Polnoon Castle Riders Association Working Hunter & Showing Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, May 24, 2026
Closing Date
Wed, May 20, 2026
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Email:
polnoonridingclub@gmail.com
Website:
www.polnoon.org.uk
Starting Times:

Ring 1 Working Hunter start time 9am. There will be a short break after class 4 

 Ring 2 Mixed showing classes start time 9am, class 14 not to commence before 12 noon.

Class 1
Nursery Stakes (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
Training Stakes Open to both horses and ponies. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted, horses must be aged 4 and over Fences approx 50cm. Combinations from this class cannot compete in classes 3,4,5 or 6. The 1st and 2nd prize winners will qualify for the Extravaganza Training Stakes Championship. If already qualified then the qualification will be passed down the line to clear rounds only. This class is run as a Training Stakes class. Competitors will each progress directly to the showing element on completion of jumping . This class is not eligible for the Working Hunter Championship Kindly sponsored by Pamela Buchanan in memory of Alfie The highest placed PCRA member will be awarded the North Stack Trophy
Class 2
Novice Novice Working Hunter (0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Prizes:
The highest placed eligible PCRA member will win the Thornbeck Trophy
Info:
TRAINING STAKES 60CM Open to both horses and ponies. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted, horses to be 4 years old and over. Fences 60 approx . Combinations from this class cannot compete in classes 4,5 or 6 The 1st and 2nd prize winners will qualify for the Extravaganza Training Stakes Championship. If already qualified then the qualification will be passed down the line to clear rounds only. This class is run as a Training Stakes class. Competitors will each progress directly to the showing element on completion of jumping . Training Stakes are not eligible for the Working Hunter Championships. Kindly sponsored by Longfaugh Farm Livery Stables, Hamilton 07920 063804
Class 3
Novice Working Hunter (0.75m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Prizes:
The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Wilbur Trophy
Info:
NOVICE WORKING HUNTER Open to horses/ponies of any height never to have won an open working hunter class. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted . Fences approx 75 cms. Kindly sponsored by Longfaugh Farm Livery Stables, Hamilton 07920 063804 Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd will compete for the Working Hunter Championship which is kindly sponsored by Andrea Hibbert, Equine Shiatsu 07961 925411
Class 4
BHS Scotland Riding Club Style Jumping (0.85m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
NETHERTON EQUESTRIAN/BHS SCOTLAND RIDING CLUB STYLE JUMPING SERIES 2025 Course max 85cm. Open to horses 4yo and over, not to have any BE points and not to have completed at BE100 or above in the current or previous calendar year. Riders 18yo on 1 Jan 2025. Run under BRC rules. To be eligible to compete at the final riders must be a senior member of a riding club affiliated to BRC. The course will have 8 to 12 obstacles, maximum 85cm in height with a maximum spread of 90cm one of which should be a double. The optimum speed for this competition is set at 325mpm. One penalty point will be deducted for every second over the optimum time. The first three qualify for the final, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified, the qualification can be passed down to fourth place provided they have jumped clear. Kindly sponsored by Don’t Eat the Daisies 01355 571600 donteatthedaisies.co.uk
Class 5
Intermediate Working Hunter (0.85m - 0.90m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Prizes:
The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Gambit Trophy
Info:
INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER Fences approx. 85 - 90cms. Open to horses/ponies of any height. Riders any age. Kindly sponsored by Don’t Eat the Daisies 01355 571600 donteatthedaisies.co.uk Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd eligible to compete for the Working Hunter Championship which is kindly sponsored by Andrea Hibbert Equine Shiatsu. 07961 925411
Class 6
BHS Scotland Riding Club Working Hunter Qualifier (1.00m) 153cms(15h) and over    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Prizes:
The highest place PCRA member will be awarded the Busby EC Trophy
Info:
DODSON & HORRELL / BHS SCOTLAND RIDING CLUB WH SERIES QUALIFIER Dodson & Horrell/BHS Scotland Riding Club Working Hunter Series 2025 Mare or gelding, four years old and upwards, 148 cm (14.2hh) and over. Riders eighteen years or over. The qualified riders MUST be a member of a British Riding Club by the time of the final. The first THREE qualify for the final, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualification can be passed down to fourth place provided they have jumped clear. The qualified riders MUST be a member of a British Riding Club by the time of the final. This competition series is run under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB GB), the governing body of all hunter and sports horses classes. It is the responsibility of organisers and competitors to be familiar with these rules; they can be found at http://www.sporthorsegb.co.uk. Please be aware of rules : 50 H - All ridden hunters in classes where the Judge rides the exhibits must be shod all round. No pads or surgical shoes are allowed. 50i - No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class in Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes. 50 j - The Society discourages the showing of over fat horses and Judges will take this into consideration when making their award. Kindly sponsored by First Choice Horse Supplies www.firstchoicehorsesupplies.co.uk (The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Busby EC Trophy) Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible to compete for the Working Hunter Championship which is kindly sponsored by Andrea Hibbert Equine Shiatsu. 07961 925411
Class 7
BHS Scotland Riding Club Working Hunter Qualifier (1.05m) exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£13.00
Info:
