2024 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
RING 1 – SHOW JUMPING – Commencing 10.00 a.m.
Class 1 50cms CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. May be on lead rein (this class only)
Fences will not exceed 50cms.
Class 2 50cms JUNIOR JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, Rider 17 years or under on the 1st of January in the current year. Maximum height in the first round 50cms.
Class 3 60cms JUNIOR JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, Rider 17 years or under on the 1st of January in the current year. Maximum height in the first round 60cms.
Class 4 70cms JUNIOR JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, Rider 17 years or under on the 1st of January in the current year. Maximum height in the first round 70cms.
NOT BEFORE 1PM
Class 5 60cms CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. Fences will not exceed 60cm.
Class 6 60cms SENIOR JUMPING
Riders must be a suitable height for their mounts and to be ridden by a senior member. Max height in the first round 60cms.
Class 7 70cms SENIOR JUMPING
Riders must be a suitable height for their mounts and to be ridden by a senior member. Max height in the first round 70cms.
Class 8 80cms OPEN JUMPING
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. Max height in the first round 80cms.
Class 9 OPEN 90/100cm JUMPING.
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. Two rounds of jumping with max height in the first round 90cm and second round 100cm. A jump off against the clock will decide the overall winner if more than one clear after the two rounds.
Members who compete in classes 2,3,4,6,7,8 & 9 are eligible for the SJ Championship at the end of the season. The Adrian Ross Perpetual Trophy
Rules in accordance with the current BS Rule Book. Except that:
Three refusals constitute elimination as per Riding Club rules.
- Numbers must be worn in all classes.
- Age limits are as stated in the schedule.
- Spurs can be worn by juniors in show jumping classes (please see page 45 for the rules on all other classes).
- There are no prohibited bits for show jumping, provided they are used as intended and not to reprimand the horse.
- Market Harborough’s are only allowed provided they are not used in conjunction with any other martingales.
- Blinkers, running, check, draw and side reins are forbidden,
- Jackets must always be worn when jumping.
RING 2 – RIDDEN SHOWING – Commencing 9.30 a.m.
Class 10 RIDDEN SPORTS HORSE
Stallion, Mare or Gelding Exc. 148cm. Rider any age.
Class 11 RIDDEN M & M LARGE BREEDS
Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Welsh Section C & D – To be shown in natural state.
Class 12 RIDDEN M & M SMALL BREEDS
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A & B – To be shown in natural state.
NOT BEFORE 10:30AM
Class 13 RIDING HORSE / HACK
Exc. 148cm, but hacks not to exceed 160cm.
Class 14 RIDDEN ARAB – PART BRED & ANGLO
Class 15 LEAD REIN PONY Snaffle Bridle only
Open to Show Ponies, Show Hunter Ponies & M&M Ponies. Rider’s 4 – 9 years on 1st January in the current year. This class is to find the most suitable & well-mannered Lead Rein Pony. Max height 122cm. All qualifying combinations must check the relevant society rules on pony height before entering. All competing receive rosette.
Class 16 FIRST RIDDEN PONY Snaffle Bridle only
Open to Show Ponies, Show Hunter Ponies & M&M Ponies. Rider’s 12 years and under on 1st January in the current year. This class is to find the most suitable & well-mannered First Ridden Pony. All competing receive rosette. Max height 128cm.
NOT BEFORE 12:30PM
Class 17 RIDDEN VETERAN – Spurs are not permitted.
Horse or Pony 15-19 years and over – rider any age
Class 18 20+RIDDEN VETERAN – Spurs are not permitted.
Horse or Pony 20 years and over – rider any age
Class 19 RIDDEN COLOURED HORSE/PONY
Coloured, Spotted, & Palomino horses/ponies any height – rider any age.
Class 20 RIDDEN OPEN COB
Horse of Cob Type, Traditional’s shown in natural state. Show cobs and Maxi cobs to be shown hogged – open to any colour and height – rider any age.
NOT BEFORE 2:00PM
Class 21 HUNTER HORSE
Horses exceeding 148cm – rider any age.
Class 22 SHOW HUNTER PONY – Mixed Height
Ponies not exceeding 148cm. Riders must be suitable age and height for their mounts.
Class 23 OPEN JUNIOR SHOWING – Mixed Height
Horse or pony any height. Riders 18 years and under on the 1st of January in current year. Riders must be a suitable age and height for their mounts.
Class 24 OPEN SHOWING
Horses / Ponies any height, 4 years old or over, registered, or un-registered including part breeds. Riders must be a suitable age and height for their mounts.
