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Show Date
Sun, May 3, 2026
Starting Times:
Rings start at 9am. Pre entry on My Riding Life. Pre entry numbers up on Facebook, day before show
Class
1
Ridden Tack & Turnout
Info:
ESUK - Open to all, go round only, no individual show
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - not to exceed 128cm, rider not to have attained 9th
birthday before 1st Jan in current year. To be shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be
attached to the noseband only. (If your pony is bigger/rider older but you want to enter lead
rein you can but won’t be eligible for qualifiers).
Class
3
First Ridden Pony
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - not to exceed 128cm, plaited, rider not to have
attained 10th birthday before 1st Jan, M&M, rider not to have attained 12th birthday before
1st Jan. To be shown in suitable bridle.
Lead Rein/First Ridden Championship - 1st/2nd in Lead Rein/First Ridden classes
Info:
ESUK - no canter in go round or individual show
Class
5
Novice/ Nervous Rider
Info:
For those inexperienced in the show ring (horse or rider) walk/trot
only in go round, optional canter in individual show
Info:
First season showing as a combination
Info:
Open rider under 16yr, any breed/height of pony/horse (includes first
ridden/lead rein)
Info:
ESUK - not exceeding 153cm PLAITED PONY RIDDEN 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. Top two amateurs qualify
Ridden Morning Championships 1st/2nd from Class 1-8 (not including class 2 and 3)
Class
9
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse
Info:
ROR- ESUK, Equifest
LUNCH BREAK
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - Skewbald/Piebald only
Info:
VHS, ESUK, Equifest - Horse 15yr+, open to horses and ponies of any
breed, type and height - spurs not to be worn for VHS qualifer - no gallop required. Horse
any height, any breed of horse, rider any age
Class
12
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
ESUK, Equifest, - Open to Mountain & Moorland
ponies registered with their respective pure bred societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or
gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age except for those on stallions who must have
attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year
Class
13
Ridden Hunter/ Hack/ Riding Horse
Info:
Must not have been produced on a professional showing yard
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - Show, Maxi, Native, Traditional Cobs
Info:
ESUK - exceeding 148cm
Class
17
Ridden Concours D'Elegance
Info:
Qualifier - open to Inhand and Ridden entrants
Ridden Afternoon Championships 1st/2nd from Class 9-17
Supreme Championship of Show - Champion and Reserve Champion from all
Championships - once all rings have concluded
Class
18
In Hand Tack & Turnout
Class
19
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
ESUK - open 3yr and under.
Class
20
In Hand Novice/ Nervous
Info:
For those inexperienced in the show ring (horse or handler)
Class
21
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
ESUK, Equifest - Open to In Hand Mountain &
Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Shetland, Welsh A, B, Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C and D.
Stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. Dales, Connemara, Fell, Highland, New Forest,
Welsh C/D
Class
22
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands
Info:
Open including Shetlands not exceeding 42”
Info:
ESUK - open under 16yr, any breed/height of pony/horse Kindly
Sponsored by LD Equine Services Class 25 - Veteran - VHS, ESUK, Equifest 15yr+, any
height, any breed of horse, rider any age
Class
24
In Hand Coloured
Info:
ESUK, Equifest
Inhand Morning Championship - 1st/2nd from Class 18 - 24
Class
26
In Hand Retraining of Racehorse
Info:
ESUK - Show, Maxi, Native, Traditional Cobs
Info:
ESUK - exceeding 148cm
Info:
Competitor has to tell the judge why their horse or pony is their
best friend. Normal go round and individual show piece too.
Info:
ESUK - not exceeding 148cm
Class
32
In Hand Odd Coloured
Info:
ESUK - Spotted, palomino, dun, roan, cremalo etc
Class
33
Handsomest Gelding
Class
35
In Hand Home Produced
Info:
Must not have been produced on a professional showing yard
Inhand Afternoon Championships - 1st/2nd from Class 26 - 35
Class
37
Working Hunter (0.60m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
38
Working Hunter (0.80m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
39
Working Hunter (0.80m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
40
Working Hunter (0.85m - 0.90m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
41
Working Hunter (0.20m - 0.30m )
Info:
X poles - lead reins/assisted welcome
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
42
Novice Working Hunter (0.40m - 0.50m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
43
Working Hunter (0.50m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Class
44
Junior Working Hunter (0.60m)
Info:
You will be required to jump a round of rustic fences, and do a ridden individual show piece
showing walk, trot and canter - this might be straight after your round or at the end of your
class - this is to the judges discretion
Working Hunter Championship 1st/2nd from Class 37 - 44
Show Secretary:
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre
Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG323HD
Local, fun and friendly showing show open to all Working Hunter, Ridden Showing and Inhand Showing
Payment Details & Event Fees
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Elms Farm EC.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Stabling Information: Yes
Day Stables available at £20
Rosettes 1st-6th per class, Prizes
This show is affiliated to: Equifest, ESUK, The Veteran Horse Society, Northern Lights Championships Show, Concours D’Elegance of Great Britain, The Showing Register Please see each society's ruling for qualifier class criteria Photographers: Greenwood Photography and Longotano Photography
Qualifiers -
Equifest Qualifiers - This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Please obtain a qualifying card before the show, the judge must sign the qualification card in the ring. ESUK Qualifiers - This Show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots Championships taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 30th July - 1st August 2026. The three highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class. Qualification cards are handed out in the ring.
The Veteran Horse Society First round Area Show Qualifier, open to members and non members. 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 - Veteran Horseof the Year 2026 sponsored by Allen & Page. Members must carry their cards in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring 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. The classes are combined age classes - 1 Ridden and 1 Inhand Qualifer. Please see their website for more information - www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk
Concours D’Elegance of GB qualifier - 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses/ponies not already qualified in eligible classes will qualify for the Concours D'Elegance championships held at Onley Equestrian Centre, For up-to-date information www.eqconcoursgb.com
This show is affiliated with Northern Lights Championship Show 4th/5th July 2026 held at Arena UK. See their Facebook group for more information
Please refer to the Elms Farm EC website for full show terms and conditions.
Liability
The organisers and all other persons connected with the event do not accept liability for accidents, damage, injury or illness of horses, horse owners, riders, spectators or any other persons or property whatsoever. Everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the organiser and all the officials and stewards. The judge’s decision shall be final in all matters, without stating the reason, Objections - any objections to be put in writing and lodged with the secretary, together with a deposit of £20 within 15 minutes of the close of class. All ages as of the 1st January 2026 horse and human. Competitors are advised to have a minimum of 3rd part liability insurance
Rules
Correct safety hard hats to BRC standard must be worn when mounted on showground. All horses and ponies that attend the show must have up to date vaccinations. Children to be supervised at all times. No horse or pony under 4 years old may compete in Ridden Classes. Horses should not be left unsupervised when tied up to the outside of lorries or trailers. Polite notice - please clear up after your horses - haynets/poo. Stallions to be handled by handlers over 14, stallions must be bitted, and stallions/colts must wear id disc. Handlers under 16 must wear hard hat while showing inhand. Competitors are responsible for being ready at the correct ring when required, if you are in a different ring please let the ring steward know, we will do our best to accommodate
Email Secretary - info@elmsfarmec.com
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