Horsham and District Riding Club Annual Open Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Closing Date
Wed, Jul 9, 2025
Enter Online
Website:
Starting Times:

Ring 1 In Hand Starting at 9.30
Ring 2 In Hand Starting at 9.30
Ring 3 In Hand Starting at 9.30
Ring 1 Ridden Not before 12.30
Ring 2 Ridden Not before 12.30
Ring 3 Ridden Not before 1.00
Ring 4 - Have a go classes. Starting at 9.30
JUDGES BREAK Class 20 Not before 12.30

BRC showjumping qualifiers

Please bring your cards to be signed at time of clear round.

Clear round 50cm

Clear round 60cm


Class 0
Clear Round Show Jumping    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Clear round jumping will be available throughout the day. A raffle ticket will be given on payment per payment per round. You must present your ticket to the steward on the ring.
Class 1
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Any horse or pony 3 years old or under. Age taken as of the 1st January. Kindly sponsored by Sussex Equine Hospital
Class 2
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland
Class 3
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest

Not before 11.00. Ring 1 Morning Championship - 1st and 2nd place from classes 1, 2 and 3 qualify
Class 4
In Hand Condition & Turnout    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by Kelly J Leather, Master bridle maker. Made to measure bridles. www.kellyjleather.co.uk
Class 5
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by The Worthington’s
Class 6
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Any type. Kindly sponsored by The Durkan Family

Not before 11.00. Ring 2 morning Championship - 1st and 2nd place from classes 4, 5 and 6 qualify
Class 7
In Hand Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Any type Kindly sponsored by AB equestrian - specialising in family ponies. Small dealer/breeder. West Sussex. 07473 409684
Class 8
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
15 years & over. Kindly sponsored by Katie Cleeves Vet Physio

Not before 10.30. Ring 3 morning Championship - 1st and 2nd place from classes 7 and 8 qualify.

Not before 11.30 Morning Championship
All Champions and Reserve champions place from morning championships qualify. The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day.
Class 9
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Not before 12.30. Any type
Class 10
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Any type
Class 11
Lead Rein & First Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Not before 2.00

Ring 1 Afternoon Championship - 1st and 2nd place from classes 9, 10 and 11 qualify
Class 12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Not before 12.30. Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland
Class 13
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest. Kindly sponsored by Mayes and Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice.
Class 14
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
15 years & older. Kindly sponsored by The Fleur Foundation

Not before 2.00 Ring 2 Afternoon Championship - 1st and 2nd place from classes 12, 13 and 14 qualify
Class 15
Ridden Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Hunter, Riding Horse/ Hack. Kindly sponsored by How to Equestrian Home of the How to Guides to Horses For loads of useful info, please join me on my socials: Facebook - www.facebook.com/HowToEquestrian Instagram - Instagram.com/How.To.Equestrian
Class 16
Ridden Riding Club Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Will be required to jump a small fence. Kindly sponsored by JForster Photography- Awarded equine portrait photographer serving Sussex, Surrey and beyond: www.jforsterphotography.co.uk

Not before 2.00 Ring 3 Afternoon Championship- 1st and 2nd place from classes 15 and 16 qualify

Not before 2.30 Afternoon Championship
All Champions and Reserve champions place from afternoon championships qualify.
The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day. Supreme Championship- not before 3.00pm

The overall Morning and Afternoon champions and reserve champions will qualify.
Class 17
Prettiest Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by Helen’s Home Help
All ridden, lead rein and in hand This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1st or 2nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1st-4th.
Class 18
Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by West Chiltington Butchers- Quality locally sourced meats
All ridden, lead rein and in hand This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1st or 2nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1st-4th.
Class 19
In Hand Novice    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
All ridden, lead rein and in hand This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1st or 2nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1st-4th.

Not before 11.00 Mini Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 17, 18 and 19 qualify. The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day
Class 20
Best Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by Agri-Fencing Ltd
All ridden, lead rein and in hand This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1st or 2nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1st-4th.
Class 21
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by Fitbiz Personal Training
All ridden, lead rein and in hand This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1st or 2nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1st-4th.
Class 22
Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
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Not before 2.00 Mini Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 20, 21 and 22 qualify. The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day
Class 23 50cm
Show Jumping - 1 Round (0.50m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
BRC showjumping qualifier Please bring your qualification card to be signed at the show.
Class 25 60cm
Show Jumping - 1 Round (0.60m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
BRC showjumping qualifier Please bring your qualification card to be signed at the show.

