Separate schedules are available for:
Livestock Classes, Poultry Show, Rabbit Section and Open/WI Classes
Contact Show Secretary or see www.okehamptonshow.co.uk
This year’s Okehampton Show will be the 116th Show and it remains an important annual event for those who work and live in this beautiful area, as well as for tourist who enjoy visiting this rural part of England. It is a wonderful showcase for the best of agricultural and rural life and is a fantastic day out for all the family.
early entries are always appreciated.
There will be no on the day facility for entries for the Show jumping. All entries must be made in advance of the show.
All competitors will receive their Vehicle Pass and Admission Wristbands to enter the Showground in advance. Additional grooms who have not been allocated a ticket via an entry will be charged on the gate, and there will be no refunds.
PLEASE ENTER VIA THE LINK ON THE WEBSITE. Payment will be taken by card at the time of entry. Further information info@okehamptonshow.co.uk
Enquiries to the Horse Secretary – Selina Barrow
Email: Selina.horsesecretary@gmail.com Tel: 07886 030078 (call, text & voicemail)
Okehampton & District Agricultural Association is a company limited by Guarantee No. 6956588, Registered office: Michael House, Castle Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3LQ. Registered in England as Charity No. 1130942. Member of the ASAO
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1. The Committee’s interpretation of any rule shall be absolutely final.
2. All Exhibitors are required to comply with the Biosecurity Rules currently in force at Okehampton Showground. Queries should be directed to the Biosecurity Officer on 01837 52496.
3. All Exhibitors are required to comply with legislation concerning Health & Safety Regulations and Environmental Health Regulations currently in force.
4. It is the Responsibility of all competitors to allow sufficient time for traffic conditions to get to their classes on time as these cannot be held up.
5. All exhibits must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor at the date of entry.
6. All exhibits must have a Passport and this should accompany the horse/pony to the Showground. Horses must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 – 92 days later), followed by the first 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 7 days of receiving a vaccine dose.
Foals: 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 6 months to commence their primary course. We urge all owners to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
7. One entry form must be submitted per Exhibitor.
8. Entries without appropriate fees cannot be accepted.
9. Persons making a false entry may be disqualified from making a future entry in connection with any exhibition of the Association for three years or altogether at the Committee’s discretion and shall be liable to pay the Association £15.00 for every entry made contravening this rule.
10. The Association reserves the right to refuse any entry or entries without assigning any reason for such refusal.
11. Under no circumstances can an animal be substituted after the closing date of entries.
12. Each Exhibitor will receive two Wristbands to be worn by the Rider, Driver or Exhibitor/person on foot. Exhibitors entering between 3-4 classes will receive a 3rd wristband. Exhibitors entering 5 or more classes will receive a 4th wristband. All Horse Exhibitors entering the showground must be wearing a wristband. Anyone without an appropriate wristband will be charged the full admission on the gate. Children under 16 with an accompanying adult enter the show FOC and do not require a wristband.
13. Any person (except wristband wearers) wishing to leave and re-enter the Showground whilst the Agricultural Show is in progress MUST have a rubber stamp impression placed on their hand or re-entry will not be permitted without the due entrance fee being paid.
14. The Committee reserves the right to amalgamate or split any class or amend the timetable as it deems necessary.
15. Exhibitors must ensure that their animals are properly cared for.
16. All animals must be under complete control at all times.
17. Exhibitors are only allowed in the Show Rings whilst competing.
18. Exhibitors are prohibited from taking Mobile Phones into any Show Ring whilst competing.
19. Any Exhibitor who uses verbal abuse to any Judge or Steward will be asked to leave the Ring.
20. The Association reserves the right to take the opinion of the Hon. Veterinary Surgeon on any animal exhibited and to take any action on such opinion as they may feel fit.
21. Any Exhibitor shall forfeit and pay to the Association the sum of £30.00 as and for liquidated damages, if any animal which he/she is exhibiting is to his/her knowledge suffering from any contagious or infec- tious disease and for each and every such animal if more than one.
22. The Judges decision is final.
23. No person may knowingly show a horse/pony in a class where the Judge has owned, bred, sold, leased, broken, trained or produced that horse/pony or where the horse/pony has been owned, bred sold leased broken, trained or produced by the Judge’s immediate family, partner, employer or employee. An exhibitor may not show under a Judge for whom he/she has produced, broken or trained an equine within the last 12 months.
24. All exhibits in classes restricted by a height limit are liable to measurement. Height Certificates under the Joint Measurement Board will be accepted.
25. Any animal taking part in any class may be liable to Dope Testing.
26. In all Ridden classes Horse/Pony must be 4 years old and over.
27. All Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday by the 1st January of the current year.
28. Correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps / Riding Hats that meet current safety standards must be worn by riders at all times when mounted other than Class 21 Side Saddle Costume Concours d’Elegance. Competitors in any Classes may wear back protectors.
29. All Broodmares must be 4 years old and over with their own foal at foot.
30. All Foals must be at least three weeks old on the day of the Show. All Foals must accompany their dam at all times.
31. It is Exhibitors responsibility to enter their ring at the start of classes, the start of classes will not be delayed.
32. Dogs to be kept on leads at all times and MUST NOT enter any Collecting Ring or Show Ring.
33. All exhibits must be shown in accordance with both their individual Breed Society rules and NPS rules.
34. All Stallions and Colts 2 years old or over must hold a current Stallion Licence unless otherwise governed by their individual Breed Society. Handlers of Stallions and Colts in the In Hand classes must have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year.
35. Handlers in the In Hand classes aged 14 years and under must wear correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/Riding Hats.
36. Riders of Stallions must have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January of the current year when riding Small Breeds and their 14th birthday before 1st January of the current year for Large Breeds.
37. 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 in 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/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden ChampionshipRiders 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.
38. 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 2025.
39. The attention of Exhibitors is especially drawn to the regulation whereby lorries and other vehicles conveying exhibits must park where directed by the parking attendants. Exhibitors cooperation in this area will aid the speedy parking of vehicles and thereby reduce traffic queues.
40. Any person wishing to lodge an objection having reference to any person or exhibit shall do so in writing within thirty minutes of the completion of the class or championship, and at the same time shall deposit the sum of £20.00. If an investigation by the Committee of the Association shows that the objection is not sustained, the said Committee reserves the right that the deposit shall be forfeited and paid into the funds of the Association.
