Ridden Showing Championship Classes
28th September
Please note the judges of these classes will not be riding to ensure the safety of our judges at JHOYS
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) offers a full and vibrant schedule of Ridden Showing Classes, celebrating the beauty, manners, and movement of horses and ponies under saddle. These classes provide the perfect stage to exhibit your equine partner’s way of going, turnout, and suitability for their type.
28th September
Please note the judges of these classes will not be riding to ensure the safety of our judges at JHOYS
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) offers a full and vibrant schedule of Ridden Showing Classes, celebrating the beauty, manners, and movement of horses and ponies under saddle. These classes provide the perfect stage to exhibit your equine partner’s way of going, turnout, and suitability for their type.
28th September
Please note the judges of these classes will not be riding to ensure the safety of our judges at JHOYS
The Jersey Horse of the Year Show (JHOYS) offers a full and vibrant schedule of Ridden Showing Classes, celebrating the beauty, manners, and movement of horses and ponies under saddle. These classes provide the perfect stage to exhibit your equine partner’s way of going, turnout, and suitability for their type.
Open to a wide range of breeds and types, the ridden showing classes include:
🔹 Lead Rein & First Ridden
🔹 Show Ponies, Show Hunters & Riding Horses
🔹 Mountain & Moorland (M&M), Coloureds, Veterans, and more
🐎 What to Expect
Each class is judged on:
✔️ Turnout & Presentation – Smart, traditional attire for rider and horse
✔️ Manners & Rideability – Calm, obedient, and responsive under saddle
✔️ Movement & Way of Going – Rhythm, balance, and straightness
✔️ Overall Impression – Suitability to type
🏆 Championship Opportunity
Winners and top-placed combinations will be eligible for the Ridden Showing Championships, where the very best will compete for the coveted JHOYS Champion Sashes, Rosettes, and Trophies.
📋 Open to juniors and seniors
🎖️ Classes for novices and open-level competitors
🌟 A chance to shine in the spotlight of Jersey’s premier equestrian event
Whether you’re presenting a polished show horse or a much-loved family pony, the JHOYS Ridden Showing Classes offer the perfect blend of tradition, competition, and show ring sparkle.