March Month of Champions
Championship Show

Start Time 8.30am

Royal International Miniature Horse Classes – Judge Sophia Lightbrown

These classes are affiliated to the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS), all classes will be run

under their rules. Only registered horses owned by a BMHS member may enter. Owners, handlers and exhibitors must be current members of the British Miniature Horse Society and have paid the appropriate BMHS 2026 Showing Levy.

These classes are qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show, the first placed horse only in each class will qualify, or if already qualified the next highest placed unqualified horse down to fifth place will qualify.

Horses must be in possession of a 2026 measuring certificate (as per BMHS Showing Declaration form) or if not, must be measured for any qualification to remain valid.

Height limits for all classes are as follows:-

                                                   Mini (small)                                        Midi (standard)

4 years old and over                  82cms                                                 87cms

3 years old                                 81cms                                                  86cms

2 years old                                 79cms                                                  84cms

Yearlings                                    77cms                                                  82cms

Class 1 – Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over fully licensed stallion. 3 year olds not exceeding 86 cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.

Class 2 – Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over mare. 3 year olds not exceeding 86 cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.

Class 3 – Royal International Miniature Horse, 3 years old and over gelding. 3 year olds not exceeding 86cms, 4 year olds and over not exceeding 87 cms.

Class 4 – Royal International Miniature Horse, 2 year old colt, filly or gelding. Not exceeding 84 cms

Class 5 – Royal International Miniature Horse, yearling colt, filly or gelding. Not exceeding 82 cms.

Class 6 – Royal International Mini Miniature Horse, yearlings and above. Must be the correct ‘mini’ height for their age.

Championship for 1st and 2nd prize winners from the above classes.

The overall champion is eligible to compete in the Champion of Champions class at the British Miniature Horse Society Breed Show.

NOT BEFORE 9.30am  – Judge – Chloe Smallbone

Youngstock Classes

Class 7 – Foals – inclusive of all breeds, heights and sex

Class 8 – Yearlings – inclusive of all breeds, heights and sex

Class 9 – 2 year old – inclusive of all breeds, heights and sex

Class 10 – 3 year olds – inclusive of all breeds, heights and sex

Class 11 – Best Condition Youngstock – inclusive of all breeds, heights and sex

YOUNGSTOCK CHAMPIONSHIP

Coloured and Cob Classes

Class 12 – In Hand Plaited Coloured – Horse/pony any height and age. Must be plaited.

Class 13 – In Hand Traditional Coloured – Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 14 – In Hand Native Coloured – Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 15 – In Hand Unusual Coloured – Palamino, dun, spotted. – Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 16 – In Hand Show Cob – to include maxi, hogged. – Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 17 – In Hand Solid Colour Cob  – Horse/pony any height and age.

Lunch Break – 30 Minutes – Recommence NOT BEFORE 1pm

Class 18 – Ridden Traditional Coloured – Horse/pony any height.

Class 19 – Ridden Native Coloured – Horse/pony any height.

Class 20 – Ridden Plaited Coloured – Horse/pony any height.

Class 21 – Ridden Unusual Colour – Palamino, dun, spotted – Horse/pony any height.

Class 22 – Ridden Show Cob – to include maxi, hogged  – Horse/pony any height.

Class 23 – Ridden Solid Colour Cob  – Horse/pony any height.

Riding Club Pony/Horse Classes

Class 24 – Riding Club Pony – 14.2hh and under, jump no bigger than 50cm . Open to all breeds.

Class 25 – Riding Club Horse – Over 14.2hh, jump no bigger than 70cm. Open to all breeds.

Start Time 08.30am   – Judge – Sophie Clohessy

Class 26 – In Hand Welsh D – Shown in natural state and pure bred only. Pony any age

Class 27 – In Hand Welsh C – Shown in natural state and pure bred only. Pony any age

Class 28 – In Hand Show Pony/Horse. Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 29 – In Hand Sports Horse Type. Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 30 – In Hand ROR. Horses to be 142cm and above. Open to all ages.

Class 31 – In Hand Hunter Pony/Horse. Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 32 – In Hand Veterans 15 – 19 Year Olds. Horse/pony any height and open to all breeds

Class 33 – In Hand Veterans 20 Years Plus. Horse/pony any height and open to all breeds.

Class 34 – In Hand Welsh B – Shown in natural state and pure bred only. Pony any age

Class 35 – In Hand Welsh A. Shown in natural state and pure bred only. Pony any age

Class 36 – In Hand Heavy Horse Pure & Part Bred. Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 37 – In Hand Best Condition – Open to all breeds/Sex/Heights

Lunch Break – 30 Minutes – Recommence NOT BEFORE 1pm

Class 38 – Ridden Veterans 15 – 19 Year Olds

Class 39 – Ridden Veterans 20 Years Plus

Class 40 – Ridden Show Pony/Horse. Horse/pony any height.

Class 41 – Ridden Sport Horse Type – Horse/pony any height

Class 42 – Ridden ROR. Horse/pony any height

Class 43 – Ridden Hunter Pony/Horse – Horse/pony any height

Class 44 – Ridden Heavy Horse Pure & Part Bred – Horse/pony any height

Class 45 – Welsh A – mare, gelding and stallions – Shown in natural state and pure bred only.

