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Show Date
Thu, May 15, 2025 to Sun, May 18, 2025
Closing Date
Fri, Mar 21, 2025
Entries Open
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Class
4
RWHS Open Working Show Horse
Info:
Hacks, Cobs/Maxi and Riding Horses ONLY, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm.
Jumps not to exceed 3’ and 3’ spread. Entries will be limited.
Day Tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association and is a qualifier for the Open Working Show Horse Championship at The Royal International Horse Show. All affiliated BSHA Open Working Show Horse classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show final and the BSHA SEIB Working Show Horse Final. For the RIHS qualification, the winner, if not already qualified in the Working Show Horse class will qualify. If the first has already qualified, the qualification may pass down to no lower than fifth place. For the SEIB Working Show Horse qualification, the two highest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify.
Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. This class is NOT open to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season.
Please refer to rule 2(iv) in the 2025 BSHA Rulebook.
The Working Show Horse qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Any Horse which is a Grade B Showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above, as at the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible to compete in any Working Show Horse class.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase but must then select one Horse to take through to the Ride and Conformation phases (if required). No change of Rider is allowed.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
5
RWHS Lightweight Working Hunter
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Capable of carrying up to 13 stone.
To be run under 2025 SHB (GB) rules.
Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail). Four years old and over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approximately). To be judged in accordance with SHB (GB) Rules. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes.
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride/Manners = Max 20 points, Conformation = Max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only).
A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase all clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring.
If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Horses with minus scores may not be required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of the Judge. Under no circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying position.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
The Working Hunter Championship is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
6
RWHS Heavyweight Working Hunter
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Capable of carrying more than 13 stone.
To be run under 2025 SHB (GB) rules.
Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail). Four years old and over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approximately). To be judged in accordance with SHB (GB) Rules. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes.
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride/Manners = Max 20 points, Conformation = Max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only).
A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase all clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring.
If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Horses with minus scores may not be required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of the Judge. Under no circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying position.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
The Working Hunter Championship is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
7
RWHS Amateur Small & Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding. Capable of carrying up to 12st7lbs.
A person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Society Rules if he/she does not, during the current or previous season:
Engage in showing livery/production, buying, selling, dealing or hiring of horses in any commercial capacity, or owning/standing a stallion at stud, teaching or coaching, as means of deriving a source of income.
Receive remuneration, whether it be monetary or goods in kind, for employment in the connection with horses in showing livery/production, teaching or coaching, (instruction at Pony Club and Riding Club excepted). This Rule does not include the suppliers of ancillary services in equestrianism, such as farriers, vets, therapists or administrative office roles.
Show a Horse owned or sponsored by a company or a commercial firm or show a Horse for which his/her immediate family accepts showing livery production or training charges, from a person outside the immediate family concerned, in any showing classes, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise.
Act as a Brand Ambassador, in any showing classes, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise.
A competitor is not eligible to compete in Amateur classes on an Exhibit, which has been ridden by a Professional Rider in ANY class, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise, with the exception of Working and Side Saddle classes, during the current year and the following year, up to and including the Royal International Horse Show.
NOTE: Novice horses ridden by a Professional before the 1st January 2025, will not be affected by the rule changes, and therefore will be eligible to compete in Amateur classes during the 2025 Show Season”.
(The above Rule, 3e(v), does not apply, if the Horse has been Professionally Produced and ONLY ridden by a Showing Professional, during the previous season, or if the horse has subsequently been sold and re-registered under new Ownership).
If you ride/compete equines on a regular basis, which you do not stable at home, your Amateur status will be reviewed by the Board/Council, i.e., if you ride / compete multiple equines or ride regularly for one or more owners, you could be deemed professional.
At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Amateur classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse.
Amateur Owner/Rider Classes: Open to Horses owned and ridden by an Amateur. No Showing Professional, including Professional Show Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the Horse, with the exception of Amateur Working Hunter Classes where ALL Amateur’s including Amateur Home-Produced can receive professional help when walking the course and warming-up in the Collecting Ring for the jumping phase only – no professional assistance is permitted during the flat ridden /ride section of the class.
Amateur Home-Produced Classes: Open to Horses, which are either stabled at home or in a D. I. Y. yard, assisted livery permitted, and which since 1st January in the current year, have not been shown by a Professional during the current season or stabled in a Professional yard at any time in the current year. To be ridden by an Amateur. This does not exclude Amateur Owner Home Produced riders having lessons at any time with an instructor, providing the Horse remains stabled at home. No Showing Professional, including Professional Show Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the Horse. We may require a statement of your eligibility to compete in Home Produced classes.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in this class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
8
RWHS Amateur Middleweight & Heavyweight Hunter
Info:
Heavyweight Hunter, mare or gelding. Capable of carrying over 12st7lbs.
A person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Society Rules if he/she does not, during the current or previous season:
Engage in showing livery/production, buying, selling, dealing or hiring of horses in any commercial capacity, or owning/standing a stallion at stud, teaching or coaching, as means of deriving a source of income.
Receive remuneration, whether it be monetary or goods in kind, for employment in the connection with horses in showing livery/production, teaching or coaching, (instruction at Pony Club and Riding Club excepted). This Rule does not include the suppliers of ancillary services in equestrianism, such as farriers, vets, therapists or administrative office roles.
Show a Horse owned or sponsored by a company or a commercial firm or show a Horse for which his/her immediate family accepts showing livery production or training charges, from a person outside the immediate family concerned, in any showing classes, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise.
Act as a Brand Ambassador, in any showing classes, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise.
A competitor is not eligible to compete in Amateur classes on an Exhibit, which has been ridden by a Professional Rider in ANY class, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or otherwise, with the exception of Working and Side Saddle classes, during the current year and the following year, up to and including the Royal International Horse Show.
NOTE: Novice horses ridden by a Professional before the 1st January 2025, will not be affected by the rule changes, and therefore will be eligible to compete in Amateur classes during the 2025 Show Season”.
(The above Rule, 3e(v), does not apply, if the Horse has been Professionally Produced and ONLY ridden by a Showing Professional, during the previous season, or if the horse has subsequently been sold and re-registered under new Ownership).
If you ride/compete equines on a regular basis, which you do not stable at home, your Amateur status will be reviewed by the Board/Council, i.e., if you ride / compete multiple equines or ride regularly for one or more owners, you could be deemed professional.
At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Amateur classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse.
Amateur Owner/Rider Classes: Open to Horses owned and ridden by an Amateur. No Showing Professional, including Professional Show Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the Horse, with the exception of Amateur Working Hunter Classes where ALL Amateur’s including Amateur Home-Produced can receive professional help when walking the course and warming-up in the Collecting Ring for the jumping phase only – no professional assistance is permitted during the flat ridden /ride section of the class.
