SW Spring Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
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Email:
swspringshow@gmail.com
Website:
www.myridinglife.com
Starting Times:
9am. Pre entry numbers up on Facebook day before show
Class 1
Ridden Tack & Turnout    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - Open to all, go round only, no individual show Kindly Sponsored by In Memory of April Mist
Class 2
Lead Rein Pony    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, TSR Amateur of the Year - not to exceed 128cm, rider not to have attained 9th birthday before 1st Jan in current year. To be shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. (If your pony is bigger/rider older but you want to enter lead rein you can but won’t be eligible for qualifiers). TSR Amateur of the Year Qualifier - Lead Rein M&M and Lead Rein Plaited - top 2 amateur of each qualify. Kindly Sponsored by Flaming Flash Cleaning Limited
Class 3
First Ridden Pony    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, TSR Amateur of the Year - not to exceed 128cm, plaited, rider not to have attained 10th birthday before 1st Jan, M&M, rider not to have attained 12th birthday before 1st Jan. To be shown in suitable bridle. TSR Amateur of the Year Qualifier - First Ridden M&M and First Ridden Plaited - top 2 amateur of each qualify. Kindly Sponsored by Holmelodge Farm Equestrian

Lead Rein/First Ridden Championship - 1st/2nd in Lead Rein/First Ridden classes Kindly Sponsored by Eclipse Farm Ltd
Class 4
Walk & Trot    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - no canter in go round or individual show Kindly Sponsored by Bays & Blaze Coffee
Class 5
Novice Ridden    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Nervous/Novice - for those inexperienced in the show ring (horse or rider) walk/trot only in go round, optional canter in individual show Kindly Sponsored by Pegasus Sports Horses
Class 6
New Combination    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
First season showing as a combination Kindly Sponsored by Donna Barker Equine Therapy & Rehabilitation
Class 7
Young Rider    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open rider under 16yr, any breed/height of pony/horse (includes first ridden/lead rein) Kindly Sponsored by The Pool at The Farm - Beckingham
Class 8
Open Pony    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, TSR - not exceeding 153cm Kindly Sponsored by Judy Marsh PLAITED PONY RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn. Top two amateurs qualify

Ridden Morning Championships 1st/2nd from Class 1-8 (not including class 2 and 3) Kindly Sponsored by KA Show Team
Class 9
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Qualifier - Judy Bradwell Judge
(goes through to afternoon championship) must be ROR member - pre-entry only. Please see qualifier section for more details regarding Tattersall ROR qualifier. Kindly Sponsored by Flying Hooves - Equine Bodywork, Bit & Bridle Fitting
Class 10
Ridden Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, CHAPS, TSR - Skewbald/Piebald only Kindly Sponsored by Emma Hore
Class 11
Ridden Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Veteran - VHS, ESUK, Equifest, TSR - Horse 15yr+, open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height - spurs not to be worn for TSR qualifier or VHS qualifer - no gallop required. TSR top 2 amateur to qualify, Horse any height, any breed of horse, rider any age Kindly Sponsored by Flaming Flash Cleaning
Class 12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
M&M Small/Large Breeds - ESUK, Equifest, TSR - 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 except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year TSR Amateur of the Year Qualifier - Small Breeds M&M and Large Breeds M&M- top 2 amateur of each qualify. Spurs must not be worn for TSR. Kindly Sponsored by D B Equine
Class 13
Ridden Hunter/ Hack/ Riding Horse    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, TSR - Kindly Sponsored by Vale Therapies RIDDEN RIDING HORSE/HACK AMATEUR OF THE YEAR - Open to Hacks and Riding Horses. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show Spurs may be worn by adult riders RIDDEN HUNTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR - Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Top 2 amateur of each qualify
Class 14
Ridden Home Produced    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Must not have been produced on a professional showing yard Kindly Sponsored by Longatono Photography
Class 15
Ridden Cob    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, TSR - Show, Maxi, Native, Traditional Cobs. Kindly Sponsored by Sarah Gogerty Equine Bodywork & Saddle Fitter RIDDEN COB AMATEUR OF THE YEAR - Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed . Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Top 2 amateur of each qualify
Class 16
Open Horse    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - exceeding 148cm Kindly Sponsored by BL Dressage
Class 17
Ridden Concours D'Elegance    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Qualifier - open to Inhand and Ridden entrants Kindly Sponsored by Belvoir Equine Veterinary and Dental Services

