December 2023 Schedule

 

𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝟯1st December 𝙖𝙩 8𝙥𝙢 𝙐𝙆 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 

 

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐭 www.𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.𝐜𝐨.𝐮𝐤, 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞@𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨.𝐮𝐤, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞. 

 

ROSETTES TO TENTH PLACE IN ALL PHOTO SHOWING CLASSES! 

ROSETTES TO SIXTH PLACE FOR THE VIDEO DRESSAGE! 

 

Photo showing classes are £3. Video dressage are £10. 

 

HSO's 150th Show!

 

Entries can be paid for via PayPal, Postal Order, cheque or bank transfer. When submitting entries please include your name, horse/pony's details, postal address (for any prizes won) and PayPal address (if paying by PayPal). Please label/indicate all images with the class(s) you wish to enter. Professional photographs that are watermarked are not allowed to be used, unless permission is gained from the photographer. Please credit them if their work is used. 

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* Ring One Photo Showing * 

 

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 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 - Sponsored by Incheneuk Show Squad

Judged on presentation, condition and turnout of horse and rider/handler (if pictured). Please state age on entry form to allow the judge to appreciate the condition relative to the horse/pony’s age. 

Collage entries allowed? Up to five pictures are permitted, ideally one to be a full body shot (if submitting a collage entry please ensure the collage is ready made). 

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes 

Price of class: £3 

Kindly sponsored by Inchneuk Show Squad – a small yet mighty Scottish showing team (https://www.facebook.com/inchneukshowsquad).

Judged by: Inchneuk Show Squad

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a bag of horse treats 

(unfortunately this prize is not available to send outside of the UK). 

 

Class 2 Best Jump Shot – Sponsored by IV Horse 

Entry to show off your best jump shot. Can be ridden, loose schooled or on the lunge. 

Judged on horse’s technique and presentation (if ridden, rider’s position will be taken into account). 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3 

Kindly sponsored by IV Horse Products - IV Horse, pronounced 'Four' or 'For' Horse, manufacture and supply an extensive and comprehensive range of quality products for horse and rider, as well as pets. Many products are unique and exclusive (http://www.facebook.com/ivhorse).

Judged by: TBC 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a prize from IV Horse (by entering this class you are accepting that if you win, HSO will forward your address to IV Horse for the purpose of the prize. If you do not want your address to be forwarded please state upon entry).

 

 

Class 3 Welsh Breeds – Sponsored by Inchneuk Show Squad 

Open to all Welsh breeds, including partbreds. Please state breeding on entry form. 

Judged on condition, conformation, presentation and overall ‘wow factor’.

Collage entries allowed? Up to five pictures are permitted, ideally one to be a full body shot (if submitting a collage entry please ensure the collage is ready made).

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? No

Price of class: £3

Kindly ponsored by Inchneuk Show Squad – a small yet mighty Scottish showing team (https://www.facebook.com/inchneukshowsquad).

Judged by: Inchneuk Show Squad

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a bag of horse treats 

(unfortunately this prize is not available to send outside of the UK). 

 

 

Class 4 Thoroughbreds And Partbreds – Sponsored by IV Horse

Open to all Thoroughbreds, including partbreds. Please state breeding on entry form. 

Judged on condition, conformation, presentation and overall ‘wow factor’.

Collage entries allowed? Up to five pictures are permitted, ideally one to be a full body shot (if submitting a collage entry please ensure the collage is ready made).

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? No

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by IV Horse Products - IV Horse, pronounced 'Four' or 'For' Horse, manufacture and supply an extensive and comprehensive range of quality products for horse and rider, as well as pets. Many products are unique and exclusive (http://www.facebook.com/ivhorse).

Judged by: TBC 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a prize from IV Horse (by entering this class you are accepting that if you win, HSO will forward your address to IV Horse for the purpose of the prize. If you do not want your address to be forwarded please state upon entry).

 

 

Class 5 Best Show Or Event Shot – Sponsored by Goomoo Shop

Open to any photo taken at an organised show or equestrian event – can include fun rides, lessons and clinics as well as shows. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by Goomoo Shop – gift shop specialising in ethical and fair trade products (https://www.facebook.com/goomooshop).

Judged by: Goomoo Team

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and winner will receive a prize from Goomoo.

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Class 6 Best Veteran – Sponsored by PureFlax 

Open to all equines age fifteen +. Please include the age or age range of your horse at the time the photo was taken in your entry. 

Judged on condition and presentation relative to age. 

Collage entries allowed? Up to five pictures are permitted, ideally one to be a full body shot (if submitting a collage entry please ensure the collage is ready made). 

