

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Danibeck Riding Club Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Danibeck Riding Club Show
 
3rd May 2026
 
Commonside Farm
Pontefract
WF7 6HE
(5 mins from J31 M62)
 
Bespoke Sashes &amp; Rosettes
Inhand &amp; Ridden Championships
 
 
Hot Food Served in Café, Toilets &amp; Hard Standing Car Park
Everyone Welcome
Contact – 07722159471
 
Danibeck Riding Club is Affiliated to

    Stars Champion of Champions
                       And
               Equifest 2026


Entries close 1st May 

PRE ENTRY ONLY‼️

Members £10 per class
Non members £15 per class

Pm Danibeck Riding club page or Becca Lucy to Enter! 

 
 
 
INHAND - Indoor Arena 09:00 Start
Class 1 - Youngstock - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to any type of exhibit: Yearlings, 2 or 3 year olds
 
Class 2 - Best Condition
Open to horses &amp; ponies

Class 3 - Coloured InHand Pony Under 143cm &amp; Coloured InHand Horse Over 143cm
SQ – STARS Qualifier Class for Piebald &amp; Skewbald only 
(Skewbald, Piebald, Dun, Roan, Palomino, Cremello, Spotted or Unusual Coloured)
Open to all Coloured ponies, 143cms and under and Coloured horses over 143cms
STARS Points will be split between Horse &amp; Pony
EQUIFEST – open to inhand Piebald &amp; Skewbald stallion, mare, colt, filly or gelding, any age.  The first 3 places will qualify for the BSPA Championships subject to their show rules &amp; conditions.
 
Class 4 - InHand Cob - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to ALL cobs including Traditional
 
Class 5 - Mountain &amp; Moorland InHand Large &amp; Small Breed - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to all M&amp;M large breed types: Highlands, Fells, Dales, New Forest, Welsh C&amp;D, Connemara.
Open to all M&amp;M small breed types: Shetland, Dartmoor, Welsh A&amp;B, Exmoor.
STARS Points will be split between Large &amp; Small
EQUIFEST – open to inhand Mountain &amp; Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C &amp; D – stallion, mare, gelding colt or filly – any age.
 
Class 6 - InHand Plaited Show Horse &amp; Show Pony  - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to all plaited horses exceeding 148cms. To be shown plaited and trimmed.
Open to all plaited ponies under 148cms. To be shown plaited and trimmed.
STARS Points will be split between Show Horse &amp; Show Pony
 
Class 7 - Veteran InHand 15yrs + - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to all horses and ponies 15yrs &amp; over
EQUIFEST – stallion, mare or gelding, 15yrs and over, any type or breed.
 
Class 8A - Junior Handler – SQ – STARS Qualifier Class - Handlers to have attained their 12th birthday but not their 18th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Horse or pony any height.
 
Class 8B - Young Handler - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class - Handlers to have attained their 8th birthday but not their 12th birthday before 1st January in current year. Horse or pony any height.
 
Class 8C - Tiny Tots Handler - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class - Handlers must have attained their 4th birthday but not their 8th birthday before 1st of January in the current year, pony not to exceed 128cms. Handlers MUST be accompanied by an adult in the ring, BUT the adult may not assist in handling of the pony unless the handler is in difficulty. Ponies must be suitable for the child.
 
Class 9 - Handsome Horse – walk in &amp; line up
 
Class 10 - Bonny Pony – walk in &amp; line up
 
INHAND CHAMPIONSHIPS - JUNIOR, MEMBERS &amp; SENIOR ALL 1ST &amp; 2ND PLACINGS ALL INHAND CLASSES **20 minute lunch break, Indoor Arena will be available for ridden competitors to warm up**
 
Ridden Classes NOT BEFORE 12:30 (Indoor Arena)
 
Class 11 - Best Turned Out - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to any age rider, horse, or pony. LR ponies eligible for this class. This class will be judged as follows:  30% Cleanliness, condition, and correctness of tack, 30% Cleanliness and preparation of pony, 30% cleanliness neatness of rider (and handler if on LR). 10% overall impression.
** Class 13 is eligible for the ridden championships at the end of the day NOT the Mini Championship**
 
Class 12A Lead Rein Pony - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS points will be split between Plaited ponies &amp; M&amp;M ponies.  
Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before the 1st of January in the current year. Ponies not to exceed 128cms. Snaffle bridles only. Lead rein to be attached directly between nose band and the leader’s hand only.
Qualifier for EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN &amp; MOORLAND LEAD REIN Open to Mountain &amp; Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Breed Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 9th birthday before 1stJanuary in the current year. To be led by an attendant and shown in a Snaffle Bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
EQUIFEST SHOW PONY LEAD REIN
Leading Rein Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old &amp; over not exceeding 128cms. Riders not
to have attained their 8th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be led by an
attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle. Lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.
EQUIFEST SHOW HUNTER PONY- LEAD REIN
Show Hunter Pony – Lead Rein, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding
122cms. Rider not to have attained their 9th Birthday before 1st January in the current year.
 
