Winners of Classes 330-333 to gather in Ring 6 at 3.00pm
Not Before, 06/08/2026 15:00
Ring 6
Fiona Holton (Judge)
Class:000 SUPREME M&M CHAMPIONSHIP
SUPREME M&M CHAMPIONSHIP Winners of Welsh A, B, C & D, Champion Shetland and all M&M winners
Description:
Winners of Welsh A, B, C & D, Champion Shetland and all M&M winners
Entry Price:£0.00
Ridden Hunters
All grooms MUST wear protective hats in compliance with the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule and should be smartly and professionally dressed when in the Ring.
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
EQUIFEST Qualifier
Start At, 06/08/2026 08:00
Main Ring
Clare Poole (Ride Judge), Mr Matthew McGivern (Conformation Judge)
Class:301 Ridden Hunter
Ridden Hunter Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cm. Riders any age. Local hunters owned by a subscriber or farmer in the Wheatland or Ludlow Hunts will be judged within this class with separate prize money awarded. Competitors MUST have hunted with either the Wheatland or Ludlow Hunts. A current subscriber number and/or name of Hunt MUST be provided on the entry form which will be checked with respective Hunt Secretaries. Competitors in the local class will wear white armbands that will be provided on the day. This class may be split at the discretion of the judges if sufficient entries forward on Show Day.
Description:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cm. Riders any age. Local hunters owned by a subscriber or farmer in the Wheatland or Ludlow Hunts will be judged within this class with separate prize money awarded. Competitors MUST have hunted with either the Wheatland or Ludlow Hunts. A current subscriber number and/or name of Hunt MUST be provided on the entry form which will be checked with respective Hunt Secretaries. Competitors in the local class will wear white armbands that will be provided on the day. This class may be split at the discretion of the judges if sufficient entries forward on Show Day.
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All grooms MUST wear protective hats in compliance with the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule and should be smartly and professionally dressed when in the Ring.
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/ If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
Classes 302 & 303 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in Top 5 to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the ONE section, not both.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Start At, 06/08/2026 12:00
Ring 2
Mr Matthew McGivern (Conformation Judge)
Class:302 Rising Star Working Hunter Type
Rising Star Working Hunter Type Hunters ONLY. Mare or Gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs and over. Over course of rustic fences maximum height of 1.00m
The highest placed unqualified horse in the Top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
Description:
Hunters ONLY. Mare or Gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs and over. Over course of rustic fences maximum height of 1.00m
The highest placed unqualified horse in the Top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
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Rising Star Working Show Horse Open to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses.
Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. Maximum height of fences 90cm at the discretion of the judges.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the Top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
Description:
Open to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses.
Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. Maximum height of fences 90cm at the discretion of the judges.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the Top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/ If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
Classes 304 & 305 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:30
Ring 6
Clare Poole (Judge)
Class:304 Rising Star of Small Hack / Riding Horse Type
Rising Star of Small Hack / Riding Horse Type Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Hacks not to exceed 154cm (15.1hh) and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cm (15.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Description:
Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Hacks not to exceed 154cm (15.1hh) and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cm (15.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/ If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
Classes 304 & 305 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:30
Ring 6
Clare Poole (Judge)
Class:305 Rising Star Large Hack / Riding Horse Type
Rising Star Large Hack / Riding Horse Type Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Hacks exceeding 154 cm (15.1hh), not exceeding 160cm (15.3hh) and Riding Horses exceeding 158cm (15.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Description:
Mare or gelding, 4 yrs & over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). Hacks exceeding 154 cm (15.1hh), not exceeding 160cm (15.3hh) and Riding Horses exceeding 158cm (15.2hh). Rider to be 15yrs & over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Show Series Qualifier Series 2027
Refer to page 6 for details
The first THREE go forward to the final to be held at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in June 2027
The WINNER qualifies for the Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2027
The HIGHEST PLACED Veteran horse (15+) qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2027
The Judge does not ride at the qualifiers. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:00
Main Ring
Mr Matthew McGivern (Judge)
Class:306 Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden
Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden Open to RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4 years old & over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on 1st January 2026
Description:
Open to RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4 years old & over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on 1st January 2026
Show Series Qualifier 2027
Refer to Page 7 of the Schedule for details
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2026.
Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class.
Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused by racing will be ignored.
All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2027
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5,
Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10.
The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 2027
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:30
Ring 4
Mr Matthew McGivern (Judge)
Class:307 Tattershalls RoR Amateur In-hand
Tattershalls RoR Amateur In-hand Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3 years old & over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
Description:
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3 years old & over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
Spurs — The wearing of spurs is strictly forbidden.
Regulation: Hard Hats MUST be worn – competitors not wearing regulation hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately. Refer to the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule.
