The Swallowfield Horse Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 to Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Closing Date
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
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Photos:
https://www.waynejonesphotography.com/
Email:
secretary@swallowfieldshow.co.uk
Website:
www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk
Starting Times:

Sunday 30th August

  • Ring 1 – Show Jumping - Clear round at each height after class. To Start at 10am. Class 5 will not start until after 1:30pm.
  • Ring 2 – Ridden Showing to Start at 10am. Class 11 will not start until after 1:30pm.
  • Ring 3 – In-hand Showing to Start at 10am. Class 19 will not start until after 1:30pm.


Monday 31st August

  • Ring 1 – Show Jumping - Clear round at each height after class. To Start at 10am. Class 28 will not start until after 1:30pm.
  • Ring 2 - Fun Classes in hand will start at 10am, Gymkhana will start at 13:00 
  • Ring 3 – Showing Classes to Start at 10am. Class 40 will not start until after 1:30pm.
  • Ring 4 - Dressage - to start at 10am (times will be available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show)
Class 1
Cross Pole Jumping    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Competitors may be led Clear round at each height after class - entries on the day only.
Class 2
50cm Open (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only)
Class 3
60cm Open (0.60m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only)
Class 4
70cm Open (0.70m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only)
Class 5
Riding Club Horse (0.50m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Class 5 will not start until after 1:30pm Riding Club Horse (may be asked to jump a x pole) Classes 5 and 6 may be combined if insufficient entries.
Class 6
Pony Club Pony/Horse (0.80m)    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Class 6: Pony Club Pony (may be asked to jump a small x pole) - £16.00
Class 7
Competition Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Will not be required to jump
Class 8
Ridden Tack & Turnout    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Will not start until 10am Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14
Class 9
Ridden Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14
Class 10
Ridden Best Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14
Class 11
Family Mount    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Will not start until after 1:30pm Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14
Class 12
Ridden Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Rosette for highest placed Traditional Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14
Class 13
Veterans    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Horses and ponies over 15 years of age Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 7-14
Class 14
Ridden Coloured    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Rosette for best placed side saddle rider. Open to coloureds and odd coloured horses (dun, palominos, spotty, roan) Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8-14
Class 14 a
Championship    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Prizes:
Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 8 -14 Champion and Reserve Champion vouchers kindly sponsored by
Info:
Qualification only on the day.
Class 15
In Hand Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Horses/Ponies to be 3 years old or younger.
Class 16
In Hand Condition & Turnout    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
To be split into stabled and grass kept if sufficient numbers In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 17
In Hand Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 18
In Hand Veteran    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Horses and ponies over 15 years of age In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 19
In Hand Coloured Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Will not start until after 1.30 Open to coloureds and odd coloured horses (dun, palominos, spotty, roan) In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 20
In Hand Cob    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 21
In Hand Miniatures & Shetlands    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Open to Shetland and Mini Horses (Under 11.2hh) In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21
Class 21 a
Championship    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Prizes:
In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 15-21 Vouchers kindly sponsored by Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
Info:
Qualification only on the day.
Class 22
In Hand Prettiest Mare    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Not included in championships
Class 23
Handsomest Gelding    
Day:
Sun
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£10.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Not included in championships
Class 24 SJ
Poles on the Ground    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Will start after 10am
Class 25
Cross Pole Jumping    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Kindly Sponsored by **Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**
Class 26
50cm Open (0.50m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only **Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**
Class 27
60cm Open (0.60m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only **Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**
