Friday 21st August 2026
Dunster Castle Lawns, Nr. Minehead, Somerset
By kind permission of MHPF (UK) Ltd., Dunster Estate
ONLINE ENTRY ONLY
Sheep Entries Close 15th July 2026
Horse and Cattle Entries Close 29th July 2026
Farm Produce Entries close 14th August 2026
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Sheep Entries close 15th July 2026 - ONLINE ENTRY ONLY
Horse and Cattle Entries close 29th July 2026 - ONLINE ENTRY ONLY
Farm Produce and Eggs Entries close Friday 14th August 2026 - ONLINE ENTRY ONLY
The society will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur to any exhibit. Your co-operation will be appreciated and will ensure correct entry in the catalogue.
1. ENTRIES:
a. SHEEP entries close 15th July
b. HORSE & CATTLE: entries close 29th July 2026
c. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THESE DATES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
d. All entries are to be made online via Showing Scene visit www.thedunstershow.co.uk
e. Ensure that the class is the correct one for the animal, i.e., age, sex, height, etc. and give all relevant information required.
f. Every Competitor or Exhibitor will be held entirely responsible for the correctness of their entry forms, in all respects - incorrect particulars may lead to disqualification. Any animal, however, which as a result of, in the Judges opinion, a genuine mistake on the entry form, is entered in a class for which it is not eligible may be shown in a class in which it would have been eligible – the judge’s decision is final.
g. Substitution of animals in place of those already entered but unable to be exhibited is NOT allowed.
h. Where applicable passports must accompany the animal to the Showground.
2. ENTRY PACKS WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL
a. Please ensure the correct email is provided on Showing Scene. Email pack will include all entry tickets.
b. Exhibitor back or arm numbers to be collect from the relevant office (Horse or Livestock) on show day or provide your own.
3. INSURANCE: All entrants must have adequate Personal/Public Liability insurance in place to provide cover for potential third-party injury or property damage arising from legal liability or negligence.
4. If any person, whether as exhibitor or competitor or otherwise, brings to the show any animal which they should reasonably have known to be dangerous or diseased and/or which causes injury or damage, they shall be liable for all injury, damages, costs, losses or expenses which the Committee or any other person may sustain, incur or be put to either directly or indirectly as a result of his or her so doing.
5. 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.
6. LOCAL CLASSES: to qualify for local classes, owners must have resided within a radius of 15 miles from Dunster showground (as the crow flies on the ordnance survey map) for six months during the 12 months ending on the day of the show.
7. AGES: all ages to be calculated to the day of the show unless otherwise stated.
8. OWNERSHIP: All animals exhibited must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor, both at the time of entry and on the day of the Show.
a. Under NO circumstances can an animal be substituted after the closing date of entries.
b The Committee reserves the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason for so doing.
9. CLASSES:
a. In the unavoidable absence of a judge as shown on the schedule, the Committee reserves the right to appoint a replacement without reference to competitors.
b. Classes with 20 or more entries will be awarded some special rosettes
c. Classes with three entries or less may be cancelled or amalgamated at the discretion of the Committee.
10. YOUR DETAILS: It is a condition of entry that owners’ and exhibitors’ details will be shared with any relevant bodies, including DEFRA and Societies where required. Names, addresses and photos may be printed in the catalogue and used for promotion both online and in print. By entering, competitors agree to this and agree to receive email updates from the Dunster Show and future schedules.
11. EQUINE INFLUENZA: All equines on the showground including exhibitors and displays must follow the below guidelines: Horses should have been vaccinated within 12 months of the show to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 - 92 days later), followed by the 1st booster (150-215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within seven days of receiving a vaccination dose.
a. In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born. Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at six months to commence their primary course.
b. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessment by the attending veterinarians.
c. Please note that neither vaccination certificates nor passports should be sent to the show prior to the event. However, random checks may be carried out on the showground during the show.
12. ENTRY FORMS:
a. Every exhibitor or competitor will be held entirely responsible for the correctness of their Entry Forms. In all respects incorrect particulars or information may lead to disqualification. Any animal, however, which as a result of, in the Judges’ opinion, a genuine mistake on the Entry Form, is entered in a class for which it is not eligible, may be shown in the class for which it would be eligible.
b. Horse Competitors are reminded that they MUST include the Registration Numbers where these are required by Breed Societies or Associations.
13. JUDGES’ INTEREST IN EXHIBITS. Exhibitors are not permitted to enter any animals in any class which is to be judged by a person who has or has had a financial interest in the animals in the previous 3 years or which has stood in his/her stable during the same period. Stud fees are not considered to be financial gain. The onus of complying with this regulation rests entirely on the exhibitor.
14. MARES & FOALS: Brood mares must be four years old or over. All foals, which must accompany mares in the ring, must be at least three weeks old on the day of the show.
15. EQUIPMENT:
a. Riders must wear the relevant exhibitor number of their horses.
b. The show strongly recommends that anyone on a horse must wear a correctly secured Skull Caps/ Riding Hats Nos. PAS015 2011, VG1, (BS) EN1384 2023, ASTM F1163 2015 and 2023, SNELL E2016 and E2021 onwards and MUST be always worn by riders in the BSPS classes when mounted.
c. It is mandatory for competitors in any class aged 16 years and under to wear such skull caps or riding hats.
d. Body protectors MUST be worn by all mounted competitors in the warmup area and in the ring for BSPS Working Sports Pony and BSPS Summer Worker Stakes.
e. No spurs to be worn in ridden Mountain & Moorland classes.
16. ANIMAL WELFARE: All animals ridden anywhere on the showground, rings or lorry parks must only be ridden by a rider whose size and weight does not compromise the animal’s welfare. We are operating under the 20% rider weight guideline where the rider in full riding attire with full tack must be less than 20% of the animal’s bodyweight. This is based on a relatively fit, healthy animal, as an overweight animal is also a welfare concern.
17. SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP: The Champions in each Horse Section must parade in the main ring, for the Supreme Championship, where their classes have been completed prior to 1.20pm and where stated in the schedule. Assembly to take place in the Main Ring Collecting Ring at 1.20 pm for the Supreme Championship taking place in Ring 1 at 1.30 pm.
18. ENTRIES:
a. The closing date for sheep entries is 15th July 2026. However, due to the large number of sheep entries we receive we have had to cap the number we can accept. If we reach the cap before the 15th July then we reserve to right to close entries early. Late entries will not be accepted.
b. Cattle Entries Close 29th July online only. No late entries accepted.
19. All entry packs will be sent by email including entry tickets. Numbers are to be collected from the livestock office on show day, or provide your own.
20. ARRIVING & UNLOADING:
a. All stock vehicles must be removed from the vicinity of cattle and sheep lines immediately after unloading.
b. All Cattle and Sheep must be on the showground by 8am on show day and may arrive after 6pm the night before. All animals in the Cattle and Sheep Classes must remain on the showground until the Grand Parade of the prize winners in the main ring is completed.
21. PENNING & WELFARE:
a. Sheep pens must be purchased in advance. Special penning will be provided for maedi-visna (MV) sheep, providing this is notified on the entry form.
b. No straw or cover is provided in the penning area for cattle or sheep.
c. All exhibitors must provide appropriate shelter for their cattle or sheep throughout the show. Adequate shelter is essential for animal welfare and comfort when dealing with adverse weather conditions including heat. In cases of extreme heat, the show reserves the right to cancel the Grand Parade on welfare grounds.
d. All exhibitors MUST abide by the latest regulations set out by DEFRA and the APHA ahead of the show, most notably with regards to Blue Tongue and Foot and Mouth Disease.
22. MV SHEEP: Exhibitors of MV Accredited Sheep must provide a valid and fully completed MV/CAE health status report with an expiry date later than the show date to the stewards prior to unloading.
23. Cattle exhibited must be led in the judging ring.
24. RESULTS: In the event of the judge, in the Supreme Championship for Sheep or Cattle, failing to reach a result they will call in the appropriate Chief Steward as sole arbitrator.
Please note all cattle and sheep brought to the showground must be transported in accordance with DEFRA licensing and transport regulations. In the event of non-compliance entry to the showground will not be permitted.
During the show it is a requirement of the conditions of the show that all persons having contact with cattle and sheep abide by the operating procedures/plan as directed by the bio-security officer and stewards. Persons failing to follow these procedures at the showground will be asked to leave. Details of such persons will be kept by the licencing officer.
1. Please consult the schedule for entry fees of each class.
2. Entry Fees will not be returned to entrants who fail to exhibit or take part in any competition. Any unpaid cheques will be charged a £5 administration fee.
3. Prize money will be paid by BACS to the bank details provided on entry after the show. Anyone who does not provide BACS details agrees to their prize money being donated to the Dunster Show Society for their charitable aims.
1. Should the Judges require a Veterinary Surgeon’s opinion, the Veterinary Surgeon on duty will be called in, and their decision shall be final. Any treatment required will be at the exhibitor’s cost.
2. When an animal that has been awarded a prize is disqualified or becomes ineligible to take or retain that prize under the Rules of the Society the animal placed next by the Judge shall take its place.
3. Any protest must be lodged with the Secretary in the handwriting of the Exhibitor, or that of their representative, before 3pm on the day of the Show, accompanied by a deposit of £20, which sum will be returned if the protest is sustained, but forfeited to the Society if the protest is not upheld. All disputes are to be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be final.
ALL MEMBERS are entitled to: Make full use, with their guests, of the exclusive Members’ Marquee, including free tea and coffee with access to the payable Members’ Bar and buffet lunch.
NOTE: the annual subscription for each member becomes due and payable on 1st January by direct debit, all members are entitled to purchase further members guest badges, contact the membership secretary.
Members of the Dunster Show Society will receive one Members Badge, one Guest Badge and a Members Car Pass.
Patrons of the Dunster Show Society will receive one Patron’s Badge, two Guest Badges and a Members car pass.
Members may be elected Vice-Presidents in appreciation of the services rendered by them to the Dunster Show Society.
1. The Society shall be named ‘Dunster Show Society’ and the objects shall be to improve, promote and encourage agriculture for the public benefit by the improvement of the breeding of horses, cattle and sheep and the demonstration, exhibition and showing of livestock, machinery, crafts, products, methods and processes connected with agriculture and agricultural education in particular by holding an annual agricultural show and supporting students undertaking land based vocational courses by way of annual bursaries and in furtherance of the above objects the Society shall have power to collect subscriptions and offer prizes at any show held in connection with the Society.
2. The general management of the Society shall be vested in a General Committee (the Committee) consisting of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and Board of Trustees.
3. The President shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting by a majority of the Members present.
4. The Annual General Meeting for elections as in 3 above, the presentation of the Society’s Balance Sheet, revision of the show schedule and other business shall be held during the month of January in each year at such a time and place as may be fixed by the Committee. Not less than fourteen days’ notice shall be given.
5. A Chairman and a Vice-Chairman of the Committee shall be elected each year by the Committee immediately after the Annual General Meeting, as shall a Chief Steward for each section, Horse, Cattle and Sheep. If not already elected Members of the Committee, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Chief Stewards shall be exofficio Members.
6. The Committee shall have powers to co-opt Members onto Sub-Committees and may appoint SubCommittees and delegate responsibilities at any time for such purposes as the Committee thinks fit.
7. Vacancies occurring amongst the Officers or Committee during the year may be filled by the Committee. Any Officer or Committee Member so elected shall be subject to the same regulations as to retirement as the person whose place he or she has been elected to fill.