Class 46 – Welsh B – mare, gelding and stallions – Shown in natural state and pure bred only.

Class 47 – Welsh C – mare, gelding and stallions – Shown in natural state and pure bred only.

Class 48 – Welsh D – mare, gelding and stallions – Shown in natural state and pure bred only.

Start Time 08.30am   – Judge – Graham Steeden 

Class 49 – Novice Walk & Trot  – Open to all breeds, snaffle bit only – must not canter

Class 50 – Open Novice – Open to all breeds, snaffle bit only. Canter optional

Class 51 – Lead Rein Showing – Riders 4 – 8 years

Class 52 – First Ridden Showing – Riders 9 – 12 years

Class 53 – Junior Ridden Showing – Riders 13 – 18 years

Class 54 – Senior Ridden Showing – Riders 19 years plus

Class 55 – In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds – Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetlands. Shown in natural state and purebred only.

Class 56- In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds – Connemara, Highland, Fell, Sales, New Forest. Shown in natural state and purebred only.

Class 57 – In Hand Foreign & Rare Breeds – Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 58 – In Hand Rescue, Scar & Blemish – Open to all blemishes including loss of mane/tail. Horse/pony any height and age.

Class 59 – In Hand Open Part Breds – Open to all part breds. Horse/pony any height and age.

Lunch Break – 30 Minutes – Recommence NOT BEFORE 1pm

Class 60 – Mini Handler – Handler 4 to 7 years old

Class 61 – Young Handler – Handler 8 – 16 years and under

Class 62 – Junior Handler – Handler 17 – 25 years and under  

Class 63 – Senior Handler – Handler 26 years plus

Class 64 – Lead Rein Equitation – Rider 4 – 8 years, Snaffle bit only

Class 65 – First Ridden Equitation –  Rider 9 – 12 years and under, Snaffle bit only

Class 66 – Junior Equitation –  Rider 13 – 18 years and under Snaffle bit only

Class 67 – Senior Equitation – Rider 19 years and over, Snaffle bit only

Class 68 – Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds

Class 69 – Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds

Class 70 – Ridden Open Part Breds – Open to all part breds

Start Time 08.30am   – Judge – Susan Stockley-Bridges 

Class 71 – True Beginners Working Hunter. Max height of jumps 30cm. Cross poles. Open to any rider age. Open to horse and ponies

Class 72 –  Lead rein working hunter. Open to any breed. Pony max height 128cm. Rider to be 10 years and under. Jump max height 40cm cross poles. 6 jumps in course. 

Class 73 – Tiny Tots Working Hunter. Open to any breed. Pony max height 138cm. Rider to be 12 and under. Jump max height 40cm cross poles

Class 74 – Novice pony or horse working hunter. Jump Mac height 50cm. Open to any breed/height. Rider any age.

Class 75 – Junior Rider Working Hunter. Jump max height 50cm. Rider to be 13 – 18 years. Open to any breed

Class 76– Plaited Working hunter 50cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 77 – Non-Plaited Working hunter 50cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 78 – Plaited Working hunter 60cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 79 – Non-Plaited Working hunter 60cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Lunch Break – 30 Minutes – Recommence NOT BEFORE 1pm

Class 80- Plaited Working hunter 70cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 81 – Non-Plaited Working hunter 70cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 82 – Plaited Working hunter 80cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 83 – Non-Plaited Working hunter 80cm. Rider any age. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Open to any breed and height

Class 84 – Open working hunter 90cm. Open to all breeds and heights. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Rider any age

Class 85 – Open working hunter 100cm. Open to all breeds and heights. Juniors and seniors placed separately. Rider any age

Class 86 – Open Working Cob – Shown in natural state or fully hogged and trimmed. Max Height 75cms

Not before 5pm

Judges – Susan Stockley-Bridges, Sophie Clohessy, Chloe Smallbone, Graham Steeden

Class 87  – Concourse D’ Elegance

Children’s Championship

Classes Eligible – 51, 52, 72, 73

Working Hunter Championship

Classes Eligible – 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86

Veteran Championship

Classes Eligible – 32, 33, 38, 39

Novice Championship

Classes Eligible – 49, 50, 74

Amateur Championship

Rosette winners from each class

Home Produced Championship

Card Winners from each class

Handler Championship

Classes Eligible – 60, 61, 62, 63

Welsh & M&M Championship

Classes Eligible – 26, 27, 34, 35, 45, 46, 47, 48, 55, 56, 66, 69

Plaited Championship

Classes Eligible  – 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 42

Coloured Championship

Classes Eligible – 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21

Equitation Championship

Classes Eligible – 64, 65, 66, 67

Open Championship

Classes Eligible – 24, 25, 36, 37, 44, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 68, 70

Hunter & Cob Championship

Classes Eligible – 16, 17, 22, 23, 31, 43,

Supreme Championship

All champions and reserve champions