Equestrian
Our equestrian events are back for another year! Visitors can watch national and international riders and horses at the top of their game competing in a full programme of exciting events, including showjumping, showing and scurry driving. This year will also see the return of our popular Heavy Horse Village and our headline act, the thrilling Atkinson Action Horses.
With thanks to our ring sponsors: Southern Cranes & Access (Main Ardingly Ring), Barfoots (Balcombe Ring) and Bovis Homes (Cuckfield Ring).
Showjumping
We have a full programme of top-class international level showjumping throughout the event. This year, showjumping will take place on all three days in the Balcombe Ring, as well as in the Ardingly Ring, where you can watch the Grand Prix spectacular, along with the International Stairway class. Sunday will see the return of the Sunshine Tour qualifiers for unaffiliated showjumpers in the Cuckfield Ring. See the timetable for full details of event locations and timings.
Cost: included in ticket price
Scurry driving
Scurry driving is a fast-paced sport where a pair of ponies pull a carriage around a course, aiming to get the fastest time. Watch our competitors take part in small and large scurry heats and the scurry driving championship in the main ring.
Cost: included in ticket price
Showing
We’ll be welcoming showing competitors from across the country to the South of England Show. Visitors of all ages will be delighted by a range of competitions, including ridden hunters, mountain & moorland ponies, elegant side saddle, healthiest horse awards, and more, plus the return of the Rising Star classes.
Cost: included in ticket price
Heavy Horse Village
Owners go to enormous lengths to groom and prepare these gentle giants of the agricultural world before they take centre-stage in the main Ardingly Ring. Come along to the Heavy Horse Village, get up close, talk with the horses’ owners and discover more about the different breeds.
Cost: included in ticket price
Hackney Horses
Don’t miss the ever-popular Hackney Horse classes in the Main Ardingly Ring on Friday. The Hackney Horse & Pony are ‘critical’ on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust List and the Hackney Horse Society aims to promote the breed.
Cost: included in ticket price
Equestrian shopping stands
From jodhpurs and dressage jackets, to brushes, shovels and other tack room accessories, you’ll find some great purchases at our equestrian shopping stands.
Cost: included in ticket price
Equestrian Games UK
Local young equestrians from Equestrian Games UK showing how they can mix speed with agility whilst taking part in a series of games on their ponies.
On Saturday and Sunday only.
Cost: included in ticket price
South of England Horse Shoeing Competition
Watch farriers compete in horse shoeing and shoe making. Each class takes approximately 55 minutes and will be running continuously throughout the three days. With experts and apprentices taking part under the intense heat of the shoeing area, this is not to be missed.
Kindly sponsored by Handmade Shoes.
Cost: included in ticket price
Healthiest Horse Awards
Recognising the importance of keeping show horses a healthy weight, this initiative was developed and funded by The Horse Trust in partnership with the University of Liverpool.
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Cost: included in ticket price
Behind the Stable Door
Come along for a showcase on farriery and talks about the equine industry.
Cost: included in ticket price
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Membership
If you enjoy attending our shows, find out more about Membership. You can attend each day of our four seasonal shows, access Members’ areas including parking, and you will be helping us to continue our work to fund and support agricultural education and countryside learning.
