ALL WELSH ENTHUSIASTS

   WESTERN NATIONALS

May 28th, 29th & 30th, 2010 

Walla Walla, Washington

Entries Close May 18, 2010

 

Judges:

Suzan Stevens – Mississippi – Western Nationals

Connie Moore - Oklahoma

Show manager: Sharon McHone

Show Secretary: Sharon McHone

Technical Delegate:  Bobbi Flowers

Rules Committee: Mike McHone, Lorri Elkington, Becky Hering, Gail Thomson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

From Seattle – Spokane - Lewiston

From Pendleton

Turn Right on Malcolm St.

 

AREA MOTELS


 

Best Western Walla Walla Suites Inn

7 East Oak St.

509-525-4700

 

Walla Walla Super 8 Motel

2315 Eastgate St. North

509-525-8800

 

Walla Walla East Main St. Travelodge

421 E. Main St.

509-529-4940

 

Marcus Whitman Hotel

Six West Rose St.

509-525-2200

 

Holiday Inn Express

1433 W Pine St.

509-345-8082

 

La Quinta Inn

520 N. 2nd Ave

509-525-2522

 

Comfort Inn & Suites

1419 Pine St.

509-522-3500

 

Walla Walla Motor Hotel

325 E. Main St.

509-529-4360

 

Capri Motel

2003 Melrose St.

509-525-1130

 

Green Gables Inn

922 Bonsella St.

509-525-5501

 

Wine Country Inn

915 Alvarado Ten

509-386-3592

 

Mazet Inn

305 2nd Ave.

509-529-4410


 

 

 

 

Class List for the AWE Western Nationals

Friday-Show will Start at 8:00 AM

1. Warm-Up Working Hunter (Fences to 18”)

2. WPCSA Working Hunter Over Fences A/B Jr. Rider

3. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Stake Over Fences A/B Junior

4. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Under Saddle A/B Jr Rider

5. WPCSA Working Hunter Over Fences A/B Adult

6. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Stake Over Fences A/B Adult

7. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Under Saddle A/B Adult

8. WPCSA Working Hunter Over Fences Half-Welsh Jr/Adult

9. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Stake Over Fences Half-Welsh Jr/Adult

10. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Half-Welsh Jr./Adult

11. WPCSA Working Hunter Over Fences C/D Jr/Adult

12. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Stake O/F C/D Jr/Adult

13. WPCSA Conformation Hunter Under Saddle C/D

14. WPCSA Low Hunter Over Fences open

15. WPCSA Low Hunter Over Fences open

16. WPCSA Low Hunter Under Saddle open

Classes will not start before 1pm

17.Reg. Welsh Walk/Trot English Pleasure - Novice Rider/Welsh
18. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure C/D Open
19. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, A/B Adult
20. WPCSA English Pleasure Working - C/D Open
21. WPCSA English Pleasure Working, A/B Adult
22. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, C/D Open - Stake $40
23. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, A/B Adult - Stake $40
24. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, A/B Jr.
25. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, 1/2 Welsh Open
26. WPCSA English Pleasure Working, A/B Jr. Rider
27. WPCSA English Pleasure Working, 1/2 Welsh Open
28. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure A/B Jr. rider - Stake $40
29. WPCSA Conformation English Pleasure, 1/2 Welsh Open - Stake $40
30. WPCSA Hunt Seat Equitation Jr. rider - Section A,B,C,D, & 1/2 Welsh
31. WPCSA Hunt Seat Equitation Adult - Sec. A B,C,D & 1/2 Welsh

 


 

Saturday – Show will Start at 8:00 AM

32. WPCSA 1/2 Welsh 2 & under (any sex)
33. WPCSA 1/2 Welsh 3 & over (any sex)
WPCSA Grand Champion & Res. Grand 1/2 Welsh

34. WPCSA Section A geldings - all ages
35. WPCSA Section B geldings - all ages
36. WPCSA Section C/D geldings - all ages
WPCSA Supreme & Res. Supreme Welsh Gelding

