IN HAND SCHEDULE

All handlers 16yrs & under must wear a hard hat. Saddlers RC organisers strongly recommend hard hats are worn by all.
Colts & stallions to be bitted, handlers over 16yrs.
 
9.15am Competitors are invited to a free practice round with their horses under Warm Up the guidance of the ring steward. Support given where needed.
 
Class 1 - Senior Handler.  
For handlers 17 years and over on 01/01/26.
Kindly sponsored by A K Feeds

Class 2 -  In Hand Three Years and Under. 
Open to horses and ponies born in or after 2023. Foals must be a minimum of 4 weeks old on the day of the show. 

Class 3 - In Hand Mare & Gelding 4 Years and Over.  
Born in or before 2022. Any height or breed. Plaited or natural. 

Class 4 - In Hand Riding Club, Sports & Hunter Horse/Pony
Open to any horse or pony suitable for all riding club activities. Judged on suitability, manners & turnout. 
Kindly sponsored by Coton House Farm & Events 

Class 5 - Young Handler.
Handlers to be 16 years or under on 01/01/26. Hard hats must be secured at all times. No colts or stallions.  
 Kindly sponsored by S&P Disco & Karaoke 

Class 6 - In Hand Veteran Horse or Pony 15 Years & Over.
Born in or before 2011. Horse’s age must be displayed on the bridle. 

Class 7 - In Hand Coloured, Spotted & Palomino.
Any breed, height & age. 
Kindly sponsored by Showstoppers Rosettes 

Class 8 - In Hand Cobs, Toy Cobs, Traditional & Heavyweights.
Any height. To be shown according to type.
 Kindly sponsored by Cheryl Osborne In Memory of Alfie.

Class 9 - In Hand Shetland and Miniature Horses

Class 10 - In Hand Mountain and Moorland.
To be shown in a natural state. Open to pure bred Dartmoor, Exmoor, Welsh Sec A, B, C & D, Fell, Dales, New Forest, Connemara and Highland.
Kindly sponsored by Sioned Cash in Memory of Judith Rowlands - Mihangel Welsh Cobs

Class 11 - In Hand Driving Type.
Open to horses and ponies any age. No vehicles permitted.
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IN HAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – 16 years or under. For First and second Prize Winners.
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP – 17 years or over. For First and second Prize Winners.