SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
WPCS of Ireland CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
Sunday 10th May 2026
At
Kilbride Equestrian Centre
Callan, Co. Kilkenny. R95 PK88
By Kind permission of John and Bianca Lennon.
Welsh in Hand, Ridden. M & M, Mini Ponies, Youngstock, Show Hunter Ponies, Show Ponies, Connemara, Intermediates, Working Hunter.
Judges: Miss Kerry Wainwright (Skellorn), Mrs Mairead Ryan, Mrs Marion Condren, Mrs Fiona Goor, Mrs Kathy Curley,
Ring 5 Horses; Mrs Denise Colebrooke & Leah Kent (Ride Judge)
PRIZE FUND: Ring 1 Section Champions €30 Reserve €20
Overall Pure Bred & Overall Part Bred €100 Reserve €50
RING 1. ENTRIES; Open on April 2026 CLOSE - May 4th at 11.00pm
RINGS 2, 3, 4 & 5 CLOSE - May 6th at 11.00pm
Enter on – www.irishwpcs.com
NB: NO LATE ENTRIES FOR MEDAL CLASSES
ENTRIES; All Classes €20.
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NO ENTRIES ON THE FIELD - please note no exceptions
There will be no extra Championships
The schedule is final.
Welsh registration and ULEN numbers must be included in all Welsh classes. Breed society numbers must be included in Connemara and M&M classes. Entries will not be accepted without Registration and Equine Herd number. The Committee Reserve the right to reschedule Classes/judges on the day to ensure smooth running of the show.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society. Affiliation No AF000368.
Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
Your personal data.
Exhibitor, you will need to provide the WPCS with certain personal information relating to you. Your privacy is extremely important to WPCS, so we want you to know exactly how we will use that personal information. Our full privacy notice setting out detailed information about matters such as what personal information we use, for what purpose we use it, what our legal basis for doing so is and who we share your personal information with, can be viewed on our website http://wpcs.uk.com/ If you would prefer to see a hard copy of our privacy notice, please ask a member of WPCS staff to provide you with the same.
Judge; Mrs Marion Condren
RING 1 (8.30am SHARP)
1. M & M yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly
2. M & M 2 & 3 yr old Colt Gelding or Filly
3. Show Pony Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly, not exceeding 140cms
4. Show Pony 2 & 3 yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly, not exceeding 145cms
5. Show Hunter Pony Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly, not ex 145cms
6. Show Hunter Pony 2 & 3yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly, not ex 150cms
Championship 1 IPS YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP (Classes 1 - 6)
7. Show Pony Broodmare in foal or with foal at foot
8. Hunter Pony Broodmare in foal or with foal at foot
9. Foal produce of entry in classes 7 & 8
Championship 2 IPS BROOD MARE CHAMPIONSHIP (Classes 7&8)
WPCS of Ireland. Competitors in these classes must be current members of WPCS of Ireland.
Ponies must be correctly registered/imported and in the current owners name.
Ponies may only enter one class in their respective medal section.
All classes and Championships are double points for WPCS of Ireland performance awards.
WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY OVERSEAS MEDAL TO ALL
SECTION CHAMPIONS OR RESERVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH WPCS RULES.
Judge: Mrs Kerry Wainwright
SECTION A PONIES
Championship 3, Funding from the Breeding Grant Initiative, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
10. Section A Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly.
11. Section A 2yr & 3yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly.
12. Section A Mares & Geldings 4 yrs old and over.
Nomination to Idyllic Quintus Kindly Sponsored by Friars Hill Farm.
13. Section A Foal, produce of Mares entered in class 12.
14. Section A Stallion, 4 years old and over
Highest placed gelding in their class is eligible for Gelding Championship
Championship 3. Section A Ballinacarrig Youngstock Championship (Classes 10 & 11)
Championship 4. Section A Championship for WPCS OVERSEAS SILVER MEDAL (Classes 10-14)
Prize winners in Championship 4 are eligible for DAFM Grant delivered by HSI and will receive a winner’s letter.
DAFM Funding is allocated as follows: Champion €150 and Reserve €50. Additionally, the breeder of the Champion where the pony is Irish-bred, will receive €50. Please refer to rules page.
SECTION C PONIES
15. Section C Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly
16. Section C 2yr old & 3yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly
17. Section C Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over
18. Section C Foals, produce of Mares in Class 8
19. Section C Stallion, 4yrs old and over
Highest placed gelding in their class is eligible for gelding championship.