37.  WPCSA Section A yearling & under colts

38.  WPCSA Section B yearling & under colts
39.  WPCSA Section A 2 year old colts

40.  WPCSA Section B 2 year old colts
WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Section A Colts

WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Section B Colts
41.  WPCSA Section A yearling & under fillies

42.  WPCSA Section B yearling & under fillies
43.  WPCSA Section A 2 year old fillies

44.  WPCSA Section B 2 year old fillies
WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Sec A Fillies

WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Sec B Fillies
45.  WPCSA Section A 3-4 year old stallions

46. WPCSA Section B 3-4 year old stallions
47. WPCSA Section A 5 & over stallions

48. WPCSA Section B 5 & over stallions
WPCSA Sr. Champion & Res. Champion Sec A Stallions

WPCSA Sr. Champion & Res. Champion Sec B Stallions
49.  WPCSA Section A 3-4 year old mares

50. WPCSA Section B 3-4 year old mares
51.  WPCSA Section A 5 & over mares

52. WPCSA Section B 5 & over mares
WPCSA Sr. Champion & Res. Champion Section A Mare

WPCSA Sr. Champion & Res. Champion Section B Mare
WPCSA Grand Champion & Res. Grand  Section A

WPCSA Grand Champion & Res. Grand Section B
53. WPCSA Section C/D Colts yearling & under
54. WPCSA Section C/D Colts 2 years old
WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Sect C/D Colts
55. WPCSA Section C/D Fillies Yearling & under
56. WPCSA Section C/D Fillies 2 year olds
WPCSA Jr. Champion & Res. Champion Sect C/D Fillies
57. WPCSA Section C/D Stallions 3 & 4 year old
58. WPCSA Section C/D Stallions 5 & over
WPCSA Sr. Champion & Res. Champ Sect C/D Stallions
59. WPCSA Section C/D Mare 3-4 year old
60. WPCSA Section C/D Mare 5 & over
WPCSA Champion & Res. Champion Section C/D Mare
WPCSA Grand Champion & Res. Grand Section C/D
WPCSA Supreme & Res. Supreme Champion Welsh



BREAK - CLASSES WILL NOT START BEFORE 1:00 P.M.
61. English Show Hack - Sec. A,B,C,D, 1/2 Welsh - open
62. WPCSA Ridden Welsh Classic  Sec. C & D

63. WPCSA Ridden Welsh Classic Sec. A & B

WPCSA Best Ridden Welsh

Short break

64. WPCSA Carriage Driving Turnout – A,B,C,D,H
65. WPCSA Carriage Driving Working – A,B,C,D,H

66. WPCSA Obstacle/Cone Driving, Timed A,B,C,D,H
67. WPCSA C/D Conformation Pleasure Driving - Open
68. WPCSA A/B Conformation Pleasure Driving - Open
69. WPCSA C/D Pleasure Driving Working - Open
70. WPCSA A/B Pleasure Driving Working - Open
71. WPCSA C/D Conformation Pleasure Driving Stake $40 - Open
72. WPCSA A/B Conformation Pleasure Driving Stake $40 - Open


Sunday - Show will Start at 8:00 AM
73. Sport Pony Type in hand 2 & under
74. Sport Pony Type in hand 3 & over
Champion and Res. Champion Sport Pony
75.WPCSA Showmanship, Sec A,B,C,D, 1/2 Welsh 12/Under
76. WPCSA Showmanship - Sec A,B,C,D,1/2 Welsh 13-17

