Equestrian Showing Schedule 2025 by Edenbridge & Oxted Show

Entries close 25th July 2025 (showing classes)

Entries close 19th August 2025 (showjumping classes)

Please see our website for other show schedules and enter online at: www.edenbridge-show.co.uk Edenbridge & Oxted Show

Volunteer Committee

Mr J Seymour (Chairman)

Mr G Evans (Vice Chairman)

Ms C Ash

Mrs C Dixon-Roberts

Mrs P Evans

Mrs S Macdonald

Mr S Marsh

Mrs H Silk

Miss J Weaver

Mrs A Wells

Ms C West

Bill Peters (Joint Show Chairman)

Holly Taylor (Joint Show Chairman)

John Downing (Joint Show Vice Chairman)

Jo Masters (Joint Show Vice Chairman)

Helen Mahy CBE (Show President)

Linda Charlton (Honorary Treasurer)

Judy Whittaker (Show Director)

HORSEBOX GATE OPENING HOURS

Lingfield Equine Vets (Honorary Equine Vet)

Michael Cerullo RSS (Honorary Farrier)

SATURDAY 12pm - 6pm (only for competitors with stables booked for Saturday)

SUNDAY 6am - 8pm

MONDAY 6am - 8pm

Only vehicles carrying horses will be permitted in the horsebox parking area. Please therefore ensure all your equipment is within that vehicle. All additional cars must park in public parking areas.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Horse competitors should kindly note access will not be granted to any part of the showground (with or without horses) until 12pm Saturday. Every rider, handler and groom must wear and clearly display a wristband. Passes are strictly non transferable. Competitor numbers must also be clearly displayed at all times. Any contravention of these rules will result in being refused admission and entries being cancelled without refund.

Competitor packs of wristbands and numbers will not be posted but must be collected when you arrive from the Equestrian Check-In Point in the Horsebox Parking Area (near the entrance to Ring 5).

When you make your entry you’ll be asked to provide your bank details. This is so we can pay prize money by BACS after the show and saves you queuing at an on-site bank. We’ll make payment

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Please take care when completing your entry to be accurate with the bank account information we ask for.

Even if you’re a seasoned competitor at our show, please ensure you read the regulations carefully. You’ll find them on page 55.

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E76

E77

E78

Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 2

E203 Senior British Novice First Round - 90cm Open 9.00am

E206 Senior Newcomers First Round - 1.10m Open 1.30pm E207 Senior Foxhunter First Round - 1.20m Open 3.00pm

Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 3

E5 Diamond Veteran In Hand Harriet Wood 8.00am

E6 Veteran In Hand to follow

E7 Pre-Veteran In Hand to follow

E8 Veteran In Hand Championship to follow

E15 Local Lead Rein Pony

E16 Local First Ridden Pony to follow

E17 Local Mini Ridden Championship to follow

E26

E35 In Hand Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds

Van Praagh 12.00pm

E36 In Hand Mountain & Moorland - Large Breeds to follow

E37 In Hand Mountain & Moorland - Championship to follow

E185 RESS In Hand Open Rescue David Bartram Lawton & Chris Bartram Lawton 1.30pm

E45 Standard Shetlands - 3yr olds and under

E46 Standard Shetlands - 4yr olds and over to follow

E47 Standard Shetlands Championship to follow

E48 Miniature Shetlands - 3yr olds and under 3.40pm

E49 Miniature Shetlands - 4yr olds and over to follow

E50 Miniature Shetlands Championship to follow

E141 HOYS Miniature Youngstock of the Year Robert Parker-Jones 4.30pm

E142 HOYS Miniature Mare/Gelding of the Year to follow

E143 HOYS Miniature Stallion of the Year to follow

E144 HOYS Miniature Horse of the Year Championship to follow

Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E29

E30 Local Working Hunter Pony 15hh and under to follow

Local Working Hunter Pony 14hh and under Eloise Van Praagh & Sam Walker 8.00am

E31 Local Working Hunter Horse over 15hh to follow

E32 Local Working Hunter Championship to follow

E54 HOYS Coloured Ridden Non-Native Horse Conf: Russell Marks Ride: Sarah Chapman 10.45am

E172 In Hand Coloured Pony (Unaffiliated)

E55 HOYS Coloured Ridden Native Horse to follow

E173 In Hand Coloured Horse (Unaffiliated) to follow

E174 In Hand Coloured Championship (Unaffiliated) to follow

Debbie Van Praagh 12.15pm

E175 Ridden Coloured Pony (Unaffiliated) 2.15pm

E176 Ridden Coloured Horse (Unaffiliated) to follow

E177 Ridden Coloured Championship (Unaffiliated) to follow

E40 Ridden Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds James Van Praagh 4.15pm

E41 Ridden Mountain & Moorland - Large Breeds to follow

E42 Ridden Mountain & Moorland - Championship to follow

Stabling

Stabling is available Saturday and Sunday night. Stables are £75 for 1 night, £125 for both nights.

Stables are not available for competitors travelling from local postcodes (Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent - with the exception of CT postcode area).

Horses may not stay overnight unless accommodated in the official show stables and must be competing the following day. Class

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E56

E57

Ring Timetable -

Ring 5

24th

E11

E12

Ring Timetable - Monday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Main Ring

E105 Lightweight Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS)

E106 Middleweight Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS) to follow

Conf: Lucy Killingbeck Ride: Robert Walker 8.00am

E107 Heavyweight Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E108 Show Hunter of the Year Championship to follow

E112 Ladies’ Side Saddle Show Horse of the Year (HOYS)

Conf: Lucy Killingbeck & Ride: Olivia Bushell 10.15am

Cavalcade of Fox Hounds 11.00am

E208 Harwoods Accumulator Showjumping 11.45am

E138 BSPS Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland Championship (LIHS Qualifier) Conf: Mark Northam & Ride: Anthony Perkins 1.00pm

The Official JCB Dancing Diggers 1.15pm Vintage Farm Machinery 1.45pm Grand Parade of Livestock 2.30pm

E300 Supreme Ridden Horse Championship Gary Moore 3.30pm Presentation of Winston Churchill Memorial Trophy 4.00pm The Official JCB Dancing Diggers 4.15pm

E209 Harwoods Ride & Drive Showjumping 5.00pm

E210 Harwoods Land Rover Legend Presentation to follow

Ring

Timetable

- Monday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

E189 Unaffiliated 65cm Showjumping 8.00am

E190 Unaffiliated 75cm Showjumping 10.00am

E191 Unaffiliated 85cm Showjumping 12.00pm

E192 Unaffiliated 95cm Showjumping 2.00pm

E193 Unaffiliated Accumulator (85cm to 1m, Joker Fence @ 1.10m) 4.00pm

How to enter

It’s really easy to make your entry!

Visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk and create yourself an account using your email address and a password.

If you want to take advantage of entry fee discounts for members, select and complete your purchase of your membership BEFORE you make your entries.

Select the classes you want to enter and be sure to complete all the information requested carefully. We ask for your bank details because prize money is paid electronically after the show.

Complete the purchase as directed to make your entries. Class

Ring Timetable - Monday

25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 3

Title

E154 Show Horse Breeding - 2 year old to follow

E155 Show Horse Breeding - 3 year old to follow

E153 Show Horse Breeding - yearling Ian Smeeth 8.00am

E156 Show Horse Breeding - Brood Mare to follow

E157 Show Horse Breeding - Foal to follow

E158 Show Horse Breeding Championship to follow

E87 Any Other Breed of Heavy Horse (In Hand) Andrew Whetton 10.00am

E95 Shires - Yearling to follow

E96 Shires - 2 or 3 year old to follow

E94 Shires - Gelding Andrew Whetton to follow

E97 Shires - Mare to follow

E98 Shires - Foal to follow

E99 Shires Championship to follow

E102 Heavy Horse Young Handlers to follow

E166 Arabian Breeding - Pure Bred

E167 Arabian Breeding - Anglo Arab youngstock to follow

E168 Arabian Breeding - Anglo Arab 4yrs & over to follow

Fiona Chivers 11.45am

E169 Arabian Breeding Championship to follow

E161 Arabs Ridden - Pure Bred 1.00pm

E162 Arabs Ridden - Anglo Arab to follow

E163 Ridden Arabs Championship to follow

E180 World Breeds In Hand Russell Marks 2.15pm Demonstrations 2.45pm onwards

Ring Timetable

- Monday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 4

E118 Novice Working Hunter

Paul Cook

Olivia Bushell 8.45am

E150 Working Show Horse (RIHS 2026 Qualifier) Conf: Paul Cook Ride: Vincent Seddon 9.45am

E129 HOYS Small Riding Horse Conf: Robert Parker-Jones Ride: Vincent Seddon 10.30am

E130 HOYS Large Riding Horse to follow

E131 Riding Horse Championship to follow

E109 HOYS Small Show Hunter

Paul Cook

Robert Walker

E84 Ridden Heavy Horses

Andrew Whetton Ride: Sam Walker 1.45pm E194 E&O Eventers’

Please check your insurance - every competitor needs public liability cover. This is for your own protection in case your animal causes loss or damage. We recommend riders have their own cover in case of accident too.

Sometimes a society membership includes suitable insurance cover. BHS Gold Membership also offers cover for most activities. Please check your insurance is in date.

Ring Timetable -

Monday 25th August

All timings are approximate and are subject to change

Ring 5

E134 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden (LIHS 2025 QUALIFIER)Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Conf: Mark Northam Ride: Anthony Perkins 8.30am

E135 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden (LIHS 2025 QUALIFIER)Fells, Dales & Highlands to follow

E136 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden (LIHS 2025 QUALIFIER)Welsh C & D 10.15am

E137 BSPS Heritage Open Ridden (LIHS 2025 QUALIFIER)New Forest & Connemara to follow

E121 Lightweight Ridden Cob of the Year (HOYS) Conf: Philip Hilton Ride: Olivia Bushell 12.15pm

E122 Heavyweight Ridden Cob of the Year (HOYS) to follow

E123 Cob of the Year Championship to follow

E126 Open Ridden Maxi Cob (RIHS 2026 Qualifier) 2.00pm

E300

E90 & E91

E182 World Breeds Championship

Proudly affiliated to:

The Arab Horse Society

The British Driving Society

The British Miniature Horse Society

British Ridden Heavy Horse Society

British Showjumping

The British Show Horse Association

The British Show Pony Society

CHAPS (UK)

The Osborne Scurry Group

Rescue Equine Showing Society

The Shetland Pony Society

The Shire Horse Society

The Side Saddle Association

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain

UK Ponies & Horses

The Veteran Horse Society

The Worshipful Company of Farriers

Showing Classes

Class E300: The Supreme Ridden Horse Championship

Monday 25th August 2025

Pre-Judging at 2.45pm (Ring 5), Final judging and presentation 3.30pm (Main Ring)

Judge: Gary Moore, West Sussex

The Champion will be awarded £1,000 prize money and receive The Brian Perring Memorial Trophy (T145) kindly presented by Mrs J Perring.

The Reserve Champion will be awarded £500 prize money.

