Information & FAQs
This page contains lots of helpful information, links to more information and resources for all would-be Sunshine Tour competitors š
The information and articles are updated throughout the year.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We use our social media to push out updates regularly, both prior to the show and throughout the 4 days of competition at Hickstead in September.
QUALIFYING & REGISTERINGĀ
To find out all the need-to-know stuff about how to qualify, what the criteria and restrictions are, and how to register a horse and competitor to take part in qualifying competitions, visit the Qualifying & Registration page.
FINDING REGISTERED CENTRES & CLUBS
Visit the Qualifier Centres & Clubs page to find local registered venues and upcoming competition dates.
RULES & RESTRICTIONS
To ensure you are aware of and comply with the Sunshine Tour rules and restrictions, please visit the Rules & Restrictions page.
SHOWGROUND INFORMATION
- Showground Map
- Getting Around the ShowgroundĀ –Ā Journey in Minutes
- Parking & Camping Guidance
- Stabling & Stay Away Shows Guidance
DRESSAGE TESTS for Lead Rein and Starters Assisted dressage class:
Starters Dressage Test 1 – Written
Starters Dressage Test 1 – Diagrams
VACCINATIONS & PASSPORTS
- Vaccination for Equine Influenza is required: Horses/ponies must have up-to-date ANNUAL vaccination or have completed at least TWO initial vaccination injections. In either case, the last injection must not have been given LESS THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE COMPETITION.
- If staying overnight, you must present your passport to Stable Manager when claiming your stable. Day competitors must have passports available for inspection by Security or Stewards in lorry parking area. Not required at ringside unless requested.
TIMETABLES, SCHEDULES & ENTRIES 2025
Timetables and schedules are published on the run-up to the show. The most up-to-date information can always be found via our Facebook Page and Facebook Group. Please read the full schedule & check the timetable before entering!
ENTER
Online entries and printable entry forms will be available on the Enter page, prior tot he show.
- Class Entries Open Online: 10th August
- Class Entries Open Post: 11th August
- Class Entries Close: 13th August
- Stable Bookings Open Online: 10th August
- Stable Bookings Open Post: 11th August
- Stable Bookings Close: TBC
FAQs
What’s a Tour? Information about the groups of championship classes
Important Information in general!
Qualification– mix and match classes, like for like classes and flexibility. Guidance on Qualification Codes and Valid Classes
A Conversation with Sunshine Tour – more FAQs
Rule of 6Ā relating to amount of championship classes able to be entered
Juniors, Seniors or Inbetweeners? Rider and handler ages
When is a Horse not a Horse– horse and pony heights, cob heights
Showing- Small Tour and Grand Tour Classes click on “Qualifier Classes” at the bottom of the page.
SOCIAL MEDIA