77. WPCSA Leading Rein (4-8 yrs)

78. WPCSA Child’s First Pony (4-10 yrs)
79. WPCSA Leadline Walk 7 & under
80. WPCSA Leadline Walk - Trot 7 & under
81. WPCSA Walk 11 & under
82. WPCSA Walk - Trot 11 & Under
83. In hand Trail Open
84. Novice Trail Walk/Trot - Open
85. WPCSA Trail Jr., 17 and under
86. WPCSA Trail Adult
Break
87. Reg. Welsh Walk/Trot Western Pleasure Novice Rider/Welsh
88. WPCSA C/D Conformation Western Pleasure - Open
89. WPCSA A/B Conformation Western Pleasure, Adult
90. WPCSA C/D Western Pleasure Working - Open
91. WPCSA A/B Western Pleasure Working, Adult
92. WPCSA C/D Conformation Western Pleasure Open - Stake $40
93. WPCSA A/B Conformation Western Pleasure, Adult - Stake $40
94. WPCSA A/B Conformation Western Pleasure, Jr.
95. WPCSA 1/2 Welsh Conformation Western Pleasure, Open
96. WPCSA A/B Western Pleasure Working, Jr.
97. WPCSA 1/2 Welsh Western Pleasure Working, Open.
98. WPCSA A/B Conformation Western Pleasure, Jr. - Stake $40
99. WPCSA 1/2 Welsh Conformation Western Pleasure, Open. - Stake $40
100. WPCSA Stock Seat Equitation Open - Jr.
101. WPCSA Stock Seat Equitation Open - Adult

 


 

 

Divisions


 

* WPCSA  Western Pleasure Section C/D Open 

* WPCSA  Western Pleasure Section A/B Adult

* WPCSA  Western Pleasure Section A/B Junior

* WPCSA  Western Pleasure 1/2 Welsh Open

* WPCSA English Pleasure Section C/D Open

* WPCSA Low Hunter Open

* WPCSA Pleasure Driving Section C/D Open

* WPCSA  Carriage Driving Open


 

* WPCSA English Pleasure Section A/B Adult                                        *WPCSA  Hunter A/B Jr Rider

* WPCSA English Pleasure Section A/B Junior                                       *WPCSA  Hunter A/B Adult

* WPCSA English Pleasure 1/2 Welsh Open                                           * WPCSA Hunter- Half Welsh

* WPCSA Pleasure Driving Section A/B Open                                         * WPCSA Hunter C/D Adult/Jr

* Please note: Each Division MUST FILL (3 welsh at least) for prize money to be awarded

 

 

 

 

Rules and Regulations

1. WPCSA Gold Sanction Applied for in performance and in hand classes. All Classes for National points are included by the Prefix “WPCSA”

2. Entry Fees: $ 22 per class for halter Classes, $12 for Performance and $20 for Stakes classes.

ATTENTION CANADIAN EXHIBOTORS – all fees are in US funds, please send in a money order in US funds or figure fees with the exchange rate.

3. Returned Checks: A valid check for all fees ( no open checks ) bouncing checks will be charged $50 per check and the Society notified within 30 days

4. Measurement: All WPCSA Reg. Animals six or over Must either be in possession of a WPCSA/USEF (Formally AHSA) permanent measuring card or be measured before being showed in either a breed or performance class. All performance animals under six must either be in possession of a complete WPCSA measurement card or be measured. Exhibitors who are not members of the WPCSA must pay a $5 measuring fee, payable with entries.

 Copy of Measurement card must Accompany Entry Form. Measuring times will be posted in the office.

5. Class Restrictions:

 Open Classes : No restrictions as to section of pony / cob and/ or age of rider unless specified.

 Novice– Never having won more than 3 first places in that division (ie English, Western, Hunter or Driving) in a recognized Welsh competition. Novice refers to either pony or exhibitor..

6. Junior exhibitors must wear approved protective headgear (ASTM/SEI) at all times whenever mounted or in a driven vehicle at all times while on the show ground.  Harness must be secured and properly fitted.  Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place.

10. General Rules: This show is conducted in accordance with the rules of the WPCSA. This prize list is based on the current Rule book , any changes or corrections of the rules will automatically become part of this prize list. Each participant in this show is responsible for knowledge of and is subject to the WPCSA rules. Specifications of the current WPCSA rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Questions not covered by the WPCSA Rule Book shall be decided by the show committee and it’s decision shall be final. Any protest must be filed in the manner prescribed by the WPCSA. Open classes follow

USEF (Formally AHSA), ADS and WPCSA rules unless otherwise specified.