41. Exhibits which are the subject of an objection must not be removed from the Showground until the objection has been decided or the Horse Secretary’s permission has been obtained.
42. All objections or any questions arising shall be dealt with by the Committee and their decision shall be final.
Supreme Championship ................................ TBC
Ridden Hunters – Conformation ..................
Mrs Barbara White, Somerton, Somerset
Ridden Hunters – Riding ................................
Morwenna Barnicoat, Okehampton, Devon
Working Hunter................................................
Mrs Barbara White, Somerton, Somerset
Children’s Ridden Ponies ...............................
Ms G Trevenna, St Austell, Cornwall
Pony Breeding ...................................................
Ms G Trevenna, St Austell, Cornwall
Arabs ....................................................................
Amanda Holloway, Chumleigh, Devon
Skewbald & Piebald.........................................
Mrs Shirley Cozens, Taunton, Somerset
Side Saddle.........................................................
Mrs A Melhuish, Liskeard, Cornwall
Veteran – Area Qualifiers ...............................
Best Local Pony .................................................
Dartmoor Ponies ..............................................
Welsh Ponies & Cobs.......................................
Shetland Ponies ................................................
Mixed Mountain & Moorland ........................
Young Handler ..................................................
Spotted Horses & Ponies ................................
RoR - Conformation ........................................
RoR - Riding .......................................................
Heavy Horses ....................................................
Driving & Concours d’elegance ....................
Mrs Lydia Forrester, Redruth, Cornwall
Ms G Trevenna, St Austell, Cornwall
Miss C Belam, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Mr R Russell, Newton Abbot, Devon
Miss K Hodge, Taunton, Somerset
Mr J Walters, Okehampton, Devon
Amanda Holloway, Chumleigh, Devon
Mrs Shirley Cozens, Taunton, Somerset
Donna Bamonte, Lapford, Devon
Donna Bamonte, Lapford, Devon
Miss J Rogers, Truro, Cornwall
Mr M. Broadbent, Devon
Unaffiliated Show Jumping Judge Annette Allen, Okehampton, Devon
Working Hunter Course Builder .................. Annette Allen, Okehampton, Devon
Jumping Course Builder ................................. Annette Allen, Okehampton, Devon
When jumping in the Ring, the practice or collecting areas, all Riders must wear protective headgear, according to the current standards as listed below:
All PAS 015; VG1; (BS)EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards;
Skullcaps must be of, or worn with, a dark coloured plain peaked cover. Refer to your Society/ Association Rule Book for further clarification.
Correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hats that meet one of the following current Safety Standards/specifications MUST be worn by all Riders between the ages of 15 to 17 inclusive.
All PAS 015; VG1; (BS) EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2016; AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards.
The most recent updates to the list are the addition of SNELL E2016 and EN1384 (2017); the newest version of the SNELL Standard could have begun to appear in 2017 and is accepted to the list; the newest version of the EN1384 Standard will begin to appear during 2018 and is also accepted to the list.
The Okehampton and District Agricultural Association privacy policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us or that we may receive from others about you, will be processed by us. It includes data that we hold electronically and in paper files.
Details of entries will be published in the catalogue and passed to our printers/publishers, solely for the purpose of compiling that publication. Results information may be published (in printed form and online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access.
Please note that the first class of the day in rings 1-4 is a fixed time, all subsequent classes will follow on and times given are estimates. Individual start times will be issued for showjumping. This timetable is subject to change.
RING 1 8.00 am
To Follow on
Est 10:30 am
To Follow on 13:00pm 15:00pm
RING 2 8.30 am
Est 10.30 am
Est 12.00 pm
To Follow on
Est 14:00pm
To follow on
RING 3 8.30 am
To follow - est 10.00
To follow on
Est 12.00 pm
To follow on
Est 14:00 pm
RING 4 8.30 am
To follow - est 9.30
To follow on
Est 10.30am
To follow on
Est 12:00 pm
To follow on
Est 14:00pm
RING 5 11:00 am
Ridden Hunters
Working Hunter & Working Hunter Pony
Best Hunter In Show
Heavy Horses In Hand
Side Saddle
Driving
Side Saddle Costume Concours d’Elegance
Decorated Heavy Horse
Supreme Championship
Welsh Ponies & Cobs
Childrens Riding Pony
Best Local Pony
Pony Breeding
In hand Arabs, Anglo & Part Bred Arab
Best Pony In Show
Young Handler
Dartmoor Ponies
Shetland Ponies (Standard)
Shetland Ponies (Miniature)
NPS In Hand Silver Medal Championship
In Hand
Skewbald & Piebald
Spotted Horses & Ponies in-hand
RoR Open in-hand
Mixed Mountain & Moorland
RoR Open Ridden
Ridden Arab, Anglo & Part Bred Arab
Ridden Skewbald & Piebald
Veteran – In Hand (Area Qualifier)
Mountain and Moorland - Ridden
Veteran – Ridden (Area Qualifier)
Spotted Horses and Ponies Ridden
Show Jumping
Classes 1 & 2
Classes 3 & 4
Classes 58 & 59
Class 20
Class 61
Class 21
Class 60
Classes 30 - 37
Classes 5 - 7
Class 24
Classes 8 & 9
Classes 11 - 13
Class 52
Classes 25 - 29
Classes 38 - 41
Classes 42 - 45
Classes 14 - 17
Class 55 & 56
Class 54
Class 46 & 47
Class 53
Class 10
Classes 18 & 19
Class 22
Class 48 - 51
Class 23
Class 57
Classes 62 - 74
BEST HUNTER IN SHOW – to be judged in ring 1 by Mrs Barbara White, Somerton, Somerset Champion Ridden Hunter and Champion Working Hunter
The Best Hunter In Show and Reserve will then go forward to the SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP.
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Rosette Championship –
To be judged in ring 3 by Mr J Walters
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 NPS affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs M&M In Hand Silver Medal Champion and Reserve will then go forward to Best Pony In Show
BEST PONY IN SHOW –
To be judged in ring 2 by Ms G Trevenna, St Austell, Cornwall
Those who are eligible to compete are as follows :- Champion Children’s Ridden Pony, Champion Pony Breeding, Best Local Pony, NPS M&M In Hand Silver Medal Champion & Reserve, Mini Champion Ridden Mountain & Moorland, Open Champion Ridden Mountain & Moorland.
