Saturday 1st August 2026
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Blakesley & District Agricultural Show
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Northamptonshire's Country Show
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Saturday 1st August 2026 • Blakesley & District Agricultural Show • Northamptonshire's Country Show •
RING 1 2025
9.00am Classes 1-2 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Ridden Hunters
RIDDEN HUNTERS and SMALL HUNTERS
Commencing at 9.00am
Judge: Ms V Smith
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Class 1
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Ridden Hunter - Small/Lightweight Hunter type: Mare or gelding, 4years old or 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 2025.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
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.
Class 2
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Ridden Hunter - Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or 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 2025.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
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.
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (6) will be awarded to the winner of Class 1.
Championship
THE SOCIETY’S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (5) for the Champion Ridden Hunter.
First and second prizewinners in classes 1-2 to compete.
RING 5 2025
SE SOLICITORS RING
9.00am:
Classes 49-50 Pony Club Ponies
Class 51 TSR Riding Club Pony Amateur of the Year
Not Before 10.00am:
Classes 52-59 Unaffiliated Showing incorporating TSR Amateur of the Year classes
2.30pm:
Gymkhana
PONY CLUB PONIES
Commencing at 9.00am
Judge: Mr J Fryer
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8 Non-Member £12
Classes 49 and 50 are open to Pony Club Members and ponies that together must have been ridden regularly by the exhibitor at rallies or meets of the exhibitor’s local hunt. The classes will be judged on the suitability of the pony to compete in Pony Club activities by the following marking system:
Turnout of Pony and Rider ........................... 20 points
Type and Suitability of Pony ........................ 30 points
Performance of Pony and Rider ................... 30 points
Class 49
Childs Pony Club Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over. Rider 10 years and under on date of show. Competitors will be asked to jump several small fences.
Class 50
Pony Club Pony. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over. Rider 11 years and over on date of show. Competitors will be asked to jump several small fences.
Two Cups kindly presented by: MRS P DONGER (12) - 10 years and under, GRAFTON HUNT PONY CLUB (13) - 11 years and over will be awarded to the most workmanlike turnout of rider and pony in each of the two age groups. Only Grafton Hunt Pony Club Members are eligible.
THE SHOWING REGISTER RIDING CLUB PONY AMATEUR OF THE YEAR
To follow on
Judge: Mr J Fryer
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8, Non-Member £12
Class 51
Riding Club Pony Amateur of the Year. Open Riding Club Pony, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 148cms. Lead reins not permitted. Spurs must not be worn.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWING & THE SHOWING REGISTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR CLASSES
Not Before 10.00am
Judge: Mr J Fryer
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8, Non-Member £12
Special prizes will be awarded to the two highest placed riders residing within a radius of 5 miles of Blakesley Church in each class. For all age restrictions this is taken as age on date of Show unless otherwise stated.
Class 52
Smartest on Parade. To be judged on the best turned out rider and horse/pony. A special prize for the best turned out rider 10 years and under.
Class 53
Family Pony not exceeding 15hh. Ponies will be required to jump a small fence and show versatility. Ponies will be suitable for all members of the family. Special prizes for riders under 10 years, and 10 years to 13 years.
Class 54
Best Condition Horse or Pony to be shown in-hand. Special prize to the best child handler under 12 yrs.
Class 55
TSR Lead Rein Plaited Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an attendant (aged 14 years or over) and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
THE PHILIP HENN MEMORIAL TROPHY (9) will be awarded to the winner of Class 55.
Class 56
TSR First Ridden Plaited Amateur of the Year First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class 57
TSR Ridden Riding Horse/Hack Amateur of the Year Open to Hacks and Riding Horses. mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders.
Class 58
Best Coloured Horse or Pony In-Hand. Duns or Roans may compete.
Class 59
Best Child Handler. 16 yrs and under. Special prize for the best child 8 yrs and under.
The highest placed Amateur in Classes 55, 56 and 57 will qualify for The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Show.
Local Championship
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (22) will be presented to the winner. The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 52 - 59 residing within a 5-mile radius of Blakesley Church to compete.
Overall Championship - The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 52 - 59 to compete.
