New Jersey Pony Breeders & Owners, Inc.

The New Jersey Pony Breeders and Owners association  is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1957 to serve and promote the pony industry in the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Pony Breeders and Owners association  is represented on the NJ Department of Agriculture Equine Advisory Board. NJ-Bred ponies owned by members are eligible to participate in the NJ-Bred Equine Breeders Award Program sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture.

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SECTION ONE

1. New Jersey Bred Equine Breeder Awards Rules

The following are the New Jersey Department of Agriculture rules and regulations for the New Jersey Bred Equine-Breeder Awards program that it sponsors:

1. With the exception of non par-mutual racing, in order to qualify for year-end non-racing breeder awards, a horse must enter a least three different New Jersey horse shows under three different judges. Futurities must be held with a minimum of three judges. Furthermore, there must be at least two horses entered, shown, and judged in each class.
2. If a horse is entered in a New Jersey horse show with only one horse in its class, it will not receive any points towards breeder awards, but the show will count as one of its three required New Jersey horse shows.
3. If a designated breeding class at a pointed horse show does not fill, the Grand or Reserve Champion class may be counted for New Jersey Bred Points at the discretion of the breed organization, if the organization has made this decision at the beginning of the year.
4. A New Jersey bred horse is:
   1. Any foal dropped in the State of New Jersey, except for the foals of transient mares. A mare will be considered to be a transient mare if she does not reside in the State of New Jersey for at least 120 consecutive days including the day of foaling. The owner of a mare may be asked to submit proof of such residence to the individual breed groups.
   2. Any foal resulting from an embryo transfer from a mare who resides 120 cumulative days in the State of New Jersey providing blood typing of the mare, stallion, and foal carried out to authenticate parentage. A mare must donate only in New Jersey, an embryo transfer is agreeable to the nation registry of the breed;
   3. The get of any stallion standing in New Jersey the full breeding season of the year in which the foal was conceived. Stallions standing in New Jersey must breed only in New Jersey for any yearly breeding season;
   4. Foals resulting from transport of semen from a stallion standing the full season in the State of New Jersey will be considered a New Jersey Bred providing blood typing of the stallion, mare, and foal is carried out to authenticate parentage and semen transport is agreeable to the national registry of the breed
5. In order to qualify for New Jersey non-racing breeder awards, at least one owner shall be a member in good standing of the New Jersey bred association represented on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board, which represents the particular breed group in which the breeder is competing. In the case of a leased horse, the lessee shall hold such membership. Nominations for Jersey Breds should not close before one month prior to the New Jersey Bred All-Breed Horse Show.
6. Individual breed groups are responsible for the certification of eligible horses and tabulation of breeder awards points and must submit them to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture no late than November 30 of the year in which they are earned.
7. Individual breed groups may require the additional conditions be met to qualify for non-racing breeder awards. Such conditions must not be in opposition to the intent of this section and must be approved and recorded by the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture each year prior to the show and breeding season.
8. Each breed’s share of the year-end money is determined by:
   1. The number of animals shown in the new Jersey All-Breed horse Show.
   2. The number of horses entered inn specific breed futurities. For a futurity run by a New Jersey breed group at a separate location, each New Jersey Bred horse’s owner must sign an owner’s eligibility form which, along with a photocopy of the entry blank, must be sent by the breed group to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture within two weeks of the show.
   3. The number of animals who race at the Trotting Bred Association races. All owners must sign an eligibility certification form which, along with a photocopy of the entry blank, must be sent by the Trotting Bred Association to the Department of Agriculture within two weeks of the race.
9. For the purpose of obtaining a year-end total of competitors for each breed group, no animal is to be counted more than once by one breed group. Horses that are registered with more than one breed group may be entered in any division for which they are qualified.
10. Individual breed groups are responsible for supervising and certifying to the adherence to the provisions of this section.
11. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will accept the decision of the individual breed groups regarding which horses are qualified to receive non-racing breeder awards as well as the tabulation of breeder awards points. Any disagreement with the decisions of the breed groups must be presented to the officer and/or directors of the particular group in question. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will abide by the decision of the breed group officers and/or directors unless fraud or misfeasance is shown.

