2013 SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

We are pleased to announce that these shows are qualifiers for the ROYAL STARSEARCH FINALS. The first place of each of the 6 in-hand classes are eigible to enter to qualify for the SPORTPONY STARSEARCH CHALLENGE CUP, held at the Royal Winter Fair in November 2013. Both under saddle classes also qualify for each respective class. Ponies MUST measure 14.2 hands or under. Passport and registration are not necessary to participate, nor must the pony be a registered sportpony.
Adults CAN ride a pony. Stallions may NOT be handled or ridden by children at the Royal Winter Fair, but may be at the qualifying show’s discretion.
If the first place pony has already qualified at a previous show in 2013, then the second place pony becomes the qualifier. Once qualified, a pony may still show at any of the qualifying shows.

To compete in the 2013 Sportpony Finals at the Royal an entry MUST be made prior to the closing date and accepted by the Royal entry department. See www.royalfair.org for entry forms, closing dates, rules & regulations, qualifier shows & qualified ponies.

The SPORTPONY STARSEARCH is sponsored by Hayward Sportswear Ltd. The winner will be awarded the perpetual MORTON SPORTPONY CHALLENGE CUP, a silver keeper plate and presentation cooler.

The NORTHAMERICAN SPORTPONY REGISTRY offers a bonus of $1,000.00 Canadian funds if the STARSEARCH GRAND CHAMPION is a NASPR registered pony, owned by a NASPR member in good standing with membership dues received, not postmarked, no later than October 8, 2013; and the sportpony must be shown in its NASPR registered name. The prize money of $ 1,000.00 will be paid out by the Royal. Hayward Sportswear Ltd., “the official supplier of equestrian clothing to the Royal Star Search Sportpony Challenge,” will present a $100.00 certificate toward merchandise to the first place winners of the Royal Hunter and Dressage under saddle classes. Hayward Sportswear  will also be presenting gift certificates at numerous qualifying shows throughout the year.
This show is also used for NASPR Star Search Year-End Awards. Go to the www.northamericansportponies.com for an application form and info. For further information  please contact Darlene Morton at info@mortonstables.com