Show Date

Sat, May 23, 2026 to Sun, May 24, 2026

Entries Open

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Photos:

https://silverbrumbyphotography.com

Email:

show.sec@sparsholt.ac.uk

Website:

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

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Show Secretary: Ellie Dadkhah Sparsholt College

Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NB
Tel: 01962 673290, Email: show.sec@sparsholt.ac.uk

Show Information

Classes will be in three competition arenas (indoor and outdoor).

Team Championship
Teams will be selected in accordance with the Senior Team Selection Policy 2026.
All scoring for team and individual competitions will be based on percentages.
Each team of 4 will have a drop score on each day. The rider with the lowest percentage does not count towards the team average.
Open to Bronze or Silver combinations at Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, and Medium.
Teams of 3 riders are permitted but must consist of 3 riders from different levels. All 3 scores will count. If a team drops to 2 members, they may still ride in the competition for individual placings. However, the competition is a team event and therefore will not start with any individual riders.
Individual Championships will also be awarded at each level:
The individual championships will be determined from the results in the team classes over the two days. Rosettes 1st – 10th, prizes 1st – 3rd.
Team and individual results will be determined when each combination at each level has completed their test and the scores have been calculated. The results will be communicated to the regional representatives each day at the completion of all classes. The test sheets will be released after each class, and each rider will be given the opportunity to check their sheets. A period of 30 minutes after the test sheets have been released will be allowed for the riders to notify their regional representative of any issue or error and for the regional representative to report this to the scorers. If no issue has been raised within the given period, then the published results will stand and cannot thereafter be challenged.
The Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the winning team.

Team Allocations
South & East Region 9 teams
South & West Region 9 teams
North & East Region 8 teams
North & West Region 8 teams
Scotland 6 teams
Wales 6 teams

Additional teams will be permitted if regions do not send a full contingent.

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Sparsholt College.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Entry Fees: £78 team competition tests (£39.00 per test)
£25 entry for Classes 1 – 4 (warm-up classes)

Stabling Information: Yes

It is mandatory for horses to be stabled onsite for the duration of the competition. The stabling will be a mix of mainly temporary with a small number of permanent stallion boxes available (limited number, first come first served), this must be prenotified when entering. Upon departure, stables must be completely mucked with all bedding removed.
£90 Duration of Show (Friday & Saturday nights) £50/per night for Thursday/Sunday night if needed.
£15 Small bale haylage available but must be pre-ordered There will not be any hay available to purchase
Shavings £13.50 per bale (you are welcome to bring your own bedding, with the exception of card/paper). No other types of bedding available to purchase on site.
Please pre book bedding with entries
Please state if you require a stallion stable on your entries.6
Stables are allocated in regions where possible, and you will be asked to state your region on entries. Stable plans will be circulated prior to the event and made clearly visible on arrival. Please indicate on entry form time of arrival. Stabling will be open from Thursday @ 1pm. No access to stabling after 6pm on Thursday until Friday morning. All horses must be on site by 1pm on Friday.

Hook Up
Hook up will be available at £135 for the duration of stay, the organiser reserves the right to adjust the charge based on the current world economic situation

Prize Information

Prize giving and the closing ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last test on Sunday. This will be unmounted in the Indoor arena. All riders must be in full riding attire and must attend.

Practice Judging: Yes

Withdrawals/Refunds

Please note that after close of entries no refunds can be made

Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Entry and Qualification
As per Rules 189 and 190 of the British Dressage Members Handbook 2026 all riders must be full BD members with fully registered horses and must adhere to the British Dressage code of conduct for Horse Welfare and members4 Riders must adhere to the British Dressage 2026 Senior Selection Policy Guidelines set down for team selection.
Any riders found in breach of the selection policy may be eliminated.

Passports
Valid passports are required for all horses and ponies with a vaccination record in compliance with rule 10 listed of the BD Members Handbook 2026. Passports will be checked on arrival by Sparsholt Equine Team. In line with its biosecurity policies, Sparsholt College reserves the right to refuse admission to horses without evidence of up-to-date vaccination records

Arena Walks and general exercise
A regional familiarisation programme will be posted prior to arrival to ensure sufficient time for arena familiarisation on Friday 22 May 2026.
Arena walks on Saturday and Sunday morning will be split by region and will be for 15 minutes before competition starts, exact times will be available when the competition times are confirmed.. This is in walk, mounted by the rider competing the horse at the event, with competition numbers worn.

Exercise of Horses
General exercise times will be available. There is strictly no hacking permitted. Bridles with numbers on must be worn at all times including horses in hand and on the car park when out of the stable. Hand grazing is permitted and horses must have a bridle number on and wear a bridle

Stable Manager
The stable manager will responsible for allocating stables/sale of additional bedding and small bale haylage (which must be pre-ordered) Stabling will be in temporary stables. A limited amount of stallion boxes may be available.