11. Indemnity Clause; All entries are accepted with the understanding the NWWC, AWE, and the WPCSA will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person, animal exhibited or any article of any kind. All ponies/cobs shall be under control at the direction of the show management but solely at the risk of the exhibitor, who will be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animal or property occasioned by him, his agent or employees, or by any animal owned or exhibited by him, and shall indemnify the NWWC, AWE, and the WPCSA against all legal costs, including attorney fees which maybe incurred as a result thereof. The submitting of an entry form to the show secretary shall constitute an acceptance by each person signing same of the provision set forth herein.

12. Judges: In the event that a designated Judge is unable to perform his/ her duties, the show committee reserves the right to substitute another qualified judge. Any exhibitor whose act or remarks made during the show are considered offensive and/or made with intent to influence or cast aspersions on the judge maybe barred from the show for this offense by the show committee. No one shall approach a judge with regard to a decision at anytime unless he/she first obtains permission from the show committee or steward who shall arrange an appointment with the judge at a proper time and place.

13. General Rules: If at anytime there are more entries than can safely perform, due to the size of the ring and /or the sizes and numbers of entries, the class maybe divided. This will be done by the Show committee and for the judge before the Class

14. Special Notice: Exhibitors are warned that any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the Officers of this show on the part of the owner, lessee, agent trainer, groom, rider or diver will disqualify the pony/ cob from adjudication. The management reserves the right to remove an animal, owner, lessee, agent, groom, trainer, rider, or driver from the show without being liable for compensation or damages. Any excessive use of the whip on any animal in a stall, trailer, show ring or elsewhere on the competition grounds, before or during competition, by any person will cause the violator to be barred from further participation

for the remainder of the competition.

15. Ribbons will be given out 1st through 5th.

16. Stake class money will be split $25 for 1st & $15 for 2nd

22. No one under the age of 18 may handle or ride a stallion on the grounds.

23. Helmets to be worn on the grounds at all times while on your equines.

24. No Alcohol on grounds at all.

25. Dogs must be on leashes or confined at all times. If not, fine will be applied

26. Eligibility: All ponies/cobs/half-Welsh must be registered with the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, Inc., the WPCS, or, if under one year, be eligible for registration. Only animals registered with the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, Inc. will receive points. An animal must be shown under his full registered Welsh number and name. Before an animal is assigned a number or enters the ring, the Show Secretary must have a copy of the Welsh Certificate of Registration in the current owner’s name and current Coggins test, when required. If the animal is under one year and not yet registered, submit a copy of the

dam’s Certificate of Registration, the registration number and registered name of the sire and the proposed registration name of entry. Unnamed foals may not be shown. A breeding pony may not be shown in both Section A and Section B classes, nor may a cob be shown in both Section C and Section D classes during the same year. All lease agreements must be officially recorded through the Society office. All recorded leases are designated as such on animal’s Certificate of Registration. Leased animals being shown must present a copy of registration listing the lessee.

27. Division Championship: In case of a tie, it shall be settled by the flip of a coin. No championship points can be awarded in any division unless all three of the scheduled classes in that division have been held. All three of the WPCSA division classes must have three or more exhibitors showing in each class for championship points to be awarded.

 Points for championships will be calculated as follows for all performance divisions: 1st - 5 points, 2nd - 3 points, 3rd - 2

points, 4th - 1 point

28. Post Entries: Post entries are accepted only up to 2 hours before your class session begins. No post entries for In-Hand classes will be accepted after 8 p.m. Friday

29. Food is available on the show grounds.

30. Veterinarian, Farrier, Medical – all listed in Show Office.

31. Courses will be posted at least one hour before the scheduled time of the class. Extra copies may be available at the Show Secretary’s Office.

32. Refund Policy: No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled, or upon presentation of a Vet Certificate or Doctor’s note. The Show Manager’s discretion will be used in other instances.