The Champion & Reserve Champion or winners from the following sections will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship:

• Riding Horse Champion & Reserve

• Show Hunter Champion & Reserve

• Ladies Side Saddle Show Horse Winner

• Small Ridden Hunter Winner

• Working Show Horse Winner

• Ridden Cob Champion & Reserve

• Ridden Maxi Cob Winner

• Unaffiliated Ridden Coloured Horse Winner

• Ridden Thoroughbreds Winner

• Ridden Coloured Non-Native Horse Winner

• Ridden Coloured Native Horse Winner

• Ridden Arab Champion

• Ridden Heavy Horse Winner

Any horse that qualifies for this competition on Sunday requiring a stable to enable them to return to contest this Championship will be offered a stable free of charge.

2024 Supreme Champion, Carters Top Gun Owner: Catherine Dickens Rider: Oliver Hood

2024 Reserve Champion, KBF Lucia Owner: Lucy Cameron Rider: Jayne Ross

Ridden Thoroughbreds

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Sam Walker, Cheshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

Kindly sponsored by GTP Contractors

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is unaffiliated and open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over. Part bred horses are not eligible to enter and all entries must be registered with Weatherbys. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will be ignored.

Entrants are requested to add entry notes when making their entry online to provide any racing history to assist our commentators.

The winner of this class will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, to be held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring. If the winner requires stabling in order to compete in this championship they should contact the Show Office and stabling will be provided without charge.

Class E147: Ridden Thoroughbreds

Ring 5, 3.15pm

Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, of any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2025.

RIHS Qualifier

Working Show Horse

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Paul Cook, Northamptonshire

Ride Judge: Vincent Seddon, Gloucestershire

Entry fee : Members - £35.00, Non-Members - £44.00 This class fee includes a £12 RIHS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

Kindly sponsored by Carole West

RIHS Qualifier

These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. This class is a qualifier for the Open Working Show Horse Championship at The Royal International Horse Show.

RIHS Qualifying classes held after 1st August will carry the qualification forward to 2026, but only the WINNER will receive qualification in these cases. The two highest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify for the SEIB Working Show Horse Final 2025.

Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. This class is NOT open to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season. Please refer to rule 2(iv) in the 2025 BSHA Rulebook.

Any Horse which is a Grade B Showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above, as at the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible to compete in any Working Show Horse class. A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase but must then select one Horse to take through to the Ride and Conformation phases (if continues over...

required). No change of Rider is allowed.

Horses may wear protective boots, of a plain colour, for the jumping phase only; no weighted boots are permitted; no change of tack is permitted between jumping and flat phases.

(a) Height of Fences: minimum 2’9 maximum 3’0, maximum spread 3’0

Please note that the height of the jumps may be raised at the National Championship Show at the discretion of the Course Builder/Show Director.

(b) Scoring: Jumping - 40, Style - 20, Conformation, movement and type - 20, Ride and manners - 20

Penalties:

Knockdown - 10, 1st Refusal - 15, 2nd Refusal - 20, 3rd Refusal - Elimination, Fall of Horse/Rider or Error of Course - Elimination. Stepping back at any obstacle on the course will be counted as a refusal.

The Working Show Horse qualifying classes may be entered on a day ticket, but appropriate membership and horse registration must be applied for within 14 days of the qualifier in order to confirm qualification.

Royal International Horse Show 2026 - Only the winner will qualify in this class.

SEIB Working Show Horse Final 2025 - The two highest placed unqualified in the top 5 will qualify for this final, held on 11th-13th September at Addington Equestrian Centre.

Class E150: Working Show Horse

Ring 4, 9.45am

Open only to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four years old and over, exceeding 148cm.

Veterans

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Harriet Wood, Northamptonshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to and run under the rules of the Veteran Horse Society. The overall Veteran Horse Society Showing Series is kindly sponsored by Allen & Page, including the Supreme Finals. Classes are open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.

Veteran Horse Society - Area Qualifier 2025

First round qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final VHS Showing Series. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each Area Qualifier class will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their card in the ring at all times and have their showing card signed by the judge as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. Contact VHS Show Office to arrange. It is the competitor’s responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, 29th - 31st August 2025. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid-season 2025. For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.

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Class E5: Diamond Veteran In Hand

Ring 3, 8.00am

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 25 years and over.

Class E6: Veteran In Hand

Ring 3, to follow class E5

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 20 - 24 years.

Class E7: Pre-Veteran In Hand

Ring 3, to follow class E6

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 15 - 19 years.

Class E8: Veteran In Hand Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E7

1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E5 - E7 will be eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Class E9: Diamond Veteran Ridden

Ring 5, 1.45pm

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 25 years and over.

Class E10: Veteran Ridden

Ring 5, to follow class E9

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 20 - 24 years.

Class E11: Pre-Veteran Ridden

Ring 5, to follow class E10

Open to horses and ponies of any breed or height, 15 - 19 years.

Class E12: Veteran Ridden Championship

Ring 5, to follow class E11

Kindly sponsored by David Clare & Julie Defago

1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E9 - E11 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Champion Ridden Veteran will be presented with the J O’Donoghue Trophy (T26)

Side Saddle

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Jane Pryor, Suffolk

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

This section has been kindly sponsored by Ashdown Feeds

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

Classes E1 & E2 are affiliated to the Side Saddle Association and shall be run under the current rules defined in the SSA Member’s Handbook. Open to SSA members and non-members. continues over...

SPECIAL PRIZES

Class E1: Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points

Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. A rosette in memory of the Late Mr R Philpot is offered by the SSA to the Adult Member judged to be the best turned out. Just So Elegant offers a rosette to the Junior Member judged to be the best turned out.

Class E2: Special rosettes will be presented to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card. Special Rosettes will be awarded to every entrant.

The 2025 JVJ Champion will be presented with a Special JVJ Champion Rosette and a special prize to keep, usually in the form of an engraved contemporary sculpture plus a bottle of champagne. The 2025 JVJ Reserve Champion will be presented with a Special Reserve Champion Rosette plus a bottle of champagne. Special JVJ 2025 Rosettes will be presented to 4th place plus Championship 2026 Prize Cards qualifying these competitors for the 2026 JVJ Championships.

Class E2: Costume Concours D’Elegance

Main Ring, 10.15am

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

The Barnaby Jones Memorial Trophy (T139) will be awarded to the winner of this class, kindly presented by Mrs Alison Harris.

The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required but the judge may ask small groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety Standards or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.

Competitors should produce brief notes about their costume for the commentator when submitting their entry.

Class E1: SSA Equitation Championships Open Qualifying Class

Ring 5, 1.15pm

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

The Side Saddle Association Salver (T76) will be awarded to the winner of this class.

The Equitation Championships Open Qualifying Class is run under the SSA rules defined in the current Member’s Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd place, and SSA Championship Points. Competitors must wear hats to the current safety standard.

STABLING 2025

Stabling will not be available for competitors resident in local postcodes. This includes all Surrey, Sussex and London postcodes, and all Kent postcodes except the CT area.

The postcode restriction does not apply to Heavy Horses or Coaching entrants whose stabling costs are also refunded after the show for horses forward. Stabling is ONLY available for the night before the horse is competing.

Stables are £75 for 1 night, £125 for two nights. Bedding NOT provided.

See Regulation 15 on p55 for more information.

Mears Flooring Ladies Side Saddle Show Horse of the Year Championship

HOYS Qualifier HOYS Qualifier

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Lucy Killingbeck, Gloucestershire

Ride Judge: Olivia Bushell, Worcestershire

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

This class fee includes an £18 HOYS contribution

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or The Showing Register and all riders, owners and producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association, Sport Horse Breeding (GB) or The Showing Register. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. Horse of the Year Show – Mears Flooring Ladies’ Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship

This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 8th - 12th October 2025. Qualification will not pass below 5th place with the exception of the BSHA Hunter Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. This class will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. All data given upon entry of these classes is provided to Grandstand Media Ltd. and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office.

If competing as a registered BSHA riding horse or hack you are not permitted to compete as an affiliated SHB(GB) Ladies Hunter and vice versa; ie you must choose in which category your horse will compete as in the Ladies Show Horse/Ladies Side Saddle classes.

The top four will qualify for the Mears Ladies Show Horse Final at the BSHA National Championships Show

The winner of this class will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from class E112 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

Class E112: Mears Flooring Ladies’ Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship

Main Ring, 10.15am

This class has been kindly sponsored by Joules

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Suitable to carry a side saddle, to be ridden by a lady. Exhibits will be required to gallop/extend together during the go round phase.

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

The winner of this class will be awarded the Ian Anderson Lady’s Hunter Cup (T34)

Alan Marnie & Family Riding Horse of the Year Championship

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Robert Parker-Jones, Shropshire

HOYS Qualifier HOYS Qualifier

Ride Judge: Vincent Seddon, Gloucestershire

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

This class fee includes an £18 HOYS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

Kindly sponsored by Mid Surrey Farmers Drag Hunt

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

Horse of the Year Show – Alan Marnie & Family Riding Horse of the Year

Classes E129 & E130 are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Birmingham, 8th - 12th October 2025. Qualification will not pass below 5th place with the exception of classes at the BSHA National Championship Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of The Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.

These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. All data given upon entry of these classes is provided to Grandstand Media Ltd. and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office.

Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in The Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes. Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies.

BSHA Supreme of Season Finals

The highest placed unqualified prize winner within the top 5 of each open affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Finals. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025.

BSHA Rosettes & Young Rider of the Year

The BSHA offer a Novice, Young Rider and Amateur rosette in each open class and a Champion rosette for each section.

The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from classes E129 & E130 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

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The Champion Riding Horse and the Reserve Champion Riding Horse will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

Class E129: The Alan Marnie & Family Small Riding Horse of the Year

Ring 4, 10.30am

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm and not exceeding 158cm.

Class E130: The Alan Marnie & Family Large Riding Horse of the Year

Ring 4, to follow class E129

Mare or gelding 4, years old and over, exceeding 158cm.

Class E131: Riding Horse of the Year Championship

Ring 4, to follow class E130

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E129 & E130 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25

The BSHA offers a Novice, Amateur and Young Rider rosette in each open class and a Champion rosette for this section.

The Champion Riding Horse will be presented with the Pendarves Paynter Challenge Cup (T60)

Catplant Group of Companies Show Hunter of the Year & Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter of the Year

HOYS Qualifier

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge : Lucy Killingbeck, Gloucestershire

Ride Judge : Robert Walker, Cheshire

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

These classes include an £18 HOYS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

Horse of the Year Show – Catplant Group of Companies Show Hunter of the Year

Classes E105-E107 & E109 are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Birmingham, 8th - 12th October 2025. Qualification will not pass below 5th place with the exception of the BSHA Hunter Show. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office.

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HOYS Qualifier

rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. All data given upon entry of these classes is provided to Grandstand Media Ltd. and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office. Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in the Hunter sections of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cobs and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa.

