Tendring Hundred Riding Club 53rd Annual Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Closing Date
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Website:
www.tendringhundredrc.co.uk
Starting Times:

NB. You will NOT be able to enter the Showground until 8am
Showing Enquiries to: Nicki Lush 07734364179 (up to 6pm please) Show jumping please contact Mrs Carol Chisnell 07774142130 (between 6pm and 8pm). General Enquiries Jo Mason 07725369025

DUE TO THE CURRENT EQUINE INFLUENZA SIUTATION COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL VACCINATION RECORDS OVER WHEN ENTERING TO SAVE TIME CHECKING ON THE DAY. MANY THANKS

Ring 1 - Show Jumping Ring: - Clear Round – 10.00 am  Show Jumping Classes – Commencing at 10:30am prompt.

Ring 2 – Warm up and Championship Classes 

Ring 3 and 4 – In hand and Ridden Showing Classes starting at 9am 

 

Class 0
Clear Round Show Jumping (0.30m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Clear Round
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
9:30am – 10:00am Cross-poles
Class 1
Show Jumping (0.30m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Class 2
Show Jumping (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Class 3
4 Bar Challenge (0.30m - 0.65m )    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Riders will jump 4 jumps in a grid set out every 2 canter strides
Class 4
Show Jumping (0.50m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Class 5
Chase me Charlie (0.30m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Rider will jump 1 jump which starts at 30cm and will rise by 5cm for each round until all are out
Class 6
Show Jumping (0.60m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Class 7
Show Jumping (0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Oliver Trophy to highest placed junior member riding a pony 148 cm (14.2hh) and under
Class 8
Show Jumping (0.75m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Bentley Country Park Shield to highest placed senior member The Simon Trophy to highest placed junior member riding a pony 148 cm (14.2h) and under
Class 9
Pairs Show Jumping (0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Riders will start in box, 1st rider will jump 1-5 then return to box to swop over to 2nd rider who will jump 6 - 10
Class 10
Show Jumping (0.85m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Sebastian Trophy to highest placed senior member riding a horse over 148cm (14.2hh) The Lowry Cup to highest placed junior member riding a pony 148 cm (14.2h) and under
Class 11
Show Jumping (0.90m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Chisnell Trophy to highest placed senior member.
The Hill House Farm shield to highest placed Young Rider member 21 years and under, riding a horse over 128cm.
Class 12
Show Jumping (1.00m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Greyhound Caravan Open Trophy to highest placed member
Class 13
Horse Show Jumping (1.05m - 1.10m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
The Tendring Hundred Riding Club Rose Bowl to highest placed member
Class 14
Chase me Charlie (0.80m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed:
Single Phase
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Jump starting at 80cm and increase each round by 5cm (1 hole)
Class 15
Six Bar Challenge (0.80m Plus )    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£13.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Riders will jump 6 jumps in a grid set out every 2 canter strides starting at 80cm
Class 16
In Hand Novice Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Any breed/type, any age. Not to have won 2 x 1st places in an in-hand class before Jan 1st 2026. Class may be split if entries warrant.
Class 17
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds not to exceed 138cms    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Small Breeds (Welsh A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetlands: registered or unregistered).
Class 18
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Large Breeds: Highlands, Dales, Fell, Welsh C and D, New Forest, Connemara: registered or unregistered.
Class 19
In Hand Hunter/ Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
*Special rosette to best ex-racehorse*
Class 20
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(15 years and over) Special rosettes for best horse/pony 20- 23 years & 24 years and over. Please state age of the horse/pony when entering.
Class 21
In Hand Coloured & Spotted    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Piebald, Skewbald, Pinto, Spots, Dun, Buckskin, Palomino, Roan
Class 22
In Hand Cob/ Cob Type    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(Traditional, Hogged, Mini-Cob) any colour, any height
Class 23
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
any solid colour, any height
Class 24
In Hand Heavy Horses    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Any colour, Any height (Suffolk Punch, Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, Belgian, Heavy set Irish Draft)
Class 25
Riding Club Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Restrictions:
14.2hh and under, rider any age
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(to be suitably mounted) Will be required to jump two fences max height 60cm - Judged on suitability for all riding club activities. Blemishes allowed. ** The Meridian Business Machine Cup to highest place THRC member **
Class 26
Riding Club Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Restrictions:
14.3hh and over, rider any age
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
to be suitably mounted) Will be required to jump two fences max height 75cm - Judged on suitability for all riding club activities. Blemishes allowed. ** The Chaeron Ford Memorial Trophy to highest place THRC member **
Class 27
Blemished but Cherished Pony/ Horse - In Hand    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(any breed, any colour, any height)
Class 28
Young Handler    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(Handler 16 years and under) *Rosettes to all competitors plus special rosette to best handler aged 10 or under – please state handler’s age at time of entry)
Class 29
Blemished but Cherished Pony/ Horse - Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(any breed, any colour, any height; to be suitably mounted)
Class 30
Ridden Hunter/ Riding Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
** The Olive Shepherd Memorial Trophy to highest place THRC member ** ** The Second Chance Shield to highest place THRC member on an ex-racehorse **
Class 31
Ridden Veteran Horse    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(15 years and over) ** The ‘Soulbury Golden Greeting Trophy’ to the highest placed THRC member on a horse ** ** The Bronwyn Trophy to highest placed THRC member on a pony 14.2hh and under ** Special rosettes for best horse/pony 20- 23 years & 24 years and over. Please state age of horse/pony when entering.
Class 32
Ridden Coloured & Spotted    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(Piebald, Skewbald, Pinto, Spots, Dun, Buckskin, Palomino, Roan)
Class 33
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
13.2/14.2hh
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
any solid colour, any height
Class 34
Ridden Cob/ Cob Type    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(Traditional, Hogged, Mini-Cob) - any colour, any height ** The Carter Trophy to highest placed THRC member **
Class 35
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds - Horse not to exceed 138cms    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Small breeds : Welsh A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetlands: registered or unregistered.
Class 36
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Large Breeds : Highland, Dales, Fell, Welsh C & D, New Forest, Connemara: registered or unregistered
Class 37
Ridden Novice Horse/ Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Any breed/type. Not to have won 2 x 1st places in an in-hand class before Jan 1st 2026. Class may be split if entries warrant
Class 38
Lead Rein Pony not to exceed 133cms    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 10 years and Under
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(any breed, any type; 13hh and under) Rider 10 years and under BUT must be at least 3 years of age. Snaffle bit only - lead rein attached to noseband. Rosettes to all entries.
Class 39
First Ridden Pony 14.2h(148cms)and under    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Restrictions:
Riders 13 years and under
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£8.00
Info:
(any breed, any type; 14.2hh and under) Rider 13 years and under BUT must be at least 3 years of age. Rosettes to all entries.
Show Secretary: Tendring Hundred Riding Club Show Secretary
Essex,
Email: tendringhundredrc@outlook.com

