The below outlines the judging format for each section. Competitors in all classes will perform an individual show, there are no ride judges for any of the classes. Please note some classes differ slightly from the judging format at the qualifying shows.

• Rising Star Hunters, Hacks/Riding Horses, Cobs & Open Racehorse To Show Horse: All competitors will enter the ring together and do an initial go round. The class may be split for the go round at the judges’ discretion, depending on the number of competitors forward. Competitors will then perform an individual show to be a maximum of 1 minute 30 seconds and to include: walk, trot, canter, on both reins including a gentle gallop, finishing with a halt and acknowledgment to the Judge. Horses will be stripped for the conformation phase of this class. This class is not marked and the judges’ decision is final.
• Open Style & Performance: All competitors will enter the ring together and do an initial go round, this will be considered as part of the collective marks, as will general behaviour whilst in the ring, including the line up. Each competitor will then perform an individual show within a marked area of 20m x 40m. The individual show must include, but is not limited to: walk, trot and canter on both reins, a halt of 4 seconds in the middle of the show, a canter change of rein across the diagonal through trot or walk (max 5 strides), lengthened canter,  and a free walk on a long rein. Each show will only be marked up to the 2-minute point, anything shown after 2 minutes will not be marked. Conformation is not assessed in this class. The marks for this class are as follows
  • Performance: 140 marks
  • Overall Impression 30 Marks (Incl. horsemanship, harmony, rider position)
  • Manners & way of going for type: 30 marks
  • Total: 200 marks
• Rising Star Working Hunter & Working Show Horse: Each competitor will enter the ring individually and jump a course of fences. After completion of the jumping phase, all competitors who completed the course, will enter the ring together and do an initial go round. Competitors will then perform an individual show to be a maximum of 1 minute 30 seconds and to include: walk, trot, canter, on both reins including a gentle gallop, finishing with a halt and acknowledgment to the Judge. The horse should then be stripped and presented for the conformation judge. The marks for this class are as follows:
  • Jumping: 40
  • Style & Presence while jumping: 20
  • Ride: 20
  • Conformation: 20
  • Total: 100