Name: Scone Horse Trials
Start: 2026-08-27T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-30T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Scone Palace International Horse Trials

Scone Palace International Horse Trials’ Hunter Show on Thursday 21 August comprises a range of showing classes for ridden and working hunters. These include Novice Hunters, Small Hunters, Lightweight Hunters and Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunters - these are “flat” classes and competitors are expected to perform an individual show. The working hunter classes include both Novice and Open classes, as well as the BHS Scotland Working Hunter Final and the BHS Scotland Riding Club Working Hunter Final. Competitors in these classes will complete a round of rustic fences and then perform an individual show.

There will also be an Open Show Cob Class to include Maxi Cobs, and two qualifiers for the CHAPS (Coloured Horse & Pony Society) UK championships at Arena UK. These will be a Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier and a Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier.

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Competitor Schedule

Hunter Show

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Thursday 27th

Working Hunter Class 5

Balvaird Arena

Ridden Hunter Classes & Championship

Lynedoch Arena

Working Hunter Class 6

Balvaird Arena

Working Hunter Class 7

Balvaird Arena

CHAPS (UK) Coloured Horse Classes

Lynedoch Arena

Working Hunter Class 8 & Championship

Balvaird Arena

Cob Class

Lynedoch Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

8:30AM

Intro

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Novice Working Hunter

The first and second prize winners from each class will go forward to the Scone Palace Working Hunter Championships

Riders must navigate a course of rustic fences that simulate natural obstacles, testing the horse’s athleticism and composure, then present an individual flat show.

Scores...

Balvaird Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

9:00AM

Intro

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Class 1 Novice Hunter
Class 2 Lightweight Hunter
Class 3 Small Hunter
Class 4 Middle/Heavyweight Hunter

First & Second Prize winners from classes 1, 2, 3 & 4 are eligible for the Ridden Hunter Championship.

Scores...

Lynedoch Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

11:30AM

Intro

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Dodson & Horrell/BHS Scotland Riding Club Working Hunter Final

The first and second prize winners from each class will go forward to the Scone Palace Working Hunter Championships

Riders must navigate a course of rustic fences that simulate natural obstacles, testing the horse’s athleticism and composure, then present an individual flat show.

Scores...

Balvaird Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

13:30PM

Intro

Details

Perth Equine Vets/BHS Scotland Working Hunter Final

The first and second prize winners from each class will go forward to the Scone Palace Working Hunter Championships

Riders must navigate a course of rustic fences that simulate natural obstacles, testing the horse’s athleticism and composure, then present an individual flat show.

Scores...

Balvaird Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

13:30PM

Intro

Details

Class 11 CHAPS (UK) Native/Cob/Traditional Open Ridden Qualifier
sponsored by Equine BIO Genie

Class 12 CHAPS (UK) Non-Native Open Ridden Qualifier
sponsored by Equine BIO Genie

CHAPS (UK), or the Coloured Horse and Pony Society (UK), promotes the showing, breeding, and recognition of coloured horses and ponies across the UK. CHAPS (UK) showing classes are dedicated to showcasing the quality, versatility, and beauty of coloured horses and ponies, which display a range of coat patterns including piebald (black and white), skewbald (any other colour
and white), and odd-coloured types.

Scores...

Lynedoch Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

15:00PM

Intro

Details

Open Working Hunter
Mare or gelding, four years old and over, 15hh and over.

The first and second prize winners from each class will go forward to the Scone Palace Working Hunter Championships

Riders must navigate a course of rustic fences that simulate natural obstacles, testing the horse’s athleticism and composure, then present an individual flat show.

Scores...

Balvaird Arena

Thu 27th

Not Before

15:30PM

Intro

Details

Class 13 Open show cob to include maxi cobs.
Mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding148cm.

Cob showing classes are a popular feature of the show ring, celebrating the strength, versatility, and traditional charm of the cob. Cobs are typically characterised by their short, strong build, good bone, and kind temperament, making them ideal for both riding and driving. These classes are judged on conformation, movement, manners, and overall presentation, highlighting the cob’s suitability as an all-round riding horse.

Scores...

Lynedoch Arena

Hunter Show

Stabling

Limited stabling will be available onsite. Competitors will only be able to book a stable for the night before or after the day they compete. There will be the opportunity when booking stables to request additional nights. If there is space these will be allocated once entries close.