Northill Equestrian Unaffiliated Showing Show inc SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS (Going Ahead)
Show Date
Sun, May 31, 2026
Closing Date
Thu, May 28, 2026
Entries Open
Sun, Apr 26, 2026
Enter Online
Entries £12 per class
Email:
northillequestrianshows@gmail.com
Website:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572203687546
Starting Times:
Numbers: Available from the secretary
RING 1 – RIDDEN CLASSES – Judge: Vicki Greene. Open to horses and ponies 4 years and over - 9.30am start (warm up and competition arenas on a surface)
RING 2 - IN-HAND (on grass) – Judge: Felicity Wells - 9.15am start
Novelty Classes on grass and commences after the In-hand Championship class
RING 1
Class 1
Ridden Best Turned Out
Open to all heights and riders. Riders may be led but lead rein must be attached to the noseband.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 2
Lead Rein Pony
Open to ponies up to and including 12.2hh and riders 10 years and under. May be led but the lead rein must be attached to the noseband. Suitable bridles only.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 3
First Ridden Pony
Open to ponies under 13.2hh. Riders 12 years and under. Off lead rein, suitable bridles only.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 4
Ridden Riding Club/ Pony Club Horse or Pony
For horses or ponies that are good all-rounders. Open to riders of any age. Any suitable bridle. Will be required to jump a small jump.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 5
Novice Ridden
Open to any horse/rider combinations that have not been placed 1st or 2nd in any showing class.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 6
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered, Welsh sections A&B, Shetland, Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 7
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered. Welsh sections C&D, New Forest, Connemara, Fell, Dales and Highland.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 8
Ridden Part Bred M&M
Open to part bred M and M horses and ponies, any age
Class 9
Ridden Cob/ Maxi Cob
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 10
Ridden Show Hunter
Show Hunter/ Riding Horse exceeding 15hh.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 11
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse
Open to Thoroughbred horses 15hh and over, who have retired from racing and been retrained. Horses will be judged on conformation and way of going. Blemishes not considered. Horses must be registered with Weatherby’s General Stud Book or overseas equivalent.
Class 12
Ridden Coloured & Odd Coloured
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 13
Ridden Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Open to horses/ponies of any height, riders of any age.
Class 14
Ridden Foreign Breed
Open to all breeds found outside the UK. Can be shown in traditional tack.
Class 15
Ridden Veteran
Open to all horses and ponies 15 years and older, any breed or height. **Class may be split if sufficient entries**
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Championship Class:
Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in the ridden classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
RING 2
Class 16
In Hand Youngstock
Combined class for yearlings, 2 and 3 year olds. Fillies, colts and geldings, small and large breeds. Colt handlers must be 14 years and over.
Class 17
In Hand Best Condition
Open to all horses and ponies of any age or height. Colt handlers to be 14 years and over. Class may be split stable/grass kept if sufficient entries.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 18
Best Child Handler
Open to any handler under 14years old. Handlers under 8years old may be assisted.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 19
In Hand Hunter/ Riding Horse
Hunter/Riding Horse type open to all horses 15hh and over.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 20
In Hand Cob & Maxi Cob
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 21
In Hand Driving Type
Open to horses and ponies any height.
Class 22
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered, Welsh sections A&B, Shetland, Dartmoor and Exmoor.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 23
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds
To be shown in their natural state. Registered or unregistered. Welsh sections C&D, New Forest, Connemara, Fell, Dales and Highland.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 24
In Hand Part Bred M&M
Open to part-bred M and M horses and ponies, any age
Class 25
In Hand Miniature Horse
Miniature Breeds not exceeding 42inches.
Class 26
In Hand Coloured & Odd Coloured
Open to horses and ponies of any height.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Class 27
In Hand Bays/ Blacks/ Browns/ Chesnuts/ Greys
Open to all horses and ponies of any height.
Class 28
In Hand Veteran
Open to all horses and ponies of any height, 15 years and over. Class will be split if sufficient entries.
