Durham County Show - Showing Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sat, Jul 5, 2025 to Sun, Jul 6, 2025
Closing Date
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
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Class 1
BApS In Hand Appaloosa Youngstock    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Youngstock 3 yrs and under Main Register/ Annex/ Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in any of the following classes. Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 2
BApS In Hand Appaloosa    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open any 4 years and over Main Register/Annex/Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in any of the following classes. Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 3
BApS Ridden Appaloosa    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Horse Main Register/Annex/Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in any of the following classes. Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 4
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Open Youngstock Qualifier; 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 5
CHAPS (UK) Open In-Hand Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Open In-hand Qualifier. Any height, age or type. No foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 6
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Non Native    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 7
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 8
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier - In-hand or Ridden, any type, exhibits to exc 15 years.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 9
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden Non Native    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 10
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 11
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Qualifier, any type, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 12
CHAPS (UK) Lead Rein/ First Ridden    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Lead Rein/First Ridden, LR 3-8yrs, exhibits not to exc 122cms (12hh); FR 10yrs & under, exhibits not to exc 128cms (12.2hh).
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 13
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Pony Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Pony Qualifier- Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 14
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier - Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 15
CHAPS (UK) Junior/ lntermediate Ridden of the Year    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Junior/Intermediate Ridden of the Year - Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 16
CHAPS (UK) Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ladies’ Side Saddle Qualifier. Riders 16 years & over, any type exhibit. May be “open” to any colour but only coloured animals may qualify.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 17
In Hand Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 18
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 19
In Hand Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 20
Ridden Diamond Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 21
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 22
Ridden Pre-Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 23
HCR Ridden Ex Racehorse    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Horses 4 years old and over any sex, riders 14 years and over.
Class 24
HCR In Hand Ex Racehorse    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Horses any age and sex, handlers to be 14 years and over
Class 25
Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2025: Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the classes. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The Judge will not ride at the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 2025. RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a RoR branded prize to the winner to be redeemed from the RoR Office. The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree on 24th August 2024. A branded prize will be presented to the highest placed Veteran horse (15+) and qualification to the RoR Ridden Veteran Final also at Aintree on 24th August 2024. Prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office. Amateur definition: The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season: Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st 2023. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.
Class 26
Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier 2025: Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/InHand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. 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. 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 RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. Prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.
Class 27
Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Scottish Show Series Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Tattersalls RoR Scottish Open Ridden Show Series Qualifier
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the classes. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. All entries MUST have current RoR competition registration and have RACED in GB. There will be a prize for the highest placed veteran 15 years or over. The class will be run under the rules of RoR. Horses to be ridden by the judge. 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’ Competitors/handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series The first three go forward to the championship at the Royal Highland Show, June 2026. If the first three are already qualified, the qualification will go down the line to fourth. The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Special at Aintree 2025 Prizes: Rosettes, 1st to 4th place and RoR branded prize to winner. Veteran prize – RoR branded prize to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships, Aintree 2025
Class 28
In Hand Standard Shetland Youngstock    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 1 2 or 3yr old
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 29
In Hand Standard Shetland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4 years and over
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 30
In Hand Miniature Shetland Youngstock    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 1 2 or 3yr old
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 31
In Hand Miniature Shetland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4 years and over
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 32
Ridden Shetland Lead Rein    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open lead rein any 4 yrs and over
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 33
Ridden Shetland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open ridden any 4 yrs and over
1st and second prize winners from the above classes eligible to compete for best Shetland Champion Shetland Champion to compete for Supreme Champion Sunday 7th July
Class 34
In Hand Shetland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Unaffiliated Section: Any size/type/sex/age
Class 35
Ridden Shetland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Unaffiliated Section: Any size/type/sex/age-lead rein permitted
Class 36
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Youngstock Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
M&M In Hand, Colt, Filly, or Gelding, 1, 2, 3 year old – Small Breeds. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A or B.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 37
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
M&M In Hand, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over – Small Breeds. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh Section A or B • M&M
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 38
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Youngstock Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
M&M In Hand, Colt, Filly, Gelding, 1, 2, 3 year old – Large Breeds. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C or D.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 39
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
M&M In Hand, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over – Large Breeds. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C or D.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 40
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Ridden M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 41
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C or D
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Ridden M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class 42
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 122cms. Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest and Welsh Section A or B. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband only. Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Lead Rein Gold Medal Series
Class 43
Lead Rein Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Lead Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cms. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only Rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Ridden Show Pony Gold Medal Series
Class 44
Ridden Show Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Show Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 148cms. Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before the 1st January in the current year
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Ridden Show Pony Gold Medal Series
Class 45
Lead Rein Pony of Show Hunter Type    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Lead Rein Pony of Show Hunter Type, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 122cms. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached by the noseband only. Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES SHP Gold Medal Series.
Class 46
Ridden Pony of Show Hunter Type    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Pony of Show Hunter Type, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 153cms. Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES SHP Gold Medal Series.
Class 47
Open Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms, Rider any age
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES RIDING HORSE GOLD MEDAL SERIES
Class 48
Open Lightweight Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Lightweight Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES RIDING HORSE GOLD MEDAL SERIES
Class 49
Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES RIDING HORSE GOLD MEDAL SERIES
Class 50