8. The appointment of Treasurer and Secretary shall be made by the Committee. Any remuneration paid to any Officer or other paid staff shall be authorised by the Committee.
9. The office of Vice-President is to be an honorary award given in appreciation for services rendered to the Society. The award to be given at the sole discretion of the Committee and carries no financial obligations. A maximum of two Vice-Presidents to be elected in any one year at the Annual General Meeting.
10. The annual subscription for each Member or Patron of the society shall be set at a rate deemed appropriate by the Committee and shall be payable on or before 1st January. All subscribers shall be entitled to vote at general meetings of the Society. The Members’ enclosure will be reserved for Vice-Presidents, Patrons and Members of the Society. Each will receive a Members’ badge, guest badge(s) and a forward car parking pass as determined by the level of membership subscribed for.
11. Any resolutions to be put to a Committee meeting or general meeting of the Society must be notified in writing to the Secretary at least fourteen days in advance of the meeting.
12. Any proposals to elect a new Trustee to the Committee must be notified to the Secretary at least fourteen days in advance of the relevant meeting.
13. Voting by proxy shall be allowed by Committee members only.
14. Trustees of the charity must be current members of Dunster Show Society.
MID-DEVON SHOW, 25th JULY 2026
Colin Nation, Show Organiser, Ground Floor, 18 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AF.
Tel: 01884 820859 Email: office@midevonshow.co.uk
Web site: www.middevonshow.co.uk
TOTNES & DISTRICT SHOW 26th JULY 2026
Linda Harvey, Show Manager, Totnes Show Office PO Box 220, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 9EN. Tel: 01803732813 Email: office@totnesshow.com
Web site: www.totnesshow.com
HONITON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 6th AUGUST 2026
Marcelle Connor, Secretary, Honiton & District Agricultural Show, Bank House, 66a High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PS. Tel: 01404 41794
Email: marcelle@honitonshow.co.uk
Web site: www.honitonshow.co.uk
NORTH DEVON SHOW, 5th AUGUST 2026
Theresa Soanes, Show Secretary, 15 George Arcade, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AB
Tel. 01769 573852
Email: showsecretary@northdevonshow.com Web site: www.northdevonshow.com
THE EXFORD SHOW, 12th AUGUST 2026
The Hon. Secretary, Rooksmead, Church Hill, Exford, Somerset, TA24 7PP
Tel: 01643 831423
Email:: secretary@exfordshow.com web: www.exfordshow.com
MELPLASH SHOW, 27th AUGUST 2026
Lucy Hart, Show Secretary, 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NT.
Tel: 01308 423337, Email: lucy@melplashshow.co.uk
Web site: www.melplashshow.co.uk
KINGSBRIDGE SHOW, 5th SEPTEMBER 2026
Helen Baker, Show Secretary, 38 Lyte Lane, West Charleton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2BW
Tel: 07552 270560, Email:: kingsbridgeshow@gmail.com
Web site: www.kingsbridgeshow.co.uk
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SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Mrs Ann Bassett
RIDDEN HUNTERS, CLASSES 1-6
Ms Clare Poole
MINIATURE HORSES, CLASSES 7-11
Mrs Elizabeth Willets
DARTMOOR PONIES, CLASSES 12,13
Mrs Diana Alford
SHETLAND PONIES, CLASSES 14-17
Mrs Sandra Seward
EXMOORS, CLASSES 18-23
Mrs Jenna Payne
WELSH PONIES A, B and PART BRED M&M CLASSES 24-27 & 35
Mrs Joanna Hewitt
WELSH PONIES C&D, NPS M&M IN HAND LARGE BREEDS, FELLS, DALES & HIGHLAND AND NPS M&M IN HAND SILVER MEDAL CLASSES 28-30 & H11
Mrs Jane Upton
NPS M&M RIDDEN LARGE BREEDS, SMALL BREEDS & RIDDEN SILVER MEDAL AND NPS LEADING REIN & FIRST RIDDEN CLASSES 31-34 & H15
Ms Vee Taheri-Sinfield
SENIOR SHOWING AND DRESSAGE LTD (SSADL) CLASSES 36-41
Ms Christine Lomas and Mrs Joanne Bradley
BSPS PERFORMANCE PONY, BSPS COLOURED NATIVE & NON-NATIVE, BSPS HERITAGE LEADING REIN AND FIRST RIDDEN CLASSES 42-48
Mrs Elizabeth Crew
BSPS WORKING SPORTS PONY LEAD REIN & FIRST RIDDEN WORKING SPORTS PONY CLASSES 49-50
Mrs Elizabeth Crew
BSPS WORKING SPORTS PONY 148CM & 158CM AND BSPS WORKER STAKES CLASSES 51-56
Mrs Anthea Derby
IN HAND HUNTER & SPORTS HORSE BREEDING CLASSES 57-63
Mrs Ann Bassett
ARABS, HACK/RIDING HORSE & OPEN SHOW PONY BREEDING CLASSES 64-70
Mrs Pippa Bowles
IRISH DRAUGHT & VETERAN IN HAND & RIDDEN CLASSES 71-75
Mrs Beverly Moore
CHAPS IN HAND AND RIDDEN CLASSES 76-80
Mrs Julie Crowley
BSHA RISING STAR LIHS COB, HACK/RIDING HORSE CLASSES 81-85
Mrs Stephanie Hill
RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES INCLUDING TATTERSALLS ROR &
BSHA RISING STAR LIHS RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE CLASSES 86-89
Ms Clare Poole
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP BEEF
Mr Roy Gove
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP DAIRY
Mr Jim Westaway
LOCAL STOCKMANSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr Derek Biss
DEVONS CLASSES 100-106
Mr Andrew Skinner
HEREFORDS CLASSES 107-110
Mr Edward Mills
ABERDEEN ANGUS CLASSES 111-115
Mr Edward Mills
LONGHORNS CLASSES 116-119
Mr Edward Mills
BELTED GALLOWAY CLASSES 120-123
Mr Edward Mills
DEXTERS, CLASSES 124-129
Mrs Stacey Fullerton
A.O.B. NATIVE BEEF BREEDS INCLUDING RARE
BREEDS, CLASSES 130-133
Mr Edward Mills
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr Neil Phillips
EXMOOR HORN CLASSES 180-186
Mr Arthur Bulled
DEVON CLOSEWOOL CLASSES 187-193
Mr Roy Richards
TEXEL CLASSES 194-199
Mr Graham M Hill
CHAROLLAIS CLASSES 200-205
Mr Graham M Hill
ZWARTBLES CLASSES 206-211
Ms Nic Prouse
ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL CLASSES 212-217
Ms Nic Prouse
ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED CLASSES 218-223
Mr Nick Burrington
HILL, HEATH AND UPLAND CLASSES 224-229
Mr Roger D Huxter
LIMOUSIN CLASSES 134-137
Kate Lanfear
BRITISH BLUE CLASSES 138-141
Kate Lanfear
SIMMENTAL CLASSES, 142-145
Kate Lanfear
A.O.B CONTINENTAL BEEF BREEDS CLASSES 146-149
Kate Lanfear
INTERBREED CLASSES 150-151
Mr Roy Gove
COMMERCIAL FATSTOCK CLASSES 152-153
Mr Edward Mills
BEEF CALVES CLASSES 154-155
Mr Roy Gove
YOUNG BEEF HANDLERS CLASSES 156-158
Kate Lanfear
Mr Edward Mills
HOLSTEIN, JERSEY, DAIRY CALF CLASSES, DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS CLASSES 159-171
Mr Jim Westaway
LONGWOOL, NATIVE ORIGIN, CLASSES 230-234
Mr Chris Sander
BOARDER LEICESTER CLASSES 235-239
Mr John Watkins
RARE BREED CLASSES 240-244
Mr Barry Evans
PRIMITIVE BREEDS CLASSES 245-249
Mr Barry Evans
KERRY HILL CLASSES 250-254
Miss Katie Esler
DUTCH SPOTTED CLASSES 255-259
Miss Becky Hurd
YOUNG HANDLERS’ SHEEP CLASSES 260-263
Ms Nic Prouse - under 5’s
Mr Chris Sander - 5-7 years
Mr Barry Evans 8-12 years
Miss Becky Hurd - 13-17 years
FLEECE COMPETITION, CLASSES 264-267
Mr Brian Boundy
CLASSES 270-284
Mr Phillip Webber & Mr Harry Lacey
The above named have consented and have been appointed to act as Judges in the classes indicated. The Committee reserve the right to appoint substitutes for any who may be unavoidably prevented from attending and all entries are accepted upon that understanding. The timings below are a guide and maybe subject to change on the day.
Entries on the day only, to close 11.30am
All horns must be those which have been shed normally from wild Red Deer - not Park or fed Deer. In Memory of John Addicott.
Rosettes 1st- 4th, Prize Money for 1st place in each class
TA1 - The John Addicott Memorial Shield, awarded to the Champion Antler
Judging at 12:00 noon
Judge: Mr Charles Harding
1. Best Pair of Antlers 2026
2. Best Single Antler 2026
3. Best Pair of Antlers pre-2026
4. Best Single Antler pre-2026
5. Best In-between Pair Any Year (Antlers between Autumn & Spring)
6. Best In-between Single Any Year (Antlers between Autumn & Spring)
7. Best Spring Pair Any Year
8. Best Spring Single Any Year
9. Best Unusual Antler
All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, especially the specific Horse regulations 11-17 prior to entry. All exhibitors must have adequate public liability insurance.
It is recommended that all competitors/riders must wear a securely fitted hard hat - see regulation 15. Riders must also adhere to regulation 16 in the interest of animal welfare.
All Champions in the Horse Section must parade in the main ring for the Supreme Championship. Assembly of all Champions in the Horse & Pony Collecting Ring at 1.20pm for the Parade in Ring 1 at 1.30pm.
ENTRY FEE & PRIZES: The prize money and entry fee for each class will be as follows (unless otherwise stated): Rosettes will be given up to 6th place where applicable. Prize money will be paid by BACS after the show using the details provided on entry.
1-2, 7-35, 47-48, 53-80, 86-88
3-6, 36-46, 49-52, 81-85, 89 £31 (Includes levy for LIHS/ SSADL)
H1 SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP, open to champions from each section.
TH1 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, donated by Crittall Warmlife for the best horse or pony in the show along with: The President’s Prize for the Champion.
H2 BROOD MARE CHAMPIONSHIP, open to winners of classes 13, 15, 19, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 57, 61, 64, 67, 69, 72, 76,77.
TH20 - The L G Scott Cup, presented to the Brood Mare Champion
H3 FOAL CHAMPIONSHIP open to best foal of classes 13, 15, 19, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 58, 61, 64, 67, 69, 72, 76, 77.
TH21 - The Fjord Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented to the Foal Champion
The London International Showing Series, supported by Horse & Hound, 17th – 21st December 2026 (LIHS)
Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Horse Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the LIHS BSHA Showing series. Any competitor who qualifies for a LIHS Showing Series Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS registration). Any competitors/ horses which have existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes.
LIHS RISING STAR
- Classes (3-6, 81-85 & 89)
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2026 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website, https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series.
If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.
Classes (3-6, 81-85 & 89) qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five qualify. A results points table will run for all qualifying classes, and a ‘wild card’ will be awarded to those unqualified with the highest points in each section following the final qualifier.
The Judge will NOT ride exhibits in these classes or at the Finals.
RIDDEN
Judge: Ms Clare Poole
CLASS 1 LOCAL HUNTER
Mare or Gelding. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms – refer to Conditions of Entry point 4 to define ‘Local’ qualification. The judge will ride exhibits in this class.
