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Show Date
Thu, May 11, 2023 to Sun, May 14, 2023
Closing Date
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Entries Open
Thu, Mar 2, 2023
Class
7
RWHS Open Working Show Horse
Info:
Hacks, Cobs/Maxi and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm.
Jumps not to exceed 3’ and 3’ spread. Entries will be limited.
Day Tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Open to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four years old and over, exceeding 148cm.
Owners, Riders and Horses must be registered or have temporary membership with a Day Ticket. Riders must be 15 years of age or older.
This class is a qualifier for The SEIB Working Show Horse of the Year Final, to be held at the BSHA National Championship Show. The two highest placed horses in the top five, not already qualified, will qualify for the Final; no Horse placed lower than fifth will qualify.
Any Horse which is a Grade B Showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above, as at the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible to compete in any Working Show Horse class.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase but must then select one Horse to take through to the Ride and Conformation phase (if required). No change of rider is allowed.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per exhibitor, per horse, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Info:
Waiting List for Class 7 RWHS Open Working Show Horse
Class
8
RWHS Lightweight Working Hunter
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm capable of carrying up to 13 stone.
To be run under 2023 SHB (GB) rules.
Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approximately) to be judged in accordance with SHB (GB) Rules. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes.
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride/Manners = Max 20 points, Conformation = Max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only).
A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase all clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring.
If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Horses with minus scores may not be required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of the judge. Under no circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying position.
Hunters in this Class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action.
At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
The Working Hunter Championship is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
Class
9
RWHS Heavyweight Working Hunter
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding, four years old and over, exceeding 148cm capable of carrying more than 13 stone.
To be run under 2023 SHB (GB) rules.
Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approximately) to be judged in accordance with SHB (GB) Rules. Grade A Show-jumpers and Advanced Event horses are not eligible to compete in these Classes. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes.
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride/Manners = Max 20 points, Conformation = Max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only).
A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter Classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase all clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring.
If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated. Horses with minus scores may not be required for the second phase of the class at the discretion of the judge. Under no circumstances should a horse with a minus score be in a qualifying position.
Hunters in this Class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action.
At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
The Working Hunter Championship is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
Class
10
RWHS The Tattersalls and RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Class - Flat
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2023. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The first three go forward to the championship at Hickstead on 25th June 2023.
All entries must be registered with the RoR and include their RoR competition registration number on the entry form, and have raced in GB. 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 must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
Racing injuries and blemishes will not be ignored in this series.
Prizes: Vouchers 1st to 3rd place. Veteran prize (15+) - £20 voucher to be redeemed from the RoR office and qualification for the Veteran Final at the RoR National Championships at Aintree. RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand.
Class
11
RWHS The Tattersalls and RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Class - National Hunt
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2023. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited. The first three go forward to the championship at Hickstead on 25th June 2023.
All entries must be registered with the RoR and include their RoR competition registration number on the entry form, and have raced in GB. 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 must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
Racing injuries and blemishes will not be ignored in this series.
Prizes: Vouchers 1st to 3rd place. Veteran prize (15+) - £20 voucher to be redeemed from the RoR office and qualification for the Veteran Final at the RoR National Championships at Aintree. RoR prizes will not be awarded to RoR qualifiers with numbers forward of two or less, however qualification for the final will stand.
Class
12
RWHS Senior, In Hand
Info:
Section A: Pre-Senior, 15-18 years old Horse/Pony In Hand
Section B: Senior, 19-23 years old Horse/Pony In Hand
Section C: Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over Horse/Pony In Hand
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
This Class is a qualifier for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show. Open to Members and Non-Members. RIHS classes will not be marked.
A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers. However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section for the Grand Final, they can still compete in the Ridden section, but they are not allowed to enter in the Ridden Grand Final and vice versa.
Class
13
RWHS Senior, Ridden Horse exceeding 153cm
Info:
Section A: Pre-Senior, 15-18 years old Ridden Horse exceeding 153cm
Section B: Senior, 19-23 years old Ridden Horse exceeding 153cm
Section C: Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over Ridden Horse exceeding 153cm
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
This class is a qualifier for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show. Open to Members and Non-Members. RIHS classes will not be marked. A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers. However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section for the Grand Final, they can still compete in the Ridden section, but they are not allowed to enter in the Ridden Grand Final and vice versa.
Class
14
RWHS Senior, Ridden Pony not exceeding 153cm
Info:
Section A: Pre-Senior, 15-18 years old Ridden Pony not exceeding 153cm
Section B: Senior, 19-23 years old Ridden Pony not exceeding 153cm
Section C: Senior-Plus, 24 years old and over Ridden Pony not exceeding 153cm
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
This Class is a qualifier for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show. Open to Members and Non-Members. RIHS classes will not be marked.
A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers. However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section for the Grand Final, they can still compete in the Ridden section, but they are not allowed to enter in the Ridden Grand Final and vice versa.
Class
15
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, In Hand (Mixed Age)
Info:
Mixed Age Class. Horse and ponies 15 years of age and over. Rules: After the initial go round all competitors will be lined up, judged and marked in their age groups. Pre-Senior 15 to 18 years, Senior 19 to 23 years, Senior Plus 24 years and over. SSADL qualification and rosettes in each age group. The 6 highest marked competitors over the three sections will be awarded the RWHS rosettes.
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
This Class is a SSADL LIHS 1st Round / Members Challenge & Senior of the Year / Super Stars Qualifier 2023. To be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th September at the Onley Grounds, Rugby Warwickshire. This class is open to SSADL Members and Non–Members. Qualification System: All members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed at the time of judging / steward at presentation.
The 1st and 2nd from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL Members Open Challenge (No LR/FR). (If a competitor has already qualified, then qualification can be passed down the line. Qualification will pass no lower than 5th place). The two highest placed Mountain and Moorland ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge (No LR/FR).
The two highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Lead Rein / First Ridden Challenge. The two highest placed Foreign Breed animals within a class will qualify for the Members Foreign Breeds Challenge (No LR/FR). The winner from each class will qualify for the Senior of the Year Championship. New SSADL Super Stars Championships. To be eligible to compete in this championship a competitor MUST be a member of a Pony Club or Riding Club. Membership numbers required. To be put on qualification card. A competitor MUST have competed in 2 events /classes at your Pony Club or Riding Club.
Should a competitor have already qualified please pass the qualification card down the line. Only one qualification card is required to be eligible to compete in the challenge championships. Qualification cards will be void if not filled correctly. Non-Members will have 10 days to join the society following Qualification. SSADL Rules apply in all classes.
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Class 15 RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, In Hand (Mixed Age)
Class
16
RWHS Senior Horse / Pony, Ridden (Mixed Age)
Info:
Mixed Age Class. Horse and ponies 15 years of age and over. Rules: After the initial go round all competitors will be lined up, judged and marked in their age groups. Pre-Senior 15 to 18 years, Senior 19 to 23 years, Senior Plus 24 years and over. SSADL qualification and rosettes in each age section. The 6 highest marked competitors over the three sections will be awarded the RWHS rosettes.
To be judged under Senior Showing & Dressage Ltd rules.
Before entering, competitors must read the rules of SSADL, which can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk.
This Class is a SSADL LIHS 1st Round / Members Challenge & Senior of the Year / Super Stars Qualifier 2023. To be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th September at the Onley Grounds, Rugby Warwickshire. These classes are open to SSADL Members and Non–Members. Qualification System: All members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed at the time of judging / steward at presentation.
The 1st and 2nd from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL Members Open Challenge (No LR/FR). (If a competitor has already qualified, then qualification can be passed down the line. Qualification will pass no lower than 5th place). The two highest placed Mountain and Moorland ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge (No LR/FR).
The two highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies within a class will qualify for the Members Lead Rein / First Ridden Challenge. The two highest placed Foreign Breed animals within a class will qualify for the Members Foreign Breeds Challenge (No LR/FR). The winner from each class will qualify for the Senior of the Year Championship. New SSADL Super Stars Championships. To be eligible to compete in this championship a competitor MUST be a member of a Pony Club or Riding Club. Membership numbers required. To be put on qualification card. A competitor MUST have competed in 2 events /classes at your Pony Club or Riding Club.
Should a competitor have already qualified please pass the qualification card down the line. Only one qualification card is required to be eligible to compete in the challenge championships. Qualification cards will be void if not filled correctly. Non-Members will have 10 days to join the society following Qualification. SSADL Rules apply in all classes.
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Class 16 Senior Horse / Pony, Ridden (Mixed Age) wait list
Class
17
RWHS Amateur Small & Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding capable of carrying up to 12st7lbs.
Amateur Status – a person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Association Rules if he/she does not: (i) Judge at an affiliated show, as of 1st January in the current year (this Rule may come in to effect as of 1st January 2023).
a) Amateur Status – a person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Association Rules if he/she does not, during the current or previous season:
(i) Engage in breeding, livery, buying, selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity, or as means of deriving a source of income.
