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Show Date
Sun, May 17, 2026
Closing Date
Thu, May 14, 2026
Entries Open
Sat, Apr 11, 2026
Starting Times:
RING ONE - IN-HAND CLASSES For PURE BRED Connemara Ponies 148cms & under ONLY. Judge: Lorraine Ahmet RING TWO (A) - RIDDEN CLASSES. Judge: Ms Southerley Roberts & Lorraine Ahmet
RING TWO (B) - CLEAR ROUND JUMPING Time: 8.15-8.45a.m. & Approx. 11:15a.m. RING TW0 (B) WORKING HUNTER PONY CLASSES Time: 9a.m. Judge: Mr Simon Luck
Class
1
In Hand Yearlings
Info:
Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championships In Hand Yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies colts, filly or geldings, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Handlers of colts must be 14yrs and over.
Class
2
In Hand 2 & 3 Year Olds
Info:
Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championships In Hand Two & Three Year Old, Stallion, Gelding or Filly
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies stallions, filly or geldings, 2 and 3 years, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Stallions and colts from the age of two must be bitted.
Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14yrs and over. Stallion discs must be worn.
(This class will be split if there are sufficient entries).
Info:
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies stallions, mares or geldings, 4 years and over registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies.
Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14yrs and over. Stallion discs must be worn.
• Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
• Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
(This class will be split as above if there are sufficient entries).
Class
4
In Hand Part Bred & Over Height Connemara
Info:
In Hand Part Bred and Over Height Connemara
Open to stallions, mares or geldings, any age. Foals are not eligible.
May be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type.
Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14yrs and over. Stallion discs must be worn.
• Part Breds, must be registered in the appropriate Stud Book
• Over Height, PURE BRED Connemara over 148cms.
Class
5
In Hand Sports Pony
Info:
In Hand Sports Pony
Open to any registered M&M breeds and Part Breds not exceeding 148cms.
Stallions, mares & geldings, any age.
Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14yrs and over. Stallion discs must be worn.
(If sufficient entries, this class may be split between youngstock & 4yrs & over)
Info:
Sunshine Tour Junior Handler: 16 years and under
Open to any age or breed type. Handler not permitted to show colts or stallions in this class.
To be judged on showmanship, handling skills & ability of handler.
(Class maybe split if sufficient entries 10yrs & under / 11yrs & over).
Class
7
Ridden Part Bred & Pure Bred Connemara Over 148cms
Info:
Equifest Ridden PART BRED and PURE BRED Connemara Over 148cms
Open to mares & geldings, 4yrs old and over.
• Part Breds, must be registered in the part bred section of their respective Breed Society Stud Book with a minimum of 12.5% of that breed blood.
• Over Height, PURE BRED Connemara over 148cms.
To be ridden in any suitable bridle. May be shown plaited or unplaited to suit type.
Rider any age, except stallions (must be 14yrs and over). Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Class
8
Ridden Sports Pony
Info:
Ridden Sports Pony
Open to any registered Mountain & Moorland breeds and Part Breds, not exceeding 148cms.
Stallions, mares & geldings, any age. Rider any age (riders of stallions must be 14yrs and over).
Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Class
9
EQUIFEST Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein not to exceed 128cms
Restrictions:
Unaffiliated
Info:
Equifest Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class
10
EQUIFEST First Ridden Mountain & Moorland not to exceed 128cms
Restrictions:
Unaffiliated
Info:
Equifest Mountain & Moorland First Ridden
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
11
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Open to mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered in the respective Pure Bred Societies:
• Connemara, Dales Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Sections C & D.
Riders not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
12
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Open to mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies:
• Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
13
Introduction to Showing
Info:
Sunshine Tour Newcomer Introduction to Showing Class
Open to any Breed, unregistered, mares or geldings, 4 years old or over. 158cms & under. Snaffle bridles only. Rider any age
This class is aimed at the novice, inexperienced or new to showing rider who would like to gain experience. The class will run as a normal showing class with walk and trot only (may canter in individual show).
The Judge will provide feedback and guidance to the rider for practice and improvement for the future.
This class is NOT open to professional riders or riders who compete at affiliated shows.
Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.
Class
14 A
Novice Ridden Walk & Trot not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Nursery Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland - Section 1 - Mares and Geldings only (see class 14B for Stallion section)
Open to Any Breed, Registered or Unregistered, stallions, mares or geldings, 4 years old or over. 148cms & under. Snaffle bridles only. Rider any age except stallions
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i). been placed 1st - 3rd in ANY ridden classes with the exception of walk and trot or ring experience classes.
