Showing:
Showing
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.
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Foals of the current season must not be clipped.
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All colts and stallions 2 years and over are to be shown correctly
bitted and handled by an adult over 18 years of age.
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Ponies may be measured by society officials at
shows.
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Only registered ponies owned by financial members of
the Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc may
compete in Australian Miniature Pony events.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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