2. NJPB&O, INC. RULES FOR NEW JERSEY BRED NON-RACING BREEDER AWARDS

Listed below are the NJPB&O, Inc. General Rules governing competition for Non-Racing Breeder Awards for NJ-Bred Equines and in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show. These high- score cash awards are open to registered NJ-Bred American Shetland Ponies, NJ-Bred AMHR Minis, NJ- Bred Welsh and Half-Welsh Ponies, NJ-Bred American Crossbred Ponies, and NJ-Bred Hackney Ponies. Non-Racing Breeder Awards for NJ-Breds are referred to as “High Score Awards.”

1. An individual must first have a NJ-Bred animal as defined in the NJ Department of Agriculture’s Non-Racing Breeder Award Rules. (See previous pages.)
2. Owner or lessee of the NJ-Bred animal must be a member of NJPB&O, Inc. Membership application and proper fees to be mailed to Membership Chair. A youth member (Under 18) may show a NJ-Bred animal for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards provided they are the owner of said animal. If the youth member is not the owner, then the owner of said animal must be a member of NJPB&O, Inc. All entries must be made in the name of the owner or lessee.
3. Animal must be nominated for life registration on a NJPB&O, Inc. Nomination Form and the proper fee must be paid to NJPB&O, Inc. For a transfer of ownership, a Transfer Nomination Form must be completed and the proper fee must be paid to NJPB&O, Inc. For a leased animal, a properly executed NJPB&O, Inc. Lease Form must be completed and the proper fee paid to NJPB&O, Inc. All forms and fees should be mailed to their division’s High Score Award Chairperson. No fee is required after the first year’s life registration form and fee have been received. An annual renewal form must be mailed yearly to the high Score Chairperson for All-Breed groups. Note: You must use the same social security number and the same name for payment throughout the program.
4. Each animal must be 14.2 hands or under and must be registered with its National Breed Group. A photocopy of the animal’s registration papers for American Shetland Pony, AMHR Mini, Welsh or Half-Welsh Pony, American Crossbred Pony, or Hackney Pony must be mailed to the division’s High-Score Award Chair.
5. Existing members must send all nomination forms, membership applications, proper fees, and photocopies of animal’s registration papers to the proper Chairperson by January 31^st,, with the exception of current year foals, in order to have any points from shows attended to count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards. A $10 late fee will be charged for all late submissions. No exceptions will be made. (revised 9/30/2007)
6. Owners of lessees are to send in their animal’s class placings, regardless of winning or losing, from each show to their Division’s High-Score Chair on the NJPB&O, Inc. Show Certification Forms. In order for points to count these forms are to be postmarked not later than October 3^rd of the award year. The point year runs from October 1 to September 30 of the award year. All owners are encouraged to send in their forms as soon as possible after each show.
7. The high-score award chair and the division chair are responsible for checking NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Award year-end results. The high-score chair will send a list of winners, show placings, and points earned to each competitor two weeks prior to results being sent to the NJ Department of Agriculture.
8. In the event of mistakes or omissions, the competitors are responsible for contacting the division’s high-score awards chair and division chair who will respond to the competitor as soon as possible.
9. Any and all grievances will be settled by following the proper procedure as outlined in the NJPB&O, Inc. Constitution and By-Laws.
10. Once all competitors in each Division are in agreement on the NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards final placings, forms are to be completed by the high-score chair, with the signers’ names and cash amounts due to them and given or mailed to the NJPB&O Inc. Equine Advisory Board Delegate, This delegate and another NJPB&O Board of Director’s member will check the forms for accuracy and if correct, forward same to the NJ Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture will then forward the proper checks to the NJPB&O, Inc. treasurer for final disbursement to individual winners.
11. The individual divisions have their own set of rules which apply strictly to that breed. Please refer to them for which shows are to count, points, and any other information not covered herein. Please verify each division’s rules before proceeding.
12. Each breed division must follow their National Breed Group Rules (except that classes will be combined or split as necessary) in all shows and competitions as well as the NJPB&O, Inc. rules. Crossbred ponies must follow the rules of the American Crossbred Registry as well as the NJPB&O, Inc. rules. The NJ Department of Agriculture’s Non-Racing Breeder Award and NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show Rules for NJ-Breds apply in all instances and will overrule all others.
13. Each division shall designate a person who shall be responsible for resolving any problems involving their division on the day of the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show. The Equine Board Delegate and the Show Secretary are to be informed of this person’s name prior to the start of the show.
14. The division chair is responsible for checking entries at approved show, and if necessary, request that classes be combined or divided as necessary. A delegate appointed by the Chairperson may handle this responsibility if necessary.
15. Participation in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show is mandatory for receiving NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.
16. Exhibition, sponsorship, or voluntary participation in the All-Pony show is mandatory for receiving NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards (High Score Awards) and any other awards offered by NJPB&O.

