Event Date
28th Jul 2026
HEAVY HORSE TURNOUTS
Not Before, 28/07/2026 13:30
1
Mr Elliott Anderson (Judge)
SHIRES
Prize money increased this year
The Shire Horse Society offers a special award rosette and a Silver Spoon to the best Mare or Filly subject to the following conditions:
1. A spoon and a rosette for the best mare or filly exhibited in the Shire Classes.
2. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society.
3. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society.
4. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. Shire Horse Society Shows being excepted.
5. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER.
6. The judge invited to officiate must be on the Society’s Official Panel and has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if insufficient merit is shown.
7. The Council reserve the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society
The Shire Horse Society offers a special award rosette and a Silver Spoon to the best Mare or Filly subject to the following conditions:
1. A spoon and a rosette for the best mare or filly exhibited in the Shire Classes.
2. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society.
3. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society.
4. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. Shire Horse Society Shows being excepted.
5. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER.
6. The judge invited to officiate must be on the Society’s Official Panel and has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if insufficient merit is shown.
7. The Council reserve the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society
Not Before, 28/07/2026 11:30
3
Mr Anthony Wass (Judge)
CLEVELAND BAYS
Cleveland Bay Society we have the Best Turned Out award for all competitors offered by Mr and Mrs M Tait.
We also have a highest placed pure yearling rosette presented by Lesley and Reece Wolfenden in the mixed youngstock class.
"Ryedale show is a points qualifier for the 2026 CBHS President's Challenge."
We also have a highest placed pure yearling rosette presented by Lesley and Reece Wolfenden in the mixed youngstock class.
"Ryedale show is a points qualifier for the 2026 CBHS President's Challenge."
Not Before, 28/07/2026 09:00
4
Sarah Ramsden (Judge)
IRISH DRAUGHT
** Appearance money will be paid at £25 per horse appearing in the ring at Ryedale Show 2026
**Ridden Irish Draught not before 1.15 ring 5
This show is affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and as such horses entering Classes 13 to 18 must be eligible under the below criteria:-
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Qualifier wording and eligibility rules.
This show is affiliated to the Irish Draught Society (GB) and as such all exhibitors in class(es) 13-18 must be eligible under the below criteria:-
• All horses must be registered with or over stamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership
• Owners of Pure Bred Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horse (Part Bred) must be full members of the IDHS (GB) to compete
• Irish Draught Part Breds (Sport Horse) are horses that have a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding
• Ridden horses must be 153cm (15hh) or over.
• In hand breeding classes
• MARES with foals at foot, 3 years and over must be inspected and classified as Class 1 (or RID), Class 2 or Supplementary Grade Up (or AID)
• Pure Bred youngstock must be the progeny of an inspected Mare (Class 1, Class 2, RID (GB), AID or Supplementary Grade Up Register) and be by a Class 1, 2 or RID (GB) stallion on the Irish Draught Breed Register.
• Pure Bred ID and ID Part Bred (Sport Horse), 3 year old colts must be un-inspected
• All 1, 2 & 3 year old colts must be bitted and shown by an experienced handler over 18 years of age
• All Pure-Bred Irish Draught Stallions must be inspected and over stamped by the IDHS (GB) and be Class 1, 2 or RID (GB).
• Stallions must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails and be shown by an experienced rider/handler over 18 years of age
GENERAL QUALIFIER INFORMATION:
• The Finals of all IDHS (GB) qualifiers will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 5th & 6th September 2026 at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown, Terrance Road, Coalville, LE67 1EZ.
• All owners of qualified horses will be contacted by a member of the IDHS (GB) Show Affiliation Team
• Horses can only qualify for a specific Final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered
**Ridden Irish Draught not before 1.15 ring 5
This show is affiliated to the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) and as such horses entering Classes 13 to 18 must be eligible under the below criteria:-
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Qualifier wording and eligibility rules.
This show is affiliated to the Irish Draught Society (GB) and as such all exhibitors in class(es) 13-18 must be eligible under the below criteria:-
• All horses must be registered with or over stamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership
• Owners of Pure Bred Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horse (Part Bred) must be full members of the IDHS (GB) to compete
• Irish Draught Part Breds (Sport Horse) are horses that have a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding
• Ridden horses must be 153cm (15hh) or over.
• In hand breeding classes
• MARES with foals at foot, 3 years and over must be inspected and classified as Class 1 (or RID), Class 2 or Supplementary Grade Up (or AID)
• Pure Bred youngstock must be the progeny of an inspected Mare (Class 1, Class 2, RID (GB), AID or Supplementary Grade Up Register) and be by a Class 1, 2 or RID (GB) stallion on the Irish Draught Breed Register.
• Pure Bred ID and ID Part Bred (Sport Horse), 3 year old colts must be un-inspected
• All 1, 2 & 3 year old colts must be bitted and shown by an experienced handler over 18 years of age
• All Pure-Bred Irish Draught Stallions must be inspected and over stamped by the IDHS (GB) and be Class 1, 2 or RID (GB).
• Stallions must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails and be shown by an experienced rider/handler over 18 years of age
GENERAL QUALIFIER INFORMATION:
• The Finals of all IDHS (GB) qualifiers will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 5th & 6th September 2026 at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown, Terrance Road, Coalville, LE67 1EZ.