(ii) Receive remuneration, whether it be monetary or goods in kind, for employment in the connection with horses in racing, showing, livery stable or riding school (instruction at Pony Club and Riding Club excepted). This does not include the suppliers of ancillary services such as farriers and vets.
(iii) Own/Part own an equestrian establishment including but not limited to riding schools, events centre, stud or livery yard in any capacity, or receive any form of remuneration for employment at an equestrian establishment. For the avoidance of doubt for the purpose of this rule, immediate family members of an owner or part owner of an equestrian establishment who work or are howsoever otherwise engaged or involved in any capacity, whether or not for remuneration at the equestrian establishment, will be treated as being an owner or part owner of that equestrian establishment.
(iv) Show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or a commercial firm, or act as a Brand Ambassador, in any showing classes, SHB(GB) or otherwise, or a horse for which his/her immediate family accepts livery or training charges from a person outside the immediate family concerned. A competitor is not eligible to compete in Amateur classes on an Exhibit, which has been ridden by a Professional Rider in any class, SHB(GB) or otherwise, with the exception of Working classes and Side Saddle classes AND Novice classes during the current year and the following year, up to but not including the Royal International Horse Show.
(The above Rule does not apply, if the Horse has been Professionally Produced and ONLY ridden by a Professional, during the current season, or if the horse has subsequently been sold and re-registered under new Ownership).
(v) if you ride/compete equines on a regular basis, which you do not stable at home, your Amateur status will be reviewed by the Board/Council, i.e., if you ride/compete multiple equines or ride regularly for one or more owners, you could be deemed professional.
On the day when an Exhibit is competing in Amateur classes, Professionals, including Professional Grooms, are not allowed to ride, to work-in (in any form), compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse.
c) Amateur Owner/Rider: Open to horses owned and ridden by an Amateur. No Professional, including Professional Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the horse.
d) Amateur Home Produced: Open to horses, which are either stabled at home or in a D. I. Y. yard and which since 1st January in the current year, have not been shown by a Professional during the current season or stabled in a Professional yard at any time in the current year. To be ridden by an Amateur. This does not exclude Amateur Owner Home Produced riders having lessons at any time with an instructor, providing the horse remains stabled at home. No Professional, including Professional Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the horse.
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The Directors/Board/Council reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/entry should they deem necessary.
The first and second prize-winners will qualify for the Amateur Ridden Show Horse Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Horse Show 2023.
This Class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This Class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
In the Amateur Hunter Classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) in the lightweight section, the two highest placed smalls and the two highest placed lightweights will qualify and in the heavyweight section the two highest placed middleweights and the two highest placed heavyweights will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
18
RWHS Amateur Middleweight & Heavyweight Hunter
Info:
Heavyweight Hunter, mare or gelding capable of carrying over 12st7lbs.
Amateur Status – a person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Association Rules if he/she does not: (i) Judge at an affiliated show, as of 1st January in the current year (this Rule may come in to effect as of 1st January 2023).
a) Amateur Status – a person is an Amateur for the purpose of classes run under Association Rules if he/she does not, during the current or previous season:
(i) Engage in breeding, livery, buying, selling, dealing or hiring horses in a commercial capacity, or as means of deriving a source of income.
(ii) Receive remuneration, whether it be monetary or goods in kind, for employment in the connection with horses in racing, showing, livery stable or riding school (instruction at Pony Club and Riding Club excepted). This does not include the suppliers of ancillary services such as farriers and vets.
(iii) Own/Part own an equestrian establishment including but not limited to riding schools, events centre, stud or livery yard in any capacity, or receive any form of remuneration for employment at an equestrian establishment. For the avoidance of doubt for the purpose of this rule, immediate family members of an owner or part owner of an equestrian establishment who work or are howsoever otherwise engaged or involved in any capacity, whether or not for remuneration at the equestrian establishment, will be treated as being an owner or part owner of that equestrian establishment.
(iv) Show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or a commercial firm, or act as a Brand Ambassador, in any showing classes, SHB(GB) or otherwise, or a horse for which his/her immediate family accepts livery or training charges from a person outside the immediate family concerned. A competitor is not eligible to compete in Amateur classes on an Exhibit, which has been ridden by a Professional Rider in any class, SHB(GB) or otherwise, with the exception of Working classes and Side Saddle classes AND Novice classes during the current year and the following year, up to but not including the Royal International Horse Show.
(The above Rule does not apply, if the Horse has been Professionally Produced and ONLY ridden by a Professional, during the current season, or if the horse has subsequently been sold and re-registered under new Ownership).
(v) if you ride/compete equines on a regular basis, which you do not stable at home, your Amateur status will be reviewed by the Board/Council, i.e., if you ride/compete multiple equines or ride regularly for one or more owners, you could be deemed professional.
On the day when an Exhibit is competing in Amateur classes, Professionals, including Professional Grooms, are not allowed to ride, to work-in (in any form), compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse.
c) Amateur Owner/Rider: Open to horses owned and ridden by an Amateur. No Professional, including Professional Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the horse.
d) Amateur Home Produced: Open to horses, which are either stabled at home or in a D. I. Y. yard and which since 1st January in the current year, have not been shown by a Professional during the current season or stabled in a Professional yard at any time in the current year. To be ridden by an Amateur. This does not exclude Amateur Owner Home Produced riders having lessons at any time with an instructor, providing the horse remains stabled at home. No Professional, including Professional Grooms, are allowed into the ring to groom/strip the horse.
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The Directors/Board/Council reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/entry should they deem necessary.
The first and second prize-winners will qualify for the Amateur Ridden Show Horse Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Horse Show 2023.
This Class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This Class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain.
In the Amateur Hunter Classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) in the lightweight section, the two highest placed smalls and the two highest placed lightweights will qualify and in the heavyweight section the two highest placed middleweights and the two highest placed heavyweights will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
19
RWHS RoR Open In Hand Show Series Qualifier
Info:
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. 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.
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.
This class is a qualifier for the RoR Open In Hand Showing Series Final.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree on 26th August 2023.
Class
20
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony, Ridden, Native/ Cob/ Traditional not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native / Cob / Traditional Type Ponies, 4 years old and over. Not to be ridden by the Judge. Not to exceed 148cm (14.2hh). To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Info:
Wait list for Class 20 CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony, Ridden, Native/ Cob/ Traditional not to exceed 148cms
Class
21
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse, Ridden, Native/ Cob/ Traditional to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native / Cob / Traditional Type Horses, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by the Judge or judge’s representative. To exceed 148cm (14.2hh). To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
22
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden, Non-Native Pony not to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native Type Ponies, 4 years old and over. Not to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown plaited & trimmed, not to exceed 153cm (15hh).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
23
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden, Non-Native Horse to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native Horses, 4 years old and over. To be ridden by the Judge or judge’s representative. To be shown plaited & trimmed, to exceed 153cm (15hh).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Rider need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Rider need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
24
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock, Non Native 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds
Info:
Non-Native – 1, 2 or 3 year olds (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the 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 Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
25
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock, Native/Cob/Traditional 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds
Info:
Native / Cob / Traditional Type – 1, 2 or 3 year olds (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the 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 Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
26
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony In Hand, Non-Native not to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native In Hand Pony – not to exceed 153cm. Any age, to be shown plaited and trimmed (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
27
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Non Native to exceed 153cms
Info:
Non-Native In Hand Horse – to exceed 153cm. Any age, to be shown plaited and trimmed (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
28
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Pony In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native / Cob / Traditional Type In Hand Pony – not to exceed 148cm. Any age, to be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
29
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional to exceed 148cms
Info:
Native / Cob / Traditional Type In Hand Horse – to exceed 148cm. Any age, to be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged (no foals).
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 10
Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in this class. Both Owner and the Exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify, both Owner and Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate Qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 10th – 12th August 2023. This class is a CHAPS (UK) Qualifier. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering this class must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Class
31 A
RWHS Haflinger Pony, In Hand Colt, Filly or Gelding, 1, 2 & 3 years
Info:
Haflinger, colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 and 3 years. To be shown in hand.
This class is judged in accordance with the rules of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain. All entries must be registered in the appropriate section of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain Stud Book, and all exhibitors must be fully paid up members of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain.
Class
31 B
RWHS Haflinger Pony, In Hand Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years & Over
Info:
Haflinger, stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand.
This class is judged in accordance with the rules of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain. All entries must be registered in the appropriate section of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain Stud Book, and all exhibitors must be fully paid up members of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain.
Class
33
RWHS Haflinger Pony Ridden
Info:
Haflinger, stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. To be ridden.
This class is judged in accordance with the rules of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain. All entries must be registered in the appropriate section of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain Stud Book, and all exhibitors must be fully paid up members of the Haflinger Society of Great Britain.