3. NJ-BRED AMERICAN SHETLAND PONY

A. Rules

1. All General Rules of NJPB&O, Inc. apply. See previous pages. Membership, registration, nomination, and show certification rules must also be followed. SEE GENERAL RULES A, B, C, D, E, F. OWNER MUST FOLLOW ALL RULES AND SEND IN ALL INFORMATION BEFORE ANY POINTS FROM THE SHOW ATTENDED WILL COUNT.
2. All animals must be certified NJ-Breds and must either be registered with, or an application must be submitted to, the American Shetland Pony Club.
3. All NJ-Bred American Shetland Ponies must nominate ANNUALLY to compete for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards or to enter the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show. NJPB&O, Inc’s Annual Nomination Form must be sent to the High Score Award Chairperson before any points from the shows attended will count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.
   1. If an animal is registered with both the American Shetland Pony Club and the American Miniature Horse Registry, it cannot cross enter any classes. It must enter either American Shetland Pony Classes or American Miniature Horse Registry Mini Classes, but not both at the same show or in the NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeders Awards.
   2. All scores from approved classes, at approved shows, with two or more animals entered, shown, and judged shall count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards. If only one animal is shown and judged, it will only count as a show attended; no points will be given.
   3. Animals must be shown at three (3) approved shows in NJ, under three (3) different judges, in order to be eligible for High Score Awards. Any show that is double judged shall count as two (2) shows. Animals may show at more than three (3) shows, but only points from the best three (3) shows will count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.
   4. Participants must enter and show in all nominated classes at the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show in order to qualify for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.

5. Credit will be given for the first six places only regardless of the number of ribbons offered. No championship points will count. NJ-Breds placing Below Non-NJ-Breds will be moved up in their placings accordingly.
6. Points: First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth       7 5 4 3 2 1
7. Show Certification forms listing placings (win or lose) from shows must be mailed to high-score award chair, and must be postmarked no late tan October 3^rd of the award year. Once these forms are received, scores will be checked and tallied by the High Score Award Chair, and reviewed by the division chair. (See General Rules)
8. All shows and classes will follow the rules of the American Shetland Pony Club, The American Miniature Horse Registry and the NJ Pony Breeders and Owners, Inc., except that classes will be combined or split as necessary to accommodate the shows and regulations of the NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards Program. All classes must conform to the specifications of the National Association list of classes and each breed will be judged according to the rules and regulations of its national breed association. Please be up-to-date on the current rules, regulations, and breed group specifications.

