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Competitor/ Members Notice
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Competitor/ Members Notice
30/04/2025 Members News Society NewsEar bonnets and blinkers are not permitted in the ring in BSHA Affiliated classes.
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Jennifer Williams 1934 – 2025
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Jennifer Williams 1934 – 2025
03/04/2025 Society NewsIt is with great sadness that the British Show Horse Association shares the news of the death of Mrs Jennifer Williams. Jennifer will be sorely missed by all that knew her or came into contact with her. Jennifer's knowledge of breeding, showing and all things
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Ellen Walton 1939 – 2025
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Ellen Walton 1939 – 2025
17/03/2025 Society NewsEllen Walton, a widely respected judge and ambassador, passed away on 18th February. Renowned for her enthusiasm for and knowledge of the Irish Draught breed, Ellen was awarded the David Crosby Award at the Irish Draught GB National Championship Show in 2024, for her outstanding
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Judges Spring Update
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Judges Spring Update
28/02/2025 Judges NewsTo help prepare for the upcoming season the BSHA are inviting all judges to attend a Judges Spring Update. These will be held online so you can attend in the comfort of your own home. All sessions will start at 7pm: Wed 12th March Wed
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LIHS Rising Star Finals Judges 2025
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LIHS Rising Star Finals Judges 2025
26/02/2025 Judges News Rising Star Series Show NewsWe are excited to announce the esteemed judges for the 2025 LIHS Rising Star finals: Hunters & Hack/Riding Horse: Mr. Matthew Ainsworth and Miss Danielle Heath Working Show Horse, Working Hunter, Cob & Maxi Cob: Mr. Richard Telford and Miss Michaela Bowling Style & Performance (Young Rider,
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Caroline Nelson (1951 – 2024)
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Caroline Nelson (1951 – 2024)
02/02/2025 Members NewsThe British Show Horse Association would like to extend our most sincere condolences on the very sad passing of Caroline Nelson. Caroline was a stalwart of the equestrian community, her extensive knowledge and expertise was widely sought after, be it judging, producing or through her
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Pre-registration Rising Stars 2025
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Pre-registration Rising Stars 2025
27/01/2025 Members News Rising Star SeriesThis year, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase the effective administration and transparency of the series, all combinations wanting to compete in the 2025 Rising Star qualifiers will be required to pre-register with the BSHA. This will ensure all eligibility criteria can be
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Format of the Hack final at HOYS
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Format of the Hack final at HOYS
16/01/2025 Members News Show News Society NewsDear Member, Happy New Year to you all, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are all looking forward to a great year of showing in 2025! By now, you may have had the chance to reflect on the GML announcement at the end
FOUNDED IN
by enthusiastic owners and supporters of Show Hacks and Cobs.
The British Show Horse Association was founded in 1935 by enthusiastic owners and supporters of Show Hacks and Cobs. In 1983 the Association added Riding Horses to its classes and today includes many other sections of light horses .......
THE BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION
Supporting every member to achieve their own goals
and celebrate their success.
Achieving dreams together
The objects of the Association are to improve the standard of show horses, we also encourage breeding of show animals with major in-hand championship qualifications all over the country. The Association endeavours to safeguard the interests of Members and their animals, in every possible way with fairness, integrity, transparency and progression of showing, with educational classes, clinics and engagement of anyone interested in showing their horse.
To promote the breeding the showing of all Equines that are true to type and fit for their purpose with particular emphasis on the Hack, Cob, Riding Horse and Hunter.
To promote the breeding the showing of all Equines that are true to type and fit for their purpose with particular emphasis on the Hack, Cob, Riding Horse and Hunter.