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Show Date
Mon, May 4, 2026
Closing Date
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Starting Times:
CLASS TIMES issued via My Riding Life prior to the event
Info:
RESTRICTED CLASS – DRIVERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY TO COMPETE IN THIS CLASS. DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A GROOM OVER THE AGE OF 18.
Open to traditional type driving vehicles or an exercise vehicle. To be judged in the following manner: The driver need not be the same competitor as the rider, but the horse or pony must remain the same in both sections.
A. Ridden Section: Walk, trot and canter on one rein, then change the rein and canter only on the other rein. Riders must give a ridden show which includes a canter on both reins, with an extended canter and a rein back.
Conformation judging will be included but riders will stay mounted for the conformation judging.
The judge is looking for a horse/pony that is going quietly but with good impulsion in the correct pace and in a balanced manner on the bit.
The judge will place every horse/pony within the class and award points as follows: 1st – 1 point; 2nd 2 points; 3rd – 3 points etc
B. Driven Section: Competitors will be judged as for a private Driving class. The judge will place every horse/pony in the class with the same placing/points awards as in Section A.
Points will be added together from Sections A and B and the winner will be the competitor with the lowest combined total. In the event of equality of final points – the highest placed competitor in the Driving section will be declared the winner.
Info:
RESTRICTED CLASS – DRIVERS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY TO COMPETE IN THIS CLASS.
Open to horses and ponies, 4 years old or over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle.
A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle my be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic vehicle tyres, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible with judges focusing on safety, correctness and suitability for safe road driving.
The class may be split into height sections i.e. under / over 14.2hh, or two wheel and four-wheel vehicles if class entries permit.
Private Driving Classes are judged on turnout cleanliness, safety, harness fit, and vehicle suitability, with a strong emphasis on the driver’s skill and the horse’s way of going.
Class
3
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Open to all breeds / part breeds aged 1yr to 3yrs. Adult Handlers (aged 18rs and over). Exhibitors must wear approved safety head gear with chin strap fastened.
Class
4
In Hand Introduction to Showing
Info:
RESTRICTED CLASS Open to all types – recorded or unrecorded breeding. This class is restricted to combinations who have never been placed in any showing classes as a combination. Also, for Handlers who have not won or been placed in any In Hand showing class as an exhibitor with any horse/pony.
Class may be split into A) Junior Handler and B) Senior Handler (over 16yrs) if class entries permit.
Class
5
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies - Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh Breeds. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Handlers any age except for stallions who must be exhibited by adult handlers.
Class
6
In Hand Coloured & Odd Coloured
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Open to all coloured and Alternative coloured- i.e. Skewbald, Piebald, Dun, Palomino, Spotted etc Class may be split into A) Skewbald & Piebald and B) Alternative Coloured if class entries permit.
Class
7
In Hand Irish Breeds
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Open to all Irish Breeds and Part Breeds inc. ISH. Class may be split into A) Pure bred and B) Part Breeds incl. ISH if class entries permit.
Class
8
In Hand Show Hunter
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Open to all Show Hunter types. Class may be split into weight and height sections if class entries permit.
Class
9
In Hand Warmblood/ Sports Horse/ Pony
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Open to all Part Breeds with recorded lineage. Class may be split into A) Horses and B) Ponies if class entries permit
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Open to all cob types – Traditional or Hogged/trimmed. Class may be split into A) Traditional and B) Show cob if class entries permit.
Class
11
Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series Qualifier
Info:
OPEN TO ALL ROR AND NR COMPETITION REGISTERED HORSES,
3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2025. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused by racing will be ignored. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 22nd, 2026
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5,
Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10 - The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd 2026
Class
12
In Hand Foreign Breeds
Info:
Open to all pure bred / part bred foreign breeds i.e. Spanish Andalusian Arab etc. Class may be split into A) Pure Breeds and B) Part Breeds if entries permit
Info:
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY QUALIFIER: Veteran Horse Society - Foundation class - In Hand - Area Qualifier
COMBINED AGE CLASS IN-HAND (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Class
14
Ridden Introduction to Showing
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RESTRICTED CLASS Open to all types – recorded or unrecorded breeding. This class is restricted to combinations who have never been placed in any showing classes as a combination. Also, for Riders who have not won or been placed in any Ridden Showing class on any horse/pony. Class may be split into A) Junior and B) Senior (over 16yrs) if class entries permit.