Ridden Afternoon Championships 1st/2nd from Class 9-17
Kindly Sponsored by On-Track Equine
Supreme Championship of Show - Champion and Reserve Champion from all
Championships - once all rings have concluded
Kindly Sponsored by - Mr and Mrs Sumner
Class 18
In Hand Tack & Turnout    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK Kindly Sponsored by The Ginger Pig - Gleeson Goodlife Meatss
Class 19
Youngstock    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - open 3yr and under. Kindly Sponsored by CHAPs Collingham Horse Adventure Park
Class 20
In Hand Novice    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Nervous/Novice - for those inexperienced in the show ring (horse or handler) Kindly Sponsored by Hilltop Livery Metheringham
Class 21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. Dales, Connemara, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C/D Kindly Sponsored by D B Equine
Class 22
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C and D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. Dales, Connemara, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C/D Kindly Sponsored by D B Equine
Class 23
In Hand Miniature Horse    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Miniature Horse Open including Shetlands not exceeding 42”. Kindly Sponsored by Sarah Harris Veterinary Physiotherapist
Class 24
Young Handler    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - open under 16yr, any breed/height of pony/horse Kindly Sponsored by LD Equine Services
Class 25
In Hand Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
VHS, ESUK, Equifest 15yr+, any height, any breed of horse, rider any age Kindly Sponsored by Vicki Giles Vintage
Class 26
In Hand Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, CHAPS - open to Piebald/Skewbalds only Kindly Sponsored by ProTEquine Hire

Inhand Morning Championship - 1st/2nd from Class 18 - 26
Kindly Sponsored by 2Ways Equimove
Class 27
In Hand Retraining of Racehorse    
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
ROR - ESUK, Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Qualifier - must be ROR member - pre-entry only. Please see qualifier section for more details regarding Tattersall ROR qualifier. Kindly Sponsored by D B Equine
Class 28
In Hand Cob    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - Show, Maxi, Native, Traditional Cobs Kindly Sponsored by Aspire Equine
Class 29
In Hand Open Horse    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - exceeding 148cm Kindly Sponsored by JPS Farriery
Class 30
My Best Friend    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Competitor has to tell the judge why their horse or pony is their best friend. Normal go round and individual show piece too. Kindly Sponsored by Pat Barthorpe
Class 31
Open Pony    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - not exceeding 148cm Kindly Sponsored by Samantha Redgrave Photography
Class 32
In Hand Best Condition    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by SWH Masters
Class 33
In Hand Odd Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
ESUK - Spotted, palomino, dun, roan, cremalo etc Kindly Sponsored by Your4legs Therapy Training School
Class 34
In Hand Handsomest Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Your4legs Complementary Therapies
Class 35
In Hand Prettiest Mare    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Hoof & Paw Wellness
Class 36
In Hand Home Produced    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Must not have been produced on a professional showing yard Kindly Sponsored by Head to Hooves Equine Supplies

Inhand Afternoon Championships - 1st/2nd from Class 27 - 36 Kindly Sponsored by Lottie Nuttall
Class 37
Working Hunter (0.60m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Debbie Morton Claxhill Livery Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 38
Working Hunter (0.70m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by DS Farrier LTD
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 39
Working Hunter (0.80m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by DS Farrier LTD
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 40
Working Hunter (0.80m - 0.85m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Lincs Horse Transport
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 41
Working Hunter (0.20m - 0.30m )    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
X poles - lead reins/assisted welcome Kindly Sponsored by Kath Kay Freelance Instructor and Coach
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 42
Working Hunter (0.40m - 0.50m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Nervous/Novice - 40cm/50cm Kindly Sponsored by Holly’s Hooves&Hounds
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 43
Working Hunter (0.50m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Emerald Green Feeds
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.
Class 44
Junior Working Hunter (0.60m)    
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by Six Degrees Candle Co
Qualifiers for ESUK. You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your class - this is to the judges discretion.

