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

JUDGING COLOUR AND MARKINGS CLASSES
These Classes are to be judged only on the colour and markings of the horse or pony,
conformation does not play a part in the judging procedure and entrants should not be trotted up
to look at conformation or movement, this does not matter in this class.
A Colour and Markings Class should be judged 90% colour and markings, 10% judge’s choice
(which may differ from judge to judge, so if you have won under one judge you may not under
another).
Colour patterns should be valued equally, Tobiano or Overo, blue eyes should not be penalised (a
Special Award for the Best Blue Eyes may be given in some Colour and Markings Classes).
Entrants should be viewed from both sides, back and front, and should be asked to change the
rein so the judge may view them from both sides. The line up should have plenty of room left
between exhibits so the judge may walk between exhibits freely.
What a judge should be looking for:
1. A good depth of bold colour, clearly defined blocks of colour (no base colour should be
preferred, i.e. black preferred to bay or chestnut etc).
2. A good even distribution of colour on both sides of the animal.
3. Mirror markings, i.e. the same coat pattern both sides of the animal is desirable.
SPECIAL AWARDS
MEMBERS AWARDS – If you are the highest placed
BSPA member in any BSPA Affiliated Class you are
eligible for your BSPA Members Award.
Only one per season may be claimed.
Send a copy of your signed Qualification Card +
C5 SAE (2nd Class large letter stamp) to the
BSPA Office.
www.bspaonline.com
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