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Show Date
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 to Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Closing Date
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
Starting Times:
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Class
1
BApS In Hand Appaloosa Youngstock
Info:
Open Youngstock 3 yrs and under Main Register/ Annex/ Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps
affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All
horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be
accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to
be shown in any of the following classes.
Class
2
BApS In Hand Appaloosa
Info:
Open any 4 years and over Main Register/Annex/Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in any of the following classes.
Class
3
BApS Ridden Appaloosa
Info:
Ridden Horse Main Register/Annex/Part Bred
These classes are affiliated to the British Appaloosa Society (BApS). All horses exhibited in BAps affiliated classes must be owned by a fully paid-up member of BApS, and registered as follows. All horses MUST be registered in either the Main Register, Annexe or Part Bred. NO entry will be accepted unless it meets these criteria. N.B Part bred colts, from yearling onwards are not eligible to be shown in any of the following classes.
Class
4
Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier
Info:
Tattersalls ROR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2027
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 1st 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 2027
Prizes - RoR rosettes 1st -4th + RoR Tattersalls official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest
placed Veteran (15+) £10.
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 the
same date - August 222nd 2026.
Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or
sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as an amateur must not be supported
by a company in any way or act as a brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person
who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:
Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in commercial capacity. Horses must not
have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2025. Riders must not
have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders
must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has
ridden a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show.
Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes
Class
5
Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series Qualifier
Info:
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, 2026
Prizes - RoR rosettes 1st -4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd
£5,
Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10
The 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
Class
6
HCR Ridden Ex Racehorse
Info:
Horses 4 years old and over,
any sex, riders 14 years and over.
Class
7
HCR In Hand Ex Racehorse
Info:
Horses any age and sex,
handlers to be 14 years and over.
Info:
Open to drivers aged 17 & under on show date driving traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle
fitted with traditional/traditional type wheels. Lamps need not be carried. This class is judged to determine the
capabilities of the driver, and particular attention will be paid to the dress, turnout and driving procedure. A
competent, experienced adult groom aged 18 years or over to be carried at all times.
RULES CONCERNING HARD HATS & YOUNG DRIVERS
a) The following are BDS rules appertaining to all Competitors.
Young Drivers - The driver must be aged 8 years or over on the first day of the show at which they are to
compete. A driver under the age of 18 must be accompanied in the vehicle by a competent and responsible
person aged 18 years or over, a "responsible adult". Proof of age will be required if necessary. It is the
responsibility of the owner/driver (if over 18) or (if the owner/driver is under 18) the responsible adult to ensure
that his/her groom/s is/are competent for the purpose of attending to the turnout and aged 8 or over on the day
of the show. When in the vehicle grooms, passenger/s and driver must have their feet firmly on the floor of the
vehicle or use a suitable fixed footrest. This regulation applies at all times and in all areas on the showground.
ii) Hard Hat Ruling - All drivers/grooms/passengers under the age of 14 years must wear a correctly fitted hard
hat when in a carriage or in attendance to a turnout.
Info:
Open to single or pairs
Horse or pony, 4 years old or over, driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means a
vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World
War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage
lamps. Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible
Class
10
Light Trade Turnout
Info:
Open to single or pairs. Open to horses and ponies, 4 years old or over, singles and pairs to a traditional or traditional type trade
vehicle. No goods to be carried or displayed. A small sample load may be carried on a coster turnout only.
Class
11
Exercise Vehicles
Info:
open to any single or pairs. Open to horses & ponies, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non-traditional type
design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e., not car tyres). Lamps need
not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle
suitability.