CLASS 2 OPEN HUNTER
Mare or Gelding. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. The judge will ride exhibits in this class.
CLASS 3 RISING STAR RIDDEN HUNTER, SMALL/LIGHT WEIGHT HUNTER TYPE, (LIHS)
Small/Lightweight Hunter type: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, (Lightweight exceeding 158cms, Small Hunter exceeding 148cms, but not exceeding 158cms). Capable of carrying up to 79.5kgs (12 stone 7lbs). Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Small/Lightweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY
EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
CLASS 4 RISING STAR RIDDEN HUNTER – MIDDLE/HEAVY
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 158cms. Capable of carrying over 89kgs (14 stone). Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Rising Star Working Show Horse: Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Any horse which is Grade B showjumper, Intermediate Eventer, or above on the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over. Height of fences: minimum 2’6”, maximum 2’9”, maximum spread 2’9”. Please note the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative. A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
CLASS 6 RISING STAR WORKING HUNTER (LIHS):
Open ONLY to Hunters, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.) Any horse which is registered / previously registered as a Grade A showjumper, Advanced Eventer, or above, on 15 the 1st January of the current year, is not eligible. Rider to be 15yrs or over. Height of fences: minimum 3’0”, maximum 3’3”, maximum spread 3’3”. Please note, the height of the fences may be raised at the final at the discretion of the Course builder/ BSHA Representative. A Rider may ride up to two Horses in the jumping phase only and then must select one Horse to take through to the Individual Show & Conformation stage. No change of Rider is allowed. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Working Hunter Type Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class. In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Working Hunter final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
H4 HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 1-6, Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship. Rosette for Champion and Reserve.
TH2 – The Dunster Show Society Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the best exhibit in this section.
TH3 – A Stag’s Head to be given by the Joint Masters of the Devon & Somerset Staghounds for the best horse in class 1 which has not previously won a head at Dunster or Exford Shows and is the property of a member or subscriber of the DSSH within the area Prescribed for local classes.
TH4 – The John Dibble Memorial Cup awarded to the Best Local Hunter awarded to the winner of Class 1.
TH5 – The Perpetual Langham Cup kindly donated by the late Rosie Cockerton to the best small hunter in Class 3.
The following classes are open to MHCGB members/non-members, entries from non-members of MHCGB are warmly welcomed provided they are eligible to become members and compete with MHCGB. Horses do not need to be registered with any society. Horses may be shown clipped or un-clipped without penalty, but Shetland Ponies are NOT allowed. All exhibitors are welcome to attend the 2026 ‘National Championships of Great Britain’ where a warm welcome awaits whether you are a member or non-member NO QUALIFICATION NEEDED TO ENTER. To be held at Moreton Morrell Agricultural College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick CV35 9BL on August 15th & 16th 2026 Classes for absolutely any type of miniature horse and experience. Details available from the website.www.mhcgb.co.uk IN HAND
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Willets
CLASS 7 SOLID & BROKEN COLOURED HORSE IN MINIATURE
Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity, Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-yearolds not to exceed 37”. Open to both solid colour and broken /spotted colour. Judged 80% colour and 20% conformation. 1st place rosette to both highest placed broken / spotted colour horse and 1st place rosette to highest placed solid colour horse.
CLASS 8 OPEN SHOW HORSE IN MINIATURE
Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. The winner to be judged on being the best scaled down example of either a show hack, a show riding horse, a show hunter, or a show cob. (Shetland ponies cannot be shown as a show cob type Miniature Horse).
CLASS 9 OPEN MINIATURE HORSE AMERICAN BLOODLINES
Open to any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-year-olds not to exceed 37”. Horse to have at least 25% American bloodlines (AMHA, AMHR & ASPC) in its parentage.
CLASS 10 OPEN ‘WEIGHT TYPE’ HORSE IN MINIATURE
Open to any age, any sex, not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Twoyear-olds not to exceed 37”. Judged on the best example of a refined, middleweight, or draft type Miniature Horse. Shetland ponies cannot be shown as a draft type Miniature Horse.
CLASS 11 MINIATURE HORSE OPEN HOME-PRODUCED
Any age, any sex not to exceed 38” at maturity. Yearlings not to exceed 36”, Two-yearolds not to exceed 37”. Open to Miniature Horses that are owned, handled and produced solely by the exhibitor. Handlers may not have produced horses for others and horse may not have been prepared or shown by a producer or in show livery since January 1st, 2025.
H5 MINIATURE ADULT CHAMPIONSHIP Open to Highest placed 3yrs plus 1st & 2nd from each of the 5 classes to compete (10 horses) Rosette for Champion and Reserve.
TH6 – The Glasses Farm Championship Cup kindly donated by Glasses Farm to the best adult exhibit in this section.
H6 MINIATURE YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP– Highest placed yearling and highest placed 2yr old from each of the 5 classes to compete (10 horses) Rosette for Champion and Reserve.
NPS MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND QUALIFYING ROUNDS
These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Or for British Riding Pony Classes must be registered in the appropriate section of the British Riding Pony Studbook.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and nonmembers but only ponies owned by adult NPS Qualifying or Life members are eligible to qualify for the final of the competition at the NPS Summer Championship Show at Malvern in August 2027. The highest placed pony, if owned by an NPS member, in each class will qualify for the final. Qualification may pass down to third place if the first and second ponies are already qualified.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026 and Open to registered youngstock, stallions mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective breeds societies stud book (foals are not eligible to qualify). Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
Riders of Home Produced ponies (see definition in the NPS Rules Book) can wear a white arm band in classes where this is indicated. These ponies, if owned by NPS members, are then eligible to qualify for the final at the NPS Summer Championship Show. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. NPS Silver Medal Rosettes are only awarded when the owner of the champion pony is a Qualifying or Life member of the NPS. A valid membership card must be in the rider’s/handler’s possession on entering the ring and be produced immediately on request by either the judge or the steward. If the owner of the Champion pony is not a member, or the owner’s membership card is not immediately produced, the rosette may be awarded to the Reserve Champion provided they have the required membership card. If the Champion pony has previously qualified it is still entitled to the Silver Medal Rosette, but the qualification card goes to the Reserve Champion pony, provided the owner of that pony is a member of the NPS. The Silver Medal Rosette and the qualification card can be awarded no lower than first Reserve (third). Foals are not eligible for Silver Medal Championships.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2027
This show is affiliated to the Dartmoor Pony Society.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026 and Open to pure bred, registered ponies. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the main ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible to qualify. The below classes are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In-Hand Summer Championship 2027. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
Judge: Mrs Diana Alford
CLASS 12 REGISTERED DARTMOOR PONY – 3 YEARS OLD AND UNDER
CLASS 13 REGISTERED DARTMOOR PONY – 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER. (Shown In-Hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best pure-bred foal, eligible for the Foal Championship Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 12
H7 DARTMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
TH7 The Barry Richards Perpetual Trophy kindly donated by Barry Richards for the best exhibit in this section.
A Dartmoor Pony Society Special Rosette will be awarded to the best pony registered in the Dartmoor Society Stud Book (FULLY REGISTERED or SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTERED Dartmoor pony) shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card.
This show is affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud- Book Society.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026 and Open to pure bred ponies registered to the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the main ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible for qualification. The below classes are qualifiers for THE NPS/Absorbine M&M In-Hand Summer Championship 2027. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
IN HAND
Judge: Mrs Sandra Seward
CLASS 14 REGISTERED MINIATURE SHETLAND PONY – 3 YEARS & UNDER
CLASS 15 REGISTERED MINIATURE SHETLAND PONY – 4 YEARS & OVER. (Shown in hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship
Special rosette and prize of £10 to the best pure-bred foal, eligible for the Foal Championship Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 14
H8 MINIATURE SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP – Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
CLASS 16 REGISTERED STANDARD SHETLAND PONY 3 YEARS & UNDER
CLASS 17 REGISTERED STANDARD SHETLAND PONY 4 YEARS & OVER. (Shown in hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship
Special rosette and prize of £10 to the best pure-bred foal, eligible for the Foal Championship Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 16
H9 STANDARD SHETLAND CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Rosettes for Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
The Wessex Shetland Pony Group offers a special Rosette for the Highest placed Wessex member in each of the In- Hand Shetland Pony Classes. Members must produce their group membership card to qualify. For Group Details Telephone: Carol Hodder Tel: 01935 412888
This show is affiliated to the Exmoor Pony Society.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026. To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026 and Open to registered youngstock, stallions mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective breeds societies stud book (foals are not eligible to qualify). Classes 1922 are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In-Hand Summer Championship 2027. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
Exmoor ponies should be registered in Section 1 of the main studbook and shown in accordance with the Exmoor Pony Society rules. Exhibitors awarded an Exmoor Pony Society rosette must be, or become, a member of the Society.
Judge: Mrs Jenna Payne
Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Qualifier for The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship 2027.
CLASS 18 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland Ridden Championship including NPS Silver Medal (H15 Ring 4). Rosette for the Champions & Reserve.
Exmoor Pony Society Rosette for Best Ridden
Marion Williams Bursary Rosette awarded to the highest placed rider under 25 riding a registered Exmoor Pony owned by a member of the Society. Sent direct from the Society to the winner.
Judge: Mrs Jenna Payne
CLASS 19 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY MARE with or without own foal at foot. 4 years & over. To be shown In-Hand.
CLASS 20 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY, STALLION OR GELDING. 4 years & over (In-hand)
CLASS 21 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY 2/3 YEARS OLD. Colt, filly or gelding.
CLASS 22 REGISTERED EXMOOR PONY YEARLING
CLASS 23 BEST PAIR OF REGISTERED EXMOOR PONIES owned or bred by the same. person. Any age or sex. (In Hand)
H10 IN HAND EXMOOR CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 19-22. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
TH8 – The Lilo Lumb Memorial Challenge Cup kindly donated by Mrs W Vint for the best exhibit in this section.
TH9 – The Aldridge Tribute Cup kindly donated by Mr & Mrs R W Aldridge for the Young stock champion (1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 21 and 22).
TH22 – Greystonegate Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Rob and Sarah Taylor for the Senior in-hand Champion Exmoor Pony in this section.
Winner of class 19 eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.
Special rosette and prize of £10 for the best foal eligible for registration, eligible for Foal Championship (class 19).
Exmoor Pony Society Rosette for Best of Breed, Classes 19-22.
H11 NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH)
In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship (SM-MMIH) A Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.
A pony can only attend one M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship final in a season either at NPS Summer Championships at Malvern or at NPS Scotland Championships at Scone Palace. A pony may only take the qualification for the Silver Medal Final once in a season.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026. Open to registered youngstock, stallions mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective breeds societies stud book (foals are not eligible to qualify). Classes in this section are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In-Hand Summer Championship 2027. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify.
Judge: Mrs Joanna Hewitt (Ravara)
CLASS 24 REGISTERED WELSH SECTION A, 3 years old and under
CLASS 25 REGISTERED WELSH SECTION A, 4 years old and over (In-Hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best pure-bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 24
H12 WELSH SECTION A CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
CLASS 26 REGISTERED WELSH SECTION B, 3 years old and under
CLASS 27 REGISTERED WELSH SECTION B, 4 years old and over (In-Hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best pure-bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 26
H13 WELSH SECTION B CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners. Winner eligible to compete for the Mountain & Moorland overall In-Hand Championship. Rosette for the Champions & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
Judge: Mrs Jane Upton
CLASS 28 REGISTERED WELSH SECTIONS C & D, Any age. (In-Hand)
Best Brood Mare eligible for the brood mare Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize to the best pure-bred foal - eligible for the Foal Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling
H14 WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP – ALL SECTIONS, Open to section champions and reserves from classes 24-28. Rosette for the Champion & Reserve. Winner is also eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
TH10 – The Perpetual Annandale Trophy kindly donated by Mrs J Stephens and Miss V Stephens to be awarded to the best exhibit in the Welsh Section.
