Concours d’Elegance Society of GB National Show & Championships (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 to Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Closing Date
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
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Email:
CDSGBshowsec@hotmail.com
Website:
www.eqconcoursgb.com
Starting Times:
Evening of Friday 26th September 2025 - Strictly Fancy Dress-Age
Saturday 27th September 2025 RING 1 – RIDDEN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CLASSES Commencing at 9:00am. Please be in the collecting ring by 8.45am
RING 2 – Commencing at 9:00am
Evening Performance Saturday 27th September 2025 not before 4pm
Entire large indoor area - Concours d’ Elegance Society of the Year
Classes (you must be a fully paid member and qualify at one of our qualifying shows to compete in these classes, you can qualify on the show day as long as you are the winner of your class and a CDSGB member)
Class 1
Open Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to any type of pony under 14.2hh
Class 2
Leading Rein    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Plaited or native, 4 years old and over. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 3
Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Homemade Costume Pony under 14.2hh: Homemade costume and accessories to be homemade and not by a professional. Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. The criteria for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. The costume does not need to be handmade by the rider.
Class 4
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Mountain & Moorland including Welsh.
Costume or traditional attire astride/side saddle. Rider any age.
Class 5
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to horses from 15 years and over. Costume or traditional attire astride/side saddle. Rider any age.
Class 6
Ridden Part Bred    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Part-bred horse or pony or any Cob type
Class 6
Ridden Junior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to riders aged 16 years and under.
Class 8
Ridden Traditional    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Traditional Attire: Riders any age, to be dressed in traditional (regular) riding clothes, uniforms are permitted, but no period costume to be worn (also open to side saddle riders in traditional habits)
Class 9
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all types of coloured horses and ponies and all types. Rider any age
Class 10
Ridden Rare & World Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all world breeds. National dress or costume permitted.
Class 11
Historical Costume    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
This class is to be judged on the historic correctness of costume and tack Open to all
Class 12
Side Saddle    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Costume or traditional habit.
Class 13
Ridden Gracious Ladies & Gentlemen    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to riders over the age of 45 years

*** RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP ***
First and second place prize winners from classes 1 to 15 are invited to take part in this class. Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
Class 14
Ridden Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Astride or Side saddle. Open to all types over 14.2hh Riders any age
Class 15
Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Ridden Homemade Costume Horse over 14.2hh: Homemade costume and accessories to be home made and not by a professional. Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. The criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. The costume does not need to be handmade by the rider.
Class 16
In Hand Rare & World Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all world breeds. National dress or costume permitted.
Class 17
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all in hand, coloured horses/ponies.
Class 18
In Hand Gracious Ladies & Gentlemen    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to riders over the age of 45 years. Class will be split into age groups if sufficient entries.
Class 19
In Hand Concours d’Elegance Homemade Costume    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Costume and accessories to be home made and not by a professional. Purchased jackets may be used as part of the costume. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required.
Class 20
In Hand Part Bred    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
For all part bred horses/ponies and cobs
Class 21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Mountain & Moorland including Welsh - Class will be split if there are sufficient entries. Any horse to fit the description of Mountain & Moorland and rider combination in costume or traditional attire.
Class 22
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to horses and ponies between 15 years and over
Class 23
In Hand    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all In Hand Competitors. Any age, any type
Class 24
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Class 25
Gentlemans Attire    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Inhand or ridden acceptable (this class is just for gents, but they are, able to compete in all classes!)
Class 26
In Hand Junior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Open to all juniors showing In Hand and aged 16 years or under
Class 27
In Hand Traditional    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Handlers any age, to be dressed in traditional (regular) riding clothes, uniforms are permitted – but no period costume to be worn)

*** IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP ***
First and second place prize winners from classes 16 to 26 are invited to take part in this class and those who have qualified throughout the year. Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion. This is no fee required to enter this championship