Class
12
Driving Concours d’Elegance
Info:
Open to singles, pairs, multiples,
4 years old or over, to a traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word 'elegance' and the winner will
be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse,
driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers/passengers' personal
costume, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which
turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normaljudging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance
and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace. PLEASURE DRIVING (1) Pleasure Driving classes
are for newcomers to showing and not intended for those who show in private driving classes. (2) Wording: Open
to horses, ponies, donkeys & mules, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a vehicle capable of
seating 2 or more persons. Traditional or nontraditional vehicles are permitted, and for the purposes of this class
they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e., not car tyres) are
allowed. Lamps need not be carried. (3) Wording: To be judged on general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct
fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged: 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness; 15% harness
suitability, fit and cleanliness; 70% driver & groom, horse/pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure
animal. Competitors may, for example be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or given
other specific movements to execute in their show.
Class
13
Pleasure Driving Class
Info:
Pleasure Driving classes are for newcomers to showing and not intended for those who show in private driving
classes. Open to horses, ponies, donkeys & mules, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a vehicle
capable of seating 2 or more persons. Traditional or nontraditional vehicles are permitted, and for the purposes of
this class they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (i.e., not car tyres)
are allowed. Lamps need not be carried. To be judged on general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of
harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged: 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness; 15% harness suitability, fit
and cleanliness; 70% driver & groom, horse/pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal.
Competitors may, for example be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or given other
specific movements to execute in their show
Class
14
SSADL In Hand Pre-Senior
Info:
Pony or Horse 15-18 Year old
Class
15
SSADL In Hand Senior
Info:
Pony or Horse 19-23 Years Old
Class
16
SSADL In Hand Senior Plus
Info:
Pony or Horse 24 Years old & over
Class
17
SSADL Ridden Pre-Senior
Info:
Pony or Horse 15-18 Year old
Class
18
SSADL Ridden Senior
Info:
Pony or Horse 19-23 Years Old
Class
19
SSADL Ridden Senior Plus
Info:
Pony or Horse 24 Years old & over
Class
20
CHAPS (UK) Coloured In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Open Youngstock Qualifier; 1, 2 or 3 Year Olds; no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
21
CHAPS (UK) Open In-Hand Qualifier
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Open In-hand Qualifier. Any height, age or type. No foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
22
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Non Native
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
23
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse In Hand, Native/Cob/Traditional
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open In-Hand Qualifier, any height. Any age, no foals.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
24
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Veteran Qualifier - In-hand or Ridden, any type, exhibits to exc 15 years.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
25
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden Non Native
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
26
CHAPS (UK) Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
27
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Qualifier
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Qualifier, any type, any height.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
28
CHAPS (UK) Lead Rein/ First Ridden
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Lead Rein/First Ridden, LR 3-8yrs, exhibits not to exc 122cms (12hh); FR 10yrs & under,
exhibits not to exc 128cms (12.2hh).
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
29
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Pony Qualifier
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Pony Qualifier- Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
30
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Novice Ridden Horse Qualifier - Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
31
CHAPS (UK) Junior/ lntermediate Ridden of the Year
Info:
CHAPS (UK) Junior/Intermediate Ridden of the Year - Any type.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
32
CHAPS (UK) Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier
Info:
Ladies’ Side Saddle Qualifier. Riders 16 years & over, any type exhibit. May be “open” to any colour
but only coloured animals may qualify.
Additional Qualifiers 1st,2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers, Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
33
Costume Concours d’Elegance
Info:
Open Costume Concours D’Eelgance Ridden or In Hand: Ridden or In Hand. Open to horses of any breed or height Riders May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and
Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
34
Costume Concours d’Elegance
Info:
Open Costume Side Saddle Concours D’Eelgance: Open to horses of any breed or height.Riders May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and
Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
35
Costume Concours d’Elegance
Info:
Costume Concours D’Eelgance Style & Performance Ridden or Side Saddle: Any breed Ridden Set pattern (Walk/Trot). Marked 50% on overall impression of costume & 50%
execution of pattern. May be led
Concours d’elegance Society of GB Qualifiers. 1st, 2nd placed competitors qualify for the relevant Equifest Qualifiers and
Sunshine Tour Qualifiers 1st - 4th
Class
36
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Youngstock Small Breeds
Info:
Colt, Filly, or Gelding, 1, 2, 3 year old - Small Breeds.
Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh
Section A or B.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class
37
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over - Small Breeds.
Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh
Section A or B M&M. 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class
38
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Youngstock Large Breeds
Info:
Colt, Filly, Gelding, 1, 2, 3 yr old - Large Breeds
Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest
and Welsh Section C or D. 1 st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class
39
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over - Large Breeds.
Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest
and Welsh Section C or D.
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES M&M Gold Medal Series.
Class
40
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A or B.
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and Moorland
ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B.
Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their
14th birthday by 1st January of the current year and suitably mounted. Spurs must not be worn.
Class
41
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C or D.
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and Moorland
ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C
and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have
attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn
Class
42
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Mare or Gelding,4 years old & over, not exceeding 122cms
Registered in their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest and Welsh
Section A or B. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead Rein to be attached to the noseband
only. Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year
TSR AMATEUR OF THE YEAR QUALIFIERS The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR
Amateur of the Year Unal class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
TSR LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and Moorland
ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or
geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have
attained their their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaUle
bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
TSR LEAD REIN PLAITED RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding 4 years old and over not
exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before 1st January in the
current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
43
Ridden Show Pony
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 148cms.
Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 122cms
To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only Rider
not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
TSR AMATEUR OF THE YEAR QUALIFIERS
The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year class to be held
at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
TSR LEAD REIN PLAITED RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding 4 years old and
over not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before 1st
January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached
to the noseband only.
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over TFSS QUALIFIER
exceeding 148cms, Rider any age.
TSR 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
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for
UK PONIES & HORSES RIDING HORSE GOLD MEDAL SERIES
Class
46
Open Riding Horse
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms
Rider any age TFSS QUALIFIER
TSR 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
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class to qualify for UK PONIES & HORSES Riding Horse Gold Medal Series.
Class
47
Open Ridden Hunter
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over
exceeding 153cms.Rider any age. TFSS QUALIFIER
TSR AMATEUR OF THE YEAR QUALIFIERS
The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be
held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
TSR 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
Class
48
In Hand Palomino or Cream Dilute Youngstock
Info:
Any sex 3 yrs & Under
Class
49
In Hand Palomino or Cream Dilute
Info:
Open any sex 4 yrs & Over
Class
50
Ridden Palomino or Cream Dilute
Info:
Open Ridden any sex 4 yrs & over lead rein permitted
Class
51
In Hand Standard Shetland Youngstock
Class
52
In Hand Standard Shetland
Info:
Any 4 years and over
Class
53
In Hand Miniature Shetland Youngstock
Class
54
In Hand Miniature Shetland
Info:
Any 4 years and over
Class
55
Ridden Shetland Lead Rein
Info:
Open lead rein any 4 yrs and over
TSR LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and
Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland,
Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained
their 3rd birthday but not have attained their their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Info:
Open ridden any 4 yrs and over
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and
Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland,
Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on
stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year and suitably
mounted. Spurs must not be worn.
