Welcome to the Penistone Agricultural Show – Horses Section
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 28th AUGUST 2026
Please note: LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
ENTRY FEES £10.00 (unless otherwise stated).
ENTRY PASS ALLOCATION – 1 Horse / Pony = 2 passes, subsequent horse / pony = 1 pass – (all to be entered on the same entry form; to a maximum of 4 horses/5 passes.)
ALL TROPHIES at the 2026 show will NOT be awarded due to a trophy audit.
CHAPS SHOW AFFILIATION No. 26-008
BSPS Show Affiliation No – British Show Horse Association Affiliation No 25 – 056
NO HORSE BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED ACCESS ONTO THE SHOW GROUND BEFORE 7.00am
Due to limited parking facilities 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.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LEGAL AND CURRENTLY VALID PASSPORT
RANDOM CHECKS OF PASSPORTS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING SHOW DAY
EQUINE FLU – All equines attending Penistone Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza. The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
First 2 vaccinations 21 – 92 days apart
Third booster between 150 – 215 days
Annual booster vaccination within 365 days thereafter.
No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING SHOW DAY.
If any horse/pony’s health raises cause for concern, the show Vet will be asked to examine the animal and their decision will be final.
Please DO NOT leave your horse/pony unattended whilst tethered to your box.
Unaccompanied competitors must provide the Horse Section Secretary with a contact telephone number in case of an emergency.
PRIZE MONEY – 1st – £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd – £8 Rosettes to 4th place. (unless otherwise stated) All prize money will be paid by BACs – there will be no cash prizes. Bank detail forms will be provided on Show Day. THE CLOSING DATE for payment of prize money is 30th SEPTEMBER 2026
Judging will begin at 8.00am. 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. The Committee reserves the right to limit class sizes if necessary.
CLASS ATTENDANCE – IT IS THE EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBILITY TO PRESENT THEIR EXHIBIT (S) ON TIME FOR CLASSES.
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.
PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR
ALL riders of horses, ponies or donkeys (including Judges) anywhere on the Showground are now required to wear head protection (hard hat) according to the current standards for head protection for equestrian activities: All PAS015: 2011, VG101.040: 2014-12, BS EN 1384: 2023, ASTM F1163 04a, onwards, Snell E2001, Snell, E2-17, AS/NZS 3838 onwards.
Current required standard for body protectors is BETA 2018 level 3.
Helmets must be worn with chin straps correctly and securely fastened at all times whilst mounted.
This applies to all ridden competitors, demonstrations and whilst exercising within the Showground & Parking areas.
EQUINE WELFARE:
It is of paramount importance that all riders should be an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden (within the showground).
Ponies entered in children’s riding classes must only be ridden by the child that is entered to ride it in the class – A substitute rider may ride the pony outside of the ring, but they MUST be eligible in age for the class in which the pony in entered eg – Lead Rein – Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January 2026. Therefore, the age of the rider applies to the rider in the ring or anywhere on the show ground.
The Society reserves the right to take further action against any competitor whose size or weight compromises the welfare of the horse/pony being ridden; this would be based on the recommendations of the on-site veterinary.
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.
EQUIFEST QUALIFIER CLASSES
In order to qualify for Equifest 2026 competitors MUST have an Equifest Qualifier Card which should be signed by either the Judge/Steward or the Section Secretary. The qualification card can be downloaded from equifest.org.uk
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW SHOWING SERIES
The following classes are qualifiers for the London International Horse Show, 17th – 21st December 2026
Classes LIHS 2, LIHS 3, LIHS 32 & LIHS 53, LIHS 54
Classes LIH 2, LIHS 3 & LIHS 32 qualify for BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top 5 to qualify.
BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION (BHSA) – AFFILIATION NUMBER 25– 056
CLASSES – LIHS 2, LIHS 3 & LIHS 32
BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION – RULES FOR ALL RISING STAR CLASSES 2026 SEASON
PLEASE READ RULES FOR ALL RISING STAR CLASSES AND FOR AMATEUR CLASSIFICATION
Web site: britishshowhorse.org – RULES FOR ALL RISING STAR CLASSES
BRITISH SHOW PONY ASSOCIATION (BSPS)
Affiliation Number 686
Classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 qualify for the BSPS Performance Coloured Classes
This Show is affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) Affiliation No. 686 and all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS Classes whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS including disciplinary procedures and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS.