33. No ponies to be in camping area

Fees:

Halter - $22 Performance - $12 Stake Classes - $20

Stalls - $25 daily – (1 bag of shavings included)

Tack stalls - $50 (for the duration of the show does not include bedding)

Grounds fee - $10 (for haul-ins only)

Camping (Tent/trailer/RV) - $20 per night

Office Fee (per pony): $6

WPCSA Recording Fee - halter/performance- $6 -  Performance Only- $3

WPCSA Non member fee - $5 for measuring non-members pony

 

Decisions of Show Manager are final.

 

All entries must be paid in full prior to participating in the show.

Checks must be made out to AWE .Include-Copy (both sides) of registration papers and/or lease agreements officially registered through WPCSA, and photocopy of USEF/AHSA//WPCSA temporary or permanent measurement card if applicable. No Open Checks. All Entries must be complete and signed before numbers are handed out

 

Send entries to:

NWWC/AWE

Amy Hale

2201 N. Baker Drive

Canby, Or. 07013

 

 

 

AWE SPRING FLING Entry form * Use one for each Welsh entered * Please photocopy this form for each entry

Welsh pony information

Reg. Name __________________________________________________________________ Reg. #______________

Sire Name___________________________________________________________________ Reg. #______________

Dam’s Name_________________________________________________________________ Reg. #______________

Color__________________ Height ____________ Age ______________ Sex ______________ Section_____________

Name____________________________________________________ WPCSA Cust. ID#_______________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________

Phone #_______________________________________ Email_____________________________________________

WPCSA member yes _____ no_______ There will be a fine if this information isn’t correct. (membership form on the back of entry)

Signature of Owner/Agent___________________________________________________________________________

(You Must Sign to Participate)

1st Rider

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

2nd rider

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

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Stake Classes for 1st Rider

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

Stake Classes for 2nd Rider

# _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____ # _____

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Please Read Before Signing!

Every entry at a WPCSA sanctioned show shall constitute an agreement and affirmation that all participants:

 1) Shall be subject to the rules of the WPCSA

and the local competition/facilities;

 2) Every animal and exhibitor is eligible as

entered;

 3) Agree to be bound by the rules of the WPCSA, the USEF and local competition, and accept any final decision of the WPCSA or competition on any questions arising under said rules and agree to hold the competition and its officials, directors, employees, and agents, the WPCSA, their officials, directors, and employees, AWE and its officials, directors, employees, and agents harmless for any action taken; 4) agree that they participate voluntarily in the competition fully aware that equine sports and competition involve inherent dangerous risks and by participating they expressly assume all risks of injury and loss and agree to indemnify and hold the WPCSA and its officials, directors, employees, and agents, AWE and its officials, directors, employees,

and agents, the competition and their officials, directors, employees, and agents harmless from all claims including injury or loss during or in connection

with the competition whether or not such injury or loss is resulted, directly, or indirectly, from negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees and agents of the WPCSA, AWE or the competition.  Signatures signify this agreement.

Signature of Owner/Agent

______________________________________________________________________________

Handler/Rider(s)

1st rider/handler__________________________________________________________________

Date of birth for the Jr. rider/handler___________________(Jr. Age as of Dec 1st 2009) _______­­­­­­__

2nd rider/handler__________________________________________________________________

Date of birth for the Jr. rider/handler___________________(Jr. Age as of Dec 1st 2009) _________

1st Signature of rider or parent/guardian if Junior ________________________________________

­­WPCSA Cust. ID # ______________________________________________________________________________________________

2nd Signature of rider or parent/guardian if Junior _______________________________________

WPCSA Cust. ID # _______________________________________________________________

 

All Halter Classes - $22 X # of classes __________

Performance - $12 X # of classes  ______________

Stakes - $20 X # of classes  ___________________

Stabling - $25 per night _______________________

Day stall: Thursday only $35, Friday only $35, Saturday only $35, Sunday only $35 ____________

Tack Stall - $50 for the duration of the show (no stall bedding included)

If you would like to request stalling next to another exhibitor please list that person(s) name and we will make every effort to honor your request.  Anyone in a stall not reserved for them will be responsible to clean the stall, re-bed and move to their designated stall.

I would like to be stalled next to/or near _______________________________________________

Grounds Fee - $10 (if not stabling ___________________

Camping - $20 per night ______________ # of nights

WPCSA non member fee - $5 To be paid only if you need your pony measured.