   1. Classic American Shetland Fillies – 2 years and younger

2. Classic American Shetland Colts – 2 years and younger
3. Classic American Shetland Mares – 3 years and older
4. Classic American Shetland Stallions – 3 years and older
5. Classic American Shetland Geldings – all ages
6. Classic American Shetland Color Class – all ages and sexes
7. Modern American Shetland Pleasure Halter – All sexes and ages
8. Modern American Shetland Pleasure Driving
9. Classic American Shetland Open Pleasure Driving
10. Classic American Shetland Open Roadster

As these classes may change from year to year, please check with the Chair for current year classes which count for NJ-Bred American Shetland Pony Non-Racing Breeder Awards. A listing of approved shows for the current year will be included separately.

4. NJ-BRED AMHR MINI DIVISION

A. Rules

1. All General Rules of NJPB&O, Inc. apply. See previous pages. Membership, registration, nomination, and show certification rules must also be followed. SEE GENERAL RULES A, B, C, D, E, F. OWNER MUST FOLLOW ALL RULES AND SEND IN ALL INFORMATION BEFORE ANY POINTS FROM THE SHOW ATTENDED WILL COUNT.
2. All animals must be certified NJ-Breds and must either be registered with, or an application must be submitted to, the American Miniature Horse Registry.
3. All NJ-Bred AMHR Minis must nominate ANNUALLY to compete for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards or to enter the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show. NJPB&O, Inc.’s Annual Nomination Form must be sent to the High Score Award Chairperson before any points from the shows attended will count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.
4. If an animal is registered with both the American Shetland Pony Club and the American Miniature Horse Registry, it cannot cross enter any classes. It must enter either American Shetland Pony Classes or American Miniature Horse Registry Mini Classes, but not both at the same show or in the NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards Program. If an AMHR Mini “A” animal exceeds 34” during the course of the show season a consequently becomes an AMHR Mini B, His AMHR Mini A points won at previous shows will be carried forward with him into the AMHR Mini B division.
5. Exhibitors must be properly dressed in suitable, professional and neat attire.
6. All scores from approved classes, at approved shows, with two or more animals entered, shown, and judged shall count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards. If only one animal is shown and judged, it will only count as a show attended; no points will be given.
7. Animals must be shown at three (3) approved shows in NJ, under three (3) different judges, in order to be eligible for High Score Awards. Any show that is double judged shall count as two (2) shows. Animals may show at more than three (3) shows, but only points from the best three (3) shows will count for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.
8. Participants must enter and show in all nominated classes at the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show in order to qualify for NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards.  
    

9. Credit will be given for the first six places only regardless of the number of ribbons offered. No championship points will count. NJ-Breds placing below Non-NJ-Breds will be moved up in their placings accordingly.

10. Show Certification forms listings placings (win or lose) from shows must be mailed to high-score award chair, and must be postmarked no later than October 3^rd of the award year. Once these forms are received, scores will be checked and tallied by the High-Score Chair, and reviewed by the division chair. (See General Rules)
11. All shows and classes will follow the rules of the American Miniature Horse Registry and the NJ Pony Breeders and Owners, Inc., except that classes will be combined or split as necessary to accommodate the shows and regulations of the NJ-Bred Non-Racing Breeder Awards Program. All classes must conform to the specifications of the National Association list of classes and each bred will be judged according to the rules and regulations of its national breed association. Please be up-to-date on the current rules, regulations, and breed group specifications.

1. AMHR Mini “A” – Jr. Colts and Geldings – 2 years and younger
2. AMHR Mini “A” – Jr. fillies – 2 years and younger
3. AMHR Mini “A” – Sr. Stallions and Geldings – 3 years and older
4. AMHR Mini “A” – Sr. Mares – 3 years and older–
5. AMHR Mini “ “B” –Stallions and Geldings – All ages – over 34” up to 38”
6. AMHR Mini “ “B - Mares– All ages – over 34” up to 38”
7. AMHR Mini “A” Solid Color Class – all sexes and ages
8. AMHR Mini “B” Solid Color Class– all sexes and ages
9. AMHR Mini “A” Multi Color Class – all sexes and ages
10. AMHR Mini “B” Multi Color Class – all sexes and ages
11. AMHR Mini “A” – Pleasure Driving
12. AMHR Mini “B” – Pleasure Driving
13. AMHR Mini “A” Pleasure Driving Working
14. AMHR Mini “B” Pleasure Driving Working
15. AMHR Mini “A” Reinsmanship
16. AMHR Mini “B” Reinsmanship

Points will be tabulated for categories 13 through 16 but these categories will not receive monetary awards through the NJ-Bred program and will not be part of the All-Breed Show since they are not recognized by the AMHR.