The Best Pony In Show and Reserve will then go forward to the SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP.
SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Kindly Sponsored by Equus Vets
To be judged In ring 1 by TBC
Those who are eligible to compete are as follows :- Best Hunter in Show Hunter and Reserve, Champion Arab, Anglo Arab or Part Bred Arab, Champion Skewbald or Piebald, Champion Heavy Horse, Champion RoR, Champion Spotted, Champion Veteran, Winner of the Ridden Arab, Anglo Arab or Part Bred Arab Class, Winner of the Ridden RoR, Winner of the Ridden Spotted, Winner of the Ridden Veteran, Winner of the Ridden Skewbald or Piebald Class, Winner of the Side Saddle Class, Best Pony in Show and Reserve Best Pony in Show.
The Noel Edmonds Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Supreme Champion. A Cash Prize of £50.00 is awarded to the Supreme Champion
A Cash Prize of £25.00 is awarded to the Reserve Supreme
The Calmady-Hamlyn Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Lt.Col.V. W. Calmady-Hamlyn to the Best Hunter In Show (Led or Ridden, to be presented within the Supreme championship)
A Cash Prize of £45.00 is awarded to the Best Hunter In Show
The Madge Bros. Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Best Pony In Show (Led or Ridden, to be presented within the Supreme championship).
A Cash Prize of £45.00 is awarded to the Best Pony In Show
The above Cups and Trophies will be presented in the Main Ring during the Grand Parade together with the Mrs P D Voaden Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Heavy Horse and the Okehampton Show Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Best Decorated Heavy Horse. The Exhibitor winning the Alfie Reed Cup are requested to come forward immediately after the completion of Judging to receive their awards.
Conformation Judge :- Mrs Barbara White Ridden Judge :- Ms Morwenna Barnicott
Entry Fee :- £9.00
Prize Money :- 1st £20.00 2nd £15.00 3rd £10.00
1. Small Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 14.2hh (148cm) but not exceeding 15.2hh (158cm).
2. Hunter, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 15.2hh (158cm).
A Special rosette to the best Veteran Hunter
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 1 & 2.
The Northey Perpetual Memorial Trophy to the Champion. Champion goes forward to Best Hunter in Show.
Judge :- Mrs Barbara White Course Builder :- Annette Allen
Entry Fee :- £9.00
Prize Money :- 1st £20.00 2nd £15.00 3rd £10.00
3. Working Hunter Novice, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Fences approx height 70cm, to be judged 60% for jumping performance and 40% as for hunterclass. To encourage novice combinations, competitors entering this Novice class should not also enter the open class on the same horse.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to the best Local PC member in this class.
4. Working Hunter Open, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Fences approx height 90cm to be judged 60% for jumping performance and 40% as for hunter class.
The Classic Carriage Cup to the winner of class 4.
A Special Rosette to the best M&M Working Hunter.
A Special Rosette to the best Veteran Working Hunter.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 3 & 4 Trophy to the Champion Champion goes forward to Best Hunter in Show.
Judge:- Ms G Trevenna
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Open to Ponies of all Types – Registered or Unregistered.
5. Leading Rein Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 12.2hh (128cm). Riders must not have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only and the lead rein to be attached to the noseband. A Special Rosette will be awarded to each Rider not placed.
6. Ridden Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 12.2hh (128cm). Rider 14 years old and under. No Leading Reins.
7. Ridden Pony, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 12.2hh (128cm) but not exceeding 14.2hh (148cm). Rider 16 years old and under. No Leading Reins.
The Heathman – Glass Perpetual Challenge Cup to the best pony not exceeding 13.2hh (138cm) in class 7.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 5 – 7.
The S. Yeo Perpetual Trophy to the Champion. Champion goes forward to Best Pony in Show.
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
These classes are open to all ponies. Stallions 4 years old or over must hold a current Stallion Licence. All ponies must be shown plaited.
8. Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Not exceeding 14.2hh (148cm). A Special Rosette and prize of £5.00 for the Best Foal out of a Mare shown in this class.
9. Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Not to exceed 14.2hh (148cm) at maturity. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
Best Gelding Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Gelding in each class. Rosettes donated by the Okeleat Stud.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 8 & 9.
The Chillaton Stud Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Bruce Streeter to the Champion. Champion goes forward to Best Pony in Show.
Ridden and In Hand Judge:- Amanda Holloway
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
All entries must be registered in their appropriate Stud Book/Register of the Arab Horse Society at the closing date of entry. Part Bred Arab horses or ponies must have a minimum of 12.5% Arab blood. Anglo Arabs carry the blood of Arab and Thoroughbred only and in any proportion.
10. Ridden, Pure Bred Arab, Anglo Arab and Part-Bred Arab, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. (Display required – Judge will not ride). ` Winner to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship.
11. In Hand, Pure Bred Arab, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
12. In Hand, Pure Bred Arab, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Special Rosette and a prize of £5 to the Best Foal out of a Mare shown in this class.
13. In Hand, Anglo Arab or Part-Bred Arab, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over and Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette and a prize of £5 to the Best Foal out of a Mare shown in this class.
The South West Arab Horse Group will present a Special Rosette to the highest placed exhibit owned by a Member of the SWAHG in each class. They will also present a Special Rosette to be Best Yearling in classes 11 and 13, and a Special Rosette to the Best Gelding in class 10, 11 and 12.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 11 – 13. The Lindsay Cup presented by Miss. P. Lindsay to the Champion. Champion goes forward to the Supreme championship.
Judge:- Mrs Shirley Cozens
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money : - 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA).
BSPA classes are open to Skewbald and Piebald Horses and Ponies ONLY. Open to Members and Non Members. Members only qualify for WCC. These Classes are affiliated to The British Skewbald and Piebald Association and are Qualifiers for The WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COLOUR National Championship Show . All classes will be judged within the rules and criteria of the BSPA. Copies of the Rule Book and Membership / Horse Registration / Over stamping Forms can be obtained from the Show Office: 01354 638226 or downloaded from www.bspaonline.com BSPA Classes are open to Members and Non Members but only members will qualify for the WCC Championships. In order to qualify, all Owners/Handlers/Riders must be members of the BSPA and all Horses/ Ponies registered with the BSPA prior to the Show. BSPA qualification cards must be produced in the Ring and signed by the Judge, otherwise the qualification is invalid. All stallions 4 years and over must be graded, licensed and registered with the BSPA in order to compete and BSPA Stallion Bridle discs to be worn. (Contact the BSPA for Stallion Showing Permit Information). This show qualifies for WCC 2025. Qualfication 1-3rd in all classes or 1-4 in classes exceeding 12.
