Sun 13th Jul 2025 HDRC Open Showing Show

Schedule

In Hand- please note all morning classes in Rings 1, 2 and 3 are in hand 

Ring 1

Starting at 9.30

1.Young Stock- 3 years and under

Kindly sponsored by Sussex Equine Hospital

2. Small Mountain and moorland- Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland

3. Large Mountain and moorland- Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest

Not before 11.00

Ring 1 Morning Championship- 1^st and 2nd place from classes 1, 2 and 3 qualify

Ring 2

Starting at 9.30

4. Condition and turnout

Kindly sponsored by Kelly J Leather, Master bridle maker. Made to measure bridles.  www.kellyjleather.co.uk

5. Rescue

Kindly sponsored by The Worthington’s

6. Coloureds- any type

Kindly sponsored by The Durkan Family

Not before 11.00

Ring 2 morning Championship- 1^st and 2^nd place from classes 4, 5 and 6 qualify

Ring 3

Starting at 9.30

7. Cob- any type

Kindly sponsored by AB equestrian- specialising in family ponies. Small dealer/breeder. West Sussex. 07473 409684 

8. Veteran -15 years & over. 

Kindly sponsored by Katie Cleeves Vet Physio

Not before 10.30

Ring 3 morning Championship- 1^st and 2^nd place from classes 7 and 8 qualify

Not before 11.30

Morning Championship

All Champions and Reserve champions place from morning championships qualify.

The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day.

Ridden- please note that all afternoon classes in Rings 1, 2 and 3 are ridden. 

Ring 1

          Not before 12.30

9. Coloureds- any type

10. Cobs- any type

11. Lead rein and first ridden

Not before 2.00

Ring 1 Afternoon Championship- 1^st and 2nd place from classes 9, 10 and 11 qualify

Ring 2

Not before 12.30

12. Small Mountain and moorland- Welsh Secs. A & B, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Shetland

13. Large Mountain and Moorland- Welsh Secs. C & D, Connemara, Highland, Dales, Fell & New Forest

Kindly sponsored by Mayes and Scrine Equine Veterinary Practice. 

14. Veteran- 15 years & older

Kindly sponsored by The Fleur Foundation

Not before 2.00

Ring 2 Afternoon Championship- 1^st and 2nd place from classes 12, 13 and 14 qualify

Ring 3

Not before 1.00

15. Hunter, Riding Horse/ Hack

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16. Riding club horse/pony- will be required to jump a small fence

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Not before 2.00

Ring 3 Afternoon Championship- 1^st and 2nd place from classes 15 and 16 qualify

Not before 2.30

Afternoon Championship

All Champions and Reserve champions place from afternoon championships qualify.

The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

Supreme Championship- not before 3.00pm

The Morning and Afternoon champions and reserve champions from ALL rings will qualify.

Ring 4 - Have a go classes. All ridden, lead rein and in hand

This ring is aimed at children under the age of 16 who have little showing experience and would like a friendly atmosphere where they can have a go! There will be a separate Championship for the ring where anyone who is place 1^st or 2^nd in the classes from Ring 4 can attend. The classes will still qualify for the Sunshine Tour championships if you place 1^st-4^th.

Starting at 9.30

17. Prettiest mare

Kindly sponsored by Helen’s Home Help

18. Handsome gelding

Kindly sponsored by West Chiltington Butchers- Quality locally sourced meats

19. In hand novice

Not before 11.00

 Mini Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 17, 18 and 19 qualify

 The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

Not before 12.30

20. Best Rider

Kindly sponsored by Agri-Fencing Ltd

21. Family pony

Kindly sponsored by Fitbiz Personal Training

22. Fancy dress

Kindly sponsored by Tina’s Treasure Trove

Not before 2.00

Mini Championship. 1st and 2nd from classes 20, 21 and 22 qualify.

The Champion & Reserve Champion go forward to the SUPREME SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP at the end of the day

23.Clear round jumping will be available throughout the day.

£8 per round to be paid to the secretary. A raffle ticket will be given on payment per payment per round. You must present your ticket to the steward on the ring.