PERTH EQUINE VETS/BHS SCOTLAND WORKING HUNTER SERIES 2026 Mare or gelding, four years old and upwards, 148cm (14.2hh) and over. Riders eighteen years or over. Maximum height 1.05m, maximum spread 1.12m The qualified riders MUST be a member of a British Riding Club by the time of the final. The first THREE qualify for the final, even if they did not jump clear. If one of the first three has already qualified the qualification can be passed down to fourth place provided, they have jumped clear. This competition series is run under Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB GB), the governing body of all hunter and sports horses’ classes. It is the responsibility of organisers and competitors to be familiar with these rules; they can be found at http://www.sporthorsegb.co.uk. Please be aware of rules: 50 H - All ridden hunters in classes where the Judge rides the exhibits must be shod all round. No pads or surgical shoes are allowed. 50i - No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class in Working Hunter and Ridden Sport Horse classes. 50 j - The Society discourages the showing of over fat horses and Judges will take this into consideration when making their awards. Kindly sponsored by First Choice Horse Supplies www.firstchoicehorsesupplies.co.uk
Class 8
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open to horses & ponies of any age. Class will be split if sufficient entries into large and small. Kindly sponsored by B.E. Boutique.Burnbankequestrianboutique.co.uk 07535 963250 Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Mixed Championship (to be held after class 13) which is kindly sponsored by Alexander’s Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterfoot
Class 9
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open to horses and ponies aged 16 years and over. If there are sufficient entries, this class may be split by age. Kindly sponsored by Clarke’s Scotprime, Animal Feeds & Supplies, Chapeltonwww.clarksscotprime.co.uk 01357 300574 Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Mixed Championship (to be held after class 13) which is kindly sponsored by Alexander’s Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterfoot.
Class 10
In Hand Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
Quaich to be awarded to the highest placed traditional type.
Info:
COLOURED HORSE/PONY IN HAND (includes palomino and spotted) Open to Traditional and Non Traditional types – class may be split if there are sufficient entries. Kindly sponsored by Kate Henderson in memory of J and G Henderson Horses/ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Coloured Horse/Pony Championship (to be held after completion of Class 13) which is kindly sponsored by Kate Henderson in memory of J and G Henderson
Class 11
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Info:
M&M UNDER SADDLE Class may be split if sufficient entries into large and small. Kindly sponsored by Bluefaulds Equestrian, Chapelton ML10 6SG 07875 609133 Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Mixed Championship (to be held after class 13) which is Kindly sponsored by Alexander’s Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterfoot Alexanderstownandcountry.co.uk 0141 644 2558
Class 12
Veteran Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
The highest place PCRA member will be awarded the Bunter Cup
Info:
RIDDEN VETERAN HORSE / PONY Open to horses and ponies aged 16 years and over. If there are sufficient entries, this class may be split by age. Kindly sponsored by Burnbank Equestrian 07962 103052 burnbank-equestrian-centre.ecpro.co.uk (The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Bunter Cup) Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Mixed Championship (to be held after class 13) which is kindly sponsored by Alexander’s Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterfoot.
Class 13
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
Quaich to be awarded to the highest placed Traditional type
Info:
RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE/PONY (includes palomino and spotted) Open to Traditional and Non Traditional types – class may be split if there are sufficient entries. Kindly sponsored by Kate Henderson in memory of J and G Henderson Horses/ponies placed 1st or 2nd are eligible for the Coloured Horse/Pony Championship (to be held after completion of Class 13) which is kindly sponsored by Kate Henderson in memory of J and G Henderson
Class 14
Ridden Riding Club Horse/ Pony (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
The highest place PCRA member will be awarded the Riding Club Horse Trophy
Info:
RIDING CLUB HORSE/PONY Open to horses/ponies. Rider any age. Class may be split into small and large. Snaffle bridles only. A small jump will be included. Kindly sponsored by Graeme McBurney Farrier @grahammcburneyfarrier Horse/Pony placed 1st and 2nd are eligible for the Ridden Horse Championship (to be held after completion of Class 18).
Class 15
Ridden Novice Horse exceeding 153cms(15h)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Info:
RIDDEN NOVICE HORSE Open to horses exceeding 15hh (153cms) which have never won a ridden showing class. Snaffle bridles only Kindly sponsored by Clarke's Scotprime, Animal Feeds & Supplies, Chapelton www.clarksscotprime.co.uk Horses placed 1st and 2nd are eligible for the Ridden Horse Championship (to be held after completion of Class 18)
Class 16
Ridden Cob/ Cob Type    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Info:
RIDDEN COB/ COB TYPE Open to horses or ponies 4 years and over of any height To be shown hogged, trimmed or natural. Rider any age Kindly sponsored by Bluefaulds Stables, Chapelton 07912 505646 Horse/Pony placed 1st and 2nd eligible for the Ridden Horse Championship (to be held after completion of Class 18)
Class 17
Ridden Hunter exceeding 153cms(15h)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
The highest place PCRA member will be awarded the Busby Saddlery Trophy
Info:
SH RIDDEN HUNTER Hunter any weight. Open to horses exceeding 15hh (153cm). Kindly sponsored by Kindly sponsored by Alexander’s Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterfoot (The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Busby Saddlery Trophy Horses placed 1st and 2nd are eligible for the Ridden Horse Championship (to be held after completion of Class 18)
Class 18
Ridden Sports Horse 153cms(15h) and over    
Entry Fee:
£15.00
Member Fee:
£11.00
Prizes:
The highest place PCRA member will be awarded the Mariner Trophy
Info:
RIDING HORSE Open to horses exceeding 15hh. This class may be split into large and small if numbers are sufficient. Kindly sponsored by Graeme McBurney, Farrier. (The highest placed eligible PCRA member will be awarded the Mariner Trophy) Horses placed 1st and 2nd are eligible for the Ridden Horse Championship (to be held after completion of Class 18).
Show Secretary: Polnoon Castle Riders Association
S Lanarkshire,
Email: polnoonridingclub@gmail.com