As these classes may change from year to year, please check with the Chair for current year classes which count for Non-Racing Breeder Awards.

5. NJ-BRED WELSH/HALF-WELSH PONY DIVISION

A. Rules

1. All General Rules of NJPB&O, Inc. apply. Membership, registration, nomination, and show certification rules must be followed. An annual nomination renewal form must be sent yearly to the high score award chairperson before any points won at shows will count for awards.

2. All ponies must be registered with the American Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, Inc. and entered under their full names. Ponies under one year of age must be eligible for registration. Half-Welsh ponies are eligible to compete in classes designated for half-Welsh.

Section A ponies must not exceed 12.2 hands, and section B ponies must be over 12.2 hands but must not exceed 14.2 hands. Section C ponies must not exceed 13.2 hands. Section D Cobs 14.2 hands and under may compete. All Welsh ponies must show in their proper section and may not exceed 14.2 hands. 

All animals age six and over must either present a copy of a WPSCA or AHSA (sic) permanent measurement card or be measured before being shown in either breed or performance classes.

All performance animals under six must present a copy of either a WPSCA or an AHSA (sic) measurement conducted during the current competition year or is measured. (Sanctioned Show Rules, WPSCA, 1999, Art. 102, p.2)

3. The Welsh Pony Class specifications, rules, and judging will be as listed in the current rules of the WPSCA as well as the USEF current rule book.

1. Ponies must be shown in at least three (3) NJ shows, under at least three (3) different judges, in the category for which they wish to qualify for awards. Animals may show before more than three (3) judges, but only the best five (5) placings will count towards year-end awards. Owners must submit NJPB&O score reports from three (3) judges regardless of placing.

2. Participation in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show is mandatory for breeding awards.

3. Award points may be accumulated in Welsh Pony Classes at NJPB&O, USEF, WPSCA, and other approved shows. The Garden State WPSCA show counts as two shows.

4. Only scores from approved shows in approved classes with two or more ponies entered, shown, and judged will count for year-end High Score Awards. If only one pony is shown and judged, it will only count as a show attended, and no points will be given. But if a pony is shown in a class with only one entry, and a championship class is offered for which he qualifies, the championship class will count for points if there are two or more ponies shown and judged in the class. Championship points will be the same as for first and second place winners.

5. Credit will be given for the first six places only, plus Champion and Reserve, regardless of the ribbons offered.

1. Ponies must be shown in at least three (3) NJ horse shows, under three different judges in the category in which they wish to qualify for awards. Animals may show before more than three (3) judges but only a pony’s top five (5) scores will count for final NJ-Bred High-Score Awards. Owners must submit NJPB&O score reports from three (3) judges regardless of placing.

2. Participation in the NJ-Bred All-Breed show is mandatory for performance awards.

3. Ponies must be three years or older to compete for performance awards

4. Award points may be accumulated in Welsh Pony Classes at NJPB&O, USEF, WPSCA, and other approved shows.

5. Only scores from approved shows in approved classes with two or more ponies entered, shown, and judged will count for year-end High Score Awards. If only one pony is shown and judged, it will only count as a show attended, and no points will be given. But if a pony is shown in a class with only one entry, and a championship class is offered for which he qualifies, the championship class will count for points if there are two or more ponies shown and judged in the class. Championship points will be the same as for first and second place winners. 

