Horses

Snaffle Bridles only
Never to have won 1st prize (See Rule 26 for Novice wording)

Special Rosette to highest placed Cob of traditional type (full feather)

Horse or Pony that has been regularly Hunted with a recognised Hunt (name of Hunt to be recorded on entry form)

Vehicle suitable for use on the road.
Horse or Pony 4 yrs or over, driven to a traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design or a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps, Pneumatic tyred vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible.

This class is judged to determine the capabilities of the driver and particular attention will be paid to dress, turnout and driving procedure. Open to traditional/traditional-type vehicles or an exercise vehicle. Pneumatic tyres specially designed for carriages i.e not car tyres are premitted.

The essence of this class is the word 'elegance' and the winner will be one which has the best overall elegant effect including turnout of the horse/pony and rider. No Fancy dress. Normal judging criteria does not apply.

Open to singles, pairs, multiples 4yrs and over, to a traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word 'elegance' and the winner will be the turnout, which in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passenger etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers/passengers personal costume but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from distance and vehicles are NOT closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

See Rule 26 for Novice Wording

Rider not to have attained their 14th birthday by Jan 1st in current year

Exceeding 133cm but not exceeding 153cms. Rider any age.

Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday by 1st of Jan in current year. May be led.

Winner goes forward for the working championship with classes 139&140

Rider any age.
(See rule 26 for novice wording)

4 yrs and over. Rider any age.

Walk, Trot and Canter Only - No Flights

suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in current year.

suitable to be ridden by rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before Jan 1st in current year.
Rider must have attained their 3rd birthday. In lead rein classes the leader must be 16years or over and may only lead one pony in a class.

Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st Jan of current year

Rider not to have attained their 11th birthday by 1st Jan in current year

To be judged on how the handler presents the animal and handles it. NOT judged on conformation.
NO STALLIONS

To be judged on how the handler presents the animal and handles it. NOT judged on conformation.
NO STALLIONS

To be judged on how the handler presents the animal and handles it. NOT judged on conformation.
NO STALLIONS

May be on lead rein (the leader must be 16years or over and may only lead one pony in a class
No cantering as a group.

Judged on rider's ability. Conformation of pony does not count.

with or without foal at foot.

World Breeds. For any breed from outside the British Isles (England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales) Must be registered with their specific breed society to be able to provide proof of authentic breeding. To include Arabs.

Handler must be 14yrs & over for entire colts.

World Breeds. For any breed from outside the British Isles (England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales) Must be registered with their specific breed society to be able to provide proof of authentic breeding. To include Arabs.

Rider must be 12years and over for Stallions

World Breeds. For any breed from outside the British Isles (England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales) Must be registered with their specific breed society to be able to provide proof of authentic breeding. To include Arabs.

Handlers 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Rider must be 12yrs or over for Stallions.
Judge will not ride. Display required. No spurs allowed

Mare 4 Years and over with or without own foal at foot exceeding 153cms

Handler must be over 14yrs of age for entire colts

Miniature shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS, GEMS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Miniature shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS, GEMS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Miniature shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS, GEMS & SWSPG

Miniature shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS, GEMS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Standard Shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Standard Shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Standard Shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS & SWSPG

Standard Shetland classes are affiliated to the SPSBS & SWSPG
Handlers must be 14yrs and over for entire colts.

Open only to Pure Bred Native ponies registered with their respective breed society, the nine native breeds being : CONNEMARA, DALES, DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, FELL, HIGHLAND, NEW FOREST, SHETLAND AND WELSH SECTIONS A,B, C&D. Registration numbers must be shown on the entry forms or entries will not be accepted. Ponies must be shown in NATURAL STATE - NO PLAITING.

Open only to Pure Bred Native ponies registered with their respective breed society, the nine native breeds being : CONNEMARA, DALES, DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, FELL, HIGHLAND, NEW FOREST, SHETLAND AND WELSH SECTIONS A,B, C&D. Registration numbers must be shown on the entry forms or entries will not be accepted. Ponies must be shown in NATURAL STATE - NO PLAITING.

Open only to Pure Bred Native ponies registered with their respective breed society, the nine native breeds being : CONNEMARA, DALES, DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, FELL, HIGHLAND, NEW FOREST, SHETLAND AND WELSH SECTIONS A,B, C&D. Registration numbers must be shown on the entry forms or entries will not be accepted. Ponies must be shown in NATURAL STATE - NO PLAITING.

Open only to Pure Bred Native ponies registered with their respective breed society, the nine native breeds being : CONNEMARA, DALES, DARTMOOR, EXMOOR, FELL, HIGHLAND, NEW FOREST, SHETLAND AND WELSH SECTIONS A,B, C&D. Registration numbers must be shown on the entry forms or entries will not be accepted. Ponies must be shown in NATURAL STATE - NO PLAITING.

(not registered with a Society)

Lead rein permitted
(not registered with a Society)

Rider over 3yrs but not to have attained 9th birthday before Jan 1st in current year.

All ponies must be 4yrs and over and registered M&M Only

Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before Jan 1st in current year

All ponies must be 4yrs and over and registered M&M Only

Rider any age but must be over 12yrs old for Stallions
No lead reins accepted.

Rider any age but must be over 12 yrs for Stallions
No lead reins accepted

This show is affiliated to MHCGB
Handlers must be 14yrs or over for entire colts or Stallions.

This show is affiliated to MHCGB
Handlers must be 14yrs or over for entire colts or Stallions.

This show is affiliated to MHCGB
Handlers must be 14yrs or over for entire colts or Stallions.

This show is affiliated to MHCGB
Handlers must be 14yrs or over for entire colts or Stallions.