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THE 79th ANNUAL

TARRANT GUNVILLE
HORSE SHOW, GYMKHANA
AND COMIC DOG SHOW

EASTBURY PARK (DT11 8JQ)
By kind permission of The Farquharson family
Saturday 15th August 2026

Comic Dog Show during the afternoon  |  Stalls and Refreshments
Official photographers – Nigel Gidney Photos


Online entries (www.equoevents.co.uk) close 14th August 2025

Late entries accepted on the day; some classes may be limited.

Patron: James Farquharson Esq.
Secretary: secretary@tarrantgunvillehorseshow.co.uk

Admission
All cars £7
Horse boxes or vehicles towing trailers – free entry
On foot – free entry

Proceeds from the 2026 Horse Show will be donated to:

Tarrant Gunville Church · Tarrant Gunville Playing Field · Riding for the Disabled · Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance · Veterans with Dogs

Judges

Hunters – Mr Richard Stone
Children’s Ponies – Mrs Nicola Stephens
Cobs & Coloured Horse & Pony – Mr Richard Stone
Veteran, Best Rider, Family Pony – Mrs Nicola Stephens
Show Jumping – Vikki Taylor
Mounted Fancy Dress –  Lady Stoppard
Comic Dog Show – Nicky Sandy-Urquhart

Entry Fees

All classes £6 · Clear round £5 · Gymkhana £10 · First Aid £4
Late entry £10

Prizes

Unless otherwise stated:
1st £10 · 2nd £8 · 3rd £6 · Rosettes 1st–4th place

Classes & Schedule

Total of 25 classes across three rings.
Timings are for guidance only.

Comic Dog Show – during the afternoon

Entries at ringside £2 per class.
Dog races (small then large) will take place during the afternoon.
Prizes for every class.

  1. Most Handsome Dog
  2. Prettiest Bitch
  3. Best Veteran (over 9 years)
  4. Best Child Dog Handler
  5. Best Pair (Most Alike)
  6. Best Puppy
  7. Best Terrier
  8. Dog Most Like Its Owner
  9. Fancy Dress
  10. Scruffiest Dog
  11. Best in Show

Gymkhana – Ring 2

Rosettes awarded for 1st–4th place.
Sections: 9 years & under · 15 years & under.

Potato Race · Egg & Spoon · Sack Race · Trotting Race · Bending · Flag Race · Spud Scrum

Rules

  1. The decision of the Judges and Committee is final.
  2. No horse or pony may be ridden by more than one competitor in a class.
  3. No responsibility is accepted for accident, damage or loss.
  4. Competitors must hold personal liability insurance.
  5. Approved hard hats must be worn by all mounted riders.
  6. Back protectors are strongly recommended for jumping classes.
  7. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
  8. Abusive behaviour will result in removal from the showground.