For ponies, mares or geldings, 4yo & over, not exceeding 123cms. Riders U-9.
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.
Beginner Cradle Stakes Class. For ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms, suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 9 th birthday on 1st January of current year. This class is a qualifier for IPS Jim Lilley Working Hunter Final. Fences in this class not to exceed 45cms. NOTE; The rider 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 or Beginner First Ridden Class. There are no restrictions to how many years a rider can compete in Beginner classes but must adhere to age restrictions. However, the ability of the rider should be taken into account when judging this class. If there is no Beginner Cradle Stakes on the schedule of all other Affiliated Shows Riders may compete in an Open Cradle Stakes and points will be awarded. However, for National Awards the rider must declare for either Beginner Cradle Stakes or Open Cradle Stakes. Riders in Beginners Classes may only compete in 50cms and 60cms Performance Jumping Classes.
No entries permitted on day of event.
Rosettes for 1st to 8th place and thereafter special rosettes will be awarded.