Class 28
70cm Open (0.70m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Will not start until after 1:30pm Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only) **Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**
Class 29
80cm Open (0.80m)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Clear round at each height after class - (Entries on the day only **Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**
Class 30
Chase me Charlie    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Jumps will get higher each round, starting at 60cm Free of charge if entered into 2 other jumping classes on either day
Class 31
Best Black    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Class 32
Best Grey    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly sponsored by
Class 33
Best Chesnut    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Class 34
Best any other Coloured    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Best Bay
Class 35
Best Coloured    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Info:
Best Coloured includes skewbald, piebald, spotted, dun, palomino
Class 36
Best Rescue Horse or Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by Burley Lodge Equestrian Centre
Info:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 37
Judges Choice    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 38
First Ridden Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly sponsored by
Info:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 39
Best Child Handler    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 39 a
Championship    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Prizes:
Ridden and In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 35-39. Champion and Reserve Champion vouchers kindly sponsored by
Info:
Qualification only on the day.
Class 40
Best Loan/ Lease Horse or Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Best Loan/Lease/Shared Horse/Pony (can be ridden or in hand Not to be owned by the rider/handler or their family) Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 41
Best Riding Horse    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly sponsored by
Info:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 36-41
Class 42
Cheekiest Horse or Pony    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored and
Info:
Will not start until after 1:30pm Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated. Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 42-46
Class 43
Prettiest Mare    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated. Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 42 – 46
Class 44
Handsomest Gelding    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated. Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 42 – 46
Class 45
Best 6 Legs    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
In-hand ONLY Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 42-46
Class 46
Childs Best Friend    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£9.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated. Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 42-46
Class 47
Fancy Dress    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Entry Fee:
£7.50
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
Not included in Championship
Class 47 a
Championship    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 3
Prizes:
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 40-44 Vouchers kindly sponsored by Champion - £50 Reserve Champion - £25
Info:
Qualification on the day only.
Class 48
Gymkhana (Lead Rein)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
To Start at 13.00pm. (Entries will be split into led and unled) 5 Races plus consolation race! Races include Walk up, Trot Back, Egg and Spoon Race etc. Rosettes 1st to 3rd for each race Small bag of sweets for all competitors (vegetarian friendly) (If insufficient entries, classes may be combined)
Class 49 unled
Gymkhana    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
This is for unled entries if you are looking to enter a led category please chose class number 48 5 Races plus consolation race! Races include Walk up, Trot Back, Egg and Spoon Race etc. Rosettes 1st to 3rd for each race Small bag of sweets for all competitors (vegetarian friendly) (If insufficient entries, classes may be combined)
Class 50
Introductory - Test 1 (2024)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
To start at 9am (no late entries) Times available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show
Class 51
Introductory - Test 2 (2024)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
**NEW BD TEST PRELIM 2 (2024)** To start at 9am (no late entries) Times available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show
Class 52
Preliminary - Test 1 (2024)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
To start at 9am (no late entries) Times available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show
Class 53
Preliminary - Test 2 (2024)    
Day:
Mon
Ring:
Ring / Arena 4
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Prizes:
Kindly Sponsored by
Info:
To start at 9am (no late entries) Times available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show
Show Secretary: Swallowfield Horse Show Entries Secretary - Lisa Burns-Peake
Oak Cottage, Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield, Berks, RG7 1PY
Email: secretary@swallowfieldshow.co.uk

