Weston Lawns Pony Premier British Show Jumping (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sat, May 5, 2018 to Tue, May 8, 2018
Starting Times:

John Wells Arena and Weston Arena starts at 9am, unless it states otherwise on the schedule.
IMPORTANT!! – ENTRIES CLOSING TIMES!!
Entries for the first class in each arena will close at 9am prompt. Entries may be accepted up to 9.15am (space permitting) but will incur a £2 late entry levy. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS SO PLEASE DON’T ASK! To guarantee your entry you can enter in advance via online entries at www.westonlawns.co.uk
Classes start promptly NO course walking for first classes after scheduled start time.


Class 0
Stabling and/or Hook Up Only (No Class Entries)    
Info:
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Class 1
Clear Round Show Jumping (1.00m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
1-2pm.
Entries limited. No entries taken after 1.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 2
Clear Round Show Jumping (1.05m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
2-3pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 2.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 3
Clear Round Show Jumping (1.10m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
3-4pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 3.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 4
Clear Round Show Jumping (1.15m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
4-5pm.
Entries limited. No entries taken after 4.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 5
Clear Round Show Jumping (1.20m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
5-6pm.
Entries limited. No entries taken after 5.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 6
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.75m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Weston Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
1-2pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 1.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 7
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.80m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Weston Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
2-3pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 2.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 8
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.85m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Weston Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
3-4pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 3.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 9
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.90m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
Weston Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
4-5pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 4.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 10
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.95m)    
Day:
Fri
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
5-6pm
Entries limited. No entries taken after 1.30pm No Doubles or combinations
Class 11
1.05m Open (1.05m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
£50.00, £35.00, £25.00, £24.00, £16.00
Info:
8.00am Pre Entry & Drawn Order
For registered ponies in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members.
Class 12
Blue Chip Pony Newcomers - Second Round (1.10m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£25.00
Prizes:
£100.00, £70.00, £50.00, £35.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
To Follow Pre Entry & Drawn Order
Rule 407. There will be 11 Second Round competitions. Ponies that have qualified to compete by jumping double clear rounds in at least four Blue Chip Pony Newcomers First Round competitions in accordance with Rule 406.6 are eligible to enter and compete in as many Second Rounds as the owner wishes. Qualifies for Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Final at Horse of the Year Show & The British Showjumping National Championships. The first two pony/rider combinations, disregarding those already qualified, will qualify for the Horse of the Year Show. The first five, disregarding those already qualified, will qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships, plus those ponies that jump one treble clear in any of the Second Rounds. Boot rule applies – see rule book for full wording.
Class 13
National Pony 1.15m Members Cup Championship Qualifier (1.15m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Rule 400. For registered ponies to be ridden by Junior Members. This competition is open to all, but for qualification purposes, those pony/rider combinations that have been placed in a Winter JA Classic or Pony Show Jumper of the Year will not be eligible to compete in the final. Riders who have qualified for the Final of the Pony Show Jumper are ineligible for the final. Qualifies for The British Showjumping National Championships. Two double clears to qualify (subject to revision). Qualification is pony/ rider combination.
Class 14
Pony Intro 80cm Open (0.80m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
For registered ponies in Grades: JA,JC & JD to be ridden by junior members. Ponies may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes may be withheld
Class 14 A
Pony Intro 90cm Open (0.90m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
For registered ponies in Grades: JA,JC & JD to be ridden by junior members. Ponies may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes may be withheld
Class 15
Cats & Pipes Debut Championship Handicap Qualifier (0.75m - 0.85m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A over 2 rounds  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
15 A (128cm), 15 B (138cm)