Recording Fee – You must pay this fee per pony/cob

Halter & performance - $6  Halter only: $6    Performance only $3   ____________________

Office Fee – per pony $6

Post entry fees - $5 if not pre-entered per class _____________________________

Total for this page: ___________________________________

Total for all entries: __________________________________

Entries close on May 18th, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WPCSA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

720 GREEN STREET

STEPHENS CITY, VA 22655

(540) 868-PONY (7669)

Senior/Junior life - $1000 Annual - $45 Family/Firm - $55

Annual associate - $30 Junior - $25

Membership year runs from Jan 1 to Dec. 31. Please circle the type of membership desired. All payments must be in US funds.

APPLICATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Desiring to cooperate with breeders of Welsh Ponies and Cobs and to comply with the by laws and the rules of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, INC. I hereby apply

for membership.

(Complete and forward form to National office with fee for type of membership desired)

Signature of member/designated voter. Indicate 1 designated voter for

family/firm (Must be over 18)

_____________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip code

______________________________________________________________

Telephone #

Plainly print name of new member. If family /firm membership,

please

list individual's names (Give DOB for children)

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

Date of Birth if Jr. membership

Office use only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsorships AWE WESTERN NATIONALS

Please Check one

Performance Class - $15 ___

Breeding Class - $25 ___

Championship class - $35 ___

Stake class - $35 ___

Division championship - $45 ___

Supreme champion - $50 ___

Name/farm ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please Announce as stated below _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Classes _________________________________________________ #________________

_________________________________________________ #________________

_________________________________________________ #________________

Make checks out to - AWE

Send Entries / Sponsorships To:

Amy Hale

2201 N. Baker Drive

Canby, Or. 97013

 

ALL WELSH ENTHUSIASTS WESTERN NATIONALS

WPCSA Class Specifications

WPCSA BREED CLASSES (Article 110.2): Animals are to be shown in hand at a walk and a trot except in group classes. Purebred Welsh to be judged 85% on breed type, conformation, way of going, quality and substance and 15% on disposition and manners. Natural reaching action is desired. Half-Welsh to be judged 85% on conformation, way of going, quality and substance

and 15% on Welsh breed type, disposition and manners.

WPCSA WELSH ENGLISH PLEASURE (Article 112.3): To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring on light contact without martingale. To be judged 75% on performance, manners movement and style: 25 % on breed type and conformation. Working classes to be judged 100% on performance.

WPCSA WELSH WESTERN PLEASURE (Article 112.4): To be shown at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring without martingale on a reasonably loose rein without undue restraint. To be judged on performance, with emphasis on manners 65%; breed type, conformation and movement 25%; appointments 10%. Working classes are judged 100% on performance.

WPCSA LOW HUNTER (Article 112.8): Division is open to ponies/cobs and Half Welsh. These ANIMALS may not compete in any other over fences division at that show where fence heights exceed 18”.. There are no restrictions on the rider. Courses to be set at 18” with a minimum of 4 fences with 8 jumping efforts required. Over-fence classes must precede the under-saddle classes. To be judged 100% on performance. May either trot or canter the entire course. This division is open to juniors and adults. Adult low hunter exhibitors should be able to move up to the open classes.

WPCSA PLEASURE DRIVING (Article 113.1): To be shown to a suitable two or four-wheeled vehicle or  four-wheeled vehicle for pairs, but not a viceroy, racing sulky, or fine harness rig. To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, working trot and trot on and stand quietly and except for tandems, to back readily. To be judged 75% on performance, manners, movement and style; 25% breed type and conformation. Working classes are  judged 100% on performance.

 Removing the bridle from  an  animal harnessed to a vehicle, or leaving an animal unattended while hitched, anywhere on the show grounds, will result in instant elimination  and removal from  the show grounds.

