FFRC Open Showing Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, May 3, 2026
Closing Date
Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Entries Open
Tue, Feb 24, 2026
Email:
ffrcevents@yahoo.com
Website:
www.ffrc.co.uk
Starting Times:

 

Class 1
In Hand Open Cob/ Cob Type/ Maxi Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 2
In Hand Open Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 3
In Hand Hack/ Riding Horse exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 4
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 5
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 6
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 7
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 8
Ridden Open Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 9
Ridden Hack & Riding Horse exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 10
Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Class 11
In Hand Concours D'Elegance    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE GB QUALIFER
Class 12
Ridden Concours D'Elegance    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE GB QUALIFER
Class 13
Costume Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE GB QUALIFER
Class 14
Prettiest Mare / Filly    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIER
Class 15
Handsomest Gelding    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 16
Judges Choice    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 17
Best Turned Out    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 18
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER OPEN TO ALL RESCUE OR REHABILITATED HORSES OR PONIES (INCLUDES RACE HORSES)
Class 19
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 20
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 21
Junior Handler    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and under
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 22
In Hand Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 23
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 24
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER OPEN TO RESCUED OR RETRAINED (INCLUDED RACE HORSES)
Class 25
Ridden Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 26
Ridden Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 27
Lead Rein Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Restrictions:
Riders 10 years and Under
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFER
Class 28
In Hand Youngstock    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to all horses and ponies, any breed, any height - 3 years old and under. Colt, gelding and filly.
Class 55
In Hand Hunter Horse or Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS Qualifier
Class 66
Ridden Hunter Horse or Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
TFSS Qualifer
Show Secretary: Frampton Family Riding Club Entries Secretary
Gloucestershire,
Email: ffrcentries@outlook.com

Location
CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Naas Lane, Brookthorpe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL40XA
Map Link: CCR Equestrian

Show Information

 

Ring 1 – TFSS QUALIFIERS INHAND

 Start 8:30am

Judge Mrs S-J Enston

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)

Class 55 - Open Hunter (including ponies of hunting type) 

INHAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd to qualify.

 

 

Ring 2 – TFSS QUALIFIERS RIDDEN

Start 08:30am

Judge Mr E Wade

Class 6 Veteran Horse or Pony (15 years and over)

Class 66 Open Hunter (including ponies of hunting type)

Class 7 Open Mountain and Moorland

Class 8 Open Coloured

Class 9 Open Riding Horse/ Hack (over 148cm/14.2hh)

Class 10 Open Cob

 RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1ST & 2ND TO QUALIFY

 

Not before 11:30

Ring 1 – CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Affiliated with The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB @ Onley Equestrian Centre.

Judge Ms L Solheim

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

 CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd TO QUALIFY 

 

Not before 11:30

Ring 2 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS (FUN SHOWING)

Judge Mrs J Sheilds 

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

 NOVELTY CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd TO QUALIFY 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                Not before 1:45

Ring 1 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS IN HAND

Judge Mr E Wade 

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

INHAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1st & 2nd TO QUALIFY  

 

 Not before 1:45

Ring 2 – SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS RIDDEN

Judge Mrs S-J Enston 

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)

RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd TO QUALIFY 

 

!THERE WILL NO SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP AT THIS EVENT!

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

Online entries only via myridinglife 

 Payment on the day accepted via BACS or cash. Entrant must have pre entred atleast 1 class. 

Prize Information

Rosettes 1st - 6th in all classes.  Sash and special rosette to Champions and special rosette to Reserve Champions.  

Special Classes

This show is a qualifier for The Sunshine Tour 2026. All Sunshine Tour qualifying classes are open to all and no membership is required. 1st – 4th place can be used to gain qualification. The Sunshine Tour Championships are for unaffiliated and novice horses and ponies, qualified in approved, unaffiliated competitors by amateur, unaffiliated competitors. Qualification cannot be transferred to different competitors or horse; qualification does not pass down the line. Online registration of horses and competitors and submitting of results is required within one month of qualification. Previous winnings and experience limits, and amateur status apply to riders, handlers and horses/ponies. Competing in a qualifying event does not guarantee acceptance of registration, or entry availability, entries are taken in order of receipt, and some classes may fill before entry closing date. See further detail at www.sunshinetour.co.uk.

 

This show is affiliated with The Friendly Showing Society (TFSS). All affiliated classes will be run under the Friendly Show Society (TFSS) Official Rulebook (v1.0, effective from 20th January 2026.)  1st Place only qualifies. 2nd Place will only qualify if 1st place has previously already qualified.

By entering, all competitors confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the TFSS Rules and the conditions set out in this schedule. The TFSS Rulebook applies in full unless otherwise stated within this schedule. In all matters of welfare, safety, eligibility and conduct, TFSS Rules take precedence.

 

This show is affiliated with The Concours d’Elegance Society of GB to be held 25th & 26th September at Onley Equestrian Centre, Rugby, Warwickshire. Horses and Ponies, placing 1st, 2nd and third in eligible classes, who have not yet qualified, will qualify for Champion of Britain Title classes. Qualified horses/ponies will receive a qualification card in the ring, allowing the owner to enter the Championship Show. Owners and riders/handlers must be, or become, registered with The Concours d’Elegance Society within 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For more information, please visit www.eqconcoursgb.com

Refreshments:

Onsite catering from Charlie's Coffee & Grill

Photography by Still Light Photography

Withdrawals/Refunds

Entry fees cannot be returned after the closing date of entries.  In the event of cancellation 25% of the entry fee will be retained to cover administration costs.

FFRCevents@yahoo.com

Terms & Conditions

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.

 

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