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Show Date
Sun, May 17, 2026
Starting Times:
Ring 1and 2 start at 9am, Ring 3 starts at 11am
Class
1
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Youngstock
Info:
Small & Large Breed M&M Youngstock- Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland ponies
registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor,
Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A,B,C&D. Colt, filly or gelding. 3years and under .
Class
2
In Hand Welsh A & B
Info:
Ponies to be registered with their respective Pure Breed Society. 4years old
or over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Class
3
In Hand Dartmoor, Exmoor & Shetland
Info:
Ponies to be registered with their respective Pure Breed
Society. 4years old or over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Class
4
In Hand Welsh Section C & D
Info:
Ponies to be registered with their respective Pure Breed Society. 4years old
or over. Stallion, mare or gelding
Class
5
In Hand New Forest & Connemara
Info:
Ponies to be registered with their respective Pure Breed
Society. 4years old or over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Class
6
In Hand Fell/ Dales & Highland
Info:
Highland/ Dales & Fell- Ponies to be registered with their respective Pure Breed Society.
4years old or over. Stallion, mare or gelding.
Class
7
EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand
Info:
Open to In Hand Mountain & Moorland
ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A,B,C&D. Stallion, mare, colt, filly, or
gelding, any age
Classes may be divided according to enteries
Class
8
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Un Registered Pure Bred Mountain & Moorland- small or large breed, any age. Must be
native to the British Isles
M&M In Hand Championship kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian
Retailer
Class
9
EQUIFEST Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein
Info:
Equifest Open 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 Sna:le Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the nose only.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
10
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
TSR Lead Rein Mountain And Moorland Ridden Amateur Of The Year - 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 sna:le bridle,
the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
11
EQUIFEST First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Equifest Mountain and 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.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
12
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
TSR First Ridden Mountain And Moorland Ridden Amateur Of The Year - 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.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
13
EQUIFEST Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland- 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.
Classes may be divided according
Class
14
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Equifest Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland- Mares and geldings, 4 years old & over,
registered in the respective Pure Bred Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell,
Highland, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A,B,C & D. Riders of Small Breeds not to have
attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Riders of Large Breeds not to
have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Classes may be divided as follows:
Junior Ridden Small Breeds- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, Registered in the
respective Pure Bred Stud Book of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A&B. Riders not to have
attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Junior Ridden Large Breeds- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, Registered in the
respective Pure Bred Stud Book of 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
15
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden
Info:
TSR Mountain And Moorland Small Breeds Ridden Amateur Of The Year 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.
Class
16
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Ridden
Info:
TSR Mountain And Moorland Large Breeds Ridden Amateur Of The Year
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
Class
17
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Un-Registered Small Breeds- 4 years old and over. Mare or
gelding. Not exceeding 128cm. Must be Native to the British Isles. Rider of a suitable age. To inc
LR & FR. (If 1st or 2nd placed ponies are LR or FR you are eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
18
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Un- Registered Large Breeds- 4 years old and over. Stallion,
mare or gelding. Must be Native to the British Isles. Rider any age.
M&M Ridden Championship kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
Class
19
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Foal, yearling, 2&3yrs old. Colt, filly or gelding
Class
20
In Hand Part Bred
Info:
Registered and Un-Registered Part Bred- Stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old & over. Must
be Native to British Isles
Class
21
In Hand Manx Bred
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. Any age. To be foaled on the Island.
Info:
Veteran Horse or Pony- Stallion, mare or gelding. 15 years and over.
Class
23
In Hand Foreign Breeds
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. Any age
Class
24
In Hand British Breeds
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding. Registered or Un-Registered pure or part
bred: to include Irish Draught, Clydesdale, Shire, Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Suffolk Punch and
Thoroughbred. Any age
Class
25
EQUIFEST In Hand Piebald/ Skewbald
Info:
Open In Hand Piebald/ Skewbald, stallion, mare,
colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships
subject to their rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
26
EQUIFEST In Hand Riding/ Hunter Ponies
Info:
In Hand Riding/ Hunter Ponies, stallion,
mare, colt, filly or gelding. Any age, not to exceed 153cms at maturity. Classes may be divided according to entries. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
27
In Hand Heavy Horses
Info:
Non Native (Draft) Heavy Horse- Stallion, mare or gelding. Registered or un-registered,
pure or part-bred: to include Belgian Draft, French Comtois, Haflinger, Freisan. Any age
Info:
4years old and over
Info:
4years old and over
Info:
Handler to be 16yrs and under.
