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Why be a NDPC Partner Show?

• For exhibitors, riders with small horses and ponies have a chance to stand out from the crowd and win special awards at shows in their area. Who doesn’t love awards? So riders, encourage your favorite show to apply!

• For competitions, Partner Shows attract more pony and small horse entries (which means more revenue) and enjoy international recognition on our Pony Cup website & Social Media pages.

• We are proud to partner with dressage competitions and dressage sport horse breeding (DSHB) competitions in both the United States and Canada. Join our network today!

What are the requirements for NDPC Partner Shows?

• In the US, competitions must be USEF/USDF-licensed show, or a USEF affiliate show (ie breed restricted), or a USEF Lite show. Scores earned at these shows will count towards year-end awards.

• DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS IN THE US AND CANADA MAY BECOME NDPC PARTNER SHOWS . Shows must use FEI/USEF/USDF dressage tests, and scores DO NOT count towards year-end awards.

• In Canada, competitions must be a Bronze, Silver, or Gold show with Equestrian Canada. Scores earned at these shows will count towards year-end awards.

• Competitions must complete the NDPC application form and pay a Partner Show fee.

• Pony Test of Choice classes are height restricted. Show management may allow non member ponies to compete in this class. Ponies that are not members, are eligible for NDPC prizes at that particular show.

• Small Horses may be offered an NDPC Small Horse Member Test of Choice. This is a membership restricted class, open to our Small Horse Members. A current membership card or receipt from a current membership purchase must be presented to be eligible to compete in this class.

• An NDPC Test of Choice can be offered as well. This would be open to Ponies and Small horses that have a current NDPC membership. High points would be awarded to the two highest placing ponies and the 2 highest placing small horses in the class.

• Small Horse High Point ribbons can also be given by compiling all of the scores earned by eligible small horses during a competition, and awarding the two highest scores overall at the end of the show.

• If riders would like their scores to be eligible to compete for NDPC Year-End awards, competitors must be current members of the National Dressage Pony Cup by October 31st of that year.

• At minimum, each Partner Show must offer at least one Pony-Only Test of Choice class. Ideally, we suggest that Pony-Only classes be split into two Test of Choice classes: Pony Introductory – Third Level Test of Choice, and Pony Fourth Level – FEI Test of Choice.

  We understand that FEI Tests may not be possible to include in all shows, but wherever possible we prefer that ponies be offered the opportunity to enter these upper-level tests.

  Alternatively, shows may offer a Pony Division within each class. This means that ponies ride in open classes, but the Rider states “Pony” as their Division, as opposed to Open/AA/YR/Jr.

• Materiale, Equitation, Young Horse, Pas de Deux, Oportunity, and Freestyle classes are not eligible for these awards.

• Competition must provide an opportunity for ponies to be measured and obtain a temporary or permanent USEF Pony Measurement Card (this is already a USEF requirement for Level 3 competitions and above). For schooling shows, determination of height is at the discretion of show management.

• The NDPC will send each Partner Show two ribbons for High Point and Reserve High Point with each $35 Partner Show fee paid. These ribbons are to be presented to winning competitors AT THE SHOW.

• Partner Show applications and payments must be received by the NDPC at least ten (10) business days prior to the first day of competition to allow for shipping time of ribbons, otherwise expedited shipping fees may apply.

• Competitions are encouraged to utilize the official NDPC logo and designate their show as a Partner Show in the prize list and other promotional material.

• All Partner Shows will be listed by date on the NDPC website and promoted to members via the website, in e-blasts, and on social media as free publicity for the competition.

• Submission of show results to the NDPC is no longer required since awards are to be presented to competitors at the competition. However results & photos of the winners are always appreciated and will be shared on social media, providing even more free publicity for your show! Send results and photos to Karen@dressageponycup.com.

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For questions regarding the NDPC Partner Show Program, contact Karen Shaw

at Karen@dressageponycup.com.

Interested in offering additional Pony or Small Horse awards at your show, or hosting a series of competitions in your area with special pony prizes?

We are happy to customize our Partner Show packages.

Contact Jenny Carol at Jenny@dressageponycup.com to discuss your ideas!