RULES & CONDITIONS:
The prerequisite for this class is to access the jumping ability, conformation, movement & temperament of 4-year-old ponies in their first year of showing over fences.
OPEN TO 4yr Old Registered Connemara Ponies. Riders over 14yrs on 1st January 2025.
Ponies must be registered in current owner’s name. Microchips will be checked at qualifiers, please ensure to bring passport for pony. A maximum of three ponies may qualify at each qualifier.
There must be no change of rider at the final i.e. it must be the same combination that qualifies. The judge’s decision is final.
PHASE 1 – JUMPING
Ponies will be required to jump a course of 8 fences, (including a double), over a maximum height of 80cms.
PHASE 2 – RIDE & CONFORMATION
The ponies will walk, trot, and canter as a group, then line up. The pony will then be stripped, and shown in hand.
TACK & EQUIPMENT
BITS - Simple snaffles (as per IPS rules) excluding unjointed snaffle.
BANDAGES - are not allowed.
SPURS - are not allowed.
WHIPS - must not exceed 75cms.
RUNNING MARTINGALES ONLY - are permitted, but judges should pay particular attention to their effectiveness. Any suitable noseband is acceptable.
NO change of saddlery is allowed during competition with the exception of overreach boots and /or tendon boots, which may be used for Phase 1 only. Disregard for this rule will lead to elimination.
The course may be inspected mounted. No animals are allowed to practice over any part of the course before the commencement of the class, as this will lead to immediate elimination.
FINAL of the IRISH CONNEMARA GREEN HUNTER: 19th - 22nd August, Clifden Showgrounds
Kindly sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland
Final Prize fund: €2,000 - Winner: €700; 2nd €400; 3rd €200; 4th €140; 5th €110; 6th €90; 7th €90; 8th €90; 9th €90; 10th €90
PONIES THAT QUALIFY FOR THE CPBS IRISH CONNEMARA GREEN HUNTER FINAL WILL BE GIVEN A QUALIFYING CARD AT THE CORK SUMMER SHOW
THE COMPLETED CARD MUST BE SENT WITH FEE OF €40 FOR ENTRY TO THE FINAL TO THE CPBS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING QUALIFYING SHOW
Entry Fees; Ponies €15; All Working Hunter Classes €20; Foals €10, unless otherwise stated.
Connemara Championship Classes €15
ISA Qualifiers €15
Prizes:
Ponies: 1st: €50, 2nd: €30, 3rd: €20, unless otherwise stated.
Foals: 1st: €50, 2nd: €30, 3rd: €20.
Pony Championship - Champion €75 / Reserve Champion € 50,unless otherwise stated
Rescue Pony Championship - CHampion €100 / Reserve Champion €50 (Prize money is donated to the Rescue Centre the winning ponies were originally rescued from)
I.S.A. Levy - 5% Deducted from Prize Money
Please note:
A. Any pony not in position of a current IPS showing card, may not be eligible for IPS points..
B. No person under 16 years on 1 January of the current year may lead a pony, with the exception of Young Handler classes.
C. Ponies one year old and over must wear a bit. No hind shoes allowed in Young Stock classes.
D. 1st and 2nd Prize winnerds are eligible to entry their respective Championships.
E. The committee reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate any class if insufficient entries are received.
F. NO Stallions allowed, with the exception of Foals & Yearlings, or unless specifically stated in a qualifier.
This show is a member of IPS and IPS rules apply
Ring 5 - starting at 10.00am sharp
No entries permitted on day of event.