Class 12B – Lead Rein Equitation - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Rider not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only. Lead rein to be attached directly between noseband and the leader’s hand only.
 
Class 13A – First Ridden Pony - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS points will be split between Plaited ponies &amp; M&amp;M ponies.  Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday on 1st January in the current year. Ponies not to exceed 128cms. Snaffle bridles only.
Qualifier for EQUIFEST MOUNTAIN &amp; MOORLAND
FIRST RIDDEN Open to Mountain &amp; Moorland ponies, registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, and Welsh A or B. Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle
EQUIFEST SHOW PONY FIRST RIDDEN
First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cm. Riders not
to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in
any suitable bridle.
 
Class 13B – First Ridden Equitation - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Rider not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Snaffle bridles only.
                                 
MINI CHAMPIONSHIP (Classes 12A, 12B, 13A &amp; 13B ONLY)
 
 
 
 
 
Class 14A - Walk &amp; Trot Junior 16yrs and under (No Cantering)
 
Class 14B – Walk &amp; Trot Senior (No Cantering)
 
Class 15 – Equitation Junior &amp; Senior - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS Points will be split between Junior and Senior.
Junior 18yrs &amp; under rider not to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Senior rider to have attained their 18th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Horse/pony any height. Snaffle bridles only.
 
Class 16 - Ridden Mountain &amp; Moorland - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS Points will be split between M&amp;M Large &amp; M&amp;M Small
Open to Large &amp; Small Breeds – Rider Any Age, Any suitable bridle.
EQUIFEST OPEN RIDDEN MOUNTAIN &amp; MOORLAND Open to Mountain &amp; Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A, B, C and D. Stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Rider any age.
JUNIOR RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
Mares and geldings, 4 years old &amp; over, registered in the respective pure bred Stud Books
of Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland and Welsh
Section A,B,C &amp; D. Riders of Small Breeds not to have attained their 14th birthday before
1st January in the current year. Riders of Large Breeds not to have attained their 18th
birthday before 1st January in the current year.
 
Class 17 – Ridden Show Pony &amp; Show Horse - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS Points will be split between Show Pony &amp; Show Horse
Rider any age. Open to all plaited show ponies not exceeding 148cms. Any suitable bridle.
Rider any age. Open to all plaited horses exceeding 148cms. Any suitable bridle
EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW PONIES Open Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. Classes may be divided as follows:
• Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 13th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
• Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms. Riders not to have attained their 15th birthday before1st January in the current year.
Show Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year
EQUIFEST INTERMEDIATE SHOW RIDING TYPE
Open Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
146cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before
1st January in the current year. Classes may be divided as follows:
• Open Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 153cms. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
• Open Intermediate Show Riding Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 153cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
EQUIFEST RIDDEN HACKS - Open Show Hacks, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.
Classes may be divided as follows:
• Small Hacks – mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 154cms. Riders any age.
• Large Hacks – mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 154cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age
EQUIFEST RIDING HORSES - Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Riders any age. Classes may be divided as follows:
• Small Riding Horses - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
• Large Riding Horses - mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
 
Class 18 - Ridden Hunter &amp; Show Hunter Ponies - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
STARS points will be split between Horse &amp; Pony
Horse - Rider any age. Open to all plaited hunter types exceeding 153cms. Any suitable bridle.
Pony - Rider any age. Open to all plaited show hunter ponies under 153cms. Any suitable bridle.
EQUIFEST RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES
Show Hunter Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms. Riders
not to have attained their 20th birthday before the 1st January in the current year.
Classes may be divided as follows:
• Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms. Riders not to have attained their 12th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
• Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 122cms but not exceeding 133cms. Riders not to have attained their 14th birthday before 1st January in the current year
• Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms. Riders not to have attained their 17th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
• Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 143cms but not exceeding 153cms.
• Riders not to have attained their 20th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
EQUIFEST INTERMEDIATE SHOW HUNTER TYPE
Open Intermediate Show Hunter Type, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding
148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders not to have attained their 25th birthday before
1st January in the current year.
EQUIFEST RIDDEN HUNTERS
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old &amp; over, exceeding 153cms. Riders any
age. Classes may be divided as follows:
• Lightweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, capable of carrying up to 12.7 stone.
• Middleweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, capable of carrying 12.7 stone but not 14 stone.
• Heavyweight Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over capable of carrying over 14 stone.
EQUIFEST OPEN SMALL HUNTERS - Open Small Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old &amp; over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.
 