Location
Swallowfield Park, Church Road, Swallowfield, Berks RG71TH
Map Link: Swallowfield Park

Show Information

Online Entries Close on Saturday 23rd August

No postal entries

Entries accepted on the day if space, with a late entry fee of £3 per class.

Late entry to show Jumping classes will close 15 minutes after class starts

Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most Highest Placed Local Rider for most classes  - Kindly Sponsored by Eileen Douglas Tack Shops. Eligible if horse or rider live within 5 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH) Please add first line of address and postcode in entry notes if eligible.

Payment Details & Event Fees

No postal entries.
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly The Swallowfield Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Prize Information

Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most classes - Eligible if horse or rider live within 5 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH). Please add first line of address and postcode in entry notes.

Rosettes for Highest Placed Traditional Cob (please see class details)

Withdrawals/Refunds

By entering a class, you accept the show rules and conditions. This show is part of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society Two Day Show; the show manual can be downloaded from www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk. It covers safety, health and environment management systems. The short form manual can be found at: https://www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk/short-form-manual/

Entries may be limited at the committee’s discretion. It may refuse entries without giving a reason and may cancel/alter classes in necessary.

The horse show accepts no responsibility if classes clash. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure ample time is left between class entries. No refunds will be given.

On the day entries must be made with the correct form and the correct fee in cash. Entries made after closing date/on the day will be subject to a late fee of £3.00 per class.

Refunds will be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate produced within 7 days of the show.

Terms & Conditions

Show Day Information 

Swallowfield Horse Show Committee: Veronica Lilley, Martin Collis, Amy Morris, KJ Turner, Angela Wood & Lisa Burns-Peake. 

Contact on secretary@swallowfieldshow.co.uk or via our Facebook Page 

Photographer on Site (subject to weather) Wayne Jones Photography 

Horse show parking is at a different location to the main show car parks. Please follow signage and volunteer directions. Parking directions are also available on our Facebook page. 

There may be unavoidable delays at peak times, so please plan accordingly. 

· NO cars permitted in horse show parking area without prior arrangement and pass from the Horse Show Committee. Cars without these will be turned away to park in the main show car park. 

· Please ensure you have enough handlers as Horses and Ponies must not be left unattended. 

· Please ensure that you bring enough water for your horse. 

· No lunging anywhere on site. 

· Please ensure that you keep to the marked horse-walks and do not enter the rest of the park behind the rings or take horses near to the secretary tent. 

· There are separate showing, dressage and show jumping warm up rings. 

· The practice fences must be jumped with the red wing on the right and riders must not interfere with someone already jumping. This is dangerous and the collecting ring steward has the right to eliminate offenders from their class. Due to insurance, please do not move the location of the practice fences. 

· Competitors should be aware that there may be inflatables such as bouncy castles in the main Horticultural Show Ground, as well as other displays. 

· The horse show area must be left clean and tidy with droppings, hay and litter removed. 

· No on call farrier 

· On call Vet: Scott Dunn Vets – 01344 426066, horse owner/competitor liable for all and any costs incurred.

By entering a class, you accept the show rules and conditions. This show is part of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society Two Day Show; the show manual can be downloaded from www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk. It covers safety, health and environment management systems. The short form manual can be found at: https://www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk/short-form-manual/ 

· The show is run in accordance with the BHS Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies at Events. A copy of which can be found at www.bhs.org.uk 

· Riders, handlers and horses must have 3rd Party insurance of their own. 

· No claim will be entertained by the Swallowfield Show Horticultural Society for anything which may happen to competitors, onlookers, their servants, property or animals (horses, ponies, dogs) in connection with, or arising from, the Swallowfield Show. It is a condition of entry that they indemnify the society against any legal action arising from these. 

· Jumping classes are run under BS rules. 

· A riding hat of the correct standard must be worn at all times when riding and a body protector is recommended for jumping. 

· Correct riding dress must be worn at all times when riding. 

· HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT ENTER THE MAIN SHOW AREA and must remain the horse show area only. 

· Colts and Stallions must wear a white or BS tail ribbon and be accompanied by an adult handler at all times. 

· All ridden horses must be 4 years or older. 

· No animals to be left unattended outside a horsebox or trailer. 

· Dogs must be kept on leads. 

· Competitors under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

· The Judge’s decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing and handed to The Horse Show Manager within 30 minutes of the incident with a deposit of £20, with will be returned if objection is upheld. 

· Entries may be limited at the committee’s discretion. It may refuse entries without giving a reason and may cancel/alter classes in necessary. 

· The horse show accepts no responsibility if classes clash. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure ample time is left between class entries. No refunds will be given. 

· On the day entries must be made with the correct form and the correct fee in cash. Entries made after closing date/on the day will be subject to a late fee of £3.00 per class. 

· Refunds will be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate produced within 7 days of the show. 

· Winners of cups and trophies must sign a promise to return them in good condition to the show manager/committee by the end of June 2027. They must pay a deposit of £20 to be returned on receipt of the cup. 

· Abusive or aggressive behaviour towards horse show officials, volunteers or other competitors will not be tolerated and will result in exclusion from the show ground without refund. 

· Lunging is not permitted anywhere on the show ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

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