Event Date
4th May 2026
Shetland Ponies
i. The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offer a rosette for the highest placed pony in each class owned by a WSPG member on production of a current membership card. Contact group secretary Carol Hodder 01935 412888 for membership details.
ii. The South West Shetland Pony Group will present a special rosette to the highest placed pony owned by a Member in each class. Current Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring.
iii. This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society; Classes must be confined to registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue. Society rosettes will only be given to ponies registered with the Stud-Book Society or foals eligible for registration. Three-year-old fillies with foals may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle badge. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
iv. Exhibitors under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Exhibitors under 12 yrs old on the day of the Show may not show entire males in ridden classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. Ridden ponies must be 4 years old or over. 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.
v. In the interest of safety, hard hats must be worn by all Exhibitors aged 14 years of age or under in In-hand classes.
vi. The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society will award rosettes to the Senior Champion & Reserve, Miniature Champion & Reserve, Standard Shetland Champion & Reserve, Junior Shetland Champion & Reserve and Best Open Ridden
ii. The South West Shetland Pony Group will present a special rosette to the highest placed pony owned by a Member in each class. Current Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring.
iii. This Show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society; Classes must be confined to registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue. Society rosettes will only be given to ponies registered with the Stud-Book Society or foals eligible for registration. Three-year-old fillies with foals may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. Ridden stallions MUST display a stallion bridle badge. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
iv. Exhibitors under 14 yrs old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Exhibitors under 12 yrs old on the day of the Show may not show entire males in ridden classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring. Hard hats must be worn by all exhibitors, irrespective of age, in ridden classes. Ridden ponies must be 4 years old or over. 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.
v. In the interest of safety, hard hats must be worn by all Exhibitors aged 14 years of age or under in In-hand classes.
vi. The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society will award rosettes to the Senior Champion & Reserve, Miniature Champion & Reserve, Standard Shetland Champion & Reserve, Junior Shetland Champion & Reserve and Best Open Ridden
Ring 2
Mr Robert Griffiths (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland In-Hand
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective Mountain & Moorland Stud Books. Part-Breds are not eligible for Mountain & Moorland Classes.
i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and all classes will be judged under the rules and jurisdiction of the Society. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the NPS.
ii. These classes are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship to be held at Malvern 4th – 6th August 2026 These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owners’ membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
iii Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland In Hand Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C, and D. Stallion, Mare or gelding, any age
iv Classes 323 and 325 are qualifiers for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings of each age group - Connemara yearlings, two-year-olds and three-year-olds - will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championship”. (9 qualifiers)
iv. BCPS Breed Show will be on Friday 17th(in-hand) & Saturday 18th (ridden & WHP) July 2026 at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9BL
v. Classes 321 is a qualifier for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings - Connemara Mares only - will qualify.
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS qualifying or Life member in the NPS Affiliated M&M In Hand section. Owner’s membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification.
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. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 4th – 6th August 2026.
i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and all classes will be judged under the rules and jurisdiction of the Society. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the NPS.
ii. These classes are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In Hand Summer Championship to be held at Malvern 4th – 6th August 2026 These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owners’ membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
iii Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland In Hand Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C, and D. Stallion, Mare or gelding, any age
iv Classes 323 and 325 are qualifiers for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings of each age group - Connemara yearlings, two-year-olds and three-year-olds - will qualify for the Tam O’Shanter Breeding Championship”. (9 qualifiers)
iv. BCPS Breed Show will be on Friday 17th(in-hand) & Saturday 18th (ridden & WHP) July 2026 at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9BL
v. Classes 321 is a qualifier for the TAM O’SHANTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP. The highest three placings - Connemara Mares only - will qualify.
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS qualifying or Life member in the NPS Affiliated M&M In Hand section. Owner’s membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or qualification.
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. Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show 4th – 6th August 2026.