Class
36
RWHS Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st7lbs.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes. Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show - it covers Owners and Rider membership together with the horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; Vg1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
37
RWHS Middleweight Hunter
Info:
Middleweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying over 12st7lbs and not more than 14 stone.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes. Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show - it covers Owners and Rider membership together with the horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; Vg1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
38
RWHS Heavyweight Hunter
Info:
Heavyweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14 stone.
Hunters in this class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes. Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show - it covers Owners and Rider membership together with the horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; Vg1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Info:
Novice Cob, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm, that has not won a 1st prize of £35 or more or a total or a total of £250 (including Championship prize money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side-Saddle or In-Hand classes affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings gained as a four year old are exempt unless that four year old has won an Open Ridden class with a first prize of £35 or more. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes.
Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob or Riding Horse classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to "strip" for conformation.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Non-members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Class
43
RWHS Amateur Cob
Info:
Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rule 6 A - C). Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rule 7b in the 2023 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Class
44
RWHS Lightweight Riding Cob
Info:
Cob, mare of gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm and capable of carrying up to 14 stone. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
A Day Ticket will not allow entry into this class.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB(GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BHSA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class.
Class
45
RWHS Heavyweight Riding Cob
Info:
Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm and capable of carrying more than 14 stone. To be ridden
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
A Day Ticket will not allow entry into this class.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB(GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BHSA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class.
Class
46
RWHS Maxi Riding Cob
Info:
Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cm. To be ridden. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of cob type). To be shown hogged.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
A Day Ticket will not allow entry into this class.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB(GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BHSA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class.
Class
47
RWHS Novice Lightweight Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying up to 13 stone, not having won a first prize of £60 or a total of £200 (or equivalent values) in prize money in any SHB(GB) affiliated Ridden Hunter classes at home or abroad, before 1st January in the current year, excepting all prize money awarded as a four year old. This does not apply to Novice Working Hunter Classes. Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show, in a Ridden Hunter class (not including Working Hunter classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1st January the following year but horses that qualified for HOYS as a four year old are exempt.
No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show - it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
48
RWHS Novice Heavyweight Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, four years old and over, capable of carrying over 13 stone, not having won a first prize of £60 or a total of £200 (or equivalent values) in prize money in any SHB(GB) affiliated Ridden Hunter classes at home or abroad, before 1st January in the current year, excepting all prize money awarded as a four year old. This does not apply to Novice Working Hunter Classes. Any horse that qualifies for Horse of the Year Show, in a Ridden Hunter class (not including Working Hunter classes) will not be eligible to compete in Novice classes from 1st January the following year but horses that qualified for HOYS as a four year old are exempt.
No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. At the discretion of the Judges any Hunter in a class which in their opinion is up to more than the specified weight may be directed to the next weight class. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 shows in the year at £36 per show - it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
49 A
RWHS Polo Pony - Thoroughbred
Info:
Open to thoroughbreds that have raced in Great Britain and are registered with RoR.
For the best polo pony to be judged on performance with Rider, conformation, turnout and, in case of a tie, to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown by a lady or gentleman in polo kit and hard hats to be worn; polo sticks to be carried. Riders may not compete with more than one pony.
Class
49 B
RWHS Polo Pony
Info:
For the best polo pony to be judged on performance with Rider, conformation, turnout and, in case of a tie, to be ridden by the Judge. To be shown by a lady or gentleman in polo kit and hard hats to be worn; polo sticks to be carried. Riders may not compete with more than one pony.
Class
50
RWHS Ladies Hunter
Info:
Ladies Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, to be ridden by a lady side-saddle.
This class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
51
RWHS Small Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.
This class will be judged on quality, manners, ride, conformation, soundness and action. No horse may be entered in both a Ridden Hunter and Ridden Hack or Riding Horse Class at the same show. This does not apply to Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Hunters, 4 years old or over, to be ridden. All Hunter classes will be judged under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules 2023. Owners and Riders of horses competing in any Ridden Hunter or Ridden Sport Horse classes must be Members of SHB(GB). Day Ticket = £36 (this entitles competitors to compete at a maximum of 2 show’s in the year at £36 per show – it covers Owner and Rider membership together with horse registration for that show). If the class is a qualifying class for RIHS, in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full Owner/Rider membership and horse registration must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
This class is a qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2023 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter.
Registration numbers must be quoted on entry forms and Owners and Riders must be members of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain. The two highest placed horses in each class will qualify to compete at the Royal International Horse Show. No horse lower than second in its class will qualify.
In relation to Headwear - it is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards:
All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats.
Class
52
RWHS Dales 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Dales Mini Championship will receive a special rosette for the best registered Dales Pony from the Dales Pony Society.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
53
RWHS New Forest 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the New Forest Mini Championship will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, Society Star rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
54
RWHS Exmoor 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Exmoor In Hand Mini Championship will be a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year best youngstock and best adult.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
55
RWHS New Forest 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the New Forest Mini Championship will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society, Society Star rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
56
RWHS Dales 4 years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Dales Mini Championship will receive a special rosette for the best registered Dales Pony from the Dales Pony Society.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
57
RWHS Exmoor 4 years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Exmoor In Hand Mini Championship will be a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year best youngstock and best adult.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
58
RWHS Highland 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
A Highland Pony Society Bronze Medal will be awarded to the Champion of the Highland In Hand Mini Championship. The winner will receive a sash, rosette and a medal claiming form. The medal is presented to the Exhibitor of the winning pony providing they are a Society member and the registered keeper (Owner / HPS official loanee) of the pony. The award is not taken down the line if the winner is not a member. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the Highland Pony Society Stud Book (including appendices A, B & C). This class is a qualifier for the 2023 Highland Pony Society Youngstock Championships. The winner will qualify. If already qualified, the card will pass to the second placed pony but no further. Exhibitors are not required to be members of the Highland Pony Society for qualifying classes. However, all those competing in the Championships must be members of the Society.
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Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
59
RWHS Dartmoor 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Dartmoor Mini Championship will receive a Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
60
RWHS Highland 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
A Highland Pony Society Bronze Medal will be awarded to the Champion of the Highland In Hand Mini Championship. The winner will receive a sash, rosette and a medal claiming form. The medal is presented to the Exhibitor of the winning pony providing they are a Society member and the registered keeper (Owner / HPS official loanee) of the pony. The award is not taken down the line if the winner is not a member. Ponies must be registered in the full body of the Highland Pony Society Stud Book (including appendices A, B & C). All competing Highland pony stallions in affiliated shows (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4yrs and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
61
RWHS Fell 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Fell Mini Championship will receive a Fell Pony Society Rosette. Owners of the winning pony to be a current member of the FPS. Membership Card to be produced in the ring.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
62
RWHS Fell 4 Years Old or Over
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Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Fell Mini Championship will receive a Fell Pony Society Rosette. Owners of the winning pony to be a current member of the FPS. Membership Card to be produced in the ring.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
63
RWHS Dartmoor 4 years Old or Over
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Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini Champion from the Dartmoor Mini Championship will receive a Dartmoor Pony Society Rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
65
RWHS Amateur Hack
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Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rule 6 A – C). Hack, mare or gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 160cm.
These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rule 7b in the 2023 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per Horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Class
66
RWHS Novice Hack
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Novice Hack, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 160cm, that has not won a 1st prize of £35 or more or a total of £250 (including Championship prize money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side-Saddle or In-Hand classes that were affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. If the category has changed from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa, it may not revert back to a Novice if it has won a first prize of £35 or more than a total of £250 (including Championship prize money) in any showing classes that were affiliated to the Association at home or abroad prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings gained as a four year old are exempt unless that four year old has won an Open Ridden class with a first prize of £35 or more. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes.
These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Day tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class. Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob or Riding Horse classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to “strip” for conformation.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
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Large Hack, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 154cm but not exceeding 160cm.
These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
A Day Ticket will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes.
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Small Hack, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 154cm.
These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023. The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
A Day Ticket will not allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes.
Class
69
RWHS Heavy Horse In Hand
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Open to Pure Bred mares, geldings and stallions, that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Horse Societies. Part Breds are not eligible to compete.
Owners must be Members of either the Shire Horse Society, The Clydesdale Horse Society, The Suffolk Horse Society or British Percheron Horse Society. (For Clydesdale horses, they are to hold a Clydesdale Horse Society passport with full pedigree details, stallions and mares are to appear in the main section of the Clydesdale Horse stud book and geldings are to have appeared as produce of their dam).
A Clydesdale Shield will be awarded to the best Clydesdale yearling or two-year old colt or filly that has not already won such a Shield in its lifetime. Please note for the avoidance of any doubt, that geldings cannot win this shield, nor can grade ups and colts out of grade up mares. Winners must be registered or in the process of being registered with CHS and exhibited by a current member of CHS. A Rosette is also awarded. In its lifetime each animal may only win one Shield and so the Judge must choose the best eligible animal from non-Shield winners.
