The Young Horse Performance Series™ (YHPS) is a showcase for breeders of showjumping horses in South Africa, with horses judged not just on jumping penalties and time, but also judged on their potential as future showjumping stars, by highly experienced riders, breeders and coaches. There are three age categories: 5, 6 and 7 year olds, and there are separate prizes for the showjumping score (penalties and time) and for the “Potential Showjumper”.

The YHPS series comprises five legs at various venues, each with its own excellent prize money. The horse’s overall score is the sum total of the horse’s 4 best results over the series - ie. if a horse competes in all 5 legs, its worst score will be discarded.

2011 promises to be the best series yet, with the prospect of new, exciting venues and sponsors and plenty of young showjumping prospects.

 
 
This website is sponsored by HSB Investments (Pty) Ltd and designed by Mane design. Website photography by Gary Loney.
       

 

 

HOW THE YHPS STARTED

 
 

In November 2004, the THS Show Jumping Committee was tasked with ‘creating’ a fundraiser to boost their show jumping funds. The idea of holding ‘age category’ shows originated from Bob Neill and the committee decided to try and hold three shows for the following year. There was immediate enthusiasm, with a number of committee members offering trophies to be awarded to the best horse in each age group.

Dominey Alexander and Gail Foxcroft were asked to draw up the rules for this show in January 2005. In April the series was to be run by the THS office, with Sue van der Merwe and Gail helping with the officials and general organisation.

 

The final leg was to be held at the Pretoria Showground’s at the end of August. Gail and Sue managed to secure a number of trophy sponsorships, 12 day sheets and
R10 000.000 towards expenses and prize money. By May 2006 the series was still limping along and the management had decided that K.E.P. arenas need to be profitable and the series would be discontinued.

Both Gail and Sue decided to run the series privately, and with the help of Maria Kroon, some wonderful friends and sponsors, the series has flourished, with entries as far as Namibia and Botswana, and is currently in its 6th year.

 
 

ENTRIES:

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM HERE

Entry forms can be sent to:

Gail Foxcroft:

fax - 0866 299 178

E-mail - entries@yhps.co.za

Banking Details:

Young Horse Performance, Standard Bank, Account number: 032855788 Branch Code: 009 953

   

2012 SHOW DATES:

1st leg - 03 March

2nd leg - 26 May

3rd leg - 14 July

4th leg: - 25 August

Final - 24 September

 

 

 
         
 
     

NEXT SHOW DATE:

2nd leg - 26 May 2012,

The Burgh Equestrian centre, Plot 140, Mooiplaats, Pretoria.

See entry Schedule for map

- Leg 2 - Programme not available

 

 

SPONSORS:

Would you like to be a 2012 sponsor?

 

     

GENERAL SHOW INFO:

  • Course designers:

- Eric Bianchi

- Fanie vd Merwe

  • Directions:

CLICK BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS TO:

- MISTY MEADOWS

- GLENFOX STUD

- PRETORIA EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

 
         

 

 

     

 

AGE GROUP ELIGIBILITY:

The horse must be the required age on the 30th June and will remain in that age category for the remainder of that calendar year.

AGES FOR 2012:

YHPS - 5 year old - Born between 1st July 2006 and 30th June 2007.

YHPS - 6 year old - Born between 1st July 2005 and 30th June 2006.

YHPS - 7 year old - Born between 1st July 2004 and 30th June 2005.

 

 

     
 
 

 

 
 
     
 

YHPS RULES:

- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE YHPS RULES.

Please ensure that you are familiar with all the relevant rules unique to the YHPS, particularly those governing age group eligibility and tack restrictions.

 

     
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Click here to view our 2012 Sponsorship packages

     
1. BEST SOUTH AFRICAN BRED SPORT HORSE SPONSOR
Urs Honeger - HQ Equestrian Magazine
2. BEST NAMIBIAN BRED SPORT HORSE SPONSOR
 
