Sennybridge Agricultural Show 2026 - Horse Section (Entries Closed)

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Show Date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Email:
horsesecretarysennybridge@gmail.com
Website:
www.sennybridgeshow.com
Starting Times:

Approximate Times for Judging - these may change and IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMPETITOR to be ready for each class. Classes will not be held in the event of a clash. Main ring classes take presidence over The Horse Ring.  The Show Committee have done their best to try to avoid clashes, but some may be inevitable. Whilst the Show Committee try to ensure that the PA can be heard from the Car Park, we cannot be held responsible if a competitor does not hear any announcements and misses a class.

RING 1: 9:30 am WELSH SECTION A, SECTION B  and WELSH PART BRED Classes--- Mr David Davies 

    Not before 12:00   Ridden Welsh Classes --- Mr David Davies


RING 3: 9.00am WELSH SECTION C and SECTION D Classes --- Mr John Helme

    Not before 11.00 Palamino and Cream Dilute Classes  ---  Mrs Lisa Chambers

 

RING 2: 9.00am Shetland Classes ------- Miss Abigail Hampton

Not before 10:30am in Hand Classes (except Welsh) --- Mrs Anne Prosser

 

RING 4: 9.00am Ridden Hunters and Cobs, Working Hunters and Cobs, Working Hunter Ponies ---  Dr Cari Thorpe

 

MAIN RING: Approx. 2.00pm Supreme Champion Horse & Pony --- Mrs S. Workman

HORSE RING: 10.00am Riding Classes ---Mrs E Thompson

     NOT BEFORE 12.30   Class 79 Family Horse/Pony


 