Class will be split if enough entries (10yrs and under and 16 yrs and under)
IN- HAND CHAMPIONSHIP kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian
Retailer
Class
31
Ridden Competition Horse
Info:
stallion, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms, 4yrs old and over, riders
any age. Class to include a jump
Class
32
Ridden Novice Horse
Info:
Mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms , 4-6yrs who have not competed in an
open class in the UK. Snaffle bridles only. Rider any age.
Class
33
EQUIFEST Ridden Hunters
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Hunters - Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
34
EQUIFEST Open Small Hunters
Info:
Equifest Open Small Hunter- Open Small Hunter, mare or gelding, 4years old & over,
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
Class
35
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hunter
Info:
TSR Ridden Hunter Amateur Of The Year
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
Class
36
EQUIFEST Open Riding Horse
Info:
Equifest Open Riding Horses - Open Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4years old & over, any
height. Riders any age
Classes may be divided as follows:
Small Riding Horse- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not
exceeding 158cms. Riders any age
Large Riding Horse- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any
age.
Class
37
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hack, Riding Horse
Info:
TSR Ridden Riding Horse/Hack Amateur Of The Year - 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
Class
38
EQUIFEST Ridden Hacks
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Hacks - Open Show Hacks, mare or gelding, 4years old and over,
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age
Classes may be divided as follows:
Small Hack- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding
154cms. Rider any age.
Large Hack- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 154cms but not exceeding
160cms. Rider any age.
Class
39
EQUIFEST Ridden Cobs
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Cob - Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4years old & over,
exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any
age.
Classes may be divided as follows:
Open Lightweight Ridden Cob- mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding
155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.
Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob- mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding
155cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.
Class
40
EQUIFEST Maxi Cobs
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Maxi Cob - Open Maxi Cobs, mare or gelding, 4years old & over,
exceeding 155cms – to be judged as a cob. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age.
Class
41
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Cob
Info:
TSR Ridden Cob Amateur Of The Year 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
Class
42
EQUIFEST Young Riders
Info:
Equifest Young Riders - Mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 146cms but not
exceeding 158cms. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the
current year. This class may be divided according to the a:iliated show’s preference or may be
run as an Intermediate SRT or Intermediate SHT. Open to any type of horse – Hack, Hogged Cob,
Traditional Cob, Riding Horse, Hunter or RoR. Horses will not be ridden by the judge.
Class
43
EQUIFEST Retrained Racehorse
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Re-Trained Race Horse - Thoroughbred, mare or gelding, 4years old
& over, any height. Horses must have been raced in GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age
Class
44
EQUIFEST BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse
Info:
Equifest BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse - Open to horses, 4years old & over that are
registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Su:olk, Percheron or Clydesdale Society
at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered.
Qualification to be awarded no lower than third place if the winning horse has already qualified.
At shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/ individual show will be required. Riders will be
required to give a short individual show to walk, trot & canter or set show lasting approximately
2 minutes. Change of rein and lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back,
(optional) stand still and obedience to the leg. Horses should leave the ring at a walk or trot.
Entries will not be asked to jump. If there is both a Ride and Conformation Judge a marking
system will be used:
Ride/ Manners- Marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
Conformation/ Type Assessment- Marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
When judging classes using the Marks System horses should be stripped for the conformation
Judge. Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence, however if there
remains a tie then the Ride Judges decision is final. If an exhibitor declines the judges ride the
horse will not be placed.
Class
45
Ridden Heavy Horse
Info:
Ridden Non Native (draft) Heavy Horse- Stallion, mare or gelding. Rider any age.
Registered or un-registered, pure or part bred.
Horse & Pony Equifest or TSR Qualifying Classes Mixed
Class
45 A
Ridden British Breeds
Class
46
EQUIFEST Ridden Part Breds
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Part Breds - stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old and over. Exhibits in
this section must be registered in the Part Bred Section of their respective Breed Society. Horses
and Ponies will not be ridden at the final. Suitable sized Riders of any age.
