Horses, Heavy Horses and Donkeys

Yearling Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand, Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section A.

2 & 3yrs Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section A.

4yrs over Mare, Gelding and stallion in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section A.

Yearling Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section B.

2 & 3yrs Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section B.

4yrs over Mare, Gelding and stallion in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section B.

Yearling Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section C.

2 & 3yrs Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section C.

4yrs over Mare, Gelding and stallion in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section C.

Yearling Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section D.

2 & 3yrs Filly, Gelding or Colt in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section D.

4yrs over Mare, Gelding and Stallion in Hand. Open to ponies registered with their respective pure breed societies of Welsh section D.

Any Age/Any Sex/Any Height

Pony or Horse/ 15-18 Years

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Pony or Horse/ 19-23 Years

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Pony or Horse/ 24 Years & above

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Pony or Horse/ 15-18 Years

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Pony or Horse/ 19-23 Years

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

Pony or Horse/ 24 Years and above

DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a
competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering
letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse
combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible
to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI
Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO
QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY No Spurs
with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing
of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are
NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/
riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will
only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First
Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special
circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to
oversee this rule if required. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side
saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be
found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO
DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE ALL COMPETITORS
MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in depth information go
to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk

BSPA INHAND QUALIFIER ANY AGE HEIGHT OR SEX (ALL STALLIONS MUST BE GRADED WITH BSPA AND WEAR THEIR BSPA STALLION ID DISC AT ALL TIMES) TO BE SHOWN PLAITED. NO FOALS

BSPA CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSES AND PONIES ONLY
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. MEMBERS ONLY TO QUALIFY FOR WCC
THESE CLASSES ARE AFFILIATED TO THE BRITISH SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD ASSOCIATION AND ARE
QUALIFIERS FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED WITHIN THE RULES AND CRITERIA OF THE BSPA. COPIES OF THE RULEBOOK
AND MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION/OVERSTAMPING FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SHOW OFFICE
01354638226 OR DOWNLOADED FROM www.bspaonline.com
ALL STALLIONS 4 YEARS AND OVER MUST BE GRADED LICENSED AND REGISTERED WITH BSPA IN ORDER TO
COMPETE,BSPA BRIDLE DISCS TO BE WORN). TO IN ORDER TO QUALIFY ALL OWNERS/HANDLERS/RIDERS
MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BSPA AND ALL HORSES/PONIES REGISTERED WITH BSPA PRIOR TO THE SHOW.
BSPA QUALIFICATION CARDS MUST BE PRODUCED IN THE RING AND BE SIGNED BY THE JUDGE, OTHERWISE
QUALIFICATION IS INVALID.
ALL SHOWS HELD AFTER 1ST AUGUST 2026 ARE QUALIFIERS FOR WCC 2027
QUALIFICATION 1-3 IN ALL CLASSES OR 1-4 FOR CLASSES EXCEEDING 12

BSPA INHAND YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER. SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSE OR PONY 1, 2, AND 3 YEAR OLDS ANY SEX TO BE PLAITED. NO FOALS

BSPA CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSES AND PONIES ONLY
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. MEMBERS ONLY TO QUALIFY FOR WCC
THESE CLASSES ARE AFFILIATED TO THE BRITISH SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD ASSOCIATION AND ARE
QUALIFIERS FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED WITHIN THE RULES AND CRITERIA OF THE BSPA. COPIES OF THE RULEBOOK
AND MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION/OVERSTAMPING FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SHOW OFFICE
01354638226 OR DOWNLOADED FROM www.bspaonline.com
ALL STALLIONS 4 YEARS AND OVER MUST BE GRADED LICENSED AND REGISTERED WITH BSPA IN ORDER TO
COMPETE,BSPA BRIDLE DISCS TO BE WORN). TO IN ORDER TO QUALIFY ALL OWNERS/HANDLERS/RIDERS
MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BSPA AND ALL HORSES/PONIES REGISTERED WITH BSPA PRIOR TO THE SHOW.
BSPA QUALIFICATION CARDS MUST BE PRODUCED IN THE RING AND BE SIGNED BY THE JUDGE, OTHERWISE
QUALIFICATION IS INVALID.
ALL SHOWS HELD AFTER 1ST AUGUST 2026 ARE QUALIFIERS FOR WCC 2027
QUALIFICATION 1-3 IN ALL CLASSES OR 1-4 FOR CLASSES EXCEEDING 12

