Full schedule | Dormansland Horse &

With huge thanks to our ring sponsors…

RING 1

Lingfield Equine Vets

RING 2

Stables Nursery

RING 3

Shovelstrode Racing

RING 4

Southern Rug Washing - Charlotte Wickington

RING 5

ASRG Limited

RING 6

Ashdown Feeds

RING 7

The Cook Family

Ring 1 – Kindly sponsored by Lingfield Equine Vets

Ring starts 9am – class times are approximate.

Class 1. 9am. In Hand Youngstock. Any height, breed, type. 3yo and under Kindly Sponsored by JJs Equestrian Services

Class 2. 9.45am. Prettiest Mare. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Rosette to every entrant. Kindly Sponsored by Sheri Johnson

Class 3. 10.30am. In hand Foreign Breeds. Open to any horse or pony not native to the British Isles. Kindly Sponsored by Equine Manual Therapist

Class 4. 11.15am. In Hand Mountain and Moorland. Open to pure bred and part bred native breeds. Tom Watson Memorial Trophy awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Joanna Marsh

Class 5: 12pm. Fancy Dress. Stephen Axford Snr Memorial Challenge Shield to the winner. Challenge Cup to the runner up. Kindly sponsored by RIP IT UP ROCK AND ROLL ROCKABILLY BAND

Class 6. 1pm. In Hand Veterans. Open to any height, breed, type – 15 years and over. The Bunty Cup awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Reiki with Karen

Class 7. 1.45pm. In Hand Cob. Open to cobs of any height and type – including heavy horses. The Thelma Loomes Award to be awarded to the winner. Kindly sponsored by Theresa Wade in memory of a much loved cob

Class 8. 2.30pm. In Hand Coloured. Open to any piebald/skewbald, dun, palomino, appaloosa/spotted. The Cindy Trophy awarded to the winner. Kindly Sponsored by Fusion Fuels

Ring 1 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed in classes 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion

Ring 2 – Kindly sponsored by The Stables Nursery

Ring starts 9am - class times are approximate

Class 9. 9am. Condition and turnout. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Kindly Sponsored by Mary Ann Sturgeon – Equine Podiatrist

Class 10. 9.45am. Handsomest Gelding. Ridden, lead rein or in hand. Rosettes to all entries. Kindly sponsored by Team Edwards Design

Class 11. 10.30am. Best Lead Rein Rider. To be judged on rider’s partnership with their pony. Riders under 12 years. Walk and trot only. Kindly sponsored by Natalie Collings

Class 12. 11.15am. Junior Rider. Riders 12 years and under. Off lead rein, no outside assistance. Walk and trot together only. Canter may be shown in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook

12pm: Judges lunch break

Class 13. 1pm. Best Senior Rider. Riders 13 years and over. Off lead rein, no outside assistance. Walk and trot together only. Canter may be shown in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook

Class 14. 1.45pm. Ridden Foreign Breeds. Open to any horse or pony not native to the British Isles. Kindly sponsored by Nicky Harris

Class 15. 2.30pm. Family horse/pony. Short show of equine’s suitability as a family member. Props, helpers and other pets are permitted! Please be mindful of other competitors. Rosettes to all entries. Kindly Sponsored by Moo HR

Ring 2 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed in classes 9-15 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion

Ring 3 – Kindly sponsored by Shovelstrode Racing

Ring starts 9am- class times are approximate.

Class 16. 9am. Ridden Thoroughbred. Open to any registered TB. Do not need to have raced or trained. Kindly sponsored by Revival Massage Therapy

Class 17. 9.45am. Ridden Mountain and Moorland. Open to purebred and partbred native breeds. Lead rein riders welcome. Sponsored by Sue Westaway

Class 18. 10.30am. Ridden Coloured. Open to any height piebald/skewbald, dun, palomino, appaloosa/spotted. Lead rein riders welcome. Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook

Class 19. 11.15am. Ridden Veteran. Open to any height horse or pony 15 years or over. Not required to gallop. No spurs. Kindly sponsored by Stirrups Equestrian

12pm. Judges lunch break

Class 20. 1pm. Ridden Cob. Open to cobs, cob types and heavy horses of any height. Kindly sponsored by Stirrups Equestrian

Class 21. 1.45pm. Pony Club Pony. 14.2 and under. Riders 18 years and under. Short show to demonstrate pony’s suitability to look after their rider. Riders to demonstrate a trick or jump a single fence at the end of their show (e.g. round the world) Kindly Sponsored by Kite Events

Class 22. 2.30pm. Riding Club Horse. 14.3 and over. Riders 12 years and over. Short show to demonstrate horse’s suitability to compete at riding club activities. Will be required to jump a single fence of approx. 70cm in individual show. Kindly Sponsored by Debbie Moore Dressage

Ring 3 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed from classes 16-22 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion

Ring 4 – Kindly sponsored by Charlotte Wickington

Ring starts 9am- class times are approximate.

Class 23. 9am. (Mini) Working Hunter. Jumps no bigger than 40cm. May be lead or assisted. All riders to come back in to do individual show. Any pony/rider combination allowed. Kindly sponsored by Sussex Beach Rides

Class 24. 10am. Working Hunter Pony. Ponies 14.2hh and under. Jumps approx. 50-60cm. Invitation back after jumping round at judges discretion. Kindly sponsored by cbhoof2paw

Class 25. 11am. Working Hunter Horse. Horses 14.2hh and over. Jumps 70-80cm. Invitation back after jumping round at judges discretion. Kindly sponsored by Serena Whiting Equine Massage therapist.