GYMKHANA 2025
Commencing at 2.30pm
Run by the Stanford Family
FOUR AGE GROUPS - Entries taken on the day in the Secretary’s tent
Bending Race Carton Race Tyre Race
Ride and Run Race Flag Race Walk Trot and Canter
Parents Race
Consolation Ride & Run for any child that has not won a rosette
Cups awarded to the highest points entry in each age section
5 years and under on date of Show – THE P.W. HENN CUP (16) (Sulgrave)
8 years and under on date of Show – THE THATCHED HOUSE CUP (17) (Sulgrave)
11 years and under on date of Show – THE BARTHOLOMEW ARMS CUP (18) (Blakesley)
Open – R.W. GOLDING & SON CUP (19) (Kings Sutton)
THE STANFORD CUP (14) will be awarded to the overall points winner on the day
RING 2 2025
BUCKINGHAM EQUINE VETS RING
9.00am Class 3 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 60cm)
Class 4-5 BSPS LIHS Cradle Stakes & BSPS LIHS Nursery Stakes
Class 6 BSPS LIHS Heritage M&M Lead Rein Working Sports Pony Class 7 BSPS LIHS Heritage M&M First Ridden Working Sports Pony
Not before 1.00pm:
Class 8 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 70cm)
Classes 9-10 BSPS Heritage M&M WHP
Classes 11-12 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences 80cm to 90cm)
Not before 3.00pm:
Class 13 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse
Class 14 Novice Working Hunter
Class 15 BSHA LIHS Rising Star of Working Hunter Type
BSPS LIHS OPEN CRADLE & NURSERY STAKES
To follow on
Judges: Mr P Hilton & Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Cradle and Nursery Stakes are judged over a course of WHP fences individually with a separate conformation section with all ponies coming together for the final result. Marked as follows:
PHASE ONE: PENALTIES – PHASE ONE:
Jumping...........................................................50 points, Jumping Knock Down......................10 points
Style & Manners while Jumping.....................20 points First Refusal.......................................15 points
PHASE TWO: Second Refusal.................................20 points
Manners & Way of Going.................................10 points, Third Refusal.....................................Disqualification
Conformation, Type & Freedom of Action......20 points Fall of Pony or Rider in any Phase....Disqualification
Class 4
BSPS LIHS Open Cradle Stakes. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 123 cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 11th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 5
BSPS LIHS Open Nursery Stakes. Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 133 cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Mini Working Hunter Pony Championship for the Cradle Stakes and Nursery Stakes classes.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2025. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged by Ms V Smith after Class 31. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 25-31.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Champion.
BSPS LIHS HERITAGE LEAD REIN
& FIRST RIDDEN WORKING SPORTS PONY
To follow on
Judge: Mr P Hilton (Lead Rein Class), & Mr D Ingle (First Ridden Class)
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
In Lead Rein and First Ridden WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies must be shown unplaited.
Marks:
Way of Going - Manners & Style.............................................................................. 60 Marks
Type, and Freedom of Action............................................................................................20 Marks
Presentation, Condition and Suitability of Pony for Rider.........................................20 Marks
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course.
Cantering over fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.
Class 6
BSPS LIHS Heritage Lead Rein Working Sports Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, Mountain & Moorland registered ponies and non-registered Mountain and / Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 10th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judge’s discretion. They will be pulled into line and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Criteria
The Leader must be 16 years old or over and may only lead one pony in a class. The rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aids or attachments to or on the saddle. Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins must not be attached to the handle or to the saddle. The Lead Rein must be affixed to the noseband on which it must remain while the pony is in the ring. Whilst in the ring ponies must always be led by the Leader. The Leader must lead on the near side with the lead rein in the left hand.
RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves. No Buttonholes
LEADERS Country attire, Gentlemen: Trilby Hats or Caps, Ladies: modest hats.
Class 7
BSPS LIHS Heritage First Ridden Working Sports Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over, registered Mountain & Moorland and non-registered Mountain and / Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 6th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judge’s discretion. They will be pulled into line and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. At the end of the test, they will canter down one side of the arena to finish.
No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Criteria
Martingales are permitted.
RIDERS – Hats in accordance with BSPS rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or Cream Jodhpurs, Shirt, Tie, Boots and Gloves
Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
No buttonholes
Championship for the Lead Rein and First Ridden Working Sports Pony classes.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Pony in Classes 6 and 7 will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2025. If already qualified, the qualification will be passed down to the next highest placed Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will be passed down to the next exhibitor.