Class 1
In Hand Welsh Section A Barren Mare/ Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Barren Mare or Gelding - 4 years old or over - shown in hand
Class 2
In Hand Welsh Section A Mare with own Foal at Foot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Brood Mare 4 years old or over, with own foal at foot
Class 3
In Hand Welsh Section A Foal    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Colt or Filly Foal
Class 4
In Hand Welsh Section A Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling, two or three year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding However if there are more than three entries in any given age category, we will split the class accordingly. Please note age of animal in the notes section.
Please select Section (a) yearling, (b) 2yrs old (c) 3 yrs old and the point of entry.
Class 5
In Hand Welsh Section A Stallion    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Stallion 4 years old and over - shown in hand
Class 6
In Hand Welsh Section B Barren Mare/ Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Barren Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over - shown in hand
Class 7
In Hand Welsh Section B Broodmare with own foal at foot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Brood Mare 4yrs and over with own foal at foot
Class 8
In Hand Welsh Section B Foal    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Colt or Filly Foal
Class 9
In Hand Welsh Section B Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling, 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding However if there are more than three entries in any given age category, we will split the class accordingly. Please note age of animal in the notes section.
Please select Section (a) yearling, (b) 2yrs old (c) 3 yrs old and the point of entry.
Class 10
In Hand Welsh Section B Stallion    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Stallion 4 years old and over - in Hand
Class 11
In Hand Welsh Section C Barren Mare/ Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Barren Mare or Gelding – 4 years old or over shown in hand
Class 12
In Hand Welsh Section C Broodmare with own foal at foot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Brood Mare 4 years old or over, with own foal at foot
Class 13
In Hand Welsh Section C Foal    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Foal - Colt or Filly
Class 14
In Hand Welsh Section C Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling, 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding However if there are more than three entries in any given age category, we will split the class accordingly. Please note age of animal in the notes section.
Please select Section (a) yearling, (b) 2yrs old (c) 3 yrs old and the point of entry.
Class 15
In Hand Welsh Section C Stallion    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Stallion 4 years old and over - to be shown in hand
Class 16
In Hand Welsh Section D Barren Mare/ Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Barren Mare or Gelding – 4 years old or over
Class 17
In Hand Welsh Section D Broodmare with own foal at foot    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Brood Mare 4 years and over with own foal at foot
Class 18
In Hand Welsh Section D Foal    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Foal, Colt or Filly
Class 19
In Hand Welsh Section D Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling, 2 or 3 year old Colt, Filly or Gelding However if there are more than three entries in any given age category, we will split the class accordingly. Please note age of animal in the notes section.
Please select Section (a) yearling, (b) 2yrs old (c) 3 yrs old and the point of entry.
Class 20
In Hand Welsh Section D Stallion    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Stallion - 4 years old and over, to be shown in hand
Class 21
In Hand Welsh Part Bred 4yrs & Over    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Welsh part bred Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years and over - shown in hand
Class 22
In Hand Welsh Part Bred Foal    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Colt or Filly foal
Class 23
In Hand Welsh Part Bred Yearling    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling - Colt, Filly or Gelding
Class 24
In Hand Welsh Part Bred 2yr & 3yr old    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
two or three year old Colt, Filly or Gelding
Class 25
Welsh Sections A & B    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Welsh Mountain Pony (section A) and Welsh Pony (section B) - 4 years and over, Ridden but NO lead reins permitted
Class 26
Welsh Ponies Section C (Cob Type)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Welsh Pony (section C), 4 years and over, Ridden
Class 27
Welsh Cobs Section D    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Welsh Cob (section D) 4 years and over, Ridden
Class 28
Welsh Part Bred    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Welsh Part-bred - 4 years old or over. Ridden, NO lead reins permitted
Class 30
In Hand Palomino    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Palomino, yearling Colt/Filly or Gelding. To be shown in hand
Class 31
In Hand Palomino    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Palomino, 2 or 3 year old Colt/Filly or Gelding . To be shown in hand
Class 32
In Hand Palomino    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Palomino, 4 years and over to be shown in hand
Class 33
In Hand Cream Dilute (excluding Palomino)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Cream Dilute Yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding (Cream Dilute includes Cremello, Dun, Smokey Black, Lemon and White, Cream or any horse/pony with a Cream gene)
Class 34
In Hand Cream Dilute (excluding Palomino)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Cream Dilute 2 and 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding (Cream Dilute includes Cremello, Dun, Smokey Black, Lemon and White, Cream or any horse/pony with a Cream gene)
Class 35
In Hand Cream Dilute (excluding Palomino)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Cream Dilute 4 years and over (Cream Dilute includes Cremello, Dun, Smokey Black, Lemon and White, Cream or any horse/pony with a Cream gene) To be shown in hand
Class 36
Ridden Palomino/ Cremello/ Perlino/ Dun    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open ridden Palomino or Cream Dilute Horse or pony – 4yrs and over (will be separated Palomino/Cream Dilute if enough entries)
Class 37
Miniature Shetland Yearling    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Miniature, to mature 34" (87cm) or under, yearling, Filly, Colt or Gelding (will be combined with shetland miniature 2 and 3 year old, class 38, if insufficient entries)
Class 38
Miniature Shetland 2 & 3 Year Olds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Miniature, to mature 34" (87cm) or under, 2 or 3 year old Filly, Colt or Gelding (will be combined with shetland miniature yearling , class 37, if insufficient entries)
Class 39
In Hand Miniature Shetland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Miniature 34" (107cm) or under Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over (will be combined with Standard Adults (may be combined with class 42 if insufficient entries)
Class 40
Shetland Standard Yearling    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Standard, to mature over 34" (87cm) but must not exceeding 42" (107cm) yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding (will be combined with shetland standard 2 and 3 year old, class 41, if insufficient entries)
Class 41
Shetland Standard 2 & 3 Year Olds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Standard, to mature over 34" (87cm) but must not exceeding 42" (107cm) 2 or 3 year old Filly, Colt or Gelding (will be combined with standard Shetland yearling class 40, if insufficient entries)
Class 42
Shetland Standard Adult    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Shetland Pony - Standard, over 34" (87cm) but must not exceed 42" (107cm) Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over (will be combined with Miniature Adult, class 39, if insufficient entries)
Class 43
Best Shetland Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Best Ridden Shetland no stallions
Class 44
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Pony (Welsh sections not included) Mare or Gelding. May be combined with Class 45 - Large M & M is insufficient entries
Class 45
Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Pony (Welsh sections not included) Mare or Gelding. May be combined with Class 44 - Small M & M is insufficient entries
