The British Show Horse Association
This Association is dedicated to promoting the breeding and showing of Hacks, Cobs, Maxi Cobs and Riding Horses.
Shows throughout the country, at all levels, hold BSHA Affiliated classes with both Amateur and Open sections; there is usually something for every Competitor.
The BSHA encourages participation; for young riders there is a “Rising Stars” final at the BSHA National Championships Show, all Affiliated Open Classes award a Young Rider special rosette throughout the year, in addition to the Amateur Rider and Novice awards.
The Association is very active and runs a series of Shows including the very popular BSHA National Championships, Member’s Lunches, Judges' Conference, Conformation Training Workshops and Probationary Judges scheme.
BSHA Hunter Championship Show 2018
The BSHA Hunter Championship Show will be held on Thursday 6th September 2018 at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Addington, Nr Buckingham MK18 2JR
The Schedule includes a full range of HOYS Hunter qualifiers plus Novice, Amateur & Restricted Working Hunter classes and Ridden Amateur classes for Lightweight, Middleweight & Heavyweight Hunters.
The Show includes an Evening Performance with the "Final Nine" from each HOYS qualifying classes, the three Ridden Amateur & the 4yr old and two Novice classes; Amateur Championship, Working Hunter Championship, Hunter Championship and Supreme Hunter Championship.
"Golden Opportunity" qualification down the line to the highest placed unqualified horse.
A copy of the Timetable, Schedule, Entry Form and Stable Booking Form are available to download by clicking on the links in the download section below.
BSHA Hunter Championship Sponsorship
A limited number of Classes and Championships are available to sponsor at the BSHA Hunter Championship Show 2018.
For a full list of available classes please see the link below in the downloads section.
Anyone wishing to sponsor at the Championships, please contact the office either by email admin@ britishshowhorse.org or telephone on 01462 437 770 (10:00am - 04:00pm). Classes will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The Beercock Amateur Champion 2017 - Seabourne Silent Valley, owned & ridden by Garry Merton
The Coles Novice Hunter Champion 2017 - Temple Ogue, owned by Mrs K Campbell & ridden by Jayne Ross
The BSHA Working Hunter Champion 2017 - Parkmore Rowan, owned by Mrs B Beercock & ridden by Ginny Rose
The Binks Family Supreme Hunter Champion 2017 - Chantilly Bojangles, owned by Mrs K Colosso & ridden by Robert Walker
BSHA National Championship Show 2018
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th September 2018. Addington Manor EC, Addington, Bucks. MK18 2JR
The BSHA National Championship Timetable, Schedule, Entry Form and Stable Booking Form are all available to download by clicking on the links in the download section below.
BSHA National Championship Sponsorship
A limited number of Classes and Championships are available to sponsor at the BSHA National Championship Show 2018.
For a full list of available classes please see the link below in the downloads section.
Anyone wishing to sponsor at the Championships, please complete the Sponsorship Package Application Form and either email or post to the office. (Classes will be allocated on a first come, first served basis)
The Saturday Evening Supreme Champion 2017 - Lady C Tyrrell's Our Cashal Blue
Royal Mile In-Hand Champion 2017 - Mrs L Leeman's Kellythorpe Lasting Legacy
The Cox Maxi Cob Supreme Champion 2017 - Mrs V Buckland's Cobswallop
The Colosso HOYS Riding Horse Champion 2017 - Mrs V Ramm's Corbally Lucky Boy
Addington Manor Stabling
Notice to all Competitors attending the Championships at Addington Manor EC in Buckinghamshire.
Stabling at Addington Manor EC will be charged £60 for one night; £80 for two nights, £100 for three nights or £120 for four nights.
Electric hook-up will be charged at £20 for one night, £40 for two nights and £50 for the duration.
Day Stables are £25 per day (09:00am - 05:00pm)
All Stabling and Arena Hire to be booked direct with Addington Manor EC, do not send your Stable Booking Form to the BSHA Office with your entries.
The Stable Booking Form is available above in the downloads section.
Applications For Stable Bookings Close on Wednesday 29th August 2018.
The headStart media Professional Rider Award
Points will be awarded to Professional Riders across all classes at both Shows, with the winner of the headStart media Professional Rider Award receiving £100 prize money along with a trophy, sash and rosette.
