Event Date
29th Aug 2024
Hunter Breeding
NOTE: All Entries DO NOT have to be registered with the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain and will not be judged under the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules.
The Overall Hunter Breeding Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
The Overall Hunter Breeding Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
Ring 3
Mrs Debbie Monaghan-Bentley (Judge)
In Hand Competition Horse
All Entries DO NOT have to be registered with the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain and will not be judged under the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain Rules. Mare that are in foal or have lost their foals are not eligible.
The In-Hand Competition Horse Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
The In-Hand Competition Horse Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
Ring 3
Mr David Froggatt (Judge)
HOYS Ridden Hunters
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances
NOTE: This competition is for hunters, mares or geldings, four years old or over, to be ridden. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Entries in this class may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
Competitors must enter their horses in the appropriate sections, but Class 11 will be judged first, and the judges shall have the power to transfer exhibits to Classes 12 or 13 if they deem it necessary.
These classes are qualifying classes for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is for hunters, mares or geldings, four years old or over, to be ridden. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Entries in this class may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
Competitors must enter their horses in the appropriate sections, but Class 11 will be judged first, and the judges shall have the power to transfer exhibits to Classes 12 or 13 if they deem it necessary.
These classes are qualifying classes for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Main Ring
Miss Vikki Smith (Ride Judge), Mr James Van Praagh (Conformation Judge)
HOYS Ladies Side Saddle
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances
NOTE: This competition is open to mares or geldings, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden side saddle by a lady. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB (Hunters only). Exhibits will be required to gallop/extend together during the Go Round phase.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in the Hunter sections of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares or geldings, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden side saddle by a lady. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB (Hunters only). Exhibits will be required to gallop/extend together during the Go Round phase.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in the Hunter sections of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
Main Ring
Miss Olivia Edmondson (Ride Judge), Mr Mathew Lawrence (Conformation Judge)
HOYS Small Hunter
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances
NOTE: This competition is for small hunters, mares or geldings, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, to be ridden. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Entries in this class may not compete in the Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the
Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is for small hunters, mares or geldings, four years old or over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm, to be ridden. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Entries in this class may not compete in the Show Hunter of the Year, and vice versa.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th - 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the British Show Horse Association National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Entries in these classes may not compete in the
Small Show Hunter of the Year and vice versa.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Ring 3
Miss Vikki Smith (Ride Judge), Mrs Sue Rawding (Conformation Judge)
HOYS Working Hunter
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances
NOTE: This class is for Working Hunters, any weight, mares, geldings or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
Fences will not exceed 1.14m (3ft 9ins) in height, there should be a minimum of 8 fences and a maximum of 12 fences. The course must contain a combination and should contain a water tray. This class will be judged in two parts. Part One (Jumping) will be judged first, without a jump-off. All clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require will go forward to the next part. A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed).
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
Marks must be awarded in the following way:
PHASE I
(60 MARKS)
A: JUMPING POINTS 40 MARKS
B: STYLE WHILE JUMPING 20 MARKS
PHASE II
(40 MARKS)
C: CONFORMATION 20 MARKS
D: RIDE 20 MARKS
In the event of equality the CONFORMATION MARK from Phase II will take precedence, followed by the RIDE MARK, and then the STYLE MARK.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 3rd place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
NOTE: This class is for Working Hunters, any weight, mares, geldings or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail) four years old or over, exceeding 148cm, to be ridden. Any horse which has qualified as a Grade A Show Jumper or Advanced Event Horse as at 1st January in the current year is not eligible to compete in Working Hunter classes. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB. Horses must be registered with the British Show Horse Association, The Showing Register or Sport Horse Breeding GB.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
Fences will not exceed 1.14m (3ft 9ins) in height, there should be a minimum of 8 fences and a maximum of 12 fences. The course must contain a combination and should contain a water tray. This class will be judged in two parts. Part One (Jumping) will be judged first, without a jump-off. All clear rounds and any other horses the judges may require will go forward to the next part. A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed).