14. BSPA Open In Hand Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald Horses and Ponies, Any age, height, sex (all stallions must be graded with BSPA and wear their BSPA stallion ID disc at all times). To be shown plaited. No foals.
15. BSPA Open In Hand Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald Horses and Ponies, Any age, height, sex (all stallions must be graded with BSPA and wear their BSPA stallion ID disc at all times). To be shown native, traditional or hogged. No foals.
16. BSPA In Hand Youngstock Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald Horses and Ponies, Native traditional and Cob, Any type sex or height, 1, 2 and 3 year olds to be plaited. No foals. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
17. BSPA In Hand Youngstock Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald Horses and Ponies, Native traditional and Cob, Any type sex or height, 1, 2 and 3 year olds to be shown natural state or hogged. No foals. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 14,15,16,17 Champion to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship. The Debra Dunscombe Cup to the Champion. The British Skewbald and Piebald Association offers Rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion.
18. BSPA Ridden Novice Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald class for novice Horses or Ponies in their first season of competition or never to have won 2 firsts. Any height, type, colour or sex, 4 years and over. Any suitable snaffle bridle may be worn. Judge will not ride.
19. BSPA Ridden Qualifier, Skewbald and Piebald combined class for Horse /Pony. Any height, type, colour or sex, 4 years and over. Judge will not ride.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 18 & 19. Champion will to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship.
Judge:- Mrs A Melhuish
Entry Fee :- £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the Side Saddle Association (S.S.A.)
Classes are open to S.S.A. Members and NON MEMBERS.
Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Members’ Handbook. Open to SSA Members and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points. Southernden Farm offers a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14 on 1st January of the current year. A rosette in memory of The Late Mr R Philpot is offered to the Adult Member and Manor Grange Stud Show Centre to the Junior Member, judged to be the best turned out. Competitors must wear a hat to current Safety Standard or above.
Winner to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship. In this equitation class it is the rider and not the horse that is judged and qualifies and there will be no reference to the sex, breeding or conformation of the horse. However horses should, in the opinion of the judge, have manners suitable for carrying a side saddle. Horses shall be 4 years old or over. Competitors enter the ring together and are required by the Judge to walk, trot and canter on the right rein, followed by a change of rein through trot and canter left, before being called into a provisional order. Each competitor is asked to give a freestyle show to a maximum of 2 minutes, after which the competitor’s saddle and turnout is inspected after their individual show.
The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card. Competitors should produce a brief résumé about their costumes for the Commentator. Juniors must wear hats to current Safety Standard or above for this class. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk.
** All Competitors should produce a brief resume about their costumes. Maximum 150 words. This will be read out by the Commentator. PLEASE SUBMIT details with your entry form.
Entry Fee :- £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
First round area qualifier for the Veteran Horse Society Supreme Final:
VETERAN HORSE OF THE YEAR 2024
Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page
Open to 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.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each age category will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members must carry their cards in the ring and have their showing card signed by the judge in the ring as proof of qualification. Non-members will receive a red qualification card which can be exchanged for signed showing card when applying for VHS membership. This MUST be done within 21 days of qualification. It is the competitors responsibility to present their Showing card to the judge. Regional Finals are open to members only. Those wishing to join or renew with the Society will need to apply for this before 1 st April each year or a late penalty fee of £15 will be charged.
All competitors are eligible to enter open classes at the National Veteran Championships, to be held at Arena UK Lincolnshire on 30th August – 1st September 2024. No qualification or membership necessary. See VHS website for schedule which is available mid-season 2024.
For further information please visit the VHS website www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk or telephone the VHS Show Office on 01239 881300 or 07789 514004.
22. Veteran In-Hand, Combined Age Class (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20 – 24 years) and Pre Veteran (15 – 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
The M J Wooldridge Cup for the Best In Hand Veteran. Winner to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship.
23. Veteran Ridden, Combined Age Class (15 years and over).
To be run as one class but judged as separate age categories: Diamond Veteran (25 years and over), Veteran (20 – 24 years) and Pre Veteran (15 – 19 years). Open to horses and ponies of any breed and height.
The Risdon Farm Trophy for the Best Ridden Veteran. Winner to go forward to the Supreme Horse Championship.
Judge:- Ms G Trevenna
Entry Fee :- £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Class 24 is restricted to Exhibitors who live in Okehampton or one of the Parishes comprising the District: Ashbury, Beaworthy, Belstone, Black Torrington, Bridestowe, Bratton Clovelly, Bondleigh, Bow, Brentor, Broadwoodkelly, Broadwoodwidger, Chagford, Cheriton Bishop, Coldridge, Coryton, Dolton, Dowland, Drewsteignton, Exbourne, Germansweek, Gidleigh, Halwill, Hatherleigh, Highampton, Hittisleigh, Iddesleigh, Inwardleigh, Jacobstowe, Lewtrenchard, Lydford (Town Ward), Marystowe, Mary Tavy, Meeth, Merton, Milton Abbot, Monkokehampton, Moretonhampstead, Northlew, North Tawton, Okehampton, Okehampton Hamlets, Peter Tavy, Petrockstowe, Sampford Courtenay, Sheepwash, Sourton, South Tawton, Spreyton, Sticklepath, Stowford, Throwleigh, Thrushelton, Wembworthy, Winkleigh, Zeal Monachorum.
This class is open to Ponies of all types excluding Registered Mountain & Moorland Ponies. 24. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. Yearling, 2 or 3 year olds, Colt Filly or Gelding. Not to exceed 14.2hh (148cm). Can be shown plaited or in natural state.
Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
The Miss. Calmady-Hamlyn Perpetual Challenge Cup to the winner. Champion goes forward to Best Pony in Show.
Judge:-
Miss C BelamEntry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money : - 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the Dartmoor Pony Society Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS) All ponies must be registered with the Dartmoor Pony Society.