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (70cm fences)
Not before 1.00pm
Judges: Mr P Hilton & Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £8, Non-Member £12
Class 8
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 70cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
WORKING HUNTER PONIES
To follow on
Judge: Mr P Hilton
Prizes: £15,£10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Riders in BSPS Working Hunter Pony classes are required to wear a body protector.
Class 9
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Novice Working Hunter Pony. Novice mixed height. Ponies 4 years old or over, rider any age. (Exceeding 143cms will jump first.)
Class 10
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Working Hunter Pony. Open mixed height. Ponies 4 years old or over, rider any age. (Not exceeding 122cms. will jump first)
BSPS Heritage M&M WHP Championship
1st and 2nd prizewinners in classes 9 and 10 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged by Ms V Smith after Class 31. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 25-31.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Champion.
BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES (80cm to 90cm fences)
To follow on
Judges: Mr P Hilton & Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £8, Non-Member £12
Class 11
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 80cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
Class 12
BSPS Summer Worker Stakes Fences 90cms. Plaited Animals or Heritage Ponies 4 years old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
BSPS Summer Worker Championship
1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 3, 8, 11 & 12 to compete
BSHA LIHS WORKING SHOW HORSE AND WORKING HUNTERS
Not before 3.00pm
Course Builder: Miss L Kelly
Judge: Ms V Smith
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Unless otherwise stated
Class 13
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Any horse which is Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
Height of fences: minimum 2’6”, maximum 2’9”, maximum spread 2’9”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed. (New Rule for 2025)
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December 2025. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
Class 14
Novice Working Hunter. Horses 4 years and over, exceeding 15hh (153 cms). Horse never to have won a 1st prize of £30 or a total of £100 before 1st January in the current year in any Working Hunter class. Fences not to exceed 3’3”. Rider any age. To be shown in suitable bridle.
Prizes: £20, £15, £10
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £15 Non-Member £18
Class 15
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Hunter Open ONLY to Hunters, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is registered / previously registered as a Grade A showjumper, Advanced Eventer, or above as at 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
Height of fences: minimum 3’0”, maximum 3’3”, maximum spread 3’3”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative.
A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed. (New Rule for 2025)
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December 2025. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION
Championship
THE MAURICE SECKINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY (21) for the Champion Working Hunter. First and Second prize winners in Classes 14 and 15 to compete.
RING 3 2025
FOXHILL EQUESTRIAN RING
8.30am:
Classes 16-17 In-Hand Brood Mares & Foals
Class 18 In-Hand Hunter/Sports Horse Youngstock
Class 19 In-Hand Competition Sports Horse or Pony
To follow on:
Classes 20-24 In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies
Not before 11.00am:
Classes 25-27 BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland
To follow on:
Classes 28-31 BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage M&M Ridden
2.00pm:
Classes 32-33 SSADL First Round & Members’ Qualifiers
To follow on:
Classes 34-39 SSADL RIHS 2026 Direct Qualifiers
IN-HAND BROOD MARES & YOUNGSTOCK,
IN-HAND HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE YOUNGSTOCK,
IN-HAND COMPETITION SPORTS HORSE/PONY
Commencing at 8.30am
Judge: Mrs S Wooderson
Class 16
Best Brood Mare exceeding 148cm, with own foal at foot or in foal with a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year (which may be inspected at the show), to breed a Hunter, Sport or Competition Horse. Mares who have lost their foal with relevant certificate are eligible to enter.
Prizes: £20, £15, £10 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £15, Non-Member £18
Class 17
Best Colt or Filly Foal born in 2025, out of mares in Class 16, likely to make a Hunter Type or Sports Horse. Foals must be at least five weeks old on the day of the show.
Prizes: £15, £10, £5, Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
This class may be split into Colts and Fillies at the discretion of the judge.
THE NIGEL DEWING ROSE BOWL (1) will be awarded to the winner of Class 17.
Championship
THE DRABBLE CHALLENGE CUP (2) for the Champion Brood Mare or Foal selected from first and second prizewinners in Classes 16 and 17.
Class 18
Best Hunter or Sports Horse Youngstock. Colt, filly or gelding 1, 2 or 3 years old, likely to make a Hunter Type or Sports Horse exceeding 15hh.
Prizes: £20, £15, £10 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £15, Non-Member £18
Class 19
Best In-Hand Competition Sport Horse or Pony. Horse or pony likely to make a Competition Sport animal. 1, 2, or 3-year-old colt, filly or gelding, any height, or 4 years old or over, stallion, mare or gelding.
