Office Report
- 35. All owners/exhibitors/handlers/riders must be current financial members of the Riding Pony Stud Book Society Ltd.
- 36. All exhibits must be shown in the name of the registered owner/lessee (bona fide owner). This means that an exhibit must be in the name of the last recorded owner/lessee exactly as it appears in the records of the RPSBS Ltd. When entered in multiple names one of the listed exhibitors for each pony entered in Riding Pony classes must be a current financial member of
- RPSBS Ltd and must be the owner/lessee of the pony entered. The named exhibitor may be a family member of the registered owner.
- 37. No RPSBS Ltd award will be awarded to any pony unless shown under the registered Riding Pony name and in the name of the owner/lessee as recorded with the Society and such
- owner/lessee must be a financial member of the Society.
- 38. Where a pony is owned or leased by two or more people then all are required to remain financial members of the RPSBS Ltd. The Derived membership shall be deemed unfinancial should any one of the parties involved be unfinancial.
- 39. Proof of RPSBS Ltd registration of exhibits and RPSBS Ltd membership must be available at the show.
- All owners / exhibitors / handlers / riders are current financial members of the Riding Pony Stud Book Society Ltd. AND
- That all ponies must be registered, transferred or leased to their correct owner/lessee, and entered as such.
Please ensure you allow adequate time prior to the close of entries to have your unregistered or not transferred/leased ponies paperwork completed. Members requesting transactions to be processed at short notice will be charged the published Fast Track Fee AND are not guaranteed that they will be completed if lodged at the eleventh hour prior to a show.
We always strive to do our best to accommodate members lodging paperwork and requiring it quickly, however, some matters are beyond our control, particularly if your paperwork is incomplete, incorrect or lodged just a day or two before the show.
PLEASE ALSO BE REMINDED that RPSBS Ltd Memberships expire on 30th June each year, so if you have entries in for ANY Show, ensure you renew your membership BEFORE 30th June so that you do not appear as a LAPSED MEMBER at the time of the showcheck!
2024 RPSBS Annual Advertising Open – 10% off
Early Bird Booking Special open until Friday 26th April 2024.
This year the RPSBS Annual will focus on Shows run by the RPSBS State Committees, Specific Riding Pony Classes at Royal Shows and Other Shows (such as AG Shows) running Official Riding Pony Breed Classes.
To celebrate your success from any other event including open classes, and national events at any show you will need to purchase a Members Gallery Photo, which is excellent value.
Half Page (1 Photo) Members Gallery $79.20
Full Page (2 Photos) Members Gallery $135
2024 RPSBS Annual – Submit your Photos
We are looking for photos and stories for the upcoming 2024 RPSBS Ltd Annual!
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Do you have an interesting story to tell? It can be about a pony or a member. We are looking for more than multiple wins, stories with a different angle, i.e different disciplines, rehabilitation, history, etc. Vales: Profiles on ponies and members who have passed. 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥@𝐫𝐩𝐬𝐛𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
This year the Annual will be focusing on the following events:
- Events run by the RPSBS State Committees
- Specific Riding Pony Classes at Royal Shows
- Other Shows (such as AG Shows) running Official Riding Pony Breed Classes
Upcoming Events 2024
5th May – WA Riding Pony 2023 Newcomer Final
5th May – SA Welsh, PW & Riding Pony Foal and Yearling Show
5th May – VIC ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
16th May – QLD ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
22nd May – WA ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
25th May – NSW ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
25th May – SA ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
30th May – TAS ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
QLD Committee
2024 QUEENSLAND RIDING PONY SHOWS
The RPSBS Queensland Committee are pleased to announce that we will host two shows this year!
2024 Queensland Riding Pony of the Year – Sunday 1 September, Park Ridge Pony Club Grounds
- Full junior led and senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits
- 2023-24 season Newcomer Ridden Riding Pony Series Sweepstakes Final (cash prize pool)
- Junior handler classes
- View the program at QLD Events | Riding Pony Stud Book Society Ltd. Stay tuned for entries opening!
2024 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant – October (date and venue to be announced soon!)
- Youngstock feature show including Yearling, 2 year old and 3 year old Sweepstakes Futurities
- Progeny and exhibitor group classes
- Dual-registered classes for Riding Pony exhibits with Arabian Riding Pony, Part Welsh, APSB or Saddle Pony registrations
- Senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits
- The first qualifying show for the 2024-25 season Newcomer Ridden Riding Pony Series
- Stay tuned for the program release!
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE!
Are you interested in sponsoring a Queensland Riding Pony Show award this year? We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available, including packages for Supreme, Futurity, Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Email rpsbs@outlook.com for details.
TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW WRAP-UP
Congratulations to all members who competed at Toowoomba Royal Show this week, with the Riding Pony section attracting good numbers and an outstanding display for the breed.