BSPA INHAND QUALIFIER. SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSE OR PONY ANY AGE HEIGHT, SEX (ALL
STALLIONS MUST BE GRADED WITH BSPA AND WEAR THEIR BSPA STALLION DISC AT ALL TIMES) TO
BE SHOWN NATIVE, TRADITIONAL OR HOGGED. NO FOALS
BSPA CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSES AND PONIES ONLY
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. MEMBERS ONLY TO QUALIFY FOR WCC
THESE CLASSES ARE AFFILIATED TO THE BRITISH SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD ASSOCIATION AND ARE
QUALIFIERS FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED WITHIN THE RULES AND CRITERIA OF THE BSPA. COPIES OF THE RULEBOOK
AND MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION/OVERSTAMPING FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SHOW OFFICE
01354638226 OR DOWNLOADED FROM www.bspaonline.com
ALL STALLIONS 4 YEARS AND OVER MUST BE GRADED LICENSED AND REGISTERED WITH BSPA IN ORDER TO
COMPETE,BSPA BRIDLE DISCS TO BE WORN). TO IN ORDER TO QUALIFY ALL OWNERS/HANDLERS/RIDERS
MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BSPA AND ALL HORSES/PONIES REGISTERED WITH BSPA PRIOR TO THE SHOW.
BSPA QUALIFICATION CARDS MUST BE PRODUCED IN THE RING AND BE SIGNED BY THE JUDGE, OTHERWISE
QUALIFICATION IS INVALID.
ALL SHOWS HELD AFTER 1ST AUGUST 2026 ARE QUALIFIERS FOR WCC 2027
QUALIFICATION 1-3 IN ALL CLASSES OR 1-4 FOR CLASSES EXCEEDING 12

BSPA INHAND YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER SKEWBALD PIEBALD HORSE OR PONY NATIVE TRADITIONAL
AND COB 1, 2, AND 3 YEAR OLDS ANY SEX TO BE SHOWN NATURAL STATE OR HOGGED. NO FOALS

BSPA CLASSES ARE OPEN TO SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD HORSES AND PONIES ONLY
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. MEMBERS ONLY TO QUALIFY FOR WCC
THESE CLASSES ARE AFFILIATED TO THE BRITISH SKEWBALD AND PIEBALD ASSOCIATION AND ARE
QUALIFIERS FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE JUDGED WITHIN THE RULES AND CRITERIA OF THE BSPA. COPIES OF THE RULEBOOK
AND MEMBERSHIP/HORSE REGISTRATION/OVERSTAMPING FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SHOW OFFICE
01354638226 OR DOWNLOADED FROM www.bspaonline.com
ALL STALLIONS 4 YEARS AND OVER MUST BE GRADED LICENSED AND REGISTERED WITH BSPA IN ORDER TO
COMPETE,BSPA BRIDLE DISCS TO BE WORN). TO IN ORDER TO QUALIFY ALL OWNERS/HANDLERS/RIDERS
MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE BSPA AND ALL HORSES/PONIES REGISTERED WITH BSPA PRIOR TO THE SHOW.
BSPA QUALIFICATION CARDS MUST BE PRODUCED IN THE RING AND BE SIGNED BY THE JUDGE, OTHERWISE
QUALIFICATION IS INVALID.
ALL SHOWS HELD AFTER 1ST AUGUST 2026 ARE QUALIFIERS FOR WCC 2027
QUALIFICATION 1-3 IN ALL CLASSES OR 1-4 FOR CLASSES EXCEEDING 12

Ridden Ponies Not Exceeding 153cm Any Type, No Spurs To be worn. Judge will not ride. Display
required. No leading reins permitted.