• All owners of qualified horses will be contacted by a member of the IDHS (GB) Show Affiliation Team
• Horses can only qualify for a specific Final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered
Not Before, 28/07/2026 10:15
3
HUNTER BREEDING
Special Awards:
Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB (GB)) - Brood Mare Premiums
The Society offers two Brood Mare Premiums at this Show. Premiums will only be awarded if there is a minimum of three mares forward per class. The premiums take the form of a Service voucher, the value of which is to be determined from time to time by the Society, awarded at the Judge’s discretion to their selection from the monetary prizewinners, to be used towards the cost of covering the mare by any SHB (GB) Graded Stallion or Life Approved Premium Stallion that is properly registered for the year of covering. The service voucher may be used in either of the two years following the year of that award. The owner must be, or become, a fully paid up member and the mare needs to be, or become registered with SHB(GB) to be eligible for the award.
NOTE: Grade l and ll mares are eligible to be transferred into the new SHB (GB) Stud Book.
IMPORTANT: Exhibitors must insert the name of the sire of the mare’s 2026 foal on the entry form.
Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain (SHB (GB)) - Brood Mare Premiums
The Society offers two Brood Mare Premiums at this Show. Premiums will only be awarded if there is a minimum of three mares forward per class. The premiums take the form of a Service voucher, the value of which is to be determined from time to time by the Society, awarded at the Judge’s discretion to their selection from the monetary prizewinners, to be used towards the cost of covering the mare by any SHB (GB) Graded Stallion or Life Approved Premium Stallion that is properly registered for the year of covering. The service voucher may be used in either of the two years following the year of that award. The owner must be, or become, a fully paid up member and the mare needs to be, or become registered with SHB(GB) to be eligible for the award.
NOTE: Grade l and ll mares are eligible to be transferred into the new SHB (GB) Stud Book.
IMPORTANT: Exhibitors must insert the name of the sire of the mare’s 2026 foal on the entry form.
Not Before, 28/07/2026 09:00
3
CLYDESDALES
**appearance Money will be paid as £25 per exhibit that appears in the ring at Ryedale 2026
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield.
A Shield (which will be supplied and engraved by The Clydesdale Horse Society) will be awarded to the best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of The Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class
An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Qualifiers from any show held prior to 30th April in any year will qualify for the Young Handler final at the Royal Highland Show in the year of that show. Qualifier after 30th April in any year will qualify for Young Handler Final at the following year’s Royal Highland Show.
A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The James Bennett Fund generously sponsors the Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final.
This rule applies at our own Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair in 2026 and for 2026
Affiliated Shows which award the Clydesdale Horse Society Shield for the best Yearling and Two-Year-Old Colt or Filly presented at that show.
For Affiliated Shows in 2026 the following rules will apply:
(a) No yearling or two-year-old Clydesdale with a clipped tail which has entered a show affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society, will be permitted to win a Clydesdale Horse Society Shield.
(b) No Clydesdale aged under 3 years with a clipped tail will be permitted entry to the Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair.
(c) It is recognised that in the first year of this rule there will require to be some latitude given to horses whose tails may have been clipped during 2025.
(d) This rule will be communicated and highlighted to all show Secretaries as part of the 2026 Affiliated Show Regulations.
(e) A communication will go to every judge on the Clydesdale Horse Society Judge’s Panel informing them of this decision and asking them to apply it.
(f) Shows which choose to appoint Judges who are not on the Clydesdale Horse Society Judges Panel must inform their nominated Judges accordingly.
(g) This decision will be communicated to The Great Yorkshire Show, The Royal Highland Show, The Shire Horse Society, and the Scottish Government. Furthermore, the Society’s Executive Committee will be given the latitude to circulate this rule to any other relevant party who raises questions on the matter. We can also confirm that the Scottish Government has been made aware of this rule change and has “welcomed the positive and constructive steps the Clydesdale Horse Society’ has taken to safeguard the welfare of younger horses at shows associated with the society.”
The Clydesdale Horse Society Shield.
A Shield (which will be supplied and engraved by The Clydesdale Horse Society) will be awarded to the best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly, registered or eligible for registration with the Society, not having won a Shield before in its lifetime. The exhibitor must be a current member of The Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class
An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Qualifiers from any show held prior to 30th April in any year will qualify for the Young Handler final at the Royal Highland Show in the year of that show. Qualifier after 30th April in any year will qualify for Young Handler Final at the following year’s Royal Highland Show.
A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The James Bennett Fund generously sponsors the Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final.
This rule applies at our own Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair in 2026 and for 2026
Affiliated Shows which award the Clydesdale Horse Society Shield for the best Yearling and Two-Year-Old Colt or Filly presented at that show.
For Affiliated Shows in 2026 the following rules will apply:
(a) No yearling or two-year-old Clydesdale with a clipped tail which has entered a show affiliated to the Clydesdale Horse Society, will be permitted to win a Clydesdale Horse Society Shield.
(b) No Clydesdale aged under 3 years with a clipped tail will be permitted entry to the Clydesdale Horse Society Winter Fair.
(c) It is recognised that in the first year of this rule there will require to be some latitude given to horses whose tails may have been clipped during 2025.
(d) This rule will be communicated and highlighted to all show Secretaries as part of the 2026 Affiliated Show Regulations.
(e) A communication will go to every judge on the Clydesdale Horse Society Judge’s Panel informing them of this decision and asking them to apply it.
(f) Shows which choose to appoint Judges who are not on the Clydesdale Horse Society Judges Panel must inform their nominated Judges accordingly.
