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Show Date
Mon, May 25, 2026
Closing Date
Sat, May 23, 2026
Starting Times:
Ring 1 – 9.30am start
Ring Sponsor: 608 Equine & Farm Vets
Open to both ponies (148cm and under) and horses and riders of any age. Horses and ponies will jump concurrently but will be judged separately. Awards presented in the ring to winners of all classes.
Ring 2 – 9.30am start
EQUIFEST qualifiers – classes 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. TSR Amateur of The Year qualifiers – classes 15, 16, 18, 19
Ring 3 – 10.00 am start
Ring Sponsor: Walnut Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic
Course Builder: Miss Wendy Jones
Entries in Classes 20- are open to both ponies and horses and riders of any age. Horses and ponies will jump concurrently but will be judged separately. Classes may be split if entry numbers allow.
Classes will be judged as follows:
Phase One - Each competitor will be required to jump a course of natural fences.
Phase Two - Non-eliminations will then be invited back into the ring and judged together in walk, trot & canter. They will then be asked to perform an individual show.
Ring 3 Continued:
Fun Classes – NOT BEFORE 2pm (ring may be altered on the day depending upon entries)
Entries at the ringside £3 per class. Open to horses and ponies – any height, ridden or in-hand.
Ring 4 – 10.00 am start
Ring Sponsor: Rosebank Equine Stores
TSR Amateur of The Year qualifiers – class 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49
EQUIFEST qualifiers – class – 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
(TSR classes are open to all competitors, membership not required to compete/qualify)
Class
1
Pole Class (0.55m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
Poles on the floor (open to assisted riders only)
Class
2 A
Assisted Show Jumping (0.30m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
Class 2 will have no fillers - poles only. This is aimed at pure NOVICES and NERVOUS riders. Please do not enter this class if the pony/horse and rider combination has been placed first three times in the current or previous years. Competitors for this class will only be permitted to enter classes 3.
Class
2 B
Unaffiliated Assisted Show Jumping (0.30m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
Class 2 will have no fillers - poles only. This is aimed at pure NOVICES and NERVOUS riders. Please do not enter this class if the pony/horse and rider combination has been placed first three times in the current or previous years. Competitors for this class will only be permitted to enter classes 3.
Class
3
Novice Show Jumping (0.40m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
This class will have no fillers and will be poles only. This is aimed at NOVICES and NERVOUS riders. Do not enter this class if the pony/horse and rider combination has been placed first three times in the current or previous years. Competitors for this class will not be permitted to enter class 6 or 7.
Class
4
Show Jumping (0.50m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
5
Show Jumping (0.60m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Info:
LEO CRAVEN MEMORIAL CUP awarded to the winner of this class. These cups can be retained by class winners’ courtesy of the Craven family. Single phase.
Class
6
Show Jumping (0.70m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
7
Show Jumping (0.80m)
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Class
8
Pleasure Driving Class
Info:
Open to horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, 4 years old and over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons. Traditional or non-traditional vehicles are permitted for the purpose of this class, they will be judged on equal merit. Pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (not car tyres) are allowed. Lamps need not be carried. To be judged on cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness, 15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness, 70% driver and groom, horse or pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal. Competitors may, for example be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or other specific movements to execute their show. Peter Checkley Perpetual Trophy and Rawlings Brothers Cup will be awarded to the winner.
Class
9
In Hand Driving Type
Info:
Open to driving type horses, ponies and donkeys 4 years old or over. Entries to be judged on suitability and turnout.