WPCSA CARRIAGE DRIVING (Article 113..2) (wire wheeled vehicles can be used if stated in prize list.) Classes open to ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. In addition to the gaits detailed in the pleasure driving section Article 113.1 (walk, working trot, trot-on, halt and rein-back), carriage driving also requires the slow trot where the animal should maintain forward impulsion while showing submission to the bit  Turnout to be judged 70% on the condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle, neatness and appropriateness of attire and overall impression; 30% on performance, manners and way of going.  Working class to be judged 70% on performance, manners and way of going; 20% on condition and fit of harness and vehicle; 10% on neatness of attire.  Obstacle/Cones to be judged 100% on performance.  Rules for individual obstacle/cones classes need to be added to the prize list

WPCSA OBSTACLE/CONE DRIVING, TIMED (Article 113.2.2.5) Not to exceed 20 obstacles (pairs of cones topped with tennis balls). Faults add seconds tototal time. Fastest time wins.

WPCSA HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION (Article 114.3): Classes are open to ponies /cobs/ Half welsh. To be judged on the rider’s appearance, seat, hands and control of their mount.

Over Fence (o/f) classes: to be shown over a minimum of six obstacles.

 WPCSA STOCK SEAT EQUITATION (Article 114.5): Classes are open to ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. Riders to be judged on seat, hands, performance of animal, appointments of animal and rider and suitability of animal to rider. Riders enter the ring at a walk or jog and are judged at a flat-footed four beat walk, two-beat jog and a three-beat lope both ways of the ring. All competitors are required to back a straight line during the line up. Tests may be required.

 

Under saddle (u/s) classes: to be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring. Test may be required.

 

 WPCSA LEADING REIN (article 115.1) Section A or B, C or Half-Welsh, mare or gelding, 12.2 hands and under, to be ridden by junior exhibitors at least four, but not more than eight, years of age. Ponies to be judged on manners, suitability, breed type, conformation and turnout. This is not an equitation class. There are no restrictions for the pony or rider.

WPCSA TRAIL (Article 115.3): English or Western equipment. Open to all ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. To be shown over and through obstacles at a walk, optional trot or jog and optional canter or lope. To be judged 100% on performance. Juniors will not side pass nor lope/canter over loose rails.

WPCSA TRAIL JR., 17 AND UNDER (Article 115.3): To be ridden by Junior exhibitors 17 years old and younger. English or Western equipment. Open to all ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. To be shown over and through obstacles at a walk, optional trot or jog, and optional canter or lope. To be judged 100% on performance. Juniors not to side pass or lope/canter over loose rails.

 WPCSA LEAD LINE WALK (Article 115.4): Classes open to riders 7 & under mounted on ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. Judged on equitation and suitability of mount at a walk. To stand quietly. To be led by an adult or a junior age 12 or over. Both handler and rider to be appropriately attired. English or Western attire is acceptable. No chain leadlines. Riders ineligible for other ridden classes except costume, leading rein, leadline walk-trot, and leadline walk-trot poles.

WPCSA WALK (Article 115.5): Classes open to riders 11 & under mounted on ponies/cobs/half-Welsh. Judged on equitation and suitability of mount. English or Western attire is acceptable. RIDERS INEGIBLE FOR OTHER RIDDEN CLASSES EXCEPT COSTUME, LEADING REIN, CHILD’S FIRST PONY, WALK-TROT AND WALK-TROT POLES. To walk both ways of the ring.

WPCSA SHOWMANSHIP (Article 115.6): Classes should be offered for exhibitors ages 12 & under and 13-17 years of age. Judged on presentation and showman’s ability to show his/her pony/ cob/half Welsh. 40% of the judging is on neatness and appearance of the showman, pony and tack. 60% will be based on the exhibitor’s ability to present his/her pony/cob/half-Welsh.. Exhibitors will be informed of the judge’s choice of pattern to be used, before entering the ring.