25. Stallion or Colt, 2 years old and over.
26. Mare without Foal or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
27. Brood Mare, with Foal at foot, 4 years old and over.
A special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal by a Registered Dartmoor Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
28. Yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
29. 2 or 3 year old, Filly or Gelding. Special rosette to the Best 2 Year Old.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 25 – 29
The Okeleat Cup presented by Mr & Mrs. K. Locke to the Champion.
Classes 25 - 29 are qualifiers for the NPS/ABSORBINE In Hand National Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025
NPS/ Blackertor & Sharptor Studs 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 NPS Affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Champion who is shown by an Exhibitor who is a Member of the Dartmoor Pony Society. Current Membership Card MUST be produced in the Ring before the Rosette is awarded.
The Dartmoor Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by the late Mrs. G.W.A . Jackson will be awarded to the Best Female (Mare or Filly).
An Okehampton Show Special Rosette will be awarded to the Best Female.
The Alfie Reed Cup and Rosette will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest total of points in the Dartmoor Classes.
Judges:- Mr R Russell
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the Welsh Pony & Cob Society. A point scoring show for Welsh Pony and Cob society Veteran of the year and Junior Gelding of the Year.
Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS).
All ponies must be registered with the Welsh Pony and Cob Society.
30. Welsh Section A Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
A Special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal by a Registered Welsh Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
31. Welsh Section B Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
A Special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal by a Registered Welsh Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
32. Welsh Section A Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
33. Welsh Section B Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
34. Welsh Section C Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
A Special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal by a Registered Welsh Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
35. Welsh Section D Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
A Special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal by a Registered Welsh Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
36. Welsh Section C Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
37.
Welsh Section D Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES IN ANY OF THE ABOVE CLASSES SECTION A & B CLASSES MAY BE AMALGAMATED AND THE SECTION C& D CLASSES AMALGAMATED
Classes 30 – 37 are qualifiers for the NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand National Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025
Classes 30, 31, 34 & 35 are point scoring classes for WPCS Minmon in-hand Veteran of the year, for in-hand veterans over 19 years of age, including stallions, barren mares ad geldings. See https://wpcs.uk.com/judging-showing/wpcs-points-awards/ for details.
Classes 32, 33, 36 & 37 are point scoring classes for WPCS Sarum Investments LTD in-hand Junior Gelding of the year, open to all geldings, three years of age and under, shown in-hand. See https://wpcs.uk.com/judging-showing/wpcs-points-awards/ for details.
Welsh Pony and Cob Veteran Incentive Scheme – Overall Veteran Champion and Reserve. The 2 highest placed Veterans, 19 years of age and over, from classes 30, 31, 34, 35 to compete for this championship rosette, generously sponsored by the Minmon Stud.
Welsh Pony and Cob Gelding Incentive Scheme – Overall Gelding Champion and Reserve. The 2 highest placed geldings, three years of age and under, from classes 32, 33, 36 & 37 to compete for this championship, generously sponsored by Sarum Investments Ltd.
The Finglebridge Cup presented by Mrs. D.M. Hyde and the late Mr. W.H.G. Olding to the Champion.
The Welsh Pony & Cob Society offers a Rosette to the Champion.
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs 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 NPS Affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS 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 2025.
Judge:- Miss K Hodge
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud -Book Society & the South West Shetland Pony Group. Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS)
All ponies must be registered with the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society or eligible for registration.
Classes must be confined to SPS-BS registered ponies. Ponies must be named on the entry form and in the catalogue if one is produced. Society rosettes must only be given to ponies registered with the Society or to foals eligible for registration.
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 ORDER TO ENTER A STALLION CLASS AT AN AFFILIATED SHOW, ENTIRE MALES AGED 4 YEARS OLD AND OVER MUST HAVE AN “S” NUMBER AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH EITHER THE SPS-BS STALLION ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO 2006 OR THE CURRENT SPSBS VOLUNTARY VETERINARY EXAMINATION. In-hand entire males 2 years and over are advised to display a stallion bridle badge.
There must be no colts or entire males in Young Handlers classes. Children under 14 years old may not show colts (excluding foals) or entire males in In-hand classes. Children under 12 years old on the day of the show may not show entire males in ridden 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.
38. Stallions, 4 years old and over.
39. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. A Special Rosette to the Best Gelding. A special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal eligible for registration with S.P.S.B.S shown with its dam in this class.
40. Yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
41. 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
Senior Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 38 & 39
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers Rosettes to the Senior Champion & Reserve Junior Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 40 & 41, The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers Rosettes to the Junior Champion & Reserve
Shetland Standard Championship - The Senior & Junior champion & reserve complete for the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society Overall Champion & Reserve.
The Bincombe Challenge Trophy presented by Mrs and the late Mr. E.W. House to the Champion. (To be won 3 times in succession before becoming the absolute property of the winner).
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers a Rosette to the Best Standard Gelding.
The D W Pellow Cup presented by the late Mr. D. W. Pellow & the late Mrs. Pellow for the Best Standard Shetland other than Black.
The South West Shetland Pony Group will present a Special Rosette to the highest placed pony owned by a Member of the SWSP Group in each class 38 – 41 A current membership card must be produced in the ring.
Classes 38 – 41 are qualifiers for the NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand National Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025
NPS/ Blackertor & Sharptor Studs 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 NPS Affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS 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 2025.
Judge:- Miss K Hodge
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society, the South West Shetland Pony Group & the Group Established for Miniature Shetlands.
Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS)
42. Stallion, 4 years old and over.
43. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. A Special S.P.S.B.S Rosette to the Best Gelding. A special Rosette and a Prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Foal eligible for registration with S.P.S.B.S shown with its dam in this class.
44. Yearling, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
45. 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
Senior Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 42 & 43
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers Rosettes to the Senior Champion & Reserve
Junior Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 44 & 45.
The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society offers Rosettes to the Junior Champion & Reserve
Shetland Miniature Championship - The Senior & Junior champion & reserve complete for The Shetland Pony Stud-Book Society Overall Champion & Reserve rosette.
A Trophy presented by the Halstock & Blackertor Studs to the Champion Miniature Shetland.
A Cup presented by the Tawna Stud for the Best Broken Coloured Miniature Shetland.
The South West Shetland Pony Group will present a Special Rosette to the highest placed pony owned by a Member of the SWSP Group in each class 42 - 45. A current membership card must be produced in the ring.