Start Heights 75cm / 85cm. Open to registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages in accordance with rule 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all, however for qualification purposes, those riders up to the end of the calendar year in which the age of 10 is reached are eligible to enter irrespective of Points achieved. Riders aged 10 years and over on 1st January in the calendar year, must not have won a total of 350 points in the 128cms section and 700 points in the 138cms section. Once riders have competed at, or “ever” qualified for RIHS or HOYS on any height pony they are no longer eligible to compete in the Final. Once a Pony has qualified with any rider for RIHS or HOYS in the current year, then it is not eligible to compete in this competition or the Final. Two double clears qualify. Dual qualification for the Stepping Stones Championship if gained within the qualifying period.
Class 16
STX-UK Pony British Novice / 0.80m Open - First Round (0.80m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 410. Rules 77.12 / 77.13 will apply
Class 17
90cm Novice Masters Championship Qualifier (0.90m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Open to registered ponies that have not won a total of 300 Points, to be ridden by Pony Members, riders ages competing on 128/138cms ponies must be in accordance with rules 77.12/77.13. Two double clears to qualify. Dual qualification for the Pony Discovery. Rule 406. Single Fences
Class 18
Blue Chip Pony Newcomers/ 1m Open - First Round (1.00m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 406 & 416. For registered Ponies in Grade JC & JD that have not won a total of 500 points to be ridden by Junior Members
Class 19
128cms / 138cms Handicap (1.05m - 1.10m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
8.00am Pre Entry & Drawn Order
19A (128cm) 19B (138cm). For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms ridden by Junior members. Rule 284, 286, 77.12 & 77.13. Height of fences 128cm – 1.05m, 138cm – 1.10m. Pony riders are not eligible to compete until the calendar year in which their 8th birthday is reached.
Class 20
Horse Of The Year 128cm Qualifier (1.10m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Prizes:
£75.00, £55.00, £45.00, £35.00, £20.00
Info:
To follow Pre Entry & Drawn Order
For registered ponies not exceeding 128cms. Riders ages in accordance with rule 77.13. Rule 412. First 3 pony/rider combinations qualify for HOYS disregarding those already qualified. Ponies must jump clear in the first round. Pony riders are not eligible to compete until the calendar year in which their 8th birthday is reached.
Class 21
Horse Of The Year 138cm Qualifier (1.15m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Prizes:
£75.00, £55.00, £45.00, £35.00, £20.00
Info:
To follow Pre Entry & Drawn Order
For registered ponies exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cms. Riders ages in accordance with rule 77.12. Rule 413. The first 3 pony/rider combinations qualify for HOYS disregarding those already qualified. Ponies must jump clear in the first round. Pony riders are not eligible to compete before the calendar year in which their 8th birthday is reached
Class 22
STX-UK Pony British Novice - Second Round (0.85m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£50.00, £35.00, £25.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Pre Entry & Drawn Order
Rule 411 Ponies which have qualified to compete by jumping double clear rounds in at least four Pony British Novice First Rounds Competitions in accordance with Rule 410.6 are eligible to enter
Class 23
Junior Open (1.20m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
For registered ponies in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members.
Class 24
Stepping Stones 128/ 138cms Handicap (0.75m - 0.85m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A over 2 rounds  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
8.00am (entries close @ 8.00am) Rule 414. Table A (2 Round). Speed 325mpm. For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages in accordance with Rules 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all but for qualification purposes, those riders up to the end of the calendar year in which the age of 10 is reached are eligible to enter irrespective of Points achieved. Riders aged 10 years and over on 1 January in the calendar year must not have won a total of 350 Points in the 128cms Section and 700 Points in the 138cms section. 128cms ponies are not permitted to enter the 138cms Section. Pony/Rider combinations in the Silver League (in the qualifying period) and Gold League Riders are not eligible for the Stepping Stones Final. Once Riders have competed at, or have ever qualified for RIHS or HOYS on any height pony they are no longer eligible to compete in the Final. Once a pony has qualified with any rider for RIHS or HOYS in the current year, then it is not eligible to compete in the final. Four double clear rounds to qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships. Those pony/rider combinations who achieve four double clears (subject to revision) will qualify for the Final. Dual Qualification for the Cats & Pipes Debut UK Supreme Championship Handicap Qualifier.
Class 25
STX-UK Pony British Novice / 0.80m Open - First Round (0.80m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 410. Rules 77.12 / 77.13 will apply For registered ponies, to be ridden by Junior members
Class 26
Pony Discovery / 90cm Open - First Round (0.90m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 408. For registered ponies in Grades JD and JC that have not won a total of 300 Points to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13.
Class 27
Blue Chip Pony Newcomers/ 1m Open - First Round (1.00m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£35.00, £20.00, £18.00, £15.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Rule 406 & 416. For registered Ponies in Grade JC & JD that have not won a total of 500 points to be ridden by Junior Members
Class 28
STX-UK Pony Foxhunter/ 1.10m Open - First Round (1.10m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£35.00, £20.00, £18.00, £15.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
For registered ponies, Rule 404.
Class 29
138cms/ 148cms Open Handicap (1.15m -1.25m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