WPCSA RIDDEN WELSH CLASSIC SEC. C & D (Article 115.7): This class is for registered Welsh Cobs and Welsh Ponies of Cob Type 4 years of age and over. To be judged 50% on performance and 50% on conformation. Class is an English class only.  No Western, Saddle Seat or Side Saddle tack or attire.  To be shown at the walk, trot, canter and gallop, on both reins as a group, displaying Welsh movement as described in the breed description. An individual performance showing all four gaits in both directions by each participant will be required (the gallop need only be shown in one direction). Each animal will then be stripped for conformation judging. Once an entry has been judged for conformation it may be retacked. UK  Judge or qualified American Judge to officiate.

WPCSA RIDDEN WELSH CLASSIC SEC. A & B (Article 115.8): This class is for registered Welsh Ponies, Section A & B, 4 year of age and over. To be judged 50% on performance and 50% on conformation. Class is an English class only.  No Western, Saddle Seat or Side Saddle tack or attire. To be shown at the walk, trot, canter and gallop,on bothe reins as a group displaying Welsh movement as described in the breed description. An individual performance showing all gaits in both directions by each participant will be required (the gallop need only be shown in one direction). Each animal will then be stripped for conformation judging.  Once an entry has been judged for conformation it can be retacked.   UK Judge or qualified American Judge to officiate.

WPCSA BEST RIDDEN AND RESERVE BEST RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Article 115.9): To be judged 50% on conformation and 50% on ridden performance.  Open to the first and second place winners from the Ridden Welsh A/B Classic and the Ridden Welsh C/D Classic classes.  There is no entry fee for this class. This is an English class only. No Western, Saddleseat or Side Saddle tack or attire. Places will be awarded for Best Ridden and Best Ridden Reserve.  Any animal in the class is eligible to be named the Best Ridden.  Entries shall enter the arena at the walk in a clockwise direction.  The judge shall request all four gaits (walk, trot, canter, gallop) in at least one direction but animals need not show in both directions.  The judge shall consider the size of the ponies/cobs, ages of riders and safety of arena when determining whether to have the animals perform as a group or individually.  Individual pattern is optional at the judge’s discretion. Entries shall not be stripped as conformation score from the qualifying class shall be carried forward

SPORT PONY TYPE IN HAND To be judged on Sport Pony Type. Head should be Small and regal with defined jaws (no puffiness), a clean throatlatch, kind eyes, nostrils that are large and wide and small ears. Neck should flow into head and shoulders smoothly, no thick throat latch and U-neck. Body should head towards a riding type, smooth and flowing down to the crop. Tail set medium on the hind end. Movement Regular and correct cadence with a large and equal stride. Even, energetic and elastic rhythm. No exaggerated knee action. Exhibits significant impulsion from the hindquarters. Legs should be straight and clean. Open to all breeds of ponies, no registration required. Single judged.

ENGLISH SHOW HACK - Open to adults and juniors, Section A, B, C, D, and 1/2 Welsh - Suitable for a well trained pony, cob or half welsh—to show balance and lively and animated character – To be shown in Hunt or dressage attire, regulation snaffles, pelhams and full bridles with cavesson nose bands; NO DROP NOSEBANDS - Martingales and breastplates are not allowed – Extended and Collective gaits will be called for: i.e. collected walk, trot, and canter, normal walk, trot, and canter, extended walk trot, and canter, and hand gallop - Maybe asked on the rail to halt and rein back - horse shall perform all these gaits with a noticeable transition between the gaits and appearing to be giving a comfortable and pleasurable ride

REGISTERED WELSH WALK/TROT ENGLISH PLEASURE-NOVICE RIDER/OR WELSH To be shown at a walk and trot both ways of the ring on light contact without a martingale. To be judged 75%on performance, manners, movement and style; 25% on breed type and conformation.

REGISTERED WELSH WALK/TROT WESTERN PLEASURE NOVICE RIDER/OR WELSH To be shown at a walk and jog both ways of the ring without a martingale, on a reasonably loose rein, without undue restraint. To be judged on performance, with emphasis on manners 65% breed type, 25% on conformation and movement and 10%  on appointments.

 

Show Secretary

Sharon McHone

4310 Thornton Rd.

Orofino, ID 83544

Sincerely,

ALL WELSH ENTHUSIASTS SPRING FLING MANAGEMENT