Location
Tendring Hundred Riding Club Showground, Weeley, Essex CO169JH
Map Link: Tendring Hundred Riding Club Showground

Show Information

Tendring Hundred Riding Club's 53rd Annual Show - THRC would like to thank their most generous sponsors and volunteers for supporting this show

Open to members and non-members

Show Jumping from 30cm to 110cm plus clear round  and fun jumping classes.
In-Hand and Ridden Showing Classes along with Riding Club Horse/Pony, and Any Blemishes classes, something for everyone!
 

In Hand Championship - 1st and 2nd placed winners from all  In Hand Classes

Ridden Championship - 1st and 2nd placed winners from all Ridden Classes

Closing date: Friday September 11th 2026

Please Note: Insurance

All THRC members will be covered by their BRC insurance. Non-members are not covered by BRC insurance. It is mandatory for non-members attending THRC events to have third party liability insurance.

 
 

Payment Details & Event Fees

 ENTRIES:  Please enter via www.myridinglife.com  ENTRIES ON THE DAY WILL BE THE SAME AS ENTRIES AFTER 6TH SEPTEMBER AND CARD PAYMENT PLEASE

 

Pre-Entry Fee (up to 6th Sept): £8.00 THRC Members / £12.00 Non-Members (Clear Round £5) 

Pre-Entry Pairs Fee: £10.00 THRC Members / £14.00 Non-Members

Pre-Entry Bar Challenge Fee: £10.00 THRC Members / £14.00 Non-Members

 

Entry Fee after 6th Sept and on the day: £10.00 THRC Members / £14.00 Non-Members (Clear Round £5) 

Entry Fee after 6th Sept and on the day - Pairs: £12.00 THRC Members / £16.00 Non-Members

Entry Fee after 6th Sept and on the day - Bar Challenge: £12.00 THRC Members / £16.00 Non-Members

 

 

Prize Information

THRC Members only - Points gained at this show will count towards The Supreme Champion Showing Trophy very kindly donated by Mr T Chalmers.  Points may be gained at the Spring, and Autumn showing shows and at the Annual show.

Various Trophies for certain classes, please see schedule

Beautiful rosettes to 10th place and 1st Place Plaques together with Championship Sashes.

Refreshments:

Refreshments- Green Cow Catering

Toilets & water on site

 

Withdrawals/Refunds

 In the event you have to withdraw before the closing date we will refund your entries minus the booking fee of £1.50, alternatively we can give you a voucher to the amount of your classes for you to use at any THRC event. If you withdraw after the closing date entries willnot be refunded unless your horse is not right and you can support a vet's letter.

Terms & Conditions

Tendring Hundred Riding Club Event Rules & Information: PLEASE READ - BY ENTERING THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE RULES. Many thanks.

Health and Safety

•Tendring Hundred Riding Club has 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 and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers /stewards whether written or verbal. All attendees at THRC events must conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk.

• HATS must be worn whenever mounted and conform to PAS015 (2011), VG01.040 2014-12 with a BSI Kite mark or Inspec IC mark, ASTM F1163.2004a onwards with SEI mark, SNELL 2016 (with official SNELL label and number) or AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards.) For up-to-date hat rules please see the current 2025 BRC Rule Book. Any other standards/dates are NOT acceptable.

