Bergh Apton Horse Show & Fun Dog Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Mon, May 25, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, May 22, 2026
Enter Online
Website:
Starting Times:
Ring 1 9:30am Judge: Mrs Lesley Bradfield
Ring 2 9:30am Judge: Janet Smithers
Ring 3 9am - 12.45pm Dressage (On a Grass Arena) Judge: Jackie Staff, Fun Classes not before 1.30pm Judge: Jackie Staff

Class 0 A
Introductory - PYO    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Intro 1 or 2 – your choice
Class 0 B
Preliminary - Test 1 (2024)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Class 0 C
Novice - Test 1 (2024)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Class 0 D
Introductory    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Introduction to Dressage (Riders under 16 years )
Lead rein (pony is not to be held)
Assisted from side lines
Class 1
Best Turned Out    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
In-hand and Ridden. Ridden - to be 4 years old & over. Lead rein permitted. If used, lead rein to be attached to noseband only, and a snaffle bridle to be used.
Class 2
Tiny Tots Lead Rein Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Tiny Tots Lead Rein Pony (rider aged 5 & under). Mare or gelding. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 3
Lead Rein Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Lead Rein Pony (Rider age 6-9 - older SEND riders admitted but excluded from regular grading). Leading Rein. Mare or gelding, To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 4
Walk & Trot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Walk and trot only. Any horse/pony
Class 5
First Ridden Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
To be shown in a snaffle bridle only. Canter at rider’s option.
Class 6
Ridden Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Height up to 148 cm.
Class 7
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open Ridden Mountain and Moorland Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A, B, C & D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland and New Forest stallion, mare or gelding. Rider any age.
Class 8
Ridden Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding horse or pony any height. Riders any age. Classes may be divided depending on entries.

CHAMPIONSHIP A
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 1 – 8.
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the supreme championship
Class 9
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Horse or Pony aged 15 years & over.
Class 10
Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding
Class 11
Ridden Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding
Class 12
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding
Class 13
Ridden Odd Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Palominos / duns / spots / roans, 4 years & older
Class 14
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Dark colours & Greys Blacks / Browns / Bays / Greys / Chestnuts. Horse or pony. Any height. 4 years old & over.
Class 15
Ridden Rescue Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Horse or pony any height, 4 years old & over
Class 16
Concours d’Elegance    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Lead Rein Allowed. Hard hats must be worn. PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD UNTIL ALL IN-HAND AND RIDDEN CLASSES HAVE FINISHED

CHAMPIONSHIP B
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 9 - 16
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the supreme champion
Class 17
In Hand Show Pony/ Riding Pony/ Show Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
In-hand pony under 148cm. Open to Riding/Show/Hunter Ponies. Any age stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding.
Class 18
In Hand Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Any Riding horse/hack/hunter exceeding 148cm. Any age
Class 19
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open to Piebald / Skewbald / Palomino / Dun / Spot / Roan; stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. Classes may be divided depending on entries.
Class 20
In Hand Traditional    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Traditionals and Anything Hairy. Horse/ pony any height any colour. Any age.
Class 21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A, B, C & D, Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland and New Forest stallion, mare or gelding. Any age
Class 22
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
1, 2 & 3 year old
Class 23
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Horse or pony any height
Class 24
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Dark colours & Greys Blacks / Browns / Bays / Greys / Chestnuts. Horse or pony. Any height Any Age
Class 25
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Open mixed age - Horse or pony aged 15yrs & over
Class 26
In Hand Cob/ Cob Type    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Any height.
Class 27
In Hand Foreign Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Horse or pony any height. Any age

CHAMPIONSHIP C
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 17 - 27
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the Supreme Championship
Class 28
Introduction to Showing    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
Ridden - 4 years old & over Lead rein permitted. Horse or pony any height. This class is for combinations competing for the first showing season. Walk and trot only when in the ‘go round’.
Class 29
Ridden Novice    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
4 years old & over. Horse and rider combinations not to have been placed 1st in more than 3 ridden classes. Walk and trot only in the ‘go round’. Classes will be split depending on number of entries
Class 30
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
4 years old & over. To be ridden by an adult and child under 14 years.
Class 31
Utility Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£11.00
Info:
4 years old & over. To be ridden by an adult and child under 14 years. To complete a simple obstacle course with tasks designed to reflect qualities of a utility horse or pony. Competitors may be required to jump some small fences. A short individual show required. Snaffle bridle only permitted.