Ring 2
Mrs Pippa Balch (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland Ridden
The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the National Pony Society and classes 322 - 330 will be judged under the rules and jurisdiction of the Society. Copies of the rules can be obtained from the NPS.
i) Classes 324- 328 are qualifiers for The NPS/PICTON STUD M&M Novice Ridden National Championship. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, if it has done any of the following:
a. Won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class
b. Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, LIHS or RIHS Ridden classes
c. Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship show (N.B. Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year).
d. If a pony qualifies for HOYS, LIHS or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton Final
ii) Class 322 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. The lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iii) Class 323 is a qualifier for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland First Ridden. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iv) Classes 329-330 are qualifiers for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C, and D. Stallion, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
i) Classes 324- 328 are qualifiers for The NPS/PICTON STUD M&M Novice Ridden National Championship. These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M stallions, mares and geldings four years old or over. A pony is not eligible to compete if, before 1st January in the current year, if it has done any of the following:
a. Won an open NPS affiliated mixed M&M Ridden class
b. Qualified for Horse of the Year Show, LIHS or RIHS Ridden classes
c. Qualified for the M&M Novice or Intermediate Ridden final at the NPS Summer Championship show (N.B. Ponies can compete as novices in this competition for two consecutive years provided they do not submit an entry to the final in the first year).
d. If a pony qualifies for HOYS, LIHS or RIHS in its second year it is immediately de-noviced and cannot compete in the Picton Final
ii) Class 322 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. The lead rein to be attached to the noseband only. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iii) Class 323 is a qualifier for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland First Ridden. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th Birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iv) Classes 329-330 are qualifiers for the Equifest Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden. Open to Mountain & Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C, and D. Stallion, Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Riders any age. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
Ring 2
Mr Malcolm Fry (Judge)
Coloured Horses and Ponies In-Hand
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation number 26-033
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.
The Chaps (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 20th – 22nd August 2026.
The following classes are CHAPS(UK) Qualifiers
This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
Classes 336 – 340 are qualifiers for the Equifest In Hand Piebald / Skewbald. Open In Hand Piebald /Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions.
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.
The Chaps (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 20th – 22nd August 2026.
The following classes are CHAPS(UK) Qualifiers
This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
Classes 336 – 340 are qualifiers for the Equifest In Hand Piebald / Skewbald. Open In Hand Piebald /Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions.
Ring 2
Miss Charlotte Smith (Judge)
Coloured Horses and Ponies Ridden
This show is affiliated to the Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation number 26-033
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.
The Chaps (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 14th – 16th August
i. Classes 336 - 339 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Piebald / Skewbald. Open Ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions. Spurs may not be worn by any rider on a pony (exceeding 153cms). No Pony under 153cms will be ridden by the Judge. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK,
Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
ii. This competition is open to mares, geldings, and CHAPS (UK) graded stallions are permitted. Ponies must be four years old or over, to be registered in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of the stud books of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA). Stallions are required to wear stallion discs in order to compete. All Riders and owners must be Members of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society, The Showing Register or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association.
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.
The Chaps (UK) Championship Show will be held on the 14th – 16th August
i. Classes 336 - 339 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Piebald / Skewbald. Open Ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare, or gelding, 4 years old and over. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules & conditions. Spurs may not be worn by any rider on a pony (exceeding 153cms). No Pony under 153cms will be ridden by the Judge. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK,
Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
ii. This competition is open to mares, geldings, and CHAPS (UK) graded stallions are permitted. Ponies must be four years old or over, to be registered in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of the stud books of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA). Stallions are required to wear stallion discs in order to compete. All Riders and owners must be Members of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society, The Showing Register or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association.
Ring 2
Miss Charlotte Smith (Judge)
British Miniature Horses
These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run under their rules. Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2025 Showing Levy. These classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first and second placed horse only in each class will qualify, or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify. Horses must be in possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured for any qualification to remain valid.
Height limits for all classes are as follows:-
4 years old and over Mini (small) 82cms Midi (standard) 87cms
3 years old Mini (small) 81cms Midi (standard) 86cms
2 years old Mini (small) 79cms Midi (standard) 84cms
Yearlings Mini (small) 77cms Midi (standard) 82cms
Height limits for all classes are as follows:-
4 years old and over Mini (small) 82cms Midi (standard) 87cms
3 years old Mini (small) 81cms Midi (standard) 86cms
2 years old Mini (small) 79cms Midi (standard) 84cms
Yearlings Mini (small) 77cms Midi (standard) 82cms
Ring 2
Mrs Jackie Beatham (Judge), Mr Robert Pink (Judge)
RoR In-Hand
i. 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. All entrants must have current RoR competition membership (www.ror.co.uk)
ii. Competitors must wear a safety/kitemark hard hat with chinstrap and any grooms coming into the ring must also wear a suitable hard hat.
iii. Class 346 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Re-Trained Racehorses. Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
ii. Competitors must wear a safety/kitemark hard hat with chinstrap and any grooms coming into the ring must also wear a suitable hard hat.
iii. Class 346 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Re-Trained Racehorses. Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
Ring 3
Jayne Brace (Judge)
RoR Ridden
i. 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. All entrants must have current RoR competition membership (www.ror.co.uk)
ii. Competitors must wear a safety/kitemark hard hat with chinstrap and any grooms coming into the ring must also wear a suitable hard hat.
iii. This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 6th-9th August 2025. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Class 351 is a qualifier for the Open Re- Trained Racehorse. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th – 8th August 2026. Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age.
