Show Date
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Closing Date
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
Starting Times:
Times: 2 days before via: My Riding Life. Numbers: Available from the secretary
RING 1 – RIDDEN CLASSES – Judge: Colin Robins. Open to horses and ponies 4 years and over
9.30am (warm up and competition arenas on a surface)
Ring 2 (on grass) – Judge: Felicity Wells
In-hand – 9.15am
Novelty Classes commencing after the In-hand Championship class
Class
1
Ridden Best Turned Out
Info:
Open to all heights and riders. Riders may be led but lead rein must be attached to the noseband.
Info:
Open to ponies up to and including 12.2hh and riders 8 years and under. May be led but the lead rein must be attached to the noseband. Suitable bridles only.
Class
3
First Ridden Pony
Info:
Open to ponies under 13.2hh. Riders 11 years and under. Off lead rein, suitable bridles only.
Class
4
Ridden Riding Club/ Pony Club Horse or Pony
Info:
For horses or ponies that are good all-rounders. Open to riders of any age. Any suitable bridle. Will be required to jump a small jump.
Info:
Open to any horse/rider combinations that have not been placed 1st or 2nd in any showing class.
Class
6
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered, Welsh sections A&B, Shetland, Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Class
6
In Hand Driving Type
Info:
Open to horses and ponies any height.
Class
7
Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered. Welsh sections C&D, New Forest, Connemara, Fell, Dales and Highland.
Class
8
Ridden Cob/ Maxi Cob
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
9
Ridden Show Hunter
Info:
Show Hunter/ Riding Horse exceeding 15hh.
Class
10
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse
Info:
Open to Thoroughbred horses 15hh and over, who have retired from racing and been retrained. Horses will be judged on conformation and way of going. Blemishes not considered. Horses must be registered with Weatherby’s General Stud Book or overseas equivalent.
Class
11
Ridden Coloured & Odd Coloured
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
12
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Open to horses/ponies of any height, riders of any age.
Class
13
Ridden Foreign Breed
Info:
Open to all breeds found outside the UK. Can be shown in traditional tack.
Info:
Open to all horses and ponies 15 years and older, any breed or height. **Class may be split if sufficient entries**
Championship Class:
Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in the ridden classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
Class
15
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Combined class for yearlings, 2 and 3 year olds. Fillies, colts and geldings, small and large breeds. Colt handlers must be 14 years and over.
Class
16
In Hand Best Condition
Info:
Open to all horses and ponies of any age or height. Colt handlers to be 14 years and over. Class may be split stable/grass kept if sufficient entries.
Class
17
Best Child Handler
Info:
Open to any handler under 14years old. Handlers under 8years old may be assisted.
Class
18
In Hand Hunter/ Riding Horse
Info:
Hunter/Riding Horse type open to all horses 15hh and over.
Class
19
In Hand Cob & Maxi Cob
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
20
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered, Welsh sections A&B, Shetland, Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered. Welsh sections C&D, New Forest, Connemara, Fell, Dales and Highland.
Class
22
In Hand Miniature Horse
Info:
Miniature Breeds not exceeding 42inches.
Class
23
In Hand Coloured & Odd Coloured
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
24
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Open to all horses and ponies of any height.
Info:
Open to all horses and ponies of any height, 15 years and over. Class will be split if sufficient entries.
Championship class:
Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in any in-hand classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
Class
26
Longest Mane & Tail
Class
27
Pony most like its Owner
Class
29
Handsomest Gelding
Class
30
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home
Show Secretary:
Northill Equestrian Show Secretary - Helen Hawkins
Northill Equestrian, Twin Trees, Thorncote Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG189AG
Catering: Dobson’s Catering, selection of hot and cold food and drink
Photographer: Legacy Photography
Parking: Large hardstanding car park, overflow on grass. Cars to be parked in front car park unless towing.
Water: Available in main car park
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Northill Equestrian. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Cost: £12 per class **On the day entries accepted, £14 per entry**
Prizes: Classes: Rosettes 1st - 6th, Championship – Champion - rosette/sash, Reserve Champion Rosette
Championship class:
Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in any in-hand classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
Please refer to Northill Equestrian for full Terms and Conditions
1. The judges’ decision is final.
2. All instructions by officials, stewards and volunteers of the show must be adhered to.
3. Any objections must be made in writing to the secretary with 15 minutes of the class ending. A £15 deposit will be taken and returned if the objection is upheld.
4. Organisers reserve the right to cancel or adjust classes without prior notice.
5. No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
6. No responsibility for loss or damage to person, property, animal or vehicle will be accepted by the landowners or organisers.
7. No galloping on the showground
8. All stallions over 2 years of age must be bitted and under control at all times and are not to be shown by anyone under 14 years of age.
9. All hats must meet current British standards and must be worn, at all times, whilst mounted. These include, but are not limited to, standards: PAS015:2011,Snell E2016 onwards with official label, ASTM-F1163 2004a onwards with the SEI mark.
All handlers under 14years of age must wear a hat as above and suitable, heeled footwear whilst on the showground.
10. No horse or pony under the age of 4 may be ridden within the venue.
11. All entrants for M&M classes must be shown in their natural state.
12. Riders on lead rein may not enter another class off lead rein.
13. Riders/handlers age as of day of the show.
14. Dogs welcome on a short lead. They may not enter the arenas or yard. Please clean up after your dog. Do not leave dogs in hot cars.
15. Please take your litter home or dispose of in the bins provided.
16.Grooms entering the show ring must be suitably dressed.
17. The venue will do their best to provide suitable ground but please be mindful of unlevel surfaces and wear suitable footwear.
18: Children should be supervised, at all times.
19: Riding and handling horses and ponies carries risks. All riders and handlers should be competent and confident at the activity in which they are partaking to minimise the risks. All necessary and sensible protective equipment should be used.
Lastly, thank you for helping us to make our 1st Northill Equestrian Showing Show a success and we hope you enjoy your day
Email Secretary - northillequestrianshows@gmail.com
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