Bank Holiday horse show

THREE show rings will be in action when the annual Bexhill Horse Show is staged at the Polegrove on Spring Bank Holiday Monday (May 28).
By The Newsroom
Published 25th May 2007, 18:39 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:46 BST

The Horse Show committee is planning to offer something for all the family.

The show is one of the oldest-established sporting events in the town, with a history dating back to 1903.

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The equestrian action starts at 9am. The day includes showjumping, driving, showing classes and a dog show plus trade stands.

Classes in Ring One include Local Jumping; Derby House, the Senior British Novice Championship first round; Equissage Discovery; Private Driving and Show Drive; Small Open; Petplan Equine Newcomers and the Sussex Area A and BC Handicap Championship.

Ring Two will include Working Hunter Pony; Working Hunter; Riding Horse; Riding Club Pony; Riding Club Horse and Unaffiliated Novice Jumping classes.

Ring 3 events include Best Condition and Turnout; Lead Rein Pony; First Ridden; Best Rider 12 Years and Under; Best Rider Over 12 Years; Family Pony; In Hand Small Mountain And Moorland; In Hand Large Mountain And Moorland; Heavy Horse / Cob Type; Ridden Mountain And Moorland; Mountain And Moorland Championship; Ridden Coloured Horse/Pony and Veteran.

A display of astral telescopes will be provided by East Sussex Astronomical Society and Bexhill para-showjumper Emily Lawes will have a stand showing how disabled people can compete in show-jumping.

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