To be run under National Pony Society Rules 2026 and Open to registered youngstock, stallions mares and geldings registered in the main body of their respective breeds societies stud book (foals are not eligible to qualify). Classes 29 - 30 are qualifiers for The NPS/Absorbine M&M In-Hand Summer Championship 2027. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to qualify. IN HAND
Judge: Mrs Jane Upton
CLASS 29 THE NPS/ABSORBINE M&M IN-HAND REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES LARGE BREEDS, (Connemara, New Forest). Any age.
CLASS 30 THE NPS/ABSORBINE M&M IN-HAND REGISTERED FELL, DALES OR HIGHLAND. Any age.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best pure-bred foal in class 29 & 30 – eligible for the Foal Championship
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in classes 29 & 30
The Fell Pony Society will award a special rosette for the best Fell Pony in Class 30
H11 M&M IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIPS INCLUDING THE NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship Open to the champion of the Exmoor, Welsh Section A, Welsh Section B, Welsh Sections C & D, Shetland, Dartmoor, and 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 29 & 30. Rosette for Champion & Reserve. A pony can only attend one M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship final in a season either at NPS Summer Championships at Malvern or at NPS Scotland Championships at Scone Palace. A pony may only take the qualification for the Silver Medal Final once in a season.
Special Rosette: NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette is offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M In Hand section. Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.
TH19 – The Graham Brown Memorial Challenge Cup kindly donated by Miss K Brown to the best M&M In Hand exhibit in H15.
RIDDEN:
Judge: Ms Vee Taheri-Sinfield
Open to registered pure-bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over. Qualifier for The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship 2026.
CLASS 31 THE NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES – LARGE BREEDS, (Connemara, Highland, New Forest, Fell, Dales, Welsh Sections C & D). Stallion, mare or gelding. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Ridden Silver Medal.
Fell Pony Rosette presented by The Fell Pony Society for the best ridden Fell pony in Class 31 (members to produce their membership card in the ring).
CLASS 32 THE NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M OPEN RIDDEN REGISTERED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND PONIES – SMALL BREEDS (excluding Exmoors) Stallions, mares or geldings. 5 years old and over. Eligible for the NPS Silver Medal – Ridden
H15 M&M RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP INCLUDING THE NPS/NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M
RIDDEN SILVER MEDAL ROSETTE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes 18, 31 & 32. Rosette for Champion and Reserve (Ring 4). The winner eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship. A pony can only attend one M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette Championship final in a season either at NPS Summer Championships at Malvern or at NPS Scotland Championships at Scone Palace. A pony may only take the qualification for the Silver Medal Final once in a season.
TO TAKE PLACE IN RING 4 NOT BEFORE 13.00
Special Rosette – NPS/NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M Ridden Silver Medal Rosette offered by the National Pony Society for the best registered pony owned by an NPS Qualifying or Life member in the M&M Ridden section (excluding Leading Rein, First Ridden & WHP). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.
CLASS 33 THE NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M LEADING REIN
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 122 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but must not have attained their 9th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. To be shown in a snaffle bit.
NPS/ WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
CLASS 34 The NPS/PARTRIDGE & PARR M&M FIRST RIDDEN
Open to mares and geldings four years old or over not exceeding 128 cm registered in the main body of their respective Breed Society stud book. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not reached their 12th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
NPS/ WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
NPS/Fiona Cork Saddles Young Rider Championship Qualifier – for rider up to 25 years.
H16
M&M MINI CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 33 and 34. Winner eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.
TH24 – The Risdons Challenge Cup for Best Junior Novice awarded to the best exhibit in the M&M Mini Championship.
Judge: Mrs Jonne Hewitt (Ravara)
CLASS 35 PART BRED M&M REGISTERED OR NON-REGISTERED, IN-HAND. Any age, unaffiliated. Winner eligible for the supreme championship.
The 1st & 2nd prize winners from the above classes are required to go forward to the day championship the highest placed 2026 SSADL rider/handler and registered pony/horse will claim the LIHS ticket. If the champion has already qualified, then the qualification will be handed down the line to the next eligible competitor
DIRECT ROUTE QUALFIERS – Are open to Members and Non-members HOWEVER, to claim the LIHS ticket a competitor MUST already be a 2026 member. The members MUST produce the membership card or a covering letter from the SSAD Show office to be able to claim the LIHS Ticket. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same for the Grand Final, unless under special circumstances, on such an occasion the directors may deem it fit to alter said rule. No substitutions will be accepted. For a competitor to be eligible to compete at the LIHS Senior Showing Grand Final at the XCELL, ALL ponies/horses MUST meet the current FEI Vaccination Regulations.
NOTE -ONCE A COMPETITOR HAS QUALIFIED FOR LIHS IN THE RIDDEN SECTION, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO QUALIFY IN THE IN-HAND SECTION AND VICE VERSA.
Competitors MUST produce both the above cards at the ring side before entry NO CARDS NO ENTRY
No Spurs with the exception to senior side saddle riders. No Galloping or canter extensions, Riders/Handlers -No Wearing of Face/Body Jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are NOT permitted SSADL Classes. For In-Hand ClassesMinimum age of handler = 11 years old. First Ridden ponies/riders will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First Ridden Competitors will only canter in their individual shows. Lead Rein & First Ridden competitors: Strip section both lead rein and First Ridden rider MUST stay mounted.
STALLIONS- Either for In Hand or Ridden classes, Competitors Must be 16 years of age or over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. Grooms must be 16 years of age and correctly Dressed. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to Grand Finals, unless special circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the Directors and Advisory Committee to oversee this rule if required.
The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same whether side saddle or astride from First/Second or Direct Route Qualifiers and Grand Final.
SSADL AGE BADGES MUST BE WORN BY MEMBERS, FAILURE TO DO WILL DEEM DISQUALFICIATION. ALL STALLIONS MUST WEAR THE SSADL STALLION BADGE
ALL COMPETITORS MUST AQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH ALL THE SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING For more in-depth information go to www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk
Judge: Ms Christine Lomas & Mrs Joanne Bradley
CLASS 36 SSADL PRE SENIOR IN HAND, Pony or Horse 15-18 years old
CLASS 37 SSADL SENIOR IN HAND, Pony or Horse 19-23 years old
CLASS 38 SSADL SENIOR IN HAND PLUS, Pony or Horse 24 years & Over
CLASS 39 SSADL PRE SENIOR RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 15-18 years old
CLASS 40 SSADLE SENIOR RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 19-23 years old
CLASS 41 SSADL SENIOR PLUS RIDDEN, Pony or Horse 24 years & Over
H17 SSADL CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of classes in this section. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible to compete in the Supreme Championship, where completed in time.
Special Rosette – SSADL MCO Consultancy Champion Rosette to the Champion
Special Rosette – SSADL MCO Consultancy Prize Card Sash and Finalist Rosette to the highest placed SSADL member in the championship (this could be the champion).
Special Rosette – SSADL MCO Consultancy Reserve Champion Rosette
Special Rosette – SSADL Rosette to the Best Groom in each ridden class, kindly sponsored by In the Moment Rosettes & Sashes
This Show is affiliated to the “BRITISH SHOW PONY SOCIETY” (Classes 35-52), all persons entering, competing, showing or otherwise taking part in BSPS classes, whether or not members of the BSPS are subject to the Rules of the BSPS, including the disciplinary procedures, and shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the BSPS Riders in BSPS classes must adhere to rule 43 in the 2026 BSPS rulebook with regard to hat tagging and specification.
This show is a qualifier for the 2027 BSPS Championship Show. BSPS ANTHONY EVANS INSURANCE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS - The first prize winners in classes 47 & 48 will qualify.
This Show is a qualifier for the BSPS THOR ATKINSON STEEL FABRICATION LTD CHALLENGE, animals competing in classes 47-48 will qualify.
Classes 45 & 46 The BSPS Performance Coloured Classes are open to stallions, mares, geldings and CHAPS (UK) or BSPA 4 years old and over to be registered in and complying with the showing requirements of the main body of the stud book of the Coloured Horse and Pony Society CHAPS (UK) or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA). Ponies can be registered with either of these Societies or the BSPS and owners and riders must be or become members within 7 days of the BSPS to take the qualification.
BSPS PERFORMANCE CLASSES 42-46
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Crew
Marks:
Performance
Manners and way of going
Presentation, suitability and condition
Type and freedom of action
TOTAL
70 Marks
10 Marks
10 Marks
10 Marks
100 Marks
Method of judging for Performance Classes
Exhibitors will go round the ring as whole group, (no pull in). They will then undertake an individual display (rather than a show) where they need to show certain movements which will include walk, trot, canter on both reins, a canter circle, canter transitions on the straight, extension in canter on one rein and free walk on a long rein and halt. Competitors in these classes will not be stripped. Shows may put on a Championship for the two highest exhibits in the performance classes.
CLASS 42 BSPS JUNIOR PERFORMANCE PONY – NOT EXCEEDING 138CM – (LIHS Qualifier)
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 138cms. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. Any suitable bridle.
CLASS 43 BSPS PERFORMANCE PONY NOT EXCEEDING 148CM – (LIHS Qualifier)
Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Plaited ponies. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday on 1st January in the current year.
CLASS 44 BSPS PERFORMANCE PONY NOT EXCEEDING 158CM – (LIHS Qualifier)
Stallion, Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm Plaited ponies/ horses. Riders any age.
H18 PERFORMANCE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP – Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section.
Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
TH11 – Queen of the Meadows Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by Miss Jill Roberts awarded to the best exhibit in the championship.
CLASS 45 BSPS PERFORMANCE COLOURED NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL HORSE/PONY (LIHS Qualifier).
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Unplaited
CLASS 46 BSPS PERFORMANCE COLOURED NON-NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL HORSE/PONY (LIHS Qualifier).
Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Ponies must be registered with either the Coloured Horse and Pony Society or the British Skewbald and Piebald Association. Riders any age. Plaited.
H19 PERFORMANCE COLOURED CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
BSPS HERITAGE PONY CLASSES 47-50
CLASS 47 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN LEAD REIN, Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 122cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.
TH12 – The Pritchard Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by Richard Pritchard Jnr to the winner of Class 47.
CLASS 48 BSPS HERITAGE M&M OPEN FIRST RIDDEN, Registered Pure Bred Mare or Gelding 4 years old or over, not exceeding 128cms. Suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Unplaited.
TH13 – The Karniewicz Trophy Kindly donated by Mrs L Karniewicz, to the winner of Class 48
CLASS 49 BSPS HERITAGE LEAD REIN WORKING SPORTS PONY – (LIHS Qualifier)
Mare or Gelding, 4yrs old and over, Mountain and Moorland registered ponies and nonregistered mountain and moorland type ponies not exceeding 128cms. Ridden by a child to have attained their 4th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to attain their 10th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. In Lead Rein WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes. Ponies will be shown unplaited and to their breed standard.
