Post by volatis on Feb 17, 2016 10:21:40 GMT
The NPS is running a practical one-day conference on Saturday 12th March that is open to all.
The conference will focus on the judging of ridden classes for both native and plaited ponies, with an emphasis on performance.
The event is being held at Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Hardwicke, Gloucester, and will start at 9.30am.
The arena-based presentations will be led by experts allowing ample opportunity for interactive audience discussions. The speakers will include:
Julie Templeton who will highlight the importance of selecting an individual show that reflects both type and breed within the variation of classes a judge may be asked to judge;
Katie Marriott-Payne who will speak about using bits and will demonstrate the importance of correct selection and the resultant effect it may have on the way of going of individual animals;
Debbie Spears and Anthony Perkins who will address all areas of performance within working hunter pony classes, including looking at establishing common criteria in awarding marks irrespective of breed or type;
Meirion Davies and Richard Miller who will bring a light-hearted, entertaining approach to judging and showing etiquette through a role playing session.
Attendance at the conference is free of charge for NPS and Ponies UK Judges. Judges who are registered with other Societies and any other interested parties may attend for a £15 charge.
For full details and to book a place please contact:
Megan Smith
National Pony Society
Arthur Rank Centre
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel. 01420 88333
Email: admin@nationalponysociety.com
The conference will focus on the judging of ridden classes for both native and plaited ponies, with an emphasis on performance.
The event is being held at Summerhouse Equestrian Centre, Hardwicke, Gloucester, and will start at 9.30am.
The arena-based presentations will be led by experts allowing ample opportunity for interactive audience discussions. The speakers will include:
Julie Templeton who will highlight the importance of selecting an individual show that reflects both type and breed within the variation of classes a judge may be asked to judge;
Katie Marriott-Payne who will speak about using bits and will demonstrate the importance of correct selection and the resultant effect it may have on the way of going of individual animals;
Debbie Spears and Anthony Perkins who will address all areas of performance within working hunter pony classes, including looking at establishing common criteria in awarding marks irrespective of breed or type;
Meirion Davies and Richard Miller who will bring a light-hearted, entertaining approach to judging and showing etiquette through a role playing session.
Attendance at the conference is free of charge for NPS and Ponies UK Judges. Judges who are registered with other Societies and any other interested parties may attend for a £15 charge.
For full details and to book a place please contact:
Megan Smith
National Pony Society
Arthur Rank Centre
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel. 01420 88333
Email: admin@nationalponysociety.com