Insurance

•All THRC members will be covered by their BRC insurance. Non-members are not covered by BRC insurance. It is mandatory for non-members attending THRC events to have third party liability insurance.

•Tendring Hundred Riding Club shall not be liable for any claim in respect of damage, loss, injury or accident to any person, horse or property howsoever caused. It shall be deemed a condition of entry that each entrant has read and understood these terms and conditions and shall indemnify THRC or any person acting on their behalf against any legal action arising from such an incident.

Safeguarding

The protection of children, young people and adults at risk while participating in any sport is of the highest importance as they should be able to take part in a fun, safe environment and be protected from harm. Tendring Hundred Riding Club is affiliated to British Riding Clubs and as such adheres to the BHS Policy on safeguarding, details of which can be found at http://www.bhs.org.uk/safeguardingchildren .THRC as an affiliate of British Riding Clubs reserves the right to restrict or prohibit attendance at any of its events to anyone who BRC considers to be an unsuitable person. For BRC’s policy on unsuitable persons please see http://www.bhs.org.uk/safeguardingchildren. THRC has an appointed Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO); further details on Safeguarding can be found on www.tendringhundredrc.co.uk .

Code of Conduct

THRC believes that it is important that members, coaches, parents/carers and all associated volunteers should, at all times, show respect and understanding for the safety and welfare of others. In view of this THRC expects everyone to abide by the following general code of conduct:

Participants and Members should:

•Show respect for their ponies and horses, instructors, officials, competition organisers and stewards and their fellow members/competitors.

•Abide by the rules of the competition and accept the decisions of the event stewards and organisers.

•Query a decision they do not understand in a polite manner and listen to the explanation.

•Support the other members of their team (where relevant) and also the other members of the organization.

•Report any inappropriate behaviour.

They should not:

•Possess or consume alcohol or illegal and performance-enhancing drugs

•Smoke

•Use foul language

•Tolerate or be involved in discrimination of any kind

•Criticise officials, instructors, volunteers or members on social networking sites or by the use of text messaging.

THRC is following British Equestrian’s guidelines regarding codes of conduct. As such, detailed codes of conduct for spectators and parents/carers can be found on www.tendringhundredrc.co.uk.

Photographs

Please be advised that photographs may be taken at THRC’s events. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured, please inform the secretary so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure you are not included. The photos and results could potentially be included in any media and may also be published on Tendring Hundred Riding Club’s website and social media. By entering a class, you agree to photos being taken and shared with the media. If you do not want this to happen, you must tell us (and the on-site photographer if applicable) before or on the day.

Points and Trophies

To be eligible for show day trophies (if applicable) and points towards End of Year trophies. For further information on trophies please visit www.tendringhundredrc.co.uk

General Rules

•All ridden horses/ponies must be four years old or over.

•All stallions/colts must be kept under control at all times and not handled or ridden by anyone under 18 years of age. All stallions must wear a stallion disc on the bridle.

•Please park vehicles sensibly and do not block any entrances.

•Please pick up all droppings.

•No lunging on the showground, please.

•Please remove all rubbish/litter or place in the bins provided.

•Please keep all dogs on leads and clean up all droppings. 

•All children under the age of 16 years must always be supervised by a responsible adult.

•Judged under British Riding Clubs Rules. The Judge’s decision is final.

•Only competing horses/ponies may be ridden on the showground on show days.

•All entries are payable at time of booking.

Dress Guidelines

•Riders/handlers to be correctly turned out i.e., jacket, shirt and tie/stock (juniors must have long sleeves), light coloured breeches / jodhpurs, boots, tidy hair either in a hairnet or tied above the collar. Junior handlers must wear a hard hat of the correct standard. See above for hat standards.

•Boots: Long riding boots designed for riding are to be worn. Short riding boots with gaiters of the same leather and colour may be worn. Suede half chaps may be worn providing they are of identical colour to the boots.

•Gloves: Gloves must be worn in dressage and showing competitions. For show jumping, arena eventing and cross-country competitions gloves are optional although are recommended.

•Body Protectors: A body protector is obligatory in all cross-country competitions and is strongly recommended in show jumping and working hunter competitions. A BETA Level 3 Blue 2018 Label must be worn in competitions where a body protector is obligatory. (NB. From 1 Jan 2024, the BETA 2009 Purple Label will no longer be accepted).

Show Jumping/Working Hunter Rules

•British Riding Club Rules apply

•All heights are approximate.

•No Horse to jump in more than 3 jumping classes. A Horse/Pony may only compete once in a class.

•Whips (Show Jumping and Cross-Country) One baton style whip is permitted and must be between 45cm and 75cm and must not be weighted or feature a hard point at the end. The end of the whip must be padded. The ‘pad’ must be smooth with no protrusion or raised surface (which includes embroidery) and be made of a shock absorbing material throughout its circumference. No substitute for a whip may be carried.

If you are unsure about any rules, permitted tack, or turnout please contact the event organiser who will be happy to advise you. Additional rules may also be found on individual schedules.

 

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