Prizes: £20, £15, £10 Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £15, Non-Member £18
Championship
THE COL. N. P. FOSTER CHALLENGE CUP (3) for the Best Youngstock selected from first and second prizewinners in Class 18, and the two highest placed 1, 2 or 3yr olds from Class 19.
Championship
THE ANDREW HARTIGAN SILVER CHALLENGE SALVER (4) for the Best Horse of the In- Hand Section, Classes 16-19, which was bred in the Grafton Hunt Country.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 16, 18 and 19 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In- Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mrs S Wooderson after Class 24.
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES
To follow on
Judge: Mrs S Wooderson
Prizes £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Class 20
Large Breeds. Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C and D.
Class 21
Large Breeds Youngstock Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 3 years old & under. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Connemara, Dales, Fells, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Section C and D.
Class 22
Small Breeds. Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor and Welsh Section A & B.
Class 23
Small Breeds Youngstock. Mixed Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 3 years old & under. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Breed Societies Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland and Welsh
Section A & B.
Class 24
Shetland. Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over. Registered in the Pure-Bred Section of the Shetland Breed Society.
Championship
THE SOCIETY’S SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (10) for the Champion Pony
THE MRS McELLIGOT CHALLENGE CUP (11) for the Best Dartmoor Pony from classes 22 and 23.
Special Specific Breed Rosettes may be awarded for the Best Pony of each breed.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 20-24 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mrs S Wooderson after class 24.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINAL QUALIFIER
Judge: Mrs S Wooderson
The following class is a qualifier for the Supreme In-Hand Semi Final at the National Pony Society Great British In-Hand Show, 14th September 2025 at Vale View Equestrian Centre. Which is a qualifier for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, 8th – 12th October 2025. The objective of the competition is to find the supreme light horse or pony in-hand champion of the year, irrespective of breed or type (excluding heavy horses).
The Champion horse or pony from the following classes will be eligible to compete in the Supreme In-Hand Semi Final qualifier, provided it has not already won a Supreme In-Hand qualifier in 2025.
● Broodmare Champion (Class 16)
● Youngstock/Competition Sports Horse Champion (Classes 18-19)
● In-Hand M&M Champion (Classes 20-24)
If the Champion has already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2025 or is ineligible, then the Reserve Champion may come forward to The NPS Great British In-Hand Show, provided it has not already qualified and is eligible.
If both Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2025 or are ineligible then the Semi-Final will not be represented at the NPS Great British In-Hand Show.
Foal champions and geldings four years old and over are not eligible to compete or eligible to qualify for Horse of the Year Show. In the event of a horse/pony having been awarded more than one section Championship at this show, that horse/pony will represent both/all sections and the Semi-Final qualification will not pass down to the Reserve Champion in the 2nd and any subsequent sections.
All classes are open to Yearlings, 2 year-olds, 3 year-olds, Stallions, Broodmares and Barren Mares only. Broodmares must be with foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy. Mares which have not yet foaled or that have lost their foals are eligible to enter with a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year.
There will be no direct entry into the Supreme In-Hand Championship Semi Final, all animals must be a section champion or reserve champion (as applicable).
Judges need not be registered on any society Judge’s panel but must possess sufficient experience to judge. Data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Limited and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com
BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Not Before 11.00 am
Judge: Mrs S Wooderson
Prizes £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
The Pony’s Breed Society Registration Number must be stated when entering Heritage classes.
Class 25
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open Lead Rein. Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 12hh (122 cm.) Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Class 26
BSPS Heritage Mountain and Moorland Open First Ridden. Mares or Geldings 4 years old or over, not exceeding 12.2 hh (128 cm.) Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
BSPS Heritage Mini Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in the Heritage Lead Rein (Class 25) and First Ridden (Class 26).
Class 27
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Mixed Breeds. Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4 years old and over, riders any age.
Championship
First and Second prizewinners in Classes 25 – 27 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged by Ms V Smith after Class 31. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 25-31.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Champion.
BSPS NEW HORIZON PLASTICS
HERITAGE RIDDEN SEMI-FINAL QUALIFIER
To follow on
Judge: Ms C Whiteley
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Class 28
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland & Welsh Sections A & B. Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 29
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Welsh Sections C & D. Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 30
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred New Forest & Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Class 31
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure Bred Fells, Dales & Highlands Ponies 4 years old or over. Riders any age.