This show is a qualifier for the London International Horse Show.The highest placed pony from the top 3 ponies from classes LIHS 53 & LIHS 54 (not already qualified) will qualify for the LIHS. Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
Riders in BSPS classes are required to adhere to Rule 43 in the 2026 rulebook with regard to Hat Specification.
PLEASE READ THE RULES FOR THE BSPS CLASSES
The Rule Book can be found on: www.bsps.com – THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHOWING SERIES RULE BOOK – BSPS Classes at the London International Horse Show.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 8.00am – Ring 3 |
Classes
- 1 – Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2026.
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 by 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 2027
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5,
Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10
The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 2027
The Retrained Racehorse Classes 1 & 5 are affiliated to the EQUIFEST OPEN RE-TRAINED RACE HORSE – Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4yrs old & over, any height. Horses must have raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. The TWO highest placed exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify for EQUIFEST 2027 – The 2 highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify – see information regarding Affiliation requirements needed from competitors can be found on the Equifest website – equifest.org.uk qualification Card
| Judge: | Ridden Judge – To follow Conformation Judge – To follow |
| Entry Fee: | LIHS2 & LIHS 3 – £19.00 this includes the £10.00 LHS Levy Class 4 (a,b,c) – £10 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 9.00am – Ring 3 |
Classes
- LIHS 2 – Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter – The Judge will not ride in this class. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cm, (small hunter not to exceed 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. . In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
- LIHS 3 – Rising Star Middle/Heavyweight Hunter – The Judge will not ride in this class. Mare or Gelding 4yrs or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
- 4a – Ridden Hunter Class – Small/Lightweight Hunter. Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over exceeding 158cm (small hunter not to exceed exceeding 158cms) capable of carrying up to 12.7 stone
- 4b – Ridden Hunter Class – Middleweight Hunter. Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over, capable of carrying 12.7stone but not 14 stone.
- 4c – Ridden Hunter Class – Heavyweight Hunter. Mare or gelding, 4yrs old and over, capable of carrying 14 stone and over.
THE JUDGE WILL RIDE IN CLASS 4
Championship for 1st & 2nd Prize Winners from Class 4
Classes 2 & 3 qualify for LIHS BSHA Showing Series supported by Horse & Hound
Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top 5 to qualify.
Open to members and non-members, 15 yrs & over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring
Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Horse Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the LIHS BSHA Showing series. Any competitor who qualifies for a LIHS Showing Series Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS registration). Any competitors/ horses which have existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2026 are separate to BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the full list of Rising Star rules in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. www.britishshowhorse.org
If in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly to have your status confirmed.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
The Ridden Hunter Classes 4A, B & C – are affiliated to the Equifest Ridden Hunters qualifiers. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each class will qualify for Equifest 2027 – The Qualification Card is available to download from the Equifest website. It is the responsibility of the rider to present the card to the Judge/Steward at the time of Qualification.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | RoR rosettes 1st –4th + RoR Tattersalls official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10. |
| Time: | 11.00am – Ring 3 |
Classes
- 5 – Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2026
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 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
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. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/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 2027
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 an amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as a 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 commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer’s/Trainer’s yard from January 1st, 2025. 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 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.
| Judge: | Mrs Lorraine Thomas, Lancashire |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 11.00am – Ring 2 |
Classes
STANDARD SHETLAND CLASSES
- 19 – Entire male aged 4 years old and over.
- 20 – Mare or Gelding 4 years old & over.
- 21 – Foal bred 2026 Shown with or without mare. Winning Foal to compete with the winner from Class 27. For the Best Foal.
- 22 – 1,2 or 3yr old colt, filly or gelding (class may be split if enough entries)
- 23a – Standard Shetland – any age, any colour – BUT NOT BLACK
- 23b – Standard Shetland – any age – ONLY BLACK
- 24 – Ridden Class – OPEN TO BOTH STANDARD & MINIATURE SHETLANDS – Mare, Gelding or Stallion – 4yrs & Over. Class will be split.
MINIATURE SHETLAND CLASSES
- 25 – Entire Male aged 4years and over
- 26 – Mare or Gelding 4yrs & Over.
- 27 – Foal bred 2026 Shown with or without mare. The winning Foal to compete with the winner from Class 21 for the Best Foal.
