Shetland Pony Society of North America Shetland Pony Show

Olney Farm, Joppa, MD

MPB and SPSNA-Pointed Show

Sunday, August 14, 2011 9:00 a.m.

! ! ! ! ! Judge: ! Ms. Anne Councill Steward: ! Caroline Lees Show Manager/Secretary: Laurie Donaldson ! !

Pre-entry fee: $10 per class! Post-entry fee: $15 per class Pre-entries must be received by August 12, 2011.
The show is open to all Shetland Pony Society of North America (SPSNA) registered Shetland Ponies. Entry form with all required signatures and copies of registration and negative Coggins papers for each pony must be provided before numbers will be issued. If Coggins and registrations have been provided at a previous 2009 SPSNA show, you do not have to submit them again. All fees must be paid in full before numbers will be issued. $25 fee for all returned checks. Entry fees will not be refunded unless a certicate of illness or injury prepared by an accredited veterinarian is presented to the show management before the start of the show on 8/14/11. Warranted refunds, less an ofce processing fee of $5 per pony will be returned by mail. Entry fees are forfeited for ponies not shown in classes entered. No refunds. Changes made to pre-entries on the day of the show will be considered post entries and charged accordingly. The steward will be on the grounds near the ring at 8:30 AM to measure ponies who have not been measured at a prior SPSNA-sanctioned show and/or are under 5 years of age as of 1/1/11. At the time of measurement, the steward must see the ponys SPSNA registration paper. Classes may be divided or combined as entries warrant. The show grounds requires ALL riders to wear an approved ASTM/SEI helmet while riding, ground-driving, or as a passenger in pony-drawn vehicle. All youth drivers must wear an approved helmet. All classes will be run in accordance with the current SPSNA Ofcial Guide. Please see the steward well before the start of a class to clarify any rule regarding that class. The Guide is available on the SPSNA website. Classes to start promptly at 9:00 AM. Please be on time for each class! Three minute gate rule in effect. Junior age is as of 1/1/2011. Mountain & Moorland breeds are those recognized by NPS America. Only current members can earn points. Membership forms for SPSNA and MPB will be available at the show. Classes to start promptly at 9:00 AM. Classes will be run in order of prize list below. All classes will be held in the main ring. Class numbers correspond to SPSNA Ofcial Guide book. Performance entries are made in the name of exhibitor or pony as noted: P = pony, C = child, C/P - Child/pony combination. All exhibitors are reminded to review the latest 2011 SPSNA Ofcial Guide for cross entry information and rules.

We are pleased to offer two Mountain & Moorland in-hand classes for M&M Ponies 3 & Under and M&M Ponies Over 3. These classes are open to ponies recognized as Mountain & Moorland breeds. Only SPSNA Shetlands are eligible for M&M classes in this country as well as Welsh, Connemara, Highland, Fell, Dartmoor, and other British breeds. A complete class description is enclosed with this mailing. The M & M classes will begin no earlier than 12:00. M&M entries are welcome to enter any non-pointed Shetland classes as well! 503. M&M Ponies Age 3 & Under 504. M&M Ponies Over Age 3 505. M&M Ponies Championship Pointed Performance Classes: 100. Youth Showmanship (13 to 17 yrs) - C 101. Youth Showmanship (9 to 12 yrs) - C 102. Youth Showmanship (8 yrs & under) - C Beginner Division: 103. Leadline (3 yrs & under) - C 104. Leadline (4 to 6 yrs) - C 105. Leading Rein ( 8 yrs & under) - P (BCP) 106. Equitation Walk - C Pony Performance Division: 107. Shetland Pony Walk-Trot - P (BCP) 108. Shetland Pony Walk-Trot-Canter - P (BCP) 109. Shetland Pony Cross Rails - P (BCP) 110. Shetland Pony Over Fences - P (BCP) Equitation Division: 111. Equitation Walk-Trot - C 112. Equitation Walk-Trot-Canter - C 113. Equitation Over Fences - C Other Performance: 114. Jumper-in-Hand (min. age of exhibitor - 8 yrs) - P 117. Ground-Driving - P (may not cross-enter) 502. Ground-Driving for Novice Drivers - C (non-pointed) 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. Novice Driving - P (may not cross-enter) Ladies Driving (over 17 yrs) - P Gentlemen Driving (over 17 yrs) - P Youth Driving (17 yrs & under) - P (BCP) Open Driving - P Driving Championship (1st and 2nd place winners from classes 119, 120, 121, 122 - no entry required) Driving Stakes (must enter one of 119-122 - entry fee - prize money awarded) - P

115. Adult Halter Obstacle - over 17 yrs - P 116. Youth Halter Obstacle - 17 yrs & under - P (BCP) 125. Best Child's Pony Grand Championship - Point Tabulation (must have entered at least one of classes 105, 107-110, 116, 121. No entry required.) 504. Bareback Dollar - C/P - no entry fee (Put a dollar under your knee, judge will ask for W/T/C - last dollar left wins all the rest.) 505. Costume Class - C/P - no entry fee

Hello shetland exhibitors! Please join us for this Shetland Pony Society of North America Show! This is a Maryland Pony Breeders and SPSNA-pointed show. Mountain & Moorland classes are offered again this year! We welcome sponsorships! Sponsorship money can be contributed on the form enclosed. We would love to see all of you and thank you in advance for joining us this year! Profits benefit SPSNA.
Show Address: (Olney Farm, 1001 Old Joppa Rd, Joppa, MD) Show Facilities: Bathroom facilities (Port-a-Pot) on grounds.

Please bring your own food and water.

Please clean up all trash and dispose in proper containers. There is space to park near the ring.

Please make all checks payable to SPSNA. Pre-Entries should be mailed or faxed (received by August 12th) to: ! Laurie Donaldson ! SPSNA ! 241 Grove Road ! Stewartstown, PA 17363
The Shetland Pony Society of North America and all others associated with the presentation of this show will not be responsible for accidents, injury, or loss which may occur to any individual or animal, including riders, drivers, spectators, or property at this show.

Laurie Donaldson, Show Manager SPSNA 241 Grove Road Stewartstown, PA 17363