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SEIB Search For a Star Pony Club Classes - Pony Club Championships, Offchurch Bury, Leamington Spa

Event Date
22nd Aug 2026

Pony Club

MASTERCLASS with Hannah Horton before the Classes and Classes 10 LR, 11 FR and 12 Open
Harry Johnson Arena
Mr Richard Ramsay (Judge)
Class: 10 SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden Lead Rein

Description:

Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged 10 and under but over 5 on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders, owners and handlers must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Pony must be 128cms or under and meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. Pony must be over 4 years old. Snaffle bridles only. Lead rein must be attached to the noseband and not the bit and the child should be able to rise to the trot. No spurs allowed.
Judged on conformation, way of going and temperament to be able to take part in Pony Club activities with a young child, pony will not be stripped but will give a show.
Lunging will be allowed if the venue permits, but the pony must only be ridden by the competitor. Handlers of the lead rein pony should be suitably dressed with a hat and suitable footwear, ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, traditional or native types. Horses and ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a Star Pony Club classes.
Please see schedule for dress code for rider and leader.
**Before the class you will have the chance to participate in a masterclass with one of our highly esteemed judges. This will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have about anything from the go round, to the set show to any tips on ringcraft and showmanship. You may also have the opportunity to perform the set show and receive any feedback about how to improve should you need it.**
There will be a set show, this is available to download and also in the schedule.

1st placed to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.


Advanced Entry Price: £40.00
Class: 11 SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden First Ridden Type

Description:

Only open to members of the Pony Club aged 10 and under but over 6 on the day of the YHL Championship.
Riders, owners and handlers must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Pony must be 138cms or under and meet the Search for a star Amateur criteria. Pony must be over 4 years old.
Snaffle bridles only. No spurs allowed. Judged on confirmation, way of going and temperament to be bale to take part in Pony Club activities with a young child. Ponies will be stripped for confirmation and they will be asked to do the set show. Must be ridden independently but will not be asked to canter as a class.
Lungeing will be allowed if the venue permits, but the pony must only be ridden by the competitor. Ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native, or traditional types. Ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a Star classes.
Please see schedule for dress code for rider and groom.
**Before the class you will have the chance to participate in a masterclass with one of our highly esteemed judges. This will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have about anything from the go round, to the set show to any tips on ringcraft and showmanship. You may also have the opportunity to perform the set show and receive any feedback about how to improve should you need it.**
The set show is available to download and also in the schedule.

1st to qualify for Your Horse Live
Rosettes for all, placed down to 6th place


Advanced Entry Price: £40.00
Class: 12A SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Ridden Open Pony 148cms and under

Description:

Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged over 11-25 years old, on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders and owners must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Open to ponies that meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. (Class may be split subject to entries) Pony must be over 4 years old and not exceeding 148cms. No spurs allowed. Will be asked to do the set show, and will be stripped for conformation. Lungeing will not be allowed anywhere on the showground. Ponies to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native or traditional types.
The animal should be an athletic type capable of doing all round Pony Club activities. The class will be judged on conformation, way of going and temperament. The pony will not be ridden by the judge but the competitor will be asked to give a set show. Open to any type of pony that is athletic enough to be an all-rounder but correct enough to be a show animal. Ponies that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a
Star Pony Club classes.
Please see schedule for dress code for rider and groom.
**Before the class you will have the chance to participate in a masterclass with one of our highly esteemed judges. This will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have about anything from the go round, to the set show to any tips on ringcraft and showmanship. You may also have the opportunity to perform the set show and receive any feedback about how to improve should you need it.**
There will be a set show, this is available to download and also in the schedule.

1st to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.


Advanced Entry Price: £40.00
Class: 12B SEIB Search for a Star Pony Club Open Horse exceeding 148cms

Description:

Only Open to members of the Pony Club aged over 11-25 years old, on the date of the YHL Championship. Riders and owners must meet the SFAS amateur criteria. Open to ponies that meet the Search for a Star Amateur criteria. (Class may be split subject to entries) Horses must be over 4 years old and exceeding 148cms. No spurs allowed. Will be asked to do the set show, and will be stripped for conformation. Lungeing will not be allowed anywhere on the showground. Horsers to be plaited unless they are registered mountain and moorland, native or traditional types.
The animal should be an athletic type capable of doing all round Pony Club activities. The class will be judged on conformation, way of going and temperament. The horse will not be ridden by the judge but the competitor will be asked to give a set show. Open to any type of horse that is athletic enough to be an all-rounder but correct enough to be a show animal. Horses that have been placed in the Pretty Polly Championships at RIHS are eligible to compete in the Pony Club Search for a
Star Pony Club classes.
Please see schedule for dress code for rider and groom.
**Before the class you will have the chance to participate in a masterclass with one of our highly esteemed judges. This will give you the chance to ask any questions you may have about anything from the go round, to the set show to any tips on ringcraft and showmanship. You may also have the opportunity to perform the set show and receive any feedback about how to improve should you need it.**
There will be a set show, this is available to download and also in the schedule.

1st to qualify for Your Horse Live.
Rosettes for all, Placed down to 6th.


Advanced Entry Price: £40.00