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TRADITIONAL GYPSY COB ASSOCIATION

Stallions 4 years & Over wishing to compete in TGCA Classes at shows  and TOYS MUST first obtain a Performance Evaluation



GRADING EVALUATIONS


 2021


PERFORMANCE AND BREED



Don't forget the PERFORMANCE BOOK is Also open to
  GELDINGS & MARES

Next Dates:

05th June 2021 - SE Regionals - Nr Canterbury, Kent 

31st July 2021 - TOYS - Onley


Get your Stallion, Gelding and Mare's achievements Officially recognised and start earning those stars which shows the world their achievements



REMEMBER THE FEE YOU PAY IS NOT JUST FOR THE EVALUATION BUT ALLOWS  YOU TO HAVE THE COVERTED GOLD BOOK AND COLLECT GOLD STARS 
(Click HERE for more details)


Which one is for You???

Performance Grading Evaluation


Open to all Fillies, Colts, Mares, Geldings & Stallions


Why?


  • Show case of your horses talent.
  • Help breeders, owners and potential owners interested in Traditional Gypsy Cobs to discover the consistently successful bloodlines in the breed. The aim is to highlight not only the achievement of individual ponies, but to link these to their sires and dams and/or progeny.
  • Compulsory to Show Stallions in TGCA Affiliated Classes.


Sections:


Traditional

  • Youngstock (1-3yrs)
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) Only – Required to compete In Hand Classes
  • Ridden (4yrs & over) Only – Required to compete Ridden Classes
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) & Ridden (4yrs & over) Combined Evaluation – Required to compete In Hand & Ridden Classes


Traditional Part Bred

  • Youngstock (1-3yrs)
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) Only
  • Ridden (4yrs & over) Only
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) & Ridden (4yrs & over) Combined




Breed Grading Evaluation


Open to all Fillies, Colts, Mares & Stallions


Why?


  • To encourage the preservation and breeding of the best Traditional Gypsy Cobs.
  • Stallions/Mares recognised as being of a high standard to Breed from/with.
  • Single year-dated and numbered Covering Certificates.
  • Compulsory to advertise your stallion at stud as TGCA Grade Evaluated.

Sections:


Traditional

  • Youngstock (1-3yrs)
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) Only


Traditional Part Bred

  • Youngstock (1-3yrs)
  • Senior In-hand (4yrs & over) Only



These classes will be judged as a show ring format, so please ensure you and your horse are turned out as such.

All details regarding owner, breeder, handler and horse/pony will be kept anonymous from evaluation panel where possible.


Click HERE to continue to Application Process



Guide to

PERFORMANCE

WINS & ACHIEVEMENTS

In all Sections

Please record ONLY the Highest win at each show

150 POINTS FOR EACH CHAMPIONSHIP GAINED IN EACH DISCIPLINE SECTION

100 POINTS EACH 1ST PLACE AT NOTED DISCIPLINES


For other disciplines not listed subject to prior approval, we may issue 50 points for a 1st place

For all other wins please record on one of our extra sheets and keep with this book, as record for their portfolio.

TO OBTAIN STAR IN A SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE YOU WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE 1000 PTS.

TGCA will accept the following Disciplines:


  • SHOWING

Shows that qualify are:

TOYS, TGCA REGIONALS, COUNTY, RIHS, HOYS


  • DRESSAGE

Shows that qualify are:

TOYS, TGCA REGIONALS, TGCA DRESSAGE LEAGUE, BD DRESSAGE AFFILIATIONS


  • JUMPING & X COUNTRY

Shows that qualify are:

TOYS OPEN, BSJA, BRITISH EVENTING, TGCA AFFILIATED CLASSES


  • HUNTING

Shows that qualify are:

MINIMUM OF 20 DAYS from start of season through to end of season


  • DRIVING

Shows that qualify are:

BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY WINS


  • Le TREC

Shows that qualify are:

Affiliated Le Trec events