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A Guide To Showing A Veteran
2024 updates and amendments to Rulebook following initial publication.
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23.07.2024 addition Rule C.24
No Rider may compete in any V.H.S. classes with any type of broken limb.
16.07.2024 addition of rule B7 & C4.1
B7 – On rare occasions a horse may injure itself traveling, being worked in or competing, or blood may be noticed from the mouth or nostrils or other parts of the horse’s body. In these circumstances the competitor should not compete or should cease competing immediately and get their horse checked as soon as possible once blood has been noticed. The horse should be treated and where necessary the person responsible for the horse should seek veterinary advice and attention to ensure the animal can travel home or continue to compete in further classes on the day.
C4.1 – First ridden riders (7-9 years of age). First ridden riders are to have attained their 7th but not their 10th birthday before the first of January in the current showing year.
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(For more detailed information please refer to the Rule Book)
The Veteran Horse Society hosts showing classes throughout the UK at a variety of shows, From local to County level.
You can find shows locally to you by simply following the competing link on this website.
Shows are constantly updated as more shows choose our affiliation.
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Foundation Classes
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AREA QUALIFIER (1st round)
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Pre-Veteran (15-19 years) In hand and Ridden
Veteran (20-24 years) In hand and Ridden
Diamond (25 years Plus) In hand and Ridden
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Qualification System
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Open to members and non-members. All competitors and grooms must adhere to VHS Rules in all circumstances. Failure to do so may result in immediate disqualification.
To enter a Regional (2nd round) you MUST qualify and become a member before entering.
Qualifying From an Area Show to a Regional Final.
VHS Regional Final qualification. All competitors placed 1st to 4th in each age category, in an area qualifier, will qualify for the corresponding class at VHS Regional Finals. Members will present their Show Card to the Judge for signing, whilst non-members will receive a red card which can then be exchanged for a verified Show Card on receipt of their Membership application. Regional Finals are open to qualified members only. (To enter a Regional (2nd round) you MUST qualify from an Area Qualifier)
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DIRECT QUALIFIER. (2nd round)
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This is one of 2 direct routes to the Supreme.
(To include M&M Supreme Final Ticket)
Pre-Veteran (15-19 years) In hand and Ridden
Veteran (20-24 years) In hand and Ridden
Diamond (25 years Plus) In hand and Ridden
Open to Full members OR Day memberS only. Day membership must be purchased from VHS head office in advance of the show, at a cost of £25. Non Members to purchase Day Membership which includes a temporary Membership Card and age badge.
Cards will be required to be shown to the ring steward before entering the ring.
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1st & 2nd Place to qualify to the Supreme VHS Final
3rd & 4th Place to qualify for the Regional Finals.
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Competitors placed 1st and 2nd in each class will qualify. If the competitor has already qualified or does not wish to attend, they must refuse the qualification and pass it down the line on the day.
The qualifying Member is to present the show card to the judge once line up has been called after or during rosette presentation. For classes with fewer than 5 entries forward, Supreme Final qualifications will be awarded at the judge’s discretion and are not guaranteed.
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M&M Supreme Final qualification.
The highest placed M&M in each age class will receive a yellow qualification card and the competitor must also hand the judge their showing card for signing, allowing them to enter the VHS M&M Supreme Final at the National Veteran Open Championships. This is awarded upon the judges’ discretion.
Entries for the VHS Supreme Final must made within 21 days of qualification date. Late entries are no longer permitted, due to large entry numbers.
Grooms are expected to turnout to a high standard or points will be lost
REGIONAL FINAL (2nd round)
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This is one of the final rounds to the Supreme Final
(To include M&M Supreme Final Ticket)
Pre-Veteran (15-19 years) In hand and Ridden
Veteran (20-24 years) In hand and Ridden
Diamond (25 years Plus) In hand and Ridden
Only fully qualified Members holding a verified or Signed Showing Card for the current year and current VHS membership card and may enter. All cards must be carried in the ring and produced on request – no exceptions will be made.
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1st & 2nd Place to qualify to the Supreme VHS Final
3rd & 4th Place to qualify for the Regional Finals
Supreme Final qualification.
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Competitors placed 1st and 2nd in each class will qualify. If the competitor has already qualified or does not wish to attend, they must refuse the qualification and pass it down the line on the day. The qualifying Member is to present the show card to the judge once line up has been called after or during rosette presentation. Entries for the VHS Supreme Final must made within 21 days of qualification date. Late entries are no longer permitted, due to large entry numbers. For classes with fewer than 5 entries forward, Supreme Final qualifications will be awarded at the judge’s discretion and are not guaranteed.
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M&M Supreme Final qualification.
The highest placed M&M in each age class will receive a yellow qualification card and the competitor must also hand the judge their showing card for signing, allowing them to enter the VHS M&M Supreme Final at the National Veteran Open Championships. This is awarded upon the judges’ discretion.
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GOLDEN TICKET
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This is open to breed and colour National Championships only. The overall Veteran Champion and Reserve (Ridden or Inhand) are issued with a Golden Ticket to the Supreme Final of their relevant age category. This maybe handed down but no lower than 4th place.
They may not be members to gain qualification and may enter the Supreme Final in the attire they qualified in.
However, Membership and class entry is to be made within 2 weeks of qualification. Non Members must then make themselves aware of the VHS Rule Book for that relevant year.