3. JUMPS    
Media Colada Jump Kim Rabjohn - Media Colada
HSB Investments Jump Maria Kroon - HSB Investments (Pty) Ltd
4. PHOTOGRAPHY  
Shows Hennie & Heather van den Berg - H2 Photography
Website Photo's Gary Loney - Gary Loney Photography
5. TROPHY SPONSORS    
Champions of the Series trophy:  
Pretoria Equestrian Centre 5yo Champion The Winnaling trophy
Van Achterburgh Family 6yo Champion The YokoZuma Trophy
Henning Pretorius 7yo Champion The Capital Stud Trophy
Breeder Award trophy:    
Gerrie du Toit SA Bred 5yo The Alzu Feeds Trophy
George Phillipedes SA Bred 6yo The Alchemy Stud Trophy
Gail Foxcroft SA Bred 7yo The Glenfox Stud Trophy
South African Bred Champions trophy:  
Bruce Heafield 5yo Champion The Helderfontein Trophy
Rita Mare 6yo Champion The Lorelock Stud Trophy
Lynda Rabie 7yo Champion The Brannic Stud Trophy
Potential Showjumper trophy:
Greg Scott and Rogan Asken 5yo The Northlands Trophy
Karen and Dominey Alexander 6yo The Cellehof Stud Trophy
Ian Calendar-Easby 7yo The Callaho Stud Trophy
Best Namibian Bred trophy:  
Sponsored by the Namibian Warmblood Horse Society
6. SADDLE CLOTH SPONSORS  
Best South African Bred Saddle Cloth for 5, 6 and 7 yo:
HQ Equestrian Magazine - Urs Honegger  
Leading Showjumping horse for 5, 6 and 7yo:  
Lorelock Stud - Rita Mare  
 
   

 

 

DOWNLOADS:

  • 2012:

1st LEG ARTICLE

  • 2007 - 2011:

ALL ARTICLES FROM 2007 - 2011 IN ONE PDF FILE (819KB)

 

 

 

 

YOUNG HORSE PERFORMANCE SERIES 2012

1st leg

The first leg of the 2012 Young Horse Performance Series attracted over 70 entries. The Glenfox arena impeccably prepared, sponsored dewormer to each horse entered, gifts and the generous prize-money makes each leg of this series a show not to be missed. A huge thanks to Courtney House International School who have joined the elite list of sponsors connected to the series. Branic Publications and Roland van der Keere from the Tannenhof Stud remain on board as sponsors and number one supporters.

The trophies awarded at the end of the series are a great compliment to the South African and Namibian breeders as well as the riders and owners for their efforts and commitment to breeding and producing these wonderful horses.

Course Designer Ryan Sander, built flowing and inviting courses for the young horses which were well suited to the series. There was nothing too.....

   
         
           

 

   
  • 2012 1st Leg WINNERS:

DOWNLOADS:

2012 - SHOWJUMPING STANDINGS

2012 - POTENTIAL SHOWJUMPER STANDINGS

2012 - LEG 1 - RESULTS

 
    5 Year Old - Showjumping:  
    1 - FLEUR DE LYS BELLA ROUGE  
    2 - PRINCETON  
    3 - LOCARNO CRUISE CONTROL   
    5 Year Old - Potential Showjumper:  
    1 -LOCARNO CRUISE CONTROL   
    2 - MESQUITE  
    3 - BRANIC HELLO GORGEOUS  
    6 Year Old - Showjumping:  
    1 - AEA INDIGO  
    2 - SWAN LAKE  
    3 - BEL ESPRIT    
    6 Year Old - Potential Showjumper:  
    1 - RATHMORE STUDS CHARDONNAY  
    2 - FORESYTE CONSTANTINE  
    3 - SEEIS ARVAD  
    7 Year Old - Showjumping:  
    1 - RED  
    2 - BRANDENBURG  CORDWALLES  
    3 - AIRBORN  
    7 Year Old - Potential Showjumper:  
    1 - BRANIC FIGARO  
    2 - AIRBORN  
    3 - EQUIFOX LEXINGTON  

 

   

ENQUIRIES:

  • General Enquiries:

Gail Foxcroft:

C: +27(0) 82 653 2969

E-mail: gail@yhps.co.za

Sue vd Merwe:

C: +27(0) 83 271 8882

E-mail: sue@yhps.co.za

  • Entries

Gail Foxcroft:

C: +27(0) 82 653 2969

F: +27 (0) 86 629 9178

E-mail: entries@yhps.co.za

   
   

Banking Details:

Young Horse Performance, Standard Bank, Account number: 032855788, Branch Code: 009 953

   
    Contact Webmaster: bianca@hsbinvestments.co.za    

 

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