Competitors in Class 11, 12, 30, 39 & 40 are eligible for the M & M Championship – The Chadwick Trophy at the end of the season.
Please make sure that your entry is correct before handing it in. If you change the name of a horse mid-season it will be classed as two different horses so, try and be consistent. Dress & Tack in accordance with BSPS Rules.
RING 3 – WORKING HUNTER – Commencing 9.30 a.m.
Class 25a CLEAR ROUND WORKING HUNTER 40CM
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. Fences will not exceed 40cms. No entries taken after 10.00am. The class will close at 10.30am
Class 26 NURSERY STAKES WORKING HUNTER
To be ridden by a junior member to be 12 years or under on 1st Jan of the current year. Ponies not to exceed 13.2hh. No spurs. Max height 50cm.
Class 27 OPEN INTRO WORKING HUNTER
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior Member. Junior member not to wear spurs. Max height 50cm.
Class 28 OPEN BEGINNERS WORKING HUNTER
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior Member. Junior member not to wear spurs. Max height 60cm.
Class 29 OPEN NOVICE WORKING HUNTER
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior Member. Junior member not to wear spurs. Max height 70cm.
TO COMMENCE AT 1:00PM
Class 25b CLEAR ROUND WORKING HUNTER 70CM
Horse or Pony any height, rider any age. Fences will not exceed 70cms. No entries taken after 1:30pm.
NOT BEFORE 1:30PM
Class 30 M & M WORKING HUNTER
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior. Native Breeds only. To be shown in natural state. Max height 70cm.
Class 31 INTERMEDIATE WORKING HUNTER HORSE/PONY
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior. Max height 80cm.
Class 32 OPEN WORKING HUNTER HORSE/PONY
To be ridden by a Junior or Senior. Max height 90CM – 100cm.
Competitors in Classes 26 & 27 may not compete in the Intermediate or Open W. H. classes on the same day.
Spurs permitted for senior riders only as per BSPS rules.
Protective boots may be worn by the horse/pony for the jumping phase but must be removed for the showing phase.
Competitors in Classes 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 32 are eligible for the WH Championship –
The Billington Trophy at the end of the season
Competitors in Class 11, 12, 30, 39 & 40 are eligible for the M & M Championship – The Chadwick Trophy at the end of the season.
RING 4 – IN HAND – Commencing 9.30am.
Class 33 YOUNG STOCK
Foals with Dam, Yearlings, Two & Three-year-olds
Class 34 ARAB PB & ANGLO
Class 35 VETERAN HORSE/PONY
Horse or Pony Aged 15 – 19 years.
Class 36 20+ VETERAN HORSE/PONY
Horse or Pony 20 years and over
Class 37 COLOURED HORSE/PONY
Including Palomino & Spotted
Class 38 OPEN COB
Horse of Cob Type; show cob/maxi cob to be shown hogged, traditional cobs shown in natural state. Open to any colour, any height.
Class 39 MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND
Inc. Shetland but excluding Welsh.
Class 40 WELSH
Class 41 PART BRED HORSE/PONY
Horses / Ponies any height, registered or un-registered part breeds.
Class 42 HORSE OF HUNTER TYPE
NOT BEFORE 1:30PM
Class 43 BEST CONDITIONED PONY – Not Exc. 148cm.
Class 44 BEST CONDITIONED HORSE – Exc. 148cm.
Class 45 RIDING PONY – Not exceeding 148cms.
Class 46 RIDING HORSE / HACK
Riding Horses Exc. 148cm. Hacks not to exceed 160cm.
Class 47 PONY OF HUNTER TYPE – Not exceeding 148cms.
Class 48 SPORTS HORSE – Exc. 148cm. Triangular show not required.
Class 49 SENIOR HANDLER/SHOWMANSHIP
Handler must be 18 years & over on the 1st of Jan current year and a correctly secured, approved riding hat must be worn. Stallions may be shown in the class
Class 50 JUNIOR HANDLER 11 to 17 years
The handler must be aged 11 years & over on 1st Jan in the current year and a correctly secured, approved riding hat must be worn. Stallions may be shown in this class but handlers must be over 16 years of age.
Class 51 JUNIOR HANDLER 4 to 10 years
The handler must be aged 4 to 10 years on 1st Jan in the current year and a correctly secured, approved riding hat must be worn – Stallions may not be shown in this class.
Competitors in Class 11, 12, 30, 39 & 40 are eligible for the M & M Championship – The Chadwick Trophy at the end of the season.
NB: A competitor can only show one animal in each class. If an owner is showing more than one animal, it must be entered in the handler’s name. To qualify for points the handler must be a member.
