Horse Show Schedule | The Swallowfield Show

Swallowfield Horse Show 24-25 August 2025

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 Tack Shops. 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 if eligible.

**Swallowfield medals to keep for first and second place in all jumping and main showing classes**

Sunday 24th August

Ring 1 – Show Jumping
Clear round at each height after class – £10.00 (On the day entries only)
To Start at 10am
Class 1: Cross Poles – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy

Class 2: 50cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy

Class 3: 60cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy

Class 4: 70cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy

Class 5 will not start until after 1:30pm

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

Non-traditional format as an introduction to working hunter classes. Required to jump small course of 3 – 4 jumps and do individual show

Classes 5 and 6 may be combined if insufficient entries. Competitors able to choose to jump the 50cm or 80cm course if combined

Class 7: Ridden Hunter/Ridden Hunter Pony – £15 – Kindly Sponsored by Edmonds Accountancy

Class 7 will not be required to jump

Ring 2 – Ridden Showing

To Start at 10am

Class 8: Ridden Tack and Turn Out – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Valley Veterinary Group

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider

Class 9: Mountain and Moorland Ridden – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Warings Bakery

Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider

Class 10: Retrained Racehorse – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s Equine Clinic

Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider

Will not start until after 1:30pm

Class 11: Family Mount – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Precision Plumbing and Heating

Class 12: Ridden Cob – £15.00

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider

Class 13: Ridden Veterans – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Eira’s Equestrian Extras

Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider

Class 14: Ridden Coloured– £15.00

Rosette for best placed Side Saddle Rider

Ridden Championship for those placed 1^st and 2^nd in Classes 8-14

Ring 3 – In-hand Showing

To Start at 10am

Class 15: Youngstock – £15.00

Horses/Ponies to be 3 years old or younger

Class 16: Condition and Turnout – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Wolf and Hooves

To be split into large and small if sufficient numbers

Class 17: Mountain and Moorland – £15.00

Will not start until after 1:30pm

Class 18: In-hand Coloured – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Mill House Hotel

Class 19: In-hand Veterans – £15.00

Class 20: In-hand Cob – £15.00

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional

Class 21: Shetland and Mini Horses – £15.00 (Under 11.2hh) – Kindly Sponsored by Swallowfield Medical Practice

In-hand Championship for those placed 1^st and 2^nd in Classes 15-21

Monday 25^th August

Ring 1 – Show Jumping

Clear round at each height after class – £10.00 – Entries on the day only

To Start at 10am

Class 23: Poles on the Ground – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting

Clear round rosette for every entry

Class 24: Cross Poles – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting

Class 25: 50cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting

Class 26: 60cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by ACC Contracting

Will not start until after 1:30pm

Class 27: 70cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by New Inn Heckfield

Class 28: 80cm Open Jumping – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Yappy Days Dog Daycare

Class 29: Chase me Charlie – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Precision Plumbing and Heating

Jumps will get higher each round, starting at 60cm

**Enter 2 Show Jumping Classes and get Free entry to the Chase Me Charlie**

Ring 2 – Dressage – NOTE EARLIER START TIME 9:00am (no late entries)

Class 30: BD Introductory Test 1 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Oakland Park Ltd

Class 31: BD Introductory Test 2 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Oakland Park Ltd

Class 32: BD Preliminary Test 2 (2024) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Oakland Park Ltd

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 – £20.00 for all races (don’t have to do all)

Class 48: Unled Gymkhana

(Entries will be split into led and unled)

5 Races plus consolation race!

Races include Walk up, Trot Back, Egg and Spoon Race etc.

Rosettes 1^st to 3^rd for each race

Small bag of sweets for all competitors (vegetarian friendly)

(If insufficient entries, classes may be combined)

Ring 3 – Showing Classes

To Start at 10am

Class 33: Best Rescue – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by Scott Dunn’s Equine Clinic

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider

Class 34: Judges Choice– £15.00

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider

Class 35: First Ridden (can be led but same combination cannot enter lead rein) – £15.00 – Kindly sponsored by Wolf and Hooves

Class 36: Lead Rein (cannot enter first ridden) – £15.00

Class 37: Best Loan/Lease/Shared Horse/Pony (can be ridden or in hand Not to be owned by the rider/handler or their family) – £15.00 – Kindly Sponsored by One Stop Spencer’s Wood

Class 38: Riding Horse/Pony – £15.00

Rosette for Highest Placed Traditional and Side Saddle Rider

Championship for those placed 1^st and 2^nd in Classes 33-38

Will not start until after 1:30pm

Can be ridden or in-hand unless otherwise stated.

Classes 40 – 44 – £8.00 per class

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)

Championship for those placed 1^st and 2^nd in Classes 40 – 44

Show Day Information

Swallowfield Horse Show Committee: Veronica Lilley, Martin Collis, Amy Morris, Angela Wood & Lisa Burns-Peake.

Contact on secretary@swallowfieldshow.co.uk or via our Facebook Page

Photographer on Site (subject to weather) Wayne Jones Photography

Horse show parking is at a different location to the main show car parks. Please follow signage and volunteer directions. Parking directions are also available on our 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.
No lunging anywhere on site.
Please ensure that you keep to the marked horse-walks and do not enter the rest of the park behind the rings or take horses near to the secretary tent.

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: Scott Dunn 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 3^rd 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 2026. 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.