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Show Date
Sun, Aug 9, 2026
Closing Date
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
Starting Times:
MAIN RING TIMETABLE
9.00 Classes 1-7 SHIRE HORSE & CHAMPIONSHIP
9.00 Classes 8-13 SUFFOLK HORSE & CHAMPIONSHIP
NOT BEFORE 11.30
Class 14 YOUNG HANDLER
Class 15 LIGHT HORSE DRIVING TO EXERCISE VEHICLE
13.00 PARADE OF HOUNDS
To follow Class 16 ANY OTHER HEAVY HORSE BREED
Class 17 VETERANS ANY BREED
Class 18 LIGHT TRADE TURNOUT & COSTERS
Class 19 NOVICE RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE
Class 20 IN HAND HARNESS
Class 21 PRIVATE DRIVE - 13.2hh and UNDER / OVER 13.2hh
Class 22 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
NOT BEFORE 4.15PM
GRAND PARADE
GRASS RING TIMETABLE
STARTING AT 12.30
12.30 Class 23 DRIVEN HEAVY HORSE HOYS
TO FOLLOW
Class 24 SINGLE HEAVY HORSE TURNOUT – TRADE VEHICLE
Class 25 EVERSLEY BRITISH RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE
Class 26 RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE HOYS QUALIFIER
Class 27 JUNIOR/NOVICE DRIVER – HEAVY HORSE
Class 28 HEAVY HORSE TURNOUT-SINGLE AGRICULTURAL
Class 29 PAIRS HEAVY HORSE TURNOUT
PLEASE NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. LIMITED STABLES ARE AVAILABLE ON SITE.
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4 years old and over. The I & P EVANS CUP to the winner of this class
Class
2
Shire Barren Mare
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4 years old and over. The Mr. & Mrs. L CAMBELL TANKARD to the winner of this class
Class
3
Shire Colt or Stallion
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2 years old and over
Class
4
Shire Filly or Gelding
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2 or 3 years old. The A WALLAKER CUP to the winner of this class.
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The Rev. PHILIP WRIGHT TANKARD to the winner of this class.
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BROODMARE with her own foal at foot.
The PETER HARRIS CUP to the winner of this class.
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FOAL out of the mare in class 6. The MONICA HARRIIS CUP to the winner of this class.
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4 years old and over
Class
9
Suffolk Barren Mare
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4 years old and over. The PAULDEN CUP to the highest placed barren mare in this class.
Class
10
Suffolk Colt or Stallion
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2 years old and over
Class
11
Suffolk Filly or Gelding
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2 or 3 years old
CRAMPHORN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP to the winner of this class.
Class
12
Suffolk Brood Mare
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BROOD MARE with her own foal at foot.
The PETER HARRIS MEMORIAL SHIELD to the winner of this class.
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FOAL out of the mare in class 12
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Minimum age 12yrs to not having reached their 18th birthday by 1st January 2025. Any breed of Heavy Horse.
The DONALD BROWN TROPHY to the winner of this class
Young Handler Accumulator Competition
The Shire Horse Society will once again be running the SHS Young Handler’s Accumulator Award in 2025.Points relative to placings will be awarded to those young handlers who are 2025 members of the Shire Horse Society. The winner will be announced at the end of the year. Points will be awarded to the top five, with points awarded as follows: 1st-5 points, 2nd-4 points, 3rd- 3 points, 4th-2 points and 5th- 1 point. The Champion Young Handler with the most points at the end of the year will win the trophy. Those taking part in the above should be Junior members of the Society and are able to join mid-season if they are not already members. Points will only count once membership is taken up and points will not be back dated. Junior memberships are £12 per annum and are open to those that have not attained their 18th birthday.
The highest placed Young Handler of a Shire Horse will also qualify for the Shire Horse Young
Handler of the Year at Midland Foal Show and Sale in September 2026.
Class
15
Light Horse Driving to Exercise Vehicle
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
Open to horses or ponies aged 4 years old and over driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons, Traditional and non Traditional vehicles are permitted
This is a Victoria Food Company Championship Qualifier. The Champion will qualify for the
Grand Final to be held on 12th &13th September 2026 at the Bury Farm Equestrian Club, New
Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks
Class
16
In Hand Heavy Horses
Info:
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade. Open to any other Heavy Horse breed British or Foreign, any age, Mare or Gelding must be in
the main stud book and registered with the relevant society
Class
17
In Hand Veteran Heavy Horse
Info:
Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade. Open to any British or Foreign Heavy horse 15 Years and over, Mare or Gelding registered to
the relevant society.
