Horse/Light Horse - British Showjumping, Showing Classes incl. Qualifiers, Unaffiliated Showjumping

Rule 310. Single Phase. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.20m. DRAWN ORDER
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In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only.

Foxhunter:

(a) For registered horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 700 points. Four double clears will qualify – in accordance with rule 310.6

(b) For all registered horses born on or after 1 January 2019, irrespective of points. Horses will be eligible for double clear qualification to attend second rounds providing they reach the age of seven years or under in the same calendar year as the Foxhunter Final - in accordance with rule 310.6 Four double clears will qualify. Four double clears will qualify for the Senior Foxhunter Second Rounds.

Qualifying period: The Senior Foxhunter Second Round qualifying period 1st May – 30th April (subject to revision). Those horses that have qualified for the Senior Foxhunter Championship in 2026 are not eligible for qualification to the 2027 Championship.

If combined with an open: In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split with two sets of prize money.

Mounted prize giving - mandatory in accordance with rule 101.7 (top 6 required)

Rule 310. Single Phase. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.20m. DRAWN ORDER
For registered horses ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

Mounted prize giving - mandatory in accordance with Rule 101.7 (top 6 required)

Rule 306. Single Phase. Table A9. Speed 375mpm. Start Height 1.30m. DRAWN ORDER
Open to registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate and Junior Members.
Qualifies for: The British Show Jumping National Championships.
Qualifying period: 1st July-30th June.
Numbers to qualify: Two double clears to qualify to the final. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round))

Mounted prize giving - mandatory in accordance with Rule 101.7 (top 6 required)

Rule 274. Table A - speed 375mpm - Start Height 1.25m - 1.40m Joker Fence - 1.50m
Limited to 30 Entries - Drawn Order
Six, eight or ten obstacles, which are progressively more difficult. No combination obstacles are allowed. The progressive difficulty is not solely due to the height and spread of the obstacles but also to the difficulty of the track. Points are awarded as follows:
One point for obstacle No 1 cleared, two points for No 2, three points for No 3 etc, with a total of 21,36 or 55 points. No point is awarded for an obstacle knocked down. Faults other than knock-downs are penalized as for Table A and any of these faults, including time faults are converted into points and deducted from any jumping points scored.
In the event of equality of points for first place, there will be a jump-off against the clock over a shortened course, over obstacles that may be increased in height and/or spread. The obstacles in the jump-off must be jumped in the same order as in the first round and retain their respective points allotted in the first round.
This competition may also take place directly against the clock.
For the last obstacle of the course, an alternative obstacle may be provided, of which one part may be designated the Joker. The Joker must be more difficult than the alternative obstacle and carry double points. If the Joker is knocked down, the points must be deducted from the total.

Mounted prize giving - mandatory in accordance with Rule 101.7 (top 6 required)

Rule 285. Table A. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.20m. DRAWN ORDER
For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.
To be jumped over a maximum of five rounds. When the competitor has any fault, they leave the arena.
Winner or winners are those with the most points. Equal points mean equal placings.
Scoring-Jumping fence clear: Two points Knocking down fence: One point Refusal: Nil points
The competition finishes either: When all competitors have faulted or at the end of the fifth round. Maximum of 10 starters and maximum of one horse per rider.

Mounted Prize Giving - mandatory in accordance with Rule 101.7 (Top 6 required)

The BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 148cm, for mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 18th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. (Height of fences 85cm) Ponies must be shown plaited, running plaits providing the forelock is plaited, are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle, including a correctly fitted running martingale.
Competitors may compete two ponies in each qualifying class. The highest placed pony will count for final placings. The same pony/rider combinations can only qualify in one class. Competitors can compete in both classes, but will qualify for the final in the first class they qualify in. Riders can only qualify one pony in each class.
There will be 15 qualifying rounds. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify for the final providing the pony, owner and rider are registered with the BSPS within seven days.
A JMB height certificate is not required.
All other rules for competing in WHP classes apply in these classes. All BSPS rules apply to these classes.
BSPS LIHS Working Sports Pony Method of Judging.
The class will be judged by one judge.
At the final the height of fences will remain at 85cm for class 1 and 95cm class 2.
The course will consist of a minimum of 10 fences, maximum of 12 fences.
Riders will enter the ring individually, and present their pony to the judge, who will assess the pony’s conformation, freedom of movement, (asking the rider walk and trot back before commencing their jumping round) type and athleticism. Awarding a mark out of 10.
The judges will award up to 30 marks for style, technique and athleticism whilst jumping.
At end of the jumping round the rider will gallop the pony down the long side of the ring, for which a mark out of 10 will be awarded
Riders will then canter, trot, walk and halt, demonstrating, manners, correct paces and training, for which a mark of 10 will be awarded.
A final mark of 10 will awarded for the style, position and effectiveness of the rider.

The BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 158cm for stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 158cm. Riders any age. (To ride a stallion, refer to rule 62 for age of riders in LIHS Performance Class) (Height of fences 95cm) Ponies must be shown plaited, running plaits providing the forelock is plaited are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle including a correctly fitted running martingale.
Competitors may compete two ponies in each qualifying class. The highest placed pony will count for final placings. The same pony/rider combinations can only qualify in one class. Competitors can compete in both classes, but will qualify for the final in the first class they qualify in. Riders can only qualify one pony in each class.
There will be 15 qualifying rounds. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify for the final providing the pony, owner and rider are registered with the BSPS within seven days.
A JMB height certificate is not required.
All other rules for competing in WHP classes apply in these classes. All BSPS rules apply to these classes.
BSPS LIHS Working Sports Pony Method of Judging.
The class will be judged by one judge.
At the final the height of fences will remain at 85cm for class 1 and 95cm class 2.
The course will consist of a minimum of 10 fences, maximum of 12 fences.
Riders will enter the ring individually, and present their pony to the judge, who will assess the pony’s conformation, freedom of movement, (asking the rider walk and trot back before commencing their jumping round) type and athleticism. Awarding a mark out of 10.
The judges will award up to 30 marks for style, technique and athleticism whilst jumping.
At end of the jumping round the rider will gallop the pony down the long side of the ring, for which a mark out of 10 will be awarded
Riders will then canter, trot, walk and halt, demonstrating, manners, correct paces and training, for which a mark of 10 will be awarded.
A final mark of 10 will awarded for the style, position and effectiveness of the rider.

Open Cradle Stakes Class Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 123cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be plaited.
MARKING
PHASE ONE
Jumping 50 Marks
Style & Manners while Jumping 20 Marks
PHASE TWO
Manners and way of going 10 Marks
Conformation, Type & Freedom of Action 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 Marks
PENALTIES - PHASE ONE
Jumping Knock Down 10
First Refusal 15
Second Refusal 20
Third Refusal Disqualification
Fall of pony or rider in any phase Disqualification
Method of Judging
This is a judged over a course of WHP fences individually with a separate conformation section and then all ponies come together for the final result. Body protectors are compulsory.
Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest placed classes in The Cradle and Nursery Stakes.

Open Nursery Stakes Class Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be plaited
MARKING
PHASE ONE
Jumping 50 Marks
Style & Manners while Jumping 20 Marks
PHASE TWO
Manners and way of going 10 Marks
Conformation, Type & Freedom of Action 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 Marks
PENALTIES - PHASE ONE
Jumping Knock Down 10
First Refusal 15
Second Refusal 20
Third Refusal Disqualification
Fall of pony or rider in any phase Disqualification
Method of Judging
This is a judged over a course of WHP fences individually with a separate conformation section and then all ponies come together for the final result. Body protectors are compulsory.
Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest placed classes in The Cradle and Nursery Stakes.

Mare, Gelding or Stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), four years old or over. 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 the Working Hunter Class. Maximum height of jumps 1m.

Rising Star Working Hunter: 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, on the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
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.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed.
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 FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Rising Star Working Show Horse: 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 on the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
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.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed.
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 FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, Mare or gelding 4yrs old, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2026. Horses to be ridden in any suitable bridle and should be plaited. All entries must have current RoR Competition Registered. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships, Aintree, August 22nd 2026
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st – 4th plus 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 Ridden Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 2027
The Judge will NOT ride. Horses may be stripped for conformation at the discretion of the judge. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. All those entering and/or participating in RoR classes agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. The class to be judged 50% jumping, 20% Style while jumping and performance and 30% awarded for show, manners and suitability to be retrained.
PHASE 1
Jumping to be judged:
8 rustic jumps 70cm to 80cm with a maximum spread of 75cm.
The following points to be deducted at the end of each jumping round:
10 points to be deducted for a knock down, 15 points to be deducted for a refusal, 20 points for second refusal. Elimination for third refusal or fall or Error of Course.
PHASE 2
Class returns without boots and judged for an individual show/conformation. (In some classes, at the judge’s discretion, horses might be asked to do a ‘show’ following their jumping without leaving the ring. This is often the case with a large number in the class)
Each horse to complete an individual show of no longer than 1 ½ minutes. Show to include the following movements: walk, trot, canter showing change of leg, extended canter (gallop) halt and stand, walk off on long rein. Total marks out of 30% for Show, manners and suitability to be retrained. Fences for the final at Aintree can be up to a maximum of 85cm with a spread of 80cm.

