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 2026
9.00am Classes 1-2 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Ridden Hunters
BSHA LIHS RISING STAR RIDDEN HUNTERS
Commencing at 9.00am
Judge: Mr N Hollings
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT AND LIHS Levy: 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 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL 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 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL 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 prize winners in classes 1-2 to compete.
RING 5
SE SOLICITORS RING
8.30am
Classes 57-68 TSR Amateur of the Year Classes
Not Before 2.30pm
Gymkhana
THE SHOWING REGISTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR CLASSES
Commencing at 8.30am
Judge: Mr C McCormick
Prizes: £15, £10, £
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8, Non-Member £12
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL AND TSR MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPETE. COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS TO QUALIFY. TSR MEMBERSHIP WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPETE IN THE FINAL.
The two highest placed Amateurs in each class will qualify for the TSR Amateur of the Year Final, to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 28th and 29th September 2026.
Sashes will be awarded in these classes.
Class 57
TSR Ridden Veteran of the Year Open to horses and ponies of any breed, type and height, 15 years and over. Riders of any age, suitably mounted – animals will not be galloped. Spurs not to be worn. Blemishes are not taken into consideration.
Class 58
TSR Coloured Horse/Pony Ridden Amateur of the Year
Ponies: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over under 153cm. Rider any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn.
Horses: Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over153cm and over. Rider any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs may be worn by adult riders.
Class 59
TSR Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds Ridden Amateur of the Year Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Rider any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year and suitably mounted. Spurs must not be worn.
Class 60
TSR Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds Ridden Amateur of the Year Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure-Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Rider any age except for those on stallions who must have attained their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. Spurs must not be worn.
Class 61
TSR Lead Rein Mountain & Moorland Ridden Amateur of the Year Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 62
TSR First Ridden Mountain & Moorland Ridden Amateur of the Year Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure-Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class 63
TSR Plaited Pony Ridden Amateur of the Year Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Any suitably mounted rider. Spurs must not be worn.
Class 64
TSR Lead Rein Plaited Ridden Amateur of the Year Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding 4 years old and over 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 and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
Class 65
TSR First Ridden Plaited Amateur of the Year First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding 4 years old and over not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.
Class 66
TSR Ridden 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 67
TSR Ridden Cob Amateur of the Year Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders.
Class 68
TSR Ridden Hunter Amateur of the Year Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders must have attained their 15th birthday by the day of the Show. Spurs may be worn by adult riders.
Championship
First and Second prize winners in Classes 57 – 68 to compete.
GYMKHANA
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 2026
BUCKINGHAM EQUINE VETS RING
8.00am:
Class 3 BSPS Summer Worker Stakes (fences up to 60cm)
Class 4 BSPS LIHS Cradle Stakes
Class 5 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
Class 8 BSPS LIHS Working Sports Pony 148cm.
Class 9 BSPS LIHS Working Sports Pony 158cm.
Not before 2.00pm:
Class 10 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Working Show Horse
Class 11 Novice Working Hunter
Class 12 BSHA LIHS Rising Star of Working Hunter Type
BSPS LIHS OPEN CRADLE & NURSERY STAKES
To follow on
Judges: Mr D Ingle & Ms. E Thomas (Conformation)
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS OF BSPS TO ENTER THESE CLASSES. NON-MEMBERS OF THE BSPS HAVE SEVEN DAYS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE QUALIFICATION.
Cradle and Nursery Stakes are judged over a course of WHP fences individually with a separate conformation section and then all ponies come together for the final result.
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 12th 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 2026. 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 after Class 45 (Judge: tbc). Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5 and 39-45.
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 D Ingle
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS OF BSPS TO ENTER THESE CLASSES. NON-MEMBERS OF THE BSPS HAVE SEVEN DAYS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE QUALIFICATION.
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:
Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including go round and jumping) - 60 Marks
Type, Movement and Freedom of Action - 20 Marks
Presentation, Condition and Suitability of Pony for the Rider - 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 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 & Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 4th 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.
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. Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
LEADERS Country attire, Gentlemen: Trilby Hats or Caps, Ladies: Modest Hats.
