Arundel & District Riding Club Open Summer Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Closing Date
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Enter Online
Starting Times:
Pre-Entries close Fri 28th August
RING 1 Start 9.30 am In Hand, RING 1 Start not before 1pm Ridden
RING 2 Start 9.30am In Hand, RING 2 Start not before 1pm Ridden

Class 1
In Hand Youngstock    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(up to three years)
Class 2
In Hand Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(horse or pony)
Class 3
In Hand Riding Horse/ Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 4
In Hand Foreign Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 5
Novice Handler    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Aimed at adults who have never been placed 1st in any in hand show class.
Class 6
In Hand Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(15yrs +) Age must be displayed
Class 7
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Small (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B)
Class 8
In Hand Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Large (Connemara, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Highland, Welsh C & D)
Class 9
In Hand Cob    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(horse or pony) hogged or traditional
Class 10
In Hand Hunter    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(horse or pony)
Class 11
Best Child Handler    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(maybe split 10yrs and under and 11 yrs to 16 yrs)
Class 12
Novice Ridden    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Novice Horse/Pony. Not to have attended any other showing class. No group canter.
Class 13
Open Ridden    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 14
Ridden Coloured    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(horse or pony)
Class 15
Ridden Riding Horse/ Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 16
Ridden Retraining of Racehorse    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Racing injuries and blemishes will be ignored
Class 17
Ridden Veteran    
Ring:
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(15yrs +) Age must be displayed
Class 18
Best Lead Rein    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Class 19
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Small Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Small (Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A & B)
Class 20
Ridden Mountain & Moorland Large Breeds    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Large (Connemara, Dales, Fell, New Forest, Highland, Welsh C & D)
Class 21
First Ridden Pony    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Snaffle bridles only, no group canter, ponies under 13hh
Class 22
Ridden Cob    
Entry Fee:
£12.00
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
(horse or pony) hogged or traditional

Show Secretary: Arundel & District Riding Club
W Sussex,
Email: adrclub@outlook.com


Location
Park Farm (West Sussex), Park Lane, Off Hook Lane, Aldingbourne, W Sussex PO203TL

Show Information
In hand and ridden showing. A friendly local show with a wide range of classes. Amazing rosettes (to 6th place) Championship Trophies and Sashes
Grassroots showing for all ages. Novices very welcome and encouraged. Help and advice will be given by Judges.
Whilst endeavouring to encourage a high standard at this Show, please DO NOT enter this show if your combination has competed in show classes at Affiliated level, i.e. County Shows, Affiliated Showing Societies or qualifiers for HOYS or the London International Horse Show (Olympia)
Photographer LRG PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.lrg-photography.co.uk/
Caterer, Ice Cream and Coffee
Toilet facilities on site

Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Arundel & District Riding Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

£10 pre-entry member £12 pre-entry non member £15 all entries on the day

Prize Information
Rosettes to 6th place In hand and ridden showing. A friendly local show with a wide choice of classes. Amazing rosettes, Championship Trophies and Sashes

Special Classes
Morning Championship ALL THOSE PLACED 1st IN CLASSES 1 – 10 ELIGIBLE TO ENTER CHAMPIONSHIP
Afternoon Championship ALL THOSE PLACED 1st IN CLASSES 11 – 20 ELIGIBLE TO ENTER CHAMPIONSHIP.

Refreshments:
Caterer, Ice Cream and Coffee

Terms & Conditions
The judge’s decision is FINAL, any objections must be lodged with the secretary with a deposit of £20 which will be returned if the objection is upheld. No horse/pony under the age of 4 years may be ridden on the show ground. Walking only on show ground unless in warm up area. All riders must wear a correctly fitted, current approved safety/kitemark hard hat when mounted. All handlers under 16 years must wear a correctly fitted, current approved safety/kitemark hat at all times whilst in the ring. The secretary has the right to refuse entries without giving a reason. Horse boxes/trailers must not be mucked out onto show ground, please take your rubbish home with you. The committee of ADRC, the organisers and the landowner accept NO responsibility for any loss, injury or damage caused by any person or animal. Entries will not be refunded unless a vet/doctor’s certificate is produced. Any impolite, aggressive or antisocial behaviour towards any committee member or competitor will result in that person being asked to leave the show ground and BANNED from all future events. Please ensure you have your horse or pony’s passport with you, vaccinations will be checked. Photos of the event may be used online for the ADRC website and may also be used in show reports to local magazines/newspapers. By entering this show you are agreeing to this condition. If you have any objections to this please speak with the Secretary. Any accident occurring must be reported to the Secretary. The committee reserves the right to amalgamate classes on the day if deemed necessary. Stallions or colts are NOT to be ridden or led by children under the age of 16. Refunds WILL NOT be given if your classes clash – choose carefully! Horses/ponies are NOT to be left tied to horse boxes or trailers unattended. Any Misuse of whips or spurs or other tack will not be tolerated and will be reported to the show Secretary to take necessary action which may result in the entrant being asked to leave the show ground.

YOU ENTER THIS SHOW IN THE FULL KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE ARE NO FIRST AID FACILITIES OTHER THAN A TELEPHONE CALL TO 999

 

Email Secretary - adrclub@outlook.com
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