Q: How do I know if my pony is eligible to be nominated for the NAPF breeding and performance incentive fund classes?

A: Your pony must be sired by a nominated stallion, and for the 2009 competition year must be foaled between 2004 and 2008. Nominated stallions will be listed on the website. If you are unsure you may contact our recording secretary.

 

Q: What classes are open to nominated ponies?

A: There is a full breeding section for Colts and Fillies up to 3 years of age. There is a performance division for 3 yr. olds that may be exhibited by any size appropriate rider of any age be they amateur, professional or junior. Three year old ponies may be stallions. A pony may enter only one or two sections of the 3 yr. old performance division.

      The NAPF also conducts a division open to 4 and 5 yr. olds combined. These ponies must be ridden by juniors of any age. See the competition specifications for further information. These performance divisions will receive the majority of the prize money.

 

Q: If I nominate my foal is it valid for the rest of his NAPF competitive career?

A: Yes. A foal need only be nominated one time.

 

Q: Why should I nominate my 4 0r 5 yr. old pony when they will have only one or two years to compete?

A: The nominating fees for 2009, our inaugural year are such that your odds are very high to well exceed your fees in prize money. You will also be contributing to the start up of a strong incentive fund program that should increase interest in the young performance pony market. Unlike most awards based on year end points the NAPF is also a major showcase that you will not have to campaign your youngster heavily to win a national title. Outside of being eligible through nomination there are no qualifying shows in which you must participate in order to be the Grand Champion and win significant prize money.

       The NAPF championship 4 and 5 yr old division will be held at the Old Dominion Horse Show, a USEF “AA” horse show that is held in Virginia in late July. There will be numerous other awards and trophies in addition to prize money. You and your pony’s name may get engraved on our perpetual trophies for posterity.  Your pony will receive great exposure to the pony buying market. There will be significant national press coverage that will name the wining ponies, breeders, riders and owners. A good performance in this venue could well increase your pony’s value and be a great source of pride for all involved.

        We also expect to fund awards for mature successful ponies that have gone through the NAPF program. This will most likely be an award to be given at USEF Pony Finals starting in the next few years.

 

Q: Does my pony need a USEF measurement card to compete?

A: You will need a USEF temporary measurement card to compete in the performance divisions. See the specifications for your division for more information.

 

Q: Is there an additional charge to enter the performance division or classes of the division?

A: Yes. That fee will be determined shortly. It will be paid when you enter the horse show.

 

Q: What if I nominate my foal and decide not to show them? Do I get a refund?

A: No. Your nomination fees will stay in the prize money pool.