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THE WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (INC)
MEMBERS INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
THE SOCIETY
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of New Zealand (Inc) was first formed in 1966, for the purpose of
preserving the breed in its highest form, for keeping a true and correct record of ponies bred in New
Zealand, in the form of a Stud Book and Partbred Register. Patterned on the Welsh Pony and Cob
Society in Wales, its rules are identical and any purebred pony registered with the Welsh Pony and
Cob Society of New Zealand must be able to be traced back to registers in Wales on all sides.
The Society is managed by a Council led by a President with two vice Presidents, (one from the North
and one from the South Island), a Secretary/Treasurer and a Registration Officer and a Publicity
Officer and two Public Relations Officers (one for the North and one for the South Island). There are
nine Councillors elected on a three-year rotational basis.
The President, the Vices, the Publicity and Public Relations Officers and Councillors are elected
annually at the Annual General Meeting held in June in different parts of the Country usually
alternating between Islands.
The Council appoints the Patron the Secretary/Treasurer and the Registrations Officer.
Also elected at an AGM but who do not serve on Council is the Newsletter Editor, the Performance
Competition Convener, four Sire Rating Conveners and the Convener for the In-Hand Competition.
Council meets in October and April in Wellington at the Wellington Airport Conference Centre.
And also convenes two meeting plus the AGM meeting on a weekend in June.
HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY
By Marlene Schroder
From 1946 and during the 1950's there were three studs importing and breeding welsh ponies and they
are looked upon as the foundation of the breed and the society in New Zealand. Miss Nichols
Kuriheka Stud, Mrs Deans Chawton Stud in Canterbury and the Elliott's Punga stud at Wanganui
brought in some very good stallions and mares from the U.K. forming the basis of bloodlines that
today's breeders still have the advantage of. The people involved with those studs worked together
and used each other’s stock for the betterment of the breed. The imported ponies were registered in
the U.K. and the breeders knew how important it was to keep a register for future generations.
In 1965 the inaugural meeting was held at Timaru when Llewellyn Richards of the Criban Stud in
Wales was visiting his nephew David Coxhead 'Crick', who had recently imported several mares and a
stallion. With his guidance the gathered breeders and enthusiasts were able to model the NZ Society
on the parent body in Wales and with David as Secretary the Society was duly accepted by the
Registrar of Incorporated Societies in Christchurch on 16th May 1966. Miss Nicholls was the first
President followed by Mrs Deans, followed by Miss Robin Elliott, (Mrs Robin Collier)followed by
Mrs Collier, followed by Mr Mal Jenkins, these five breeders first registered their stock with the Pony
Breeders Soc in the 1957 Stud Book. The first Stud Book of the NZ Welsh Pony & Cob Soc was
printed in 1969 consisting of Section A and part bred ponies.
The cobs appeared in the second Stud Book printed in 1974. Colleen Boston 'Glynmawr' was the
President and Priscilla Neill, who was a great enthusiast and promoter for the Cobs, was the Publicity
Officer. The volume is dedicated to Knighton Bellboy (imp). The first recorded Welsh Cob to come to
this Country was the stallion Grove Welsh Dragon in 1925 with two mares Hawthorn Lille and
Noyadd Wllyn Gwen followed in 1939 by the stallion Lloyd George. The Sec B ponies also appeared
in the second Stud Book with Sec C making their first appearance in Volume three. Printed in 1978
this Volume is dedicated to Hewid Daffyd the Section D Stallion who along with Broughton Gay Girl
and Woodlin Beau Brummel were bequeathed to the Society by Mr W.R. Hawker. Jean Smith
"Kohinor" was President and Mrs Verna Moore "Evermore" was the Registrations Officer, this
volume contains the photos and details of some of the beautiful ponies that were imported during the
1970s.
Volume four is dedicated to Miss Nichols. Mr Robin Bruce was President and Mr Jim McCulloch was
Registrations Officer. It was printed in 1981 and shows a substantial increase in registrations and a
very healthy Society. In 1985 Volume five of the Stud Book was printed and dedicated to Mrs L
Elliott. Mrs Robin Collier was President and Mrs Dorothy Barker the Registration Officer. David
Coxhead wrote the forward for Volume six when it was printed in 1992 and recalls the early days of
his involvement and comments on the 25th Anniversary Annual General Meeting celebrated in
Timaru in 1990. Brian Barker 'Nanteos' was President and Dorothy was still Registrations Officer.
Lynne Cox 'Willusk' was the President when Volume Seven was printed in 1997 it was dedicated to
Priscilla Neill. Once again there was a healthy increase in the ponies registered and the volume
contains coloured photos for the first time. All ponies registered here can trace their breeding back to
the ponies in Wales thanks to the foresight of the foundation members and the dedication of
registration officers since who have jealously guarded the purity and sincerity of the register.
NEWSLETTER
A Newsletter is published 6 times a year and is also available via email. This publication keeps
members up to date regarding Society News, Registrations, Shows, Stud Profiles and Transfers etc.
Please contact Newsletter Editor Sheryl Collins [email protected]
WEBSITE
www.welshponyandcob.co.nz
The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand has a Website full of information regarding
Councillors, Office Holders, Results, Show Dates, Studs, and Merchandise etc. There is a Stud
Directory page available for members to advertise their Stud Websites.
The fee for a link onto this Directory page is $10.00 per annum.
Members are also able to advertise their registered stallion’s on the Stud Directory page, at a cost of
$30.00 per annum.
For members with a registered prefix there is also the option of being added to the Regional stud list,
this is free.
