Intermediates
Intermediate showing classes were introduced by the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) as a stepping stone towards adult classes. The classes allow riders to compete under BSPS rules up to the age of 25, prior to entering the more demanding hack, riding horse and hunter classes.
There are four intermediate classes:
1. Small intermediate show riding type (SRT)
2. Large intermediate show riding type (SRT)
3. Intermediate show hunter type (SHT)
4. Intermediate working hunter pony (INT WHP)
Unlike adult classes, the judge does not ride intermediate horses and riders are required to perform an individual show.
The BSPS is the governing society for qualifiers for the BSPS championships, Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
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New intermediate rulings for 2024 announced by Horse of the Year Show
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Julie Templeton: ‘Be mindful of your cheeky offers for breeders’ ponies’
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Simon Reynolds: ‘Young talent were deserving winners at Hickstead’
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Julie Templeton: ‘With entries for plaited classes down, how can we reverse this worrying trend?’
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Stuart Hollings: ‘Will new intermediate show riding type qualifying system cut entries?’
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New intermediate championship for those affected by HOYS changes
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Hack results mirrored in intermediates as horse makes history by becoming dual HOYS 2021 champion
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Small intermediate crowned overall supreme at BSPS Summer Championships
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H&H’s guide to intermediate showing classes: which class should you go in and how to turnout
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Simon Reynolds: We lose a percentage after the pony years *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's showing columnist debates the need for a ride judge in intermediate classes
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Walk the RIHS intermediate working hunter course at Hickstead [PICS]
Have a look at the challenge course of jumps used for this class at this year's show
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Intermediate classes — the big showing debate
Intermediate classes are often the best filled at the show, but what are the pros and cons of them?
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Paschal High Flyer crowned top intermediate show riding type
An outstanding individual show saw Paschal High Flyer claim the intermediate show riding type championship at HOYS
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HOYS workers may not contest 15hh and intermediate classes
Horse of the Year Show showing competitors have to choose between intermediate or 15hh working hunter classes for the first time this year