*** SUPREME OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP ***
Open to Champion & Reserve champion from the Ridden and Inhand sections to compete.
Class 28
Music Freestyle - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Individual Performance to Music in Costume
Section A Juniors - under 16
Section B Seniors - over 17
Props can be used and also two people on foot. Can be led.
Choose a theme, Theatre/film/musical/dance/pop or any other entertaining theme. Time 4 – 5 mins, ridden in a 20 × 60m arena but you do not need to use all the space! Please note music does not have to match footfalls as long as suits the performance / one piece of music is fine as the performance will be judged on costume, choreography and overall impression by our panel of judges – just like Strictly Come Dancing!
Class 29
Pairs Music Freestyle - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£40.00
Member Fee:
£30.00
Info:
Pairs in Costume: Pairs maybe mixed junior/seniors Props can be used and also two people on foot
Choose a theme, Theatre/film/musical/dance/pop or any other entertaining theme. Time 4 – 5 mins, ridden in a 20 × 60m arena but you do not need to use all the space! Please note music does not have to match footfalls as long as suits the performance / one piece of music is fine as the performance will be judged on costume, choreography and overall impression by our panel of judges – just like Strictly Come Dancing!
Class 30
Music Freestyle - In Hand    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Choose a theme, Theatre/film/musical/dance/pop or any other entertaining theme. Time 4 – 5 mins, ridden in a 20 × 60m arena but you do not need to use all the space! Please note music does not have to match footfalls as long as suits the performance / one piece of music is fine as the performance will be judged on costume, choreography and overall impression by our panel of judges – just like Strictly Come Dancing!

Any breed and any height. Lead rein permitted. To be run and placed as a single class (adults and juniors combined). Juniors, not to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January of current year, are also eligible for additional rosettes and prizes, see ‘Strictly Fancy Dress-Age Junior Section’ below. Competitors will be given times once entries have close. This time will have a cap on entries.
Class 31
Champagne Class    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
The Champagne Challenge: Fun class. You do not need to wear a costume! All entries will be given a flute of champagne and asked to perform an individual show, in walk trot and or canter. Class will be judged on how much liquid (water) is left for you to drink at the end of your show out! (Limited entry numbers)
Class 32
In Hand Concours D'Elegance    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
In Hand Concours d’Elegance of the Year Championship
This class is open to all In Hand Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society.
Class 33
Concours d’Elegance Junior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Junior Concours d’Elegance Rider of the Year Championship
This class is open to all junior Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society.
Class 34
Concours d’Elegance Adult    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Adult Astride Concours d’Elegance Rider of the Year Championship
This class is open to all adult astride Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society
Class 35
Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance - Championship    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Member Fee:
£15.00
Info:
Side Saddle Concours d’Elegance of the Year Championship
This class is open to all side saddle Competitors who have qualified at the show today or by qualifying at any show affiliated to The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB Show between 1st October 2023 and the date of this show. All entrants must be paid up members of the society
Show Secretary: Concours D’elegance Society Of Gb Secretary
The Manor House, Whitecross Green, Murcott, Oxfordshire, OX5 2RF
Email: enquiries@eqconcoursgb.com

Location
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV238AJ
Map Link: Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex

Show Information
Entries close on Sunday 21st September 2025, or before if classes are full
Photographer & First Aider in attendance

Classes 1 to 27 are open to everyone, you do not need to be a member and you do not need to qualify. However, “Of The Year” classes are only open to competitors who have qualified and are members of the society. You can qualify at many shows across the UK or on the day of the championship show (membership must be paid)Classes will run concurrently. Due to the cost of hiring this exclusive venue, we do need to use the time effectively. We will do our best to accommodate you but, if you need to change costumes between classes, please ensure you are organized and have a good, supportive ground crew with you!
We are unable to wait for people or hold any classes.
Please enter sensibly, we will not hold any classes to wait for competitors if classes clash, please ensure you keep an eye on your ring and you are in your collecting ring in plenty of time.
Classes will be judged in accordance with the Rules of The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB. Appointed Judges may be substituted to ensure the smooth running of the programme and to avoid any conflict of interest. Classes will be judged according to the Guidelines of the Concours d‘Elegance Society of GB which can be found at www.eqconcoursgb.com
Competitors are expected to create own numbers.

Payment Details & Event Fees
General enquiries: National Show Secretary - Rebecca Jayne Rawlinson. Email: CDSGBshowsec@hotmail.com. Tel: 07762771364
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Concours d’Elegance Society of GB
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.
No entries will be accepted on the day
Entry fees per class £15 Members - £20 Non Members
First Aid fee of £5 per rider

Stabling Information: Yes
Stabling available both Saturday and Sunday evenings, please contact Onley Grounds or book online.

Prize Information
*** SUPREME OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP ***
Open to Champion & Reserve champion from the Ridden and Inhand sections to compete.

Refreshments:
Refreshments available

Withdrawals/Refunds
No refunds will be given once you have entered your classes, swoping of classes at the secretary’s discretion.

 

Email Secretary - enquiries@eqconcoursgb.com
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