(g) This decision will be communicated to The Great Yorkshire Show, The Royal Highland Show, The Shire Horse Society, and the Scottish Government. Furthermore, the Society’s Executive Committee will be given the latitude to circulate this rule to any other relevant party who raises questions on the matter. We can also confirm that the Scottish Government has been made aware of this rule change and has “welcomed the positive and constructive steps the Clydesdale Horse Society’ has taken to safeguard the welfare of younger horses at shows associated with the society.”
Not Before, 28/07/2026 11:30
3
Mr Elliott Anderson (Judge)
HEAVY HORSE YOUNG HANDLER
This class will be run under the rules of The Clydesdale Horse Society. Rosettes will be provided to all entrants by The Clydesdale Horse Society.
Young Handlers Class
An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Qualifiers from any show held prior to 30th April in any year will qualify for the Young Handler final at the Royal Highland Show in the year of that show. Qualifier after 30th April in any year will qualify for Young Handler Final at the following year’s Royal Highland Show.
A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The James Bennett Fund generously sponsors the Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final.
Young Handlers Class
An engraved medal is presented by The Clydesdale Horse Society to the best young handler aged 12 to 16 on the day of the show who has not already qualified. That person will also receive a Young Handler qualifier rosette on the day of the show. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. Qualifiers from any show held prior to 30th April in any year will qualify for the Young Handler final at the Royal Highland Show in the year of that show. Qualifier after 30th April in any year will qualify for Young Handler Final at the following year’s Royal Highland Show.
A merit rosette will be given to all entrants in the class. The James Bennett Fund generously sponsors the Young Handler Scheme and The Young Handler Final.
Not Before, 28/07/2026 11:30
3
Mr Elliott Anderson (Judge)
LIHS RISING STAR RIDDEN HUNTERS
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership
Start At, 28/07/2026 09:00
5
Sue Stockley- Bridges (Performance Judge)
RIDDEN NOVICE HUNTER
Not Before, 28/07/2026 10:00
5
Sue Stockley- Bridges (Judge)
LIHS RISING STARS WORKING HUNTER and WORKING SHOW HORSE
Please refer to the main BSHA Rulebook for all general Association rules not specific to the LIHS Open or Rising Star Series. (2026)
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working
Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your
Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse,
Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026)
Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
xv. Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working
Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your
Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse,
Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026)
Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
xv. Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
Not Before, 28/07/2026 09:30
6
LIHS RISING STARS HACK / RIDING HORSE
CLASS DEFINITIONS
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
Not Before, 28/07/2026 09:00
7
Joanne Pybus (Judge)
RISING STAR STYLE & PERFORMANCE SERIES CLASSES
** Will follow the ridden hunters championship **
Please refer to the main BSHA Rulebook for all general Association rules not specific to the LIHS Open or
Rising Star Series. (2026)
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working
Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your
Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026) Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to
complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
xv. Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
Please refer to the main BSHA Rulebook for all general Association rules not specific to the LIHS Open or
Rising Star Series. (2026)
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working
Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your
Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from 2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026) Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to
complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
xv. Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
Not Before, 28/07/2026 11:00
7
Sue Stockley- Bridges (Performance Judge)
LIHS Riding Stars RIDDEN COBS
Please refer to the main BSHA Rulebook for all general Association rules not specific to the LIHS Open or Rising Star Series. (2026)
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from
2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026)
Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
** (2026) = new or updated rule for 2026**
This series has been established for amateur and grassroots riders who do not show or compete on a professional (remunerated) level in equestrian disciplines, so please be aware that the rules for this series do differ from the Amateur rules for other longstanding series which are in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please ensure you read the rules below carefully.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CLASS
It is expected that Exhibitors will compete in the true spirit of these Rules. The BSHA Board reserve the right, in their absolute discretion, to reclassify an Exhibitor’s Amateur status/eligibility/entry should they deem it necessary.
I. No Rider or Owner who falls within the following criteria of a Showing Professional (including Showing Grooms) may compete on or enter an animal in Rising Star classes IF THEY:
II. Receive financial remuneration or other rewards, produces(ed), teaches, rides or schools SHOW riders or horses or ponies for the SHOW ring. These rules relate solely to SHOWING, those involved in other
equestrian disciplines remain eligible, including equestrian retailers, riding school and livery owners or employed staff, those who break and school for other disciplines, unless remuneration is received for
professional training or riding services at an affiliated equine level (eg BD, BS, BE). (2026)
III. Affiliated Showing Panel Judges may not compete in a Rising Star class if they are eligible to judge any HOYS qualifier.
IV. Professionally Produced Amateurs (horses competing in the Rising Star series stabled in livery or at home, under the care of a Showing Professional) at any time during the current year, with the current owner, are not eligible for the series. Overnight stays for clinic attendance / Showing Camps with a Showing professional, for up to 2 nights are permitted. (2026)
V. Riders/ Owners/ Horses who appear on any social media sites, any electronic sites or publications as a promotional ‘Brand Ambassador’ or ‘Sponsored Rider/ Horse’ for a company and receive benefits whether monetary or ‘gifted’ in the current or previous year, are not eligible for the series. (2026)
VI. No rider may be entered on more than one animal in each final (excluding Working Show Horse & Working Hunter, please see class definitions later in Rulebook).
VII. It is expected that qualifying Horse & Rider combinations will be entered in and come forward for the final. In extenuating circumstances, a different rider to the one who qualified a Horse, providing they are eligible, may compete in the final, following application in writing to, and approval from the BSHA Office.
