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Show Date
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Closing Date
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Starting Times:
IN-HAND CLASSES (Commencing 9am), Break for lunch following In-Hand Championship.
RIDDEN CLASSES (Not Commencing before 1.30pm)
Ridden Championship to begin after class 16. 1st and 2nd placed
riders to come forward
Class
1
In Hand Condition & Turnout
Info:
(open to all) walk and trot only. Any
age/breed horse or pony.
Info:
(children 12 years and under. Any age
horse or pony. Handler must be able to stand horse/pony up in
hand and trot up in front of the judge.)
Class
3
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Young stock, any breed/type, 3 years and under, including colts.
Info:
16 years and over. Any breed/height. Please
display age clearly
Info:
Coloureds, including Duns, Roans, Palominos, Spotted and any other unusual colour. Any height/age/breed.
Info:
Cob or Cob Type, including Traditional Gypsy Cobs, any
age/height.
Class
7
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to all Mountain and
Moorland ponies, registered or not registered in their stud book.
Class
8
In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds
Info:
Any age/ height
In-Hand Championship will follow Class 8
(1st and 2nd places to come forward)
Break for lunch following In-Hand Championship.
Info:
Novice Horse or Pony (not to have been placed 1st or 2nd in ANY novice class.) Canter only needed in individual show.
Info:
(off the lead rein) Snaffle bits only. Riders
12 years and under, ponies 13.2 hh and under. Canter in individual
show only.
Info:
Horse/ Pony, individual show needed. Any age
rider, Horse or Pony suitable type for a day out hunting. Judged on
manners and way of going.
Info:
Cob/Cob Type, including Traditional Gypsy Cobs. Any
height/age Cob
Class
13
Ridden Riding Club/ Pony Club Horse or Pony
Info:
Horse or Pony. Suitable for all
activities. Small, optional jump in individual show.
Class
14
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Registered or unregistered in
their stud books. Open to all Mountain and Moorland ponies.
Info:
Aged 16 years and over. Any breed/
height. Please display age clearly.
Class
16
Unstoppable Riders
Info:
“Unstoppable Riders” Walk and trot class.
For riders with visible and/or hidden disabilities, para riders,
learning difficulties or neurodivergence etc. May be on lead rein,
use voice commands and have adapted equipment for safety.
Ridden Championship to begin after class 16. 1st and 2nd placed
riders to come forward
Show Secretary:
Winchester Riding Club
Sparsholt Equine Centre, Sparsholt Equine Centre, Winchester, Hampshire S0212NB
Pre entries ONLY
Entries on the day, in cash, if you are already pre-entered.
(Well behaved colts and stallions are welcome to enter)
CLASS NUMBERS WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED. PLEASE enter early to avoid disappointment.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE ON ARTIFICIAL SURFACES.
Late entry applies after Saturday 18th October 2025. £1 extra per class
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FIRST AID IS RESTRICTED TO 999 CALLS ONL
Payment Details & Event Fees
Pre entries ONLY. Entries on the day, if you are already pre-entered
Entries through www.myridinglife.com, our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to WRC.
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.
Super rosettes 1st to 6th place in all classes.
Sashes and fantastic rosettes for Reserve/ Champion in both sections.
New class this year Hidden/visible disabilities Open to all adults and children with visible or hidden disabilities. Ridden class, walk and trot only. On or off lead rein. The use of any extra equipment to keep riders safe whilst riding is 100% allowed.
Catering by “Lovely Jubbly and Cushti Chips”
(07562 723939)
Admission is granted and entries accepted only on these terms.
Not negotiable or variable.
Anyone not complying with these rules may be asked to leave.
ABSOLUTELY NO telephone entries.
The organisers accept no liability for accidents to competitors, spectators, animals or equipment and shall not be responsible for
any loss, injury or damage. A condition of entry is that all competitors have a minimum of third party public liability
insurance cover.
The judge’s decision in all cases is final.
Health and safety: Everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and obey the instructions of
the organisers and stewards. NO SMOKING ON ANY PART OF ANY EVENT PREMISES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, INCLUDING
PARKING AREAS.
All times published are approximate and for guidance only.
Ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years of age or older.
Animal Control: No galloping or lungeing on the show ground or in the car park. Strictly no dogs, due to Sparsholt EC policy. No
horses or ponies to be tied to horse boxes / trailers unsupervised.
Please leave the parking areas clean and tidy: ABSOLUTELY NO mucking out of horse trailers / lorries and please remove ALL
loose hay and droppings.
The Organisers reserve the right to cancel the show, alter any judge, divide, amalgamate or close classes. In case of cancellation,
entry fees will be refunded, less £3 per rider to cover administration costs, within 28 days.
Refund of entry fees: As a general rule, refunds will not be permitted and are at the discretion of the event organising committee
member. If your space can be filled then a refund may be allowed, minus any booking fees.
Health & safety: As organisers & managers of Winchester Riding Club we take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health &
safety of everyone present at our activities .However, horse riding is a risk sport, and consequently we do not accept liability for
any loss, accident or damage to any person, animal, vehicle or goods occurring in connection with any of our events. Instructions
of the organisers and all WRC officials and stewards must be adhered to at all times.
Fall of horse /rider: As a club we have a duty of care to our members/riders. Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt, the following
procedure will apply at all WRC events: If you have a fall (horse or rider) anywhere at a WRC venue you may not remount until
your situation has been assessed and discussed with two 1st aid trained committee members or an authorised trainer & one
committee member.
Riding Hat: Should now have the standard, PAS 015:2011, SNELL 2016, VG1 01.040 2014-12 with either a BSI Kitemark or a
Inspec IC Mark, ASTM F1163 2004a or 04a onwards which must have a SEI mark or AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards which must
have a SAI Global Mark.
Body protectors are recommended: These should have the 2009 specification or above, and note for events from the 1st January
2024, 2010 standard is then mandatory. You should only ride in a body protector with a BETA 2018 label in.
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