Welcome to BSPS Area 15a

We cover the counties of Hertfordshire and Middlesex. When you register with the British Show Pony Society you will be automatically added to the Area which covers the county you live in. If you wish to join area 15a, and live outside of Hertfordshire and Middlesex, please make sure you state this on your BSPS registration form. Please see below for a bit about what we do…

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Area 15a Shows

Area 15a holds 3 very successful shows per year:

• The Winter Show held in February at Patchetts Equestrian Centre hosts a full range of qualifiers for the BSPS Winter Champs.
• The Mid-Herts Spring Show held in April, also at Patchetts Equestrian Centre, hosts RIHS qualifiers for LR, FR, SPs, SHPs, Ints, HP, M&Ms, Coloureds and Part Bred Arabs, as well as a number of non-qualifying classes.
• Mid-Herts Country Show show held in August on the Herts County Showground, hosts HOYS qualifiers for LR, FR, SPs, SHPs, Ints, Hacks, Cobs and Riding Horses.

For show dates and schedules please see the Shows page.

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Area 15a Teachings

Each year we hold 2 winter teachings at Oaklands College, St Albans, which provide an excellent opportunity to get your ponies out before the shows start.                                                           

In 2009, our members were provided with excellent advice and instruction from Simon Somers.  In 2008, tuition was provided by Katy Carter and Katie Jerram. All of these events were extremely well supported and those who attended had an informative and enjoyable day. 

We also hold a teaching in August, which forms part of our “Summer Funday” along with a BBQ, swimming and games for the children.

Further details of these events will be posted on the News page as soon as they become available.

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Area 15a Points Awards

Every year, in December, the area holds an Annual Christmas Party and Points Awards Presentation, where beautiful rosettes and trophies are awarded to the winners.

Points can be gained at any show that is affiliated to the BSPS, held between March and October. Points are awarded from 1st to 6th place in all novice and open SP, SHP, WHP, Int and M&M classes. Shows that are not qualifiers for the RIHS or HOYS will be awarded double points.

For more information, please see the Points Awards page.

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Area 15a Young Judges

Every year Area 15a enters a team and an individual representative for the Young Judges competition held at the BSPS Summer Championships. The team competition is open to members aged 14-21yrs, and the individual, to those aged 18-24 yrs. Training sessions are organised throughout the year and provide an excellent opportunity to understand the judge’s point of view.

For more information please see the Teams page.