Class 46
In Hand Arab & Part Breds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Arab or part bred Arab any age
Class 47
In Hand Hunter Brood Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Hunter type Brood Mare, 4 years and over - shown in hand
Class 48
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Yearling, Two or Three year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding, (Welsh sections not included)
Class 49
In Hand Best Breeding Mare    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Best breeding Mare with or without foal at foot - shown in hand
Class 50
Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Foal, Colt or Filly (Welsh excluded)
Class 51
In Hand Coloured    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Piebald, Skewbald, Spotted horse or pony – 4 years and over, (to be shown in hand) - classes 51 and 52 will be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 52
In Hand Coloured Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Piebald, Skewbald, Spotted horse or pony – 1/2/3 year old - classes 51 and 52 will be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 53
In Hand Retraining of Racehorse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Retraining of a racehorse, Mare or Gelding any age to be shown in hand
Class 54
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Veteran Horse or Pony over 15 years to be shown in hand. Special rosette for best 20 years and over
Class 55
Best Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Handler aged 15 years and under – Mares, Fillies or Geldings (Turnout of exhibit and handler and ring performance will be judged, NOT the conformation of the horse or pony). Class may be split - (a) 12 yrs and under and (b) over 12yrs but under 16 yrs, on show day depending on entry numbers) !!!!!!PLEASE PUT AGE OF EXHIBITOR IN THE NOTES SECTION!!!!!
Class 56
Ridden Small Hunter exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year
Class 57
Ridden Novice Hunters    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, (Not to have won a first prize of £15 in any Ridden Hunter classes before 1st January in the current year, excepting all prize money awarded as a four year old). Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year
Class 58
Ridden Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year
Class 59
Ridden Hunter    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open Hunter - Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over. Rider to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year
Class 60
Working Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over. Exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 155cms. Riders to have attained their 16th Birthday on 1st January in the current year
Class 61
Novice Working Hunter exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, not to have won a total of £15 in prize money in any Working Hunter Classes before 1st January in the relevant year. Riders to have attained their 16th Birthday on 1st January in the current year
Class 62
Open Working Hunter exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and over
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding 4 years and over Exceeding 148 cms. Riders to have attained their 16th Birthday on 1st January in the current year
Class 63
Lead Rein Pony of Hunter Type    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 10 years and Under
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding – 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the nose band only. Competitors will be asked to negotiate small rural obstacles.
Class 64
Working Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 13 years and under
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding – 4 years old and over, not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year (NO lead reins permitted)
Class 65
Working Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 16 years and under
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding 4 years and over, exceeding 133cms and not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year
Class 66
Working Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 21 years and under
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding 4 years and over, exceeding 143cms and not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 22nd birthday before the 1st January in the current year
Class 67
Working Hunter Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders over 21 years
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Oldies on Ponies - Working Hunter Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over not exceeding 148cm, Riders 22 years and over. This class will NOT go forward to the Championship
Class 68
Working Hunter Mountain & Moorland    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders over 21 years
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over - Mountain and Moorland adults on Ponies and horses (note not forward to Championship)
Class 70
Best Turned Out Pony    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Best turned out Horse/Pony & Rider, (if there are sufficient entries class will be split between lead rein and ridden)
Class 71
Lead Rein Pony    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding not exceeding 122 cm suitable for and ridden by a child not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1 January in the current year. Snaffle Bridle only. No child under the age of 3 years may compete. ROSETTES FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Class 72
First Ridden Pony    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
First Ridden Pony, Mare or gelding, Child to have attained their 4th birthday but not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1 January in the current year. Snaffle bridle only ROSETTES FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Class 73
Pony Club Pony    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding suitable for Pony Club activities, not exceeding 138cm
Class 74
Pony Club Pony    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Mare or Gelding suitable for Pony Club activities, exceeding 138cm
Class 75
In Hand Prettiest Mare    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Prettiest mare shown in hand or ridden
Class 76
Handsomest Gelding    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Handsomest Gelding to be shown in hand or ridden
Class 77
Best Thelwell Type    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Best Thelwell type to shown either ridden or in hand
Class 78
Fancy Dress    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Fancy dress - can be shown ridden and/or in-hand
Class 79
Best Family Pony or Horse    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
To be ridden by one rider 13yrs or under and one 14yrs or over (NO lead reins)
Class 80
Pairs Ridden    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Best Ridden Pair - Horse or Pony, Mare or Gelding - to ride a show together
Class 81
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Any native small breed Mare or Gelding. Rider any age
Class 82
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Any native large breed Mare or Gelding. Rider any age
Class 83
Ridden Coloured & Spotted    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Piebald, Skewbald, Spotted horse or pony – Mare or Gelding, 4 years and over - Ridden
Class 84
Ridden Anglo, Pure & Part Bred Arab    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Best ridden Arab or Part Bred Arab, Mare or Gelding
Class 85
Riding Club Horse    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Riding Club Horse, Mare or Gelding (does not have to be a member of a Riding Club) - Special rosette for the best ROR
Class 86
Local Hunter    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Best Local Hunter living within 25 miles of the showground, Mare or Gelding, Ridden - Special rosette for the best ROR
Class 87
Ridden Veteran    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony over 15 years old, (passports will be checked). Mare or Gelding. Special rosette for best 20 years and over - Special Rosette for the best ROR
Class 88
Veteran Rider    
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Ridden Horse or Pony with Veteran Rider 55 years or over - special rosette for best ROR
Show Secretary: Sennybridge Show Show Secretary
Sennybridge Show Office, Sennybridge, Defynnog Road, Brecon, Powys,Ceredigion, LD3 8RU
Tel: 07967626455, Email: horsesecretarysennybridge@gmail.com