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
Marks must be awarded in the following way:
PHASE I
(60 MARKS)
A: JUMPING POINTS 40 MARKS
B: STYLE WHILE JUMPING 20 MARKS
PHASE II
(40 MARKS)
C: CONFORMATION 20 MARKS
D: RIDE 20 MARKS
In the event of equality the CONFORMATION MARK from Phase II will take precedence, followed by the RIDE MARK, and then the STYLE MARK.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 3rd place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Ring 4
Miss Brigit Ensten (Ride Judge), Mr James Van Praagh (Conformation Judge)
Shetland (Standard) - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mrs Janet James (Judge)
Shetland (Miniature) - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mrs Janet James (Judge)
Welsh Section A - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mr Colin Tibbey (Judge)
Welsh Section B - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mr Colin Tibbey (Judge)
Welsh Section C - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mr George Deller (Judge)
Welsh Section D - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mr George Deller (Judge)
Non Welsh Small Breeds - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mrs Julia Woods (Judge)
Non Welsh Large Breeds - In Hand
NOTE: Ponies to be registered in the main body of their stud books. Brood mares must be four years old and over and foals accompanying mares must be at least three weeks old on day of Show. All stallions and colts 2 years old or over must hold a Stallion Licence. For Dales, Dartmoor & Exmoor stallions this rule is extended to three years old or over. Welsh Pony & Cob stallions four years old and over must be licensed. For Shetlands, to enter a stallion in ANY class (in-hand or performance) at an affiliated show, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPS-BS Stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS Voluntary Veterinary Examination.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
All competing Highland pony stallions (In Hand, Ridden, WHP etc) aged 4 years and over must be licensed with the Highland Pony Society.
Classes 17-33 are qualifiers for the NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship 2025. These classes are open to pure bred 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.
First & second in Classes 17-33 compete for the relevant Championship, with the Champion & Reserve competing for the Overall Championship.
The Welsh Section A Champion, Welsh Section B Champion, Welsh Section C Champion, Welsh Section D Champion, Standard Shetland Champion, Miniature Shetland Champion, Non Welsh Small Breed Champion and Non Welsh Large Breed Champion to qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Foals and Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Qualifier.
Ring 2
Mrs Julia Woods (Judge)
Mountain and Moorland Open Ridden
NOTE: NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
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 in August 2025.
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/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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.
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over.
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 in August 2025.
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/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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.
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old and over.
Ring 3
Mrs Julia Woods (Judge)
Mountain and Moorland In-Hand - Home Produced
NOTE: NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
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 in August 2025.
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/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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.
Please see NPS Rule Book, Sec A, 3.6. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.
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 in August 2025.
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/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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.
Please see NPS Rule Book, Sec A, 3.6. Please enter this class in the spirit it is intended. Competitors who contravene the above will be disqualified.
Ring 3
Mrs Pippa Balch (Judge)
HOYS Riding Horses
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
These classes are qualifiers for Horse of the Year Show. Qualification will not pass below fifth place, with the exception of classes at the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold
Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
These classes are qualifiers for Horse of the Year Show. Qualification will not pass below fifth place, with the exception of classes at the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold
Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Ring 2
Mr David Froggatt (Ride Judge), Miss Jo Shaw (Conformation Judge)
In Hand Hack and Riding Horse Breeding
NOTE: Held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Owners, Handlers & Horses must be registered or have temporary membership with a In-Hand Day Ticket. In-Hand Horses registered with the Association must be Owned by current BSHA Members.
The BSHA offer a Owner/Breeder rosette in each In-Hand Breeding class with the exception of the Foal classes, these have been kindly sponsored by the Kellythorpe Stud. All competitors receiving this award should contact the office to register their interest in the Kellythorpe Stud Owner/Breeder Final at the National Championship Show.
This is a qualifier for the NPS/Mr & Mrs Roberts Ottergayle Hack and Riding Horse In Hand Supreme Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 2025. The owner does not have to be an NPS member to enter the competition, to qualify or to enter the Final. The first placed horse in each class will qualify for the final at NPS Summer Championship show. Qualification may go no lower than third place. Foals are excluded from qualifying.
The Hack Champion and the Riding Horse Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition.
The BSHA offer a Owner/Breeder rosette in each In-Hand Breeding class with the exception of the Foal classes, these have been kindly sponsored by the Kellythorpe Stud. All competitors receiving this award should contact the office to register their interest in the Kellythorpe Stud Owner/Breeder Final at the National Championship Show.
This is a qualifier for the NPS/Mr & Mrs Roberts Ottergayle Hack and Riding Horse In Hand Supreme Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 2025. The owner does not have to be an NPS member to enter the competition, to qualify or to enter the Final. The first placed horse in each class will qualify for the final at NPS Summer Championship show. Qualification may go no lower than third place. Foals are excluded from qualifying.
The Hack Champion and the Riding Horse Champion will qualify to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition.
