THE Coloured Horse and Pony Society (CHAPS) held its South West Regional Show at Chard Equestrian Centre on Saturday, April 9.

Entrants were judged in 32 different categories throughout the day, which began at 9am at the equestrian centre, located at the Higher Purtington Showfield. 

Entries for the show opened on March 14 and closed on April 7.

The organisers thanked the event's "wonderful" judges, Robert Parker-Jones, Julie Crowley and Charlie Handley for ensuring "our rings ran smoothly all day". 

In a Facebook post, they also thanked "the most amazing competitors that come and support the show".

They added: "You are just the best - always smiling, congratulating and encouraging other competitors, and bringing the most beautiful patchy ponies to the show."

CHAPS UK was founded in 1983 and has since grown thanks to a group of coloured horse and pony enthusiasts. 

It has registered over 20,000 horses and ponies and offers and range of shows and competitions throughout the country.

Gallery: CHAPS South West Regional Show, Chard Equestrian Centre

Chard & Ilminster News: Jessica Downham and Arctic Moon at the Chard Equestrian Centre for the show. Pictures: Steve RichardsonJessica Downham and Arctic Moon at the Chard Equestrian Centre for the show. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Chard & Ilminster News: Ann-Marie Collier and Touch Too Much.Ann-Marie Collier and Touch Too Much.

Chard & Ilminster News: Steve Everett from Nyefield Bugsy Malone.Steve Everett from Nyefield Bugsy Malone.

Chard & Ilminster News: Tom Clark and Mumbai.Tom Clark and Mumbai.

Chard & Ilminster News: Pippa Tucker and Big Mac.Pippa Tucker and Big Mac.

Chard & Ilminster News: Charlie Hinton and Maggie Mae.Charlie Hinton and Maggie Mae.

Chard & Ilminster News: Sue Smith and New Oak Roc Bay.Sue Smith and New Oak Roc Bay.

Chard & Ilminster News: Emma Johnson and Hoffant Chanel.Emma Johnson and Hoffant Chanel.

Chard & Ilminster News: The event organisers thanked the "wonderful" judges for their work throughout the day.The event organisers thanked the "wonderful" judges for their work throughout the day.

Chard & Ilminster News: The "amazing" competitors sealed a great day at Chard Equestrian Centre.The "amazing" competitors sealed a great day at Chard Equestrian Centre.

Chard & Ilminster News: Horses and ponies on display at the event.Horses and ponies on display at the event.