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, minimum 5 obstacles, maximum 7, including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. No spread fences. A change of rein to be included in the course. 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.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns, or taking the wrong course at their discretion. A stride or two of canter over the fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.
Ponies must be shown unplaited and in accordance with their breed standards.
Class 7
BSPS LIHS Heritage First Ridden Working Sports Pony Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over. For registered Mountain & Moorland and non-registered Mountain & 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 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. Ponies to be shown unplaited.
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
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk and then trotted altogether at the Judge’s discretion. They will be pulled into line in any order and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles, minimum 5, maximum 8, including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. A change of rein to be included in the course. 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.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns, or taking the wrong course at their discretion. Cantering over the fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks.
Ponies must be shown unplaited and in accordance with their breed standards
Championship for the Lead Rein and First Ridden Working Sports Pony classes. The two highest placed in classes 6 and 7 to compete.
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 2026. 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 eligible exhibitor.
BSPS LIHS WORKING SPORTS PONIES
To follow on
Judge: Mr D Ingle
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS OF BSPS TO ENTER THESE CLASSES. NON-MEMBERS OF THE BSPS HAVE SEVEN DAYS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE QUALIFICATION.
BSPS LIHS Working Sports Pony Method of Judging.
The class will be judged by one judge. At the final the height of fences will remain at 85cm for class 8 and 95cm for class 9. The course will consist of a minimum of 10 fences, maximum of 12 fences.
Riders will enter the ring individually, and present their pony to the judge, who will assess the pony’s conformation, freedom of movement, (asking the rider to walk and trot back before commencing their jumping round) type and athleticism, awarding a mark out of 10.
The judges will award up to 30 marks for style, technique and athleticism whilst jumping.
At end of the jumping round the rider will gallop the pony down the long side of the ring, for which a mark out of 10 will be awarded
Riders will then canter, trot, walk and halt, demonstrating, manners, correct paces and training, for which a mark of 10 will be awarded.
A final mark of 10 will awarded for the style, position and effectiveness of the rider.
In the event of tie the total jumping and style mark takes precedence, followed by the style and position of the rider and then conformation.
Class 8
BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 148cm (Height of fences 85cm) Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 18th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Ponies must be shown plaited. Running plaits, providing the forelock is plaited, are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle, including a correctly fitted running martingale.
Competitors may compete two ponies in Class 8. The highest placed pony will count for final placings. The same pony/rider combinations can only qualify in one class. Competitors can compete in both classes but will qualify for the final in the first class for which they qualify. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify for the final providing the pony, owner and rider are registered with the BSPS within seven days. Riders can only qualify one pony in each class.
A JMB height certificate is not required. All other rules for competing in WHP classes apply in these classes. All BSPS rules apply to these classes. Body protectors are compulsory
Class 9
BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 158cm (Height of fences 95cm) Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 158cm. Rider any age. (To ride a stallion, refer to BSPS Rule 62 for age of riders in LIHS Classes) Ponies must be shown plaited. Running plaits, providing the forelock is plaited are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle including a correctly fitted running martingale.
Competitors may compete two ponies in Class 9. The highest placed pony will count for final placings. The same pony/rider combinations can only qualify in one class. Competitors can compete in both classes but will qualify for the final in the first class for which they qualify. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify for the final providing the pony, owner and rider are registered with the BSPS within seven days. Riders can only qualify one pony in each class.
A JMB height certificate is not required. All other rules for competing in WHP classes apply in these classes. All BSPS rules apply to these classes. Body protectors are compulsory
Championship for the BSPS Working Sports Pony classes. The two highest placed in classes 8 and 9 to compete.
BSHA LIHS WORKING SHOW HORSE AND WORKING HUNTERS
Not before 2.00pm
Course Builder: Mr K Bull
Judge: Mr N Hollings
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Unless otherwise stated
Class 10
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 a Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above on 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.
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 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 11
Novice Working Hunter. Horses 4 years and over, exceeding 15hh (153 cm.). 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 12
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 on 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.
