FRAMPTON FAMILY RIDING CLUB
OPEN SHOWING
Sunday 3rd May 2026
at CCR Equestrian Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucester, GL4 0XA
Rosette’s 1st – 6th in each class
Onsite catering from Charlie’s Coffee and Grill.
Still-Light Photography.
Ring 1 – TFSS QUALIFIERS INHAND
Start 8:30am
Judge TBC
Class 1 Open Cob
Class 2 Open Coloured
Class 3 Open Riding Horse/ Hack (over 148 cm/ 14.2hh)
Class 4 Open Mountain and Moorland
Class 5 Veteran Horse or Pony (15 years and over)
Ring 2 – TFSS QUALIFIERS RIDDEN
Start 08:30am
Judge Mrs E Lewis
Class 6 Veteran Horse or Pony (15 years and over)
Class 7 Open Mountain and Moorland
Class 8 Open Coloured
Class 9 Open Riding Horse/ Hack (over 148cm/14.2hh)
Class 10 Open Cob
Not before 11:30
Ring 1 – CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Affiliated with The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB @ Onley Equestrian Centre.
Judge Mrs E Lewis
There will be 5-minute break allowed between classes for costume changes. Highly advised to bring costumes ring side to change.
Class 11 In hand Concours d’Elegance
Class 12 Ridden Concours d’Elegance
Class 13 Homemade Costume
Not before 11:30
Ring 2 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS (FUN SHOWING)
Judge TBC
Can be ridden, lead rein or in hand
Class 14 Prettiest Mare
Class 15 Handsomest Gelding
Class 16 Judge’s Choice (which would the judge most like to take home)
Class 17 Best Turned out
1st and 2nd from Ring 1 to qualify for Ring 1 morning Championship (after class 13). 1st and 2nd from Ring 2 to qualify for Ring 2 morning Championship (after class 17)
Not before 1:45
Ring 1 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS IN HAND
Judge TBC
Class 18 Rescued or Rehabilitated
Class 19 Veteran (Horse or Pony to be 15 years and over)
Class 20 Mountain and Moorland
Class 21 Junior Handler (16 years and under)
Class 22 Hunter
Not before 1:45
Ring 2 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS RIDDEN
Judge Mrs E Lewis (class 23)
Class 23 Mountain and Moorland
Class 24 Rescue or Retrained
Class 25 Hunter
Class 26 Veteran (horse or pony to be 15 years and over)
Class 27 Lead Rein (10 years and under)
1st and 2nd from Ring 1 to qualify for Ring 1 afternoon Championship (after class 22). 1st and 2nd from Ring 2 to qualify for Ring 2 afternoon Championship (after class 27).
!THERE WILL NO SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP AT THIS EVENT!
Rules & Conditions of Entry
1. This event will run under current riding club rules, TFSS rules, Concours d’Elegance of GB rules and Sunshine Tour rules. Please see specific rulings for each society.
2. The committee reserve the right to refuse entry or disqualify any animal that is deemed unfit to compete
3. The committee & land owners will not be responsible for any injuries arising from accidents to persons or animals, or theft of properties on the ground during the event.
4. The judges decision is final, the committee reserves the right to alter or vary the schedule or to decline entry.
5. Hard Hats are always compulsory when mounted & for safety should comply with current standards. Concours competitors must sign a disclaimer if no hard hat is being worn. All under 18’s must wear a hard hat regardless.
6. All horses & ponies must be at least 4 years old & over to compete in ridden classes.
7. STALLIONS – any pony stallions not exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 12, stallions exceeding 138cm may NOT be ridden by anyone under the age of 14.
8. All foals being shown must be a minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the show & mares with foals at foot must have obtained their fourth birthday.
9. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave the showground. All dogs foul must be picked up.
10. STRICTLY WALK ONLY in car park or to the ring as you will be asked to leave the showground with no refunds.
11. Strictly no parking of horseboxes/trailers in non-designated car park.
12. Objections must be handed to the Secretary IN WRITING within 15 minutes of the end of the class, together with a deposit of £10. Objections will be dealt with at the end of the day. In the event of a complaint, a height certificate may be required to be produced.
13. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will be refunded, minus a £2 administration charge. This runs alongside the conditions if the entire show is cancelled.
14. Refunds will only be issued on production of a vet’s/doctor’s certificate.
15. Bullying, harassment or foul language towards judges, volunteers, committee members, other competitors or spectators will NOT be tolerated. Anyone who is seen or heard doing any of the above will be asked to leave the show ground immediately and could result on a permanent ban from all future FFRC events.
16. It is not down to the organisers, judges or stewards to ensure that competitors are in the ring in time for their classes.
HEALTH & SAFETY
1. The committee has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the health, safety & welfare of those attending the show. Members of the public & competitors are equally responsible for ensuring they do not put others at risk & that they cooperate with the organisers in compliance with Health & Safety Legislation.
2. In the interest of safety please ensure that Horses, Trailers, Lorries & all tack are left secure when unattended. 3. The onus is on every rider who suffers a fall or anyone who suffers an injury whilst in the showground to report the fall/injury to the show secretary.
4. Traders associated with & the permission of FFRC & CCR ONLY to be welcome on the show ground.