Grading is the assessment of SPSS Registered ponies and small horses (up to 158cm) to see if they meet the standards for acceptance into the SPSS Studbooks.  At least one Grading is held each year, normally in October at Heart of England Equestrian in Staffordshire.  Progeny of SPSS graded parents can be registered with the SPSS and given either blue (2 graded parents) or cream (one graded parent) papers/passport. 

The SPSS also organises an In-Hand Premium Show alongside the main grading and in 2010 we are also supporting and promoting a Young Dressage Pony Championships, the Potential Show Jumping Pony Class at the IPS Auction and the 2010 Pony European Championships.

For more information please click on the event name below:

2010 Key Dates

2010 Pony European Championships - 28th July - 1st August

SPSS South West Mare Grading - 15th August

SPSS Main Grading - 16th & 17th October

SPSS In-Hand Show - 16th October

SPSS Young Dressage Pony Championship - 31st October

supported by British Dressage

Potential Show Jumping Pony Class - 13th November

(part of the IPS Auction Weekend)

IPS Auction - 13th & 14th November