Info:
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY QUALIFIER
Veteran Horse Society - Foundation class - Ridden - Area Qualifier
COMBINED AGE CLASS RIDDEN (15 years and over). To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20–24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15–19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
VETERAN TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height, 15 years and over. Riders of any age, suitably mounted – animals will not be galloped. Spurs not to be worn. Blemishes are not taken into consideration.
Class
16
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
17
Ridden Lead Rein Plaited
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
18
First Ridden Plaited Pony
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
19
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthdays but not attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
20
Ridden Plaited Pony
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn
Class
21
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
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TSR QUALIFER – RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year and suitably mounted. Spurs must not be worn.
Class
22
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
TSR QUALIFIER - RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn
Class
23
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden (Welsh Section A, B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland)
Info:
THE B.S.P.S. NEW HORIZON PLASTICS HERITAGE RIDDEN
BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY QUALIFIER Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland. Welsh A & B Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Info: Ponies, Owners and Riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Classes. To be judged on a 50/50 marks system. 50 marks – Show/Freedom of Action 50 marks – Breed Type/Conformation
Classes will be judged under B.S.P.S. rules as per the 2026 B.S.P.S. Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards. Riders any age.
The 1st - 3rd prize-winners from each of the above classes will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena UK. The qualification will NOT pass down the line. These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge. Ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
Class
24
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden (Welsh Section C & D)
Info:
THE B.S.P.S. NEW HORIZON PLASTICS RIDDEN
BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY QUALIFIER
Registered Pure Bred Welsh Section C & D. Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
Info: Ponies, Owners and Riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Classes. To be judged on a 50/50 marks system. 50 marks – Show/Freedom of Action 50 marks – Breed Type/Conformation
Classes will be judged under B.S.P.S. rules as per the 2026 B.S.P.S. Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards. Riders any age.
The 1st - 3rd prize-winners from each of the above classes will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena UK. The qualification will NOT pass down the line.
These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge. Ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
Class
25
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden (New Forest & Connemara)
Info:
THE B.S.P.S. NEW HORIZON PLASTICS HERITAGE RIDDEN
BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY QUALIFIER
Registered Pure Bred Connemara and New Forest. Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
Info: Ponies, Owners and Riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Classes.
To be judged on a 50/50 marks system. 50 marks – Show/Freedom of Action 50 marks – Breed Type/Conformation
Classes will be judged under B.S.P.S. rules as per the 2026 B.S.P.S. Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards. Riders any age.
The 1st - 3rd prize-winners from each of the above classes will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena UK. The qualification will NOT pass down the line.
These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge. Ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
Class
26
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden (Highland, Fell, Dales)
Info:
THE B.S.P.S. NEW HORIZON PLASTICS HERITAGE RIDDEN
BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY QUALIFIER
Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales and Highlands. Ponies 4 years old and over. Riders any age.
Info: Ponies, Owners and Riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Classes.
To be judged on a 50/50 marks system. 50 marks – Show/Freedom of Action 50 marks – Breed Type/Conformation
Classes will be judged under B.S.P.S. rules as per the 2026 B.S.P.S. Rule & Show Handbook. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards. Riders any age.
The 1st - 3rd prize-winners from each of the above classes will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena UK. The qualification will NOT pass down the line. These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge. Ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions.
Class
27
Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier
Info:
OPEN TO ALL ROR AND NR COMPETITION REGISTERED HORSES
4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
The Series is open to AMATEUR* riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete.
Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 21st 2026
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th + RoR Tattersalls official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10.
The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd, 2026. Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on August 22nd ,2026
*Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as an amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as a brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:
Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2025. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.
Class
28
Ridden Foreign Breeds
Info:
Open to all pure bred / part bred foreign breeds i.e. Spanish Andalusian Arab etc. Class may be split into A) Pure Breeds and B) Part Breeds if entries permit
Class
29
Ridden Coloured Horse/ Pony
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TSR QUALIFIER CLASS: RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Ponies: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn. Ponies under 153 cms.
Horses: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Animals 153cms and over.
