Merit Awards

The Council launched the Society’s new Merit Awards Scheme in 2023.

The Premium Scheme was retired some eight years ago and the Merit Awards have been devised to follow on from them.

Merit Awards are to be awarded in the following categories:-

In Hand, Ridden, Working Hunter Pony, Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Endurance and Trec.

We hope that the variety of disciplines will give all mares and stallions registered in the BCPS Stud Book a chance to gain awards.

The rules, criteria and application forms may be downloaded here or requested from the Office.

CLOSING DATE FOR 2026 AWARDS 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 at 5pm (any application received after the time/date will beheld over until the following year).

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The Merit Awards were awarded at the Annual General Meeting in 2025 :-

Bronze Medal:-

Merit Awards

Silver Medal:-

Merit Awards 2

Dressage:-

St Flannans Grainne (Churchway Daybreak/St Flannans Niamh). Bred by Mrs K Simmons Owned by Mrs K Simmons & Miss G Hasberry.

Gold:-

Merit Awards 1

In Hand:-

Eastlands Rashiebrae (Lockinge Frederick/Bardsey Trinket) owned and bred by Mr and Mrs J.G. Staveley

Knockferry Vision (Glencarrig Knight/Morning Blossom) – Bred by Mr V McDonagh. Owned by Miss Sophie Robins

Loxleigh Game Plan (Contemponi Cashel/Glencarrig Emperess) – Bred by Ms C Wood. Owned by Miss Emma James.

Ridden:-

Eastlands Rashiebrae (Lockinge Frederick/Bardsey Trinket) owned and bred by Mr and Mrs J.G. Staveley

Ridden Progeny:-

Eastlands Harleybrae (Rosenharley Laughris/Eastlands Burniebrae) owned and bred by Mr and Mrs J.G. Staveley

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Merit Awards Scheme Rules

Merit Awards Criteria

Mare-Stallion-Progeny Application Form

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – IN HAND

	PLATINUM	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	Wins the 148cm & Under Section of the for Supreme In Hand at HOYS OR 2 of his progeny qualify for Supreme In Hand at HOYS	4 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules. .(NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR Supreme Champion at the BCPS Breed Show. OR One of his progeny is Supreme Champion at the Breed Show 4 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered).	3 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR 3 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules.(NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR BCPS AREA SHOW 4 of his progeny wins in Connemara only class	2 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR 2 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered).
Mare	Wins the 148cm & Under Section of the for Supreme In Hand at HOYS OR 2 of her progeny qualify for Supreme In Hand at HOYS	4 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules OR Supreme Champion at the BCPS Breed Show. OR A progeny is Supreme Champion at the Breed Show 4 Progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules.(NF/Connemara classes may be considered).	3 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed. in the Rules (NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR 3 of her progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed.in the Rules. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered). OR BCPS AREA SHOW 3 of her progeny win in Connemara only class	2 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules. OR 2 of her progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed. (NF/Connemara classes may be considered).

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – RIDDEN

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	Qualifies for the BSPS Heritage Supreme Championship at the London International Horse Show (was Olympia) or the NPS M&M Ridden Pony of the Year Championship at HOYS OR Supreme Champion at the BCPS Breed Show. 3 of his progeny win at LIHS or HOYS (as above) OR 4 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules.	3 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules OR 3 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules. OR BCPS AREA SHOW 4 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class	2 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules OR 3 of his progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules.
Mare	Qualifies for the BSPS Heritage Supreme Championship at the London International Horse Show (was Olympia) or the NPS M&M Ridden Pony of the Year Championship at HOYS OR Supreme Champion at the BCPS Breed Show. 3 of her progeny win at LIHS or HOYS (as above) OR A progeny is Supreme Champion at the Breed Show OR 4 of her progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules	3 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules OR 3 of her progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows listed in the Rules. OR BCPS AREA SHOW 3 of her progeny wins in Connemara only class	2 Wins in a Connemara only class in the 8 Shows listed in the Rules OR 2 of her progeny win in a Connemara only class in the 8 shows in the Rules

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – WHP

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	Placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final. OR 3 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.	Placed 3rd – 9th in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final. OR 2 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.	Qualify twice for RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP. OR Qualify for NPS Open WHP Final OR 1 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.
Mare	1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final. OR 3 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.	Placed 3rd – 9th in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final. OR 2 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.	Qualify twice for RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP. OR Qualify for NPS Open WHP Final OR 1 Progeny placed 1st or 2nd in RIHS or HOYS M&M WHP Final.

