The Equi-Fun Club Unaffiliated Showing Show SUNSHINE TOUR & EQUINE SPORTS UK QUALIFIERS (Late Entries)

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Show Date
Sun, Jun 22, 2025
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Photos:
https://www.pdg-photography.co.uk/
Email:
equi-fun@outlook.com
Website:
www.equi-fun.co.uk
Starting Times:

Ring 1 - In hand classes 1-7 9am start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW. Classes 8-13 1pm start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW - Kindly sponsored by RKF Chiropractic

Ring 2 - Ridden classes 14-18 9am start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW. Classes 19-23 1.15pm start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW - Kindly sponsored by PDG Photography

Ring 3 - Fun/Junior classes 24-30 9am start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW. Classes 31-34 1pm start / CHAMPIONSHIP TO FOLLOW - Kindly sponsored by Pippa's Pantry

 

Class 1
In Hand Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 1 - In Hand Best Turned Out Horse/Pony - Kindly sponsored by JAN CARTER DRESSAGE & FLATWORK TRAINER
Class 2
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 2 - In Hand Youngstock (horses or ponies 4yrs & under) - Kindly sponsored by SALES FILTER
Class 3
Novice Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 3 - In Hand Novice Handler (For novice people starting out in showing) - Kindly sponsored by BRENDON SADDLERY
Class 4
In Hand Best Rescue Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 4 -In Hand Best Rescue Horse/Pony (horses or ponies any age/type) - Kindly sponsored by JASPER FENCING
Class 5
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 5 - In Hand Miniatures/Shetlands - Kindly sponsored by KAYBEN SKINNY PIGS
Class 6
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 6 - In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony (horses or ponies 15yrs &over) - Kindly sponsored by EQUESTRIAN ESCAPADES
Class 7
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 7 - In Hand Mountain & Moorland (Split only if entries warrant) - Kindly sponsored by RKF CHIROPRACTIC a) Full Breeds b) Part Breds
Class 8
In Hand Foreign Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 8 - In Hand Foreign Breeds (Mixed Breeds - Warmbloods, Arab, Non -native breeds) - Kindly sponsored by SUSSEX VEHICLE SERVICES
Class 9
In Hand Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 9 - In Hand Coloureds (Skewbald, Piebald, Tri Coloured, Palomino, Dun, Appaloosa, Roan, Spots, Paints) - Kindly Sponsored by TEAM SYLVADENE
Class 10
In Hand Riding Club Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 10 - In Hand Riding Club Horse or Pony - Kindly Sponsored by CHARLIE'S EQUINE SERVICES AND HORSEMANSHIP
Class 11
In Hand Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 11 - In Hand Cob (Cob/Maxi Cob/Traditional. May be shown Plaited/Unplaited/Hogged) - Kindly sponsored by JUST CALL CARLY
Class 12
In Hand Thoroughbred/ Ex Racehorse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 12 - In Hand Thoroughbreds/Ex Racehorse (need not to have raced) - Kindly Sponsored by THE HERDSMAN
Class 13
In Hand Hunter/ Hack/ Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 13 - In Hand Hunter/Hack/Riding Horse - Kindly Sponsored by MR MOT
Class 14
Ridden Novice    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 14 - Ridden Novice (A group Walk/Trot showing class for Novices can canter in individual shows. Not to have previously won a showing class. No lead rein) - Kindly sponsored by J.DAWES/RYECROFT FARM
Class 15
Veterans    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 15 - Ridden Veterans (horses or ponies 15yrs & over), can be lead rein, ridden or in hand) - Kindly sponsored by THERAPY IN SUSSEX
Class 16
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 16 - Ridden Mountain & Moorland (Split only if entries warrant) - Kindly sponsored by PDG PHOTOGRAPHY a) Full Breeds b) Part Breds
Class 17
Ridden Foreign Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 17 - Ridden Foreign Breeds (Mixed Breeds - Warmbloods, Arab, Non -native breeds) - Kindly sponsored by RM1 ALVA
Class 18
Ridden Riding Club Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 18 - Ridden Riding Club Horse/Pony (To make a good all rounder for Riding Club activities) - Kindly sponsored by MAUREEN LUCKHURST
Class 19
Ridden Hunter/ Hack/ Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 19 - Ridden Hunter/Hack/Riding Horse - Kindly sponsored by NEW & SECOND HAND HORSE TACK & RIDER WEAR
Class 20
Ridden Thoroughbred    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 20 - Ridden Thoroughbreds/Ex Racehorse (need not to have raced) - Kindly sponsored by GILL TODD IN MEMORY OF CARLY BAY
Class 21
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 21 - Ridden Rescue Horse/Pony - Kindly sponsored by ANOTHER WAY EQUESTRIAN
Class 22
Ridden Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 22 - Ridden Coloured (Skewbald, Piebald, Tri Coloured, Palomino, Dunn, Appaloosa, Roan, Spots, Paints) - Kindly sponsored by CHRISTINE SULLIVAN
Class 23
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 23 - Ridden Cob (Cob/Maxi Cob/Traditional. May be shown Plaited/Unplaited/Hogged) - Kindly sponsored by SALES FILTER
Class 24
Ridden Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 24 - Ridden Best Turned Out (Combination to be judged on overall turnout & presentation) - Kindly sponsored by MOVE AND MORE
Class 25
Prettiest Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 25 - Prettiest Mare (can be ridden, in hand or lead rein) - Kindly sponsored by AVT RECOVERY
Class 26
Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 26 - Handsomest Gelding (can be ridden, in hand or lead rein) - Kindly sponsored by THE HAIR BARN
Class 27
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 27 - Horse or Pony Judge Would Most Like To Take Home (can be ridden, in hand or lead rein) - Kindly sponsored by HAYNETZ
Class 28
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 28 - Family Horse/Pony - Kindly sponsored by TEAM SYLVANDENE
Class 29
Mature Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 29 - Mature Rider (Riders over 50yrs) - Kindly sponsored by NEW BARN LIVERY
Class 30
Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class 30 - Fancy Dress Open to all - Kindly sponsored by LORETTA BENTLEY
Class 31
Tiny Tots Lead Rein    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(for riders 7yrs and under) - Kindly sponsored by THE HERDSMAN
Class 32
Lead Rein Best Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Lead Rein Rider (for riders 12yrs and under) - Kindly sponsored by MARSHALLS FARM & LIVERY SERVICES
Class 33
First Ridden Best Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(for riders 14yrs and under, there will be no group cantering) - Kindly Sponsored by SALES FILTER
Class 34
Junior Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open Junior Rider (for riders 16yrs and under, there will be no group cantering) - Kindly sponsored by AMELIA WILBOURN - BALANCED AWARENESS FOR HORSE & RIDER
Show Secretary: The Equi-Fun Club Show Secretary
36 Warningore Cottages, Novington Lane, East Chiltington, E Sussex, BN7 3AT
Tel: 07738 993995, Email: equi-fun@outlook.com

