VPBA Class Specifications

VPBA Young Ponies Under Saddle

Open to any VPBA registered pony, 5 years old and under which has not broken its green status, exhibited under its registered name and in the name of its last recorded owner who must be a VPBA member. To be ridden by a junior of any age and shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring. To be judged 70% on performance, manners, way of going, and soundness; ponies will then be stripped and judged 30% on conformation. Martingales not permitted. Light contact with the pony's mouth is required. Ponies should not be eliminated for slight errors.

Registered Virginia Bred Performance Division

The division is held at Regular member VHSA/USEF shows and consists of four classes. VPBA Model, (must jog), Over Fences, Over Fences -25% conformation, and Under Saddle. Large ponies to jump 2'6, small/medium ponies to jump 2'0. All ponies must compete over fences.