VIII. No Competitor previously deemed a showing Professional or Producer when registered with an Affiliated Showing Society may be permitted to enter these classes. If in any doubt regarding your Amateur/Professional status, please contact the office for clarification. (2026)
IX. No Competitor may be permitted to enter these classes if they have worked as a Professional Showing Groom in the last five years, up to and including 2025.
X. A Horse may not be entered in any Rising Star qualifying class in which it has won a LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final title. (2026)
XI. No competitor will be allowed to exhibit the same horse/pony in the International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena on the same day. If an entry is submitted via the relevant Showing Society for an International Arena class, the entry in the London Showing Series class will automatically be withdrawn and refunded.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
2. OPEN TO:
i. Horses which have never been placed in the top 9 in any RIDDEN showing class final (including all Horse, Pony and Junior classes) at Horse of the Year Show (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final). (2026)
ii. Riders not to have competed in any classes at Horse of the Year Show in the two previous seasons (2024 & 2025) (not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iii. Riders not to have been placed in the top 9 in any classes at Horse of the Year Show Finals in the current season (2026). (Not including SFAS or SEIB R2R Final).
iv. Horses which have not been placed in the top 5 in any OPEN class (including Working Show Horse from
2024 onwards) at the Royal International Horse show (this excludes the current season, 2026).
v. Horses which have not been competed in any affiliated showing class in the previous or current season, by a Showing Professional, or anyone previously deemed a Showing Professional, unless there has been a change of ownership.
3. GENERAL RULES:
i. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the Rising Star series. Any competitor who qualifies for
a Rising Star Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost
of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS Qualified registration). (2026)
Competitors/ horses with existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes. Please note, we can only accept registration of an animal with a name stated in its passport. A passport stating ‘Unnamed’ will not be accepted. (2026)
ii. At any time whilst on the showground, where an Exhibit is going to be competing in Rising Star classes, Showing Professionals, including Professional Show Grooms, judges/ coaches from any affiliated
Associations or Societies are not allowed to ride, work-in (in any form), teach or coach the rider/horse, compete, or enter the Ring to groom/strip the Horse. (2026)
iii. Any competitor who has previously been disqualified from the Rising Star series due to ineligibility of Amateur status, will not be allowed to compete within the Rising Star series again. (2026)
iv. Riders should be suitably mounted at all times, this includes appropriate use of tack, spurs and whips, whilst part of any qualifying process or part of the Final. Please see Working in Guidance on the BSHA Website. (2026)
v. Horses must be worked in by the Rider that will compete on the Horse in the Competition.
vi. The BSHA shall publish a list of all qualified riders and horses throughout the season, which will be available on the BSHA website (www.britishshowhorse.org). All complaints regarding eligibility for the
Series must be received by Friday 16th October 2026 from Members only. After this date NO OTHER COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OR ANY PARTNERS OF THE LONDON
INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
vii. All horses competing at the Final MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED to fit rules and regulations of the London International Horse Show, without exception.
viii. The BSHA Office will only enter into correspondence relating to qualification, with those who are both Rising Star finalists and BSHA members.
ix. Transfer of qualification of Horse is permitted if the new owner and/ or rider fulfill the eligibility for the class.
x. JMB certificates will not be required to compete in these classes. However, if an animal HAS a current JMB certificate, it must be entered in the relevant class.
xi. No Stallions are eligible to take part in any Rising Star classes.
xii. No rider under 15 years of age is eligible to compete in classes Affiliated to the Association. Proof of age may be required.
xiii. The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes.
xiv. The Judges decision is final.
RISING STAR RULES 2026
Headsets are not permitted in the warm up/ collecting ring, or in the ring (2026)
xvi. Mobile phones must not be used in the ring (including grooms whilst in the ring). (2026)
In LIHS BSHA Rising Star Qualifier classes, the highest placed unqualified horse in the top five will qualify
Start At, 28/07/2026 09:00
7
Joanne Pybus (Judge)
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (RoR)
Not Before, 28/07/2026 11:30
7
COLOURED HORSES & PONIES
Affiliations / Qualifiers 26-100
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK) (CHAPS (UK)). Affiliation number
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need
not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete.
However in order to qualify both Owner and Rider / Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and
have a valid Qualifier card. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to CHAPS (UK) Members
Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com. All stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS
(UK). All Stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring.
The CHAPS(UK) Championship Show will be held on August 2025
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK) (CHAPS (UK)). Affiliation number
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need
not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete.
However in order to qualify both Owner and Rider / Exhibitor need to be a current showing member and
have a valid Qualifier card. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card
For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to CHAPS (UK) Members
Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com. All stallions entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS
(UK). All Stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring.
The CHAPS(UK) Championship Show will be held on August 2025
Not Before, 28/07/2026 13:00
3
Christine Senior (Judge)
VETERAN HORSE OR PONY CLASSES
Veteran Horse Society – AREA QUALIFIER 2026
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2026
Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew with the Society will need to apply for this before 1st May each year, or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each area qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS regional finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for a signed showing card when applying for VHS membership; this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 4-6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for the schedule, which is available mid-season in 2026
For further information, please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2026
Kindly sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew with the Society will need to apply for this before 1st May each year, or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each area qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS regional finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for a signed showing card when applying for VHS membership; this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 4-6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for the schedule, which is available mid-season in 2026
For further information, please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
Not Before, 28/07/2026 14:30
3
Christine Senior (Judge)
IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND ( SMALL & LARGE BREEDS )
Small breeds will be judged first, followed by large breeds. The Champion & Reserve Champion from Small Breeds Championship and Champion & Reserve from the Large Breeds Championship will be eligible for the Supreme Championship.