The Shire Horse Society is pleased to award a Spoon and Rosette for the Best mare or filly and a Spoon and Rosette for the Best stallion. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society.
Entries cannot be accepted from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society.
No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. The winning animal must be registered or eligible for registration in the stud book or Grade B register.
Class
70
RWHS Ladys Show Horse
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Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm, suitable to carry a side saddle, to be ridden by a lady side saddle, riders must be 15 years of age or older.
This is a qualifier for The Mears Ladies Show Horse Championship, with a First Prize of £200, to be held at the BSHA National Championships 2023; the four highest placed to qualify.
Highest placed coloured qualifies for the CHAPS Summer Championship Show.
Open to horses registered with the Association. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Competitors must be a Member of the BSHA or the SSA or purchase a Day Ticket from the BSHA office.
Class
71
RWHS Connemara 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
72
RWHS Welsh Mountain Pony Section A 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Registered in W.S.B. Section A.
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules
may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
73
RWHS Connemara 4 years Old or Over
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Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
74
RWHS Welsh Mountain Pony Section A 4 Years Old or Over
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Registered in W.S.B. Section A.
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
75
RWHS Welsh Cob Section C 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Registered in W.S.B. Section C.
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules
may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
76
RWHS Welsh Pony Section B 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
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Registered in W.S.B. Section B.
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules
may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
77
RWHS Welsh Cob Section C 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Registered in W.S.B. Section C.
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
78
RWHS Welsh Pony Section B 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Registered in W.S.B. Section B.
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
79
RWHS Welsh Cob Section D 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Registered in W.S.B. Section D.
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules
may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
80
RWHS Shetland 1, 2 or 3 Years Old
Info:
Colt, filly or gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. To be shown in hand, foals not eligible. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini and Reserve Champion from the Shetland Mini Championship will receive a SPS-BS Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
81
RWHS Welsh Cob Section D 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Registered in W.S.B. Section D.
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Welsh exhibits must be fully registered or F.S.1 or F.S.2. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society - Affiliation No AF000002. Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
82
RWHS Shetland 4 Years Old or Over
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over.
All ponies must be registered in the Stud Book of their respective breeds and the registration numbers must be shown on the entry form. Brood mares must be 4 years old and over. Foals accompanying mares must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the Show. To be shown in hand. Stallions and colts 2 years old and over must have Ministry of Agriculture or Breed Society Licence, unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society.
This class is a qualifier for the NPS / Niart Stud M&M In Hand Summer Championship. Open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Highest placed pony in each class owned by an NPS Life or Qualifying Member qualifies for the NPS Summer Championships. Foals are not eligible.
To enter a Shetland stallion in ANY class (in hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old 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.
Where there are two classes of a breed, the winner of each class will go forward to a Mini Championship for that particular breed, which will be judged immediately following the second of the two breed classes.
The Mini and Reserve Champion from the Shetland Mini Championship will receive a SPS-BS Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette.
Special prize for Best Yearling, where applicable: £10.
Class
95
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony not Exceeding 122cms
Info:
Ponies not exceeding 122cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS / Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This class is also a qualifier for the NPS/ TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
96
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 122cms but not Exceeding 133cms
Info:
Ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS / Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This class is also a qualifier for the NPS/ TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
97
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 133cms but not Exceeding 143cms
Info:
Ponies exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS / Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This class is also a qualifier for the NPS/ TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
98
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Exceeding 143cms
Info:
Ponies exceeding 143cm.
To be judged under the rules of the National Pony Society.
This competition is open to stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over, which must be registered in the main body of their respective Stud Books.
The highest placed pony in this class will qualify for the final of The NPS / Supreme Products M&M Working Hunter Pony Royal International Horse Show Championship. This class is also a qualifier for the NPS/ TopSpec M&M Open Working Hunter Pony National Championships. The Owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. If the winner has previously qualified the pony standing next in line, which has not previously qualified, will be deemed the qualifier. Qualification may pass no lower than fifth place. (N.B. Qualification has to be verified by the NPS office). Please ensure entries for the Final are made direct with the Royal International Horse Show office within 48 hours of qualifying.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Class
100
RWHS Amateur Riding Horse
Info:
Open to horses owned and ridden by an amateur (BSHA rule 6 A – C). Mare or gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Amateur Championships at The Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed unqualified horse in each section in each class in the Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes will qualify for the RIHS Amateur final, with the two highest placed unqualified horses qualifying in the Maxi Cob section. Please refer to rule 7b in the 2023 BSHA Rulebook. The Amateur qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Class
101
RWHS Novice Riding Horse
Info:
Novice Riding Horse, mare or gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, that has not won a 1st prize of £35 or more or a total of £250 (including Championship prize money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side-Saddle or In-Hand classes that were affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. If the category has changed from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa, it may not revert back to a Novice if it has won a first prize of £35 or more than a total of £250 (including Championship prize money) in any showing classes that were affiliated to the Association at home or abroad prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings gained as a four year old are exempt unless that four year old has won an Open Ridden class with a first prize of £35 or more. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
Day Tickets may be purchased for Non-Members wishing to compete in this class. Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob or Riding Horse classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to “strip” for conformation.
Non-Members may purchase up to a maximum of 2 Day Tickets per Exhibitor, per horse, per Rider, per season. A Day Ticket will allow entry into Novice, Amateur, Young Rider, Home Produced, Working, In-Hand and Open affiliated classes only but will NOT allow entry into RIHS or HOYS qualifying classes. Horses registered on a Day Ticket do not require a JMB height certificate. Competitors can apply for a Day Ticket by downloading an application form, or apply online on the BSHA website.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
Class
102
RWHS Small Riding Horse
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
Class
103
RWHS Large Riding Horse
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cm. To be ridden.
This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the Association and all Owners, Exhibitors and Riders must be Association Members. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on the entry form.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS). The first prize-winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward.
Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in each Open Affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA Hunter & National Championship Show in September 2023.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse and HOYS Hunter classes).
Class
104
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section C
Info:
Welsh Section C. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
105
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section D
Info:
Welsh Section D. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
106
BSPS M&M Ridden: Connemara, New Forest
Info:
Connemara, New Forest. Riders any age.
The highest placed New Forest will receive a New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society Best of Breed rosette.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
107
BSPS M&M Ridden: Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B
Info:
Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
108
BSPS M&M Ridden: Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland
Info:
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland. Riders any age.
This class is a qualifier for the Exmoor Pony of the Year.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
109
BSPS M&M Ridden: Dales, Fell, Highland
Info:
Dales, Fell, Highland. Riders any age.
Highland Pony Society Best Ridden Highland Rosette.
To be judged under BSPS Rules and Regulations. Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2023 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.
The 1st – 3rd prize winners in this class (with the exception of the ponies that qualify) will qualify to compete at the semi-final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championships. The qualification will not pass down the line.
First prize winners in this class will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
BSPS Number 375/23
Class
111 A
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred In Hand - 4 years and over
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years and over.
Turnout prize of £50 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw
Gelding prize of £75 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Stallion harness recommended.
Class
111 B
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred In Hand - Youngstock 3 years & Under
Info:
Colt, gelding or filly, 3 years and under.
Turnout prize of £50 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw.
Colt or gelding prize of £75 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Class
112
RWHS Cleveland Bay, Pure Bred Ridden
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over.
To be judged as a Hunter class.
Turnout prize of £50 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw
Gelding prize of £75 kindly sponsored by Rowena Scrimshaw
To be run under the Cleveland Bay Horse Society’s Rules and Regulations. All entries must be entered, or in the case of foals, be eligible for entry into the Cleveland Bay Horse Society stud book.
Registration numbers must be included on the entry form.
Stallions to be shown with bridle discs and tail ribbons.
Class
113
RWHS Purebred PRE, PRE Fusion and PRE Associated Breeds – Ridden (English)
Info:
(Including Hispano-Arab, Spanish Spotted Saddle Horse, Spanish-Norman and Albion Azteca)
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years and over. Horses must be correctly registered with the appropriate breed society.
To be ridden in correct English tack and dress.
To be judged in accordance with GB PRE Rules.
Class
114
RWHS Purebred PRE, PRE Fusion and PRE Associated Breeds – Ridden (Spanish)
Info:
(Including Hispano-Arab, Spanish Spotted Saddle Horse, Spanish-Norman and Albion Azteca)
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years and over. Horses must be correctly registered with the appropriate breed society.
To be ridden in correct Spanish tack and dress.
To be judged in accordance with GB PRE Rules.
Class
115
RWHS Purebred & Part Bred Portugese Lusitanos
Info:
English ridden showing class. Lusitano, mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over. Re dress code, please refer to LBSGB showing dress code.
The first prize winner will qualify for the National Lusitano Championship which takes place on 13th June 2023.
To be judged in accordance with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain Rules. All horses entered to be registered with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain and also registered in the current owner's name.