The Group Established for Miniature Shetlands will present a Special Rosette to the highest placed Miniature Shetland Pony owned by a member of GEMS in each class, members must be wearing a 2023 GEMS badge.
Classes 42 - 45 are qualifiers for the NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand National Championship to be held at the NPS Summer Championship Show in August 2025
NPS/Blackertor & Sharptor Studs 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 NPS Affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS 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 2025.
(For Exmoor, Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell & Highland Ponies).
Judge:- Mr J Walters
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money : - 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS)
Affiliated to the Connemara Pony Society, Fell Pony Society and Highland Pony Society
All ponies must be registered with their respective Breed Society. Stallion Discs – In Hand Stallions (2 years old and over) are advised to display a stallion bridle marker.
46. Exmoor, Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell and Highland, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over. All Highland stallions aged 4yrs and over must hold a Highland Pony Society Stallion Licence. A Special Rosette and a prize of £5.00 to the Best Pure Bred Foal by a Registered Stallion and out of a Mare shown in this class.
47. Exmoor, Connemara, New Forest, Dales, Fell and Highland, Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Special Rosette to the Best Yearling.
Classes 46 – 47 are qualifiers for the NPS/ABSORBINE M&M In Hand National Championship to be held at the NPS Championship Show in 2025.
The British Connemara Pony Society offers a Rosette to the highest placed Connemara Pony in each class. Owners of the winning ponies to be a Member of the BCPS. Membership Card to be produced in the Ring.
The Fell Pony Society offers a Rosette to the highest placed Fell Pony in each class. Owners of the winning ponies to be a Member of the FPS and FPS membership Card to be produced in the ring.
The Highland Pony Society offers a Rosette to the highest placed Highland Pony in each class.
The Kimber Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by the late Mr E.G. Hore and Mrs S Hore to the Champion.
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 NPS Affiliated Mountain & Moorland In Hand Sections (Champion and Reserve Dartmoor, Shetland, Miniature Shetland, Welsh and Mixed M&M to compete). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/ or qualification.
NPS Silver Medal Rosette Championships: These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS 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 2025.
Judge:- Mr J Walters
Entry Fee : - £8.00 Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the National Pony Society (NPS), The Dartmoor Pony Society, British Connemara Pony Society, Fell Pony Society & The Highland Pony Society.
All classes are open to both NPS Members and NON MEMBERS NPS Mountain & Moorland Qualifying Rounds : These classes are judged under the Rules of the NPS.
NPS/Corscaron Horse Essentials 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 card must be produced in the ring when requested or the qualification will be forfeit.
Classes 48 – 51 to be run under National Pony Society Rules 2024.
The NPS/SHOWING CLASSICS M&M Leading Rein National Championship.
48. M&M Leading Rein, open to registered Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, New Forest, Welsh Section A and Welsh Section B, 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/Corscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier – wear white arm bands.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to each Rider not placed.
The Stable 2 Stable HCS Perpetual Challenge Trophy to the Winner in class 48.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Best Dartmoor Pony in class 48 shown by an Exhibitor who is a Member of the Dartmoor Pony Society. Current Membership Card MUST be produced in the Ring before the Rosette is awarded.
The NPS/PARTRIDGE & PARR M&M First Ridden National Championship.
49. M&M First Ridden, Open to Mares and Geldings, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 12.2hh (128cm), 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/Conscaron Horse Essentials Home Produced Ridden Championship Qualifier - wear white arm bands.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to each Rider not placed.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Best Dartmoor Pony in class 49 shown by an Exhibitor who is a Member of the Dartmoor Pony Society. Current Membership Card MUST be produced in the Ring before the Rosette is awarded.
Mini Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 48 & 49. Champion goes forward to Best Pony in Show.
The NPS/RINGSIDE STUD M&M Open Ridden National Championship
50. M&M Open Ridden, open to registered pure bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh Section A and Welsh Section B, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 5 years old and over. All Stallions must display a bridle disk.
The Dartmoor Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Best Dartmoor Pony in class 50 shown by an Exhibitor who is a Member of the Dartmoor Pony Society. Current Membership Card MUST be produced in the Ring before the Rosette is awarded.
51. M&M Open Ridden, open to registered pure bred Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh Section C & Welsh Section D, Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 5 years old and over. All Highland stallions aged 4yrs and over must hold a Highland Pony Society Stallion Licence. All Stallions must display a bridle disk.
The British Connemara Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Best Connemara in class 51. Owners of the winning pony to be a Member of the BCPS. Membership Card to be produced in the Ring.
The Fell Pony Society offers a Rosette to the Best Fell in class 51. Owners of the winning pony to be a Member of the FPS and FPS membership Card to be produced in the ring.
The Highland Pony Society offers a Rosette to the highest placed Highland Pony in class 51.
Open Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 50 & 51. Champion goes forward to Best Pony in Show.
NPS/ NIPNA DALES PONY STUD M&M Ridden 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 Ridden section (excluding Leading Rein, First Ridden & WHP). Membership cards must be presented in the ring to receive the medal and/or the qualification.
Qualifiers are entitled to compete in the final of the Silver Medal Rosette Championship to be held at the NPS Championship Show in 2025.
:- Amanda Holloway
Entry Fee :- £8.00
Prize money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
52. Young Handlers 12 years and under (must not have attained his/her 13th birthday on day of Show)
To be judged on the presentation and competence of the handler, not the animal that is being shown. Handlers must wear correctly secured British Standard Skull caps/Riding hats. No colts or stallions permitted.
A Special Rosette will be awarded to each handler not placed.
Conformation and Ride Judge :- Donna Bamonte
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the RoR Society
Thoroughbred mare or gelding, 4years old or over, any height. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2024. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavasson noseband. Horses should be plaited.
The first THREE go forward to the championship at Hickstead in June 2025. All entries MUST be competition registered with the RoR and include their competition registration number on entry form and have RACED in GB. 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’.
Please be aware that the show will split the class on the horse’s last run in a race (NH or Flat) or will provide 2 ride judges should the entries exceed 20. Please mark your entry form accordingly. Competitors must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap. Racing injuries and blemishes will NOT be ignored in this series
RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a RoR branded prize to the winner to be redeemed from the RoR Office. The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Special at the RoR National Championships 2024 at Aintree.
