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Show Date
Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Starting Times:
Ring one (in-hand) start: 10.30am Ring two start: 9.30am
Info:
Ridden or In-hand. Any breed/height/type/age
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Class
2
Foal Colt or Filly
Info:
Any type/height/breed
Born in 2025
May be split into under/over 148cms at maturity if entries warrant.
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Class
3
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Any breed/height/type. 3 years old and under.
May be split into under/over 148cms at maturity if entries warrant.
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour.
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Info:
Any breed/ height/ type/ age.
Not to have won more than three 1st prizes or been champion or reserve in any showing, excluding ‘fun classes’
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Class
5
In Hand Sports Horse
Info:
Horse/ Pony.
Any age/ height.
Open to foals.
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour.
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Class
6
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to any age, In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding.
Open to foals
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Class
7
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Any age/ height/ type/ breed, including foals.
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour.
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship A after class 7
Info:
Any age/height/type Piebald/Skewbald/Spotted/Roan/Dun/Palomino
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Qualifies for Equifest, Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Info:
Any height/age/type. Traditional/Maxi/Hairy/Hogged etc
Qualifies for Equifest, Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Info:
Any breed/ height/ type/ age, including foals
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Info:
Any breed/ height/ type/ age, open to foals
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Class
12
In Hand Foreign Breeds
Info:
Open to, but not limited to any rare or foreign breed, including, Andalusian, Arabs, Cleaveland Bays, Fjords, Fresians, Hackney, Haflingers, Shire, Suffolk Punch, Trekener, Warmbloods etc etc. Any height/age, open to foals
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Qualifies for Equifest, Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Info:
Open to any age/height/type, inc foals.
Small/large/show/intermediate/pony
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Qualifies for Equifest, Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
Class
14
In Hand Thoroughbred
Info:
Any age/height. Doesn’t have to have raced. Open to foals
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship B after class 14
Class
15
TGCA In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Open to traditional gypsy cob fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old, of any colour, which meet the TGCA breed standard.
1st, 2nd and 3rd, may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule:
ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship.
Membership card and Members qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring.
Youngstock, Seniors and Ridden will be split for Quest for a Star Championship purposes with a separate Quest
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Quest Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.
Info:
Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over.
Open to all traditional gypsy cobs, of any colour, who meet the TGCA standard; there is no known breeding required to enter this class
1st, 2nd and 3rd, may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule:
ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship.
Membership card and Members qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring.
Youngstock, Seniors and Ridden will be split for Quest for a Star Championship purposes with a separate Quest
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Quest Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.
Current TGCA members must present their Membership card and Qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature.
Non-members MUST receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse
to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and
showing rules (contained within the members handbook).
Class
17
TGCA Partbred Youngstock
Info:
Open to part bred traditional gypsy cob fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old, of any colour, one parent must be a traditional gypsy cob.
1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA part bred classes may go forward to the Go for Glory Championship. The handler/rider and exhibits must be TGCA members/registered on the date of the show. Youngstock, Senior In-Hand and Senior Ridden will be split for Go for Glory Championship purposes with a separate
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Crowning Glory Championships at TOYS.
Class
18
TGCA In Hand Partbred
Info:
Open to any part bred traditional gypsy cob 4yo & older, of any colour, one parent must be a traditional gypsy cob.
1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA part bred classes may go forward to the Go for Glory Championship. The handler/rider and exhibits must be TGCA members/registered on the date of the show. Youngstock, Senior In-Hand and Senior Ridden will be split for Go for Glory Championship purposes with a separate
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Crowning Glory Championships at TOYS.
Class
19
In Hand Pre-Veteran
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 15-19yo.
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 20 - 24yo.
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Class
21
In Hand Diamond Veteran
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 25yo & over
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Info:
Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over, of any height
Open to all traditional gypsy cobs, of any colour, there is no known breeding required to enter this class
1st, 2nd and 3rd, may go forward to the Quest for a Star Championship as per below rule:
ONLY current TGCA members and horse/pony that is already TGCA registered can exhibit in this championship.
Membership card and Members qualification card (specific to that exhibit) must be presented upon entry into the ring.
Youngstock, Seniors and Ridden will be split for Quest for a Star Championship purposes with a separate Quest
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Quest Ultimate Star Championships at TOYS.
Current TGCA members must present their Membership card and Qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature.
Non-members MUST receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse
to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and
showing rules (contained within the members handbook).
Current TGCA members must present their Membership card and Qualification card to the judge in the ring for signature.
Non-members MUST receive a qualification card from the judge and have 21 days to join the TGCA and register their horse
to validate the qualification. Please refer to www.tgca.co.uk for further details including membership, horse registration and
showing rules (contained within the members handbook).
Class
23
TGCA Ridden Partbred
Info:
Open to any part bred traditional gypsy cob 4yo & older, of any colour, one parent must be a traditional gypsy cob.
1st, 2nd and 3rd from the TGCA part bred classes may go forward to the Go for Glory Championship. The handler/rider and exhibits must be TGCA members/registered on the date of the show. Youngstock, Senior In-Hand and Senior Ridden will be split for Go for Glory Championship purposes with a separate
Championship for each section. The Champion and Reserve qualify for the Crowning Glory Championships at TOYS.
Class
24
Ridden Pre-Veteran
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 15-19yo.
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Lead-reins permitted
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 20 -24yo.
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Lead-reins permitted
Class
26
Ridden Diamond Veteran
Info:
VHS Qualifier, open any to horses/pony, of any type, age 25yo & over
All competitors placed 1st to 4th, class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary.
