Online Entries Close on Sunday 18th August
No postal entries
Entries accepted on the day if space, with a late entry fee of £3 per class.
Late entry to show Jumping classes will close 15 minutes after class starts
Highest Placed Local Rider Rosettes for most classes – Kindly Sponsored by Eileen Douglas. Eligible if
horse or rider live within 3 miles of the showground (RG7 1TH) Please add first line of address and
postcode in entry notes.
Sunday 25th August
Ring 1 – Show Jumping
Clear round at each height after class – (£10.00 for Entries on the day only)
To Start at 10am
Class 1: Cross Poles – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Swallowfield Medical Practice
Class 2: 50cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Class 3: 60cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Kate White powered by EXP
Class 4: 70cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Precision Plumbing and Heating
Class 5 will not start until after 1:30pm
Non-traditional format as an introduction to working hunter classes
Required to jump small course of 3 – 4 jumps and do individual show
Class 5: Working Hunter 50cm – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy
Class 6: Working Hunter 80 cm – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy
Classes 5 and 6 may be combined if insufficient entries. Competitors able to choose to jump the
50cm or 80cm course
Ring 2 – Ridden Showing
To Start at 10am
Class 7: Ridden Tack and Turn Out – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider
Class 8: Mountain and Moorland Ridden – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Warings Bakery
Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider
Class 9: Lead Rein (Same combination cannot enter First Ridden) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored
by One Stop Spencer’s Wood
Class 10: First Ridden (Same combination cannot enter Lead Rein) – £15.00 – Kindly
Sponsored by Enchanting Glass Designs
Will not start until after 1:30pm
Class 11: Family Mount – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Donnington Grove Equine Vets
Class 12: Ridden Cob – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Allen & Page Horse Feeds
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider
Class 13: Ridden Veterans – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy
Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider
Class 14: Ridden Coloured– £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Theraplate
Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider
Ridden Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 7-14
Ring 3 – In-hand Showing
To Start at 10am
Class 15: Youngstock – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by The Mill House Hotel
Horses/Ponies to be 3 years old or younger
Class 16: Condition and Turnout – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Countryside Farm & Equine
Class 17: Child Handler – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Claire Campbell Physio
To be split into large and small if sufficient numbers
Class 18: Mountain and Moorland – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Valley Veterinary Group
Will not start until after 1:30pm
Class 19: In-hand Coloured – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Eira’s Equestrian Extras
Class 20: In-hand Veterans – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by AP Property Renovations
Class 21: In-hand Cob – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Saraste Photography
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional
Class 22: Shetland and Mini Horses – £15.00 (Under 11.2hh) – Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s
Equine
In-hand Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 16-22
Monday 26th August
Ring 1 – Show Jumping
Clear round at each height after class – £10.00 – Entries on the day only
To Start at 10am
Class 24: Poles on the Ground – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by e3s Wokingham
Clear round rosette for every entry
Class 25: Cross Poles – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Kate White powered by EXP
Class 26: 50cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Class 27: 60cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by New Inn Heckfield
Will not start until after 1:30pm
Class 28: 70cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Downer and Co
Class 29: 80cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Purple Robin
Class 30: 90cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Flowerstalk
Class 31: Chase me Charlie – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s Equine
Jumps will get higher each round, starting at 60cm
Ring 2 – Dressage – NOTE EARLIER START TIME 9:00am (no late entries)
Class 32: BD Introductory Test 3 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy
Class 33: BD Prelim Test 2 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by James Turner Saddlery
Class 34: BD Novice Test 1 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Yappy Days Dog Daycare
Dressage times will be available on our Facebook page the Thursday before the show
Ring 2 – Gymkhana
To Start at 12:30pm
Class 47: Lead Rein Gymkhana – £15.00 for all races (don’t have to do all)
5 Races plus consolation race!
Races include Walk up, Trot Back, Egg and Spoon Race etc.
Rosettes 1st to 3rd for each race
Kindly Sponsored by St Neot’s Preparatory School
Ring 3 – Showing Classes
To Start at 10am
Class 35: Best Rescue – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Precision Plumbing and Heating
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider
Class 36: Judges Choice– £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider
Class 37: Riding Horse/Pony – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Ellie Robinson Vet Physio
Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider
Class 38: First Ridden (can be led but same combination cannot enter lead rein) – £15.00 –
Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy
Class 39: Lead Rein (cannot enter first ridden) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Phoenix Sports
Cars
Championship for those placed 1st and 2nd in Classes 35-39
Will not start until after 1:30pm
Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated.