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? No 

Price of class: £3 

Kindly sponsored by PureFlax – premium 100% natural cold pressed linseed/flax oil for horses and ponies and the only oil on the market with a full balance of Omega-3, 6 and 9 (https://www.facebook.com/pureflax).

Judged by: TBC Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and 1st and 2nd will receive 10% off any purchase from PureFlax. 

Please note that if you enter this class, your Email will be passed on to PureFlax UNLESS you ask for it not to be. If you would prefer for it not to be forwarded then please state this on entry. 

First and second place will qualify for the PureFlax Veteran Horse Championships held after December's show where the top ten will win luxury rosettes (veteran championships will be judged in January and prizes sent out with January’s rosettes). 

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* Ring Two Photo Showing *

 

 

Class 7 Christmas Cuddles And Mistletoe Kisses – Sponsored by Saddle Sweet Treats

Entry to show off kisses and cuddles with your equine friend. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by Saddle Sweet Treats – homemade horse treats (https://www.facebook.com/saddlesweettreats/?ref=page_internal).

Judged by: SWT Team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a selection bag of horse treats (unfortunately this prize is not available to send outside of the UK).

 

 

Class 8 Best Monochrome – Sponsored by Dryden Farms

Entry to show off an equestrian photo taken in monochrome. 

Judged on content, presentation and ‘wow factor’. 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by Dryden Farm – agricultural contractors based in Durham (www.drydenfarms.co.uk).

Judged by: Dryden Farms 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a sash. 

 

 

Class 9 Dreaming Of A White Christmas – Sponsored by Over The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Jewellery 

Entry to show off snow or frosty shots of your horse/pony. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? Yes 

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3 

Kindly sponsored by Over The Bridge Rainbow Jewellery – jewellery pieces made from your pet’s hair or ashes (https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowbridgememorialjewllery).

Judged by: Over The Rainbow Bridge Memorial Jewellery Team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and 1st-3rd will each receive 25% off a pair of earrings that can be personalised with your horse/pony’s hair or ashes.

 

Class 10 Best Christmas Card Photo – Sponsored by HellHerder Photography 

Entry to show off a photo of your horse/pony worthy of being featured on the front of a Christmas card. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by HellHerder Photography - Award winning equine and pet photographer (https://www.facebook.com/HellHerderPhotography)

Judged by: HellHerder Photography team

Prizes: Luxury rosettes and the winner will either receive a voucher towards a photoshoot (if living within a 1.5 hours travel of Leicestershire) or alternatively a print of their favourite photo. 

 

 

Class 11 Best Santa Hat Modelling – Sponsored by N. Jayne 

Entry to show off your horse modelling a santa hat, reindeer antlers or any other festive headpiece. Please note that digital editing can be used for this class. 

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by N. Jayne

Judged by: N Jayne 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a sash.

 

 

Class 12 My Favourite Moments Of 2023 – Sponsored by Stitch Customz 

Entry to show off your favourite moments shared with your equine(s) during 2023. 
Judged on content and presentation. Text can be included on the entry. 

Collage entries allowed? Yes (if submitting a collage entry please ensure the collage is ready made).

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by Stitch Customz – an embroidery business specialising in embroidered feed bucket covers and more! (https://www.facebook.com/StitchCustomz).

Judged by: TBC

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a discount towards an embroidered feed bucket cover. 

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Class 13 Make The Judge Laugh – Sponsored by Galloping Goodies 

Entry to show off a funny moment. A small amount of text can be included on the picture itself. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? Yes

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price to enter: £3 

Kindly sponsored by Galloping Goodies (formerly known as Clun Valley Saddlery) - an online tack shop for all your equestrian needs (www.facebook.com/cunvalleysaddlery).

Judged by: Clun Valley Saddlery team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a small prize.

 

 

Class 14 Best Newcomer – Sponsored by J Johnson Transport 

Non professional pics only. The use of DSLR/Mirrorless cameras is not permitted for this class.

Entries can be submitted in black and white. 

This class is aimed at HSO ‘newbies’ and is open to all rider/handler combinations that have not been placed 1st in a HSO photo showing class in the previous four months (excludes free classes and pet classes).

Judged on content of photo and ‘wow’ factor. This is very much a ‘judge’s choice’ class so anything equine goes!

Collage entries allowed? No

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by J Johnson Transport 

Judged by: JJT Team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a sash. 

 

 

Class 15 Festive Pets – Sponsored by J Johnson Transport

Open to all pets (non equine). 

Entry to show off festive pictures of your pets – please note that for this month digital editing is allowed. 

Judged on content and presentation. 

Collage entries allowed? Yes

Can same pet be entered more than once? Yes

Price of class: £3

Kindly sponsored by J Johnson Transport 

Judged by: JJT Team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive a small sash. 

