All our contact details are on the Contact Us page if you have any questions.
Pre entry is easy with us - complete the short form on the Pre Enter page and pay by bank transfer. No extra fees, Class entries are £8 for non members and £6 for members. Membership is £12 single, £20 double and £30 for a family of four.
2026 show dates are:
24 May, 28 June, 19 July and 16 August
See the Contact Us/Pre Enter page to pre enter and pay via Bank transfer - sorry no refunds unless the show/class is cancelled - and you will be able to enter on the day by cash or card
PUBLIC LIABILITIES
The Committee will not be held responsible for any accidents involving competitors, animals, vehicles or spectators on the show field. The Club reserves the right to alter/cancel any class and to refuse entry to the show
2026 Schedule some new classes, merged classes and changes to order - Classes numbered a and b enter the ring together but are placed separately
Ring 1 In Hand Classes start 9.30 am
CLASS 1 Youngstock in hand 1, 2, 3yrs olds at 1st Jan 26 - Colts allowed up to three years old as at 1 January 25 if handled by a
competent handler over 16 years old STARS
CLASS 2 NEW ~ TACK AND TURNOUT STARS
CLASS 3 Best Unusual Coloured in Hand Any height Roan, Dun, Spotted, Cremello, Palomino
CLASS 4 Best Condition - Trophy sponsored by Mr Ronnie Fowkes
CLASS 5 Best In Hand Mare - Open to any mare
CLASS 6 Best Adult Handler - Over 18 yrs on 1st January 2025 Judged on partnership and handling skills
CLASS 7a Junior Handler aged 12 - 18 on 1 Jan 2026 horses ponies any height. Judged on partnership and handling skills - STARS
7b Young Handler Aged up to 11 years on 1 Jan 2026 horses ponies any height. Judged on partnership and handling skills - STARS - Trophy sponsored by Mr Ronnie Fowkes
CLASS 8a In Hand Show Horse Shown PLAITED 0ver 148 cm STARS
8b In Hand Show Pony148 cm and under shown PLAITED STARS
Judges lunch break afternoon classes not before 13:00
CLASS 9 In Hand Cob - Show Cobs and Traditionals STARS
CLASS 10a Mountain and Moorland Small breeds - Shetland, Welsh A & B, Exmoor, Dartmoor STARS
10b Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds - Dales, Fell, Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C and D STARS
CLASS 11 ~ NEW EX RACEHORSE CLASS
CLASS 12 Veteran Horse/Pony over 14 yrs STARS
CLASS 13a Best Coloured Pony 143 cm and under Piebald and Skewbald STARS
13b Best Coloured Horse over 143 cm Piebald and Skewbald STARS - Trophy sponsored by Mr Ronnie Fowkes
CLASS 14 Pretty Mare - no age/size restrictions Sponsored by Clare Stansill in memory of Dani Stansill - Gone but not forgotten
CLASS 15 Bonny Pony Children 14 yrs ponies/horses any height Trophy sponsored by Mr Ronnie Fowkes
CLASS 16 Best In Hand Gelding - Open to any gelding
CLASS 17 Handsome Horse - Geldings no age/size restrictions and colts up to three years old as at 1 Jan 2025
In Hand Championships - split for Juniors and Seniors cash prizes £20 plus gorgeous sashes - for winners of In Hand Classes
Ring 2 Start 9.30 am Ridden Classes
CLASS 18 Working Hunter jumps max 30 cm (Qualifier for STARS will only be for ponies under 133 cm but will be split for plaited and M & M) STARS
CLASS 19 Working Hunter jumps max 70 cm horse/ponies ( Qualifier for STARS is for horses/ponies between 133 - 153 cm but will be split for plaited and M & M) STARS
CLASS 20 Working Hunter jumps max 80 cm (Qualifier for STARS is for horses over 153 cm but will be split for plaited and M & M) STARS
CLASS 21 NEW ~ EX RACEHORSE CLASS (TO QUALIFY FOR STARS YOU MUST BE ROR REGISTERED)
CLASS 22 Ridden Coloured (Piebald, Skewbald, Spotted, Dun, Roan, Palomino, Cremello etc.) - STARS qualification is for plaited
Piebalds & Skewbalds only
CLASS 23 Ridden Plaited Hunter including Plaited Show Hunter Pony (Lead Rein is not a STARS Qualifier class) STARS
CLASS 24 Ridden Coloured inc Hogged, Native, Cob & Traditional coloured horses and ponies STARS
CLASS 25 Ridden Show Horse - shown PLAITED horses over 148 cm AND Ridden Show Pony - shown PLAITED for ponies not exceeding 148 cm riders any age but suitable size and weight for the pony STARS
Judges Lunch Break afternoon classes not before 13:00
CLASS 26 Equitation - Rider any age but will be split for qualifiers STARS
CLASS 27 Likely Youngster, 4,5,6 years old as at 1 January 2026 any bridle
CLASS 28a Walk and Trot Adults combination not to have won a ridden class before 1st Jan 2026
28b Walk and Trot Juniors Riders 14 and under combination not to have won a ridden class before 1st Jan 2026
CLASS 29a Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds - Shetland, Welsh A & B, Exmoor, Dartmoor STARS
29b Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds - Dales, Fell, Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C and D STARS
CLASS 30 Ridden Show Cob inc Traditionals STARS
CLASS 31 Lead Rein Pony rider under 10 yrs as at 1 Jan 26 for ponies up to 128 cm. Where applicable lead reins to be attached to nose band and attendant to be over 14 yrs.
