From 11.00 on Low Moor you can choose to watch horse showing classes, the entrants are retired racehorses who are now following a different career path, where the horses will show how just how versatile the Thoroughbred breed is and the bonds they have created with their new owners.
Class 1: Tattersalls RoR Tattersalls RoR OPEN In-Hand Show Series Qualifier 2026
Class eligibility:
• Open to ALL RoR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and
geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st of January 2026.
Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can
be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused by racing will be ignored. All
those entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the
Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
• Qualifications: The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National
Championships at Aintree, August 22nd, 2026. The Highest Placed Veteran also
qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Open In-Hand Veteran Show final at the Jockey
Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd 2026
Class 2: Have A Go at RoR Ridden Showing
Class eligibility:
• Open to ALL RoR competition registered horses aged 4 yrs and over. Riders must be 15
years or over on the 1st of January 2026. RoR Showing rules apply re tack and turnout.
Horses will not be ridden by the judge, shoeing rules will permit barefoot or partially
shod and are as per British Dressage (plastic or glued on shoes are permitted but must
not cover the heel area, hoof boots of any kind are not permitted nor any form of hoof
cast or casting on the hoof). Blemishes will not be taken into account. Class will be
judged under ‘riding horse’ format without type being taken into consideration.
• This class is not a qualifier for any other series or championship.
Class 3: Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Series qualifier 2026
Class eligibility:
• Open to ALL RoR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings,
owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st
January 2026. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with
a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes
ARE IGNORED in this series.
• The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to
compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into
consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final.
Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
Qualifications:
• The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 21st 2026
• The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Special at the Jockey
Club RoR National Championships on August 22nd, 2026.
• Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final at Aintree on August
22nd 2026
Jude for all classes: Miss Sally Beeden (Tadcaster)
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