Working Hunter Lead Rein Pony Class. For ponies, mares or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 8th birthday on 1st January of current year. This class is a qualifier for IPS Jim Lilley Working Hunter Final.
Marking System: Maximum total 100 points, broken down as follows; Phase One; Jumping Phase – 40 points. Way of Going in Jumping Phase – 20 points. Phase Two; Ride Phase – 20 points. Conformation – 20 points. In the event of a tie, the horse with the overall highest score in Phase One will be the winner. If there is still a tie, the horse with the highest 'Way of Going' score will be the winner. 1st and 2nd placed competitors in Classes 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 will qualify for the Jim Lilley Working Hunter 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. Re; Stallions entered in these classes; 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 and only animals with correct permissions will be allowed to compete and their entry fee[s] will be forfeited.
Working Hunter Lead Rein Pony. For ponies, mares or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 8th birthday on 1st January of current year. This class is a qualifier for IPS Jim Lilley Working Hunter Final. Riders in this Class may not compete in any other Class with the exception of any other Lead Rein, Beginner First Ridden and Beginner Cradle Stakes Classes. In this Class, the Judge will be looking for a pony suitable to take its rider hunting on a lead rein. This is NOT a Handy Pony Competition but, in their individual show, ponies will be asked to negotiate small obstacles to a maximum height of 12” (30cms) such as bending poles, ground poles, zig zags, etc. A smooth and steady round suitable for the pace of the leader and ability of child is required. Cantering is not permitted. NO CROSS POLES allowed.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes 1st to 8th place and thereafter, special rosettes will be awarded.
