Horses & Ponies
Event Date
7th Aug 2025
Ridden Hunters
All grooms MUST wear protective hats in compliance with the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule and should be smartly and professionally dressed when in the Ring.
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
EQUIFEST Qualifier
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
EQUIFEST Qualifier
Start At, 07/08/2025 08:00
Main Ring
Clare Poole (Conformation Judge), Alan Mickleborough (Ride & Conformation Judge)
Working Hunters
Course Builder: R JONES, Hay on Wye HR3 5NZ
Class 303 is an EQUIFEST Qualifier
All grooms MUST wear protective hats in compliance with the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule and should be smartly and professionally dressed when in the Ring.
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Class 303 is an EQUIFEST Qualifier
All grooms MUST wear protective hats in compliance with the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule and should be smartly and professionally dressed when in the Ring.
ONE groom only is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 07/08/2025 12:00
Ring 2
Clare Poole (Conformation Judge), Alan Mickleborough (Ride Judge)
Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden
Show Series Qualifier Series 2026
The first THREE go forward to the final to be held at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in June 2026
The WINNER qualifies for the Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026
The HIGHEST PLACED Veteran horse (15+) qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026
The Judge does not ride at the qualifiers.
The first THREE go forward to the final to be held at the Hickstead Derby Meeting in June 2026
The WINNER qualifies for the Tattershalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026
The HIGHEST PLACED Veteran horse (15+) qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran final at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026
The Judge does not ride at the qualifiers.
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:00
Main Ring
Simon Hart (Judge)
Tattersalls RoR Open In-hand
Show Series Qualifier 2026
Refer to Page 7 of the Schedule for details
The first THREE horses go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026.
The WINNER will be awarded a RoR branded prize. To be claimed from the RoR Office.
Refer to Page 7 of the Schedule for details
The first THREE horses go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree in August 2026.
The WINNER will be awarded a RoR branded prize. To be claimed from the RoR Office.
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:30
Ring 4
Simon Hart (Judge)
LIHS Qualifier - Small Hack
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. 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 306 & 307 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
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.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. 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 306 & 307 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
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.
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:30
Ring 6
Clare Poole (Judge)
LIHS Qualifier - Large Hack
Open to members and pre-registered non-members, 15 yrs and over, eligible under Rising Star Amateur rules.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. 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 306 & 307 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
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.
Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2025 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules. 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 306 & 307 qualify for LIHS BSHA Rising Star Supreme Finals at the London International Horse Show, highest placed unqualified in top five to qualify. Horses are only eligible to qualify for the Small OR Large section, not both, please only enter either the Small or Large section.
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.
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:30
Ring 6
Clare Poole (Judge)
Best Pony Club Pony
Spurs — The wearing of spurs is strictly forbidden.
Regulation: Hard Hats MUST be worn – competitors not wearing regulation hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately. Refer to the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule.
Age of Ponies — No animal under the age of four years may be shown in these classes.
This class will be split on Show Day if sufficient entries forward in the ring into
(a) Best Pony Club pony ridden by a Pony Club member. Riders aged 16 years and under. Pony to be suitable for all Pony Club activities and will be required to jump a small fence.
(b) Lead Rein. Pony to be suitable for Pony Club activities. Will NOT be required to jump.
Regulation: Hard Hats MUST be worn – competitors not wearing regulation hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately. Refer to the rules on pages 24 & 25 of the Schedule.
Age of Ponies — No animal under the age of four years may be shown in these classes.
This class will be split on Show Day if sufficient entries forward in the ring into
(a) Best Pony Club pony ridden by a Pony Club member. Riders aged 16 years and under. Pony to be suitable for all Pony Club activities and will be required to jump a small fence.
(b) Lead Rein. Pony to be suitable for Pony Club activities. Will NOT be required to jump.
Start At, 07/08/2025 15:30
Ring 5
Sarah-Jane Ballantyne (Judge)
Summer Worker Stakes
Plaited or Heritage Mountain and Moorland ponies. 4 years old and over, not exceeding 158cm.
Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
Ponies may be entered in more than one of the above classes.
Time permitting, entries will also be taken at the side of Ring 2 on Show Day. Entry fee will be £15 for competitors with ponies that have placed entries in advance and thus already on site.
Riders any age but must be suitably mounted for the pony/horse they ride.
Ponies may be entered in more than one of the above classes.
Time permitting, entries will also be taken at the side of Ring 2 on Show Day. Entry fee will be £15 for competitors with ponies that have placed entries in advance and thus already on site.
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:00
Ring 2
Fiona Holton (Judge)
Welsh Ponies
Qualifier for The National Welsh Championship Show 2025
The National Welsh Championship Show takes place on Sunday 10 August 2025.