BSHA Supreme of Season Finals

The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from classes E105 - E107 and E109 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

Supreme Ridden Horse Championship

The Champion, Reserve Champion Show Hunter and the winner of class E130 will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

Class E105: Catplant Group of Companies Ltd Lightweight Show Hunter of the Year

Main Ring, 8.00am

Kindly sponsored by The Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying up to 79.5kg (12st 7lb)

The winner this class will be awarded the Dr C R Morgan Challenge Cup (T43)

Class E106: Catplant Group of Companies Ltd Middleweight Show Hunter of the Year Main Ring, to follow class E105

Kindly sponsored by The Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying 79.5kg (12st 7lb) and not exceeding 89kg (14 stone).

The winner of this class will be awarded the Christine Rose Challenge Cup (T42)

Class E107: Catplant Group of Companies Ltd Heavyweight Show Hunter of the Year Main Ring, to follow class E106

Kindly sponsored by The Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kg (14 stone)

The winner of this class will be awarded the Phillip Norton Challenge Cup (T29)

Class E108: Show Hunter of the Year Championship

Main Ring, to follow class E107

Kindly sponsored by The Country Way (Kent) Ltd

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E126 - E128 will be eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £70, 2nd - £35

The Champion Show Hunter will be presented with the Miss Anne Holland Perpetual Challenge Cup (T64)

The Reserve Champion Show Hunter will be presented with the Lyn Mills Memorial Trophy (T128)

Class E109: Hamilton Tarmac Small Show Hunter of the Year

Ring 4, 12.00pm

Kindly sponsored by Carole West

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx) but not exceeding 158cm (15.2hh approx).

A horse, which is registered as a Small Hunter, cannot compete in an Open Weight class and vice versa. For 2025 a JMB certificate is not required until after qualification. If an entry qualifies they will be required to send a JMB certificate within 28 days of qualification or before the entries for HOYS close, whichever is soone. Judges are not empowered to question the height of a Registered Small Hunter.

The winner of this class will be awarded The Sir Derek Greenaway Challenge Cup (T37) and will qualify for the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship (class E300).

Novice Ridden Hunter

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Paul Cook, Northamptonshire

Ride Judge: Robert Walker, Cheshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This class is kindly sponsored by Galloway Horsebox Hire

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is unaffiliated and open to mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, that have not won a first prize of £60 or a total of £200 (or equivalent values) in prize money in any Ridden Hunter classes at home or abroad, before 1st January in the current year. All prize money awarded as a 4 year old will be ignored. This class may be split, at the judges’ discretion, by height. Horses to be ridden by the judge.

The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from class E115 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

Class E115: Novice Ridden Hunters

Ring 4, 12.45pm

Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over.

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Show Horse Breeding

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Ian Smeeth, Gloucestershire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by Rummery Equine Transport & by Sports Horse Breeding of Great Britain

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes affiliated to and are held under the rules of Sports Horse Breeding of Great Britain. Grade I and II mares are eligible to be transferred into the new SHB (GB) Stud Book. To be eligible for Show Horse Brood Mare classes, mares must have foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year, which may be inspected at the show. To be eligible to enter Show Horse Foal classes the foal must be at least 4 weeks old on the day of the show. Entrants do not need to be registered with SHB(GB) to compete but would need to register if claiming the Broodmare Premium.

SHBGB Broodmare Premium

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain offers one Broodmare Premium in Class E156. The Premium will only be awarded if there are a minimum of three mares forward. The Premium will take the form of a £100 Service Voucher awarded at the Judge’s discretion to their selection from the monetary prize winners, to be used towards the cost of covering the mare by any SHB (GB) Graded Stallion or Life Approved Premium Stallion. The Service Voucher may be used in either of the two years following the year of that award. The owner must be, or become, a fully paid member. No mare shall take more than one award per year.

Class E153: Show Horse Yearling

Ring 3, 8.00am

Colt, filly or gelding, foaled in preceding year, to exceed 14.2hh (148cm) at maturity.

Class E154: Show Horse 2 year old

Ring 3, to follow class E153

Colt, filly or gelding, foaled two years previously, to exceed 14.2hh (148cm) at maturity.

Class E155: Show Horse 3 year old

Ring 3, to follow class E154

Colt, filly or gelding, foaled three years previously, to exceed 14.2hh (148cm) at maturity.

Class E156: Show Horse Broodmare

Ring 3, to follow class E155

Mare exceeding 14.2hh (148cm) with own foal at foot or a relevant certificate of pregnancy for the following year, which may be inspected at the Show.

The winner of this class will receive the Clark Challenge Cup (T46)

Class E157: Show Horse Foal

Ring 3, to follow class E156

Colt, filly or gelding, foaled in current year. To exceed 14.2hh (148cm) at maturity. All foals must be at least 4 weeks old on the day of the show.

The winner of this class will receive the Newby Challenge Cup (T38)

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Class E158: Show Horse Breeding Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E157

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E153-E157 will be eligible for this championship. Championship class: no direct entry

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The best filly will receive The Emma Burr Memorial Trophy (T44). This trophy has been kindly donated to the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show by Richard and Sarah Wilkinson, Rupert and Jane Denney, Jane Adamson, Robert Felton and Liz Wallis.

The Champion Light Horse will be awarded the Tilling Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mr and Mrs John Tilling (T67)

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Novice Working Hunter

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Paul Cook, Northamptonshire

Ride Judge: Olivia Bushell, Worcestershire

Course Builder: Rebecca Stansfield

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by Mid Surrey Farmers Drag Hunt

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is unaffiliated and open to mares, geldings or stallions (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over not to have won a total of £100 excluding championship prize money (or equivalent values) in prize money in any Working Hunter class, or more than 5 B.E. Points or £200 B.S. at home or abroad before 1st January in the relevant year. Height of jumps will not exceed 1.00m (3’3”). Working Hunters may compete ‘Hors Concours’ in the Novice Working Hunter class in the jumping phase only at the discretion of the Show Office but the horse cannot compete in any other Working Hunter class for the duration of the show. Horses to be ridden by the Judge.

The Old Surrey & Burstow Working Hunter Cup

The OSBK Working Hunter Cup (T35), kindly presented by Sir Derek Greenway, will be awarded to the highest placed Novice Working Hunter who has hunted regularly with The Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt during the season ending 30th April last. Entry to be accompanied by a qualifying certificate issued by the Senior Master.

Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from class E118 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information. continues over...

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Class E118: Novice Working Hunter

Ring 4, 8.45am

Mare, gelding, or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over.

The winner of this class will be awarded the Whitmore Working Hunter Cup (T23)

The Harrod & Coles Family Cob of the Year

Monday 25th August 2025

HOYS Qualifier

Conformation Judge: Philip Hilton, Lincolnshire

Ride Judge: Olivia Bushell, Worcestershire

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

These classes include an £18 HOYS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This section is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

HOYS Qualifier

These classes are affiliated to the British Show Horse Association. Classes E121 & E122 are Horse of the Year Show Qualifiers. These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk, all data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Ltd. and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www.grandstandentries.com.

Horses must be registered with the BSHA and all riders, owners and producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form. Horses competing at the Horse of the Year Show and qualifying shows in the Hunter sections of the Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain classes at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes at the same show, on the same day and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB(GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.

Horse of the Year Show – The Harrod & Coles Family Cob of the Year

Classes E121 & E122 are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show (NEC Birmingham 8th - 12th October 2025). Qualification will not pass below 5th place, with the exception of classes at the BSHA National Championship Show. In accordance with BSHA rules the entered animal must hold Full Horse Registration with the BSHA in order to qualify. Upgrades to Full Registration cannot be made retrospectively. This fee is not the Horse of the Year Show contribution, which goes to Grandstand Media Ltd.

BSHA Supreme of Season Finals

The highest placed unqualified exhibit in the top 5 in each open affiliated class will qualify to compete in the BSHA Supreme of Season Finals. The Finals will be held at the BSHA National Championship Shows in September 2025.

Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from classes E147 & E148 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Ridden Cob will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, to be held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

Class E121: The Harrod & Coles Family Lightweight Cob of the Year

Ring 5, 12.15pm

Mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm. but not exceeding 155cm. Capable of carrying up to 14 stone.

Class E122: The Harrod & Coles Family Heavyweight Cob of the Year

Ring 5, to follow class E121

Mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cm. but not exceeding 155cm. Capable of carrying more than 14 stone.

Class E123: Cob of the Year Championship

Ring 5, to follow class E122

1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E121 & E122 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25

The BSHA offers a Novice, Amateur and Young Rider Rosette in each open class and a champion rosette for this section.

Open Ridden Cobs

Monday 25th August 2025

RIHS Qualifier RIHS Qualifier

Conformation Judge: Philip Hilton, Lincolnshire

Ride Judge: Olivia Bushell, Worcestershire

Entry fee : Members - £35.00, Non-Members - £44.00

This class fee includes a £12 RIHS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This section is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is held under the rules of the British Show Horse Association. Horses must be registered with the BSHA and all Riders, Owners and Producers must be Members of the British Show Horse Association. Riders must be 15 years of age or older. Registration numbers must be quoted on entry form.

The Royal International Horse Show 2026

Class E126 is a qualifier for The Royal International Horse Show 2026. The first prize winner will qualify to compete at the final. If already qualified the second will qualify, if the first and second are already qualified then the third will go forward, with the exception of BSHA shows, where qualification will go down the line. Horses competing at the RIHS and qualifying shows in Hunter sections of The Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain at their Affiliated Shows cannot compete in Hack, Cob and Riding Horse classes at the same show, and vice versa. This does not apply to SHB (GB) Ridden Sport Horse classes.

Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2000 Ridden Challenge 2026 Qualifier

This show is a qualifier for the Irish Draught Horse Society (GB) £2,000 Ridden Challenge. The highest placed horse (not already qualified) from class E126 that is registered or eligible for registration on the Irish Draught or Irish Draught Sport Horse Register, with a minimum of 25% proven Irish Draught breeding, will qualify for the final of the IDHS (GB) £2,000 Challenge. See p54 for further information.

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The winner of this class will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship (E300)

Class E126: Open Maxi Cob

Ring 5, 2.00pm

Mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cm with a recommended height limit of 160cm to be judged as Cobs. Judges must pay particular attention to type (i.e. short legged animals of Cob type). To be shown hogged (showing no significant growth). Winners of this class are not eligible for The Ridden Cob Championship.

The BSHA offer a Novice, Amateur and Young Rider Rosette in each open class.

World Breeds

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Russell Marks, Worcestershire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by Equine Shipping Limited

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

Open to all recognised Pure Bred International Breeds, e.g. Andalusian, Lusitano, Lipizzaner, Caspian, Morgan, Trakehner, Haflinger, Norwegian Fjord, Appaloosa, Icelandic, American Saddle Bred and Warmblood. If entries warrant the Andalusian/Lusitano will be judged separately. Not open to Arab horses who have their own classes. All competitors entering these classes are requested to submit commentary notes (at time of entry) providing information about the horse and its breed.

SPECIAL PRIZES

The British Association for the Purebred Spanish Horse Ltd kindly offers a rosette to the highest placed Spanish horse.

The Haflinger Society of GB offers a special rosette to the highest placed Haflinger owned or ridden by a member of the society.

A British Appaloosa Society Card of Merit will be awarded to the highest placed BApS member with a BApS registered horse in World Breed classes, in hand and ridden. BApS Membership cards must be shown in the ring to claim your award and the card of Merit must be signed by the Judge or Show Secretary. It is the member’s responsibility to return the Merit card to BApS to claim their award following the show.

