THE CARLING KING PONY LEAGUE 2010
SPONSORED BY THE CLOTHES HORSE EQUESTRIAN STORE CULLENCASTLE TRAMORE CO WATERFORD
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THE WATERFORD & TIPPERARY BRANCH OF SHOWJUMPING IRELAND
The Waterford & Tipperary Branch of Show Jumping Ireland are delighted to announce details of the Carling King Pony league for 2010. Following the incredible success of the Carling King league in 2008 and 2009, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better. Many of last season’s qualifiers attracted over 50 entries at each venue, and it is anticipated that that number will increase this term. The Clothes Horse Equestrian Store Cullencastle Tramore Co Waterford are once again the sponsors to the series and will provide fantastic prizes for the Final as well as additional support at the qualifying rounds.
Situated just 5 miles from Waterford city and 1 mile from Tramore The Clothes Horse Equestrian store has proven an invaluable asset to the equestrian community in the south east since its opening in September 2008. They have one of the largest ranges of Horse feeds and supplements in Ireland and are agents for “Kingsland”, “Dubary” and “Tagg” clothing. They also stock the prestigious “Jaguar Equestrian” range from Harry Dabbs and provide an on site Embroidery, Blade Sharpening and Rug washing service.
Speaking at the launch of the 2010 league proprietors of The Clothes Horse Equestrian Store, Brian and Angela Larkin said “We are delighted to be involved in the Carling King Pony League again this year. It is a great competition for our very youngest pony riders and The Clothes Horse Equestrian Store are very pleased to be involved’’.
The Waterford and Tipperary Branch of Show Jumping Ireland will also provide support again this year and without the generous contribution of both of these sponsors, leagues of this nature would be impossible to organize.
Named after the famous Irish bred horse Carling King who finished 4th at the Athens Olympics in 2004 as well as a host of international Grand Prix victories. Carling King has many connections to the Waterford & Tipperary area. He was purchased as a yearling by Finbar Harrington from Cappoquin who 2 years later sold the chestnut gelding to the Buckley family from Cappagh near Dungarvan. He was ridden up to Grand Prix level by Michael Buckley who also jumped him at the World Breeders Championships in Lanaken. He was sold to the United States as a 7 year old where he went on to form a formidable partnership with Carrick on Suir born Kevin Babbington
The Carling King Pony League 2010 sponsored by The Clothes Horse Equestrian Store Cullencastle Tramore
Venues & Dates
Tipperary Equestrian Centre 28th March
Fermoy 2nd May
Kingdom County 9th May
Banner Eq 15th May,
Aglish 16th May
Bandon 23rd May
Ruan show 6th June,
Balinamona 13th June
Limerick Clare Branch show 13th June,
Ballyrafter 16th June
Killeagh 20th June
West Clare show 26th June,
Clonmel 4th July
Dunhill 11th July
Kilworth Araglen 11th July
Limerick and District 17th July.
LEAGUE FINAL WILL BE HELD AT THE WATERFORD AND TIPPERARY BRANCH GYMKHANA SUNDAY JULY 25th
CARLING KING PONY LEAGUE PRIZES
Everyone who qualifies for the grand final will receive a special prize
Trophies and rugs to places 1 to 6 in the grand final.
Trophy and rug to the pony/ rider combination who gain the most stars over all of the qualifying rounds.
Special league Rosettes will be awarded to every competitor at every qualifying round.
At each qualifying round 2 Rosettes will be marked at random by the judges with special prizes awarded to those who receive them.
Once a rider wins one of these special prizes they cannot win another one at the remaining qualifying rounds.
CARLING KING PONY LEAGUE RULES
ALL ROUNDS WILL BE IN THE MUNSTER REGION BUT ARE OPEN TO RIDERS FROM ALL 4 REGIONS OF THE S.J.A.I
Each qualifying round will be jumped over a simple course of fences 1 to 8 in first round and 1 to 6 in second round with one double and no treble. Fence height 70cm.
Open to 128 & 138 ponies of any grade.
No S.J.A.I Points will be awarded for this competition.
Riders may qualify a maximum of 2 ponies for the grand final.
Qualifying system at each round of the league is as follows. Riders will receive 1 star for participation. 1 star for jumping clear in their first round. 1 star for jumping clear in their second round. 1 star bonus for jumping a double clear round. 1 star for completing the course without elimination. This means a maximum of 5 stars can be won at each qualifying round.
The top 30 pony/ rider combinations on the league table will qualify for the grand final to be held at the WATERFORD/ TIPPERARY BRANCH GYMKHANA on Sunday JULY 25th.
Pony /Rider combinations competing in open A Grade classes may not compete, although these riders may compete on novice ponies.
The grand final will be run with first round clears jumping a second round and winners decided by optimum time. Height of the fences in the final 80cm.
The cost of entry for each qualifying round shall be no more than 15 euro.
The cost of entry for the grand final will be 20 euro.
Pony/Riders may compete on temporary tickets at an additional charge.
No prize money will be awarded for this competition.
The organizers may cancel any one of the qualifying rounds without replacing it.
Further information available from Brian Hennessy 087 6120717 087 6120717 email equestrianpr@gmail.com And also from Peter Oates on 087 2633742 087 2633742
The Carling King Pony league is open to 128 & 138 ponies and full details of venues, rules and prizes will be available on the Munster Region of ShowjumpingIreland web site www.munstershowjumping.ie