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 amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as 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 a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2024. 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 for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show
ii. Competitors must wear a safety/kitemark hard hat with chinstrap and any grooms coming into the ring must also wear a suitable hard hat.
iii. This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 6th-9th August 2025. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify. Class 351 is a qualifier for the Open Re- Trained Racehorse. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th – 8th August 2026. Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, any height. Horses must have been raced in the GB to be eligible to compete. Riders any age.
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 amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as 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 a commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer's/Trainer's yard from January 1st, 2024. 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 for a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show
Ring 3
Jayne Brace (Judge)
Heavy Horses In-Hand
Please read the rules at the beginning of the horse section. Also:
i. Travelling expenses will be paid at the following rates for horses forward on Show day: £50.00 per horse
ii. YOU MUST COLLECT TRAVEL EXPENSES ON SHOW DAY. Expenses will be paid out from the secretary’s office. Expenses will not be posted after the Show.
iii. Classes 307-310 are qualifiers for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Heavy Horse In-hand and Harness Championships held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre the on 21st September 2025. These are open to members and non-members.
i. Travelling expenses will be paid at the following rates for horses forward on Show day: £50.00 per horse
ii. YOU MUST COLLECT TRAVEL EXPENSES ON SHOW DAY. Expenses will be paid out from the secretary’s office. Expenses will not be posted after the Show.
iii. Classes 307-310 are qualifiers for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Heavy Horse In-hand and Harness Championships held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre the on 21st September 2025. These are open to members and non-members.
Ring 3
Mr Malsom Phillips (Judge)
Heavy Horse Ridden
This Show is affiliated to Equifest taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th-8th August 2026. The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse Championship at Equifest,
Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered. Qualification will be awarded no lower than 3rd place if the winning horse ahs already qualified. At Shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/individual show will be required. Riders will be required to give a short individual show at walk, trot & canter or set show lasting approximately 2 minutes. Change of rien and lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back, (optional) stand still and obedience to the leg. Horses should leave the ring at a walk or trot. Entries will not be asked to jump. If there is both a Ride and Conformation Judge a marking system will be used.
Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
Conformation/type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
When judging classes using the Marks System horses should be stripped for Conformation Judge.
Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence, however if there still remains a tie the Ride Judges decision is final. If an Exhibitor declines the Judges ride the horse will not be placed
Class 353 is a qualifier for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Ridden Heavy Horse Championship held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre at the Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, on the 13th September 2026. Open to members and non-members.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the BRHHS Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse Championship at Equifest,
Open to horses 4 years old and over that are registered in the main British Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification and must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered. Qualification will be awarded no lower than 3rd place if the winning horse ahs already qualified. At Shows where there is no Ride Judge a stand/individual show will be required. Riders will be required to give a short individual show at walk, trot & canter or set show lasting approximately 2 minutes. Change of rien and lengthened strides in trot and canter must be shown. Rein back, (optional) stand still and obedience to the leg. Horses should leave the ring at a walk or trot. Entries will not be asked to jump. If there is both a Ride and Conformation Judge a marking system will be used.
Ride / manners marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
Conformation/type assessment marks to be awarded out of a possible 50
When judging classes using the Marks System horses should be stripped for Conformation Judge.
Where there is an equality of marks, the ride marks take precedence, however if there still remains a tie the Ride Judges decision is final. If an Exhibitor declines the Judges ride the horse will not be placed
Class 353 is a qualifier for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Ridden Heavy Horse Championship held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre at the Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, on the 13th September 2026. Open to members and non-members.
