Dormansland Horse & Dog Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Closing Date
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Email:
dhds@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
www.dhds96.wixsite.com/dhdshow
Starting Times:
Ring 1 – Kindly sponsored by Lingfield Equine Vets. Ring starts 9am – class times are approximate.
Ring 2 – Kindly sponsored by The Stables Nursery Ring starts 9am - class times are approximate
Ring 3 – Kindly sponsored by Shovelstrode Racing Ring starts 9am- class times are approximate.
Ring 4 – Kindly sponsored by Charlotte Wickington Ring starts 9am- class times are approximate.
Ring 5 – Handy Pony – Kindly sponsored by ASRG Limited Handy Pony ring will be open from 10am-2pm.
Ring 6 – Show Jumping – Kindly sponsored by Ashdown Feeds Ring starts 9am. Please note classes will follow on – no drawn order, competitors to register at the gate.
Ring 7 – Dog show – Kindly Sponsored by The Cook Family Entries taken from 10am – on the day, cash only at the dog show secretary Classes start at 10.30am – to follow on.
Class 0
Handy Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 5
Entry Fee:
£6.00
Info:
Kindly sponsored by ASRG Limited - Handy Pony ring will be open from 10am-2pm.
A timed round to consist of a variety of challenging tasks and obstacles. Riders may enter a maximum of 3 times. If you want to try and beat your time you can!
Riders may be lead or un-lead and unassisted. These competitions will be separate with placings to 3rd and trophy to the winner of each class. Rosette to every entrant. Winner to be announced at 2.30pm.
Pre entries or pay on the gate on the day.
Please note. Horses must be ridden.
Class 1
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9am. Any height, breed, type. 3yo and under Kindly Sponsored by JJs Equestrian Services
Class 2
Prettiest Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9.45am. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Rosette to every entrant. Sheri Johnson
Class 3
In Hand Foreign Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
10.30am. Open to any horse or pony not native to the British Isles. Kindly Sponsored by Equine Manual Therapist
Class 4
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
11.15am. Open to pure bred and part bred native breeds. Tom Watson Memorial Trophy awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Joanna Marsh
Class 5
Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
12pm. Stephen Axford Sir Memorial Challenge Shield to the winner. Challenge Cup to the runner up. Kindly sponsored by RIP IT UP Band
Class 6
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1pm. Open to any height, breed, type – 15 years and over. The Bunty Cup awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Reiki with Karen
Class 7
In Hand Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1.45pm. Open to cobs of any height and type – including heavy horses. The Thelma Loomes Award to be awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Theresa Wade in memory of a much loved horse
Class 8
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
2.30pm. Open to any piebald/skewbald, dun, palomino, appaloosa/spotted. The Cindy Trophy awarded to the winner. Kindly Sponsored by Fusion Fuels

Ring 1 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed in classes 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion
Class 9
Condition & Turnout    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9am. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Kindly Sponsored by Mary Ann Sturgeon – Equine Podiatrist
Class 10
Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9.45am. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Rosettes to all entries. Kindly sponsored by Team Edwards Design
Class 11
Best Lead Rein Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
10.30am. To be judged on riders partnership with their pony. Riders under 12 years. Walk and trot only. Kindly sponsored by Natalie Collings
Class 12
Junior Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
11.15am. Riders 12 years and under. Off lead rein, no outside assistance. Walk and trot together only. Canter may be shown in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook

12pm: Judges lunch break
Class 13
Best Senior Rider    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1pm. Riders 13 years and over. Off lead rein, no outside assistance. Walk and trot together only. Canter may be shown in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook
Class 14
Ridden Foreign Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1.45pm. Open to any horse or pony not native to the British Isles. Kindly sponsored by Nicky Harris
Class 15
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
2.30pm. Short show of equine’s suitability as a family member. Props, helpers and other pets are permitted! Please be mindful of other competitors. Rosettes to all entries. Kindly Sponsored by Moo HR

Ring 2 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed in classes 9-15 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion
Class 16
Ridden Thoroughbred    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9am. Open to any registered TB. Do not need to have raced or trained. Kindly sponsored by Revival Massage Therapy
Class 17
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9.45am. Open to purebred and partbred native breeds. Lead rein riders welcome. Sponsored by Sue Westaway
Class 18
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
10.30am. Open to any height piebald/skewbald, dun, palomino, appaloosa/spotted. Lead rein riders welcome. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook
Class 19
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
11.15am. Open to any height horse or pony 15 years or over. Not required to gallop. No spurs. Kindly sponsored by Stirrups Equestrian
12pm. Judges lunch break
Class 20
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1pm. Open to cobs, cob types and heavy horses of any height. Kindly sponsored by Stirrups Equestrian
Class 21
Pony Club Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1.45pm. 14.2 and under. Riders 18 years and under. Short show to demonstrate pony’s suitability to look after their rider. Riders to demonstrate a trick or jump a single fence at the end of their show (e.g. round the world) Kindly Sponsored by Kite Events
Class 22
Riding Club Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
2.30pm. Riding Club Horse. 14.3 and over. Riders 12 years and over. Short show to demonstrate horse’s suitability to compete at riding club activities. Will be required to jump a single fence of approx. 70cm in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Debbie Moore Dressage

