Event Date
28th Jul 2025
Led Hunter/Sports Horse/Riding Horse
Ring 3
Ms Lisa Davey (Judge)
Miniature Horses / Miniature Shetlands
Classes are open to miniature horses or miniature shetlands not exceeding 38 inches at maturity.
Highest placed miniature shetland in each class eligible for the Shetland Championship
Highest placed miniature shetland in each class eligible for the Shetland Championship
Kindly Sponsored By: Mrs K Armstrong
Ring 5
Karen Hodge (Judge)
Shetland Ponies
These In-hand classes are affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society. Society rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and reserve champion of classes 9 and 10. Additional Society rosettes will be awarded to the Best Foal, The Best Gelding and the Best Miniature Shetland.
Classes are confined to SPS-BS registered ponies or foals eligible for registration. Ponies must be named on the entry form.
Three-year-old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
Classes are confined to SPS-BS registered ponies or foals eligible for registration. Ponies must be named on the entry form.
Three-year-old fillies with foals at foot may not be shown. All foals must be a minimum of three weeks old on the day of the Show. In-hand stallions 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. In the interests of safety, hard hats must be worn by all handlers aged 14 years or under in In-hand classes. Exhibitors should not kneel but remain standing while in the ring.
Ring 5
Karen Hodge (Judge)
In-hand Mountain & Moorland Ponies
All classes are open to non-NPS members but all competitors must be registered with their breed society with the relevant Breed Society registration number entered on the entry form.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non- members 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 from 5th - 7th August 2025.
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.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship - 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. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
All classes to be run under National Pony Society Rules 2025
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The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
If insufficient entries come forward on the day, classes 11/12 and 13/14 will be merged.
NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
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.
NPS M&M Breed Champions Prelim Rounds Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show – 14th September 2025, Vale View
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 2026.
Class winners from 11-14 (MM-IH) are eligible to compete.
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A Dartmoor Pony Society Special Rosette will be awarded to the best pony registered in the Dartmoor Pony Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card.
NPS Qualifying Rounds: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS. Ponies must be registered in any of the British Riding Pony studbook sections or the Ridden Register; the GSB; the AHSB; the AASB, or registered in the main body of their respective M&M Stud Book. Part breds are not eligible unless overstamped into one of the British Riding Pony studbook sections. or the Ridden Register.
Qualifying rounds for most NPS competitions are open to ponies owned by NPS members and non- members 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 from 5th - 7th August 2025.
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.
NPS/WTJ Insurance Brokers Ltd Home Produced Ridden Championship - 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. The Owner’s Membership cards MUST be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
All classes to be run under National Pony Society Rules 2025
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The NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand Summer Championship (MM-IH)
These classes are open to pure bred registered M&M ponies in the main body of their studbook. Owner’s membership cards must be shown in the ring to receive qualifications. Foals are not eligible.
If insufficient entries come forward on the day, classes 11/12 and 13/14 will be merged.
NPS/BLACKERTOR & SHARPTOR STUDS M&M M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship
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.
NPS M&M Breed Champions Prelim Rounds Qualifier for the Great British In Hand Show – 14th September 2025, Vale View
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 2026.
Class winners from 11-14 (MM-IH) are eligible to compete.
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A Dartmoor Pony Society Special Rosette will be awarded to the best pony registered in the Dartmoor Pony Society Stud Book shown by an exhibitor who is a member of the Dartmoor Pony Society and has a current membership card.
Ring 5
Paul Davis (Judge)
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Ponies
The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship (MM-OR)
Classes 17 and 18 are qualifiers. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over.
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.
Classes 17 and 18 are qualifiers. Open to registered pure bred M&M stallions, mares and geldings five years old or over.
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.
Ring 5
Paul Davis (Judge)
Show Pony/Show Hunter Pony Ridden Classes
All classes are open to non-NPS members.
Kindly Sponsored By: Metherall Gard
Ring 2
Carol Norman (Judge)
District Ridden Pony
A Prize of £5 for the Best Rider in the class.
Ring 2
Carol Norman (Judge)
Young Handler
To be judged on the ability to show the horse or pony in hand, not on the animal's conformation.
Ring 2
Carol Norman (Judge)
Ridden Hunter
A Special Prize of £10.00 will be awarded to the Best District Exhibitor in classes 27 to 29.
Kindly Sponsored By: Paige Haggett- McTimoney Animal Chiropractor and EIST (MSc, BSc)
Ring 1
Jimmy Frost (Judge), Miss Bryony Frost (Ride Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Retrained Racehorse
RoR TATTERSALLS OPEN IN-HAND SERIES QUALIFIER 2024
Kindly Sponsored By: R J WEEKS
Ring 1
Jimmy Frost (Judge), Miss Bryony Frost (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Riding Horse
Open Riding Horse
Ring 1
Jimmy Frost (Judge), Miss Bryony Frost (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Working Hunter
Classes are open to Working Hunter horse/ponies 4 years and over.
Phase One will be marked: Jumping 50%, Style & Manner while jumping 20%
Phase Two will be marked: Conformation, Type, Freedom of Action 20%, Manners 10%
A special prize of £10.00 to the Best District Exhibitor
Phase One will be marked: Jumping 50%, Style & Manner while jumping 20%
Phase Two will be marked: Conformation, Type, Freedom of Action 20%, Manners 10%
A special prize of £10.00 to the Best District Exhibitor
Kindly Sponsored By: Arliemoor Care Home
Ring 4
Lucy Booth (Judge)
Heavy Horse - In Hand
Open to all heavy horses, Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk, Percheron, Ardennes, Belgian and Irish Draught
Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45
A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.
