We are delighted to share some exciting changes to the BSHA classes available for LIHS 2026:

• Open Style & Performance Classes:
  • Over 25 class and Young Rider (15 – 25yrs) class – open to ANY horses over 148cm and ANY rider 15 years and over. Both Style & Performance classes will be open to side-saddle and astride competitors.
• Open Racehorse to Show Horse class, open to all horses retired from race training, over 148cms, riders 15 years and over.
• Rising Star Maxi Cob and Rising Star Cob will be amalgamated into one class.

‘We are so pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to compete at the iconic London International Horse Show to all our members, current and new, and are thrilled to be working together with the LIHS Showing Series team, in building a positive future for showing.’

Magnus Nicholson, BSHA Chairman

Working with the teams at the London International Horse Show and the ASAO is something we are very proud of, and we are delighted to continue our partnership.

Full list London International Horse Show BSHA classes in 2026:

• Rising Star
  • Cob type
  • Small/Lightweight Hunter type
  • Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter type
  • Small Hack/Riding Horse type
  • Large Hack/Riding Horse type
  • Working Hunter type
  • Working Show Horse type
• Open
  • Racehorse to Show Horse
  • Style & Performance Young Rider (15 – 25yrs)
  • Style & Performance Over 25