Royal Highland Show 2025

19th - 22nd June, 2025

Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland
RHASS Equestrian

Thursday, 19th June 2025
Jubilee Ring
W1
W1 - WAITING LIST CLASS 4A - THE BALCORMO STUD POTENTIAL SPORTS HORSE UNDER SADDLE 4YO
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W2
W2 - WAITING LIST CLASS 4B- THE BALCORMO STUD POTENTIAL SPORTS HORSE UNDER SADDLE 5YO
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1
11:00
1 - THE RHS HENDRY EQUESTRIAN HIGHLAND CHALLENGE
11:00
Table A against the clock. Entries in this class are limited to a maximum of 2 horses per rider. Preference will be given to those also entered in Classes 3 , 6 and 9 in accordance with Regulations 9 and 10. Total number may be restricted.
Table A4 | 1.35m
2
2 - THE FIONA GILLESPIE MEMORIAL A & B STAKES
Table A against the clock with one jump off For registered horses in Grades: A & B. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Entries in this class are limited to a maximum of 2 horses per rider
Table A7 | 1.45m
3
3 - Horse Of The Year Grade C Championship Qualifier
Table A against the clock with one jump off For registered horses in Grade C as at 1 April 2025, to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible. Qualifies for: Horse of the Year Show Grade C Championship Final. Numbers to qualify: Top three horses, disregarding those already qualified. Qualifying period: May to September. In the event of insufficient entries lower prizes will be withheld. Rule - 76.6
Table A7 | 1.35m
4A
18:00
4A - THE BALCORMO STUD POTENTIAL SPORTS HORSE UNDER SADDLE 4YO
18:00
Entries are limited to 2 horses per owner in each section and 1 horse per rider in each section TOTAL ENTRIES IN THIS CLASS WILL NOT EXCEED 35 Entry Fee Per Class: £50 All entries in these classes must be registered with a recognised Sports Horse Society. Judge: Mr Eric Smith SIMPLE SNAFFLE BRIDLES ONLY, running martingales permitted. Boots, whips and batons must comply with the current BS rules for Young Horse classes. Phase 1 - The course will consist of 10 fences including one double, to be judged as a showjumping round according to British Showjumping Table A, plus an overall style mark out of 20. Phase 2 - The top 6 based on faults and style will go forward to final judging.
Special | 1.00m
4B
18:00
4B - THE BALCORMO STUD POTENTIAL SPORTS HORSE UNDER SADDLE 5YO
18:00
Entries are limited to 2 horses per owner in each section and 1 horse per rider in each section TOTAL ENTRIES IN THIS CLASS WILL NOT EXCEED 35 Entry Fee Per Class: £50 All entries in these classes must be registered with a recognised Sports Horse Society. Judge: Mr Eric Smith SIMPLE SNAFFLE BRIDLES ONLY, running martingales permitted. Boots, whips and batons must comply with the current BS rules for Young Horse classes. Phase 1 - The course will consist of 10 fences including one double, to be judged as a showjumping round according to British Showjumping Table A, plus an overall style mark out of 20. Phase 2 - The top 6 based on faults and style will go forward to final judging.
Special | 1.10m
Friday, 20th June 2025
Jubilee Ring
5
08:30
5 - The KIRKTON BARNS FARMS BREAKFAST STAKES
08:30
Table A against the clock For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible.Qualifies for: National 1.40m Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships.Qualifying period: 1st July - 30th JuneNumbers to qualify: Two double clears to qualify to the final. Also any two double clears from any International Trial or Area Trial or classes 1.40m or above in the qualifying period will qualify for the Final. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round))FEI tack and boot rules apply. Padded Baton, Spurs must comply to national rules 101.9 & 102.9. Standing martingales are permitted in line with rule 102.3.
Table A4 | 1.40m
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6 - THE JOHNSTON SMILLIE RHS B & C CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A against the clock with one jump off The Alistair W. Paton Perpetual Challenge Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winner. FOR REGISTERED, QUALIFIED HORSES- TO BE RIDDEN BY ADULT, ASSOCIATE OR JUNIOR MEMBERS. Entries in this class are limited to a maximum of 2 horses per rider.
