GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. All ponies and cobs must be registered with REAP.
2. Any pony or cob wearing turnbuckles, equipment or devices other than those permitted in specific classes and any pony showing evidence of the use of ginger or other irritants to produce a higher tail carriage than the natural position shall be disqualified from the class in which it is competing.
3. Ponies may be shown barefoot. Foals and yearlings must be shown barefoot. In Breeding classes when Two-Year-Olds are shod, the shoes must be unweighted and the foot natural with frog close to ground; pads and additional weight of any description shall disqualify.
4. A. The length of toe for Section A ponies must not exceed 4; the shoe excluding nails but including pad must not weigh more than 10 oz. The length of toe for Section B ponies must not exceed 4; the shoe excluding nails including pads must not weigh more than 12 oz. These measurements and weights will in most cases be less depending on the actual size of a pony and the type of competition.
4.B. Cobs may be shown barefoot. Foals and yearlings must be shown barefoot. In all classes the foot should be natural in appearance with the frog close to the ground. The length of the toe for Section C and D cobs must be proportional to the size of the animal. The shoe excluding nails but including pad must not weigh more than 18 oz. These measurements and weight will in most cases be less depending on the actual size of a Cob and the type of competition.
5.Only one person shall be allowed in the ring with each pony or cob except in driving classes where each pony may be headed by one attendant properly attired. The attendant must take no action that would affect the performance of any pony or cob. Passengers are allowed in Driving Classes. Assistance in showing from outside the ring is prohibited. Unruly ponies or cobs must be excused from the ring. Exhibitors shall be suitably attired. Judges must severely penalize any pony or cob that shows any indication of instability or weakness or any evidence of labored action due to faulty conformation, training, long toes, heavy shoes or improper shoeing. When ponies or cobs are shown standing, the toe of at least one hind foot should be no farther back than the point of the rump. Ponies or cobs are not to be stretched.
6. In all classes, handlers, riders and drivers should be appropriately attired. (Short shorts, bare midriffs and flimsy footwear are not acceptable). Those persons who, in the opinion of the judge, are inappropriately attired may be excused from the ring. Protective headgear may be worn in all classes without penalty.
7. Gentlemen to wear suit or slacks and jacket, shirt, tie, hat, gloves, apron and carry a whip. Ladies to wear slacks, blouse and jacket or tailored suit or dress, hat, gloves and apron, whip must be carried. Junior and adults riding in the competition may wear riding clothes in driving classes but must have gloves, apron and whip. Failure to follow the above rules will be penalized. Period dress is allowed only in Antique Vehicle classes. Drivers under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Drivers may carry passengers. NOTE: In case of extreme heat, jackets may be removed at the discretion of the judge. Appropriate rain gear is permissible.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY
Not exceeding 12.2 hands high. Section A of the Stud Book.
General Character:Hardy, spirited and pony-like.
Color: Any color except piebald and skewbald.
Head: Small, clean-cut, well set on and tapering to the muzzle.
Eyes: Bold.
Ears: Well-placed, small and pointed, well up on the head, proportionately close.
Nostrils: Prominent and open.
Jaws and Throat: Clean and finely-cut, with ample room at the angle of the jaw.
Neck: Lengthy, well-carried and moderately lean in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of mature stallions.
Shoulders: Long and sloping well back. Withers moderately fine, but not "knifey". The humerus upright so that the foreleg is not set in under the body.
Forelegs: Set square and true, and not tied in at the elbows. Long, strong forearm, well-developed knee, short flat bone below knee, pasterns of proportionate slope and length, feet well-shaped and round, hooves dense.
Back and Loins: Muscular, strong and well-coupled.
Girth: Deep.
Ribs: Well-sprung.
Hind Quarters: Lengthy and fine. Not cobby, ragged or goose-rumped. Tail well set on and carried gaily.
Hind Legs: Hocks to be large, flat, and clean with points prominent, to turn neither inward nor outward. The hock not to be set behind a line from the point of the quarter to the fetlock joint. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped, hooves dense.
Action: Quick, free and straight from the shoulder, well away in front. Hocks wellflexed with straight and powerful leverage and well under the body.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH PONY
Not exceeding 14:2 hands high. Section B of the Stud Book
The general description of ponies in Section "A" of the Stud Book is applicable to those in Section "B", but more particularly the Section "B" pony shall be described as a riding pony, with quality, riding action, adequate bone and substance, hardiness and constitution and with pony character.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH PONY OF COB TYPE AND THE WELSH COB
Sections C and D of the Stud Book respectively. Section C not exceeding 13:2 hands high. Section D exceeding 13:2 hands high with no upper limit.
General Character: Strong, hardy and active, with pony character and as much substance as possible.
Color: Any color except piebald and skewbald.
Head: Full of quality and pony character. A coarse head and Roman nose are most objectionable.
Eyes: Bold, prominent and set widely apart.
Ears: Neat and well-set.
Neck: Lengthy and well-carried. Moderately lean in the case of mares, but inclined to be cresty in the case of mature stallions.
Shoulders: Strong but well-laid back.
Forelegs: Set square and not tied in at the elbows. Long, strong forearms. Knees well-developed with an abundance of bone below them. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped. Hooves dense. When in the rough, a moderate quantity of silky feather is not objected to but course, wiry hair is a definite objection.
Middlepiece: Back and loins muscular, strong and well-coupled. Deep through the heart and well-ribbed up.
Hind Quarters: Lengthy and strong. Ragged or drooping quarters are objectionable. Tail well set on.
Hind Legs: Second thighs, strong and muscular. Hocks large, flat and clean, with points prominent, turning neither inward nor outward. The hind legs must not be too bent and the hock not set behind a line falling from the point of the quarter to the fetlock joint. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well-shaped, hooves dense.
Action: Free, true and forcible. The knee should be bent and the whole foreleg should be extended straight from the shoulder and as far forward as possible in the trot. Hocks flexed under the body with straight and powerful leverage.
HALF-WELSH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Sire or Dam must be purebred and registered in the Riata Welsh Pony and Cob Society, unless the pony has been created, in which case, one parent must be purebred.
2. See General Requirements above.
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