Location
Sennybridge Agricultural Show, Defynnog Road, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys,Ceredigion LD38RU
Map Link: Sennybridge Agricultural Show

Show Information

ENTRY CLOSING DATES: ALL Entries close 9pm Wednesdy 2nd September 2026 

 

ALL CLASSES entries will be taken on the day( but at an increased cost)

 

  • A FARRIER will NOT be in attendance.

     

 •       HARD HATS – anyone riding a horse or pony MUST wear a hard hat to current British Standard specification and of a standard approved by the governing body of their respective horse or pony section

•       ALL young handlers aged 14 and under MUST wear hard hats to current British Standard Specification at ALL times in the ring and in collecting rings when mounted or handling a pony/horse

•       BODY PROTECTORS – we encourage riders to wear for all jumping classes and may be worn for other classes at the rider’s discretion.  They must be to the current British Standard specification.

•        A Farrier will not be in attendance.

•       INVOLUNTARY DISMOUNT – if at any point a rider falls in the show ring they will not be allowed to remount and MUST EXIT the ring on foot

•       IF A HORSE FALLS IN THE RING – the rider MUST EXIT the ring on foot.

•       ANY EXCESSIVE USE OF THE WHIP – will NOT be allowed.  A verbal warning may be given before the Rider is asked to leave the ring.

•       IN THE WORKING HUNTER/ HUNTER PONY CLASSES – 3 refusals will be deemed Elimination and the Rider will be asked to leave the ring.  They will not be asked back to take part in the ridden section of the class.

•       RIDDEN and IN-HAND STALLIONS – all stallion riders and handlers to be OVER 14 years of age.  Stallions to be correctly bitted at all times. Any out-of-control STALLIONS and other horses will be asked to leave the show

•       HORSE PASSPORTS – Equine identification (Wales) regulations 2009 requires horses entering the Show to be accompanied by their Horse Passports.  Please bring to secretary tent when collecting your numbers. Horses NOT accompanied by their passports will be refused entry to their class/es.

•       WE ENCOURAGE ALL OWNERS to ensure their equines are fully vaccinated including vaccinations for flu, tetanus and strangles.

•       PONIES/HORSES ENTERED IN THE WELSH CLASSES - must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com  or requested from the WPCS office.  Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.

•       PONIES/HORSES ENTERED IN THE PALOMINO AND CREAM DILUTE CLASSES – must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed on the British Palomino Society website www.thebritishpalominosociety.co.uk or requested from the British Palomino Society office.  Failure to comply with the rules may result in non-qualification to the BPS Championships

•       SHETLANDS – must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed on the Shetland Society website www.shetlandponystudbooksociety.co.uk or requested from the Shetland Society office.  Failure to comply with the rules may result in withholding of awards.

•       ANY OBJECTION to an exhibit must be lodged in writing within 20 minutes of the class completing and the objector must pay a deposit of £50 of which the £50 will be returned if the objection is upheld but forfeited to the Society if not sustained.

•        IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPETITOR to be ready for each class.  Classes will not be held in the event of a clash.  The Show Committee have done their best to try to avoid clashes, but some may be inevitable. Whilst the Show Committee try to ensure that the PA can be heard from the Car Park, we cannot be held responsible if a competitor does not hear any announcements and misses a class.

•       AGE: Where an age is specified age is as of 1st January in current year.

•        RIDERS: all Riders to be 3 years old and over

•        RIDDEN HORSES / PONIES: all ridden horses / ponies to  be 4 years and over

•        VETERAN PONIES: all veteran ponies passports will be checked on the day

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY CAN BE FOUND IN THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM ON MY RIDING LIFE

Tickets/numbers will not be sent out in the post. Please collect them from secretary tent on arrival. Driver plus one other person will be entitled to free entry regardless of number of entries.
 

THE W.P.C.S. CONDITIONS

For classes 1-28

WPCS IN HAND BRONZE MEDAL ROSETTE AWARD  to be awarded in Section A, B C and D only

1. At a show where WPCS bronze medal rosettes are awarded entries can be taken on the day.

2.There is no limit to the amount of WPCS bronze medal rosettes one animal can win in any one season.

3. To be eligible for the award of the Society WPCS bronze medal rosettes, an affiliated show must have classification in their schedule providing at least four classes for any one section of the Stud Book for stallions, mares, geldings and youngstock registered in the Welsh Pony & Cob Society Stud Book.

4. WPCS bronze medal rosettes are to be awarded on the day. Prior to awarding the rosette, the steward should check the catalogue for the competitor’s membership number and verify they are a current member of the WPCS before awarding the rosette. If not a member, the rosette will be passed to the Reserve providing, they are a valid WPCS member. 