Location
Morris Equestrian Centre, Meikle Mosside Farm Cottage, Fenwick, Kilmarnock, E Ayrshire KA36AY
Map Link: Morris Equestrian Centre

Show Information

 

QUALIFIERS 

 Netherton Equestrian/BHS Scotland Riding Club Style Jumping Series 2026

Final to be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials 29th August 2026

Perth Equine Vets/BHS Scotland Working Hunter series 2026

 

Final to be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials 27th-30th August 2026

Netherton Equestrian/BHS Scotland Riding Club Style Jumping Series 2026

Final to be held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials 27th-30th August 2026 

Qualifier for Caledonia Showing Championships Highfield @ Howe, near Ladybank, Fife on 16/17/18  October 2026

Training Stakes Qualifiers for West of Scotland Working Hunter Academy Extravaganza Show to be held at Morris Equestrian Centre on 19th September 2026. 

On line pre-entries, however entries will also be taken on the day at a £5 supplement per rider and cash only

Closing date for Pre-entries - Wednesday 21st May at midnight. No refunds after closing date.

 Entries for all classes are £15 (PCRA members £13 for working hunter and style classes , £11.00 for all other classes )

Members only : Buy 3 classes and get the 4th FREE! The free class entry can be made on the day 

 Ring 1 Working Hunter Judge - Stephen McKay

Ring 2 Mixed Showing Classes Judge - Cheryl Robertson McGhee 

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Polnoon Castle Riders Association.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.