Please contact the Website Convener. Samantha Rimmer Johnstone
[email protected]
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES
CONTACT
THE SECRETARY
Mrs Zandra Cook
Email: [email protected]
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION
CONTACT THE REGISTRATIONS OFFICER
Val Peat
Email: [email protected]
THE WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY of NZ JUDGES LIST
The WPCSNZ Judges List this can be found on the Website.
There are two Judge Conveners one for the North Island and one for the South Island
Anyone wishing for their name to go forward for the Judges Panel must have a good knowledge of
conformation and movement particularly in Welsh Ponies and Cobs, before they apply to be assessed.
Attending as many Seminars/field days/stud tours on the subject that are available is of a great
importance.
If you are interested in becoming a Judge for the WP&CSNZ please contact the Judges Convener in
your Island.
PUREBRED WELSH PONIES & COBS
Height: The following heights apply to the four Sections of the Welsh Stud Book.
Section A
Welsh Mountain
Ponies
Should not
exceed
12.0 hands
Section B
Welsh Ponies
Should not
exceed
13.2 hands
Section C
Welsh Ponies
(Cob Type)
Should not
exceed
13.2 hands
Section D
Welsh Cobs
No height limit
THE WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY
Should not exceed 12 hands. Section A of the Stud Book
General Character
Colour
Head
Eyes
Ears
Nostrils
Jaws and Throat
Neck
Shoulder
Forelegs
Back and Loins
Girth
Ribs
Hind Quarters
Hind Legs
Action
Hardy, spirited and pony-like.
Any colour except piebald and
skewbald.
Small, clean-cut, well set on and
tapering to the muzzle.
Bold.
Well placed, small and pointed, well up
on the head, proportionately close.
Prominent and open.
Clean and finely cut, with ample room at
the angle of the jaw.
Lengthy, well carried and moderately
lean in the case of mares, but inclined to
be cresty in the case of mature stallions.
Long and sloping and well back. Withers moderately fine,but not 'knifey'. The
humerus upright so that the foreleg is not set in under the body.
Set square and true, and not tied in at the
elbows. Long, strong forearm, well
developed knee, short flat bone below
knee, pasterns of proportionate slope and
length, feet well shaped and round, hoofs
dense.
Muscular, strong and well coupled.
Deep.
Well sprung.
Lengthy and fine. Not cobby, ragged or
goose rumped. Tail well set on and
carried gaily.
Hocks to be large, flat and clean with
points prominent, to turn neither inwards
nor outwards. The hind leg not to be too
bent. The hock not to be set behind a line
from the point of the quarter to the fetlock joint. Pasterns proportionate slope and
length. Feet well shaped, hoofs dense.
Quick, free and straight from the shoulder, well away in front. Hocks well flexed
with straight and powerful leverage and well under the body
THE WELSH PONY
Should not exceed 13.2 hands. Section B of the Stud Book
The general description of ponies in Section A of the Stud Book is applicable to those in Section 'B', but more
particularly the Section B pony shall be described as a riding pony, with quality riding action, adequate bone
and substance, hardiness and constitution and with pony character.
THE WELSH PONY (COB TYPE) AND THE WELSH COB
Sections C and D of the Stud Book respectively
Section C should not exceed 13.2 hands. Section C of the Stud Book
Section D - no height limit. Section D of the Stud Book
General Character
Strong, hardy and active, with pony
character and as much substance as possible.
Colour
Any colour except piebald and skewbald.
Head
Full of quality and pony character. A
coarse head and Roman nose are most
objectionable.
Eyes
Bold, prominent and set widely apart.
Ears
Neat and well set.
Neck
Lengthy, well carried and moderately
lean in the case of mares, but inclined to
be cresty in the case of mature stallions.
Shoulders
Strong but well laid back.
Forelegs
Set square and true, and not tied in at the
elbows. Long, strong forearm. Knees
well developed with abundance of bone
below them. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet well shaped. Hoofs
dense. When in the
rough a moderate quantity of silky feather is not objected
to but coarse, wiry hair is a definite objection.
Middlepiece
Back and loins muscular, strong and well-coupled. Deep through the heart and wellribbed up.
Hind Quarters
Lengthy and strong. Ragged or drooping quarters are objectionable. Tail well-set on.
Hind Legs
Second thighs, strong and muscular. Hocks large, flat and clean, with points
prominent, turning neither inwards or outwards. The hind legs must not be too bent
and the hock Hind Legs continued not set behind a line falling from the point of the
quarter the fetlock joint. Pasterns of proportionate slope and length. Feet wellshaped. Hoofs dense
Action Free, true and forcible. The knee should be bent and the whole foreleg
should be extended straight from the shoulder and as far forward as possible in
the trot. Hocks flexed under the body with straight and powerful leverage
WELSH PARTBREDS
Although the animals entered in all four sections of the Welsh Stud Book vary in size and substance, all show
evidence of their common ancestor, the Welsh Mountain Pony. The best inherit the strong constitution, good
bone, courage, activity and equable temperament that have led to worldwide renown.
It is therefore not surprising that they are in such demand for crossing with other breeds, and there is a Welsh
Part-bred Register for horses, cobs and ponies whose breeding shows not less than 25% of registered Welsh
blood.
SHOWING: There is no height restriction for Welsh Partbreds in Registered Welsh Breed Classes.
Welsh Partbred Ponies
The welsh part-bred ponies have been known for many years as elegant
and well-mannered riding and driving ponies, equally successful in
children's riding pony classes as in competitions where performance plays
an important part, such as working hunter pony competitions.
The value of Welsh blood as an important ingredient in breeding ponies
has been recognised for many generations. Wherever there is an
equestrian activity, there will always be a Welsh Part-Bred Pony to be
found. They excel at dressage, eventing, show jumping, cross-country,
and driving, Pony Club and mounted games.