Championship 5. Section C Araglen Ponies Youngstock Championship (Classes 15&16)
Championship 6. Section C Championship for WPCS OVERSEAS SILVER MEDAL (Classes 15-19)
SECTION D COBS
20. Section D Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly
21. Section D 2yr old & 3yr Colt, Gelding or Filly
22. Section D Mare or Gelding 4yrs old and over
23. Section D Foals, produce of Mares in Class 13
24. Section D Stallion, 4 yrs and over
Highest placed gelding in their class is eligible for gelding championship
Championship 7. Section D Youngstock Championship (Classes 20&21)
Championship 8. Section D Championship for WPCS OVERSEAS SILVER MEDAL (Classes 20-24)
SECTION B PONIES
Championship 8 Funding from the Breeding Grant Initiative, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
25. Section B Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly.
26. Section B 2yr old & 3yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly.
27. Section B Mare or Gelding 4yrs and over.
28. Section B Foal, produce of mares in classes 3 & 18.
29. Section B Stallion 4 yrs and over.
Highest placed gelding in their class is eligible for gelding championship
Championship 9: Lambay Stud Section B Youngstock Championship (Classes 25&26)
Championship 10: Section B Championship for WPCS OVERSEAS SILVER MEDAL (Classes 25-29)
Prize winners in Championship 10 are eligible for DAFM Grant delivered by HSI and will receive a winner’s letter.
DAFM Funding is allocated as follows: Champion €150 and Reserve €50. Additionally, the breeder of the Champion where the pony is Irish-bred, will receive €50. Please refer to rules page.
PART BRED PONIES
Championship 10 Funding from the Breeding Grant Initiative, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
30. Part bred Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly.
31. Part bred 2yr old and 3 yr old Colt, Gelding or Filly.
32. Part bred Mares & Geldings, 4 years old and over.
33. Part bred Foal produce of mares in classes 12, 17, 22, 27 &32.
34. Part bred Stallion 4 yrs and over.
Highest placed gelding in their class is eligible for gelding championship
Championship 11: Part Bred Youngstock (Classes 30&31)
Championship 12: Part Bred Championship for WPCS OVERSEAS SILVER MEDAL (Classes 30-34)
Prize winners in Championship 12 are eligible for DAFM Grant delivered by HSI and will receive a winner’s letter.
DAFM Funding is allocated as follows: Champion €150 and Reserve €50. Additionally, the breeder of the Champion where the pony is Irish-bred, will receive €50. Please refer to rules page.
Championship 13: Pure Bred Foal
Championship 14: Part Bred Foal
Championship 15: Overall Foal
Championship 16: Trevallion In Hand Senior Gelding Championship
Championship 17: Sarum Junior Gelding Championship
Championship 18: Youngstock Championship for Champion & Reserve Youngstock ALL Sections
WELSH PERFORMANCE
Judge; Mrs Kerry Wainwright
35. Part-bred Welsh First Ridden for Mares and Geldings. NB: not ex 128cms 4 yrs. old and over. Riders under 12yrs on 01.01.26
36. Part-bred Welsh Lead Rein Mares or Geldings NB: not ex 121.9cms, 4yrs old and over. Riders under 9yrs on 01.01.26
Championship 19: Part Bred Welsh Mini Medal Gold and Silver Irish Performance Medals (Classes 35&36)
37. Purebred Welsh Lead Rein for Mares and Geldings. NB: not ex 122cms, 4yrs old and over. Riders under 9yrs on 01.01.26
38. Purebred Welsh First Ridden for mares and geldings. NB: not ex 128cms, 4yrs old and over. Riders under 12yrs on 01.01.26
Championship 20: Purebred Welsh Mini Medal Champion & Reserve Gold and Silver Irish Performance Medals (Classes 37&38)
WELSH RIDDEN
39. Section A & B Welsh Ridden ponies 4 yrs. old and over. Riders any age.
40. Section C & D Welsh Ridden ponies and Cobs 4 yrs. old and over. Riders any age.
Championship 21: Purebred Ridden WPCS of Ireland Gold and Silver Irish Purebred Ridden Performance Medals (Classes 39&40)
41. Part Bred Ridden ponies 4 yrs. old and over. Riders any age.
Championship 22: Welsh Part Bred WPCS of Ireland Gold and Silver Part Bred Ridden Performance Medal 1st & 2nd in Class 32
Championship 23: Overall Part Bred – Champion & Reserve in Championships 11,12,14,19 & 22.
