Horse Section

Entries Open: 15th April 2026

Entries Close: 1st July 2026

HORSE SECTION SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 15th APRIL 2026

ENTRIES MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE AND ONLINE

We are delighted to confirm that we are hosting the following London International Qualifiers at this year's Hanbury Countryside Show:

• Rising Star Small & Lightweight Hunter                                                  Judge: Mrs L. Gaunt

• Rising Star Middleweight & Heavyweight Hunter                             Judge: Mrs L. Gaunt

• Rising Star of Cob Type                                                                                     Judge: Mrs L. Gaunt

• Rising Star of Small Hack & Riding Horse Type                                   Judge: Miss E. Pond

• Rising Star of Large Hack & Riding Horse Type                                  Judge: Miss E. Pond

• BSHA Open Racehorse to Show Horse                                                   Judge:

• Rising Star Working Hunter Type                                                                 Judge: Mrs L. Gaunt

• Rising Star Working Show Horse                                                                 Judge: Mrs L. Gaunt

• BSHA Open Style & Performance Series 25+                                       Judge: Miss E. Pond

• BSHA Open Style & Performance Series Young Rider 15-25      Judge: Miss E. Pond

• BSPS/LIHS Heritage Lead Rein Working Sports Pony                     Judge:

• BSPS/LIHS Heritage First Ridden                                                                 Judge:

• BSPS/LIHS Open Cradle Stakes Class                                                      Judge: Mr R. Parker-Jones

• BSPS/LIHS Open Nursey Stakes Class                                                     Judge: Mr R. Parker-Jones

• BSPS/LIHS Performance Coloured Native                                             Judge:

• BSPS/LIHS Performance Coloured Non-Native                                  Judge:

• *NEW 2026* BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 148cm                     Judge: Mr R. Parker-Jones

• *NEW 2026* BSPS/LIHS Working Sports Pony 158cm                     Judge: Mr R. Parker-Jones

LIHS 2026: 17th – 21st December

Competitors and horses must hold a minimum of LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership/ Horse Registration with the Association to be eligible to compete in the LIHS BSHA Showing series. Any competitor who qualifies for a LIHS Showing Series Supreme Final, must then complete full LIHS Qualified registration within 14 days of qualification for their qualification to stand, or it will pass to the next eligible exhibit (the nominal cost of Qualifier-Eligible membership will be taken off the cost of Full LIHS registration). Any competitors/ horses which have existing BSHA membership/ registration for 2026 will not be required to complete any LIHS Membership / Registration for these classes.

LIHS RISING STAR CLASSES 2026

Please note: Rising Star Amateur Rules 2026 are separate from BSHA Amateur rules in the main BSHA Rulebook. Please see the separate Rising Star Rulebook in the Rising Star section available on the BSHA website.

https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rising-stars-series/

If you are in any doubt regarding your Rising Star Amateur status, please contact the BSHA Office directly, to have your status confirmed.

Other qualifiers being held at this year's show are:

BSHA Hunter Classes                      Judges: Mr D. Machin (Conformation) & Ms C. Poole (Ride)

CHAPS (UK)                                           Judge: Mrs D. Christie

Retraining of Racehorses             Judge: Mrs G. Oakes

Veteran Horse Society                    Judge: Miss L Nott

APHS Foreign Breed Society       Judge: Miss H. Barton

Mountain & Moorlands                   Judge: Miss H. Barton

Equifest, British Spotted Pony Society

• More details available shortly in our schedule.
  
  Please note, the ONLY classes that can be entered on the day are:
• Clear Round
• Fancy Dress
• Gymkhana
• Fun Classes
  

Online Entries

As soon as you have submitted your entries, you will be sent an automated email thanking you for your entries.

The email will have an order number on it, keep this order number safe as it will be used to cross reference.

For Pre-Entries ONLY:

Exhibitors pre-entering one class from Class 1 – Class 59 will receive two FREE show admission tickets. Exhibitors pre-entering two or more classes in Class 1 – Class 59 will receive three FREE show admission tickets.

Exhibitors pre-entering one class from Class 60 – Class 72 will receive one FREE show admission ticket. Exhibitors pre-entering two or more classes in Class 60 – Class 72 will receive two FREE show admission tickets.

Additional tickets may be purchased through the website or with your entry.

Those entering on the day will need to purchase a show admission ticket (s)

Tickets will be emailed on Thursday 2^nd July, please ensure you check your spam box.

Additional tickets can be purchased at the time of making entries or via the Show websitewww.hanburyshow.co.uk (Adults - £19.00 in advance or £23.00 on the  gate. Young Persons 12 - 16 years £11.00 in advance or £13.00 on the gate. Under 12 years go free, Under 16 years MUST be accompanied by an adult).

CLASS NUMBERS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE HORSE SECRETARY ON ARRIVAL

If you have any questions regarding the Horse Section please contact equine@hanburyshow.co.uk

For questions regarding the online entries system please email showmanager@hanburyshow.co.uk

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Schedule Available 15th April 2026

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