Marks:
Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including go round and jumping) 60 Marks
Type, Movement and Freedom of Action 20 Marks
Presentation, condition and suitability of pony for the rider 20 Marks
TOTAL
Criteria
The Leader must be 16 years old or over and may only lead one pony in a class.
100 MARKS
The rein MUST go directly from the bit to the rider’s hand, with no extra aids or attachments to or on the saddle.
Handles on saddles are permitted but the reins must not be attached to the handle or to the saddle. The Lead Rein must be affixed to the noseband on which it must remain while the pony is in the ring.
Whilst in the ring ponies must always be led by the leader.
The Leader must lead on the near side with the lead rein in the left hand.
RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves.
Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
No Buttonholes
LEADERS Country attire, Gentlemen Trilby Hats or Caps, Ladies modest hats.
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, they may be trotted altogether at the Judges’ discretion. They will be pulled into line in any order and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles, minimum of 5, maximum of 7, including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. Course to include a change of rein. No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course at the judge’s discretion.
A stride or two of canter over the fences will not be penalised.
There will be NO conformation marks. Ponies must be shown unplaited and in accordance with their breed standards.
Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. For registered Mountain and Moorland ponies and non-registered Mountain and Moorland type ponies not exceeding 128 cm. Ridden by a child to have attained their 5th birthday on the 1st January in the current year and not to have attained their 12th birthday by 1st January in the current year. Any suitable snaffle bridle. Ponies to be shown unplaited.
In First Ridden WSP classes the Judges will be looking for a pony suitable for a child to begin their future in Working Sports Pony classes.
Marks:
Manners & Style whilst performing the test (including go round and jumping) 60 Marks
Type, Movement and Freedom of Action
20 Marks
Presentation, condition and suitability of pony for the rider 20 Marks
TOTAL
Criteria
Martingales are permitted.
100 MARKS
RIDERS - Hats in accordance with BSPS Rules, Tweed Jackets, Beige or cream jodhpurs, Shirt, tie, boots and gloves.
Body protectors are compulsory in this class.
No Buttonholes
Method of Judging
Ponies will enter the ring at the walk, and then trotted altogether at the Judges’ discretion. They will be pulled into line in any order and asked to perform an individual test around obstacles, minimum of 5, maximum of 8 including jumping a maximum of three small upright fences not exceeding 30cms. Course will include a change of rein. At the end of the test, they will canter down one side of the arena to finish.
No spread fences. Water will not be included. Ponies will not be asked to walk on artificial material e.g. plastic sheeting during the test. Riders will not be asked to dismount.
Judges will penalise refusals, knockdowns or taking the wrong course at the judge’s discretion. Cantering over the fences will not be penalised. There will be NO conformation marks.
H20 HERITAGE PONY CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 47-50. Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
Judge: Mrs Anthea Derby
BSPS LIHS WORKING SPORTS PONY 148cm and 158cm Method of Judging (Classes 51&52)
The class will be judged by one judge.
At the final the height of fences will remain at 85cm for class 1 and 95cm class 2.
The course will consist of a minimum of 10 fences, maximum of 12 fences.
Riders will enter the ring individually, and present their pony to the judge, who will assess the pony’s conformation, freedom of movement, (asking the rider walk and trot back before commencing their jumping round) type and athleticism. Awarding a mark out of 10.
The judges will award up to 30 marks for style, technique and athleticism whilst jumping.
At end of the jumping round the rider will gallop the pony down the long side of the ring, for which a mark out of 10 will be awarded
Riders will then canter, trot, walk and halt, demonstrating, manners, correct paces and training, for which a mark of 10 will be awarded.
A final mark of 10 will awarded for the style, position and effectiveness of the rider.
Marks
Points remaining after jumping
Style, technique and athleticism whist jumping
Gallop at the end of jumping round
max 50
max 30
max 10
Canter, trot, walk and halt after gallop, (manners /way of going) max 10
Style, position and effectiveness of rider
Conformation, freedom of action, type and athleticism
TOTAL 120
max 10
max 10
In the event of tie the total jumping and style mark takes precedence, followed by the style and position of the rider and then conformation.
Penalties
10 penalties for each knock down 15 penalties for first refusal 20 penalties for the second refusal 3 refusals or fall of pony or rider elimination.
CLASS 51 BSPS WORKING SPORTS PONY 148cm (LIHS qualifier)
Mares or geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cm. Riders not to have attained their 18th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. (Height of fences 85cm) Ponies must be shown plaited, running plaits providing the forelock is plaited, are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle, including a correctly fitted running martingale.
CLASS 52 BSPS WORKING SPORTS PONY 158cm (LIHS qualifier) Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old or over not exceeding 158cm. Riders any age. (To ride a stallion, refer to rule 62 for age of riders in LIHS Performance Class) (Height of fences 95cm) Ponies must be shown plaited, running plaits providing the forelock is plaited are permissible. To be ridden in any suitable bridle including a correctly fitted running martingale. Competitors may compete two ponies in each qualifying class. The highest placed pony will count for final placings. The same pony/rider combinations can only qualify in one class. Competitors can compete in both classes, but will qualify for the final in the first class they qualify in. Riders can only qualify one pony in each class. There will be 15 qualifying rounds. The highest placed pony not already qualified will qualify for the final providing the pony, owner and rider are registered with the BSPS within seven days. A JMB height certificate is not required. All other rules for competing in WHP classes apply in these classes. All BSPS rules apply to these classes.
H21 WORKING SPORTS PONY CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st & 2nd prize winners in classes 51-52. Rosettes to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
Ponies may compete in more than one height section. Rider should be the appropriate age on 1st January in the current year. No qualification required for the BSPS Summer Championship Show.
Judge: Mrs Anthea Derby
CLASS 53 BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 60cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland Ponies 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 12yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.
CLASS 54 BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 70cm Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 14yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.
CLASS 55 BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 80cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.
CLASS 56 BSPS SUMMER WORKER STAKES – Fences 90cm, Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies, 4yrs old and over not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride. An Award Card for the highest placed child under 18yrs of age on 1st January in the current year in each class.
H22 SUMMER WORKER STAKES CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in in this section. Rosettes the Champion and Reserve.
Judge: Mrs Ann Bassett
CLASS 57 OPEN IN HAND HUNTER BROOD MARE. Over 148cms with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship
CLASS 58 OPEN HUNTER FOAL, progeny of mares in Class 52, to be at least 3 weeks old on the day of the show. Winner eligible for the Foal Championship
CLASS 59 OPEN HUNTER YEARLING. Colt, Filly or Gelding
CLASS 60 OPEN HUNTER 2/3 YEARS OLD. Filly or Gelding
H23 HUNTER BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to the Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
TH15 – A Perpetual challenge Rose Bowl kindly donated by Ian Thomas Esq M.V.O presented to the Best Small Brood Mare in class 57.
TH14 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best exhibit in the Hunter Breeding section.
Judge: Mrs Ann Bassett
CLASS 61 OPEN IN HAND SPORTS HORSE/PONY, INCLUDING BROOD MARE AND FOAL
4 years old and over including with own foal at foot or a current service certificate. Highest place Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship. Best Foal eligible for the Foal Championship.
CLASS 62 OPEN SPORTS HORSE/PONY YEARLING. Colt, Filly or Gelding
CLASS 63 OPEN SPORTS HORSE/PONY 2/3 YEARS OLD. Filly or Gelding
H24 SPORTS HORSE BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in the Sport Horse Breeding section. Rosette for the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best foal in class 61
Special rosette and £10 prize for best yearling in class 62
This show is affiliated to the Arab Horse Society and all classes are being run under the rules of The Arab Horse Society.
IN HAND & RIDDEN
Judge: Mrs Pippa Bowles
CLASS 64 PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED 4 YEARS AND OVER, Stallion, mare or gelding. Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship
CLASS 65 PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED YOUNG STOCK, Filly, colt or gelding. Yearling, 2 years olds and 3 year olds.
CLASS 66 RIDDEN PURE BRED, ANGLO OR PART BRED, Stallion, mare or gelding, must be 4 years old
Special rosette and £10 prize for best foal in class 64, foal eligible for the foal championship
Special rosette and £10 prize for best yearling in class 65
H25 ARAB CHAMPIONSHIP Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in the Arab section (64-66). Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
TH18 – Val Cridge Cup donated by Mrs Val Cridge for the best exhibit in the Arab classes.
IN HAND
Judge: Mrs Pippa Bowles
CLASS 67 OPEN HACK / RIDING HORSE BROOD MARE & FOALS with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Four years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Hacks not exceeding 160cms. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship, best foal eligible for the Foal Championship. Foals to be at least three weeks old on the day of the show.
CLASS 68– OPEN HACK / RIDING HORSE YEARLING & 2/3 YEARS OLD HORSE Colt, Filly or Gelding to exceed 148cms at maturity. Hacks not to exceed 160cms at maturity.
H26 OPEN HACK / RIDING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of this section. Rosette to Champions and Reserve. Winner Eligible for the Supreme Championship.
TH16 – The Highlight Perpetual Challenge Trophy kindly donated by Miss Zia Foxwell to the best exhibit in this section.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best foal in class 67
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 68
IN HAND
Judge: Mrs Pippa Bowles
CLASS 69 OPEN SHOW / SHOW HUNTER PONY BROOD MARE AND FOAL, Not exceeding 14.2hh with own foal at foot or with a current service certificate. Winner eligible for the Brood Mare Championship, best foal eligible for the Foal Championship. Foals to be at least three weeks old on the day of the show.
CLASS 70 OPEN SHOW / SHOW HUNTER PONY YEARLING & 2/3 YEARS OLD, Colt, filly or gelding. Likely to make a Child’s riding pony. Not to exceed 14.2 at maturity
H27 OPEN SHOW / SHOW HUNTER PONY BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIP: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship
TH17 – The Zephrin Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by M L Stoddart Esq for the best exhibit in this section.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best foal in class 69
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 70
IN HAND & RIDDEN
Judge: Mrs Beverly Moore
CLASS 71 OPEN IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE YOUNGSTOCK, IN HAND Yearling, 2/3 years old filly, colt or gelding,
CLASS 72 OPEN IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE MATURITY IN-HAND, 4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding. Best Brood Mare eligible for the Brood Mare Championship, best foal eligible for the foal championship.
CLASS 73 OPEN IRISH DRAUGHT & ID SPORT HORSE, RIDDEN - 4 years old and over, stallion, mare or gelding. No Foals
H28 IRSIH DRAUGHT & ID SPORTS HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling in class 71
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best foal in class 72
IN HAND & RIDDEN
Judge: Mrs Beverly Moore
CLASS 74 OPEN VETERAN IN HAND. (15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed.
CLASS 75 OPEN VETERAN RIDDEN. (15 years and over). Open to horses and ponies of any height or breed. No Foals.
H29 VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners of this section. Rosette to the Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship
CHAPS Show Affiliation No. 27-003
This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK)Affiliation Number 27-003. 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 both owner and rider/ exhibitor need to be a current showing member and have a valid qualifier card.
Member to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate qualifier card. This Show is a Qualifier for the 2027 CHAPS (UK) Championship Show – date to be advised. Please ensure you have your 2026 qualifier card with you. Applications for this available from early August. The following classes are CHAPS(UK) Qualifiers (classes 76-80). 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.
All stallions, 4 years old and over entering these classes must be graded with CHAPS(UK). All stallions must wear Stallion ID discs in the ring without exception.
