This competition has been divided into three height classes (it was two in 2007).

The classes are now:

Class 1:- Ponies not exceeding 128 cm (12.2 hh).  Riders must not have attained their 14^th birthday by 1^st January in the current year.

Class 2 - Ponies exceeding 128 cm (12.2 hh) but not exceeding 138 cm (13.2hh).  Riders must not have attained their 16^th birthday by 1^st January in the current year.

Class 3:- Ponies exceeding 138 cm (13.2 hh).  Riders must not have attained their 18^th birthday by the 1^st January in the current year.

b. Show Pony/ Hunter Pony Ridden Classes

The eligibility criteria for these classes have been clarified. They are for ponies registered in the NPS Riding Pony Stud Book, Register or Appendix, the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS Stud Book, Register or Appendix.

c. Membership Cards

Where NPS membership cards are required the rider/handler must have the owner's membership card in their possession on entering the ring.