Welsh Partbred Horses
Breeding competition horses purely for riding is a growing industry and
25%, 50% and 75% Welsh Cobs and Welsh Ponies are in great demand
for show jumping, eventing, dressage, team driving, hunters, etc.
The welsh cob crossed with the world re-known NZ Thoroughbred results in a very trainable horse with speed,
stamina and durability suitable for eventing, hunting and dressage. The Welsh Cob Arabian cross is making
their mark in endurance events overseas.
LEAD REIN / FIRST RIDDEN / OPEN SADDLE CLASSES
Lead Rein
The leading rein must be attached to the Cavesson of a snaffle bridle. Running or bearing reins or similar tack
are not allowed. The leader should lead from the left side holding the leading rein in their left hand 4 to 5 feet
from the bit leaving the right hand free to assist the rider if necessary.
Competitors are advised to be familiar with the rules of the Show and take care to read the Schedule carefully to
enter the classes most appropriate for the rider and animal.
First Ridden
First Ridden Ponies must be ridden in a bridle with a single rein. A cane or a whip not exceeding 68 cm in
length, which includes a flap, may be carried by the riders. No spurs to be worn.
A First Ridden Pony may compete in the Open ring with a different rider.
Competitors are advised to be familiar with the rules of the Show they are entering and take care to read the
Schedule carefully to enter the classes most appropriate for the rider and animal.
Saddle Classes Open Section
Competitors are advised to be familiar with the rules of the Show they are entering and take care to read the
Schedule carefully to enter the classes most appropriate for the rider and animal.
THE WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY OF NZ (Inc) - SHOWS
The Society does not hold or run any Shows but there are groups around the Country that hold Breed
Shows for Registered Welsh Purebred and Partbred Ponies and Cobs;
Southland Welsh Pony & Cob Club
Canterbury Welsh Pony & Cob Group
Wairarapa Welsh Pony & Cob Show
Central Districts Welsh Pony & Cob Foal Show
Taupo Welsh Pony & Cob Show
Taranaki Welsh Pony & Cob Show Committee
North Island Welsh Pony & Cob Show Committee
THE WELSH PONY & COB SOCIETY OF NZ (Inc) - COMPETITIONS.
The Society runs three competitions throughout the year; the Performance Competition, the In-hand
Competition and the Sires Rating Competition below is an overview of these.
THE PERFORMANCE COMPETITION
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Runs from the 1 May until 30 April
$10.00 entry fee
All ponies & cobs entering must be registered with The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of NZ in
either the Welsh Stud Book or the Partbred Register.
Riders/competitors do not have to be members of the Society.
Caters for a multitude of equestrian disciplines
All information is on the website.
Awards presented at the AGM in June
All results can be found on the Website and in the Newsletter after the AGM.
Some examples
Carriage Driving
Trekking
Eventing
Pony Club
Jumping
Games
Western riding
THE PERFORMANCE COMPETITION TROPHIES
The OVERALL CLIFTON TROPHY and a BRONZE MEDAL: The CLIFTON TROPHY,
presented by Lady Diana Isaac and a BRONZE MEDAL donated by the Welsh Pony & Cob Society
of New Zealand, is awarded to the over-all winner of the Performance Competition. A Registered
Welsh Pony/Cob, Pure or Partbred, gaining the most points during the year.
All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
The First Welsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand Performance Competition was held in the
Season of 1975/1976
CLIFTON TROPHY
1975 – 1976
1st W.P.B. 1023. Kuriheka Tussock.
Ridden by 10 year old Debre Hurle Breeder: Miss. V.M.H. Nichols
2nd W.P.B. G1116 Kuriheka Astronaut.
Ridden by Fiona King Breeder: Miss. V.M.H. Nichols
3rd W.P.B. 1133 Musket.
Ridden by Susan Bruce. Breeder: Mr. L. M. Marshall
Musket was awarded the Committee Shield for the most versatile pony.
1976 – 1977
1977 – 1978
1978 – 1979
1979 – 1980
1980 – 1981
1981 – 1982
1982 – 1983
1983 – 1984
1984 – 1985
1985 – 1986
1986 -1987
1987 – 1988
1988 – 1989
1989 – 1990
1990 – 1991
1991 – 1992
1992 -1993
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996 – 1997
1997-1998
W.P.B. 1133 Musket. Susan Bruce.
Breeder: Mr. L. M. Marshall
W.P.B. 1253 Sabanna . Miss Angela Murrell.
Breeder: K. G. McKenzie
W.P.B. 384 Kuriheka Unity. Miss Antiona Grumbell
Breeder: Miss. V.M.H. Nichols
W.P.B. 384 Kuriheka Unity. Miss Antiona Grumbell
Breeder: Miss. V.M.H. Nichols
No 206 Clifton Rhapsody. Julian Bowden.
Breeder: Dianna Isaac.
No 206 Clifton Rhapsody. Julian Bowden.
Breeder: Dianna Isaac.
W.P.B. 1065 Evermore Sovereign . Stephen Pettit. Mrs. A. Pettit.
Breeder : E.R & V.E. Moore.
W.P.B. 1214 Cushendall Roderic. Donna Hammond
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. G. C. McMurt
W.P.B G 1514 Wellington. Amanda Brown
Breeder: Mrs. G. K. Thomson
W.P.B. G1260 Meriadoc of Lorien. P. Croone. Mrs. A. Croone
Breeder: Colleen Rebay
W.P.B. G1364 Glendale Timothy. Helen McGrath.
