Dacorum & District Riding Club

17/06/2026

SHOW UPDATE (17/06)

This Sunday’s (21st) DDRC show will be going ahead as planned, pending sufficient pre-entry numbers and weather/temperature monitoring over the coming days.

Pre-entries will remain open, extended until Thursday 18th 12:00 at the reduced rate.
Online entries at show day rate will then remain open until Sunday 21st.
On-the-day entries will be accepted as usual.

Please note, classes with 0 pre-entries by 20/06 will not run on Sunday.
This currently applies to:
Class 20 - M&M Small & Large Breeds
Class 22 - Riding Horse/ Pony
Class 31 - Retrained Racehorse
We therefore encourage pre-entries if you are wishing to attend for the above classes.

Ring 5 Dressage updates:
🐴 Classes 39 & 40 are qualifiers for Trailblazers 2nd Rounds (June show only), Hickstead Sunshine Tour, and Equine Grassroots Championships 2026
🐴 The Ring 5 judge will be offering 1-2-1 feedback to all competitors after each dressage round
🐴 A reminder that dressage classes are pre-entry only (closing 18/06)

June Schedule:
https://www.dacorumridingclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DDRC-Schedule-2026-June-2026-Show-final.pdf

Entries via Horse Monkey:
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/87286/Dacorum+and+District+Riding+Club+-+Sunday++21st+June+Show

See you all Sunday 🏆

11/06/2026

Green Green Grass💚🌱☔️

The course is looking fabulous after some (lots of) rain!🌧️
Come and spend your morning (or evening!) cantering around the XC with friends🐎

Open everyday 8am-8pm ⏰
Book on via the link in our bio 🔗

03/06/2026

Biosecurity Measures at DDRC

Please note when booking classes via Horse Monkey, horse passport and vaccination information is now required - this applies to both pre-entries and entries on the day.

This is due to an increase in UK wide confirmed equine influenza cases.
We have also been made aware of a confirmed case of equine EHV-4 in a horse who attended our May show.
We are therefore implementing the following biosecurity measures at our shows going forward:

🐴 Complete thorough checks of your equines prior to travelling to DDRC, any symptomatic horses (nasal discharge, coughing, fever etc) must not be brought to the show grounds.

🐴 Horses with confirmed cases of illness at their yards, those in recent contact with confirmed cases, or those who have been to recent events where cases have been confirmed, should not be travelled or brought to the show grounds.

🐴 Ensure your equine’s vaccinations are fully up to date, particularly equine influenza.

🐴 Ensure you are travelling with your horse’s passport and vaccination records, random spot checks will be conducted on show day. Passports must be presented at the show office when booking classes on the day.
Up to date yearly vaccinations are sufficient, new courses must have completed 2 vaccination rounds to be considered sufficiently covered to attend shows.

🐴 Avoid contact between horses where possible on the show grounds, as well as not sharing any equipment and tack etc.
Please ensure you bring sufficient water for your animals on show day and avoid use of the parking field water troughs.

We appreciate your understanding and co-operation, any concerns or questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We hope this reassures all competitors and spectators attending our shows.

02/06/2026

JUNE SCHEDULE AND BOOKING LIVE 📣

Our schedule for the June (Sunday 21st) show is live and can be viewed below:

https://www.dacorumridingclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DDRC-Schedule-2026-May-2026-Show-final.pdf (Applicable for June)

June Showing Judges:
Ridden - Angie Bell
In-Hand - Simon Ellis

Advanced pre-entries are open via Horse Monkey (closing Wednesday 17th 23:59):
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/87286/Dacorum+and+District+Riding+Club+-+Sunday++21st+June+Show
Pre-entries benefit from reduced entry fees and advanced class times.

✨Entries also accepted on the day (cash and card) at the showground office✨

The DDRC rules have been updated for 2026, please review these prior to booking.
Full DDRC and qualifier rules available on the schedule (page 13), our website, and Horse Monkey.

