confusing BSPS rules

[confused]

Re Heritage rules

Do you have to be a member to compete in Heritage classes?

If you are registered as a member with other registered ponies can you compete in a Heritage class with a pony that is not registered with BSPS

Can you compete as a non member if you have no intention of entering champs should you qualify.

The rules are so confusing, I cant work them out

[caron]

Not sure about Heritage classes as we have only done plaited BSPS stuff, but I do know that you can enter classes as a non member and if you qualify for Summer or Winter champs you have 7 days to join so that you can enter the champs, if you have never been a BSPS member (I presume that if you were once a member and your membership has lapsed, then you don't get these 7 days to join so I imagine the qualification is lost)

If you are talking about entering local BSPS shows then I don't think you or the pony have to be members, the only time you need to join is if you are entering a HOYS class or want to enter the champs- please someone correct me if I'm wrong, its ages since I've looked at my BSPS rule book

[confused]

I am actually a member at the present time but the pony isnt as it is a novice I just want to get out for some experience . Therefore as the exhibitor I am a member but the pony isnt. The rider is a member. I wont take up the qualification this year with him as not doing too much with him yet but hope I am ok to take him to this show as it is just down the road from us. So if I have no intention of doing the champs can I still enter or is it members only if you see what I mean

[caron]

I should think you will be fine, we used to do the BSPS shows at Barton and Myerscough in Lancs and never got asked for our membership numbers.

[klbeebs]

Ye sthe pony could compete without being a member - but if you were to qualify for champs - the qualification would be invalid. But just to get out for experience etc - there is no need to register him