old & Over to be shown under saddle (Winner not eligible for any championship).Class 67 Pure or Part Bred Arab Ridden – 4 years old & Over to be shown under saddle (Winner not eligible for any championship).

Saturday ClassesBSPS SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Judges: Mr Walter Bowie. Fife & Mrs J K Bushell, Liverpool

THE DEBONAIR TROPHY: presented by Mr & Mrs J C Coltart, The Stables, Kilmaurs, for the Champion Show Hunter Pony.Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.In the following classes 68-73, except mixed height novice SHP class 72, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS.Class 68 BSPS SHP 122cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 69 BSPS SHP 133cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 122cm and not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue RibandClass 70 BSPS SHP 143cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 133cm and not exceeding 143cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue RibandClass 71 BSPS SHP 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 143cm and not exceeding 153cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER and Blue RibandBSPS SHP Championship – 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 68-71 to compete.The SHP Champion will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.Class 72 BSPS Mixed Height Novice SHP – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 153cm. Riders MUST be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride. Open to non-BSPS members.Class 73 BSPS Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type – mare or gelding, four years old or over and not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER

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Saturday Classes

BSPS RIHS ANGLO & PART BRED ARAB CLASSESJudges: Mr Walter Bowie. Fife & Mrs J K Bushell, LiverpoolJudges Rider: Miss Vicky Campbell, Carnwath, Lanarkshire

1. Owners and Riders must be BSPS members; Animals must be registered in the Arab Horse Society, Anglo and Part Bred Arab Stud Book and registration numbers must be declared when entering. Registration Papers must be forwarded when entering. Further rules in BSPS Rule Book (rules 405-419)

2. Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.3. In the following classes 74 - 75, owners and riders must be BSPS Members before the

date of the Show to compete and animals must be registered with the BSPS. www.bspsscotland.co.uk

4. Ayr County Show is a qualifier for The “June Horsfall” Supreme Ridden Part Bred & Ango Arab Championship. The final to be held at the NORTH OF ENGLAND SUMMER PONY SHOW on the 8th July 2017. Only the Champion & Reserve will qualify. Exhibitors who qualify for the final will be sent details directly from: The Secretary, North of England In Hand and Mountain & Moorland Show, Blue Slate Stables, Showley Rd, Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 9DP www.northofenglandshows.co.uk

Class 74 THE BSPS RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB. Mare, Stallion or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders any age. RIHS QUALIFIERClass 75 THE BSPS RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB. Mare, Stallion or Gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms. Riders any age. RIHS QUALIFIERTHE “JUNE HORSFALL” SUPREME RIDDEN ANGLO AND PART BRED ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 74 and 75 to compete.

Saturday ClassesBSPS WORKING HUNTER PONY

Course builder – Mr G Barclay, FalkirkJudges – Mrs Karen Slight, Berwickshire & Mrs Helen Outram, West Lothian

MINI WHP CLASSES

Ponies in class 77 must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Please also refer to “British Show Pony Society conditions and notes” at front of schedule.Class 76 BSPS Cradle Stakes – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to non-BSPS members.Class 77 BSPS Nursery Stakes – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS QUALIFIER Ponies must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Mini WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 76-77 to compete.The Mini WHP Champion will qualify for the BSPS ‘White Company’ Champion of Champions.

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Class 78 BSPS Advanced Nursery Stakes – mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Open to non-BSPS members.

OPEN WHP CLASSES

SILVER TROPHY: presented by the late Mrs. John Hamilton, Monkwood, by Ayr, for Best Working Hunter Pony.Ponies in the following classes (79-82) must be owned, registered and ridden by BSPS members.Animals may NOT compete in the 153cms and Intermediate WH classes at the same show.Blair Castle Working Hunter Pony Championships: Class numbers 79-81 are qualifiers. Ponies placed first to fourth in each class will qualify for the Championships held at Blair Castle Equi-Trek International Horse Trials on Thursday 24th August 2017. Qualification may go down to sixth place if higher placed ponies have previously qualified.Class 79 BSPS WHP 133cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 80 BSPS WHP 143cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 81 BSPS WHP 153cm – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIERClass 82 BSPS Intermediate WH – mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year. RIHS & BLUE RIBAND QUALIFIEROpen BSPS WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 79-82 to compete.The WHP Champion will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.

Saturday Classes

MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND - WORKING HUNTER PONYCourse builder – Mr G Barclay, Falkirk

Judges – Mrs Chris MacMillan, Airdrie & Mrs Glenis Cockbain, Cumbria

NPS Scotland/Kingfisher Building Products M. & M. Open WHP Championship. The 2 highest placed ponies, in each class not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday 25th August 2017. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.Class 83 Ponies not exceeding 122cm.Class 84 Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.Class 85 Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.Class 86 Ponies exceeding 143cm.M&M WHP Championship 1st and 2nd prize-winners in classes 83-86 to compete.

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1. POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be lodged with the Light Horse Secretary as early as possible and NO LATER THAN the Friday 7th April 2017.

ONLINE ENTRIES should be lodged by Monday 17th April 2017.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THESE DATES and no reminders will be given. Fax and e-mail entries will not be accepted at any time.

2. Thereafter, ALL late entries will only be taken on the day – AT DOUBLE ENTRY FEE.

3. POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be filled in as clearly as possible, preferably in BLOCK LETTERS.

The name entered under Exhibitor’s Name POSTAL & ONLINE is the one that will be used in the results.

4. COMPLETED POSTAL ENTRY FORMS should be carefully checked and signed by the Exhibitor or their Agent and sent by post to: Light Horse Entries, Ayr County Show, Gibbs Yard Steading, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW. Please ensure parents countersign children’s entries.

