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Mare Ridden Performance Test (IBOP)

The aim of the Ridden Mare Performance Test is to provide owners and breeders with a performance benchmark to assist in the selection process of utilising the best mares for breeding. On completion of the test a numerical score will be calculated for each mare. Certificates will be issued to verify the result by the SSH Studbook Manager at a later date. Scoring may take account of age and be biased toward potential.

NB Ster mares that successfully complete a mare performance test with good results will be eligible for Keur status on the provision that she produces a 1st or second premium foal. Successful

Keur mares will be awarded an additional £100 cash awarded if she has already received the £200 Ster Cash Award.
Mares that receive Keur status and are successfully x-rayed will be elegible for a further £100 and Prok and Elite status.

Full details are availible in the StudBook Guidelines.

The test is voluntary and open to all mares and includes:

In hand: Assessment of the mare for type, conformation, movement and temperament.
Dressage: to be scored on evaluation of gaits, athleticism, talent and attitude as a dressage horse.
Jumping: Under saddle and loose, judged on take-off, technique, scope and talent as a jumping horse.

Requirements:

Open to SSH registered mares aged 4 years old and over.
Mares should be free from hereditary defect and disease on entry.
Mares must be presented plaited and properly turned out.
Any dangerous behaviour and/or vices displayed by any mare at the grading may prevent her from continuing further.

Once issued, the IBOP Test Certificate result will remain with that horse for life. Unless the mare is presented a second time. The score will be linked to the stallion/dams' breeding data.

Snaffle bridle (single, simple, smooth-mouthed) with no more than 2 joints, thick metal or rubber is to be used. No twisted or wire mouthed pieces are allowed. A plain caveson noseband must be used (no flash, figure-eight or drop nosebands allowed).
Martingales, draw reins or any other artificial aids are not permitted in any phase.
Bandages, tendon boots and over-reach boots are not permitted in the dressage.
Open fronted tendon boots only are permitted in the jumping under saddle and loose jumping.
Rider: Spurs are allowed provided they are blunt and well rounded.
Whips: Maximum of 75cm.
Hats: Riders must wear protective headgear and be up to British Safety Standards.
Breed papers and passport may be checked by Judges or SSH officials.
The Test will be held in an indoor arena which must be a minimum of 20m x 40m.

The owner of the mare can request that the width and height of the fences be altered. This request must be made on the entry form with the understanding that these circumstances will necessitate riding last.

Once the first horse has commenced the test no complaint can be lodged regarding the course.

Order of Test: All horses will be presented in catalogue order, with the dressage phase first, followed by jumping under saddle, and lastly loose jumping.

Note – The mare can be presented more than once (but not in the same year) in an attempt to increase her IBOP Score.

SCORING OF ALL THREE PHASES:

0 – Not Performed
1 – Very Bad
2 – Bad
3 – Fairly Bad
4 – Insufficient
5 – Sufficient
6 – Satisfactory
7 – Fairly Good
8 – Good
9 – Very Good
10 - Excellent

The judges decision will always be final and it is deemed a condition of entry that no liability whatsoever for damages, accident or injury whether real or implied to persons, vehicles, equipment, businesses or horses will be accepted in any way by the Scottish Sports Horse, its officials or judges, in connection with the event and that the owners/riders and their representatives agree to abide by the regulations in force throughout.

Download IBOP Mare Performance Guidelines

Stud Book Enquiries

Jackie Aird on Tel 0844 8465220
(10am -2pm Mon - Fridays)

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