Dressage classes will be running this show (Ring 5), please note this is by pre-entry only.
Classes 39 and 40 will be exclusive qualifiers for Trailblazers 2nd Rounds, Hickstead Sunshine Tour 2026, and Equine Grassroots Championships 2026.

We look forward to seeing you all at the June show!

Photo: Catch It Quick Photography (DDRC 2025)

17/05/2026

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17/05/2026

Thank you to all who came along today to our May show, it was a good competitor turn out and standards were high! ✨
Well done to all who competed, placed and qualified today 🏆

A massive further thank you to our amazing judges, stewards, volunteers, and stallholders/vendors who worked very hard today 🫶

Results have been published on the link below:
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/results/87285

Photographs from today’s show can be viewed shortly on Catch it Quick Photography’s website for purchase 📸

As always, all your feedback is welcome and appreciated!

See you all at our next show on Sunday 21st June 👋

Photo: Catch It Quick Photography (2025)

16/05/2026

A reminder, as per BSJ rules, padded whips only are allowed for DDRC Ring 1 SJ classes. The rule came into play last year, we are strongly enforcing it this season, no alternative whips will be accepted in the ring.
See the below post from our qualifier Sunshine Tour for full details.

☀️ Sunshine Tour – Padded Baton Rules (Jumping & Eventers)

✅ Baton Type & Size
- Must be British Showjumping (BS) compliant.
- Length: 45–70 cm
- Padded section: Covers at least 2/5 of the baton
- No sharp edges, raised surfaces or writing/logos on the pad
- Held by the handle, with handle at the top

🛒 Need one? BS-approved batons are for sale at the Show Secretary’s office.

🐴 How to Use the Baton
Can be used only for 2 purposes:
- To help the horse go forward
- To support the shoulder and turning

When using on the shoulder:
- Keep both hands on the reins
- Tap gently down the shoulder

When using behind the leg:
- Use only to encourage forward movement
- Never swing overarm
- Total limit: Only 3 uses behind the leg in the arena.

🚫 Misuse = Disqualification
Never use the baton:
- In anger or to punish
- Before your round starts or after elimination
- Immediately after a refusal
- On the horse’s head, neck or face
- On the ground (after dismount or fall)
- If your arm goes above shoulder height
- If it injures the horse (cuts, weals)

Link to British Showjumping website: https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/news/rule-amendments-for-2025

16/05/2026

The showground is being set up for our Sunday 17th May show and we are counting down to tomorrow's event! 🎉

Key reminders for show day 📣

The event postcode is HP2 4UB (W3W: grapes.flash.mash).
Please park in the designated parking field only (see attached image). There is strictly no event parking at Westwick Row Farm (Kim's Equestrian) ❌

✨Cash & card entries accepted on the day✨
Please complete entries online via Horse Monkey if paying by card to ease queues.
Horses must not be in the queue or vicinity of the show office window, mounted or in hand. Please DO NOT bring horses underneath the office window awnings.

PRE-ENTRIES - Competitor numbers can be collected from the **black folder on the green table** outside next to the show office 📂
If entering online on the day, please collect numbers from the secretary.

Reminder to bring qualifier cards for signing (if applicable).
Those who qualify on the day can collect a signed card from the judge or show office.

Please bring sufficient water 💧 for your animals and reserve the troughs in the parking field for those hacking to the showground.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on show day, please keep them under control, on a lead at all times, and cleaned up after 🐶

Do not crowd ring gate areas and maintain sufficient space between horses at all times.
Young children are to be supervised at all times on the showground, particularly around ring gates and when in control of a horse/pony.

❗️Please read and familiarise yourself with the attached Show Rules ahead of the day

Our fabulous line-up of stallholders, photographer, and caterers will be set up in the main show field 🛍️📸🍔🍦

See you all tomorrow! 🐴

15/05/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

This Sunday's DDRC show is fast approaching!
We are seeking volunteers to assist the committee with showground set-up tomorrow (Saturday 16th).