12pm. Judges lunch break

Class 26. 1pm. Show Hunter Horse or Pony. Open to any horse or pony over 4 years old, suitable for any form of hunting. Will not be ridden by the judge. Not to be asked to jump. Will be asked to extend in the canter. Kindly sponsored by Heather Yates

Class 27. 2pm. Concours D’elegance. A costume competition judged on the overall picture of elegance. Hard hats must be worn. Walk and trot only required in the go round, canter may be included in individual show. Please refer to www.eqconcoursgb.com for the rules. The Michael Cook Memorial Trophy to the winner. Kindly Sponsored by Sue Bowen

Ring 4 Championship: 1st and 2nd placed from classes 23-27 are invited back for the judge to determine their Champion and Reserve Champion

Ring 5 – Handy Pony – Kindly sponsored by ASRG Limited

Handy Pony ring will be open from 10am-2pm.

£6 per entry.

A timed round to consist of a variety of challenging tasks and obstacles.

Riders may enter a maximum of 3 times. If you want to try and beat your time you can!

Riders may be lead or un-lead and unassisted. These competitions will be separate with placings to 3rd and trophy to the winner of each class. Rosette to every entrant. Winner to be announced at 2.30pm.

Pre entries or pay on the gate on the day.

Please note. Horses must be ridden.

Ring 6 – Show Jumping – Kindly sponsored by Ashdown Feeds

Ring starts 9am. Please note classes will follow on – no drawn order, competitors to register at the gate.

Class 28. Bottom hole Jumping. Approx 20-40cm. Rossette to every clear round. May be lead or assisted. Kindly Sponsored by Felcourt Cross Country Course

Class 29. Beginners Jumping. Approx 40-50cm, combination of x-poles and uprights. Rosette to every clear round. May be assisted but not lead. Sponsored by The Equestrian Lawyer at Broadfield

Class 30. Horse and hound. One person rides the whole round of show jumps at approx. 50cm. Next person to run with a dog on the lead over 6 fences – numbers to be announced on the day. Kindly Sponsored by Sussex Hunter Hirelings

Class 31. Minimus jumping. Approx 60cm. No spreads. Kindly Sponsored by Kite Events

Class 32. Novice Jumping. Approx 60-70cm. To include spreads and fillers. Kindly Sponsored by Danielle Denton

Class 33. Intermediate Jumping. Approx 70-80cm. Kindly Sponsored by Murphy Cook Equestrian

Class 34. Open Jumping. Approx 80-90cm. Kindly Sponsored by Louise Gardiner in loving Memory of Murphy

Ring 7 – Dog show – Kindly Sponsored by The Cook Family

Entries taken from 10am – on the day, cash only at the dog show secretary

Classes start at 10.30am – to follow on.

Pedigree Classes:

Class 1. AV Puppy (6-12 months) Kindly Sponsored by Stans Dog Stop

Class 2. AV Working & Pastoral – Kindly sponsored by Sue Cox

Class 3. AV Gundog – Kindly sponsored by George Matthews – Felcourt Farm

Class 4. AV Hound & Utility Kindly Sponsored by Trish Cook

Class 5. AV Terrier & Toy Kindly Sponsored by Carewell Canines

Best Pedigree: Winning dogs/bitches from classes 1-5. Approx 12pm

Novelty Classes:

To start at 12.30pm then to follow on.

Class 6. Best Crossbred Sponsored by Blackberry Vets

Class 7. Prettiest Bitch Kindly Sponsored by Only Dogs Dog Grooming

Class 8. Most Handsome Dog Kindly Sponsored by Only Dogs Dog Grooming

Class 9. Best Rescue. Sponsored by Bridget and Les Harris

Class 10. Best Veteran (7 years plus) Sponsored by Jenny Wilcox

Class 11. Waggiest Tail Kindly Sponsored by Stans Dog Stop

Class 12. Most Appealing Eyes Kindly Sponsored by Kerrells Dog Grooming

Class 13. Junior Handler (handler 16 years and under) Kindly Sponsored by Bridget and Les Harris

Class 14. Best trick Kindly Sponsoned by Danielle Denton

Class 15. Dog Judge would most like to take home. Kindly Sponsored by Fusion Fuels

Best Novelty: Winning dogs/bitches from classes 6-15. Judging Approx 3pm.

Rules and Conditions of Entry

All ridden horses and ponies must be 4 year or older.
No entry will be refunded after entries close except on production of a medical or veterinary certificate.
The judges decision is final. Any objections must be made in writing within 15 minutes of the incident and accompanied by a £15 deposit, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained.
No responsibility will be accepted by the organisers, their representatives or helpers for any loss or damage to spectators, competitors, their horses, dogs, grooms, friends or property under any circumstances.
Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without disclosing a reason. Or to alter/split/merge classes if found necessary.
It is the responsibility of all competitors to present themselves on time for their classes.
The organisers endeavour to adhere to times in the schedule. Please note these are approximate and may be subject to delay.
Horses must not be left unattended at any time.
All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
No bicycles to be ridden on the show ground.
Protective helmets must be worn at all times when mounted. Hats must adhere to current UK safety standard Kitemark PAS015:2011, Kitemark VG1 01.040 2014-12 and SEI ASTM F1163:2023.
All competitors must wear correct, safe riding dress. Showing attire is recommended for showing classes. Body protectors are recommended for jumping.
All attendees must clear up their rubbish. Please do not muck out in the car park.
All horses must have up to date flu vaccinations and proof must be available for inspection.

The organisers of this event have taken reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of all present. All attendees must adhere to instruction given by event organisers.

Photographers will be operating on site. These images may be used in advertising, local press and on social media. If you do not wish your image to be used please speak to the secretary.