E185: Open In Hand Rescue
Open in Hand: Any age, type, breed. Mares with foal at foot are not permitted. No exhibit under the age of one year may be exhibited on its own.
Please register for membership of the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show to receive discounted entry fees where applicable. You must have submitted and completed your membership order before entering the class in order to avail of the discount.
Each equestrian exhibitor will be charged a £5 first aid levy fee. This is compulsory for each exhibitor and will automatically be applied at the checkout.
Sunday 30th August 2026
CLASS RULES, REGULATIONS & QUALIFIERSThese classes are affiliated to The Rescue Equine Showing Society and are a qualifier for the Final taking place at Equifest, Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire in August 2027. The two highest placed exhbits not already qualified in each class will qualify.
Definition of Rescue
1. Any equine that is adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any National Equine Welfare Council registered Charity (NEWC).
2. Any equine that has been adopted, fostered, under a guardianship scheme from any other equine charity (must be registered with the Charity Commission).
3. Any equine that has been ‘independently’ rescued by an individual. There must be supporting evidence (photographic, veterinary) that will be included in the ‘Rescue History’ for the equine, to demonstrate their rescue status.
Mark System:
The mark system is designed to reward those equines that have the strongest rescue history and most dramatic ‘transformation’. Marks are awarded as follows:
Rescue History and Transformation - 60%
Performance - 40%
In the event of a tie, the Rescue History and Transformation takes precedence.
All entries must provide, on entry to the class, a written ‘Rescue History’, detailing the background and history of the equine. Also, to be included are ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs. This will be for the Judge to discuss with the competitor during the judging of the class and marks awarded accordingly. (A template for the layout for this Rescue History can be found on the Rescue Equine Showing Society website and at www.edenbridge-show.co.uk). This document MUST be emailed to info@edenbridge-show.co.uk at the time of entry.
No entries permitted on day of event.