Classes may be divided as appropriate
(1st & 2nd to compete in horse championship if exceeded 148cm or pony championship if not
exceeding 148cm)
Class
47
EQUIFEST Ridden Piebald/ Skewbald
Info:
Equifest Ridden Piebald/ Skewbald Horse or Pony - Open Ridden Piebald/ Skewbald,
stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old & over. Rider any age. The first three places will also qualify
for the BSPA Championship subject to their show rules & conditions. Spurs may not be worn by
any rider on a pony (not exceeding 153cms). No pony under 153cms will be ridden by the judge.
Classes may be divided according to entries. (1st & 2nd to compete in horse championship if
exceeded 148cm or pony championship if not exceeding 148cm)
Class
48
EQUIFEST Ridden Veteran
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Veteran Horse/ Pony - Stallion, mare or gelding, 15 years old and
above. Any type or breed. Any suitable sized rider.
Classes may be divided according to entries. (1st & 2nd to compete in horse championship if
exceeded 148cm or pony championship if not exceeding 148cm)
Class
49
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Coloured
Info:
TSR Coloured Horse/Pony Ridden Amateur Of The Year
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 153cms.
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.
Class
50
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Veteran
Info:
TSR 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.
HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
Class
51
EQUIFEST Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein
Info:
Equifest Open Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein- Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein, mare or
gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday
before 1st January in the current year. (1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
52
First Ridden Pony of Show Hunter Type
Info:
Show Hunter Pony First Ridden - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms.
Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
53
EQUIFEST Ridden Show Hunter Ponies
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Show Hunter Ponies- Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4years
old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitable sized rider.
Classes may be divided as follows:
(1st& 2nd placed ponies if under 123cms and rider not attained their 12th birthday before 1st
January in the current year eligible for Mini Championship)
. Mare or gelding, 4years old and over, not exceeding 123cms.
. Mare or gelding, 4years old and over, exceeding 123cms but not exceeding 133cms.
. Mare or gelding, 4years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms.
. Mare or gelding, 4years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms.
Class
54
EQUIFEST Show Pony Lead Rein
Info:
Equifest Open Show Pony Lead Rein - Lead Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and
over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 8th 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.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
55
EQUIFEST Show Pony First Ridden
Info:
Equifest Open Show Pony First Ridden - First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4years old &
over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in
the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
(1st and 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
56
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Plaited
Info:
TSR Lead Rein Plaited Ridden Amateur Of The Year
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 sna:le bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
(1st and 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
57
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Plaited
Info:
TSR First Ridden Plaited Amateur Of The Year
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.
(1st and 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
58
EQUIFEST Ridden Show Ponies
Info:
Equifest Open Ridden Show Ponies - Open Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4years old and
over, not exceeding 148cms. Any suitable sized rider.
Classes may be divided as follows:
. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4years old and over, not exceeding 128cms.
. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4years old and over, exceeding 128cm but not exceeding
138cms.
. Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4years old and over, exceeding 138cms but not exceeding
148cms.
Class
59
Ridden Novice Pony
Info:
Ridden Novice Pony - mare or gelding, 4-6years, not exceeding 148cms, who have not
competed in an open class in the UK. Snaffle bridles only. Riders not to have attained their 16th
birthday before 1st January in the current year. Must be suitably mounted. To inc LR & FR
(If 1st or 2nd placed ponies are LR or FR you are eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
60
Ridden Competition Pony
Info:
Competition Pony - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms, riders not
to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Class to include a
jump. To include LR.
(If 1st & or 2nd placed ponies are LR or FR you are eligible for Mini championship)
Class
61
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Open Plaited
Info:
TSR 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
(Not to include LR & FR)
Class
62
Lead Rein & First Ridden Plaited Coloured Pony
Info:
Lead Rein & First Ridden Plaited Coloured Pony - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not
exceeding 128cm. Lead rein riders not to have attained their 8th birthday and First Ridden riders
their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for the Mini championship)
PONY CHAMPIONSHIP kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
Class
63
Lead Rein Working Hunter (0.20m - 0.30m )
Info:
Cross poles LR (A) - mare or gelding, 4yrs old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to
have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year (1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
64
Lead Rein Working Hunter
Info:
Cross poles (B) - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to
have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
65
Working Hunter (0.40m)
Info:
(A) - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have
attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd placed eligible for Mini Championship)
You can only do A or B
Class
66
Working Hunter (0.40m)
Info:
(B) - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have
attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
67
EQUIFEST Open Working Hunter Pony (0.55m)
Info:
Equifest 55cms WHP - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. Any
suitable sized rider. Maximum fence height 55cm, maximum spread 60cms.