Open Style & Performance Classes
Both Style & Performance Series classes are open to exhibits shown astride or side saddle (ladies only) and will be marked, and judged as follows:
Exhibitors will ride together as a class, which will be considered as part of the collective marks. Exhibitors will then be asked to perform a freestyle show/ display (max 2.5 mins), which will be marked, to include, (but not restricted to), in any order:
• on both reins, walk, trot and canter.
• halt in the middle of the show/display for 4 secs before proceeding.
• a canter change of rein across the diagonal through trot or walk (5 strides max).
• lengthened canter strides.
• free walk on a long rein.

Marks:
Performance (not to exceed 2.5 minutes) 140 Marks
Please see above for full requirements
Collective marks
Overall Impression 30 Marks
(incl. Horsemanship, Harmony, Rider Position)
Manners & way of going for type 30 Marks
TOTAL 200 Marks
Style & Performance series dress rules – please refer to dress rules in the Rising Star Rulebook, the same dress rules apply to both the ‘Type’ classes and Style & Performance classes.
Open Style & Performance Young Rider: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, riders aged 15-25 years (Riders will be eligible from the date of their 15th birthday. Riders aged 25 yrs on 1st January 2026 will be eligible for this class). This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance; there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Style & Performance Young Rider Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Open Style & Performance Classes
Both Style & Performance Series classes are open to exhibits shown astride or side saddle (ladies only) and will be marked, and judged as follows:
Exhibitors will ride together as a class, which will be considered as part of the collective marks. Exhibitors will then be asked to perform a freestyle show/ display (max 2.5 mins), which will be marked, to include, (but not restricted to), in any order:
• on both reins, walk, trot and canter.
• halt in the middle of the show/display for 4 secs before proceeding.
• a canter change of rein across the diagonal through trot or walk (5 strides max).
• lengthened canter strides.
• free walk on a long rein.

Marks:
Performance (not to exceed 2.5 minutes) 140 Marks
Please see above for full requirements
Collective marks
Overall Impression 30 Marks
(incl. Horsemanship, Harmony, Rider Position)
Manners & way of going for type 30 Marks
TOTAL 200 Marks
Style & Performance series dress rules – please refer to dress rules in the Rising Star Rulebook, the same dress rules apply to both the ‘Type’ classes and Style & Performance classes.
Open Style & Performance Over 25: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, riders aged over 25 years on 1st January 2026. This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance; there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Style & Performance Over 25 Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring. Please check the Qualified Horses list on the BSHA website
https://britishshowhorse.org/qualified-horses/

Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
Small Hack/ Riding Horse type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks not to exceed 154cms and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or 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 FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
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.

Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
Large Hack/ Riding Horse type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks exceeding 154 cm, not exceeding 160cms and Riding Horses exceeding 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or 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 FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
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.

Rising Star Ridden Hunter
Small/Lightweight Hunter type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, (Lightweight exceeding 158cms, Small Hunter exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will
qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Rising Star Ridden Hunter Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Rising Star Cob Lightweight/Heavyweight/Maxi Cob Type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over. To be shown hogged. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Pleas note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Cob final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September.
Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Mare or gelding four years old & over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh), not having won a first prize of £15 or over. Horse will not be ridden by the judge.

BSHA Amateur Hunters: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) for LW, 79.5kg (12stone 7lbs) and not exceeding 89kgs (14 stone) for MW & over 89kgs (14 stone) for HW.

Amateur Owner/Amateur Rider: Open to Horses owned and ridden by an Amateur, the Rider need not be the Owner of the Horse.

Amateur Home Produced: Open to Horses, which are either stabled at home or in a D. I. Y. yard, assisted livery permitted, and which since 1st January in the current year, have not been shown by a Professional during the current season or stabled in a Professional yard at any time in the current year. To be ridden by an Amateur. This does not exclude Amateur Owner Home Produced riders having lessons at any time with an instructor, providing the Horse remains stabled at home.

BSHA Small Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) but not exceeding 158cm (15.2hh approx.). The highest placed unqualified prize winners in the top three will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic Final. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2026.

BSHA Novice Hunters: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) for LW, 79.5kg (12 stone 7lbs) and not exceeding 89kgs (14 stone) for MW & over 89kgs (14 stone) for HW. 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.