Age of Ponies — No animal under the age of four years may be shown in these classes.
This class will be split on Show Day if sufficient entries forward in the ring into:
(a) Best Pony Club pony ridden by a Pony Club member. Riders aged 16 years and under. Pony to be suitable for all Pony Club activities and may be required to jump a small fence.
(b) Lead Rein. Pony to be suitable for Pony Club activities. Will NOT be required to jump.
Start At, 06/08/2026 13:30
Ring 5
Simon Hart (Judge)
Class:308 Best Pony Club Pony
Best Pony Club Pony This class will be split on Show Day if sufficient entries forward in the ring into
(a) Best Pony Club pony ridden by a Pony Club member. Riders aged 16 years and under. Pony to be suitable for all Pony Club activities and may be required to jump a small fence.
(b) Lead Rein. Pony to be suitable for Pony Club activities. Will NOT be required to jump. ** SPURS are strictly forbidden **
Description:
This class will be split on Show Day if sufficient entries forward in the ring into
(a) Best Pony Club pony ridden by a Pony Club member. Riders aged 16 years and under. Pony to be suitable for all Pony Club activities and may be required to jump a small fence.
(b) Lead Rein. Pony to be suitable for Pony Club activities. Will NOT be required to jump. ** SPURS are strictly forbidden **
Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies. 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm.
Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
* SPURS are strictly forbidden *
Ponies may be entered in more than one of these classes.
Marks will be awarded: Jumping 70 marks, Style whilst jumping 30 marks, Way of going 20 marks = TOTAL 120 marks. There will be no conformation marks.
Method of Judging: Competitors will be required to jump a round of 8-12 jumps, halt and immediately give a short show, including a change of rein and extend in the same ring (where ground conditions and weather permits).
Mark sheets will be available for competitors to collect from the Horse Field Secretary tent after completion of all four classes.
Time permitting, entries will also be taken at the side of Ring 2 on Show Day. Entry fee will be £15 for competitors with ponies that have placed entries in advance and thus already on site.
1st & 2nd in Classes 313-316 to return for best overall Section A and Section B
1st & 2nd in Classes 317-319 to return for best overall Section C and Section D
Winners of each section return for Overall Champion Welsh Pony
Overall Champion Welsh Pony eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 5 at 3.30pm
Start At, 06/08/2026 12:30
Ring 6
Mr Paul Hancox (Judge)
Class:313 Welsh Section A & B - Barren Mare or Gelding
Welsh Section A & B - Barren Mare or Gelding 4 yrs & over
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNER of Class 330 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 5 at approx 3.30pm
A HORSE TRUST SPECIAL ROSETTE will be presented to the horse with the healthiest body condition score in Class 330, as assessed by a nominated vet and judge. Please refer to page 5 of the Schedule for details
Start At, 06/08/2026 08:00
Ring 4
Fiona Holton (Judge)
Class:330 Mountain & Moorland - In-hand
Mountain & Moorland - In-hand Mare, Gelding, Filly or Colt. Any age.
Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D.
This class may be divided as appropriate if sufficient entries forward on the day
Description:
Mare, Gelding, Filly or Colt. Any age.
Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D.
This class may be divided as appropriate if sufficient entries forward on the day
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered with their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNER of Class 331 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M CHampionship in Ring 5 at approx 3.30pm
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:00
Main Ring
Fiona Holton (Judge)
Class:331 Mountain & Moorland - Open Ridden
Mountain & Moorland - Open Ridden Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. Excluding lead rein.
To be shown in its natural state.
Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Registered Welsh A, B, C or D.
This class will be split into SMALL and LARGE Ridden if sufficient entries of each forward
on Show Day. If split, there will be an overall Champion award.
Description:
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. Excluding lead rein.
To be shown in its natural state.
Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Registered Welsh A, B, C or D.
This class will be split into SMALL and LARGE Ridden if sufficient entries of each forward
on Show Day. If split, there will be an overall Champion award.
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNERS of Classes 332-333 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 5 at approx 3.30pm
Start At, 06/08/2026 11:30
Ring 5
Fiona Holton (Judge)
Class:332 Mountain & Moorland - Lead Rein
Mountain & Moorland - Lead Rein Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1 January 2025.
To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland or Welsh A or B, New Forest.
Description:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1 January 2025.
To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland or Welsh A or B, New Forest.
Mountain & Moorland - First Ridden Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1 January 2025. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A or B, New Forest.
Description:
Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1 January 2025. To be shown in any suitable bridle. Open to ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh A or B, New Forest.
