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SPRING HALL HOBBY HORSE CHRISTMAS EVENT including Showjumping, Chase Me Charlie, Barrel Racing and Freestyle Dressage
Please come and join us on Saturday 6th December 2025 for another fun family day of hobby horsing around with your fellow hobby horse enthusiasts in a friendly and encouraging environment - this time with a christmas twist!
We have lots of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Pre booking of classes is essential - due to the weather getting colder we will be back in our indoor school so numbers will be limited (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
No dogs please – unless assistance dogs
Plenty of parking - on hard standing
We don't have a caterer but there will be complementary hot drinks, squash and biscuits available. Please bring your own food and drinks
No refunds will be given unless we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances
**THIS SHOW IS FOR HOBBY HORSES – NOT REAL HORSES/PONIES!**
Schedule: Check In at 9.30
Class 1 - 20cm
Class 2 - 30cm
Class 3 - 40cm
Class 4 - 40cm pairs
Class 5 - 50cm
Class 6 - 60cm
Class 7 - 70cm
Class 8 - Chase Me Charlie
LUNCH
Class 9 – Barrel Racing
Class 10 – Freestyle Dressage - to Christmas Music
Class 1 will be split into age groups for placing rosettes – 7 and unders, 8 and overs
Class 8 and 9 will be split into age groups - 9 and unders, 10 and overs
Check in is from 9.30am – 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
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.
I ll email after entries close (6pm) on 5.12.25 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 . . . . . Will be spilt into 9 and under and 10 and over
Class 9 - Barrel Racing - Riders will speed around barrels, aiming to finish with the fastest time! It s a crowd favourite, full of thrills and excitement. No jumping involved. Will be split into 9 years and under and 10 years and overs
Class 10 - Freestyle Dressage - chose your christmas music and perform in our 7m x 14m dressage arena
Prizes!
Classes 1 - 7 - Special Christmas Rosettes 1st - 10th, Well Done Christmas Rosettes for all
Class 8 - Special Christmas Medals Medals 1st - 4th, Well done Christmas Rosettes for all
Class 9 - Special Christmas Medals Medals 1st - 4th, Well done Christmas Medals for all
Class 10 - Certficates and Christmas Rosettes for all
Free to spectate
£10 per round, with discount for multiple rounds - every 3rd round half price when pre-entering! Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
For the pairs it’s £10 per child
Loan of a hobby horse - £5 – limited number available
Pre booking of classes is essential - due to the weather getting colder we will be back in our indoor school so numbers will be limited (although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers)
Feel free to bring a chair/picnic blanket to sit on!
Any questions – please email springhallhobbyhorses@gmail.com
Entries close on 5.12.25 at 6pm
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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