Qualifying Criteria: 1st – 3rd place in an unaffiliated dressage class from 1st January to 31st July, at a registered centre or club. Qualification DOES NOT go down the line. Pre-registration of horse & competitor is required. Results must be submitted ONLINE for verification within one month of the qualifying competition (or by 7th August for July qualifications).
Intro Dressage Novice Dressage
BD Intro or centre’s own Walk & Trot classes BD Novice tests
Pony Club or Riding Club tests restricted to walk and trot Pony Club Intermediate or Riding Club Novice
Prelim Dressage Elementary Dressage
BD Prelim tests BD Elementary tests
Pony Club Novice or Riding Club Prelim Pony Club Open or Riding Club Advanced
Junior Dressage
Junior classes or junior riders taking part in Intro, Prelim, Novice and Elementary classes
Not eligible….. Teams, training classes, clinics, quadrilles, virtual competitions, BD affiliated or BD Quest classes, member-only classes/shows, second rounds, or championship classes.
Qualifying Criteria: 1st – 3rd place in an unaffiliated show jumping class from 1st January to 31st July, at a registered centre or club. Qualification DOES NOT go down the line. Pre-registration for horse & competitor required. Results must be submitted ONLINE for verification within one month of qualifying competition (or by 7th August for July qualifications).
Juniors Seniors
Lead Rein 50cm
Cross Pole / Bottom Hole / 30cm 60cm
40cm & 45cm 65cm
50cm 70cm
60cm 75cm
65cm 80cm
70cm 85cm
75cm 90cm
80cm Mixed Junior and Senior
85cm 95cm
90cm 1m
Not eligible….. Team, pairs, horse & hound, puissance, 5 Bar, fault & out, BS affiliated, BS Club, BS Just for Schools, training classes, member-only classes/shows, second rounds or championship classes.
Qualifying Criteria: Combined show jumping and cross country unaffiliated class. 1st – 4th place gained from 1st November to 31st December at any venue, from 1st January to 31st July at a registered centre or club. Qualification DOES NOT go down the line. Pre-registration for horse & competitor required. Results must be submitted ONLINE for verification within one month of qualifying competition (by 31st January for November & December competitions, by 7th August for July competitions).
Up to 50cm Championship is 50cm
55cm, 60cm & 65cm Championship is 60cm
65cm, 70cm & 75cm Championship is 70cm
75cm & 80cm Championship is 80cm
85cm, 90cm & 95cm Championship is 90cm
Not eligible….. ODE, cross country, hunter trial, team chase or BE affiliated classes, training classes, member-only classes/shows, second rounds or championship classes.
Qualifying Criteria: Class and show must be OPEN TO ALL and not require a membership or pre-qualification. 1st – 4th place gained from 1st November to 31st December at any venue, from 1st January to 31st July at a registered centre or club. Qualification DOES NOT go down the line. Pre-registration for horse & competitor required. Results must be submitted ONLINE for verification within one month of qualifying competition (by 31st January for November & December competitions, by 7th August for July competitions).
Fun Showing Classes
Any Novelty and Fun showing classes: e.g. Prettiest Mare, Handsomest Gelding, Judge’s Choice etc.
Judging of class could be based on turnout, neatness, presentation, manners, suitability, encouragement.
participation etc. If in doubt about the eligibility of your class, please check with Sunshine Tour HQ.
Turnout Classes
Condition & Turnout classes – ridden, in-hand & lead rein.
Novice, Newcomer, Introduction to Showing, Set Pattern, Walk & Trot classes (but not training classes).
Ridden & In-Hand classes for horses or ponies or mixed heights – novice, introductory or restricted classes.
Lead Rein & First Ridden
Lead Rein Show Pony or M&M or mixed type classes – 10 years and under.
First Ridden Show Pony or M&M or mixed type classes – 12 years and under.
Equitation & Best Rider
Equitation or Best Rider – 12 years and under, 16 years and under or mixed age classes.
Junior Handler or Child Handler classes.
Pony Club, Riding Club, All-Rounder, Family Horse & Pony
Pony Club Pony or Riding Club Horse or All-Rounder Horse/Pony.
Family or Versatile Pony or Horse & Handy Pony or Handy Horse.
Veteran Horse & Pony
Ridden or In-Hand or Lead Rein Veteran or Senior class for horses or ponies 15 years & over.
Rescued or Rehabilitated
Ridden or In-Hand class for rescued or rehabilitated horses and ponies.
In-Hand Show Horse & Show Pony
Cobs and Maxi Cobs – in-hand classes, can be separate or mixed height classes
Show Horse, Riding Horse, Hack & Thoroughbred classes – in-hand, can be separate classes or mixed
Show Hunter classes – in-hand, can be divided into small and large horses or mixed
Mountain and Moorland or Native – in-hand, can be divided into small and large breed or mixed
Coloured, Odd Coloured and Piebald & Skewbald – in-hand horse or pony or mixed height classes
Show Pony & Show Hunter Pony – in-hand show pony or show hunter pony or mixed type classes
Ridden Show Horse & Show Pony
Cobs and Maxi Cobs – ridden classes, can be separate or mixed height classes
Riding Horse and Hack classes – can be separate type/height classes or mixed
Show Hunter & Ridden Hunter classes – can be divided into small and large horses or mixed
Mountain and Moorland or Native – ridden, can be divided into small and large breed or mixed
Coloured, Odd Coloured and Piebald & Skewbald – ridden horse or pony or mixed
Show Pony & Show Hunter Pony – ridden show pony or show hunter pony or mixed type classes
Working Hunter, Working Show Horse/Cob & Working Hunter Pony
Working Hunter, Working Show Horse or Working Cob – can be split by type or mixed.
Working Hunter Pony and M&M Working Hunter Pony – can be split by height or mixed height.
Not eligible.. Training classes, members-only classes/shows, affiliated classes, costume, second rounds or championship classes.
NEW! There is NOT a championship for: foreign breeds, part-bred arabs or natives, mini show cobs.
QUALIFIER CLASSES
2026 Summary of Qualifier Classes HERE