Championship 24: Overall Pure Bred – Champion and Reserve from Championships 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,13,20&21.
RING 2
(On completion of IPS Youngstock in ring 1 9.30 Approx)
Judge; Mrs Marion Condren
Under IPS RULES YOUNG HANDLER
To be judged on the ability of the handler to present and show the pony to its best advantage.
42. Young handlers 8-13yrs on 01.01.2026
43. Young Handlers 14-18yrs on 01.01.2026
Championship 25 - YOUNG HANDLER (Classes 42&43)
EQUITATION CLASSES
44. Lead Rein Equitation ponies not exceeding 123cms riders who have not attained their 8th birthday on 01.01.2026
45. First ridden Equitation ponies not exceeding 128cms riders who have not attained their 11th birthday on 01.01.2026
46. Equitation Riding Class for Riders who have not attained their 14th birthday on 01.01.2026
47. Equitation Riding Class for Riders who have not attained their 25th birthday on 01.01.2026.
Equitation Championship 26 (Classes 44-47)
SHOW PONY CLASSES
48. Mixed Open Show Pony not exceeding 148cms (Rosettes given for each height category, or will split if entries sufficient)
49. Mixed Novice Show Pony not exceeding 148cms as above
IPS RIDDEN SHOW PONY CHAMPIONSHIP 27 (Classes 48&49)
MINI RIDDEN CLASSES
50. Open Show Pony Lead Rein riders under 8yrs on 01.01.26
51. Beginner Show Pony First Ridden riders under 9 Yrs on 01.01.26
52. Open Show Pony First Ridden riders under 10 yrs on 01.01.26
53. Open Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein riders under 8yrs on 01.01.26
54. Open Show Hunter Pony First Ridden riders under 10yrs on 01.01.26
55. Beginner Show Hunter First Ridden riders under 9yrs on 01.01.26
56. 123cms Show Hunter Pony riders under 11yrs on 01.01.26
Mini Championship 28 (Classes 50-56)
Ring 3
Judge; Mrs Mairead Ryan
Connemara Classes
Funding from the Breeding Grant Initiative, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.
PONIES IN THIS SECTION MUST BE CORRECTLY REGISTERED WITH THE APPROPRIATE BREED SOCIETY OWNERSHIP MUST BE AS PER PASSPORT
57. Connemara Ridden. Riders under 16 on 01.01.26
58. Connemara Ridden. Riders Over 16
59. Connemara Ridden 4 & 5 yr old riders over 14 on 01.1.26 Qualifier for West Clare on 4th July 2026.
60. Connemara youngstock Filly 3 years led. Qualifier for Ballinasloe on 27th September 2026.
61. Led Connemara youngstock under 3 yrs
62. Led Connemara 4 years and over
Connemara Ridden/In Hand Championship 29 (Classes 57-62,85&86)
Prize winners in Championship 29 are eligible for DAFM Grant delivered by HSI and will receive a winner’s letter.
DAFM Funding is allocated as follows: Champion €150 and Reserve €50. Additionally, the breeder of the Champion where the pony is Irish-bred, will receive €50. Please refer to rules page.
SHOW HUNTER PONIES
63. Show Hunter exceeding 123cms but not exceeding 133cms.
64. Show Hunter exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms.
65. Show Hunter exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms.
SHOW HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP 30 (Classes 63-65)
66. Show Starter Stakes not exceeding 133cms. Riders under 12 on 01.01.26
STARTER STAKES CHAMPIONSHIP 31 (Classes 66 & 77)
M&M RIDDEN
67. M&M Ridden Small Breeds, Mares, Stallions and Geldings. NB: Riders any age over 5 years.
68. M & M Ridden Large Breeds, Mares, Stallions and Geldings. NB: Riders any age over 5 years.
M&M RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 32 (Classes 67&68)
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND (Mini)
69. M & M Lead Rein. Mares and Geldings 4yrs old and over not exceeding 122cm. Riders under 8yrs on 01.01.26
70. M & M Beginner first ridden ponies not to exceed 122cm. Riders under 9 on 01.01.26
71. M & M Open First Ridden. Mares and Geldings 4yrs old and over not exceeding 128cm. Riders under 12yrs on 01.01.2026
The M&M Mini Championship 33 (Classes 69-71)
INTERMEDIATE
72. Intermediate Show Hunter exceeding 153cms but not exceeding 158cm
73. Intermediate Show Riding Type not exceeding 160cms
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP 34 (Classes 72, 73 & 84)
RING 4 - 8.30 START
Phase 1 Judge; Mrs Fiona Goor, Phase 2 Judge Mrs Cathy Geoghegan Curley.
