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Photo By: Annette Currie |
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your Australian Miniature Pony can be a very rewarding
experience and may provide you with the opportunity to
meet and catch up with fellow Australian Miniature Pony
Society
enthusiasts, view other members' ponies, promote the
Australian Miniature Pony and potentially enhance your
own showing/handling skills and knowledge. The Australian Miniature Pony is exhibited at most Agricultural and Royal Shows throughout Australia. The Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. National Committee, some State Committees and also Area Groups organise annual shows specifically for Australian Miniature Ponies. these events are dedicated to promoting the Australian Miniature Pony, which is the highlight for many members and provides a wonderful display of Miniature Ponies in led, harness, ridden and novelty classes. |
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* Presentation to
be at the discretion of the Owner/Exhibitor, i.e. to
be shown to its best advantage at the time of the
year - the ideal presentation for a pony is in
Summer Coat, but ponies which are either clipped or
in heavy coat are not to be debarred from showing. * Foals of the current season must not be clipped. * All colts and stallions 2 years and over are to be shown correctly bitted and handled by an adult over 18 years of age. * Ponies may be measured by society officials at shows. * Only registered ponies owned by financial members of the Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc may compete in Australian Miniature Pony events. * Should a pony be de registered for exceeding height limitations prior to winning any perpetual trophy, the trophy will then forfeit and the runner up will automatically be declared the winner of that trophy for that year. * Ponies exhibiting injuries which are temporary or blemishes not associated with unsoundness should not be penalized unless it impairs the general appearance of the pony and/or action of the pony. * Any member has the right to challenge the height of a pony in the Australian Miniature Pony Society. DISQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tranquilized Ponies. 2. Height in excess of 87cms. 3. Overshot or undershot mouth (3mm maximum). * When showing it is advisable to have a copy of your pony's registration papers (or foal recording certificate) with you on the day of the show - some shows require the originals to be produced if requested. |
Showing - Point Scores: All Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. point score (also know as High Point Awards) shall Start with the first recognised Agricultural Show or Feature of the season in all states of Australia commencing after 1st August each year and ceasing on 31st July in the following year. Victoria Hi-Points Card must be purchased and details of winnings are to be entered and signed on the day of the Show by Judge/Steward/State Delegate or Show Secretary. Check with your State Delegate to see what point scores are being conducted in your state. |
Showing - Dress Standards: A standard of dress that is neat and tidy as recommended by the National Committee and/or does not ridicule the Australian Miniature Pony breed must be worn by exhibitors of the Australian Miniature Pony. Where a Show Society e.g. Royal etc has its own Standard of Dress, this shall apply for the show in question. Thongs, sneakers, jeans, t-shirt and stud logos are not acceptable. |
Showing - Preparation: The preparation of your pony prior to showing is crucial in your ability to present a well groomed and well mannered pony. You will need to groom and educate the pony on what will be expected in the ring. You will also need to learn basic ring craft (handling) yourself. Before entering your first show it is advisable that you go along to a show and view Australian Miniature Ponies prepared for the ring and then watch how they work out, how the handler performs and try and develop an understanding of the showing process. Many exhibitors carefully clip/shave the longer facial whiskers/hair i.e. they trim the longer hair from the ears and also trim under the chin to present a neat and tidy appearance in the ring. Hoofs may have hoof black applied or a clear lacquer, or left natural. |
Showing - Best Presented: Best Presented classes are often included at shows where there is a history of high entries in breed/age classes. The Best Presented Classes may be stipulated as Best Presented Male, Best Presented Female or simply Best Presented. (With the sex specified referring to the Australian Miniature Pony's sex, not that of the handler). If there are two best presented classes and these are for male and female, geldings are to be shown in male classes. The Best Presented Class is a non-points based class with the level of presentation similar to what you would expect to see in a "turnout class". The Judge will be looking for the best overall impression, made up of all areas of presentation that the exhibitor is able to influence. This class is normally judged in a static line-up however some judges will also require a workout to be completed to ensure the presentation also looks good whilst in work and that the overall picture of presentation is complete. |
Showing - Led Events: Led events are conformation events and are usually the best supported classes at shows. Led events provide Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. members the opportunity to have the conformation of their Australian Miniature Pony assessed by a judge who is familiar with the Australian Miniature Pony Standard of Excellence. At all times the handler should appear to be in control of the pony, and obey the handling/work-out requests of the judge, ponies are worked on the right side of the handler and as much as is practicable the view from the judge to the pony should not be obstructed by the handler. |
Showing - Handler Classes: Handler classes are usually advertised as age/sex specific i.e. Child Handler 12 - 17, Child Handler 11 years and under, Lady Handler, Gentleman Handler, Adult Handler or any combination specified in the program. A popular class at shows, the Handler classes provide Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. members the opportunity to both learn and display their handling skills in a judging environment. |
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Showing - Fancy Dress: Some Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc. shows/events hold Fancy Dress classes for Australian Miniature Ponies where either the Pony or handler or just the pony is dressed up in a themed Fancy Dress costume. These classes can be great fun for both handlers and ponies. Safety in design and application should be your number one concern |
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