Shire & Heavy Horses

two years old and upwards

three years and over

not eligible for any other class except paus.Animals must not exceed 16.3 hds, to be measured by Vet at 9.30am.

one year old.

two years old.

three years old or over

three years old oand over, with own foal at foot, to have produced a foal in 2025.

no entry fee

A Pair of Shire Horses, any age

Any age horse, registered with the Clydesdale Horse Society.

In Hand Heavy Horse, excluding Shire and Clydesdale.

Judging not before 2pm. Not eligible for Appearance money of in another class previously.
Judge: Mr Adam Cooper

Open to any ridden heavy horse, including Shire and Clydesdale judged on performance and obedience as a ridden horse in Walk, Trot, Canter Stand and Rein.
Not eligible for the Appearance if in another class previously.

Judge: Mr Adam Cooper

All Turnouts will receive £100 appearance money, if the horse has been in another class, they are not eligible for Appearance money.

Must be shown with Full Decoration.

This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 8th - 12th October 2025.This class is a qualifier for the Shire Horse of the Year Championship supported by the Shire Horse Society. This class is open to pure bred fully registered shires of two years old and over that are entered and exhibited in their appropriate breed classes at Qualifying Shows. The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share your membership data with Grandstand Media Limited in compliance with the Horse of The Year Show (HOYS) Rules and Regulations. This sharing is for the purpose of HOYS matters to include, but not limited to, qualification or disciplinary. For further details regarding the use of data for Horse of The Year Show qualifiers please refer to www.hoys.co.uk. This class will be judged at the conclusion of the Championship