Middleham Open Day is delighted to once again host two showing classes for retrained racehorses, one in hand class and one ridden.
The showing will take place on Low Moor beginning at around 11am, spectators are welcomed to come along to watch these former racehorses in their new careers and have the chance to meet them after they finish their classes.
Class 1 – Tattersalls RoR OPEN In Hand Show Series Qualifier 2025
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 3yrs and over, fillies, mares and geldings. Handlers must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2025.
Horses do not need to be shod to compete in the RoR Open In-Hand class. Horses can be shown in a bitless/In-Hand Bridle. Blemishes caused through racing will be ignored.
All RoR members entering horses and/or participating in the show agree to be bound by the Retraining of Racehorses Rules and Regulations from time to time in force.
Handlers/grooms must wear a current safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at The Jockey Club RoR National Championships at Aintree, August 2025. Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th + Tattersalls RoR official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5.
Entry Fee – £16
Class 2 – Tattersalls RoR AMATEUR Ridden Show Series Qualifier 2025
Open to all RoR and NR competition registered horses, 4yrs and over, mares and geldings, owned, produced and ridden by an Amateur. Riders must be 15 years or over on the 1st January 2025. Horses should be ridden in a snaffle, Pelham or simple double bridle with a plain cavesson noseband. Horses should be plaited. Racing injuries and blemishes ARE IGNORED in this series.
The Series is open to AMATEUR riders only – those employed in racing will be allowed to compete. Class will be judged under ‘riding horse’ format without ‘type’ being taken into consideration. The Judge will not ride in the qualifiers but will ride in the Final. Competitors/grooms must wear a safety/kite mark hard hat with a chinstrap.
The first three go forward to the final at the Hickstead Derby Meeting, June 22nd, 2025.
Prizes – RoR rosettes 1st –4th + RoR Tattersalls official merchandise voucher 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5, Highest placed Veteran (15+) £10 voucher.
The winner also qualifies for the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Special at the Jockey Club RoR National Championships on August 23rd, 2025. Highest Placed Veteran qualifies for the RoR Ridden Veteran Final on August 23rd 2025