Table A7 | 1.35m
Main Ring
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7 - International Stairway
Table A two rounds against the clock, best five scores, or all clear rounds, go forward to the second round Horses in Grade A to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible. This competition may not be restricted to invited riders or limited to less than 40 entries. Points will be awarded to riders placed 8th= or higher on the following scale; riders placed equal will share equally the total points attributable to the combined placings (for example, four riders placed 4th equal receive 7+6+5+4 divided by 4 = 5.5 points each)1st 12 points 2nd 9 points 3rd 8 points 4th 7 points 5th 6 points 6th 5 points 7th 4 points 8th 3 pointsIn the event of equality of League Points at the end of the series, the highest placed competitor on equal points in the International Stairway League Final (British Showjumping National Championships, National Agricultural & Exhibition Centre) will be the winner of the League. The winner of the International Stairway League must be a starter in the International Stairway League Final. In addition the winner of the International Stairway League Final will be crowned the British Showjumping National champion for a twelve month period.There will be 3 HOYS Wildcards allocated after the International Stairway League Final. The allocation of Wild Cards (N.B Wild Cards will only be awarded to riders currently eligible to compete on a Great Britain Showjumping Team) will be made in the following order of preference:1. To the winner of the International Stairway League (must have started in the Stairway League Final)2. To the winner of the International Stairway League Final3. To the winner of the National Championship Show LeagueShould the winner of any of the above not be eligible to compete on a Great Britain Showjumping Team or have already qualified for HOYS via an International invitation, the Wildcard will go down the line to the next eligible rider on the respective league, or placing if in the International Stairway League Final.Sponsorship: Prize fund 50% funded by the British Showjumping Business Partnership.FEI tack and boot rules apply. Padded Baton, Spurs must comply to national rules 101.9 & 102.9. Standing martingales are permitted in line with rule 102.3
Table A9 | 1.50m
8
18:15
8 - THE NSR COMMUNICATIONS INVITATIONAL MINI MAJOR
18:15
This competition will consist of 8 pony riders and 8 senior riders invited by the Committee who will select the pairings from registered combination
Saturday, 21st June 2025
Jubilee Ring
9
09:00
9 - THE ANDREW HAMILTON RHS NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
09:00
Table A against the clock with one jump off Open to registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate and Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible. Fences not to exceed 1.30m throughout the course. This class is not a qualifier for the National 1.30m Championship Final. To the Winner : The Crawford’s Scotch Whisky Perpetual Challenge Trophy The Jim and Jean Gillespie Memorial Trophy presented by Mrs. Christine Harkin. FOR REGISTERED QUALIFIED HORSES. To be ridden by adult, associate or junior members. Boots must comply with current BS Boot Rule.
Table A7 | 1.30m
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10 - THE ANDREW BLACK MEMORIAL SPEED STAKES
Table C, faults are penalised in seconds which are added to the time taken For registered horses in Grades: A & B. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. DOUBLE YOUR MONEY- The first, second and third in this class will jump again in reverse order, with the winner doubling their original prize-money. Entries in this class will be limited in total and to 1 horse per rider. This class will be balloted as per Regulation 9.
Table C | 1.40m
Main Ring
11
16:00
11 - THE COUTTS RHS GRAND PRIX
16:00
Table A two rounds against the clock, best five scores, or all clear rounds, go forward to the second round. For registered horses in Grades: A & B. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Grooms Prize- The groom of the winning horse will receive a bottle of champagne and £100 cash prize kindly gifted by Maggie Robin. The best five scores, or, if necessary, all clear rounds, will go forward to the second round which will be against the clock. In the event of equality, faults and time will decide, i.e. the fastest four faulters will qualify. All scores in the first round will be carried forward to the second round. Competitors in the second round will start in reverse order of merit or the slowest four faulter will go first, the faster clear last. If necessary, those who do not reach the second round, faults and time in the first round will determine their placings. If a competitor withdraws from the second round he/she will not be replaced and he/she will receive the placing from the first round, however he/she will be placed after those who compete in the second round
Table A9 | 1.55m
Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Jubilee Ring
12
08:30
12 - THE RON BRADY SPORTS HORSES RHS CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
08:30
Table A against the clock with one jump off, second half of the first round course to be built 5-10cm higher than the first half Ian Lovett Memorial Trophy for the winner FOR QUALIFIED HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS of any grade to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members excluding riders listed on the British Showjumping Gold League. Entries will be limited to a maximum of 2 qualified horses per rider, irrespective of the number of horses a rider has qualified for this final and to riders not competing in any Open Class of 1.40m or above.
Table A10 | 1.25m
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13 - THE KIRKTON EQUESTRIAN RHS ACCUMULATOR CHALLENGE
Open to Adult, Associate and Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible. The order of starting must be drawn.This competition takes place over six, eight or 10 obstacles which are progressively more difficult. No combination obstacles are allowed. The progressive difficulty is not solely due to the height and spread of the obstacles, but also to the difficulty of the track.Points are awarded as follows:One point for obstacle No. 1 cleared, two points for No. 2, three points for No. 3 etc. with total of 21, 36 or 55 points. No point is awarded for an obstacle knocked down. Faults other than knock-downs are penalised as for Table A and any of these faults, including time faults, are converted into points and deducted from any jumping points scored.In the event of equality of points for first place, there will be a jump-off against the clock over a shortened course, over obstacles that may be increased in height and/or spread. The obstacles in the jump-off must be jumped in the same order as in the first round and retain their respective points allotted in the first round.This competition may also take place directly against the clock.For the last obstacle of the course, an alternative obstacle may be provided, of which one part may be designated the Joker. The Joker must be more difficult than the alternative obstacle and carry double points. If the Joker is knocked down, the points must be deducted from the total. Pre-Entry Kindly sponsored by Kirkton Equestrian Eaglesham , Glasgow. For registered horses ridden by adult, associate or junior members. British Showjumping Rule 274, Speed 375 metres per minute. Approximate Height of Fences - 1.35m Accumulator with Joker Entries in this class are limited to a maximum of 3 horses per rider.