CHAMPIONSHIP D
1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 28 – 31
Champion and Reserve champion to qualify for the Supreme Championship
~ SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP ~
All Ridden & In-hand Champions & Reserve Champions (A, B, C & D only) to compete
Sashes & Rosettes sponsored by Christine Osborne Rosettes, 01508 480386
Class 32
Prettiest Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 33
Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 34
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 35
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 36
Best Kept Feet    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Open to shod & unshod. Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 37
Best Mane & Tail    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Loveliest natural mane and tail
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class 38
Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced competitors will receive a special rosette.

CHAMPIONSHIP E 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 32-38

Show Secretary: Halesworth & District Riding Club


Location
Bergh Apton Manor, Threadneedle Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR151BL
Map Link: Bergh Apton Manor

Show Information
Advance Entries would be greatly appreciated – and will save you time and money on the day. Emailed/postal entries to be received by Friday 22nd May 2026
Dog Show On the day entries only
Official Photographer: Richard Weller-Poley Photography

Payment Details & Event Fees
Show Secretary: Mrs Shirley Rimmer 01508 480576
Entries accepted in advance using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Halesworth & District Riding Club who are collecting entry fees on behalf of Bergh Apton St Peter & St Paul Parish Church.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Entry Fees: £11.00 per class for advance booking & payment.
Late (after midday Friday 22nd May) entries/payments accepted at £2 extra per class.
NB - No late entries accepted for Dressage classes
Equestrian Fun Classes (Classes 32-38) £8.00 per class
No extra fee for late entry to these classes
In addition, a single First Aid Charge of £4 per competitor is payable.

Refreshments:
Catering: TBC

Terms & Conditions
1. It is a condition of entry that each entrant has read, understood and agrees to be bound by these Rules. 2. Those attending the Show are to take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. Mr and Mrs Bertram & the Organisers of the Show accept no liability in respect of any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to any person, animal or property however caused. 3. All competitors are required to have their own third-party liability insurance, and to have insured whatever property and livestock brought to the show that is their own or for which they have responsibility. 4. Dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times. Any mess must be picked up, bagged and removed from the site. 5. Riding hats; at all times whilst mounted on horseback, riders must wear properly fitted and fastened protective headgear which complies with the latest British Standard. This requirement also applies to anyone under 14 years of age entering ponies/horses in the In-hand classes. 6. In the interests of safety, the wearing of face or body jewellery is not permitted in any class. 7. Bridles, unless otherwise stated any suitable bridle may be used. Ponies shown on the lead rein may only be shown in a snaffle bridle. 8. All ridden ponies or horses must be 4 years old and over. 9. The ages of riders and horses are to be taken at 1st January 2024. 10. In the interests of safety, horses/ponies may only be walked in the trailer lines – no trotting or cantering is permitted. 11. No animal to be left unattended in the lorry/trailer park. 12. Owners/riders are responsible for the welfare of their animal and to ensure that no horse/pony is overcompeted. 13. Juvenile competitors under the age of 16 years must be supervised by a responsible adult. 14. Any stallion must be ridden/handled by a competent person with a minimum age of 14 years. 15. Stallions, mares or geldings may compete in any class unless otherwise stated. 16. In-hand classes are open to all ages. 17. Lorries and trailers must not be mucked out onto any part of the show ground. 18. The Organisers reserve the right to split or amalgamate any class. 19. Judging times are as accurate as possible but can be subject to change 20. Entry fees are non-refundable unless a class has been cancelled by the Organisers. 21. The Judges’ decisions are final. 22. No judge will be competing in classes. 23. Interference from outside the ring will result in elimination and a requirement to leave the ring. Exception: Assisted Dressage – a person can be present in or at the arena but must not touch the pony unless absolutely necessary. 24. The Organisers of the Show reserve the right to refuse entries without giving a reason, or to require the removal from the site of any animal not considered by the Officials to be adequately under control. Similarly, any owners exhibiting abusive or threatening behaviour will be asked to remove themselves and their animals from the site.

 

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