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SPRING HALL HOBBY HORSE COMPETITION including Cross Country and Gymkana Classes
Please come and join us on 16th August 2025 for a fun family day of hobby horsing around with your fellow hobby horse enthusiasts in a friendly and encouraging environment
We have lots of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Pre booking of classes is essential – although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers.
Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
Bring your own hobby horse or you can loan one of ours
The show will (weather depending!) be run in our outdoor cross country field with our jumps with special lightweight hobby horse poles. We have special cross country classes which will include our banks, coffin and sandpit!!
Plenty of parking
We will have refreshments provided by Galloping Gourmet Foods
We will be selling the lovely Buckberry Hobby Horses again as well as Crafty Pony Hobby Horses and accessories
No dogs please – unless assistance dogs
No refunds will be given unless we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances
However if the weather is looking grim - will we move into the Indoor School and adapt the classes accordingly
**THIS SHOW IS FOR HOBBY HORSES – NOT REAL HORSES/PONIES!**
Schedule:
Class 1 - 20cm (split into 7 and unders and 8 and overs)
Class 2 - 30cm
Class 3 - 40cm
Class 4 - 40cm Pairs
Class 5 - 50cm
Class 6 - 60cm
Class 7 - 70cm
Class 8 - Chase Me Charlie - split into 8 and under and 9 and overs
Class 9 – Gymkhana Class A - Mug Race
Class 10 – Gymkhana Class B - Bending with rings
Class 11 - Cross Country Clear Round - Singles or pairs - 30cm then 50cm
Class 12 - Cross Country Timed - 30cm then 50cm
Check in is from 9.30am in our Cross Country Field – come and sign in, say Hello, and be issued with your number
Then head over to the practice ring to warm up
Classes aim to start from 10am
I'll email after entries close on 15th August with further information and probable timings etc
Class Information:
Classes 1-7 will be run as clear rounds first – and if you go clear – you go into a timed jump off (all will be explained on the day!)
Class 8 – Chase Me Charlie – a single jump which keeps getting higher . . . . .
Classes 9 and 10 – Gymkhana – Mug Race and Bending with rings. No jumping involved
The gymkhana classes are fun classes - so they are perfect for all abilities and children who want to run around on their hobby horses having fun
Class 11 - Cross Country clear round jumping – On your own or as a pair
Prizes -
Classes 1 - 7 and 12 - Rosettes for 1st -> 10th and Well Done rosettes for all
Classes 8, 9 and 10 - Medals for 1st -> 4rd, and Well Done rosettes for all
Class 11 - Clear round rosettes
Classes against the clock will be run with a digital timer that is viewable to avoid any disagreements and give every competitor the same chance.
Free to spectate
£10 per round, with discount for multiple rounds - every 3rd round half price when pre-entering!
For the pairs it’s £10 per child
Loan of a hobby horse - £5 – limited number available
Pre booking of classes is essential – although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers.
Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
Please visit and like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558441185076
Feel free to bring a chair/picnic blanket to sit on!
Any questions – please email springhallhobbyhorses@gmail.com
Accessibility:
Please inform us if your child has additional needs or is neurodiverse so we can take additional care to make the event as accessible as possible for them
Disclaimer:
We assume no responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during our events. Participants and attendees voluntarily engage in the activities at their own risk, and by participating, they acknowledge and accept personal responsibility for their safety and well-being. Photography and filming takes place at these events and will be used in our marketing so by attending these events you consent to be included in these media unless expressly communicated to us in advance of events.
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Spring Hall Equestrian Centre - Hobby Horse Competitions
SPRING HALL FARM
UPPER STREET
STANSTEAD
Sudbury
CO10 9AX
Contact:
T: 07732220832
M: 07732220832
E: springhallhobbyhorses@gmail.com
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