Rye & District Country Show (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sat, Aug 22, 2026
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Email:
ryeshow@stmichaelshospice.com
Website:
www.stmichaelshospice.com
Starting Times:
Horse Show commences at 9am (gates open to the public at 10am)
SHOW OFFER - classes £8 each or £22 for 3 classes. Enter Voucher Code: 3CLASSOFFER2026 before payment if entering 3 classes to claim your discount
Class 0
Clear Round Show Jumping    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£5.00
Info:
9.00 – 9.50am Clear Round — raised as necessary – Primarily Working Hunter Rustic Jumps
Class 1
Working Hunter/ Cob (0.50m - 0.70m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Section A) 14.2 and under – To jump a small course Max 50cm
For those not wishing to jump whole course they can chose to jump at least 2 jumps
Section B) Over 14.2 hands – To jump a small Course Max 70cm
For those not wishing to jump whole course they can chose to jump at least 2 jumps
Class 2
Ridden Hunter/ Cob    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Section A) 14,2 and under – To include a short show for the judges
Section B) Over 14.2 hands – To include a short show for the Judges Championship: 1st and 2nd in class 1 & 2 qualify for the Rye Show Hunter Championship which will take place immediately after the end of Class 2
Class 3
Horse & Hound (0.40m)    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Horse and jockey to complete course first, then jockey dismounts and leads dog over a shorter course but with some jockey/dog obstacles! For children 12 years and below, there will be a shorter running course! Fastest time wins. Prize for most entertaining round!
Class 4
Lead Rein Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
10 years & Under
Class 5
Veterans    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Ridden & In Hand (15 years plus)
Class 6
Coloureds    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Ridden and In Hand (to include dun, palomino, spotted)
Class 7
Prettiest Mare/ Handsomest Gelding    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
Section A) Ridden & In Hand Handsome Gelding
Section B) Ridden & In Hand Prettiest Mare
Prize to winner of each
Class 8
Family Horse & Pony    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Class 9
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Class 10
Fancy Dress    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£8.00
Info:
To take place immediately after Class 7
Show Secretary: Rye & District Country Show Show Secretary
Elm Tree Farm, Icklesham, Kent, TN36 4BH
Email: ryeshow@stmichaelshospice.com

Location
Elm Tree Farm, Icklesham, Kent TN364BH
Map Link: Elm Tree Farm

Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance via My Riding Life. Entries taken on the day (space permitting) at NO extra cost.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Rye and District Country Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
All classes £8 each or £22 for 3 classes
SHOW OFFER - classes £8 each or £22 for 3 classes. Enter Voucher Code: 3CLASSOFFER2026 before payment if entering 3 classes to claim your discount
On the day - £10 per entry or £25 for three.

Prize Information
Prize to all class winners, rosettes for all entrants
1st and 2nd in classes 1 & 2 qualify for the Rye Show Hunter championship and 1st & 2nd in classes 4-9 qualify for the Rye Show ridden/in hand championship

Terms & Conditions
• No claim can be entertained for anything which may happen to competitors, onlookers, their property, or horses in connection with, or out of the event. It shall be a condition of entry that each entrant agrees to indemnify the organisers against any legal action arising from any accident or incident. • Health and Safety: the committee and event organisers of the show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey the instruction of the committee organisers and all advisor's and stewards. • The committee and event organisers reserve the right to cancel any class, divide or amalgamate any classes, alter start times, limit the entries, refuse any entry with or without stating a reason. • Entry forms must be completed correctly and fees must be paid at time of entry. Entry fees will only be refunded (less £5 administration fee) on the production of a vets or doctors certificate. • No horse/pony under the age of 4 may enter any ridden classes. • ALL riders MUST wear protective hats to Pony Club standards at all times when mounted. Please see the current hat rules on the Pony Club website—www.pcuk.org. • Excessive use of whips and/or spurs is forbidden • No horse/pony is to be left tied to lorry or trailer unattended • The judges decision is final • Any objection must be raised within 30 minutes of the incident, in writing to the secretary, accompanied by a deposit of £20, returnable if the objection is upheld. • Do not muck trailers out on Show Ground, please take muck and litter home with you as livestock use this ground. • All dogs must be kept on short lead. • No entry form will be accepted without a signature. • RDA members may enter any class regardless of the child’s age and may be led in any class. • ONLY CARS PULLING TRAILERS & LORRIES CAN PARK IN HORSE BOX PARK. All other cars to car park and occupants pay entry fee. For all enquiries email ryeshow@stmichaelshospice.com

 

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