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Show Date
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Starting Times:
Ring 1 Judge: Miss L Brill 9.30 am
Ring 2 Judge: Miss T Oliver 9.30 am
Ring 3 Judge: Ms H Abrahall 9.30 am
Class
1
Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Mountain & Moorland Lead rein incorporating the lead rein mountain and moorland ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or gelding aged 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before the 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
2
First Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Mountain & Moorland First Ridden incorporating the first ridden mountain and moorland first ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or gelding aged 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
3
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
Info:
Mountain & Moorland small breeds incorporating the mountain and moorland small breeds ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to mountain and moorland ponies registered with their respective breed pure bred societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or 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
4
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
Info:
Mountain & Moorland large breeds incorporating the mountain and moorland large breeds ridden amateur of the year qualifier. Open to mountain and moorland ponies registered with their respective breed pure bred societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old or over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January in current year. Spurs must not be worn.
M&M championship – open to those place 1st or 2nd in classes 1-4.
Class
5
Lead Rein Plaited Pony
Info:
Plaited Lead Rein pony incorporating lead rein plaited amateur of the year qualifier. Lead rein pony mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before the 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
6
First Ridden Plaited Pony
Info:
Plaited First Ridden pony incorporating the first ridden plaited amateur of the year qualifier. First ridden pony, not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class
7
Ridden Plaited Pony
Info:
Plaited pony incorporating the plaited ridden pony amateur of the year qualifier. Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn.
Class
8
Ridden Coloured Pony
Info:
Class 8 Coloured Pony incorporating coloured pony amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden piebald/skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years old and over. Riders any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January in current year. Ponies under 153cms. Spurs must not be worn.
Pony Championship – open to those placed 1st or 2nd in classes 5-8.
Info:
Coloured Horse incorporating the coloured horse amateur of the year qualifier. 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 in the current year. Spurs may be worn by adult riders, animals 153cm and over.
Info:
Ridden Veteran incorporating ridden veteran amateur of the year qualifier. Open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height, 15 years and over. Rider of any age, suitably mounted – animals will not be galloped. Spurs must not be worn. Blemishes are not taken into consideration.
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Ridden Hunter incorporating the ridden hunter amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders.
Info:
Ridden cob incorporating the ridden cob amateur of the year qualifier. Open ridden cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old or 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
13
Ridden Riding Horse/ Hacks
Info:
Riding Horse/Hack incorporating the ridden riding horse/hack amateur of the year qualifier. Open to hacks and riding horses. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or 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.
Championship for classes 9-13 open to those placed 1st or 2nd in each class.
Class
14
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Open to any horse or pony yearling, two or three year old.
Class
15
In Hand Best Turned Out
Info:
Open to any horse or pony.
Class
16
In Hand Coloured
Info:
Open to any skewbald or piebald horse or pony.
Class
17
In Hand Alternative Coloured
Info:
Open to any horse or pony that is palomino, dun, cremello, roan or spotted.
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Any breed. Open to any horse/pony other than M&M breeds.
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Open to horses or ponies aged 15 years or over.
Class
20
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Open to Welsh section C and D, Fell Dales, New Forest, Highland and Connemara, Welsh section A and B, Exmoor, Dartmoor and Shetland ponies. Will be split small/large if sufficient entries.
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Championship for those placed first or second in classes 14-21
Class
22
Ridden Novice Showing Horse or Pony
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Ridden Novice Showing. Open to genuine novice rider and pony/horse combinations that have never been placed first in any showing class.
Class
23
Ridden Best Turned Out
Info:
Open to horses or ponies of any height, riders any age.
Class
24
Junior Best Rider
Info:
Open to riders aged 16 years and under, riders to be suitably mounted. Lead rein riders may enter this class.
Class
25
Best Senior Rider
Info:
Open to rider aged over 16 years of age, riders to be suitably mounted.
Class
26
Ridden Alternative Coloured
Info:
Open to horses or ponies that are palomino, cremello, dun or appaloosa/spotted. Riders any age, to be suitably mounted.
