About Showing

Showing is an opportunity for breeders, members and owners to promote their ponies.

The Exmoor Pony Society’s Breed Show takes place on the 2nd Wednesday in August of each year.  The Breed Show hosts the Horse of the Year M&M Open Ridden qualifier and for this class exhibitors can be a member of the National Pony Society or other breed or showing organisation.

Exmoor Pony Society Area shows are held throughout the country and host a number of National Pony Society qualifiers.

In addition, shows around the country can affiliate to the Exmoor Pony Society and are given special rosettes for:

  • Best of Breed
  • Best Ridden
  • Best Gelding and
  • Best Youngstock.

The final of the annual Pony of the Year competition is held at the Midlands Area Show and ponies qualify for the class at shows around the country.  Ponies can qualify for Senior In-Hand, Youngstock In-Hand or Ridden.

Showing results count towards the Society’s Performance, Adult and Junior Awards and Area Awards.

REMEMBER

Always read the show rules carefully to ensure that you are using the correct equipment and are eligible for the classes you are entering.  These rules and codes of conduct  have been compiled to ensure that everyone who enters the show ring understands the responsibilities placed upon them.

Preparation

If you are new to showing, it is a good idea to watch a few classes first and see how the successful exhibitors do it. Think about preparing your pony well in advance of the show season Don’t wait until the day before the show to begin training! Your pony should be reasonably fit, in good condition and not too fat. Feet should be trimmed by your farrier or shod. Make sure she will load quietly into your trailer or lorry. If you intend showing a pony that is new to showing at larger (eg. county) shows, it is a good idea to enter some small local shows first to get him used to the atmosphere.

EXMOOR PONY SOCIETY MEDAL ROSETTES

The current procedures are:

Gold Medal Rosette will be awarded to the Overall In Hand Champion at the breed show

Silver Medal Rosettes will be awarded to the In Hand Champions at Area Shows

Bronze Medal Rosettes will be awarded to In Hand Champions at the shows nominated by areas who do not hold area shows.

Rules:-

1.       Owners must be members of the Society before the date of the show they win a medal rosette at.

2.       Winning pony must be in the correct ownership and properly recorded with the society

3.       Pony must be correctly registered in Section 1 of the society’s studbook

4.       Rosettes will be awarded at the end of the year not on the day, so that all criteria can be double checked with the society

The aim of the medal rosettes is to give exhibitors something special to aim for throughout the season, which will be a lasting reminder of a special moment.

 

Showing Rules and Guidelines

For our full Show Rules, please see the Society Rules which are available at the bottom of each page of the website.

Show Affiliation Documents

EPS Show Secretaries

Show Affiliation Secretary
Susannah Muir
Bentwitchen Farm
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3HA

07730943277
affiliations@exmoorponysociety.org.uk

EPS Breed Show Secretary & NPS Qualifiers
Millie Richards
13 Coles Mede
Otterbourne
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2EG
07944 251660
breedshowsecretary@exmoorponysociety.org.uk

EPS Spring Show & Stallion Parade Secretary
Charlotte Matravers
07376 852090
exmoorarearep@gmail.com

EPS Autumn Show Secretary
Karen Ricketts
karenrricketts2@gmail.com