Classes 40 – 45 – £6.00 per class – Kindly Sponsored and judged by Mary Plank
Class 40: Cheekiest Horse/Pony
Class 41: Prettiest Mare
Class 42: Most Handsome Gelding
Class 43: Best 6 Legs (In-hand Only)
Class 44: Childs Best Friend
Class 45: Fancy Dress – £6.00 (Not included in Mini Championship)
Show Day Information
Swallowfield Horse Show Committee:-
Beth Webber, Veronica Lilley, Martin Collis, Amy Morris, Kim Watts, Angela Wood & Lisa Burns-Peake
Contact on horse@swallowfieldshow.co.uk or via our Facebook Page
Show Day Photographer – Corten in the Moment
Go to “Corten in the Moment” home page
Show Address
- Swallowfield Park
Church Road,
Swallowfield,
RG7 1TH
NOTE:– Horse show parking is at a different location to the main show car parks. Please follow signage and volunteer directions.
A map can be found on both our website and Facebook page.
There may be unavoidable delays at peak times, so please plan accordingly.
• NO cars permitted in horse show parking area without prior arrangement and pass from the Horse Show Committee. Cars without these will be turned away to park in the main show car park.
• Please ensure you have enough handlers as Horses and Ponies must not be left unattended.
• Please ensure that you bring enough water for your horse.
• There are separate showing, dressage and show jumping warm up rings.
• The practice fence must be jumped with the red wing on the right and riders must not interfere with someone already jumping. This is dangerous and the collecting ring steward has the right to eliminate offenders from their class.
• Competitors should be aware that there may be inflatables such as bouncy castles in the main Horticultural Show Ground, as well as other displays.
• The horse show area must be left clean and tidy with droppings, hay and litter removed.
• No on call farrier
• On call Vet: Donnington Grove Equine Vets – 01635 39039, horse owner/competitor liable for all and any costs incurred.
Horse Show Rules
• By entering a class, you accept the show rules and conditions. This show is part of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society Two Day Show; the show manual can be downloaded from www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk. It covers safety, health and environment management systems. The short form manual can be found at:-
https://www.swallowfieldshow.co.uk/short-form-manual/
• The show is run in accordance with the BHS Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies at Events. A copy of which can be found at www.bhs.org.uk
• Riders, handlers and horses must have 3rd Party insurance of their own.
• No claim will be entertained by the Swallowfield Show Horticultural Society for anything which may happen to competitors, onlookers, their servants, property or animals
(horses, ponies, dogs) in connection with, or arising from, the Swallowfield Show. It is a condition of entry that they indemnify the society against any legal action arising from these.
• Jumping classes are run under BS rules.
• A riding hat of the correct standard must be worn at all times when riding and a body protector is recommended for jumping.
• Correct riding dress must be worn at all times when riding.
• HORSES/PONIES MUST NOT ENTER THE MAIN SHOW AREA and must remain the horse show area only.
• Colts and Stallions must wear a white or BS tail ribbon and be accompanied by an adult handler at all times.
• All ridden horses must be 4 years or older.
• No animals to be left unattended outside a horsebox or trailer.
• Dogs must be kept on leads.
• Competitors under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• The Judge’s decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing and handed to The Horse Show Manager within 30 minutes of the incident with a deposit of £20, with will be
returned if objection is upheld.
• Entries may be limited at the committee’s discretion. It may refuse entries without giving a reason and may cancel/alter classes in necessary.
• The horse show accepts no responsibility if classes clash. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure ample time is left between class entries. No refunds will be given.
• On the day entries must be made with the correct form and the correct fee in cash. Entries made after closing date/on the day will be subject to a late fee of £3.00 per class.
• Refunds will be given on production of a valid vet or doctor’s certificate produced within 7 days of the show.
• Winners of cups and trophies must sign a promise to return them in good condition to the show manager/committee by the end of June 2025. They must pay a deposit of £20 to be returned on receipt of the cup.
• Abusive or aggressive behaviour towards horse show officials, volunteers or other competitors will not be tolerated and will result in exclusion from the show ground without refund.
• Lunging is not permitted anywhere on the show ground.