Light Horses

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old & over exceeding 148cms. Riders aged 15 years and over.
Special rosette & trophy to highest placed rescued horse.
Any horse also entered in a HOYS qualifying class at the show is NOT eligible for this class.

Mare or Gelding. 4 years old or over exceeding 128cms, not exceeding 148cms.
Rider to be the appropriate age for the height of the pony. (Ponies will be cantered as a class)
Special rosette & trophy to highest placed rescued pony.

Mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Rider to be 9 years of age or under.
Snaffle bridles only, lead rein to be attached to the noseband.

Mare or gelding not exceeding 128 cms.
Rider to be 12 years of age or under. Snaffle bridles only.

Stallion, mare or gelding exceeding 148cms, exceeding 15 years of age.
Stallion handlers must be 14 years old or over. Hard hats MUST be worn.

Stallion, mare or gelding not exceeding 148cms, exceeding 15 years of age.
Stallion handlers must be 14 years old or over. Hard hats MUST be worn.

Stallion, mare or gelding exceeding 148cms, exceeding 15 years of age.
Stallion riders must be 14 years old or over.

Stallion, mare or gelding not exceeding 148 cms, exceeding 15 years of age.
Stallion riders must be 14 years old or over.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, to be shown in natural state and registered in the Stud Books
of Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sections A & B.
Stallion handlers MUST be aged 18 years or over

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, to be shown in natural state and registered in the Stud Books
of Fell, Dales, Highland, New Forest, Connemara & Welsh Sections C & D.
Stallion handlers MUST be aged 18 years or over
(Fell Pony Society Rosette to the highest placed registered Fell pony)

Colt, Filly or Gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old, to be shown in natural state and registered in the Stud Books of
Shetland, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sections A & B.

Colt, Filly or Gelding, 1, 2 or 3 years old, to be shown in natural state and registered in the Stud Books of
Fell, Dales, Highland, New Forest, Connemara & Welsh Sections C & D.
(Fell Pony Society Rosette to the highest placed registered Fell pony)

Any age not exceeding 148 /153cms at maturity respectively.

Any age, exceeding 148cms. Hacks not to exceed 160cms at maturity. Riding Horse any height.

Any age, any height.

Four years old and over.

Four years old & over.(Rosette to Best Foal at foot)

Four years old and over

Colt, filly or gelding.

Colt, filly or gelding.

Stallion, mare or gelding, any age.

Stallion, mare or gelding, any age. Not to exceed 34”.

Four years old & over. Not to exceed 34”.

Four years old & over. Not to exceed 34”. (Rosette to Best Foal at foot)

Four years old and over. Not to exceed 34”.

Colt, filly or gelding. Not to exceed 34” at maturity.

Colt, filly or gelding. Not to exceed 34” at maturity.

1, 2 or 3 year olds; no foals

1, 2 or 3 year olds; no foals

Any height, any age; no foals.

Any height, any age; no foals.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms, and registered in the Stud Books of Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sections A & B; New Forest.
Rider not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1st January, 2026. To be led by an attendant.
To be shown in snaffle bridles, lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms, and registered in the Stud Books of Shetland,
Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sections A & B; New Forest.
Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January, 2026. To be shown in any suitable bridle.

Licensed Registered Stallions. 3 year old not to exceed 86cms.
4 years old not to exceed 87cms.

Registered Mares & Geldings. 3 year old not to exceed 86cms. 4 years old not to exceed 87cms.

1 & 2 years old Colts, Fillies & Geldings. Yearlings not to exceed 82cms; 2 year olds not to exceed 84cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cms but not exceeding 154 cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 154 cms but not exceeding 160 cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 158cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, capable of carrying up to 14 stone. Exceeding 148cms but not
exceeding 155cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, capable of carrying more than 14 stone. Exceeding 148cms but not
exceeding 155cms.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 155cms to be judged as Cobs. To be shown hogged.

Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cms. Hack not exceeding 160 cms.
Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals).
Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year.
Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.

Novice Cob inc Maxi Cob. Mare or Gelding. 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cms.
Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals).
Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year.
Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.

Mare or Gelding. 4 years old and over, exceeding 148 cms.
Horses competing as four- and five-year-olds in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status, irrespective of any wins, placings or prize money accrued, unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class (with the exception of the Search for A Star Finals).
Horses competing as a six year old or over, in BSHA classes, will retain Novice status unless they have been placed 1st – 5th at HOYS or RIHS in any OPEN Ridden class, BSHA or otherwise, (with the exception of the Search For A Star Finals) or have won a first prize of £25 or over in any showing class, excluding Working Show Horse Classes, Rising Star classes and finals, Ladies Show Horse or In-Hand classes, that were Affiliated to the Association, at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year.
Winnings as a four-year-old are exempt. If a horse changes category (ie from a Hack to a Riding Horse or vice versa), it may not revert to a Novice. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes. Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes.

Any height.

Any height.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over and registered in the Stud Books of Shetland, Dartmoor,
Exmoor, Welsh Sections A & B. Rider any age.