Ponies will only walk and trot as a class and may canter only in their individual show.
Ponies entered in this class are not allowed to compete in Class 15 - 17
Class
14 B
Novice Ridden Walk & Trot not to exceed 148cms
Info:
Nursery Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland - Section 2 - Stallions ONLY, riders must be 14yrs and over). Stallions must wear stallion discs (see class 14A for Mare/Gelding section).
Open to Any Breed, Registered or Unregistered, stallions, mares or geldings, 4 years old or over. 148cms & under. Snaffle bridles only. Rider any age except stallions
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i). been placed 1st - 3rd in ANY ridden classes with the exception of walk and trot or ring experience classes.
Ponies will only walk and trot as a class and may canter only in their individual show.
Ponies entered in this class are not allowed to compete in Class 15 - 17
This class will be split in to two sections:
Class
15
Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Novice Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Open to Any Breed, Registered stallions, mares or geldings, 4 years old & over, registered in the respective Pure Bred Societies:
• Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
• Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i). Won any affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class.
Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.
Rider any age (riders of stallions must be 14yrs and over). Stallions must wear stallion discs.
This class may be split in to two sections as above if sufficient entries.
Class
16
Open Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Equifest/Sunshine Tour Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies:
• Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age (riders of stallions must be 14yrs and over).
Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Class
17
Open Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Equifest/Sunshine Tour Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies:
• Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B
Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age (riders of stallions must be 14yrs and over).
Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Class
18
Training Stakes (0.30m - 0.40m)
Info:
Unaffiliated Training Stakes – Bottom Hole
Open to Lead Rein & Assisted Riders
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn.
Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class.
Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class
19
Training Stakes (0.50m)
Info:
Unaffiliated Training Stakes – 50cms
Maximum height of fences 50cms
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn.
Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class.
Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class
20
Training Stakes (0.60m)
Info:
Unaffiliated Training Stakes – 60cms
Maximum height of fences 60cms
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn.
Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class.
Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class
21
Training Stakes (0.70m)
Info:
Unaffiliated Training Stakes – 70cms
Maximum height of fences 70cms
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn.
Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class.
Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class
22
Training Stakes (0.80m)
Info:
Unaffiliated Training Stakes – 80cms
Maximum height of fences 80cms
These classes are OPEN to ALL. Ponies 4yrs old or over. Rider any age, except stallions & stallion discs must be worn.
Riders may only ride one pony in each class BUT ponies may be entered in more than one training class.
Any suitable bridle - the severity of the bit may be reflected in the judge's marks. Front boots only may be worn and do not need to be removed after the jumping phase.
Class
23 A
Novice Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony (0.65m - 0.70m)
Info:
Sunshine Tour Novice Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony - Section 1 - Large Breeds: 65 – 70cm
Open to Registered and Unregistered Mountain & Moorland ponies.
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i). won an open unaffiliated/affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Won more than 5 BE points of 200 BS points at home or equivalent abroad
Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit.
Rider any age except stallions (riders must be 14yrs and over). Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Riders may ride up to two ponies in each section, and both ponies can go forward for show and confirmation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.
Class
23 B
Novice Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony (0.50m)
Info:
Sunshine Tour Novice Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony - Section 2 - Small Breeds: 50cm
Open to Registered and Unregistered Mountain & Moorland ponies.
A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, it has done any of the following:
i). won an open unaffiliated/affiliated mixed WHP class
ii). Won more than 5 BE points of 200 BS points at home or equivalent abroad
Ponies must be shown in a Snaffle bit.
Rider any age except stallions (riders must be 14yrs and over). Stallions must wear stallion discs.
Riders may ride up to two ponies in each section, and both ponies can go forward for show and confirmation judging. There must be no change of rider between the phases.
Class
24 A
Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony Small Breeds (0.50m - 0.60m)
Info:
Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Ponies - Section 1 – Small Breeds: 50 - 60cm
Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter pony, stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dartmoor, Dales, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland or Welsh A, B, C or D. Any suitable sized rider.
Class
24 B
Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony Large Breeds (0.70m - 0.80m)
Info:
Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Ponies - Section 2 – Large Breeds: 70 - 80cm
Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter pony, stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dartmoor, Dales, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland or Welsh A, B, C or D. Any suitable sized rider.
