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Show Date
Sat, Jun 27, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Starting Times:
Classes will run 9am - 5pm The timetable in the schedule is approximate and although the organisers will make every effort to maintain the timetable, The Committee reserves the right to make any alterations as it sees fit.
Ring 1 – Hunters, Sports Horses, Veterans, Coloured & Retrained Racehorses
Judge – Laura Kenyon-Brodie (Yorkshire)
Ring 2 – Children Classes / Novelty Classes
Judge – Alison Marriott (Derbyshire)
Ring 3 – M&M, Cobs, Arabs, Shetlands, Hacks, Riding Horse & Side Saddle
Judge – Sheila Dinsdale (Yorkshire)
Ring 4 – Warm Up (Showing)
Ring 5 – Warm Up (Jumping)
Ring 6 – Show Jumping 20/30cm – 90cm
Judge – Allan Downs (Yorkshire)
Info:
COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories:
Section A: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over)
Section B: Veteran (20–24 years)
Section C: Pre-Veteran (15–19 years)
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Info:
COMBINED AGE CLASS (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories:
Section A: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over)
Section B: Veteran (20–24 years)
Section C: Pre-Veteran (15–19 years)
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Class
3
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Veteran
Info:
Ridden Veteran 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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
Class
4
Coloured Youngstock
Info:
Youngstock 1-3 year old
Class
5
In Hand Non-Native
Class
6
In Hand Native Cobs & Traditionals
Class
7
Ridden Non-Native
Class
8
Ridden Native Cobs & Traditionals
Class
9
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Coloured
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
Class
10
In Hand Retraining of Racehorse
Class
11
In Hand Sports Horse Youngstock
Info:
Youngstock Sports Horse 1-3 years old
Class
12
In Hand Sports Horse
Class
13
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse
Class
14
Ridden Sports Horse
Info:
Ridden Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight Hunter Combined. Please select your section on entry
Section A: Lightweight
Section B: Middleweight
Section C: Heavyweight
Class
16
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hunter
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November
Class
17
Riding Club Horse or Pony (0.70m)
Info:
Riding Club Horse / Pony – Judged on versatility, manners, and suitability for riding club activities. Open to adults & juniors.
Class
18
Local Horse or Pony
Info:
Horse / Pony – Open to locally stabled or owned horses/ponies, judged on suitability and turnout. Open to adults 7 juniors.
Class
19
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
Horse / Pony – A safe, sensible mount suitable for all family members, judged on temperament and rideability. Open to adults & juniors.
Info:
Horse / Pony – Judged on cleanliness, turnout, and overall presentation of horse/pony and rider/handler. Open to adults & juniors.
Class
21
Adult Fancy Dress
Info:
A fun class for riders in creative costumes, judged on originality and effort.
Class
22
Prettiest Mare/ Handsomest Gelding
Info:
Bonny Mare / Handsome Gelding (In Hand or Ridden) – A fun class judging the appeal and presence of the horse/pony, whether led or ridden.
Class
23
Best Figure of Eight
Info:
Best Figure of 8 (Ridden) – Riders perform a figure-of-eight pattern, judged on balance, accuracy, and smooth transitions.
Class
24
Junior Fancy Dress
Info:
For young riders/handlers in costume, showcasing creativity and presentation.
Info:
Young Handler (In Hand) – For junior handlers showing their horse/pony in-hand, judged on turnout, control, and handling skills.
Info:
Rider 8 years and under – For young riders who are new to showing, judged on control, confidence, and position.
Info:
12.2hh and under, Rider 10 years and under – A class for young riders led by an adult, focusing on balance, confidence, and pony manners.
Class
28
First Ridden Pony
Info:
Rider 12 years and under – For young riders transitioning from lead rein, judged on independence, control, and overall way of going.
Class
29
Ridden Show Pony/ Show Hunter Pony
Info:
Show Pony / Show Ridden Hunter – Judged on conformation, movement, and way of going, with an emphasis on show presence and suitability.
Class
30
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
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 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
31
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
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
32
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Open Plaited
Info:
Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn
Class
33
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Plaited
Info:
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
34
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Plaited
Info:
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
35
In Hand Shetland
Class
36
Ladies Classical Side Saddle
Info:
Exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 160cm / Riding Horse Ridden - exceeding 148cm.
Class
38
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hack, Riding Horse
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November.