6. Credit will be given for the first six places only, plus Champion and Reserve, regardless of the ribbons offered.

1. Points towards NJPB&O year-end Welsh special awards can be accumulated from shows offering Open Pleasure-Driving, Dressage, Endurance Driving, and Adult to Ride classes.

2. Ridden Dressage and Combined Driving awards will be based on the average of submitted scores.

NJ-Bred Welsh Pony and Cob Classes for each Section and for Half-Welsh

Colts and Geldings – 2 years and under

Fillies – 2 years and under

Mares – three years and older

Stallions/Geldings – 3 years and older

Pleasure Pony under Saddle

Pony Hunter under Saddle

Pony Hunter over Fences

Pleasure Driving

Classes will be combined or eliminated as necessary by the show committees or the Division Chair. As these classes may change from year to year, check with the Chair for current year classes.

NJ-BRED AMERICAN CROSSBRED PONY DIVISION

A. All General Rules of NJPB&O, Inc. apply. Membership, registration, nomination, and show certification rules must be followed. An annual nomination renewal form must be sent yearly to the high score award chairperson before any points won at shows will count for awards.

All ponies must be registered with the American Crossbred Pony Registry. 

B. To register your Crossbred Pony and for further information, contact the American Crossbred Registrar, Donna Raquet, 152 Warbasse Junction Rd., Lafayette, NJ 07848, 973-383-0456 or plumtreehill@nac.net.

C. NJ-Bred American Crossbred Pony Halter Classes:

1. Ponies must be shown in a least three different shows in NJ under three (3) different judges, in order to qualify for High Score Awards. Exhibitors may count a maximum of five (5) shows from the above shows which would include USEF shows, the All-Pony Show and the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show.
2. Participation in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show is mandatory for Halter Awards.
3. Halter class scores to count in classes at approved shows with two or more ponies entered, shown and judged. If only one pony is entered, shown and judged, the class will be counted as one of the three required shows, but points will not count. If a pony is shown in a class where he is the only one and a Championship class is offered for which he qualified, the Championship class will count for points if there are two or more ponies shown and judged in the class. Championship points will be the same as for first and second place winners.
4. Credit will be given for the first six places only, regardless of the ribbons offered.

5. Ponies scoring the highest number of points will win the final awards. Scores will be kept by the exhibitor. Scores will be checked by the division high-point chair and/or the division chair. Send in all show records on show certification forms regardless of placing. See General Rules.

1. American Crossbred Ponies must be three years of age or older to compete for NJ-Bred High- Score Award in the performance division.
2. Awards are to be competed for in Open Classes (not restricted to NJ-Bred Ponies) at USEF, ADS, and NJPB&O, Inc. approved shows held in NJ. In classes over fences, class heights will be the USEF required height. Open or Pony Pleasure to count for NJ-Bred American Crossbred Pleasure Pony awards. For NJ-Bred American Crossbred Pleasure Driving, Pleasure Driving Working classes to count for points.
3. Performance classes in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show and the All-Pony Show, if offered, are double pointed. Participation in the NJ-Bred All-Breed Horse Show is mandatory for American Crossbred Ponies for High-Score Performance Awards.
4. Ponies must be shown in at least three (3) NJ shows, under 3 different judges in the category in which they wish to qualify for awards. They may count a maximum of five shows. Only a pony’s top five (5) scores, if they win or place in that many, will count for final awards. Send in all show records on show certification forms regardless of placing. See General Rules.
5. Points will count for placings in classes at approved shows with two or more ponies entered, shown and judged. A class having one pony shown and judged counts only as one of the three required shows, no points will be given. Credit will be give for the first six places, Champion and Reserve Champion, regardless of the ribbons offered.

Points for NJ-Bred Crossbred Children’s Hunter and NJ-Bred Crossbred Pleasure Pony to compiled as follows:

2-7 ponies in a class, regular points; 8-15 ponies in a class, double points; over 15 ponies in a class, triple points. The number of ponies in a class must be certified by the Show Secretary.