CHAPS (UK) Qualifying classes enable eligible exhibits to enter the relevant classes at the CHAPS (UK) Championship Show in the year relevant to the qualification. Separate Finals will be held at the Championship Show for Yearlings, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds and for Natives and NonNatives (Ridden and In Hand), together with Ridden Finals for Lead Rein, First Ridden, Junior, Novice and Side Saddle sections and Riding Club Finals.
IN-HAND & RIDDEN
Judge: Mrs Julie Crowley
CLASS 76 CHAPS (UK) NON-NATIVE OPEN IN-HAND QUALIFIER, any height, any age, including brood mares and foals.
CLASS 77 CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL OPEN IN-HAND QUALIFIER, any height, any age, including brood mare and foals.
CLASS 78 CHAPS (UK) OPEN YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER, open to any type or height yearling, 2 year olds & 3 year olds, no foals.
CLASS 79 CHAPS (UK) NON- NATIVE OPEN RIDDEN QUALIFIER, any age, any height. No foals.
CLASS 80 CHAPS (UK) NATIVE/COB/TRADITIONAL RIDDEN QUALIFIER, any age, any height. No foals.
H30 CHAPS IN HAND AND RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship
Special rosette and £10 prize for the best yearling, Class 78.
Special Rosette and £10 prize for the best foal in class 76 & 77. Eligible for the Foal Championship. Best Brood mare from classes 76 & 77 eligible for the Brood Mare Championship on production of a current service certificate.
Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Horse Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the LIHS BSHA Showing series. Any competitor who qualifies for a LIHS Showing Series Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS registration). Any competitors/ horses which have existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes.
RIDDEN
Judge: Mrs Stephanie Hill
CLASS 81 RISING STAR COB– LIGHTWEIGHT/HEAVYWEIGHT/MAXI COB TYPE (LIHS):
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over. To be shown hogged. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Cob Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Cob final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
**NOTE ** Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse – Horses are only eligible to qualify for the small or large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
CLASS 82 RISING STAR – SMALL HACK/ RIDING HORSE TYPE (LIHS): Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks not to exceed 154cms and Riding Horses not to exceed 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
CLASS 83 RISING STAR LARGE HACK/ RIDING HORSE TYPE (LIHS)
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms. Hacks exceeding 154 cm, not exceeding 160cms and Riding Horses exceeding 158cms. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Small Hack/Riding Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest unqualified placed horses will qualify for the Associate Rising Star Hack/Riding Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
H31 COB, HACK/RIDING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
Judge: Mrs Stephanie Hill
Open Style & Performance Classes
Both Style & Performance Series classes are open to exhibits shown astride or side saddle (ladies only) and will be marked, and judged as follows:
Exhibitors will ride together as a class, which will be considered as part of the collective marks. Exhibitors will then be asked to perform a freestyle show/ display (max 2.5 mins), which will be marked, to include, (but not restricted to), in any order:
• on both reins, walk, trot and canter.
• halt in the middle of the show/display for 4 secs before proceeding.
• a canter change of rein across the diagonal through trot or walk (5 strides max).
• lengthened canter strides.
• free walk on a long rein.
Marks:
Performance (not to exceed 2.5 minutes) 140 Marks
Please see above for full requirements
Collective marks
Overall Impression
(incl. Horsemanship, Harmony, Rider Position)
Manners & way of going for type
30 Marks
30 Marks
TOTAL 200 Marks
Style & Performance series dress rules – please refer to dress rules in the Rising Star Rulebook, the same dress rules apply to both the ‘Type’ classes and Style & Performance classes.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, riders aged 1525 years (Riders will be eligible from the date of their 15th birthday. Riders aged 25 yrs on 1st January 2026 will be eligible for this class). This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance; there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Style & Performance Young Rider Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
Open Style & Performance Over 25: Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to ALL types, riders aged over 25 years on 1st January 2026. This is a flat class to be judged solely on performance; there will be no conformation marks awarded, and exhibits will not be stripped.
The highest unqualified horse placed in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Style & Performance Over 25 Supreme Final at the LIHS in December.
QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the Associate Open Style & Performance Final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Open Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring. Please check the Qualified Horses list on the BSHA website https://britishshowhorse.org/qualified-horses/
H32 STYLE & PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIP, Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to Champions and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
BSHA RISING STAR QUALIFIERS: CLASS 86 will qualify for the BSHA Rising Star Associate Series Final at the BSHA National Championships Show. The two highest placed unqualified horses in the qualifying class will be eligible to compete in the BSHA Rising Star Associate Final at the BSHA National Championships Show. Class 86 RULES: Available to amateur members and non-members (aged 15 and over) please see Rules for Rising Star Classes form the BSHA and summary at the front of this schedule.
LIHS BSHA SHOWING SERIES QUALIFIER: CLASS 89 -will qualify for the BSHA Supreme finals at London International Horse Show, December 2026. Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Horse Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the LIHS BSHA Showing series. Any competitor who qualifies for a LIHS Showing Series Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS registration). Any competitors/ horses which have existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes.
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2026. Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused by racing will be ignored. All those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force. Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/ kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2027
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th plus Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10.
The Highest Placed Veteran also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 2027
Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2027 CLASS 88
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series. The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 2027
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th + RoR Tattersalls official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10.
The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships in August 2027. Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on the same date – August 2027
Amateur definition:
The rules are as in the rulebook with the following addition that an amateur may not show a horse owned or sponsored by a company or commercial firm. In addition, a person classed as an amateur must not be supported by a company in any way or act as a brand ambassador whether financially or in-kind. An amateur is a person who for the purpose of RoR classes does not/has not during the current season or previous season:
Engage(d) in breeding, livery, buying or selling, dealing or hiring horses in commercial capacity. Horses must not have been stabled at or reside in a Professional Producer’s/Trainer’s yard from January 1st, 2025. Riders must not have ridden any animals produced by a Professional/Trainer in the current or previous season. Horses and riders must not receive any help from a Professional Producer/Trainer at a SHOW in the current season. A rider who has ridden a Professional/Producer Trainer in the current or previous season must not have ridden horses at a show. Any breaches of this ruling will be taken seriously and will result in disqualification from future classes.
Judge: Mrs Clare Poole
IN HAND
CLASS 86 BSHA ASSOCIATE RISING STAR IN-HAND RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE, Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms. Open to Thoroughbred and Arab horses retired from race training. The two highest unqualified horses will qualify for the final at the BSHA National Championships Show September 2026. This class is open to competitors who work within the racing industry.
CLASS 87 TATTERSALLS ROR OPEN IN HAND SHOW SERIES QUALIFIER 2027, Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3 years and over, fillies, mares and geldings.
RIDDEN:
CLASS 88 TATTERSALLS ROR AMATEUR RIDDEN SHOW HORSE SERIES QUALIFIER 2027 Open to thoroughbred mares or geldings, 4 years old or over, any height, must have raced in GB and have current RoR competitions membership. More details above.
CLASS 89 OPEN RACEHORSE TO SHOW HORSE (LIHS qualifier) Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cm. Open to thoroughbred horses or Arab horses retired from race training. Rider to be 15yrs or over. The highest placed unqualified horse in the top 5 will qualify for the LIHS BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse Supreme Final at the LIHS in December. This class is open to all competitors. QUALIFICATION WILL BE CONFIRMED BY EMAIL ONCE FULL LIHS QUALIFIED MEMBERSHIP & HORSE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION. Please note LIHS Qualifier-Eligible membership must be in place before entering any BSHA LIHS qualifying class.
In addition, the two highest placed unqualified horses will qualify for the BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. The two highest placed unqualified horses ridden by Rising Star-eligible competitors will qualify for the Associate Open Racehorse to Show Horse final at the BSHA National Championships Show in September. Associate Rising Star Qualification Cards will be awarded in the ring.
H33 CHAMPIONSHIP RETRAINED RACEHORSE: Open to 1st and 2nd prize winners in this section. Rosette to Champion and Reserve. Winner eligible for the Supreme Championship.
TH23 – The Minehead Harriers Point to Point Steeple Chase Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Derrick & Rosie Scott, presented to the Champion retrained racehorse.
ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN. ALL CATTLE SHOULD BE ENTERED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE HERD BOOKS OR SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTERS, EXCEPT FATSTOCK AND CALVES. All cattle to be on the Showground by 8am on show day. Judging to commence at 9am. Dairy judging at 10am; Beef Fatstock at 10.30am, Beef Calves and Young Handler classes will follow Fatstock. Entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, including regulations 18-24 that refer specifically to Livestock.
Dunster Show Holding Number 36/102/8002.
The prize money for each Class (unless otherwise stated) will be 1st, £35; 2nd, £30; 3rd, £25.
Young Handlers prize money will be 1st £15; 2nd £12; 3rd £10; 4th £8; 5th £5.
ENTRY FEE – £5 PER CLASS, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION TO RECEIVE ENTRY PASSES
Parade of all prize winners to take place in the main ring at approximately 3pm.
C1 LOCAL STOCKMANSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP, judged in the stalls all local (25-mile radius) exhibitors are automatically entered.
TC2 – KNK Farm Partnership have kindly donated a cup to be awarded to an Exhibitor living within a 25mile radius of Dunster who displays good housekeeping within the cattle lines, excellent condition of animals and promotes the industry positively. Judged in the morning by a guest of the Dunster Show Society.
PARADE OF ALL BEEF CHAMPIONS AND RESERVES, MAIN RING, 3pm
All Champion and Reserve Champion Cattle must enter the Grand Parade.
All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, including regulations 17-23 that refer specifically to Livestock.
C2 BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP - Supreme Champion Sash and Rosette for the Reserve Champion. To be pre-judged at the end of the beef section and presented in the Grand Parade in the main ring.
TC1 – The “Wellington Hotel” Perpetual Challenge Cup, donated by Mr and Mrs D R Seale for the best exhibit in the BEEF CLASSES.
Judging to start at 9am
Every animal must be entered, accepted for entry or eligible for entry in the Davy’s Devon Herd Book or one of its supplementary registers AND must be at least 87.5% purebred.
Animals in these classes are eligible for the Interbreed Native Pairs.
The Devon Cattle Breeders’ Society will award the Holwell Manor (East) Cup to the member gaining most points from the following shows: Dunster, Mid Devon, Dorset County, Honiton, Gillingham & Shaftesbury, Melplash, Frome, North Somerset. Points awarded as follows: (1 point per entry forward- cow & calf = 1 point). First Prize = 5 points, Second Prize = 4 points. Third Prize = 3 Points. Where a pairs or group class is scheduled as a specific class then points will be awarded for these.
C4 DEVON CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
The Devon Cattle Breeder’s Society award a sash for the Champion Devon exhibit.
TC4 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late Captain JW Bridges, for the BEST DEVON BULL in the Show.
TC5 – The Uppington Perpetual Challenge Plate, given by Lt-Col G K Bidie, MBE, for the BEST DEVON FEMALE in the show.
TC6 – The Hillside Trophy, given by Mrs Debbie Telling, for the WINNER OF THE DEVON GROUP OF THREE CLASS.
CLASS 100 DEVON COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 101 DEVON HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 102 DEVON HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 103 DEVON BULL, over 2 years old.
CLASS 104 DEVON BULL, under 2 years old.
CLASS 105 DEVON BULL OR HEIFER, under 2 years old which has not won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Devon classes at any County or National Show at the time of entries closing.
CLASS 106 DEVON GROUP OF THREE one of the opposite sex.
Animals in these Classes are eligible for Interbreed Native Pairs.
C5 HEREFORD CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC7 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late MAJOR N H HAMBRO and P M PRIOR-WANDESFORD, Esq, for the best HEREFORD exhibit in the Show.