Amateur Home-Produced Classes: Open to Horses, which are either stabled at home or in a D. I. Y. yard, assisted livery permitted, and which since 1st January in the current year, have not been shown by a Professional during the current season or stabled in a Professional yard at any time in the current year. To be ridden by an Amateur. This does not exclude Amateur Owner Home Produced riders having lessons at any time with an instructor, providing the Horse remains stabled at home. No Showing Professional, including Professional Show Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the Horse. We may require a statement of your eligibility to compete in Home Produced classes.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in this class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
9
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony, Ridden, Native/ Cob/ Traditional not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native/Cob/Traditional Type Ponies. Four years old and over. Not to be ridden by the Judge. Not to exceed 148cm (14.2hh). To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
10
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse, Ridden, Native/ Cob/ Traditional to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native/Cob/Traditional Type Horses. Four years old and over. To be ridden by the Judge or judge’s representative. To exceed 148cm (14.2hh). To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
11
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden, Non-Native Pony not to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native Type Ponies. Four years old and over. Not to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown plaited and trimmed, not to exceed 153cm (15hh).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
12
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden, Non-Native Horse to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native Horses. Four years old and over. To be ridden by the Judge or judge’s representative. To be shown plaited and trimmed, to exceed 153cm (15hh).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
13
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock, Non Native 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds
Info:
Non-Native. One, two or three year olds (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
Class
14
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock, Native/Cob/Traditional 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds
Info:
Native/Cob/Traditional Type. One, two or three year olds (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
Class
15
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony In Hand, Non-Native not to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native In Hand Pony, not to exceed 153cm. Any age, to be shown plaited and trimmed (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
16
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Non Native to exceed 153cms
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Non-Native In Hand Horse, to exceed 153cm. Any age, to be shown plaited and trimmed (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
17
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native/Cob/Traditional Type In Hand Pony, not to exceed 148cm. Any age, to be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
18
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native/Cob/Traditional Type In Hand Horse, to exceed 148cm. Any age, to be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-054
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider/Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, four years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
19
RWHS Tattersalls RoR Open In Hand Show Series Qualifier (National Hunt)
Info:
Open to RoR and NR competition registered horses, three years and over, fillies, mares and geldings that last raced (or were trained) under National Hunt rules, inc P2P
Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
All RoR members entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025
Class
20
RWHS Tattersalls RoR Open In Hand Show Series Qualifier (Flat)
Info:
Open to RoR and NR competition registered horses, three years and over, fillies, mares and geldings that last raced (or were trained) on the Flat.
Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
All RoR members entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025
Class
21
RWHS The Tattersalls and RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Class - Flat
Info:
Open to RoR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, any height, that last raced on the Flat. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2025.
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, four years old or over, any height. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited.
The first three go forward to the championship at Hickstead in June 23rd, 2025.
All entries must be competition registered with the RoR and include their competition registration number on entry form and have raced in GB. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse's last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series.
The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships August 23rd 2025. The Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on the same day.
Class
22
RWHS The Tattersalls and RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Class - National Hunt
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited.
The first three go forward to the championship at Hickstead in June 23rd 2025.
All entries must be competition registered with the RoR and include their competition registration number on entry form and have raced in GB. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse's last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series.
The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 23rd 2025. The Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on the same day.
Class
30
RWHS Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st7lbs.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In this class the qualification will go down the line to the first unqualified horse.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
31
RWHS Middleweight Hunter
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Middleweight Hunter, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, capable of carrying over 12st7lbs and not more than 14 stone.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In this class the qualification will go down the line to the first unqualified horse.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
32
RWHS Heavyweight Hunter
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Heavyweight Hunter, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, capable of carrying over 14 stone.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In this class the qualification will go down the line to the first unqualified horse.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
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Novice Cob, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm. Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals). Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.
Day Tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class. Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob or Riding Horse classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to “strip” for conformation.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
37
RWHS Amateur Cob
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Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rule 6). Cob, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rules 6 A-C in the 2025 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
38
RWHS Lightweight Riding Cob
Info:
Cob, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm and capable of carrying up to 14 stone. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Show in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
39
RWHS Heavyweight Riding Cob
Info:
Cob, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm and capable of carrying more than 14 stone. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
40
RWHS Maxi Riding Cob
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Cob, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 155cm. To be ridden. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of cob type). To be shown hogged. Winners of these classes (Maxi) are not eligible for Open Cob Championships.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
41
RWHS Novice Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding four years old and over exceeding 148cm, not having won three affiliated Novice classes or three affiliated Open classes (excepting Working and Ladies classes) before 1st January in the current year. OR, not having been placed 1-9 in ANY CLASS (excepting Working, Ladies and Search for a Star) at The Royal International Horse Show OR Horse of the Year Show before 1st January in the current year. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle. Horses entered in these classes must be registered (passported or overstamped) with SHB(GB) and owners and riders must be members of SHB(GB) or compete on Day Ticket.
NOTE: Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show or Royal International Horse Show in a Ridden Hunter Class (not including Working Hunter Classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1st January the following year, but horses that qualified for HOYS as a 4 year old are exempt.
No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show).
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
42
RWHS Novice Heavyweight Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding four years old and over exceeding 148cm, not having won three affiliated Novice classes or three affiliated Open classes (excepting Working and Ladies classes) before 1st January in the current year. OR, not having been placed 1-9 in ANY CLASS (excepting Working, Ladies and Search for a Star) at The Royal International Horse Show OR Horse of the Year Show before 1st January in the current year. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle. Horses entered in these classes must be registered (passported or overstamped) with SHB(GB) and owners and riders must be members of SHB(GB) or compete on Day Ticket.
NOTE: Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show or Royal International Horse Show in a Ridden Hunter Class (not including Working Hunter Classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1st January the following year, but horses that qualified for HOYS as a 4 year old are exempt.
No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show).
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
43 A
RWHS Polo Pony - Thoroughbred
Info:
Open to thoroughbreds.
For the best polo pony. To be judged on performance with Rider, conformation, turnout and, in case of a tie, to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown by a lady or gentleman in polo kit and hard hats to be worn; polo sticks to be carried. Riders may not compete with more than one pony.
Class
43 B
RWHS Polo Pony
Info:
For the best polo pony. To be judged on performance with Rider, conformation, turnout and, in case of a tie, to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown by a lady or gentleman in polo kit and hard hats to be worn; polo sticks to be carried. Riders may not compete with more than one pony.
Class
44
RWHS Small Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) but not exceeding 158cm (15.2hh approx.).
A horse, which is registered as a Small Hunter, cannot compete in an Open Weight Class. Animals in ridden height restricted classes will not be required to be in possession of a JMB Height Certificate or verification of measurement to compete in RIHS Qualifier. However qualifying animals will need to be measured within 28 days of qualification or before the final, whichever is sooner. The valid JMB full height certificate or a valid JMB annual height certificate must be submitted to the SHB(GB) office on receipt from the JMB and prior to competing at RIHS. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. In this class the qualification will go down the line to the first unqualified horse.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
45
RWHS Ladies Hunter
Info:
Ladies Hunter, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, to be ridden by a lady side-saddle.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, four year old or over, to be ridden unless a 4 year old class only. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2025.
Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £42 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £42 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
46
RWHS Exmoor 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
This class is a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year.
Class
47
RWHS New Forest 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the New Forest Mini Championship will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, Society Star rosette.
Class
48
RWHS Exmoor 4 years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
This class is a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year.
Class
49
RWHS New Forest 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the New Forest Mini Championship will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, Society Star rosette.
Class
50
RWHS Dartmoor 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The highest placed Dartmoor from the Dartmoor Mini Championship will receive a Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette.
Info:
Colt, filly, mare, stallion or gelding. Any age.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
A Special rosette offered by the Dales Pony Society for the best registered Dales pony shown by an Exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring.
Class
52
RWHS Dartmoor 4 years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The highest placed Dartmoor from the Dartmoor Mini Championship will receive a Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette.
Class
53
RWHS Fell 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Fell Mini Championship will receive a Fell Pony Society Rosette. Owners of the winning pony to be a current member of the FPS. Membership Card to be produced in the ring.
Class
54
RWHS Highland 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
A Highland Pony Society Bronze Medal will be awarded to the Champion of the Highland In Hand Mini Championship. The winner will receive a sash, rosette and a medal claiming form. The medal is presented to the Exhibitor of the winning pony providing they are a Society member and the registered keeper (Owner/HPS official loanee) of the pony. The award is not taken down the line if the winner is not a member. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the Highland Pony Society Stud Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions in affiliated shows (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged four years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society. This class is a qualifier for the 2025 Highland Pony Society Youngstock Championships. The winner will qualify. If already qualified, the card will pass to the second placed pony but no further. Exhibitors are not required to be members of the Highland Pony Society for qualifying classes. However, all those competing in the Championships must be members of the Society.
Class
55
RWHS Fell 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Fell Mini Championship will receive a Fell Pony Society Rosette. Owners of the winning pony to be a current member of the FPS. Membership Card to be produced in the ring.
Class
56
RWHS Highland 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
A Highland Pony Society Bronze Medal will be awarded to the Champion of the Highland In Hand Mini Championship. The winner will receive a sash, rosette and a medal claiming form. The medal is presented to the Exhibitor of the winning pony providing they are a Society member and the registered keeper (Owner/HPS official loanee) of the pony. The award is not taken down the line if the winner is not a member. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the Highland Pony Society Stud Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions in affiliated shows (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged four years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Class
57
RWHS Amateur Hack
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Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rules 6 and 7). Hack, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 160cm.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rules 6 A-C in the 2025 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
Class
58
RWHS Novice Hack
Info:
Novice Hack, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 160cm.
Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals). Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.
Day tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class. Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob or Riding Horse classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to “strip” for conformation.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
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Small Hack, mare or gelding. Four years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 154cm.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Show in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
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Large Hack, mare or gelding. Four years old and over, exceeding 154cm but not exceeding 160cm.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
Class
61 A
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred In Hand - 4 years and over
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Pure Bred In Hand.
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years and over.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Stallion harness recommended.
Class
61 B
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred In Hand - Youngstock 3 years & Under
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Pure Bred In Hand.
Colt, gelding or filly. Three years and under.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Class
62
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred Ridden
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Pure Bred Ridden
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years old and over.
To be judged as a Hunter class.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Class
64
RWHS Ladys Show Horse
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Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, suitable to carry a side saddle, to be ridden by a lady. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Competitors must be a Member of the BSHA or the SSA or purchase a Day Ticket from the BSHA office.
This is a qualifier for The Mears Ladies Show Horse Championship, with a First Prize of £200, to be held at the BSHA National Championships 2025; the four highest placed to qualify. If competing as a registered BSHA riding horse or hack you are not permitted to compete as an affiliated SHB(GB) Ladies Hunter and vice versa; ie you must choose in which category your horse will compete as in the Ladies Show Horse/Ladies Side Saddle classes.
Highest placed coloured qualifies for the CHAPS Summer Championship Show.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
Class
65 A
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Part Bred In Hand - 4 years and over
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Part Bred In Hand.
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years and over.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book. Part bred entries must be registered with or overstamped by the Cleveland Bay Horse Society.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Stallion harness recommended.
Class
65 B
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Part Bred In Hand - Youngstock 3 years & Under
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Part Bred In Hand
Colt, gelding or filly. Three years and under.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book. Part bred entries must be registered with or overstamped by the Cleveland Bay Horse Society.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Class
66
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Part Bred Ridden
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Part Bred Ridden
Stallion, mare or gelding. Four years old and over.
To be judged as a Hunter class.
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book. Part bred entries must be registered with or overstamped by the Cleveland Bay Horse Society.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Class
67
RWHS Connemara 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The highest placed BCPS member in the Connemara Mini Championship will be awarded the BCPS Special Rosette.
Class
68
RWHS Welsh Pony Section A & B 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Registered in W.S.B. Sections A and B.
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion Section A’s and Section B’s from the Welsh Pony/Mountain Section A/B Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
69
RWHS Connemara 4 years Old or Over
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Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The highest placed BCPS member in the Connemara Mini Championship will be awarded the BCPS Special Rosette.
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70
RWHS Welsh Cob Section C 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Registered in W.S.B. Section C.
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
These classes are qualifiers for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Welsh Cob Section C Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
71
RWHS Welsh Cob Section D 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Registered in W.S.B. Section D.
Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
These classes are qualifiers for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Welsh Cob Section D Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
72
RWHS Welsh Pony Section A & B 4 Years Old or Over
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Registered in W.S.B. Sections A and B.
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion Section A’s and Section B’s from the Welsh Pony/Mountain Section A/B Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
73
RWHS Welsh Cob Section C 4 Years Old or Over
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Registered in W.S.B. Section C.
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Welsh Cob Section C Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
74
RWHS Shetland 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Colt, filly or gelding. One, two or three years old.
Shetland classes are run under SPS-BS rules.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini and Reserve Champion from the Shetland Mini Championship will receive a SPS-BS Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette.
Class
75
RWHS Welsh Cob Section D 4 Years Old or Over
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Registered in W.S.B. Section D.
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000125. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
The Champion & Reserve Champion from the Welsh Cob Section D Mini Championship will qualify for the National Welsh Thorswood Stud A, B C, D In Hand Championships.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Class
76
RWHS Shetland 4 Years Old or Over
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Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over.
Shetland classes are run under SPS-BS rules.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be four years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts two years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
To enter a Shetland stallion in ANY class (in hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged four years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS Stallion assessment prior to 2007 or the current SPSBS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini and Reserve Champion from the Shetland Mini Championship will receive a SPS-BS Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette.
