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Show Date
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Closing Date
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Starting Times:
Ring 1 Judge: Ms B Phillips
Ring 2 Judge: Jane Brook
Ring 3 Judge: James McCullough
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Coloured Horse incorporating the coloured horse amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden piebald/skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age. Spurs may be worn by adult riders animals 153cm and over. The class may be split into Native and Non -Native at the final.
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Ridden cob incorporating the ridden cob amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.
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Ridden Hunter incorporating the ridden hunter amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.
Class
4
Ridden Riding Horse/ Hacks
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Riding Horse/Hack incorporating the ridden riding horse/hack amateur of the year qualifier. Open to hacks and riding horses. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.
Class
5
Ridden Riding Club Horse
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Class 5 Riding Club horse incorporating the riding club horse amateur of the year qualifier. Open riding club horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.
Championship for those placed first or second in classes 1-5
Class
6
Ridden Coloured Pony
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Coloured Pony incorporating coloured pony amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden piebald/skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Ponies under 153cms. This class may be split into Native and Non-Native at the final.
Class
7
Lead Rein Plaited Pony
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Plaited Lead Rein incorporating lead rein plaited amateur of the year qualifier. Lead rein pony mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
8
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
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Mountain & Moorland Lead rein incorporating the lead rein mountain and moorland ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or gelding aged 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
9
First Ridden Plaited Pony
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Plaited First Ridden incorporating the first ridden plaited amateur of the year qualifier. First ridden pony, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
10
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
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Mountain & Moorland First Ridden incorporating the first ridden mountain and moorland first ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or gelding aged 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
11
Ridden Plaited Pony
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Plaited pony incorporating the plaited pony amateur of the year qualifier. Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Any suitably mounted rider.
Class
12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
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Mountain & Moorland small breeds incorporating the mountain and moorland small breeds ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to mountain and moorland ponies registered with their respective breed pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or over. Riders any age suitably mounted.
Class
13
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
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Mountain & Moorland large breeds incorporating the mountain and moorland large breeds ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to mountain and moorland ponies registered with their respective breed pure bred societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class
14
Riding Club Pony
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Riding Club pony incorporating the riding club pony amateur of the year qualifier. Open riding club pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Not exceeding 148cms. Lead reins not permitted.
Championship for those placed first or second in classes 6-14.
In classes 1-14 the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 29th and 30th November 2025.
Exhibits do not need to be TSR members to qualify – TSR membership will be required for them to compete in the final.
Please refer to the TSR Amateur Handbook for amateur definitions relevant to these classes which can be found at www.theshowingregister.co.uk – TSR shows-TSR Handbook. Please ensure that you are familiar with these rules if you claim a qualification card in one of these classes.
Classes 1-14 are open to all, including those who do not meet criteria for qualification in these classes.
Class
15
In Hand Best Turned Out
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Open to any horse or pony.
Class
16
In Hand Youngstock
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Open to any horse or pony yearling, two or three year old.
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Any breed. Open to any horse/pony other than M&M breeds.
Class
18
In Hand Coloured
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Open to any skewbald or piebald horse or pony.
Class
19
In Hand Alternative Coloured
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Open to any horse or pony that is palomino, dun, cremello or spotted.
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Open to horses or ponies aged 15 years or over.
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
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Open to Welsh section C and D, Fell Dales, New Forest, Highland and Connemara ponies.
Class
22
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
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Open to Welsh section A and B, Exmoor, Dartmoor and Shetland ponies.
Championship for those placed first or second in classes 15-22
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Open to any horse or pony aged 15 years or over.
Class
24
Junior Best Rider
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Open to riders aged 16 years and under, riders to be suitably mounted. Lead rein riders may enter this class.
Class
25
Best Senior Rider
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Open to rider aged over 16 years of age, riders to be suitably mounted.
Class
26
Ridden Alternative Coloured
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Open to horses or ponies that are palomino, cremello, dun or appaloosa/spotted. Riders any age, to be suitable mounted.
Class
27
Ridden Best Turned Out
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Open to horses or ponies of any height, riders any age.