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Championship class:
Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in any in-hand classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
Class 29
Longest Mane & Tail
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Entry: £4
Class 30
Pony most like its Owner
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Entry: £4
Class 31
Prettiest Mare
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Entry: £4
Class 32
Handsomest Gelding
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Entry: £4
Class 33
Horse/ Pony Judge would like to take Home
Sunshine Tour qualifier
Entry: £4
Show Secretary: Northill Equestrian Show Secretary - Helen Hawkins
Twin Trees, Thorncote Road, Northill, Bedfordshire, SG18 9AG
Mobile: 07984 765215, Email: northillequestrianshows@gmail.com
Location
Northill Equestrian, Twin Trees, Thorncote Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG189AG
Map Link: Northill Equestrian
Show Information
Unaffiliated Showing Show inc SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS
Ridden and In hand classes.
In hand classes on grass, Ridden classes on a surface
Online entries: £12 - pre-entries close 3 days before
**On the day entries £14**
First aid levy £4
Classes Catering: E and S Medical
Photographer: Legacy Photography
Parking: Large hardstanding car park, overflow on grass. Cars to be parked in front car park unless towing.
Water: Available in main car park
First aid in Attendance - E and S Medical
Sunshine Tour Qualifiers - ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE PRE-REGISTERED WITH SUNSHINE TOUR TO BE ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY
All horses on site must be vaccinated annually and it must be at least 7 days between 2nd vaccination and attending the show, Passports may be checked
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Northill Equestrian.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Cost: £12 per class **On the day entries accepted, £14 per entry**
Medical levy per rider - £3
Prize Information
Prizes: Classes: Rosettes 1st - 6th,
Championship – Champion - rosette/sash, Reserve Champion Sash/Rosette
Sunshine Tour qualifications for 1st-4th placing, qualification does not pass down the line.
Sunshine Tour qualification does not apply to all classes. Please see schedule for qualification classes.
Upon qualifying, competitors should see Sunshine Tour website (www.sunshinetour.co.uk) for eligibility and entry to Championships.
Special Classes
Championship class: Open to all 1st and 2nd placings in any in-hand classes. Champion and Reserve Champion awarded.
Refreshments:
E and S Catering
Withdrawals/Refunds
No refunds unless the class is cancelled.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to Northill Equestrian for full Terms and Conditions
1. The judges’ decision is final. 2. All instructions by officials, stewards and volunteers of the show must be adhered to. 3. Any objections must be made in writing to the secretary with 15 minutes of the class ending. A £15 deposit will be taken and returned if the objection is upheld. 4. Organisers reserve the right to cancel or adjust classes without prior notice. 5. No refunds unless the class is cancelled. 6. No responsibility for loss or damage to person, property, animal or vehicle will be accepted by the landowners or organisers. 7. No galloping on the showground 8. All stallions over 2 years of age must be bitted and under control at all times and are not to be shown by anyone under 14 years of age. 9. All hats must meet current British standards and must be worn, at all times, whilst mounted. These include, but are not limited to, standards: PAS015:2011,Snell E2016 onwards with official label, ASTM-F1163 2004a onwards with the SEI mark. All handlers under 14years of age must wear a hat as above and suitable, heeled footwear whilst on the showground. 10. No horse or pony under the age of 4 may be ridden within the venue. 11. All entrants for M&M classes must be shown in their natural state. 12. Riders on lead rein may not enter another class off lead rein. 13. Riders/handlers age as of day of the show. 14. Dogs welcome on a short lead. They may not enter the arenas or yard. Please clean up after your dog. Do not leave dogs in hot cars. 15. Please take your litter home or dispose of in the bins provided. 16.Grooms entering the show ring must be suitably dressed. 17. The venue will do their best to provide suitable ground but please be mindful of unlevel surfaces and wear suitable footwear. 18: Children should be supervised, at all times. 19: Riding and handling horses and ponies carries risks. All riders and handlers should be competent and confident at the activity in which they are partaking to minimise the risks. All necessary and sensible protective equipment should be used. 20. All dogs must be kept on short leads and may not enrer the main yard or warm ups/show rings.21. It is the competitors responsibility to be on time for their class, the organisers accept no responsibility for announcing the start of classes. 22. It is the judges decision whether to allow you to enter the class if you arrive late. 23. Entry for the class will close once the judge commences judging of that class.
Lastly, thank you for helping us to make our 1st Northill Equestrian Showing Show a success and we hope you enjoy your day
Email Secretary - northillequestrianshows@gmail.com
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