Online Entries Close on Monday 22nd August
Entries on the day if space allows. Entries made on the day must be paid in Cash ad a late entry fee of £3 per class will be charged
Late entry to show jumping classes will close 15 minutes after class starts
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No postal entries
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly The Swallowfield Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most classes - Eligible if horse or rider live within 3 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH). Please add first line of address and postcode in entry notes

Parking

• Horse show parking is at a different location to the main show car parks. Please follow signage and volunteer directions. A map can be found on both our website and Facebook page • There may be unavoidable delays at peak times, so please plan accordingly • NO cars without prior arrangement in horse show parking area without prior arrangement and pass from the Horse Show Committee. Cars without these will be turned away to park in the main show car park

General Show Ground

 • HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT ENTER THE MAIN SHOW AREA and must remain the horse show area• Please ensure you have enough handlers as Horses and Ponies must not be left unattended. • Please ensure that you bring enough water for your animals  • Competitors should be aware that there many be inflatables such as bouncy castles in the main Horticultural Show Ground, as well as other displays • The showground was left clean and tidy after the 2019 show, thank you. A reminder that the horse show area mush be left clean and tidy with droppings, hay and litter taken away.• Colts and Stallions must where a white or BS tail ribbon and be accompanied by an adult handler at all times • Abusive or aggressive behaviour is horse show officials, volunteers or other competitors will result in exclusion from the show ground without refund. • Lunging is not permitted anywhere on the show ground

Competing and Rings 

• There are separate showing and show jumping warm up rings. • The practice fence must be jumped with the red wing on the right and riders must not interfere with someone already jumping. This is dangerous and the collecting ring steward has the right to eliminate offenders from their class. • By entering a class you accept the show rules and conditions. This show is part of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society Two Day Show; the show manual can be downloaded from www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk. It covers safety, health and environment management systems. The short form manual can be found at: https://www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk/short-form-manual/ • The show is run in accordance with the BHS Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies at Events. A copy of which can be found at www.bhs.org.uk • Riders, handlers and horses must have 3rd Party insurance of their own • No claim will be entertained by the Swallowfield Show Horticultural Society for anything which may happen to competitors, onlookers, their servants, property or animals (horses, ponies, dogs) in connection with, or arising from, the Swallowfield Show. It is a condition of entry that they indemnify the society against any legal action arising from these. • Jumping classes are run under BS rules • A riding hat of the correct standard must be worn at all times when riding and a body protector is recommended for jumping. • Correct riding dress must be worn at all times when riding • All ridden horses must be 4 years or older • No animals may be left unattended outside a horsebox or trailer and dogs must be kept on leads • Competitors under 16 years must be accompanied by an responsible adult • The Judge’s decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing and handed to The Horse Show Manager within 30 minutes of the incident with a deposit of £20, with will be returned if objection is upheld • Entries may be limited at the committee’s discretion. It may refuse entries without giving a reason and may cancel/alter classes in necessary. It also accepts no responsibility if classes clash. • On the day entries must be made with the correct form and the correct fee in cash. Entries made after closing date/on the day will be subject to a late fee of £3 per class • Refunds will be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate produced within 7 days of the show • Winners of cups and trophies must sign a promise to return them in good condition to the show manager/committee by the end of June 2023. They must pay a deposit of £20 to be returned on receipt of the cup

Important Contacts

• No on call farrier • On call Vet: Donnington Grove Equine Vets – 01635 39039, horse owner/competitor liable for all and any costs incurred