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.

ALL ENTRY FEES: Pre-entries £10 per class (close 1st August 2026).
Late entries £15 per class (these will be taken on the day but must be the correct amount in cash only)
£50 appearance money will be paid per in-hand horse that enters the ring.

Rosettes to sixth place. NO MONIES will be paid out after show day

HEAVY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Cup
This is a qualifier for the West of England Championship and will be run under their rules. The Championship to be held on 13th September

Conditions of Entry in Heavy Horse Classes
1. All Horses must have up to date Flu and Tetanus Certificates. 2. The Committee is not responsible for any damage or loss of any Animal, Equipment or Person on the showground. 3. The Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry, alter advertised times or cancel any class without giving reason. 4. The Judge’s decision is final. 5. All exhibitors must be appropriately dressed when in the ring and Horses turned out to a good standard. 6. All handlers aged 21 and under must wear an up to standard riding helmet, whenever handling any horse whilst on the showground.

All exhibitors must be covered by their own Public Liability Insurance