Event Date
12th Jul 2025
Shires and Heavy Horses (open)
Kindly Sponsored by Addison Wines, AR Richards, Grainlink/Wynnstay, Go Ethos, Moydens Cheese, Optigro Ltd, Duchy of Cornwall
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
All equines, except Geldings, must be entered in the Shire Horse Society’s Stud Book or its Grade A or B Register, and exhibited in accordance with the Shire Horse Society Regulations. Stallions to be pedigree, registered with the Breed Society and have a Society Stallion Licence. Membership
All owners, handlers and exhibitors must be members of the Shire Horse Society for the HOYS qualifier, class 9.
The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share your membership data with Grandstand Media Limited in compliance with the Horse of The Year Show (HOYS) Rules and Regulations. This sharing is for the purpose of HOYS matters to include, but not limited to, qualification or disciplinary. For further details regarding the use of data for Horse of The Year Show qualifiers please refer to www.hoys.co.uk. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out by the Horse of the Year Show,
a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
Foals and Yearlings not eligible for Horse of the Year Show Championships
HOYS £18 entry fee is covered by sponsorship for this section.
This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.
All equines, except Geldings, must be entered in the Shire Horse Society’s Stud Book or its Grade A or B Register, and exhibited in accordance with the Shire Horse Society Regulations. Stallions to be pedigree, registered with the Breed Society and have a Society Stallion Licence. Membership
All owners, handlers and exhibitors must be members of the Shire Horse Society for the HOYS qualifier, class 9.
The Shire Horse Society reserve the right to share your membership data with Grandstand Media Limited in compliance with the Horse of The Year Show (HOYS) Rules and Regulations. This sharing is for the purpose of HOYS matters to include, but not limited to, qualification or disciplinary. For further details regarding the use of data for Horse of The Year Show qualifiers please refer to www.hoys.co.uk. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out by the Horse of the Year Show,
a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk.
Foals and Yearlings not eligible for Horse of the Year Show Championships
HOYS £18 entry fee is covered by sponsorship for this section.
Kindly Sponsored by: Addison Wines, Duchy of Cornwall & A R Richards.
Start At, 12/07/2025 09:00
Ring 2
Mr P Shipman (Judge)
Working Hunters
Kindly Sponsored by Plyvine Catering
Unaffiliated classes for Working Hunter Ponies and Horses.
Unaffiliated classes for Working Hunter Ponies and Horses.
Kindly Sponsored by: Plyvine Catering
Start At, 12/07/2025 10:30
Main Ring
Mr W Price (Judge), Mrs Gloria Oakes (Judge)
LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse and Working Hunter Type
Kindly Sponsored by Tinsdills Solictors
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/
If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
QUALIFIERS FOR FINALS AT LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(LIHS 18th – 22nd December 2025)
Classes 15 &16 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International HorseShow, the highest placed exhibit unqualified in top five to qualify.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website. https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/
If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
QUALIFIERS FOR FINALS AT LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
(LIHS 18th – 22nd December 2025)
Classes 15 &16 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International HorseShow, the highest placed exhibit unqualified in top five to qualify.
A results points table will run for all qualifying classes and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
Kindly Sponsored by: Tinsdills Solicitors
Not Before, 12/07/2025 09:30
Main Ring
Miss Sarah Chapman (Judge)
Ridden Hunters, Cobs & Ladies Hunters
Kindly Sponsored by Clarkes Solicitors, Tiggys Montessori Nursery, Swinnerton’s Transport Ltd, Foxtrax Training
Ridden Hunters, Cobs & Ladies Hunters
Ridden Hunters, Cobs & Ladies Hunters
Start At, 12/07/2025 11:30
Ring 1
Mrs Shirley Oultram (Ride Judge), Mr W Price (Ride Judge), Mr K Price (Conformation Judge)
Coloured Horse and Pony
Kindly Sponsored by Go Ethos
This Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-031. 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 14 - 16 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 affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-031. 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 14 - 16 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.