 

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Class 16 On Santa’s Naughty List – Sponsored by Artistic Atticus (FREE WITH ONE PAID ENTRY)

Show off your horse/pony’s naughty moments that may put them on Santa’s naughty list this year. Text can be included on the entry. 

Collage entries allowed? Yes

Can same horse/pony be entered more than once? No

Price to enter: Free with one paid entry

Kindly sponsored by Artistic Atticus – custom made, decorated horse brushes (https://www.facebook.com/artisticatticus).

Judged by: AA Team 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-10th and the winner will receive 50% off a decorated brush (please note that the sponsor is based in the USA and overseas postage will be needed for shipping of the prize). 

(ONE ENTRY PER PERSON)

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First place from Ring One and Ring Two will go through to the championships where overall champion for each ring will receive a super size rosette. 

 

 

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 (𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲)

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

 

This class is free to enter if you have entered the current month's schedule. All you have to do is Email a photo of your nominated equine with approximately 200 words why you think your chosen horse should win. The winning horse will receive a super size luxurious rosette and the reserve will also receive a large rosette. Kindly sponsored and judged by Renaissance Rosettes and Ribbons. This class will close the same day as the main show classes, but will be ran separately from the main classes, with entries being uploaded onto an album on HSO's Facebook page, not onto the website. Additionally, there will be no points gained from this class to count towards the Points League, nor will the winner be eligible for the monthly champs. Please Email your entries for this class separately from your main show entries, to: horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk, labelled “Horse Star of the Month”.

 

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* Ring Three Video Dressage *

 

 

HSO's Video Dressage is a fun and friendly online dressage competition aimed at the everyday horse and rider who would like to develop their dressage and improve their partnership with their horse.

Feedback is given in an encouraging, constructive manner on your test sheet and there will also be regular additional material on the Facebook group, including hints and tips on how to relax, enjoy your test, improve between shows, and ultimately show your horse and yourself off to the best of both of your abilities.

Please note any tack can be used apart from martingales. 

Full rules for the video dressage can be found on the website under ‘video dressage’. 

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𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟕 𝐇𝐒𝐎 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 2

(The test can be downloaded at www.horseshowsonline.co.uk under ‘Dressage Entries’ or a copy of the test can be requested by sending an Email to horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk)

This test is in walk only and can be performed ridden, in hand, long reined or on the lead rein. 

Price of class: £10 

Judged by: H. Senn

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-6th. 

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𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟖 𝐇𝐒𝐎 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 1b

(The test can be downloaded at www.horseshowsonline.co.uk under ‘Dressage Entries’ or a copy of the test can be requested by sending an Email to horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk)

This test is roughly equivalent to a BD Intro. 

Price of class: £10

Kindly sponsored by Immy’s Pet Portraits – beautiful acrylic, water colour and pencil portraits 

https://www.facebook.com/Immys-Pet-Portraits-276588499705719/).

Judged by: TBC

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-6th and the overall winner will receive 20% off an A4 portrait valid for three months. 

 

 

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟗 𝐇𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 2

(The test can be downloaded at www.horseshowsonline.co.uk under ‘Dressage Entries’ or a copy of the test can be requested by sending an Email to horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk)

This test is roughly equivalent to a prelim, but the canter movements are a lot more basic so an ideal stepping stones from an intro to a prelim class. 

Price of class: £10

Kindly sponsored by Amy Blount Dressage - Dressage and Mindset Coach.

Inspiring Riders to believe in their journey though coaching (@amyblountdressage, https://www.facebook.com/AmyBlountDressage).

Judged by: TBC 

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-6th and the overall winner will receive a month’s membership to Amy Blount’s online learning, community and support programme to help improve your mindset and improve your dressage. Second place will receive a video analysis from Amy Blount dressage. 

 

 

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎 𝐇𝐒𝐎 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 2

(the test can be downloaded at www.horseshowsonline.co.uk under ‘Dressage Entries’ or a copy of the test can be requested by sending an Email to horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk)

This test is roughly equivalent to a BD Prelim. 

Price of class: £10

Judged by: TBC

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-6th.

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𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟏 𝐇𝐒𝐎 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟑c

(the test can be downloaded at www.horseshowsonline.co.uk under ‘Dressage Entries’ or a copy of the test can be requested by sending an Email to horseshowsonline@hotmail.co.uk)

This test is roughly equivalent to a BD Novice. 

Price of class: £10

Judged by: TBC

Prizes: Luxury rosettes 1st-6th.

 

 

When entering you are agreeing to our terms and conditions, these can be viewed here: https://www.horseshowsonline.co.uk/termsandconditions.

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