Breeder: Bennett/Mahon
W.P.B. G 1521 Murfre Allbright Smeath Fanily
Breeder: Miss M. Fowke & Miss W. G. Duckworth
W.P.B. 1129. Ty Gwyn Solitaire. Miss. Kirsten McKenzie.
Breeder: Dianne Kimpton
W.P.B. 1129. Ty Gwyn Solitaire. Miss. Kirsten McKenzie.
Breeder: Dianne Kimpton
W.P.B. 1129. Ty Gwyn Solitaire. Miss. Kirsten McKenzie.
Breeder: Dianne Kimpton
W.P.B. 853 Trumpington Crinkle. Louise Marriott. Mrs. K. Marriott
Breeder: Miss. C. Howell
No. 613. Evermore Saturn. Ian Cooper Mr. & Mrs. I. Cooper
Breeder: E.R & V.E. Moore
W.P.B. 924 Ascot Lily Mrs. Yvonne Weal
Breeder: Mrs. Marian Lusby.
W.P.B. G1372 Murfre Barnabas Sonia McKerchar
Breeder: Miss. M. Fowke
No. G1176 Kakahu Tobasco Lisa Plumridge
Breeder: Mrs. D.F. Hargreaves.
Maple Park Domthal. Lydia Meredith.
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. M. V. Silke
W.P.B. 1129 Ty Gwyn Solataire Sally Newcombe
Breeder : Mrs. Dianne Kimpton
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
W.P.B. 720 Willow Lodge Pixie. Tyler McKee
Breeder : Mr. G. & Mrs. T.C.M. Eaton
W.P.B. 1608 Ty Gwyn Image. Rebecca Gowing
Breeder: Mrs Dianne Kimpton
W.P.B. G1874 Greenlee Ray O’Sunshine. Yvonne Weal
Breeder: S.E. Lamont
No. G1422 Lakewood Sparkle. Krissy Hulme-Moir
Breeder: I. & R. Kiesanowski
No. G1497 Glendale Cedric. P.Bennett
Breeder : Mrs. Shirley Bennett
W.P.B. G1853 Silverbank Safari. Kim Manson
Breeder: G. B. Martin
No. G1707 Draytown Trooper. Mrs. Yvonne Weal
Breeder: Mr. Kevin Townsend
No. G1707 Draytown Trooper. Mrs. Yvonne Weal
Breeder: Mr. Kevin Townsend
No. G1707 Draytown Trooper. Mrs. Yvonne Weal
Breeder: Mr. Kevin Townsend
No 1764 Willowmead Special Edition. Danielle Gray
Breeder: A. & H. Gill
No. G1716 Glendale Noah . Rebekah Bruce
Breeder : Mrs. Shirley Bennett
Sunnybrae Aminta . Emma McLay
Breeder :Mary Brosnahan
Sunnybrae Aminta . Emma McLay
Breeder :Mary Brosnahan
Sunnybrae Aminta . Emma McLay
Breeder :Mary Brosnahan
Lorien Ruby Taylar Morrison
Breeder Colleen & Paul Rebay
Double Delight – WPB Taylor Family
Breeder Jess McLean
The VERSATILITY TY GWYN SOLATAIRE MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Presented by Dianne Kimpton Ty Gwyn Stud. This trophy is awarded to the Most Versatile
Registered Welsh entry. In the event of that being the Clifton Trophy winner, another Registered
Welsh entry is to be selected by the Committee.
All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
Ty Gwyn Solitaire Memorial Versatility Sheild
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
Sarah Liley
Hannah Bodle
Danielle Gray
Rebekah Bruce
Yvonne Weal
Adine Russell
Taylar Morrison
Emma McLoy
Taylar Morrison
- Fortification The Shining
- Murfre Hosanna
- Willowmead Special Edition
- Glendale Noah
- Draytown Trooper
- Mangakaraa Everglades
- Lorien Ruby
- Sunnybrae Aminta
- Lorien Ruby
The CHAWTON SPRITE SALVER - HARNESS:
Presented by Catherine Howell is awarded to a Registered Welsh Pony/Cob with the most points in
Harness.
All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
Photo and winners to come.
The LORIEN STALLION TROPHY:
Presented by Paul and Colleen Rebay, is awarded to the highest scoring Registered Stallion or if there
are no Stallions entered, to the Stallion whose Registered Off-spring gain the most points.
All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
Winners to come.
THE LIZ DEANS MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Ppresented by Lois Newick, is awarded to the most points in the Leading Rein Section gained by a
Registered Welsh
All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
Photo to come.
2005/2006
2006/2007
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
Charlotte Wadsworth
Charlotte & Natasha Waddell
Sarah & Scotty Roughton
Charlotte Hamilton
Kate Fleming
Emily Hastings
Ashley Todd
Samantha Roberts
Rebecca Dickens
- Celbank Bronwyn
- Dragonwyk Skylark
- Aintree Delilah
- Fortification You're Gorgeous
- Silver Shadow
- Nanteos Autumn Twig
- Jubilee True Colours
- Brecon Bach Pave the Way
- Arobryn Panache
The DRAGONWYCK TROPHY:
Presented by Mary and Terry Naish, to be awarded for the most points in the First Ridden gained by a
Registered Welsh. All sections of the Stud Book are eligible.
2012-2013
2013-2014
Adine Russell
Mangakaraa Everglades
Caitlyn Hey
Skibereen Penny Caper - WPB
THE IN HAND COMPETITION
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Points are taken only from allocated In-hand Show’s. (List on the Website)
In hand Competition for all Registered Purebred & Partbred In hand Ponies & Cobs
No entry fee
Show Secretaries send the show results to the Conveners
Exhibitors do not send in their results.
Awards presented at the AGM in June
All results can be found on the Website and in the Newsletter after the AGM.