A Hereford Society Champion Rosette donated by the S.W. Hereford Association to be awarded to the Champion.
CLASS 107 HEREFORD COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 108 HEREFORD HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 109 HEREFORD HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 110 HEREFORD BULL, any age.
Animals in these Classes are eligible for Interbreed Native Pairs.
C6 ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC8 – A Challenge Cup, given by CJ & JJ Hutchings for the best exhibit in the Aberdeen Angus Classes.
The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society kindly awards a SASH and ROSETTE to the Champion
CLASS 111 ABERDEEN ANGUS COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 112 ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFER, born in 2024
CLASS 113 ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFER, born in 2025
CLASS 114 ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL, born on or after 1st January 2025
CLASS 115 ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL, born prior to 1st January 2025
Animals in these classes are eligible for Interbreed Native Pairs.
C7 LONGHORN CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
The Longhorn Society will award a rosette to the Champion and Reserve
The Longhorn Society will award a rosette for the Best Junior Heifer
The Longhorn Society will award a rosette for the Best Junior Bull
CLASS 116 LONGHORN COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 117 LONGHORN HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 118 LONGHORN HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 119 LONGHORN BULL, any age
Animals in these classes are eligible for Interbreed Native Pairs.
C8 BELTED GALLOWAY CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 120 BELTED GALLOWAY COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 121 BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 122 BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 123 BELTED GALLOWAY BULL, any age
Animals in these classes are eligible for Interbreed Native Pairs
C9 DEXTER CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC11 – Jane Paynter Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion
The Dexter Cattle Society Medal and Rosette to the Champion.
TC12 – The Harron Trophy given by Mr. & Mrs. G. Schofield for the best non-short Dexter. A preference to be given to a cow with two non-short parents.
CLASS 124 DEXTER COW OR HEIFER, in milk, born before 1st January 2024
CLASS 125 DEXTER DRY COW, any age
CLASS 126 DEXTER HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 127 DEXTER HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 128 DEXTER BULL, any age
CLASS 129 DEXTER PAIR – one of the opposite sex
Any recognised beef breed, not separately classified, to include Rare Breeds. Animals in these Classes are eligible Interbreed Native Pairs
C10 ANY OTHER NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
A special prize of £10 for the best animal classified as Rare Breed in each of the following classes.
CLASS 130 ANY OTHER NATIVE COW or HEIFER born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot
CLASS 131 ANY OTHER NATIVE HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 132 ANY OTHER NATIVE HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 133 ANY OTHER NATIVE BULL, any age.
Judging starts at 9am
Animals in these Classes are eligible for Interbreed Continental Pairs
C11 LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 134 LIMOUSIN COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 135 LIMOUSIN HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 136 LIMOUSIN HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 137 LIMOUSIN BULL, any age.
Animals in these classes are eligible for Interbreed Continental Pairs
C12 BRITISH BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC9 – The Perpetual Newpole Cup, presented by White & Turner for the Champion British Blue exhibit.
CLASS 138 BRITISH BLUE COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 139 BRITISH BLUE HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 140 BRITISH BLUE HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 141 BRITISH BLUE BULL, any age.
Animals in these classes are eligible for Interbreed Continental Pairs
C13 SIMMENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE Champions
TC10 – The Perpetual Roadhill Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Mr & Mrs EJ Ellicott to the Champion Simmental.
British Simmental Society Rosette to the Champion and Reserve
CLASS 142 SIMMENTAL COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 143 SIMMENTAL HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 144 SIMMENTAL HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 145 SIMMENTAL BULL, any age
Animals in these Classes are eligible for Interbreed Continental Pairs
C14 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 146 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL COW or HEIFER, born before 1st January 2024, in calf or with calf at foot.
CLASS 147 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL HEIFER born in 2024
CLASS 148 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL HEIFER born in 2025
CLASS 149 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BULL, any age.
C2 BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP – Supreme Champion Sash and Rosette to the Reserve, to be prejudged after all the beef classes and finalised in the Grand Parade.
TC13 – Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in the Best Pair of Continental Beef Animals class, kindly donated by FRAN EVANS.
TC14 – Hosegood Ford Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner of Best Pair of Native Beef Breed Animals, kindly donated by Hosegood Ford.
TC15 – The Halsbury Challenge Trophy for the Best Pair of Devon Cattle
CLASS 150 BEST PAIR OF CONTINENTAL BEEF ANIMALS, male or female, the property of one exhibitor, to have been shown in their respective classes. To be judged in Ring 1 at approx. 12.10pm
CLASS 151 BEST PAIR OF NATIVE BEEF BREED ANIMALS, male or female, the property of one exhibitor, to have been shown in their respective classes. To be judged in ring 1 following Continental Pairs.
Judging starts at 10am
ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the Meat Trade, under 30 months of age.
Animals in Classes 158 and 159 are not eligible for Classes 156 and 157.
C15 BEEF STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC16 – The Dunster Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Beef Fatstock Champion, Classes 149 & 150.
CLASS 152 STEER ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the meat trade, under 30 months of age.
CLASS 153 HEIFER ANY BREED OR CROSS most suitable for the meat trade, under 30 months of age.
Judged after Fatstock Classes
C16 BEEF CALF CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 154 CONTINENTAL BREED OR CROSS MALE OR FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2026, not shown in any other Class.
CLASS 155 NATIVE BREED OR CROSS MALE OR FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2026, not shown in any other Class.
Judging starts at 12pm
ENTRY FEE £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION.
Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. All entries in Class 162 to receive a Special Rosette.
Classes to be judged on turnout of animal and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the animal to be disregarded.
C17 BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and Reserve
TC17 – The Yarn Market Tankard, kindly donated by The Yarn Market Hotel will be awarded to the Best Beef Young Handler in the beef section, classes 162,163 & 164.
CLASS 156 BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 12 years or under
CLASS 157 BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 13-17 years
CLASS 158 BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS 18-25 years
PARADE OF ALL DAIRY CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS, MAIN RING, 3pm
All Champion and Reserve Champion Cattle must enter the Grand Parade. All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, including regulations 17-23 that refer specifically to Livestock.
C3 DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP – supreme Champions Sash and Rosette for the Reserve To be judged after the dairy classes and presented in the main ring.
TC20 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by S J Woolway Esq for the best DAIRY COW or HEIFER in the show.
Judging starts at 10am
C18 HOLSTEIN CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE Champions
TC21 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best HOLSTEIN COW (Classes 165 and 167).
TC22 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late G F Luttrell Esq for the best HOLSTEIN HEIFER (Classes 165-166 and 168).
CLASS 159 HOLSTEIN COW, in calf, not less than 5 months to be shown dry OR HEIFER in calf, under 3 years old on 20th October 2026. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on show day.
CLASS 160 HOLSTEIN HEIFER, in milk, to have calved before reaching the age of three years. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on Show Day.
CLASS 161 HOLSTEIN COW IN MILK, to have calved twice or more.
CLASS 162 HOLSTEIN MAIDEN HEIFER.
Judged after the Holstein classes
C19 ANY OTHER DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TC18 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late Garnet Wolseley Esq for the best entry in the Any Other Dairy Classes.
The Jersey Cattle Society Special Rosette and Prize Card for the Best Jersey Cow or Heifer, registered in the Herd Book, bred by Exhibitor, who is a current Member of The Jersey Cattle Society.
CLASS 163 - ANY OTHER DAIRY COW, in calf, not less than 5 months to be shown dry OR HEIFER in calf, under 3 years old on 20th October 2026. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on show day.
CLASS 164 ANY OTHER DAIRY HEIFER, in milk, to have calved before reaching the age of three years. An exhibitor will be allowed to make one substitution in this class on payment of £1 to the Breed Steward on Show Day.
CLASS 165 ANY OTHER DAIRY COW IN MILK, to have calved twice or more.
CLASS 166 ANY OTHER DAIRY MAIDEN HEIFER
Judged after Dairy Championship
C20 DAIRY CALVES CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 167 HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALF born after 1st August 2025
CLASS 168 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED HEIFER CALF born after 1st August 2025
Calves to be born after 1 August 2025
ENTRY FEE £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE CATTLE SECTION.
Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. All entries in Class 165 to receive a Special Rosette.
Classes to be judged on turnout of animal and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the animal to be disregarded.
C21 DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for Champions and Reserve
TC19 – RJS Earley Cup presented to the overall Champion, classes 175, 176 & 177
CLASS 169 DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 12 years or under
CLASS 170 DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 13- 17 years
CLASS 171 DAIRY YOUNG HANDLERS 18-25 years
PARADE OF ALL SHEEP PRIZEWINNERS, MAIN RING, 3pm
All Champion and Reserve Champion sheep must enter the Grand Parade.
All entrants are advised to read Conditions of Entry, including regulations 18-24 that refer specifically to Livestock.
NB: Maedi-Visna sheep must be notified on entry form. Exhibitors of MV Accredited Sheep must provide a valid and fully completed MV/CAE health status report with an expiry date later than the show date to the stewards prior to unloading.
If there are less than three entries in any one class, this class may be cancelled or amalgamated at the discretion of the committee. Please note sheep may not be entered in more than one category/section.
The welfare of livestock (prohibited operations) Reg. 1982 will be enforced, therefore no short- docked sheep maybe exhibited at the show. Exhibitors are especially cautioned not to send sheep suffering from Orf at any stage to the show. Any animal found to be affected will, on the advice of the show vet, be disqualified from competition and removed from the show.
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 9.30am
YOUNG HANDLER JUDGING AT 8.30am
The prize money for each class (unless otherwise stated) will be; 1st £20; 2nd £15; 3rd £12, 4th rosette. A 4th prize of £10 will be awarded in classes where there are more than 8 entries and a 5th prize of £8 for classes with more than 10 entries.
Dunster Show Holding Number 36/102/8002.
ENTRY FEE: £6 PER CLASS, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION TO RECEIVE ENTRY PASSES.
£3 FOR EACH PEN BOOKED. MAXIMUM 5 PENS PER EXHIBITOR.
S1 SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP will comprise of all champions (individual and groups) to compete for the following:
TS1 – Dick Tucker Memorial Cup, given by Mrs. E. A. Tucker, for the best exhibit in the sheep classes.
TS2 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the Dunster Show Society for the best Breeding Ewe in the show.
TS3 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by Ken Grabham for the best ram in the show.
TS4 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by John Marshall for the best group of three in the Show.
NO EXHIBITOR TO TAKE MORE THAN TWO PRIZES IN ANY ONE CLASS.
Entries MUST be Registered with the Exmoor Horn Society
S2 EXMOOR HORN CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS5 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late F. Beadle Esq awarded to the exhibitor of the best FEMALE entry in the Exmoor Horn Classes.
TS6 – Jack & Kath Burge Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by The Burge Family, awarded to the exhibitor of the best MALE entry in the Exmoor Horn Classes.
CLASS 180 AGED RAM, 2 years old and over
CLASS 181 SHEARLING RAM, under 2 years old
CLASS 182 RAM LAMB
CLASS 183 AGED EWE, over 2 years must have reared a lamb in the current year
CLASS 184 SHEARLING EWE 1 - 2 years old.
CLASS 185 EWE LAMB.
CLASS 186 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
Entries MUST be Registered with the Devon Closewool Society
S3 DEVON CLOSEWOOL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS7 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by Dr W Kingsbury for the best exhibit in the Devon Closewool Classes.
