Public Grading Shows

Our next Stallion Grading Show is to take place on 20th April 2024!

Please contact us on 07774 244974 or 01684 833714 or email us at office@breederselite.co.uk to enquire about getting your stallion graded!

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How they run

The day will begin with an in-hand trot up (no boots allowed) for all the stallions. All the events of the day will run in catalogue order – from youngest horse to oldest. Then, the loose jumping/loose schooling will take place (front boots only permitted). Followed by the ridden horses, where front boots and normal BS-Approved hind boots are allowed.

The presentation

Stallions should be shown in a snaffle bridle for the trot-up and loose presentation. They should also be plaited. The presenter of the stallion must be dressed in smart wear or riding gear.

Horses 5 years old and over must be shown under-saddle, unless they are too green to do so. 4 year olds have the choice between either loose or ridden (but cannot do both) and 3 year olds must be shown loose.

Jumping

For loose jumping: the grid consists of a cross pole one stride (6.5m) to an upright and then one stride (7m) to an upright/oxer. And as little use of the whip as possible is preferred.

For jumping under-saddle: a shortened course of 5/6 jumps including one double. Horses may be asked to go around twice.

Heights we expect the stallions to jump:

  • 2.5/3 year olds – around 1.10m
  • 4 year olds – loose jumping at 1.20m, ridden jumping at 90cm
  • 5 year olds – around 1.00m
  • 6 year olds+ – around 1.10m

Costs & Grading

The entry fee is £175 which must be payed prior to the grading either by BACS, card, cheque or cash. If the stallion is passed, the studbook’s fee of £500 will need to then be payed on top, upon which the stallion’s passport will be stamped, BS will be informed and a certificate will be issued within 7 days. Stallions which did not pass can be entered into the Reception Register (which does not count as graded) for own-use only at the cost of £300, where that can remain until represented at a future grading. (Passports will need to be handed in upon arrival to the secretaries.)

Vetting & X-rays

Vettings and X-rays are to be made after the grading, for stallions that have been passed only.