As this Championship is immediately after Burwarton Show, qualifiers for the categories listed below will be able to attend the Championships. Please check details and schedules by referring to NWCS Facebook page or nationalwelshshow.co.uk.
National Section In-hand Championships
Champion and Reserve Sections A, B, C & D (not already qualified) qualify to enter National Gelding In-Hand Championship sponsored by Sarum Stud
All 1st and 2nd Section A, B, C, D in relevant classes (not already qualified) qualify to enter
The National Welsh Championship Show takes place on Sunday 10 August 2025.
As this Championship is immediately after Burwarton Show, qualifiers for the categories listed below will be able to attend the Championships. Please check details and schedules by referring to NWCS Facebook page or nationalwelshshow.co.uk.
National Section In-hand Championships
Champion and Reserve Sections A, B, C & D (not already qualified) qualify to enter National Gelding In-Hand Championship sponsored by Sarum Stud
All 1st and 2nd Section A, B, C, D in relevant classes (not already qualified) qualify to enter
Start At, 07/08/2025 12:30
Ring 6
Clare Willis-Burton (Judge)
Part-bred Welsh
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Minimum of 12.5% registered Welsh blood
This class is a Qualifier for The National Welsh Championship Show 2025 – National Ridden Welsh Part Bred Championships
All 1st and 2nd placed WPCS registered Welsh Part Bred exhibits (not already qualified) qualify to enter
Unregistered qualifiers with 12.5% Welsh blood may retrospectively register with WPCS prior to entering the final
Minimum of 12.5% registered Welsh blood
This class is a Qualifier for The National Welsh Championship Show 2025 – National Ridden Welsh Part Bred Championships
All 1st and 2nd placed WPCS registered Welsh Part Bred exhibits (not already qualified) qualify to enter
Unregistered qualifiers with 12.5% Welsh blood may retrospectively register with WPCS prior to entering the final
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:45
Ring 5
Clare Willis-Burton (Judge)
Shetlands
This Show is affiliated to the SPS-BS
Refer to page 7 of the Schedule for SPS-BS rules
The CHAMPION Shetland pony will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
**Foals NOT eligible for the Championship **
The 1st and 2nd place winners from classes 325-330 return to the ring for the Championship, to be judged after class 330.
Refer to page 7 of the Schedule for SPS-BS rules
The CHAMPION Shetland pony will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
**Foals NOT eligible for the Championship **
The 1st and 2nd place winners from classes 325-330 return to the ring for the Championship, to be judged after class 330.
Start At, 07/08/2025 13:00
Ring 4
Nina Andersen-Smith (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNERS of Classes 331-334 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
A HORSE TRUST SPECIAL ROSETTE will be presented to the horse with the healthiest body condition score in Class 331, as assessed by a nominated vet and judge. Please refer to page 5 of the Schedule for details
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNERS of Classes 331-334 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
A HORSE TRUST SPECIAL ROSETTE will be presented to the horse with the healthiest body condition score in Class 331, as assessed by a nominated vet and judge. Please refer to page 5 of the Schedule for details
Start At, 07/08/2025 08:00
Ring 4
Clare Frost (Judge)
Mountain & Moorland
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNERS of Classes 331-334 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
All ponies entered in this section must be pure-bred and registered in their respective Society Stud Books
EQUIFEST Qualifier
The WINNERS of Classes 331-334 will be eligible for the Supreme M&M Championship in Ring 2 at approx 4.00pm
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:30
Ring 5
Clare Frost (Judge)
Ridden Cobs
Class 336 is an EQUIFEST Qualifier
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
The 1st and 2nd place winners from Classes 335-336 to return to the Ring for the Championship
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
The 1st and 2nd place winners from Classes 335-336 to return to the Ring for the Championship
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:00
Ring 5
Sarah Chapman (Judge)
Coloured Horses & Ponies - In-hand
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Classes 337-340 are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
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. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14-16 August 2025.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Classes 337-340 are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
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. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14-16 August 2025.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 07/08/2025 09:30
Ring 4
Josephine Hart (Judge)
Coloured Horses & Ponies - Ridden
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Classes 337-340 are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
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. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14-16 August 2025.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Classes 337-340 are CHAPS (UK) Qualifiers
Burwarton Show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Affiliation No. 25-070.
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. Members to apply to CHAPS (UK) for appropriate Qualifier card.
The CHAPS (UK) Championship Show will be held on 14-16 August 2025.
For full rulings and information on competition/qualifications, please refer to the CHAPS (UK) Members’ Handbook or visit www.chapsuk.com
Only Skewbalds/Piebalds may compete in these classes
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 07/08/2025 14:30
Ring 5
Josephine Hart (Judge)
Alternative Coloureds - Ridden
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
All grooms MUST wear protective hats. Only ONE groom is permitted per horse when in the ring.
Start At, 07/08/2025 13:30
Ring 5
Josephine Hart (Judge)
Veteran Ridden
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to Page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members.