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Ridden cob class, any height. Riders any age, to be suitably mounted. This class is open to both hogged and traditional animals.
Class
28
Family Horse & Pony
Info:
Open to horses or ponies of any height, riders any age.
Class
29
Ridden Riding Club Horse/ Pony
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Riders to be suitably mounted, class will be split if sufficient entries. This class will include an optional jump.
Championship for those placed first and second in classes 22-29
Class
30
Lead Rein Working Hunter Pony (0.30m)
Info:
Lead Rein/assisted working hunter pony. Open to riders aged 10 years or under, ponies not exceeding 133cm. Fences will not exceed 30cm. Combination in this class may not compete in any other working hunter classes.
Class
31
Working Hunter (0.40m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
32
Working Hunter (0.50m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
33
Working Hunter (0.60m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
34
Working Hunter (0.70m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
35
Working Hunter (0.80m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
36
Working Hunter (0.90m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Class
37
Working Hunter (1.00m)
Info:
Open to horse and ponies, riders to be suitably mounted. No horse or pony may jump in more than two classes. Riders will jump their round and all clears (or others with faults requested by judge) will come back into the ring for a go round and individual show. Should entries warrant class may be split horses/ponies.
Championship for those placed 1st/2nd in classes 30-37
Show Secretary:
Solihull Event Secretary
Solihull Equestrian Centre, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, W Midlands B938QE
Payment Details & Event Fees
ENTRIES CLOSE: 28/8/26 Late entries accepted on day, if space – surcharge of £2.00 extra (cash only).
Entries may be limited, in this event there will be a waiting list.
Entries £10 per class if pre-entered, entries on the day £12 if there is space (cash only)
£4 per rider for medical cover
This show is affiliated to The Showing Register Amateur of the Year final taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November 2026.
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR QUALIFYING CARD WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE SHOW BY SENDING THIS TO INFO@THESHOWINGREGISTER.CO.UK
'In classes 1-14 the two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th November 2026.
Exhibits do not need to be TSR members to qualify – TSR membership will be required for them to compete in the final.
Please refer to the TSR Amateur Rulebook for amateur definitions relevant to these classes which can be found at www.theshowingregister.co.uk . Please ensure that you are familiar with these rules if you claim a qualification card in one of these classes.
No refunds given unless a veterinary certificate/doctors note is submitted – any refund minus an administrative charge
• HATS must be worn whenever mounted and should be to the correct current standard.
• Any handlers of in hand animals aged 16 years or under must wear a
• BODY PROTECTORS may be worn in working hunter classes, if one is used it must comply with current safety standards.
• CORRECT dress & footwear with defined heels must be worn.
• ALL ridden horses and ponies must be four years old and over.
• All lead rein handlers must be 14 years old or over
• ENTRIES accepted at rider’s risk. SRC reserve the right to refuse an entry at their discretion, cancel, amend or amalgamate any class for any reason whatsoever. The Judge’s decision is final.
• INSURANCE It is a condition of entry that each competitor must carry their own liability insurance whether Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE or independent cover.
• HEALTH & SAFETY The 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. Those attending this event must report any accidents to the secretary or organizer of the event.
• Please do not leave unattended horses tied to lorries and no hay nets to be tied to the outside of lorries or trailers.
• Solihull Riding Club welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must be always kept on a lead.
• DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY saves for the death or injury caused by the negligence of the organisers of the event, no liability is accepted for any accident, loss or damage, injury or illness to horses, ponies, owners, riders, spectators, vehicles their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
• Spurs may only be worn by adult riders (on horses)
• Any objections or complaints MUST be done so through a legitimate complaint procedure. You must place a £20.00 deposit alongside your written complaint. This complaint will then be assessed by the executive committee. If your complaint is found to be legitimate, you will be refunded your £20.00.
• No refunds after closing date of entries. To obtain a refund you must provide a vet certificate/doctors note stating reason for withdrawl.
We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, and those donating prizes so that competitors can have an enjoyable and memorable day.
Closer to the date a more comprehensive timetable will be issued with not before times etc.
Email Secretary - office@solihullridingclub.co.uk
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