Class
57
In Hand Shetland
Info:
Unaffiliated Section: Any size/type/sex/age
Info:
Unaffiliated Section: Any size/type/sex/age-lead rein permitted
Class
59
In Hand Welsh Section A Youngstock
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class
60
In Hand Welsh Section A 2yr & 3yr old
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class
61
In Hand Welsh Section A
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class
62
In Hand Welsh Section A Stallion
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class
63
In Hand Welsh Section B Yearling
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class
64
In Hand Welsh Section B 2yr & 3yr old
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class
65
In Hand Welsh Section B
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class
66
In Hand Welsh Section B Stallion
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class
67
In Hand Welsh Section C Yearling
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class
68
In Hand Welsh Section C 2yr & 3yr old
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class
69
In Hand Welsh Section C
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class
70
In Hand Welsh Section C Stallion
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class
71
In Hand Welsh Section D Yearling
Info:
Any Yearling filly gelding or Colt
Class
72
In Hand Welsh Section D 2yr & 3yr old
Info:
Any 2 or 3 year old filly gelding or colt
Class
73
In Hand Welsh Section D
Info:
Any 4yr old and over Mare or gelding /Broodmare/Barren Mare
Class
74
In Hand Welsh Section D Stallion
Info:
Stallion 4 yrs old and over
Class
75
Ridden Welsh A & B
Info:
Ridden Small (lead rein permitted) (section A or B) any mare/gelding
stallion 4yrs old and over
Class
76
Ridden Welsh C & D
Info:
Ridden Large (section C or D) any mare/gelding stallion 4yrs old and over
Class
77
In Hand Welsh Part Bred
Class
78
Ridden Part Bred Welsh
Info:
Any mare/gelding/ stallion 4yrs old and over
Class
79
The Delgarth Prince Open
Info:
This class is open to all Any ridden combination, any In-hand combination, Any Hobby Horse combination.
We are donating every entry fee to the Welsh Pony Rescue & Rehabilitation Rehoming and Charitable
Trust. Please read Princes story and enter the class you'll be helping an amazing charity
Class
80
EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Open to 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, any age. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
81
EQUIFEST Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
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. Classes may be divided according to
entries.
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to
Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age
except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the
current year and suitably mounted. Spurs must not be worn.
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to
Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales,
Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over.
Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st
January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn
Class
82
EQUIFEST Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Info:
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of
Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9 th birthday before 1 st January in the current
year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the
noseband only.
TSR LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to Mountain and
Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest,
Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must
have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their their 9th birthday before 1st January in
the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaUle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to
the noseband only.
Class
83
EQUIFEST Show Pony Lead Rein
Info:
Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have
attained their 8 th birthday before 1 st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and
shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
84
EQUIFEST Ridden Show Ponies
Info:
Open Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Any suitable sized
rider.
Class
85
EQUIFEST Open Small Hunters
Info:
Open Small Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders
any age.
TSR 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
Class
86
EQUIFEST Ridden Hunters
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age. Classes may be
divided according to entries.
TSR 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
Class
87
EQUIFEST Ridden Hacks
Info:
Open Show Hacks, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders
any age. Classes may be divided as follows:• Small Hacks - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 154cms. Riders any age. Large Hacks - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over,
exceeding 154cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.
TSR 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
Class
88
EQUIFEST Open Riding Horse
Info:
Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Riders any age. Classes may be divided as
follows: Small Riding Horses - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding
158cms. Riders any age.• Large Riding Horses - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 158cms. Riders
any age.
TSR 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
Class
89
EQUIFEST Ridden Cobs
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. To be
shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.
TSR 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
Class
90
EQUIFEST Retrained Racehorse
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be
eligible to compete. Riders any age.
Class
91
EQUIFEST In Hand Veteran
Info:
EQUIFEST OPEN IN HAND VETERAN HORSE /PONY - TFSS QUALIFIER
Stallion, mare or gelding, 15 years old and over. Any type or breed. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
92
EQUIFEST Ridden Veteran
Info:
EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE / PONY-TFSS QUALIFIER
Stallion, mare or gelding, 15 years old and over. Any type or breed. Any suitable sized rider. Classes may be
divided according to entries.
TSR RIDDEN VETERAN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height, 15
years and over. Riders of any age, suitably mounted - animals will not be galloped. Spurs not to be worn.
Blemishes are not taken into consideration.
Class
93
EQUIFEST In Hand Piebald/ Skewbald
Info:
Open in Hand Piebald/Skewbald - TFSS
QUALIFIER
stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships
subject to their show rules & conditions Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
94
EQUIFEST Ridden Piebald/ Skewbald
Info:
TFSS QUALIFIER
Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over. Riders any age. The first three
places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship subject to their show rules & conditions. Spurs may not be
worn by any rider on aa pony (not exceeding 153cms). No pony under 153cms will be ridden by the Judge
TSR COLOURED HORSE/PONY RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Ponies: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald,
stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained
their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn. Ponies under 153 cms. Horses:
Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on
stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year Spurs may be worn by
adult riders. Animals 153cms and over.