Ring 3
Mr Malsom Phillips (Judge)
Heavy Horse Turnout
i. Travelling expenses will be paid at the following rates for horses forward on Show day: £50.00 per horse
ii. YOU MUST COLLECT TRAVEL EXPENSES ON SHOW DAY. Expenses will be paid out from the secretary’s office. Expenses will not be posted after the Show.
iii. Classes 348-353 & 366 are qualifiers for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Heavy Horse Inhand and Harness Championships held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre at the Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, on the 13th September 2026. These are open to members and non members.
iv. Class 366 is a qualifier for the Summer Brood Mare Supreme Championship with the final being held at the 2026 National Summer Show at Rockingham Castle on 27 August 2026, where the ultimate winner will receive prize money of £1,000. The highest placed brood mare will qualify.
ii. YOU MUST COLLECT TRAVEL EXPENSES ON SHOW DAY. Expenses will be paid out from the secretary’s office. Expenses will not be posted after the Show.
iii. Classes 348-353 & 366 are qualifiers for the All 4 Wood Tree Services West of England Heavy Horse Inhand and Harness Championships held at The Wessex Heavy Horse Society Show & Country Fayre at the Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, on the 13th September 2026. These are open to members and non members.
iv. Class 366 is a qualifier for the Summer Brood Mare Supreme Championship with the final being held at the 2026 National Summer Show at Rockingham Castle on 27 August 2026, where the ultimate winner will receive prize money of £1,000. The highest placed brood mare will qualify.
Ring 3
Mr Malsom Phillips (Judge)
Ridden Hunters
i. The North Somerset Show is affiliated to the Sport Horse Breeding (GB) Society and all Hunter classes will be subject to its rules. Copies of the rules can be obtained from SHB(GB), Tel: 01732-866277 or www. sporthorsegb.co.uk. It is strongly recommended that competitors aged 18 or over wear correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards: All PAS 015; VG1; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. It is mandatory for competitors under the age of 18 to wear such skull caps or hats. ANY COMPETITOR NOT ADHERING TO THIS RULE WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE RING/CLASS
ii. Mare or gelding four years old and over exceeding 148cm, not having won three affiliated Novice classes or three affiliated Open classes (excepting Working and Ladies classes) before 1st January in the current year. OR, not having been placed 1-9 in ANY CLASS (excepting Working, Ladies and Search for a Star) at The Royal International Horse Show OR Horse of the Year Show before 1st January in the current year. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle. Horses entered in these classes must be registered (passported or overstamped) with SHB(GB) and owners and riders must be members of SHB(GB), or compete on a Day Ticket.
iii. Class 356 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Small Hunters. Classes 357 – 359 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Hunters. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iv. Classes 356-359 are qualifiers for The Agria Royal International Horse Show. The two highest placed horses will qualify, no horse lower than 2nd will qualify. RIHS Qualification will not pass down the line beyond the aforementioned placings.
v. Only horses registered with SHB (GB) and who are also registered on the current year’s Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter in Qualifying Classes for RIHS Ridden and Working Hunter Championships and the Show Hunter Registration Number must be quoted on entries. Any horse that is entered for a Qualifying Class without first being on the Show Hunter Register cannot subsequently be registered and therefore will not be eligible for entry in that class on the day and will be disqualified if forward.
vi. DAY TICKETS - Competitors may compete on a day ticket and may have a maximum of two Day Tickets er season. Each day ticket is valid for the entirety of the show (this covers all SHB(GB) Classes that require a membership and registration) and it covers owner and rider membership together with horse registration/over-stamp for that show. As a qualifying class for RIHS in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full owner/rider membership and horse registration/ over-stamp must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
vii. Classes 356–359 are also qualifying classes for the SHB(GB) SUPREME RIDDEN HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at the Supreme Hunter Championship 12th – 13th August 2026. Horses placed 1st – 3rd in each section will qualify.
ii. Mare or gelding four years old and over exceeding 148cm, not having won three affiliated Novice classes or three affiliated Open classes (excepting Working and Ladies classes) before 1st January in the current year. OR, not having been placed 1-9 in ANY CLASS (excepting Working, Ladies and Search for a Star) at The Royal International Horse Show OR Horse of the Year Show before 1st January in the current year. A Novice may be shown in a snaffle bridle. Horses entered in these classes must be registered (passported or overstamped) with SHB(GB) and owners and riders must be members of SHB(GB), or compete on a Day Ticket.
iii. Class 356 is a qualifier for the Equifest Open Small Hunters. Classes 357 – 359 are qualifiers for the Equifest Ridden Hunters. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 5th - 8th August 2026.