These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal
International Horse Show, Hickstead Tuesday 21st July 2027. Classes will be judged under BSPA rules.
Download from www.bspaonline.com all horses/ponies must be registered and all owners and riders BSPA
members prior to the show. Rider age taken from 1st January. Membership and qualification cards must be
carried in the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection or signature. Failure to do so will
mean disqualification. Spurs may not be worn in any pony class. Ponies 153cm or under (Shetlands exempt)
must possess a current JMB height certificate.
Competitors qualifying at this show for The Royal International Horse Show 21st-26th July 2027 must submit
their entries by recorded delivery post with full payment within 48hours of qualifying to The Showing
Secretary, All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU. Schedules and entry forms can be
downloaded at http://www.hickstead.co.uk/entries-and-results/the-longgines-royal-international-horse
show/
All stallions must be graded and licensed by BSPA for 2026 and must wear BSPA Stallion ID Disc. No rider
under 14 may exhibit a stallion in any class.
No competitor/owner/horse may compete in this class or enter the ring without current 2026 membership
of BSPA, and a RIHS qualification card. Memberships/ horse registrations must be in place before you enter
classes. BSPA Membership cards to be carried into the Ring with competitors at all times.
Qualification: 1st place and the next unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd qualify from each class. No
competitor may qualify from lower than 3rd place. BSPA office: 01354 638226 bspashows@gamil.com
Skewbald and Piebald horse/ponies only . Highest placed amateur and highest placed junior in each
class qualify for Amateur And Junior Supreme Championship Finals to be held at BSPA World Of Colour
Championship Show September 2027 Cards to be shown and qualification card signed. All Champion and
Reserve Champion winners qualify for BSPA Star Championship at WCC.
All horses/ponies must be registered with BSPA all owners/ riders members of
BSPA prior to entry and membership + qualification cards must be carried into the ring and signed at the
time of qualification in the ring by the Judge. Failure to comply with this rule will mean disqualification.

Ridden Horses Exceeding 153cm Any Type. Judge will ride.

These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal
International Horse Show, Hickstead Tuesday 21st July 2027. Classes will be judged under BSPA rules.
Download from www.bspaonline.com all horses/ponies must be registered and all owners and riders BSPA
members prior to the show. Rider age taken from 1st January. Membership and qualification cards must be
carried in the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection or signature. Failure to do so will
mean disqualification. Spurs may not be worn in any pony class. Ponies 153cm or under (Shetlands exempt)
must possess a current JMB height certificate.
Competitors qualifying at this show for The Royal International Horse Show 21st-26th July 2027 must submit
their entries by recorded delivery post with full payment within 48hours of qualifying to The Showing
Secretary, All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NU. Schedules and entry forms can be
downloaded at http://www.hickstead.co.uk/entries-and-results/the-longgines-royal-international-horse
show/
All stallions must be graded and licensed by BSPA for 2026 and must wear BSPA Stallion ID Disc. No rider
under 14 may exhibit a stallion in any class.
No competitor/owner/horse may compete in this class or enter the ring without current 2026 membership
of BSPA, and a RIHS qualification card. Memberships/ horse registrations must be in place before you enter
classes. BSPA Membership cards to be carried into the Ring with competitors at all times.
Qualification: 1st place and the next unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd qualify from each class. No
competitor may qualify from lower than 3rd place. BSPA office: 01354 638226 bspashows@gamil.com
Skewbald and Piebald horse/ponies only . Highest placed amateur and highest placed junior in each
class qualify for Amateur And Junior Supreme Championship Finals to be held at BSPA World Of Colour
Championship Show September 2027 Cards to be shown and qualification card signed. All Champion and
Reserve Champion winners qualify for BSPA Star Championship at WCC.
All horses/ponies must be registered with BSPA all owners/ riders members of
BSPA prior to entry and membership + qualification cards must be carried into the ring and signed at the
time of qualification in the ring by the Judge. Failure to comply with this rule will mean disqualification.

Pony or Horse/ 15-18 Years

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
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Pony or Horse/ 19-23 Years

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk For Further
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Pony or Horse/ 24 Years

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk For Further
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Pony or Horse/ 15-18 Years

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk For Further
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Pony or Horse/ 19-23 Years

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk For Further
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Pony or Horse/ 24 Years &

Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers with the same horse/pony.
However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are
NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice vera. Important: Should a competitor win an In- Hand
class and not wish to go into the In -Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge
and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship Once
a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT
they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier. For competitors with several senior horse/ponies
please read rule 40 in the SSADL 2026 Rule Book. Any queries contact Head Office Please Note: Marks will NOT be
used in this qualifier. There will be no pull after the initial go round. Riders/Handlers - No Spurs with exception to
Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception
to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes For
In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in
their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot
enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must
stay the same from First Round Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion
the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL
RULES BEFORE ENTERING SSADL Rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk For Further
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- open to Adults and Juniors. If entries warrant, an Open Class may be divided into an Adult and a Junior Class at the discretion of the Show. SSA Rosettes and Qualifying Points shall be awarded to Adults & Juniors as two sections: the highest placed Adult & Junior Members will receive SSA rosettes to third place, and Qualifying Points down each line. The highest placed Member under fourteen on 1st January of the current year will receive a rosette. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.

