Canwell Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Closing Date
Fri, Aug 1, 2025
Enter Online
Starting Times:

RING 1 09.00am start, Class 6 not before 1pm
RING 2 09.00am start, Class 22 not before 1pm
RING 3 09.00am start, Class 33 not before 1pm
RING 4 09.00am start, Class 46 not before 1pm


Class 1
Ridden Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Riders up to 14 yrs as of 01 Jan 2025
Class 2
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Riding Club Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Riding Club Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not Exceeding 148cms. Lead reins not permitted
Class 3
Novice Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show – to be judged on the nature it is intended
Class 4
Novice Horse & Pony Walk & Trot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Very Novice Horse or Pony walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show (Snaffle Bridle)
Class 5
Veteran Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Pony not to exceed 148cm ponies over 15 years of age as of 01 Jan 2025

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 1 – 5 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class 6
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Mountain & Mooland Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 7
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Plaited    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 8
Lead Rein Best Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Lead Rein Best Rider/ Local Rider. 3-9 yrs old - as of 01 Jan.2025. Please wear a white armband if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award
Class 9
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Mountain & Mooland Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class 10
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Plaited    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class 11
First Ridden Best Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
First Ridden Best Rider/Local Rider. up to 12yrs as of 01 Jan 2025 – ponies not to exceed 138cm to walk and trot together only canter in Individual show. Please wear a white armband if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 6 - 11 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class 12
Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Riders 15yrs and over
Class 13
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse/ Pony Aged 15 and over to exc. 148cm
Class 14
Ridden Foreign & Rare Breed    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 15
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hack, Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to Hacks, Riding Horse mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.
Class 16
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age
Class 17
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.
Class 18
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Coloured Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age. Spurs may not be worn. Ponies 153cms and under. This class may be split into Native and Non-Native at the final
Class 19
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Coloured Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age. Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Animals 153cms and over. This class may be split into Native and Non-Native at the final.
Class 20
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age and suitably mounted.
Class 21
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 12 - 21 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class 22
Junior Equitation    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Junior Equitation / Local Rider To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required on entry) 12 - 17 yrs as of 1 Jan 2025. Please wear a white armband if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award.
Class 23
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Riding Club Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Open Riding Club Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.
Class 24
Senior Equitation    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Senior Equitation / Local Rider. To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required on entry) Senior 18yrs and over. Please wear a white armband if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award.
Class 25
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
(3yrs and under) NOTE: Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be over 16 years of age
Class 26
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 27
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 28
In Hand Shetland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Standard and Miniature
Class 29
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Horse/ Pony ages 15 and over.
Class 30
In Hand Coloured & Odd Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Cremello, Dun, Roan, Spotted, Palomino
Class 31
In Hand Traditional    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Traditional Gypsy Cob, Shire, Heavy or Driving type.
Class 32
In Hand Plaited    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Plaited Horse or Pony – inc. Racehorse.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 25 - 32 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class 33
In Hand Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Adult Class for competitors over 18 years of age on the 01 Jan 2025
Class 34
Junior Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Junior Handler 12-18yrs as of 01 Jan 2025 -
Class 35
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Young handler 8 –11yrs as of 01 Jan 2025
Class 36
In Hand Tiny Tots    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Tiny Tots 4-7yrs as of 01 Jan 2025
Class 37
Local Junior Handler    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required on entry) 12 to 18yrs as of 1 Jan 2025
Class 38
Local Senior Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required on entry) 18 and over
Class 39
In Hand Family Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 33-39 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
SUPREME OF THE SHOW: ALL CHAMPIONS AND RESERVES FROM RINGS 1, 2 AND 3 ARE INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE MAIN RING FOR THE SUPREME OF THE SHOW. Time tbc on the day
Class 40
BSHA Rising Star Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Ridden Cob: Lightweight & Heavyweight Cob type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm, but not exceeding 155cm. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. (2025) QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Cob final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring
Class 41
BSHA Rising Star Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Ridden Cob Maxi Cob type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Rider to be 15yrs or over. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Maxi Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December (2025). QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. QUALIFICATION In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Cob final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring
Class 42
BSHA Rising Star Ridden Racehorse to Show Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Associate Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 43
BSHA Rising Star Ladies Side Saddle Style & Performance    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Ladies Side Saddle Style & Performance: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to carry a side saddle and to be ridden by a lady. Open to ALL types and to be judged on performance. Rider to be 15yrs or over. There will be no conformation marks awarded in the class (exhibits will not be stripped). The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Side Saddle Style Performance Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Style & Performance final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring
Class 44
BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Young Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Style & Performance Young Rider: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged 15- 25 years. This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance, there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Young Rider Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Style & Performance final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 45
BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Over 25    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£35.00
Info:
LIHS Rising Star Style & Performance Over 25: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged over 25 years. This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance, there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Over 25 Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Style & Performance final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 41 - 45 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class 46
SSADL New Horizon Plastics In Hand Pre-Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 15-18 Year old
Class 47
SSADL New Horizon Plastics In Hand Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 19-23 Years old
Class 48
SSADL New Horizon Plastics In Hand Senior Plus    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 24 Years old & over
Class 49
SSADL New Horizon Plastics Ridden Pre-Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 15-18 Year old
Class 50
SSADL New Horizon Plastics Ridden Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 19-23 Years old
Class 51
SSADL New Horizon Plastics Ridden Senior Plus    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Pony or Horse 24 Years old & over