The Chandlings Tamborine Rose Bowl – Champion Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old in small breeds
Misses E. & R. Stott.
The two highest-placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship class to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire in 2026
M&M In Hand Classes
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to purebred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
Class split by age and/or breed at the discretion of the show.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Or British Riding Pony classes must be registered in the appropriate section of the British Riding Pony Studbook.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members, but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern - August 2027.
The highest-placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of home-produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white armband in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeited.
The British Connemara Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed member, membership card to be produced in ring.
Winners of this rosette must be registered with the British Connemara Pony Society; 1st – 4th places are eligible.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a special rosette for the best registered Dartmoor pony shown by an exhibitor who is a member of that society, with a membership card to be produced in the ring.
The Exmoor Pony Society will offer a special qualifying rosette for the best Exmoor and the best youngster, provided the owner is a member of the Exmoor Pony Society.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a qualifying or life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the reserve champion, provided they have the required membership card. If the champion pony has previously qualified, it is still entitled to the silver medal rosette, but the qualification card goes to the reserve champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The silver medal rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for silver medal championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2027
The Chandlings Tamborine Rose Bowl – Champion Yearling, 2 or 3-year-old in small breeds
Misses E. & R. Stott.
The two highest-placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship class to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire in 2026
M&M In Hand Classes
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to purebred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
Class split by age and/or breed at the discretion of the show.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Or British Riding Pony classes must be registered in the appropriate section of the British Riding Pony Studbook.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-members, but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern - August 2027.
The highest-placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of home-produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white armband in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeited.
The British Connemara Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed member, membership card to be produced in ring.
Winners of this rosette must be registered with the British Connemara Pony Society; 1st – 4th places are eligible.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a special rosette for the best registered Dartmoor pony shown by an exhibitor who is a member of that society, with a membership card to be produced in the ring.
The Exmoor Pony Society will offer a special qualifying rosette for the best Exmoor and the best youngster, provided the owner is a member of the Exmoor Pony Society.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a qualifying or life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the reserve champion, provided they have the required membership card. If the champion pony has previously qualified, it is still entitled to the silver medal rosette, but the qualification card goes to the reserve champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The silver medal rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for silver medal championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2027
Start At, 28/07/2026 09:00
2
Helen Horsfall (Judge)
RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
This show is affiliated to the National Pony Society
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-
members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern August 2027.
The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final.
Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced
ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated.
These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer
Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
Riders of Stallions must be 12 years old or over when riding Small Breeds (Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B), For Large Breeds (Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D) Riders must be 14 years old or over.
Ponies entered in the following classes must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Books. Part Breds are not eligible.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non-
members but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern August 2027.
The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final.
Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Home Produced Ridden Championship - Riders of Home Produced
ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated.
These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer
Championship Show. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
Riders of Stallions must be 12 years old or over when riding Small Breeds (Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B), For Large Breeds (Highland, Fell, Dales, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D) Riders must be 14 years old or over.
Ponies entered in the following classes must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain and Moorland Stud Books. Part Breds are not eligible.
Not Before, 28/07/2026 13:00
4
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND WORKING HUNTER PONY
The Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony classes are being run under National Pony
Society Rules 2026
Affiliation / Qualifiers
This show is affiliated to the National Pony Society
Classes 77-80 are qualifiers for the The NPS/SMITHERS SHOW TEAM M&M Working Hunter Pony National Championship
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a performance Rosette for the highest placed Dartmoor in class 76 shown
by an exhibitor who is a member of that Society, membership card to be produce in the ring.
The Dales Pony Society offers a Performance rosette in Class 79 for the highest placed Dales Pony Shown
by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring.
The Highland Pony Society offers a Special Rosette in Class 79 for the highest placed pure bred Highland Pony.
The Fell Pony Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed Fell Pony shown by an exhibitor
who is a member of that Society and their membership card must be shown before receiving the Rosette. Class 79.
The Exmoor Pony Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed Exmoor Pony shown by an
exhibitor who is a member of the Exmoor Pony Society. Class 76.
The New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed
registered New Forest Pony. Class 77
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship class to be held at
Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire 2026
Society Rules 2026
Affiliation / Qualifiers
This show is affiliated to the National Pony Society
Classes 77-80 are qualifiers for the The NPS/SMITHERS SHOW TEAM M&M Working Hunter Pony National Championship
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a performance Rosette for the highest placed Dartmoor in class 76 shown
by an exhibitor who is a member of that Society, membership card to be produce in the ring.
The Dales Pony Society offers a Performance rosette in Class 79 for the highest placed Dales Pony Shown
by an exhibitor who produces a current membership card in the ring.
The Highland Pony Society offers a Special Rosette in Class 79 for the highest placed pure bred Highland Pony.
The Fell Pony Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed Fell Pony shown by an exhibitor
who is a member of that Society and their membership card must be shown before receiving the Rosette. Class 79.
The Exmoor Pony Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed Exmoor Pony shown by an
exhibitor who is a member of the Exmoor Pony Society. Class 76.