- Open to horses and ponies 4 years old and over. Conformation and manners will be taken into consideration. Horses/ponies will not be stripped. A special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard. The highest placed coloured exhibit ridden by a member aged sixteen or over (who has not already qualified) receives a Special Rosette & qualifies for the Side Saddle Final at the CHAPS Championship Show. Open to any type of exhibit. Riders/owners need not be a member, or their exhibit registered with CHAPS at the time of qualification but in order to compete at the Championships the Rider/owner must be a showing member, and their horse/pony registered with CHAPS before entering the Final. Lead Rein competitors are eligible for this class. Leaders must be correctly dressed.

– The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse and rider. Attention may be paid to the rider’s personal appearance, but detailed inspection of rider or tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the Judge may ask groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult Member and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.

Ridden New Forest 138cm and under 4 years old and over, stallions, mares, or geldings. Riders of
stallions must be over 12 years.

Ridden New Forest over 138cm 4 years old and over, stallions, mares, or geldings. Riders of stallions
must be over 12 years.

NEW FOREST PONY & CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY CLASSES Open to New Forest Ponies registered with the New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society. All entire males two years old & over are advised to display a stallion disc but must hold a licence. Yearling - colt, filly, or gelding

NEW FOREST PONY & CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY CLASSES
Open to New Forest Ponies registered with the New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society.
All entire males two years old & over are advised to display a stallion disc but must hold a licence.
Two- and three-year-old - colt, filly, and gelding

NEW FOREST PONY & CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY CLASSES
Open to New Forest Ponies registered with the New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society.
All entire males two years old & over are advised to display a stallion disc but must hold a licence.
Mare - four years old and over

NEW FOREST PONY & CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY CLASSES
Open to New Forest Ponies registered with the New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society.
All entire males two years old & over are advised to display a stallion disc but must hold a licence.
Gelding - four years old and over

NEW FOREST PONY & CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY CLASSES
Open to New Forest Ponies registered with the New Forest Pony & Cattle Breeding Society.
All entire males two years old & over are advised to display a stallion disc but must hold a licence.
Stallion - four years old and over

1,2,3 Years old.

open to mare gelding and stallion

Small Breeds, Yearling, 2- and 3-years old Colt, Filly or Gelding. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Foals are not eligible.

Large Breeds, Yearling, 2- and 3-years old Colt, Filly or Gelding. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Foals are not eligible.

Small Breeds, 4 years and over, Stallion, Mare, or Gelding. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook.

Large Breeds, 4 years and over, Stallion, Mare, or Gelding. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook.

Open to mares, geldings and stallions 5 years old & over. Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A, Welsh B

Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C, Welsh D Open to mares, geldings and stallions 5 years old & over.

Open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B mares and geldings four years old and over.
Riders must not have attained their 14th birthday before the 1st of January in the current year.

Open to registered Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Connemara and Welsh Section C mares and geldings four years old and over. Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Single, Pair or Tandem

For horses and ponies. Four years old and over, correctly and smartly turned out with a traditional style
private driving vehicle. (Commercial vehicles excluded). Exercise Vehicles allowed. Open to breeds that are
bred for driving or in harness. Including Hackney, Friesian, Gelder lander, American standard bred, Morgan,
Cleveland Bay, French Trotter.

Single, Pair or Tandem

For horses and ponies. Four years old and over, correctly and smartly turned out with a traditional style
private driving vehicle. (Commercial vehicles excluded). Exercise Vehicles allowed. Open to breeds that are
bred for driving or in harness. Including Hackney, Friesian, Gelder lander, American standard bred, Morgan,
Cleveland Bay, French Trotter.

Any Height, Single, Pair or Tandem, the aim of the class is to establish
which turnout, in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant impression. Attention may be
paid to the outfits worn by drivers, grooms and passengers. The class is for private driving vehicles
only. A high standard of turnout is encouraged, with hats, gloves, aprons or knee rugs being worn,
whips carried and lamps on the vehicle.

For horses and ponies. Four years old and over, correctly and smartly turned out with a traditional style
private driving vehicle. (Commercial vehicles excluded). Exercise Vehicles allowed. Open to breeds that are
bred for driving or in harness. Including Hackney, Friesian, Gelder lander, American standard bred, Morgan,
Cleveland Bay, French Trotter.