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 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
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 2A 2026
CONFORMATION RING
8.00am
Classes 4-5 BSPS LIHS Cradle & Nursery Stakes (Conformation)
Not Before 1:30pm:
Classes 13-14 Pony Club Ponies
To follow on:
Classes 15-19 Open Showing
PONY CLUB PONIES
Not before 1.30pm
Judge: Mr P Thomas
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £8, Non-Member £12
Classes 13 and 14 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 13
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 14
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.
OPEN SHOWING
To follow on
Judge: Mr P Thomas
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 15
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 16
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 17
Best Child Handler. 16 yrs and under. Special prize for the best child 8 yrs and under.
Class 18
Best Coloured Horse or Pony In-Hand. Duns or Roans may compete.
Class 19
Best Condition Horse or Pony to be shown In-Hand. Special prize to the best child handler under 12 years
Local Championship
THE WALTER PERRY SILVER CHALLENGE CUP (22) will be presented to the winner. The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 15-19 residing within a 5-mile radius of Blakesley Church to compete.
Overall Championship - The two highest placed ponies and riders in Classes 15-19 to compete.
RING 3 2026
FOXHILL EQUESTRIAN RING
8.30am
Class 20 In-Hand Hunter/Sports Horse Youngstock
Class 21 In-Hand Competition Sports Horse or Pony
To follow on:
Classes 22-26 In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies
Not before 10.30am:
Classes 27-32 SSADL LIHS 2026 Direct Qualifiers
To follow on:
Classes 33-38 SSADL RIHS 2027 Direct Qualifiers
Not before 2.30pm:
Classes 39-41 BSPS Heritage M&M
To follow on:
Classes 42-45 BSPS New Horizon Plastics Ridden M&M
IN-HAND HUNTER/SPORTS HORSE YOUNGSTOCK,
IN-HAND COMPETITION SPORTS HORSE/PONY
Commencing at 8.30am
Judge: Mr M Chadwick
Prizes: £20, £15, £10
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Member £15, Non-Member £18
Class 20
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.
Class 21
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.
Championship
THE COL. N. P. FOSTER CHALLENGE CUP (3) for the Best Youngstock selected from first and second prizewinners in Class 20, and the two highest placed 1, 2 or 3 yr olds from Class 21.
Championship
THE ANDREW HARTIGAN SILVER CHALLENGE SALVER (4) for the Best Horse of the In-Hand Section, Classes 20-21, which was bred in the Grafton Hunt Country.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 20 and 21 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mr M Chadwick after Class 26.
IN-HAND MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES
To follow on
Judge: Mr M Chadwick
Prizes £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Class 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
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 26
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 24 and 25.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI FINAL QUALIFIER
Classes 22-26 are qualifiers for a Semi Final of the Price Family Supreme In-Hand championship.
The qualifier will be judged by Mr M Chadwick after class 26.
PRICE FAMILY SUPREME IN HAND HORSE OR PONY OF THE YEAR SEMI-FINAL QUALIFIER
Judge: Mr M Chadwick
The following class is a qualifier for the Supreme In-Hand Semi Final at the National Pony Society Great British In-Hand Show, 13th September 2026 at Vale View Equestrian Centre. Which is a qualifier for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, 7th – 11th October 2026. 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, provided it has not already won a Supreme In-Hand qualifier in 2026.
● Youngstock/Competition Sports Horse Champion (Classes 20-21)
● In Hand M&M Champion (Classes 22-26)
If the Champion has already qualified for Horse of the Year Show 2026 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 2026 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
MCO CONSULTANCY/SSADL HOME PRODUCED DIRECT
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2026 QUALIFIER
Commencing not before 10.30am
Judges: Mrs F Holton & Mrs J Griffin
Prizes: £30, £20, £10Entry Fee: £32 including LIHS Levy
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 27
Pre-Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 28
Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 29
Senior-Plus In-Hand Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
Class 30
Pre-Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 31
Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 32
Senior-Plus Ridden Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
Championship
1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 27-32 to compete. The highest placed 2026 SSADL Rider/Handler and registered Pony/Horse will claim the LIHS ticket. If the Champion has already qualified, then the qualification will be handed down the line to the next eligible competitor.