Ridden Maxi Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Maxi Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years and over exceeding 155cms. Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES RIDING HORSE GOLD MEDAL SERIES
Class 51
Open Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Riding Horse, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms Rider any age
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Riding Horse Gold Medal Series.
Class 52
Small Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Small Riding Horse Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Riding Horse Gold Medal Series.
Class 53
Large Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Large Riding Horse, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 158cms.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Riding Horse Gold Medal Series.
Class 54
Open Ridden Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 153cms. Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Class 55
Ridden Small Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Small Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exc 158cms. Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Class 56
Ridden Lightweight Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Lightweight Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Rider any age.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Class 57
Ridden Middleweight Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Middleweight Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over capable of carrying 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) and not exceeding 89kgs (14 stone). Rider any age
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Class 58
Ridden Heavyweight Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Heavyweight Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). Rider any age
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Open Hunter Gold Medal Series
Class 59
In Hand Welsh Section A Youngstock    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class 60
In Hand Welsh Section A 2yr & 3yr old    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class 61
In Hand Welsh Section A    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class 62
In Hand Welsh Section A Stallion    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class 63
In Hand Welsh Section B Yearling    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class 64
In Hand Welsh Section B 2yr & 3yr old    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class 65
In Hand Welsh Section B    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class 66
In Hand Welsh Section B Stallion    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class 67
In Hand Welsh Section C Yearling    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Additional Qualifiers 1st, 2nd and placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers. Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 68
In Hand Welsh Section C 2yr & 3yr old    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class 69
In Hand Welsh Section C    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class 70
In Hand Welsh Section C Stallion    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class 71
In Hand Welsh Section D Yearling    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class 72
In Hand Welsh Section D 2yr & 3yr old    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class 73
In Hand Welsh Section D    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class 74
In Hand Welsh Section D Stallion    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class 75
Ridden Welsh A & B    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Ridden Small (lead rein permitted) section A or B)
Class 76
Ridden Welsh C & D    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Ridden Large (section C or D)
Class 77
In Hand Welsh Part Bred    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Sex/ Age
Class 78
Ridden Part Bred Welsh    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any Sex/ Age
Class 79
The Delgarth Prince Open    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
This class is open to all Any ridden combination, any In-hand combination, Any Hobby Horse combination. We are donating every entry fee to the Welsh Pony Rescue & Rehabilitation Rehoming and Charitable Trust. Please read Princes story and enter the class you'll be helping an amazing charity
Class 80
EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 81
EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 82
EQUIFEST Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 83
EQUIFEST Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 84
EQUIFEST Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 85
EQUIFEST First Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 86
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 87
Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 88
Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 89
EQUIFEST Show Pony Lead Rein    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 90
EQUIFEST Show Pony First Ridden    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 91
EQUIFEST Ridden Show Ponies    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 92
EQUIFEST Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 93
EQUIFEST Ridden Show Hunter Ponies    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 94
EQUIFEST Open Small Hunters    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 95
EQUIFEST Ridden Hunters    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 96
EQUIFEST Young Riders    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 97
EQUIFEST Ridden Small Hacks    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 98
EQUIFEST Ridden Large Hacks    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 99
EQUIFEST Small Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 100
EQUIFEST Large Riding Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 101
EQUIFEST Ridden Cobs    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 102
Ridden Lightweight Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 103
Ridden Heavyweight Cob    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 104
EQUIFEST Maxi Cobs    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 105
EQUIFEST Retrained Racehorse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 105
EQUIFEST Ridden Part Breds    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 107
EQUIFEST In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 108
EQUIFEST Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 109
EQUIFEST In Hand Piebald/ Skewbald    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 110
EQUIFEST Ridden Piebald/ Skewbald    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 111
EQUIFEST In Hand Riding/ Hunter Ponies    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 112
EQUIFEST BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to horses, any age Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron
Class 113
In Hand Heavy Horses    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to horses, any age Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron
Class 114
Fancy Dress    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 114 A
Shining Stars Junior Series    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
This class is open to any Junior First Ridden or In Hand.
Class 115
Private Driving    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to single or pairs
Class 116
Light Trade Turnout    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to single or pairs
Class 117
Exercise Vehicles    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to any single or pairs
Class 117 A
Driving Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 117 B
Pleasure Driving Class    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Class 118
Young Driver    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to drivers 17 years and under
Class 119
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open in Hand: Any age, type, breed. Mares with foal at foot are not permitted. No exhibit under the age of one year may be exhibited on its own.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Rescue Equine Society Final to be held at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 1 st – 4 th August 2024. Additional Qualifiers 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and NCPA Qualifiers Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 120
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Any type or breed, four years of age and over. Can include Lead Rein and First Ridden (will not be included in the initial go-round). All riders must be the appropriate height / weight for their equine.
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the Rescue Equine Society Final to be held at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 1 st – 4 th August 2024. Additional Qualifiers 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and NCPA Qualifiers Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 121
Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Costume Concours D’Eelgance Ridden or In Hand: Ridden or In Hand. Open to horses of any breed or height Riders May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 122
Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open Costume Side Saddle Concours D’Eelgance: Open to horses of any breed or height.Riders May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 123
Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Costume Concours D’Eelgance Style & Performance Ridden or Side Saddle: Any breed Ridden Set pattern (Walk/Trot). Marked 50% on overall impression of costume & 50% execution of pattern. May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class 124
Ridden Open Rare & Foreign Breeds    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
see schedule for full class rules and definitions
Class 125
In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
see schedule for rules and class definitions

Show Secretary: Durham County Show Secretary
Durham County Show Ltd, DCS Office, Lintz Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE16 6AS
Email: durhamcountyshow@outlook.com


Location
Thornley Hall Farm, Thornley, Durham DH63LY
Map Link: Thornley Hall Farm

Show Information
Entries close 23rd June at 12noon. No late entries accepted.
Competitors competing in both In-hand and ridden classes (same combination) DCS judges In-hand classes before the section ridden classes (unless stated otherwise) this is to prevent saddle marks on the horse. Judges will allow a warm up for competitors competing in both sections.

Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Durham Festival of Equine Showing. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

First Aid £1.75

 

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