Class
95
EQUIFEST BRHHS Eversley 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 Society at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they
are registered. Qualification to be awarded no lower than third place if the winning horse has already qualified.
At shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/individual show will be required. Riders will be required to give a
short individual show at walk, trot & canter or set show lasting approximately 2 minutes. Change of rein and
lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back, (optional) stand still and obedience to the leg.
Horses should leave the ring at a walk or trot. Entries will not be asked to jump. If there is both a Ride and
Conformation Judge a marking system will be used
Class
96
In Hand Heavy Horses
Info:
Open to horses, any age Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron
Class
97
In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds
Info:
Open to all horses and sex or age
Class
98
Ridden Open Rare & Foreign Breeds
Info:
Open to all horses and sex aged 4 yrs and over (lead rein permitted)
Info:
Open to any horse and rider combination ridden lead rein permitted or in hand
Class
100
Shining Stars Junior Series
Info:
This class is open to any junior in the following classifications (judged together)
Lead Rein/First Ridden, LR 3-8yrs, FR 12 yrs & under, Open Junior 14yrs and under
Entries are encouraged from all combinations. competitors will be judged on
merit and ability.
Prizes
Winner to receive the Michelle Diaz Memorial Trophy (Trophy is perpetual held for 1
year)
Winner to receive a luxury commemorative fleece show rug
Special luxury ribbons and prizes for all and in keeping with Michelles method of
Judging there will be sweets for all competitors.
Class
101
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony
Info:
Open in Hand: Any age, type, breed. Mares with foal at foot are not permitted. No exhibit under the age of
one year may be exhibited on its own.
Class
102
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony
Info:
Any type or breed, four years of age and over. Can include Lead Rein and First Ridden (will not be included
in the initial go-round). All riders must be the appropriate height / weight for their equine.
Show Secretary:
Durham County Show Secretary
Thornley Hall Farm, Thornley, Durham DH63LY
Entries close 22nd June. Late entries £10 per class and will close on Friday 26th at Midnight.
Competitors competing in both In-hand and ridden classes (same combination)
DCS judges In-hand classes before the section ridden classes (unless stated otherwise) this is to prevent saddle marks on the horse. Judges will allow a warm up for competitors competing in both sections.
Passes/ Gate Tickets
Ticket checks will be in place in the waggon park. Your receipt of entry is your
waggon pass and tickets are as follows. You must purchase additional tickets for extra persons in your party either online or at the waggon pk ticket kiosk. All tickets will be checked on admission.
1 Horse 2 tickets 1 waggon passes
2-3 Horses 3 tickets 2 waggon passes
4-5 Horses 4 tickets 2 waggon passes
6-7 Horses 5 tickets 2 waggon passes
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Durham Festival of Equine Showing. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
First Aid £1.75
Entries close 22nd June. Late entries £10 per class and will close on Friday 26th at Midnight.
Entry Fees all classes £15.00
First Aid £1.75
Prize Money - paid by BACS. Rosettes 1st - 4th.
1st £10 2nd £5 3rd £3
Prize money - paid out on a minimum number of entries per class forward as follows
1st minimum of 5 entries to pay out
2nd minimum of 8 entries to pay out
3rd minimum of 10 entries to pay out
Trophies
Available Trophies will be detailed in the schedule. Trophies previously awarded may not always be available.
Trophies are perpetual, winner to hold for 1 year, returned by May 1st following year or full value is chargeable.