The PUNGA IN-HAND TROPHY:
Presented by Mrs. Robin Collier Punga Stud, is awarded to the winner of the In-hand Competition for
most points gained by Registered Welsh Purebred or Partbred in the In-hand Competition at any Sire
Rating Show.
1995-96 Aranui Elation - Aranui Stud
1996-97 Aranui Elation - Aranui Stud
1997-98 Waitangi Victor - P Hollin
1998-99 Glenwood Glamour - F R Flipp
1999-2000 Aranui Zest - Aranui Stud
2000-2001 Aranui Cameo - Aranui Stud
2001-2002 Willow Park Dusty Blue - B&L Porter
2002-2003 Ridgevale Chaniti - H Sheard
2003-2004 Willow Park Fashion Secrets - B&L Porter
2004-2005 Koroway Classic - Koroway Stud
2005-2006 Glenwood Splendour - F R Flipp
2006-2007 Nanteos Autumn Peach - Tina McNab
2007 -2008 Nanteos Autumn Peach - Waimai Stud
2008-2009 Koroway Classic - Koroway Stud
2009-2010 Dragonwyck Meteor - Mary Naish
2010-2011 Ascot Miss Pansy - Brackenmere Stud
2011-2012 Nawarrah Park Lady's Man - Dawn Elliott
2012-2013 Nilloh Gabriella - Pam Hollin
2013-2014 Nawarrah Park Lady's Man – Dawn Elliot
THE SIRE RATING COMPETITION
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Points are taken only from allocated Sire Rating. (List on the Website)
Competition for Registered Purebred Stallions whose purebred Youngstock gain points
Competition for Registered Purebred Stallions whose part bred Youngstock gain points
Competition for Registered Partbred Stallions whose Partbred Youngstock gain points
No entry fee
Show Secretaries send the show results to the Conveners
Exhibitors do not send in their results.
Awards presented at the AGM in June
All results can be found on the Website and in the Newsletter after the AGM.
THE SIRE RATING TROPHIES
The KINKORA TROPHY:
Presented by Mr. R. & Mrs D Bruce.
This Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Section A Sire Rating Competition.
1985/1986
1986/1987
1987/1988
1988/1989
1989/1990
1990/1991
1991/1992
1992/1993
1993/1994
Rowfant Santiago
Rowfant Santiago
Rowfant Santiago
Stanton Park Cervantes
Stanton Park Cervantes
Rowfant Santiago
Clifton Gauntlet
Bengad Cedrus/Lochsloy Melog
Stanton Park Cervantes
1094/1995
1995/1996
1006/1997
1997/1998
1998/1999
1999/2000
2000/2001
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
2005/2006
2006/2007
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
Moelbryn Dafydd
Imperial Popcorn
Imperial Popcorn
Ridgevale Manhattan
Ridgevale Manhattan
Ridgevale Manhattan
Clifton Gauntlet
Clifton Gauntlet
Clifton Gauntlet
Clifton Gauntlet
Clifton Gauntlet
Bengad Cedrus
Imperial Popcorn
Imperial Popcorn
Imperial Popcorn
Ascot Merlow
Waitangi Victor
Waitangi Victor
Ascot Merlot
Ascot Merlot
The GUNTHWAITE TROPHY:
Presented by M. Parkin. UK.
This Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Section B Sire Rating Competition.
1986-1987
1987-1988
1988-1989
1989-1990
1990-1991
1991-1992
1992-1993
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2008-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
Forrestland Robin
Forrestland Robin
Kirby Cane Scholar
Forrestland Robin
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Breccles Hiawatha
Pendock Pilgrim
Breccles Hiawatha
Pendock Pilgrim
Bendigo Polestar
Ngalaire Bluelight
Bendigo Polestar
Bendigo Polestar
Bendigo Polestar
Mithril Glenfiddich
Mithril Glenfiddich
Bendigo Knightstar
Malibu Park Desire
Glenmore Luke
Glenmore Luke
Bendigo Polestar
Nawarrah Park Lady's Man
Nawarrah Park Lady's Man
- Eaton Family
- Eaton Family
- Evermore Stud
- Eaton Family
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Greenlee Stud
- Shirley Bennett
- Greenlee Stud
- Shirley Bennett
- LW & LF Newick
- B&L Porter
- W Newick
- W Newick
- W Newick
- Ty Gwyn Stud
- Ty Gwyn Stud
- Hewson Family
- Hollybank Stud
- RJ & SL Bennett
- RJ & SL Bennett
- Pencoed Stud
- Hollybank Stud
- Hollybank Stud
The R. HAWKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY:
Presented by the Pencarrow Stud.
This Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Cob Sire Rating Competition.
1990-1991
1991-1992
1992-1993
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
Woodlin Rounall
Llannina Morning Blaze
Llannina Morning Blaz e
Llannina Morning Blaze
Llannina Morning Blaze
Lorien Ivor Jones
Hewid Dafydd
Lorien Ivor Jones
Lorien Ivor Jones
Llannina Morning Blaze
Llannina Morning Blaze
Llannina Morning Blaze
Tireinon Cadet
Tireinon Cadet
Arawa Royal Mail
Tireinon Cadet
Tireinon Cadet
Tireinon Cadet
Hillswood Ffansi Me
Hillswood Ffansi Me
Tireinon Cadet
Hillswood Ffansi Me
Tireinon Cadet
Barnon Reflections (imp)
The WILLOW TROPHY:
Presented by Alastair and Heather Gill Willowmead Stud and Bill & Lee Porter, Willow Park Stud.
This Trophy is awarded to the Registered Purebred Stallion with the most points, gained by their
Registered Partbred off-spring at any Sire Rating Show.
