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Inclusion in the show ring, maintaining native pony type and the marking system were key topics at the 2024 British Show Pony Society (BSPS) judges’ conference (3 February). More than 180 judges were at the event, at which Jane Cooper, managing director of Access and Inclusion UK, was invited to speak . Ms Cooper, whose […]
Morals, scoring and social media were among the topics discussed at the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) 2023 judges’ conference. Some 180 judges attended the conference on 11 February, which was followed by the society’s AGM and awards ceremony. Edward Young, BSPS council member and a show producer, delivered a presentation on the “morals of […]
THE British Show Pony Society (BSPS) summer championship show is not just another show in the diary. It’s one of the season’s highlights and it’s not to be missed. I was fortunate enough to judge the novice supreme and there were some real quality animals presented. What struck me was that each exhibit was of […]
The British Show Pony Society (BSPS) has reminded judges of the importance of using a full range of marks when using a 50/50 scoring system in judging flat classes. Although it was confirmed at the BSPS judges’ conference and AGM on 5 February that BSPS classes, including Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) qualifiers, will continue […]
1. The five-star horse changing hands and stepping down a level Sarah Bullimore’s five-star ride Conpierre, 15, has been sold to step down a level and give experience to 26-year-old George Bartlett, who produces young horses at Caunton Manor Stud. Caunton’s founder Victoria Wright said: “We felt George needed an experienced horse to help educate […]