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Show Date
Sun, Aug 3, 2025
Closing Date
Mon, Jul 14, 2025
Starting Times:
SHIRE HORSES Judge: Mr B Banham classes 1-7
Best Shod Judge: Mr R May AWCF
SUFFOLK HORSES Judge Mrs A Nicholls classes 8-14 & 17
Judge: Mr N Fuller classes 15, 21-24, 26 & 28
Judge: Miss S Turner classes 25, 27 & 30
Info:
4 years old and over. The I & P EVANS CUP to the winner of this class.
Class
2
Shire Barren Mare
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4 years old and over. The Mr. & Mrs. L CAMBELL TANKARD to the winner of this class
Class
3
Shire Colt or Stallion
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2 years old and over
Class
4
Shire Filly or Gelding
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2 or 3 years old. The A WALLAKER CUP to the winner of this class.
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The Rev. PHILIP WRIGHT TANKARD to the winner of this class.
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BROODMARE with her own foal at foot.
The PETER HARRIS CUP to the winner of this class.
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FOAL out of the mare in class 6. The MONICA HARRIIS CUP to the winner of this class.
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4 years old and over
Class
9
Suffolk Barren Mare
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4 years old and over. The PAULDEN CUP to the highest placed barren mare in this class.
Class
10
Suffolk Colt or Stallion
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2 years old and over
Class
11
Suffolk Filly or Gelding
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2 or 3 years old
CRAMPHORN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP to the winner of this class.
Class
12
Suffolk Brood Mare
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BROOD MARE with her own foal at foot.
The PETER HARRIS MEMORIAL SHIELD to the winner of this class.
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FOAL out of the mare in class 12
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Minimum age 12yrs to not having reached their 18th birthday by 1st January 2024. Any breed of Heavy Horse.
The DONALD BROWN TROPHY to the winner of this class
Young Handler Accumulator Competition
The Shire Horse Society will once again be running the SHS Young Handler’s Accumulator Award in 2025.Points relative to placings will be awarded to those young handlers who are 2025 members of the Shire Horse Society. The winner will be announced at the end of the year. Points will be awarded to the top five, with points awarded as follows: 1st-5 points, 2nd-4 points, 3rd- 3 points, 4th-2 points and 5th- 1 point. The Champion Young Handler with the most points at the end of the year will win the trophy. Those taking part in the above should be Junior members of the Society and are able to join mid-season if they are not already members. Points will only count once membership is taken up and points will not be back dated. Junior memberships are £12 per annum and are open to those that have not attained their 18th birthday.
The highest placed Young Handler of a Shire Horse will also qualify for the Shire Horse Young Handler of the Year at Midland Foal Show and Sale on Saturday 27th September 2025.
Class
15
Light Trade Turnout & Costers
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Single or pairs in two - or four-wheel vehicles
Class
16
Single Heavy Horse in Harness to Trade Vehicle
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The MILTON BRICK COMPANY TROPHY to the highest placed single trade turnout. A Premium of £80 will be awarded to each entry forward
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Neatest and cleanest. Any breed shown in hand without vehicle. The HAROLD HYAM MEMORIAL CUP to the winner of this class. This class is supported by the Horse Brass Society
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13.2HH and UNDER / OVER 13.2HH
This class will be one class split into two (but maybe combined depending on entries) with one overall winner,
A: Single, Pair or Tanden 13.2hh and under
B: Single, Pair or Tandem over 13.2hh
This is a Victoria Food Company Championship Qualifier.
The Champion will qualify for the Grand Final to be held on Sunday 14th September 2025 at the Bury Farm Equestrian Club, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT.
In the event that the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion to qualify. If the Reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed
Class
19
Pair of Heavy Horses in Harness with Vehicle
Info:
The ESSEX RADIATOR CUP to the highest placed pair trade turnout
The PERSEVERO CUP to the highest placed pair agricultural turnout
A Premium of £100 will be awarded to each pair entry forward.
Class
20
In Hand Foreign Heavy Horse Breed
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Mare or gelding. Any age.
Class
21
Percheron Gelding or Mare
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Any age. The E.H. BROWN CHALLENGE TROPHY to the highest placed Percheron
Class
22
Clydesdale Gelding or Mare
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Any age. The DOUGLAS AUTOS OF DANBURY CUP to the highest placed Clydesdale.
Class
23
Percheron or Clydesdale
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COLT or STALLION – 2 years old and over
Class
24
In Hand Veteran Heavy Horse
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Mare or gelding. 15 years plus
Class
25
Ridden Foreign Breed
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Open to horses 4 years and over to be registered with their breed society.
