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Show Date
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
Closing Date
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Starting Times:
RING 1 09.00am start Judge Kevan Baskeyfield
RING 2 09.00am start Judge Jayne Thompson
RING 3 09.00am start Judge Dikkie Boden
RING 4 09.00am start Judge Janet James
Class
1
Ridden Best Turned Out
Info:
Riders up to 14 yrs as of 01 Jan 2026
Info:
Open Riding Club Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not Exceeding 148cms. Lead reins
not permitted.
Info:
Walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show – to be judged on the
nature it is intended
Class
4
Novice Horse & Pony Walk & Trot
Info:
Walk and trot only, canter optional in individual show (Snaffle
Bridle)
Info:
Not to exceed 148cm ponies over 15 years of age as of 01 Jan 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 1 – 5 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class
6
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
Info:
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
7
Lead Rein Plaited Pony
Info:
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
8
Lead Rein Best Rider
Info:
3-9 yrs old - as of 01 Jan 2026 - Please wear a white
armband if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award
Class
9
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
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 not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the
current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
10
First Ridden Plaited Pony
Info:
First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th
birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
11
First Ridden Best Rider
Info:
Rider up to 12yrs as of 01 Jan 2026 – ponies not to exceed
138cm to walk and trot together only canter in Individual show. Please wear a white armband
if you live within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 6 - 11 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Info:
Riders 15yrs and over
Info:
Aged 15 and over to exc 148cm
Class
14
Ridden Foreign & Rare Breed
Info:
Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over any height. Riders any age
Class
15
Ridden Hack & Riding Horse
Info:
Open to Hacks, Riding Horse mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.
Info:
NON TRADITIONAL, TRADITIONAL, GYPSY COB, HEAVY, SHIRE OR DRIVING TYPE. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age.
Info:
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding
148cms. Riders any age.
Info:
Open Ridden Coloured. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years
and over any height. Riders any age.
Class
19
Ridden Odd Coloured
Info:
Open Ridden Palomino Roan Spotted. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age
Class
20
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
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 and suitably
mounted
Class
21
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
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
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 12 - 21 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class
22
Junior Equitation
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code
required on entry) 12 - 17 yrs as of 1 Jan 2026. Please wear a white armband if you live
within 20 miles of the showground for best local rider award.
Class
23
Riding Club Horse
Info:
Open Riding Club Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding
148cms. Riders any age.
Class
24
Senior Equitation
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code
required on entry) Senior 18yrs and over. Please wear a white armband if you live within 20
miles of the showground for best local rider award.
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 22- 24 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class
25
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
(3YRS AND UNDER) NOTE: Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be over 16 years of age
Class
26
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Class
27
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Class
28
In Hand Shetland
Info:
Standard and Miniature
Info:
Horse/ Pony ages 15 and over.
Class
30
In Hand Coloured
Class
31
In Hand Odd Coloured
Info:
Open to Cremello, Dun, Roan, Spotted, Palomino
Class
32
In Hand Traditional
Info:
Traditional Gypsy Cob, Shire, Heavy or Driving type.
Info:
Plaited Horse or Pony – inc. Racehorse.
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 25 - 35 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Info:
Adult Class for competitors over 18 years of age on the 01 Jan 2026
Info:
12-18yrs as of 01 Jan 2026
Info:
8 – 11yrs as of 01 Jan 2026
Class
39
In Hand Tiny Tots
Info:
4 - 7yrs as of 01 Jan 2026
Class
40
Local Junior Handler
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required
on entry) 12 to 18yrs as of 1 Jan 2026
Class
41
Local Senior Handler
Info:
To live within 20 miles of the showground (post code required
on entry) 18 and over
Class
42
In Hand Family Pony
Info:
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 36-42 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Class
43
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
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
44
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year First Ridden Mountain & Mooland Ridden
Info:
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.
Class
45
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
46
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
47
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden
Info:
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
48
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Ridden
Info:
Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales,
Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders
any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the
current year. Spurs must not be worn
Class
49
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Coloured Pony
Info:
Ponies: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those
on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be
worn. Ponies under 153cms.
Class
50
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Coloured Horse
Info:
Horses: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age except for those
on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year Spurs may be
worn by adult riders. Animals 153cms and over.
Class
51
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Open Plaited
Info:
Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted
rider. Spurs must not be worn
Class
52
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hack, Riding Horse
Info:
Open to Hacks and Riding Horses. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but Hacks not
exceeding 160cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show Spurs may be worn
by adult riders
Class
53
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Cob
Info:
Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and
trimmed. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show Spurs may be worn by adult
riders
Class
54
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Hunter
Info:
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
55
The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Ridden Veteran
Info:
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.
CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 43 55 (1st & 2nd Prize winners)
Show Secretary:
Canwell Show Entries Secretary
Canwell Show, Brockhurst Lane, Canwell Hall, Sutton Coldfield, W Midlands B755SQ
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System:
Payment is secure and it goes directly Canwell Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
All classes £12.00 entry fee
£3 First Aid per competitor
Further wristbands can be purchased beforehand at www.canwellshow.co.uk
This Show is a qualifier for The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Show
The Canwell Show committee cannot be held responsible for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, riders, owners, grooms, ground
spectators or any other person or property whatsoever other than the liability for a refund of entry fee in the event of abandonment of the
competition.
The organisers of this event have taken all responsible precautions to ensure Health & Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective
everyone must take all responsible precautions to avoid accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and
stewards.
1 All persons on the showground must comply with the safety advice and directions given by officials
2 All riders when riding, whether competing or not, must wear hard hats that are up to UK/BRC/BHS current standards with a strap properly
adjusted and fastened. Insurance will be void if standards are not met.
3 Appropriate protective clothing, including footwear must be worn by all persons on the showground when mounted or handling a horse.
4 Entries accepted at rider’s risk.
5 The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever.
6 The Judges decision is final.
7 Only riders entered to compete in the show may use the practice ring.
8 A fall of the rider will result in elimination from the class. Such dismounted riders should not remount whilst in the ring.
9 Competitors should be mounted on suitably sized ponies or horses. Should a judge or show official be concerned that a rider is under or overhorsed they will be requested to withdraw in the interests of safety or animal cruelty.
10 Stallion and Colts must be correctly bitted and handlers to be over 16 years of age. All ridden horse must be 4yrs old and over.
11 Any Objections or complaints must be made to the secretary in writing with a £20.00 Deposit within 30 minutes of the incident happening.
12 Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
13 All competitors are to have their own third party liability insurance.
14 All ridden animals must be at least 4 years old. The age to be calculated in accordance with the particular breed society's rules, or as calculated
from the actual date of birth if it is shown in the passport.
15 Under new British Equestrian advice, the typical Equine Influenza vaccination primary course schedule is now: 1st Vaccination; 2nd vaccination
21-60 days after the 1st vaccination; 3rd vaccination 120-180 days after the 2ndvaccination, Booster within 6 months or one year depending on the
rules of the governing body you wish to compete under. To be checked randomly.
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