For ponies 4yo & over, not exceeding 138cms.
Equestrian Committee. Cecily Purcell, Chair Equestrian & Joan Widger, Chair Showjumping, Clare Wilkinson, Margaret Widger, John C Byrne, Jane Farrell, Eddie O Gorman, Nicholas Ryan, William Burke, Rebecca Dromey, Trevor English, John Farrell, Bill Lalor, John O Dwyer, Trish O Donnell, Victor Quinlan.
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.
For ponies 4 years old and over, not exceeding 138cms, not registered with IPS. They can be registered with SJI. Riders who have attained their 3rd birthday but who have not attained their 8th birthday by January 1st of the current year. Winner will be awarded The Bianconi Cup. Rosettes and additional prizes from The Equine Warehouse will be awarded to all entrants, in addition to the Class prize money. Conditions; a) Ponies must be shown in snaffle bridles. They must be led by persons aged 16 years and over and should be on a loose rein and will be required to trot. b)The attendant must affix the lead rein to the noseband where it must remain while the pony is in the ring. c)The reins must go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand. A balancing strap may be attached to the front of the saddle. The ability of the rider should be taken into consideration when judging this class. Knots on individual reins are permissible. However, reins may NOT be knotted together in order to shorten them. Grass reins are not allowed. d) Riders will not be asked to dismount. You might also consider entering Working Hunter Lead Rein and/or Beginners Cradle Stakes and/or Cradle Stakes and/or Handy Pony Class.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes and additional prizes from The Equine Warehouse will be awarded to all entrants, in addition to the Class prize money. A Best-Turned-Out rosette will also be awarded. Winner will be awarded The Rachel Purcell Cup.
Thank you to all our Judges, Stewards and helpers on Show Day. Thanks also to all those who assist in preparing this chedule, the grounds, Show Rings, Jumping Arenas, and the layout of the site. We simply could not manage without their help and expertise.
Cecily Purcell, Equestrian Committee
on behalf of Clonmel Show.