Class 335 is an EQUIFEST Qualifier
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
The 1st and 2nd place winners from Classes 334-335 to return to the Ring for the Championship
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:00
Ring 5
Simon Hart (Judge)
Class:334 Open Ridden Traditional Cob/Cob Type
Open Ridden Traditional Cob/Cob Type Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown in natural state. Excluding M&M
Description:
Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown in natural state. Excluding M&M
Open Ridden Cob Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm. Rider any age. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Rider any age.
If sufficient entries forward class may be split into Lightweight and Heavyweight at the discretion of the judge.
Description:
Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 155cm. Rider any age. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Rider any age.
If sufficient entries forward class may be split into Lightweight and Heavyweight at the discretion of the judge.
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need NOT be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing
member and have a valid qualifier card. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held 20-22 August 2026
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:30
Ring 4
Craig McCelland (Judge)
Class:336 CHAPS (UK) Open In-hand Youngstock
CHAPS (UK) Open In-hand Youngstock 1, 2 & 3 years old. No foals. Any type or height.
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need NOT be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However in order to Qualify both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current showing
member and have a valid qualifier card. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held 20-22 August 2026.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 06/08/2026 11:30
Ring 6
Craig McCelland (Judge)
Class:338 CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Non-Native Type
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Non-Native Type Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown plaited or trimmed. Will be required to give a short show.
Description:
Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown plaited or trimmed. Will be required to give a short show.
Class:339 CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Type
CHAPS (UK) Open Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Type Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged. Will be required to give a short show.
Description:
Mare or Gelding. 4 years & over. Any height. To be shown in natural state or fully trimmed and hogged. Will be required to give a short show.
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:00
Main Ring
Mrs Lisa Randle (Judge)
Class:340 Alternative Coloureds - Ridden
Alternative Coloureds - Ridden Unaffiliated. Open to all types of coloured horse/pony including: Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino (excluding Skewbald and Piebald). Any age or type.
Class may be split at discretion of the judge if sufficient entries forward on Show Day.
Description:
Unaffiliated. Open to all types of coloured horse/pony including: Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino (excluding Skewbald and Piebald). Any age or type.
Class may be split at discretion of the judge if sufficient entries forward on Show Day.
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to Page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members.
All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:00
Main Ring
Mrs Lisa Randle (Judge)
Class:341 Veteran Ridden
Veteran Ridden COMBINED AGE 15 years and over. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15-19 years)
Description:
COMBINED AGE 15 years and over. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15-19 years)
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Start At, 06/08/2026 11:30
Ring 4
Mrs Lisa Randle (Judge)
Class:342 Veteran In-hand
Veteran In-hand COMBINED AGE 15 years and over. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15-19 years)
Description:
COMBINED AGE 15 years and over. To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20-24 years) and Pre-Veteran (15-19 years)
Best Turned-Out Horse or Pony Rider age must be stated on the entry form. Class may be split on Show Day at the Judge’s discretion: Seniors 17 years and over, Juniors 16 years and under
Description:
Rider age must be stated on the entry form. Class may be split on Show Day at the Judge’s discretion: Seniors 17 years and over, Juniors 16 years and under
Times will be available on the Burwarton Show website www.burwartonshow.co.uk or contact Penny Jones on 01384 835178 on Tuesday 5 August between 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Classes 346 & 347 will be split into Junior (aged 16 before 1st January 2025) and Senior Sections, with separate rosettes but PRIZE MONEY will only be awarded to the overall winner.
Please state on entry if Junior. If not stated you will automatically be entered as a Senior.
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:00
Ring 7
Jane Ratcliffe (Judge)
Class:344 LEAD REIN TEST
LEAD REIN TEST The Pony Club Walk and Trot Dressage Test 2022
Mini clear round warm-up opportunity. Competitors may enter on the day for £5 per entry, provided the pony is already entered in another class in advance (has a competitor number).
No prize money.
Rosettes to all clear round competitors.
Start At, 06/08/2026 08:30
Ring 1
David Room (Judge)
Class:349 Mini Clear Round
Mini Clear Round Competitors may also enter on the day for £5 per entry, provided they have already entered another class in advance. No prize money. Rosettes to all clear round competitors
Description:
Competitors may also enter on the day for £5 per entry, provided they have already entered another class in advance. No prize money. Rosettes to all clear round competitors
Entry Price:£5.00
Unaffiliated Showjumping 1
Course Builder: RICHARD DAVIES, Ponderosa Equestrian Centre, NP18 2DW
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Start At, 06/08/2026 09:00
Ring 1
David Room (Judge)
Class:350 Mini Show Jumping
Mini Show Jumping Riders 12 years of age or under on Show Day. Lead Rein accepted.
Start 9.00am
Description:
Riders 12 years of age or under on Show Day. Lead Rein accepted.