Class
84
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony not Exceeding 122cms
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Ponies not exceeding 122cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings. Five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS/Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This Class is also a qualifier for the NPS/TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
85
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 122cms but not Exceeding 133cms
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Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings. Five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS/Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This Class is also a qualifier for the NPS/TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
86
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 133cms but not Exceeding 143cms
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Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings. Five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS/Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This Class is also a qualifier for the NPS/TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
87
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 143cms
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Ponies exceeding 143cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings. Five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS/Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This Class is also a qualifier for the NPS/TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
88
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 133cms (0.90m)
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Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 90cm.
This is a qualifying Show for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be four years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
89
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 143cms (1.00m)
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Pony, mare or gelding, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 1m.
This is a qualifying Show for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be four years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
90
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 153cms (1.05m)
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 1m 5cm.
This is a qualifying Show for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be four years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
91
RWHS BSPS Intermediate Working Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This is a qualifying Show for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first, second and third prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be four years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
92
RWHS Amateur Riding Horse
Info:
Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rules 6 and 7). Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rules 6 A-C in the 2025 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
93
RWHS Novice Riding Horse
Info:
Novice Riding Horse, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals). Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets and two Show Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. (except RIHS Amateur Classes & RIHS Working Show Horse Class). A Show Ticket has the same criteria and covers all days of a show running for longer than one day. Horses registered on a Day Ticket/ Show Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day / Show Ticket by applying online on the BSHA website.
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
94
RWHS Small Riding Horse
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
95
RWHS Large Riding Horse
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 158cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Competitors qualifying at this show for the Agria Royal International Horse Show 22-27 July 2025 must submit their entries via the Hickstead website.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) in this class that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. Horses need not be registered with the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championship, which will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 6th & 7th September 2025 at Onley Equestrian Centre, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AJ.
In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive a £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse will receive £50.
A horse may only qualify for the final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered. Qualifiers will be contacted by a member of the IDHS(GB) Show Team.
Class
96
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section C
Info:
Welsh Section C. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 582
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
Ridden 1st & 2nd placed exhibits (not already qualified) qualify for the National Welsh Brynseion Stud A, B, C, D Ridden Championships.
Class
97
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section D
Info:
Welsh Section D. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 582
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
Ridden 1st & 2nd placed exhibits (not already qualified) qualify for the National Welsh Brynseion Stud A, B, C, D Ridden Championships.
Class
98
BSPS M&M Ridden: Connemara, New Forest
Info:
Connemara, New Forest. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
The highest placed New Forest will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society Best of Breed rosette.
BSPS Number 582
Class
99
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B
Info:
Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 582
This Show offers qualification for THE NATIONAL WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2025 at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. All qualifying ponies MUST be registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Studbook. For Show Details and Schedule see National Welsh Championship Facebook page.
Two highest placed Welsh Pure Bred in top four (not already qualified) qualify for the National Welsh Brynseion Stud A, B, C, D Ridden Championships.
Class
100
BSPS M&M Ridden: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland
Info:
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year.
BSPS Number 582
Class
101
BSPS M&M Ridden: Dales, Fell, Highland
Info:
Dales, Fell, Highland. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Highland Pony Society Best Ridden Highland Rosette
BSPS Number 582
Class
102
RWHS Purebred PRE, PRE Fusion and PRE Associated Breeds – Ridden (English)
Info:
To be judged in accordance with GB PRE Rules.
(Including Hispano-Arab, Spanish Spotted Saddle Horse, Spanish-Norman and Albion Azteca)
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years and over. Horses must be correctly registered with the appropriate breed society.
To be ridden in correct English tack and dress.
Class
103
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Open Lead Rein
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
104
RWHS Purebred & Part Bred Portugese Lusitanos
Info:
To be judged in accordance with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain Rules. All horses entered to be registered with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain and also registered in the current owner’s name.
English ridden showing class. Lusitano, mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over. Re dress code, please refer to LBSGB showing dress code.
The first prize winner will qualify for the National Lusitano Championship.
Class
105
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Open First Ridden
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
106
RWHS Purebred PRE, PRE Fusion and PRE Associated Breeds – Ridden (Spanish)
Info:
To be judged in accordance with GB PRE Rules.
(Including Hispano-Arab, Spanish Spotted Saddle Horse, Spanish-Norman and Albion Azteca)
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years and over. Horses must be correctly registered with the appropriate breed society.
To be ridden in correct Spanish tack and dress.
Class
107
RWHS Parade Horse Class: Purebred & Part Bred Portugese Lusitanos
Info:
To be judged in accordance with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain Rules. All horses entered to be registered with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain and also registered in the current owner’s name.
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over. To be ridden in correct Portuguese dress. All movements up to and including high school.
Class
108
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section P.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 582
Class
109
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding. Four years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section P.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 582
Class
110
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland Mixed Breeds
Info:
Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B, Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C or D ponies. Four years old or over. Riders any age
This class will be judged as a whole but may be divided for the go round into Small and Large Breeds if sufficient entries. The two sections will then be lined up together to do the individual show and conformation. Following completion of these phases the Judge or Judges will determine the final result.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section P.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 582
Class
120
RWHS Pure Bred Arab Mares, Ridden
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Pure Bred Arab mares. Four years old and over.
Class
121
RWHS Pure Bred Arab Stallions & Geldings, Ridden
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Pure Bred Arab stallions and geldings. Four years old and over.
Class
122
RWHS Side Saddle Costume Concours d Elegance
Info:
To be judged under Side Saddle Association Rules as stated in the current Members’ Handbook.
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and Rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the Rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of Riders to give short displays. Two Special rosettes to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the S.S.A. Competitors should produce a brief résumé about their costumes for the Commentator. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult Riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
Class
123
RWHS Side Saddle Concours d Elegance
Info:
To be judged under Side Saddle Association Rules as stated in the current Members’ Handbook.
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse and Rider. Attention may be paid to the Rider’s personal appearance but detailed inspection of Rider or tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the Judge may ask groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. N.B. Silk hats are permitted to be worn by Adults in this class at any time of day. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult Riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
Class
126
BSPS Novice Show Pony 148cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
Class
127
BSPS Novice Show Pony 138cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
Class
128
BSPS Novice Show Pony 128cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
Class
129
BSPS Show Pony 128cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
130
BSPS Show Pony 138cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
131
BSPS Show Pony 148cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
132
RWHS Open Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only must be worn. The attendant leading the pony to be on foot.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Rosettes will be given to each exhibit.
Class
133
BSPS Childs First Ridden Pony
Info:
Child’s First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 123cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering will be allowed except for the individual performance. Snaffle bridles only must be worn.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Rosettes will be given to each exhibit.
Class
134
BSPS Childs Leading Rein Pony
Info:
Child’s Leading Rein Pony, suitable for a beginner, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only must be worn. The attendant leading the pony to be on foot.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Rosettes will be given to each exhibit.
