Exclusively for amateurs

Amateur of the Year Show

An exciting new final to be held on 6th and 7th December 2025 at Stoneleigh Park.  Amateur of the Year finals for those who have qualified throughout the season.  Please see competitor information for the qualification process and elgilibity.

All Amateurs must abide by the TSR Handbook.

 

 CLASSIFICATION
1Coloured Pony Amateur of the Year
2Coloured Horse Amateur of the Year
3Small Breeds Mountain and Moorland Amateur of the Year
4Large Breeds Mountain and Moorland Amateur of the Year
5Lead Rein Mountain and Moorland Amateur of the Year
6First Ridden Mountain and Moorland Amateur of the Year
7Plaited Pony Amateur of the Year
8Lead Rein Plaited Amateur of the Year
9First Ridden Plaited Amateur of the Year
10Hack Amateur of the Year
11Riding Horse Amateur of the Year
12Cob Amateur of the Year
13Hunter Amateur of the Year
14Riding Club Horse Amateur of the Year
15Riding Club Pony Amateur of the Year

 

The two highest placed exhibits not already qualified will qualify for the relevant Amateur of the Year final class to be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 6th and 7th December 2025

  1. COLOURED PONY AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age. Spurs may not be worn. Ponies 153cms and under. This class may be split into Native and Non-Native at the final

  1. COLOURED HORSE AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Piebald/Skewbald, stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age. Spurs may be worn by adult riders. Animals 153cms and over.  This class may be split into Native and Non-Native at the final.

  1. MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND SMALL BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, Shetland, Welsh A and Welsh B. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age and suitably mounted.

  1. MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND LARGE BREEDS RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their respective Pure Bred Societies of Fells, Dales, Highlands, New Forests, Connemara, Welsh C and Welsh D. Stallion, mare or gelding 4 years and over. Riders any age

  1. LEAD REIN MOUNTAIN AND MOOLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B. Mares or geldings 4 years old and over, not exceeding 128cms. Riders must have attained their 3rd birthday but not have attained their

their 9th birthday before 1st January in the current year. Led by an attendant and shown in a snaffle bridle, the lead rein to be attached to the noseband only.

  1. FIRST RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Mountain and Moorland ponies registered with their Pure Bred Societies of Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh A or B.  Mares or geldings 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.

  1. PLAITED PONY AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open plaited pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 148cms.  Any suitably mounted rider.

  1. LEAD REIN PLAITED AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Lead Rein Pony mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders to have attained their 3rd birthday but not their 9th 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.

  1. FIRST RIDDEN PLAITED AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

First Ridden Pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 128cms. Riders not to have attained their 10th birthday before 1st January in the current year. To be shown in any suitable bridle.

  1. RIDDEN HACK AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open to Hacks, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 160cms. Riders any age.

  1. RIDDEN RIDING HORSE AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Riding Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms but not exceeding 158cms. Riders any age.

  1. RIDDEN COB AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. To be shown hogged and trimmed. Riders any age

 

  1. RIDDEN HUNTER AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.

  1. RIDING CLUB HORSE AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Riding Club Horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Exceeding 148cms. Riders any age.

 

  1. RIDING CLUB PONY AMATEUR OF THE YEAR

Open Riding Club Pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over. Not Exceeding 148cms. Lead reins not permitted.

CONDITIONS OF AFFILIATION

 

  1. Shows must include in their final schedule the following wording. This Show is affiliated to The Showing Register Amateur of the Year Final, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 6th and 7th December 2025.  The two highest exhibits not already qualified in each affiliated class will qualify.
  2. A draft copy of the schedule must be forward for approval before going to print or online.
  3. Judges to be chosen from The Showing Register O or H Panel.
  4. All correspondence relating to these documents must be sent to: Debbie Spears, The Showing Register, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warks, CV8 2LZ.
  5. No refund of any monies will be made to the show in respect of any starting or non-starting entrant for any reason whatsoever.
  6. TSR reserves the right to withdraw and re-allocate any qualifiers from any show if the conditions contained herein are not adhered to.
  7. TSR Amateur qualifiers may be held in conjunction with other competitions
  8. Equine welfare is of paramount importance therefore it is recommended that each show has a Welfare Policy in place.
  9. By accepting to hold TSR qualifiers, you are agreeing to adhere to the latest General Data Protection Regulations and will follow procedures set out by TSR and Grandstand Media Ltd.
  10. All riders must attain their 3rd birthday by 1st January of the current year. All riders must be suitably mounted.
  11. Handlers of Lead Rein ponies must be at least 14 years of ag