Class
26
Light Horse Driving to Exercise Vehicle
Prizes:
Prize money: 1st £25 2nd £15 3rd £10
Info:
Open to horses or ponies aged 4 years old and over driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons, Traditional and non Traditional vehicles are permitted
This is a Victoria Food Company Championship Qualifier.
The Champion will qualify for the Grand Final to be held on Sunday 14th September 2025 at the Bury Farm Equestrian Club, New Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks.
Class
27
Ridden Novice Heavy Horse
Info:
Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British stud books
of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Societies and that have not won a ridden
class.
Horses must be entered in the name and ownership that they are registered in.
Riders of stallions must be 16 years or over.
This class will not be ridden by the judge.
Class
28
Driven Heavy Horse Of The Year Qualifier
Prizes:
Prize money: 1st £25 2nd £15 3rd £10
Info:
Start time: 11.30 Preliminary Judging. £15 + £18 HOYS Contribution Fee.
An official HOYS qualifier entry form must be completed and sent to ESHA Show Secretary with every entry for this class.
This class is a qualifier for the Cogar Services Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship Supported by the Shire Horse Society, to be held at the NEC Birmingham, 8th - 12th October 2025
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
As this is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com
The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share membership data with Grandstand
For further details regarding the use of data for Horse of The Year Show qualifiers please refer to www.hoys.co/uk
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
Class
29
Junior/ Novice Driver Heavy Horse in any Vehicle
Prizes:
Prize money: £25 1st, £15 2nd, £10 3rd
Info:
Drivers to be aged over 13 years of age and not exceeding 18 years of age (i.e. not to have attained 18th birthday on day of Show), driving a single heavy horse, aged four years and over, to a two wheeled cart. To be judged on driving ability and general presentation.
An experienced Senior driver must accompany the Youth driver. Youth drivers must wear a current standard hard hat.
Breed Society rosettes to the highest of each breed forward.
This class will be a qualifier for a national points league details to be announced.
Junior Driver Rules
The class is open to Junior Drivers to be aged between 13 and 18 years old on the day of the show.
Junior Drivers must be accompanied in the vehicle at all times by an Experienced Heavy Horse Driver aged 18 years and over.
A Groom is required to stand at the horse’s head when the horse and vehicle is stood still.
Any suitable 2 wheeled vehicle may be used with correctly fitted appropriate harness.
When in the vehicle the Junior Driver and accompanying Experienced Driver must have their feet firmly on the floor of the vehicle or use a suitable fixed footrest.
Junior Drivers shall be neatly and conservatively attired.
Junior Drivers should wear gloves and must wear an approved safety helmet.
Junior Drivers will be required to enter the ring at a walk. They will be required to show a simple change of rein at trot during their individual show. A rein back will not be required.
Junior Drivers will be judged on their turnout and driving abilities, the type of vehicle and harness will be taken into consideration but will not be judged.
A driving whip should always be carried in the hand and consideration will be given to the correct use of the whip. The lash should be long enough to reach the horse’s shoulder.
At least the length of one horse should be maintained between each turnout.
No overtaking will be permitted.
In the event of the Junior Driver getting into difficulty, the Experienced Driver must take the reins immediately and when safe to do, request permission from the Steward to leave the ring.
Horses must be aged four years and over
Stallions are not permitted in Junior driven classes
On the day of the show the Junior Driver must be covered by their own independent liability insurance.
Class
30
British Ridden Heavy Horse
Info:
This class is a qualifier for the British Heavy Horse Society Eversley Championship. Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British stud books
of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Societies.
Horses must be entered in the name and ownership that they are registered in.
Riders of stallions must be 16 years or over.
This class will be ridden by the judge.
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade to all entrants forward in this class. Failure to appear in the Grand Parade will forfeit appearance money.
Class
31
Single Heavy Horse in Harness to Agricultural Vehicle/ Implement
Info:
The MARRIAGE CUP to the highest placed single agricultural turnout. A Premium of £80 will be awarded to each single horse entry forward.
Class
32
Concours d’Elegance
Show Secretary:
Essex Heavy Horse Show Entries Secretary
1 Manstead Close, Lower Dunton Road, Nr Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3SX
Tel: 07702 425464, Email: eshashowsec@outlook.com
Beechwood Equestrian Centre, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM38DY
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Essex Heavy Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Entry fees £15. Class 14 Free. Class 28 £15 + £18 HOYS Show Levy.