iv. Classes 356-359 are qualifiers for The Agria Royal International Horse Show. The two highest placed horses will qualify, no horse lower than 2nd will qualify. RIHS Qualification will not pass down the line beyond the aforementioned placings.
v. Only horses registered with SHB (GB) and who are also registered on the current year’s Show Hunter Register are eligible to enter in Qualifying Classes for RIHS Ridden and Working Hunter Championships and the Show Hunter Registration Number must be quoted on entries. Any horse that is entered for a Qualifying Class without first being on the Show Hunter Register cannot subsequently be registered and therefore will not be eligible for entry in that class on the day and will be disqualified if forward.
vi. DAY TICKETS - Competitors may compete on a day ticket and may have a maximum of two Day Tickets er season. Each day ticket is valid for the entirety of the show (this covers all SHB(GB) Classes that require a membership and registration) and it covers owner and rider membership together with horse registration/over-stamp for that show. As a qualifying class for RIHS in order for the qualification to be valid, application for full owner/rider membership and horse registration/ over-stamp must be received in the SHB(GB) office within 14 days.
vii. Classes 356–359 are also qualifying classes for the SHB(GB) SUPREME RIDDEN HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIPS to be held at the Supreme Hunter Championship 12th – 13th August 2026. Horses placed 1st – 3rd in each section will qualify.
Ring 3
To Be Confirmed (Judge), Miss Clare Chamberlayne (Ride Judge), Mrs Helen Hillard Mfh (Conformation Judge)
VHS In-Hand
i. Classes 360 – 362 are qualifiers for the Equifest Open In Hand Veteran Horse/Pony. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th - 8th August 2026.
ii. Open to members and non-members of the Veteran Horse Society. 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 Society membership will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
iii. Please see the Veteran Horse Society Rule book, available at veterarn-horse-society.co.uk/showing. Please take particular note of the following rules:
a. Riders/handlers of stallions must have attained their 16th birthday before the first of January in the current showing year. They must be of an appropriate size and competency to handle the stallion.
b. All Stallions must display a stallion bridle badge. VHS Stallion badges can be purchased via the VHS website.
c. Mares in foal or with foals at foot are not permitted to compete.
iv. 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, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 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.
ii. Open to members and non-members of the Veteran Horse Society. 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 Society membership will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
iii. Please see the Veteran Horse Society Rule book, available at veterarn-horse-society.co.uk/showing. Please take particular note of the following rules:
a. Riders/handlers of stallions must have attained their 16th birthday before the first of January in the current showing year. They must be of an appropriate size and competency to handle the stallion.
b. All Stallions must display a stallion bridle badge. VHS Stallion badges can be purchased via the VHS website.
c. Mares in foal or with foals at foot are not permitted to compete.
iv. 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, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 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.
Ring 2
Ms Lindsay Caldwell (Judge)
VHS Ridden
i. Classes 363 – 365 are qualifiers for the Equifest Open Ridden Veteran Horse/Pony. The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 5th - 8th August 2026.
ii. Open to members and non-members of the Veteran Horse Society. 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 Society membership will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
iii. Please see the Veteran Horse Society Rule book, available at veterarn-horse-society.co.uk/showing. Please take particular note of the following rules:
a. Riders/handlers of stallions must have attained their 16th birthday before the first of January in the current showing year. They must be of an appropriate size and competency to handle the stallion.
b. All Stallions must display a stallion bridle badge. VHS Stallion badges can be purchased via the VHS website.
c. Mares in foal or with foals at foot are not permitted to compete.
iv. 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, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 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.
ii. Open to members and non-members of the Veteran Horse Society. 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 Society membership will need to apply for this before 1st July each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
iii. Please see the Veteran Horse Society Rule book, available at veterarn-horse-society.co.uk/showing. Please take particular note of the following rules:
a. Riders/handlers of stallions must have attained their 16th birthday before the first of January in the current showing year. They must be of an appropriate size and competency to handle the stallion.
b. All Stallions must display a stallion bridle badge. VHS Stallion badges can be purchased via the VHS website.
c. Mares in foal or with foals at foot are not permitted to compete.
iv. 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, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 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.
Ring 2
To Be Confirmed (Conformation Judge), Ms Lindsay Caldwell (Ride & Conformation Judge)