Class
116
RWHS Parade Horse Class: Purebred & Part Bred Portugese Lusitanos
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years old or over. To be ridden in correct Portuguese dress. All movements to high school.
To be judged in accordance with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain Rules. All horses entered to be registered with Lusitano Breed Society of Great Britain and also registered in the current owner’s name.
Class
117
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Open Lead Rein
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
118
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Open First Ridden
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
119
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
120
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Info:
Registered Pure Bred mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
121
BSPS Pretty Polly Mountain & Moorland Mixed Breeds
Info:
Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B, Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C or D ponies, 4yrs old or over. Riders any age.
This class will be judged as a whole but may be divided for the go round into Small and Large Breeds if sufficient entries. The two sections will then be lined up together to do the individual show and conformation. Following completion of these phases the Judge or Judges will determine the final result.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
130
BSPS Nursery Stakes
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Mini WHP Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying class for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be 4 years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
131
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 133cms (0.90m)
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 90cm.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying class for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be 4 years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
132
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 143cms (1.00m)
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 1m.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying class for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be 4 years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
133
BSPS Working Hunter Pony 153cms (1.05m)
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 1m 5cm.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying class for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first and second prize winners in this class 134 will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be 4 years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
134
RWHS BSPS Intermediate Working Hunter
Info:
Mare or gelding, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying class for the BSPS Championship Show and “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, and the first, second and third prize winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. The pony must be registered, owned and ridden by a BSPS Member to compete in classes with Blue Riband and Royal International Horse Show qualification.
This class is also a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. The highest placed ponies not already qualified will qualify.
Ponies must be 4 years old or over. Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing. All competitors in BSPS WHP classes are required to wear a body protector (rule 50).
Please note Clauses 8, 9 and 14 in the Conditions.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
137
BSPS Novice Show Pony 148cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
138
BSPS Novice Show Pony 138cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
139
BSPS Novice Show Pony 128cms
Info:
Novice Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
140
BSPS Show Pony 128cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
141
BSPS Show Pony 138cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding 138cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 15th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
142
BSPS Show Pony 148cms
Info:
Best Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 138cm but not exceeding 148cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in each class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat. To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members. This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
143
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 122cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying Class for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
144
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 133cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying Class for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
145
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 143cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 143cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying Class for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this Class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
146
BSPS Show Hunter Pony 153cms
Info:
Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 143cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This is a qualifying Class for the BSPS Championship Show and the first and second prize-winners in this Class will qualify to compete thereat, provided the pony is registered in accordance with Rule 26, and ridden by a BSPS Member. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members and the pony registered with the BSPS in order to compete in classes with Royal International Horse Show and Blue Riband qualification.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
147
RWHS Open Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only must be worn. The attendant leading the pony to be on foot.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
148
BSPS Childs First Ridden Pony
Info:
Child’s First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. No cantering will be allowed except for the individual performance. Snaffle bridles only must be worn.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this Class will qualify to compete thereat.
To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
149
BSPS Childs Leading Rein Pony
Info:
Child’s Leading Rein Pony, suitable for a beginner, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only must be worn. The attendant leading the pony to be on foot.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st and 2nd prize-winners in this Class will qualify to compete thereat.
To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
150
BSPS Intermediate Show Hunter Type Exceeding 148cms but not Exceeding 158cms
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January 2023.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st – 3rd prize-winners in this Class will qualify.
To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2023. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
151
BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type Exceeding 146cms but not Exceeding 153cms
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 146cm but not exceeding 153cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January, 2023.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st – 3rd prize-winners in this Class will qualify.
To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2023. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
152
BSPS Intermediate Show Riding Type Exceeding 153cms but not Exceeding 158cms
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 153cm but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable and to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
First prize winner will qualify for the BSPS “Binks Family” Champion of Champions.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show. Only one pony qualifies in this class, and the highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify. Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members, and the pony must be registered with the BSPS to compete in classes with Royal International qualification.
For the BSPS Championship Show, 1st – 3rd prize-winners in this Class will qualify.
To qualify for the above the ponies must be 4 years old or over, and be registered in accordance with Rule 26 and ridden by BSPS Members.
This Class is a qualifier for the “BSPS Blue Riband Pony of the Year”, provided the pony is owned, registered and ridden by a BSPS Member. First and second prize-winners will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS Challenge (BSPS Rule 516).
Any exhibitor placed in the first 3 in Intermediate classes for Show Riding Type or Show Hunter Type may enter the Rising Stars class at the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show 2023. No qualifying card required.
Any pony taking part in classes judged under BSPS Rules will be liable to dope testing.
Please note clauses 8, 9, 14 and 17 in the Conditions.
The use of spurs is forbidden.
BSPS Number 384/23
Class
153
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arabs Exceeding 148cms
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS rules.
Open to registered Anglo and Part-Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over. All Part-Bred Arabs must contain the minimum 12½% Arab blood.
This Class is a qualifier for the RIHS. Owners and riders must be BSPS members before the date of the show to compete in classes with qualification for the RIHS and animals must be registered with the AHS. The highest placed animal, not already qualified, will qualify.
Class
154
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arabs 148cms & Under
Info:
Mare, stallion or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders any age.
To be judged under BSPS rules.
Open to registered Anglo and Part-Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over. All Part-Bred Arabs must contain the minimum 12½% Arab blood.
This Class is a qualifier for the RIHS. Owners and riders must be BSPS members before the date of the show to compete in classes with qualification for the RIHS and animals must be registered with the AHS. The highest placed animal, not already qualified, will qualify.
Class
155
RWHS Pure Bred Arab, In Hand 1, 2 & 3 years old
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Pure Bred Arab colts, fillies and geldings, one, two and three years old.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
A.H.S Best Gelding Rosette to the highest placed Gelding
Class
156
RWHS Pure Bred Arab, In Hand 4 years old & Over
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Pure Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
A.H.S Best Gelding Rosette to the highest placed Gelding
Class
157
RWHS Part Bred Arab, In Hand 1, 2 & 3 years old
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Part Bred Arab colts, fillies and geldings, one, two and three years old.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Class
158
RWHS Part Bred Arab, In Hand 4 years old & Over
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Part Bred Arab stallions, mares and geldings, four years old and over.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Class
159
RWHS Pure Bred Arab Mares, Ridden
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Pure Bred Arab mares, four years old and over.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Class
160
RWHS Pure Bred Arab Stallions & Geldings, Ridden
Info:
To be judged under Arab Horse Society rules. Open to registered Pure Bred Arab stallions and geldings, four years old and over.
Animals must be registered with the A.H.S.
Class
161
RWHS Side Saddle Costume Concours d Elegance
Info:
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of riders to give short displays. 2 Special rosettes to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the S.S.A. Competitors should produce a brief résumé about their costumes for the Commentator. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
To be judged under Side Saddle Association Rules as stated in the current Members’ Handbook.
Class
162 A
RWHS Appaloosa In Hand (Main Registered, Annex & Part Bred) 4 years old or over
Info:
4 years and over. Open to Main Registered / Annex / Part Bred
This class is 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.
NB: part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in this class.
Class
162 B
RWHS Appaloosa In Hand (Main Registered, Annex & Part Bred) Youngstock 3 years & Under
Info:
Youngstock 3 years and under. Open to Main Registered / Annex / Part Bred.
This class is 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.
NB: part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in this class.
Class
163
RWHS Side Saddle Concours d Elegance
Info:
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 and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. N.B. Silk hats are permitted to be worn by Adults in this class at any time of day. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
To be judged under Side Saddle Association Rules as stated in the current Members’ Handbook.
Class
164
RWHS Appaloosa Ridden (Main & Part Bred Register)
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over. Open to Main Registered / Annex / Part Bred
To be judged as a Riding Horse class.
This class is 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.
NB: part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in this class.
Class
165
BSPS Pretty Polly Mixed Height Show Pony
Info:
Mare or gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders in the 128cm class must not have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders on ponies exceeding 128cm must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
166
BSPS Pretty Polly Mixed Height Show Hunter Pony
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Riders must not have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 153cm. Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
167
BSPS Pretty Polly Intermediate
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 146cm, but not exceeding 158cm. Suitable to be ridden by a Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be run under BSPS Rules for Amateur Home Produced Pretty Polly classes, Section R.
This Class is a qualifier for the Royal International Horse Show.
BSPS Number 384/ 23
Class
300
RWHS Anglo & Part-Bred Arab Championship
Info:
For the best Anglo or Part-Bred Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 153 and 154. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
301
RWHS Cob Championship
Info:
For the best Cob in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
British Show Horse Association Champion rosette.