Tasks include some manual handling - unloading jump/office trailers, preparing the rings, and setting up jumps.

We are offering a FREE CLASS ENTRY or LUNCH ON US at Sunday's (17th) show, as a gratitude to anyone who can help out.

If you can spare any time, please comment below or drop us a DM 🫶

15/05/2026

CLASS PRE-ENTRY NUMBERS AND TIMES - SUNDAY 17TH MAY

Please read:-

🐴 Times below are estimated ‘Will Not Start Before’ times. They are approximate only and subject to change with on the day entries.
🐴 Entries are welcomed on the day (cash and card accepted). Please use Horse Monkey for card entries to ease queues at the show office. Class bookings are still open online up until the class start time, pre-booking is advised.
🐴 Please arrive in plenty of time for your class and closely listen for the tannoy announcements.
🐴 Please advise us as soon as possible if you are aware of a class clash with your entries, we will do our best to accommodate.
🐴 Combinations placed 1st and 2nd in a showing class (Rings 2 & 3) are automatically entered into that Ring AM/PM Championship.
🐴 Please read the DDRC rules in full prior to attending the show.

Ring 1:
Class 1 - 08:50 - Cross Poles - 4
Class 2 - 09:27 - Nursery Stakes - 4
Class 3 - 10:04 - Beginners - 7
Class 4 - 10:50 - Jump On Up - 12
Class 5 - 11:51 - Dacorum Challenge Cup - 10
Class 6 - 13:06 - Peter Pan Stakes - 9
Class 7 - 14:18 - Intermediate - 3

Ring 2:
Class 14 - 09:00 - Youngstock - 2
Class 15 - 09:20 - Cob - 5
Class 16 - 09:50 - Coloured & Odd Coloured - 8
Class 17 - 10:25 - Driving Type - 6
Class 18 - 10:55 - Young Handler - 7
(AM CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 14-18)
Class 19 - 11:25 - Best Condition - 6
Class 20 - 12:20 - Mountain & Moorland - 6
Class 21 - 12:50 - Veterans - 3
Class 22 - 13:15 - Riding Horse/Pony - 3
Class 23 - 13:40 - Retrained Racehorse - 2
Class 24 - 14:05 - Part Bred - 3
(PM CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 19-24)

Ring 3
Class 25 - 09:00 - Best Turned Out - 5
Class 26 - 09:20 - Horse & Harmony - 7
Class 27 - 09:55 - True Beginners - 7
Class 28 - 10:30 - Lead rein - 4
Class 29 - 11:00 - First Ridden - 2
(AM CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 25-29)
Class 30 - 11:25 - Veteran - 3
Class 31 - 12:16 - Retrained Racehorse - 0
Class 32 - 12:16 - Ridden Hunter - 1
Class 33 - 12:41 - Coloured & odd coloured - 8
Class 34 - 13:11 - Mountain and Moorland - 3
Class 35 - 13:36 - Cob - 3
Class 36 - 14:01 - Riding Horse/Pony - 2
(PM CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 30-36)

Ring 4:
Class 37 - 09:00 - Beginners WH - 2
Class 38 - 09:33 - Novice WH - 1
(CLEAR ROUND 10:30 ONWARDS)

Ring 5 (Pre-entries only):
Class 39 - 11:00 - Intro A (2024) - 4
Class 40 - 11:30 - Prelim 1 (2024) - 2

Entries via Horse Monkey ➡️
https://horsemonkey.com/uk/equestrian_event/87285/Dacorum+and+District+Riding+Club+-+Sunday+17th+May+Show

2026 Schedule & Show Rules ➡️
https://www.dacorumridingclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DDRC-Schedule-2026-May-2026-Show-final.pdf

Photo: Catch It Quick Photography (DDRC 2025)