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THE BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION
Supporting every member to achieve their own goals
and celebrate their success.
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 .......
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Equine Influenza Vaccinations
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Equine Influenza Vaccinations
11/03/2024 Show NewsHorses competing at FEI Events must comply with the requirements for Equine Influenza vaccination in accordance with the Veterinary Regulations and as summarised below. VACCINATIONPROTOCOLELIGIBILITY TO ENTER VENUEPrimary Course1st Vaccination: day 0 (e.g. 1 January) 2nd Vaccination: day 21-60 (e.g. 1 February)Horses that have only
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New LIHS Place Rosettes
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New LIHS Place Rosettes
07/03/2024 Rising Star Series Show NewsCongratulations to Zoe Hyslop and Knockboy, winners of the LIHS Rising Star Lightweight Cob. All rosettes have now been posted to reflect place changes within the class.
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Summary of Reports from the BSHA 2023 AGM
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Summary of Reports from the BSHA 2023 AGM
04/03/2024 Governance Members NewsSummary of the reports from the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Show Horse Association (BSHA), held at The Windmill Village Hotel, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9AL, on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. Below, you'll find downloadable versions of the reports presented by
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New Rising Star Rules and Guidelines
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New Rising Star Rules and Guidelines
01/03/2024 Rising Star SeriesThe BSHA is pleased to share with you the rules for the LIHS Rising Star Series 2024. We hope these offer some clarity on the queries regarding eligibility which have arisen from the 2023 series, and we urge all competitors planning to enter in 2024,
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2024 Rising Star Qualifiers
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2024 Rising Star Qualifiers
29/02/2024 Rising Star Series Show NewsRISING STAR HUNTERS MarchWiltshire Spring ShowMayNottinghamshire County ShowRoyal Welsh Agricultural Society Smallholding & Countryside FestivalNorthumberland ShowHertfordshire County ShowSuffolk ShowJuneRutland CountySouth of England ShowMalton ShowJulyHanbury Country ShowLawford Park Horse ShowLiskeard Agricultural ShowBridgend Country ShowAshby ShowStithians ShowDriffield ShowRyedale ShowAugustFishguard Agricultural ShowPerth ShowNorth Devon ShowDunster ShowThe Melplash ShowBellingham
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Rulebook for 2024 additions & amendments
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Rulebook for 2024 additions & amendments
24/01/2024 Governance Members NewsIf in any doubt of the wording below please consult the BSHA Rulebook 2024 or contact the office directly for clarificationAll Rising Star rules & guidelines will be published in a separate booklet for all Rising Star competitorsThis Rulebook is subject to change and all
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BSHA Measuring Rules for 2024
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BSHA Measuring Rules for 2024
24/01/2024 Members News Society NewsFollowing the announcement from the Joint Measurement Board regarding the measuring of show animals (below):From the 1st January 2024 horses and ponies will need to be 8 years of age to obtain a full JMB height certificate. The board has been looking at growth rates for
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2024 Judges Assessment Day
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2024 Judges Assessment Day
14/01/2024 Judges News Society NewsThe BSHA holds an Annual Assessment Day for potential new Judges, who are welcome to apply to join the Panel. All applicants MUST submit a full CV or experience and background to be considered. This can be done either in writing, or email to admin@britishshowhorse.org.
MAKING SHOWING HAPPY
We will encourage mutual respect amongst all our membership and bring back the enjoyment of showing. We will support every member to achieve their own goals and celebrate their success.
ACCREDITED TRAINERS
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.