(148cm and under to compete in pony championship)
Class
68
EQUIFEST Open Working Hunter Pony (0.65m)
Info:
Equifest 65cms WHP - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. Any
suitable sized rider. Maximum fence height 65cm, maximum spread 70cms.
(148cm and under to compete in pony championship)
Class
69
EQUIFEST Open Working Hunter Pony (0.75m)
Info:
Equifest 75cms WHP (A) - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. Any
suitable sized rider. Maximum fence height 75cm, maximum spread 80cms.
(148cm and under to compete in pony championship)
You can only do A or B
Class
70
Working Hunter Horse (0.75m)
Info:
(B)- mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cm. Riders to have attained
their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
71
EQUIFEST Open Working Hunter Pony (0.85m)
Info:
Equifest 85cm WHP (A) - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm. Any
suitable sized rider. Maximum fence height 85cms, maximum spread 90cms
(148cm and under to compete in pony championship)
You can only do A or B
Class
72
Working Hunter Horse (0.85m)
Info:
(B)- mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 148cm. Riders to have attained
their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
73
Working Hunter Pony (0.95m)
Info:
(A) - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have
attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
You can only do A or B
Class
74
Working Hunter Horse (0.95m)
Info:
(B) - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, exceeding 148cm. Riders to have attained
their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class
75
Working Hunter Pony (1.05m)
Info:
(A)- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have
attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year. You can only do A or B
Class
76
EQUIFEST Open Working Hunter Horse (1.05m)
Info:
(B) Equifest Open Working Hunter Horse - stallion, mare or gelding, 4years old &
over, exceeding 148cm. Rider any age except riders of stallions to have attained their 14th
birthday before 1st January in the current year. Maximum height of fences 1.05m (3’6”) at the
discretion of the judges.
WH Pony Championship kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
WH Horse Championship kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
Class
77
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony (0.20m - 0.30m )
Info:
Cross Poles LR (A)- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Not to have
attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. (1st & 2nd eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
78
Working Hunter Mountain & Moorland (0.20m - 0.30m )
Info:
Cross Poles (B)- mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Not to have
attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
79
Working Hunter Mountain & Moorland (0.40m)
Info:
40cm - mare or gelding, 4years old & over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have
attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
(1st & 2nd eligible for Mini Championship)
Class
80
EQUIFEST Open M&M Working Hunter Pony (0.50m)
Info:
Equifest 50cm - stallion, mare or gelding. 4years 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. Maximum fence height 50cms,
maximum spread 50cms
Class
81
EQUIFEST Open M&M Working Hunter Pony (0.60m)
Info:
Equifest 60cm - stallion, mare or gelding. 4years 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. Maximum fence height 60cms
maximum spread 60cms.
Class
82
EQUIFEST Open M&M Working Hunter Pony (0.70m)
Info:
Equifest 70cms - stallion, mare or gelding. 4years 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. Maximum fence height70cms,
maximum spread 70cms
Class
83
EQUIFEST Open M&M Working Hunter Pony (0.80m)
Info:
Equifest 80cm - stallion, mare or gelding. 4years 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. Maximum fence height 80cms
maximum spread 80cms
Class
84
Working Hunter Mountain & Moorland (0.90m)
Info:
90cm- stallion, mare or gelding. 4years 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
M&M WHP Championship kindly sponsored by Horse and Rider – Equestrian Retailer
MINI Championship
Supreme Championship
Both will be held once all rings have finished
Show Secretary:
Ellan Vannin Native Pony Association Show Secretary
Pony Club Andreas Airfield, The West Kimmeragh Road, Andreas, Isle of Man IM74JB
Judges: Mary Moore, Russell Marks, Kevan Baskeyfield
Payment Details & Event Fees
All entries in advance via My Riding Life
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Ellan Vannin Native Pony Association.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Entries - £8.00 GBP per Class
You can compete in any class irrelevant of if you are going to Equifest or TSR
May Spring Show: Equifest Qualifiers & TSR Qualifiers
EVNPA RULES
(Based on BSPS Rules)
General
1. Owners entering horses/ponies in any EVNPA event do so entirely at their own risk. It is a
condition of entry that no liability of any kind attaches itself to the EVNPA, its committee,
stewards, officials or landowners in any respect whatsoever.