Veteran prize (15+) - a RoR branded prize to be redeemed from RoR office and qualification for the Veteran Final at the RoR National Championships 2025 at Aintree.
Winner will go forward to the Okehampton Supreme Championship.
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, mares, fillies and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January of the calendar year holding the class. 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 through 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 RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025.
RoR rosettes 1st – 4th and a branded prize to the winner. The prize to be redeemed from the RoR Office.
Winner will go forward to the Okehampton Supreme Championship.
Judge:- Mrs Shirley Cozens
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00
Affiliated to the British Spotted Pony Society
Open to any breed, sex and height of spotted horse or pony. Stallions are advised to display a stallion disk.
55. In Hand Mare, Gelding or Stallion. 4 years old and over. Any age, sex, breed and height.
56. Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding. Any breed and height. Special Rosette to the Best 2 year old.
The British Spotted Pony society offers a rosette to the winner of each class, owned by a member of the society.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 55 & 56. Champion will go forward to the Supreme Championship.
57. Ridden Spotted. Any breed, sex and height, 4 years old and over.
Best Gelding Rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Gelding. Best veteran rosette well be awarded to the highest placed veteran.
The British Spotted Pony society offers a rosette to the winner of this class, owned by a member of the society.
Champion will go forward to Supreme Championship.
Judge:- Miss J Rogers
(An award of £25.00 will be made to each Heavy Horse attending the Show)
Affiliated to the Shire Horse Society
A Qualifying show for the West of England Heavy Horse Championships Open to Heavy Horses of all Breeds
All exhibits must be shown in accordance with their individual Breed Society rules.
58. Yearling, 2 or 3 year old, Colt, Filly or Gelding.
Special Rosette and a prize of £10.00 will be awarded to the Best Yearling. Special Rosette to the Best 2 year old.
A Perpetual Challenge Shield presented by Mr & Mrs. Saunders of Exeter to the winner. The Yearlings may be split from this class if there are sufficient entries forward on the day.
59. Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
Special Rosette to the Best Foal out of a Mare shown in this class.
Championship – 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 58 & 59.
The Champion may qualify for the West of England Heavy Horse Championship, Sunday 22nd September 2024 which is sponsored by All 4 Wood Tree Services (see rules of qualification below).
A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. P. D. Voaden to the Champion.
Champion will go forwards to the Supreme Championship.
The Shire Horse Society offers a Silver-plated Spoon and a Rosette for the Best Mare or Filly from classes 58 & 59 subject to the Shire Horse Society Special Conditions of Offer. The winner of this special prize must be a Member of the Society and the Horse must be registered or eligible for registration in the Stud Book or Grade B Register. No animal to be eligible to take more than one Silver Spoon during any one year.
60. Best Turned Out Heavy Horse In Show Harness or Decorated Harness, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over.
To be judged 25% for Horse and 75% for Harness.
The Okehampton Show Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by William J N Cornish, President 2014, to the winner of Class 60.
Class 60 is a qualifying Class for the West of England Heavy Horse Championship, Sunday 22nd September 2024 which is sponsored by All 4 Wood Tree Services.
(RULES OF QUALIFICATION WEST OF ENGLAND HEAVY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2024:
The In-Hand Qualifier must be the Show Champion of the day. If the Champion is already qualified at a previous Qualifier Show then the Qualifier position can go down the line to 4 th place, at the Judge’s discretion. If the top 4 horses have already qualified then no Qualifier can be awarded. The Show Harness and/or Decorated Harness Qualifier must be the highest placed on the day, down to 4th position at the Judge’s discretion. If a Qualifier is subsequently unable to attend the Championships on 22nd September at the Turnpike Showground (between Shaftesbury and Gillingham in North Dorset) then the Championship Secretary must be notified no later than 10th September 2024. The Qualification can then be passed to the next eligible horse.
Each horse that qualifies will receive a Qualifier rosette.
AWARDS AT WEST OF ENGLAND HEAVY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2024:
EACH CHAMPION £250, SASH AND ROSETTE, EACH RESERVE CHAMPION £150, SASH AND ROSETTE. THE REMAINING FINALISTS ATTENDING CHAMPIONSHIP £30.00 AND ROSETTE.
If exhibitors have any queries, please contact the West of England Heavy Horse Championship Secretary, Erica Macey-Bracken, 07958 921089, wessexheavyhorsesociety@gmail.com
SPECIAL NOTE: Horses qualifying for the Championship and others from the same stables may enter and take part in the Wessex Heavy Horse Society`s Annual Show on the same day. Schedules are available from the Championship Secretary. Overnight/day stabling will be available at the Show.)
Open Driving Judge:- Mr M. Broadbent
Entry Fee : - £8.00
Prize Money :- 1st £20.00 2nd £15.00 3rd £10.00
(An award of £20.00 will be made to each Driving Turnout attending the Show)
Affiliated to The British Driving Society.
All exhibitors are asked to please provide a brief description/history of the vehicle and their horse/pony (Please DO NOT use the Name of your horse/pony or the Name of the Driver/Owner in your details). This will be read out by the Commentator. PLEASE submit details with your entry form.
61. Open Driving Class: Horses and ponies 4 years old or over.
Open to any vehicle to include Traditional/Traditional Type Vehicle, Exercise Vehicle and Trade Vehicle, Show Wagon and Sulky’s are not allowed. All turnouts to be suitable harnessed.
The Show offers a Best Young Driver Rosette in the class, Young Drivers 8-17 years of age, a competent experienced adult groom, aged 18 years or over to be carried at all times. Attention is drawn to Rule 6.3 concerning hard hats BDS Year Book.
The class will be judged in the Ring together, and if sufficient entries forward on the day the class will be split at the Judges Discretion, a Concours d’Elegance will run within the class and will be judged separately by a chosen Judge.
The classes will be run under BDS Rules and Show Affiliation.
The Sally & Jane Perpetual Cup to the winner of the Class.
The Palms Cup presented by Mrs. Palms for the Best Exhibit not exceeding 12.2hh (128cm) and under.
Special Rosette and prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Exhibit not exceeding 13.2hh (138cm).
Special Rosette and prize of £5.00 will be awarded to the Best Exhibit exceeding 13.2hh (138cm).
Special Rosette to the Best Young Driver.
