rules 2011 - British Skewbald and Piebald Association

SECTION B – GENERAL SHOWING RULES FOR
BSPA SHOWS
NO MOBILE PHONES MAY BE USED IN THE RING
40. The BSPA reserves the right at their absolute discretion to refuse applications for
Memberships and Show Affiliations.
41. Show Secretaries should do their utmost to inform competitors and the BSPA of any
Judge changes.
42. Membership and Horse Registration will be suspended immediately if cheques payable to
the BSPA are not honoured by the bank or if there is any money owning to BSPA.
Debt or Fines Rule - Monies due to the BSPA (from whatever circumstance) may at the
absolute discretion of the Council, be deducted from payments of prize money outstanding
to any member.
43. Correspondence of any kind having insufficient postage may be refused as BSPA will not
pay additional postage to receive these items.
44. It is a requirement for Judges to be familiar with BSPA Rules. (See Rule 25).
45A. Spurs - no spurs/dress spurs may be worn in any Pony or Working Hunter Pony Ridden class
or by any adult in a Ridden Pony class. Where combined classes are held (horse/pony) no exhibitor
may wear spurs. (see Rule 4)
45B. Spurs must be of Prince of Wales design – and made entirely of metal. Neck of the spur should
not exceed 3cms, spurs with rough or cutting edges rowells, or serrated spurs are now allowed. Spurs
are to be worn with curve of the neck directed downwards. .
46. Show canes - Whips are not to exceed 30” (75cms). Dressage whips may not be used. In lead
rein classes or in-hand classes plain or leather covered canes only may be used.
47. Hard hats - must be worn to the approved current BSI standard - refer Schedule, with the
exception of: - Western Riding, Paint Horse classes, or any evening performance where Bowlers and
Top Hats may be worn at riders risk and responsibility. No junior rider under 18yrs at at 1st Jan may
wear a top hat or Bowler in any Championship or Gala Class under any circumstances.
NB: These rules may be superseded by any individual Affiliated Shows own rules refer to their
Show Schedule and act accordingly.
47B. In-hand classes - No cross nose bands permitted. Junior exhibitors 18 yrs and under
competing in In-hand Classes MUST wear hard hats with chin straps at all BSPA affiliated shows.
47C. No showjumping style hats in BSPA affiliated classes with the exception of Working Hunters.
48. Snaffle Bridles with plain/cavesson noseband are permitted (without penalty) in all classes.
Some classes e.g. Riding Club horse/Novice or 4 year olds may require particular biting
arrangements Competitors must refer to all show schedules for guidance.
49. All stallions - 4 year and over MUST be graded, licensed and registered with BSPA
50. Boots - are permissible in phase 1 of W.H., or Style and Performance class only. At no other time
can a change of saddlery be permitted. Front boots only permitted.
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