Kent Border Pony Club Annual Open Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sun, Jun 22, 2025
Closing Date
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Enter Online
Starting Times:
PRE ENTRIES ONLY to be submitted by Friday, via MyRidingLife. If Space permits, entries for all classes can be made on the day. A £2 late fee will apply.
Times will be posted on our Kent Border PC Showing Show Open To All Facebook page
RING 1 - Workers Ring Start Time 9.30am
Ring 2 - Ridden Classes Start Time 10am
Ring 3 - In-Hand Classes start 9.30am. Fun classes can be ridden or inhand and assisted.
We regret no changes can be made to times once published. PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIMES AND collect your number from secretaries on the day of show

Class 1
Pony Club Pony/ Riding Club Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be judged on suitability for PC/RC activities. To include a small jump.
A) PONY – jump will not exceed 50cm
B) HORSE – jump will not exceed 70cm
Pony Class Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 2
Working Hunter (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
X-Pole. This class can be led or assistant to include a small individual display
Class 3
Working Hunter (0.50m - 0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include a small display. Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 4
Working Hunter (0.70m - 0.80m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include a small display. Sponsored by Sponsored by True Equine Transport

Championship to follow for 1st & 2nd place from classes 2-4, 1st & 2nd place from Class 1 will enter Championship in Ridden Championship in Ring 2.
Class 5
Best Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mini Rider 10 Years and Under.
A) Lead rein riders (Lead rein must be attached to the noseband)
B) First ridden riders. Class will be merged if there are insufficient entries.
Will be judged on child’s position and the effectiveness of their aids. To be ridden in a snaffle bridle. Pony must be appropriate for the rider. To include an individual display of no more than 2 minutes. (See example
Class 6
Best Ridden Junior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Rider 11-16 Years Old. Will be judged on rider’s position and the effectiveness of their aids. To include an individual display of no more than 2 minutes. To be ridden in a snaffle bridle. (See example below) Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 7
Best Ridden Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Rider 17 Years Old and Over. Will be judged on rider’s position and effectiveness of their aids. To include an individual display of no more than 2 minutes. (See example )
Class 8
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horse & Pony. Open to all coloured horses and ponies: Piebald’s, Skewbald’s, Roan’s, Dun’s, Palomino’s & spotted
Class 9
Ridden Sports Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all sport horses.
Class 10
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all cobs show, native, traditional
Class 11
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to horses & ponies 15 years and over.
Class 12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class will be split into small and large breeds if entries suffice. Open to registered and unregistered ponies. Sponsored by Wolfe Whistle

Championship to follow for 1st & 2nd place from classes 5-12 included Classs 1a & 1B
Class 13
In Hand Novice Handler or Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Novice handler or horse/ pony not to have won a first prize in any showing class
Class 14
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horse/ pony to be 15 years and over
Class 15
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class will be split into small and large breeds if entries suffice. Open to registered and unregistered ponies. Sponsored by THE EQUINE DRESSER
Class 16
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horse or Pony. Will be split if sufficient entries. Open to all types of coloureds horses and ponies: Skewbald’s, Roan’s, Dun’s, Palominos and odd colours
Class 17
Junior Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
All handlers must wear a hard hat no youngstock allowed maybe assisted Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 18
In Hand Cob/ Show Cob/ Traditional Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all types
Class 19
In Hand Sports Horse    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all sports/competition types Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 20
Concours d’Elegance    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Can be Ridden or inhand astride or side saddle qualifiers for the Concours society uk points scheme no cantering required unless personal choice in individual show.

Championship to follow for 1st & 2nd place from classes 13- 20 Sponsored by HODSON AGRI.
OVERALL SUPREME CHAMPION OF SHOW CHAMPION AND RESERVE fROM EACH RING SECTION TO COME FORWARD Sponsored by WM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Class 21
Prettiest Mare    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00
Class 22
Handsomest Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00
Class 23
Special Needs (SEN)    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00
Info:
Open to all disabilities can be assisted
Class 24
Fancy Dress    
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Member Fee:
£5.00

Show Secretary: Kent Border Pony Club Show Secretary
Kent,
Email: kbpcshow@gmail.com


Location
Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey CR37HL
Map Link: Warren Barn Farm

Show Information

Example for Ridden Display in the riding club and pony club pony classes 1A and 1B:- Leave line up, walk to judge, halt, acknowledge. Walk out and proceed to trot 1 figure of eight, then canter a 20 metre circle on each rein. Walk back to the judge, halt and salute. Return to line up.

Example of ridden display for showing classes :-leave line up, walk to judge and halt, acknowledge. walk out and proceed to trot away from judge complete a figur of eight with a canter transition on each rein, trot walk and halt salute to judge and return to line up.

Payment Details & Event Fees
Kent Border Pony Club Members £10, Non-Members £12
Fun Class £5 each
First Aid £2 per rider

late entries on the day 

members £12, non members £14

Prize Information
Rosettes to 6th place
Special Rosettes awarded to highest place Kent Border Pony Club Member
Condition and Turnout: A special medal to be handed by judge to best condition & Turnout in each class.

Special Classes
This Show is a qualifier for the Sunshine Tour Championship Held at The All England Hickstead Showground 2025

Refreshments:
Catering van hot and cold food
Ice cream truck

Terms & Conditions
The organiser has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all the officials and stewards. • The judge’s decision is final. • Any objections to be made to the secretary in writing within 30 minutes of the incident and to be accompanied by a £10 deposit, returned if the objection is sustained. Entry fees will only be refunded up to the close of entry date on production of a veterinary or medical certificate. • The committee and organisers reserve the right to: cancel any class, divide any class, alter the advertised time, and refuse any entry, without stating the reason, and limit late entries. • Save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom in law they are responsible, neither the organisers of these competitions or the Kent Border Pony Club nor the owners of the competition venue except any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any persons whatsoever or their property whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or any other way whatsoever. • Horses/ponies are not to be left unattended, Horse not to be left unattended when tied up to trailers or lorries in the car park. • Please do not leave any rubbish, droppings etc. on the showground. • The judges reserve the right to eliminate any unfit or unsound horse/pony or any competitors using abusive or aggressive behaviour and they may be asked to leave the showground. Correctly fitting headgear with a permanent fitted, non-detachable retaining harness secured to the shell at more than 3 points and boots with heels must be worn by anyone mounted on the showground. Headgear must conform to the current BHS safety standards and must be either PAS 015: 2011, VG1 01.0404 (2014-12 with, Snell E2016, ASTM-F1163 2004, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards standard and is mandatory for pony club members. Back protectors are strongly recommended. • Correct riding/in-hand attire must be worn whilst in rings. • All horses being ridden must be ridden wearing full tack including a bridle and saddle. • Ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years old or over. All ponies/horses must be halter broken and lead at all times/no foals at foot. • Any Pony Club member riding a Stallion must obtain permission from their DC. • WARNING: HORSES AND PONIES ARE DANGEROUS – PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN UNDER CONTROL AND SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. • All horses and ponies to have been vaccinated within the last 12 months, please ensure you bring passports, random checks will take place.

 

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