Event Date
27th Aug 2026
Ridden Hunters
These Ridden Hunter classes are open to all, no society registration necessary.
The judges are not obliged to ride all entries.
The judges are not obliged to ride all entries.
Kindly Sponsored By: MW Burrough & Co, Accountants, Bridport
Main Ring
Mr Edward Rees (Ride Judge), Mrs Ann Bassett (Conformation Judge)
Working Hunters
Ring 2
Mr Edward Rees (Judge)
Riding Horse
Ring 2
Mrs Ann Bassett (Judge)
Retrained Racehorses
Main Ring
Ms Lucinda Tylor (Judge), Mrs Polly Walker (Judge)
Pony Club Pony and Young Handler
Limited to the first 30 entries received.
The Melplash Agricultural Society respectfully request that ALL competitors in the Pony classes wear a skull cap or hat with safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard.
The Melplash Agricultural Society respectfully request that ALL competitors in the Pony classes wear a skull cap or hat with safety harness according to the current approved BSI or European Standard.
Ring 3A
Mr Michael Cook (Judge)
Working Hunter Ponies
Course Builder: Mr Nigel Payne.
If there are insufficient entries these classes will be amalgamated.
If there are insufficient entries these classes will be amalgamated.
Ring 2
Ridden Ponies
Ring 3A
NPS Ridden Ponies
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Or for the British Riding pony classes must be registered in the appropriate section of the British Riding Pony Studbook. 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 competition at the NPS Summer Championship in Summer 2027. The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may be passed 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.
Our show affiliation number is XXXXX
Our show affiliation number is XXXXX
Ring 3A
Mr Michael Goddard (Judge)
NPS Mountain and Moorland - Ridden
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Or for the British Riding pony classes must be registered in the appropriate section of the British Riding Pony Studbook. 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 competition at the NPS Summer Championship in Summer 2027. The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may be passed 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.
Our show affiliation number is XXXXX
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships - 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. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2027
Our show affiliation number is XXXXX
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships - 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. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2027
Ring 3A
Mr Michael Goddard (Judge)
Mountain and Moorland - In Hand
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
Ring 3A
Mr Michael Goddard (Judge)
Shetlands - In Hand
These classes will be amalgamated with the M&M In hand classes if there are insufficient entries.
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible
These classes are run under the rules of the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society. Animals must be registered in the Shetland Pony Stud Book.
1. Classes must be confined to SPS-BS registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue if one is produced. Society rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for registration.
2. Three-year-old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show.
3. IN ORDER TO ENTER A STALLION CLASS AT AN AFFILIATED SHOW, ENTIRE MALES AGED 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER MUST HAVE AN "S" NUMBER AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH EITHER THE SPS-BS STALLION ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO 2006 OR THE CURRENT SPSBS VOLUNTARY VETERINARY EXAMINATION.
4. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible
These classes are run under the rules of the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society. Animals must be registered in the Shetland Pony Stud Book.
1. Classes must be confined to SPS-BS registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue if one is produced. Society rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for registration.
2. Three-year-old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show.
3. IN ORDER TO ENTER A STALLION CLASS AT AN AFFILIATED SHOW, ENTIRE MALES AGED 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER MUST HAVE AN "S" NUMBER AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH EITHER THE SPS-BS STALLION ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO 2006 OR THE CURRENT SPSBS VOLUNTARY VETERINARY EXAMINATION.
4. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
Ring 3A
Mrs Fiona Hammond (Judge)
Coloureds - In Hand and Ridden
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Our show affiliation number is 26-025. 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 should apply to CHAPS (UK) for the appropriate qualifier card.
This Show is a Qualifier for the 2027 CHAPS (UK) Championship Show.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers; 30, 31, 32, 33 & 34. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds and Piebalds may compete in these classes. All stallions, 4 years 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 a Qualifier for the 2027 CHAPS (UK) Championship Show.
The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers; 30, 31, 32, 33 & 34. For full rulings and information on competition/qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members' Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds and Piebalds may compete in these classes. All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS (UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID Discs in the ring without exception.
Ring 3B
Mr John Conifey (Judge)
Veteran classes
Ring 3B
Mr Michael Cook (Judge)
Horse, Pony & Dog Fancy Dress
Main Ring
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Main Ring
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Heavy Horse classes - In Hand and Ridden
Class winners will be presented with a £30 Palmers Wine Store voucher kindly donated by JC & RH Palmer, Bridport.
Entry Fee: £7.50 refundable after the Show, if entry forward (except class 88)
Prize Money: 1st £25; 2nd £20; 3rd £15; 4th £10
£75 towards travelling expenses will be paid by The Melplash Agricultural Society, to each lorry, providing the exhibitor has at least one entry forward on Show Day in classes 80-86 only. (see Rule 15).
Classes 81 & 82 may be amalgamated if in the Judge's opinion there are not enough entries forward.
HEAVY HORSE PARADE: All competitors are invited to join the Parade in the Main Ring at 3.15pm prompt and will receive a Special Rosette.
All Prize Winners must parade in the Parade of Winners or forfeit their prize money. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors ensure that handlers must have the necessary strength and experience to cope with foreseeable problems.
Animals should not be left unattended. All exhibitors must hold a current public liability policy at the time of the show.
Entry Fee: £7.50 refundable after the Show, if entry forward (except class 88)
Prize Money: 1st £25; 2nd £20; 3rd £15; 4th £10
£75 towards travelling expenses will be paid by The Melplash Agricultural Society, to each lorry, providing the exhibitor has at least one entry forward on Show Day in classes 80-86 only. (see Rule 15).
Classes 81 & 82 may be amalgamated if in the Judge's opinion there are not enough entries forward.
HEAVY HORSE PARADE: All competitors are invited to join the Parade in the Main Ring at 3.15pm prompt and will receive a Special Rosette.
All Prize Winners must parade in the Parade of Winners or forfeit their prize money. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors ensure that handlers must have the necessary strength and experience to cope with foreseeable problems.
Animals should not be left unattended. All exhibitors must hold a current public liability policy at the time of the show.
Main Ring
Mr David Yates (Judge), Mr Phillip Perryman (Judge), Mr Edward Rees (Ride Judge)