Show Secretary:
South East Connemara Group Show Secretary
Felbridge Showground, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, W Sussex RH192NU
Entries CLOSE – 14th May 2026 (Late entries accepted on day)
COURSE BUILDER: Rebecca Stansfild
FIRST RESPONDER: Richard Kerkham
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER: Hon Anne Harries
REFRESHMENTS: Venue - on-site cafe
VET ON CALL: Cinder Hill Veterinary Clinic
Payment Details & Event Fees
You can book using our Secure Online Booking System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to the South East Connemara Group.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment. ENTRY FEES: BCPS Members Non-Members In-Hand Classes: £ 12.00 per class £ 15.00 per class All Ridden and WHP (inc. Training Classes): £ 18.00 per class £ 20.00 per class Young Handler £ 10.00 per Handler Clear Round Jumping £ 5.00 per round First Aid: £ 5.00 per Rider LATE ENTRIES ON THE DAY In Hand classes £20.00, Ridden/WHP £25.00, Jnr/Handler £12.00, + £5.00 First Aid (if not already paid)
Rosettes 1st - 6th Place Champion & Reserve Best British Bred (to those eligible)
Trophies
SPECIAL AWARDS: A British Bred Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed British Bred Connemara pony (ponies conceived and born in Great Britain) in all In Hand & Ridden classes (not Part Breds & Home Produced). In mixed classes, the British Bred Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Connemara. CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: The Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championships – the highest three placings of each age group in classes 1–2, Connemara yearlings, two year olds and three year olds, and in class 3, the highest three placings, Connemara Mares only, will qualify for the final which will take place at the annual BCPS Breed Show to be held at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morell, CV35 9BL on 17th – 18th July 2026. Qualification cards will be awarded in the ring and must be forwarded with the entry for the Breed Show. Equifest Qualifiers- the two highest placed exhibits in each qualifying class not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship class to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th – 8th August 2026. Any competitor wishing to qualify for Equifest, please ensure you download a qualification card from the Equifest website prior to the show. https://equifest.org.uk/competitors/ Sunshine Tour Championships 2026 The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th September 2026. 1st – 4th PLACE can be used to gain a qualification code. Classes can be separate type (in-hand, ridden, lead rein) or combined. Only if combined classes are awarded separate placings, can both sets of placings be eligible for qualification. Any competitor wishing to qualify for The Sunshine Tour Championships, please ensure you download a qualification card from the Sunshine Tour website prior to the show. https://www.sunshinetour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Qualifier-Form-2026-Showing.pdf
Strictly no Refunds unless veterinary evidence provided.
1RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. Where shows are affiliated to the NPS their rules for showing apply in their qualifying classes. 2. No entry fees are refundable. 3. Mares with a living foal born in the current season are not eligible to compete in ridden classes. 4. Brood mares must be four years old or over. The age of the pony is calculated from 1st January in the year of its birth. 5. Foals must be at least 4 weeks old on the day of the show, must accompany the mare into the ring and be shown in a halter or leather head collar. 6. No ridden pony may be shown on a lead rein accept permitted classes 7. All ponies in Novice Classes must be shown in a suitable snaffle bridle. 8. Whips or canes must not exceed 30"(75cm) except in dressage classes. Excessive u se of the whip will be penalised and may result in disqualification. 9. a) A Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos: PAS015 2011, VG1 (BS)EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 and 2023, SNELL E2016 and E2021, AS/NZS 3838 2006, MUST be worn by riders at all times whilst mounted. Hats should have a plain cover either Black, Navy, Blue, Brown, Grey or Green. Velvet covers are encouraged. It is considered to be the responsibility of the members/guardians to ensure the hat complies with the current standards. Members/guardians are responsible for ensuring the manufacturer's guidelines with regard to fit and replacement are followed. b) A competitor whose hat comes off (or chin strap comes undone whilst competing must), on penalty of elimination, replace it or fasten it before continuing. The competitor may dismount without penalty to recover the hat or have it passed up from the ground or may stop without penalty to fasten the chinstrap. 10. Riders must wear a body protector when working in (practice jump) and the jumping phase in all WHP classes and clear round jumping. Body Protectors should be `BETA’ approved and appropriately labelled 'Level 3 body protector' 2018 (Purple). All types of Air jackets are NOT allowed. 11. A fall of pony or rider in the ridden phase of any class will result in disqualification. The rider must not remount in the ring. A fall of a rider in the in-hand phase may result in elimination at the discretion of the judge. 12. All equines must be kept within the designated areas and handlers must obey the instructions of the stewards to conform to the current Health and Safety rules. 