Also qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Lead-reins permitted
Class
27
Ridden 4-6 year Olds
Info:
Horse/Pony. Mare or gelding, any height/ type/breed.
Lead-reins alowed
Qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Info:
Mare or gelding, 4 years & over, any height/ type/breed, in their first year of ridden showing. No cantering as a group & canter is optional in your individual show. Lead-reins also permitted.
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour.
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Class
29
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Any height/type/breed, 4 years old & over. Lead-reins also permitted.
Qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Info:
4yo & over, any breed/ height/ type. Lead-reins also permitted
Qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Class
31
Ridden Lead Rein
Info:
Ponies not exceeding 13hands, riders 9 years old & under.
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Class
32
First Ridden Pony
Info:
Ponies not exceeding 13.2hands, riders 11 years old & under. Will not be expected to canter as part of a group & is optional in individual show.
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Info:
4yo & over, any breed/ height/ type. Lead-reins also permitted
Qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship C after class 33
Info:
Open to any cob, 4yo & over. Native, traditional or hogged.
The two highest placed exhibits exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms, shown hogged and trimmed will qualify for Equifest.
Also qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Info:
4 years old and over, any height & any type, small/large/show/intermediate
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Info:
Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over.
Riders any age. Lead-reins permitted
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
37
Ridden Sports Horse
Info:
Sports Horses 4yo & over
Qualifies for Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
38
Ridden Thoroughbred
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height.
Do not need to have raced to compete in this class, but the two highest placed exhibits that have raced GB will qualify for Equifest.
Also qualifies for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
39
Ridden Foreign Breed
Info:
Open to, but not limited to any rare or foreign breed, including, Andalusian, Arabs, Cleaveland Bays, Fjords, Fresians, Hackney, Haflingers, Shire, Suffolk Punch, Trekener, Warmbloods etc etc.
Any height, 4 years old & over.
Qualifier for Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
1st & 2nd prizewinners eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
40
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over.
Rider any age. Lead-reins also permitted
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Trailblazers
Class
41
Ridden Part Bred
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exhibits in this section must be registered in the Part Bred section of their respective Breed Society.
Registration numbers must be stated on the entry form. Horses and ponies will not be ridden at the final.
Riders any age.
Qualifies for Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Equifest
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
42
Ridden Heavy Horse
Info:
Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron
Qualifier for Equifest
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship D after class 43
Class
43
Ridden Concours D'Elegance
Info:
Any height/type/breed, 4 years old & over. Lead-reins also permitted.
1st 2nd & 3rd will qualify for the Champion of Britain, held at Onley Equestrian. Non-members have 21 days from date of qualification to become a member.
1st & 2nd prizewinner eligible for Championship D after class 43
Show Secretary:
Lime Kiln Farm Equestrian Centre Show Secretary
Lime Kiln Farm EC, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0BL
Tel: 07749951898, Mobile: 07749951898, Email: limekilnfarmec@hotmail.com
Lime Kiln Farm Equestrian Centre, Thursford, Norfolk NR210BL
Qualifiers for TGCA, Equifest, VHS, Concours Society of GB, Trailblazers & Sunshine Tour Judges: Classes 1 - 14, Karen Knighton Classes 15 - 43, Janet Smithers This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th - 8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.” This is an Area show for the Veteran Horse Society, competitors placed 1st to 4th at an Area Qualifier are then eligible to enter a Regional Final (second round) providing they become a member. Competitors then placed 1st or 2nd at a Regional Final gain qualification to the VHS Supreme Final to be held at Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026. Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged. VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. TGCA TOYS In Hand and Ridden Classes Affiliation Number 26/1403/ULT No known breeding required to enter these classes.
All in hand and ridden classes are qualifiers for the Best of Breed finals at the TGCA National Championship Show, The Traditional of the Year Show “TOYS”. Full details can be obtained from the TGCA website, www.tgca.co.uk including membership, horse registration and showing rules (contained within the members handbook). CONCOURS SOCIETY OF GB 1st 2nd & 3rd will qualify for the Champion of Britain, held at Onley Equestrian. Non-members have 21 days from date of qualification to become a member.
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Lime Kiln EC. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Stabling Information: Yes
Stabling available, please contact Ali 07749951898
Championship A: 1st & 2nd prizewinners in classes 1 - 7 Championship B: 1st & 2nd prizewinners in classes 8 - 14 Championship C: 1st & 2nd prizewinners in classes 27 - 33 Championship D: 1st & 2nd prizewinners in classes 34 - 43 Supreme Championship, for all reserve champions & champions.
Hot & cold refreshments available
Please refer to the Lime Kiln Farm EC website for full Terms & Conditions of entry. LKFEC have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of horse & rider, to be effective clients must behave responsibly to prevent accidents occurring & must obey the instructions given by LKFEC staff & helpers. Neither LKFEC nor any person acting on behalf of the establishment accept any liability for any loss, damage, accident, injury or illness to horse, riders, spectators or any other persons,or property whatsoever. Any individual using the facilities, do so at their own risk. Entry means that you have read & understood our terms & conditions No refunds will be given once the drawn order is out, or prior to that without a doctor/vet certificate Judges decision is final, all shows run in accordance with BS/BD rules, unless otherwise stated, our unaffiliated shows are elimination at 3rd disobendiance & arena eventing at 4th disobediance. Hard hats to current standards MUST be worn at all times whilst mounted Dogs to be kept on leads at all times. No horses/ponies to be tied to outside of horsebox/trailer unsupervised. Do not muck out horsebox/trailer onto lorry park. Any person who fails to comply with these terms & conditions will forfeit their entry fees & be removed from the site.
Email Secretary - limekilnfarmec@hotmail.com
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