Halter

1. Crossbred Colts –  Weanlings and Yearlings

2. Crossbred Fillies –  Weanling and Yearlings

3. Crossbred Colts –  Two Year Olds

4. Crossbred Fillies- Two Year Olds

5. Crossbred Mares - Three years and over

6. Crossbred Geldings and Stallions – Three years and over

Performance

1. Crossbred Hunter Pony – Green and Open (USEF height)

2. Crossbred Children’s Hunter Pony (USEF height)

3. Crossbred Pleasure Pony

4. Crossbred Pleasure Driving

In Under-Saddle and Over-Fence classes the pony must be shown by a junior exhibitor. In driving classes, the pony may be shown by either a junior or adult exhibitor. Exhibitors under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a qualified adult.

Crossbred Pony Under Saddle classes that are NOT a part of a Hunter Pony Division will NOT count for high-score awards. Adults may ride in these classes.

VII.  NJ-BRED HACKNEY PONY DIVISION

A. All General Rules of NJPB&O, Inc. apply. Membership, registration, nomination, and show certification rules must be followed. An annual nomination renewal form must be sent yearly to the high score award chairperson before any points won at shows will count for awards.

B. All ponies must be registered with the American Hackney Horse Society of Lexington, Kentucky and entered under their full names. Ponies under one year must be eligible for registration. All ponies must qualify as New Jersey Bred as per the rules and regulations set forth by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Non-Racing Breeder Awards. The following specifications apply:

1. Halter classes will be divided by sex with no differentiation according to height. Maximum height of a Hackney Pony is 14.2 hands.

2. Halter or Breed Classes are to be judged according to American Hackney Horse Society Rules.

3. Short and Long tails are acceptable in all classes.

4. Ponies must be entered and shown in three (3) different approved NJ Shows under three (3) different judges in order to qualify for year-end high-score awards.

5. Participation in the NJ All-Breed Horse Show and the NJPB&O All-Pony show is mandatory for year-end high-score awards.

6. All scores from approved classes at approved shows with two or more ponies entered, shown, and judged shall count for year-end High Score awards. If only one pony is shown and judged, it will count as a show attended, no points will be given. Send in all show records regardless of win or lose. See General Rules.

7. Credit will be given for the first six places only, regardless of the ribbons offered:

8. Ponies scoring the highest number of points will win the final awards.

9. Classes not covered by American Hackney Horse Society rules have been approved by them.

10. Hat, apron, gloves and whip are required in all driving classes.

1. Stallions and Geldings – all ages. To be shown at a walk and trot on. Conformation, type, and quality to count 50%. Performance, manners, and way of going to count 50%. Stallion tack optional. Ponies two (2) years and over must be shown in a bridle and bit.

2. Fillies and Mares – All ages. To be shown at a walk and trot. Conformation, type, and quality to count 50%. Performance, manners, and way of going to count 50%. Mares to be shown in a halter or bridle with snaffle bit.

3. Junior – All sexes, three and under.

4. Hackney Pony Model – All sexes and ages.

D. NJ-Bred Hackney Pony Performance Classes

1. Hackney Pleasure Driving, Working – a pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the pony to provide a pleasure drive. To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back. All entries chosen for a workout may be worked both ways of the arena at any gait requested by the judges and may be asked to execute a figure of eight. To be judged 70% on manners, and way of going of the pony (ponies), 20% on the condition and fit of the harness and vehicle, and 10% on neatness of attire.

2. Hackney or Harness Carriage Class – To be shown at an appropriate two or four wheeled carriage at a walk, collected trot, and extended trot. Must stand quietly and back readily. To be judged 75% on performance, quality, and manners, 25% on turnout.

3. Novice Hackney or Harness Carriage Class – Open to ponies that have not won more than three (3) firsts in this class. Same specifications as Hackney or Harness Carriage class.

As these classes may change from year to year, please check with Chairperson for current year classes. A listing of approved shows will be published separately.