Photo to come.
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
2005/2006
2006/2007
2007/2008
2008/2009
20092010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2013/2014
Ngalaire Bluelight
Ngalaire Bluelight
Ngalaire Bluelight
Kuriheka Lilt
Waimea Coed Celli
Kuriheka Lilt
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
Ellangowan Challanger
B & L Porter
B & L Porter
B & L Porter
C R Morrison
M & M Greig
C R Morrison
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
P M Phillips.
The RIDGEVALE CORUBA TROPHY:
Presented by Mrs. Kathleen Tanner Runehollow Stud.
This Trophy is awarded to the Registered Partbred Stallion with the most points, gained by their
Registered Partbred off-spring at any Sire Rating Show
Photo and winners to come.
ROYAL SHOW TROPHY
The V.M.H. NICOLS MEMORIAL TROPHY:
Presented by V.M.R. Nichols Kuriheka Pony Stud. To be awarded at the Royal Spring A. & P. Show to the
Supreme Champion Pure or Part Bred Welsh Exhibit.
Photo to come
V.M.H. Nichols Memorial Salver (Royal Show Trophy)
2001 Bendigo Piccolo
2002 Ascot Pernod
2003 Ridgevale Chanti
2004 Loren Elrond
2005 Ascot Perlow
2006 Gundagai Zotoomootoo
2007 Lakewood Fiddle Sticks
2008 Ngalaire Copperlight
2009 Burlington Taffy Jones
2011 Glynmawr Nepeta
2012 Brecon Bach on Q
2013 Mistylea Onyx
L. & W. Newick
S. Farley
H. Sheard
Shaun Horran
Tina Macnab
Gundagai Stud
Lakewood Stud
Lynn Hodgson
Hewson Family
Colleen Boston
Joanna Nash
Kylie James
The PRISCILLA NEILL TROPHY
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
2014
Nattai Bluebell - Reg. No. 50
Marian Lusby
Ty Gwen Solataire - Reg. No. 1129
Robin Collier
Robin Bruce
Dorothy Barker
Kuriheka Eros - Reg. No. 38
Bert & Verna Moore
Colleen Boston
Brian Barker
Bengad Cedrus Imp. No. 177
Kevin Townsend
Marlene & Brian Schroder
Frank & Rae Flipp
Lois Newick
Dianne Kimpton
PRISCILLA NEILL TROPHY HISTORY, NOMINATION GUIDELINE’S & RULES
The PRISCILLA NEILL TROPHY is awarded annually at the WPCSNZ AGM in recognition of
“Dedication to the Society, Breed, or outstanding Achievement” “And in the case of an animal – “for
outstanding contribution to the breed.". Not posthumous
The Perpetual Trophy was donated to the Society by Mrs. Priscilla Neill in 1997.
Mrs. Priscilla Neil was the Society’s first Publicity Officer, a past Patron, a Life Member and
promoter of Welsh Ponies and Cobs in New Zealand for over thirty years.
Priscilla loved the Welsh Cob and in her later years imported Sydeham Godetia fulfilling a lifetime
dream.
The Trophy was based on the Mare “Coed Coch Pelydrog” from the book “Welsh Champions” by
Wynne Davies, Page 36.
A Mrs. Elizabeth Naylor of Dunedin made the Trophy which you can see a photo of in Studbook
Volume VII.
Below are GUIDELINES for submitting a nomination to The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of NZ
Council for the Priscilla Neill Trophy Award.
• A Person that has given enormously for the betterment of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of New
Zealand and how this has been achieved.
• Achievement of a pony or a Cob e.g.: mares/stallion own achievements and/or their offspring and
their achievements with timeline
• Or a ridden/driven pony who has achieved outstanding results in their discipline
• Or disciplines over how long.
• Photo’s where applicable.
Below are RULES for Submitting a Nomination for the Priscilla Neill Trophy.
• Nominations for the Priscilla Neill Trophy MUST be in to the Secretary by the 30th of April.
• Only Members of The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand to put forward a nomination
• Nominators and seconders must be members.
• Non-members are able to provide more information.
• All CV’s must be in writing.
GUIDLINES FOR PRESENTING YOUR PUREBRED WELSH PONY OR COB
FOR SHOWING
With acknowledgement of contribution by Sally Brunton (Aranui Stud)
All purebred Welsh Ponies & Cobs should be shown unplaited and in as natural state as possible unless
entered in ridden or driven classes on the same day
But you may discreetly trim and thin to enhance good points and play down faults.
EARS: Trim with scissors or clippers at least a week before the show by pressing sides of ears
together and trimming level with the ear itself. The hair is there for protection, if you take too much
out water and bugs may get in more easily and cause problems.
JAW: To trim the side and under the jaw, jowl and up into the throat use scissors or clippers at least
a month before the first show and then tidy up any re-growth a week before. When there is not much
hair, you will usually only have to trim the underside of the jaw and jowl with scissors or clippers a
week before. Thinning scissors also do this job very well. Whatever way you choose to do your
trimming, blend it in and allow at least a week for re-growth to achieve a natural look.
NOSE WHISKERS: Trim off all whiskers from the top and bottom lip. It gives a nice clean finish
to the face and helps to show off nice open nostrils. This should be done the day before the show as
they grow back very quickly.
LEGS: White socks, grey knees, elbows, hocks and tails are washed every day with cold water and
cake sunlight or pure soap for two weeks before a show to help eliminate grass and urine stains.
Ponies can be bathed a week before as well as the day before the show. Use good quality equine
shampoos and conditioners, as they are developed for horses not humans.
