Show Date
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Closing Date
Wed, Jul 9, 2025
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
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
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
Info:
Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland
Class
3
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
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
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
Info:
Kindly sponsored by The Worthington’s
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
Info:
Any type
Kindly sponsored by AB equestrian - specialising in family ponies. Small dealer/breeder. West Sussex. 07473 409684
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.
Info:
Not before 12.30. Any type
Class
11
Lead Rein & First Ridden
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
Info:
Not before 12.30. Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland
Class
13
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest. Kindly sponsored by Mayes and Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice.
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
Info:
Hunter, Riding Horse/ Hack. Kindly sponsored by How to Equestrian Home of the How to Guides to Horses
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Class
16
Ridden Riding Club Horse/ Pony
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Info:
Kindly sponsored by Tina’s Treasure Trove. Tina’s Treasure Trove UK for cheap secondhand goods including clothes, pictures and mirrors, gardening, furniture and bric a brac. Welcome to browse by appointment.
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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)
Info:
BRC showjumping qualifier
Please bring your qualification card to be signed at the show.
Class
25 60cm
Show Jumping - 1 Round (0.60m)
Info:
BRC showjumping qualifier
Please bring your qualification card to be signed at the show.
Show Secretary:
Horsham & District Riding Club Show Secretary
Sparright Farm, Rackham Street, Rackham, Pulborough, W Sussex RH202EY
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
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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