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Show Date
Mon, May 25, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, May 22, 2026
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
Info:
Intro 1 or 2 – your choice
Class
0 B
Preliminary - Test 1 (2024)
Class
0 C
Novice - Test 1 (2024)
Info:
Introduction to Dressage
(Riders under 16 years )
Lead rein (pony is not to be held)
Assisted from side lines
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
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.
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.
Info:
Walk and trot only. Any horse/pony
Class
5
First Ridden Pony
Info:
To be shown in a snaffle bridle only. Canter at rider’s option.
Class
6
Ridden Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony
Info:
Height up to 148 cm.
Class
7
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
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.
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
Info:
Horse or Pony aged 15 years & over.
Info:
Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding
Class
13
Ridden Odd Coloured
Info:
Palominos / duns / spots / roans, 4 years & older
Class
14
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
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
Info:
Horse or pony any height, 4 years old & over
Class
16
Concours d’Elegance
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
Info:
In-hand pony under 148cm. Open to Riding/Show/Hunter Ponies. Any
age stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding.
Info:
Any Riding horse/hack/hunter exceeding 148cm. Any age
Class
19
In Hand Coloured
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
Info:
Traditionals and Anything Hairy. Horse/ pony any height any colour. Any age.
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
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
Class
23
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony
Info:
Horse or pony any height
Class
24
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Info:
Dark colours & Greys Blacks / Browns / Bays / Greys / Chestnuts. Horse or pony.
Any height Any Age
Info:
Open mixed age - Horse or pony aged 15yrs & over
Class
26
In Hand Cob/ Cob Type
Class
27
In Hand Foreign Breeds
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
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’.
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
Info:
4 years old & over. To be ridden by an adult and child under 14 years.
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
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
Class
33
Handsomest Gelding
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
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
Info:
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
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
Info:
Loveliest natural mane and tail
Can be either ridden or In-hand unless otherwise stated. All unplaced
competitors will receive a special rosette.
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
Bergh Apton Manor, Threadneedle Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR151BL
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.
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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