Horse Showing Classes & Showjumping

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks not to exceed 154cms and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks exceeding 154 cm, not exceeding 160cms and Riding Horses exceeding 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Large Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, (Lightweight exceeding 158cms, Small Hunter exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Rider to be 15yrs or over.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old & over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). Rider to be 15yrs or over.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over. To be shown hogged.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Cob final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.

All ages; To include registered horses and un-registered horses. 1st place eligible for the Supreme.

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Small Riding Horse: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms and not exceeding 158cms. Large Riding Horse: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 158cms.

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Small Hack: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 154cms. Large Hack: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 154cms, but not exceeding 160cms.

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Lightweight Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Middleweight Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs) and not exceeding 89kgs (14 stone). Heavyweight Hunter: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone).

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Lightweight Cob: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms. Heavyweight Cob: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 155cms. Capable of carrying more than 14 stone.

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms - to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of COB type). To be shown hogged.

Membership or Day tickets are required for this class.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training. The class will run as an open ridden class; therefore, all exhibits will be ridden by the judge and may be required to gallop. Open to registered BSHA members and non-members, including those who work with the horse racing industry. The two highest placed unqualified exhibits qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championship Show; non-members must apply for a Day-Ticket for the BSHA National Championship Show in order to compete in the final.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, open to adults and children. An individual performance will be required. Judge will not ride. Animals will not be stripped.

Traditional and Non-Traditional Vehicles; Singles, Pairs, Tandems or Teams. (traditional and non-traditional entries will be judged separately. 1st place rosettes will be awarded to the highest placed Novice and highest placed Junior Whip. Overall highest place eligible for the Supreme.

4 years old and over; To include registered and un-registered horses and part bred horses (minimum 50% heavy horse); The judge will not ride. 1st place eligible for the Supreme.

Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday by 1st January in the current year; Snaffle bridles must be worn with the leading rein attached to the noseband. Best Riders (x 2) eligible for Best Rider Championship.

Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Riders not to have attained their 12th by 1st January in the current year; No leading reins; Snaffle bridles only. Best Riders (x 2) eligible for Best Rider Championship.

Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Riders not to have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year; Any suitable bridle. Best Riders (x 2) eligible for Best Rider Championship.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Riders 16 years or over, Any suitable bridle.

Open to plaited or native ponies; Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Not exceeding 122cms. Fences not to exceed 50cm. Riders 10 yrs old or under. May be lead or assisted.

Open to plaited or native ponies and horses; Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over. Fences not to exceed 60cms. Riders to be suitable for the pony/horses they are riding.

Open to plaited or native ponies or horses; Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over. Fences not to exceed 70cms. Riders to be suitable for the pony/horses they are riding.

Open to plaited or native ponies and horses; Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over. Fences not to exceed 80cms. Riders to be suitable for the pony/horses they are riding.

Open to plaited or native ponies and horses; Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old & over; Not exceeding 153cms. Fences not to exceed 90cms. Riders to be suitable for the pony/horses they are riding.

Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. This class is NOT open to Hunters. Fences not to exceed 90cm. Judge will ride.

Open to plaited or native types; Stallion, Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over. Fences not to exceed 1.00m.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
4 years old and over; Exceeding 153cms; All riders must be 15 years or older as from the 1st January in this current year.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
4 years old and over; Not exceeding 153cms; No lead reins.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
4 years old and over; Exceeding 153cms; All riders must be 15 years or older as from the 1st January in this current year.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
4 years old and over; Not exceeding 153cms; No lead reins.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Not exceeding 122cms; Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Not exceeding 122cms; Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Not exceeding 148cms; Riders must be the correct age for the height of the pony they ride.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Not exceeding 153ms; Riders must be suitable for the pony/horse they are riding.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Mare or Gelding; 4 years old and over; Exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms; Rider not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Horse/pony 4 years and over. Must be registered part bred.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over. Any height. Part Breds must be registered. Rosette for the class winner and rosette for the highest placed pure bred kindly donated by Cornish AHS Group. A rosette AND bronze membership voucher for the highest placed junior kindly donated by the Arab Horse Society.

Horse or Pony 15 years old and over.

