Show hunter (British)

The show hunter is a type of show horse commonly seen at equestrian events across Britain. The British "show hunter" is shown primarily on the flat, while the "working hunter" must also jump a series of rustic fences (see also the horses called "show hunters" in the USA).

This article is about competition in the British Isles. For similar competition in North America, see Show hunter. For riding to hounds, see Field hunter.

The governing body that oversees show hunter horses is Sport Horse Breeding (GB), formerly the Hunter Improvement Society.

Horses competing in SHB(GB) affiliated ridden and in-hand hunter classes must be registered with Sport Horse (GB). Horses competing in unaffiliated classes do not need to be registered.

Show hunter ponies are overseen by the British Show Pony Society (BSPS).

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