Ring 3
Mrs Debbie Monaghan-Bentley (Judge)
HOYS Hacks
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Ring 2
Mr David Froggatt (Conformation Judge), Miss Jo Shaw (Ride Judge)
HOYS Cobs
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Horses must exceed 148cm but not exceed 155cm. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Horses must exceed 148cm but not exceed 155cm. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Ring 1
Miss Olivia Edmondson (Ride Judge), Mr Vincent Seddon (Conformation Judge)
HOYS Maxi Cob
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Horses must exceed 155cms. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
NOTE: This competition is open to mares and geldings, four years old or over, that must be registered with the British Show Horse Association. Horses must exceed 155cms. All Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.
Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.
The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each Open class and a Champion rosette for each section (with the exception of Open Working Show Horse, Ladies Show Horse & HOYS Hunter classes. Recipients of the Young Rider rosette will qualify for the BSHA Young Rider of the Year at the National Championship Show in September 2024.
BSHA SUPREME OF THE YEAR FINAL
The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each Open Affiliated class (Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob, Riding Horse & Hunters) will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of the Year Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2024.
Ring 1
Miss Olivia Edmondson (Ride Judge), Mr Vincent Seddon (Conformation Judge)
HOYS Ridden Arabs
The entry fee includes a £18.00 Horse of the Year Show contribution which is non-refundable under any circumstances.
NOTE: This competition is for Ridden Purebred Arabians. Owners of qualified horses must be members of the Arab Horse Society and the horse registered in their owner’s name. The exhibitor must have purchased an AHS Q card displaying the name of the horse.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
The qualifying horse will be the highest placed, previously unqualified, exhibit within the Championship of the mare, stallion, and gelding sections. If a rider has qualified more than one horse, that rider will be allowed to exchange horses and ride each horse for its individual display. A groom is allowed into the ring to hold the horse whilst it is not being ridden.
Qualifiers should be marked in the following way:
Ride 50 maximum
Conformation 50 maximum
In the case of equality, the horse with the highest Conformation mark will be deemed the winner. If there still be equality at this point, then the judges’ decision will be final.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 6th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
The Qualifying horse will be the highest placed exhibit in the Championship of the separate mare, stallion and gelding Open Ridden Arab classes at a show which has been granted Horse of the Year Show qualifying status. The exhibit must not have previously qualified and must have an AHS Q Card displaying the name of the horse. AHS Q Cards cost £35.00 per horse per season and must have been purchased before the date of the class in which the horse will compete. Proceeds will be used for sponsorship at The Horse of the Year Show. AHS Q Cards are available from The Arab Horse Society – payment can be made via PayPal – treasurer@arabhorsesociety.org or you can ring Linda on 01672 555515 to pay via card. Q Cards are also available on the AHS Website – www.ahsshowsandevents.com. All queries should be directed to Agriculture House. Telephone 01672 555515. Results will be checked and any horse found not to have been issued with an AHS Q Card within the specified time will be deemed not the have qualified. Qualification will then pass down to the next eligible horse within the Championship. There will be no opportunity to pay the fee retrospectively.
NOTE: This competition is for Ridden Purebred Arabians. Owners of qualified horses must be members of the Arab Horse Society and the horse registered in their owner’s name. The exhibitor must have purchased an AHS Q card displaying the name of the horse.
Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.
These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
The qualifying horse will be the highest placed, previously unqualified, exhibit within the Championship of the mare, stallion, and gelding sections. If a rider has qualified more than one horse, that rider will be allowed to exchange horses and ride each horse for its individual display. A groom is allowed into the ring to hold the horse whilst it is not being ridden.
Qualifiers should be marked in the following way:
Ride 50 maximum
Conformation 50 maximum
In the case of equality, the horse with the highest Conformation mark will be deemed the winner. If there still be equality at this point, then the judges’ decision will be final.
This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 9th- 13th October 2024. Qualification will not pass below 6th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.
The Qualifying horse will be the highest placed exhibit in the Championship of the separate mare, stallion and gelding Open Ridden Arab classes at a show which has been granted Horse of the Year Show qualifying status. The exhibit must not have previously qualified and must have an AHS Q Card displaying the name of the horse. AHS Q Cards cost £35.00 per horse per season and must have been purchased before the date of the class in which the horse will compete. Proceeds will be used for sponsorship at The Horse of the Year Show. AHS Q Cards are available from The Arab Horse Society – payment can be made via PayPal – treasurer@arabhorsesociety.org or you can ring Linda on 01672 555515 to pay via card. Q Cards are also available on the AHS Website – www.ahsshowsandevents.com. All queries should be directed to Agriculture House. Telephone 01672 555515. Results will be checked and any horse found not to have been issued with an AHS Q Card within the specified time will be deemed not the have qualified. Qualification will then pass down to the next eligible horse within the Championship. There will be no opportunity to pay the fee retrospectively.