MANE: A too thick, unruly or long mane may be thinned, shortened and tamed by pulling or with
thinning scissors. But do not do this as much or in a straight line as you would for a Riding Pony, just
enough so that the mane does not show from the other side of the neck. Wash and condition with a
good quality equine shampoo and conditioner
One long plait is usually placed at the poll behind the ear to show off the throat line. This can be
secured with a matching rubber band, thread or wool or a strand of tail hair if you wish to be discreet.
Do not turn the end of the plait up. Some people plait fine ribbon in as well.
TAILS: The tail should look natural, be set high and gaily carried. But you do not want it to drag on
the ground and have an unbalanced look. So it can be discreetly pulled or trimmed with thinning
scissors in a natural line (not squared off) at a level that flatters. If the top of the tail is too bushy this
also can be thinned (not too much) to show off a good hind quarter, or to help make a week one
appear stronger.
HOOVES: A hoof dressing can be used sparingly. This should be a clear dressing not black.
SADDLERY: A well fitted fine plain leather in hand bridle or in hand show halter without clutter.
This shows off the Welshies lovely head. Try to avoid a large bridle, a cavesson too low or to high on
the nose or too tight that it annoys, also a throat lash so tight that a pony cannot flex at the poll
correctly.
The brow band needs to be plain no ribbon brow bands or in the case of Stallions Brass Link or plain
and also if the brow band is too large or too small it can detract.
In-Hand Tack:
Youngstock may be shown in a white webbing or white rope show halter, leather head collar or
leather in hand show bridle.
Mares/Geldings four years old or over may be shown in a white webbing or rope show halter,
leather head collar, show bridle or riding bridle.
Stallions and Colts
In the interest of safety all colts and stallions two years old or over should be suitably bitted and led by
a capable handler and should wear an “S” badge on the bridle. Refer to and abide by the rules of the
Show entered
YOU: Choose clothes that are practical, you only want to complete the picture not take it over.
Sensible matching or toning shoes, that is comfortable and easy to run in. Hair tidy and a practical hat
and gloves add the finishing touch.
GUIDELINES FOR SHOWING YOUR PARTBRED WELSH PONY OR HORSE
Part Welsh ponies & horses may be shown in natural condition, similar to showing a welsh pony or
cob, however generally they are presented as an open pony or horse
GUIDELINES FOR JUDGES, & EXHIBITORS REGARDING
PLAITING AT BREED SHOWS:
At Breed Shows all Purebred exhibits shown in in-hand classes must be shown UNPLAITED.
This does not include Part Welsh.
At A&P & other Shows that require Welsh exhibits to be registered in in-hand classes Purebred
Welsh exhibits must be UNPLAITED unless exhibiting in ridden or driven classes on the same day.
This does not include Part Welsh.
At all other shows where there is no requirement for Welsh entries to be registered, the above
regulations do not apply.
At these shows plaited exhibits should not be penalised.
OVERVIEW: TRIMMING FOR SHOWS The Welsh Breeds are a Native Breed and too much
trimming and pulling detracts from their native characteristics. Purebred animals registered in
Sections A, B, C, D should be shown in as natural a state as possible, manes and tails should not be
plaited with the exception of an optional single plait behind the ear.
All animals including foals should not be body clipped for showing purposes. Long hair under the
jaw line and those protruding from the ears may be trimmed off, leaving as natural a line as possible.
The whiskers around the muzzle may be trimmed.
However there are exceptions for Welsh Ponies and Cobs 3 years and over whom are ridden or
driven, these may be clipped, trimmed and plaited in accordance with the turnout requirements for the
competition they compete in and should not be penalized if shown In-Hand on the same day.
Artificial changes to the original markings of an animal as recorded on the Registration Paper will not
be allowed.
COLOURS OF PONIES AND COBS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES
PLEASE NOTE: – The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of New Zealand (Inc) base colours (as below)
only, can go on Purebred or Partbred Welsh Registration Papers.
However if you have had your welsh pony or cob colour tested, and would like future owners to know
the results, or would like this tested noted by our society, you can send a copy of the colour test
results to our Registrations Officer they will be attached to the papers of your welsh pony/cob so a
record can be kept.
BELOW IS THE LIST OF THE BASE COLOURS.
Body Colours (Purebreds & Partbreds)
The principle colours are black, brown, bay and chestnut. Where there is any doubt as to the colour,
the muzzle and eyelids should be carefully examined for guidance.
Black: Where black pigment is general throughout the coat, limbs, mane and tail, with no pattern
factor present other than white markings.
Brown: Where there is a mixture of black and brown pigment in the coat, with black limbs, mane
and tail.
Bay: Bay varies considerably in shade from dull red approaching brown, to yellowish colour
approaching chestnut, but it can be distinguished from the chestnut by the fact that the bay has a black
mane and tail and almost invariably has black on the limbs.
Chestnut: This colour consists of yellow coloured hair in different degrees of intensity, which may be
noted if thought desirable. E.g. liver chestnut, a near chocolate colour. A 'true' chestnut has a chestnut
mane and tail, which may be lighter or darker than the body colour. Lighter coloured chestnuts may
have flaxen manes and tails. In general, chestnuts have no black hairs on their limbs and few if any on
their manes and tails.
Dun: A smokey yellowish colour with several variations. The skin is black. Mane and tail usually
black or dark as are the legs. There may be striping on the legs and withers and sometimes a dorsal
stripe. Duns vary from smoke colour, through toffee and yellowish shades to cream.
Cream: As the name describes, with dark eyes, feet and skin. Some are a rich almost gold colour,
and the palest is the blue-eyed cream, nearly white with unpigmented skin and, usually, white feet.
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Palomino: Coat & points cream to gold with light cream/ivory or white mane & tail.