BSHA Open Hunters: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) for LW, 79.5kg (12stone 7lbs) and not exceeding 89kgs (14 stone) for MW & over 89kgs (14 stone) for HW. The highest placed unqualified prize winner in the top five will qualify to compete in the BSHA Classic Finals. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2026.

BSPS Heritage Lead Rein Working Sports Pony
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 4th birthday on the 1st of 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.

Marks:
Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including go round and jumping) 60 Marks
Type and Freedom of Action 20 Marks
Presentation, condition and suitability of pony for the rider 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 MARKS
Criteria
• The Leader must be 16 years old or over and may only lead one pony in a class.
• The rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aids or attachments to or on the saddle.
• Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins must not be attached to the handle or to the saddle. The Lead Rein must be affixed to the noseband on which it must remain while the pony is in the ring.
• Whilst in the ring ponies must always be led by the leader.
• The Leader must lead on the near side with the lead rein in the left hand.
• RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves.
• Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
• No Buttonholes
• LEADERS Country attire, Gentlemen Trilby Hats or Caps, Ladies modest hats.

Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judges’ discretion. They will be pulled into line in any order and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles, minimum of 5, maximum of 7, including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. Course to include a change of rein. No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course at the judge’s discretion.
A stride or two of canter over the fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.
Ponies must be shown unplaited and in accordance with their breed standards.

BSPS Heritage First Ridden
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. For registered Mountain and Moorland ponies and non-registered Mountain and Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128 cm. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st of 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.

Marks:
Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including go round and jumping) 60 Marks
Type and Freedom of Action 20 Marks
Presentation, condition and suitability of pony for the rider 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 MARKS
Criteria
• Martingales are permitted.
• RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves.
• Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
• No Buttonholes

Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, and then trotted altogether at the Judges’ discretion. They will be pulled into line in any order and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles, minimum of 5, maximum of 8 including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. Course will include a change of rein. At the end of the test, they will canter down one side of the arena to finish.
No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course at the judge’s discretion.
Cantering over the fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.

BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native
Exhibitors do not need to be registered with the BSPS to compete. 1st place in this class will qualify. Owners and riders have 7 days to register with the BSPS after qualification. Ponies must be registered with either CHAPS of the BSPA.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Plaited.

Marks:
Performance 70 Marks
Manners and way of going 10 Marks
Rider, Presentation and Suitability 10 Marks
Type, Freedom of action and Condition 10 Marks

TOTAL 100 Marks

Method of judging for
Exhibitors enter the ring as a whole class on the right rein. (Classes may be split on the go round dependent on numbers at the judge’s discretion). Exhibitors will walk, trot and canter, including change of rein and canter on the left rein before coming back to walk. No galloping on the go round. NO PULL IN. In the event of a tie performance marks take precedence.

Exhibitors will perform an individual display, this must include a walk, trot and canter on both reins, a free walk on a long rein, canter circle, extension at canter (not a gallop) on one rein, and a halt. Canter transitions must be executed on the straight, (not at a corner).
No stripping. Any suitable bridle, including a Micklem bridle, flash or grackle, nosebands etc, and a correctly fitted running martingale can be used. Coloured or plain brow bands can be used. Bit-less bridles and Running Gags are not permitted.

Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits.

BSPS Performance Coloured Native
Exhibitors do not need to be registered with the BSPS to compete. 1st place in this class will qualify. Owners and riders have 7 days to register with the BSPS after qualification. Ponies must be registered with either CHAPS of the BSPA.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. Plaited.

Marks:
Performance 70 Marks
Manners and way of going 10 Marks
Rider, Presentation and Suitability 10 Marks
Type, Freedom of action and Condition 10 Marks

TOTAL 100 Marks

Method of judging for
Exhibitors enter the ring as a whole class on the right rein. (Classes may be split on the go round dependent on numbers at the judge’s discretion). Exhibitors will walk, trot and canter, including change of rein and canter on the left rein before coming back to walk. No galloping on the go round. NO PULL IN. In the event of a tie performance marks take precedence.

Exhibitors will perform an individual display, this must include a walk, trot and canter on both reins, a free walk on a long rein, canter circle, extension at canter (not a gallop) on one rein, and a halt. Canter transitions must be executed on the straight, (not at a corner)
No stripping. Any suitable bridle, including a Micklem bridle, flash or grackle, nosebands etc, and a correctly fitted running martingale can be used. Coloured or plain brow bands can be used. Bit-less bridles and Running Gags are not permitted.

Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits.