Class
303
RWHS Coloured In Hand Championship
Info:
For the best Coloured In Hand in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
304
RWHS Coloured Ridden Championship
Info:
For the best Coloured Ridden in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 20, 21, 22 and 23. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
305
RWHS The Count Robert Orssich Hack Championship
Info:
For the best Hack in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 65, 66, 67 and 68. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
306
RWHS Novice Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Novice Hunter in the Show, to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 47 and 48. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
307
RWHS Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Hunter in the Show, to be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 36, 37 and 38. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
308
RWHS Working Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Working Hunter in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 8 and 9. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Qualifying event for the Royal International Horse Show and only horses registered on the 2022 Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter. In the Working Hunter classes (i.e. Lightweight and Heavyweight) the four horses forward for the Championship will qualify for the Royal International Horse Show.
Class
309
RWHS Amateur Hunter Championship
Info:
For the best Amateur Hunter in the Show, to be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 17 and 18. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
311
RWHS Mountain & Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship
Info:
To be judged in the Castle Arena from each Breed Champion. Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony in the Mountain & Moorland In Hand section. To be judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life Member of the NPS. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a Member, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion. If the Champion Pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette but the Qualification goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the Qualification can be awarded no lower than first Reserve. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship show 2023.
NPS M&M Breed Semi-Final Championship Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show - 2nd September 2023, Oakridge Arena.
Class
312
RWHS M&M Working Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 95, 96, 97 and 98. Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
313
BSPS Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 104, 105, 106, 107, 108 and 109. Prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion and Reserve Champion will qualify for the BSPS Supreme Heritage Championship at the London International Horse Show. If the Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified the third placed animal will qualify.
The Champion will qualify for the Andrews Family Supreme Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Pony Show 2023.
Class
314
RWHS Novice Show Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 137, 138 and 139. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
315
RWHS Show Pony Championship
Info:
For the best riding pony in the Show. To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 140, 141 and 142. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
316
RWHS Mini Show Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 147, 148 and 149. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
317
BSPS Mini Mountain & Moorland Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 117 and 118. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
318
RWHS Intermediate Championship
Info:
For the best Intermediate in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 150, 151 and 152. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
319
RWHS Working Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
For the best Working Hunter Pony in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 130, 131, 132, 133 and 134. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
320
RWHS Show Hunter Pony Championship
Info:
For the best Show Hunter Pony in the Show. To be judged from 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 143, 144, 145 and 146. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
The Champion will also qualify for the Gribbin Family Supreme Ridden Pony Championship to be held at the North of England Summer Pony Show 2023.
Class
321
RWHS Riding Horse Championship
Info:
To be judged in the Castle Arena from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 100, 101, 102 and 103. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
322
RWHS ROR Tattersalls Thoroughbred Ridden Show Horse Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 10 and 11. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
323
RWHS In Hand Senior Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd section prize-winners in Class 12. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money. The Champion and Reserve will qualify for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show 2023. Should the Champion / Reserve have already qualified then the qualification will be handed down the line. 2023 SSADL Membership cards MUST be shown to the judge before qualification is awarded.
Class
324
RWHS Ridden Senior Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd section prize-winners in Class 13. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money. The Champion will qualify for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show 2023. Should the Champion have already qualified then the qualification will be handed down the line. 2023 SSADL Membership cards MUST be shown to the judge before qualification is awarded.
Class
325
RWHS Ridden Pure Bred Arab Championship
Info:
For the best Pure Bred Ridden Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 159 and 160. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
326
RWHS In Hand Arab Championship
Info:
For the best In Hand Arab / Part Bred Arab in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 155, 156, 157 and 158. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money.
Class
327
RWHS Ridden Senior Pony Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd section prize-winners in Class 14. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize-money. The Champion will qualify for the New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd / SSADL Grand Final at the Royal International Horse Show 2023. Should the Champion have already qualified then the qualification will be handed down the line. 2023 SSADL Membership cards MUST be shown to the judge before qualification is awarded.
Class
328
RWHS BSPS Pretty Polly M&M Championship
Info:
For the best Amateur Mountain & Moorland in the Show. To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 119, 120 and 121. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Class
329
RWHS BSPS Pretty Polly Championship
Info:
To be judged from the 1st and 2nd prize-winners in Classes 165, 166, and 167. Class prize-winners eligible for the Championship must compete or forfeit their class prize money.
Show Secretary:
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Home Park - Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berks
Entries for these classes will open on 2nd March and will close on 24th March.
Entries will be taken through My Riding Life (www.myridinglife.com). It is recommended that you create and/or update your account before entries open, to ensure the entry process is quick and easy for you. No postal entries will be accepted. No late entries will be accepted.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed.
There will be an administration charge of £4.50 applicable to all entries.
OWNERS’ PASSES – HOW THE E-TICKET SYSTEM WILL WORK
When you have completed your entry online, you will receive an email from My Riding Life confirming that your entry has been received. After entries have closed, you will then receive a second email, prior to 21st April, from RFIdentikit which will request you to allocate your e-tickets.
This year to receive your e-ticket allocation you will need to allocate your e-tickets to your associates who will be attending the Show with you. An e-ticket will not be released unless it is allocated to a valid email address. Please ensure this email address is for the person accompanying you to site.
After allocating your e-tickets they must be brought with you on the day to gain access to the Showground. The e-ticket can either be shown on your Smart Phone or printed.
Three passes will be issued for the first horse / pony entered. Competitors with more than one horse / pony will then be issued with an additional three passes per horse / pony.
Each entry will receive one Horse Box pass and, if requested, one Owners Car Pass.
Additional wristbands will be available to purchase with your online entry.
Please do not bring anyone to site who is not in receipt of a valid e-ticket.
Competitor passes are not to be sold on under any circumstance. If the Entries Team are informed that a pass has been sold on, the pass will be voided on the e-ticket system.
Only those in possession of an e-ticket from RFIdentikit will be able to gain access to the show ground via Victoria Bridge. General Entry ticket holders must enter via the Public Entrance in the King Edward VII car park.
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION CERTIFICATES
All horses and ponies entering the Showground must be vaccinated according to the requirements below, and vaccination certificates / passports must accompany the horse or pony to the Show, and be available for checking. There will be no tolerance of Equine Influenza Vaccination Certificates that do not meet Show protocol, as seen below. If discrepancies are found, this will result in the horse being sent home immediately, without competing and/or any prizes will be forfeited
Horses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations on pg 13 of the Schedule.
All horses / ponies taking part in competitions / displays other than those governed by the Rules of the FEI must have certificates of vaccination against Equine Influenza complying with the above.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE HORSE SHOW OFFICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. HOWEVER, RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND FOR NATIONAL CLASSES, AND ALL PASSPORTS FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASSES MUST BE HANDED IN TO A REPRESENTATIVE IN THE PEDEN BLOODSTOCK CARAVAN PRIOR TO COMPETING, FROM WHERE THEY MAY ALSO BE COLLECTED.
NATIONAL PASSPORTS
All National competitors MUST bring their horses’ passports with them to the show and ensure that their horses’ vaccinations are up to date. Spot checks will be carried out and if there are any discrepancies you will be referred to the Organising Committee, and you may be sent home.
EHV
Due to the increased risk of EHV infection, we shall be putting in place a strict biosecurity policy, including an increased frequency of examination of horses on arrival. We ask that owners / riders take their horse’s / pony’s temperature for the three days leading up to arrival at the Show, and on the morning of travel to ensure that it is not above 38.5 degrees. Please do not arrive on site if you are at all concerned about the health of your horse or pony before leaving home. If, upon arrival, you are concerned about anything, please speak to an official who will raise one of the Veterinary Team to assist you and make a decision about whether access to the site will be permitted. Please take great care with all your tack and anything associated with your horse/pony and ensure that there is no contact or possibility of cross contamination with other entrants and their belongings.
COMPETITOR COMMUNICATION
On the run up to the show we will communicate any changes to our Covid procedures, timetable changes or any other important updates for National Competitors via email, to the Billing Contact email submitted at the time of making your entry on My Riding Life. Please let the Entries team know as soon as possible any changes to your contact details on the run up to the Show, so you do not miss any vital communications from the Entries team. The Entries team can be contacted via: entries@hpower.co.uk. We will also post these updates on our Royal Windsor Horse Show Facebook page. Please note slight changes to class timings may not be confirmed until the morning of Competition.
NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SHOWGROUND
Payment Details & Event Fees
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed.
There will be an administration charge of £4.50 applicable to all entries.
Stabling Information: Yes
Limited stabling will be available in a field adjacent to the Showground. THE STABLES CANNOT BE OCCUPIED BEFORE 4.00PM ON WEDNESDAY, 10TH MAY, AND MUST BE VACATED BY 5.00PM ON SUNDAY, 14TH MAY.
Stabling will be available to book via My Riding Life when entries open. Please note we will not accept stable bookings in advance of entries opening, and it will be sold on a first come basis. A charge of £90 per night is made for each loose box. Stables are available from 6.00pm on the day booked until 5.00pm the following day.
A waiting list will also be in operation if stabling sells out.