Start 9.00am
Course Builder: RICHARD DAVIES, Ponderosa Equestrian Centre, NP18 2DW
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Classes will run at approximately 45 minute intervals
Classes 355 & 356 will be conducted according to BRITISH SHOWJUMPING rules.
To that end, all entrants agree to abide by these rules.
Members will ride in accordance to British Showjumping Rule 22.
Exhibitors who wish to participate who are not members of British Showjumping can purchase a day ticket to ride from: www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/membership/day-tickets-to-ride. Tickets must be purchased in advance and the five letter ticket code declared when entering.
** Please ensure that you DECLARE YOUR HORSE FORWARD on the day at the Ring 1 Judge’s Box by 11.00am latest **
Late entries after 30 July - please call the Show Office 01746 787535
Start At, 06/08/2026 11:30
Main Ring
Maggie Davis (Judge), Jane Ogle (Judge)
Class:355 Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter / 1.20m Open
Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter / 1.20m Open First Round 1.20m. To be conducted according to BRITISH SHOWJUMPING rules. To that end, all entrants agree to abide by these rules.
Members will ride in accordance to British Showjumping Rule 22. Open to both Foxhunter and Open horses
Description:
First Round 1.20m. To be conducted according to BRITISH SHOWJUMPING rules. To that end, all entrants agree to abide by these rules.
Members will ride in accordance to British Showjumping Rule 22. Open to both Foxhunter and Open horses
Kindly Sponsored By: Concord Equestrian
The best quality straw pellets using 100% top quality British wheat straw
Burwarton Accumulator For Registered horses ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.
Limited entry. Each rider allowed to ride a maximum of two horses.
An exciting competition with riders bidding to achieve the most points around a course of fences increasing in height. The final fence will have an alternative big 1.35m Joker fence alongside the regular fence.
Points accumulated for each clear fence. Points deducted for fences knocked down.
The combination with the most points is the winner. If there is equality in points, times will be considered.
Description:
For Registered horses ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.
Limited entry. Each rider allowed to ride a maximum of two horses.
An exciting competition with riders bidding to achieve the most points around a course of fences increasing in height. The final fence will have an alternative big 1.35m Joker fence alongside the regular fence.
Points accumulated for each clear fence. Points deducted for fences knocked down.
The combination with the most points is the winner. If there is equality in points, times will be considered.
Collect in Ring 3 at 2.40pm
Judging, award of prizes and parade in the Main Ring at 2.55pm
NO AGE LIMIT — NO ENTRY FEE (COMPLETED ENTRY FORM IS REQUIRED)
Hard hats MUST be worn – Competitors not wearing hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately in the interests of safety.
In-hand classes will have five obstacles to demonstrate the calmness and rapport between horse and leader. All leaders must wear gloves, a hat to BSI Standard and safe footwear. Horses or ponies to be led in a controller halter or bridle with a long lead rope. Whips can be carried. Horses or ponies must be three years old or over.
Ridden classes will have approximately ten obstacles to include river crossing, figure of eight, step back, slalom and side step.
All riders must wear a hat to latest BSI Standard and safe riding boots. Horses or ponies must be 4 years old or over.
In the case of equal marks, the optimum time taken will be taken into consideration for awarding the prizes.
Start At, 06/08/2026 10:30
Ring 3
Rebekah Adshead (Judge)
Class:358 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden Rider 9 years of age and under on Show Day. Ponies may be led but judging will focus on the independence of the rider
Description:
Rider 9 years of age and under on Show Day. Ponies may be led but judging will focus on the independence of the rider
Prizes: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8 and 3rd - £6
Entry Price:£5.00
Class:359 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand Leader 9 years of age and under on Show Day. MUST be accompanied by a competent adult
Description:
Leader 9 years of age and under on Show Day. MUST be accompanied by a competent adult
Prizes: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8 and 3rd - £6
Entry Price:£5.00
Class:360 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden Rider 10 years to 16 years of age on Show Day
Description:
Rider 10 years to 16 years of age on Show Day
Prizes: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8 and 3rd - £6
Entry Price:£5.00
Class:361 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand Leader 10 years to 16 years of age on Show Day
Description:
Leader 10 years to 16 years of age on Show Day
Prizes: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8 and 3rd - £6
Entry Price:£5.00
Class:362 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - Ridden Rider over 16 years of age on Show Day. No getting on or off necessary.
Description:
Rider over 16 years of age on Show Day. No getting on or off necessary.
Prizes: 1st - £12, 2nd - £8 and 3rd - £6
Entry Price:£5.00
Class:363 Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand
Handy Horse Obstacle Training - In-hand Leader over 16 years of age on Show Day.