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We are delighted to report that those listed below have been admitted directly onto the panels shown with immediate effect and may now accept judging appointments.

Miss V Harvie SHP Panel Craiglea Lodge, Mossblown, AyrKA7 5AZ(01292 520559) (07939 084495)

Mr Kris McCall Show Pony Panel and also the Ride Panel : 70A Galston Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock (07969 310450)

Miss F Reed WHP Panel Bankhead, Puddledub, Auchtertool, Fife KY2 5XA (01592 872717)

Caroline Nelson WHP Panel Trows Cottage, Kelso, Roxburghshire

Mrs K Slight Show Pony Panel Airhouse, Oxton, Berwickshire TD2 6PX (01578 750225)

Mrs A Boswell WHP Panel (01290 551517)

Mrs C MacMillan WHP Panel (07786 846502)

Mrs J Cousens Show Pony Panel (01786 822892)

Mrs K Scott Show Hunter Pony Panel (01224 647976)

Mr J Munro Heritage Ridden and Heritage WHP Panel (07795 556814)

Mrs E Aitken Heritage Ridden and Heritage WHP Panel (01294 552259)

Congratulations to all the candidates.

The following judges have been awarded a Star as from 2009

Miss H Outram WHP Star 19 Rashierig Road, Broxburn, West Lothian ( 01506 201788)

Mrs K Slight SHP Star Airhouse, Oxton, Berwickshire TD2 6PX (01578 750225)

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Course Builder

Mr George Blackie has been added to the Scottish Course Builder's Panel with immediate effect. Mr Blackie's contact details are Tel 01698 286406 / Mobile 07803 123458 or email george@georgeblackie.co.uk

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NEWS REVIEW

Karen Slight is responsible for the editorial in the BSPS News Review so anyone who would like their results printed in this please email Karen on carawayponies@btinternet.com

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Please Note

It is with great regret that we have been told of a few incidents this year where judges have been on the receiving end of verbal abuse whilst judging in the ring and we feel we must remind people whether members of the BSPS or not that these classes are run under BSPS rules and that everyone should make sure they read and understand them. The Rules may be viewed here BSPS Rule & Show Handbook

Rule 67. No member of the BSPS shall conduct himself in a manner or be guilty of behavior which is derogatory to the character or prejudicial to the interest of the BSPS and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) no Member shall behave in an offensive or abusive or unpleasant manner to any person at a show.

Rule 71. Failure to observe any of the rules may result in disqualification of the pony concerned and the institution of disciplinary proceedings by the BSPS against the person breaking the rules in accordance with the BSPS Rules. In the event of disqualification of a pony after a cup, rosette or prize money has been awarded, such cup, rosette or prize money must be returned forthwith to the Show or the BSPS as appropriate.

Competitors are respectfully reminded that show secretaries, judges and stewards are trained volunteers who give up their time freely and willingly to run shows for your enjoyment. Please give the respect and courtesy that these appointed people deserve. The BSPS will not tolerate physical or verbal abuse which may result in exhibitors being excluded from shows.

PRETTY POLLY SHOWING CLASSES

Pretty Polly classes are aimed at, truly, amateur families and their ponies. The Rule book clearly defines eligibility; however, we have created a few scenarios to help with the understanding in various situations.

1. A professional producer or trainer is defined as someone who earns an income for producing, training, trimming, turnout, transporting and grooming, horses or ponies for other people, for the show ring or at a show.
   2. Ponies must be owned, prepared and ridden by amateurs.
   3. All Pretty Polly rules relate to activity from 1st January current year.
  4. These Rules apply to the animals and the riders and owners.

The following examples are not exhaustive, but will cover some of the main issues that are often raised within our membership;

EXAMPLE 1.
Mr Black the producer, sells you a pony that has come from his yard, within the current season;
This pony is not eligible for PP classes in the current year.

EXAMPLE 2.

You send one pony to Mrs White, professional producer, for some schooling, preparation and help. This pony AND its rider, become excluded from PP classes from this date. Any other ponies and children you have are unaffected provided they do not ride the pony concerned.

EXAMPLE 3.

Your child accepts a chance to ride a pony that is professionally produced – This child becomes ineligible for PP classes for the remaining calendar year.

EXAMPLE 4.

At a show, friends, Molly and Dolly decide to help each other when classes begin to clash – they plait for each other, groom and strip ponies in the ring for each other and Molly’s daughter takes the ride on Polly’s pony. All are amateurs, and have no connection to producers, no ponies in production, and the riders have not ridden a pony that has been produced (all since 1st January current season) This activity does NOT exclude them from PP competitions.

EXAMPLE 5.

Little Millie is quite nervous and is given a quick lesson at a show, just prior to her class. The lesson is given by a producer – Millie is effectively now NOT eligible for PP classes for the remainder of the current year.

EXAMPLE 6.

A producer cannot travel any home produced pony to shows

There is a great likely-hood that you may have some specific questions that relate to Pretty Polly eligibility as the season progresses, please feel free to contact any Scottish Branch Committee Member for advice or clarification.,in the meantime, we wish you good luck for 2008, and trust that the “spirit intended” by these classes is embraced by our members.

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FOR SALE WANTED FOR SALE WANTED FOR SALE WANTED

Anything you want to buy or sell? As a member you can advertise here for free for a limited period of time. Just contact Mary Nicoll at mary_nicoll@btinternet.com with your details.

14inch medium wide Fylde Hayden Havanna Leather saddle. Absolutely Immaculate condition, hardly used - £500.00 ONO Three pairs of Beau Cheval Canary jodphurs, absolutely as new, 20inch waist, 18inch inside leg, room to turn down, black jodphur elastic sewn on, worn once £15.00 each(£27.00 new). All can be seen at BSPS winter show at Ingliston. Tel. Andrea 07730660726

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