Ring 3 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed from classes 16-22 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion
Class 23
Working Hunter (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
9am. Jumps no bigger than 40cm. May be lead or assisted. All riders to come back in to do individual show. Any pony/rider combination allowed. Kindly sponsored by Sussex Beach Rides
Class 24
Working Hunter Pony (0.50m - 0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
10am. Ponies 14.2hh and under. Jumps approx. 50-60cm. Invitation back after jumping round at judges discretion. Kindly sponsored by cbhoof2paw
Class 25
Working Hunter Horse (0.70m - 0.80m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
11am. Working Hunter. Horses 14.2hh and over. Jumps 70-80cm. Invitation back after jumping round at judges discretion. Kindly sponsored by Serena Whiting Equine Massage therapist.

12pm. Judges lunch break
Class 26
Show Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
1pm. Show Hunter Horse or Pony. Open to any horse or pony over 4 years old, suitable for any form of hunting. Will not be ridden by the judge. Not to be asked to jump. Will be asked to extend in the canter. Kindly sponsored by Heather Yates
Class 27
Concours d’Elegance    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
2pm. Concours D’elegance. A costume competition judged on the overall picture of elegance. Hard hats must be worn. Walk and trot only required in the go round, canter may be included in individual show. Please refer to www.eqconcoursgb.com for the rules. The Michael Cook Memorial Trophy to the winner. Kindly Sponsored by Sue Bowen

Ring 4 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed from classes 23-35 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion
Class 28
Bottom Hole Show Jumping (0.20m - 0.30m )    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 20-40cm. Rosette to every clear round. May be lead or assisted. Kindly Sponsored by Felcourt Cross Country Course
Class 29
Beginners Show Jumping (0.40m - 0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 40-50cm, combination of x-poles and uprights. Rosette to every clear round. May be assisted but not lead. Sponsored by The Equestrian Lawyer at Broadfield
Class 30
Horse & Hound (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
One person rides the whole round of show jumps at approx. 50cm. Next person to run with a dog on the lead over 6 fences – numbers to be announced on the day. Kindly Sponsored by Sussex Hunter Hirlings
Class 31
Minimus Show Jumping (0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 60cm. No spreads. Kindly Sponsored by Kite Events
Class 32
Novice Show Jumping (0.60m - 0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 60-70cm. To include spreads and fillers. Kindly Sponsored by Danielle Denton
Class 33
Intermediate Show Jumping (0.70m - 0.80m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 70-80cm. Kindly Sponsored by Murphy Cook Equestrian
Class 37
Open Show Jumping (0.80m - 0.90m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 6
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Approx 80-90cm. Kindly Sponsored by Louise Gardiner in loving Memory of Murphy
Show Secretary: Dormansland Horse & Dog Show Show Secretary
Surrey,
Email: dhds@hotmail.co.uk

Location
East Byshee Cross Country Course, Rose Cottage, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Surrey RH76LQ
Map Link: East Byshee Cross Country Course

Show Information
Free entry and parking for spectators
On site first aid and refreshments.
Vet on call.

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries Secretary: Lin Jenkins. 07930346715. You can enter using our Secure Online Entry System
Payment is secure and it goes directly Dormansland Horse & Dog Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Classes 1-34 £13 Pre Entry £15 on the day. First Aid £2 per rider

Refreshments:
Refreshments sold on site

Terms & Conditions
• All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 year or older. • No entry will be refunded after entries close except on production of a medical or veterinary certificate. • The judges decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the incident and accompanied by a £15 deposit, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained. • No responsibility will be accepted by the organisers, their representatives or helpers for any loss or damage to spectators, competitors, their horses, dogs, grooms, friends or property under any circumstances. • Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without disclosing a reason. Or to alter/split/merge classes if found necessary. • It is the responsibility of all competitors to present themselves on time for their classes. • The organisers endeavour to adhere to times in the schedule. Please note these are approximate and may be subject to delay. • Horses must not be left unattended at any time. • All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. • No bicycles to be ridden on the show ground. • Protective helmets must be worn at all times when mounted. Hats must adhere to current UK safety standard Kitemark PAS015:2011, Kitemark VG1 01.040 2014-12 and SEI ASTM F1163:2023. • All competitors must wear correct, safe riding dress. Showing attire is recommended for showing classes. Body protectors are recommended for jumping. • All attendees must clear up their rubbish. Please do not muck out in the car park. • All horses must have up to date flu vaccinations and proof must be available for inspection. The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of all present. All attendees must adhere to instruction given by event organisers. Photographers will be operating on site. These images may be used in advertising, local press and on social media. If you do not wish your image to be used please speak to the secretary.

 

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