Championship
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in classes 28-31.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizewinners from classes 28-31 will qualify for a Semi-Final to be held at the BSPS Heritage Championship Show at Arena UK. (The qualification will NOT pass down the line)
These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Thor Atkinson Steel Fabrications Ltd. Challenge.
1st prize winners will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged by Ms V Smith after Class 31. Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5, 9-10 and 25-31.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Champion.
SSADL Home Produced In-Hand & Ridden Qualifiers 2025
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 1st ROUND
MEMBERS OPEN CHALLENGES | MEMBERS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHALLENGES
MEMBERS LEAD REIN/FIRST RIDDEN CHALLENGES | MEMBERS FOREIGN BREEDS CHALLENGES
SENIOR OF YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Commencing at 2.00pm
Judges: Mrs S Wooderson & Ms C Whiteley
Prizes: £15, £10, £5 Entry Fee: Member £8, Non-Member £12
This series is open to members and non-members. Non–members will have 10 days to join the society on receiving a qualification card.
Class 32
Mixed Age In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Class 33
Mixed Age Ridden Pony or Horse 15 years old & over
Championship
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 32-33 to compete.
2025 Qualification System: SSADL Members will receive their own qualification card. This is to be signed in the ring at time of judging/presentation. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for.
1. 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifiers 2025
2. The 1st to 6th from each AGE section will qualify for the
a. Members Open Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted). Open to all types and breeds
b. Members Mountain and Moorland Challenge. (Lead Rein Ponies are NOT permitted)
c. Members Foreign Breeds Challenge.
3. The 6 highest placed Lead Rein/First Ridden ponies will qualify for the Members Lead Rein/First Ridden Challenge.
4. 1st – 3rd from each age group will qualify for the Senior of Year Championship
(If a competitor has already qualified the qualification can be passed down the line)
THE NEW HORIZON PLASTICS CO LTD/SSADL HOME PRODUCED DIRECT LONGINES ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2026 QUALIFIER
To follow on
Judges: Mrs S Wooderson & Ms C Whiteley
Prizes: £30, £20, £10 Entry Fee: £32 including £12 RIHS Levy
Open to Members & Non -Members of SSADL
Class 34
Pre-Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 35
Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 36
Senior-Plus In-Hand Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 34 – 36 are eligible for the In-Hand Championship.
In the In-Hand Championship, the highest placed 2025 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2026 Ticket. The 2025 SSADL Membership card must be produced to the Judge in the ring before presentation. No membership card no qualification, in this situation the qualification will be handed down the line to next eligible member.
The New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd /SSADL Grand Final will be held in July 2026 at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead.
The SSADL head office will notify all champions of the entry procedure, Entry is done via RIHS direct.
Class 37
Pre-Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 38
Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 39
Senior-Plus Ridden Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 37 – 39 are eligible for the Ridden Championship.
In the Ridden Championship, the highest placed 2025 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2026 Ticket. The 2025 SSADL Membership card must be produced to the Judge in the ring before presentation. No membership card no qualification, in this situation the qualification will be handed down the line to next eligible member.
The New Horizon Plastics Co Ltd /SSADL Grand Final will be held July 2026 at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead.
The SSADL head office will notify all champions of the entry procedure, Entry is done via RIHS direct.
Important: A competitor may compete in both the In Hand and Ridden qualifiers. However, once a competitor has qualified in the In Hand section, they can still compete in Ridden section BUT are NOT allowed to ENTER in the Ridden Championship and vice versa. Important: Should a competitor win an In-Hand class and not wish to go into the In-Hand Championship, then said competitor MUST declare this to the judge and steward. Should this situation arise then the 2nd and 3rd places will go into the In Hand Championship
Once a competitor has qualified for the Grand Final, they may continue to compete in any other show qualifiers, BUT they will NOT be eligible to enter the Championship Qualifier.
Please Note: Marks will NOT be used in this qualifier. There will be no pull in after the initial go round.
No Spurs with exception to Adult Side Saddle riders, No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, with the exception to the therapeutic earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted in SSADL Classes
For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Ridden - First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein ponies will not be stripped, for the strip section, the rider will stay mounted.
STALLIONS - Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given.