Class
135
BSPS Intermediate Show Hunter Type Exceeding 148cms but not Exceeding 158cms
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
1st – 3rd prize-winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS Championship Show. To qualify the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2025. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
136
BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type Exceeding 146cms but not Exceeding 153cms
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
1st – 3rd prize-winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS Championship Show. To qualify the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2025. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
137
BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type Exceeding 153cms but not Exceeding 160cms
Info:
Mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 153cm but not exceeding 160cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
1st – 3rd prize-winners in in this class will qualify for the BSPS Championship Show. To qualify the ponies must be four years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2025. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
138
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 123cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 123cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This is a qualifying show for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
139
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 133cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 123cm but not exceeding 133cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This is a qualifying show for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
140
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 143cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This is a qualifying show for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
141
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 153cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This is a qualifying show for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 582
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
Class
142
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, In Hand - Pre-Senior, 15 – 18 years old
Info:
Pre-Senior, 15 – 18 years old Horse/Pony.
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
143
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, In Hand - Senior, 19 - 23 years old
Info:
Senior, 19 - 23 years old Horse/Pony.
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
144
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, In Hand - Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over
Info:
Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over Horse/Pony
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
145
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, Ridden - Pre-Senior, 15 – 18 years old
Info:
Pre-Senior, 15 – 18 years old, Ridden Horse/Pony
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
146
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, Ridden - Senior, 19 - 23 years old
Info:
Senior, 19 - 23 years old, Ridden Horse/Pony
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
147
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, Ridden - Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over
Info:
Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over, Ridden Horse/Pony
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
Class
148
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arabs Exceeding 148cms
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS rules.
Open to registered Anglo and Part-Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings. Four years old and over. All Part-Bred Arabs must contain the minimum 12½% Arab blood.
This class is a qualifier for the RIHS. Owners and riders must be BSPS members before the date of the show to compete in classes with qualification for the RIHS and animals must be registered with the AHS. The highest placed animal, not already qualified, will qualify.
Class
149
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arabs 148cms & Under
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding. Four years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS rules.
Open to registered Anglo and Part-Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings. Four years old and over. All Part-Bred Arabs must contain the minimum 12½% Arab blood.
This class is a qualifier for the RIHS. Owners and riders must be BSPS members before the date of the show to compete in classes with qualification for the RIHS and animals must be registered with the AHS. The highest placed animal, not already qualified, will qualify.
Class
150
RWHS Pure Bred Arab, In Hand 1, 2 & 3 years old
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Pure Bred Arab colts, fillies and geldings. One, two and three years old.
Class
151
RWHS Pure Bred Arab, In Hand 4 years old & Over
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Pure Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings. Four years old and over.
Class
152
RWHS Part Bred Arab, In Hand 1, 2 & 3 years old
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Part Bred Arab colts, fillies and geldings. One, two and three years old.
Class
153
RWHS Part Bred Arab, In Hand 4 years old & Over
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Open to registered Part Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings. Four years old and over.
Class
300
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arab Championship
Info:
For the best Anglo or Part-Bred Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 148 and 149. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
301
RWHS Cob Championship
Info:
For the best Cob in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 36, 37, 38 and 39. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
303
RWHS Coloured In Hand Championship
Info:
For the best Coloured In Hand in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
304
RWHS Coloured Ridden Championship
Info:
For the best Coloured Ridden in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
305
RWHS The Count Robert Orssich Hack Championship
Info:
For the best Hack in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 57, 58, 59 and 60. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
306
RWHS Novice Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Novice Hunter in the Show, to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 41 and 42. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
307
RWHS Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Hunter in the Show, to be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 30, 31 and 32. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
308
RWHS Working Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Working Hunter in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 5 and 6. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2025 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
Class
309
RWHS Amateur Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Amateur Hunter in the Show, to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 7 and 8. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
311
RWHS Mountain & Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship
Info:
To be judged in the Castle Arena from each Breed Champion.
Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
312
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 84, 85, 86 and 87
Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
313
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 and 101. Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion and Reserve Champion will qualify for the BSPS Supreme Heritage Championship at the London International Horse Show. If the Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified the third placed animal will qualify.
The Champion will qualify for the ‘Alan Marnie’ Supreme Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Show 29th June 2025. If the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion will go forward. Only the Champion or Reserve Champion will qualify.
Class
314
RWHS Novice Show Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 126, 127 and 128. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
315
RWHS Show Pony Championship
Info:
For the best riding pony in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 129, 130 and 131. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
316
RWHS Mini Show Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 132, 133 and 134. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
317
BSPS Mini Mountain & Moorland Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 103 and 105. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
318
RWHS Intermediate Championship
Info:
For the best Intermediate in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 135, 136 and 137. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
319
RWHS Working Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
For the best Working Hunter Pony in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 88, 89, 90 and 91. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
320
RWHS Show Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
For the best Show Hunter Pony in the Show. To be judged from 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 138, 139, 140 and 141. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion will qualify for ‘The Thomas Family’ Supreme Ridden Pony Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Show 28th June 2025. If the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion will go forward. Only the Champion or Reserve Champion will qualify.
Class
321
RWHS Riding Horse Championship
Info:
To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 92, 93, 94 and 95. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
322
RWHS ROR Tattersalls Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 21 and 22. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
323
RWHS In Hand Senior Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd section prize-winners in Classes 142, 143 and 144. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion will qualify for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show 2025. Should the Champion have already qualified then the qualification will be handed down the line. 2025 SSADL Membership cards MUST be shown to the judge before qualification is awarded.
Class
324
RWHS Ridden Senior Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd section prize-winners in Class 145, 146 and 147. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion will qualify for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show 2025. Should the Champion have already qualified then the qualification will be handed down the line. 2025 SSADL Membership cards MUST be shown to the judge before qualification is awarded.
Class
325
RWHS Ridden Pure Bred Arab Championship
Info:
For the best Pure Bred Ridden Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 120 and 121. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
326
RWHS In Hand Arab Championship
Info:
For the best In Hand Arab / Part Bred Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 150, 151, 152 and 153. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
328
RWHS BSPS Pretty Polly M&M Championship
Info:
For the best Amateur Mountain & Moorland in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 108, 109 and 110. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion will qualify for the ‘Ellena Thomas’ Supreme Pretty Polly Ridden Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Show 28th June 2025. If the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion will go forward. Only the Champion or Reserve Champion will qualify.
