CHAPS(UK) run a grading scheme for stallions and mares, download grading guidelines booklet for more information. Click here. 
Ungraded stallions 4 years old and over may not compete in CHAPS classes, are not recognised as breeding stock and will not be issued with covering certificates.  Graded and First Stage Approved Stallions must carry the CHAPS issued id in the ring as per current CHAPS rulings

Colts (3 years old and under) who do not meet the pedigree requirements as laid out in the Gradings Guideline booklet must gain a 1st premium at a CHAPS evaluation before entry can be accepted (see the "Youngstock Evaluations" page for further details).  This premium can be gained at any age (i.e. 1, 2 or 3) and will be honoured.

Pre-grading inspections for older stallions not meeting the necessary criteria have been scrapped as from 9.7.2010.  Owners of such stallions will have the opportunity to enter the grading at a higher fee.  Membership and horse registration must be in place before entry.

Any entry for the grading that does not meet the current requirements will be declined, so it is important that the booklet is read and understood before application for grading is made. 



Congratulations to the following successful Gradings 20.3.2010!

Stallions:
Abbotswood Gorgie Boy (Traditional, Show)
Apache Sky (non-native, show)
Domino XL (Traditional, Show)
Jigsaw XXII (Non-native, Show)
Login Lucky Lad (Native-type, Show)
Sequels Samista (Non-native, Dual Purpose)
Turbo HH (Traditional, Show)
Woody III (Traditional, Show)

Miniatures:
Aesthete Jack Frost
Dayhill Travelling Technicolour
Ujenkik Bantam Showers of Gold

First Stage Approval:
Winstonsflyingcircus (Non-native, Dual Purpose)

Mares:
Cerrighedd Simply Magic
Heathersedge Eurovision
Rosstherns Blue




2010 GRADINGS:

 
3rd September 2010: Mare grading only.  CHAPS(UK) Ch. Show, Arena UK, Grantham

Autumn 2010:  30th October, Onley Grounds EC, Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8AJ

For entry forms, please email CHAPS(UK) - email address as per homepage

** Entries will only be accepted from CHAPS member/owners for CHAPS registered horses.  It is also essential that the grading guidelines booklet is read and understood before making any entry and signing the entry form to confirm that the grading criteria, rules and aims are fully comprehended.  Knowledge of the Members Handbook is also highly recommended. ** 




VETTING MANDATORY

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLEY, all stallion exhibits coming forward for grading under CHAPS(UK)  will be required to be vetted on the day.
CHAPS(UK) have established, experienced vets whom they invite to the grading to inspect animals, both stallions and mares.
Results of any other previous vettings will no longer be accepted.