Class
18
Light Trade Turnout & Costers
Info:
Single or pairs in two - or four-wheel vehicles
This is a Victoria Food Company Championship Qualifier. The Champion will qualify
for the Grand Final to be held on Sunday 14th September 2025 at the Bury Farm Equestrian
Club, New Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT.
In the event that the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion to qualify. If
the Reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the
Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.
Class
19
Ridden Novice Heavy Horse
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
Open to ALL heavy horses breeds - 4 years and over that are registered in the main British
stud books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk and Percheron and heavy foreign breeds
registered with their foreign breed societies. Not to have won more then 2 ridden classes as a
combination.
Horses must be entered in the name and ownership that they are registered in.
Riders of stallions must be 16 years or over
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Appearance money of £25 will be awarded in the Grand Parade. Neatest and cleanest. Any breed shown in hand without vehicle
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
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13.2HH and UNDER / OVER 13.2HH
This class will be one class split into two (but maybe combined depending on entries) with one
overall, winner
Section A: Single, Pair or Tanden 13.2hh and under
Section B: Single, Pair or Tandem over 13.2hh
This is a Victoria Food Company Championship Qualifier. The Champion will qualify
for the Grand Final to be held on the 12th&13th September 2026 at the Bury Farm Equestrian
Club, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT.
Class
22
Ridden Concours D'Elegance
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
First, second and third placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify
for the Champion of Britain Title classes to be held at Onley Equestrian Centre, Rugby,
Warwickshire on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026. If a horse/pony has already
qualified, cards may be handed down to 6th place at judge’s discretion.
Each qualified horse/pony will receive a qualification card in the ring which will enable the owner to enter
the Championship Show, provided the owner and rider/handler are, or become registered with the
Concours d’Elegance Society within 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For
up-to-date information telephone the secretary on 07960 107 111 or see www.eqconcoursgb.com
Class
23
Driven Heavy HOYS Qualifier
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00, Prize money: 1st £25 2nd £15 3rd £10
Info:
Judge: Mr D Hayter. Start time: 12.30
An official HOYS qualifier entry form must be completed and sent to ESHA Show Secretary with every entry for this class.
This class is a qualifier for the Driven Heavy Horse of the Year Championship Supported by the
Shire Horse Society, to be held at the NEC Birmingham, 7th - 11th October 2026
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year
Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
As this is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided
to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy
details please visit www.grandstandentries.com
The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share membership data with Grandstand
For further details regarding the use of data for Horse of The Year Show qualifiers please refer
to www.hoys.co.uk
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for a
horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA
requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within
30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID
issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at
qualifying shows and by breed societies.
Class
24
Single Heavy Horse in Harness to Trade Vehicle
Info:
A Premium of £100 will be awarded to each entry forward. The MILTON BRICK COMPANY TROPHY to the highest placed single trade turnout.
Class
25
Ridden Heavy Horse
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
Judge-TBC. This class is a qualifier for the British Heavy Horse Society Eversley Championship
Open to purebred horses 4 years old and over that are certified British bred and registered in
the main British stud books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk and Percheron societies. Horses
must be entered in the name and ownership that they are
registered in.
Riders of stallions must be 16 years or over.
This class will be ridden by the judge
Class
26
British Ridden Heavy Horse HOYS Qualifier
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
Judges: Conf Mr. C Horler / Ride- Mr. W Morton
This competition is open to purebred mares, geldings and stallions 4 years old and over that are
registered in, and comply with showing requirements of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or British
Percheron Society Stud Books, at the time of qualification. Partbreds are not eligible to compete.
All Riders and Owners must be Members of either the Shire Horse Society, The Clydesdale Horse
Society, The Suffolk Horse Society or British Percheron Horse Society. These classes will be run
in accordance with the general rules as set out in this Rule book a copy of which can be
downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all
horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA
requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30
days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing
agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows
and by breed societies.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to
Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details
please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
For Clydesdale horses, they are to hold a Clydesdale Horse Society passport with full pedigree
details, stallions and mares are to appear in the main section of the Clydesdale Horse stud book
and geldings are to have appeared as produce of their dam.
Qualifiers should be marked in the following way:
Ride 50 maximum
Conformation 50 maximum
In the case of equality, the horse with the highest conformation mark will be deemed the winner.
If there still be equality at this point, then the judges’ decision will be final.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 7th -11th October
2026.
Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the
Year Show office
Class
27
Junior/ Novice Driver Heavy Horse in any Vehicle
Prizes:
£25.00, £15.00, £10.00
Info:
Please see last page of this schedule for entry conditions to this class.