- 28 – 1, 2 or 3yr old colt, filly or gelding. (Class may be split if enough entries)
- 29a – Miniature Shetland – any age, any colour – BUT NOT BLACK
- 29b – Miniature Shetland – any age – ONLY BLACK
- 30 – Young Handler Class – For both Standard & Miniature Shetlands – Handler not to have attained their 16th Birthday on the day of the Show
Shetland Stud Book Society Rosettes will be awarded for both Standard & Miniature Champion & Reserve, Best Foal, Best Open Ridden, Best Lead Rein, Best Gelding, Young Handler.
IN HAND SHETLANDS MAY ALSO COMPETE IN THE IN HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CLASSES 38 – 41 HELD IN RING 2
RIDDEN SHETLANDS MAY ALSO COMPETE IN THE RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND – CLASS 44 IN RING 1
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 19 – 30
Classes must be confined to SPS-BS registered Ponies. Ponies MUST BE NAMED on the entry form. Society Rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for Registration. Three year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the show.
To enter a stallion in any class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS Voluntary Veterinary Examination. Ridden Stallions MUST display a Stallion bridle badge. In hand colts/stallions of two years old or over must be shown bitted and are advised to display a stallion bridle disc which are available to purchase from the SPSBS. There must be no colts or entire males in the Young Handlers class.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-Hand classes. Children under 12 years old on the day of the Show may not show entire males in Ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-Hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. Ridden
and driven ponies must be 4 years old or over. In Ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part. For Health & Safety and Insurance purposes exhibitors must remain standing whilst in the ring when showing ponies.
KNEELING IS NOT PERMITTED
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £5.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £5 2nd : £4 3rd : £3 4th: £2 5th: £1 Rosettes presented to all competitors |
| Time: | 1.00pm – Ring 2 |
Classes
- 31 – Mounted individual Fancy Dress. Open to any age. Themes – Holidays, Nursery Rhymes, Hobbies
Current BSI and European Standard Riding Hats AS LISTED PREVIOUSLY MUST BE WORN with chin straps correctly and securely fitted.
| Judge: | Ms. Julia Boardman, Buxton |
| Entry Fee: | £10 per class |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15 2nd : £10 3rd : £8 |
| Time: | 10.00am – Ring 1 |
Classes
- 32 – Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance
- 33 – Open Equitation
- 34 – BEST HORSE or PONY RIDDEN SIDE SADDLE
- 35 – Contemporary Ladies Side Saddle qualifier
- 36 – Classical Ladies Side Saddle qualifier
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR HEAD PROTECTION (HARD HAT) THAT CONFORMS TO THE REVISED STANDARDS FOR HEAD PROTECTION FOR EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES – Please see Penistone Agricultural Show Regulations and Information.
Class 32: Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance
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 Member and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards.
NB Non safety hard hats are permitted for ADULT Riders If the show disclaimer is signed at the show office.
Class 33: OPEN EQUITATION
EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN QUALIFYING CLASS
Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Member’s Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Side Saddles sponsor a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. A rosette sponsored in memory of The Late Mr R Philpot is offered to the Adult Member and Just So Elegant Side Saddle Hire sponsor a rosette for the Junior Member, including lead rein riders, judged to be the best turned out.
NB Non safety hard hats are permitted for ADULT Riders If the show disclaimer is signed at the show office.
Class 34: BEST HORSE OR PONY RIDDEN SIDE SADDLE
Open to horses and ponies 4 years old or over: conformation & manners will be taken into consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. The Highest placed coloured exhibit ridden by a competitor aged 16rs or over (who has not already qualified) receives a Qualification Card and qualifies for the Side Saddle Final at the CHAPS Championship Show. Open to any type of exhibit. Riders/Owners need not be a member or their exhibit registered with CHAPS at the time of qualification, but in order to compete at the Championships, the Rider/Owner must be a showing member and their horse/pony registered with CHAPS before entering the final. Lead Rein competitors are eligible for this class. Leaders must be correctly dressed.
NB Non safety hard hats are permitted for ADULT Riders If the show disclaimer is signed at the show office.
Class 36: CLASSICAL LADIES SIDE SADDLE QUALIFIER
Open to SSA Adult Members and Non-members, aged 18 and over on January 1st of the current year, riding side saddle, on horses exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). To be judged 25% conformation and action, 25% manners and & way of going, 25% rider, and 25% turnout of horse & rider. Judges may request a short show, but exhibits; but horses will not be stripped. Traditional habits must be worn. Fancy Dress and Period Costumes NOT permitted.
NB Silks Hats are permitted to be worn in this class AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY If show disclaimer signed at show office.