Class E180: World Breeds In Hand

Ring 3, 2.15pm

Any age. May be shown in English or traditional bridle. Serretas must have a throat lash.

Class E181: World Breeds Ridden

Ring 5, 4.30pm

4 years old and over. May be shown in English or traditional bridle.

Class E182: World Breeds Championship

Ring 5, to follow class E181

1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E180 & E181 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Rescue Equine Showing

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judges: David Bartram-Lawton & Chris Bartram-Lawton, East Sussex

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to The Rescue Equine Showing Society and are a qualifier for the Final taking place at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on 6th - 9th August 2026. The two highest placed exhbits not already qualified in each class will qualify. Entrants do not need to be a member of RESS.

Definition of Rescue

1. Any equine that is adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any National Equine Welfare Council registered Charity (NEWC).

2. Any equine that has been adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any other equine charity (must be registered with the Charity Commission).

3. Any equine that has been ‘independently’ rescued by an individual. There must be supporting evidence (photographic, veterinary) that will be included in the ‘Rescue History’ for the equine, to demonstrate their rescue status.

Mark System:

The mark system is designed to reward those equines that have the strongest rescue history and most dramatic ‘transformation’. Marks are awarded as follows:

Rescue History and Transformation - 60%

Performance - 40%

In the event of a tie, the Rescue History and Transformation takes precedence.

All entries must provide, on entry to the class, a written ‘Rescue History’, detailing the background and history of the equine. Also, to be included are ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs. This will be for the Judge to discuss with the competitor during the judging of the class and marks awarded accordingly. (A template for the layout for this Rescue History can be found on the Rescue Equine Showing Society website and at www. edenbridge-show.co.uk). This document MUST be emailed to info@edenbridge-show.co.uk at the time of entry.

Class E185: Open In Hand Rescue

Ring 3, 1.30pm

Any age, type, breed. Mares with foal at foot are not permitted. No exhibit under the age of one year may be exhibited on its own.

Class E186: Open Ridden Rescue

Ring 5, 4.15pm

Any type or breed, four years of age and over. Can include Lead Rein and First Ridden (will not be included in the initial go-round). All riders must be the appropriate height / weight for their equine.

Qualifying rosettes will be provided by RESS for those entries that qualify for the Finals at Equifest.

Ridden

Arabs

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Fiona Chivers, Suffolk

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by The London Surfacing Company

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to and run under the rules of the Arab Horse Society.

The Champion Ridden Arab will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, to be held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

Class E161: Purebred Arabs Ridden

Ring 3, 1.00pm

Stallion, mare or gelding. 4 years old and over. To be ridden and judged as a riding horse. The winner of this class will be awarded a special rosette by the Arab Horse Society.

Class E162: Anglo-Arab or Part Bred Arab Ridden

Ring 3, to follow class E161

Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over. Any height. To be ridden and judged as a riding horse.

The winner of this class will be awarded a special rosette by the Arab Horse Society

Class E163: Ridden Arab Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E162

1st and 2nd placed prize winners of classes E161 & E162 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Arab Horse Society kindly awards a Champion rosette the Champion Ridden Arab

The Champion Ridden Arab will be presented with the Dr and Mrs Paul Challenge Cup (T65)

The Arab Horse Society kindly awards a Reserve Champion rosette to the Reserve Champion Ridden Arab

A £5 first aid levy is payable by every exhibitor in our equestrian competitions.

This charge will apply per transaction.

Sometimes a society membership includes suitable insurance cover. BHS Gold Membership also offers cover for most activities. Please check your insurance is in date.

Arabian Breeding

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Fiona Chivers, Suffolk

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by The London Surfacing Company

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to and run under the rules of the Arab Horse Society. All exhibits in affiliated classes must be registered in their appropriate Stud Book or Register at the closing date of entry (25th July 2025). Part bred Arab horses or ponies must have a minimum of 12.5% of Arab blood.

UK In Hand Awards: Awards at this show will gain points for the UK In Hand Awards. Cards must be signed by the judge. Full details and points cards are available from the Arab Horse Society website at www.ahsshowsandevents.com.

Class E166: Pure bred Arabian

Ring 3, 11.45am

Stallion, mare (with or without foal at foot) or gelding 4 years and over.

The winner of this class will be awarded a special rosette by the Arab Horse Society.

The Arab Horse Society offers a best gelding rosette to the highest placed pure bred gelding, if not the winner of this class. The Arab Horse Society will award a special rosette to the highest placed foal in this class.

Class E167: Anglo-Arab or Part Bred Arab - Youngstock

Ring 3, to follow class E166

Colt, filly or gelding. Yearling, two or three year olds.

The winner of this class will be awarded a special rosette by the Arab Horse Society

Class E168: Anglo Arab or Part Bred Arab - 4 years and over

Ring 3, to follow class E167

Stallion, mare (with or without foal at foot) or gelding 4 years and over.

The winner of this class will be awarded a special rosette by the Arab Horse Society.

Class E169: Arabian Breeding Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E168

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E166 - E168 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Arab Horse Society kindly awards a Champion rosette to the Champion In Hand Arab. The Champion In Hand Arab will be presented with The Dr J Bishop Challenge Cup (T114)

The Arab Horse Society kindly awards a Reserve Champion rosette to the Reserve Champion In Hand Arab.

Coloured Horse & Pony of the Year sponsored by CHAPS (UK)

HOYS Qualifier

Sunday 24th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Russell Marks, Worcestershire

Ride Judge: Sarah Chapman, Powys

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

This class fee includes an £18 HOYS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

HOYS Qualifier

This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 24-142. Both owner and the rider/exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete. However, in order to qualify for the CHAPS UK Championship Show 2026, both Owner and Rider/Exhibitor need to be a current Showing Member and have a valid Qualifier card. Members should apply to CHAPS UK for the appropriate Qualifier Card. The CHAPS (UK) 2025 Championship Show will be held on 14th - 16th August 2025. This Show is a qualifier for The CHAPS (UK) 2026 Championship Show. The following classes are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers: E53, E54, E55, E56 & E57. For full rulings and information on competition/ qualification, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook; or visit www.chapsuk.com for rulings. Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete these classes.

Coloured Horse & Pony of the Year

This competition is open to mares, geldings, and CHAPS (UK) graded stallions, four years old or over, to be registered in, and complying with the showing requirements of, the main body of the stud books of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association (TGCA). Stallions are required to wear stallion discs in order to compete.

All Riders and owners must be Members of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society, The Showing Register or the Traditional Gypsy Cob Association. These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. This is a Horse of the Year Show Qualifier, all 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.

Please note that at Horse of the Year Show, ponies must not compete in both the Junior Coloured Ridden Pony of the Year and the Coloured Ridden Pony of the Year classes. The pony will compete in the class in which it qualifies first during the season. Riders and ponies may compete in both section A, section B and section D at HOYS qualifiers. Once a pony has qualified in either section A, section B or section D, it will no longer be eligible to compete in the section in which it has not qualified.

Marks will be awarded in the following way:

Ride/Performance 50 Marks Maximum

Conformation, Movement & Quality 50 Marks Maximum

In the case of equality, the horse with the highest Ride/Performance mark will be deemed the winner. If there is still equality at this point, then the judges’ decision will be final.

These classes are a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 8th-12th October 2025. Qualification will not pass below 5th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office.

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Class E53: Coloured Junior Ridden Pony of the Year Sponsored by CHAPS (UK) / Broom and Sleight Family Ring 5, 8.00am

Kindly sponsored by Coblet

Open to Native/Cob/Traditional ponies up to and including 148cm and non-native ponies up to and including 153cm. Riders must not have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year. The highest placed Native pony will go forward to the Native Championship (E80) in the Main Ring. The highest placed Non-Native pony will go forward to the Non-Native Championship (E79) in the Main Ring.

Class E54: Coloured Ridden Non-Native Horse of the Year Sponsored by CHAPS (UK) / Burghwallis Stud Ring 4, 10.45am

Open to horses exceeding 15hh (153cm), 4 years old and over. Horses to be ridden by the judge. Horses to be shown plaited and trimmed.

Class E55: Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Horse of the Year Sponsored by CHAPS (UK) / The Eccles UK Foundries Ltd

Ring 4, to follow class E54

Kindly sponsored by Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners

Open to ponies exceeding 14.2hh (148cm), 4 years old and over. Horses to be ridden by the judge. Horses to be shown in a natural state or fully trimmed and hogged.

Class E56: Coloured Ridden Non-Native Pony of the Year Sponsored by CHAPS (UK) / Appleton Grange Stud

Ring 5, 9.00am

Open to ponies not exceeding 15hh (153cm), 4 years old and over. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. Ponies to be shown plaited and trimmed.

Class E57: Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Pony of the Year Sponsored by CHAPS (UK) / White Crow Ring 5, to follow Class E56

Kindly sponsored by Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners

Open to ponies not exceeding 14.2hh (148cm), 4 years old and over. Ponies will not be ridden by the judge. Ponies to be shown in a natural state of fully trimmed and hogged.

Class E58: Coloured Ridden Non-Native Championship

Main Ring, 1.30pm 1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E54 & E56 will be eligible for this championship along with the highest placed Non-Native pony in class E53.

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Class E59: Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Championship

Main Ring, 1.30pm (concurrent with E58)

Kindly sponsored by Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners 1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E55 & E57 will be eligible for this championship along with the highest placed Native pony in class E53.

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Coloured Horses & Ponies (Unaffiliated)

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Debbie Van Praagh, East Sussex

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

CLASS RULES & REGULATIONS

These classes are unaffiliated and open to Palominos and Spotted Horses.

Class E172: In Hand Coloured Pony

Ring 4, 12.15pm

Kindly sponsored by J&B’s Barkery

Mare, stallion or gelding, not exceeding 148cm (14.2 hh)

The British Skewbald and Piebald Association have kindly offered a special rosette to the highest placed BSPA member in this class. The British Spotted Pony Society will present a special rosette to the highest placed registered British Spotted Pony in this class.

Class E173: In Hand Coloured Horse

Ring 4, to follow class E172

Kindly sponsored by J&B’s Barkery

Mare, stallion or gelding, exceeding 148cm (14.2 hh).

The British Skewbald and Piebald Association have kindly offered a special rosette to the highest placed BSPA member in this class.

Class E174: In Hand Coloured Championship

Ring 4, to follow class E173

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E172 & E173 will be eligible for this championship.

Kindly sponsored by J&B’s Barkery

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Class E175: Ridden Coloured Pony

Ring 4, 2.15pm

Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years and over to be ridden. Not exceeding 148cm (14.2hh).

The British Spotted Pony Society will present a special rosette to the highest placed registered British Spotted Pony in this class. The British Skewbald and Piebald Association have kindly offered a special rosette to the highest placed BSPA member in this class.

Class E176: Ridden Coloured Horse

Ring 4, to follow Class E175

Mare, stallion or gelding, 4 years and over to be ridden. Exceeding 148cm (14.2hh)

The British Skewbald and Piebald Association have kindly offered a special rosette to the highest placed BSPA member in this class. The winner of this class qualifies for the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship (Class E300). See Show Office if stabling required.