Stabling will be available to book on the following nights as per the below:
Showing and Driving (Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Owners are asked to bring their own forage, as no fodder will be available. Please note that all boxes will be made up with shavings only. Extra bedding may be purchased if ordered and paid for in advance on the entry form. The stable fee of a horse entered but not sent to the Show will be forfeited. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY COMPETITORS STAYING FOR THE DURATION OF THE SHOW WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK AND LEAVE THEIR HORSEBOXES NEAR THE STABLING AREA. CARAVANS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
The selling on of stables between Competitors will not be tolerated. If we are made aware of anyone selling on a stable the original stable booking will be cancelled without a refund, and reallocated to a Competitor on the stable waiting list operated by the Entries team. If you no longer require your stable please contact the Entries team as soon as possible.
Competitors will receive 3 wristband passes per horse per day they are stabled with us, if the horse is not due to compete on that day.
Stabling is only available for horses/pony’s competing at Royal Windsor Horse Show. Any stable bookings received for horses that are not competing will be cancelled, and refunded.
DECISIONS
1. The Decision of the Committee or the Veterinary Surgeons or of any Judges or Show Officials upon any of the matters required by the following Rules to be decided or directed by any such persons or bodies including any question of height or soundness or want of merit or exclusion from final judging or granting any permission or otherwise shall be final and binding in all respects and no objections shall be made on account thereof nor shall any appeal lie therefrom on any ground whatever.
ENTRIES
2. The Committee will adhere as closely as possible to the published Schedule and Catalogue, but reserve the right in their absolute discretion to put forward or alter any class without notice, if they find it expedient to do so, and the right to refuse any entry, to accept any entry conditionally, and cancel any class through lack of entries or for any other reason, in their absolute discretion. In addition, the Organisers have the right to refuse an entry for any reason whatsoever or ballot any class that is oversubscribed.
The Committee reserve the right without assigning any reason to alter the times of any Classes, or to judge Classes in Judging Rings other than those specified in the order of judging, or to make such alterations, including conditions of entry, as may be deemed necessary.
Owners must be bona fide owners on 24th March 2023, of the horses which they enter, and such Owner’s name will appear in the Show Catalogue. The billing contact alone will be recognised as being entitled to any money prizes which may be won by the entries made by him.
No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the entry fee. Entries must be made online.
There will be an administration charge of £4.50 applicable to all entries.
No Postal Entries will be accepted. No late entries will be accepted.
If a Competitor has outstanding entry fees, this will mean we will not accept a future entry until a Competitor’s account is cleared. Prize money will also be held against the outstanding amount.
The Organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry for any given reason or ballot any class that becomes oversubscribed.
Entries are always subject to any unforeseen circumstances, such as military exigencies, strikes, or other civil disturbances, fire or other contingencies of any description preventing or rendering it undesirable in the opinion of the Committee for the Show to be held or continued as the case may be, and the Committee may postpone or abandon the Show at their discretion. All entries stand for any postponed show unless withdrawn by written notice to the Secretary within one week of notification of public announcement in the press of such postponement. The postponement or abandonment of the Show either before the opening or at any time during the course of the Show shall not give rise to any claim whatsoever against the Royal Windsor Horse Show or the Committee by Owners, Competitors or others except for refund of prepaid entry fees over £70.00, in respect of classes or competitions not held, or a proportionate part of such fees according to circumstances; in the case of postponement refund will only be made in respect of entries duly withdrawn.
Failure to exhibit any animal entered will entail forfeiture of entry and stable fees to the Show and no refund will be made in any circumstances.
The Docking and Nicking of Horses Act 1949 will be strictly complied with.
CLAIMS
3. The Owner of any horse which shall cause or occasion any damage or injury whatever shall indemnify and hold harmless the Show from and against all legal proceedings, actions, expenses, costs, claims, demands or damages whatsoever arising from any accident or other incident which may occur, and repair any injury which may be so occasioned. Each Owner shall be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal exhibited by him, and for the description as given in the Catalogue; and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Windsor Horse Show in respect thereof as aforesaid.
Neither the Show nor any of its officers or servants shall be in any way responsible or accountable for anything that might happen from any cause or circumstances whatsoever to any persons, or Owners, or their servants, or to any animal or article exhibited, or property brought into the Show Ground and the adjoining Home Park, Windsor, or otherwise for anything else in connection with, or arising out of, or attributable to the Show, or these or any other conditions or regulations prescribed by the Show in relation thereto. Every Owner must have at least one servant in charge of the horse or horses or property exhibited by him.
The forgoing conditions shall expressly apply to all horses and those in charge of them at Stables let by or through the Show.
CARS AND VEHICLES. Vehicles are permitted on the showground, car and horse box parks ONLY AT OWNERS’ RISK. No responsibility is accepted for cars or other vehicles and / or their contents left in the Official Car Park, or elsewhere, before, during, or after the Show, at any time. Maximum permitted speed is 10mph. All drivers to obey the instructions of security staff, car park attendants, stewards and other officials.
OBJECTIONS
4. Any objection or protest shall be lodged by obtaining a printed “Objection Form” from the Organiser’s Office on the Show Ground, which must be properly filled up and signed by the Objector and delivered to the Entries Secretary before or within thirty minutes of the end of the judging of the Class in respect of which the objection is lodged.
DEPOSIT (a) Objections (regarding height) to any animal holding an Official Measurement Certificate issued under the Joint Measurement Scheme will be referred to the Joint Measurement Scheme of the British Horse Society, British Show Horse Association, British Showjumping, National Pony Society and the British Show Pony Society, and Owners so objecting must deposit the sum of £165, which will be also forwarded with the objection.
(b) Any Owner lodging any objection for any other reason must deposit the sum of £165. If the objection is sustained the deposit of £165 will be refunded, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited.
5. A Sub-Committee of the Committee of the Show has been formed to consider and deal with all objections excepting those classes run under British Showjumping rules. It is a further express condition of entry that the decision of this Sub-Committee shall be absolutely final and binding on all competitors or others interested in any capacity on the Show Ground. The Committee shall consist of the Chairman, N O Brooks-Ward Esq, S D B Garner Esq and N Hollings Esq. A sufficient quorum of the Committee shall be three.
6. Any objections to mark sheets should be made within 24 hours of the marks being posted to the Royal Windsor Horse Show results page.
CUPS AND CHALLENGE CUPS
7. (a) Prize-winners in every class eligible for Championship Classes and winners of prizes for Challenge Cups must compete for such Cups or they will forfeit their class prize money.
(b) Because of the unique and irreplaceable nature of many of the Royal Windsor Horse Show’s cups and trophies, the Committee have reluctantly decided that winners of cups and trophies will not be permitted to take them from the Show Ground.
CERTIFICATE OF AGE
8. In any class in which there is an age restriction the name, address and date of birth of the Rider must be stated on the Entry Form before an entry will be accepted, and the Parent or Guardian must, if required, produce to the Entries Secretary a certified copy of the entry of birth within seven days of the date of such requirement.
HEIGHT
9. Recognised Official Measurement Certificates, issued under the Joint Measurement Scheme of the British Horse Society, British Show Horse Association, British Showjumping, National Pony Society and the British Show Pony Society only must be produced if required.
All horses must be properly shod except for in-hand classes.
A false declaration or misstatement of any kind (including a change of names of an animal or incorrect description, or false declaration of prizes won at Horse Shows) may at the discretion of the Committee disqualify an Owner from the Show and the animal entered from any prize, and from entering or being entered again at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. In particular a misstatement as to height will automatically render the animal entered ineligible for any judging or prize. Owners must be prepared to verify any statement in a manner required by the Committee.
DISQUALIFICATION
10. In the case of an animal being disqualified whether as a result of any objection or otherwise, the winner of the next succeeding prize in that class shall take the prize that has been awarded to such disqualified animal, and the other animals shall take prizes accordingly, and the lowest monied prize in the class shall be taken by the reserve number.
ROSETTES
11. Rosettes will be awarded to first, second, third, fourth and fifth prize-winners in each class and where a sixth prize is offered a sixth rosette will also be awarded. In Championship classes rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
CLASS
12. With the exception of British Showjumping competitions no alterations or substitutions of an entry will be allowed after it has been received. Entries must therefore be made in the appropriate class or classes for which the animals entered are eligible. In case of doubt as to the eligibility of any animal for any particular class or classes, entries may be made in more than one class on paying the fee for each class, and the animal will be judged in any class or classes for which it may be found to be eligible, but no refund of entry fees will be made.
A horse entered in a wrong class will be excluded from competition and the entry fee forfeited but at the discretion of the Judges any horse over the specified weight may be directed to another class.
Owners may remove their animals from the Show Ground after judging of the classes in which they are entered, unless eligible for Championship Classes.
The number of animals which shall be asked to give an individual show in any class and the number of horses a Judge shall ride shall be left entirely to the discretion of the Judges.
ASSEMBLY
13. Competitors must assemble in the Pre-Collecting Ring at least half an hour before the appointed time at which they are to be judged or paraded as advertised in the Catalogue. Competitors arriving in the Pre-Collecting Ring after their Class has entered the Arena / Ring will be disqualified.