| 1.35m
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14 - THE LIZ FOX 'JC' ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A two rounds against the clock, best five scores, or all clear rounds, go forward to the second round For registered ponies in Grades JC & JD to be ridden by Junior Members. British Showjumping Boots / Leg Protection Ruling applies to this class, in accordance with Rule 102.15. Failure to comply will incur disqualification The best five scores, or, if necessary, all clear rounds, will go forward to the second round which will be against the clock. In the event of equality, faults and time will decide, i.e. the fastest four faulters will qualify. All scores in the first round will be carried forward to the second round. Competitors in the second round will start in reverse order of merit or the slowest four faulter will go first, the faster clear last. If necessary, those who do not reach the second round, faults and time in the first round will determine their placings. If a competitor withdraws from the second round he/she will not be replaced and he/she will receive the placing from the first round, however he/she will be placed after those who compete in the second round. At least five prizes have to be awarded
Table A9 | 1.10m
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15 - THE ARCHIBALD BUILDINGS/DANNY'S EVENT CATERING 128 CM CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A against the clock with one jump off Prior to the class commencing, there will be a parade of all those who have declared, to introduce the ponies and riders to the spectators. Anyone who feels their ponies would not react well to this and wishes to withdraw from the Parade should notify the Collecting Ring Steward. FOR REGISTERED QUALIFIED PONY/RIDER COMBINATIONS. Ponies not exceeding 128cm. Riders ages in accordance with British Showjumping Rule 77.13. Limited to 2 ponies per rider
Table A7 | 1.00m
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16 - THE ARCHIBALD BUILDINGS/DANNY’S EVENT CATERING 148CM CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A against the clock with one jump off, second half of the first round course to be built 5-10cm higher than the first half. The best five scores, or, if necessary, all clear rounds, will go forward to the second round which will be against the clock. In the event of equality, faults and time will decide, i.e. the fastest four faulters will qualify. All scores in the first round will be carried forward to the second round. Competitors in the second round will start in reverse order of merit or the slowest four faulter will go first, the faster clear last. If necessary, those who do not reach the second round, faults and time in the first round will determine their placings. If a competitor withdraws from the second round he/she will not be replaced and he/she will receive the placing from the first round, however he/she will be placed after those who compete in the second round. At least five prizes have to be awarded
Table A10 | 1.20m
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17 - THE ARCHIBALD BUILDINGS/DANNY'S EVENT CATERING 138 CM CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A against the clock with one jump off, second half of the first round course to be built 5-10cm higher than the first half. FOR REGISTERED QUALIFIED PONY/RIDER COMBINATIONS. Ponies exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cms. Riders ages in accordance with British Showjumping Rule 77.12. Limited to 2 ponies per rider. The best five scores, or, if necessary, all clear rounds, will go forward to the second round which will be against the clock. In the event of equality, faults and time will decide, i.e. the fastest four faulters will qualify. All scores in the first round will be carried forward to the second round. Competitors in the second round will start in reverse order of merit or the slowest four faulter will go first, the faster clear last. If necessary, those who do not reach the second round, faults and time in the first round will determine their placings. If a competitor withdraws from the second round he/she will not be replaced and he/she will receive the placing from the first round, however he/she will be placed after those who compete in the second round. At least five prizes have to be awarded.
Table A10 | 1.10m
18
18 - The RHS PONY CLUB INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Immediate Jump Off
Special | 90cm
Main Ring
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19 - THE WRIGHT, JOHNSTON & MACKENZIE RHS YOUNG MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL
Table A two rounds against the clock, best five scores, or all clear rounds, go forward to the second round. For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible. Qualifies for: National 1.40m Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships. Qualifying period: 1st July - 30th June. Numbers to qualify: Two double clears to qualify to the final. Also any two double clears from any International Trial or Area Trial or classes 1.40m or above in the qualifying period will qualify for the Final. Double clear qualifications will not be obtained from one round competitions (e.g. Table A4 or Table A (1 Round))FEI tack and boot rules apply. Padded Baton, Spurs must comply to national rules 101.9 & 102.9. Standing martingales are permitted in line with rule 102.3. The winner of this class will receive the Cameron Poe Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by Sally and Aimee Bell. FOR REGISTERED QUALIFIED HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS. Note that horses and riders may qualify during the course of the Royal Highland Show. To be eligible to qualify riders must be 25 or under at 1st January 2025, The top 2 riders from classes 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 13 will qualify (disregarding those already qualified) Under Table "A9" Two Round Competition. Speed 375 metres per minute. Approximate height of fences 1.40m Entries will be limited to a maximum of 2 horses per rider The best five scores, or, if necessary, all clear rounds, will go forward to the second round which will be against the clock. In the event of equality, faults and time will decide, i.e. the fastest four faulters will qualify. All scores in the first round will be carried forward to the second round. Competitors in the second round will start in reverse order of merit or the slowest four faulter will go first, the faster clear last. If necessary, those who do not reach the second round, faults and time in the first round will determine their placings. If a competitor withdraws from the second round he/she will not be replaced and he/she will receive the placing from the first round, however he/she will be placed after those who compete in the second round. At least five prizes have to be awarded.
Table A9 | 1.40m

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