Event Date
5th Aug 2026

Working Ponies and Hunters

Prizes Class 1: 1st £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £3. Entry Fee: £1,
Classes 2 & 3: 1st £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £3 Entry fee £5
Classes 4, 5 & 6: 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10, Entry Fee £5.
Ring 1
Mrs Chrissie Haley (Knaresborough) (Conformation Judge), Eden Greenwood (Weeton) (Ride Judge)
Class: 1 Pony, not exceeding 153 cm, rider to be 16 years or under. (No jumping required).

Description:

This is a local class to be ridden by children who live within a 5 mile radius of Thornton-le-Dale Showground. (No entries on lead rein).
The Geoff and Francis Dunn Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class
The Society’s Trophy will be awarded for the best turnout in this class

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £5 and 3rd - £3

Entry Price: £1.00
Class: 2 Working Pony, not exceeding 138 cm, rider to be 14 years or under

Description:

The Mousie Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 3 Working Pony, exceeding 138 cm and not exceeding 153 cm, rider to be 16 years or under

Description:

E. J. Vardon Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 4 Hunter, 162 cm and over, to be ridden in the ring

Description:

The R Fletcher Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize money donated by Mr D. Marley

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 5 Hunter, under 162 cm, to be ridden in the ring

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsor Elle Nicklin, Clarence Court Private Wealth
The Jack Turnbull Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsor Elle Nicklin, Clarence Court Private Wealth

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 6 Coloured Horse or Pony to be ridden in the ring. (No entries on lead rein in this class)

Description:

The SJP Law Trophy will be awarded to the best ridden Coloured Horse or Pony
Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors SJP Law.

Kindly Sponsored By: SJP Law

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 7 RoR Thoroughbred Show Horse, to be ridden in the ring.

Description:

Horses must be 4 years old and over, have raced and be registered at Weatherbys. Riders to be 16 years old and over.
The Richard Morley Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class.
Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mark Thompson DipWCF Farrier.

Kindly Sponsored By: Mark Thompson DipWCF Farrier

Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £15 and 3rd - £10

Entry Price: £5.00

Hunter & Pony Breeding

Prizes: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5. Entry Fee £5
Ring 2
Mr Craig Elenor (Judge)
Class: 8 Hunter Brood Mare with foal at foot or stinted

Description:

The Frank Avison Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 9 Hunter Foal

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 10 Hunter Yearling

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 11 2 or 3 year old Hunter (Class may be split at Judge’s discretion if entry numbers warrant it)

Description:

Frank Cundall Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 12 Coloured Horse or Pony, to be shown in hand

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors MBF Liveries Hamley Hagg.

Kindly Sponsored By: MBF Liveries Hamley Hagg

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 13 Brood Mare 148 cm or under, with foal at foot

Description:

Peter Sykes Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 14 Foal, Produce of Mare 148 cm or under

Description:

John Credland Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 15 Pony Yearling, produce of a mare, 148 cm or under

Description:

Paddisons of Pickering Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 16 2 or 3 year old Pony, produce of a mare, 148 cm or under

Description:

(Class may be split at Judge’s discretion if entry numbers warrant it).
The Society's Silver Jubilee Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00

Shetland Ponies

Prizes: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5. Entry Fee £5
Ring 3
Miss Di Johnston (Leyburn) (Judge)
Class: 17 Yearling, 2 or 3 year old Shetland Pony (Standard), to be shown in hand

Description:

1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 18 Yearling, 2 or 3 year old Shetland Pony (Miniature), to be shown in hand

Description:

1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud
Hawsker Stud Trophy will be awarded to the best miniature yearling

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 19 Shetland Pony (Standard), to be shown in hand

Description:

1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.
Hawsker Stud Trophy will be awarded to the best standard yearling

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 20 Shetland Pony (Miniature), to be shown in hand

Description:

1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.
Hawsker Stud Cup will be awarded to the best miniature Shetland; Classes 18 & 20

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs Joy Barugh, Birchmoor Stud.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00

Mountain & Moorland

Prizes: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5. Entry Fee £5
The Moonstruck Native Pony Trophy awarded to the Champion Pony 1st and 2nd prize winners to compete, Classes21 - 25
Ring 3
Mr A B Dobinson (Whitley Bay) (Judge)
Class: 21 Dartmoor and Exmoor Ponies, any age, to be shown in hand

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 22 Welsh A Pony, to be shown in hand

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors G & T Saddles, Driffield

Kindly Sponsored By: G & T Saddles, Driffield

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 23 Welsh B Pony, to be shown in hand.

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors G & T Saddles, Driffield.

Kindly Sponsored By: G & T Saddles, Driffield

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 24 Welsh C & D Ponies, to be shown in hand.

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsor Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF Master Farrier

Kindly Sponsored By: Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF Master Farrier

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 25 Large breeds (Connemara, Highland, Fell, New Forest, Dales), to be shown in hand.

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors Hollin Equest Equine Dentistry Ltd

Kindly Sponsored By: Hollin Equest Equine Dentistry Ltd

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 26 Mountain & Moorland Pony, to be ridden on a lead rein by a child aged under 9 years

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies.
The Jade Neal Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies

Class sponsored by Atkinsons Animal Feeds

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 27 Mountain and Moorland first ridden pony, to be ridden by a child aged under 12 years

Class sponsored by Atkinsons Animal Feeds
Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 28 Ridden Mountain & Moorland, 4 years old and over.