Start At, 12/07/2025 09:30
Ring 1
Mr David Machin (Judge)
Gypsy Cob
Kindly Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Not Before, 12/07/2025 10:30
Ring 1
Mr David Machin (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland Welsh Breeds In Hand
Kindly Sponsored by Jacksons Marquees, Tiggys Montessori Nursery, AFM Tractors
Start At, 12/07/2025 10:00
Ring 3
Miss Sarah Chapman (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland Ponies Non-Welsh Breeds In Hand
Mountain & Moorland Ponies Non-Welsh Breeds In Hand
Start At, 12/07/2025 12:00
Ring 3
Mr David Machin (Judge)
Shetland Ponies
SPSBS Affiliation Rules:
1. Classes must be confined to 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 eligible for registration (i.e. foals)
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. All entire males aged 4 years and over must display a stallion disc.
3. There must be no colts or entire males in Young Handlers classes. Children under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Children under 12 yrs old on the day of the show may not show entire males in ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 yrs or under in In-hand classes. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. In ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part.
4. In order to enter a stallion class at an affiliation show, Entire males aged 4 years and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination.
A special rosette will be awarded to the Best in Show Shetland.
SPSBS Rosettes will be awarded.
1. Classes must be confined to 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 eligible for registration (i.e. foals)
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. All entire males aged 4 years and over must display a stallion disc.
3. There must be no colts or entire males in Young Handlers classes. Children under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Children under 12 yrs old on the day of the show may not show entire males in ridden classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 yrs or under in In-hand classes. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. In ridden Classes, if a rider falls off at any time whilst in the ring, both pony and rider must leave the ring, rider dismounted, and take no further part.
4. In order to enter a stallion class at an affiliation show, Entire males aged 4 years and over must have an “S” number and have been successfully through either the SPSBS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPSBS voluntary veterinary examination.
A special rosette will be awarded to the Best in Show Shetland.
SPSBS Rosettes will be awarded.
Kindly Sponsored by: Kindly sponsored by Hawkins Drainage Systems.
Start At, 12/07/2025 10:00
Ring 3b
Mr D Wright (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland Ponies - Ridden
Kindly Sponsored by Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors
All Mountain and Moorland Ponies must be shown in their natural state.
All Mountain and Moorland Ponies must be shown in their natural state.
Start At, 12/07/2025 10:00
Ring 3
Ms Louise Windsor (Judge)
Veteran Horse & Ponies
Kindly Sponsored by MFG Solicitors
Ridden and in hand classes for horses and ponies aged 15 and over.
Ridden and in hand classes for horses and ponies aged 15 and over.
Kindly Sponsored by: M F G Solicitors L L P
Start At, 12/07/2025 08:00
Ring 1
Ms Louise Windsor (Judge)
Race to Riding Horse
Kindly Sponsored by Ms Jean Andrews
Start At, 12/07/2025 14:30
Ring 1
Mr K Price (Judge)
Show Pony Classes
Kindly Sponsored by Go Ethos
Start At, 12/07/2025 14:00
Ring 3
Mr David Machin (Judge)
Riding Horse
Riding Horse
Start At, 12/07/2025 16:00
Ring 1
Mr K Price (Judge)
Handy Pony
To be judged on performance around a course of obstacles.
Not Before, 12/07/2025 15:00
Ring 2
Mrs Shirley Oultram (Judge)
Best Turned Out- Horse/Pony Class
Best Turned Out
Start At, 12/07/2025 09:00
Ring 3b
Mrs C Machin (Judge)
Childrens Pony Fancy Dress
Childrens Pony Fancy Dress
Kindly Sponsored by: Kindly sponsored by Tiggys Montessori Nursery.
Kindly sponsored by Tiggys Montessori Nursery.
Start At, 12/07/2025 13:30
Ring 2
Mrs Annabel Jones (Judge), Mrs E Painter (Judge)
Donkey Showing
Ridden and In hand classes for Donkeys
Not Before, 12/07/2025 10:00
Ring 3b
Mr David Machin (Judge)