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade to all entrants forward in their class for classes 1 – 7. Failure to appear in the Grand Parade will forfeit appearance money.
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade to all entrants forward in their class for classes 8 – 13. Failure to appear in the Grand Parade will forfeit appearance money.
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade to all entrants forward in this class. Failure to appear in the Grand Parade will forfeit appearance money.
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade to all entrants forward in their class for classes 21-25. Failure to appear in the Grand Parade will forfeit appearance money.
Start time: 11.45 SHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP. Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 1-7
Re S.H.S Silver spoons and rosettes- the offer of Spoons and Rosettes is subject to the Shire Horse Society Special Conditions of Offer. Recipients must be member of the Shire Horse Society
Re S.H.S Silver spoons and rosettes- the offer of Spoons and Rosettes is subject to the Shire Horse Society Special Conditions of Offer. Recipients must be member of the Shire Horse Society
DENYS BENSON MEMORIAL CUP and rosette to the Champion and rosette to Reserve
SILVER PLATED SPOON & ROSETTE presented by the S.H.S. for the best Mare or Filly. (Classes 2, 4 and 6)
SILVER PLATED SPOON AND ROSETTE presented by the S.H.S. for the best Stallion. (Class 3)
BOB HART MEMORIAL TROPHY to the best Shire Female overall.
(Classes 2, 4 and 6) G & B FINCH ROSE BOWL to the best Mare & Foal, any breed, shown by an Essex Shire Horse Association member (Classes 6 or 12)
A & M SARGEANT TANKARD to the Best Shod Shire
Affiliated to The Shire Horse Society The Suffolk Horse Society The British Driving Society
This show is a qualifier for the 2025 Supreme Suffolk Horse Championship. The horse that qualifies will be eligible for the final competition (Date and venue to be confirmed). This show is affiliated to the Suffolk Horse Society and classes 8 - 13 are qualifiers for the championship points for annually awarded trophies and for the Supreme Suffolk Horse Championship. All owners entering their horses must be members of the Suffolk Horse Society. All entries for In Hand classes must be registered in or eligible for registration in the Pedigree Section of the UK Suffolk Stud Book. All entries must state their SHS registration number and full pedigree name including prefix or suffix. All foals must be eligible for registration in the Pedigree Section of the UK Suffolk Stud Book. Both the sire and the dam must be registered and entered in the pedigree section of the UK Suffolk Stud Book. All stallions must be registered in the Pedigree Section of the UK Suffolk Stud Book. All entries must state their SHS registration number, stallion licence number and full pedigree name including prefix or affix. Discretionary entry to a stallion class may be allowed in cases where a licence is pending but not yet issued.
1. The Organisers reserve the right to cancel, add, or amend any of the competitions or vary the timing of any event although this will generally be avoided whenever possible. 2. No claim can be made for anything that may happen to competitors, onlookers, their property, servants or horses in connection with or arising out of events at this show. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action arising from such an accident. 3. The Organisers reserve the right to decline to accept any entry and may cancel the entry of any competitors or exhibitors without stating any reason 4. All horses entered must have received a full course of Equine Influenza Vaccination as recommended by the Equine Veterinary Association within the twelve months prior to the show. The Organisers reserve the right to check passports. . 5. Competitors and their servants must carry out any directions given to them by authorized officials of the show and failure to do so may result in the competitor being excluded from taking any further part in the events and forfeiting all entry fees. 6. When not competing horses and vehicles shall be kept strictly to the nominated areas and no exercising or practising shall be carried out except in the nominated areas. 7. Horses in the harness and ridden classes must be 4 years old and over. 8. The decision of the Judges shall be final in all events. Any protest must be lodged with the Secretary's Office within 15 minutes of end of class and accompanied by £20, which will be forfeited if the protest is not upheld. Protests will be heard by the Chairman, Secretary and Chief Steward. whose decision is final. 9. Any dogs brought to the show must be kept on a lead. 10. All Cups and Trophies must not leave the Secretary's tent except for presentation and photographs. 11. All horseboxes and other vehicles MUST be parked as directed by the Stewards on the day and are parked on the showground entirely at their owner's risk.
The E.S.H.A is affiliated to the Shire Horse Society, the Suffolk Horse Society and the British Driving Society.
The Show and Classes will be conducted according to the Rules laid down by the Breed Societies and the Essex Shire Horse Association Health and Safety Policy. By entering you agree to be bound by these Rules.
The Essex Shire Horse Association cannot be held liable for any delay, accident injury or any other happening however it may be caused.
Email Secretary - eshashowsec@outlook.com
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