Horses

Show Description

RULE for HATS
All riders of horses, donkeys or ponies on the showground or exercise areas are required to wear suitable head protection (hard hat) that conforms to the current standards for head protection for equestrian activities. Helmets must be worn with the chin straps correctly and securely fastened at all times whilst mounted. This applies to all ridden competitions, demonstrations and whilst exercising. We strongly recommend that helmets are worn at all times when handling horses, donkeys and ponies on the ground.

Equine Wristbands - Adult Wristbands are issued as per the ticket allocation in the schedule. Please request Child Wristabnds for Children when entering. Children under 16 yrs of age are FREE but require wristbands.

Look out for the following NEW Classes for 2026
WPCS Silver Medal / Novice Ridden Pony / Arena Eventing / Working Performance / Palomino / Traditional Gypsy Cobs / In Hand Show Horse / Spotted / Welsh Part Bred In Hand / Driving classes Trade Vehcile and Whip & Groom / Unaffiliated Senior/Veteran / World Breeds In Hand & Ridden

PLUS could you be our LOCAL Amateur Supreme Champion? - The highest placed Amateur within Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire from selected classes qualify for this prestigous Championship on Sunday!

The showground boasts six spacious, grass equine rings as well as a Main Arena which host over 290 equine classes, receiving over 2,750 entries from many of the country’s top competitors. The show also hosts over 50 prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers each year. There are all manner of classes from in-hand showing through to working hunter and ridden maxi cobs to keep you entertained. The driving classes in the Cotswold Ring, working horses in the Hereford Ring, spectacular show jumping in the Worcester Ring, and heavy horse displays in the Main Arena are real highlights. You can also stock up on equine essentials from the quality, specialist trade stands within the new Royal Parade shopping area in the Equine Village, located between the stables and the Main Arena. Seating and refreshments will also be available here so you can watch the judging in style.

SHOWING CLASSES
Over the course of the show, many of the best horses and ponies from across the UK, along with their junior and senior riders and handlers, will be competing to be crowned champion. With over 50 Horse of the Year Show qualifiers, the classes will be fiercely contested.

FRIDAY
In Hand and Ridden Mountain and Moorland classes.
Junior Ridden Mountain and Moorland classes.
M&M Working Hunter Ponies.
In Hand Shires.
Heavy Horse Team Turnouts.

SATURDAY
Ridden Hunters, Amateur Hunters & Novice Hunters.
Ladies Sidesaddle.
Small Hunters.
Working Hunters.
Show Ponies.
Show Pony Lead Rein and First Ridden.
Show Hunter Ponies.
Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein.
Hunters In Hand.
Sport Horses - In Hand and Ridden.
Cleveland Bays - In Hand and Ridden.
Irish Draughts & Irish Sport Horses.
World Breeds - In Hand and Ridden.
Coloured - In Hand and Ridden.
Osborne Refrigerators Scurry.
Ridden Heavy Horses.
Heavy Horse Turnout classes.
Supreme Ridden Pony Championship
Price Supreme Light Horse In Hand Championship.

SUNDAY
Ridden Hacks, Cobs & Riding Horses.
Miniature Horses.
Working Show Horses / Working Cobs
RoR classes.
Side Saddle classes.
Veteran Classes
RESS In Hand & Ridden Rescue Classes.
Harness Horse classes.
Heavy Horse Turnout and Decorated Harness classes.
Osborne Refrigerators Championship.
Arabians - Ridden.