£50.00, £35.00, £25.00, £24.00, £16.00
Info:
8.00am Pre Entry & Drawn order
Rule 284. For registered ponies exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 148cm to be ridden by Junior Members. Ponies will be permitted to jump in the larger section of the handicap competition without penalty.
Class 30
STX-UK Pony Foxhunter - Second Round (1.20m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£30.00
Prizes:
£150.00, £100.00, £80.00, £60.00, £40.00, £30.00
Info:
To follow Pre Entry & Drawn order
For registered ponies which have qualified in accordance with rule 404.6 Rule No 405 First three pony/rider combinations, disregarding those already qualified, will qualify for the Horse of the Year Show. The first five, disregarding those already qualified, will qualify for the British Showjumping National championships Plus any pony jumping clear in all three rounds of this competition will also qualify for the Pony Foxhunter Masters held at the British Showjumping National championships.
Class 31
Pony Show Jumper of the Year (1.35m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  350mpm
Entry Fee:
£30.00
Prizes:
£150.00, £100.00, £80.00, £60.00, £40.00, £30.00
Info:
To Follow Pre Entry & Drawn order
For registered ponies in JA. Ponies in JC or JD at closing date of entries are not eligible. No rider may ride more than 3 ponies. Rule 402. First three pony/rider combinations to qualify for HOYS, disregarding those already qualified. To be eligible for qualification ponies must not exceed a total of four faults in the First Round. First 4 qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships disregarding those already qualified. Qualification will not go lower than 8th place.
Class 32
Pony Discovery - Second Round (0.95m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
A8  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00
Info:
To follow Pre Entry & Drawn order
Rule 409. Ponies that have qualified to compete by jumping double clear rounds in at least four Pony Discovery First Round Competitions in accordance with Rule 408/6 are eligible to enter.
Class 33
Graham Heath Equestrian 128cm/ 138cm Primary Championship Qualifier (1.00m - 1.05m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
John Wells Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£35.00, £20.00, £18.00, £15.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Rule 284. Start heights 1.00m / 1.05m. Open to registered ponies not exceeding 128cms, to be ridden by Junior Members born in or after 2005 and registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members born in or after 2003 Pony/Riders are not eligible to compete in this class before the calendar year of which their eighth birthday is reached. Two double clears qualify.
Class 34
Stepping Stones 128/ 138cms Handicap (0.75m - 0.85m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A over 2 rounds  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
8.00am (entries close @ 8.00am). Rule 414. Start heights 75cm / 85cm. For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages in accordance with Rules 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all but for qualification purposes, those riders up to the end of the calendar year in which the age of 10 is reached are eligible to enter irrespective of Points achieved. Riders aged 10 years and over on 1 January in the calendar year must not have won a total of 350 Points in the 128cms Section and 700 Points in the 138cms section. 128cms ponies are not permitted to enter the 138cms Section. Pony/Rider combinations in the Silver League (in the qualifying period) and Gold League Riders are not eligible for the Stepping Stones Final. Once Riders have competed at, or have ever qualified for RIHS or HOYS on any height pony they are no longer eligible to compete in the Final. Once a pony has qualified with any rider for RIHS or HOYS in the current year, then it is not eligible to compete in the final. Four double clear rounds to qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships. Those pony/rider combinations who achieve four double clears (subject to revision) will qualify for the Final. Dual Qualification for the Cats & Pipes Debut UK Supreme Championship Handicap Qualifier.
Class 35
STX-UK Pony British Novice / 0.80m Open - First Round (0.80m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 410. Rules 77.12 / 77.13 will apply For registered ponies, to be ridden by Junior members.
Class 36
Pony Discovery / 90cm Open - First Round (0.90m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£14.00
Prizes:
£30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £14.00, £14.00
Info:
Rule 408. For registered ponies in Grades JD and JC that have not won a total of 300 Points to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13. For registered ponies, to be ridden by Junior members.
Class 37
1m Pony Bright Star Championship Qualifier (1.00m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£35.00, £20.00, £18.00, £15.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms irrespective of points, to be ridden by Junior Members, disregarding those riders on the 148cms Gold League List as of March 31st 2016 or any rider/pony combination having ever qualified for RIHS or HOYS on a 148cms. One double clear qualifies
Class 38
Blue Chip Pony Newcomers - First Round (1.00m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £20.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Rule 406 & 416. For registered Ponies in Grade JC & JD that have not won a total of 500 points to be ridden by Junior Members.
Class 39
STX-UK Pony Foxhunter/ 1.10m Open - First Round (1.10m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Weston Arena
Table/Speed:
A7  325mpm
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Prizes:
£35.00, £20.00, £18.00, £15.00, £15.00, £15.00
Info:
Rule 404 & 417. For all registered ponies ridden by Junior members. Those riders who have not more than a total of 350 Points in the previous calendar year are eligible for double clear qualification for the Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship.