Class E177: Ridden Coloured Championship

Ring 4, to follow class E176

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E175 & E176 are eligible for this championship.

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Final Qualifier

LIHS Qualifier LIHS Qualifier

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Anthony Perkins, Somerset

Judge: Mark Northam, Somerset

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This section is kindly sponsored by Sparrowhawk’s Equine Cremations

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to the British Show Pony Society (BSPS). Ponies, Owners and Riders must be BSPS Members before the date of the Show to compete in the Heritage Supreme Classes. Competitors must be registered with the BSPS to compete in these classes. Classes will be judged under BSPS rules as per the 2025 BSPS Rule & Show Handbook. Riders must adhere to rule 43 in the 2025 BSPS rulebook with regard to hat tagging and specification. Animals must be the correct height for the breed as laid down in the individual breed standards.

The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Championship

Open to 1st and 2nd prize-winners from classes E134 - E137. Animals must be placed to third in every Championship. The Champion will qualify for BSPS Supreme Heritage at London International Horse Show. If the Champion has already qualified, the Reserve Champion will qualify. If the Champion and Reserve Champion have already qualified the 3rd placed animal will qualify. 1st to 3rd prize winners of the individual classes, (with the exception of the pony that has qualified), will qualify to compete at the SEMI-FINAL to be held at THE BSPS HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, at Arena U.K. (The qualification will NOT pass down the line).

The BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions

These classes are also qualifiers for the BSPS Challenge, and ponies that have been placed 1st in open Heritage Classes will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions

The classes will be judged on a 50/50 marks system.

50 marks – Show/Freedom of Action

50 marks – Breed Type/Conformation

Class E134: The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden - Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & B

Ring 5, 8.30am

For registered, pure bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & Welsh B ponies aged 4 years old or over. Riders any age.

Class E135: The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden - Dales, Fells & Highlands Ring 5, to follow class E134

For registered, pure bred Dales, Fell or Highland ponies aged 4 years old or over. Riders any age.

Class E136: The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden - Welsh Section C & D Ring 5, 10.15am

For registered, pure bred Welsh Section C & D ponies aged 4 years old or over. Riders any age.

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Class E137: The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden - Connemara & New Forest Ring 5, to follow class E136

For registered, pure bred Connemara or New Forest ponies aged 4 years old or over. Riders any age.

Class E138: The BSPS New Horizon Plastics Heritage Ridden Championship Main Ring, 1.00pm

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E134 - E137 are eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

It’s easiest to enter online. Just visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk to see the class listings and make your entry. Don’t forget to buy your membership first to qualify for great discounts on class fees.

DEADLINES:

25th July - close of showing class entries

IF SPACE PERMITS, HOYS classes and unaffiliated showing classes will stay open with late entry surcharge of £10 until 1st August.

Competitors requiring stabling are strongly advised to make their entries and book early to avoid disappointment.

HOYS Qualifier

Miniature Horse of the Year

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Robert Parker-Jones, Shropshire

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

These classes include an £18 HOYS contribution Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

HOYS Qualifier

This show is affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS). All exhibits must be registered with the BMHS. Exhibitors, owners and handlers must be current members of the BMHS and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2025 Showing Levy. All horses must be measured in the current year prior to competing in the qualifier. All competitors are advised to visit www.bmhs.co.uk for a list of measuring venues.

Exhibitors are required by DEFRA to carry with them Official Identity Documents for all horses/ponies when competing or travelling. Competitors are reminded that it is a DEFRA requirement that the Official Identity Documents must be in the name of the legal owner within 30 days of ownership. This must be registered with the breed society, relevant studbook or ID issuing agency, dependant on breed/type of animal. Spot checks may be carried out at qualifying shows and by breed societies. These classes will be run in accordance with the general rules as set out in the Horse of the Year Show rulebook, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.hoys.co.uk. All data given upon entry of this class is provided to Grandstand Media Ltd. and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www. grandstandentries.com.

The qualifying horse will be the highest placed, previously unqualified, exhibit within the Championship of the registered mare/gelding, stallion and youngstock sections. The Championship is only open to the first and second prize winners in the registered mare/gelding, stallion and youngstock sections retrospectively, and all horses forward in the Championship must be placed as any one of the six could be eligible for HOYS qualification. This class is a qualifying class for Horse of the Year Show, NEC, Birmingham, 8th-12th October 2025. Qualification will not pass below 6th place. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show office. Height limits for all classes are as follows:

4years old and over: Mini (small) = 82cm, Midi = 87cm

3 years old and over: Mini (small) = 81cm, Midi = 86cm

2 years old and over: Mini (small) = 79cm, Midi = 84cm

Yearlings: Mini (small) = 77cm, Midi = 82cm

The British Miniature Horse Society Breed Show 2025

The Miniature Horse Champion will qualify for the Champion of Champions class at the BMHS Breed Show on 30th August.

Class E141: Miniature Youngstock of the Year

Ring 3, 4.30pm

Open to registered youngstock 1 & 2 year old colts, fillies and geldings. Yearlings not to exceed 82cm. 2 yr olds not to exceed 84cm.

Class E142: Miniature Mare/Gelding of the Year

Ring 3, to follow class E141

Open to registered mares and gelding. 3 yr olds not to exceed 86cm. 4 yr olds and over not to exceed 87cm.

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Class E143: Miniature Stallion of the Year

Ring 3, to follow class E142

Licensed registered stallions. 3 yr olds not to exceed 86cm. 4 yr olds and over not to exceed 87cm.

Class E144: Miniature Horse of the Year Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E143

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E141 - E143 are eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

Shetlands In Hand

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Rachel Bown, Buckinghamshire

Entry fee : Members - £14.00, Non-Members - £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £24, 2nd - £18, 3rd - £15

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated and run under the rules of the Shetland Pony Breed Society Stud Book. These classes are confined to SPS-BS registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and will be named in the catalogue. Society rosettes will only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for registration. 3 year old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the show. In order to enter a stallion, entire males aged 4 years old and over must have an “S” Number and have been successfully through the SPS-BS stallion assessment prior to 2006 or the current SPS-BS voluntary veterinary examination. In-hand entire males 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in in-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in in-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.

TROPHIES & SPECIAL PRIZES

The Best Shetland Pony bred by an exhibitor living in Kent or Sussex will be awarded the Annwood Trophy (T40), kindly presented by Mr D W J O’Brien.

The Nashes Shield (T49) will be awarded to the best black Shetland pony, bred by an exhibitor, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs J Church.

The best foal will be awarded the Newton Challenge Trophy (T41), kindly presented by Mr and Mrs Brian Newton.

Class E45: Standard Shetland Yearling, 2 or 3 year old

Ring 3, 2.45pm. Colt, filly or gelding.

Class E46: Standard Shetland Mare, Stallion or Gelding

Ring 3, to follow class E45. 4 years or over. Mares with or without foal at foot. All foals minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the show.

Class E47: Standard Shetland Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E46

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E45 - E46 will be eligible to for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd £10 The SPSBS awards rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion Standard Shetlands. A Special SPSBS rosette will be awarded to the best gelding in this section. The Standard Shetland Champion will be presented with the Southpark Stud Trophy (T54).

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Class E48: Miniature Shetland Yearling, 2 or 3 year old

Ring 3, 3.40pm. Colt, filly or gelding.

Class E49: Miniature Shetland Mare, Stallion or Gelding

Ring 3, to follow class E48. 4 years or over. Mares with or without foal at foot. All foals minimum of 3 weeks old on the day of the show.

Class E50: Miniature Shetland Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E49

This championship has been kindly sponsored by Buckhurst Farm 1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E48 & E49 will be eligible to enter this championship. Prizes: 1st - £20, 2nd - £10. The Miniature Shetland Champion will be presented with the Lady Joan Gore-Langton Trophy (T110). The SPBS kindly awards rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion. A Special SPBS rosette will be awarded to the best gelding in this section.

Local Lead Rein & First Ridden

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Robert Parker-Jones, Shropshire

Entry fee : Members - £14.00, Non-Members - £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £24, 2nd - £18, 3rd - £15

This section has been kindly sponsored by Galloway Horsebox Hire

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are unaffiliated and open to competitors who live within a 25 mile radius of the Showground (RH7 6LL)

Ponies must be aged 4 years old or over and must not exceed 122cm. Ponies entered may be of any breed but must be shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

Class E15: Local Lead Rein Pony

Ring 3, 9.45am

Riders to be aged over 4 years old. Riders must not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Each competitor in this class will be awarded a special rosette.

Class E16: Local First Ridden Pony

Ring 3, to follow class E15

Riders to be aged over 4 years old. Riders must not have attained ther 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Each competitor in this class will be awarded a special rosette.

Class E17: Local Mini Ridden Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E16

1st and 2nd place prize winners in classes E15 & E16 will be eligible for this championship. The Orchard House Challenge Cup (T21) will be awarded to the winner of the Local Mini Ridden Championship.

Thelwell Ponies

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Robert Parker-Jones, Shropshire

Entry fee : Members - £14.00, Non-Members - £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £24, 2nd - £18, 3rd - £15

This class has been kindly sponsored by Pat & Carol Moir

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is unaffiliated and open to all children aged 4-12 years old. The maximum height of ponies to be 128cm (12.2hh). All ponies to be ridden, leading reins will be permitted. This is not a fancy dress competition and ponies must not be “made up” to resemble a Thelwell Pony but must be presented in their natural condition.

If entries are sufficient, the class will be divided by pony height. This class is to give children whose ponies are not suitable for the in-hand or ridden classes a chance to compete in something other than the Mounted Fancy Dress.

Class E23: Thelwell Ponies

Ring 3, 11.00am

Mounted Fancy Dress

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judges: Shirley Kerr, Nottinghamshire, & Shirley Hickling, Hampshire

Entry fee : Members - £14.00, Non-Members - £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £24, 2nd - £18, 3rd - £15

This class has been kindly sponsored by Toyland

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

Get the whole family (even the dog!) involved in our fabulous fancy dress competition. Hard hats must be worn at all times. Competitors to be aged between 4 and 14 years old. No entries will be taken on the day. Each competitor forward will receive a special rosette.

Class E20: Mounted Fancy Dress

Main Ring, 12.45pm

The Kipper Clarke Memorial Trophy (T103) will be awarded to the winner of this class. Keep up with our news and join the conversation on our social media feeds.

Junior Riding

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Robert Parker-Jones, Shropshire

Entry fee : Members - £14.00, Non-Members - £20.00

Prizes: 1st - £24, 2nd - £18, 3rd - £15

This class has been kindly sponsored by The Kraabu Tree

Class E26: Junior Riding Competition

Ring 3, 11.30am

This class is unaffiliated and open to all children aged 7 – 16 years of age.

The winner of this class will be awarded the Cecil Ramsey Challenge Trophy (T32), kindly presented by Mrs A Michelle Robinson in recognition of Mr Ramsey’s 20 years service as Hon. Secretary. The highest placed rider aged 12 years and under will be awarded The Homestall Cup (T86), kindly presented by the Moore Family.