Location
South Of England Showground (Ardingly), Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, W Sussex RH176TL
Map Link: South Of England Showground (Ardingly)

Show Information

All classes will be held in/alongside the HACKNEY RING, which will be split in two, and a rope ring will be along side the hackney ring. Classes for all ages, abilities & breeds!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO COMPETE!

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 18th JUNE 2024

LATE ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY (CASH ONLY & ADDITIONAL £2 PER CLASS)  

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to The Equi-Fun Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
ENTRY FEES: Non Members - £12 per class / Members - £10 per class

Late entries accepted on the day for class fee plus £2 late entry fee

Prize Information

 Rosettes to 10th place in all classes. Prizes for champions/reserve champions.

Special Classes

This show is a qualifier for The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All England Showground, Hickstead from Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th September 2022. The Championships are for unaffiliated and amateur competitors in Dressage from Intro to Elementary, Show Jumping from Lead Rein to 1.05m; Showing for lead rein, in hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more, Eventer’s Challenge from 50cm through to 90cm. Qualification: 1st – 4th place. Qualification does not pass down the line. Visit www.sunshinetour.co.uk for more information, to register and submit evidenc of qualification. Registration must be completed within 1 month of qualification (sooner for late July shows). Restrictions apply to horse and competitor previous winnings and amateur status, please check the website www.sunshinetour.co.uk for Terms & Conditions.