Class
330
RWHS Tattersalls RoR Open In Hand Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 19 and 20. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Show Secretary:
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Home Park - Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berks
ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM All National Class entries will open on the 27th February and close on 21st March. With the exception for British Showjumping classes (which will be capped) will close on 4th March. Entries will be taken through My Riding Life (www.myridinglife.com). It is recommended that you create and/or update your account before entries open, to ensure the entry process is quick and easy for you. No postal entries will be accepted. No late entries will be accepted. The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed. There will be an administration charge of £5.00 applicable to all entries. OWNERS’ PASSES – HOW THE E-TICKET SYSTEM WILL WORK When you have completed your entry online, you will receive an email from My Riding Life confirming that your entry has been received. After entries have closed, you will then receive a second email, prior to 24th April, from RFIdentikit which will request you to allocate your e-tickets. This year to receive your e-ticket allocation you will need to allocate your e-tickets to your associates who will be attending the Show with you. An e-ticket will not be released unless it is allocated to a valid email address. Please ensure this email address is for the person accompanying you to site. After allocating your e-tickets they must be brought with you on the day to gain access to the Showground. The e-ticket can either be shown on your Smart Phone or printed. Three passes will be issued for the first horse / pony entered. Competitors with more than one horse / pony will then be issued with an additional three passes per horse / pony. Each entry will receive one Horse Box pass and, if requested, one Owners Car Pass. Additional wristbands will be available to purchase with your online entry. Please do not bring anyone to site who is not in receipt of a valid e-ticket. Competitor passes are not to be sold on under any circumstance. If the Entries Team are informed that a pass has been sold on, the pass will be voided on the e-ticket system. Only those in possession of an e-ticket from RFIdentikit will be able to gain access to the show ground via Victoria Bridge. EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION CERTIFICATES All horses and ponies entering the Showground must be vaccinated according to the requirements on page 11 of the schedule, and vaccination certificates / passports must accompany the horse or pony to the Show, and be available for checking. There will be no tolerance of Equine Influenza Vaccination Certificates that do not meet Show protocol, as seen on page 11 of the schedule. If discrepancies are found, this will result in the horse being sent home immediately, without competing and/or any prizes will be forfeited. Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised on page 11 of the schedule. All horses / ponies taking part in competitions / displays other than those governed by the Rules of the FEI must have certificates of vaccination against Equine Influenza complying with the above. PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND FOR NATIONAL CLASSES, AND ALL PASSPORTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASSES MUST BE HANDED IN TO A REPRESENTATIVE IN THE PEDEN BLOODSTOCK CARAVAN PRIOR TO COMPETING, FROM WHERE THEY MAY ALSO BE COLLECTED. NATIONAL PASSPORTS All National competitors MUST bring their horses’ passports with them to the show and ensure that their horses’ vaccinations are up to date. Spot checks will be carried out and if there are any discrepancies you will be referred to the Organising Committee, and you may be sent home. EHV Due to the increased risk of EHV infection, we shall be putting in place a strict biosecurity policy, including an increased frequency of examination of horses on arrival. We ask that owners / riders take their horse’s / pony’s temperature for the three days leading up to arrival at the Show, and on the morning of travel to ensure that it is not above 38.5 degrees. Please do not arrive on site if you are at all concerned about the health of your horse or pony before leaving home. If, upon arrival, you are concerned about anything, please speak to an official who will raise one of the Veterinary Team to assist you and make a decision about whether access to the site will be permitted. Please take great care with all your tack and anything associated with your horse/pony and ensure that there is no contact or possibility of cross contamination with other entrants and their belongings. COMPETITOR COMMUNICATION On the run up to the show we will communicate any timetable changes or any other important updates for National Competitors via email, to the Billing Contact email submitted at the time of making your entry on My Riding Life. Please let the Entries team know as soon as possible any changes to your contact details on the run up to the Show, so you do not miss any vital communications from the Entries team. The Entries team can be contacted via: entries@hpower.co.uk. We will also post these updates on our Royal Windsor Horse Show Facebook page. Please note slight changes to class timings may not be confirmed until the morning of Competition. NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SHOWGROUND
Payment Details & Event Fees
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed.
There will be an administration charge of £5.00 applicable to all entries.
DECISIONS 1. The Decision of the Committee or the Veterinary Surgeons or of any Judges or Show Officials upon any of the matters required by the following Rules to be decided or directed by any such persons or bodies including any question of height or soundness or want of merit or exclusion from final judging or granting any permission or otherwise shall be final and binding in all respects and no objections shall be made on account thereof nor shall any appeal lie therefrom on any ground whatever. ENTRIES 2. The Committee will adhere as closely as possible to the published Schedule and Catalogue, but reserve the right in their absolute discretion to put forward or alter any class without notice, if they find it expedient to do so, and the right to refuse any entry, to accept any entry conditionally, and cancel any class through lack of entries or for any other reason, in their absolute discretion. In addition, the Organisers have the right to refuse an entry for any reason whatsoever or ballot any class that is oversubscribed. The Committee reserve the right without assigning any reason to alter the times of any Classes, or to judge Classes in Judging Rings other than those specified in the order of judging, or to make such alterations, including conditions of entry, as may be deemed necessary. Owners must be bona fide owners on 21st March 2025, of the horses which they enter, and such Owner’s name will appear in the Show Catalogue. The billing contact alone will be recognised as being entitled to any money prizes which may be won by the entries made by him. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the entry fee. Entries must be made online. There will be an administration charge of £5.00 applicable to all entries. No Postal Entries will be accepted. No late entries will be accepted. The Entries team will accept no further changes to existing entries even with a vet or doctors certificate after the 24th April 2025. Only withdrawals will be processed after this date. If a Competitor has outstanding entry fees, this will mean we will not accept a future entry until a Competitor’s account is cleared. Prize money will also be held against the outstanding amount. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed. Entries are always subject to any unforeseen circumstances, such as military exigencies, strikes, or other civil disturbances, fire or other contingencies of any description preventing or rendering it undesirable in the opinion of the Committee for the Show to be held or continued as the case may be, and the Committee may postpone or abandon the Show at their discretion. All entries stand for any postponed show unless withdrawn by written notice to the Secretary within one week of notification of public announcement in the press of such postponement. The postponement or abandonment of the Show either before the opening or at any time during the course of the Show shall not give rise to any claim whatsoever against the Royal Windsor Horse Show or the Committee by Owners, Competitors or others except for refund of prepaid entry fees over £75.00, in respect of classes or competitions not held, or a proportionate part of such fees according to circumstances; in the case of postponement refund will only be made in respect of entries duly withdrawn. Failure to exhibit any animal entered will entail forfeiture of entry and stable fees to the Show and no refund will be made in any circumstances. The Docking and Nicking of Horses Act 1949 will be strictly complied with. CLAIMS 3. The Owner of any horse which shall cause or occasion any damage or injury whatever shall indemnify and hold harmless the Show from and against all legal proceedings, actions, expenses, costs, claims, demands or damages