The New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society offers a Special Rosette for the highest placed
registered New Forest Pony. Class 77
The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship class to be held at
Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire 2026
Not Before, 28/07/2026 13:00
6
BSPS LIHS PONY CLASSES
In Lead Rein WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies will be shown unplaited and to their breed standard.
Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits.
Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits.
Start At, 28/07/2026 11:00
4
Dominic Abba (Judge)
PRIVATE DRIVING
Ryedale Show will pay **£25 will be awarded for each vehicle brought forward for judging
Qualifying for the BDS Iceline Yorkshire Ltd National Championships:
The highest place turnout in the designated type-section in each qualifying class, disregarding those already qualified down to 6th place in the class, will qualify for the 2025 National Driving Championship Semi-Finals at Addington Equestrian Centre on the 20th September as follows:
(h) Two-wheel Light Trade
(i) Four-wheel Light Trade
(j) Single or Tandem turnout driven to a two-wheel exercise vehicle
(k) Single, Pair or Tandem turnout driven to a four-wheel exercise vehicle
In the event of a show staging a qualifying class that includes a drive in the judging of the class, the drive must be completed for qualification to be awarded. The Judge of the qualifying competition has the right to withhold an award in the qualifier.. Exhibitors who qualify for the Semi-Final must apply for an entry form from the BDS and make an entry on that form, to arrive before the specified closing date of entries.
For the full rules for the Championship Show please refer to the BDS Yearbook / BDS Website
The championships are kindly sponsored by “Iceline Yorkshire Ltd”, award winning industry leaders within the refrigeration sector, specialising in the installation and the removal of cold stores. No matter the size of the installation or removal, Iceline Yorkshire has a fleet of highly trained skilled professionals ready to undertake any project with commendable results. In recent years Iceline Yorkshire has also opened a fully bespoke refrigeration recycling centre - the only company achieving 100% recycling on all refrigeration products and materials. So whether it be an installation, removal or disposal of goods, Iceline Yorkshire are sure to exceed your needs going above and beyond for customer satisfaction please visit their website www.icelineyorkshire.co.uk for more information.
Perpetual Challenge Cup
Originally presented in 1904 by Lord Feversham for the Best Animal in the Cleveland and Coaching
Classes and kindly re-presented by Mrs. Marjorie Webster, Harome, for the Best Turnout in Driving
Classes 93-96 Won for three years in succession by Mr. Dobson and now re-presented in perpetuity.
Perpetual Shield
For the Concours D’ Elegance presented by Mr. J. Wright, Langdale End. The Concours D’ Elegance is
designed to establish the most elegant turnout in Classes 95& 96 The essence of competition is the
word elegance and the winner will be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the judge, presents the most
elegant effect. This will obviously include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger, etc., but most of all the general
impression.
Affiliations / Qualifications.
Conditions:
This Show is affiliated to the British Driving Society and these classes will be run in accordance with BDS procedures.
Private Driving - Singles, Pairs and Multiples
Horse or Pony driven to a traditional or traditional style vehicle.
A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyres vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible.
1. Nomination entries are not accepted.
2. Vehicles must be of a suitable type for road use and match the horse (Commercial vehicles and Show Wagons not allowed). 3. Horses and ponies must be four years old or over.
4. Competitors should ensure that they are adequately covered by Third Party Insurance.
5. Any driver under the age of 18 should be accompanied in the vehicle by an adult. BDS Rules apply.
Qualifiers:
Qualifying for the BDS Iceline Yorkshire Ltd National Championships:
The highest place turnout in the designated type-section in each qualifying class, disregarding those already qualified down to 6th place in the class, will qualify for the 2025 National Driving Championship Semi-Finals at Addington Equestrian Centre on the 20th September as follows:
(h) Two-wheel Light Trade
(i) Four-wheel Light Trade
(j) Single or Tandem turnout driven to a two-wheel exercise vehicle
(k) Single, Pair or Tandem turnout driven to a four-wheel exercise vehicle
In the event of a show staging a qualifying class that includes a drive in the judging of the class, the drive must be completed for qualification to be awarded. The Judge of the qualifying competition has the right to withhold an award in the qualifier.. Exhibitors who qualify for the Semi-Final must apply for an entry form from the BDS and make an entry on that form, to arrive before the specified closing date of entries.
For the full rules for the Championship Show please refer to the BDS Yearbook / BDS Website
The championships are kindly sponsored by “Iceline Yorkshire Ltd”, award winning industry leaders within the refrigeration sector, specialising in the installation and the removal of cold stores. No matter the size of the installation or removal, Iceline Yorkshire has a fleet of highly trained skilled professionals ready to undertake any project with commendable results. In recent years Iceline Yorkshire has also opened a fully bespoke refrigeration recycling centre - the only company achieving 100% recycling on all refrigeration products and materials. So whether it be an installation, removal or disposal of goods, Iceline Yorkshire are sure to exceed your needs going above and beyond for customer satisfaction please visit their website www.icelineyorkshire.co.uk for more information.
Perpetual Challenge Cup
Originally presented in 1904 by Lord Feversham for the Best Animal in the Cleveland and Coaching
Classes and kindly re-presented by Mrs. Marjorie Webster, Harome, for the Best Turnout in Driving
Classes 93-96 Won for three years in succession by Mr. Dobson and now re-presented in perpetuity.