COMPLETED ONLINE ENTRY will require to be carefully checked with Rules & Regulations of the Association AGREED.

5. ADMISSION TICKET ALLOCATIONS FOR LIGHT HORSE & PONY SECTION: 1 horse – 2 wristbands; 2-4 horses – 3 wristbands; over 4 horses – 5 wristbands.

Additional Admission wristbands can be bought at £ 10.00 per person Saturday ONLY.

NO Wristbands will be required for FRIDAY classes. 6. POSTAL PAYMENT - all entries must be accompanied by the

correct amount, cheques or postal orders made payable to AYRSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. No entry will be deemed to be accepted until all entry monies have been paid. COMPETITORS CHEQUES NOT HONOURED BY THE BANK will incur bank charges plus 10% administration charges.

ONLINE ENTRIES PAYMENT – via Pay Pal where an Administration Cost of £2 is added prior to payment.

7. RIGHT RESERVED TO REFUSE ENTRIES. The Show Committee reserves to themselves the right of refusing or cancelling entries from any person.

8. The Committee reserves the right to combine any classes in the event of insufficient entries or split the class in the event of oversubscribed entries.

9. THE AYRSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, neither will the Association be

accountable for any accident that may occur to any person attending the Show whether as a visitor, exhibitor or otherwise.

10. The Judge has the FINAL decision on Entry to the Ring.11. The Ayrshire Agricultural Association will not be held

responsible for exhibitors being late for a class.12. All animals MUST be sound. If in the opinion of the Judge, an

animal is considered to be unsound it will be asked to leave the ring.

13. PROTESTS - any protest must be lodged by a person having an interest. The said objections must be lodged in writing with the Secretary at the Show or within seven days of the Show, and must state specifically the grounds of objection, and must be accompanied by a deposit of £100.

14. WEARING OF RIDING HATS - All riders must wear hats that conform to the current BSI standards.

15. DOGS - should be kept on the lead at all times. 16. STABLES – There will be no stabling at Ayr Racecourse for

exhibitors this year - a list of private stabling within 25 miles of Ayr can be found on inside back cover of schedule.

17. The Horse Passports (Scotland) Regulations 2005, Amended 2007, replaces the Horse Passport (Scotland) Regulations 2005, and requires all equidae (horses, ponies, donkeys, asses and mules), regardless of age or status, to be accompanied by a passport. Animals born or passports issued, on or after 1 July 2009 must be fitted with a microchip.

This would include, without exception, equines used for agricultural purposes, riding ponies, pets, companion animals, hacks, competition animals etc. Foals that are un-weaned and accompanying their dam or foster mare may move to a show without a passport.

Passports can be held by the horse owner or keeper but should remain with the horse at all times; in particular, passports must accompany the horse when it is moved.

18. The Organisers retain the right to amend the schedule to facilitate the smooth running of the show.

19. Foul language or abusive behaviour towards people or animals will NOT be tolerated, and will result in expulsion from the Show ground.

20. Competitors are required to take home any rubbish as a matter of courtesy.

21. First aid cover will be available for the duration of the show. 22. A Vet will be available for the duration of the show. 23. No Farrier will be available.

AYR COUNTY SHOW GENERAL REGULATIONS

EXHIBITORS WRISTBANDSEach Exhibitor will be issued with wristbands, for personal use only, entitling entry to the Showground. Wristbands are not transferable.

EXHIBITORS’ CAR PARK Exhibitor Car pass will be sent out with Admission Wristband’s. Lorries or cars not displaying an official pass will be directed by Traffic Police/Security to the Public Car Park.

The Secretary

STABLINGThere will be no stabling at Ayr Racecourse for exhibitors.

Local Stable Details are as follows:Ayrshire Equitation Centre, South Mains, Corton Road, Ayr,

Ayrshire, KA6 6BY –Tel: 01292 266267

OrMrs Morag Crichton, Acres Rigg, Tarbolton Road, Monkton,

KA9 2RR –Tel: 01292 479314 / Mobile: 07801 758541

The Ayrshire Agricultural Association Extends a Big Thank You to The W H Malcolm Group for the

kind Sponsorship of their Show Unit.

ROTHERWOOD IN-HAND HORSE & PONY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Judging will commence in RING 1 after the completion of all showing classes on Saturday 13th May 2017Judge: Mrs Claire Bell, Rotherwood Furniture

A trophy donated and presented by Mrs Claire Bell, Director of Rotherwood Furniture plus £300 prize money for the Supreme In-Hand Horse/Pony Championship

Qualifying Animals for this competition are the Champions from each of the following sections:

N.B – Champion Veteran & Champion Retrained Racehorse will compete in the correct section

ROTHERWOOD RIDDEN HORSE & PONY SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP

Judging will commence after the In Hand Supreme Championship in RING 1 on Saturday 13th May 2017

Judge: Mrs Claire Bell, Rotherwood FurnitureA trophy donated and presented by Mrs Claire Bell, Director of Rotherwood Furniture

plus £300 prize money for the Supreme Ridden Horse/Pony ChampionshipQualifying Animals for this competition are the Champions from each of the

following sections:

Ridden HunterHighland PonyBSPS intermediateM&M WHPM&M MiniBSPS Pretty Polly

Working HunterColoured RiddenBSPS SPBSPS SHPM&M RiddenBSPS WHP

Riding HorseShetland RiddenBSPS Mini SPBSPS ArabM&M Novice RiddenBSPS Mini WHP

N.B – Champion Veteran & Champion Retrained Racehorse will compete in the correct section

Horse’s In-HandM&M In-HandMiniatureShetland In-Hand

Coloured In-HandHighland In-Hand

Ponies In-HandShetland In-Hand