By providing a schedule of pony classes compliant with IPS Class Specifications your show provides our members with an important platform on which to promote our ponies and by competing, our riders and exhibitors gain much experience and enjoyment. Members of the Irish Pony Society are expected to obey the rules of the Society regarding eligibility of pony and rider, and a code of ethics regarding respect towards all show officials and towards fellow competitors, thus any breaches may be reported to the Society rather than the over-busy Show Secretary being left to deal with complaints unassisted. Our fully paid-up members are covered by IPS insurance at all times while attending your show, whether in the show ring or on the grounds, as are our Judges. A current list of IPS Judges is compiled each year, and we would appreciate it if you selected someone from this list rather one that has been on a file from previous years, likewise the class specifications change from time to time and need to be accurate on your Schedule of Classes. The IPS runs a points system which not only record the status of ponies eligible for classes confined to novice ponies, but also rewards members at the end of the season by awarding rosettes to those ponies and riders accruing the highest number of points over the season at shows affiliated to the IPS. This is a very popular event and encourages the owner to support as many Affiliated Shows as is feasible. Thus your affiliation to the IPS has advantages to your Show as well as advantages to our competitors, and we hope you will continue your support into the future, as will our members look forward to attending and supporting your Show.