Horse or Pony 15 years or over.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
The NPS/Showing Classics Mountain and Moorland Leading Rein National Championship.
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.
NPS/ WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
The NPS/Partridge and Parr Mountain and Moorland First Ridden National Championship
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
NPS/ WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands. NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Open to registered pure bred Stallions, Mares and Geldings; 5 years old & over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule Book); No Leading Rein combinations.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Open to registered pure bred Stallions, Mares and Geldings; 5 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.; Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule Book); No Leading Rein combinations.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Open to registered pure bred Stallions, Mares and Geldings; 5 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.; Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule Book).

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Open to registered pure bred Stallions, Mares and Geldings; 5 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.; Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule Book).

Open to MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Open to registered pure bred Stallions, Mares and Geldings; 5 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book; Rider any age except stallions (see NPS Rule Book).

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over; in foal for the current year or with own foal at foot, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Progeny of Mare in Class 47; (Winner not eligible for either Championship or Silver Medal Championship.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Colt, Filly or Gelding born in 2023, 2024 or 2025, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Colt, Filly or Gelding born in 2025, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. (No Shetlands).

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Colt, Filly or Gelding born in 2023 or 2024, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. (No Shetlands).

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. (No Shetlands).

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old & over, registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book.

In foal or with own foal at foot; exceeding 148cms.

Colt, Gelding or Filly foaled in 2026 and the progeny of the mare in Class 1. Foals must be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the show.

Colt, Gelding or Filly foaled in 2023, 2024 or 2025.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years and over.

Colt, Filly or Gelding. Not expected to exceed 38” at maturity.
Exhibitors must be members of the International Miniature Horse and Pony Society Ltd. These classes are qualifiers for the Miniature Horse of the Year Show.

Colt, Filly or Gelding; Not expected to exceed 38” at maturity.
Exhibitors must be members of the International Miniature Horse and Pony Society Ltd. These classes are qualifiers for the Miniature Horse of the Year Show.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding; Not exceeding 38”.
Exhibitors must be members of the International Miniature Horse & Pony Society Ltd. These classes are qualifiers for the Miniature Horse of the Year Show.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
Open to Skewbald/Piebald Ponies, calculated not to exceed 153cms at maturity; 1, 2 and 3 year olds; Any type

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
Skewbald/Piebald Horses, calculated to exceed 153cms at maturity, 1, 2 and 3 year olds; Any type.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
Skewbald/Piebald Ponies, calculated not to exceed 153cms; 4 year olds and over; Any type.

Open to BSPA Members and Non-Members.
Skewbald/Piebald Horses; 4 years old and over; Exceeding 153cms; Any type.

10 years old and under. No colts or stallions permitted in this class.

11-16 years old.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over. Any height. Must be registered Part Bred.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over. Any height. Part Breds must be registered. Rosette for the class winner and rosette for the highest placed pure bred kindly donated by Cornish AHS Group. A rosette AND bronze membership voucher for the highest placed junior kindly donated by the Arab Horse Society.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over; In foal for the current year or with foal at foot.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Progeny of mare in class 70.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over; In foal for the current year or with foal at foot.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Progeny of mare in class 72.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Colt, Filly or Gelding; Foaled in 2022, 2023 or 2024.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
Colt, Filly or Gelding; Foaled in 2023, 2024 or 2025.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over.

Open to NPS Members and non-members. Only NPS Members can qualify for the NPS Championships.
4 years old and over.

CLASS A:
SENIOR 1.25M OPEN
Kindly Sponsored by Aqua Rod (South West) Ltd
Table A7. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.25m. For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C.
Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the
current calendar year.
1st: £250.00, 2nd: £225.00, 3rd: £175.00, 4th: £125.00, 5th: £75.00, 6th: £40.00