All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to Page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members.
All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:00
Main Ring
Nigel Vale (Judge)
Veteran In-hand
**STRICTLY NO STALLIONS ALLOWED**
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
Area Qualifier
Refer to page 6 of the Schedule for Qualifier details
Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height
Open to VHS members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
Start At, 07/08/2025 11:30
Ring 4
To Be Confirmed (Judge), Nigel Vale (Judge)
Best Turned-Out
Start At, 07/08/2025 11:30
Ring 6
Sarah-Jane Ballantyne (Judge)
Dressage
Times will be available on the Burwarton Show website www.burwartonshow.co.uk or contact Penny Jones on 01384 835178 on Tuesday 5 August between 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Classes 346 & 347 will be split into Junior (aged 16 before 1st January 2025) and Senior Sections, with separate rosettes but PRIZE MONEY will only be awarded to the overall winner.
Please state on entry if Junior. If not stated you will automatically be entered as a Senior.
Classes 346 & 347 will be split into Junior (aged 16 before 1st January 2025) and Senior Sections, with separate rosettes but PRIZE MONEY will only be awarded to the overall winner.
Please state on entry if Junior. If not stated you will automatically be entered as a Senior.
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:00
Ring 7
Jane Ratcliffe (Judge)
Unaffiliated Showjumping 1
Course Builder: RICHARD DAVIES, Ponderosa Equestrian Centre, NP18 2DW
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Classes will run at approximately 45 minute intervals
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Classes will run at approximately 45 minute intervals
Start At, 07/08/2025 08:30
Ring 1
David Room (Judge)
Unaffiliated Showjumping 2
Course Builder: RICHARD DAVIES, Ponderosa Equestrian Centre, NP18 2DW
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Classes will run at approximately 45 minute intervals
Unaccompanied competitors MUST provide an emergency contact name and mobile number on their entry form
FIRST AID – First Aid is provided by a contracted company, Marches Ambulance Service
Classes will run at approximately 45 minute intervals
Start At, 07/08/2025 14:00
Ring 1
David Room (Judge)
Affiliated Showjumping
Classes 357 & 358 will be conducted according to BRITISH SHOWJUMPING rules.
To that end, all entrants agree to abide by these rules.
Members will ride in accordance to British Showjumping Rule 22.
Entries in Class 357 will automatically be entered into THE 2025 FIVE SHOW CHALLENGE kindly sponsored by The Royal Three Counties Show. Please refer to page 5 of the Schedule for full details
** Please ensure that you DECLARE YOUR HORSE FORWARD on the day at the Ring 1 Judge’s Box by 11.00am latest **
To that end, all entrants agree to abide by these rules.
Members will ride in accordance to British Showjumping Rule 22.
Entries in Class 357 will automatically be entered into THE 2025 FIVE SHOW CHALLENGE kindly sponsored by The Royal Three Counties Show. Please refer to page 5 of the Schedule for full details
** Please ensure that you DECLARE YOUR HORSE FORWARD on the day at the Ring 1 Judge’s Box by 11.00am latest **
Start At, 07/08/2025 11:30
Main Ring
Maggie Davis (Judge), Jane Ogle (Judge)
Mounted Fancy Dress
Followed by parade and award of prizes in the Main Ring at 2.55pm
NO AGE LIMIT — NO ENTRY FEE (COMPLETED ENTRY FORM IS REQUIRED)
Hard hats MUST be worn – Competitors not wearing hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately in the interests of safety.
NO AGE LIMIT — NO ENTRY FEE (COMPLETED ENTRY FORM IS REQUIRED)
Hard hats MUST be worn – Competitors not wearing hard hats will be asked to dismount and leave the ring immediately in the interests of safety.
Start At, 07/08/2025 14:25
Ring 3
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Handy Horse Obstacle Training
In-hand classes will have five obstacles to demonstrate the calmness and rapport between horse and leader. All leaders must wear gloves, a hat to BSI Standard and safe footwear. Horses or ponies to be led in a controller halter or bridle with a long lead rope. Whips can be carried. Horses or ponies must be three years old or over.
Ridden classes will have approximately ten obstacles to include river crossing, figure of eight, step back, slalom and side step.
All riders must wear a hat to latest BSI Standard and safe riding boots. Horses or ponies must be 4 years old or over.
In the case of equal marks, the optimum time taken will be taken into consideration for awarding the prizes.
Ridden classes will have approximately ten obstacles to include river crossing, figure of eight, step back, slalom and side step.
All riders must wear a hat to latest BSI Standard and safe riding boots. Horses or ponies must be 4 years old or over.
In the case of equal marks, the optimum time taken will be taken into consideration for awarding the prizes.
Start At, 07/08/2025 10:30
Ring 3
Rebekah Adshead (Judge)
