Celebrating British Breeding Since 1888 – The SHB(GB) Championship Show 2026

The SHB(GB) Championship Show continues a proud tradition that dates back to 1888, when the Society staged its first show to include mares and fillies, building on its earlier stallion inspections and recognising the vital role that mares play in ...

Thank You for Making The 2026 Championship Show Possible

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in making the 2026 Championship Show such a success. Whether you attended as a competitor, owner, breeder, sponsor, exhibitor, judge, steward, volunteer, commentator, trade stand, supporter or spectator, your presence, enthusiasm ...

SHB(GB) Statement – FOAL CLASSES REINSTATED AT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Following the recent announcement regarding the temporary withdrawal of foal classes from the 2026 SHB(GB) Championship Show, the Board of Trustees has now completed a further review of the current Equine Influenza (EI) situation. This review has considered the latest available ...

SHB(GB) Dope Testing

SHB(GB) carried out random dope testing at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Tests were carried out on: Mrs F Babington’s ‘Scarlet Ribbons’Mrs S Tennant’s ‘Mulberry Lane II’Miss V Smith’s ‘Tremarl Timber’All the results were negative and we would like to extend ...

Joint Statement from Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain and The British Show Horse Association on Welfare Disciplinary Case and Appeal Outcome

Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain and The British Show Horse Association confirm the outcome of a disciplinary matter and the subsequent appeal process conducted in accordance with the societies’ rules and procedures. Following a disciplinary hearing held on 10 February ...

SHB(GB) Mare, Foal & Stallion Grading Programme 2026

As the breeding season starts in earnest it is time consider and plan you breeding options. All stallions will need to have been through a rigorous grading system in order to be offered at public stud and have Breed Society covering ...