horses
horse Exhibitors
Huge thank you to all our equine exhibitors for attending this year, we had a fantastic day and hope you made some great memories.
Results are shown below.
Next year’s show is 23rd May 2026, Entries will open on 1st March 2026. Please be aware of new rules below.
Our Equine photographer for the day will be Kate Potts to view photos a link will be available from show day here.
A massive thank you for our judges this year, we do hope you enjoyed the day and will come back and visit us again soon:
- Mr Huw Dyer – Best Shod horse
- Sarah Chapman – Ridden Hunters, SSADL, Working Hunter
- Douglas Crawford – Ridden Hunters, Working Show Horse
- Andrew Whetton – Heavy Horses
- Barbara Ashby-Jones – Show Pony & Side Saddle
- Katie Marshall – Tiny Tots & BSPS Mini, Performance
- Patricia Rennie – M&M Mini Ridden, Working Hunter Pony
- Helen Singleton-Bell – CHAPS
- Stuart Ashton – Rising Star Riding Horses, Racehorses
- Sarah Coulter – Horse & Pony Inhand & WHP Finals
- Alicia Hay – BSPS Summer Worker Stakes & WHP Finals
- Nicki Oldershaw-Glen – M&M Novice Ridden & Inhand
- Angela Heginbotham – Working Hunter Pony & Mini
New Rules for 2026:
Please be aware that anyone travelling with a horse to exhibit needs to have entered and have a vehicle pass displayed on the vehicle when arriving on show day. Only Horse boxes and wagons will be allowed access through green gate, all other vehicle will be directed to park in public parking areas. Additional vehicle passes will be £20 and need to be bought before the show from the office. Please ensure all tack and grooms are present in the travelling vehicle with the horse/pony. Exhibitors are allocated a number of tickets depending on entry. ALL people travelling in the vehicle need to have a valid ticket that will be scanned on arrival, anyone without will be charged full ticket price.
Please be aware of new access routes on site for Equine Exhibitors and ALL vehicle and trailers will be checked.
Equine Secretary – for any queries or questions, please email: equine@northcountyshow.co.uk
British Show Jumping
Exhibitors who wish to participate who are not members of British Showjumping can purchase a day ticket to ride from: www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/membership/day-tickets-to-ride. Tickets must be purchased in advance and the five letter ticket code declared when entering.
The day starts at 9am with Clear Round, then Senior British Novice, Senior 90cm open, Senior Discovery, Senior 1.00m Open, Accumulator, Senior Newcomer, Senior 1.10m Open, Senior Foxhunter, Senior 1.20m Open and Senior 1.30m Open.
Heavy Horse Section
We had a fantastic display of Heavy Horses this year, including the Ridden Heavy Horse class and the spectacular Heavy Horse Turnouts in the main arena so make sure you come and see these beautiful animals whilst at the show.
We are very grateful to Bradley Hall for Sponsoring out Heavy Horse Classes this year.
The Junior driving class, was new last year and will run again this year. A huge thank you to John and Christine Fairbairn for Sponsoring this new class. This class is for 13-18 years old with an experienced adult and groom in attendance.
Light Horse Section –
We are affiliated to BSPS, Caledonian Showing, CHAPS, Horse & Country, NPS, Senior Showing & Dressage, Side Saddle Association, HCR.
Before you enter, please make sure you check the rules of the relevant affiliated societies:
BSHA – https://britishshowhorse.org/bsha-rule-book/
SSADL –https://seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk/download/rule-book/
BSPS – https://www.bsps.com/membership/rule-book-amendments/
You will also find the FAQ and Northumberland County Show General Regulations on this page.
the horse sponsors
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