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 2025 AWARDS 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 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 2024 :-
Bronze Medal:-
In Hand:-
Chuchway Daybreak (Spinway Comet / Cluggan Drama). Bred by Mrs D S Tucker. Owned by Mrs Sue Gillingham.
Dressage:-
Legend’s Star (Lonsdale Legend/Knockillaree Bay). Bred by Mr L Fanning. Owned by Miss Marjorie Grant
Show Jumping:-
Dun Shadow Dancer (Rocklawn Elvis / Bogberry Dancer). Bred by Mr T Gaherty. Owned by Ms A Hudson.
Endurance:-
Wilma Bonny (Shannonside Kilmore Jacob/Archers Girl). Bred by Mr & Mrs W Heavin. Owned by Ms Amanda Carson
Silver Medal:-
In Hand:-
Pride and Joy (Newtown Pedro / Philomenas Pride) Bred by Ms A Needham. Owned by Ms C Wood
Dressage:-
Ballynagilly Damien (Forest View Sparrow / Lady Macdara). Bred by Mr P McAleer. Owned by Mrs M Dunham.
Gold:-
In Hand:-
Clover Hill Magic (Glencarrig Knight/Inverin Misty). Bred by Ms C Lee. Owned by Ms C Wood.
Castle Empress (Glencarrig Knight / Orphee Schueracher). Bred by Mr P O’Toole. Owned by Mrs Jackie Parry
Glencarrig Harmony (Glencarrig Knight/Glencarrig Scarlet). Bred by Mr C Curran. Owned by Mrs Jackie Parry
Hazelrock Cruise (Lucky Rebel/Smokey Jimmy). Bred by Mr K MGrath. Owned by Mrs Joy Wyman.
Glencarrig Eleanor (Cloonisle Cashel / Glencarrig Aedin). Bred by Mr C Curran. Owned by Mr R B Blackburn OBE (Pam Blackburn-Clingan)
Poreen Melody (I Love You Melody / Pooreen Star). Bred by Mr M Naughton. Owned by Caroline & Georgia Crouchman.
Chilham Night Sky (Glencarrig Knight / Chilham Celestial). Bred by Mrs Vanessa Clark. Owned by Mr Andrew & Ms Mollie Elsworth.
Tyan Ma’Lady (Mac Cloonisle/Charlesland Lady in Waiting). Bred by Mrs Ann Halfpenny. Owned by Mrs Janine Sehne
Ridden:-
Tyan Ma’Lady (Mac Cloonisle/Charlesland Lady in Waiting). Bred by Mrs Ann Halfpenny. Owned by Mrs Janine Sehne
Skaergaardens Delicious Love (Wirtsmuhle Delaney’s/Skaergardens Secret Love). Bred by Ms B Goetske. Owned by Mrs Vanessa Clark
Greylag Whin (Tierel Top Cat/Erris Gorse). Bred my Mr M Gray. Owned by Mrs Joy Wyman
Oaklands Satyricon (Atlantic Ace / Oaklands Capricorn). Bred and Owned by Mr N W Palmer. Keeper – Miss Amy Smith
Tyan Maid of Honour (Mac Cloonisle/Charlesland Lady in Waiting). Bred by Mrs A Halfpenny. Owned by Ms C Wood
Show Jumping:-
Golden Island Star (Monaghanstown Fionn/Golden Girl). Bred by Mr J Galvin. Owned by Mrs Jane Somerset
Endurance:-
Legend’s Star (Lonsdale Legend/Knockillaree Bay). Bred by Mr L Fanning. Owned by Miss Marjorie Grant
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 @ 64% plus | BD – 8 x Elem. test @ 65% plus OR 3 Progeny - 8 x Elem. test @ 64% 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 1st-3rd 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 1st-3rd 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.
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