Supreme Champion Led Overheight Riding Pony and Supreme Led Exhibit of the Show – Aria Pop Culture (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Aria Fur Elise) owned and exhibited by Bates-Taunton, Kearney and Lyons (pictured left)
Supreme Champion Led Riding Pony Show Hunter – Argyl English Rose (Fernleigh Fine Print x Verse Lago) owned and exhibited by Andrew and Charlie Hunt, and Kirsty Harper-Purcell (pictured right)
Supreme Champion Led Riding Pony Show Pony – Hamlot Park Soprano (Royalwood Boy Soprano x Rosedale Swan Song) owned by Ashley Harris and Bobby Hammet. Photo: Hoofprintz Photography
BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW ENTRIES ARE OPEN
Dust off your RM’s, renew your Riding Pony membership for 2024-25 and book in your Hendra vaccinations – entries are open for the 2024 Brisbane Royal Show!
The RPSBS QLD Committee is once again proud to sponsor the prize money for this year’s Riding Pony program, including $100 cash prizes for Champion and Supreme award winners. Hats off to Queensland Riding Pony Studs Lyndhurst Riding Ponies and Hannaley Riding Ponies for also sponsoring rugs and garlands for Supreme Led Riding Pony, Best Riding Pony Youngstock exhibit, Champion Led Overheight exhibit and Champion Ridden Riding Pony.
Entries close on Friday 21 June.
HAVE YOU GOT RIDING PONY SHOW RESULTS?
We love nothing more than celebrating the achievements of Queensland members and also Queensland-bred Riding Ponies. 💌 If you have show results or photos to share, please send us a DM via our Facebook page.
VIC Committee
Riding Pony Stud Book Society Victorian Committee
Sunday the 5th May, 2024
BEST WESTERN AIRPORT MOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTRE 33 Ardlie St, Attwood
followed by Meeting of Members
Please RSVP to : vicridingponies@gmail.com by the 1st of May Light finger food will be provided.
NSW Committee
NSW RPSBS Annual Meeting of Members
Date & Time : 11.00am Saturday 25th May 2024
Venue: Boardroom RPSBS National Office Unit 12, 40 Bowman Street Richmond NSW 2753
ZOOM Meeting available. Register with the National office BEFORE 4pm on Fri 24/5/24 Ph: 0245775530
We hope to see you at this meeting and that some of you will join us for a social lunch on its conclusion. Committee positions are filled so you need not fear being roped into a job!
NSW RPSBS Committee & Member Sponsors & Volunteers at Royals and GN
NSW RPSBS Committee provides major sponsorship of RPSBS classes at Sydney Royal Easter Show and also sponsors Canberra Royal, supporting our members and their major breed showing opportunities.
Some of our very generous members also sponsor these events, particularly Canberra. Committee members are delighted that so many of our state breeders, owners and riders showed at these major events and had qualified by supporting Agricultural Society shows.
The SHCA Grand National also featured in this busy time of year, another major event sponsored by some of our members.
Well done to all members who qualified to compete at any of these prestigious events and congratulations to those whose Riding Ponies placed in the strong breed and open classes.
A special Thank You goes to our members and their supporters, including those on NSW Committee, who volunteer their time, experience and skills to help run shows and / or sponsor these events. Your service is invaluable to the whole horse show industry.
Feature Agricultural Show Event:
Minto Agricultural Society Autumn Show has a Feature Riding Pony Breed Ring sponsored by NSW RPSBS. Entries: via Nominate Date: Sunday 19th May Venue: Menangle Park Paceway Judge: Luke Millington. Please support these breed classes. Here is an opportunity to pick up Breed and Open/Open Hunter performance!
Major Sponsor 2024 NSW RPSBS State Show:
Exciting news! EXCLUSIVELY EQUINE is our new major sponsor for the 2024 NSW Riding Pony Show to be held 1st December at the beautiful Windsor Polo Grounds. THANK YOU Quona Cooke for your fabulous sponsorship. Follow Quona and Exclusively Equine products and promos on Facebook. You might win a prize!
NSW RPSBS Committee will continue to focus its promotions on NSW events and members. To be part of our promos please ensure that your membership is current. Breeders and owners must be Full Members. Riders and handlers are covered by an Associate Membership.
Wakefield Classic owned and ridden by NSW member Renae Dorney, won Champion Ridden Riding Pony at Canberra Royal Show, sponsored by NSW RPSBS Committee. Pictured Left Photo: Lisa Gordon
Dirigeree Park Top Note, bred and owned by NSW member Val Jenkins and led by NSW based Michael Gates, won Champion Colt / Stallion at Sydney Royal Easter Show, the major sponsored breed show for NSW Committee’s apart from their own shows. Pictured Right Photo: Tim Hadlow
SA Committee
SA News
Congratulations to all SA Riding Pony members and their registered Riding Ponies at the recent 2024 SHCA Hufglocken Grand Nationals
SA RPSBS Clinic
We are seeking your advice regarding holding a clinic in July.
Are there instructors you would love to have a lesson with or are you an instructor wishing to offer their services? Please pm the RPSBS SA page or Amy Litchfield.
SA Upcoming Events
SA WELSH FOAL & YEARLING SHOW
May 5th, 2024: Danson Equestrian, Birdwood.
Judge: Carole Lindeman, Silkwood Stud.
Get those foals and yearlings ready for a fantastic event.
WA Committee
SAVE THE DATE
WA Riding Pony 2023 Newcomer Final will be held at Gosnells Pony Club on 5th May 2024.
REMINDER
Our State Annual Meeting will be held on the 22nd May 2024