Guernsey Pony Club Annual Show 2026 (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 to Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Closing Date
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Entries Open
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Email:
ponyclubgsy@suremail.gg
Website:
branches.pcuk.org/guernsey
Starting Times:

Commencing 9.30am. 

 

Class 1
Judges Choice    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Inhand Pony Judge would most like to take home 14:2hh and under
Class 2
In Hand Prettiest Mare    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 3
In Hand Most Handsome Gelding    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 4
In Hand Best Horse    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 5
In Hand Best Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to both Horses and Ponies over 16 years of age
Class 6
Best Lead Rein Rider    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include a short individual show in walk, trot and demonstrating a halt
Class 7
Novice Rider    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Class to be split by age if entries allow. To include a short individual show demonstrating walk, trot, canter and a halt (canter not compulsary)
Class 8
Best Rider    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to both Junior/ Senior Riders Class to be split by age if entries allow. To demonstrate a short walk, trot, canter and a halt.
Class 9
Best Veteran    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Best Veteran Pony Clubber - rider over 25 years To include a short individual show
Class 10
Little & Large    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Pairs/Little & Large showing, Open to all levels and abilities, including VPs!, canter only in individual show and not compulsory. All competitors enter the ring together and perform a group walk and trot. Each pair will then be invited to give an in-dividual show, which may include canter if appropriate to horse/pony & rider. This is a fun class intended to hit the feel-good factor.
Class 11
Best Pony Club Lead Rein Pony (0.10m - 0.20m )    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To include an individual show demonstrating some of the following. Walk and trot poles, halting in a box and bending around cones and two or three optional jumps. Competitors may only enter one of classes 11- 13
Class 12
Best Pony Club Pony (0.45m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be ridden by a novice rider. Canter only in individual show & not compulsory . Jump upright to a 45cm maximum
Class 13
Best Pony Club Pony or Horse (0.55m)    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
To be ridden by a junior or senior rider in walk trot and canter. Jump upright/oxer to a maximum height of 55cm
Class 14
Working Hunter    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Section A 55cm Section B 65cm Section C 75cm Section D 85cm Open to horses and ponies, ridden by a junior or senior rider.
Class 15
Working Hunter    
Day:
Sat
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Best Veteran Pony Clubber working hunter. (Rider over 25years old) Height 70cm, 80cm or 90cm. please state height on entry. A 70cm B 80cm C 90cm
Class 16
Pole Class    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Optimum Time, Poles on the ground. Rosettes for all.
Class 17
Cross Pole Jumping    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Optimum Time, X-poles, rosettes to all.
Class 18
Cross Poles & Straights (0.40m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Optimum Time, X-poles/ uprights, rosettes for all.
Class 19
Show Jumping (0.45m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Optimum Time, uprights only
Class 20
Horse & Hound (0.35m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Restrictions:
Unaffiliated
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horse & Hound open to lead rein & beginner riders. Max height x poles. Bring your own hound
Class 21
Horse & Hound (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Horse & Hound open to Junior & Senior riders, max height for ponies 50cm & small x poles for hounds. Bring your own hound
Class 22
Hobby Horse (0.20m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Info:
For this year we have battle of the riding schools! Enter a relay team(s) of 4 from your riding school to battle it out over the hobby horse course. Section A 4-6yr olds Section B 7 & 8yr olds Section C 9-11yr olds Section D 12 yrs plus Section E Battle of the Riding School race
Class 23
Show Jumping (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 24
Show Jumping (0.60m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 25
Show Jumping (0.70m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 26
Pairs Show Jumping (0.60m - 0.70m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Pairs jumping /Little and large. 60cm little 70cm large Single phase
Class 27
Show Jumping (0.80m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 28
Show Jumping (0.90m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 29
Show Jumping (1.00m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 30
Show Jumping (1.10m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Main Grass Arena
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Show Secretary: Guernsey Pony Club Entries Secretary
Guernsey,
Email: ponyclubgsy@suremail.gg

Location
Guernsey Riding & Hunt Club, Les Bordages, St Saviours, Guernsey, Channel Isles
Map Link: Guernsey Riding & Hunt Club

Show Information

 

Jumping Competition Guidance

Optimum Time – The optimum time is calculated by the judge for each class on the basis of following the best route from jump to jump at a sensible and safe pace.  The competitor closest to the optimum time wins the class.  The optimum time is not divulged to the competitors before or during the class.