Show Secretary: . Weston Lawns Equitation
Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Road, Bulkington, Warwickshire, CV12 9JA
Tel: 02476 312176, Mobile: 07592141483, Email: onlineentries@westonlawns.co.uk, Website: www.westonlawnsequitation.co.uk


Location
Weston Lawns Equitation, Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Road, Bulkington, Warwickshire CV129JA

Show Information

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Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries are accepted on the day or you can enter in advance using the Secure Online Entry System.
Pre-entry for the first class in both rings is recommended via our on-line entry system or by fax.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Weston Lawns.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
BS Tickets to ride are available at a cost of £4 each.

Stabling Information: Yes
A £20 cash deposit is payable upon arrival on the showground, for each stable being used. Prior to departure, The Stable Manager will check that stable has been mucked out thoroughly and return the cash deposit.

Terms & Conditions

Entries in all affiliated classes are confined to horses registered with the British Show jumping rule 79.
No responsibility will be accepted by the organisers for anything that may happen to competitors, onlookers or their property, servants or anyone in connection with the event. It shall be considered a condition of entry that each entrant agrees to indemnify the organisers against any legal action arising thereto.
The expense of any veterinary services rendered either on or after the Show must be born by the competitor or owner of stock.
The decision of the Judges is final.
If any person wishes to lodge a complaint, this must be done so in writing within 30 minutes of the incident along with a deposit of £50 (which will be returned if the complaint is upheld).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry, amend the details of the schedule should it become necessary, or to cancel any class with insufficient entries.
Once a class has been entered, refunds will not be given unless in accordance with rule 79.4.
In accordance with British Show jumping rule 82.21, no member shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to compete (or being prepared to compete) without taking adequate precautions to ensure other members of the public are not put at risk.
In the event of insufficient starters, British Show jumping rule 76.6 will apply.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and be cleaned up after!
British Show jumping membership cards must be presented at time of entry.
British Show jumping tickets to ride are available at a cost of £4 each.
Entries will not be accepted – under any circumstances – without payment.
Prize money will not be paid until payment has been received for entry and must be collected on the day. Any prize money not collected on the day will be forfeited.
Children must not be left on the premises unattended!
If you are competing at Weston Lawns and have travelled alone, you must notify the Secretary and leave contact details in case of an emergency.
Horses and Ponies must not be left tied up to the lorry / trailer unattended.
ONLY STABLES BOOKED MAY BE USED. STABLES MUST BE LEFT CLEAN AND TIDY WITH BANKS UP.
Rule 164.1a will be applied. (45 Second Count Down will be in operation)
All competitors should make sure that when at the event they are carrying a valid passport for their horse (for identification).
Any point not covered may be referred to the Secretary, whose decision is final.
Drawn orders will take place at 4pm the day prior to the competition, withdrawals after this time will be charged the full entry fee. Drawn orders will be posted on our web site by 5pm the day prior to the competition.
JUNIOR MEMBERS COMPETING ON HORSES ARE ONLY ABLE TO DO SO FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE AGE OF 12 IS REACHED

 

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