
AFFILIATED SHOWING
This Show is affiliated to EQUIFEST, taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 6th – 9th August 2025.
The TWO highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
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This show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots Championships taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 31st July – 1st August 2025.
The THREE highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class.
Ultimate Graphics ARENA 1
Commencing 9.00hrs prompt
AFFILIATED SHOWING to EQUIFEST & ESUK
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
All Enquiries: Sally-Anne Cowley Tel: 07841 635 923.
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Cheffings
In-Hand – 9:00hrs prompt. Entry Fee: £10.
Rosettes: 1st to 6th sponsored by
The Horn Inn.
Trophies kindly sponsored by
The Crown Inn.
- Class 1 - In Hand Turnout
- Class 2 - In Hand Youngstock
- Class 3 - In Hand Young Handler
- Class 4 - Equifest In Hand Open Mountain & Moorland
- Class 5 - In Hand Part Bread, Horse or Pony
- Class 6 - Equifest In Hand Open Riding / Hunter Ponies
- Class 7 - In Hand Horse
- Class 8 - In Hand Cob, Hogged or Native
- Class 9 - Equifest In Hand Piebald / Skewbald
- Class 10 - Equifest In Hand Veteran Horse / Pony
MHFS In-Hand Championships sponsored by
Equi-Vantage ESMT
To Follow Class 10
In-Hand Junior Championship (Under 15’s)
Highest placed Junior from classes 1 to 10.
Champion £20 with Reserve Champion £10.
In-Hand Senior Championship (15 & Over)
1st & 2nd placings from classes 1 to 10.
Champion £20 with Reserve Champion £10
Ultimate Graphics ARENA 1
Commencing 12.00hrs prompt
AFFILIATED SHOWING to EQUIFEST & ESUK
ALL ENTRIES TAKEN ON SHOW DAY
All Enquiries: Sally-Anne Cowley Tel: 07841 635 923.
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Cheffings
Ridden Classes – 12:00hrs prompt.
Entry Fee: £10.
Trophies: Sponsored by
Spav-Inns Transport Ltd
Rosettes: 1st to 6th sponsored by
West Building Supplies.
- Class 15 - Best Turned Out Pony
- Class 16 -Best Turned Out Horse
- Class 17 - Equifest Open Show Pony Lead Rein
- Class 18 - Novice Horse or Pony
- Class 19 - Equifest Open Ridden Mountain & Moorland
- Class 20 - Equifest Open Ridden Show Pony
- Class 21 - Equifest Open Ridden Show Hunter Ponies
- Class 22 - Equifest Open Riding Horses
- Class 23 - Equifest Ridden Piebald / Skewbald
- Class 24 - Equifest Open Small Hunters
- Class 25 - Equifest Open Ridden Hunters
- Class 26 - Equifest Open Ridden Cob
- Class 27 - Equifest Open Maxi Cobs
- Class 28 - Equifest Open Ridden Veteran Horse / Pony
- Class 29 - Open Ridden Costume Concours D'Elegance
MHFS Ridden Championships Sponsored by
Johnson's Fishery.
To Follow Class 29
Ridden Junior Championship (Under 15’s)
Highest placed Junior from classes 15 to 29.
Champion £20 with Reserve Champion £10.
Ridden Senior Championship (15 & Over)
1st & 2nd placings from classes 15 to 29.
Champion £20 with Reserve Champion £10.
Supreme Championship
To Follow Ridden Championship
Junior & Senior Champions & Reserve Champions from In-Hand & Ridden Championships
The John Cowley Supreme Champion £100
Reserve Supreme Champion £50
This Show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 6th – 9th August 2025.
The TWO highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
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This show is affiliated to Equine Sports UK (ESUK) Grassroots Championships taking place at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire on the 31st July – 1st August 2025.
The THREE highest placed exhibits will qualify in each class.
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The Judge reserves the right to disqualify or refuse the entry of any animal for any reason they may deem unfit.
The Judge’s decision is final.
Junior Competitors are under 15 years of age from 1st January 2025
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Classes 1 – 10, 15-28 are ALL ESUK QUALIFIERS
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Classes 4,6,9,10,17,19-28 are ALL EQUIFEST QUALIFIERS
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ANY HORSE OR PONY HACKED / RIDDEN TO THE SHOW WILL BE TURNED AWAY / REFUSED ENTRY TO THE SHOWGROUND
IMPORTANT NOTICE - INSURANCE. All horse / pony riders and handlers and carriage drivers - i.e. ALL horse event competitors - are required to have their own public liability insurance. This is a condition of entry to Messingham Show. Proof of insurance may be asked for on show day. Messingham Show insurers have advised that no horse event competitors are covered by the Show's insurance and they expect all horses and riders, and any other displays involving animals, to have their own public liability insurance for their involvement in the Show. If you do not have your own public liability insurance please do not attend Messingham Show.
All competitors in all classes are required to make a contribution of £3.00 to help pay for the Paramedic Ambulance cover.
Compliant riding hats must be worn at all times when mounted.
Any rider who suffers a fall whilst on the showground must report the fall / injury to the on-site Paramedics and the Horse Secretary.
Parents and competitors are reminded that the show ground also comprises of attractions for members of the public that involve moving parts, lights, music and other sounds. Consequently young, inexperienced or timid horses will require extra supervision on show day. In the interests of safety if you are in any doubt, please do not enter your horse or pony in the show.