Description:

Small breeds (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B and Shetland) to be ridden in the ring.
Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies.
The Whisperdale Cup will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies

Class sponsored by Atkinsons Animal Feeds

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 29 Ridden Mountain & Moorland, 4 years old and over.

Description:

Large breeds (Fell Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Dales, Welsh C & D) to be ridden in the ring
Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies.

Kindly Sponsored By: Atkinsons Animal Feeds, Pet & Equine Supplies.

Class sponsored by Atkinsons Animal Feeds

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00

Heavy Horses

Prizes: 1st £25, 2nd £20, 3rd £15. Entry Fee £5.
A Spoon and Rosette presented by the Shire Horse Society will be awarded to the Best Mare or Filly in Show. This award is subject to the Shire Horse Society Special Conditions on Offer and to qualify the winner must be a member of the Shire Horse Society
Ring 2
Mr Andrew Callwood (Judge)
Class: 30 Brood Mare with foal at foot

Description:

This class is a qualifier for the Shire Horse Society’s Summer Brood Mare Supreme Championship with the final being held at the 2026 National Summer Show at Rockingham Castle on 27th August 2026, where the ultimate winner will receive prize money of £1,000 with £500 to second, £250 to 3rd, £100 to 4th, £50 to 5th and then £25 from 6th-10th.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 31 Foal, does not have to be the progeny of a mare in class 30

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 32 Yearling

Description:

The D. Prest Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 33 2 Year Old

Description:

The Walter Tate Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 34 Mare, not having produced a foal this year, or gelding 3 years old and upwards

Description:

The Rosedale Damp-proofing Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 35 Young Handler’s Class. Open to Handlers aged 10-17 years. Open to all Heavy Horse breeds.

Description:

Judged on turnout, handling skills, ring craft and presentation. The horse will not be judged.
The Shire Horse Society's Young Handler's Accumulator Award 2026 - Points will be awarded to the top five, with points awarded as follows: - 1st-5 points, 2nd-4 points, 3rd- 3 points, 4th-2 points, and 5th-1 point.
The Champion Young Handler with the most points at the end of the year will win the trophy. Affiliated shows must submit the results of the Young Handler classes when they submit their Silver Spoon award forms.

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 36 Pair of Heavy Horses

Description:

The Thomas William Mudd Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 36a Heavy Horse to be ridden in the Ring

Description:

Heavy Horse to be ridden in the ring


Entry Price: £5.00

Ridden Ponies

Prizes: 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5. Entry Fee £5
Ring 3
Mrs Amanda Booth (Judge)
Class: 37 Tack and Turnout, Rider to be 16 years or under, lead rein permitted for riders under 8 years of age

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 38 Tack and Turnout, Rider to be 17 years and over

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 39 Pony not exceeding 122 cm, to be shown on lead rein.

Description:

Ridden by a child 8 years old or under. Pony to be shown fully plaited
The Sally Douglas Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 40 Pony not exceeding 128 cm, rider to be 12 years or under

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 41 Pony, exceeding 128 cm and not exceeding 138 cm, rider to be 14 years or under

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 42 Pony, exceeding 138 cm and not exceeding 149 cm, rider to be 16 years or under

Description:

The John White Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00
Class: 43 Veteran Pony not exceeding 153 cm, to be ridden in the ring.

Description:

Open to all ponies and horses over the age of 15 years. This class will be judged on the condition and turnout of the animal. Lead reins accepted providing the rider is under 8 years of age. Entry must be made on Form.
The Stan Cockerill Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class.
Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsors Hamley Hagg XC

Kindly Sponsored By: Hamley Hagg XC

Prizes: 1st - £15, 2nd - £10 and 3rd - £5

Entry Price: £5.00

Decorated Horses and Driving Classes

Prizes: 1st £50, 2nd £40, 3rd £30, 4th £20, 5th £10. Entry Fee £4. No Entry Fee for Class 44
Ring 1
Mr Andrew Callwood (Judge)
Class: 44 Decorated Heavy Horse in Harness. (No Entry Fee)

Description:

The Gordon & Margaret Stead Memorial Trophy awarded to the winner of this class
1st prize in this class kindly provided by sponsor Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF Master Farrier

Kindly Sponsored By: 1st prize kindly provided by sponsor Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF Master Farrier

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30, 4th - £20 and 5th - £10

Entry Price: £4.00
Class: 45 Private Horse Drawn Turnout

Description:

Prize money contribution kindly made by sponsor Mrs E. Bell in memory of Mr R. Taylor
The Ashley Burgess Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Prize money contribution kindly made by sponsor Mrs E. Bell in memory of Mr R. Taylor

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30, 4th - £20 and 5th - £10

Entry Price: £4.00
Class: 46 Tradesman’s Horse Drawn Turnout

Description:

The Henry Burnside Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: 3rd Prize money donated by Carousel Coin Machines

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30, 4th - £20 and 5th - £10

Entry Price: £4.00

Fancy Dress on Horseback

Prizes: 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £2. Entry Fee £4. Rosettes to all competitors.
Prizes donated by Mrs P. Wright in memory of Mrs Peggy Hill
Ring 1
Mr Nicholas Hargrave (Judge)
Class: 47 Fancy Dress on Horseback

Description:

Prize money in this class kindly provided by sponsor Mrs P Wright in memory of Mrs Peggy Hill.
The Hall Hotel Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this class

Kindly Sponsored By: Mrs P Wright

Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £6 and 3rd - £2

Entry Price: £4.00