Ring 3
Mr Mathew Lawrence (Conformation Judge), Ms Clare Fitch (Ride Judge)
Skewbald and Piebald In Hand
NOTE: These classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the World Championships of Colour National Championship Show 2025. All classes will be judged within the rules and criteria of the BSPA. Copies of the rule book and membership / horse registration / over stamping forms can be obtained from the Show Office - 01354 638226 or downloaded from www.bspaonline.com . All stallions 4 years old and over must be graded, licensed and registered with the BSPA in order to compete, and must carry into the Ring their BSPA Showing ID Card and BSPA bridle discs must be worn. In order to qualify all owners / handlers / riders must be members of the BSPA and all horses / ponies registered with the BSPA prior to the Show. BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the ring and be signed by the Judge, otherwise qualification is invalid.
Qualification: 1st - 3rd in all classes or 1st - 4th for classes exceeding 12 entries.
Qualification: 1st - 3rd in all classes or 1st - 4th for classes exceeding 12 entries.
Ring 1
Mr Vincent Seddon (Judge)
RIHS BSPA Ridden Coloureds (2025 Qualifier)
The entry fee includes a £11.00 RIHS contribution, which in non-refundable under any circumstances.
These Classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald & Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead. Classes will be judged under BSPA rules - download from www.bspaonline.com. All horses / ponies must be registered and all owners and riders must be BSPA members prior to the show. Rider's age taken from 1st January. Membership and qualification cards must be carried in the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection or signature. Failure to do so will mean disqualification. Spurs may not be worn in any pony class. Ponies 153cm and under (Shetlands exempt) must possess a current JMB height certificate.
All stallions must be graded and licensed by BSPA for 2024 and must wear a BSPA Stallion ID Disc. No rider under 14 may exhibit a stallion in any class.
No competitor / owner / horse may compete in this class or enter the ring without current 2024 membership of BSPA and a RIHS qualification card. Memberships/horse registrations must be in place before you enter classes.
Qualification: 1st place and the next unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd qualify from each class. No competitor may qualify from lower than 3rd place. Skewbald & Piebald horses / ponies only. Highest placed amateur and highest placed junior in each class qualify for the Amateur and Junior Supreme Championship Finals to be held at BSPA World of Colour Championship Show in September 2024. Cards to be shown and qualification card signed. Champion and Reserve Champion winners qualify for BSPA Star Championship at WCC.
BSPA Office: 01354 638226, email: bspashows@gmail.com
These Classes are affiliated to the British Skewbald & Piebald Association and are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead. Classes will be judged under BSPA rules - download from www.bspaonline.com. All horses / ponies must be registered and all owners and riders must be BSPA members prior to the show. Rider's age taken from 1st January. Membership and qualification cards must be carried in the ring by competitors and produced as required for inspection or signature. Failure to do so will mean disqualification. Spurs may not be worn in any pony class. Ponies 153cm and under (Shetlands exempt) must possess a current JMB height certificate.
All stallions must be graded and licensed by BSPA for 2024 and must wear a BSPA Stallion ID Disc. No rider under 14 may exhibit a stallion in any class.
No competitor / owner / horse may compete in this class or enter the ring without current 2024 membership of BSPA and a RIHS qualification card. Memberships/horse registrations must be in place before you enter classes.
Qualification: 1st place and the next unqualified competitor standing 2nd or 3rd qualify from each class. No competitor may qualify from lower than 3rd place. Skewbald & Piebald horses / ponies only. Highest placed amateur and highest placed junior in each class qualify for the Amateur and Junior Supreme Championship Finals to be held at BSPA World of Colour Championship Show in September 2024. Cards to be shown and qualification card signed. Champion and Reserve Champion winners qualify for BSPA Star Championship at WCC.
