Pre-show entries closing date Friday 31st July 2026
Late entries at £12 per class accepted on the day at the discretion of the secretary, cash only.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – EQUINE INFLUENZA PROTOCOLS

ALL HORSES, PONIES AND DONKEYS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR EQUINE FLU TO BE GIVEN ENTRY TO THE SHOWGROUND

See below for vaccine requirements.  This rule applies in respect of any horse, pony, mule or donkey, apart from any foal less than 6 months old whose dam was vaccinated in accordance with this rule before foaling.  Urgent action is required if your animal is not properly vaccinated and you need to start again as 28 days (21 days between 1^st and 2^nd and 7 days between 2^nd and show) is required. Failure to follow these guidelines means many Shows risk being cancelled.

Due to the current outbreak of Equine Influenza across the UK, we are implementing additional biosecurity measures for ALL competitors attending our event, in line with current guidance from the Equine Infectious Disease Action Group, and our Veterinary Advisers.

 All equine vehicles will be stopped at a holding area prior to the parking area.

Passports will be checked to ensure vaccinations are fully compliant. Microchip scanners will used to verify the identity of the animals.

Horses without a passport, or with incomplete/lapsed vaccinations, will NOT be permitted to unload or compete. The vehicle along with ALL animals on board will be removed from the Showground.                         Please note that NO equine that has had a flu injection within the previous 7 days will be admitted.                                                                                             Please ensure you allow extra time on arrival for these checks to take place.

By attending our venue, competitors confirm that:

• the horse is compliant with current vaccination requirements

• the horse has not shown signs of respiratory illness within the previous 14 days

• the horse has not been in contact with suspected or confirmed Equine Influenza cases within the previous 14 days

Any horse showing signs of illness, including coughing, nasal discharge, raised temperature, lethargy or swollen glands, must not attend the venue.

We also ask all competitors to follow sensible biosecurity measures:

• do not share water buckets or equipment

• avoid nose-to-nose contact between horses

• maintain good hygiene around tack, equipment and vehicles

• minimise time spent on site where possible

These measures are being introduced to help protect the health and welfare of all horses and to ensure competitions can continue safely.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Any veterinary advice on the day will be adhered to and will be final.

Vaccination  Protocols  Eligibility to Enter Showground

Equine Influenza Vaccination Requirements for horses starting a Primary Course

prior to 1 January 2024

Primary Course

First Vaccination                Day 0               

Horses that have only received first vaccination the primary course  will not be allowed entry

Second vaccination            Day 21-92    

Horses  that  have  completed the primary  course  can  enter the showground provided the second vaccination has not been given within the preceding 7 days.

First Booster

V3 (first booster):

Day 150 - 215 after the second vaccination.  Horses must have  been  vaccinated to comply with the requirements for the Primary Course.  Horses cannot enter the showground if they have been vaccinated within the preceding 7 days.

Subsequent Boosters 

Within 12 months of previous booster vaccination.  Horses cannot enter the showground if they have been vaccinated within the preceding 7 days.

Equine Influenza Vaccination Requirements for horses starting a new Primary

Course after 1 January 2024

Primary Course

First Vaccination                Day 0               

Horses that have only received first vaccination the primary course  will not be allowed entry

Second vaccination            Day 21-60   

Horses  that  have  completed the primary  course  can  enter the showground provided the second vaccination has not been given within the preceding 7 days.

First Booster

V3 (first booster):

Day 120 -180 after the second vaccination.  Horses must have been  vaccinated to comply with the requirements for the Primary Course.  Horses cannot enter the showground if they have been vaccinated within the preceding 7 days.

Subsequent Boosters 

Within 12 months of previous booster vaccination.  Horses cannot enter the showground if they have been vaccinated within the preceding 7 days.

There is no requirement for horses that have received their primary course and first

booster before 1 January 2024, to be re-vaccinated provided that they have been

vaccinated in compliance with the 2023 Veterinary Regulations. 

None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 (seven) days

including the day of entry onto the showground.

Entries in advance via our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Entry Fee £8 per class
Late entries at £12 per class accepted on the day at the discretion of the secretary, cash only

Prizes for each class 1st Place £12, 2nd Place £8, 3rd Place £5
ERAS Best local & Best New Forest Bred rosette awarded in classes 1 through 10
The DBS offers the following special rosettes to the highest placed exhibit owned by a member of the DBS:
Best veteran (20 years and over) in class 1
Best gelding in class 2
Best foal in class 3
Best 2 year old in class 4
Best yearling in class 4
Best Young Handler in class 6

Affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society (DBS)

1. Classes are judged in accordance with the Donkey Breed Society Showing Rules. Please make sure you have thoroughly read these by visiting https://www.donkeybreedsociety.co.uk/about-donkeys/ activities/showing/ 2. New Forest Bred Donkey - exhibitors to wear a green armband. Local exhibitors to wear white armband. 3. The Show Committee reserves the right to refuse or cancel entry or entries made by any person, if they shall deem it fit to do so, without giving any reason for so doing, and the right to cancel any Class or Classes, refunding any fees paid in respect thereof. 4. Any abusive behavior towards stewards, judges or show helpers will NOT be tolerated and will lead to being exited from the Showground. 5. No prizes shall be awarded when, in the opinion of the Judges, there is not sufficient merit, and the Judges have the power to divide any prize. 6. No appeal can be made against the decision of the Judges, whose decision shall be final. The Judges have the right to disqualify any Competitor for abuse of whip or cruelty or discourteousness. 7. Only Officials and Competitors (and their grooms in Showing Classes as required) are allowed in the Judging Rings. 8. Any objections must be made in writing to the Secretary within half an hour of the event finishing, together with the sum of ten pounds - returnable at the discretion of the Show Committee. 9. No responsibility whatsoever is accepted by the Society, or any of its Officers or Servants, for any accident or loss on the Showground to spectators, competitors, their horses, donkeys or property. All exhibitors must be covered by their own ‘Public Liability’ insurance. 10. All Cups and Trophies having been won in 2026 must be returned to the Donkey Show Secretary by 1st July 2027. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of any future cups being won. Should a named Cup or Trophy not be available for presentation the Society reserve the right to present another in its place or to withdraw the award. All Cups and Trophies are Perpetual unless otherwise stated. 11. Cancellation of an entry or entries by a competitor, exhibitor or trader after the 31st July 2026 will result in no refunding of any fees paid in respect thereof, with the exception of livestock who must produce a Veterinary Surgeon’s certificate. 12. All dogs must be kept on leads (unless competing in appropriate classes/events). 13. The Society reserves the right to examine through one of the Veterinary Surgeons any animal showing signs of infection or contagious disease. If it is then thought necessary, the owner must remove the animal from the Showground immediately. Owners are advised to have had their animals vaccinated against Equine Flu. 14. Competitors are advised to acquaint themselves with the conditions of entry given for their relevant Classes. 15. Owners will be responsible for any costs for attention by the Veterinary Surgeons or Farriers on the field. 16. In the unlikely event of the cancellation, postponement or abandonment of the Show by the Executive Committee through circumstances beyond their control, refunds of fees will be made at the discretion of the Executive Committee. 17. Only one show entry ticket per exhibitor will be given, however extra tickets may be purchased at a lower rate. 18. To the best of our knowledge, all information & rules correct at time of schedule going to print
All exhibitors must be covered by their own Public Liability Insurance