SHOW JUMPING SHOWS
At Fletchers Farm Riding School, we hold Show Jumping shows between April and September each year, and then one at Christmas. These shows are aimed at encouraging riders to try Show Jumping and are also an ideal outing for young horses or riders looking for a friendly and supportive environment to compete in.
Vaccinations update - Please note that we highly recommend your horse is vaccinated within the last 6 months but at the very least your horse must be up to date with their annual vaccinations to come to the site. Please ensure you have your horses passport with you, thank you for your co-operation.
**SHOW JUMPING dates for 2025**
27th April
26th June
28th September
14th December
Sunday tbc April 2025
Starts 09:30hrs
Class 1 Novice Cross poles (30cm max in middle) – One round against the clock.
Riders on the lead rein / assistance welcome.
Class 2 Cross poles (45cm max) – Two phase (no uprights or spreads).
Assistance welcome but no lead rein.
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Class 3 50cm – Two phase.
Class 4 60cm – Two phase.
Class 5 70cm – Two phase.
Class 6 80cm – Two phase.
Class 7 90-100cm – Two phase.
Two Phase – If the rider jumps clear round the first part of the course, they ride straight onto the further fences in a timed section. Heights listed in classes are maximum heights.
Rosettes 1st to 4th place, more if entries warrant.
A rosette will be given to riding school clients who go clear but are unplaced in classes 1&2
Entries
All entries must be pre-booked by 4pm on the Wednesday before the show date.
Class 1 - £22.00 R/ School Members, £24 R/School Non-members
£9.00 Livery / external riders
Class 2 to 7 - £23.00 R/ School Members, £26 R/School Non-members
£11.00 Livery / external riders
Riding School client prices include horse use
Entries can be made through our website calendar page and then paid for over the phone.
Hot drinks available
Show Jumping Rules
No entry will be accepted without the appropriate fee.
Please note that entries are non-refundable.
The course will be made of a mixture of poly/schooling jumps.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry, vary the order or composition of, or cancel any event in this schedule at any time.
In the event of the show being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions we will put an update onto business facebook page as early as possible.
Classes may be split or amalgamated at the organisers' discretion.
All course heights are approximate.
Correct riding dress should be worn and hat with a fixed harness to a minimum standard of PAS 015 (2011) must be worn by riders at all times. Hats must be regulation hats under the current BHS approved centre hat guidelines.
Judged under BS Rules, however the Judges' decision is final.
The organisers have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructors or the organiser, officials and stewards.
If this is your first show competing please note that we allow assistance or leading in the classes indicated on the schedule page. Please remember horses can behave differently in the ring to normal lessons or schooling at home and if you would like assistance please ask. Competitors enter classes at their own risk.
These shows are designed to be encouraging. Please choose appropriate classes for your experience and we would politely ask that you move up classes if you have won a number at a particular level.
Please use designated warm up area only. Do not stand on the track where others are riding and cause an obstruction. Please ride responsibly and observe menage etiquette. Please do not re-enter the warm up arena (indoor school) once you have finished your jumping round.
No lunging allowed on the show ground.
All lorries and horse trailers to be parked in designated area which will be on the tarmac area opposite the main farm entrance. Do not leave horses unattended and tied to the lorry. Please tidy hay, droppings and mess from the parking area before leaving. Parking can be restricted if the show is busy so please park close to the next horsebox or as directed by a show steward. All children under 16 years old must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult over 18 years old.
Please ensure that dogs are kept on a lead at all times and that you have third party liability insurance for your dog and your horse to attend the site. Please only attend the site if you horse is up to date with their annual jabs – we reserve the right to ask to see your passport on the day.
Photographs of class winners / placed riders may be printed / placed onto various media including the FF website, the FF Facebook page. If you do not wish this to happen you must notify us in writing.
Entries are accepted on the provision that you have read and have agreed to the rules above.
Additional info for riding school clients:
Jumping classes can vary in length of time and therefore it is difficult to estimate exact times when riders will be able do their rounds, please allow enough time on site as these shows are informal and encouraging to allow riders to have a go.
We aim to allow a 15 minute warm up on your horse in the indoor ring before you will be expected to jump outside.
You will be expected to walk the course when it is ready on foot to learn the route and to decide how to approach your fences. You will jump in a drawn order, if you are near the front of the class you will need to warm up before the course walk and then get back on in order to do your class.
Carry a short whip with you if you are jumping.
Gloves must be worn, please wear jodphurs with a plain sweatshirt or show jacket.