Local Working Hunter

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Sam Walker, Cheshire & Eloise Van Praagh, East Sussex

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section has been kindly sponsored by Galloway Horsebox Hire

CLASS RULES & REGULATIONS

These classes are unaffiliated and are open only to competitors who live within 25 miles of the Ardenrun Showground (RH7 6LL). If classes are running late the judge may decide that competitors are not required to do an individual show.

Class E29: Local Working Hunter Pony, not exceeding 143cm Ring 4, 8.00am

Ponies not to exceed 143cm (14hh). Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Fences approximately 0.75m. (2’6”).

Class E30: Local Working Hunter Pony, exceeding 143cm but not 153cm

Ring 4, to follow class E29

Ponies exceeding 143cm (14hh) but not exceeding 15hh. Riders any age. Fences approximately 0.85m. (2’9”).

Class E31: Local Working Hunter, exceeding 153cm

Ring 4, to follow class E30

Horses exceeding 153cm (15hh) Riders any age. Fences approximately 0.85m. (2’9”). Height of the jumps will not exceed 1.00m (3’3”)

Class E32: Local Working Hunter Championship

Ring 4, to follow class E31. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15 1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E29 - E31 will be eligible. The Champion Local Working Hunter will receive the Toby Trophy (T87), kindly donated by Mr Peter Hill.

NEW: Now open to Welsh ponies

UK Ponies & Horses Mountain & Moorland In Hand Gold Medal Series

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: James Van Praagh, East Sussex

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section has been kindly sponsored by Sonia Burt, Walstead Connemara Ponies

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to the UK Ponies & Horses. Open to Mountain & Moorland stallions, colts, fillies, mares or geldings, any age. To be shown in hand. Registered with the approved pure breed society stud books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section A, B, C or D. Shetlands are not permitted into these classes as they have their own breed classes. Ponies are to be trimmed within their breed society specification. Manes must not be plaited and tails not braided. Ponies are restricted to the height limits laid down by their appropriate breed societies and may be measured at the Judge’s discretion. All stallions must be adequately bitted.

UK Ponies & Horses Gold Medal Series 26/A18/8358

These classes are qualifiers for the UK Ponies & Horses Spring Classic 2026. 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed competitors in the relevant classes will qualify, UK Ponies & Horses do not issue qualification cards, however results will be verified by the office. Competitors are not required to be members of UK Ponies & Horses to compete in the finals.

Class E35: M&M Small Breeds

Ring 3, 12.00pm

Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh A & B. Mares, stallions or geldings. Any age.

Class E36: M&M Large Breeds

Ring 3, to follow class E35

Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D. Mares, stallions or geldings. Any age.

Class E37: M&M In Hand Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E36

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from classes E35 & E36 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Champion In Hand Mountain and Moorland will be presented with the Sherberton Black Jo Memorial Trophy (T140).

UK Ponies & Horses Mountain & Moorland Open Ridden Ponies Gold Medal Series

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: James Van Praagh, East Sussex

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to UK Ponies & Horses. Open to Mountain & Moorland, stallions, mares or geldings, 4 years old & over. Registered with their approved pure breed society stud books of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh Section A, B, C or D. Rider any age. (Please see Rule 7 of the current UK Ponies & Horses Rule Book).

UK Ponies & Horses Gold Medal Series 26/A18/8358

These classes are qualifiers for the UK Ponies & Horses Spring Classic 2026, 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed competitors in the relevant classes will qualify, UK Ponies & Horses do not issue qualification cards, however results will be verified by the office. Competitors are not required to be members of UK Ponies & Horses to compete in the finals.

Class E40: Open M&M Small Breeds Ridden

Ring 4, 4.15pm

Mare or Gelding, 4 year old & over. Registered with their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section ‘A’ and ‘B’.

Class E41: Open M&M Large Breeds Ridden

Ring 4, to follow class E40

Mare or Gelding, 4 year old & over. Registered with their approved Pure Breed Society Stud Books of Dales, Fell, Connemara, New Forest, Highland, Welsh Section ‘C’ and ‘D’.

Class E42: Open M&M Ridden Championship

Ring 4, to follow class E41

1st and 2nd placed prize winners from E40 & E41 will be eligible for this championship Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Champion Open Ridden Mountain and Moorland Pony will be presented with the Col Sir Ralph S Clarke Challenge Cup (T30)

Travelling Assistance

HEAVY HORSES

£45 travelling assistance will be awarded to exhibits that come forward in Heavy Horse classes E84, E87 and E94-E97. A maximum of 2 animals per owner will be eligible for travelling assistance, with only one amount allocated per animal.

Stabling

Heavy Horses will be stabled within the horsebox park, close to Ring 5. Stabling is available for Shires and Heavy Horse exhibitors at the rate of £75 per box per night, or £125 for two nights, and will be refunded after the show providing that the animal came forward in their class. This entitles the exhibitor to use the stable from 6.00pm on the night of reservation until 6.00pm the following day. Stabling must be booked and paid for at the time of making entries and can only be booked for the night before the horse(s) compete(s). Bedding will not be provided.

Best Shod Heavy Horse

The competition, sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Farriers, will run concurrently with judging of the Shire Classes and Any Other Heavy Horse Breed classes.

Heavy Horse Parade

Please note the Heavy Horse Parade will take place in Ring 5 at 4.00pm on Monday 25th August. All heavy horse exhibitors are warmly invited to take part in this parade with those forward included in a cash prize raffle to take place in the collecting ring.

Discounts for Members

Membership of our Show is a great way to show your ongoing support and to stay up to date with all our news. Membership comes with various benefits for added value, including access to the Members’ Marquee area at the Show each year.

Affordability is key, with membership starting at just £48 per year. This brings our members exclusive discounts on entry fees and grants entry to the show for both days in addition to your competitor passes. If you’re entering our equine competition classes online and want to benefit from Member rates then make sure you select and complete the purchase of your membership first before entering the classes.

We issue newsletters for members to keep you in touch with our developments through the year.

Class E81: Best Shod Heavy Horse Award

Judge: James Hayter DipWCF (Hons)

The competition, sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Farriers, will run concurrently with judging of the Shire classes and Any Other Heavy Horse Breed class.

The judge will examine each horse before or during the line-up for preliminary judging, taking into consideration:

a) The condition of the feet

b) The making (or preparation) and fitting of the shoes

c) The nailing and position of clips

Normal shoes and showing plates are equally acceptable, provided they are suitable for the horse. The best shod heavy horse in each class will go forward to the Heavy Horse Parade for final judging and presentations.

Prizes: 1st - The Worshipful Company of Farriers will award a rosette and an inscribed card to the winner in each class and a plaque to the overall winner. The Worshipful Company of Farriers will also award a plaque for the Registered Farrier responsible for the winning horse’s feet and shoeing.

Ridden Heavy Horse

Monday 25th August 2025

Conformation Judge: Andrew Whetton, Staffordshire

Ride Judge: Sam Walker, Cheshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This class is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

This class is affiliated to and run under the rule of the British Ridden Heavy Horse Society. This class is open to any breed of heavy horse, 4 years old and over. Part bred horses are not eligible to compete in this class.

Eversley Ridden Heavy Horse Championship 2026

Open to horses 4 years old and over that are certified British bred and registered in the main Stud Books of the Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk or Percheron Society at the time of qualification. Part breds are not eligible. The horse must be entered in the name and ownership they are registered in. Qualification can be awarded to 3rd place if the winner and runner-up have previously qualified. If less than three horses are forward in the ring the award will not be presented.

Supreme Ridden Horse Championship

The winner of class E84 will go forward to the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship, held on Monday afternoon in the Main Ring.

Class E84: Ridden Heavy Horse

Ring 4, 1.45pm. Mare or gelding, ridden. Stallions by arrangement.

Any Other Breed of Heavy Horse

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Andrew Whetton, Staffordshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This class is unaffiliated and open to all pure bred heavy horses which must be registered in the stud book of the relevant breed society. Pure bred Shires are not eligible for this class as they have their own section.

Class E87: Any Other Breed of Heavy Horse

Ring 3, 10.00am. Mare or gelding, any age. Stallions by arrangement. To be shown in hand. A special rosette is provided by the Suffolk Horse Society for the best Suffolk Horse exhibited in this class.

Heavy Horse Agricultural or Trade Turnout

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Andrew Whetton, Staffordshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This section has been kindly sponsored by Longley Associates

Travelling Assistance

£150 travelling assistance will be awarded to Heavy Horse Turnouts that come forward for their class and £75 travelling assistance will be awarded to Heavy Turnouts with an Agricultural Implement.

Class E90: Single Heavy Horse Agricultural Or Trade Turnout

Ring 5, 3.15pm

2- or 4-wheel farm wagon or dray. Engaged in any trade or occupation. Agricultural implements permitted.

Class E91: Pairs or Teams Heavy Horse Agricultural Or Trade Turnout

Ring 5, 3.15pm

2- or 4-wheel farm wagon or dray. Engaged in any trade or occupation. Agricultural implements permitted.

The Sennocke Challenge Cup (T31), presented by the Sennocke Engineering Co. Ltd will be awarded to the overall best trade or agricultural turnout.

Shires In Hand

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Andrew Whetton, Staffordshire

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

This section is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to and run under the rules of the Shire Horse Society. The Silver Spoon and a Rosette will be awarded to the Best Mare or Filly in the Shire Horse classes. Owners must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during one year, the National Shire Horse Show being excepted. The winning animal must be registered or eligible for registration in the Stud Book or Grade B Register. The Shire Horse Council reserves the right to offer the Spoon only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.

Class E94: Shire Gelding

Ring 3, to follow class E87 4 years old and over

Class E95: Shire Yearling

Ring 3, to follow class E94 Colt, filly or gelding.

Class E96: Shire 2 or 3 year old

Ring 3, to follow class E95. Colt, filly or gelding.

Class E97: Shire Mare

Ring 3, to follow class E96. 4 years old and over. If sufficient entries are received, this class will be divided by Brood Mares and Barren Mares.

Class E98: Shire Foal

Ring 3, to follow class E97. Colt or filly.

Class E99: Shire Horse Championship

Ring 3, to follow class E98

1st and 2nd placed prize winners in classes E94 - E98 will be eligible for this championship. Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The Champion Shire Horse will receive the Brenchley Shire Stud Challenge Cup (T82), kindly presented by G E Bournes Esq. The Shire Horse Society Silver Spoon and Rosette will be awarded to the best Mare or Filly in the Shire Horse classes. The Wheatley Perpetual Challenge Cup (T81), kindly presented by Mrs A E Knight, will be awarded to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse.

Heavy Horse Young Handlers

Monday 25th August 2025

Judge: Andrew Whetton, Staffordshire

Free entry

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £25, 3rd - £20

This class is kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs A Murison

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

This class is unaffiliated and open to young persons aged between 12 - 18 years old. Mares and geldings, any age of any heavy horse breed.