CLASS 187 AGED RAM, 2 years old and over
CLASS 188 SHEARLING RAM, under 2 years old
CLASS 189 RAM LAMB
CLASS 190 AGED EWE, over 2 years must have reared a lamb in the current year
CLASS 191 SHEARLING EWE 1 - 2 years old.
CLASS 192 EWE LAMB.
CLASS 193 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
Entries MUST be Pedigree Texels and Registered with the Texel Society. These classes are operated under the rules of the British Texel Sheep Society. Non MV Sheep will not be allowed to enter the Texel Classes.
S4 TEXEL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS8 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by David Powell for the best exhibit in the Texel classes.
The Texel Sheep Society are awarding a Champion rosette for the best Pure-Bred Texel.
CLASS 194 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old.
CLASS 195 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 196 AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have reared a lamb in the current year.
CLASS 197 SHEARLING EWE, 1-2 years old.
CLASS 198 EWE LAMB
CLASS 199 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
Entries MUST be registered with the British Charollais Sheep Society. These classes are operated under the rules of the British Charollais Sheep Society.
S5 CHAROLLAIS CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS9 – A Perpetual Challenge Trophy, presented by Patrick Tully for the best exhibit in the Charollais classes.
The Charollais Sheep Society Rosette to the overall winner of the Charollais Sheep Classes.
The South West Region of the British Charollais Sheep Society are awarding a Points Cup for the member gaining most prizes at one day shows within the region, contact the Society for more details on: 01953 603335.
CLASS 200 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old.
CLASS 201 RAM LAMB
CLASS 202 AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have reared a lamb in the current year.
CLASS 203 SHEARLING EWE, 1-2 years old.
CLASS 204 EWE LAMB
CLASS 205 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
Entries MUST be Registered Pure Bred Zwartbles
S6 ZWARTBLES CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 206 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old.
CLASS 207 RAM LAMB
CLASS 208 AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have reared a lamb in the current year.
CLASS 209 SHEARLING EWE, 1-2 years old.
CLASS 210 EWE LAMB
CLASS 211 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
S7 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 212 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old.
CLASS 213 RAM LAMB
CLASS 214 AGED EWE, over 2 years old, must have reared a lamb in the current year.
CLASS 215 SHEARLING EWE, 1-2 years old.
CLASS 216 EWE LAMB
CLASS 217 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
For sheep breeds not eligible to compete in other classes, including: Dorset Horn-Polled, Glen Forest, Hampshire Down, Jacob, Llandovery Whiteface, Lleyn, Romney, Ryland, Southdown, Suffolk.
S8 ANY OTHER NATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS10 – A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by the late CYRIL WYBURN Esq for the best local Shearling Ewe exhibit (Class 221).
TS11 – The Great Southerly Silver Salver, given by the late Eve Webber to be presented to the best Suffolk sheep in this section.
The Southdown Sheep Society will award a special rosette for the best Southdown sheep this section.
CLASS 218 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 219 RAM LAMB, not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 220 AGED EWE, over 2 years old, not eligible for any other classes must have reared a lamb in the current year.
CLASS 221 SHEARLING EWE, 1-2 years old not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 222 EWE LAMB, not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 223 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
For sheep breeds not eligible to compete in other classes, including: Welsh Mountain Sheep (Pedigree), Welsh Mountain (Hill Flock), South Wales Mountain Sheep, Black Welsh Mountain, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Balwen Welsh Mountain, Welsh Hill Speckled Face, Beulah Speckled Face, Breakneck Hill Cheviot, North Country Cheviot, Derbyshire Gritstone, South Country Cheviot, Rough Fell, Dales Bred, Swaledale, Scotch Blackface, Herdwick.
S9 HILL HEATH AND UPLAND CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 224 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, over 1 year old, not eligible for any other classes.
CLASS 225 RAM LAMB, not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 226 AGED EWE, over 2 years, must have reared a lamb in the current year, not eligible for any other classes.
CLASS 227 SHEARLING EWE, 1- 2 years, not eligible for any other class.
CLASS 228 EWE LAMB, not eligible for any other class
CLASS 229 GROUP OF THREE
(Cotswold, Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Greyface Dartmoor, Leicester Longwool, Bluefaced Leicester, Border Leicester, Lincoln Longwool, Teeswater, Wensleydale)
S10 LONGWOOL CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 230 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 231 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 232 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 233 EWE LAMB
CLASS 234 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
Entries MUST be Registered Pure Bred Border Leicester Sheep.
S11 BORDER LEICESTER CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 235 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 236 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 237 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 238 EWE LAMB
CLASS 239 GROUP OF THREE, one of the opposite sex.
Open to all Breeds listed as priority or at risk on the RBST watch list 2025/2026 and not included in the breeds listed in the primitive breed sheep classes. It would be appreciated if exhibitors in the Rare Breed Sheep Classes could prepare a card for each entry, for attachment to the pen, stating the breed and brief description for interested members of the public.
S12 RARE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS12 – Perpetual Challenge Cup, presented by John Scott for the Champion Rare Breed Sheep.
CLASS 240 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 241 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 242 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 243 EWE LAMB
CLASS 244 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex
The RBST have supplied us with following list of sheep which are eligible to be shown in this class: Hebridean, Shetland, Boreray, Castlemilk Moorit, Manx Loaghtan, North Ronaldsay, Soay.
S13 PRIMITIVE BREED CHAMPIONSHIP - Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS16 – Stephanie Hill Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly donated by Stephanie Hill to be presented to the Champion Primitive Breed Sheep
CLASS 245 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 246 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 247 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 248 EWE LAMB
CLASS 249 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex
Entries MUST be Registered Pure Bred Kerry Hill Sheep
S14 KERRY HILL CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
Kerry Hill Sheep Society Special Rosette for the Champion and Reserve
CLASS 250 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 251 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 252 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 253 EWE LAMB.
CLASS 254 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex
Entries MUST be Registered Pure Bred Dutch Spotted Sheep
S15 DUTCH SPOTTED CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
CLASS 255 SHEARLING OR AGED RAM, 1 year old and over.
CLASS 256 RAM LAMB.
CLASS 257 SHEARLING OR AGED EWE, over 1 year old.
CLASS 258 EWE LAMB.
CLASS 259 GROUP OF THREE, one of opposite sex.
JUDGING AT 8.30am
ENTRY FEE £5, MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION TO RECEIVE ENTRY PASSES
Prize money, 1st £15. 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5. A special rosette will be awarded to all competitors.
Classes to be judged on turnout of sheep and handler and handler’s ability to parade the animal. Confirmation of the sheep to be disregarded.
S16 YOUNG HANDLER CHAMPIONSHIP – Rosettes for CHAMPION and RESERVE
TS13 – The Graham High Cup to be presented to the best sheep young handler 7 years and under (from first two classes)
TS15 – Melanie Davis Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly donated by the Davis family, to be presented to the Overall Champion Sheep Young Handler.
CLASS 260 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER – UNDER 5 YEARS - A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child under 5 years old on show day.
CLASS 261 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER – 5-7 YEARS. A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 5 and 7 years old on show day.
CLASS 262 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER – 8-12 years. A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 8 and 12 years old on show day.
CLASS 263 SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER – 13-17 YEARS. A prepared and exhibited sheep of any breed and any age, shown by a child aged between 13 and 17 years old on show day.
To be judged in the Fleece Marquee at 10am For the purposes of this competition, fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured by the neck wool. Exhibitors are restricted to a maximum of three fleeces in any one class. Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring that fleeces are delivered to the Fleece Marquee between 8.30am and 9.30am on the day of judging. Fleeces may be collected after 5pm on show day. Fleeces that are artificially stained or coloured or fastened with any form of twine will be eliminated. The competition will be judged on a points system. Fleeces may be moved at the discretion of the judge.
ENTRY FEE – £5 PER FLEECE
MINIMUM ENTRY OF 3 CLASSES IN THE SHEEP SECTION TO RECEIVE ENTRY PASSES
Prize Money, 1st £15, 2nd £12, 3rd £10, 4th £8, 5th £5
S17 FLEECE CHAMPIONSHIP – £20 prize and Rosette for the champion fleece.
TS14 – Dunster Show Champion Fleece Cup, kindly donated by Devon & Cornwall Wools and presented to the Champion Fleece.
CLASS 264 MEDIUM/EXTRA FINE/FINE – including Half-bred, Texel, Lleyn, Merinos Suffolk, Ryeland Charollais and Downs
CLASS 265 CROSS AND LUSTRE – including Mule, Greyface, Wensleydale, Lincoln and Devon
CLASS 266 HILL AND MOUNTAIN – including Radnor, Exmoor, Blackface and Welsh.
CLASS 267 NATURAL COLOURED – including Jacob, Black Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles or any other natural coloured pure bred or cross bred fleece Shetland etc.
ENTRY FEE
£3.00
PRIZE MONEY: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, Rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
1. Please note the general regulations also apply to this section, see page 1.
2. All entries to be made in advance via Showing Scene.
3. Entries close 14th August 2026.
4. For tickets to be allocated there is a minimum of 3 entries (£9.00). Exhibitor tickets will be allocated on the basis of 1 per exhibitor irrespective of the number of entries made above the minimum. If you are unable to make 3 entries, please purchase your exhibitor’s ticket at a discounted rate via showing scene at the time of entering.
5. All prize money to be paid by BACS.
6. If sufficient entries allow classes may be split into Organic & Non-Organic.
7. In the event of the number of entries in any class falling below three, or the number of exhibitors being less than two, the class may be cancelled.
8. Exhibits to be staged (in the signed marquee within the livestock area) between 6am and by 8.30am on show day and remain until 4pm.
9. All produce to have been grown by exhibitor (All forage must come from genuine farming enterprises, with no supply accepted from biodigesterassociated producers).
JUDGES: Mr Philip Webber & Mr Harry Lacey
JUDGING AT 10AM
CLASS 270 6KG OF CONVENTIONAL SILAGE (not big bale silage) - to be displayed in tubs provided by the Society.
CLASS 271 6KG WHOLE CROP SILAGE – to be displayed in tubs provided by the Society.
CLASS 272 FOUR STALKS OF MAIZE
CLASS 273 FOUR COBS OF MAIZE
CLASS 274 2KG OF 2026 BARLEY STRAW – to be displayed in nets provided by the Society.
CLASS 275 2KG OF 2026 WHEAT STRAW – to be displayed in nets provided by the Society.
CLASS 276 2KG OF 2026 SEED HAY – to be displayed in nets provided by the Society.
CLASS 277 2KG OF 2026 MEADOW HAY – to be displayed in nets provided by the Society.
CLASS 278 WHEAT (FEED) – Approx 5kg of grain to be exhibited in sack provided by the Society. Variety to be named and grown on exhibitor’s farm.
CLASS 279 WHEAT (POTENTIAL MILLING) – Approx 5kg of grain to be exhibited in sack provided by the Society. Variety to be named and grown on exhibitor’s farm.
CLASS 280 BARLEY (FEED). Approx 5kg of grain to be exhibited in sack provided by the Society. Variety to be named and grown on exhibitor’s farm.
CLASS 281 BARLEY (POTENTIAL MALTING). Approx 5kg of grain to be exhibited in sack provided by the Society. Variety to be named and grown on exhibitor’s farm.
JUDGING AT 10AM
CLASS 282 6 CHICKEN EGGS any colour
CLASS 283 6 BANTAM EGGS any colour, not to exceed 1.5oz
CLASS 284 6 DUCK EGGS any colour
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