CHILDREN’S RIDING CLASSES
14. The wearing and use of spurs is forbidden.
NUMBERS
15. Horse numbers to be collected from Victoria Bridge on arrival, to match your email confirmation.
An animal entered in more than one class will have only one numbered card, which must be used each time the horse is shown. Competitors wearing an incorrect number or more than one number in the Ring are liable to disqualification.
Competition numbers to be worn on the Rider’s or attendant’s back. In national showjumping competitions numbers may be displayed on the bridle or saddlecloth. There will be no access to the Show Ground unless the number is visible. In Driving Classes the number must be affixed on the back of the vehicle when the horse enters the ring.
OWNERS’ PASSES
16. See Page 12
DRESS
17. In the Hackney Classes: Gentlemen drivers must appear in appropriate dress or uniform. No stable dress is allowed.
In the Hunter and Worker Classes: Gentlemen Riders must be in uniform, or hunting costume. Ladies side-saddle: In riding habit with hat. Ladies astride: In jacket, hat, breeches and boots.
In the Hack and Cob Classes: Gentlemen riders must be in uniform or appropriate hacking costume - silk hat or bowler hat, breeches and boots or riding trousers. Ladies side-saddle: In riding habit with hat. Ladies astride: In jacket, hat, breeches and boots.
In the Children’s Riding Classes: boys and girls must appear in appropriate riding dress with hats.
In “In Hand” classes, or classes where grooms or attendants are permitted to enter the ring during Preliminary or Final judging they must be correctly dressed. Headwear (no baseball caps), coats, collars and ties must be worn. Ripped / torn jeans will not be permitted.
These regulations apply to Day and Evening Sessions.
Protective headgear should be worn by anybody riding a horse / pony for any reason in accordance with the Governing Body to which the class is affiliated to. However, it is strongly recommended that hats to the current standard; PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) or VG1 01.040 (2014-12) with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark ; ASTM F1163 2004 or 04a onwards with correct SEI mark; SNELL E2001 or E2016 with official SNELL label and number; AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards with SAI Global mark, correctly fastened, should be worn in all ridden classes. This includes all judges who may be required to ride and all grooms etc riding outside the show rings.
POWER TO APPOINT OTHER JUDGES
18. The Judges named in the Schedule have accepted an invitation to officiate. The Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute Judge.
POWER TO WITHHOLD OR DIVIDE PRIZES
19. The Judges have the power to withhold any prize, either from want of merit in the horse exhibited or from insufficiency of competition in the classes, or to divide a prize, or to judge two sections of a competition as one class.
VETERINARY EXAMINATION
20. The Judges of every class shall have power to require any animal to be examined for soundness by the Veterinary Surgeons. The result of any veterinary examinations shall be regarded as confidential. Unsoundness, notwithstanding an award of prizes, will disqualify, except in the Jumping Competition.
It is the responsibility of Owners of horses / ponies based in the United Kingdom to settle directly with the Show’s veterinary surgeons any veterinary costs incurred while a horse / pony or horses / ponies in their ownership are on the Showground if, for any veterinary or animal welfare reasons, a horse is declared unfit to travel. Any Owner who fails to settle a veterinary account and / or other related costs will be excluded from future entry to the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Where, in the opinion of the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon, a horse is so severely injured that it ought to be humanely destroyed, the Owner / Trainer / Rider / Driver should, wherever possible, first be informed. However, the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon may proceed with humane destruction, without reference to Owner / Trainer / Rider / Driver, in order to prevent undue suffering to the horse. Before taking this action the Show’s Veterinary Surgeon should, wherever practicable, seek a second veterinary opinion. In such eventuality, owners are responsible for the cost of disposal.
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION CERTIFICATES
21. See page 13.
POWER TO REJECT OR REMOVE
22. The Committee reserve the power to reject or remove any horse, Owner or servant from the Show, or to refuse admission, without being required to assign any reason or being liable for compensation.
NO ADMISSION TO SHOW RING
23. Only Officials appointed by the Committee (other than Competitors) shall at any time be allowed to enter the Show Ring.
Exercising in any of the Rings is strictly prohibited and anyone found exercising in any Ring will be disqualified from competing at the Show and any prize money already won will be forfeited.
Handlers / Grooms / Attendants entering the ring to be 16 years of age or over if handling a stallion. For mares and geldings, there is no minimum age for handlers, unless specifically stated by the relevant society.
Step ladders are not permitted.
Dress Code – see Condition no 17.
AMATEUR AWARDS
24. Professional whips, or those dealing in, or anyone buying or selling horses on commission, are not eligible for these awards. Exhibitors who are eligible must state the name of the Driver on the entry form.
QUESTIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR
25. Should any question arise not provided for in these Conditions it must be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final.
PRIZE MONEY
26. Account Holders with prizes awarded will be contacted by the Entries Secretary within six weeks of the show and prize money will be sent via a BACS transfer. An Account Holder will be deemed to have waived his prize money in favour of the Show if he has not responded to the Entries Secretary by 31st August 2023. Would overseas competitors please note that any payments (including prize money and prizes in kind) made in excess of £12,570 are subject to taxation at source.
JUMPING CLASSES
27. During the Jumping Competition three competitors must always be ready to enter the ring. If a Competitor does not respond when his number is called by the Steward he loses his turn and the horse bearing the number may be eliminated.
Unless Competitors declare by the correct time they will not be allowed to jump (see page 23).
INSURANCES
28. All Owners and Competitors are responsible for damages to third parties howsoever caused by themselves, their employees, their agents or their horses. It is a condition of entry that all Owners and Competitors have third-party insurance providing full coverage for participation in equestrian events, and to keep the policy up to date.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES
29. Please note that ATV’s (all terrain vehicles), electric scooters and motorcycles will not be allowed on the Show Ground due to Health & Safety Regulations.
HAWKERS
30. No hawkers are allowed onto the Show Ground including the car and horse box parks. No goods, newspapers etc may be sold or advertised anywhere on the Show Ground except within the authorised trade stands.
PHOTOGRAPHY
31. (a) No professional photography is allowed on the Show Ground except with permission obtained from the Press Office.
(b) It is understood and agreed by any Competitor attending the Show that permission is granted to Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd (organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show) for any photographs and / or film footage taken at the Show by any official photographer or film company to be used by them for security, promotional, live streaming and/or broadcasting purposes, furthermore the Competitor agrees that permission is without any payment.
DATA PROTECTION
32. Here at Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd (organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show) we take your privacy seriously. Your personal information, including details of this transaction, your name, address, email address and telephone number will be held securely on My Riding Life (https://www.myridinglife.com/myridinglife/Index.aspx), our own internal database, and RFIDentikit’s AllowMe system which is being used to allocate e-tickets.
Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd will only use your personal data to administer your entry and to contact you regarding your entry and general information about the show. Windsor Equestrian Promotions Ltd will also send your data to any relevant society for registration confirmation. As part of this transaction, each entry will be published in the Show Programme and Results published on the Royal Windsor Horse Show website. By completing your entry the Account Holder, Owner, Rider and Handlers are giving their consent for their personal data to be used as stated above.
UNACCOMPANIED COMPETITORS
33. Unaccompanied Competitors must provide the Show Organiser with a contact telephone number in case of an emergency. Under 18s must have a parent or guardian with them.
HORSEBOXES / CARAVANS
34. Caravans are not permitted on the Show Ground. If you require space to stay in your caravan, please contact The Caravan Club.
The Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show strongly discourage horses being left unattended on horseboxes. Owners’ leave horses unattended at their own risk, please refer to Condition 3. No horse / pony should be left unattended tied to a horsebox or trailer.
EXERCISING AND WORKING IN
35. The welfare of all equine competitors participating at the Show is of paramount importance to the Royal Windsor Horse Show Committee. The Show will be strictly enforcing that all Riders should be of an appropriate size and weight for the horse/pony being ridden anywhere on the showground, including the Horsebox Park. Riders deemed oversized for their mount will be asked to dismount by a Show Official or Steward; and may be ineligible to compete as a combination.
Ponies competing in any Lead Rein or First Ridden class may only be exercised and ridden outside the ring by a Rider 16 years old or under
An overweight or underweight animal would be of concern under veterinary grounds. Following veterinary advice from the Show’s onsite Veterinary Team the Rider may be asked to dismount the animal, and under these circumstances the animal may not be eligible to compete at the Show.
Any appeals against these rulings must be made, on the day, in writing to the Entries Secretary and will be dealt with by the Appeal Committee (see Condition 4 (b) – Objections).
36. Only horses and ponies entered in the Show are allowed on the Show Ground (this includes the Horse Box Park)
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR
37. No competitor shall behave in an offensive or abusive manner to any Judge / Show Official. The Show Committee reserves the right to disqualify offenders from taking part in the Show.
NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON THE SHOWGROUND
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