Event Date
13th Sep 2025
Ridden Hunter
This show is affiliated with the South West Pony Association. Classes 450-452 are qualifiers for the Summer Championship Show 2026.
Start At, 13/09/2025 08:00
Main Ring
Mr Robin Sharp (Conformation Judge), Miss Polly Gundry (Ride Judge)
RoR Retraining of Racehorses
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026
Tattersalls RoR OPEN Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2026
Tattersalls RoR OPEN Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2026
Start At, 13/09/2025 10:00
Main Ring
Mr Robin Sharp (Conformation Judge), Miss Polly Gundry (Ride Judge)
Mountain & Moorland
All 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 at Malvern in August 2026. 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/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd 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.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships:
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
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 at Malvern in August 2026. 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/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd 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.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships:
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Start At, 13/09/2025 08:30
Ring 1
Mrs Jackie Cooper (Judge)
Coloured Section
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-085. 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 in to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com. Only “coloured” horses and ponies (as defined in the current CHAPS UK Members’ Handbook) may compete in these classes. All stallions, 4 yrs old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring without exception.
This show is also affiliated to the South West Pony Association and classes are qualifiers for the Coloured Championships 2026.
This show is also affiliated to the South West Pony Association and classes are qualifiers for the Coloured Championships 2026.
Kindly Sponsored By: Miss Janis Witt-Way
Start At, 13/09/2025 14:00
Ring 1
Ms Nicky Stephens (Judge)
Working Hunter Section
Course Builder: Mr N Payne
This show is affiliated to the South West Pony Association and classes are qualifiers for the Working Hunter Championships 2026.
This show is affiliated to the South West Pony Association and classes are qualifiers for the Working Hunter Championships 2026.
Start At, 13/09/2025 08:30
Ring 2
Mr & Mrs Roger And Janet James (Judge)
Veteran Section
Veteran Horse Society – AREA QUALIFIER 2026.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2026. Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1st May each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged. VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 4th-6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid season in 2026.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final: VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2026. Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page.
Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification. Those wishing to join or renew the Society will need to apply for this before 1st May each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged. VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership, this MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors’ responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge.
Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 4th-6th September 2026. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid season in 2026.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Start At, 13/09/2025 11:00
Ring 2
Mrs Lindsay Caldwell (Judge)
