ACE Cross Country Showing Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
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Starting Times:
First class to run promptly from 09:00

Class 1
SSADL In Hand Pre-Senior    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
PRE-SENIOR IN-HAND PONY OR HORSE 15-18 Year old
Class 2
SSADL In Hand Senior    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
SENIOR IN-HAND PONY OR HORSE 19-23 Years old
Class 3
SSADL In Hand Senior Plus    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
SENIOR –PLUS INHAND PONY OR HORSE 24 Years old & over
Class 4
SSADL Ridden Pre-Senior    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
PRE-SENIOR RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 15-18 Year old
Class 5
SSADL Ridden Senior    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
SENIOR RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 19-23 Years old
Class 6
SSADL In Hand Senior    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
MIXED AGE IN HAND PONY OR HORSE 15 Years old & over
Class 7
SSADL Ridden Senior    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
MIXED AGE RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 15 Years old & over
Class 8
SSADL Members Open Challenge    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 9
SSADL Members Mountain & Moorland Challenges    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 10
SSADL Members Lead Rein/ First Ridden Challenges    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 11
SSADL Members Foreign Breeds Challenges    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 12
SSADL Senior of the Year Championship    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Class 13
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
For handlers 14 years and under.
Class 14
In Hand Youngstock    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
1/2/3 yrs old – This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ponies of any description of breed
Class 15
In Hand Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ponies over the age of 15 yrs
Class 16
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ponies
Class 17
In Hand Welsh Section D    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ponies
Class 18
In Hand Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ ponies of any description
Class 19
In Hand Cob    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Hogged or Hairy - This class is open to anyone and will include veteran horses/ponies
Class 20
In Hand Thoroughbred    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horses/ponies of this breed – NON ROR registered
Class 21
Lead Rein & First Ridden Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is eligible for riders 10 yrs and under
Class 22
Ridden Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is for ponies of any description of breed but not exceeding 148cm
Class 23
Ridden Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horse/pony of any description over the age of 15+
Class 24
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horse/pony
Class 25
Ridden Welsh Section D    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to anyone and will include horses/ponies
Class 26
Ridden Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horse/pony of any description.
Class 27
Ridden Cob    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
Hogged or Hairy - Ridden Class This class is open to any horse/pony
Class 28
Ridden Hunter    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horse/pony classed under a hunter type. Ponies over 148cm can enter.
Class 29
Ridden Thoroughbred    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Info:
This class is open to any horse/pony

Show Secretary: ACE Cross Country Entries Secretary
Abbots Court Farm, Churchend, Twyning, Gloucestershire, GL20 6DB
Tel: 07515959715, Mobile: 07955703461, Email: kirby@acecrosscountry.co.uk


Location
ACE Cross Country Course, Abbots Court Farm, Church End, Twyning, Gloucestershire GL206DB

Payment Details & Event Fees
Bookings and payment in advance only. Please book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to ACE Cross Country.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Prize Information
Placed 1st – 6th (Rosettes)

Special Classes
This event is linked to the London International Excel Horse Show – First Round Qualifiers 2026

Please can the event info include this detail: (This series is open members and non-members. Non – members will have 10 days to join the society, on receiving a qualification card SSADL Home Produced Qualifiers are OPEN to both Members and Non-Members of SSADL No Spurs with the exception to adult side saddle riders, who are allowed a Spur Band, Dummy or Blunt Spur. No Galloping or canter extensions, For Riders/Handlers- No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein Riders/First Ridden competitors: If a strip section is required a lead rein rider MUST stay mounted. STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to oversee this rule if required. ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk 2026 Qualification System: SSADL Members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed in the at time of judging/presentation. This is the members’ responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for. 1. 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the MCO CONSULTANCY LTD /SSADL London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifier 2026. 1. 1st to 6th from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL Members Open Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted) Open to all types and Breeds. Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted) Members Foreign Breeds Challenge. 1. The 6 highest placed Lead/or First Ridden Members Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge 1. 1st – 3rd in each age group will qualify for the Senior of Year Championship ( If a competitor has already qualified the qualification can be passed down the line). Once a member has filled out their qualification card to the relevant classes then said card must be sent into the Office by normal post no later than the 30th August 2026. REMEBER TO PHOTOCOPY YOUR CARD. Non – Members Qualification cards will be handed out in the ring to the six highest placed competitors in each section these are for Non-Members ONLY Qualification cards MUST be returned to SSADL Head Office within the 10-day period of date of show along with a 2025 Membership application completed and payment made. Once a qualification card/membership is sent in correctly along with payment only then will Members be eligible for the Members Challenge Preliminary rounds and Challenge Finals to the held at the SSADL National Championship Show on the 19th & 20th September 2026 at Onley Grounds, Rugby, Warwickshire. Please make a copy of your card and do not sent recorded delivery

 

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