Equine Competitors

We are looking forward to seeing our equine exhibitors again this year! Please scroll down for our equine flu statement & procedures. Equines must have a 6 month booster – see full dates/details below and in the schedule.

NOTE – We have made some changes to the wording for the Driving Classes from the above published schedule, please scroll down for full details.

For queries please email our Horse Secretary -Steph Janaway at horse@romseyshow.co.uk

Please note: We have a small team and our Equine Secretary works part time remotely. Should you not receive a reply immediately please don’t worry she will be in touch. If you haven’t heard within 7 days please contact us again to ensure your message has been received via info@romseyshow.co.uk

Driving Classes 2026 

We have been made aware that the classes we were offering for Driving were not fully inclusive so we have adapted the classes to better suit everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Private Driving – Open. Open to horses and ponies 4 years old and over, driven to a traditional or traditional type vehicle. A traditional vehicle means a vehicle of traditional profile and identifiable type to resemble the design of a carriage built prior to the First World War. The vehicle may be made from modern materials but must have traditional style springing and carriage lamps. Pneumatic tyres vehicles, trade turnouts and show wagons are not eligible. This class is open to all heights but if sufficient entries will be split and placed in two classes – under 13.2hh and over 13.2hh

Exercise vehicle class – Open to horses and ponies, 4 years old and over. A single, pair or tandem driven to a carriage of non-traditional type design and includes those with pneumatic tyres specifically designed for carriages (ie not car tyres). Lamps need not be carried. Judging will include general cleanliness, safety of turnout, correct fitting of harness and vehicle suitability.

Concours D’Elegance – Open to singles, pairs, multiples, 4 years old or over, to a traditional or non- traditional type vehicle. The essence of the class is the word ‘elegance’  and the winner will be the turnout, which in the opinion of the Judge, presents the most elegant effect. To include vehicle, horse, driver, groom, passenger, etc but above all the general impression. Attention may be paid to drivers/ grooms personal costume, but fancy dress or period costume is definitely barred. The whole object of the class is to establish which turnout presents the most pleasing picture and normal judging criteria does not apply. It is judged from a distance and vehicles are not closely inspected. To be driven at park pace.

Equine Influenza / Microchipping
All equines MUST be accompanied by their approved DEFRA passport.
All horses/donkeys brought to the showground must be vaccinated in accordance with current governing
body rules . Current regulations require vaccination within the previous 12 months but this may be subject
to change depending on the outbreaks nationally and locally. A booster is required for all equines
attending, that has been administer within 6 months to the show date. Vaccination checks will be carried
out on 12th September. Passports must be presented at the show secretary’s tent prior to unloading. Horses
must have had a minimum of 2 injections if starting a new course or not previously vaccinated . There must
be 7 days since last vaccination before attending the show. Do not come onto the show ground without your
horses passport as you will be asked to leave immediately and no refunds will be provided.