Rules & Conditions

HORSHAM & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB OPEN ANNUAL SHOW RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. No responsibility is accepted for anything that may happen from any cause whatsoever to competitors, spectators, horses, vehicles or property. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify the organisers & property owners against legal action arising from accident. COMPETITORS ENTER AT THEIR OWN RISK
2. ANY NON British Riding Clubs (BRC) MEMBERS RIDING, HANDLING OR RESPONSIBLE FOR A HORSE/PONY AT A BRC EVENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN 3rd PARTY INSURANCE
3. CLASS TIMES: Every effort will be made to run Show to time but competitors & exhibitors should note that times shown ARE A GUIDE ONLY. Check HDRC Facebook page for regular updates. The organisers cannot be held responsible should classes overrun.
4. The organisers have the right to alter classes and/or change judges should this become necessary, without due warning.
5. No entry fees will be returned except (a) on production of a current veterinary or doctor’s certificate or (b) cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, in which case entries will be returned less £3 admin fee on receipt of SAE within 10 days of show date.
6. The Judge/s decision is final. Written objection to be made to Hon. Secretary's office together with £20 deposit within 15 minutes of the end of class concerned being judged. If objection is sustained the deposit will be refunded otherwise it will be forfeited.
7. No horse/pony under 4 years to be entered in any ridden class. No substitution entry permitted without the Hon. Secretary's permission
8. Horses, ponies & dogs to be kept under proper control. DOGS TO BE ON A SHORT LEAD
9. A STALLION DISC must be displayed on each side of a stallion’s bridle at all times.
10. In the interest of safety, all colts & stallions must be suitably bitted. They must not be led or ridden unless a suitable handler/rider has reached 15+ years of age on day of Show.
11. HATS to current BSI standard PAS015 2011, ASTM F1163, AS/NZ 3838, VG1, SEI or SNELL 2016, must be worn and be SECURELY FASTENED AT ALL TIMES when mounted. Correct riding attire must be worn. Body protectors are recommended.
12. SPECIAL ROSETTE to unplaced children 12 years & under who complete their class.
13. PRIZES: Rosettes to 6th place. Sashes of Honour to all Champions
14. TROPHIES to class winners. All are Perpetual Challenge Trophies. All must be signed for and returned CLEAN when requested. Engraving is at winner’s expense
15. PRACTICE JUMPS to be jumped from correct side - red on the right. Failure to do so may result in elimination. CLEAR ROUND limited to 35 and judged according to BS rules
16. ENTRY CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 9th July 2025 ADVANCE ENTRY FEES - £15 per class. LATE ENTRIES & ON DAY - £18 per class CLEAR ROUND JUMPING - £8 per round NB: PLEASE ADD COMPULSORY FIRST AID COVER - £4 PER RIDER / HANDLER
17. LATE ENTRIES may be made on the show day up to 15 minutes before start of the class subject to class not being full, at £17 per horse/pony per entry. NB: CASH ONLY ACCEPTED ON SHOW DAY FOR ENTRIES AND FIRST AID FEES
18. Cheques payable to HDRC. Entries via My Riding Life - www.myridinglife.com
19. Competitors should not knowingly enter horses/ponies that have been bred, owned, and/or produced for the show ring by the judge. He/she can refuse to place it and the entry fee will be forfeited

HEALTH & SAFETY: The organisers of the show have taken reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and Officials. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL COMPETITORS Our Show is held at Sparright Farm, Rackham, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs N Dugdale. PLEASE DO NOT MUCK OUT YOUR HORSE BOX OR TRAILER ON THEIR SHOWGROUND. Thank you for your co-operation. 

We also advise you to bring water to the show. 

SUSSEX EQUINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL ON CALL - 01903 883050 LRG PHOTOGRAPHY on site Tel.01243 825905 www.LRG-Photography.co.uk SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS www.sunshinetour.co.uk 

The majority of classes at this show are qualifiers for these Championships to be held 12^th-14th September at the Hickstead show ground. Qualification goes down to 4th place. Qualifiers can register on the Sunshine Tour website and the email address is register@sunshinetour.co.uk