CLASS B:
ACCUMULATOR WITH JOKER
Kindly Sponsored by Kimberley’s Estate Agents
Rule 274. Table A. Speed 375mpm. Start Height 1.15m. DRAWN ORDER
The order of starting must be drawn. This competition takes place over six, eight or 10 obstacles which are
progressively more difficult. No combination obstacles are allowed. The progressive difficulty is not solely
due to the height and spread of the obstacles, but also to the difficulty of the track. Points are awarded as
follows: One point for obstacle No. 1 cleared, two points for No. 2, three points for No. 3 etc. with total of
21, 36 or 55 points. No point is awarded for an obstacle knocked down. Faults other than knock-downs are
penalised as for Table A and any of these faults, including time faults, are converted into points and deducted
from any jumping points scored. In the event of equality of points for first place, there will be a jump-off
against the clock over a shortened course, over obstacles that may be increased in height and/or spread. The
obstacles in the jump-off must be jumped in the same order as in the first round and retain their respective
points allotted in the first round. This competition may also take place directly against the clock. For the last
obstacle of the course, an alternative obstacle may be provided, of which one part may be designated the
Joker. The Joker must be more difficult than the alternative obstacle and carry double points. If the Joker is
knocked down, the points must be deducted from the total.
1st: £150.00, 2nd: £115.00, 3rd: £90.00, 4th: £65.00, 5th: £45.00, 6th: £35.00

CLASS C:
EQUITOP GLME SENIOR FOXHUNTER FIRST ROUND/1.20M OPEN
Kindly sponsored by Duchy Equine Vets
Rule 310. Table A7. Speed 350mpm. Start Height 1.20m. First place rosette kindly sponsored by Equitop
GLME In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses
(or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. • Foxhunter: (a) For registered horses in
Grade C that have not won a total of 700 points. Four double clears will qualify - in accordance with rule 310.6
(b) For all registered horses born on or after 1 January 2015, irrespective of points. Horses will be eligible for
double clear qualification to attend second rounds providing they reach the age of seven years or under in
the same calendar year as the Foxhunter Final - in accordance with rule 310.6 Four double clears will qualify.
Four double clears will qualify for the Senior Foxhunter Second Rounds. Qualifying period: The Senior
Foxhunter Second Round qualifying period for the 2023 second rounds is 1 May '21 – 30 April '22 (subject to
revision). Those horses that have qualified for the Senior Foxhunter Championship in 2023 are not eligible
for qualification to the 2023 Championship. If combined with an open: In the event of 30 or more starters
the class will be split with two sets of prize money. • 1.20m Open: For registered horses ridden by Adult,
Associate or Junior Members.
1st: £100.00, 2nd: £80.00, 3rd: £60.00, 4th: £45.00, 5th: £35.00, 6th: £25.00,

Class 6a - Main Ring - Senior Newcomers Championship - First Round
Rule 312. Table A7. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.10m.
In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6

Entry qualifications: to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.(a) For registered horses in Grade C that have not won a total of 375 points. Four double clears will qualify - in accordance with rule 312.6(b) For all horses born on or after 1st January 2019, irrespective of Points. Horses will only be eligible for double clear qualification to Second Rounds if they reach the age of six years or under in the same calendar year as the Senior Newcomers Final - in accordance with Rule 312.6. Rule 102.16, British Showjumping Hind Boot rule for Boots / Leg Protection applies to this class. Qualifies for: Senior Newcomers Championship - Second Round.Qualifying period:1st May to 30th April(subject to revision). Numbers to qualify: Those horses which jump a clear round in the First Round, followed by a clear round in the jump-off, in at least four Senior Newcomers First Round competitions in the qualifying period, will qualify to compete in a Senior Newcomers Second Round, irrespective of their placings for prize money in those competitions, which will be determined by the normal Table A Rules (Rule 191). To obtain a double clear qualification, even if the horse is the only clear round, it must jump a jump-off round and jump clear to gain a double clear round.If combined with an open: In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split with two sets of prize money.

Pre-Entry

Prizes: 1st: £40.00, 2nd: £30.00, 3rd: £25.00, 4th: £20.00, 5th: £20.00, 6th: £20.00, Total: £155.00

Entry Fee = £20.00

Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)

Class 6b - Main Ring - Senior 1.10m Open
Rule 312. Table A7. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.10m.
For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses (or ponies in pony competitions) may compete in one section only. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6

Pre-Entry

Prizes: 1st: £40.00, 2nd: £30.00, 3rd: £25.00, 4th: £20.00, 5th: £20.00, 6th: £20.00, Total: £155.00

Entry Fee = £20.00

Mounted prize giving – mandatory, in accordance with rule 101.7, (top 6 required)