2012 JUDGES BOOK (1).pdf - British Skewbald and Piebald ...

NEW RULES FOR 2012 AT A GLANCE
STALLION RULES
Stallions – Only BSPA Graded Stallions may compete in BSPA Affiliated
Shows in either World of Colour (WCC) classes or Royal International Horse
Show (RIHS). As from 1st January 2012 every competing BSPA Graded
Stallion must have a Graded Stallion ID Card which must be carried into the
ring and produced on request. Failure to do this will result in disqualification
– Stallion Cards may be obtained from the BSPA Office free of charge.
Bridle discs issued by other organisations or societies MAY NOT be worn by
any dual graded BSPA Stallion when competing in BSPA Affiliated Classes. If
you enter the ring with a bridle disc on your stallion you will be asked to
remove it. The class will not be held up whilst this task is completed, and you
may be disqualified.
NOVICE CLASSES
In all Novice Classes horses and ponies must be shown in a snaffle bridle
with a simple cavesson noseband, no martingales are to be worn. The
definition of novice is: A horse or pony not to have won more than two firsts
or have competed at RIHS or HOYS. This class is designed for young horses
and ponies seeking to gain more experience.
IDENTIFICATION OF HORSES AND PONIES
The identification of horses and ponies registered with BSPA must be in
accordance with the sketch in the horse or pony’s passport. Markings must
not be enhanced, covered up, or covered in excessive make-up. Those
breaking this rule will not be allowed to compete. Please note exhibitors are
required by DEFRA to carry with them passports for all animals when
competing and/or travelling.
RIHS QUALIFICATION
First place in each section and the next unqualified competitor standing
second or third qualifies. No qualification may come out of lower than third
place.