BSPA Office: 01354 638226, email: bspashows@gmail.com
Ring 1
Mr Vincent Seddon (Conformation Judge), Mrs Aimee Devane (Ride Judge)
Training Stakes
NOTE: Open to mares, geldings and stallions four years old and over, in possession of an equine passport but no specific registration or breed society criteria. Open to horses and ponies any height. Riders may only ride one horse/pony in each class. Judged on jumping round only. Riders any age except stallions.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Ring 4
Ms Elle Kivlochan (Judge)
RIHS Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter Pony (2025 Qualifier)
NOTE: NPS RIHS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS.
The owner has to be a Qualifying or Life member to enter this competition.
Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. The owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. The highest placed pony from each class to qualify for the final at Hickstead. Qualification may pass down to third in the event first and second have already qualified, with the exception of Royal Windsor Show where qualification may go no lower than fifth place. At the final riders must also be NPS members.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Course Builder: Lisa Kelly
The owner has to be a Qualifying or Life member to enter this competition.
Open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings, five years old or over. The owner must be a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS for the pony to enter this competition. Riders may only ride one pony in each class. The highest placed pony from each class to qualify for the final at Hickstead. Qualification may pass down to third in the event first and second have already qualified, with the exception of Royal Windsor Show where qualification may go no lower than fifth place. At the final riders must also be NPS members.
Riders must have competed in at least 2 M&M WHP Royal International Horse Show qualifying rounds before competing in the Final at the Royal International Horse Show and must send proof of this to the office as per the instructions on the allocated qualifying card.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Course Builder: Lisa Kelly
Ring 4
Mrs Pippa Balch (Jump Judge), Mrs Janet James (Conformation Judge)
BSHA Novice Working Hunter
NOTE: Not to have won a first prize of £25 or more, or more than a total of £150 (including any Championship Prize Money) in any showing classes excluding Working Show Horses, Best Trained, Pairs, Side Saddle, or In-Hand classes that were affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings as a 4 year old are exempt, unless that 4 year old has won an Open Ridden class with a first prize of £25 or more. If the category has changed from a Riding Horse to a Hunter or vice versa, it may not revert back to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes. Animals which have been placed in the top five at either the Royal International Horse Show or Horse of the Year Show in any OPEN ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, with the exception of the Search for a Star finals, are ineligible to compete in Novice Hunter classes. Horses competing in Novice classes must be ridden by the Judge, before being asked to “strip” for conformation.
Fences to be a maximum height of 3ft 3ins at the discretion of the Judges.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Fences to be a maximum height of 3ft 3ins at the discretion of the Judges.
Exhibitors will jump in catalogue order. All exhibitors must declare to the collecting ring steward before the class begins.
Ring 4
Miss Vikki Smith (Ride Judge), Mrs Sue Rawding (Conformation Judge)
Show Pony In Hand
NOTE: NPS Show Pony Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
For in hand classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB; the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland stud books. Part breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or
Sports Pony section of the BRPSB.
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 in August 2025.
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.
The Show Pony In-Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Geldings four years old and over and foals are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
For in hand classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB; the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland stud books. Part breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or
Sports Pony section of the BRPSB.
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 in August 2025.
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.
The Show Pony In-Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Geldings four years old and over and foals are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
Ring 1
Mr Stuart Stafford (Judge)
Show Hunter Pony In Hand
NOTE: NPS Show Hunter Pony Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
For in hand classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB; the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland stud books. Part breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or
Sports Pony section of the BRPSB.
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 in August 2025.
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.
The Show Hunter Pony In-Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Geldings four years old and over and foals are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
For in hand classes ponies must be registered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or Sports Pony section of the BRPSB; the GSB, the AHSB, the AASB or registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland stud books. Part breds are not eligible unless entered in the NPS British Riding Pony Stud Book, Register, Appendix, International or
Sports Pony section of the BRPSB.
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 in August 2025.
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.
The Show Hunter Pony In-Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Championship Qualifying Competition. Geldings four years old and over and foals are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
Ring 1
Mr Stuart Stafford (Judge)
Part Bred In Hand
NOTE: All Ponies must be registered with their relevant Breed Society part-bred section. Stallions and colts two years old and over much be licenced with their relevant Breed Stud Book. If insufficient entries, classes may be amalgamated at the discretion of the Bucks County Show Committee. 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 in August 2025.
The Part-Bred In Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In Hand Championship. Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
The Part-Bred In Hand Champion qualifies to compete in the Supreme In Hand Championship. Geldings four years old and over are not eligible for the Supreme In-Hand Championship.
Ring 1
Ms Kathryn Lloyd (Judge)
