Light-Legged Horses
Event Date
25th Jul 2026
Hunter and Hacks Over 14.2HH Shown in Hand
Special prizes of £20 for Champion Hunter and £10 for Reserve Champion Hunter.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion Hunter.
Perpetual Salver presented by Mr and Mrs Hogg, Culter to be awarded to the Champion Hunter.
George Mair Quaich for winner of Class 123.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion Hunter.
Perpetual Salver presented by Mr and Mrs Hogg, Culter to be awarded to the Champion Hunter.
George Mair Quaich for winner of Class 123.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy.
Light-Legged Horse
Daniel Richmond
Arabs/Anglos/Part-Bred Arabs in Hand or in Saddle
Special prizes of £20 for Champion Arab and £10 for Reserve Champion Arab.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion Arab.
Trophy presented by the Association for the Champion to be won outright if won 3 times in succession or 4 times altogether.
Association Shield for Best Arab in Saddle (replaces Abervet Trophy which was won outright by Pamela Willox-Hamilton in 2003).
The Scottish Regional Group of the Arab Horse Supporters have donated Highest Placed Member rosettes to Arab show classes at the Banchory Show. A rosette will be presented in every class to the highest placed member producing their membership badge in the ring.
The Scottish Regional Group wish to thank the Banchory Show Committee for supporting our breed by offering such a variety of dedicated Arab classes at their show every year.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion Arab.
Trophy presented by the Association for the Champion to be won outright if won 3 times in succession or 4 times altogether.
Association Shield for Best Arab in Saddle (replaces Abervet Trophy which was won outright by Pamela Willox-Hamilton in 2003).
The Scottish Regional Group of the Arab Horse Supporters have donated Highest Placed Member rosettes to Arab show classes at the Banchory Show. A rosette will be presented in every class to the highest placed member producing their membership badge in the ring.
The Scottish Regional Group wish to thank the Banchory Show Committee for supporting our breed by offering such a variety of dedicated Arab classes at their show every year.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Light-Legged Horse
Beryl Bruce
Miscellaneous Classes
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Kindly Sponsored By: VETS FOR PETS
Light-Legged Horse
Mary Sivewright
Riding Ponies 12.2HH and Under Shown In Hand
NPS SCOTLAND / THE ACHILITY STUD OPEN IN–HAND RIDING PONY / HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
Hunter Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed 153 cms at maturity.
Riding Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed148 cms at maturity.
The two highest placed pony, in each In-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr & Mrs Lawson, Glassel House (in 1973) for Best Pony under 12.2 HH.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Hunter Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed 153 cms at maturity.
Riding Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed148 cms at maturity.
The two highest placed pony, in each In-hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr & Mrs Lawson, Glassel House (in 1973) for Best Pony under 12.2 HH.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Light-Legged Horse
Beryl Bruce
Riding Ponies Over 12.2HH and Under 14.2HH
NPS SCOTLAND / THE ACHILITY STUD OPEN IN–HAND RIDING PONY / HUNTER PONY CHAMPIONSHIP
Hunter Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed 153 cms at maturity.
Riding Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed148 cms at maturity.
The two highest placed pony, in each In-Hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Challenge Cup presented by Mr & Mrs Willox, Netherley (in 1977) for Champion.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Hunter Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed 153 cms at maturity.
Riding Pony. Youngstock, stallions, mares and geldings, not to exceed148 cms at maturity.
The two highest placed pony, in each In-Hand Riding Pony or Hunter Pony Class (foal classes excluded) not already qualified, will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Challenge Cup presented by Mr & Mrs Willox, Netherley (in 1977) for Champion.
Foal will be eligible for the Blackford Challenge Trophy
Light-Legged Horse
Beryl Bruce
Mountain and Moorland Ponies in Hand and in Saddle (Small)
NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship.
Stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed society stud book.
The two highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In Hand Mountain and Moorland Championship.
The Champion & Reserve Champion in all Mixed Pure Bred Mountain and Moorland or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship. (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion.)
NPS Scotland/ Craigclowan School Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Championship.
The two highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein Class not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Entries – Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest (138cms /13.2hh and under) and Welsh Ponies in Section A or B
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs Stewart, Banchory for Champion in Mountain and Moorland Classes (Small Section).
Stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed society stud book.
The two highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In Hand Mountain and Moorland Championship.
The Champion & Reserve Champion in all Mixed Pure Bred Mountain and Moorland or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship. (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion.)
NPS Scotland/ Craigclowan School Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Championship.
The two highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein Class not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Entries – Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest (138cms /13.2hh and under) and Welsh Ponies in Section A or B
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs Stewart, Banchory for Champion in Mountain and Moorland Classes (Small Section).
Kindly Sponsored By: COUNTRY WAYS
Light-Legged Horse
Kirsty Dunning
Mountain and Moorland Ponies in Hand and in Saddle (Large)
NPS Scotland/Baileys Horse Feeds Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship.
Stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed society stud book.