5. On completion of judging an in-hand WPCS bronze medal rosettes class, all Judges must sign the lilac result card confirming the Champion and Reserve Champion. It is the Judge’s responsibility to ensure, with their Steward and or Show Secretary, that the correct animal and the correct exhibitor catalogue number correspond and appear on the card.

GDPR WPCS Your personal data

Exhibitor, you will need to provide the WPCS with certain personal information relating to you. Your privacy is extremely important to WPCS, so we want you to know exactly how we will use that personal information. Our full privacy notice setting out detailed information about matters such as what personal information we use, for what purpose we use it, what our legal basis for doing so is and who we share your personal information with, can be viewed on our website http://wpcs.uk.com/ If you would prefer to see a hard copy of our privacy notice, please ask a member of WPCS staff to provide you with the same.

This show is affiliated to the Welsh Pony and Cob Society. Affiliation No AF000411.

Animals must be entered correctly in line with the rules, detailed in the WPCS Judging and Showing Handbook which can be found on the Society website www.wpcs.uk.com or requested from the WPCS office. Failure to comply with the rules may result in the withholding of awards.

 

THE PALOMINO SOCIETY CONDITIONS

For classes: 30-36

 

1. These classes are open to BPS members and Non BPS members but only BPS members and registered BPS Horses/Ponies can qualify direct for the 2027 BPS National Championships

2. Championship qualifier cards will be awarded to the 3 highest placed members on production of their current membership card in the ring.

3. A Pre-BPS National Championship qualifying card will be awarded to the 3 highest placed Non BPS members.

4. Application for Membership and Horse/Pony registration must be applied for within 14 days of qualification to compete at the BPS National Championships.

5. Colour awards will only be awarded in In-Hand classes to current BPS members on production of membership card in the ring. *NO CARD NO AWARD.*

NB. Cream dilute includes: Cremello, Dun, Smokey Black, Lemon and White, Cream or any Horse/Pony with a Cream gene

 

THE SHETLAND SOCIETY CONDITIONS

For classes: 37 – 43

1.    These classes are for SPS – BS registered ponies.  Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue if one is produced.  Society rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for registrations.

2.    Three-year old fillies with foals at foot may not be show.  All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show.

3.    To enter a stallion in ANY class (in hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.  Ridden stallion MUST display a stallion bridle bade.  In hand colts / stallions of two years old or over must be show bitted and are advised to display a colt or stallion badge, these are available to purchase from SPS- BS.

 

4.    There must be no colts or stallions in Young Handlers classes.  Young Handlers must be a minimum of 3 years of age on the day of the show.  Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or stallion in In-hand classes.  Children aged under 12 years old on the day of their class may not show a stallion in ridden classes.  In the interest of safety, hard hats conforming to current British Safety standards must be worn, correctly secured, by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In- hand classes.  For Health & Safety purpose judges and exhibitors must remain standing whilst in the ring when showing ponies.  KNEELING IS NOT PERMITTED.  Hard hats conforming to current British Safety standards must be worn, correctly secured, by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes.  Ridden and driven ponies must be 4 years old or over.  In ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any times whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part. 

 

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Sennybridge Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

ENTRY FEES: Main Arena -  rings 1, 2, 3 and 4 - IN ADVANCE £10.00 per exhibit in each class until closing date -  Wednesday 2nd September 2026.  

On the day entries will be taken at £15 per exhibit

ENTRY FEES: in The Horse Ring (These classes will NOT go forward to the Supreme Championship in the Main Ring)

IN ADVANCE £8.00 per exhibit in each class until the closing date -  Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

ON THE DAY entries will be taken at £12.50 per exhibit


 Plus £2 for St Johns Ambulance will be added to overall entry online and on the day.

Prize Information

PRIZE MONEY – GWOBRAU. All prize money to be paid out on Show Day. These must be checked by recipients at time of receipt. No challenges for inaccuracies will be accepted once exhibitor has left the ring. 