The runner up will be awarded a rosette and £50 prize money; both prizes will be presented at the BSHA AGM on Sunday 4th November 2018.
5 points will be award for first place down to 1 point for 5th place; any Professional Rider wishing to enter the headStart media Professional Rider Award, must complete a "log-in card" at the Show Office.
The BSHA is grateful to headStart media for sponsoring this initiative.
BSHA Grass Roots Championship
Open to those Horses having qualified at the BSHA Spring Festival Show, other "Qualifying Shows" or hold a TSR Qualification card and are eligible under the following rules:
Riders & Horses DO NOT have to be members of the BSHA to enter the Grass Roots Championships.
Riders MUST not have competed at HOYS within the last 5 years with the exception of Search for a Star.
Open to horse & rider combination not to have won a total of £200 in showing classes.
Horses MUST be stabled at home, DIY or in a non showing yard.
Horses to be ridden by an Amateur as per the BSHA definition.
Riders will receive feedback from the judges.
No professional producers are allowed into the Ring.
Special Awards: TSR Sashes to the highest placed TSR Member. Special rosettes to the highest placed BRC Member.
Please see Class 45 - BSHA Grass Roots Championship in the BSHA National Championship schedule 2018.
Exhibitors competing in Class 45 and who are not Members of the BSHA, can compete in other classes i.e. Amateur Home Produced, Restricted etc. on the purchase of a BSHA Day Ticket. You do not require a Day Ticket if only competing in Class 45 The BSHA Grass Roots Championship.
For further information on this or any other query with regards to the BSHA National Championship Show, please email admin@britishshowhorse.org or Tel: 01462 437 770 (10:00am - 04:00pm)
Nupafeed Supplements Amateur Points Award
Nupafeed Supplements will give a Nupafeed Numnah to the Amateur Rider who gains the most points at the BSHA National Championship Show 2018.
Entries must be made on a separate Amateur Points Form, available from the Show Office or download using the link below.
SEIB Working Show Horse Championship
With a First Prize of £150 and an Evening Performance for the final nine Exhibitors, the SEIB Working Show Horse Championship will be a hotly contested final.
With over 25 qualifying classes around the country and, with the two highest placed horses in the top five, not already qualified, eligible to compete, this should be one class worth watching.
The BSHA would like to thank SEIB
for generously sponsoring this Final in 2018.
The British Show Horse Association
Address:
Office Suite 16
Intech House
34-35 The Cam Centre
Wilbury Way
Hitchin
Herts
SG4 0TW
United Kingdom
Telephone:
Email:
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Tradestands at the BSHA Hunter and BSHA National Championship Shows
Specialist Equestrian Photographers
01270 619 502
info@equinational.co.uk
www.equinational.co.uk
Stockist of Silk Top Hats, Bowlers and other Hunting requisites.
01295 770 204
rosalyn.thomps@btconnect.com
Outlanda Apparel is the official supplier of BSHA branded merchandise; Jackets, Gilets, Hoodies, Headwear etc.
01244 541 682 / 07796 434 145
sales@outlandaapparel.co.uk
www.outlandaapparel.co.uk
Equine and Canine Supplements
01438 861900 (8:30am - 05:00pm)
info@nupafeed.net
www.nupafeed.co.uk
SPILLERS Horse Feeds will be attending the Show with their weighbridge and will be available for advice on condition and feeding.
www.spillers-feeds.com
Supplier of Lambskin Numnahs
& Ancillary Products
0151 339 3009
courtleanumnahs@btconnect.com
www.courtleanumnahs.co.uk
Specialist in supplying top quality tweed riding jackets, Navy show jackets and accessories for the show ring.
07821 940 171
www.mrscandy.co.uk
Royal Equestrian is a company specialising in quality products and clothing for the equestrian and country enthusiast.
01234 240799
info@royalequestrian.co.uk
www.royalequestrian.co.uk
Useful Downloads
Please note that all stable bookings are direct with Addington Manor Equestrian Centre.
If you are unable to download a copy of the Schedule, please send an SAE (A5/C5 envelope with sufficient postage) to: The Show Secretary, Suite 16 Intech House, 34-35 The Cam Centre, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Herts. SG4 0TW
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR THE BSHA HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW ON FRIDAY 10th AUGUST. Late entries taken at £15.00 extra per class.