Working Hunter Championship 1st/2nd from Class 37 - 44. Kindly Sponsored by - Emmingham Equine
Show Secretary: SW Spring Show Secretary
Lincolnshire,
Email: swspringshow@gmail.com

Location
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG323HD
Map Link: Elms Farm Equestrian Centre

Show Information
Photographers: Greenwood Photography and Longotano Photography
Chosen charity: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

Payment Details & Event Fees
Bookings in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to SW Spring Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Entry fee: £10. ROR Affiliated Class - £20 - must pre enter.
First Aid Fee: £3 per rider

Prize Information
Rosettes 1st-6th per class, Prizes

Special Classes
This show is affiliated to: Equifest, ESUK, The Veteran Horse Society, CHAPS (UK), Northern Lights Championships Show, RoR, Concours D’Elegance of Great Britain, The Showing Register Please see each society's ruling for qualifier class criteria

Qualifiers

Equifest Qualifiers - This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Please obtain a qualifying card before the show, the judge must sign the qualification card in the ring.

ESUK Qualifiers - This Show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots Championships taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 30th July - 1st August 2026. The three highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class. Qualification cards are handed out in the ring.

The Veteran Horse Society First round Area Show Qualifier, open to members and non members. Area qualifier is the first of the three rounds in the Veteran Horse Society showing series. 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 - Veteran Horse of the Year 2026 sponsored by Allen & Page. Members must carry their cards in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring 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. The classes are combined age classes - 1 Ridden and 1 Inhand Qualifer. Please see their website for more information - www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk

CHAPS UK Qualifiers - This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No 26-030. Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need NOT be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to qualify both owner and rider/exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid qualifier card. Members to apply in CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier cards. All Stallions 4 years old and over must be graded with CHAPS UK and must wear an up to date CHAPS Stallion disk. Championship Show to be held on 20th - 22nd August 2026 at Arena UK, Grantham.

The Showing Register (TSR) Qualifiers - The two highest placed amateur exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year class to be held at Stoneleigh Park 28th & 29th November. TSR membership is not required to qualify but will be required to compete in the final.

Concours D’Elegance of GB qualifier - 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Concours D'Elegance championships held at Onley Equestrian Centre, For up-to-date information www.eqconcoursgb.com This show is affiliated with Northern Lights Championship Show 4th/5th July 2026 held at Arena UK. See their Facebook group for more information.

Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026 Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2025. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused by racing will be ignored. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 22nd, 2026The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd 2026

Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2026 Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1 st January 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.

The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 21 st 2026 The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd , 2026. Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on August 22nd,2026

Terms & Conditions
Liability
The organisers and all other persons connected with the event do not accept liability for accidents, damage, injury or illness of horses, horse owners, riders, spectators or any other persons or property whatsoever. Everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the organiser and all the officials and stewards. The judge’s decision shall be final in all matters, without stating the reason, Objections - any objections to be put in writing and lodged with the secretary, together with a deposit of £20 within 15 minutes of the close of class. All ages as of the 1st January 2026 horse and human. Competitors are advised to have a minimum of 3rd part liability insurance

Rules
Correct safety hard hats to BRC standard must be worn when mounted on showground. All horses and ponies that attend the show must have up to date vaccinations. Children to be supervised at all times. No horse or pony under 4 years old may compete in Ridden Classes. Horses should not be left unsupervised when tied up to the outside of lorries or trailers. Polite notice - please clear up after your horses - haynets/poo. Stallions to be handled by handlers over 14, stallions must be bitted, and stallions/colts must wear id disc. Handlers under 16 must wear hard hat while showing inhand. Competitors are responsible for being ready at the correct ring when required, if you are in a different ring please let the ring steward know, we will do our best to accommodate.

 

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