DIRECT ROUTE QUALIFIERS are open to Members and Non-members, HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a competitor must already be a 2026 member. The member MUST produce the membership card or a covering letter from the SSAD Show Office to be able to claim the LIHS ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same for the Grand Final unless under special circumstances. On such an occasion the Directors may deem fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at Excel, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI vaccination regulations.
Once a competitor has qualified for LIHS in the Ridden section, they are not allowed to qualify in the In Hand section and vice versa.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry – NO CARDS = NO ENTRY.
No Spurs with exception of adult side-saddle riders. No Galloping/Canter Extensions, No wearing of Face/Body Jewellery, except for therapeutic earrings used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted in SSADL Classes
For In-Hand Classes- Minimum age of handler = 11 years old. Stallions – in either 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. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly dressed.
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.
SSADL age badges must be worn by Members, failure to do so will result in disqualification.
All stallions must wear the SSADL stallion badge.
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
7ONE7 ENGINEERING LTD/SSADL HOME PRODUCED
DIRECT ROUTE AGRIA ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 2027 QUALIFIER
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Judges: Ms M Allison & Miss L Nott
Prizes: £30, £20, £10Entry Fee: £32 including VAT and RIHS Levy
Open to Members & Non -Members of SSADL
Class 33
Pre-Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 34
Senior In-Hand Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 35
Senior-Plus In-Hand Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 33 – 35 are eligible for the In-Hand Championship.
In the In-Hand Championship, the highest placed 2026 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2027 Ticket. The 2026 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.
Important – for this qualification to be valid, a 2026 member must obtain 2027 membership by the 7th January 2027
The SSADL Grand Final will be held in July 2027 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 36
Pre-Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 15 to 18 years old
Class 37
Senior Ridden Pony or Horse 19 to 23 years old
Class 38
Senior-Plus Ridden Pony or Horse 24 years old and over
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The 1st and 2nd prize winners from Classes 36 – 38 are eligible for the Ridden Championship.
In the Ridden Championship, the highest placed 2026 SSADL member will claim the RIHS 2027 Ticket. The 2026 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.
Important – for this qualification to be valid, a 2026 member must obtain 2027 membership by the 7th January 2027
The SSADL Grand Final will be held in July 2027 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, except for 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.
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
BSPS HERITAGE MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Not Before 2.30 pm
Judge: Mr M Chadwick
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 39
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 40
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 39) and First Ridden (Class 40).
Class 41
BSPS Heritage Mountain & Moorland Novice Ridden Mixed Breeds. Registered Pure-Bred Ponies 4 years old and over, Rider any age.
Championship
First and Second prizewinners in Classes 39 – 41 to compete.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged after Class 45 (Judge: tbc). Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members
in classes 4-5, and 39-45.
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
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Judge: Mr M Chadwick
Prizes: £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT: Blakesley Show Member £10, Non-Member £14
Ponies, Owners & Riders must be BSPS Members to compete in classes 42 to 45
Class 42
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure-Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland & Welsh Sections A & B. Ponies 4 years old or over. Rider any age.
Class 43
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure-Bred Welsh Sections C & D. Ponies 4 years old or over. Rider any age.
Class 44
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure-Bred New Forest & Connemara Ponies 4 years old or over. Rider any age.
Class 45
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Class. Registered Pure-Bred Fells, Dales & Highlands Ponies 4 years old or over. Rider any age.
Championship
BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Championship. Open to ponies that have been placed 1st or 2nd in classes 42-45.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners from classes 42-45 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 Anthony Evans Insurance Champion of Champions.
BSPS Area 17 Championship to be judged after Class 45 (Judge: tbc). Open to the two highest placed BSPS Members in classes 4-5 and 39-45.
THE LEWIS CHALLENGE CUP (51) in memory of Miss Joan Lewis will be awarded to the BSPS Area 17 Champion.
RING 4 2026
CHARLOCK STUD RING
Commencing at 8.30 am
Class 46 BSHA LIHS Open Racehorse to Show Horse,
Class 47 Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Retrained Racehorse
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Classes 48-49 BSHA LIHS Rising Star Hack & Riding Horse
To follow on
Classes 50-51 BSHA LIHS Open Style & Performance Series
Not before 2.30 pm
Classes 52-53 BSPS LIHS Performance Coloured Horse/Pony Qualifiers
To follow on
Classes 54-56 BSPS LIHS Performance Pony Qualifiers
BSHA LIHS OPEN RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE,
TATTERSALLS RoR OPEN IN-HAND RETRAINED RACEHORSE
Commencing at 8.30 am
Judge: Mrs L Gaunt
Class 46
BSHA LIHS Open 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. This class is open to all competitors.
