RPB1 CHAMPION PRIZE - A Champion medal will be presented by the Association for the Best Pony in this section. RPB2 Reserve Champion. 176 Mare, Stallion or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity. 177 Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity RPB3 The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion. RPB4 The Association presents £50 to the exhibitor of the Champion Pony. RPB5 Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teachers Highland Cream to the Champion in this Section. RPB6 Challenge Trophy presented by Mr W. J. & J. Green, Corskie, Garmouth, for Best Riding Pony bred by exhibitor. RPB7 NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships for Champion between both Riding Pony In Hand Sections when owner is a qualifying or life member of NPS.

RIDING PONY IN HAND (Not Exceeding 148 cms (14.2 hh)) Please state clearly if horse or pony entered in more than one class Entry Money - Members £4, Non-members £8 per Entry. Free entry for foals. Prize Money: 1st £40; 2nd £30; 3rd £20; 4th £15; 5th £10; 6th £5 Judging to start at 9.30am Class 174. Mare, 4 years old & over, with foal at foot, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh). 175. Foal, progeny of Mare in previous class. 176. Mare, Stallion or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity. 177. Colt, Filly or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity. 178. Colt, Filly or Gelding, yearling, not to exceed 148cms (14.2hh) at maturity. NPS Scotland/NFU Mutual Open In-hand Riding Pony/Hunter Pony Championship. The highest placed pony in each open in-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the final which will take place at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials on Friday, 26th August,2016. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place. SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION PRIZE - A Champion medal will be presented by the Association for the Best Pony in this section. The Association presents a Perpetual Cup to the Champion. The Association presents £50 to the exhibitor of the Champion Pony. Ardmore Distillery presents a miniature of Teacher's Highland Cream to the Champion in this Section. Challenge Trophy presented by Mr W. J. & J. Green, Corskie, Garmouth,for Best Riding Pony bred by exhibitor. NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider's/handler's possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or steward. If the owner of the champion pony is not a member, or the owner's membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the reserve champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2017. NPS/Laybalands Stud Show Pony In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the Best Registered Pony owned by an NPS QUALIFYING OR LIFE member in the Show Pony In Hand Section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.