Class
30
Ridden Alternative Coloured
Info:
Open to any breed - Alternative Coloured Horse / Pony i.e. Dun, Palomino, Spotted etc Class
Class
31
Ridden Riding Horse/ Hacks
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open to Hacks and Riding Horses. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show Spurs may be worn by adult riders
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders
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TSR QUALIFIER - AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders
Class
34
Ridden Concours D'Elegance
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CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS – QUALIFIER
Show Secretary:
Bishop Burton College Entries Secretary
Bishop Burton College, Bishop Burton, Beverley, E Yorks HU178QG
CHARITABLE ETHOS
Blue Lights Horse Shows maintain a strong charitable focus through its fundraising ethos: “Linking Equestrianism with Charitable Giving in support of our communities” Everyone attending our shows and other equestrian events supported by us contributes to our charity giving focus so that together we make a difference. Thankyou!
Payment Details & Event Fees
Bookings online in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bishop Burton College.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Stabling Information: Yes
Stabling, Hook up and Shavings are available to book online with your entries. Stables £35 per night 1st night, £20 2nd night.
This event is the official Host of Police Sport U.K. Inter-Services Northern Championships Inter Services Sections Police Sport U.K. - UK Protective Services & Armed Forces & Blue Lights G.B.
SHOWING SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND QUALIFIER INFORMATION TATTERSALLS RoR – Retraining of Racehorses Membership: That all entries to the RoR class have current RoR competition membership (£26 per year) this can do done online through the RoR website: https://www.ror.org.uk/registration Horses without current RoR competition membership are NOT allowed to take part in RoR Show classes. Riders taking part in the RoR showing classes must be 15 years old by January 1st, 2026 Qualification: IN HAND CLASS - Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Show Series (1st, 2nd and 3rd) to qualify for the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026 RIDDEN CLASS - Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series class, all show classes (1st, 2nd and 3rd placed) from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2026 will be awarded qualification for the Hickstead Derby Meeting June 21st 2026. CONTACT: RoR website: https://www.ror.org.uk/registration BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY
Membership: Ponies, Owners and Riders must be B.S.P.S. Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Classes.
Qualification: The 1st - 3rd prize-winners from each of the above classes will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at THE B.S.P.S. HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena UK. The qualification will NOT pass down the line. These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge. Ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Champion of Champions. CONTACT: INFO@BSPS.COM 01487 831376
BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY
Membership: Drivers must be members of the British Driving Society to compete Driving classes at this show.
CONTACT: Tel: 01284-630591 email@britishdrivingsociety.co.uk
THE SHOWING REGISTER
Membership: This Show is an Area Qualifier. Exhibits do not need to be members to qualify at this show. TSR membership will be required to compete in the Final.
Qualification Detail: The two highest placed amateur exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year Final Class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th & 29th November 2026
CONTACT: www.theshowingregister.co.uk TEL. 02476 857010
VETERAN HORSE SOCIETY
Membership: This Show is an Area Qualifier Class entries are open to members and non-members. VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. Qualification Detail: The VHS affiliated classes are Area Qualifiers categorised as Foundation Classes being held as two Combined Age classes for 1) VHS In Hand and 2) VHS Ridden Qualifiers. An Area qualifier is the first of the three rounds in the Veteran Horse Society showing series. Competitors placed 1st to 4th at an Area Qualifier are then eligible to enter a Regional Final (second round) providing they become a member. Competitors then placed 1st or 2nd at a Regional Final gain qualification to the VHS Supreme Final to be held at Arena UK, Lincolnshire 4th – 6th September 2026 All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged. CONTACT: info@veteran-horse-society.co.uk www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk Tel: 01239 881300 - 07789 514004
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN
Membership: Owners and riders/handlers must be, or become, registered with The Concours d’Elegance Society within 21 days of the qualifying show. No horse registration is required. For up-to-date information, please contact the Secretary at 07960 107 111 or visit www.eqconcoursgb.com.”
Qualification Detail: Horses and ponies placing first, second, and third in eligible classes, who have not yet qualified, will qualify for the Champion of Britain Title classes. These will be held at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Rugby, Warwickshire on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026.
CONTACT: 07960 107 111 or visit www.eqconcoursgb.com.
BLUE LIGHTS HORSE SHOWS® [BLHS] are official event hosts of this venue’s Police Sport U.K. competition. BLHS competition rules reflect BD/BS/BRC rules and overarching BEF and FEI guidance. Showing classes, guidance and rulings, may align with individual association rulebooks as indicated within the schedule of classes. It is the responsibility of each competitor to be conversant with the relevant rulebooks for classes entered.
