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Schedule

Documents required

Tentative RPSI Keuring schedule beginning at 8:30am is as follows:

Paperwork: paperwork, payment of fees; please bring the original and a copy of all paperwork. If your horse has a show record you might want to prepare a sheet listing the highlights with copies of photos for inclusion in your file.

Mares without foals for inspection

Mares with current year foals for inspection - mare to be inspected first, then foal will be inspected

Current year foals for inspection out of approved dams; only foal being inspected

Candidate premium foal call back - Please bear in mind that only a few premium candidates will actually be awarded premium foal. Being a premium candidate in itself does not necessarily mean your foal will be awarded premium status. Every year we have people get upset because their foals are candidates, but do not go premium. A 7.5 is an excellent score and it's GREAT if a foal is a candidate - the call back helps the judges pick the best of the best so again remember if your foal goes premium Congratulations, if not you still have a very good score and should be proud! While the judges are very experienced at evaluating babies you must remember that the foal who looks like an ugly duckling today can easily be a swan next week. The judges are always willing to explain their scores and we encourage you to use this as an educational experience.

Yearling and older foals for inspection

Branding - will be done for all mares and foals - this way mare and foal owners do not have to wait all day before they can leave

Young Stallion-candidates for inspection - Young stallion prospects who have not previously been presented

Breeding Stallions for Approval - Stallions holding licenses with other registries being presented for a Breeding License with RPSI

Stallions will be presented first in-hand on the triangle at the walk and trot. Next they will be presented loose in the arena. Finally they will be asked to free-jump. If you plan to bring a stallion it is imperative that you notify us first. It is also recommended that you familiarize your horse with the jumping chute.

Please notify the host about

Number of mares to be inspected
Number of foals to be registered
Number of yearlings and older for registration
Stables needed (NOTE: stabling is limited)
Handler(s) needed
Grooming help (e.g. for braiding)
Directions, hotel, etc.

Documents and information you need:
charge of $30.00 for incomplete paperwork

For MARES:
Original registration paper if not registered with RPSI and a complete photocopy of the papers for the Registry to keep

Official 4-generation pedigree

For FOALS:
Registration number of the dam (or copy of the Mare Book certificate) if already registered (otherwise see document requirements for mares)

Original breeding certificate for every foal, signed by the stallion owner and the veterinarian who did the insemination

Information about the exact breeding dates (should appear on the breeding certificate)

The correct date of birth

For YEARLINGS and older:

LETTER OF PARENT VERIFICATION plus everything listed under FOALS.

Please contact the host only with all information about the number of horses you'll bring, your needs regarding stabling, handling, directions, etc.

For any information you need about the eligibility of registration , inspection procedure, etc. please contact the RPSI office .

For STALLIONS:
Original registration paper if not registered with RPSI and a complete photocopy of the papers for the Registry to keep

Official 4-generation pedigree

Original Breeding License(s), if applicable, and a complete photocopy for the Registry to keep

Presentation of Stallions, Mares and/or Foals

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Handlers should enter arena individually as called. The horse should be stood up in front of the Inspector with the left side toward the Inspector. The handler should stand in front of the horse and position the horse in an open stance allowing the Inspector to see all four legs.

At a signal from the Inspector the handler should lead the horse at the walk either straight away from the Inspector and back, or the handler should proceed clockwise around the small triangle. The reins should be carried in the right hand. Horses should be turned to the right with the handler staying on the outside of the horse thuskeeping the horse between the handler and the Inspector. It is recommended that the horse be shown on a loose rein allowing freedom of the head and that the handler walk out to exhibit a free-flowing and rhythmic gait.

At the Inspector's signal the handler should lead the horse at the trot in a clockwise direction around the larger triangle. The handler should be able to run fast enough to show the natural stride of the horse. The goal of the handler is to present the horse to its best advantage - there are no penalties for breaking gait, straying from the triangle, stopping or not stopping at the end of each side.

Mares with weanlings at their side should be brought to stand in front of the Inspector first. The weanling should be in a halter and on a leadline and have its own handler. At the Inspector's signal the handler should turn the weanling loose and it is recommended that the halter be removed to prevent the foal from throwing it's head and thus presenting incorrect movement. The handler of the mare should lead the mare at the trot in a clockwise direction around the triangle keeping in mind that the goal is to show the best gait of the foal and adjusting speed accordingly - or even stopping if necessary. The weanling should stay inside and trot loose on the mare's side. The foal only is being judged and the mare will not influence the scoring. There are no penalties to the weanling for breaking gait, stopping, bucking, galloping, reversing direction or any other 'foal' antics during presentation. The handler of the mare should be prepared to trot the triangle several times until the foal settles down and shows its correct trot.

As directed by the Inspector mares and stallions will be presented at liberty after doing the trot triangle thus allowing all three gaits to be evaluated. Horses are to be presented in a bridle and reins are to be removed and the horse turned loose.

Handlers should keep in mind that any advice given by the Inspector is aimed at assuring the best possible presentation of the stallion, mare or foal and should not be overly sensitive to such advice. If an owner is not experienced and comfortable in showing their horses(s) in-hand then he/she should consider hiring a professional handler.

As a courtesy to the Inspector and the spectators handlers and anyone who will be entering the ring should be properly attired. A dark green RPSI shirt (often available for sale at inspection) or their solid colored farm shirt with white or khaki pants is recommended. A white shirt and dark pants is also acceptable. Comfortable running shoes are a must. All horses should be properly groomed and braided as if showing in-hand.

RPSI SCORING of Mares, Stallions and Foals

Criteria for Scoring Mares and Stallions

Breed, sex type
Quality of Body
Correctness of Conformation and Elasticity of Gaits
Walk
Trot
Canter
Free Jumping (for stallions)
Overall Impression an Development

Criteria for Scoring Foals

Conformation, development and overall impression
Movement and correctness of gaits

Scoring

1 = Very Bad

2 = Bad

3 = Fairly Bad

4 = Not Satisfactory

5 = Insufficient

6 = Satisfactory

7 = Good

8 = Very Good

9 = Excellent

10 = Exceptional

Map/Directions

Directions: From Aberdeen take Hwy 211 East from US 1 for 6.2 miles to Ashemont Road; from Raeford take Hwy 211 West from 401 for 8.6 miles to Ashemont Road. ASHEMONT is located on the North side of Ashemont Road just 1.5 miles south of Hwy 211. Turn in at the big, bright yellow mailbox with 1500 on it.

is located between Aberdeen and Raeford

is 1.5 miles from Hwy 211 on the right hand side of Ashemont Road

You will see the white barn and white Spur fencing. Turn in just before the fencing at the big bright yellow mailbox.