Entries close 25th July 2025 (showing classes)
Entries close 19th August 2025 (showjumping classes)
show schedules
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 this year but must be collected when you arrive from the Equestrian Check-In Point in the Horsebox Park.
Showjumping Officials
Jumping entries close on 19th August 2025 and entries will be limited in each class.
BS Rule 76.6 will be applied to all showjumping prize money.
Course Builders:
Mr B Townley - Main Ring
Mr J Farrell - Showjumping Ring
Ms R Stansfield - Ring 4
Mr N Farrell
Judges:
Sara Pheasant - Chair of Judges & Lead Official, Main Ring
Jan Willard – Lead Official
Kathy Willard, Chris Tremlow, Sarah Porter, Di Pimblett, Nicola Stern
Judges have the organiser’s permission to close a class if not running smoothly. Entries confined to Registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members in accordance with British Showjumping Rule 79 and Rule 82.19.
No member shall allow a stallion for which he/she is responsible as an owner, lessee, authorised agent or rider to compete or be prepared to compete, in any showjumping competition without taking adequate precautions to ensure other members of the public are not put at risk of injury. Please note: stallions may not compete on the British Showjumping ‘Ticket to Ride’ scheme. Count back may be used in all classes.
Please note BS Rule 122.6 - Practice fences may not be higher than 10cm greater than the height of the maximum height of fences in the arena. For safety purposes the number of competitors permitted in warm-up arenas will be strictly limited.
PRIZE MONEY
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. We’ll make payment as quickly as possible but please allow 30 days to ensure results can be verified and amounts checked.
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 listed after the classes.
A £5 first aid levy is payable by every exhibitor in our equestrian competitions. This charge will apply per transaction.
Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August
All timings are approximate and are subject to change
Main Ring
E75
E76 HOYS Harness, Non-Hackney, Over 13.2hh to follow
E77 HOYS Harness, Hackney & Hackney Type to follow
E78
E2
Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August
Ring 2
Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August
All timings are approximate and are subject to change
Ring 3
E5 Diamond Veteran In Hand
E6 Veteran In Hand to follow
E7 Pre-Veteran In Hand to follow
E8 Veteran In Hand Championship to follow
E15
E16 Local First Ridden Pony to follow
E17 Local Mini Ridden Championship to follow
E23
E35 In Hand Mountain & Moorland - Small Breeds James 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
E45
E46
E47
Shetlands - 3yr olds and under
Shetlands - 4yr olds and over 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
Ring 4
E29 Local Working Hunter Pony 14hh and under
E30 Local Working Hunter Pony 15hh and under to follow
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
E55 HOYS Coloured Ridden Native Horse to follow
E172 In Hand Coloured Pony (Unaffiliated)
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.
E57
Ring Timetable - Sunday 24th August
Ring 5
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.
Ring Timetable - Monday 25th August
All timings are approximate and are subject to change
Ring 3
E153 Show Horse Breeding - yearling
E154 Show Horse Breeding - 2 year old to follow
E155 Show Horse Breeding - 3 year old to follow
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)
E94 Shires - Gelding
Andrew Whetton 10.00am
E95 Shires - Yearling to follow
E96 Shires - 2 or 3 year old to follow
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 Conf: Paul Cook Ride: 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 Conf: Lucy Killingbeck Ride: Robert Walker 12.00pm
E115 Novice Ridden Hunter Conf: Paul Cook Ride: Robert Walker 12.45pm
E84 Ridden Heavy Horses Conf: Andrew Whetton Ride: Sam Walker 1.45pm
E194 E&O Eventers’ Challenge 70cm 2.30pm
E195 E&O Eventers’ Challenge 80cm 3.45pm
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
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 to follow
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
British Showjumping
Sunday 24th August 2025
Class E202: The Jackson-Stops 1.35m Showjumping
This class has been kindly sponsored by Jackson-Stops, Oxted
Single Phase. Speed 375 mpm. Start Height 1.35m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 306. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.