2. The organisers have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of
everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable
precautions to avoid accidents and must obey instructions from officials and stewards.
3. Should you or your horse fall during any event, you must leave the ring on foot. If you choose
to compete in further classes that day, it is entirely at your own risk, and you (or your
parent/guardian) accept full responsibility for any resulting injury.
Safety Equipment
4. Riding Hats: Correctly secured Skull Caps or Riding Hats meeting one of the following BSPSapproved safety standards MUST be worn by all riders of all ages:
- PAS 015
- VG1
- (BS)EN1384 2023
- ASTM F1163 2015 or 2023
- SNELL E2016 or SNELL E2021
- AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards
All hats must have a plain cover in black, navy blue, brown, grey or green. Velvet covers are
encouraged.
4a. Handlers of ponies in In-Hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear a correctly
secured Skull Cap/Riding Hat that meets the above standards.
4b. Riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted on the show field.
4c. Whips: A rider or handler may carry a whip for safety and guidance purposes only. Whips
must not exceed 75cm in length in any ridden class. Hunting crops are permitted.
The whip must only be used in the backhand position.
When lunging, a lunge whip may be used but must be for safety and guidance purposes only.
Excessive or inappropriate use of the whip will result in disqualification or disciplinary action.
4d. Phones & Earpieces: Mobile phones must not be carried in pockets while riding or handling
horses/ponies. Earpieces, headphones, or similar devices are not permitted during any class or
while mounted. Use of such items may lead to disqualification.
Other
5. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and cleaned up after.
6. All competitors (including Lead Rein handlers) and anyone riding on the show field must be
fully paid-up members of the EVNPA and hold Third Party insurance.
7. Horses or ponies that may kick must wear a red ribbon in their tail.
8. Riders must be of a suitable size for the pony/horse they are riding.Ellan Vannin Native Pony Association – 18th May 2025
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9. Body Protectors: Body protectors are permitted in all classes and must be worn over jackets.
The use of body protectors is strongly advised in Working Hunter classes.
Showing Rules
10. In all Leading Rein classes, the rein must go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no
attachments to the saddle. Reins must be of normal length and not stitched short. Handles on
saddles are permitted, but reins must not be attached to them.
10a. The lead rein must be attached to the noseband and remain there while the pony is in the
ring. Ponies must be led at all times by the leader.
10b. In Lead Rein classes, the leader must be 16 years old or over. No child under the age of 3
years may compete.
11. Handlers of stallions or colts must be 14 years old or over. Stallions are not permitted in
Lead Rein or First Ridden classes and must wear a stallion bridle marker.
12. Handlers of young stock must be 14 years old or over.
13. Objections or complaints must be made to the show secretary before the end of the show
and be accompanied by a £25 deposit. The deposit is returned if the complaint is upheld.
14. Do not drop litter or empty boxes/trailers onto the show field.
15. All ridden horses/ponies on the show ground must be over 4 years old. Age is calculated
from 1st January in the year of birth.
16. All horses and ponies must be shown in correct tack. Field head collars are not permitted in
the ring.
17. Ponies competing in Registered Mountain and Moorland classes must be registered in the
main body of their Breed Society Stud Books.
Conduct and Membership
18. Please respect committee members who volunteer their time to run the club. Aggressive
behaviour will not be tolerated. Show days can be long; please be patient, polite, and
considerate.
19. All ages are as at 1st January in the current year.
20. If unsure of showing rules, please refer to the BSPS or NPS rulebooks:
- BSPS
- NPS
Suggestions and Feedback
21. We welcome suggestions for improvement. However, to ensure all ideas are considered
properly, any suggestions must be put in writing. This can be via email, a letter, or even a
message through Facebook Messenger. If it’s in writing, we’ll make sure it gets copied over and
brought to the committee for discussion.
Email Secretary - evnpa1@gmail.com
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