Judges must use the mark sheet provided. The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. In the event of previous qualification, the Qualification Card may be passed down to fourth place. The highest placed horse/rider combination
qualifies for the Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. One special rosette and the qualification card will be given to the qualifying combination at each show, this may not always be the winner. If the winner has already qualified they may be passed down to fourth place. Qualifiers
kindly sponsored by Mrs. T. Mitchell and Mr. L. Mitchell. Qualifying combinations are required to become Full Members of the SSA 21 days prior to the National Side Saddle Show or as soon as possible if qualified after that date to be eligible to compete at the Final. Combinations qualifying between one National Side Saddle Show and the next may carry forward the qualification, for that year only.
The four highest placed Riding Horse, Hack (not ex 160cm), Cob or Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, ridden by a SSA Adult Member qualify for the current year’s BSHA Championship Show Ladies Show Horse Championship. Combinations qualifying after the current year’s BSHA
Championship Show may carry forward the qualification, to the following year. SSA Members who qualify for The Ladies Show Horse Championship, will not be required to join the BSHA in order to compete in any Side Saddle class at the BSHA National Championship Show. If the BSHA Championship Show entries have closed at the time of qualification, competitors will not be charged a late entry fee for the Championship.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 8.00am – Ring 2 |
Classes
Large Breed – Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C & D
37 – Young Stock – Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding & 2yr & 3yr old Filly or Gelding. The Class may be split at the Judges discretion
38 – Stallion or Colt 2 years and over – if sufficient entries, the class may be split into 2 & 3yr old Colts and Stallions 4yrs & over
39 – Barren Mare, Brood Mare & Gelding 4yrs & over
40 – Foal bred in 2026 – with OR without Mare.
Small Breed – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sections A & B.
- 41 – Young Stock – Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding & 2 & 3yr old Filly or Gelding. The Class may be spilt at the Judges discretion
- 42 – Stallion or colt 2 years and over – if sufficient entries, the class may be split into 2 & 3yr old colts and Stallions 4yrs & over.
- 43 – Barren Mare, Brood Mare & Gelding 4yrs & over.
- 44 – Foal bred in 2026 – with OR without Mare.
COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE – The following classes – 37 to 40 may be split into Welsh only and other Native Breeds if sufficient entries are received, the Judge will make the final decision.
Classes –37 to 44 are all affiliated with Equifest. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified, will qualify for the Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland In Hand Equifest Championship to be held at the Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire – August 2027
The Equifest Qualifier – Open to In-Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest,
Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. This class may be divided as appropriate.
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 37 to 44
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 11.00am – Ring 1 |
Classes
45 – The Baybutt family/Equifest Lead Rein – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only
46 – Equifest 1st Ridden – Mare or Gelding 4 years & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a suitable bridle.
47 – Open Small Breeds, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
48 – Open Large Breeds, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C&D, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
49 – Open Large Breeds, Dales, Fell & Highland, 4 years & over. Rider any age.
The Ridden Mountain & Moorland classes 45 – 49 are all Affiliated with Equifest. The two highest placed exhibits, in each class, not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire. August 2027
Lead Rein & First Ridden classes Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A & B.
EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies non-registered and registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C, & D. Stallion Mare or Gelding.
Riders of small breed stallions to have attained their 12th birthday by Show day. Riders of large breed stallions to have attained their 14th birthday by Show day.
Championship for 1st & 2nd Prize Winners from classes 45 –49
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 12.00pm – Ring 1 |
Classes
50 – For riders 18 years and over.
51 – Leading Rein – (Rosettes to all competitors). Rider NOT able to enter Class 50
52 – Riders 13 years & under
53 – Riders 14 years – 17 years.
The winners of Classes 50 – 53 to compete for the Champion Children’s Riding Pony.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 Entry fee for LIHS 52 & LIHS 53 is £19.00 (including the £11 Levy) |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 8.00am – Ring 1 |
Classes
54 – CHAPS(UK) Open Young stock Qualifier, 1, 2 or 3 year olds; no foals.