 

Single phase classes - Jump the first half of the course and then proceed directly to the timed ‘jump - off’ section of the course. Placings decided on faults throughout the whole course and time in the ‘jump-off’ section.

 

Horse and Hound Classes - Jump a small course of fences on your pony and then run and jump around the course with your hound.

 

Hobby Horse Grand National -  A steeple chase race over very small fences, first hobby horse and rider through the finish wins.

Note no upper age limit in last section! Prizes for all who cross the finish line.

Battle of the riding Schools Hobby Horse race - enter relay teams of 4 to complete the hobby horse course. First team home wins!

 

Pony Club Showjumping Rules can be found by clicking on the link below:https://pcuk.org/media/im5lf1ty/rulebook-show-jumping-web-v22-1-4.pdf

 

Clothing Rules and Guidance

 

Please note that the correct dress for the showing day is beige or canary jodhpurs, white shirt, Pony Club tie and badge (members), blue/black/ tweed jacket, boots and cane. Hats must be of the correct current standard and tagged. Coloured brow bands, ribbons or buttonholes may be worn on the showing day. Leaders to be smartly dressed in dark trousers/skirts and light coloured blouse.  Showing canes can be carried by novice, junior and senior riders.

 

In-hand competitors aged 18 and under must wear a secured riding hat of current standard.

 

As this is a trophied Show, correct competition attire should be worn for the jumping classes. Show jackets, white shirt and pony club tie (members), gloves, white/beige jods, dark hats or hat covers. All hats must be up to standard and tagged (members).

 

Body protectors can be worn.

 

Whips can be carried but must be of an appropriate length and adhere to the new Whip rule for 2022.( see below). No schooling whips allowed in jumping classes. Inappropriate or over use of the whip, in the arena or warming up area, will not be tolerated and will result in elimination.

 

Numbers MUST be worn for showing and will be allocated on the day. Bridle number discs can be worn.

 

 

Lead Rein / Junior / Senior / Veteran Pony Clubber

 

The ages, as of 27th June 2026 for each class are as follows:-

 

·       Leading rein: Any age but entry is at the discretion of the committee               

·       Novice: Any age but entry is at the discretion of the committee                          

·       Junior: 14 years and under

·       Senior: 15 years and over

‣       VP: 25 years and over

 

The committee reserves the right to amalgamate, divide, cancel or substitute a class as they see fit.

 

Trophies to be awarded in all ridden classes. Leading Rider Trophies will be awarded to Pony Club members achieving the highest cumulative points across the show. They will be presented in each section, to combinations who have gained most points throughout the show.

Points will be awarded to MEMBERS ONLY in all classes as follows:-

 

1st 4 points, 2nd 3 points, 3rd 2 points and 4th 1 point.

 

All 2025 trophy winners to return trophies, engraved and clean to Tracey Bufton at Donegal, Pleinmont Road, St Peters, GY7 9BN by Monday 22nd JUNE at the latest.

 

Entry Fees:   

 

Ridden Classes -  £10.00 per class members     £15 per class non-members & VPS

In-hand Classes - £10 per class for all

 

Entries close on Thursday 25th June at 8pm

 

Late entries will only be accepted if the combination are already entered in a class(s) and will be charged at an additional £10.00 per class. They may not appear on the program depending on how late the entry is.

Substitution of horse or rider will be at the discretion of the committee.

 

Helpers

It’s expected that entries will be accompanied by a nominated helper. We do not ask for compulsory helper duties throughout the year however, organising this Show takes a lot of time and we will not be able to run this event without extra help. Helpers stints will be issued in the order they are received and updates on available stints will be published on Facebook. Please email offers of help as below, to the Pony Club email ponyclubgsy@suremail.gg.