Class
10
EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Youngstock Mountain & Moorland in-hand Small Breeds (yearlings, two- and three-year-olds) open to colts, fillies and geldings. Pure bred ponies only. Shetlands, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B
Class
11
EQUIFEST Mountain & Moorland In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Youngstock Mountain & Moorland in-hand Large Breeds (yearlings, two- and three-year-olds) open to colts, fillies and geldings. Pure bred ponies only. Dales, Fells, Highlands, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D
Class
12
EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Mountain & Moorland in-hand Small Breeds (4 years and over) open to colts, fillies and geldings. Pure bred ponies only. Shetlands, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B
Class
13
EQUIFEST In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Mountain & Moorland in-hand Large Breeds (4 years or over) open to colts, fillies, geldings. Pure bred ponies only. Dales, Fells, Highlands, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D
CHAMPIONSHIP to follow on:
In hand Mountain & Moorland Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 10-13 (In hand Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Class
14
In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds
Info:
Rare & Foreign Breeds in-hand (any age/height, any age handler) Open to rare or foreign breeds. E.g Halflingers, Fjords, Warmbloods, Arabs)
Class
15
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST QUALIFIER 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
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
TSR MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST QUALIFIER 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
CHAMPIONSHIP
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 15-16 Open Ridden Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Class
17
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
EQUIFEST Junior Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds & Large Breeds (Classes may be divided into separate Small & Large Breeds according to entries) Mares and Geldings 4 years or over, registered in their 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
Class
18
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
Info:
TSR LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST QUALIFIER 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
19
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
TSR FIRST RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST QUALIFIER 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.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Mountain & Moorland Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 17-19. Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Class
20
Novice Working Hunter
Info:
Poles on the floor (open to assisted riders only)
Class
21 A
Working Hunter (0.30m)
Info:
ASSISTED RIDERS ONLY: This class will have no fillers and will be poles only. This is aimed at NOVICES and NERVOUS riders. Do not enter this class if the pony/horse and rider combination has been placed first three times in the current or previous years. Competitors for this class will not be permitted to enter class 23 or 24
Class
21 B
Working Hunter (0.30m)
Info:
UNASSISTED RIDERS ONLY: This class will have no fillers and will be poles only. This is aimed at NOVICES and NERVOUS riders. Do not enter this class if the pony/horse and rider combination has been placed first three times in the current or previous years. Competitors for this class will not be permitted to enter class 23 or 24
Class
22
Novice Working Hunter (0.50m)
Class
23
Working Hunter (0.60m)
Class
24
Working Hunter (0.70m)
Class
25
Working Hunter (0.80m)
Class
26
Working Hunter (0.90m)
Info:
CHAMPIONSHIP
WHP Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 20-26. WHP Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Class
41
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
42
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
43
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Open Plaited
Info:
Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 155cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn
Info:
TSR RIDDEN COB AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST 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. EQUIFEST QUALIFICATION open to MAXI COBS exceeding 155cm (Maxi Cobs qual does not apply to TSR)
Class
45
Ridden Riding Horse/ Hacks
Info:
TSR RIDDEN RIDING HORSE/HACK AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST 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
Info:
TSR RIDDEN HUNTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST 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
47
EQUIFEST In Hand Veteran
Info:
EQUIFEST IN-HAND VETERAN 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. Special rosette awarded to the best horse or pony over 20 years old.
Info:
TSR RIDDEN VETERAN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST QUALIFIER 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. Special rosette awarded to the best horse or pony over 20 years old.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 41-48. Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Info:
TSR COLOURED HORSE/PONY RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR & EQUIFEST 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 exhibits will also qualify for EQUIFEST. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
50
EQUIFEST In Hand Piebald/ Skewbald
Info:
Open in hand mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship subject to their show rules & conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.
Class
51
In Hand Alternative Coloured
Info:
Open to all types of coloured horse/pony. Inc. Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino etc.. 4 years old or over
Class
52
Ridden Alternative Coloured
Info:
RIDDEN Alternative Coloureds open to all types of coloured horse/pony. Inc. Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino etc.. 4 years old or over
CHAMPIONSHIP
Coloured Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 49-52. Coloured Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Info:
Best Turned Out Horse, Pony and/or Mountain & Moorland (riders any age including lead rein (will be split if entries are sufficient)
Info:
PURE NOVICE Walk & Trot - This is an introduction to showing, aimed at nervous riders (off the lead only) riders which are new to showing and have not won any class. No cantering. (Riders are not eligible to compete in ridden classes which require cantering)
Info:
Best Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding, not exceeding 128cm. Riders 10 years and under.
Class
56
Best First Ridden Pony
Info:
Best First Ridden mare or gelding, not exceeding 128cm. Riders 12 years and under
Info:
Open Best Rider All ages, class will be split if entries are sufficient
Class
58
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
Family Horse or Pony mare or gelding, any heigh. Riders any age
Class
59
Riding Club Pony
Info:
Best Riding Club Pony to be judged on suitability and turnout. Not exceeding 148cm. Jump optional.
Class
60
Riding Club Horse
Info:
Best Riding Club Horse to be judged on suitability and turnout. Horses exceeding 148cm. Jump optional.
Class
61
Ridden Sports Horse
Info:
Open Ridden Sport Horse for horses 4yrs and over. Exceeding 14.2hh
Class
62
EQUIFEST Retrained Racehorse
Info:
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete
Class
63
Arabs, Pure, Part & Anglo
Info:
Pure Bred, Anglo or part bred Arab registered or unregistered, mare or gelding, 4 yrs and over and height – highest placed junior (under 21) competitor will receive a rosette from the Arab Horse Society along with an AHS Membership subscription.
Info:
Youngstock – (yearlings, two- and three-year-olds) colt, filly or gelding any height
CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship – open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 53-64. Coloured Champion eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship
Class
65
Clear Round Show Jumping
Info:
From 9.00am to 12pm
Info:
NEW - Hobby Horse Class – (against the clock)
Clear Round – to restart after completion of hobby horse class.