The British Driving Society offers Rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion and Best Young Driver.
Judge:- Annette Allen
Course Builder:- Annette Allen - BS accredited course designer
Entry Fee :- £8.00 Prize Money:- 1st £15.00 2nd £12.00 3rd £10.00 4th £8.00
Please note : All entries in Advance. Times will be issued 48 hours prior to the event. Approx. start time for class 62 is 11.00am
62. Minimus Leading rein approximately 40cm. Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show. Combination of horse and rider not to have won a 1st prize in any show jumping class. This class will run as single phase, one round only. A special Rosette will be awarded for each competitor.
63. Minimus Assisted approximately 40cm. Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show. Combination of horse and rider not to have won a 1st prize in any show jumping class. Rider may be assisted in the ring by a helper. This class will run as single phase, one round only. A special Rosette will be awarded for each competitor.
64. Minimus Open approximately 40cm. This class will run as single phase, one round only. A special Rosette will be awarded for each competitor.
65. Intro Assisted approximately 50cm. Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show. Rider may be assisted in the ring by a helper, verbal assistance only. Combination of horse and rider not to have won a 1st prize in any show jumping class. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
66. Intro Open approximately 50cm - This class will run as single phase, one round only.
67. Restricted Novice Junior approximately 60cm - Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show Combination of horse and rider not to have won a 1st prize in any show jumping class at this height or above. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
68. Okehampton Novice approximately 60 cm – Entries for this class must reside in the local area*, Open to horses and ponies of any height, riders of any age. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
69. Restricted Novice Open approximately 60cm - This class will run as single phase, one round only.
70. Novice Junior approximately 70 cm – Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
71. Novice Open approximately 70cm - This class will run as single phase, one round only.
72. Intermediate Junior approximately 80 cm – Riders must be 16 years or under on the day of the show. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
73. Intermediate Open approximately 80 cm –This class will run as single phase, one round only
74. Open approximately 90 cm. This class will run as single phase, one round only.
In Single phase competition, the second half of the course will be timed against the clock and in equality of faults over the entire course the time in the second part will be the decider.
A Trophy to the winner of the Minimus Open Jumping (class 64)
A Trophy to the winner of the Intro Open Jumping (Class 66)
A Trophy to the winner of the Okehampton Novice Jumping (Class 68)
The Jester Perpetual Challenge Trophy to the Winner of the Restricted Novice Open Jumping (class 69).
The Sunnymeade Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Mrs. F.J. Trant to the Winner of the Novice Open Jumping (class 71).
The D. Freemantle Perpetual Challenge Cup to the Winner of the Intermediate Open Jumping (class 73).
A Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs. Barbara Smith to the Winner of the Open Jumping (class 74).
*The local area comprises of Okehampton or one of the Parishes comprising the District: Ashbury, Beaworthy, Belstone, Black Torrington, Bridestowe, Bratton Clovelly, Bondleigh, Bow, Brentor, Broadwoodkelly, Broadwoodwidger, Chagford, Cheriton Bishop, Coldridge, Coryton, Dolton, Dowland, Drewsteignton, Exbourne, Germansweek, Gidleigh, Halwill, Hatherleigh, Highampton, Hittisleigh, Iddesleigh, Inwardleigh, Jacobstowe, Lewtrenchard, Lydford (Town Ward), Marystowe, Mary Tavy, Meeth, Merton, Milton Abbot, Monkokehampton, Moretonhampstead, Northlew, North Tawton, Okehampton, Okehampton Hamlets, Peter Tavy, Petrockstowe, Sampford Courtenay, Sheepwash, Sourton, South Tawton, Spreyton, Sticklepath, Stow- ford, Throwleigh, Thrushelton, Wembworthy, Winkleigh, Zeal Monachorum.
There will be no on the day entries for show jumping, all entries must be made in advance of the show.
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DEVON COUNTY SHOW
Thursday 16th May – 18th May
Secretary: Ms Lisa Moore
Devon County Show, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1 DJ info@dcshow.org
Tel: 01392 353700
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW
Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th June
Secretary: - Mr C. Riddle Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE info@royalcornwall.co.uk Tel: 01208 812183
MID DEVON SHOW
Saturday 27th July
Secretary: Mr Colin Nation 18 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AF info@middevonshow.co.uk Tel: 01884 820859
TOTNES AND DISTRICT SHOW
Sunday 28th July
Secretary: Ms Linda Harvey PO Box 220, Totnes, Devon TQ9 9EN office@totnesshow.com Tel & Fax: 01803 732813
WOOLSERY SHOW
Monday 29th July
Secretary: Mrs Andree Carter Churston Ford, West Putford, Holsworthy, EX22 7UU woolseryshow@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01409 240328
HONITON SHOW
Thursday 1st August
Secretary: Mrs M Connor Bank House, 66A High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1QS info@honitonshow.co.uk
Tel: 01404 41794
NORTH DEVON SHOW
Wednesday 7th August
Secretary: Theresa Soanes 15 George Arcade, Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB showsecretary@northdevonshow.com
Tel: 01769 573852
CAMELFORD SHOW
Wednesday 14th August
Secretary: Debbie Babb Danleigh, Helstone, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9RL info@camelfordshow.co.uk
Tel: 07483 064125
EXFORD SHOW
Wednesday 14th August
Secretary: Ty Arth 9 Hillside, Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BZ secretary@exfordshow.co.uk
DUNSTER SHOW
Friday 16th August
Secretary: Ms Pippa Vile Apple Tree House, Higher Vexford, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3QF secretary@dunstershow.demon.co.uk Tel: 01984 656990
HOLSWORTHY SHOW
Thursday 22nd August
Secretary: Mrs Ruth Shepherd 14 Bede Haven Close, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8QF office@holsworthystrattonshow.co.uk
Tel & Fax: 07517 930298
MELPLASH SHOW
Thursday 22nd August
Secretary: Mrs L Hart 23 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NT lucy@melplashshow.co.uk
Tel & Fax: 01308 423337
KINGSBRIDGE SHOW
Saturday 7th September
Secretary: Sanclaire Wills c/o Woodlands, Stoneyhill, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5LH Kingsbridge.show@btinternet.com
DORSET COUNTY SHOW
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September
Secretary: Mr Will Hyde
The Show Secretary, Agricultural House, Acland Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EF secretary@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk Tel: 01305 264249