 

Help is needed at the following times, please indicate a first and second choice: -

 

·       Course build WHP classes -Friday

·       Arena help - Saturday PM

·       Arena help – Sunday AM, Sunday PM

·       Gate duty – Saturday AM, Saturday PM

·       Gate Duty – Sunday AM, Sunday PM

·       Course build Saturday after showing finishes

·       Clear course after jumping finishes on Sunday

 

Whip Rules

Please be aware that the specifications for whips for show jumping and cross-country have changed for all Pony Club competitions – basically you can only use the same whip as for British Show jumping (so if you have one that you use for BS, then that is fine – any other whip is NOT allowed).

Riders may not hit their horse/ pony before the start of the course and may be eliminated for doing so at the Judge’s discretion.

A whip, if carried, must be held in the hand by the handle with the handle at the top.

The whip must be “padded” and comply with the current British Showjumping rule (BS Members Handbook, full wording is available to view online at www.britishshowjumping.co.uk).

The key points of that rule are as follows:

 

·       The maximum length of the “Whip” is 70cm and must be no less than 45cm.

·       The “Contact area”, is considered to be 2/5’s (two fifths) of the overall length of the “Whip” and must be covered with a “Pad”. There must be no “binding” within 17 centimeters of the end of the “Pad”.

·       The “Pad” must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and be made of shock absorbing material throughout its circumference such that it gives a compression factor of at least 6mm.

 

Excessive use of a whip will not be tolerated and will result in elimination.

Stirrup Ruling

Stirrups should be of the correct size to suit the rider’s boots. They must have 7mm (1⁄4”) clearance on either side of the boot. To take this measurement, tack checkers should move the foot across to one side of the stirrup, with the widest part of the foot on the tread. From the side of the foot to the edge of the stirrup should be 14mm.

There are now many types of stirrups marketed as ‘safety stirrups’.  All riders must ensure that their stirrups are suitable for their type of footwear, the activities in which they take part and that the stirrup leathers are in good condition.

There are no prescribed weight limits on metal stirrups, however manufacturers of stirrups made of other materials may apply weight limits to their stirrups. Any person buying these stirrups, should take particular notice of weight limits details on the box or attached information leaflets.

Neither the feet, stirrup leathers or irons may be attached to the girth, nor the feet attached to the stirrup irons.

All stirrups must be capable of easy releasing.

Examples of stirrups that are prohibited, are any with enhanced grip features on stirrup treads, such as deep grooves or rivets, or interlocking boots for the rider. For the avoidance of doubt, magnetic stirrups are not allowed at Pony Club events.

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

ENTRIES:  Via My Riding Life; before 8pm on Thursday 25th June. Late entries will be accepted at double the normal entry fee.

Payment is secure and it goes directly to Guernsey Pony Club.

You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

 

Refreshments:

Mini Mint will attend on both days.

Terms & Conditions

Health and Safety

The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.

 

Disclaimer

Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property. Entries are only accepted on this basis.

 

RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Judges & Show Organiser’s decision in all matters will be FINAL. This event will be run under Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2024. It is your responsibility as a competitor to familiarise yourself with the current Pony Club Rulebook(s) before the competition. Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis. The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. They must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards. All non-Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third party cover. The Guernsey Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non Members and their insurance will not cover you. Only Pony Club approved hats may be worn. All Pony Club members must wear a hat tagged with the current PC approved hat tag. No earrings or any other jewellery. The Organisers reserve the right to cancel, and/or amend, any of the classes as they feel fit or alter advertised time or refuse entry without stating reason. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Entries in all classes will be limited. The Organiser may, at her discretion, alter the schedule/rules/running order as required. No horse/pony under the age of 5 years old and no stallions may compete without permission of the Guernsey Branch of The Pony Club Committee. At the competition horse/pony may ONLY be ridden by the rider who is competing at the competition. Objections accompanied by a deposit of £10 must be made in writing to the Secretary within 15 minutes of the incident. The deposit will be forfeited if the objection is not sustained. By entering you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Failure to do so will result in Elimination.NO SMOKING is allowed around the arenas. No lunging permitted. Please use the bins provided for litter and droppings. Horses and ponies tied up outside horse boxes or trailers must not be left unsupervised. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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