Class
28
Family Horse & Pony
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Open to horses or ponies of any height, riders any age.
Class
29
Ridden Novice Showing Horse or Pony
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Open to genuine novice rider and pony/horse combinations that have never been placed first in any showing class.
Championship for those placed first and second in classes 23-29
Class
30
Lead Rein Working Hunter Pony (0.30m)
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Lead Rein/ Assisted working hunter pony. Open to riders aged 10 years or under, ponies not exceeding 133cm. Fences will not exceed 30cm. Combinations in this class may not compete in any other working hunter classes.
Class
31
Working Hunter (0.40m)
Class
32
Working Hunter (0.50m)
Class
33
Working Hunter (0.60m)
Class
34
Working Hunter (0.70m)
Class
35
Working Hunter (0.80m)
Class
36
Working Hunter (0.90m)
Class
37
Working Hunter (1.00m)
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Championship for those placed 1st/2nd in classes 30-37
Classes 31-37 are open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
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Handy Pony open to horses and ponies, riders any age. Lead rein riders may compete. This will be timed and the fastest faultless round wins. You can have multiple attempts (maximum of 3 rounds with only your best score to count). 1st-6th rosettes in each section.
A: Lead rein – open to riders aged 10 years and under, ponies any height
B: Junior – riders aged 12 years and under, ponies any height
C: Open – rider any age and horses/ponies any height
D: Hobby horse section
Class
39
Handy Pony (3 Rounds)
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Handy Pony open to horses and ponies, riders any age. Lead rein riders may compete. This will be timed and the fastest faultless round wins. You can have multiple attempts (maximum of 3 rounds with only your best score to count). 1st-6th rosettes in each section.
A: Lead rein – open to riders aged 10 years and under, ponies any height
B: Junior – riders aged 12 years and under, ponies any height
C: Open – rider any age and horses/ponies any height
D: Hobby horse section
Show Secretary:
Alexandra Richards
Solihull Equestrian Centre, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, W Midlands B938QE
Payment Details & Event Fees
ENTRIES CLOSE: 28.08.25, Late entries accepted if space – surcharge of £2.00 extra. Entries may be limited, in this event there will be a waiting list.
Entries £10 per class if pre-entered (classes in rings 1-3)
Entries on the day £12 on the day, until class is full if there is space (cash only)
£4 per rider for medical cover
This show is affiliated to The Showing Register Amateur of the Year final taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 29th and 30th November 2025.
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR QUALIFYING CARD WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE SHOW BY SENDING THIS TO INFO@THESHOWINGREGISTER.CO.UK
THE HIGHEST PLACED NOT ALREADY QUALIFIED WITHIN THE TOP 6 PLACING WILL QUALIFY.
QUALIFICATION WILL NOT GO BELOW 6TH PLACE
No refunds given unless a veterinary certificate/doctors note is submitted – any refund minus an administrative charge
• HATS must be worn whenever mounted and should be to the correct current standard.
• Any handlers of in hand animals aged 16 years or under must wear a
• BODY PROTECTORS may be worn in working hunter classes, if one is used it must comply with current safety standards.
• CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn.
• ALL ridden horses and ponies must be four years old and over.
• ALL Riders to be 4-years old and over (on day of show)
• ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final.
• INSURANCE It is a condition of entry that each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.
• HEALTH & SAFETY The organisers of this event have taken 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 the officials and stewards. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event.
• Please do not leave unattended horses tied to lorries and no hay nets to be tied to the outside of lorries or trailers.
• Solihull Riding Club welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must be always kept on a lead.
• DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY saves for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
• Spurs may only be worn by adult riders (on horses)
• Any objections or complaints MUST be done so through a legitimate complaints procedure. You must place a £20.00 deposit alongside your written complaint. This complaint will then be assessed by the executive committee. If your complaint is found to be legitimate, you will be refunded your £20.00.
• No refunds after closing date of entries. To obtain a refund you must provide a vet certificate/doctors note stating reason for withdrawl.
Email Secretary - alex@solihullridingclub.co.uk
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