The British Show Horse Association 

 Welcome to the British Show Horse Association website. This Association is dedicated to promoting the breeding and showing of Hacks, Cobs and Riding Horses.

Shows throughout the country, at all levels, hold our classes, and with both amateur and open sections there is usually something for every competitor. We actively encourage young people to join our Association with the “Rising Stars” final at our National Championships Show as well as every open class awarding a Young Rider special rosette. We have a very active Board which runs a series of shows including our very popular and successful National Championships, member’s lunches and a Probationary Judges scheme.

 Please have a look around the site, you will find current news articles, a calendar with the up and coming shows for the season, some fun features, details of our National Championships & the current Rule Book which includes our judges panel. In About Us you will find details of the current Board Members all of whom are happy to discuss members questions. Any queries please do not hesitate to contact the office they are always pleased to assist current and potential members. 

Please look at the Photo Gallery where members can post their own photographs.

Friends of the Grass Roots Show

The BSHA would like to invite members to make a donation to the inaugural running of this landmark show. These 'Friends of the Grass Roots Show' will be invited to enjoy a tea or coffee or a glass of wine in a reserved area on the viewing gallery overlooking the Indoor International Arena –a super vantage point to watch friends and family.

Please contact  Judy in the office 01462 437770 or Jo Jenkins on 01280 817294

Maxi Cob of the Year Championship

Grandstand Media has made the decision not to include any new classes in the HOYS timetable for 2010. This is due to the current economic situation. Sadly this means that there will not be a Maxi Cob Class at HOYS this year. The British Show Horse Association will be in continuing talks with Grandstand Media about a new Championship in the future.

The Maxi Cob Final will be held at the National Championship Show and qualification is as the Classic Supreme classes.

South of England Show 10th - 12th June 2010

A group of friends of the late Jane Hallett, who was a great supporter of BSHA, are sponsoring a Side Saddle Costume Concourse d'Elegance and Classical Ladies Side Saddle class at the South of England Show in her memory. The classes will be held on Thursday 10th June 2010.

The South of England is one of the biggest agricultural Shows in the UK and Thursday is traditionally Ladies Day so this year side saddle ladies will have a further two classes to add to Ladies Hunter and the BSHA Side saddle class. This is a wonderful extra opportunity to riders Hacks, Cobs and Riding Horses to showcase their side saddle skills. Jane adored dressing up and won the costume class at Hickstead as well as many other shows in the South and her friends hope that these classes will be well supported, particularly as The Costume Class will have its finale in the Main Arena, anyone who has ridden at a County Show will know this is a great experience not to be missed.   The Costume Concourse d'Elegance Class will be judged by a well known celebrity and it is hoped that a reception can be arranged for members attending the show and that friends may well be able to help with stabling in the area.

BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION -

“GRASS ROOTS SHOW”    

17th April 2010 at Addington Manor EC

 Classes for Novices and a full range of Amateur and Home Produced classes and incorporating the first ever BSHA Training Classes. We are delighted to announce that we have secured the services of two highly regarded judges/producers to conduct these inaugural classes for the Grass Roots Show: see below for more details.  Organiser: Jo Jenkins

New In Hand Breeding Championship 

The BSHA are holding a brand new championship at their National Championship Show at Addington on September 10th and 11th 2010.  The 'BSHA Martin Wood Supreme In Hand Breeding Championship' will have qualifiers around the country and will culminate with a Supreme Championship and £1000 to the winner. 

Sarah Carey, In Hand Chairman for the BSHA, says 'This is all very exciting and I'm hoping that more shows will begin to put breeding classes on and encouraged by a Championship like this hopefully generate more entries, after all, these classes are the breeders' shop window and the ridden horse of the future'. 

For further information please call - Sarah Carey 01773 550816/07977452699                                                    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Annual Amateur Points Awards – 2010

This is a series of awards just for Amateurs for which some lovely trophies are awarded at our AGM in November. 

There are nine categories for Horses, Young Riders, Home Produced, Novice, Owner Breeders and In Hand so there is something for everyone.

 Over the years these awards have become somewhat overlooked and I am sure that many of you have either forgotten about these awards or simply have not noticed them, which is a great pity as there are some really beautiful trophies to be won and each category has 1^st – 3^rd prizes on offer.  Many of you compete your horses at all levels and points can be gained in any affiliated class down to 5^th place.  And recording your points could not be simpler – you simply fill in the cards yourself (no cheating now – Judy will be checking!) no need get the judge to sign your cards in the ring, no need to worry about leaving them at home or in that other jacket pocket!!

 SO this year – and for this year only The Board is offering all Amateurs FREE cards for all 9 sections!  These usually cost £5 each so no excuses not to make 2010 the year you have a go at one or more of these awards– in many cases you will find you are eligible for several – but you will need a separate card for each section. 

If you have ticked the Amateur box on your Membership registration form you will automatically be sent one card – if you need more simply contact the office.

Please check your rule book  - Page 17 for full details of the Annual Amateur Points Awards rules and the Categories available.