Class
28
Single Heavy Horse in Harness to Agricultural Vehicle/ Implement
Info:
A Premium of £100 will be awarded to each single horse entry forward. The MARRIAGE CUP to the highest placed single agricultural turnout
Class
29
Pair of Heavy Horses in Harness with Vehicle
Info:
A Premium of £150 will be awarded to each pair entry forward. The ESSEX RADIATOR CUP to the highest placed pair trade turnout. The PERSEVERO CUP to the highest placed pair agricultural turnout
Show Secretary:
Essex Heavy Horse Show Entries Secretary
Beechwood Equestrian Centre, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM38DY
JUDGES:
Shire Horse – MR. C Horler
Suffolk Horse – MR. D Hayter
HOYS Ridden Heavy Horse -Ride Judge – MR. W Morton, Conf Judge – MR. C Horler
Private Drive/ Light Trade- MR. J H White
HOYS Heavy Horse Driven – MR. D Hayter
Best Shod- Mr. R May AWCF
ALL OTHER CLASSES - TBC
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 Essex Heavy Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Entry fees- £20 per class For NON members. Members £15 per class.
Class 14 Free. First Aid £3 Per Exhibitor
Class 23 & 25 £30 + £20 HOYS Levy Fee.
SHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 1-7
Re S.H.S Silver spoons and rosettes- the offer of Spoons and Rosettes is subject to the Shire
Horse Society Special Conditions of Offer.
Recipients must be member of the Shire Horse Society
DENYS BENSON MEMORIAL CUP and rosette to the Champion and rosette to Reserve
SILVER PLATED SPOON & ROSETTE presented by the S.H.S. for the best Mare or Filly.
(Classes 2, 4 and 6)
SILVER PLATED SPOON AND ROSETTE presented by the S.H.S. for the best Stallion.
(Class 3)
BOB HART MEMORIAL TROPHY to the best Shire Female overall.
(Classes 2, 4 and 6)
G & B FINCH ROSE BOWL to the best Mare & Foal, any breed, shown by an Essex Shire
Horse Association member
(Classes 6 or 12)
A & M SARGEANT TANKARD to the Best Shod Shire
SUFFOLK CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to 1st and 2nd prize winner in classes 8 -13
The WARMLIFE CUP and rosette to the Champion and rosette to Reserve
THE JOHN PURSE MEMORIAL CUP to the Suffolk Horse with the BEST FEET.
Affiliated to
The Shire Horse Society
The Suffolk Horse Society
The British Driving Society
1. The Organizers reserve the right to cancel, add, or amend any of the competitions or vary the
timing of any event although this will generally be avoided whenever possible.
2. No claim can be made for anything that may happen to competitors, onlookers, their property,
servants or horses in connection with or arising out of events at this show. It shall be deemed a
condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the promoters against any legal action
arising from such an accident.
3. The Organizers reserve the right to decline to accept any entry and may cancel the entry of any
competitors or exhibitors without stating any reason
4. All horses entered must have received a full course of Equine Influenza Vaccination as
recommended by the Equine Veterinary Association within the twelve months prior to the show. The
Organizers reserve the right to check passports.
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5. Competitors and their servants must carry out any directions given to them by authorized officials
of the show and failure to do so may result in the competitor being excluded from taking any further
part in the events and forfeiting all entry fees.
6. When not competing horses and vehicles shall be kept strictly to the nominated areas and no
exercising or practicing shall be carried out except in the nominated areas.
7. Horses in the harness and ridden classes must be 4 years old and over.
8. The decision of the Judges shall be final in all events. Any protest must be lodged with the
Secretary's Office within 15 minutes of end of class and accompanied by £20, which will be forfeited
if the protest is not upheld. Protests will be heard by the Chairman, Secretary and Chief Steward.
whose decision is final.
9. Any dogs brought to the show must be kept on a lead.
10. All Cups and Trophies must not leave the Secretary's tent except for presentation and
photographs.
11. All horseboxes and other vehicles MUST be parked as directed by the Stewards on the day and
are parked on the showground entirely at their owner's risk.
12. All Exhibitors must hold valid public liability insurance and may be required to produce copies of
their insurance documents.
13. The Organizers reserve the right to change the Judge without prior notification.
The E.S.H.A is affiliated to the Shire Horse Society, the Suffolk Horse Society and the British Driving
Society.
The Show and Classes will be conducted according to the Rules laid down by the Breed Societies
and the Essex Shire Horse Association Health and Safety Policy. By entering you agree to be
bound by these Rules.
The Essex Shire Horse Association cannot be held liable for any delay, accident injury or any other
happening however it may be caused.
Email Secretary - eshashowsec@outlook.com
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