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
Older stallions (4 years old and over) who do not meet the pedigree requirements as laid out in the Gradings Guideline booklet must apply to be inspected (fee £75.00), and gain a mark of 80% or more before an entry can be accepted for grading
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.

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 22.11.2009!

Passed Stallions:
Ready Teddy Go
EZPZ
Lammerside Mr Darcy

First Stage Approved Stallion:
Alderwood Hot Shot

Passed Mares:
Tara O'Hara
Chevet May Morning  


2010 GRADINGS:

Spring Grading 2010: 20th March, Southview Equestrian Centre, Winsford Road, Wettenhall, Cheshire, CW7 4DL
 
Autumn 2010: PROVISIONALLY 30th October, Onley Grounds EC, Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8AJ.  To be confirmed

For entry forms, please email admin@chapsuk.datanet.co.uk, or email via the contact page on this website.

** 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 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.