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 46 - 51 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)

Show Secretary: Canwell Show Entries Secretary
W Midlands,


Location
Canwell Show, Brockhurst Lane, Canwell Hall, Sutton Coldfield, W Midlands B755SQ
Map Link: Canwell Show

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System:
Payment is secure and it goes directly Canwell Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Classes 1-38 £12.00 entry fee inc. The Showing Register Amateur of the Year qualifiers
We are pleased to hold The Healthiest Body condition award for an In Hand, Junior Ridden and Senior Ridden equine. Developed and funded by the Horse Trust in partnership with University of Liverpool
Classes 40-45 £35:00 entry fee LIHS Rising Star series to include £10 levy
Classes 46-51 £20:00 entry fee SSAD LIHS 2nd round qualifiers Open Members challenge qualifiers
£3 First Aid per competitor

Wristband Allocation
No. of Animals: 1 or 2. No. of Wristbands: 3
No. of Animals: 3 or 4. No. of Wristbands: 4
No. of Animals: More than 4. No. of Wristbands: 5

Prize Information

Prize money as follows, Pre Entries: 1 - 3 £15, 4 - 6 £15 £10 x x, Over 6 £15 £10 £5 £3
We are pleased to hold The Healthiest Body condition award for an In Hand, Junior Ridden and Senior Ridden equine. Developed and funded by the Horse Trust in partnership with University of Liverpool

Special Classes

Affiliated to The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Final, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 6th and 7th December 2025. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. You do not need to be a member to enter or compete but you do need to become a member to enter the final. Please refer to www.theshowingregister.co.uk for further details

Terms & Conditions

The Canwell Show committee cannot be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, riders, owners, grooms, ground spectators or any other person or property whatsoever other than the liability for a refund of entry fee in the event of abandonment of the competition. The organisers of this event have taken all responsible precautions to ensure Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all responsible precautions to avoid accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and stewards. 1 All persons on the showground must comply with the safety advice and directions given by officials 2 All riders when riding, whether competing or not, must wear hard hats that are up to UK/BRC/BHS current standards with a strap properly adjusted and fastened. Insurance will be void if standards are not met. 3 Appropriate protective clothing, including footwear must be worn by all persons on the showground when mounted or handling a horse. 4 Entries accepted at rider’s risk. 5 The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. 6 The Judges decision is final. 7 Only riders entered to compete in the show may use the practice ring. 8 A fall of the rider will result in elimination from the class. Such dismounted riders should not remount whilst in the ring. 9 Competitors should be mounted on suitably sized ponies or horses. Should a judge or show official be concerned that a rider is under or overhorsed they will be requested to withdraw in the interests of safety or animal cruelty. 10 Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be over 16 years of age. All ridden horse must be 4yrs old and over. 11 Any Objections or complaints must be made to the secretary in writing with a £20.00 Deposit within 30 minutes of the incident happening. 12 Dogs must be on a lead at all times. 13 All competitors are to have their own third party liability insurance. 14 All ridden animals must be at least 4 years old. The age to be calculated in accordance with the particular breed society's rules, or as calculated from the actual date of birth if it is shown in the passport. 15 Under new British Equestrian advice, the typical Equine Influenza vaccination primary course schedule is now: 1st Vaccination; 2nd vaccination 21-60 days after the 1st vaccination; 3rd vaccination 120-180 days after the 2ndvaccination, Booster within 6 months or one year depending on the rules of the governing body you wish to compete under. To be checked randomly

 

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