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With a packed schedule, consisting of 3 rings and 29 planned classes, there is something for every horse lover!
2025 classes – download the full schedule on this page
RING 1
JUDGE: LYNDSEY BOWLER
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Class 1
Tots / Beginner Jumping (not to exceed 40cm) Rider 10 years and under.
lass 2
Novice pony (pony not to exceed 14.2) first jump not to exceed 50c
lass 3
Scurry (one round against the clock) first fence not to exceed 60cm
Class 4
Pairs Jumping (Both pairs to enter) first fence not to exceed 60cm.
Class 5
Novice Horse (14.2 and over) first fence not to exceed 65cm
Class 6
Improvers. First fence not to exceed 75cm.
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Class 7
Intermediate. First fence not to exceed 85cm
Class 8
Open. first fence not to exceed 95cm..
Class 9
Puissance (In the main ring) Start fence (wall) 80cm. Prize money – £50 (winner).
RING 2
JUDGE: Stella Woodhall
CHIEF Steward: REBECCA NIGHTINGALE
Class 10
Tack and Turnout Mounted, to be judged on correct/ appropriate tack and turnout of both horse/pony and rider.
Class 11
Ridden Showing Horse/Pony – any height (rider any age)
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Class 12
Ridden coloured (Horse pony any height)
Class 13
Ridden Mountain & Moorland.
Class 14
Ridden Welsh- Section A & B
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Class 15
Ridden Welsh –
Section C & D
Class 16
First Ridden Showing – Riders 8 Years + (Ponies not to exceed 128cm)
Class 17
Lead Reign Showing – Riders 10 years + (Ponies 122 cm and under)
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Class 18
Ridden Veteran – Horse/Pony – 16 Years and over
Class 19
Junior Equitation – Horse/Pony Any Height – Riders 14 years and under
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Class 20
Senior Equitation – Horse/Pony Any Height – Riders 15 years and over
All First Place Prize winners from all classes will go forward to the championship.
JRING 3
JUDGE: JOANNE DONAGHUE
CHIEF STEWARD: AMY DONAGHUE
Class 21
Young Handler – Under 16 years to be judged on handlers’ ability/suitability of horse/pony (Any Age/height)
Class 22
Tack & Turnout in Hand – Horse/Pony any height (To be judged weighted as 75% condition, 25% turnout of Horse/Pony & handler
Class 23
Veteran In Hand- Horse/Pony 16 years or over – Any Breed/Type
Class 24
Youngstock Yearlings – 1- or 2-year-olds (As of 1st Jan 2024)
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Class 25
Mountain & Moorland in Hand – Open to all M&M Types (Excluding Welsh) to be shown in natural state. Horse/Pony – any age
Class 26
Welsh A, B,C,D In Hand – Horse/ Pony any age
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Class 27
Coloured In Hand – Horse/Pony any Age, Type, Breed
Class 28
Open In Hand- Horse/Pony any height (Excluding Mountain & Moorland or Coloured)
Class 29
Fancy Dress
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Brent Lallement Construction
Equestrian Organiser: Mrs Gillian Lallement
Assistant Section Leader: Katie Blackshaw
Assistant organisers:
Mrs Helen Harrison, Ms Jessica Lee, Ms Olivia Boakes, Ms Natasha Lewry, Mr Michael Branson, Mr Brent Lallement, Mr John Doheny and Mr Sam Garner
All horses must have been vaccinated to comply with the requirements of the primary course (1st vaccination and then 2nd vaccination between 21 – 92 days later), followed by the first booster (150 – 215 days) and all subsequent boosters. Horses may compete having received the primary course and prior to the first booster but not within 7 days of receiving a vaccine dose.
Horses must have been vaccinated within 6 months before the show but not less than 7 days of arriving at the show.
In-foal mares that have already had vaccinations of primary Equine Influenza course should be vaccinated 4-6 weeks before the foal is due to be born.
Foals should be vaccinated for Equine Influenza at 6 months to commence their primary course.
We urge all owners to adhere to strict bio-security protocols at all times. Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians.
Poynton is situated 11 miles south-southeast of Manchester, 7 miles north of Macclesfield, and 5 miles south of Stockport.
Poynton Show ground is a short, level walk from Poynton Town centre or a 30 minute walk from Poynton Railway Station
There are a variety of independent Bed & Breakfast hotels around Poynton, as well as a Travel Lodge a short drive along the B5092 towards Macclesfield.