Open Racehorse to Show Horse
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to all competitors.

QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.

Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.

In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. The two highest placed unqualified horses ridden by Rising Star-eligible competitors will qualify for the Associate Open Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR Competition Membership. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2026. Horses will be ridden by the Judge and will be stripped for conformation assessment. Horses to be ridden in a snaffle, pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited.

All those entering and/or participating in RoR classes agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
Racing injuries and blemishes are NOT ignored in this series

The first three go forward to the Final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships Aintree, August 22nd, 2026.

Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR merchandise voucher 1st £30, 2nd £20, 3rd £10

To take part in this class, horses must NOT have won: a ridden open class under any affiliated showing society including (inc SEIB/HOYS, BSHA, SHB(GB) BSPS, BSPA, Tattersalls RoR Open /Amateur Ridden Show Series Qualifier, TARRA Ridden, or any other open class except Tattersalls RoR Challenge Show Series, other Working Hunter type classes or RoR In Hand classes. Unaffiliated Show wins are not considered.

Horses may remain in the Tattersalls RoR Novice Ridden Show Series (Formerly RoR Jockey Club Novice Show Series) classes until they have won three Tattersalls RoR Novice Show Series Qualifiers. They are de-noviced on their third novice win or at midnight on the day they win an open class, whichever happens first. They are still eligible to compete in the Tattersalls RoR Novice Final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships.

Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.

The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 2027

Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th + RoR Tattersalls merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10.

The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 22nd 2026. Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on the same date.

Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as an amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as a brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:

Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2025. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.

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 2025. 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, August 22nd, 2026

Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR 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 on August 22nd 2026

1, 2, 3 years old colt, filly or gelding. Any breed, any height. No foals. Open to Members and Non Members. All colts must be bitted. (Skewbald and Piebald only)

Open to Members and Non Members. Any height. Any type. Any age. No foals. (Skewbald & Piebald only)

Open to Members and Non Members. Any height. Any type. Any age. No foals. (Skewbald & Piebald only)

Open to all types of coloured horse/pony including: Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino, etc (Excluding: Skewbald and Piebald), any age or type. Special rosette to be awarded to the highest placed Palomino. Special Rosette and qualification for the Breed Show to be awarded to the highest placed spotted pony registered with the BSpPS. Class may be split if sufficient entries.

Open to members and non-members. Any type (Skewbald and Piebald only).

Any height. 4 years and over. Open to members and non-members. (Skewbald & Piebald only)

Open Ridden. 4 years and over. Any height. Open to members and non-members (Skewbald & Piebald only)

Open to all types of coloured horse/pony including: Spotted, Dun, Roan, Pintaloosa, Palomino, etc (Excluding: Skewbald and Piebald), any age or type. Special rosette to be awarded to the highest placed Palomino. Special Rosette and qualification for the Breed Show to be awarded to the highest placed spotted pony registered with the BSpPS. Class may be split if sufficient entries.

Not exceeding 12.2hh, riders 10 years and under.

Not exceeding 12.2hh. Riders 10 years and under, walk and trot only

Not exceeding 12.2hh, riders 12 years and under.

Judged on suitability. Divided if sufficient entries. May include optional small jump.
Rosette to the highest placed rider who is a member of an affiliated riding club.

Open to Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetlands, Welsh Sec A & B. To be shown in natural state.

Open to Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sec C & D. To be shown in natural state.

Open to Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sec A & B. To be shown in natural state. ONLY OPEN TO LEAD REIN.

Not to exceed 12.22hh. To be shown in natural state.

Open to Exmoor, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh Sec A & B. To be shown in natural state. Not open to Lead Rein.

Open to Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell, Highland, Welsh Sec C & D. To be shown in natural state.

Open to horses and ponies of any age.

Open to mares, stallions and geldings, four years and over.
Not open to lead rein.

To be run as one class with 53b and 53c but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest in hand veteran.

To be run as one class with 53a and 53c but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest in hand veteran.

To be run as one class with 53a and 53b but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest in hand veteran.

To be run as one class with 54b and 54c but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest ridden veteran.

To be run as one class with 54a and 54c but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest ridden veteran.

To be run as one class with 54a and 54b but judged as separate categories.
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
Rosette will be awarded across the categories for the oldest ridden veteran.

A) Rider aged 16 years and under on the day of the show

B) Rider aged 17 years and over on the day of the show.

Rider aged 16 years and under on the day of the show.

Rider aged 17 years and over on the day of the show

A) Rider aged 16 years and under on the day of the show.

B) Rider aged 17 years and over on the day of the show.