BRITISH
CONNEMARA PONY SOCIETY - Rules for showing
Prospective purchasers of Connemara ponies should be aware
that under BCPS Rules for showing – ‘No Connemara exceeding 148cm may be
shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or registered
Mountain and Moorland ponies within the jurisdiction of the BCPS.’
‘Where it is reported to the Society that this may have
occurred then the Society may require the animal to be measured or
re-measured in accordance with the Rules of the Joint Measurement Scheme.
The penalty for the contravention of the above Rule may be cancellation of
the registration of the animal concerned.’
They should also realise that both the Irish and British
Connemara Societies register ponies under a classification system. Briefly,
all foals are registered as Class 3. Adult ponies (2 years and over) –
Stallions and Mares – are registered in Class 1 if they pass a visual and
Veterinary inspection, and as Class 2 if they fail the visual, but pass the
Vet, or are over or under height, or blue eyed creams, and as Class 3 if
they fail the Vet or have not been inspected. The progeny of Class 3 ponies
remain in Class 3 and cannot be upgraded.
It is suggested that purchasers should ask to see the
pony’s passport to verify the Class of the pony, and should contact the BCPS
Secretary if they have any queries on the details given below
2 East
Green, Bowsden, Berwick on Tweed, TD15 2TJ
Secretary: Mrs S Mansell Tel/Fax: 01289 388800
Web Site:
www.britishconnemaras.co.uk
Breed Standard
Height -
Normally 133cms to 148cms at maturity
Colour & Markings -
Grey, black, bay, brown, dun
with occasional roan, chestnut & palomino
Head -
Well balanced pony head of medium length with good width
between large kindly eyes. Pony ears, well defined cheekbone. Jaw relatively
deep but not coarse
Front -
Head well set on to neck. Chest
should not be over-developed. Neck not set on too low. Good length of rein.
Well defined withers, good sloping shoulder
Body - Body should be deep, with strong back, some
length permissible but should be well ribbed up an with strong loins
Hindquarters -
Strong and muscular with some
length, well developed second thighs (gaskin) andd strong low set hocks
Limbs -
Good length and strength in the forearm, well defined
knees and short cannons, with flat bone measuring 18 - 21cms. Elbow should
be free,. Pasterns of medium length, feet well shaped, of medium size, hard
and level.
Action -
Movement free, easy and true, without undue knee action,
but covering the ground
General Character -
Good temperament, hardiness,
staying power, intelligence, soundness, surefootedness, jumping ability,
suitable for child or adult
Hurst Barn Office,
Little Barrington, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4TH
Tel: 01451 844422 Fax: 01451 844446
E-mail:
enquiries@horsequest.co.uk
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