COST:

Entries for WH classes are £15 (PCRA members £13)

All other classes are £13 (PCRA members £11)

Prize Information

Working Hunter Championships:

Horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd in classes 3,4,5 and 6 (not Training Stakes)will complete for the Championship. Kindly sponsored by Andrea Hibbert, Equine Shiatsu, 07961 925 411

 Coloured horse/Pony Championship:

For horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd in classes 9 and 12. To be held after completion of class 12. Kindly sponsored by Kater Henderson in memory of J and G Henderson 

 Ring 2 Mixed Championship: 

For horses and ponies placed 1st or 2nd in classes 7, 8,10, 11 and 13. To be held after class 13. Kindly sponsored by Alexander's Town and Country, Dripps Mill, Waterford

Ring 2 Ridden Horse Championship

For horses and ponies placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 14-19. to be held after completion of class 19. 

Supreme Overal Champion

Champion and Reserve from all of the four Championships from RINGS 1 & 2 will compete for the Supreme Overall Championship to be held in Ring 2 after completion of the Championship.Kindly sponsored by First Choice Horse Supplies www.firstchoicehorsesupplies.co.uk

 

Special Classes

 

 

 

Refreshments:

Available to purchase at Stables Bar & Restaurant Morris EC.

Withdrawals/Refunds

No refunds will be given after the closing date - midnight Wednesday 20th May

Terms & Conditions

 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1) The show is run under current BRC rules, except where stated otherwise, and it is the responsibility of the competitor to be aware of these rules.

2) All riders when mounted, whether competing or not, must wear a hard hat complying with one of the following specifications and with the strap properly adjusted and fastened.

I) PAS015 (2011) + BSI KITE MARK OR INSPEC IC MARK

II) VG1 01.040 (2014-12) + BSI KITE MARK OR INSPEC 1C MARK

III) ASTM F1163 (2015 or 2023) + OFFICIAL SEI MARK

IV) SNELL (E2016 or E2021)  + OFFICIAL SNELL LABEL AND NUMBER

V) AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) + OFFICIAL SAI GLOBAL MARK

 

VI) EN1384: 2023 provided they are BSI KITE MARK OR INSPEC IC MARK

It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they are wearing hats to the correct standard. Any rider found to be using a hat to a lower specification will be disqualified.

3) Neither the organisers, nor Morris E.C, nor anyone acting on their behalf accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any persons, animals or property whatsoever. Riding club members are covered for Third Party liability under the BRC insurance policy – non-members must have their own third party liability cover.

4) There will be first aiders present at the show. No vet or farrier will be present.

Any incidents or accidents must be reported to the secretary for recording in the accident book.

5) All ridden horses/ponies must be at least 4 years of age.

6) Horses/ponies must only be ridden at walk except in designated warm-up areas.

7) No horses/ponies to be left unattended whilst tied outside trailers/lorries.

8) All dogs must be on a short lead at all times.

9) Complaints must be put in writing and given to the show secretary, accompanied by a £20 deposit, within 15 mins of the incident complained of. The deposit will be returned if the complaint is upheld by the organising committee.

10) Anyone aged 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult taking full responsibility for their well-being and actions at all times.

11) The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without having to state a reason and to combine, split or cancel classes if they consider it necessary.

12) The organisers make every effort to avoid classes clashing, but in the event of such a clash, the competitor must decide in which class they wish to compete.

13 In respect of any classes at this show which are qualifiers for subsequent championship shows, compliance with any relevant eligibility criteria for these classes is the competitor’s responsibility and not that of the club or show organisers.

14) Competitors are required to take home any rubbish as a matter of courtesy. Please pick up any droppings from the vicinity of your box/trailer and do not muck out onto the car park.

15) Official photographs may be taken on the day and may be used and published for publicity and/or information purposes by or on behalf of Polnoon Castle Riders' Association and/or BRC. Results showing competitors’ and horses’ names may be published by Polnoon Castle Riders' Association and passed to relevant organisations.

Anyone not in agreement with this should advise the organiser when making their entry.

 

Acceptance of the foregoing provisions is a condition of entry.

 

 

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