Horses

Mare or Gelding. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms – Local is defined as 15 miles as the crow flies from the Dunster show ground

Mare or Gelding 4yo and over exceeding 148cm.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over exceeding 158cms, (small hunter not to exceed 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Any horse which is Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Height of fences: minimum 2’6”, maximum 2’9”, maximum spread 2’9”.
Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA
Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.

Open ONLY to Hunters, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is registered / previously registered as a Grade A showjumper, Advanced Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Height of fences: minimum 3’0”, maximum 3’3”, maximum spread 3’3”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.

Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity, Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. Open to both solid colour and broken /spotted colour. Judged 80% colour and 20% conformation. 1st place rosette to both highest placed broken /spotted colour horse and 1st place rosette to highest placed solid colour horse.

Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. The winner to be judged on being the best scaled down example of either a show hack, a show riding horse, a show hunter, or a show cob.

Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. Horse to have at least 25% American bloodlines in its parentage.

Open to any age, any sex, not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. Judged on the best example of a refined, middleweight, or draft type Miniature Horse.

Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. Open to horses/ponies that are owned, handled and produced solely by the exhibitor. Handlers may not have produced horses for others and horse may not have been prepared or shown by a producer or in show livery since January 1st, 2024.

To be shown In-Hand

To be shown In-Hand

To be shown In-Hand

To be shown In-Hand

To be Shown In Hand

To Be Shown In Hand

Stallion, mare or gelding. 5 years old and over.

with or without own foal at foot. 4 years old and over. To be shown In-Hand.

4 years old and over. To be shown In-Hand.

Colt, filly or gelding.

To be shown In-Hand.

owned or bred by the same person. Any age or sex. To be show In Hand

3 years old and under

4 years old and over. To be shown In-Hand.

3 years old and under

4 years old and over. To be shown In-Hand.

Any age. To be shown In-Hand

(Connemara, New Forest). Any age. To be shown In-Hand.

Any age. To be shown In-Hand. Membership card to be shown in the ring.

(Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Fell, Dale, Welsh Sections C & D). Stallion, mare or gelding. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Silver Medal - Ridden

(excluding Exmoors) Stallions, mares or geldings. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Silver Medal – Ridden

Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.

Any age.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle, no cantering except in individual show.

Pony Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday on 1st January in the current year.

Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm Plaited ponies/horses. Riders any age.

Graded Stallions, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Unplaited.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Plaited.

Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4yrs. old or over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.

Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.

Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old and over, Mountain and Moorland registered ponies and non-registered mountain and moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to attain their 10th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. In Lead Rein WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies will be shown unplaited and to their breed standard. BODY PROTECTORS ARE COMPULSORY IN THIS CLASS.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, for Mountain and Moorland registered ponies and non-registered Mountain and Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128 cm. Ridden by a child to have attained their 6th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. Ponies to be shown unplaited. In First Ridden WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies will be shown unplaited. BODY PROTECTORS ARE COMPULSORY IN THIS CLASS.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

Mare or Gelding 4 years. Old or over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 160cms. Riders must be the correct age for the height of pony they ride.

Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland Ponies 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 12yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each

Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 14yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.

Over 148cms with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate.

progeny of mares in previous class. To be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the show.

Colt, Filly or Gelding

Filly or Gelding

Over 148cms with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate.

progeny of mares in previous class. To be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the show.

Colt, Filly or Gelding

Filly or Gelding

any height.

any height.

Open to any type or height yearling, 2 year olds & 3 year olds, no foals

Yearling, 2 & 3 years old filly, colt or gelding,

4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding

(15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed

Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over.

Filly, colt or gelding. Yearling, 2 years old

3 years old.

with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Hacks not exceeding 160cms

progeny of mares in previous class

Colt, Filly or Gelding to exceed 148cms at maturity. Hacks not to exceed 160cms at maturity

Not exceeding 148cm with own foal at foot

To be the progeny of a mare in previous class. To be at least three weeks old on the day of the show.

Colt, filly or gelding. Likely to make a Child’s riding pony. Not to exceed 148cm at maturity

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms. Open to Thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training. The two highest unqualified horses will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2024. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry.

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.

Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR competition membership.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS. BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

Lightweight & Heavyweight Cob.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cm, lightweight capable of carrying up to 14 stone, Heavyweight capable of carrying more than 14 stone. The highest placed unqualified in each section will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses, regardless of section, will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e., short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged. The winner of the class will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Maxi Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

Small and Large Riding Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Small exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 158cms, Large exceeding 158cms. The highest placed unqualified in each section will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses, regardless of section, will qualify for the Rising Star Associate Finals at the BSHA National Championship Show in September.

Hack type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 160cms. The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Hack Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Rising Star
Associate finals at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged 15- 25 years

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged over 25 years.

Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over

any age, any height. No foals.

any age, any height. No foals.

(15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed

4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 160cms.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, not exceeding 155cms.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms.

Pony or Horse 19-23 years old

Pony or Horse 24 years & Over

Pony or Horse 24 years & Over

Pony or Horse 15-18 years old

Pony or Horse 19-23 years old

Pony or Horse 24 years & Over