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2026 Show Season

EXTRA SHOWS



These shows are not on the current shows list and all hold Open classes which qualify for the evening performance at the 2026 BMHS Breed Show at Moreton Morrell College, Warcs on 5th September 2026. Please go to the shows individual website for schedules.


Derbyshire County Show - 28th June

Kent County Show - 3rd/5th July

Denmead Horse Show, Hants - 2nd August

Ellingham Show, Hants. - 8th August

Hampshire Rural Riding Club (HRRC) - 4th October (this show will qualify for the 2027 Breed Show)




New For 2026


There are a number of Showing Rule updates for 2026, please go to 'Showing' 'Showing Rules' for the details. The new rules are in bold.


Measuring 2026


Measuring will ONLY take place at designated venues and dates.


28th Feb - S Wales, NP26 3EN

28th Feb - Bolton, BL2 4JD

8th March - Tamworth, B78 2BW

21st March - Stretcholt, TA6 4SR

29th March - Maldon, CM9 6SH

19th April - Stretcholt, TA6 4SR


Measuring needs to be booked in advance online through the button on the home page. £10 for 1st horse, £5 for each additional horse non returnable. Payable at time of booking. This is to cover the travelling expenses of the measurers.

The ONLY shows where measuring will take place are the BMHS Spring Show (19th April) and The BMHS Breed Show.

It is the responsibility of the owner/handler to get horses measured. 


Sponsorship


The BMHS would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors for their kind generosity in supporting the 2025 Breed Show.

Supremacy Show Products

Ruggles

Petacarian Portable Showers

Spillers Horse Feeds

Horsehage

Global Herbs 

Mini Horse Sales

Emerald Green Feeds

Your kindness ensures the continued success of our shows, thank you.



Admittance to Stretcholt Farm


(BMHS Shows etc)

Please note that the owners of Stretcholt Farm will not allow on their premises any person who is currently banned from keeping/exhibiting horses by any recognised organisation/society/member of the British Equine Federation.


Sensory Whisker Trimming
For 2026 and future years it will NOT be permissible to trim the sensory whiskers around the muzzle and nostrils. It will also NOT be permissible to trim the hair inside the ears.

Star Seeker Series

For 2026 Star Seeker classes will only be offered at the BMHS Spring Show. Details to follow.

Dress Code

RULE 8A – Dress code for showing British Miniature Horses in all affiliated classes including Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifying classes and the championships themselves.
WOMEN AND MEN 
Hats – velvet covered or dark coloured riding hat / beagler, a flat cap or a bowler.
Clothes – Ankle length smart trousers (any colour). Straight, knee length, navy or black or tweed skirts maybe worn with flesh coloured or navy or black tights. Tweed/twill showing jacket, navy or black showing jacket or black suit. Shirt and tie or stock MUST be worn. Ankle boots or lace up shoes. Waistcoats maybe worn but must be under a jacket. Neutral coloured gloves.
CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS
Showing jacket, trousers/jodphurs, jodhpur boots or suitable leather shoes. Shirt and tie. Riding hat of velvet or dark colour with appropriate safety harness to the BS quality. Neutral coloured gloves.
EVENING PERFORMANCE WEAR
Men – black suit, white shirt, bow tie. Hat and/or gloves may be worn.
Women – Black trousers, black or white top/jacket. Arms must be covered. Hat and/or gloves may be worn.
Normal showing attire may be worn. 

Passports

All foals must be passported by the age of 6 months or by November 30th of the year of birth, which ever is later. It is no longer December 31st.