LIHS 55 – BSPS Performance Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional Horse/Pony Class. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. Unplaited
LIHS 56 – BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony Class. Stallions, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. Plaited
57 – CHAPS(UK) Native /Cob/Traditional Ridden Horse Qualifier exc 148cm (14.2hh)
58 – CHAPS(UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Ridden Pony Qualifier, not exc 148cm (14.2hh)
59 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Ridden Horse Qualifier, exc 153cm (15hh)
60 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Ridden Pony Qualifier, not exc 153cm (15hh)
61 – CHAPS(UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
62 – CHAPS(UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 26-008 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 to apply in to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 20 – 22 August 2026.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com. Only “coloured” horses and ponies (as defined in the current CHAPS UK Members’ Handbook) may compete in these classes.
All stallions, 4 yrs old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring without exception.
Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier Card.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members Handbook; Or visit www.chaps.com.
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE QUALIFIERS FOR THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW DECEMBER 2026
Classes LIHS 55 & LIHS 56
METHOD OF JUDGING FOR CLASSES LIHS 55 & LIHS 56 – Exhibitors will go round the ring as a whole group,
(no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they will need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
MARKS: Performance 70 marks
Manners & way of going 10 marks
Rider Presentation and suitability and condition 10 marks
Type, freedom of action and condition 10 marks
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TOTAL 100 marks
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The BSPS Performance Coloured Classes are open to mares, geldings and CHAPS (UK) or BSPA graded stallions, 4 years old and over to be registered in and complying with the showing requirements of the main body of the stud book of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA).
Ponies can be registered with either of these Societies or the BSPS and owners and riders must be or become members within 7 days of the BSPS to take the qualification.[pa8.1]
Riders in BSPS Classes are required to adhere to Rule 43 in the 2026 rulebook with regard to HAT SPECIFICATION.
Championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 57 – 62
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £15.00 2nd : £10.00 3rd : £8.00 |
| Time: | 4.00pm – Ring 3 |
Classes
63 – Youngstock – Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 years old.
64 – In Hand Senior – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over.
65 – Open Ridden – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over.
- 66 – The Greatest Gelding – Traditional Gypsy Cobs
All classes are open to traditional gypsy cobs of any colour.
TGC Rules
No known breeding required to enter these classes
No Membership required to Enter these Classes
Stallions – All stallions (four years and over) in order to enter must be shown in a stallion bridle with a metal bit and chain lead.
Class 64: In Hand Senior – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. If not split into height sections. Highest placed three qualify not exceeding 148cm. Highest placed three qualify 148cm & above. This class will be run as an Open Height class, but at the Judges discretion may be split as follows: – Small – not to exceed 148, Large – 148cm and above
Class 65: Open Ridden – Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. If not split into height sections: Highest placed three qualify not exceeding 148cm. Highest placed three qualify 148cm & above. This class will be run as an Open Height class, but at the Judges discretion may be split as follows:- Small – not to exceed 148cm, Large – 148cm and above
Class 66: The Greatest Gelding – Traditional Gypsy Cobs
The is aimed to encourage the showing of geldings, therefore creating a market for often unwanted colt foals and enabling the creation of a network of potential performance prospects to represent the best Traditional Gypsy Cob breed in the World at the highest level.
| Judge: | UNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPING Judge – Mrs T Leesley & Gate Steward Mrs K Bostock |
| Entry Fee: | £10.00 per class – Pre-show online pricing only. £15.00 per class on the day to pre-entered competitors only |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £20.00 2nd : £15.00 3rd : £10.00 |
| Time: | 1.30pm – Ring 1 |
Classes
67 – 40 cm Senior and Junior for novices not to have won 3 x 1sts 40cm or above. Single phase
68 – 50 cm Senior and Junior for novices not to have won 3 x 1sts 50cm or above. Single phase
69 – 60 cm Senior and Junior. Single phase
70 – 70 cm Senior and Junior. Single phase
71 – 80 cm Senior and Junior. Single phase
72 – 90 cm Senior and Junior. Single phase
73 – 1 metre OPEN Senior and Junior. Single phase
4 faults per fence down, 4 faults per refusal, Third refusal or fall – elimination
Entries close: MONDAY 7th September 2026
ONLY Pre-entered competitors may enter further classes on the day
Class running times will be posted on the Show Web Site & Social Media a minimum of 24hrs before Show Day.
COURSE WALK: 1.00pm – 1.15pm
Riding attire: Show jumping attire or tweed jacket is acceptable
Body Protector optional – no fixed fences.
- Classes will be split into horse and pony if more than 20 starters and 2 sets of prize money will be awarded
- In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes may be withheld. Rule – 76.6 Showjumping to be run under BSJA rules.
- Please state horse or pony and child or adult on the entry form