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Show Date
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Starting Times:
PRE ENTRIES ONLY & DRAWN ORDERS
Class
0
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.65m - 0.70m)
Info:
Open To All. Britsh Showjumping Tack Rules, Conduct Rules & Welfare Policy apply.
Class
1
Stepping Stones 128/ 138cms Handicap (0.75m - 0.85m)
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 414. For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages in accordance with Rules 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all but for qualification purposes, Riders who have ever obtained points on the Gold League are not eligible for the Stepping Stones Final. Pony/Rider combinations who have ever obtained points on the Silver League are also not eligible for the Stepping Stones Final. Qualifies for: Four double clear rounds to qualify for the British Showjumping National Championships. Two double clear rounds will also qualify for Cats & Pipes at The Scope Festival. Qualifying Period: 1st July - 30th June for Stepping Stones. 1st January-31st July for Cats & Pipes.Numbers to qualify: Those pony/rider combinations who achieve four double clears (subject to revision) will qualify for the Final. Those ponies who achieve two double clears will also qualify for the Cats & Pipes Championship at The Scope Festival.If run as a Handicap, pony riders will be given dispensation to ride up to three ponies in each height section. No rider may compete more than three ponies in the same section.
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable Plaque for top Sussex based rider, judged on style and performance.
All double clears will qualify for the 'Mini Major' class at the Sussex Senior Area show at Felbridge on Saturday 18 July 2026
Dismounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (all double clears required)
Class
2
Pony Intro 70cm Open (0.70m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
For registered ponies in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable Plaque to winner and special prize for highest placed Sussex rider
Dismounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Class
3
STX-UK Pony British Novice / 0.80m Open - First Round (0.80m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, Stable plaque to winner
Info:
Rule 410. Kindly sponsored by STX-UK Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
• British Novice: For registered ponies in Grade JD, that have not won a total of 150 Points to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13.Qualifies for: STX-UK Pony British Novice Championship Second Rounds. Qualifying period 1st May-30th April inclusive.Numbers to qualify: Those ponies that jump a clear round in the first round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off, in at least four Pony British Novice First Round competitions held in the qualifying period will qualify to compete in the Pony British Novice Second Rounds, irrespective of their placings for prize money in those competitions, which will be determined by the normal Table A Rules (Rule 191). Ponies in the class must go in to the jump-off and go clear to gain their double clear round qualification. The winner of a particular Pony British Novice First Round competition will not automatically qualify solely as a result of that competition.• 80cm Open:For registered ponies in Grade JA, JC, JD to be ridden by Junior MembersIf combined with an open:In the event of 15 or more starters this class will be split with two sets of prize money. Ponies may enter one section only.
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable plaque to winner and special prize to highest placed Sussex rider in this class who will also receive The Sussex Junior Novice Trophy and Rug . All double clears will qualify for the 'Mini Major' class at the Sussex Senior Area show at Felbridge on Saturday 18 July 2026
Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Class
4
Pony Winter Novice Championship Qualifier/ 80cm Open (0.80m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 408. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
For registered ponies in grades JD & JC which have not won a total of 300 points, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13.The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Discovery second round.This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Ponies may compete in one section only.NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
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Pre-Entry
Stable plaque to winner, and special prize to highest placed Sussex rider in this class.
Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Class
5
Bliss of London Pony Sapphire Winter Championship Qualifier/ 1m Open (1.00m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 406. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
For registered ponies in grade JD & JC which have not won a total of 500 points(Sapphire section) open section open to all, to be ridden by Junior Members.The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round.This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Ponies may compete in one section only.NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable plaque to winner, and special prize to highest placed Sussex rider in this class.
Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Class
6
STX-UK Pony Foxhunter/ 1.10m Open (Both inc The Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship) - First Round (1.10m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 404 & 417. Kindly sponsored by STX-UK In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
• Pony Foxhunter First Round is for ponies in Grades JD and JC that have not won a total of 700 Points to be ridden by Junior Members. Qualifies for: STK-UK Pony Foxhunter Championship Second Rounds. Qualifying period: 1st May-30th April inclusive. Numbers to qualify: Those ponies that jump a clear round in the first round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off in at least four Pony Foxhunter First Round competitions held in the qualifying period will qualify to compete in the Pony Foxhunter Second Rounds.• The Open Section is for registered ponies in Grade JA, JC, JD to be ridden by Junior Members. Junior Members, in either the Open or the Pony Foxhunter Section, who have not won more than a total of 350 Points in the previous calendar year are eligible for double clear qualification for the Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship. Riders who have accrued points on the Pony Gold League are not eligible to compete in the Restricted Rider 1.10m Final.Qualifying period: 1st May-30th April inclusive. Qualifies for: Four double clears will qualify for the Pony Restricted Rider 1.10m Championship to be held at the British Showjumping National Championships. Qualification is pony/rider combination.
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable plaque to winner, and special prize to highest placed Sussex rider in this class. The highest placed Sussex rider in this class will also receive The Sussex Pony Open trophy and Rug.
Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Class
7
Blue Chip Pro Junior Sparkle JC/ JA Championship Qualifier (1.10m - 1.15m)
Prizes:
£50.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 284.
Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
For registered ponies in grades JC & JA, Ponies qualified for The Pony Show Jumper of the Year final at HOYS 2025 will not be eligible for qualification. To be ridden by Junior members. To be run as a handicap. JC first round: Height ~ 1.10m JA first round: Height ~ 1.15m. The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualified JC ponies which upgrade will compete in the JC section of the final. However, if they qualify again as a JA, they will compete in the JA section of the final.NB: NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Pre-Entry
Stable plaque to winner, and special prize to highest placed Sussex rider in this class.
Dismounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)
Show Secretary:
Golden Cross Equestrian Centre Show Secretary
Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, Hailsham, E Sussex BN273SS
Payment Details & Event Fees
All entries in advance. Entries must only be made via My Riding Life.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Golden Cross Equestrian Centre.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
£5 first aid fee per rider
Affiliated shows are required to repay 50 % of the entry fees in respect of all entry cancellations which are received by the Show Organiser not later than 48 hours before noon of the day on which the first affiliated competition of the show is scheduled to start except in those circumstances outlined in Rule 79.5.
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