Show Secretary:
Kings Heath Horse Show Society Entries Secretary
Kings Heath Horse Show Society Showground, Tithe Barn Lane (off B4101), Earlswood, Solihull, W Midlands
Online pre-entries - closing date 23rd May 2026
Entries taken on the day at full rate
VETERINARY ON CALL: 608 Equine and Farm Vets, 01564 783404
OFFICIAL SHOW PHOTOGRAPHER
Still Light Event Photography – On site printing and online galleries
http://www.stilllightphotography.co.uk
@stilllightequestrian
JUDGES 2026
Ring 1 – Show Jumping Debbie Odea
Ring 1 – Driving Roger Gunn / Vicky Perry
Ring 2 Jack Mills / John Askins
Ring 3 Lisa Randall
Ring 3 Fun Classes Carolle Oliver
Ring 4 Heather Abrahall
Ring 5 Mark Jones / Debbie Odea
Payment Details & Event Fees
General Enquiries: Mrs L O’Rourke 07866 773655
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System
Payment is secure and it goes directly Kings Heath Horse Show Society.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
PRE-ENTRY:
Online pre-entry via ‘My Riding Life’ - closing date 23rd May 2026 - £10.00 per class
ON THE DAY:
Entry fee - £12.00 per class (unless otherwise stated below)
PLUS £2 FIRST AID CONTRIBUTION – PER RIDER
RINGSIDE ENTRY (only) for:
Clear round jumping & Hobby Horse Jumping (Ring 6) (£2)
Lead Rein (class 65 Ring 6) and Mini Jumping (class 66 Ring 6) (£2)
Fun Classes (classes 25-39 Ring 3) (£3)
DOG SHOW (£2)
All cars will be charged £5 admission
PRIZE MONEY:
£15 Prize money will be awarded to 1st place in driving classes 6 and 7.
Supreme Championship will commence in Ring 2 when all classes have been completed.
SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW
To be competed for by Section Champions (not Reserve Champions-
£100 Prize Money Awarded by Karen and Lisa Owens in Memory of Debbie Owens
ARTHUR LEWIS SUPREME TROPHY AND SASH
RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE SHOW
To be competed for by Section Champions (not Reserve Champions)
£50 Prize Money Awarded by Karen and Lisa Owens in Memory of Debbie Owens
RON GERMANY RESERVE SUPREME TROPHY AND SASH
TSR
This Show is affiliated to The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Final, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Classes are open to all members & non-members. Qualification cards will be provided in the ring.
Classes 15 – 16, 18 – 19, 41 – 46 & 48 - 49
EQUIFEST
This Show is affiliated to EQUIFEST, taking place at the Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 6th – 9th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Qualification cards will no longer be sent to the Show Secretary. Instead, it is the responsibility of the exhibitor to download a qualification card before entering the show and getting this signed by either the Judge, Steward or Show Secretary at the time of qualification. Qualification cards are available to download from the EQUIFEST website.
Classes 10 – 13; 15 - 19; 44 – 50; & 61
1. The Committee reserves the right to cancel or alter the rotation of events.
2. Any protest (which must be made in writing by an exhibitor or representative stating the particulars and precise nature of the objection) must be deposited with the Secretary within one hour of the event and must be accompanied by a deposit of £25 which will be forfeited if in the opinion of the committee the objection proved frivolous.
3. Horses/ponies will be considered as being in the sole charge of their exhibitor/rider/owner. Owners must ensure that they have full and current public liability insurance to cover any damage, loss or injury caused by their animals/ riders/ vehicle/ equipment.
4. The Society will not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury to spectators or animals owing to accident or any other cause.
5. Personal safety: riders must wear appropriate safety helmets which must meet current standards. If in doubt, see BHS website. Helmets must be properly fitted, solid and unbroken. Helmets to be always worn when mounted. Appropriate riding footwear must also be worn. Body Protectors advisable for all jumping classes.
6. Riders birth certificates/pony height certificates may be required, and the Committee reserves the right to inspect these from winners in the classes where an age limit or height limit is specified.
7. All riders must attain their 3rd birthday by 1st January in the current year. All riders must be suitably mounted.
8. Handlers of all lead rein ponies must be at least 14 years of age.
9. Should any questions arise either upon the forgoing rules and regulations or upon any other matter connected with the show it shall be referred to the Committee whose decision shall be final. The Committee shall have the power to refuse any entry or cancel any entry which has been made.
10. All Dogs must be kept on leads and always be under control
11. If your dog fouls, you must clean it up immediately
12. Equine welfare is of paramount importance. Horses and ponies should not be left tied up unattended to any horse box, trailer, tree or fence or by any other similar means.
Email Secretary - secretary@kingsheathhorseshow.com
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