Entries Close: Wednesday 2nd December at midnight, late entries will be accepted (space permitting) with a late entry fee of £3 per entry to shirley@dorsetshowground.co.uk
All classes and warms ups on All Weather Arena
Classes 1 – 4 NSEA Grass Roots Rules apply. A rider is not eligible for GR if they are jumping 90cm
Classes 5-7 NSEA 30cm Rule applies Regional Points League Classes Team Points- towards the regional points leagues, calculated at the end of the academic year, where the highest 4 schools will qualify for the NSEA Championships at Addington in October. Individuals placed in the top 6 in the RPL 70, 80, 90 classes qualify to compete at the RPL Individual Championships at NSEA GR RPL Championships at Hickstead in August.
Dorset/Somerset Medical Services and Rydal Photography in attendance

Entries in advance  only
You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Dorset Showground.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Day and overnight stabling is available

Rosettes 1st- 6th Place Teams & Individuals

Including Grass Roots Qualifiers for the Grass Roots Regional Championships (see website for dates) as well as the NSEA Grass Roots Festival at Hickstead in August 2027 Regional Points League Classes Team Points- towards the regional points leagues, calculated at the end of the academic year, where the highest 4 schools will qualify for the NSEA Championships at Addington in October. Individuals placed in the top 6 in the RPL 70, 80, 90 classes qualify to compete at the RPL Individual Championships at NSEA GR RPL Championships at Hickstead in August. This competition is open to schools from all counties and regions.

Dorset Showground Pavilion open for refreshments

Please refer to the Dorset Showground website for full Terms & Conditions. All entries will be subject to the rules and conditions of the Show.

NSEA Rules – For the comprehensive Grass Roots Rules go to NSEA General Rules 2026/7 on the NSEA website. See below for eligibility in the height classes: The purpose of the Grass Roots programme is to provide very novice riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but, please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not use Grass Roots competitions as an easy opportunity to “pot hunt,” as it is not in the spirit of the competition. The top 6 teams & individuals at qualifiers will be eligible to compete at any Regional Grass Roots Championships. Riders who have competed in affiliated show jumping or eventing at 80cm or above , Pony Club regionals at 80, BSPS or Trailblazers at Championships level at 80cm or individually at NSEA National Championships in October at 80cm are not eligible for Grass Roots Classes Riders who qualify for the Grass Roots Championships and then subsequently jump themselves out of their qualification are able to upgrade their qualification to the NSEA RPL Individual Championships (70-90cm) which runs at Hickstead in August at the same time as the Grass Roots Championships) Rosettes 1st- 6th Place Teams & Individuals Disclaimer : The Dorset Showground does not accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to any riders, horse, owners, spectators, property, vehicles and their contents and accessories or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or any other way whatsoever. Your Responsibility All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards on its behalf. All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition All enquiries are to be made by the Team Manager please. TV & Photography Please note that professional photographers will be present at NSEA competitions. There may also be TV cameras at the Championships. Please indicate on the entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by our official photographers Child Protection & Safeguarding If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032 / competition@nsea.co.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000 General information Please ensure that you do not muck out your horsebox onto the Car Park. Take all litter home with you. All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Any dog mess must be cleared up. Outside assistance will not be tolerated- and could result in elimination. NSEA affiliated competitors only may warm up & compete horses on the show ground All competitions, parents and representatives from every school must ensure that they act courteously to stewards and officials at all times. Most of them are volunteers and rudeness is not acceptable. In the event of cancellation, you entry will be refunded on receipt of a sae, less £5 per cheque admin fee. Have a good day! Rules NSEA Rules 2026-27 Note- NSEA Rules- hair up please.