All Horse Classes in rings 1, 2, 3 and 4 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5.    Champion in Section £20,  Reserve Champion in Section £10

 Best exhibit in EACH Section – Devynock Agricultural Society Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette

Supreme Horse Champion £50,          Supreme Reserve Horse Champion £25

 

HORSE RING - RIDDEN classes     rosettes to 6th place and prizes in kind/vouchers

RIDING and FUN CLASSES sponsored by Glanusk Services and Country Store

      Champion £30       Reserve Champion £20

Best exhibit in the Ridden Section – Devynock Agricultural Society Champion and Reserve Champion Rosette

 

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES / MERLOD MYNYDD CYMREIG SECTION A

Class 1 - Best Exhibit – THE GWYN BACH CUP (Barren Mare or Gelding 4yrs or over)

Class 2 – Best exhibit – J McKIE CHALLENGE CUP (Brood Mare 4 yrs or over)

Class 3 – Best Exhibit – MARY & LES JAMES PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP (presented by their sons and daughters) (colt, filly foal)

Classes 4 – Best exhibit – BILL PHILLIPS CHALLENGE CUP (Yearling, 2,3 yrs old, Colt, filly,gelding)

Best Exhibit in Section – MAESGWYN CUP – confined to the Borough Brecknock

Best Exhibit in Section – OGWEN R DAVIES MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP

  

WELSH PONIES / MERLOD CYMREIG SECTION B

Best Exhibit in Section - GRIASHALL CHALLENGE CUP

  

WELSH PONIES (COB TYPE) / MERLOD CYMREIG (TEIP COB) SECTION C

Best FEMALE Exhibit in Section – USK CUP

Best MALE Exhibit in Section – W.H. DAVIES MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

 

WELSH COBS / COBIAU CYMREIG SECTION D

Class 16 Best Exhibit – JOHN HOWELLS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP (Barren Mare or Gelding 4 yrs or over)

Class 18 – Best Exhibit – MARGARET LEWIS PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHY (kindly given by Miss Jackie Starr, Luton) (Foal, colt or filly)

Best Exhibit in Section – MRS AGNES EVANS, CATHEDINE FAWR MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

 

WELSH PART BRED / RHIAN-FRID CYMREIG

Class 21 Best exhibit – BLAENBRYNICH CUP (kindly donated by the Batanero Family) (Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 yrs or over)

Best Exhibit in Section – MILITARY CUP

 

 RIDDEN WELSH / BRIDIAU CYMREIG DAN GYFRWY

Class 26 Best Exhibit - CILMAENGWYN PERPETUAL SHIELD (kindly donated by Mr & Mrs Williams, Birchgrove) (Welsh Section C)

Class 28 Best Exhibit - ELIZABETH WALTERS PERPETUAL CUP (Welsh Part-Bred)

 

Other -In -Hand Classes

Class 48 – Best exhibit – MRS SUSAN HALE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (Yearling, 2,3 yr old Colt, Filly or Gelding)

Class 55 – Best exhibit – The WISEMAN CUP (Junior Handler)

 

RIDDEN HUNTERS & COBS / CEFFYLAU HELA

Classes 56,57 and 59 - Special ROSETTE for the Best ROR

Class 56 – Best Exhibit – HOWELL JOHN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (Small Hunter)

Class 56 - THE ‘BEST INTENT’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (Donated by Christine Chambers, best entry exhibited by a current mounted subscriber to Sennybridge Farmers Hunt (if none present to the 1st prize holder)) (Small Hunter)

Class 57 – Best Exhibit – KAREN ARCHER & KEITH WOOD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (Novice Hunter)

Class 58 - Best Exhibit – JEAN DUNWORTH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (Ridden Cob)

Class 59 - ANDREW QUIPP (Paxford) PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (Open Hunter)

WORKING HUNTERS, WORKING COBS / CEFFYLAU HELA YN CAEL EU GWEITHIO

Classes 61 and 62 - Special ROSETTE for the Best ROR

Class 61 – Best Exhibit – TROPHY SPONSORED BY KAREN ARCHER (Novice Working Hunter)

Class 62 – Best exhibit – AUBREY DAVIES BLAENCLUN MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY (donated by his children) (Open Working Hunter)

Classes 60 to 62 - Best exhibit owned by a Subscriber to Sennybridge Farmers Hunt – PANTSCALLOG PERPETUAL CUP

Best Exhibit from all Working Hunter and Ridden Hunter Classes - THE TEMPLE JOY TROPHY

 

WORKING HUNTER PONIES / MERLOD HELA YN CAEL EU GWEITHIO

Class 64 – Best exhibit – TITHEBARN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (donated by Mike Rasbridge) (not exceeding 133cm)

Class 65 – Best Exhibit – DOROTHY GARDNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY (exceeding 133cm but not 143cm)

Best Exhibit from all Working Hunter Ponies section – WHITBREAD WALES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY

 

 

Riding Classes

Classes 85 to 88 - Special ROSETTE for the Best ROR

Class 70 – Best Exhibit - TREVOR WILLIAMS TRAILERS LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (Best Turned Out)

Class 71 – Best Exhibit – MR & MRS O R JONES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP. (Lead-Rein Pony)

Class 72 – Best Exhibit – GLANTAWE CARPETS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (donated by Mr & Mrs G M Joyner). (First Ridden Pony)

Class 73 – Best Exhibit MR & MRS D THOMAS CUP (Pony Club pony not exceeding 138cm)

Class 74 – Best Exhibit –LOUISE JOYNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY. (Pony Club pony exceediing 138cm)

Best Exhibit in Riding Classes – THE WILLIAM PRICE, DANYLAN FARM, TONNA MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY

 

 

Withdrawals/Refunds

Withdrawals up to the closing date will be refunded minus an administration charge. All withdrawals have to be made either via my show secretary or email horsesecretarysennybridge@gmail.com

Withdrawals after the closing date regretably will not be refunded.