These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.
Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45
A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.
These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.
Kindly Sponsored By: D P Agri
Ring 3
Mr M Phillips (Judge)
Heavy Horse - Ridden
Open to all heavy horses, Shire, Clydesdale, Suffolk, Percheron, Ardennes, Belgian and Irish Draught
Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45
A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.
These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.
Free Entry and £20.00 attendance fee per horse, £10 fuel allowance for each Heavy Horse competitor. All heavy horses will be asked to parade in the main ring during the judging of the Decorated Heavy Horse at 13:45
A Rosette will be awarded to the Best Yearling and the Best Two Year old in Class 36. A Championship Rosette will be awarded to the Best In-hand Exhibit from Classes 36 and 37.
These classes are affiliated with The Shire Horse Society who will award a Silver-Plated Spoon and Rosette for the Best Shire Horse Mare or Filly. The winner of the Special Prize must be a member of the Shire Horse Society. Entries cannot be accepted at Affiliated Shows in classes for Shires or Heavy Horses from any person who has been either suspended or removed from membership of the Shire Horse Society or has been excluded from exhibiting for prizes at Shows, Sales or Exhibitions or from taking part in any Show organised by the Shire Horse Society. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year. The Shire Horse Society Spring Show being excepted. THE WINNING ANIMAL MUST BE REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION IN THE STUD BOOK OR GRADE B REGISTER. The Judge has the right to withhold the award of the Silver Spoon and Rosette if an exhibit does not show sufficient merit. The Council reserves the right in offering Spoons, to award them only to persons approved by the Shire Horse Society.
Kindly Sponsored By: D P Agri
Ring 3
Mr M Phillips (Judge)
Decorated Heavy Horse & Heavy Horse In Hand Parade
Ring 1
Mr M Phillips (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Driving
Free Entry, Each entrant in the Driving Classes is eligible for a £10 fuel allowance.
All competitors for Open Classes 40-41 will enter Ring 1 together and will be called forward for their individual classes.
The classes include qualifiers for the Victoria Food Company Private Drive, Trade Exercise Vehicle and Pleasure Drive Qualifiers, Open Driving Championships.
THIS IS A VICTORIA FOOD COMPANY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER. THE CHAMPION WILL QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT BURY FARM EQUESTRIAN CLUB, NEW BURY FARM, MILL ROAD, SLAPTON, BUCKS, LU7 9BT.
In the event that the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.
Would all exhibitors in the Driving Classes attach to their entry forms or email woolseryshow@hotmail.co.uk a description of their turnouts and ponies or horses, with any interesting or distinguishing features, as a prompt for the Ring Commentator.
All competitors for Open Classes 40-41 will enter Ring 1 together and will be called forward for their individual classes.
The classes include qualifiers for the Victoria Food Company Private Drive, Trade Exercise Vehicle and Pleasure Drive Qualifiers, Open Driving Championships.
THIS IS A VICTORIA FOOD COMPANY CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER. THE CHAMPION WILL QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT BURY FARM EQUESTRIAN CLUB, NEW BURY FARM, MILL ROAD, SLAPTON, BUCKS, LU7 9BT.
In the event that the Champion has already qualified then the Reserve Champion to qualify. If the reserve has also qualified, the rosette to be awarded back to the Champion. Once qualified, the horse, whip and vehicle may not be changed.
Would all exhibitors in the Driving Classes attach to their entry forms or email woolseryshow@hotmail.co.uk a description of their turnouts and ponies or horses, with any interesting or distinguishing features, as a prompt for the Ring Commentator.
Kindly Sponsored By: The Martin Family
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Fancy Dress
FREE ENTRY
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Team Relay
An exciting, against the clock, team relay. Teams will compete in drawn order, two teams at a time and jump separate, identical courses. THE RUNNER AND DOG WILL GO FIRST and must complete the course together. Dogs must be on a lead and capable of running/ jumping the course on their own. The runner must hand a batton on to the first rider. If the batton is dropped, the competitor who is handing it over must dismount, pick up the batton and may, from the ground give it to the next competitorMrs Joyce Heywood. If a team member fails to complete the course either through retirement or a horse having three refusals they will be eliminated. Time penalties of five seconds will be added for each fence down. Refusals and errors of course will increase the time taken to complete the course. A horse fall is automatic retirement and the Organisers and Judges will ask competitors to retire if necessary. Their decision is final. No whips or spurs allowed.
The course can be walked at the end of the fancy dress competition.
The course can be walked at the end of the fancy dress competition.
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Concours of D'Elegance Ridden & In Hand
Ring 1
Pat Martin (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Senior Horse and Pony
Ring 2/3 Combined
Mrs Helen Houseman (Judge)
Coloured Horses & Ponies
These classes are unaffiliated and open to any coloured horse or pony
Ring 2/3 Combined
Ms Lisa Davey (Judge)
Showjumping
If a clear round is jumped in any of the classes, the competitor will be asked to stay in the ring and do their jump off round immediately, against the clock. Entry is £6, but £7 on the day.
Kindly Sponsored By: S W G Martin
Ring 5
To Be Confirmed (Judge), To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Parade of Foxhounds
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Grand Parade
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
Vintage Display
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ring 1
To Be Confirmed (Judge), Mr Bill Sluggett (Judge)
Kindly Sponsored By: Wynnstay
