Horse Classes 2026
Ryedale Show is one of the largest one day shows in North Yorkshire, running in excess of 90 classes for Horses and Ponies. There are eight rings of horse classes running from 8.30 am.
Advance entries only. Entries close Sunday 12th July 2026. Sorry, no entries after this date or on the day.
Ryedale Show is affiliated to all the major showing societies and run qualifiers for all the major Society Championships. The affiliated societies are: Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse, Sport Horse Breeding (GB), British Show Horse Association, RoR, BSPS, Ponies (UK), NPS, NCPA, Chaps, Irish Draught Society (Blue Chip and IDHS Challenge) Cleveland Bay Society, British Driving Society (Osborne Qualifier) Shire Horse Society, Clydesdale Horse Society and all the Native Breed Societies.
The list of Sections available are: Shires, Clydesdales, Heavy Horse Young Handler, Heavy Horse Turnouts, Cleveland Bays, In Hand Irish Draught, Hunter Breeding, Ridden Hunters, Show Hunter of the Year (HOYS qualifier), Working Hunter, Riding Horse, Ridden Cob, Retrained Racehorse,Coloured Horse/Pony, Veteran Horse/Pony, In Hand Mountain & Moorland, Ridden Mountain & Moorland, Mountain & Moorland WHP, Ridden Show Pony, Ridden Show Hunter Pony, Working Hunter Pony, Private Driving, Mounted Fancy Dress.
The Horse Committee looks at introducing new classes where time and space allow.
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Discover more about the classes, competitions and displays taking place throughout the day:
🐎 Horse and Pony Section
The Horse & Pony section is a major part of the Ryedale Show, with a full day of competition and displays across multiple rings. Featuring a wide range of classes from in-hand showing and ridden classes to working hunter and driving, the section attracts competitors from across the region and beyond.
With eight rings running throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a continuous programme of equestrian activity, showcasing quality horses and ponies, skilled horsemanship and traditional showing classes.
🐴 Showing and Breeding Classes
A wide variety of in-hand and ridden classes are held throughout the day, including Mountain & Moorland, hunters, riding horses, cobs and coloured classes. There are also specialist breed classes such as Cleveland Bays, Irish Draughts, Shires and Clydesdales, alongside hunter breeding and youngstock classes.
These classes highlight both the quality of breeding and the skill of exhibitors, with championships held across many sections.
🏆 Qualifiers and Competition Highlights
The show hosts a number of prestigious qualifying classes, including qualifiers for the London International Horse Show and the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse series.
The popular Rising Stars classes provide opportunities for amateur riders to compete at a high level, with classes for ridden hunters, working hunters, cobs, hacks and riding horses.
🐎 Working Hunter & Performance Classes
Working hunter and working show horse classes combine jumping and showing, testing both the athletic ability and presentation of horse and rider. These classes are always a highlight, offering exciting competition and a great spectacle for visitors.
Style and performance classes also feature, focusing on ride quality, harmony and overall presentation.
🐴 Heavy Horses and Traditional Displays
Heavy horses play an important role in the show, with classes for Shires and Clydesdales, as well as young handler competitions.
In the Main Ring, visitors can enjoy traditional displays including heavy horses in plough harness, turnout classes and parades, celebrating the heritage of working horses in agriculture.
🎠 Main Ring Entertainment
The Horse and Pony section also contributes to the Main Ring programme, with events including mounted fancy dress, private driving, Pony Club mounted games and the Grand Parade.
These displays provide a fantastic showcase of horsemanship, tradition and entertainment for all ages.