This show is affiliated to the Dodson & Horrell Equine Sports UK Championships (ESUK) taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 25th- 27th July 2024. The three highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class.

Equine Sports UK Grassroots Championships are held solely for grass-roots competitors. Definition of a grassroots rider - a person who engages in the most basic level of horse-riding (as opposed to an amateur - a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis). The following restrictions apply and are excluded from the Championships:

·       Professional Riders, (those who make a full-time living out of buying, selling, producing, breaking, schooling, teaching, grooming, training or competing).

·       Horses/Ponies/Riders combination not to have qualified in (excludes current year) or competed in any classes at Olympia, RIHS or Horse of the Year Show including Search for a Star in the past five years.

·       Rider not to have ridden at Olympia, RIHS, Horse of the Year Show including Search for a Star in the past five years.

www.equinesportsuk.com

 

 

 

Withdrawals/Refunds

No verbal entries will be accepted.  No entry fee will be returned without the production of a current veterinary certificate or doctor’s certificate.  No entry will be accepted without the appropriate fee. Classes will be limited and in the event of over subscription, Equi-fun members will be given priority.  In the event of cancellation £2 will be retained to cover administration costs.

Terms & Conditions

DRESS: Everyone mounted, whether competing or not must wear a hard hat conforming to the following standards with a harness properly adjusted and fastened. Hats to specification PAS015(1998 or 2011). Hats to ASTM F1163(2004a) must have a SEI mark. Hats to SNELL E2001 must have an official SNELL label and number. Hats to AS/NZS 3838(2006) must have a SAI Global mark. No other hats will be allowed, and skullcap hats must be worn with a silk.

ENTRIES: No verbal entries will be accepted. No entry fee will be returned without the production of a current veterinary certificate or doctor’s certificate. No entry will be accepted without the appropriate fee. Classes will be limited and in the event of over subscription, EquiFun members will be given priority. In the event of cancellation £2 will be retained to cover administration costs.

ORGANISER’S RIGHTS: The organisers reserve the right to alter, change, cancel and / or amalgamate classes or refuse entry without stating a reason. The judge’s / organiser’s decision is final. All competitors must abide by the steward’s instruction. Any persons riding or acting in a dangerous or inconsiderate manner or misusing whip or spurs may be asked to leave the showground and may be banned from future shows.

RULES: Classes will be run under the relevant equestrian body rules i.e. British Dressage/British Riding Clubs and the British Horse Society. In the case of BD these are available from the BD office at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LR

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Save for death and personal injury caused by the negligence of the owners or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of the event to whom the rules apply nor The Equi-Fun Club nor any agent, employee or representative of the Club accept any liability for accident, damage, loss, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract, or in any way whatsoever.

OBJECTIONS: Must be made to the Secretary in writing within 30 minutes of the incident accompanied by a £10 deposit, returnable if the objection is sustained.

HORSES, DOGS etc: Dogs, bicycles, roller blades or similar are not permitted on the showground. Dogs must be confined to the owners vehicle. Horses / ponies must not be tied up outside boxes / trailers and left unattended. If any Horse / pony has been in contact with an infectious disease, it should not attend any shows, clinics etc. No lunging is allowed in the parking, competition or warmup arenas / areas. All horses attending events must be up to date with vaccinations.

PARKING: All drivers are asked to enter and leave the car park with due consideration for other users. Vehicles shall be parked in a neat and sensible manner in the car park. Droppings, hay and other rubbish is not to be left in the car park.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY: The organiser has the overall responsibility for Health and Safety. The event is organised in accordance with H & S legislation and all who have (to any extent) control of premises or site at the event are responsible for ensuring that (a) everything reasonably practical is done to ensure the H & S and welfare of those attending the event (b) they conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk (c) access and egress to the site is safe. All competitors should comply with the rules of the venue.

Your entry shall be deemed to be acceptance of the Rules and Conditions shown here and throughout the schedule.

 

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