Should the event have to be postponed, all entries will be refunded minus an administration charge within 2 weeks of the postponement date. Please note refunds can take up to another 10 working days, depending on your bank/CC provider, as advised in the MRL T&C's on booking entries. 

Terms & Conditions

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Terms & Conditions for horses

All entries must now be strictly online only, through the website NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE‼ Contact us if you need help.

SB show committee reserve the right to halt any actions which we consider to be contrary to our Health and Safety policy or which we consider to be unsafe.

The committee has taken reasonable precautions to ensure health, safety and welfare of those attending the show. Members of the public and competitors are equally responsible for ensuring that they do not put themselves or others at risk and ensure they co-operate with the Organisers in complying with health and safety legislation.

All competitors are required to adhere to commonly accepted standards of decency and good behaviour. Animal misuse, racial abuse, discrimination, swearing and loud or aggressive conduct will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to ask any person on the show ground to leave immediately. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any persons without giving reason. Anyone showing abusive or aggressive behaviour towards any officials/stewards/helpers of the show will be asked to leave the show ground immediately.

Horses: Under no circumstances are horses to be let loose or loose schooled in the lorry park, rings or surrounds. Horses must only be WALKED, NO trotting or cantering please, except when in warm up or show rings.

Horses MUST be under control at all times.

Any horse known to kick, for whatever reason, MUST wear a red ribbon in their tails.

Horses must keep to horse areas – their lorry park, walk ways, collecting and show rings, and not go where the general public have access.

All ridden horses and ponies competing must be 4 years old and over. All competitors must be of a suitable size and weight for the horse/pony they are riding.

Under no circumstances should horses/ponies be left tied up to trailers/horse boxes unsupervised. They should be securely boxed if left unattended.

All mess including hay/haylage and muck must be removed from the lorry park. No mucking out onto lorry park. Litter is to be taken home or disposed of in the appropriate Recycling or General bins.

Children: under 16 years must always to be supervised by an appropriate adult. Competitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for their safety.

Be aware that collecting rings are dangerous places, members of the public and children should not be there.

Riding Hats, with a correctly fitted three-point chin-strap, to current British Standard Skull Caps/Riding Hats Nos PAS015:2011, EN1384 (USA) ASTM F1163, 2004a or 04a onwards which meet current Safety Standards MUST be worn at all times when mounted (and is advised at all other times whilst handling horses), NO EXCEPTIONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Juniors MUST wear hard hats in all in-hand classes and in fancy dress classes.

Anyone not adhering to these rules will be dismissed from their class.

Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted, or showing in hand, including suitable footwear.

The judge: Their decision is final. Any confrontation with the judge is strictly forbidden.

The judge, in any class, reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone they consider not suitable for their mount.

 

Responsibility and Control: Neither Sennybridge Committee nor any of its Officials, stewards or helpers shall in any way be responsible for any loss, injury or damages that may happen to the competitor, assistants or other members of the public, or to any animal or property or to any vehicle brought to Sennybridge Show or while entering or leaving the venue.

It is recommended that all riders, handlers and grooms have public liability insurance with a minimum of third-party cover. This should cover for your horse too.

Sennybridge Horse Section reserve the right to amend the schedule at their discretion including to alter, amalgamate or cancel classes. They also reserve the right to limit entries to classes and refuse entries without reason. No refunds are given for missed classes.

In the unlikely event that the event is cancelled, the Organisers will return everyone’s monies, less an administration charge of up to 50% of the total price, to cover the irrecoverable costs of preparing to host the event.

All entries will be treated as provisional until payment has cleared.

Refunds will ONLY be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate within 7 days of the show. ….. minus admin and booking fee (Booking fees are non refundable) NO refunds will be given on the day.

After the closing date please contact the event Organiser horsesecretarysennybridge@gmail.com to make any changes to either handler/rider or horse/pony

 

General Rules and Regulations

 

1.    That a Society be established in connection with the County of Brecon to be called “THE DEVYNOCK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY”.