Some sections may have additional prizes these will be detailed in the section
Some sections may have additional special rosettes these will be detailed in the section
We reserve the right to change or amend the schedule at any time
PLEASE READ OUR SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE
New for 2026 - Separate Supreme Championships for each day
All section champions are eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship on
the day they compete (no more returning next day to compete)
(see ring timetables for guide times)
This show is affiliated to the following societies
WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY (WPCS)
COLOURED HORSE AND PONY SOCIETY (CHAPS)
UK PONIES AND HORSES SOCIETY (UKPH)
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (ROR)
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY
HORSE AND COUNTRY RACEHORSES
SHETLAND PONY PERFORMANCE SOCIETY
CONCORSE D'ELEGANCE SOCIETY
BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY (BDS)
BRITISH PALAMINO & DILUTE SOCIETY
TSR-THE SHOWING REGISTER-With Talent Spotting
EQUIFEST
SUNSHINE TOUR
BRITISH APPALOOSA SOCIETY
DODSON & HORREL EQUINE SPORTS UK CHAMPIONSHIPS (ESUK)
RESCUE EQUINE SHOWING SOCIETY (RESS)
Refunds are not given and exhibitors must present on time or be disqualified
By entering you agree to have read our full rules terms and conditions detailed in full on our website
Hat Rules
All competitors jumping in the ring or practice/collecting /warm up must wear hats/skulls to the
following standards.
Competition riding hat rules for 2026
Durham County Show Ltd require all riders whilst mounted or leading horses to wear an approved industry
standard riding hat/helmet. You are required to check the standard for your discipline from the table below which
was current at the time of writing. Hat standards can change and it is a condition of entry that you personally
insure your hat is of correct standard for the time of use.
PAS 015 S/NZS AS/NZS
CRITT E20 3838
Discipline Mark 04 A or
E2021
BRC/BH
UKP
ear may be
2000 V+SAI
t 2000 V+SAI
200 VSAI
V + SAI
200 V+S
1998 OK
form signed page 17.
Suitably Mounted
All animals ridden anywhere on the showground, rings or lorry parks (day or night), must only be ridden by a
rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animal's welfare. We are operating under the 20% rider
weight guideline where the rider in full riding attire with full tack must be less than 20% of the animal's
bodyweight. This is based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, with a body score of 2.5 - 3 out of 5, as an overweight
animal is also a welfare concern.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The management have taken every precaution to insure the safety of the public and exhibitors and all
animal /livestock.
Management will not be held responsible for any loss or damage or injury to any persons animals or property
The public MUST NOT enter any ring or animal enclosure. the public must be vigilant of vehicles and animals
moving around the showground.
All exhibitors exhibit at their own risk
Refunds T&Cs
Refunds are not given and exhibitors must present on time or be disqualified
By entering you agree to have read our full rules terms and conditions detailed in full on our website
GDPR/Personal data
Your privacy is important to us.Breed societies and section governing bodies require Personal Data
and certain personal information relating to you.We want you to know exactly how we will use that personal
information. Our full privacy notice setting out detailed information about matters such as what personal
information we use, for what purposes we use it, what our legal basis for doing so and who we share your
personal information with, can be viewed on the entered exhibitors website as well as our own.
Photography
Durham County Show employs professional photographers to take photographs/video footage during show
weekend. Photographs will be for sale from our appointed photographer onsite and on his/her website. Images
are also captured for our own promotional requirements. It is a condition of entry that should your image be in
shot whilst on the show ground all rights of reproduction remain with ourselves at no cost to us.
Copyright
remains with Durham County Show Itd.
Photograph's cannot be taken of persons other than yourself. No images of any person/animal or the
showground, activities or attractions can be reproduced published or sold.
RULES OF ENTRY AND BIOSECURITY CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE
ENTERING THE SHOW IS YOUR AGREEMNENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE RULES. IT IS ALSO YOUR CONFIRMATION. THAT YOU
FULLY UNDERSTAND THЕМ. МАКE SURE YOU READ THEM FULLY BEFORE ENTERING
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