The Shire Horse Society will once again be running the SHS Young Handler’s Accumulator Award in 2025. Points relative to placings will be awarded to those young handlers who are 2025 members of the Shire Horse Society. The winner will be announced at the end of the year. Points will be awarded to the top five, with points awarded as follows:- 1st-5 points, 2nd-4 points, 3rd- 3 points, 4th-2 points and 5th-1 point. The Champion Young Handler with the most points at the end of the year will win the trophy. Those taking part in the above should be Junior members of the Society and are able to join mid-season if they are not already members. Points will only count once membership is taken up and points will not be back dated. Junior memberships are £13 per annum and are open to those that have not attained their 18th birthday.

Class E102: Young Handlers

Ring 3, to follow class E99

Handler aged between 12 & 18 years old. Mares and Geldings, any age of any heavy horse breed. Animals must have been entered into previous breed classes.

Competitor Information: Heavy Horses and Coaching

Stabling can be booked by all Heavy Horse and Coaching competitors. Please book and pay for stables online. Stabling fees paid will be refunded after the show for horses forward in these sections.

Stables are £75 for 1 night, £125 for two nights. Bedding NOT provided. Stabling only avalable and refunded for the night BEFORE a horse competes. Stables can be found in the Shop section of our website. Heavy Horse & Coaching stables are larger than normal hire stables so please ensure you select this option when you make your purchase.

Travelling Assistance is payable to competitors who come forward for their classes at the appropriate rate as detailed in the class information.

The Heavy Horse Parade will take place in Ring 5 at 4.00pm on Monday 25th August. All heavy horse exhibitors are warmly invited to take part in this parade with those forward included in a cash prize raffle to take place in the collecting ring.

DRIVING CLASSES

Coaching / Four In Hand

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Richard Lanni, Perth

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

This section has been kindly sponsored by Longley Associates

These classes are unaffiliated and include a road drive of approximately 5 miles. Exhibitors should ensure they are covered by third party insurance.

Exhibitors are requested to send commentator’s notes describing their vehicle including some history and relevant information when submitting their entries.

Travelling Assistance & Stabling

£200 travelling assistance will be awarded for each exhibit forward. Stabling can be booked at the cost of £70 per night or £120 for two nights, fees will be refunded for each exhibit forward. Stabling only refunded for the night before horses compete.

12.30pm - inspection of exhibits in the Horse Box Park 1.30pm - depart the Horse Box Park to begin drive.

Class E62: Coaching, Four In Hand

Main Ring, 3.00pm

Traditional Coach and Four-in-Hand (maximum 4 horses) i.e. Park Drag, Road Coach, Mail Coach or Regimental Coach, Any height. Driven to a traditional vehicle.

The winner of this class will receive the John Love Coaching Trophy (T107)

Class E63: Unicorns, Multiples

Main Ring, 3.00pm

Traditional vehicle and multiple teams. Any height. Driven to a traditional vehicle. The winner of this class will receive the John Love Four-in-Hand Trophy (T89) It’s easiest to enter online. Just visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk to see the class listings and make your entry. Don’t forget to buy your membership first to qualify for great discounts on

Members get access to the show on both days and a perfect ringside view with access to the exclusive Members’ Bar & Restaurant.

Double Harness Scurry

Sunday 24th August 2025

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £120, 2nd - £90, 3rd - £70, 4th & 5th - £60, 6th & 7th - £50

This section has been kindly sponsored by Osborne Refrigerators

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

To be run under the rules of the Osborne Scurry Group Horse of the Year Show Series 2025 (OSG).

Horse of the Year Show – Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Championship

Drivers & grooms must be members of the OSG. Vehicles & ponies must comply with the rules of the OSG. The highest placed competitor in each class, disregarding those already qualified, will qualify for the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Championship at the 2025 Horse of the Year Show (NEC, Birmingham)

Class E66: Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry - Small

Ring 5, 10.45am

Pair of ponies to be 122cm and under.

Class E67: Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry - Large

Ring 5, 11.45am

Pair of ponies exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 148cm.

Class E68: Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry Championship

Main Ring, 2.15pm

Open to the six highest placed competitors in classes E66 & E67. Irrespective of placing, competitors eliminated in these classes are not eligible for this Championship. Prizes: 1st - £100, 2nd - £70, 3rd - £60, 4th to 6th - £40

Harness Horse & Pony of the Year Championship

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge: Brian Ball, Cornwall

Entry fee : Members - £41.00, Non-Members - £50.00

This class includes an £18 HOYS contribution

Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £40, 3rd - £30

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to the British Driving Society.

Private Driving Classes are for horses and ponies any height, 4 years old or over, correctly and smartly harnessed to a sound, suitable and well-maintained traditional type vehicle, suitable for a competent whip to drive on the road, (commercial vehicles, hackney show wagons and pneumatic tyres not permitted). There will be no Road Drive. If sufficient entries are forward the classes will be divided (at the judge’s discretion). Exhibitors in all driving classes should ensure they are covered by third party insurance. Whips under the age of 18 must be accompanied in the vehicle by a competent and experienced adult groom over 18 years of age.

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All drivers/grooms/passengers under the age of 14 must wear a hard hat. BDS recommend a correctly secured skull cap/riding hat that meets one of the current BSI standards should be worn when in a carriage or in attendance to the turnout.

Horse of the Year Show 2025 – Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship. Classes E75 - E77 are qualifiers for Horse of the Year Show, to be held on the 8th - 12th October 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. The 1st & 2nd from each class will go through to the Championship, a qualifier for Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship. All data given upon entry of these classes is provided to Grandstand Media and stored on the Grandstand Entries System. For full policy details please visit www. grandstandentries.com. The qualification for the Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship will be awarded to the highest placed turnout, owned, and driven by a member of the British Driving Society, in the championship down to 6th place, disregarding those already qualified. Qualification will be verified by the Horse of the Year Show Office.

Victoria Food Company Open Private Driving Championship Qualifier.

The Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Champion will qualify for the Victoria Extravaganza Carriage Driving Championship Grand Final to be held on Sunday 14th September 2025 at Bury Farm Equestrian Club, New Bury Farm, Mill Road Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT. In the event that the winner has already qualified then the reserve will qualify, if the reserve has already qualified then the rosette will be handed back to the winner. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.

Class E75: Horse Of The Year Show: Non-Hackney Types Under 13.2hh In Harness

Main Ring, 8.00am

Singles, pairs or tandems

Class E76: Horse Of The Year Show: Non-Hackney Types Over 13.2hh In Harness

Main Ring, to follow class E75

Singles, pairs or tandems

The Tom Kelly Memorial Trophy (T75) will be awarded to the highest placed Welsh Section D in this class.

Class E77: Horse of the Year Show Hackneys or Hackney Types in Harness

Main Ring, to follow class E76.

Singles, pairs or tandems, any height.

The Arthur Whitehead Challenge Cup (T47) will be awarded to the winner of this class.

The Sarah Jane Kelly Cup (T119) will be awarded to the best Hackney pony.

Class E78: Harness Horse and Pony of the Year Championship

Main Ring, to follow class E77.

To be competed for by the 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes E75-E77.

Prizes: 1st - £30, 2nd - £15

The British Driving Society kindly offers Young Driver rosettes to the highest placed junior members.

A special Donkey Breed Society rosette will be awarded to the best donkey turnout.

The Moran Hackney Championship Cup (T61), kindly presented by Mr C Moran, will be presented to the highest placed Hackney exhibit in this class.

Private Driving

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge (E71): Brian Ball, Cornwall

Judge (E72): Paul Hooper OBE, Somerset

Entry fee : Members - £23.00, Non-Members - £32.00

Prizes: 1st - £35, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25

CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERS

These classes are affiliated to the British Driving Society. Exhibitors must be a member of the British Driving Society to enter these classes.

Private Driving Classes are for horses and ponies any height, 4 years old or over, correctly and smartly harnessed to a sound, suitable and well-maintained traditional type vehicle, suitable for a competent whip to drive on the road, (commercial vehicles, hackney show wagons and pneumatic tyres not permitted). There will be no Road Drive. If sufficient entries are forward the classes will be divided (at the judges discretion). Exhibitors in all driving classes should ensure they are covered by third party insurance. Whips under the age of 18 must be accompanied in the vehicle by a competent and experienced adult groom over 18 years of age.

Victoria Extravaganza Carriage Driving Championship

The winner of class E71 will qualify for the Victoria Extravaganza Carriage Driving Championship Grand Final to be held on Sunday 14th September 2025 at Bury Farm Equestrian Club, New Bury Farm, Mill Road Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT. In the event that the champion has already qualified then the reserve champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.

Pleasure Driving

Class E71 is open to newcomers to showing and not intended for those who show in Private Driving classes. Regular showing competitors are asked to respect this and entries for the Pleasure Driving class will not be accepted from those who enter our Private Driving classes.

To be judged on general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability. To be judged: 15% vehicle suitability, fit and cleanliness;15% harness suitability, fit and cleanliness; 70% driver and groom, horse/pony, way of going and suitability as a family pleasure animal. Competitors may, for example, be required to drive and halt between two pairs of cones and/or given other specific movements to execute in their show.

Private Driving - Concours D’elegance

The essence of the class is the word ‘elegance’ and the winner will be the turnout which, in the opinion of the judge presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, passengers, etc. but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers/passengers personal costume but fancy dress or period costume are not permitted. The object of this class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are not closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

Class E71: Pleasure Driving

Ring 5, 12.30pm

Open to horses, ponies, donkeys and mules aged 4 years old or over. Single, pair or tandem driven to a vehicle capable of seating 2 or more persons. Traditional and non-traditional vehicles are permitted.

The Nettlestead Baron Memorial Cup (T142) will be awarded to the winner of this class and kindly presented by Mrs Elcome. A bottle of champagne will be awarded to the best donkey or mule in a non-traditional vehicle in this class. This prize will be kindly presented by Mr Neil Burke.

Class E72: Concours D’Elegance

Ring 5, 11.15am

This class is designed to establish the most elegant turnout. Open to singles, pairs, multiples, 4 years old or over, to a traditional type vehicle. The George Freeman Challenge Cup (T112) will be awarded to the winner of this class, kindly presented by Mary Byers.

DEADLINES:

25th July - close of showing class entries

IF SPACE PERMITS, HOYS classes and unaffiliated showing classes will stay open with late entry surcharge of £10 until 1st August.

Competitors requiring stabling are strongly advised to make their entries and book early to avoid disappointment.

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A £5 first aid levy is payable by every exhibitor in our equestrian competitions. This charge will apply per transaction.

Sometimes a society membership includes suitable insurance cover. BHS Gold Membership also offers cover for most activities. Please check your insurance is in date.

IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY (GB) £2000 RIDDEN CHALLENGE 2026

QUALIFIER

General Qualifying Eligibility Criteria

Horses need not be registered with/overstamped by the IDHS (GB) to qualify but must be on the IDHS (GB) Registers by the time of the Championships.

In the final, the Champion will be awarded £1000 prize money, the Reserve Champion will be awarded £500, and 3rd to 7th inclusive will be awarded £100 each. In addition, the highest placed Purebred Irish Draught will receive £100, and the highest placed Sport Horse/Part bred will receive £50.

GENERAL QUALIFYING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (You don’t have to be a member to enter but you must be by the time of the final)

All horses must be registered with or overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and in the correct ownership

Owners of Pure bred Irish Draughts and Irish Draught Sport Horses/Part bred) must now be full members of the IDHS (GB) to compete.