Catering
Catering on site will be in attendance between approx. 0730 – end of competition each day.
Catering On Saturday evening, a pre-paid meal service will be available and shown on the entry portal.5
More information to follow asap on Saturday evening entertainment.
Mobile catering will be available on site from Friday onwards.

Chef d’Equipes
There will be a Chef d’equipe meeting on Friday 5.30pm Student Lounge DO’s should email all Chef D’Equipe contact details to Amanda Rodgers by Tuesday 13th May 2026.

Entry Information
Entries will be made via My Riding Life - myridinglife.com
An indication of how many teams and individuals by level being sent from each region must be sent to southandwest@britishdressage.co.uk by the closing date.
If all allocated places for each region are not taken up, then they may be offered to the remaining regions logistics permitting.
Closing date: 13 May 2026
(Please note that after close of entries no refunds can be made)
Entry Fees: £78 team competition tests (£39.00 per test)
£25 entry for Classes 1 – 4 (warm-up classes)
Substitutions will be accepted, but will pre-agreed with the DO in advance; however, no refunds will be given after close of entries.

Stabling
It is mandatory for horses to be stabled onsite for the duration of the competition.
The stabling will be a mix of mainly temporary with a small number of permanent stallion boxes available (limited number, first come first served), this must be prenotified when entering. Upon departure, stables must be completely mucked with all bedding removed.
£90 Duration of Show (Friday & Saturday nights) £50/per night for Thursday/Sunday night if needed.
£15 Small bale haylage available but must be pre-ordered
There will not be any hay available to purchase
Shavings £13.50 per bale (you are welcome to bring your own bedding, with the exception of card/paper). No other types of bedding available to purchase on site.
Please pre book bedding with entries
Please state if you require a stallion stable on your entries.6
Stables are allocated in regions where possible, and you will be asked to state your region on entries. Stable plans will be circulated prior to the event and made clearly visible on arrival. Please indicate on entry form time of arrival.
Stabling will be open from Thursday @ 1pm. No access to stabling after 6pm on Thursday until Friday morning. All horses must be on site by 1pm on Friday.

Hook Up
Hook up will be available at £135 for the duration of stay, the organiser reserves the right to adjust the charge based on the current world economic situation.

First Aid
There are on-site first aiders, please ask the secretary or anyone from the office should you require help.

Security
Please ensure that valuables are always secure and that your vehicles always remain locked.

Lorry Parking
Parking will be on the hard standing and in fields. Whilst parking in regions will be the aim, please park where you are directed on arrival. The General Parking area for each region will be published with times. Gazebos or other structures can be erected in the fields. The hard standing lorry park will be prioritised for vehicles.
No BBQs on site at any time.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but NOT allowed in competition arenas. Dogs must be always kept on leads and owners must clear up after them.

Prize Giving
Prize giving and the closing ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last test on Sunday. This will be unmounted in the Indoor arena. All riders must be in full riding attire and must attend.

General Rules and Conduct
Only riders entered into a class at a competition may ride their horse for the duration of the show, including those running over multiple days. Another rider may exercise the horse on a long rein at walk under supervision of the steward or marshal (who is to be notified).7 In the interests of health and safety the directions of the stewards and organisers must be always followed. Competitors and supporters are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the nature of the sport and the spirit of the friendly competition in line with the 2026 British Dressage Members code of conduct and

Social Media Policy.
Rude and abusive behaviour towards people and / or animals will not be tolerated and those in contravention of this will be asked to leave. Emergency telephone numbers and contact numbers will be posted at the

Secretary’s Office
Please note that some areas are designated for judges/officials only and riders are requested to respect these areas.

Vet / Farrier
Vet contact details will be posted at the Secretary’s office. Although not on site a Vet will be on call Farrier phone numbers can be offered in an emergency, but there is no guarantee that one will be able to attend in the timescales required. Please ensure that your horse / pony is well shod prior to the competition.

Accommodation
There are a number of hotels and bed and breakfasts nearby, and can be found via search engines or the AirBnB website, using as the search postcode SO21 2NF

Photographer
There will be an official photographer on site and photographs will be taken during the event.

Toilets and Shower Facilities
The toilets will be open all of the times. There are only showers in the Sports Centre which is a 10 walk from the Equestrian Campus

Contact Details
Please direct all your competition queries via your DO or Chef d’Equipe. More detailed joining instructions will be circulated after close of entries.

Location Map & Directions
Sparsholt College, Equine Centre, Sparsholt, Nr Winchester, Hampshire. SO21 2NF WHAT3WORDS Location - ///tables.hood.waddle