whatsoever arising from any accident or other incident which may occur, and repair any injury which may be so occasioned. Each Owner shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal exhibited by him, and for the description as given in the Catalogue; and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Windsor Horse Show in respect thereof as aforesaid. Neither the Show nor any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that might happen from any cause or circumstances whatsoever to any persons, or Owners, or their servants, or to any animal or article exhibited, or property brought into the Show Ground and the adjoining Home Park, Windsor, or otherwise for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to the Show, or these or any other conditions or regulations prescribed by the Show in relation thereto. Every Owner must have at least one servant in charge of the horse or horses or property exhibited by him. The forgoing conditions shall expressly apply to all horses and those in charge of them at Stables let by or through the Show. CARS AND VEHICLES. Vehicles are permitted on the showground, car and horse box parks ONLY AT OWNERS’ RISK. No responsibility is accepted for cars or other vehicles and/or their contents left in the Official Car Park, or elsewhere, before, during, or after the Show, at any time. Maximum permitted speed is 10mph. All drivers to obey the instructions of security staff, car park attendants, stewards and other officials. OBJECTIONS 4. Any objection or protest shall be lodged by obtaining a printed “Objection Form” from the Organiser’s Office on the Show Ground, which must be properly filled up and signed by the Objector and delivered to the Entries Secretary before or within thirty minutes of the end of the judging of the Class in respect of which the objection is lodged. DEPOSIT (a) Objections (regarding height) to any animal holding an Official Measurement Certificate issued under the Joint Measurement Scheme will be referred to the Joint Measurement Scheme of the British Horse Society, British Show Horse Association, British Showjumping, National Pony Society and the British Show Pony Society, and Owners so objecting must deposit the sum of £165, which will be also forwarded with the objection. (b) Any Owner lodging any objection for any other reason must deposit the sum of £165. If the objection is sustained the deposit of £165 will be refunded, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited. 5. A Sub-Committee of the Committee of the Show has been formed to consider and deal with all objections excepting those classes run under British Showjumping rules. It is a further express condition of entry that the decision of this Sub-Committee shall be absolutely final and binding on all competitors or others interested in any capacity on the Show Ground. The Committee shall consist of the Chairman, Mrs M Begley, N O Brooks-Ward Esq, Mrs S Chapman, Mrs S Dance, S D B Garner Esq and N Hollings Esq. A sufficient quorum of the Committee shall be three. 6. Any objections to mark sheets should be made within 24 hours of the marks being posted to the Royal Windsor Horse Show results page. CUPS AND CHALLENGE CUPS 7. (a) Prize-winners in every class eligible for Championship Classes and winners of prizes for Challenge Cups must compete for such Cups or they will forfeit their class prize money. (b) Because of the unique and irreplaceable nature of many of the Royal Windsor Horse Show’s cups and trophies, the Committee have reluctantly decided that winners of cups and trophies will not be permitted to take them from the Show Ground. CERTIFICATE OF AGE 8. In any class in which there is an age restriction the name, address and date of birth of the Rider must be stated on the Entry Form before an entry will be accepted, and the Parent or Guardian must, if required, produce to the Entries Secretary a certified copy of the entry of birth within seven days of the date of such requirement. HEIGHT 9. Recognised Official Measurement Certificates, issued under the Joint Measurement Scheme of the British Horse Society, British Show Horse Association, British Showjumping, National Pony Society and the British Show Pony Society only must be produced if required. All horses must be properly shod except for in-hand classes. A false declaration or misstatement of any kind (including a change of names of an animal or incorrect description, or false declaration of prizes won at Horse Shows) may at the discretion of the Committee disqualify an Owner from the Show and the animal entered from any prize, and from entering or being entered again at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. In particular a misstatement as to height will automatically render the animal entered ineligible for any judging or prize. Owners must be prepared to verify any statement in a manner required by the Committee. DISQUALIFICATION 10. In the case of an animal being disqualified whether as a result of any objection or otherwise, the winner of the next succeeding prize in that class shall take the prize that has been awarded to such disqualified animal, and the other animals shall take prizes accordingly, and the lowest monied prize in the class shall be taken by the reserve number. ROSETTES 11. Rosettes will be awarded to first, second, third, fourth and fifth prize-winners in each class and where a sixth prize is offered a sixth rosette will also be awarded. In Championship classes rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion. CLASS 12. With the exception of British Showjumping competitions no alterations or substitutions of an entry will be allowed after it has been received. Entries must therefore be made in the appropriate class or classes for which the animals entered are eligible. In case of doubt as to the eligibility of any animal for any particular class or classes, entries may be made in more than one class on paying the fee for each class, and the animal will be judged in any class or classes for which it may be found to be eligible, but no refund of entry fees will be made. A horse entered in a wrong class will be excluded from competition and the entry fee forfeited but at the discretion of the Judges any horse over the specified weight may be directed to another class. Owners may remove their animals from the Show Ground after judging of the classes in which they are entered, unless eligible for Championship Classes. The number of animals which shall be asked to give an individual show in any class and the number of horses a Judge shall ride shall be left entirely to the discretion of the Judges. ASSEMBLY 13. Competitors must assemble in the Pre-Collecting Ring at least half an hour before the appointed time at which they are to be judged or paraded as advertised in the Catalogue. Competitors arriving in the Pre-Collecting Ring after their Class has entered the Arena/Ring will be disqualified. CHILDREN’S RIDING CLASSES 14. The wearing and use of spurs is forbidden. NUMBERS 15. Horse numbers to be collected from Victoria Bridge on arrival, to match your email confirmation. An animal entered in more than one class will have only one numbered card, which must be used each time the horse is shown. Competitors wearing an incorrect number or more than one number in the Ring are liable to disqualification. Competition numbers to be worn on the Rider’s or attendant’s back. In national showjumping competitions numbers may be displayed on the bridle or saddlecloth. There will be no access to the Show Ground unless the number is visible. In Driving Classes the number must be affixed on the back of the vehicle when the horse enters the ring. OWNERS’ PASSES 16. See Page 11. DRESS 17. In the Hunter and Worker Classes: Gentlemen Riders must be in uniform, or hunting costume. Ladies side-saddle: In riding habit with hat. Ladies astride: In jacket, hat, breeches and boots. In the Hack and Cob Classes: Gentlemen riders must be in uniform or appropriate hacking costume - silk hat or bowler hat, breeches and boots or riding trousers. Ladies side-saddle: In riding habit with hat. Ladies astride: In jacket, hat, breeches and boots. In the Children’s Riding Classes: boys and girls must appear in appropriate riding dress with hats. In “In Hand” classes, or classes where grooms or attendants are permitted to enter the ring during Preliminary or Final judging they must be correctly dressed. Headwear (no baseball caps), coats, collars and ties must be worn. Ripped/torn jeans will not be permitted. These regulations apply to Day and Evening Sessions. Protective headgear should be worn by anybody riding a horse / pony for any reason in accordance with the Governing Body to which the class is affiliated to. This includes all judges who may be required to ride and all grooms etc riding outside the show rings. POWER TO APPOINT OTHER JUDGES 18. The Judges named in the Schedule have accepted an invitation to officiate. The Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute Judge. POWER TO WITHHOLD OR DIVIDE PRIZES 19. The Judges have the power to withhold any prize, either from want of merit in the horse exhibited or from insufficiency of competition in the classes, or to divide a prize, or to judge two sections of a competition as one class. VETERINARY EXAMINATION 20. The Judges of every class shall have power to require any animal to be examined for soundness by the Veterinary Surgeons. The result of any veterinary