Severn Valley Welsh Pony & Cob Association

Young Judges Competition 2012

If any of the Severn Valley members would like to compete in the young judges competition this year please contact the Rowena Andrew on

01686 650285

Information Sheet

The competition, started in 1997, is run under the rules and direction of the WPCS Judging and Showing Committee and holds an important place in the WPCS calendar. Over the years the competition has proved to be a valuable training ground for future judges of the WPCS panel.

Aim The aim of the competition is to find annually the top Young Judge of the Welsh Breeds. It provides the opportunity for young people to develop their skills in terms of judging and also present their understanding of the judging process in an interview situation.

 Eligibility The competition is open to all young people aged between 10 and 21 years of age. Area Associations and Overseas Societies are invited to nominate and enter up to 3 competitors Studs are also eligible to nominate 1 person but this will be limited to 10 places on a first come, first served basis. All entries must be made on the appropriate entry form and returned with payment of £11 per competitor to Mrs Bethan Jones at WPCS Offices no later than Tuesday 17th July, 2012.

Classification The competition will be run in three age groups: 10 – 12 years, 13- 18 years and 19 – 21 years. The overall winner will be decided by the judges from the winners of the three groups. Date, time and place This year the competition will be held on the Three Counties Showground. Malvern. WR13 6NW on Saturday 11th August starting at 3. 30pm. Presentation of awards will be made later in the evening {approx 7.30pm) at the evening event organised by the Young Peoples Committee. The National Welsh and Welsh Part bred show will take place on the showground on the following day.

Assessors: Miss S Hardy (Briarth) and Mrs J Williams (Glebedale) will assess the candidates.

Scoring A maximum of 100 marks is awarded by the assessors as follows:

25 marks for candidate's placing

40 marks for candidate's accuracy and observation

25 marks for candidate's comparative rather than descriptive description

10 marks for candidates interview presentation

Procedure Competitors will judge an in hand class of four section D animals. They will be required to assess the cobs standing, in walk and in trot. They will place the ponies in their preferred order on the score card provided. The Assessors will also judge the cobs at the same time as the competitors. A sheet with full details of the procedure is available and should be consulted.

Association Stud Visit
 Sunday 9th Sept 2012

We will be visiting Mr Meirion Davies and Mr Richard Miller ‘Heniarth Stud and Mr John Kirks Donys stud. Both of these prestigious Studs offer us a very warm welcome and it should be an enjoyable day. The coach will be starting in Newtown.

Names to Rowena Andrew 01686 650285