Please make sure that your entry is correct before handing it in. If you change the name of a horse mid-season it will be classed as two different horses so try and be consistent
RING 5 – NOVELTY CLASSES – Commencing 12.00am
Class 52
Class 53
Class 54 BONNY PONY (plaited)
In Hand or Ridden. All Junior competitors must wear a correctly secured, approved riding hat when showing. Stallions may not be shown in this class.
Class 55 BONNY PONY (Natives)
In Hand or Ridden. All junior competitors must wear a correctly secured, approved riding hat when showing. Stallions may not be shown in this class.
NOVELTY CLASSES – RIDDEN OR IN HAND
All Novelty Classes eligible for a trophy at the end of the season, provided competitors have attended four or more shows.
Novelty classes open to children aged 11 and under on the 1st of January in the current year. All junior competitors must wear a correctly secured, approved riding hat when showing. All competitors receive a rosette.
Class 56 PONY THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME
Based on judge’s preference.
Class 57 BEST WALK AWAY AND TROT BACK, HALT & SALUTE
Class 58 BEST MANNERED COMBINATION
Judged on manners of both pony and jockey
Class 59 STEADY EDDY
All competitors will be given a recyclable cup filled with water. Each competitor will then do a walk and trot on both reins. Winner will be the competitor who has the most water left in their cup once everyone has competed.
Class 60 LONGEST WHISKERS
Class 61 NICEST MANE AND TAIL
RING 6 – EQUITATION & SHOWING – Commencing 9.30 a.m.
Class 62 BEST TURNED OUT
Neatest & Cleanest – Rider any age Horse or pony any height.
Class 63 LEAD REIN EQUITATION – Snaffle bridle only
Rider 9 years & under on 1ST January in the current year. All competitors receive a rosette.
Class 64 FIRST RIDDEN EQUITATION – Snaffle bridle only
Rider 10 years & under on 1ST January in the current year. Ponies will not be cantered together. They may canter if they choose in their individual shows. All competitors receive a rosette.
Class 65 JUNIOR EQUITATION – Snaffle bridle only
Riders age 11 –13 on 1ST January in the current year.
Class 66 INTERMEDIATE EQUITATION – Snaffle bridle only
Riders age 14 – 17 on 1ST January in the current year.
Class 67 SENIOR EQUITATION – Snaffle bridle only – Spurs are not permitted.
Riders 18 & over on 1ST January in the current year
NOT BEFORE 12:30PM
The following classes are judged as showing classes and not as equitation.
Class 68 JUNIOR PRE-NOVICE (WALK/TROT ONLY)
To be entered in the spirit intended. This class is aimed at absolute beginners or nervous/novice combinations. Horse and Rider combinations who enter this class are disallowed from entering any other ridden showing classes in rings 1, 2, 3 & 6 on the same day. Rider not to have attained their 18th birthday on 1stJanuary of the current year and MUST BE a suitable height for their mount.
Class 69 SENIOR PRE-NOVICE (WALK/TROT ONLY)
To be entered in the spirit intended. This class is aimed at absolute beginners or nervous/novice combinations. Horse and Rider combinations who enter this class are disallowed from entering any other ridden showing classes in rings 1, 2, 3 & 6 on the same day. Rider must have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January of the current year and MUST BE a suitable height for their mount.
Class 70 NOVICE RIDDEN PONY – Snaffle Bridle only
Open to ponies not exceeding 148cms, not to have won an open showing class –The points winning combination of the previous year may not compete in future seasons. Rider any age.
Class 71 NOVICE RIDDEN HORSE – Snaffle Bridle only
Open to horses exceeding 148cms, not to have won an open showing class –The points winning combination of the previous year may not compete in future seasons. Rider any age.
Class 72 RIDING CLUB PONY
Pony not to exceed 148cms. To be judged on manners and suitability for riding club activities. Will include a small jump. Open to Junior or Seniors. Riders must be a suitable age and height for their mounts.
Class 73 RIDING CLUB HORSE
Horse must exc. 148cm. To be judged on manners and suitability for riding club activities. Will include a small jump. Open to Junior or Seniors. Riders must be a suitable age and height for their mounts.
Members who compete in classes 15, 53 & 63 are eligible for the Lead Rein Championship at the end of the season. The Beacons Rose Petal Memorial Trophy.
Class 68 & 69 – Horse/Rider combinations who have won 3 or more classes over a season or are overall champion at the end of the season, will be unable to compete in the same class in future seasons. Spurs are not permitted. Any Horse/Rider combinations found to have entered any other ridden classes in rings 1, 2, 3 & 6 on the same day will have all points disallowed for that day.