74. Lead Rein Working Hunter, ponies not exc 123cms, riders under 8yrs on 01.01.26
75. Beginner Cradle Stakes, ponies not exc 123cms, riders under 9yrs on 01.01.26
76. Cradle Stakes, ponies not exc 123cms, riders under 11yrs on 01.01.26
Mini Working Hunter Championship 35(Classes 74-76)
77. Working Hunter Starter Stakes, ponies not exc 133cms, riders under 12yrs on 01.01.26. 1st & 2nd to Starter Stakes Championship.
78. 50cms Performance Working Hunter
79. 60cms Performance Working Hunter
80. 70cms Performance Working Hunter
81. 80cms Performance Working Hunter
82. 90cms Performance Working Hunter
83. 100cms Performance Working Hunter
Performance Championship 36 - highest points in classes 78-83
84. Intermediate WHP. 1st & 2nd to Intermediate Championship.
85. Over 16 Connemara Working Hunter Pony 1st & 2nd to Connemara Championship.
86. Under 16 Connemara Working Hunter Pony. 1st & 2nd to Connemara Championship.
87. 153cms WHP
88. M&M Working Hunter exceeding 143cms
89. 143cms WHP
90. Exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms M&M Working Hunter
91. 133 cms WHP
WHP Championship 37 (Classes 87,89 & 91)
92. Exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms M&M Working Hunter
93. Not Exceeding 122cm M&M Working Hunter
M & M working Hunter Championship 38 (Classes 88,90,92 & 93)
Ring 5 - 10.00am Start
Conformation Judge; Mrs Denise Colebrooke. Ride Judge; Ms Leah Kent
Weighted Show Hunters.
94. 4yo Ridden Hunter
95. Small Hunter
96. Lightweight Hunter
97. Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter, will be split if sufficient entries
Hunter Championship 39 (Classes 94-97)
Riding Horses
98. Irish Draught Qualifier
99. Open TIH
100. Open Cob Class
101. Riding Horse
102. Coloured Horse
103. Racehorse to Riding HorseSponsored by Treo Eile. Prize Fund;1st €75,2nd €50, 3rd €25
104. Amateur Horse Class - Open to any non-professional rider on any type or size of horse.
Riding Horse Championship 40 (Classes 98-104)
GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Objections. Any exhibitor feeling aggrieved must take his /her protest in writing within 30 minutes of the completion of judging of the class and pay a deposit to the secretary of €150.
§ The Equine Anti−Doping & Controlled Medication (EADCM) rules of the WPCS of Ireland are the National Rules of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), as may be amended from time to time and these National Rules are and shall be construed as the rules of the WPCS of Ireland apply to and are effective and binding on all show participants. By virtue of participation in Horse Sport, all participants/members shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by and comply strictly with the applicable National Rules. Those national rules are available online at https://www.horsesportireland.ie/equine-anti-doping/
- Insurance. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to insure all property and livestock on the showground or elsewhere which is his/her own, or which he/ she is responsible including public liability insurance
- Judging times. Judging times are as accurate as possible be can be subject to change.
- Age of ponies. All ridden ponies or horses must be four years old and over.
- Riding hats. Riders must wear a riding hat whilst mounted on horseback at all times and that they wear correctly fitting protective headgear which complies too the latest British and European Standards. The IAWPCS accept no responsibility for any injury arising from failure to comply with this regulation. Handlers of ponies or horses in the in-hand classes who are under 16 years old must wear properly secured hats to current British and European standards.
- Back Protectors. Must be worn in all Working Hunter Classes
- Contagious Disease. All exhibitors are asked to be aware of animals on the showground and ensure all exhibits are fit and well. No animal showing signs of injury or illness should be bought to the event.
- Stallions. In the interest of safety, stallions may only be ridden/handled by persons over 14 years of age, with the exception of small breeds Mountain & Moorland stallions, where the rider/handler must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Stallions are not permitted in any young handler, fun classes, junior ridden M & M, lead rein or first ridden classes. All stallions must wear a bridle disc.
- Bridles. Unless otherwise stated any suitable bridle may be used. Ponies shown on the lead rein and first ridden may only be shown in a snaffle bridle.
