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Show Date
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Closing Date
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
Starting Times:
Numbers: Available from the secretary All classes and warm up on a surface 9.15am - In hand classes start Ridden classes - not before midday Ridden Classes open to all horses and ponies 4 years and over. Judges: In hand - Colin Robins Ridden - Vicki Green
Info:
Ridden class. Open to all horses and ponies. Combinations to be judged on tack and turnout of both horse and rider. Horses and ponies will not be judged on clipped/unclipped, coat change will be accounted for if horses are left in their natural state.
Restrictions:
Riders 12 years and under
Info:
Open to riders 12 years and under. Combinations not to have been placed 1st or 2nd more than 3 times in any ridden showing class. Riders under 8 years old may be lead.
Class
3
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
Ridden class - Open to all horses and ponies that have proved themselves safe for all members of the family. Combinations will be required to ride a show and complete an activity. No jumping required. Only 1 member of the family to ride.
Info:
Open to any rider 13 years and over. Open to horse/rider combinations that have not been placed 1st or 2nd in any showing class.
Class
5
Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Ridden class - Registered and Unregistered, pure bred horses and ponies. To be shown in their natural state.
Shetland, Welsh A,B,C and D, Connemara, Fell, Dales, New Forest Dartmoor, Exmoor and Highland. Class may be split if sufficient entries.
Class
6
Ridden Cob/ Maxi Cob
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
7
Ridden Show Hunter
Info:
Show Hunter/ Riding Horse exceeding 15hh.
Class
8
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
9
Ridden Coloured & Odd Coloured
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
10
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Open to horses/ponies of any height, riders of any age.
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
12
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
13
Best Child Handler
Info:
Open to any handler under 14years old. Handlers under 8years old may be assisted.
Class
14
In Hand Hunter/ Riding Horse
Info:
Hunter/Riding Horse type open to all horses 15hh and over.
Class
15
In Hand Driving Type
Info:
Open to horses and ponies, any height, that qualify as driving types - including but not limited to Cobs, Maxi Cobs, Heavy horse breeds, Hackneys, Friesians etc.
Class
16
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
To be shown in their natural state. Open to all pure bred horses and ponies, registered or unregistered. Welsh sections A,B,C and D, Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Connemara, Fell, New Forest, Dales and Highland. Class maybe split if sufficient entries.
Class
17
In Hand Coloured & Odd Coloured
Info:
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Class
18
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.
Show Secretary:
Northill Equestrian Show Secretary - Helen Hawkins
Northill Equestrian, Twin Trees, Thorncote Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG189AG
Catering: Reggies Diner, 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 Online entries close 11.59pm Friday 10th Oct On the day entires accepted: £15 per class First aid in Attendance - medical levy per rider -£3 (payable once) All horses on site must be vaccinated annually and it must be at least 7 days between 2nd vaccination and attending the show, Passports may be checked
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** Medical levy per rider - £3
Prizes: Classes: Rosettes 1st - 6th, Championship – Champion - rosette/sash, Reserve Champion Rosette
Championship classes: Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in any in-hand/ridden classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded for both In-hand and ridden.
No refunds within 48hrs, 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. 20. All dogs must be kept on short leads and may not enrer the main yard or warm ups/show rings.21. It is the competitors responsibility to be on time for their class, the organisers accept no responsibility for announcing the start of classes. 22. It is the judges decision whether to allow you to enter the class if you arrive late. 23. Entry for the class will close once the judge commences judging of that class.
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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