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Show Date
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Closing Date
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Starting Times:
IN-HAND CLASSES (Commencing 9am), Break for lunch following In-Hand Championship.
RIDDEN CLASSES (Not Commencing before 1.30pm)
On arrival at Sparsholt, your passport will be checked before
unloading as an Equine Flu control measure. Anyone who cannot
produce this will be asked to leave.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE EQUINE’S NAME ON PASSPORT IS THE
SAME AS YOUR EQUINE ENTRY.
Class
1
In Hand Condition & Turnout
Info:
(open to all) Special rosette to
youngest handler.
Class
2
In Hand Youngstock
Info:
Any breed/type. 3 yrs and under. Well
behaved colts welcome.
Info:
Novice Showing In-Hand. Combination never to have been
placed 1st or 2nd in any In-Hand showing class. Special rosette to
youngest handler.
Info:
16 years and over. Please display age clearly
Info:
Coloureds, including Duns, Roans, Palominos and any
other unusual colour. Any breed/height/age.
Info:
Cob or Cob Type, including Traditional Gypsy Cobs, any
age/height.
Class
7
In Hand Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Mountain and Moorland, (need not be registered) Open to
all Mountain and Moorland ponies, class will not be split. Special
rosette to youngest handler.
In-Hand Championship will follow Class 7 (1st and 2nd places to
come forward)
Break for lunch following In-Hand Championship.
Info:
Novice Horse or Pony (not to have been placed 1st or 2nd
in ANY novice class.) Canter only needed in individual show.
Special rosette to youngest rider.
Info:
Coloureds, including Duns, Roans, Palomino, Spotted or
any other unusual colour. Any Breed/Type
Info:
Cob/Cob Type, including Gypsy Cobs. Any height Cob
Class
12
Ridden Riding Club/ Pony Club Horse or Pony
Info:
Riding Club/ Pony Club Horse or Pony. Suitable for all
activities. Small, optional jump to be incorporated into individual
show. Special rosette to youngest rider.
Class
13
Ridden Mountain & Moorland
Info:
Need not be registered. Open to
all Mountain and Moorland ponies, class will not be split.
Info:
16 yrs and over. Age to be clearly displayed.
Info:
Open Showing. For any Horse or Pony. To be judged on
presentation, manners, and way of going. Special rosette to
youngest rider.
Ridden Championship to begin after class 15. 1st and 2nd placed
riders to come forward.
Show Secretary:
Winchester Riding Club
Sparsholt Equine Centre, Sparsholt Equine Centre, Winchester, Hampshire S0212NB
Pre entries ONLY
Entries on the day, in cash, if you are already pre-entered.
CLASS NUMBERS WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED. PLEASE enter early to avoid disappointment.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE ON ARTIFICIAL SURFACES.
Late entry applies after Saturday 5th September 2026, £2 extra per class
Photography by Sharon Thayer (ALL DAY)
WELL BEHAVED COLTS AND STALLIONS WELCOME.
FIRST AID IS RESTRICTED TO 999 CALLS ONL
Payment Details & Event Fees
Pre entries ONLY. Entries on the day, if you are already pre-entered
Entries through www.myridinglife.com, our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to WRC.
You will receive an email confirmation of your entry and payment.
Late entry applies after Saturday 5th September 2026, £2 extra per class
Super rosettes 1st to 6th place in all classes.
Sashes for Reserve/ Champion in both sections and fabulous rosettes too.
Special rosettes in six of the classes for our youngest riders in those classes.
Catering by Lovely Jubbly Kushti Chips (ALL DAY)
Admission is granted and entries accepted only on these terms. Not Negotiable or variable.
Anyone not complying with these rules may be asked to leave.
ABSOLUTELY NO telephone entries.
The organisers accept no liability for accidents to competitors, spectators, animals or equipment and shall not be responsible for
any loss, injury or damage. A condition of entry is that all competitors have a minimum of third party public liability
insurance cover.
The judge’s decision in all cases is final.
Health and safety: Everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and obey the instructions of
the organisers and stewards. NO SMOKING ON ANY PART OF ANY EVENT PREMISES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, INCLUDING
PARKING AREAS.
All times published are approximate and for guidance only.
Ridden horses and ponies must be 4 years of age or older.
Animal Control: No galloping or lungeing on the show ground or in the car park. Strictly no dogs, due to Sparsholt EC policy. No
horses or ponies to be left tied to horse-boxes / trailers unsupervised.
Please leave the parking areas clean and tidy: ABSOLUTELY NO mucking out of horse trailers / lorries and please remove ALL
loose hay and droppings.
The Organisers reserve the right to cancel the show, alter any judge, divide, amalgamate or close classes. In case of cancellation,
entry fees will be refunded, less £3 per rider to cover administration costs, within 28 days.
Refund of entry fees: As a rule refunds will not be allowed and are at the discretion of the event organising committee member.
If your space can be filled then a refund may be allowed, minus any booking fees.
Health & safety: As organisers & managers of Winchester Riding Club we take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health &
safety of everyone present at our activities. However, horse riding is a risk sport, and so we do not accept liability for any loss,
accident or damage to any person, animal, vehicle, or goods occurring in connection with any of our events. Instructions of the
organisers and all WRC officials and stewards must be adhered to at all times.
Fall of horse /rider: As a club we have a duty of care to our members/riders. Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt, the following
procedure will apply at all WRC events: If you have a fall (horse or rider) anywhere at a WRC venue you may not remount until
your situation has been assessed and discussed with two 1st aid trained committee members or an authorised trainer & one
committee member.
Riding Hat: Should now have the standard, PAS 015:2011, SNELL 2016, VG1 01.040 2014-12 with either a BSI Kitemark or a
Inspec IC Mark, ASTM F1163 2004a or 04a onwards which must have a SEI mark or AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards which must
have a SAI Global Mark.
Body protectors are recommended: These should have the 2009 specification or above, and note for events from the 1st January
2024, 2010 standard is then mandatory. You should only ride in a body protector with a BETA 2018 label in
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