Approx 11.35am - MAIN RING, Entry fee of £40.00
Prizes: 1st - £200, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £100, 4th - £70, 5th - £50, 6th - £40 (Total £610)
The winner of this class will receive the Ian Anderson Open Jumping Challenge Cup (T36)
Class E201: R A Baker Grab Services 1.25m Open
Kindly sponsored by R A Baker Grab Services
Single Phase. Speed 375 mpm. Start height 1.25m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 306. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.
Approx 4.35pm - MAIN RING, Entry fee of £40.00
Prizes: 1st - £200, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £100, 4th - £70, 5th - £50, 6th - £40 (Total £610)
The winner of this class will receive the SGS Yarsley International Challenge Cup (T118)
Class E203a: Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice First Round
This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services
Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 90cm. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 316. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 9.00am - RING 2, Entry fee of £24.00
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25, 4th - £25, 5th - £25 (Total £155)
Class E203b: Senior 90cm Open
This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services
Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 90cm. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 316. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 9.00am - RING 2, Entry fee of £24.00
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25, 4th - £25, 5th - £25 (Total £155)
Class
E204a:
Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery
This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services
Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 314. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 10.30am - RING 2, Entry fee of £24.00
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25, 4th - £25, 5th - £25 (Total £155)
Class E204b: Senior 1m Open
This class has been kindly sponsored by A & W Gillam Services Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.00m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 314. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 10.30am - RING 2, Entry fee of £24.00
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £25, 4th - £25, 5th - £25 (Total £130)
Class E205: Senior 1.05m Open
This class has been kindly sponsored by Felbridge Showjumping Club
Single Phase. Speed 325mpm. Start Height 1.05m. For registered horses to be ridden by adult, associate or junior members. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.
Approx 12.00pm - RING 2, Entry fee of £24.00
Prizes: 1st - £75, 2nd - £50, 3rd - £40, 4th - £30, 5th - £25, 6th - £25 (Total £245)
Class E206: Senior Newcomers - First Round / Senior 1.10m Open
This class has been kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs N Finegold
Single Phase. Speed 325 mpm. Start Height 1.10m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 312. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 1.30pm - RING 2, Entry fee of £28.00
Prizes: 1st - £75, 2nd - £50, 3rd - £40, 4th - £28, 5th - £28, 6th - £28 (Total £249)
Class E207: Redpost Equestrian Senior Foxhunter - First Round / 1.20m Open
This class has been kindly sponsored by The Keenleyside Family
Single Phase. Speed 350 mpm. Start Height 1.20m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 310. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition. Horses may compete in one section only. In the event of 30 or more starters the class will be split and two sets of prize money awarded. Horses may compete in one section only.
Approx 3.00pm - RING 2, Entry fee of £30.00
Prizes: 1st - £100, 2nd - £60, 3rd - £50, 4th - £30, 5th - £30 (Total £270). The Toby Stakes Challenge Cup (T90) will be awarded to the winner.
Class E208: Harwoods Land Rover Accumulator
This class has been kindly sponsored by Harwoods
Table A. Speed 375mpm. Start Height 1.10m - 1.20m. Joker fence 1.35m. Eligibility criteria as per British Showjumping rule 274. Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.
Approx 11.45am - MAIN RING
Entry fee of £25.00
Prizes: 1st - £250, 2nd - £200, 3rd - £125, 4th - £125, 5th - £25, 6th - £25, 7th - £25, 8th - £25 (Total £800) The Upex Challenge Trophy (T25) will be awarded to the winner of this class.
Class E209: Harwoods Ride & Drive
This class has been kindly sponsored by Harwoods Open to registered horses ridden by Adult members. Over 25s with a full British driving licence (which must be presented before the class starts) must drive the vehicle section. This should be the rider. ONLY if the rider is under 25 or does not possess a full UK driving licence then a suitable substitute driver must drive the vehicle section. Starting height 1.20m. Table C (3 seconds additional time penalty for a knockdown in either section, jumping or driving.)
