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Show Date
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 to Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Starting Times:
PRE- ENTRIES ONLY. TIMES WILL BE GIVEN. As per BS rules, enties close 36 hours prior to the start of the show
Class
1
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.75m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Class
2
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance Club 80cms Open (0.80m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
300mpm
Prizes:
Prize money for Melplash show qualifiers only, Kindly sponsored by Battens solicitors
Info:
In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6. Open to non-registered or British Showjumping Club competitors on horses and ponies. Senior riders should be turning 17 years old or older in the current year. Stallions are not permitted to jump in any Club classes.
Qualifying period: 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020
Numbers to qualify: The Top 20 from each of the four height category league tables, will qualify for the National Club Championships held at the British Showjumping National Championships. Club registered horse(or pony)/rider combinations are eligible to qualify and in more than one height category.
Points
1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 3. Double Clear Points = 3.
Points are allocated depending on the number of starters; every one in five registered starters is eligible for points. If you gain a double clear you will receive three points regardless of starters. If a combination competes in more than two consecutive height classes per show day only the points from the bigger classes will be graded.
British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification.
Class
3
Ariat Senior British Novice/ 90cm Open - First Round (0.90m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Info:
In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6. For registered horses that have not won a total of 200 points to be ridden by Adult/Associate or Junior Member disregarding any rider on the Gold League list as of 31st March 2019 and any horse/rider combination on the Silver league list as at 31st March 2019. Numbers to qualify: One double clear to qualify. (Riders who qualify are asked to email the Scope office at scope.office@btinternet.com). This class can be run with an open, with two sets of prize money awarded & horses may compete in one section only
Class
4
Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery/ 1m Open - First Round (1.00m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Info:
Rule 306 & 284. For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. 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.
Class
5
1.05m Open (1.05m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Class
6
GFS Senior Newcomers/ 1.10m Open - First Round (1.10m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 312. First place rosette kindly sponsored by Lord & Lady Equestrian 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
Entry qualifications: to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.
(a) For registered horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 375 points. Four double clears will qualify - in accordance with rule 312.6
(b) For all horses born on or after 1st January 2014, irrespective of Points. Horses will only be eligible for double clear qualification to Second Rounds if they reach the age of six years or under in the same calendar year as the Newcomers Final - in accordance with Rule 312.6.
Qualifies for: Lord & Lady Equestrian Senior Newcomers Second Round.
Qualifying period:The Senior NewcomersSecond Round qualifying period for 2019/2020 (2020 second rounds and finals) is 1 June - 31 May inclusive. The Senior Newcomers Second Round qualifying period for 2020/2021 (2021 second rounds and finals) is 1 May – 30 April (subject to revision).
Numbers to qualify: Those horses which jump a clear round in the First Round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off, in at least four Lord & Lady Equestrian Senior Newcomers First Round competitions in any qualifying period, will qualify to compete in a Lord & Lady Equestrian Senior Newcomers Second Round, irrespective of their placings for prize money in those competitions, which will be determined by the normal Table A Rules (Rule 191). To obtain a double clear qualification, even if the horse is the only clear round, it must jump a jump-off round and jump clear to gain a double clear round.
If combined with an open: In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split with two sets of prize money.
Class
7
Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter/ 1.20m Open - First Round (1.20m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
350mpm
Prizes:
£100.00, £75.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00, £30.00
Class
8
National 1.30m/1.40m Open Handicap (1.30m - 1.40m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
350mpm
Prizes:
£100.00, £75.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00, £30.00
Info:
Rule 306. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6. Open to registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate and Junior Members. Qualifies for: The British Showjumping National Championships. Qualifying period: 1st July-30th June. Numbers to qualify: Two double clears to qualify to the final. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round))
Class
9
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.75m - 0.80m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Class
10
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance Club 80cms Open (0.80m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Class
11
Ariat Senior British Novice/ 90cm Open - First Round (0.90m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Info:
Rule 316. 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
Entry qualifications: to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members
a) For horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 125 points. Four Double Clears will qualify - in accordance with Rule 316.6.
b) For all horses born on or after 1 January 2016 irrespective of points. Horses will only be eligible for double clear qualification to Second Rounds if they reach the age of four years or under in the same calendar year as the British Novice Final - in accordance with Rule 316.6.
Qualifies for: Senior British Novice Championship - Second Round.
Qualifying period: 1st May - 30th April inclusive.
Numbers to qualify: Those horses which jump a clear round in the first round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off, in at least four British Novice First Round competitions held in any qualifying period will qualify to compete in the 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). Horses in the class must go in to the jump-off and go clear to gain a double clear round qualification.