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20 Non-Member £24
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the BSHA LIHS Open Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
The two highest placed unqualified horses ridden by Rising Star-eligible competitors will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA Championship Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 47
Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2027
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 and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £10 Non-Member £14
Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2026. 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 by 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 2027
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st – 4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5,
Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10
The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 2027
BSHA LIHS RISING STAR HACK & RIDING HORSE
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Judge: Mrs L Gaunt
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
Class 48
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Small Hack/ Riding Horse type: 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.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
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.
Class 49
BSHA LIHS Rising Star Large Hack/ Riding Horse type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over.
Hacks - exceeding 154 cm, but not exceeding 160cms
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.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
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.
BSHA LIHS OPEN STYLE & PERFORMANCE SERIES
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Judge: Mrs L Gaunt
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
Both Style & Performance Series classes are open to exhibits shown astride or side saddle (ladies only)and 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:
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 50
BSHA LIHS Open 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. (Riders will be eligible from the date of their 15th birthday. Riders aged 25 years on 1st January 2026 will be eligible for this class)
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 Open Style & Performance Young Rider Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Class 51
BSHA LIHS Open 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 on 1st January 2026.
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 Open Style & Performance Over 25 Supreme Final at the LIHS in December 2026.
Please note BSHA LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL BSHA MEMBERSHIP IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE COLOURED QUALIFIERS
Commencing not before 2.30 pm
Judge: Ms. E Thomas
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS OF BSPS TO ENTER THESE CLASSES. NON-MEMBERS OF THE BSPS HAVE SEVEN DAYS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE QUALIFICATION.
Marks & Method of Judging for Classes 52-53 and 54-56
Exhibitors enter the ring as a whole class on the right rein. (classes may be be split on the go round dependent on numbers at the judge’s discretion). Exhibitors will walk, trot and canter, including change of rein and canter on the left rein before coming back to walk. No galloping on the go round. NO PULL IN. In the event of a tie, performance marks take precedence.
Exhibitors will perform an individual display; this must include a walk, trot and canter on both reins, a free walk on a long rein, canter circle, extension at canter (not a gallop) on one rein, and a halt. Canter extensions must be executed on the straight, (not at a corner). Competitors will only be marked for the first time they attempt a movement.
No stripping. Any suitable bridle, including a Micklem bridle, flash or grackle, nosebands etc. and a correctly fitted running martingale can be used. Coloured or plain brow bands can be used. Bitless bridles and Running Gags are not permitted. Classes 52 and 54 to 56 must be plaited. Running plaits are acceptable providing the forelock is plaited.
Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits. Please see rule 62 in the 2026 BSPS handbook for ages of riders for stallions.
Class 52
BSPS Performance Coloured Non-Native Horse/Pony. Stallion, Mares or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age. Plaited.
Class 53
BSPS Performance Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional Horse/Pony. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 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 2026. 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.
Championship: First and Second prize winners in Classes 52-53 to compete.
BSPS LIHS PERFORMANCE PONY QUALIFIERS
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Judge: Mrs K Thomas
Prizes: £25, £15, £10, £5
Entry Fee inclusive of VAT and LIHS Levy: Blakesley Show Member £20, Non-Member £24
COMPETITORS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMBERS OF BSPS TO ENTER THESE CLASSES. NON-MEMBERS OF THE BSPS HAVE SEVEN DAYS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP TO KEEP THE QUALIFICATION.
Please refer to page 70 for Marks and Method of Judging for Classes 54 to 56.
Class 54
BSPS Junior Performance Pony. Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 138cms. Plaited ponies. Rider not to have attained their 13th birthday on the 1st January in the current year.
Class 55
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 56
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 2026. 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.
Championship
First and Second prize winners in Classes 54-56 to compete.
