The Honley Show (Light Horses) (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
Closing Date
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
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Starting Times:
The timetable in the schedule is approximate and although the organisers will make every effort to maintain the timetable, The Committee reserves the right to make any alterations as it sees fit.
Ring 1 – Hunters, Sports Horses, Veterans, Coloured & Retrained Racehorses Judge – Lady Ria Holmes (Lincolnshire)
Ring 2 – Children Classes / Novelty Classes Judge – John Harvey (Cheshire)
Ring 3 – M&M, Cobs, Arabs, Shetlands, Hacks, Riding Horse & Side Saddle Judge – Helen Singleton Bell (Yorkshire)
Ring 4 – Warm Up
Ring 5 – Show Jumping 20/30cm – 90cm Judge – Andrew Walker (Yorkshire)

Class 1
In Hand Pre-Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(15-19 years)
Class 2
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(20-24 years)
Class 3
In Hand Diamond Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(25 years Plus)
Class 4
Ridden Pre-Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(15-19 years)
Class 5
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(20-24 years)
Class 6
Ridden Diamond Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(25 years Plus)
Class 7
Coloured Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Youngstock 1-3 year old
Class 8
In Hand Non-Native    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 9
In Hand Native Cobs & Traditionals    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 10
Ridden Non-Native    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 11
Ridden Native Cobs & Traditionals    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 12
In Hand Retraining of Racehorse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 13
In Hand Sports Horse Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Youngstock Sports Horse 1-3 years old
Class 14
In Hand Sports Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Sports Horse 4+
Class 15
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 16
Ridden Sports Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 17
Ridden Lightweight Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 18
Ridden Middleweight Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 19
Ridden Heavyweight Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 20
Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Info:
All 1st & 2nd places from class numbers 1-19 to come forward.
Class 21
Riding Club Horse or Pony (0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse / Pony Judged on versatility, manners, and suitability for riding club activities. Will be required to jump a small jump (70 CM). Open to Adults & Juniors
Class 22
Local Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse / Pony open to locally stabled or owned horses/ponies, judged on suitability and turnout. Open to Adults & Juniors
Class 23
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse / Pony – A safe, sensible mount suitable for all family members, judged on temperament and rideability. Open to Adults & Juniors
Class 24
Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse / Pony – Judged on cleanliness, turnout, and overall presentation of horse/pony and rider/handler. Open to Adults & Juniors
Class 25
Adult Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
A fun class for riders in creative costumes, judged on originality and effort.
Class 26
In Hand Best Condition    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Judged on overall health, condition, and grooming of the horse/pony. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 27
Prettiest Mare/ Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Bonny Mare / Handsome Gelding (In Hand or Ridden) A fun class judging the appeal and presence of the horse/pony, whether led or ridden. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 28
Ridden Best Condition    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Evaluates the horse’s fitness, health, and turnout under saddle. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 29
Best Figure of Eight    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Riders perform a figure-of-eight pattern, judged on balance, accuracy, and smooth transitions. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 30
Junior Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
For young riders/handlers in costume, showcasing creativity and presentation. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 31
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
For junior handlers showing their horse/pony in-hand, judged on turnout, control, and handling skills. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 32
Novice Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Rider 8 years and under – For young riders who are new to showing, judged on control, confidence, and position. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 33
Lead Rein Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
12.2hh and under, Rider 10 years and under – A class for young riders led by an adult, focusing on balance, confidence, and pony manners. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 34
First Ridden Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Rider 12 years and under – For young riders transitioning from lead rein, judged on independence, control, and overall way of going. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 35
Ridden Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Judged on conformation, movement, and way of going, with an emphasis on show presence and suitability. JUNIORS ONLY
Class 36
In Hand Shetland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 37
Ladies Classical Side Saddle    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 38
Ridden Hack    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Hack exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 160cm.
Class 39
Ridden Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse exceeding 148cm.
Class 40
Lightweight Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 41
Heavyweight Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 42
Maxi Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 43
Pure Bred Arab    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Ridden / In Hand
Class 44
Anglo & Part Bred Arabs    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Ridden / In Hand
Class 45
In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cobs Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old
Class 46 A
In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cobs Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
In Hand Senior Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. Not to exceed 148cm
Class 46 B
In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cobs Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
In Hand Senior Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. 148cm and above
Class 47
Ridden Traditional Gypsy Cobs Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Ridden Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. Not to exceed 148cm
Class 48
Ridden Traditional Gypsy Cobs Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Ridden Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. 148cm and above
Class 49
Mountain & Moorland Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old
Class 50
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 51
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 52
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 53
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 54
Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Info:
All 1st & 2nd places from class numbers 36- 53 to come forward.
Class 55
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.20m - 0.30m )    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Lead Rein & Arena assistance will be allowed.
Class 56
Show Jumping (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior – Arena assistance will be allowed.
Class 57
Show Jumping (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior
Class 58
Show Jumping (0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior
Class 59
Show Jumping (0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior
Class 60
Pairs Show Jumping (0.75m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior
Class 61
Show Jumping (0.80m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior
Class 62
Show Jumping (0.90m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior / Junior

Show Secretary: Honley Horse Show Secretary - Becci Brown
Farnley Tyas Showground, Huddersfield, West Yorks, HD4 6UW
Email: lighthorsehonleyshow@gmail.com


Location
Farnley Tyas Showground, Huddersfield, West Yorks HD46UW

Show Information
ENTRIES DEADLINE Thursday 26th June 6pm

Parking
HORSE BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED ACCESS ONTO THE SHOW GROUND FROM 8am.
ALL box drivers are obliged to co-operate with the parking stewards.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not co-operate.

Vaccinations
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PASSPORT.
RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Please make sure you have your passport ready.
EQUINE FLU – All equines attending Honley Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza within the past 12 months.
The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
First 2 vaccinations 21 – 60 days apart;
Third booster between 120-180 days;
Annual booster vaccination within 6 months or 12 months depending on governing body.
No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an El vaccination
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.

Rules
Hard hats that conform to current BHS regulations must be worn by all riders within the showground when mounted.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (with the exception of foals) or stallions in In-Hand classes.
Children under 12 years old may not show Stallions in Ridden Classes.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.

Whiskers/ Sensory Hairs
All equines should present with no evidence of whiskers or sensory hairs having been trimmed or removed (other than for veterinary purposes, in which case you must provide written proof from your Vet; this proof must be available at the Show if requested by a Show Official). Sensory hairs are the hard hairs located on the horse’s muzzle and around the eyes, also known as ‘whiskers’ that are used for sensation. Any competitor in breach of this will be disqualified.

Payment Details & Event Fees
PRE-ENTRIES through www.myridinglife.com, our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Honley Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.

ENTRY FEES for ALL classes – £12.00 Pre Entries, £15.00 on the day.
Entries will be taken on the day at the section secretary discretion. ENTRY PASS ALLOCATION – 1 Horse/Pony = 2 Wristbands (to be collected on the day)
Tickets will be required to access the main Show field. Once arrived and parked please come to the horse secretary tent to collect your competitor number.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

Prize Information
PRIZE MONEY – 1st – £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd – £5.00 Rosettes to 3rd place.
All prize money / vouchers will be paid by cash on the day, any not collected will be retained by the show.

Terms & Conditions
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

 

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