Perpetual Shield
For the Concours D’ Elegance presented by Mr. J. Wright, Langdale End. The Concours D’ Elegance is
designed to establish the most elegant turnout in Classes 95& 96 The essence of competition is the
word elegance and the winner will be the turnout, which, in the opinion of the judge, presents the most
elegant effect. This will obviously include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger, etc., but most of all the general
impression.
Affiliations / Qualifications.
Conditions:
This Show is affiliated to the British Driving Society and these classes will be run in accordance with BDS procedures.
Private Driving - Singles, Pairs and Multiples
Horse or Pony driven to a traditional or traditional style vehicle.
A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyres vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible.
1. Nomination entries are not accepted.
2. Vehicles must be of a suitable type for road use and match the horse (Commercial vehicles and Show Wagons not allowed). 3. Horses and ponies must be four years old or over.
4. Competitors should ensure that they are adequately covered by Third Party Insurance.
5. Any driver under the age of 18 should be accompanied in the vehicle by an adult. BDS Rules apply.
Qualifiers:
Not Before, 28/07/2026 12:00
1
Ann Rushton- Green (Judge)
MOUNTED FANCY DRESS
Judged by the President of Ryedale Show
Rider to be 16 years old or under on the day of the Show. Hard hats with safety harness
must be worn by all mounted exhibitors
Rider to be 16 years old or under on the day of the Show. Hard hats with safety harness
must be worn by all mounted exhibitors
Not Before, 28/07/2026 14:00
1
DUBARRY BURGHLEY YOUNG EVENT HORSE SERIES
Judges Dressage- Nikki Herbert
Show Jumping - Magnus Nicholson
Type & Suitability -
Declarations and Withdrawals
***PLEASE WOULD YOU DECLARE YOUR INTENTION TO COMPETE OR WITHDRAW with Tania Gardner: Tel - 07891039310 or e-mail - tania@ryedaleshow.co.uk **before 12 noon on Sunday 26th July **
Starting times will be available on website and Ryedale Show Facebook page
www.ryedaleshow.co.uk from 1pm on Monday 27th July ***
CONDITIONS:
1. Horses must exceed 148cm without shoes.
2. Age: Open to horses born in 2020 & 2021
3. Saddlery: (warm-up and competition): tack as per British Eventing Rules for Novice Dressage - snaffle bridle only, see website www.britisheventing.com. Running martingale only and front boots are optional for sections I, II and III. However, NO hind boots or bandages of any kind may be worn in the collecting ring, warm-up area or actual class. Jumping whip only allowed (max length 75cm).
4. Dress: As for British Eventing Novice Dressage Test/Hunting Dress. British Eventing/BHS approved hat and harness to be worn for all sections.
5. Opening Date: 01/04/2026
6. Closing Date: 12th July 2026 , in the event of oversubscription this class may be closed early.
7. Balloting: In the event of over subscription entries received for horses that have already qualified for the Final will be balloted first.
8. Entries: online
9. Withdrawals: Horse Secretary 07891039310 / tania@ryedaleshow.co.uk
10. Starting Times: www.ryedaleshow.co.uk and Ryedale Show FB page
11. Conflict of Interest: Within the equestrian community there may be times when conflicts occur. For guidance, it has been determined that a perceived/potential conflict of interest could arise in the event that an appointed judge has a previous or current connection to a horse entered in the competition. Examples of such connections and interests include, but not limited to, the following. The judge has; bred or previously owned the horse or acted as an agent in its sale; previously competed, trained or kept the horse at livery; previously or currently had a financial or other interest in the horse. In the event that a judge/owner/rider (or their agent) knows of, or should know of, any potential and/or perceived conflict of interest in a horse entered in the competition they must declare this to the Organiser as soon as it is known. Steps will be taken to manage it as practically as possible. Any potential conflicts will be written and displayed next to the scoreboard. Conflicts at the Final will be avoided and managed by Burghley Horse Trials.
12. It is a condition of entry that all riders, owners, grooms, and their connections/relatives, must conduct themselves and communicate in a respectful manner towards the public, officials, and all other parties present or entered in the competition. Such behaviour includes respect for the Judges and their decisions, which are final. Offensive behaviour, and/or other violations of this condition, may lead to sanctions such as disqualification and future bans.
DISCLAIMER:
JUDGING
SECTION I - (30 marks) Dressage Test (60m x 20m) Arena Marks will not be awarded for individual movements but the test will be marked for general impression and overall performance.
TEST
To be ridden from memory
A Enter in working trot
From X proceed directly to
M Working trot
C Serpentine 3 loops each loop to go to side of the arena finishing at A
F X H Change rein showing some lengthened strides (Not required for 4 year olds)
Between H&C Working canter right
C Circle right 20m diameter
M X K Change rein with transition to trot between X and K
Between K&A Working canter left
A Circle left 20m diameter
Between A&F Working trot
Between F&B Medium walk
B Half 20m circle left in free walk on a long rein to E
E Directly to A - leave arena free walk on a long rein
To be followed immediately by:
SECTION II - (40 marks) Jumping. NO time will be allowed between these sections for any adjustment to tack or rider’s dress. Maximum height of fences 0.90m (4 years) 1.05m (5 years). Fall of horse or rider or a total of 3 refusals will result in elimination. Note: fence height at Final 1.00m (4 years) and 1.10m (5 years).
SECTION III - (10 marks) Gallop: immediately after the jumping the 5 year old horses will be required to gallop. The 4 year olds will only be required to lengthen the canter indicating they could learn to gallop with further development and maturity.