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Cremello: Pale cream coat and points. White mane & tails. Skin & hooves always pink.
Eyes always blue.
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Perlino: Coat colour is an almost white to a darker somewhat red shaded cream. Mane, tail
and legs are a darker shade of the body colour. They will normally have pink skin and blue
eyes.
Grey: Where the body coat is a varying mosaic of black and white hairs, with the skin black. With
increasing age the coat grows lighter in colour. As there are many variations according to age and
season, all of them should be described by the general term 'grey'. The flea-bitten grey may contain
these three colours or the two basic colours, and should be so described. (Birth colour must be stated.)
Roans: Coat is a fairly even mixture of any base body colour and white hairs. The mane, tail, points
and entire head remain fully coloured. Roans are distinguished by this colour.
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Blue Roan: Where the body colour is black or black-brown, with a mixture of white hair,
which gives a blue tinge to the coat. On the limbs from the knees and hocks down, the black
hairs usually predominate; white markings may be encountered.
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Bay or Red Roan: Where the body colour is bay with white markings, may be encountered
an admixture of white hairs which give a reddish tinge to the coat. On the limbs from the
knees and hocks down the black hairs usually predominate.
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Strawberry or Chestnut Roan: Where the body colour is chestnut with an admixture of
white hairs.
Sabino: Bald face, wide-blaze or blaze that extends over the muzzle and under the jaw. White leg
markings that extend past mid-knee or mid-hock and terminate in a point at the front of the leg, or into
disconnected leg markings. Often some form of roaning on body (especially barrel or flanks) with or
without speckled patches, particularly on belly. One or both eyes may be blue.
PARTBREDS ONLY (not allowable colours for Purebreds)
Piebald - Where the body coat consists of large patches of black and of white. The line of
demarcation between the two colours is well defined.
Skewbald - Where the body coat consists of large patches of white and of any definite colour except
black. The line of demarcation between the colours is well defined.
MARKINGS
HEAD
Star: Any white mark on the forehead. Size, shape, intensity, position, and coloured markings (if
any) on the white to be specified. Should the marking in the region of the centre of the forehead
consist of a few white hairs only it should be so described and not referred to as a star.
Stripe: A narrow white marking down the face. In the majority of cases the star and stripe are
continuous and should be described as 'star and stripe conjoined'. Where the stripe is separate and
distinct from the star it should be described as 'interrupted stripe
Blaze: A white marking covering almost the whole of the forehead between the eyes and extending
beyond the width of the nasal bones and usually to the muzzle. Any variation in direction, termination
and any markings on the white should be stated.
White Face: Where the white covers the forehead and front of the face, extending downwards
towards the mouth. The extension may be into the left or right or both nostrils, or covering both and
extending further, in which cases it should be described accordingly.
Snip: An isolated white marking, independent of those already named and situated between or in the
region of the nostrils. Its size, position and intensity should be specified.
Mane and Tail: The presence of differently coloured hairs in mane and tail should be specified.
Whorls: Whorls should be shown by use of small circle with a central dot. The location of whorls or
irregular setting of coat hairs should be precisely indicated on the diagram accompanying the
certificate.
Limbs
Hoofs: Any variation in the colour of the hoofs should be noted.
White Markings on Limbs: It is recommended that any white markings on the limbs should be
accurately defined and the extent precisely stated, e.g. white to half pastern, white to below fetlock,
etc.
NOTES
1. Acquired Markings:
Any permanent acquired markings must be identified.
2. Congenital Abnormalities:
Any congenial marks or other abnormalities, which cannot be included in the description under
headings, should be clearly described.
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Lip-markings: Should be accurately described, whether embracing the whole or a portion of
either lip.
Flesh Marks: Patches where the pigment of the skin is absent should be described as flesh
marks.
White Muzzle: Where the white embraces both lips and extends to the region of the nostrils.
Wall-Eye: This term should be used exclusively where there is such a lack of pigment, either
partial or complete, in the iris as usually to give a pinkish-white or bluish-white appearance to the
eye. Any other important variations should be noted.
Showing the White of the Eye: Where some part of the white sclerotic of the eye shows
between the eyelids.
Whorls: Whorls should be shown by use of small circle with a central dot. The location of
whorls or irregular setting of coat hairs should be precisely indicated on the diagram
accompanying the certificate
Body
• Ticked: Where white hairs are sparsely distributed through the coat in any part of the body.
• Flecked: Where small collections of white hairs occur distributed irregularly in any part of the
body. The degrees of flecking may be described by the terms heavily flecked, lightly flecked.
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Black Marks: This term should be used to describe small areas of black hairs among white or
any other colour.
Spots: Where small, more or less circular, collection of hairs differing from the general body
colour occur, distributed in various parts of the body. The positions und colour of the spots must
be stated.
Patch: This term should be used to describe any large well-defined irregular area (not covered by
previous definitions) of hairs differing from the general body colour. The colour, shape, position
and extent should be described.
MARKINGS OF PONIES
A helpful guide for registering your foal
Star.
Snip
Star &
stripe
conjoined
. Flesh
mark on
lower lip.
Irregular
star,
stripe &
snip
conjoined
Star,
blaze &
snip
conjoined
Blaze
terminati
ng in
flesh
coloured
muzzle
Star &
interrupted
snip
White face
White to
½ pastern
White to
fetlock
White to
1/3
cannon
White to
½ cannon
White to
knee
White to
½ cannon
rising
behind
White to
fetlock
with
ermine
marks
White to
½ cannon
& hoof
White to
hock &
striped
hoof
White to
above
hock &
hoof
White to
gaskin
White to
hock
rising in
front
Leg Markings
Front Legs
White
corone
t
Hind
Legs
White
heel