Irish Draught Sport Horses/Part bred are horses that have a minimum of 25% proven

All pure-bred Irish Draught Stallions must be inspected and overstamped by the IDHS (GB) and be Class 1, 2 or RID (GB). Stallions must display a red, white and blue ribbon in their tails and be shown by experienced rider/handlers over 18 years of age Ridden horses must be 153cm (15hh) or over.

GENERAL QUALIFIER INFORMATION:

The Finals of all IDHS (GB) qualifiers will be held at the IDHS (GB) National Championship Show on 5th & 6th September 2026 at Venue TBC.

All owners of qualified horses will be contacted by a member of the IDHS (GB) Show Affiliation Team Horses can only qualify for a specific Final once, regardless of the type or number of classes won, placed in or entered.

Could you become a sponsor?

You might have noticed that some of our competition classes have a sponsor who kindly contributes to the prize fund. Sponsors can be individuals or companies. We can offer a package of benefits to help you get the most from your support.

We acknowledge sponsors in our prize schedules (printed and online) and we can tailor a great sponsorship package to suit you that can increase your visibility with our competitors and visitors.

For more information and an informal chat about the opportunities for sponsorship then please call or email our Show Office.

Contact: Judy Whittaker, Show Director, on 01342 832307 or email: showdirector@edenbridge-show.co.uk

General Regulations

Entries may be made online at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk or on a printed entry form and must be delivered or sent to the Show Office, with the entry fee, on or before the close of entries.

1. All entry forms must be accurately filled up and signed by the Exhibitor or their agent. An Exhibitor omitting to give information asked for on the entry form will be liable to have their entry rejected.

2. Every Exhibitor shall prove the correctness of their entry to the satisfaction of the Committee when called upon to do so. Failing to furnish the required proof may result in prohibition from exhibiting, any prize awarded may be withheld and the award cancelled.

3. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they are eligible to compete in each class. No entry will be substituted after the closing date of entries.

4. Entry fees will be forfeited if the animal does not come forward for their class without a valid reason.

5. A refund will be considered if the animal is medically unable to compete. A refund request will need to completed, in writing, within 1 month of the date of the Show. A vet’s certificate must be supplied with the refund request. Refunds will only be considered after the Show.

6. In all classes the Committee reserves the right of rejection of the entry of any person and also the right of withholding any prize or prizes awarded.

7. Riders or handlers must be a minimum age of 4 years or over.

8. Entry fees for classes that are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show or Royal International Horse Show are subject to an additional levy as noted in the schedule.

9. To be eligible to make entries at Members’ rates an

Exhibitor must have paid the annual subscription for the current year, 2025. Members must have paid their membership prior to making their entry to ensure that they are eligible for Members’ rates.

10. The Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of entries in any class.

11. Competitors in all classes must ensure they have sufficient grooms in attendance, especially if multiple entries are made. Competitors in charge of animals must be subject to the orders of the Stewards, and must not leave their animals unattended. All exhibitors are required to hold appropriate public liability insurance for their animals and to produce evidence of this on request.

12. Competitors and their associated party must have the correct and valid passes in order to access the Showground. Passes are only valid for the day of the competitor’s entered class. Wristbands and competition numbers will be available to collect on the day from the Equestrian Check-In in the Horse Box Park. They will NOT be sent in advance.

13. Exhibitors will be allocated 2 passes for the first horse entered, and 1 additional pass for each horse thereafter. A maximum of 6 passes will be allocated to each Exhibitor. Driving entries will receive 1 additional pass per entry.

Additional entry tickets may be purchased from the website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk.

Pass Allocation

Animals Entered 1 2 3 4 5+

Pass Allocation 2 3 4 5 6

14. Horse boxes & trailers may park in the Horse Box Park. Supporting cars will not be permitted in the Horse Box Park and must park in the public car parks.

15. Stabling will not be available for competitors resident in local postcodes. This includes all

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Surrey, Sussex and London postcodes, and all Kent postcodes with the exception of the CT area. Stabling can be booked for competitors travelling from postcodes outside the areas listed above and for all competitors in the heavy horse and coaching sections. For heavy horses and coaching competitors the postcode restriction does not apply and stabling costs are refunded after the show for horses forward. Horses and ponies must be competing on the day after the night booked for stabling – ie, if entered in Monday classes, stabling will only be permitted for Sunday night. Horses and ponies may not stay overnight unless accommodated in the official show stables.

Competitors with stables must provide their own bedding, feed and associated equipment and must ensure the stable is cleared completely before they leave. Stables cannot be accessed until 6pm of the night booked and must be cleaned and vacated by 6pm on the following day. All stabling must be booked and paid for at the time of making entries. Competitors must report to the Stable Manager upon arrival for allocation of stabling. There is no opportunity to hire stables on the day. Horses eligible to compete in the Supreme Ridden Horse Championship will have stabling provided free of charge for the Sunday night, if required. Please advise the Show Office if stabling is required.

16. If any animal shall be proved to be suffering from any contagious or infectious disease at the time it is sent to the Show, the Exhibitor thereof shall indemnify the Society against all or any claims for losses sustained.

All equines arriving onto the showground must be accompanied by their equine passport. Spot checks will be carried out by a vet. All equines over six months of age must be fully vaccinated against Equine Influenza and Tetanus. Animals must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination followed by the 2nd vaccination, between 21 - 60 days later), followed by the first booster (120 - 180 days). Please check with your vet to ensure

you comply. Animals may compete having received the primary course and prior to the 1st booster, but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccination dose. Animals arriving at the showground must have been vaccinated within 12 months before the show.

17. The Show prohibits the administration and use of tranquilisers or other substances which may affect behaviour or performance of any animal at the show. The rules of the affiliated breed societies will be upheld in respect of the administration of forbidden substances to show exhibits and The Show permits such societies to carry out any tests or inspections provided for in their rules. In the event of any such test proving positive, societies may be expected to take disciplinary action in accordance with their rules. Exhibitors will disqualified from their class and placing and may be liable to pay for any additional costs that are incurred by The Show. The Show reserves the right to sample horses, ponies or donkeys independently from the breed societies.

18. Competitors are reminded that horses and ponies should be of a healthy weight. Riders must be of a suitable size for their horse or pony and they should not exceed 20% of the horse or pony’s body weight. The Show’s stewards and officials have been asked to help enforce this and reserve the right to ask any rider to dismount if they exceed appropriate weight for the animal to carry.

19. Each affiliated society has its own rules which apply for turnout standards, however the Show discourages competitors from trimming sensory whiskers on horses and ponies.

20. All horses, ponies & donkeys receiving a prize, reserve or commended rosette will be required (under penalty of disqualification) to be ready to parade when required.

21. Trophies presented at the show to be held for one year.

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22. No one will be allowed in the ring while the judges are engaged upon their awards, except those who have duties to perform.

23. The judges may withhold any prize where there is evident want of merit.

24. Whilst a full set of rosettes will be awarded per class, prize payouts will depend on class entries. In showing classes no second prize will be paid unless there are at least four entries in a class, and no third prize paid unless there are at least five entries. In British Showjumping classes in Ring 2, BS Rule 76.6 will be applied. In Main Ring showjumping classes all prize money listed will be paid.

25. With the exception of Young Handler classes, prize money will be paid electronically into the entrant’s nominated bank account after the event. The Show Office will make every effort to make such payments within 30 days of the show. Entrants should take care to ensure they enter the correct information on the entry form. All queries and claims regarding prize money must be submitted before 10th October 2025.

26. Any class may be cancelled or, where appropriate, amalgamated unless there are at least three entries.

27. A class is deemed to have commenced when an animal enters the ring, if the judge is then present in the ring. If the judge is not present then the class shall commence when the judge enters the ring. Exhibits will not be allowed into the ring after the ponies/horses have been asked to trot.

28. Judges named in this Schedule have been appointed to act as such in events as indicated. The Committee reserves the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding.

29. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to note the

name of the judge appointed for the classes they wish to enter and are advised, in the interests of all concerned, not knowingly to enter an animal bred by, previously owned by or with any connections to the judge appointed.

30. The decision of the judge is final.

31. For those with stables booked and wishing to camp, a camping/caravan permit can be purchased when making entries or at a later date. A camping pass will need to be purchased for a tent, motorhome or caravan that will take up additional space in the Horse Box Car Park. Passes can be purchased for £10 and are valid for staying on site for the night(s) of your stable booking only. All horses staying overnight must be accommodated in official Show stables (see regulation 15).

32. Use of data

Data given upon entry of any classes to Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show will be retained and used to provide you with reasonable information about your participation and about the event in general. It may also be provided to various and relevant societies for checking eligibility, for publication of results and may be published in the Show’s catalogue, social media and website.

By providing data you are giving permission for that data to be stored on the Show’s systems and databases. The Show’s Privacy Notice can be found on our website at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk.

By entering a competition class you permit the Show Organisers to use your name and photographs of your exhibit in our publicity material. This could be online, in print and could be supplied to third party media organisations for publication.

33. Objections

All objections must be made in writing to the Show Office within one hour of the termination of the judging of the classes in question on the day of the Show; such objection to be accompanied by a deposit of £5.00, this deposit to be forfeited in the event of continues over...

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the objection proving unfounded and/or frivolous.

34. Behaviour

In the event of an Exhibitor, or anyone connected with an Exhibitor, being guilty of improper or abusive behaviour towards their animal, any Official of the Society or the general public, then the Chairman, Chief Steward or Show Director shall have the power to order the offender to leave the showground and recommend that the Council shall refuse that person’s entries for future shows. Should an Exhibitor be aggrieved at such action they may lodge an objection in writing. Such objections shall be considered by a panel of not less than 3 members of the Society appointed by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman and their decision shall be final.

All of the Stewards and Committees are volunteers who dedicate their time to organising and running the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show. The Show operates a zero tolerance approach to abuse of our volunteers and kindly asks that you respect them during the event.

35. Health & Safety

The Organisers of this show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all the Officials and Stewards. All those riding a horse or pony on site must wear a hat that complies with current safety standards.

36. Insurance

The Show requires all exhibitors and competitors to hold third party liability insurance for the duration of the event.

37. Neither the Society nor its officers or servants shall be liable for personal injury or loss of or damage

to any property whatsoever happening to or arising out of the presence of any person at the Society’s Show and caused by the wrongful act or omission of the Society, its officers or servants, and it is a condition of entry to the Show that any person visiting the Show, including any Exhibitors, competitors or their servants shall indemnify the Society, its officers or servants against all liabilities, claims, proceedings, costs and demands arising out of such act or omission.

38. Force majeure: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure the event takes place as planned, if natural disaster, extreme weather, act of God, war, act or threat of terror, civil commotion, fire, disease or death of a monarch should prevent the Show from running or substantially curtail its activities the Show shall not be liable for any losses incurred and reserves the right to refuse refund of fees.

39. Failure to comply with any of the foregoing regulations could result in prize money being withheld, possible disqualification and refusal of entries in future years.

40. Should any questions arise not provided for in the foregoing rules and regulations, the same must be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final.