14th June 2026
SSADL HOME PRODUCED
IN-HAND & RIDDEN 2026 QUALIFIERS COMPRISING OF THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW 1ST ROUND & MEMBERS OPEN CHALLENGES MEMBERS MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHALLENGES MEMBERS LEAD REIN / FIRST RIDDEN CHALLENGES
MEMBERS FOREIGN BREEDS CHALLENGE SENIOR OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP.
[This series is open to members and non-members. Non-members will have 10 days to join the society, on receiving a qualification card].
CLASS S1 PRE- SENIOR IN HAND PONY OR HORSE 15-18 YEARS OLD
CLASS S2 SENIOR IN HAND PONY OR HORSE 19-23 YEARS OLD
CLASS S3 SENIOR -PLUS IN HAND PONY OR HORSE 24 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CLASS S4 PRE- SENIOR RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 15-18 YEARS OLD
CLASS S5 SENIOR – RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 19-23 YEARS OLD
CLASS S6 SENIOR -PLUS RIDDEN PONY OR HORSE 24 YEARS OLD AND OVER
SSADL Home Produced Qualifiers are OPEN to both members and non-members of SSADL. No spurs with the exception to senior side saddle riders who are allowed a spur band, dummy or blunt spur. No galloping or canter extensions. No wearing of face/body jewellery with the exception to the earring used by competitors with health problems. Foals are not permitted in SSADL classes. For in hand classes the minimum age of the handler is 11 years old. First ridden ponies/ handlers will be asked after the initial walk round to come into the centre of the ring. First ridden will only canter in their individual shows. Lead rein /First ridden competitors: if a strip section is required a lead rein must stay mounted.
STALLIONS-Either for in hand or ridden classes, competitors must be 16 years and over. Competitors cannot enter the ring once the command of trot has been given. The same rider/handler/pony/horse combination must stay the same from qualifier to grand finals, unless special circumstances should arise, then it will be left to the discretion of the directors and advisory committee to oversee this rule if required. ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH SSADL RULES BEFORE ENTERING. SSADL rule book can be found at www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk .
2026 Qualification System: SSADL MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR OWN QUALIFICATION CARD. This is to be signed in the time of judging/presentation. This is the member’s responsibility to ensure the right qualifier is signed for.
- 1st to 6th in each age group will qualify for the MCO CONSULTANCY LTD/ SSADL London International Horse Show 2nd round qualifier 2026
- 1st to 6th from each AGE section will qualify for the SSADL
Members Open Challenge [ lead rein ponies are not permitted] Open to all types and breeds.
Members Mountain & Moorland Challenge [ lead rein ponies are not permitted]
Members Foreign breeds challenge.
- The 6highest placed lead/first ridden Members Lead rein/ First ridden challenge.
- 1st to 3rd in each age group will qualify for the Senior of year championship.
Once a member has filled out their qualification card to the relevant classes then said card must be sent into the office by normal post no later than the 30th August 2026. Remember to photocopy your card.
Non-members qualification cards will be handed out in the ring to the six highest placed competitors in each section these are for NON-MEMBERS ONLY.
Qualification cards MUST be returned to SSADL Head Office within the 10 day period of date of show along with 2026 membership application completed and payment made. Once a qualification card/membership is sent in correctly along with payment only then will members be eligible for the members challenge preliminary rounds and challenge finals to be held at SSADL National Championship Show on the 19th & 20th September 2026 at Onley Grounds, Rugby, Warwickshire.
Please make a copy of your card and DO NOT send recorded delivery.