Summer show
to be held at The Pony Club Field –

parking at the BSJA Showground, by kind permission of the BSJA committee

 13th & 14th June 2025

Bookings and payment in advance only.
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Jersey Drag Hunt Branch Of The Pony Club. Booking and payment via MY RIDING LIFE by Friday 5th June.

 Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 

Below you will find additional specific rules for some of the classes across the weekend:

Dressage Classes – Saturday – Rules

1.       In addition to the General show rules shown below, the Dressage classes will be run in accordance with the Pony Club Dressage Rule Book which can be found here:  https://resources.pcuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RULEBOOK-Dressage-2026-Web.pdf

2.       Pony Club badge metal membership badge should be worn on the left side of the rider’s jacket.

3.       All riders must wear gloves

4.       Tack must comply with rules outlined in the link above

Show Jumping Class rules – Sunday

A7 - All clears in the first round will go into a drawn order jump off over a shortened course against the clock.

Single phase - The first half of the course is not against the clock, the second half of the course is against the clock, faults count from both halves.

Baton relay - The first pony/rider combination jump jumps 1-6 of a course, then change over a stick so that the second pony/rider combination jump jumps 7-12 – all against the clock.

Jump and Bend

Riders will negotiate a set of fences (or poles for the poles class) and finish with some bending poles.  This will be judged in style over the jumps and through the bending.

Mini Championship Jumping Classes – Sunday - Rules

1.       Classes 18a, 18b, 18c, 19, 20 and 21 are qualifiers for the 2026 Pony Club Mini Champs to be held at Bicton Arena

2.       The top three placings in classes 18a, 18b, 18c, 19, 20 and 21 will qualify for the 2026 Pony Club Mini Champs to be held at Bicton Arena

3.       The qualifier classes will be held as single-phase, with a timed second round to decide final placings

4.       A combination is not permitted to compete at 50cm or above if they are competing in the 40cm lead rein or 40cm assisted classes.

5.       Unassisted combinations are able to compete in two consecutive height classes (e.g Unassisted 40cm & 50 cm – or 50cm & 60cm)

6.       A pony is limited to a maximum of two show jumping classes per day at the championships

7.       Any combination of horse and rider may not compete where the height is more than 20cm lower that that at which they have previously competed

8.       A combination may only compete in one section of class 18

9.       If a combination is placed in the top 6 at the Championships, they are unable to compete at the same level the following year.

10.    Ages as at 1^st January 2026

General Show Rules

1.       The Judge & Show Organiser’s decision in all matters will be final

2.       Horses/Ponies must be 5 years or over

3.       Ponies need to be turned out smartly on the Saturday – but do not have to be plaited

4.       Tack should be in accordance with Pony Club Rules

5.       Dress: Show Jackets, Shirt & Tie. Hats must be to Pony Club standard and tagged (pink tag) – see Show secretary before you mount if you need your hat tagged. Body protectors (must be BETA 2018 Level 3 Standard (blue and black label)) and martingales / neck straps are not compulsory but highly recommended.

6.       The wearing of any sort of jewellery when handling or riding a horse/pony is not recommended and if done at any Pony Club activity, is done so at the risk of the member/their parent/guardian. However, to stop any risk or injury, necklaces and bracelets (ither than medical) must be removed, as must larger and more pendulous pieces of jewellery (including those attached to piercings) which create a risk of injury to the body part through which they are secured.

7.       Hair must be tied up and back (preferably in a hair net) securely, in a safe manner to reduce the risk of hair being caught and to prevent scalp injuries.

8.       No stallions may compete without permission of the Jersy Drag Hunt District Commissioner

9.       At the competition, horses/ponies may only be ridden by the rider who is competing at the competition

10.   No lunging is permitted

11.   All classes will be held on a grass surface

12.   By entering you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. Failure to do so will result in elimination

13.   We will not take late entries at the show unless it is to enter an additional class. Late entries will be accepted on the day at a cost of £3.00 per class above the class fee

14.   Entries to be made via MyRidingLife by Friday 5^th June 2026:

15.   Pony Club reserves the right to refuse entry, limit entries, amalgamate, amend, cancel or close classes as necessary.

16.   Lead rein competitors must stay on lead rein at all times when mounted and must be led by a responsible person who is suitably dressed.

17.   Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

18.   Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

19.   No Smoking or vaping is allowed at the venue

20.   Please clear all litter, droppings and hay.

21.   The parking area for horse boxes/trailers will be very busy during the period of the show.  Please ensure that you park sensibly. Motorbikes, mopeds or bicycles may not be ridden on the show ground.

DISCLAIMERS

HEALTH AND SAFETY Organisers of this event have taken 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 and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards.

NON-MEMBERS All non-Pony Club competitors are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must have their own third-party cover. The Jersey Drag Hunt Branch of The Pony Club and the organisers of this event are not legally responsible for non-Members and their insurance will not cover you.  Please provide evidence of your third-party cover. 

LEGAL LIABILITY Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.