13. Stallions/colts may not be lead or ridden by a junior who has not attained his/her 14th birthday on the day of the show. 14. All equines must be kept under control at all times. Any equine deemed not to be under control may be required to leave the Ring and/or Showground by any authorised person. 15. The Judges decision is final. 16. Any pony arriving late for a class may only compete in that class with the Judge's permission. 17. Exhibitors may not remove their ponies from the Ring during judging, without the Judge's permission. 18. In WHP classes, no change of rider/saddlery is allowed between phases or during a phase. Protective front boots only may be used for the jumping and ridden phases only. Bandages and protective pads on ponies' feet are not allowed. No change or rider/handler will be allowed throughout the class without the judge’s permission. 19. No stallion or colt may tease and/or serve a mare on the Showground or on the show premises. All colts 2yrs old or over must be adequately bitted. Ridden Stallions must wear a stallion disc obtainable from the NPS or other showing society, In Hand stallions (2yrs old and over) are advised to display a stallion bridle marker. 20. No pure bred 148cm and under may be plaited, except in Sports Pony classes. 21. An exhibitor may not knowingly exhibit a pony bred, sold leased, produced broken, ridden or trained by the Judge, and/or his/her immediate family or his/her employer/employee or by anyone with whom he/she resides. (N.B: Group teach-ins and demos are exempt). 22. a) A rider/Handler may not compete in a Class judged by someone for whom he/she has exhibited in the show ring within the previous 12 months or judged by his/her immediate family. b) An exhibitor may not show under a judge for whom he or she has produced a pony within the previous 12months (An exhibitor is the owner, the lessee or the person who produces and/or shows the pony). c) An exhibitor may not show under a Judge where he or she has entered into a financial/commercial undertaking within the previous 12months. Stud fees are excluded. 23. No invited judge is permitted to exhibit a pony at the same show. 24. The Show Committee reserves the right to alter the times of the classes, rings or the judges if necessary. Timings given on the schedule are `not before‘ start times and are given as an approximate guide. Classes will run on where a time is not given. The decision of the Show Committee in all matters is final. 25. All entries must be paid in full when entering. If monies have not been paid before the show date entry to the showground will not be permitted. Late Entries will be taken on the day subject to class availability. Entries Fees will only be refunded in the event of cancellation of the show or if a veterinary report is provided. 26. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Please clear up after your dog. 27. No animal can be brought onto the showground unless it is entered in a class. 28. No clearing out of horse boxes is allowed on the showground; anyone found will be fined. Please ensure you take ALL litter HOME WITH YOU. 29. Anyone wishing to lodge a protest shall do so in writing to the Show Secretary's 0ffice and at the same time deposit £50.00. All protests shall be delivered within one hour of the incident. BCPS Rules for Showing This show is affiliated to the British Connemara Pony Society and the Society's Rules for Showing apply. Neither the organisers of this event, nor any agent or representative accepts any liability for any accident, loss or injury or illness to horses/ponies, riders, or spectators, or any other person land or property whether caused by their negligence or breach of contract in anyway whatsoever. 1. Unless entered in a class specifically for over-height Connemara ponies, no Connemara pony exceeding 148 cms or less than 128cms maybe shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or Registered Mountain & Moorland Ponies within the jurisdiction of the Society. Where it is reported to the Society that this may have occurred then the Council or such sub-committee or individual representative as the Council may delegate authority to from time to time, may require the animal to be measured or re-measured in accordance with the Rules of the Joint Measurement Board Ltd. The penalty for the contravention may be cancellation of the registration of the animal concerned. 2. No entire male may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or registered Mountain & Moorland ponies after the 1st January in the year in which he attains the age of three years un less he is registered as a stallion in the adult section of the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society. Stallions registered after 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class 2. 3. No female or gelding may be shown or take part in any competition restricted to Connemara or registered Mountain & Moorland ponies after the 1st January in the year in which it attains the age of four years unless it has been registered as an adult pony in the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society. Mares and geldings registered after the 1st March 2007 must be registered in Class 1 or Class 2, with the exception of geldings registered as adults in the Stud Book in 2007 and 2008. 4. No Connemara pony may be shown over the age of six months unless it is registered in the Stud Book or the stud book of the Parent Organisation or an Approved Society.
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