These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

In Hand or Ridden Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type. These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

In Hand or Ridden Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type. These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

In Hand or Ridden Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

These are unaffiliated fun children’s classes please enter them in the spirit they are intended.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Age 4 to 6yrs Ridden Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

13yrs and under Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Riders can be lead. Open to horses and ponies of any age, height, or type.

Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their third birthday but must not have attained their ninth birthday before the 1st of January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.

Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their third birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st of January in the current year.

Open to Ponies 13.2 & under. Riders 10 Years & Under Mare or gelding 4 years old and over. Riders must have attained their third birthday Ponies must be shown in a snaffle bit.

Open to Ponies 13.2 & under. Riders 12 Years & Under Mare or gelding 4 years old or over, Riders must have attained their third birthday to be shown in any suitable bridle.

These classes are open to all miniature horses registered and unregistered, not exceeding 92cms. Open to all
Miniature types including British, American & falabella.

1,2,3yrs, Any Sex.

These classes are open to all miniature horses registered and unregistered, not exceeding 92cms. Open to all
Miniature types including British, American & falabella.

4+, Any Sex

Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders
must be 12 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle.

Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders
must be 12 years or over. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle.

Open to Stallions, mares and geldings, 4 years old and over. Riders must be 12 years or over for stallions. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle.

Ponies not to exceed 158cms Riders may be any age. Rider to be suitable size for pony. Riders must be 12 years old or over when riding stallions not exceeding 128cm and 14 years old or over when riding stallions exceeding 128cms.

Ponies not to exceed 158cms Riders may be any age. Rider to be suitable size for pony. Riders must be 12 years old or over when riding stallions not exceeding 128cm and 14 years old or over when riding stallions exceeding 128cms.

Large Hack/ Riding Horse type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks exceeding 154 cm, not exceeding 160cms and Riding Horses exceeding 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Small Hack/ Riding Horse type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks not to exceed 154cms and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Rider to be 15yrs or over. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Open to stallions, mares & geldings. 4 years old and over. Any height. Riders any age except stallions (see rule J.5). Breed to originate outside UK, or be on the rare breeds critical, endangered, or vulnerable list. (e.g., Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Suffolk Punch, Dales, Exmoor, Dartmoor, Clydesdale, Fell, Highland, Irish Draught, Caspian).

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, (Lightweight exceeding 158cms, Small Hunter exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. Rider to be 15yrs or over.

Open to all breeds, types, sexes. Yearling, 1,2,3years old.

Open to Stallions, mares & geldings. Any age. Any Height. To be shown In Hand.

Open to stallions, mares & geldings. Any age. Any height. To
be shown In Hand. Breed to originate outside of the UK or to be on the rare breeds, critical,
endangered, or vulnerable lists. (e.g. Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Suffolk Punch, Dales, Exmoor,
Dartmoor, Clydesdale, Fell, Highland, Irish Draught & Caspian)

Mare or gelding, Any age, exceeding 148cms. To be shown in hand

Mare or gelding, Any age, To be shown in hand.

Mare or gelding, Any age, To be shown in hand.

mare or gelding, Any Age, exceeding 148cms. Open to Thoroughbred and
Arab horses retired from race training. To be shown in hand.

Any age, Open to Mares, Stallions & Geldings, Broodmare with foal at foot not
exc 148cm. to be shown in hand.

Any age, Open to Mares, Stallions & Geldings, Broodmare with foal at foot Not
exc 153cm. To be shown in hand.

To be shown in hand

To be shown in hand

Three years old and over, to be shown in hand. Foals to be at least three weeks old on show day. Special prize of £5 to the best foal.
Rosettes will be given to the best six foals in the above Class (at the Judge’s discretion)

Free to enter. Hard hats to be worn by all young handlers.
Mare or gelding 4 years old and over, to be led by a handler who has attained their 12th birthday and is 18 years old or under on the show day. A responsible adult must accompany each entrant into the ring. Rosettes to all. No grant for this class.

THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES HEAVY HORSE ASSOCIATION TROPHY to the winner of this class.

Mares and geldings 4 years old and over. Sire or Dam must be a recognised heavy horse breed. Judge will not ride. Pure breds will be judged traditionally and part-breds may be asked to canter in their individual show.

Single Turnout in Harness with 2 wheeled vehicle driven by a lady. Traditional costume to be worn.

THE MAUREEN HAUSER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the winner of this class.

