Lead Rein classes are restricted to riders under 8 yrs of age lead by an attendant, with the minimum age of 4. Ponies 128cm & under.
Champion Lead Rein not eligible to parade for Supreme or class 99- Pony Breeders sash.
Lead Rein Ponies to be judged on 60% suitability & safeness, 40% conformation & paces.
Class
-60- Best turned out Pony and Rider.
-61- Best Lead Rein Rider.
-62- District Pony. (Rule 17)
–63– Novice Pony.
-64- Open Pony. Champion & Reserve Champion Lead Rein Pony (See Rule 16).
-65- Walk race.
-66- Vege race.
-67- Mare most suitable for breeding. (Rule 21)
RING 1 – FIRST RIDDEN PONY
– to commence immediately following Lead Rein Pony.
First Ridden classes restricted to riders under 10 years of age. Ponies 138cm & under.
Champion First Ridden not eligible to parade for Supreme or class 99- Pony Breeders sash.
Class
-70- Best Presented Pony and Rider.
-71- Best First Ridden Rider.
-72- District Pony. (Rule 17) -Scallywag Trophy.
-73- Novice Pony.
-74- Open Pony.
Champion & Reserve First Ridden Champion Pony (See Rule 16).
-75- Walk race.
-76- Vege race.
-77- Mare most suitable for breeding. (Rule 21)
RING 2– SHOW PONIES / SADDLE HUNTER PONIES
Ponies 148cm and under – Rider under 17.
Class
-80- Best Presented Show Pony/Saddle Hunter Pony and Rider.
-81- Novice Rider (Rules 15).
-82- Best Rider 11 years and under -Ross Motors Cup.
-83- Best Rider 12-16 years -J & G McCarroll Cup.
-84- District Show Pony/Saddle Hunter Pony (Rule 17).
-85- Novice Show Pony/Novice Saddle Hunter Pony (Rule 14).
-86- Open Show Pony.
Champion & Reserve Champion Pony (See Rule 16).
-87- Open Saddle Hunter Pony.
Champion & Reserve Champion Pony (See Rule 16).
-88- Best paced & Mannered Show Pony.
-89- Best paced & Mannered Saddle Hunter Pony.
Champion Paced & Mannered Sponsored by Westland Dairy Sheds.
-90- Best walking Show Pony/Saddle Hunter Pony.
-91- Mare most suitable for breeding. (Rule 21)
-99- Pony Breeders’ Ridden Class
Pony Breeders’ Champion Sash
Mare or Gelding not over 148cm. Pony Breeders’ of NZ Ridden Class. Entries must be fully registered with Pony Breeders’ Society of New Zealand (inc) and be foaled in NZ. Judged on 50% conformation & 50% paces, manners & ability. Please state registered number on entry form.
SUPREME CHAMPION PONY
RING 3– PARK HACK / HACK
Hack riders are not permitted to compete outside their ring except for age group riding classes. (Rule 11).
Class
-101- Best Presented Horse and Rider.
-102- Best Rider.
-103- District Park Hack/Hack (Rule 17).
-104- Novice Park Hack/Hack (Rule 14).
-105- Open Park Hack 148cm—158cm (Jones Trophy).
Champion & Reserve Champion Park Hack (See Rule 16).
-107- Open Hack Over 158cm.
Champion & Reserve Champion Hack (See Rule 16).
-108- Best Paced & Mannered Park Hack/Hack.
-109- Best Walking Park Hack/Hack.
-110- Mare most suitable for breeding. (Rule 21).
Winners of classes 109 & 121 to parade for Champion Paced & Mannered Horse. Sponsored by Westland Dairy Sheds.
RING 4– RIDING HORSE / SADDLE HUNTER
Class
-112- Best Presented Horse and Rider.
-113- Best Rider.
-114- District Horse (Rule 17).
-115- Novice Horse (Rule 14).
-116- Open Riding Horse.
Champion & Reserve Champion Riding Horse. (See Rule 16b).
-117- Open Saddle Hunter.
Champion & Reserve Champion Saddle Hunter. (See Rule 16b).
-118- Best Paced & Mannered Riding Horse/Saddle Hunter.
-119- Best Walking Horse.
-120- Mare most suitable for breeding.
Champion District Hack to be judged from winners of classes 104 & 117 – Kahbir Trophy.
Champion Paced and Mannered to be judged from winners of classes 109 & 121. Sponsored by Westland Dairy Sheds.
Supreme Champion Horse to be judged from Champion Park Hack, Hack, Riding Horse & Saddle Hunter. Sponsored by Aratuna Freighters. Garland donated by Samarra Wright-Scott