SECTION IV - (20 Marks) Conformation (12 marks) and Quality (8 marks)
Note: in the event of equality of marks after all four sections, the jumping mark will take precedence. Should this still produce equality of marks, the highest mark attained in the gallop section followed by the dressage section will be the deciding fact
QUALIFIERS:
1 qualifier 1-12 starters Subject to finishing in the top 5 placings – this is applicable where previously qualified horses are placed higher up the line.
2 qualifiers 13-24 starters
3 qualifiers 25-36 starters
4 qualifiers Over 37 starters
Entry Fee £40
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £35
(Minimum) 4th £25 (over 15 starters) 5th £25 (over 20 starters) 6th £25 (over 30 starters)
Show Jumping - Magnus Nicholson
Type & Suitability -
Declarations and Withdrawals
***PLEASE WOULD YOU DECLARE YOUR INTENTION TO COMPETE OR WITHDRAW with Tania Gardner: Tel - 07891039310 or e-mail - tania@ryedaleshow.co.uk **before 12 noon on Sunday 26th July **
Starting times will be available on website and Ryedale Show Facebook page
www.ryedaleshow.co.uk from 1pm on Monday 27th July ***
CONDITIONS:
1. Horses must exceed 148cm without shoes.
2. Age: Open to horses born in 2020 & 2021
3. Saddlery: (warm-up and competition): tack as per British Eventing Rules for Novice Dressage - snaffle bridle only, see website www.britisheventing.com. Running martingale only and front boots are optional for sections I, II and III. However, NO hind boots or bandages of any kind may be worn in the collecting ring, warm-up area or actual class. Jumping whip only allowed (max length 75cm).
4. Dress: As for British Eventing Novice Dressage Test/Hunting Dress. British Eventing/BHS approved hat and harness to be worn for all sections.
5. Opening Date: 01/04/2026
6. Closing Date: 12th July 2026 , in the event of oversubscription this class may be closed early.
7. Balloting: In the event of over subscription entries received for horses that have already qualified for the Final will be balloted first.
8. Entries: online
9. Withdrawals: Horse Secretary 07891039310 / tania@ryedaleshow.co.uk
10. Starting Times: www.ryedaleshow.co.uk and Ryedale Show FB page
11. Conflict of Interest: Within the equestrian community there may be times when conflicts occur. For guidance, it has been determined that a perceived/potential conflict of interest could arise in the event that an appointed judge has a previous or current connection to a horse entered in the competition. Examples of such connections and interests include, but not limited to, the following. The judge has; bred or previously owned the horse or acted as an agent in its sale; previously competed, trained or kept the horse at livery; previously or currently had a financial or other interest in the horse. In the event that a judge/owner/rider (or their agent) knows of, or should know of, any potential and/or perceived conflict of interest in a horse entered in the competition they must declare this to the Organiser as soon as it is known. Steps will be taken to manage it as practically as possible. Any potential conflicts will be written and displayed next to the scoreboard. Conflicts at the Final will be avoided and managed by Burghley Horse Trials.
12. It is a condition of entry that all riders, owners, grooms, and their connections/relatives, must conduct themselves and communicate in a respectful manner towards the public, officials, and all other parties present or entered in the competition. Such behaviour includes respect for the Judges and their decisions, which are final. Offensive behaviour, and/or other violations of this condition, may lead to sanctions such as disqualification and future bans.
DISCLAIMER:
JUDGING
SECTION I - (30 marks) Dressage Test (60m x 20m) Arena Marks will not be awarded for individual movements but the test will be marked for general impression and overall performance.
TEST
To be ridden from memory
A Enter in working trot
From X proceed directly to
M Working trot
C Serpentine 3 loops each loop to go to side of the arena finishing at A
F X H Change rein showing some lengthened strides (Not required for 4 year olds)
Between H&C Working canter right
C Circle right 20m diameter
M X K Change rein with transition to trot between X and K
Between K&A Working canter left
A Circle left 20m diameter
Between A&F Working trot
Between F&B Medium walk
B Half 20m circle left in free walk on a long rein to E
E Directly to A - leave arena free walk on a long rein
To be followed immediately by:
SECTION II - (40 marks) Jumping. NO time will be allowed between these sections for any adjustment to tack or rider’s dress. Maximum height of fences 0.90m (4 years) 1.05m (5 years). Fall of horse or rider or a total of 3 refusals will result in elimination. Note: fence height at Final 1.00m (4 years) and 1.10m (5 years).
SECTION III - (10 marks) Gallop: immediately after the jumping the 5 year old horses will be required to gallop. The 4 year olds will only be required to lengthen the canter indicating they could learn to gallop with further development and maturity.
SECTION IV - (20 Marks) Conformation (12 marks) and Quality (8 marks)
Note: in the event of equality of marks after all four sections, the jumping mark will take precedence. Should this still produce equality of marks, the highest mark attained in the gallop section followed by the dressage section will be the deciding fact
QUALIFIERS:
1 qualifier 1-12 starters Subject to finishing in the top 5 placings – this is applicable where previously qualified horses are placed higher up the line.
2 qualifiers 13-24 starters
3 qualifiers 25-36 starters
4 qualifiers Over 37 starters
Entry Fee £40
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £75 2nd £50 3rd £35
(Minimum) 4th £25 (over 15 starters) 5th £25 (over 20 starters) 6th £25 (over 30 starters)
Start At, 28/07/2026 09:00
8
Nikki Herbert (Judge)