Combination
may only compete in Walk & Trot class off the lead rein AT THE SAME SHOW.
AND
First Ridden Pony 128 cm and under rider under 12 years at 1st Jan 26 STARS - Class to be
split if sufficient entries
CLASS 32 Riding Club Type to include small jump max 50 cm STARS
CLASS 33 Ridden Veteran horse/pony Aged over 14 and split by age for STARS
CLASS 34 Ideal Partners - Judged on ridden combination, looks and conformation unimportant
Fancy Dress and Concours D' Elegance are the last ridden classes - August show only
Ridden Championships split Junior and Senior - £20 cash prizes plus gorgeous sashes
For winners of all the Ridden Classes
Show Jumping
All classes are run single phase. Course is in two sections where the first part is untimed and the second part is against the clock. Unless eliminated everyone jumps both sections. Faults from both are combined and the least faults in the fastest time wins. 4 faults for each refusal, disobedience, and/or crossing your track and poles down.
Rider or horse falls, 2 refusals/disobedience will result in elimination.
All classes are for horses and ponies with separate placings except Chase Me Charlie & Ride and Run. Pony riders to be under 17 years as at 1st January 2026 or must jump as horse. Junior riders will compete against Seniors if horse is OVER 14.2 hh
Pay on the gate CLEAR ROUND 9.30am – 10.30am Open to all
Enter on the gate for the Clear Round £2.00 Rosettes to clear rounds
CLASS 35 Lead Rein 30 cm
CLASS 36 Novice 40cm Lead rein permitted. Combination not to have won a jumping class by 1 January 2026 Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 37 50cm Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 38 NEW ~ RIDE AND RUN - jump a short course at 50cm max and run to the finish - who's got the legs?
Lunch break Following classes Not Before 13:00
CLASS 39 60cm Separate prizes for horses and ponies Kindly Sponsored by J & V Catering Tel 07768 782726 for all
your outside catering needs
CLASS 40 65 cm - Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 41 70cm - Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 42 80cm - Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 43 90cm - Separate prizes for horses and ponies
CLASS 44 Chase Me Charlie – Jump higher and higher to be in the money! 1st prize £25 2nd £15 3rd £10
Kindly Sponsored in Fun loving memory of Becky Simpson from all her yard friends
Qualifiers:
STARS - Champion of Champions
Held at Aintree Equestrian Centre between 19th and 22nd November 2026 To qualify you must be a member of the Riding Club! The winner of the class championship at the end of the season will be offered the qualification which may pass down if declined. See the website at https://starschampionships.co.uk for full rules and note that horses must be vaccinated between the stipulated dates to compete at Aintree.
The Sunshine Tour Championships
The Sunshine Tour Championships are held at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead from Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th September 2026. The Championships are for unaffiliated and amateur competitors in Show Jumping from Lead Rein to 1.05m and Showing for lead rein, in-hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more.
Qualification: 1st – 3rd in show jumping & 1 - 4th in showing classes.
Visit www.sunshinetour.co.uk for terms and conditions and more information, to register and to submit evidence of qualification or ask the Secretary at the show for a spare form. Registration must be completed within ONE month of qualification.
Rules and restrictions apply, please check the website www.sunshinetour.co.uk for Terms & Conditions. Some qualifier cards are held in the tent.
Equine Sports UK
ESUK Grassroots Championships take place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 30th July to 1st August 2026. The three highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class - ask for a qualifier card if you are placed in the top three.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Committee reserve the right to alter or cancel any class and to refuse entry on to the showground.
The Judges decision is final.
Smart Appearance in all rings. No Trainers.
No misuse of whips or spurs, this will result in elimination from the class
No use of foul or abusive language.
Whips must not exceed the length of 30 inches.
Lead rein competitors may not compete the same pony off the lead rein at the same show EXCEPT in the Walk and Trot class
All complaints must be made in writing and accompanied by £15.00 which will be refunded if the complaint is upheld.
The correct standard of hats must be worn with a chin strap. Adults may sign a disclaimer for the Concours and Fancy Dress classes.
No Stallions - Colts up to the age of 3 at 1st January 25 are permitted but must be handled by competent person over age 16
No Horses/Ponies under the age of 4 Years Old to be ridden on the show field.
No mucking out of Horseboxes on the show field.
Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times on the show field.
Please take your rubbish home.
Please see the Club's policies on safeguarding, video and photography and physical contact
PLEASE DO NOT RIDE ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD
USE THE WARM UP AREAS PROVIDED – THANK YOU!