Class 19 - Ridden Veteran 15 years + - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to Horses &amp; Ponies 15yrs and over.  Any suitable Bridle
STARS points will be split as follows:
Horses and ponies aged 15 to 19yrs old.
horses and ponies aged 20+ years old.
EQUIFEST – Open Ridden Veteran - Stallion, mare or gelding, 15yrs and over, any type or breed.
 
Class 20 - Ridden Coloured - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class for Piebald &amp; Skewbald only
STARS points will be split between Plaited &amp; Native, Cob / Traditional type.
Open to Plaited, Native, Cob and Traditional type, coloured horses, and ponies. Rider any age.  Any suitable bridle.  STARS Qualifier only for Piebald &amp; Skewbald.
QUALIFIER FOR BSPA / EQUIFEST RIDDEN PIEBALD / SKEWBALD
Open ridden Piebald / Skewbald stallion, mare or gelding, 4 years old &amp; over. Riders any
age. The first three places will also qualify for the BSPA Championship. Subject to their
show rules &amp; conditions. Classes may be divided according to entries.
 
 
Class 21 - Ridden Cob - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class
Open to ALL ridden cobs including Traditional.  Rider any age, any suitable bridle.
Qualifier for NUPAFEED / EQUIFEST RIDDEN COBS Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old &amp; over, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms. Riders any age.  Classes may be divided as follows:
• Open Lightweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding
155cms.
• Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 155cms.
EQUIFEST MAXI COBS - Open Maxi Cobs, mare or gelding 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms – to be judged as Cobs. Riders any age.
 
Class 22 – Riding Club Horse / Pony  (Horse rider any age, horse 148cm &amp; over – Pony rider any age, pony under 148cm) - SQ – STARS Qualifier Class - STARS Points will be split between Horse &amp; Pony
70% style, manners and way of going for show including a jump, 30% conformation
 
 
 
*** R I D D E N    C H A M P I O N S H I P S ***
 
JUNIOR, SENIOR &amp; MEMBERS RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
FOR ALL 1ST &amp; 2ND PLACINGS
 
 
 


 
Show Rules
 
1. No dogs allowed off leads.
2. All animals should be cleaned up after.  
3. All litter should be placed in the appropriate bin or take it home.
4. All riders must wear a hard hat when mounted.  **Please note if any adult is wanting to wear a bowler or beagler when mounted you must contact Becky Howdle to sign a disclaimer form.
5. Handlers under the age of 16ys to wear a hard hat that is of correct safety standard, PAS015 (ENS1384 are no longer allowed), or higher,  
6. Adult handlers to wear a suitable hat.  
7. All stallions and colts of eligible age to be bitted and lead by a handler of 16yrs and over.
8. Spurs are permitted for Senior Riders only (aged 18yrs and over).
9. Excessive use of whips is forbidden and will result in disqualification. Whips must be of regulation length.
10. Age of handler/rider/horse/pony will be as of 1st January in the current year.
11. Please ensure you are ready for your class to ensure smooth running of the show with no unnecessary delays.  Please Note – There will be NO Refunds if you miss your class, It is your responsibility to ensure you are ready and on time for your class.
12. The organisers and judges reserve the right to refuse an entry in the event of unsoundness.
13. The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate or substitute classes as deemed appropriate.
14. Prams/Pushchairs are discouraged near horses.
15. Any person wishing to make a complaint, must do so on the day of the event, within 30 minutes of the alleged complaint, accompanied by £50 administration fee, which will be refunded if the complaint is upheld.
16. For STARS points riders and handlers must be current members of Danibeck Riding Club. However, at STARS you can represent more than one club.
17. STARS qualification will be taken from points accrued over the 6 Danibeck Riding Club shows.
18. For STARS qualification members must attend a minimum of 2 Danibeck Riding Club Shows.
19. STARS Qualification will be taken from points accrued over the season which give rise to Champion, Reserve or 2nd Reserve for each relevant section across the 6 shows. The first option of representing our club MUST be offered to our Champion of each section. Should they be unable to attend we can offer the place to the Reserve followed by the 2nd Reserve. Only these exhibitors/animals are eligible for STARS qualification.
20. Neither the organisers, Landowners, Committee or Agents of the show accept liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses/ponies, any person, owner, rider, handler, spectator or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.
21. ALL COMPETITORS will be deemed to have read and accepted these rules as a condition of entry.
22. We are a family run show and our aim is to ensure that all competitors have an enjoyable day.  Please Note - The judges decision is FINAL.  We will not tolerate ANY abuse to the judge, about the judge, other competitors, or the show organisers.
 
 
Enjoy your day
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pontefract
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Old Snydale, Commonside Farm
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- **long**: -1.3792041415994
- **full address**: Old Snydale, Commonside Farm, commonside farm, new rd, nr pontefract, old snydale wf7 6he, Pontefract, United Kingdom

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