Drawn order will be announced at least two days prior to the competition.
Approx 5.00pm - MAIN RING
Entry fee of £25.00
Prizes: 1st - £250, 2nd - £200, 3rd - £125, 4th - £125, 5th - £25, 6th - £25, 7th - £25, 8th - £25
(Total £800)
Class E210: The Land Rover Legend Championship
This championship has been kindly sponsored by Harwoods Awarded to the highest placed competitor across classes E208 & E209.
MAIN RING - to follow class E209
Prize: 1st - £250 & Commemorative Sash
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Monday 26th August 2024
Showjumping Ring (Ring 2)
Course Builder: Mr John Farrell
This section has been kindly sponsored by B Ford Fencing & Gates
Class E189: 65cm Open Jumping
Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 40.
Ring 2, Approx 8.00am
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E190: 75cm Open Jumping
Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 40.
Ring 2, Approx 10.00am
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E191: 85cm Open Jumping
Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 40.
Ring 2, Approx 12.00pm
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E192: 95cm Open Jumping
Single Phase competition. Open to all. Entries will be limited to 40.
Ring 2, Approx 2.00pm
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E193a: Unaffiliated Accumulator - Junior
Start height 85cm - 1m. Joker fence @ 1.10m. Time and points decide the winner. Juniors must be under 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 2, Approx 4.00pm
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E193b: Unaffiliated Accumulator - Senior
Start height 85cm - 1m. Joker fence @ 1.10m. Time and points decide the winner. Seniors must be over 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 2, Approx 4.00pm
Entry Fee: £20
Prize Money: 1st - £25, 2nd - £20, 3rd - £15
Class E194a: Eventers Challenge 70cm Junior
This class has been kindly sponsored by Hever Orchards Riders will jump a course of rustic working hunter and cross country style fences. The winner will be the rider who completes the entire course with the fewest penalties and closest to the optimum cross country time. Either cross country colours or show jackets should be worn. Back protectors are mandatory. Juniors must be under 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 4, Approx 2.30pm
Entry Fee: £25
Prize Money: 1st - £30, 2nd - £25, 3rd - £20
Class E194b: Eventers Challenge 70cm Senior
This class has been kindly sponsored by Hever Orchards Riders will jump a course of rustic working hunter and cross country style fences. The winner will be the rider who completes the entire course with the fewest penalties and closest to the optimum cross country time. Either cross country colours or show jackets should be worn. Back protectors are mandatory. Seniors must be over 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 4, Approx 2.30pm
Entry Fee: £25
Prize Money: 1st - £30, 2nd - £25, 3rd - £20
Class E195a: Eventers Challenge 80cm Junior
This class has been kindly sponsored by Oaks Farm Stud Riders will jump a course of rustic working hunter and cross country style fences. The winner will be the rider who completes the entire course with the fewest penalties and closest to the optimum cross country time. Either cross country colours or show jackets should be worn. Back protectors are mandatory. Juniors must be under 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 4, Approx 3.45pm
Entry Fee: £25
Prize Money: 1st - £30, 2nd - £25, 3rd - £20
Class E195b: Eventers Challenge 80cm Senior
This class has been kindly sponsored by Oaks Farm Stud Riders will jump a course of rustic working hunter and cross country style fences. The winner will be the rider who completes the entire course with the fewest penalties and closest to the optimum cross country time. Either cross country colours or show jackets should be worn. Back protectors are mandatory. Seniors must be over 18 on the day of the show.
Ring 4, Approx 3.45pm
Entry Fee: £25
Prize Money: 1st - £30, 2nd - £25, 3rd - £20
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.
22. No one will be allowed in the ring while the judges are engaged upon their awards, except those who
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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 the objection proving unfounded and/or frivolous.
General Regulations (continued)
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.
Edenbridge & Oxted Show