Info:
Ridden Lightweight Cob, Heavyweight Cob, Maxi Cob Combined. Please select your section on entry
Section A: Lightweight
Section B: Middleweight
Section C: Heavyweight
Class
40
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Cob
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November.
Class
42
Anglo & Part Bred Arabs
Class
43
In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cobs Youngstock
Info:
Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old.
Class
44
In Hand Traditional Gypsy Cobs
Info:
In Hand Senior Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over.
Section A: Small - Not to exceed 148cm
Section B: Large - 148cm and above
Class
45
Ridden Traditional Gypsy Cobs Small Breeds
Info:
Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. Small - Not to exceed 148cm
Class
46
Ridden Traditional Gypsy Cobs Large Breeds
Info:
Open to mares, stallions and geldings aged 4 years and over. Large - 148cm and above
Class
47
Mountain & Moorland Youngstock
Info:
Open to fillies, colts and geldings aged 1, 2 and 3 Years old
Class
48
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Class
49
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Class
50
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Class
51
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Class
52
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November.
Class
53
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Ridden
Info:
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. The two highest placed exhibit not already qualified will qualify for the relevant TSR Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November.
Class
54
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.30m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
Lead Rein & Arena assistance will be allowed.
Class
55
Show Jumping (0.40m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
Senior / Junior – Arena assistance will be allowed.
Class
56
Show Jumping (0.50m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
57
Show Jumping (0.60m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
58
Show Jumping (0.70m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
59
Pairs Show Jumping (0.75m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
60
Show Jumping (0.80m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
61
Show Jumping (0.90m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Show Secretary:
Honley Horse Show Secretary - Becci Brown
Farnley Tyas Showground, Huddersfield, West Yorks HD46UW
DEADLINE Friday 19th June 2026 7pm
Parking
HORSE BOXES WILL BE ALLOWED ACCESS ONTO THE SHOW GROUND FROM 8am.
ALL box drivers are obliged to co-operate with the parking stewards.
The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not co-operate.
Vaccinations
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PASSPORT.
RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Please make sure you have your passport ready.
EQUINE FLU – All equines attending Honley Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza within the past 12 months.
The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
First 2 vaccinations 21 – 60 days apart;
Third booster between 120-180 days;
Annual booster vaccination within 6 months or 12 months depending on governing body.
No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an El vaccination
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
Rules
Hard hats that conform to current BHS regulations must be worn by all riders within the showground when mounted.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (with the exception of foals) or stallions in In-Hand classes.
Children under 12 years old may not show Stallions in Ridden Classes.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Whiskers/ Sensory Hairs
All equines should present with no evidence of whiskers or sensory hairs having been trimmed or removed (other than for veterinary purposes, in which case you must provide written proof from your Vet; this proof must be available at the Show if requested by a Show Official). Sensory hairs are the hard hairs located on the horse’s muzzle and around the eyes, also known as ‘whiskers’ that are used for sensation. Any competitor in breach of this will be disqualified.
Payment Details & Event Fees
PRE-ENTRIES through www.myridinglife.com, our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Honley Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.
ENTRY FEES for ALL classes – £12.00 Pre Entries, £15.00 on the day. Entries will be taken on the day at the section secretary discretion. ENTRY PASS ALLOCATION – 1 Horse/Pony = 2 Wristbands (to be collected on the day)
Tickets will be required to access the main Show field. Once arrived and parked please come to the horse secretary tent to collect your competitor number.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
PRIZE MONEY – 1st – £15, 2nd – £10, 3rd – £5.00 Rosettes to 3rd place.
All prize money / vouchers will be paid by cash on the day, any not collected will be retained by the show.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Hard hats that conform to current BHS regulations must be worn by all riders within the showground when mounted.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (except for foals) or stallions in In-Hand classes.
Children under 12 years old may not show Stallions in Ridden Classes.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Whiskers/Sensory Hairs
All equines should present with no evidence of whiskers or sensory hairs having been trimmed or removed (other than for veterinary purposes, in which case you must provide written proof from your Vet; this proof must be available at the Show if requested by a Show Official). Sensory hairs are the hard hairs located on the horse’s muzzle and around the eyes, also known as ‘whiskers’ that are used for sensation. Any competitor in breach of this will be disqualified.
Email Secretary - lighthorsehonleyshow@gmail.com
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