Event Date
19th Jul 2026
DONKEY CLASSES
New for 2026, we welcome Donkey Classes, a great addition to the Show for young and old!
BODY PROTECTORS
Body Protectors MUST be worn when jumping in any WHP and WH classes Including practice ring at B.S.P.S. Affiliated Shows. (Including Tiny Tots, Cradle and Nursery Stakes, WSP, LRWSP and Training Stakes). Riders must wear a body protector when working in (practice jumps) and the jumping phase in all B.S.P.S. organized and affiliated events. A British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) approved and appropriately labelled “Level 3 body protector” 2018 (Blue) shown on the label. BETA recommends body protectors are replaced at least every three to five years, after which the impact absorption properties of the foam may have started to decline. Air jackets may be worn. If a member chooses to wear an air jacket, they are allowed in addition to a normal body protector which meets BETA 2018 level 3 standard. Air jackets must not be worn under any jacket or body protector, and numbers must be fitted with elasticated fastenings. When an air jacket inflates the sudden noise can startle horses, thereby causing difficulties for other members in confined areas e.g. Indoor schools and menages. Therefore, air jackets are not encouraged to be used in those areas except for medical reasons. Whilst not compulsory at this show in Horse Worker classes, we do recommend they are worn.
HATS
Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats no: PAS 015 2011, VG1 2014-12 (BS), EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 & 2023, SNELL E2016 & E2021, onwards, MUST always be worn by riders when mounted. Hats should have a plain cover either Black, Navy Blue, Brown, Grey or Green. Velvet Covers are encouraged. Hat TAGGING in BSPS classes is encouraged – we will tag hats at this show if needed (British Eventing, British Riding Club and Pony Club tags are accepted). PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL RIDDEN CLASSES GREAT ECCLESTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW RULES APPLY AND CORRECTLY SECURED HATS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED.
GREAT ECCLESTON AGRIGULTURAL SOCIETY EQUINE INFLUENZA POLICY
It is strongly recommended that all horses/ponies entered must have been vaccinated to comply with the following requirements. The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows from 1 Jan 2025, the first two vaccinations 21-60 days apart, a third booster between 150-180 days and an annual vaccination booster within 365 days thereafter. No pony/horse should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination.
BODY PROTECTORS
Body Protectors MUST be worn when jumping in any WHP and WH classes Including practice ring at B.S.P.S. Affiliated Shows. (Including Tiny Tots, Cradle and Nursery Stakes, WSP, LRWSP and Training Stakes). Riders must wear a body protector when working in (practice jumps) and the jumping phase in all B.S.P.S. organized and affiliated events. A British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) approved and appropriately labelled “Level 3 body protector” 2018 (Blue) shown on the label. BETA recommends body protectors are replaced at least every three to five years, after which the impact absorption properties of the foam may have started to decline. Air jackets may be worn. If a member chooses to wear an air jacket, they are allowed in addition to a normal body protector which meets BETA 2018 level 3 standard. Air jackets must not be worn under any jacket or body protector, and numbers must be fitted with elasticated fastenings. When an air jacket inflates the sudden noise can startle horses, thereby causing difficulties for other members in confined areas e.g. Indoor schools and menages. Therefore, air jackets are not encouraged to be used in those areas except for medical reasons. Whilst not compulsory at this show in Horse Worker classes, we do recommend they are worn.
HATS
Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats no: PAS 015 2011, VG1 2014-12 (BS), EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 & 2023, SNELL E2016 & E2021, onwards, MUST always be worn by riders when mounted. Hats should have a plain cover either Black, Navy Blue, Brown, Grey or Green. Velvet Covers are encouraged. Hat TAGGING in BSPS classes is encouraged – we will tag hats at this show if needed (British Eventing, British Riding Club and Pony Club tags are accepted). PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ALL RIDDEN CLASSES GREAT ECCLESTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW RULES APPLY AND CORRECTLY SECURED HATS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN MOUNTED.
GREAT ECCLESTON AGRIGULTURAL SOCIETY EQUINE INFLUENZA POLICY
It is strongly recommended that all horses/ponies entered must have been vaccinated to comply with the following requirements. The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows from 1 Jan 2025, the first two vaccinations 21-60 days apart, a third booster between 150-180 days and an annual vaccination booster within 365 days thereafter. No pony/horse should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination.
Not Before, 19/07/2026 12:30
Main Ring
Mrs Jean Marsden (Judge)