SCHEDULE REVISONS
Any future schedule revisions will be notified to all entered competitors. for non-entered competitors the current uploaded online schedule should be re-visited and referred to for clarification of any revisions or amendments prior to booking entries.
CLASS TIMES
Issued via My Riding Life prior to the event
COMPETITOR NUMBERS
Competitors to provide their own number cloths / bridle numbers / number bibs / arm bands where applicable / or required for ALL classes. Competitor Note - Dressage classes require a bridle number on each side of the bridle.
RIDER SECTIONS
Competitor Note: Entries must clearly state in rider notes which section the rider represents. Non declarations will place riders as an open entry and alterations cannot be guaranteed after the entry closing date.
GDPR CONSENT
It is a condition of entry that Services competitors agree validation checks may be carried out to verify service status. By entering this event each rider permits the entries secretary to communicate necessary and sufficient information to BLHS / PSUK Coordinators including name/ personal contact information / services status declarations so that validation checks may be completed and for the awarding of prizes and championship titles.
OPEN RIDERS (Non-Services Riders) – Open Section
PSUK (Current Members of Police Sports Clubs) - Provide collar / staff number and police force
Entry eligibility – PSUK section requires police riders to be a current member of their police force sports club/s – Entry eligibility checks will be undertaken.
U.K. PROTECTIVE SERVICES / BLUE LIGHTS EMERGENCY SERVICES / ARMED FORCES - Provide collar / staff number and which Protective Service Represented. Entry Eligibility – All other Services (non-PSUK)
PSUK Riders must be current members of their respective force sports club. Any Police rider who is not a member of a police force sports club must not enter the PSUK section but may compete in the Blue Lights / U.K. Protective Services section subject to validation checks and BLHS approval.
POLICE & SERVICES RIDERS
WHITE ARMBANDS should be worn by services riders who elect to wear traditional competition dress or showing attire.
UNIFORM DRESS
Should only be worn by serving officers and staff whose service / force status permits the wearing of uniform. Retired officers or other Services employees whose services / force status does not permit the issue of uniform should compete in approved equestrian attire. Equestrian attire with PSUK logos is permitted to denote PSUK force sports club membership. Force Sports Clubs may also permit services riders to use force logos. Services riders not competing in uniform or competition jackets with PSUK / Force logos should wear a white armband to denote they are riding as a Services Section competitor. TEAM ENTRIES COMPETITOR NOTE: Team riders must first be entered as an individual in each of their chosen classes. When entering the TEAM entry – In entry notes - all rider / horse combinations in the TEAM entry MUST be named and the entry MUST state which class is to be scored as the TEAM entry score for each horse/rider combination. COURTEOUS CONDUCT & BEHAVIOUR Competitors must be courteous and respectful to all show goers, fellow competitors and show officials and must always abide by directions of show stewards and officials. Discourteous conduct may result in competitors being required to leave the show ground without being permitted to compete and forfeit remaining entries. Discourteous behaviour or other misconduct concerns may also be subject of separate referral report considerations to the individual’s force as deemed appropriate or necessary for services section competitors. INSURANCE / HEALTH & SAFETY All BLHS events will be managed and risk assessed by BLHS, in conjunction with associated show partners, organisations and the hosting venue. BLHS undertake to ensure the review and implementation of health and safety arrangements, risk management plans and appropriate venue event insurance. On an individual basis – all riders and rider connections attending BLHS – agree - as a condition of entry – to have relevant and adequate insurance provision in place to cover their ridden activities and rider insurance must include third-party liability. All competitors accept as a condition of entry they are attending BLHS to compete and ride at their own risk - recognising that equestrian sport can be a high-risk activity and equines can be unpredictable animals both to handle and to ride. SHOW CANCELLATION Additionally - where necessary – event planning may need to comply with other restrictive provisions and so may be subject to alterations or cancellations in part or full. Entry is taken as acceptance of any future revision or alteration of event information and scheduling previously published for any reason. If cancellation of BLHS in its entirety should be required for any reason – class entries may be transferred to an alternative show date or refunded as appropriate - at the sole discretion of the Hosting venue & BLHS - subject to an administration fee. ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION Equines are required to be within annual flu vaccination rules.
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