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Show Date
Sat, May 23, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, May 15, 2026
Starting Times:
APPROXIMATE START TIMES. We will always do our best to accomodate an overlap between classes if you are in two which are scheduled at the same time: - Class 1 - Clear Round Jumping (Ring 1) - start 08:45. Kindly sponsored by: Blackdown Equine Clinic
- Classes 2-8 - Show Jumping (Ring 1) - start 10:00. Kindly sponsored by: Blackdown Equine Clinic
- Classes 9-13 - Ridden Show Classes (Ring 2) - start 09:30. Kindly sponsored by: Hair Art Alresford
- Class 36 - Fancy Dress (Ring 2) - approx start 12:30. Kindly sponsored by: Paws Meadow
- Class 14 - Hunters Challenge (Ring 2) - approx start 13:00. Kindly sponsored by: Watercress Lodges
- Classes 15-18 - Ridden Show Classes (Ring 2) - start approx 14:15. Kindly sponsored by: MS Horseboxes
- Classes 19-24 - In Hand Showing Classes (Ring 3) - start 09:15. Kindly sponsored by: RJ Hart
- Classes 25-29 - Ridden Show Classes (Ring 3) - start approx 12:00. Kindly sponsored by: Wood Farm Equestrian
- Classes 30-35 - Children's Fun Classes (Ring 3) - start approx 14:00. Kindly sponsored by: Butler & Co
Class
1
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.30m - 0.50m)
Info:
Will start at 30cm and increase as needed
Class
2
Beginners Show Jumping (0.40m)
Info:
(can be led) Course to be approx. 40cm
Class
3
Minimus Show Jumping (0.50m)
Info:
Course to be approx. 50cm
Class
4
Horse & Hound (0.50m)
Info:
Ride first and then you, or a friend, goes round a smaller course with your dog
Class
5
Improvers Show Jumping (0.60m)
Info:
Course to be approx. 60cm in the first round
Class
6
Intermediate Show Jumping (0.70m)
Info:
Course to be approx. 70 cm in the first round
Class
7
Open Show Jumping (0.80m)
Info:
Course to be approx. 80cm in first round. The ‘Shelia
Baigent’ memorial trophy to the winner
Class
8
Open Show Jumping (0.90m)
Info:
Course to be approx. 90cm in the first round
Info:
Open to ponies under 14.2hh for riders 18yrs and under
Class
10
Best Young Rider
Info:
For riders 16 yrs and under, with special for best rider of 12 yrs and under
Class
11
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to all natives and native part breeds, both registered and unregistered
Class
12
Best Hunting Pony
Info:
15hh and under, with special to the best regularly hunted HH
Class
13
Working Hunter Pony (0.70m)
Info:
15hh pony and under, with special rosette for the highest placed regularly hunted HH pony. Jumps approx 70cm
Info:
Most Mannerly Hunter
This class is for horses and ponies, and tackles some of the
challenges faced on the hunting field, such as such as:
• taking a drink from a tray,
• standing still
• leaving the ‘field’
• being mounted and dismounted (mounting block provided)
• a small jump etc .
All obstacles are voluntary, but the more that are completed, the
higher the points score! In the event of a tie, the higher place will
go to the one the judge would want to take hunting (or put a child
on to go hunting).
Class
15
Open Riding Horse
Info:
Open Riding Horse/ROR for horses over 15hh with ‘Best Retrained Racehorse’ special rosette
Info:
Horses over 15hh with special rosette for the highest placed regularly hunted HH horse
horse
Class
17
Novice Working Hunter (0.75m)
Info:
Not to have been placed 1st or 2nd in a Working Hunter Class
Class
18
Working Hunter Open (0.80m)
Info:
Special rosette to the highest placed regularly hunted HH horse
Class
19
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Yearlings to 3 year olds, of any breeding
Class
20
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to all native and native part breeds both registered or
unregistered. The class will be split into large & small breeds if
sufficient entries
Class
21
In Hand Condition & Turnout
Info:
Judged on the condition and turnout of horse, and turnout of
handlers
Info:
Open to horses/ponies over 15yrs (please state age when entering)
Class
23
In Hand Coloured
Info:
Open to all coloured, appaloosa and palomino
Info:
Open to any horse or pony of hunter type
Class
25
Riding Club Horse
Info:
For Horses over 14.2hh with an optional small jump in the class
Info:
Open to all horses/ponies over 15yrs (please state age when
entering)
Class
27
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
Open to any coloured, appaloosa and palomino
Info:
For hogged, plaited or traditional cobs
Class
30
Best Child Handler
Info:
(handler 12 yrs or under)
Info:
(rider or handler 12 yrs or under)
In hand or ridden
Class
32
Handsomest Gelding
Info:
(rider or handler 12 yrs or under)
In hand or ridden
Info:
Cuddliest First Pony
(rider 12 yrs or under)
Class will be split to On and Off lead rein if entries allow
Info:
(rider 12 yrs or under) Ridden class
Info:
(rider 12 yrs or under)
Ridden class
Info:
In hand or ridden - approx start 12:30
Show Secretary:
HH Events Show Secretary
The Kennels, Petersfield Road, Ropley, Hampshire SO240EG
Entries close Friday 15th May 2026 (late entries £4 extra per class provided classes are not full)
First Aid on site with Vet and Farrier on call
Photography by Anna Rainbow Photography
Invited Judges: Julian White
Payment Details & Event Fees
Enquires to the Show Secretary: 07711 354 347 or hh.mrl.events@gmail.com
£3 PER INDIVIDUAL RIDER/ HANDLER FOR FIRST AID COVER
Rosettes to sixth place. Championships and prizes where noted.
This year the HH Show is proud to be supporting Ebony Horse Club. In addition, this year there will be a cup presented to the most improved Ebony rider - given by the Garwood family in memory of Mike Garwood.
Refreshments available from Sole Sporting
- The decision of the judges in all cases to be final.
- No claim may be entertained against the organisers for any injury, loss or damage caused to or by any horse, pony, competitor, spectator, attendant or other person, or vehicle or any other property in connection with or arising from the show, whether or not the said injury, loss or damage is caused by negligence of the organisers, their servants or their agents.
- When all competitors or grooms are mounted, hard hats to the current British Standard with securely fitting chin straps must be worn at all times on the showground and back protectors are recommended.
- While showing in hand all children 16yrs & under must wear a hard hat to the current British Standard with securely fitting chin strap.
- Galloping on the field is strictly forbidden.
- Late entries will be accepted on the field only if classes are not already full at the cost of £4.00 per extra entry.
- Objections must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the event, together with a deposit of £25.00.
- Dogs to be kept under control at all times.
- In case of cancellation or postponement of event, entry fees will be returned on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope less £5 per horse for admin costs. SAE must be received within ten days of cancellation or postponement.
- In case of withdrawal by the competitor, entry fees will be returned on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope plus a vet’s certificate, less £5 per horse admin costs. SAE must be received within ten days of withdrawal.
- No foals, and no horse or pony under the age of 4yrs of age to be ridden on the show ground.
- No stallion to be led or ridden by any person 15 years and under.
- If you are competing and attending the show alone, it is your responsibility to inform the secretaries on the day and leave contact details for your preferred person in case of emergency.
Email Secretary - hh.mrl.events@gmail.com
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