Show Date: Monday May 25, 2026
Closing Date: Fri, May 22, 2026
Entries Open: Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Enter Online: https://www.bexhillhorseshow.com/horse-show-events
Email: info@bexhillhorseshow.com
Show Secretary: 074 7084 6870
Starting Times: Classes start at 9am prompt RING ONE, WORKING HUNTER PONY, WORKING HUNTER, SHOWJUMPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
(Please note: show jumping classes will run in the morning)
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS
CLIFFE EQUINE WILL BE ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE DAY - PROVIDING BEXHILL HORSE SHOW WITH ITS VETERINARY SERVICE
DISPLAY FROM INDOOR CARRIAGE DRIVING UK – SUSSEX AREA
COAKHAM BLOODHOUNDS
THE LITTLE GREY PONY
FALCONRY DISPLAY
FLYBALL DISPLAY - FLOSSIES FLYERS
MOUNTED GAMES
RING TWO SHOWING 9am prompt : Judges Mrs Maria Swain (am)
SHOWING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO TAKE PLACE AFTER CLASS 16 AND CLASS 22 IN ARENA 1
CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION FOR RIDDEN COMBINATIONS AND CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION FOR IN HAND COMBINATIONS - TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS IN ARENA 1
Morning championship sponsored by
Afternoon championship sponsored by
SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS
GYMKHANA TO FOLLOW ON AFTER THE SHOWJUMPING IN RING 1 APPROX 1PM - ALL GYMKHANA ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY
Class 1
Working Hunter Pony (0.60m) not to exceed 148cms
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Ring 1 - 8am start Will be required to do an individual show 14.2hh and under
Class 2
Working Hunter Horse (0.80m) exceeding 148cms(14.2h)
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Will be required to perform an individual show over 14.2hh
Class 3 Show Jumping (0.40m - 0.50m)
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open to all x poles only
Class 4 Show Jumping (0.55m)
Ring: Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Starter Stakes 55cm Open to all
Class 5 Show Jumping (0.65m)
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Novice jumping 65cm Open to all
Class 6 Open Show Jumping (0.75m)
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: open jumping 75cm Open to all
Class 7 Show Jumping (0.90m)
Ring / Arena 1
Table/Speed: Single Phase
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open jumping 90cm open to all
Class 8 Scurry Show Jumping
Ring: Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open to all
Class 9 Show Jumping Chase me Charlie
Ring / Arena 1
Entry Fee: £10.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open to all
Ring 2- 9am Start
Class 10
Best Turned Out
Ring: Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Ridden or in hand
Class 11
Lead Rein & First Ridden Pony
Ring: Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Will be required to perform a short show
Class 12
Family Horse & Pony
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open to all Ridden or In hand Suitable for all family members.
Will be required to perform an individual show
Class 13 Veterans
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Veteran horse/Pony Ridden or In hand 16 years and over
Class 14 Riding Club Horse or Pony
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: To be suitable for all Riding and Pony Club activities. Competitors will be required to jump a cross pole. Class will be split if suitable number of entries.
Class 15 SEN
Encouragement Class
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: SEN Class - open to anyone with an impairment- can be lead - correct head and footwear to be worn Please wear clothing that is comfortable for you. This class will be split into two sections Junior & Senior - Rosettes and prizes will be awarded to both sections.
Class 16 Fancy Dress
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Ridden or In hand
Morning Championship
Arena 1
Championship Cup & Sash Awarded
Break - Lunch
Class 17 In Hand Youngstock
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Prizes: Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Open to yearlings, two year olds and three year olds as of the 1st January 2026. Any breed or type. Must be shown in suitable bridles No Foals
Class 18 Coloureds
Ring: Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place Sash to the winner
Info: Open to Skewbald, Piebald, Palomino, Dun and Appaloosa. Ridden and In Hand
Class 19 Mountain & Moorland
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Small and Large Breeds. Can be registered and unregistered but must be true to type. To perform a short show. Ridden or In Hand
Class 20 Foreign Breeds
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: To include Warmbloods. Ridden and In Hand
Class 21
Ridden Best Rescue Horse or Pony
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Ridden or In Hand To perform a short show.
Class 22 Hunter
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Rosettes to 6th place
Info: Hunter Horse or Pony Ridden or In hand Short show required.
Class 23 Cob Showing
Ring / Arena 2
Entry Fee: £15.00
Info: Ridden or In hand
Show Secretary: Bexhill Horse & Dog Show Entries Secretary
15 Ian Close, Bexhill-on-Sea, E Sussex, TN40 2RL
Email: info@bexhillhorseshow.com
Location:
The Polegrove Recreation Ground, Brockley Road,, Bexhill-On-Sea
East Sussex TN39 3EX
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Show Information
Closing date for entries Friday 22nd May 2026
Payment Details & Event Fees
Entries in advance via our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bexhill Horse Show.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
ENTRY FEE £ 15.00 PER CLASS
Late entries will only be accepted if classes are not full and will be charged at £18 per class.
First Aid £1.50 per class.
Prize Information
Rosettes to 6th place in all classes with the exception of Class 3 (x poles) where competitors who achieve a double clear round will be presented with a special rosette.
A Sash will be presented to the winner of all classes
Prize money will be awarded in classes 3 - 8 (showjumping) according to entries and sponsorship.
Terms & Conditions
Some classes will have challenge trophies. These must be signed for before removal.
No claim can be entertained for anything which may happen to competitors, their servants, onlookers, property, or animals in connection with, or out of the event. It shall be a condition of entry that each entrant agrees to indemnify the organisers against any legal action arising from any accident or incident.
HEALTH AND SAFETY. The committee and event organizer of the show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present, for these measures to be effective everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey the instruction of the committee, organisers and all advisors and stewards.
The committee and event organisers reserve the right to cancel, divide or amalgamate any classes, alter start times, limit entries, or refuse entry with or without stating a reason.
Show Jumping classes will be run under BS rules with the exception that competitors in classes 3-5 will be allowed 3 refusals before they are eliminated. In classes 6 and 7 only 2 refusals will be allowed before elimination.
Hats to the following current BHS standards must be worn and correctly fastened at all times when mounted. PAS 015:1998/2011. VGI with kite mark Snel E2001. ASTM F116320040. As/NZS3838 1998/2003/2006.
Correct footwear must be worn. Back protectors to be worn at competitors’ discretion.
Excessive use of whips and spurs will result in removal from the showground.
Spurs may not be worn by competitors under 16 years old.
No horse or pony under the age of 4 years old to be ridden anywhere on the showground.
No galloping on the showground unless requested by a judge.
In all classes the judge and stewards’ decisions are final. There will be zero tolerance of abusive or aggressive behavior.
Any objection must be raised within 15 minutes of the incident. It must be in writing to the secretary accompanied by a £20 deposit. This will be returned if the objection is upheld.
Entry forms must be correctly completed, signed and accompanied by the correct entry fee. Entries will not be accepted if this is not done. Entry fees will only be refunded on production of current Vet or Doctors certificate.
There will be a £5.00 administration charge for entry cancellations.
Horse and Public Liability Insurance to be held by each competitor.
Horse Boxes and Trailers are to be fitted with a fire extinguisher.
Horses and ponies must not be left tied to a horsebox or trailer unattended.
Please do not muck your vehicles out onto the showground.
Please ensure that you clear up droppings/hay from the showground and take any litter home with you.
Dogs are welcome but must be on a short, non extendable lead and kept under control at all times.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and behave appropriately.
In all equine classes the Judge’s decision is final, should a dispute take place, the final decision will be down to the event organiser and Chairman Andy Lawes.