examinations shall be regarded as confidential. Unsoundness, notwithstanding an award of prizes, will disqualify, except in the Jumping Competition. It is the responsibility of Owners of horses/ponies based in the United Kingdom to settle directly with the Show’s veterinary surgeons any veterinary costs incurred while a horse/pony or horses/ponies in their ownership are on the Showground if, for any veterinary or animal welfare reasons, a horse is declared unfit to travel. Any Owner who fails to settle a veterinary account and/or other related costs will be excluded from future entry to the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Where, in the opinion of the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon, a horse is so severely injured that it ought to be humanely destroyed, the Owner/Trainer/Rider/Driver should, wherever possible, first be informed. However, the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon may proceed with humane destruction, without reference to Owner/Trainer/Rider/Driver, in order to prevent undue suffering to the horse. Before taking this action the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon should, wherever practicable, seek a second veterinary opinion. In such eventuality, owners are responsible for the cost of disposal. EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION CERTIFICATES 21. See page 11. POWER TO REJECT OR REMOVE 22. The Committee reserve the power to reject or remove any horse, Owner or servant from the Show, or to refuse admission, without being required to assign any reason or being liable for compensation. NO ADMISSION TO SHOW RING 23. Only Officials appointed by the Committee (other than Competitors) shall at any time be allowed to enter the Show Ring. Exercising in any of the Rings is strictly prohibited and anyone found exercising in any Ring will be disqualified from competing at the Show and any prize money already won will be forfeited. Handlers/Grooms/Attendants entering the ring to be 16 years of age or over if handling a stallion. For mares and geldings, there is no minimum age for handlers, unless specifically stated by the relevant society. Step ladders are not permitted. Dress Code – see Condition no 17. AMATEUR AWARDS 24. Professional whips, or those dealing in, or anyone buying or selling horses on commission, are not eligible for these awards. Exhibitors who are eligible must state the name of the Driver on the entry form. QUESTIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR 25. Should any question arise not provided for in these Conditions it must be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final. PRIZE MONEY 26. Account Holders with prizes awarded will be contacted by the Entries Secretary within six weeks of the show and prize money will be sent via a BACS transfer. An Account Holder will be deemed to have waived his prize money in favour of the Show if he has not responded to the Entries Secretary by 31st August 2025. Would overseas competitors please note that any payments (including prize money and prizes in kind) made in excess of £12,570 are subject to taxation at source. JUMPING CLASSES 27. During the Jumping Competition three competitors must always be ready to enter the ring. If a Competitor does not respond when his number is called by the Steward he loses his turn and the horse bearing the number may be eliminated. Unless Competitors declare by the correct time they will not be allowed to jump (see page 22). INSURANCES 28. All Owners and Competitors are responsible for damages to third parties howsoever caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses. It is a condition of entry that all Owners and Competitors have third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events, and to keep the policy up to date. ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES 29. Please note that ATV’s (all terrain vehicles), electric scooters and motorcycles will not be allowed on the Show Ground due to Health & Safety Regulations. HAWKERS 30. No hawkers are allowed onto the Show Ground including the car and horse box parks. No goods, newspapers etc may be sold or advertised anywhere on the Show Ground except within the authorised trade stands. PHOTOGRAPHY 31. (a) No professional photography is allowed on the Show Ground except with permission obtained from the Press Office. (b) It is understood and agreed by any Competitor attending the Show that permission is granted to Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd (organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show) for any photographs and/or film footage taken at the Show by any official photographer or film company to be used by them for security, promotional, live streaming and/or broadcasting purposes, furthermore the Competitor agrees that permission is without any payment. DATA PROTECTION 32. Here at Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd (organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show) we take your privacy seriously. Your personal information, including details of this transaction, your name, address, email address and telephone number will be held securely on My Riding Life (https://www.myridinglife.com/myridinglife/Index.aspx), our own internal database, and RFIDentikit’s AllowMe system which is being used to allocate e-tickets. Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd will only use your personal data to administer your entry and to contact you regarding your entry and general information about the show. Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd will also send your data to any relevant society for registration confirmation. As part of this transaction, each entry will be published in the Show Programme and Results published on the Royal Windsor Horse Show website. By completing your entry the Account Holder, Owner, Rider and Handlers are giving their consent for their personal data to be used as stated above. WPCS GDPR: Exhibitor you will need to provide the WPCS with certain personal information relating to you. Your privacy is extremely important to WPCS, so we want you to know exactly how we will use that personal information. Our full privacy notice setting out detailed information about matters such as what personal information we use, for what purpose we use it, what our legal basis for doing so is and who we share your personal information with, can be viewed on our website http://wpcs.uk.com/ If you would prefer to see a hard copy of our privacy notice, please ask a member of WPCS staff to provide you with the same. UNACCOMPANIED COMPETITORS 33. Unaccompanied Competitors must provide the Show Organiser with a contact telephone number in case of an emergency. Under 18s must have a parent or guardian with them. HORSEBOXES / CARAVANS / MOTORHOMES 34. Caravans and motorhomes are not permitted on the Show Ground. If you require space to stay in your caravan/motorhome, please contact The Caravan Club. The Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show strongly discourage horses being left unattended on horseboxes. Owners’ leave horses unattended at their own risk, please refer to Condition 3. No horse/pony should be left unattended tied to a horsebox or trailer. EXERCISING AND WORKING IN 35. The welfare of all equine competitors participating at the Show is of paramount importance to the Royal Windsor Horse Show Committee. The Show will be strictly enforcing that all Riders should be of an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden anywhere on the showground, including the Horsebox Park. Riders deemed oversized for their mount will be asked to dismount by a Show Official or Steward; and may be ineligible to compete as a combination. Ponies competing in any Lead Rein or First Ridden class may only be exercised and ridden outside the ring by a Rider 16 years old or under. An overweight or underweight animal would be of concern under veterinary grounds. Following veterinary advice from the Show’s onsite Veterinary Team the Rider may be asked to dismount the animal, and under these circumstances the animal may not be eligible to compete at the Show. Any appeals against these rulings must be made, on the day, in writing to the Entries Secretary and will be dealt with by the Appeal Committee (see Condition 4 (b) – Objections). 36. Only horses and ponies entered in the Show are allowed on the Show Ground (this includes the Horse Box Park). ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR 37. No competitor shall behave in an offensive or abusive manner to any Judge / Show Official. The Show Committee reserves the right to disqualify offenders from taking part in the Show. APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES 38. To ensure impartiality, Judges and Stewards are appointed at The Royal Windsor Horse Show by The Orssich Committee, an independent sub-committee that meets formally once a year. This RWHS Sub-Committee is attended by the Show Chairman, Chief Steward, Chief Showing Steward and two independent members along with the Show Secretariat. In collaboration this sub-committee makes Judge selections, these recommendations are then sent to the main RWHS Committee to be ratified. Upon Committee approval the individual Showing Societies are informed of the shows choices and the Judges are invited to attend the show. NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SHOWGROUND
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