LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHOWING SERIES
SUPPORTED BY HORSE & HOUND
The pathway to London for all BSHA members
ABOUT THE SERIES
The London International Showing Series supported by Horse & Hound gives all BSHA members a chance to compete at the London International Horse Show.
From its launch in 2023, the series has evolved from a purely amateur and home produced series to a wider catchment of members. The London International Showing Series brings together both Rising Star and Open classes.
Qualifiers are held throughout the season at local and county shows with the aim of encouraging new people to get involved with showing.
The London International Showing Series encompasses a range of classes which cater for all members, yet with a strong emphasis on amateur and home produced competitors with over 70% of the classes being Rising Star, meaning only amateur competitors are eligible.
The London International Showing Series has its own rule book which is independent from the main BSHA rule book and can be found here. Competitors are encouraged to ensure they fully understand the rule book ahead of entering any qualifiers for the London International Showing Series.
If you are unsure which class might be suitable for you and your horse, we’ve put together some helpful information on how each of the classes are judged and the types of horses which are suitable.
LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHOWING SERIES SUPPORTED BY HORSE & HOUND CLASSES
Rising Star Classes
Competitors must be Home-Produced Amateurs
- Cob Type
- Small/Lightweight Hunter Type
- Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Type
- Small Hack or Riding Horse Type
- Large Hack or Riding Horse Type
- Working Hunter Type
- Working Show Horse Type
Open Classes
Open to all members, including professionals, amateurs and home produced
- Racehorse To Show Horse
- Style & Performance Young Rider (15 – 25 YO)
- Style & Performance Over 25 Years Old
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR LIHS
Direct qualification
In any London International Showing Series qualifier, being the highest placed competitor in the top five who has not qualified will mean direct qualification for the final.
As a minimum a LIHS Qualifier-Eligible Membership and Horse Registration must be in place to compete in any LIHS BSHA Showing Series qualifier class.
Qualification will be confirmed in writing by the BSHA office. Upon qualification, the correct level of membership must be in place within 14 days of qualification.
Wildcard qualification
A wildcard scheme will be run throughout the BSHA London International Horse Show qualifiers.
Points will be awarded at each qualifier and following the completion of the 2026 qualifiers, the competitor with the most points in each section who has not qualified for the final will be awarded the Wildcard Qualification.
For more information on the Wildcard Qualification, please see the 2026 London International Showing Series Rule Book.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. We have a membership which allows you to compete in LIHS qualifiers for only £6. If you qualify you will need to upgrade your membership, full details of our memberships can be found here.
No. There are a range of classes at the LIHS for all competitors. Information on eligibility for each class can be found here.
No. Competitors will perform individual shows at the LIHS qualifiers and the finals.
Each of the LIHS finals are judged as a regular showing class where the conformation and performance are assessed. The only exception being the Style & Performance classes where the class is judged solely on performance and conformation is not taken into consideration. More information on how each class is judged can be found here.
No. The Rising Star and Open classes at LIHS are specifically designed to encourage competitors who are completely new to showing.
Yes. A number of experienced BSHA judges and members run clinics throughout the year which are specifically designed to support those looking to qualify for LIHS.
We have classes to suit most types of horses and riders. Take a look at our class information page to find out what is expected in each class.
USEFUL LINKS & INFORMATION
2025 LIHS RISING STAR WINNERS
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