Show Secretary: Horsham & District Riding Club Show Secretary
W Sussex,


Location
Sparright Farm, Rackham Street, Rackham, Pulborough, W Sussex RH202EY
Map Link: Sparright Farm

Show Information

ENTRIES CLOSE Wed. 9th July. Late entries £3 extra. Cash only on day
If weather is bad see HDRC website or Facebook for latest information

Payment Details & Event Fees

SHOW SECRETARY: Mrs H Stickley, Eastwood Stud Farm, Graffham, West Sussex, GU28 0QF. Tel: 07551584999
Entries online in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Horsham and District Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

ENTRY CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 9th July 2025
ADVANCE ENTRY FEES - £15 per class.
LATE ENTRIES & ON DAY - £18 per class
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING - £8 per round
NB: PLEASE ADD COMPULSORY FIRST AID COVER - £4 PER RIDER / HANDLER
NB: CASH ONLY ACCEPTED ON SHOW DAY FOR ENTRIES AND FIRST AID FEES

Terms & Conditions

HORSHAM & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB OPEN ANNUAL SHOW RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. No responsibility is accepted for anything that may happen from any cause whatsoever to competitors, spectators, horses, vehicles or property. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the organisers & property owners against legal action arising from accident. COMPETITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK 2. ANY NON British Riding Clubs (BRC) MEMBERS RIDING, HANDLING OR RESPONSIBLE FOR A HORSE/PONY AT A BRC EVENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN 3rd PARTY INSURANCE 3. CLASS TIMES: Every effort will be made to run Show to time but competitors & exhibitors should note that times shown ARE A GUIDE ONLY. Check HDRC Facebook page for regular updates. The organisers cannot be held responsible should classes overrun. 4. The organisers have the right to alter classes and/or change judges should this become necessary, without due warning. 5. No entry fees will be returned except (a) on production of a current veterinary or doctor’s certificate or (b) cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case entries will be returned less £3 admin fee on receipt of SAE within 10 days of show date. 6. The Judge/s decision is final. Written objection to be made to Hon. Secretary's office together with £20 deposit within 15 minutes of the end of class concerned being judged. If objection is sustained the deposit will be refunded otherwise it will be forfeited. 7. No horse/pony under 4 years to be entered in any ridden class. No substitution entry permitted without the Hon. Secretary's permission 8. Horses, ponies & dogs to be kept under proper control. DOGS TO BE ON A SHORT LEAD 9. A STALLION DISC must be displayed on each side of a stallion’s bridle at all times. 10. In the interest of safety, all colts & stallions must be suitably bitted. They must not be led or ridden unless a suitable handler/rider has reached 15+ years of age on day of Show. 11. HATS to current BSI standard PAS015 2011, ASTM F1163, AS/NZ 3838, VG1, SEI or SNELL 2016, must be worn and be SECURELY FASTENED AT ALL TIMES when mounted. Correct riding attire must be worn. Body protectors are recommended. 12. SPECIAL ROSETTE to unplaced children 12 years & under who complete their class. 13. PRIZES: Rosettes to 6th place. Sashes of Honour to all Champions 14. TROPHIES to class winners. All are Perpetual Challenge Trophies. All must be signed for and returned CLEAN when requested. Engraving is at winner’s expense 15. PRACTICE JUMPS to be jumped from correct side - red on the right. Failure to do so may result in elimination. CLEAR ROUND limited to 35 and judged according to BS rules 16. ENTRY CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 9th July 2025 ADVANCE ENTRY FEES - £15 per class. LATE ENTRIES & ON DAY - £18 per class CLEAR ROUND JUMPING - £8 per round NB: PLEASE ADD COMPULSORY FIRST AID COVER - £4 PER RIDER / HANDLER 17. LATE ENTRIES may be made on the show day up to 15 minutes before start of the class subject to class not being full, at £17 per horse/pony per entry. NB: CASH ONLY ACCEPTED ON SHOW DAY FOR ENTRIES AND FIRST AID FEES 18. Cheques payable to HDRC. Entries via My Riding Life - www.myridinglife.com 19. Competitors should not knowingly enter horses/ponies that have been bred, owned, and/or produced for the show ring by the judge. He/she can refuse to place it and the entry fee will be forfeited HEALTH & SAFETY: The organisers of the show have taken reasonable precaution 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 Officials. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL COMPETITORS Our Show is held at Sparright Farm, Rackham, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs N Dugdale. PLEASE DO NOT MUCK OUT YOUR HORSE BOX OR TRAILER ON THEIR SHOWGROUND. Thank you for your co-operation. We also advise you to bring water to the show. SUSSEX EQUINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL ON CALL - 01903 883050 LRG PHOTOGRAPHY on site Tel.01243 825905 www.LRG-Photography.co.uk SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS www.sunshinetour.co.uk The majority of classes at this show are qualifiers for these Championships to be held 12th-14th September at the Hickstead show ground. Qualification goes down to 4th place. Qualifiers can register on the Sunshine Tour website and the email address is register@sunshinetour.co.uk

 

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