Entries will close on 4th August, postal pre-entries 31st July

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

SHOW TICKETS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO ENTER THE MAIN SHOWGROUND
With your entry to the Horse Show you will receive one complimentary main show ticket per exhibitor. As a special offer you can buy show tickets at a reduced rate from the Horse Secretaries tent on the day.

We would like to thank all our Sponsors, Stewards and Judges who have so generously given their time at this year’s Equestrian Show. Without their support this Show and their charities would not enjoy the success they do each year.

Veterinary: The Barn Equine
Photographer: LRG Photographer- www.lrg-photgraphy.co.uk

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.

Showing Classes £11.00 per entry
Foal Class £5.00 per entry
Show Jumping £11.00 per entry.
Pairs Jumping £7.50 per Rider (Class 62)
Late Entries £15.00 per entry (CASH ONLY ON DAY)
Clear Round £5.00 per entry

PLEASE DISPLAY A HORSE SHOW LABEL IN YOUR VEHICLE TO HELP PARKING ATTENDANTS TO DIRECT YOU TO THE HORSE SHOW PARKING. (Entry Numbers & Tickets for the main showground can be collected on the day from the Secretary)

Rosettes To sixth place in all classes (exc. championships) rosette to best local and some specials given in certain classes Championship Winners receive a Sash, Rosette and Trophy.

All cups won in 2026 or before must be returned to the Show Secretary by 1st July 2027. Please return your cups to: The Cup Secretary. ALL CUPS WON IN 2026 SHALL BE COLLECTED BY THE WINNERS ON THE DAY FROM THE HORSE SECRETARY. YOU WILL REQUIRE PROOF OF IDENTITY AND PROOF OF WINNING.

SUPREME CHAMPION All champions of the day are invited into Ring 3 to compete for the Supreme Champion THE VISCOUNT SOMERTON SALVER Winner will receive a Sash, rosette and £100 Reserve will receive a Rosette and £50

LOCAL CHAMPION OPEN TO THOSE WHO LIVE WITHIN A FIFTEEN MILE RADIUS OF THE SHOWGROUND.
To be won by combination of horse/pony and rider with most points earned during the day. Points will be awarded: 1st - 10, 2nd - 8, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 2, 6th - 1 point. Those eligible must give their correct home address on their entry form and have a “Local” card (from Horse Sec) which they must get signed by the Judge or Steward at the time they win the points, and they MUST wear a yellow armband during the Class. THE PETERS TROPHY and £50 to winner
Please Note: There is no actual show class for the local champion, it works on points won throughout the day, so the more classes you enter, the more likely you are to win!
A Local Rosette is also given to the highest placed local in every class.
You must wear a Yellow Armband and return your completed card to the secretary.

SUPREME CHAMPION
All champions of the day are invited into Ring 3 (as soon as all classes have finished) to compete for the Supreme Champion. Supreme will receive. THE VISCOUNT SOMERTON SALVER Sash, rosette and £100 - Reserve will receive a Rosette and £50

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RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO THE HORSE SHOW 1. The 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. 2. Any abusive behaviour towards stewards, judges or show helpers WILL NOT be tolerated and will lead to being removed from the Showground. 3. No prizes shall be awarded when, in the opinion of the Judges, there is not sufficient merit. 4. 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 spurs, cruelty, or discourteousness. 5. Only Officials and Competitors (and their grooms in Showing Classes as required) are allowed in the Judging Rings. 6. Any objections must be made in writing to the Secretary within half an hour of the event finishing, together with the sum of £50 pounds - returnable at the discretion of the Committee. 7. 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, or property. All exhibitors must be covered by their own ‘Public Liability’ insurance. 8. All Cups and Trophies having been won in 2026 must be returned to the Secretary by 1st July 2027. Failure to do so may 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. 9. Cancellation of an entry or entries by a competitor/exhibitor after the 26th 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. Must be received before the day of the Show. 10. All dogs must be kept on leads (unless competing in appropriate classes/events). 11. The Society reserves the right to examine through one of the Veterinary Surgeons any animal showing signs of infection or contagious disease, this also includes any welfare issues that may arise. 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. 12. Competitors are advised to acquaint themselves with the conditions of entry given for their relevant Classes. 13. Owners will be responsible for any costs for attention by the Veterinary Surgeons or Farriers on the field. 14. No pony or horse, under the age of four, should be entered in the Ridden Classes. 15. In the event of Classes running late we reserve the right to transfer Classes to unoccupied Rings and use available judges. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that the classes they enter do not clash. 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. Appropriate riding clothes should be worn, and hard hats must be worn by anyone riding on the showground. Jumping riders must wear an approved hat, which includes a permanently fitted nondetachable harness secured to the shell at more than two points. Riding hats to be PAS 015 (2011), VG1 01.040 (2014-2012), ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards), Snell E2016, AS/NZS 3838 (2003 onwards) with kite mark. Further information can be on The British Horse Society website. We also advise back protectors to be worn in all jumping classes. 18. To the best of our knowledge, all information & rules are correct at the time of schedule going to print. 19. No Lunging in the Horse Lines 20. STALLIONS MUST DISPLAY STALLION DISCS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDLE AND A WHITE TAIL RIBBON.

All exhibitors must be covered by their own Public Liability Insurance