If combined with an open:
In Category 1 Shows and in the event of 30 starters or more the Open and the British Novice section will be split with two sets of prize money awarded.
In Category 2 Shows the sections must always be split with two sets of prize money awarded, irrespective of starters.
Class
12
Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery/ 1m Open (1.00m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Class
13
Senior 1.05m Open (1.05m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, £25.00
Class
14
GFS Senior Newcomers/ 1.10m Open - First Round (1.10m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00, £25.00
Info:
Rule 316. 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. Entry qualifications: to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members
a) For horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 125 points. Three Double Clears will qualify - in accordance with Rule 316.6.
b) For all horses born on or after 1 January 2016 irrespective of points. Horses will only be eligible for double clear qualification to Second Rounds if they reach the age of four years or under in the same calendar year as the British Novice Final - in accordance with Rule 316.6.
Qualifies for: Senior British Novice Championship - Second Round.
Qualifying period: 1st May - 30th April inclusive.
Numbers to qualify: Those horses which jump a clear round in the first round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off, in at least four British Novice First Round competitions held in any qualifying period will qualify to compete in the 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). Horses in the class must go in to the jump-off and go clear to gain a double clear round qualification.
If combined with an open:
In Category 1 Shows and in the event of 30 starters or more the Open and the British Novice section will be split with two sets of prize money awarded.
In Category 2 Shows the sections must always be split with two sets of prize money awarded, irrespective of starters.
Class
15
Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter/ 1.20m Open - First Round (1.20m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
350mpm
Prizes:
£100.00, £75.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00, £30.00
Class
16
National 1.30m/1.40m Open Handicap (1.30m - 1.40m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
375mpm
Prizes:
£100.00, £75.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00, £30.00
Class
17
Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery/ 1m Open - First Round (1.00m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Class
18
Ariat Senior British Novice (1.05m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Restrictions:
For qualified horse/rider combinations only
Prizes:
£150.00, £120.00, £80.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00
Class
19
GFS Senior Newcomers/ 1.10m Open - First Round (1.10m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Class
20
Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter/ 1.20m Open - First Round (1.20m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
350mpm
Prizes:
£100.00, £75.00, £50.00, £30.00, £30.00
Class
21
Ariat Senior British Novice/ 90cm Open (0.90m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£40.00, £30.00, £24.00, £24.00, £24.00
Class
22
Senior 1.05m & 1.10m Open Handicap (1.05m - 1.10m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
325mpm
Prizes:
£50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £25.00, £25.00
Class
23
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance Club 80cms Open (0.80m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
300mpm
Class
24
KBIS British Equestrian Insurance Club 90cms Open (0.90m)
Ring:
All Weather Surface
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
300mpm
Show Secretary:
Shirley Trim
Dorset Showground, Church Farm, West Stour, Gillingham, Dorset SP85RJ
Pre- Entries please. Times will be given. Show Day Enquiries Tel No: 01747 838800
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance.
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Dorset Showground.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Contribution to Ambulance £4 per Rider per Day PLEASE BE AWARE ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ONCE CLASSES ARE FULL. The final closing date for entries will be midday on Wednesday 15th June. ANY WITHDRAWALS MADE BEFORE THIS CUT OFF DATE WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND MINUS A £5 ADMINISTRATION FEE. ANY WITHDRAWAL AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF ANY SORT.
Stabling Information: Yes
Please ring for Stabling 01747838 888 as online bookings for this have now closed.
Closing date for stabling SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF SHOW. ANY STABLING CANCELLED AFTER MIDDAY ON Thursday13th JUNE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED UNLESS RESOLD, IN WHICH CASE A £10 ADMINISTRATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED. CONDITIONS OF STABLING
1. Overnight stables will be let for the duration of the show only.
2. Bedding is not provided, shavings/hay can be brought on the showground. No Paper bedding please.
3. Anyone found using unallocated stables will be charged at the full rate for the entirety of the show.
4. All stables must be mucked out before you leave. Please only use the muck-heaps provided.
5. Day Stables will be at a price of £15.00 per day, subject to availability.
6. One vehicle only per electric hook-up, adjoined vehicles will be charged at the full rate of £90.
Prize money will be sent the week after the show. PLEASE ENSURE YOU FILL A FORM IN AT THE SECRETARIES IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZE MONEY. Tickets to ride must now be purchased from British Showjumping. The good news is the cost is less. £5 for the horse and rider combination for the day.
Pavilion will be open 9.00am - 5.00 pm
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. After that time, no refund will be paid.
Please refer to the Dorset Showground website for full Terms & Conditions. All entries will be subject to the rules and conditions of the Show.
Email Secretary - shirley@dorsetshowground.co.uk
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