2.    That as the objects of this Society are various it does not confine its members to bona fide farmers, but solicits the support and countenance of gentleman interested in the before-mentioned County by becoming members of the Society, and that the first and principle object of the Association is to render every assistance and encouragement, the improvement of stock, and also for the protection in general.

3.    That the members of the Society shall meet in November each year to elect a committee, officers etc. for the ensuing year, and that the President, Vice-President, Secretaries and Stewards shall serve on the Committee as ex-officio.

4.    Conditions relating to Subscribers to the Society shall be as follows:-

·       Subscribers of £9 shall receive one membership and car to show field.

·       Subscribers of £18 shall receive two memberships and car to show field.

·       Subscribers of £50 shall receive two Vice Presidents badges, car to show field, two luncheon vouchers.

·       Horse section - Entry - £10.00 for Rings 1 to 4         £8 for The Horse Ring - Ridden Classes

·       Cattle section - Members- £2,        Non-Members - £5

·       Sheep section - Members- £1,        Non-Members - £2

5.    Premiums presented to the Society are subject to the same regulations as the premiums given by the Society, and shall remain so until special written notice to the contrary be given.

6.    All sheep and cattle exhibits must be bona fide property of exhibitors, and been in their possession for 3 months.

7.    The Society reserves to itself the power of withholding the premiums entirely if there does not appear to be sufficient merit in the animals shown.  Should any objection be made as to any kind of description in exhibiting, the premium will be withheld until the Committee is satisfied as to its correctness.

8.    All objections and questions of dispute shall be referred to the Committee, whose decision in all cases is final.

9.    All arrangements in the Show field to be under the control of the Stewards and Secretaries.

10. The Stock exhibited shall not be distinguished in the Show field by the name of the breeder or owner, but by numbers affixed to or near each lot corresponding with the list in the entry book kept by the secretary.

11. Any objection to an exhibit must be lodge in writing, within 20minutes of the class completing, and the objector must pay a deposit of £50, of which £50 will be returned if the objection is upheld, but forfeited to the Society if not sustained.

12. Horses must be measured in their natural position.

13. Every possible care will be taken of stock, property and persons, in connection with the Show, but it should be distinctly understood whilst entering Stock, etc., or by coming into the Showground, that exhibitors of all animals are responsible for the control and behaviour of all animals on Show premises. The Society will not be responsible for any damage done, loss or accident whatsoever.

14. All exhibitors are expected to hold a public liability insurance with an indemnity limit of no less than £2.5 million.

15. All persons must adhere to the current Welsh Government Regulations. All necessary measures will be taken to comply with Martin's Law, including implementing proportionate security procedures and a Steward's Briefing document to protect the public from terrorist threats.

 

CONDITIONS OF THE SHOW

1.    The Committee reserve to themselves the right to reject any entry without stating their reason for doing so.

2.    The word entry shall be considered to mean any animal or object whatsoever exhibited.

3.    Members, subscribers, exhibitors, stock attendants or other persons not in possession of admission tickets must pay for admission to the Show field.

4.    All exhibits must be on the field by 9.30am, excluding horses.

5.    No exhibits to be removed from the Show field before 4pm, except with the Secretaries written permission and any exhibitor disregarding this rule shall forfeit any prize money that he may have won, excluding horses.

6.    All exhibits must be kept in the pens or places provided for them.  Any stock found wandering about the Show field will be sent out, and the Committee will withhold any prize won by the owner of such animals.

7.    Any person disobeying the instructions of the officials or in any way interfering with them in the discharge of their duties will be excluded from the Show field.

8.    No bull will be admitted to the Show field unless secured and led by a ring or clip in the nose, and the stewards shall have the power of excluding from the Show field any vicious or unruly animal.

9.    The Prize List is published subject to any Orders that may be issued by DEFRA or Local Authorities.

10. Persons intending to exhibit Stock must pay their subscriptions or Entry Fees for the current year, and give notice in writing to the Secretaries at the time stated in the Schedule, and in default of such payment or notice they will be disqualified. To enforce this rule the Secretaries may call on three members of the Committee to inspect the Entry Book at the time of closing.

11. All entries must be in the hands of the Secretary by the dates as provided in the Schedule otherwise they will be disqualified.

12. All sheep and cattle entries must conform to any DEFRA Regulations operating at the time of the show.

13. No exhibit to be shown in more than one class, except in the horse, young handlers and group of three classes.

14. All prize monies to be collected and checked by the recipient at the time of receipt. The show will not accept challenges for inaccuracies made on the Show Day once left the ring.

15. Society Special Rosettes will be given only to Champion and Reserve Champion.

   

 

 

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