Donkeys 2025
Affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society
*Parking and judging will be on the main showfield.*
Section Secretary
Anne Roberts
Beech House
Outlane
Netherthong
Holmfirth
HD9 3EQ
01484 682626 Mob. 07795 662291
Entry Fees: £10 Pre Entries, £12 on the day. Child Handler £5. A £2 donation to cover 1st Aid costs would be appreciated.
Entries on the day. If intending to enter on the day, please contact the Secretary on Friday 27th in order for her to let the gate stewards know you are coming.
Prize Money: 1st £12, 2nd £10, 3rd £8
H.S Rosettes to 3rd place. + DBS rosettes for DBS Members. Please have your DBS membership card with you.
Parking:
Will be on the main showfield. Entrance via Gate 2. A vehicle pass will be required. This will be emailed for you to print off. If you are unable to do this, please send an s.a.e with your entry form for return of a pre-printed pass. Vehicles must be on site and parked up by 9.30am at the latest.
General Rules:
The Secretary reserves the right to amend the schedule and classes as she sees fit if the necessity arises.
The decision of the Section Secretary is final.
The timetable in the schedule is approximate and although the organisers will make every effort to maintain the timetable,
All Exhibitors in Horse Classes must have Public Liability Insurance, Valid Equine Passports and Equine Influenza vaccination Certificates which must accompany the horse at all times, and are liable to random inspection.
Correctly secured riding hats to the current standard must be worn at all times when mounted anywhere on the Showfield.
All stallions must be shown correctly bitted.
ALL RIDERS/ HANDLERS MUST DISPLAY THEIR ANIMAL’S COMPETITOR NUMBER AT ALL TIMES WHEN EITHER RIDING OR LEADING THEIR ANIMAL ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND.
Important information re. EQUINE INFLUENZA
ALL EQUINES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PASSPORT.
RANDOM CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SHOWGROUND DURING ENTRY.
Please make sure you have your passport ready.
Equine Flu Vaccinations– All equines attending Honley Agricultural Show must have been vaccinated for Equine Influenza within the past 12 months.
The requirement for the first 3 vaccinations is as follows:
First 2 vaccinations 21 – 60 days apart;
Third booster between 120-180 days;
Annual booster vaccination within 6 months or 12 months depending on governing body.
No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination
Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
Vaccinations are subject to local risk assessments by the attending veterinarians.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEITHER VACCINATION CERTIFICATES NOR PASSPORTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE SHOW PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Judging to commence at 10.30am.
Judge: Mr Matthew Maker-Burns, Stockport
Class 1 – Best Condition and Turned Out Donkey, any age and sex, conformation will not be taken into account.
Class 2. Stallions and Geldings. 4years old and over.
DBS Best Gelding Rosette
Class 3. Mare 4 years old and over or Brood mare 5 years old and over with own foal at foot. Foals to be 6 weeks old or over at date of show. Foals to be judged first.
DBS Best Foal Rosette
Class 4. Young stock. Colt, Filly or Gelding 3 years old and under.
DBS Rosettes will be awarded for Best 2yr old, Best Gelding and Best Yearling
Class 5. Veteran Donkey Class.
DBS Best Veteran Rosette
In hand Championship
The In Hand Champion Donkey at this show automatically qualifies for the relevant Championship at the DBS Annual Supreme Championship Show in August 2025, provided it is owned by a fully paid- up member of the DBS.
Class 6. Young Handler – Under 16 on day of show, over 3 years.
DBS Rosette for Young Handler
Class 7. Ridden Donkey. 4 years and over.
Minimum age for the rider 3 years. Children of 8 years old or under may be led. When a child competes on a lead rein the donkey must be led by a competent adult (18 years or over) and the leading rein must be attached to the noseband.
Class 8. Driven Donkey
Championship
open to the winners of all the Donkey Classes 1-8
Honley Show rosettes awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champions.
The In-Hand (Classes 1-5) and Overall (Classes 1- 8) Champions and Reserve Champions are eligible to take part in the
Honley Show Grand Parade held in the Main Ring at 4.15
Please Note: Entering one donkey and showing another is not permitted.
Stallions and Entire Colts must be properly dressed in bridle and bit with the leading rein correctly attached to the bit.
In the ‘Mare with Foal at Foot’ class, superficial blemishes do not necessarily debar a mare from being awarded a prize.
Definitions: Donkey classes are open to all donkeys and all exhibitors, whether they are members of the Donkey Breed Society or not.
A Donkey may win more than one Championship at shows but will qualify only once for the DBS Supreme Championship Show. Where the In Hand Champion Donkey has previously qualified, the Reserve Champion Donkey will be deemed the Qualifier.