IHSGB SUMMER SHOW &
BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Aston-le-Walls Equestrian Centre NN11 6RT
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2025
Entries are now OPEN.
The Sport Group and Trustees of the IHSGB invite all members and friends to join us for a celebration of the Icelandic horse. There will be a full range of oval track and pace tests, plus dressage (DWTT), Figures Test (FG1 & FG2) and Track & Trail (TT1). Full catering will be available.
Entry fees cover the whole weekend and include as many tests as you want to ride (subject to FEIF regulations) plus camping for you. Aston-le-Walls are now charging for paddocks, so this will be an additional charge.
There will also be Bonus Classes on Friday afternoon. Details below.
OVAL TRACK TESTS
The oval track tests will consist of one day of preliminary rounds and one day of finals this year. This year the World Championships will take place in Switzerland. The Sport A classes will be qualifiers for that competition. There will be no Sport A Finals. However, there will be Sport A preliminary rounds on both days. Entry to Sport A is restricted to those horse/rider combinations with a qualifying mark. If you do not know if you qualify, then please contact the Sport Group by email at sportgroup@ihsgb.co.uk
CHOICE OF TESTS
Sport A: T1, T2, V1, F1 subject to qualifying marks. No finals.
Sport B: T3, T4, V2, F2
Intermediate: T5, T6, V3, F3
Elementary: T7, T8, V5 and T6
Pace events: P2, PP1
Figures Tests (FG1 in tölt or trot), (FG2).
Track & Trail (TT1)
Dressage (DWTT)
You can find class descriptions and other information including Track and Trail Guidelines and Obstacle Descriptions on the Sport Resources page on the IHSGB website, and in the FEIF Rules and Regulations:
FINALS
There will be finals on the Sunday for oval track classes (except Sport A) where there are a minimum of 3 starters in the preliminary round.
B-finals will be held where the number of entrants in a class is 15 or more. The winner of the B-Final will be eligible to start in the A-Final.
NO TEST RESTRICTIONS
There are no restrictions on the type of oval track tests you can enter, e.g. you can enter the T7 and T6 or V5 and F3 on the same day.
You may start up to 3 Figures Test, subject to the maximum number of starts per horse per day.
Bonus Event Classes
There will be bonus classes available on Friday afternoon. These will be T1, T2, T3, T4, V1, V2, F1, F2. These classes are open to all. No qualifying criteria.
These classes are open to all who have entered the main event.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
The number of ‘starts’ is down to the age of the horse: Horses aged 5 years can do a maximum of 1 test per day. Horses aged 6 years a maximum of 2 tests per day. Horses aged 7 years and above a maximum of 3 tests per day.
JUDGES
Ann Winter, FEIF International Sport Judge
Annette, Danish National Judge
IHSGB Regional Judges
VACCINATIONS
The IHSGB and Aston-le- Walls Equestrian Centre require horses to have had all three initial vaccinations and boosters according to the FEI requirements. This means horses in the booster phase must have been vaccinated with 6 months of attending the competition. Horses without the required vaccinations will not be permitted to enter the venue. Horses that have recently started or re-started the course must have had the first two doses. The last vaccine dose must have been administered at least 7 days before the competition.
We will ask you to include photos of your horse’s passport and vaccination record with the online entry form.
See How to Enter section below on how to enter.
STABLES
There are a limited number of stables available. These can be booked on the entry form.
Stables are compulsory for stallions. If you are planning to bring a stallion, please enter asap to ensure that you get a stable.
Stables: £100 per stable for two days.
Paddocks: £40 for two days. This charge is mandatory for horses that are not stabled.
TACK & EQUIPMENT
The competition will run according to the FEIF Rules and Regulations, with two exceptions:
- Standard British shoes over 10mm thick will be allowed for intermediate and elementary tests and the Track & Trail, provided the cross-sectional area is not greater than 230mm2.
- Hoof boots are also allowed in these classes – maximum weight including additional protective equipment 600gms per hoof/leg. No more than 250gms difference between front and hind. All four hooves must have boots unless they weigh less than 250gm (e.g. Scoot boots), in which case boots may be used on front hooves only with no additional protective equipment.
Whips must not be longer than 120cm (including the tassel).
Boots and protective equipment must not exceed 250g per leg.
You can find information about tack and equipment on the Sport page of the FEIF website: https://www.feif.org/feif-equipment/
APPEARANCE OF THE HORSE
“The Icelandic horse is a unique breed with special qualities. It shall be shown respect unreservedly. The following Rules apply at all times: the natural appearance (e.g. natural growth and colour of hair) of the horse shall not be changed. Exceptions the mane and tail may be trimmed if too long and the horse may be clipped for health and welfare reasons. Hair on the muzzle, fetlocks, and inside the ears shall not be clipped.”
G7.1. Appearance of the horse, FEIF Rules and Regulations
RIDERS’ ATTIRE
Riders must wear correctly fitted riding helmets, and either long riding boots or jodhpur boots.
We ask that riders wear appropriate and tidy attire in plain colours preferably blues, black or white in respect for our judges and VIPs.
CATERING
This will be new catering arrangements this year from Friday evening until Sunday lunchtime.
There is a catering package available for the whole weekend (lunch and dinners). Details will be available soon.
Included:
Coffee/tea/squash – available all day
Lunch – Saturday and Sunday
Dinner – Friday and Saturday
RIDER’S ENTRY FEE
IMPORTANT
Complete a separate copy of the initial entry form with payment via PayPal (see IHSGB website) for every rider in your party. Detailed test entries can be made later. A link to the detailed entry form will be provided to competitors who have submitted their initial entry form. The detailed entry form requires horse passport images so that vaccination records can be checked. Passports submitted before 18th May 2025 will allow time for any horses with incorrect vaccination records to start a new vaccination programme before the competition. It is recommended that you take advantage of this opportunity as incorrectly vaccinated horses will not be allowed onto the competition venue.
Early-bird discounted rate Until 18th May 2025 (this date is important – passports will be checked and there is still time for any horse to be re-vaccinated if necessary)
| IHSGB member discounted rate | £100 (may enter extra horses at £75 each) |
| Non-member discounted rate | £150 (may enter extra horses at £125) |
| Non-riding members in the rider’s party | £25 |
Standard rate 18th May 2025 – 12th June
| IHSGB member discount rate | £120 (may enter extra horses at £95 each) |
| Non-member | £170 (may enter extra horses at £145) |
| Non-riders in the rider’s party | £25 |
Childrens’ entries are FREE, but the horse owner (accompanying adult) must pay the non-riding party member fee of £25
SPECTATOR/VISITOR FEE
Visitors are welcome to attend to spectate.
Full price: £15 per day or £25 for the whole weekend.
Please register here if you wish to attend as a visitor.
Children are free, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
HOW TO ENTER
Entries are now OPEN. Please use this link https://form.jotform.com/251265376617361
To enter the Bonus Classes please use this link https://eu.jotform.com/form/251296292630357
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch…
IHSGB Sport Group : sportgroup@ihsgb.co.uk