New High Performance Class for Clifden
The CPBS, in conjunction with the IPS, are running a new High Performance Class (with a Prize Fund of €3000!) with the aim of displaying the versatility of the Connemara Pony highlighting the performance aspect of the pony over fences with emphasis on rideability, scope, versatility and suitability for child or adult.
The final will take place on Day two of the Annual Connemara Pony Show in Clifden on Friday 19th August 2011. There will be six shows holding qualifiers for the Final. The prize fund will be €3000 for the final. The entry fee for the qualifier will be €20 per pony.
The six shows hosting the Qualifiers are
- The IPS Working Hunter Committee Show, Marguerite Lodge, Kildare, 5th Jun 2011
- Galway County Show, Galway, 18th Jun 2011
- Charleville Agriculture Show, Cork, 25th Jun 2011
- Corrandulla Show, Galway, 26th Jun 2011
- IPS Northern Area Show, Thornleigh House, Co. Down, 2nd Jul 2011
- Athenry Show, Galway, 3rd Jul 2011
Three Connemara Ponies from each qualifier will qualify, with an option of a fourth at the judge’s discretion if it is felt the standard is high enough.
The Qualifiers and the Final will be primarily run under the IPS rules for Working Hunters so the scoring system will be the same. At the final ponies will be asked ti jump a course of 10 to 12 fences that will include a double or treble up to a max height of 110cm and 110cm wide and a min height of 95cm high and 95cm wide. At the qualifiers ponies will be asked to jump a minimum of 8 fences including a double at a min height of 95cm high and 95cm wide. Each fence will be marked out of 10 and then a mark out of 20 will be awarded for way of going. The total is then divided by 2 and penalties are then deducted. Penalties will be as follows, a knock -10, refusal 1st -15, 2nd -20, 3rd – elimination. This will complete phase one. For phase 2 each pony will be asked to show, walk, trot, canter and gallop. The judge will want to see canter on both reins with a simple change of canter lead through trot. Then the pony will be stripped and judged for movement, conformation and type. The total marks for phase two will be 45 consisting of 10 each for manners and performance, 10 each for movement and conformation and 5 for type.
The competition is open to all Connemara Ponies in possession of a CPBS passport aged 4 years and over.
For more details please contact the CPBS on 095 21863.