The two highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In Hand Mountain and Moorland Championship. The Champion & Reserve Champion in all Mixed Pure Bred Mountain and Moorland or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship. (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion.)
NPS Scotland/ Craigclowan School Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Championship. The two highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein Class not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Welsh Cobs, New Forest (over 138cms / 13.2hh and not exceeding148cms / 14.2hh), Connemara, Dale and Fell.
Judging to follow on from the M&M Small Classes
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Shield for Best Pony in Large Section presented in 1998 by Miss Roses Reid, Tarland
Stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed society stud book.
The two highest placed ponies, not already qualified, in each class will qualify for the Final which will take place at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
NPS Scotland/Townhead Pet n Pony In Hand Mountain and Moorland Championship. The Champion & Reserve Champion in all Mixed Pure Bred Mountain and Moorland or Breed Championships will qualify for the Final at the Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualification may go to 3rd in the Championship. (i.e. 1st Reserve Champion.)
NPS Scotland/ Craigclowan School Mountain and Moorland Lead Rein Championship. The two highest placed ponies in the Lead Rein Class not already qualified will go forward to the final which will take place at Scone Palace International Horse Trials on Friday 28th August 2026. Qualifications to go no lower than 4th place.
Welsh Cobs, New Forest (over 138cms / 13.2hh and not exceeding148cms / 14.2hh), Connemara, Dale and Fell.
Judging to follow on from the M&M Small Classes
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Shield for Best Pony in Large Section presented in 1998 by Miss Roses Reid, Tarland
Kindly Sponsored By: COUNTRY WAYS
Light-Legged Horse
Beryl Bruce
Saddle Classes
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Shield presented by the late James. A. Bruce, Stonehaven for the Champion Pony shown in Saddle
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Perpetual Shield presented by the late James. A. Bruce, Stonehaven for the Champion Pony shown in Saddle
Light-Legged Horse
Daniel Richmond
Coloured Classes
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Show is affiliated to CHAPS (UK) Affiliation Number 26-120
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 present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing by the judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 20th – 22nd August 2026. Shows held on or after the Postal Entry closing date of Championship Show will count as 2026 qualifiers.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers (171- 175). For full rulings and information on competitions / qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in these classes. All Stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Disc in the ring without exception.
The Milton Restaurant Trophy presented by Neil Rae for the Champion in the Coloured Horse & Pony Section.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Show is affiliated to CHAPS (UK) Affiliation Number 26-120
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 present their valid Qualifier card IN THE RING for signing by the judge. Members to apply in writing to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 20th – 22nd August 2026. Shows held on or after the Postal Entry closing date of Championship Show will count as 2026 qualifiers.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers (171- 175). For full rulings and information on competitions / qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds / Piebalds may compete in these classes. All Stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Disc in the ring without exception.
The Milton Restaurant Trophy presented by Neil Rae for the Champion in the Coloured Horse & Pony Section.
Light-Legged Horse
Mary Sivewright
Potential Ride and Drive Section
Special prizes of £20 for Champion and £10 for Reserve Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Trophy presented by the Greenferns Stud for Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for Champion.
Trophy presented by the Greenferns Stud for Champion.
Light-Legged Horse
Mary Sivewright
Veteran Horse Society Showing Championship
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.
VHS Regional Final Qualification. All competitors placed 1st – 4th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at the VHA Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring 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 signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, This MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitor’s responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes to the National Veteran Championships, to be held at the Arena UK Lincolnshire on the 4th - 6th September 2026 No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid – season 2026.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 012398 81300 or 07789 514004.
NO SPURS, GALLOPING OR WEARING OF FACE/BODY JEWELLERY PERMITTED.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion Veteran and £10 for Reserve Champion Veteran.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for the In Hand Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for the Ridden Champion.
Mid Blairs cup presented by Katrina Byrne Glenbervie for the best Inhand in the Veteran Championship.
Trophy presented by Horse and Country Ltd Glenbervie for the best Ridden in the Veteran Championship
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.
VHS Regional Final Qualification. All competitors placed 1st – 4th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at the VHA Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring 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 signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, This MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitor’s responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes to the National Veteran Championships, to be held at the Arena UK Lincolnshire on the 4th - 6th September 2026 No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid – season 2026.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 012398 81300 or 07789 514004.
NO SPURS, GALLOPING OR WEARING OF FACE/BODY JEWELLERY PERMITTED.
Special prizes of £20 for Champion Veteran and £10 for Reserve Champion Veteran.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for the In Hand Champion.
Special prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO for the Ridden Champion.
Mid Blairs cup presented by Katrina Byrne Glenbervie for the best Inhand in the Veteran Championship.
Trophy presented by Horse and Country Ltd Glenbervie for the best Ridden in the Veteran Championship
Light-Legged Horse
Martyn Adams
Local Child's Pony Under Saddle
Champion Local Child’s Pony to receive The Logie Cup re-presented in 2000.
The handling of the Pony will be considered more than the conformation.
The handling of the Pony will be considered more than the conformation.
Light-Legged Horse
Martyn Adams