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – DRESSAGE

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	BD – 8 x Medium test @ 65% plus OR 4 Progeny - 8 x Medium test @ 65% plus	BD – 8 x Elem. test @ 65% plus OR 3 Progeny - 8 x Elem. test @ 65% plus	BD – 8 x Novice test @ 65% plus OR 2 Progeny - 8 x Novice test @ 65% plus
Mare	BD – 4 x Medium test @ 65% plus OR 4 Progeny - 4 x Medium test @ 65% plus	BD – 4 x Elem. test @ 65% plus OR 3 Progeny - 4 x Elem. test @ 65% plus	BD – 4 x Novice test @ 65% plus OR 2 Progeny - 4 x Novice test @ 65% plus

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – SHOW JUMP

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	BS – 8 x Double Clear 1.10m OR 4 Progeny – 8 x Double Clear 1.10m	BS – 8 x Double Clear 1.00m OR 3 Progeny – 8 x Double Clear 1.00m	BS – 8 x Double Clear 0.90m OR 2 Progeny – 8 x Double Clear 0.90m
Mare	BS – 4 x Double Clear 1.10m OR 4 Progeny – 4 x Double Clear 1.10m	BS – 4 x Double Clear 1.00m OR 3 Progeny – 4 x Double Clear 1.00m	BS – 4 x Double Clear 0.90m OR 2 Progeny – 4 x Double Clear 0.90m

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – EVENTING

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 4 x Novice OR 4 Progeny – 4 x Novice	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 4 x BE100 OR 3 Progeny – 4 x BE100	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 4 x BE90 OR 2 Progeny – 4 x BE90
Mare	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 2 x Novice OR 4 Progeny – 2 x Novice	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 2 x BE100 OR 3 Progeny – 2 x BE100	BE – Clear SJ and XC and in top 20% of class 2 x BE90 OR 2 Progeny – 2 x BE90

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – ENDURANCE

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	Grade 1 or 2 2 x 80km OR 4 Progeny – 2 x 80 km	Grade 1 or 2 3 x 50-65km OR 3 Progeny – 3 x 50-65km	Grade 1 or 2 4 x 30-40km OR 2 Progeny – 3 x 30-40km
Mare	Grade 1 or 2 2 x 80+km OR 4 Progeny – 2 x 80+km	Grade 1 or 2 3 x 50-65kmkm OR 3 Progeny – 3 x 50-65km	Grade 1 or 2 4 x 30-40km OR 2 Progeny – 3 x 30-40km

BCPS MERIT AWARDS – TREC

	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Stallion	TREC GB – Placed 1st-3rd in FULL Trec 4 x Level 4 OR Level 3 OR 4 Progeny – 4 x Level 3/4	TREC GB – Championship placing 1st – 6th in FULL Trec 4 x Level 2 OR Level 2A OR 3 Progeny – 4 x Level 2/2A	TREC GB – Championship placing 1st3rd in FULL Trec 4 x Level 1 OR 2 Progeny – 4 x Level 1
Mare	TREC GB – Placed 1st-3rd in FULL Trec 4 x Level 4 OR Level 3 OR 2 Progeny – 4 x Level 3/4	TREC GB – Championship placing 1st – 6th 4 x Level 2 OR Level 2A OR 3 Progeny – 2 x Level 2/2A	TREC GB – Championship placing 1st3rd 4 x Level 1 OR 2 Progeny – 2 x Level 1

Explanatory notes:
Eventing is the nearest comparison as each competition consists of three phases, and the level of difficulty increases at each level of competition.
Level 1 is quite attainable for most schooled equines.
Level 2 – height of jumps and length/speed of POR increases.
Level 3 and 4 require a high degree of skill and fitness.