- Spurs. Spurs must not be worn in any show pony, show hunter pony, intermediate SRT or ridden M & M classes.
- Dogs. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times whilst on showground. Please clean up after your dog.
- Manure. Please do not muck out your trailer/horsebox on the showground.
- Bins. Please use bins provide for litter.
- Health and Safety. The show organisers have taken all responsible precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring. The show organisers shall not be liable for any claim in respect of damage, loss, injury or accident, to any person, horse or property howsoever caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant has read and understood these terms and conditions.
- Refunds. Entry fees are non-refundable. If the show has to be cancelled for any reason every provision will be made to re-schedule.
- Results. The judge’s decision is final.
- Objections will not be entertained from any person or organization not exhibiting in the same class as the animal to which the objection is raised.
- Tidiness and respect. Please clean up any mess you have made in the parking area before you leave and take your rubbish home with you.
- Jewellery. No wearing of face/body jewellery in any classes.
- Passports. Competitors may be asked for passports/height certificates in respect of height limits at any time when the horse or pony are on the showground.
- Right of Refusal. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry, without giving reason.
- Drug Testing. The organisers reserve the right to have any horse or pony drug tested while present on the showground.
- Behaviour and Respect. Please be advised that any person threatening or harassing a committee member will not be tolerated and will result in a ban for the duration of the show. The committee are all volunteers who give up their free time to run the show.
- Offensive behaviour. No behaviour of an offensive, abusive or unpleasant manner to any person at WPCS of Ireland will be tolerated. Any act of discourtesy to any judge, steward or any show official on the part of the competitor groom, rider, driver or agent of an animal, will at the discretion of such official to disqualify that animal from being judged, in which case entry fees, prizes and charges will be forfeited. Exhibitors are reminded of their responsibility for the actions of others within their party.
- No Classes or Championships can be altered by anyone other than the committee.
Horse Sport Ireland prize money eligibility.
All horses entering classes/in receipt of funds must be studbook registered with a specific breed documented within their studbook passport. The breed must be included in the returned show report.
o This can include main section studbook equines OR supplementary section studbook equines.
o HSI are not responsible for prize moneys due to ineligibility.
Any breed specific class/prize funded under this scheme must submit a Derogation to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, this is a legal requirement. Evidence must be provided to HSI prior to drawdown of funds. Shows who may require a derogation will be contacted separately and advised to contact DAFM in relation to same.
· Prize breakdown must be confirmed to grants@horsesportireland.ie no later than 30 days before show date. Changes in prize fund breakdowns are not permitted, requested changes must be submitted to HSI in writing for the grant panel evaluation and decision approval
· Prize winners must submit full payment details via the linked payment form within 7 days of the competition or they will not receive prize money.
o HSI have provided shows with a ‘winners letter’ which MUST be provided to prize winners on the day of the show. The show must detail the placing and amount awarded. This letter includes details on how competitors redeem their prizes.
§ Horse Sport Ireland accept no responsibility for prizes not paid due to incorrect and ineligible prize letters provided by third parties.
o Horses must be registered in the correct ownership, with the PIO, to be in receipt of prize funds. In the case of a foal class, foals must be passported. Foreign bred/ registered horses must complete a movement notification with a DAFM Approved PIO before funding will be paid out.
o Riders will not receive prize funds until HSI has received permission, in writing or via email, from the registered owner of the horse.
o All entrants must ensure all information provided is accurate up to date.
o Horse Sport Ireland will not be responsible for unpaid prize monies due to failure by the competitor to submit their online form, equine ineligibility, failure by the show to supply the prize form to the competitor or incorrect bank details, contact details, email addresses, owner details and or prize results submitted to HSI in the show
report or any grievances arising between show/event/initiative/class participant and the organiser.
· Funding will be provided for prize money and breeders prizes only.
o It is the responsibility of the show/event/initiative/class to engage any additional suppliers as required for the class i.e., promotion, livestream, photography, announcers, judges, etc.
o All funding allocations are to be used as allocated under the determination of the grant approval panel.
o Horse Sport Ireland are not responsible for any additional funds allocated by the show/event/initiative/class derived from the event or sponsorship. The onus remains with the show to allocate those externally derived funds and for the payment of same.
o It is the responsibility of the show to ensure competitors are aware that prize money is ONLY for studbook registered animals. Non-studbook animals will not be eligible for funding. Horse Sport Ireland are not responsible for prizes monies relating to same.
· Breeder’s prizes will only be paid to breeders residing on the Island of Ireland.