The same Rider/Handler/Pony/Horse combination must stay the same from Qualifier to Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING
SSADL rulebook can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
For Further Information:
Head Office Suncrest, 119 High Lane, Brown Edge, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. ST6 8RT
Tel 01782 503526 Email info@seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
RING 4 2025
CHARLOCK STUD RING
Commencing at 9.00am:
Classes 40-41 BSPS LIHS Performance Coloured Horse/Pony Qualifiers
Not before 10.30am:
Classes 42-43 BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse, Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Retrained Racehorse
To follow on:
Classes 44-45 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Style & Performance Series
Not before 2.30pm:
Classes 46-48 BSPS LIHS Performance Pony Qualifiers
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE COLOURED QUALIFIERS
Commencing at 9.00 am
Judge: Mrs J Templeton
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Classes 40 to 41 will be marked as follows:
Performance....................................................70 marks
Manners & Way of Going..................................10 marks
Presentation, Suitability & Condition.............10 marks
Type & Freedom of Action...............................10 marks
Total.................................................................100 marks
Method of judging for Classes 40 and 41: Exhibitors will go round the ring as whole group, (no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they would need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
Class 40
BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony. Graded Stallions, Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. Plaited.
Class 41
BSPS Performance Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional Horse/Pony. Graded Stallions, Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. Unplaited.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Horse/Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2025. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Horse/ Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.
BSHA LIHS RISING STAR RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE, TATTERSALLS RoR OPEN IN-HAND RETRAINED RACEHORSE
Commencing not before 10.30am
Judge: Mrs J Templeton
Class 42
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. Rider to be 15yrs or over.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Associate Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 43
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026 Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
Prizes: £15 £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2025. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In- Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored. 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. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/ kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2026
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st – 4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5
BSHA LIHS RISING STAR STYLE & PERFORMANCE
To follow on
Judge: Mrs J Templeton
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
All Style & Performance Series classes will be marked, and judged as follows:
Exhibitors will ride together as a class, which will be considered as part of the collective marks. Exhibitors will then be asked to perform a freestyle show/display, which will be marked (max 2.5 mins), to include, (but not restricted to), in any order:
On both Reins: Walk, Trot, Canter.
Halt in the middle of the show/display for 4 secs before proceeding.
Canter Change of Rein across the Diagonal through Trot or Walk (5 strides max).
Lengthened Canter Strides.
Free Walk on a Long Rein.
Performance (not to exceed 2.5 minutes) ............... 70 Marks
Collective marks:
Overall Impression................................................... 15 Marks (incl. Horsemanship, Harmony, Rider Position)
Manners & Way of Going for Type .............................. 15 Marks
TOTAL ....................................................................... 100 marks
Style & Performance series classes dress rules – please refer to dress rules at end of the Rulebook, the same dress rules apply to both the ‘Type’ classes and the Style & Performance classes.
Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 44
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Style & Performance Over 25: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged over 25 years.
This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance, there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Over 25 Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Style & Performance final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 45
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Style & Performance Young Rider Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, rider to be aged 15-25 years. This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance, there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Style & Performance Young Rider Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE PONY QUALIFIERS
Commencing not before 2.30 pm
Judge: Mrs J Templeton
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and £10 LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Classes 46 to 48 will be marked as follows:
Performance............................................................. 70 marks
Manners & Way of Going.......................................... 10 marks
Presentation, Suitability & Condition...................... 10 marks
Type & Freedom of Action........................................ 10 marks
Total.......................................................................... 100 marks
Method of judging for Classes 46 - 48: Exhibitors will go round the ring as whole group, (no pull in). They will undertake a display (rather than a show) where they would need to show certain movements which will include walk, including a walk on a free rein, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and a halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped.
Class 46
BSPS Junior Performance Pony. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 128cms. Plaited ponies. Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle, no cantering except in individual show.
Class 47
BSPS Performance Pony. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 148cms. Plaited ponies. Rider not to have attained their 17th birthday on the 1st January in the current year.
Class 48
BSPS Performance Pony/Horse. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 158cms. Plaited ponies/horses. Rider any age.
London International Horse Show: The highest placed Horse/Pony in each class will qualify for the London International Horse Show to be held in December 2025. If already qualified, the qualification will pass down to the next highest placed Horse/ Pony (down to 3rd place only). Non-members of the BSPS have seven days to complete their registration and membership to keep the qualification. If not, this will pass to the next exhibitor.