Mare or gelding, 3 years old and over, to be shown in full harness. To be judged 25% for horse’s condition and cleanliness (not conformation) and 75% for harness.
THE FURZEDOWN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (20) to the best exhibit in the above class.
Special rosette and prize of £25 for the Best Shod Horse in this class.

Open to Single, Pair or Team, to a suitable agricultural vehicle.

Any age or sex, to be judged 75% for condition and 25% for turnout.
Conformation will not be taken into account.
Special rosette to the best young handler under 16 years of age on the day of the Show.

The Donkey Breed Society presents rosettes to the best 2 year old and the best Gelding providing the winning exhibits are members of the D.B.S.
The highest placed colt or gelding is eligible to compete for The Sleeman Cup which will be judged following class 106.
The highest placed filly is eligible to compete for The Brigadier Sleeman Cup which will be judged following class 107.
THE FLORENCE WILFORD CHALLENGE CUP (53) kindly presented by Mrs. D. E. Edwards for the winner of this class.

The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the best Gelding providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S.
THE HONOR WARD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (90) kindly presented by Mr. & Mrs. Edwards for the best Gelding
in this class.
THE SLEEMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (46) kindly presented by Brigadier J.C.de F. Sleeman, CBE, for the best
Donkey Stallion, Colt, or Gelding. The winner of class 106 and the highest placed colt or gelding from class 105 are
eligible to compete for The Sleeman Cup.

Open to mares 4 years old and over, or broodmares 5 years old and over with own foal at foot. Foals
must be 6 weeks old or over on day of show and born in the current year. Foals to be judged first.
Prize monies for this class – 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £12.
Best rosette and prize of £5 to best foal.
Rosettes will be given to the best six foals in Class 107 (at the judge’s discretion).
The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the best Foal providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S.
THE BRIGADIER JOHN SLEEMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (50) kindly presented by Brigadier J.C.de F. Sleeman,
CBE, for the best Donkey Mare or Filly. The winner of class 107 and the highest placed filly from class 105 are eligible
to compete for The Brigadier Sleeman Cup.

No entire male donkey allowed. Children 8 years old or under (minimum 3 years) may be led. When
a child competes on a leading rein the donkey must be led by a competent adult (18 years or over)
and the leading rein must be attached to the noseband.
The following weight/ height restrictions shall apply to riders:
Donkeys up to 10.2hh - not over 8 stone or 4’0”,
Donkeys 10.2-11.0hh - not over 8 stone or 4’6”,
Donkeys 11.0-12.0hh - not over 9 stone or 5’0”,
Donkeys 12.0-14.0hh - not over 10 stone or 5’6”.
Prize monies for this class– 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5.
The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the best Young Rider under 16 years of age on the day of the
Show, providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S. THE COMPTON HORSE SHOW CUP 1953 (111) to
winner of this class.

To be judged entirely on the suitability of the donkey as a family pet and not as a handy donkey.
Conformation will not be considered. No entire male donkeys allowed.

Open to Donkey Mare, Filly or Gelding to be led by a person under 16 years of age on the day of the Show.
To be judged on the manner and ability with which the donkey is shown. No entire male donkeys allowed.
The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the winner, providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S.
THE CHAIRMANS CUP (105) to the winner of this class.

Open to Donkey Mare or Gelding, three years old and over.
To be judged for steady course, impulsion, and crisp transactions, relying on voice commands ONLY.
The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the winner, providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S.
THE STOKES CHALLENGE CUP (51) to the winner of this class.

Open to donkeys aged 20 years old and over.
The Donkey Breed Society presents a rosette to the winner, providing the winning exhibit is a member of the D.B.S.

3 years old and over fully licensed stallion. 3 year olds not exceeding 86 cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.
These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules. Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms

3 years old and over mare. 3 year olds not exceeding 86 cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.

These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules.
Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms

3 years old and over gelding. 3 year olds not exceeding 86 cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.
These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules.
Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms

2 year old colt, filly or gelding. Not exceeding 84 cms.
These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules.
Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms

yearling colt, filly or gelding. Not exceeding 82 cms.

These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules.
Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms

yearlings and above. Must be the correct ‘mini’ height for their age.

These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules.
Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current
members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy. These
classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify,
or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in
possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured
for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:
Mini (small)
4 years old and over
3 years old
2 years old
Yearlings
82cms
81cms
79cms
77cms
Midi (standard)
87cms
86cms
84cms
82cms