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over and registered in the Stud Books of Fell, Dales, Highland, New
Forest and Connemara. Rider any age.
(Fell Pony Society Rosette to the highest placed registered Fell pony)

Stallion, Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over and registered in the Stud Books of Welsh Sections C & D.
Rider any age.

Registered Pure Bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B Mares or Geldings 4yr old or over.
Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday by the 1st of January in the current year.

Registered Pure Bred Connemara, Dales, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Welsh C & D Mares or Geldings 4yr old
or over. Riders not to have attained their 18th birthday by the 1st of January in the current year.

Animals 4yrs old or over. Riders any age MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 60cms

Animals 4yrs old or over. Riders any age MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 70cms

Animals 4yrs old or over. Riders any age MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES 80cms

Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4yrs old and over.
Riders any age. Ponies must jump in their correct height section. Riders may ride more than one pony
providing the animals are of a different height section.

Registered Pure Bred Ponies 4yrs old and over.
Riders any age. Ponies must jump in their correct height section. Riders may ride more than one pony
providing the animals are of a different height section.
1st Prize winner in Class 43 will qualify for the BSPS Binks Family Champion of Champions.
(Fell Pony Society Rosette to the highest placed registered Fell pony)

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 123cm, suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have
attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 133 cm ,suitable to be ridden by a rider not to have
attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 158cms. Riders
MUST jump in their correct height section and be the correct age for the height of the animal they ride.
Riders may ride more than one pony providing the animals are of a different height section (see rule 37).
Riders must declare if they are competing in the 153cms or the Intermediate Section.

Mare or gelding, 4 years old or over, not exceeding 158cms.
Riders MUST jump in their correct height section and be the correct age for the height of the animal they
ride. Riders may ride more than one pony providing the animals are of a different height section (see rule
37). Riders must declare if they are competing in the 153cms or the Intermediate Section.

Mare or gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their
tail), exceeding 153cms, 4 years old or over, not to have won a total of £200 excluding championship prize
money (or equivalent values) in prize money in any Working Hunter class before 1st January, 2022.
When jumping in the Ring, the practice or collecting area, all Riders must wear protective headgear,
according to the current approved BSI or European Standard. Skullcaps must be worn with a dark coloured
plain peaked cover

A Novice is a Show Horse that has not won a ridden first prize of £25 or more, or more than a total of £100 in any Working class, which were Affiliated to the Association at home or abroad, prior to 1st January in the current year. Winnings as a 4 year old are exempt unless that 4 year old has won an Open Working class of £25 or more. Snaffle bridles may be worn for Novice classes.
Fence Heights minimum 2’3 maximum 2’6, maximum spread 2’6

Novice animals must be Registered with the Association or Exhibitors must have purchased a ‘Day Ticket’ in order to compete in Novice classes. Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. This class is NOT open to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season.

Open ONLY to Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses, mare or gelding four years old and over, exceeding 148cms. This class is NOT open to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season. The
1st place horse will qualify for the RIHS SEIB Open Working Show
Horse final in 2027 at the Agria Royal Internation Horse Show.

Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.)
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride = Max 20 points, Conformation = max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only). A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the present approved standards as per the current BSHA Rule Book; must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase ALL CLEAR ROUNDS and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring. If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated.
Open ONLY to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season.

Mare, gelding or stallion (competing stallions must have a red, white and blue ribbon displayed in their tail), 4 years old and over exceeding 148cm (14.2hh approx.)
The maximum total points available is 100. This is made up of: Jumping points = Max 40 points, Style & Presence whilst Jumping = Max 20 points, Ride = Max 20 points, Conformation = max 20 points.
Fences to be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 in number and a maximum height of 1.14m (3ft 9ins) at the discretion of the Judges. Fences should have a natural appearance and not be easily dislodged. No un-numbered obstacle can be included in the course. The manner of going to be taken into account. No change of rider or tack will be allowed (unless a horse is ridden under side-saddle, in which case, in order to allow the judge to ride, the saddle may be changed for the riding phase only). A rider can ride up to two horses in the jumping phase but then must select only one horse to take forward into the ride and conformation section if so required (no change of rider is allowed). A skull cap or hat and safety harness according to the present approved standards as per the current BSHA Rule Book; must be worn by ALL competitors in the jumping phase of Working Hunter classes. Skull caps must have a navy blue or black cover. No hind boots or bandages of any description are allowed in the collecting ring, warm up or in the actual class. On completion of the jumping phase ALL CLEAR ROUNDS and any other horses the judges may require should be asked to return to the ring. If a horse positively stops, ceases to go forwards at any time during its jumping round, or turns its quarters to a fence, or has a complete turnaround these constitute refusals. If a horse jumps the incorrect fence out of a pen or lane it will be eliminated. Horses displaying continued disobedience, or horses leaving the ring whether mounted or dismounted will be eliminated.
Open ONLY to Hunters, ie those horses registered and competing as a hunter or working hunter with BSHA, Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain or The Showing Register for the current season.