Cholwell Equestrian Centre inc Puzzletree stud

Cholwell Equestrian Centre inc Puzzletree stud Please DO NOT use Face book directions, you WILL get lost. please call 01566 783215. Our indoor arena can be hired at £15.00 per hour.

Here at Cholwell we pride ourselves on running a welcoming and friendly event centre incorporating all aspects of of equine events. Also at Cholwell we have Puzzletree stud, standing two stallions, WHALTONS RAINBOW END (AA) and WESTGROVE RELEVATION (WPB) both who already have outstanding stock on the ground. Our aim to breed versatile ponies, competing at all genres, not just the show ring.

13/09/2026

Cholwell end of season Extravaganza Show.
Sunday 4th October.
CHOLWELL EC
LEWDOWN
OKEHAMPTON
DEVON
EX20 4PT

This show is open to all those placed 1st _ 3rd, from February 8th until 6th September.
Sashes to ALL class winners.
Trophy to Supreme and Reserve Supreme of show.
There will also be some wild cards given out on the day with special rosettes awarded...

Judge Mr Daren Commins.

9am start.
1. Best Turned Out.
2. Best Condition.
3. Best Grass Kept (horse or pony at grass through year)
4.Best Veteran (horse or pony to be 15 years or over).
5. Best Coloured (to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 9.
6. Best Stabled (horse or pony stabled full or part time)
7. Best DHP.
8. Best Handler. Will be split junior and senior.
9. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown). Not to enter class 5.
10 Best M+M Type.
11. Best Miniature (up to 42”)
12. Best NON-M+M type.
13 Young Stock, any type, 3 years and under.
Ridden section.
(If you don't wish to canter please tell the judge then they can accommodate you.)
14. Best Lead Rein,
15. Best First Ridden, no cantering required. Height of pony not to exceed 12.2 and age of rider 12 years old and under before 1st January.
16. Best Novice horse or rider horse or rider not to have won a first before January this year. No cantering required.
17. Best Family Horse/ Pony, no cantering required, snaffle bridles, no spurs.
18. Best DHP., no cantering required.
19. Best Combination, no cantering required.
20. Best Coloured (to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 22.
21. Best Veteran (horse or pony to be the age of 15 years or over).
22. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown) Not to enter class 20.
23. Best Rider.
24. Best M+M Type.
25. Best NON M+M Type

There will be a short break after the ridden classes but please BLING up the ponies and dress for the afternoon/evening performances when you have finished your classes.
Running of the afternoon/evening performances will be as follows

Yellow Wild card award = Best turned out.
Blue Wild card award = Gamest rider / Handler
Pink Wild card award = Considerate.

Presentation class 1
Presentation class 2
Presentation class 3
Presentation class 4
Presentation class 5
Presentation class 6
Presentation class 7
Presentation class 8
Presentation class 9
Presentation class 10
Presentation class 11
Presentation class 12
Presentation class 13
Presentation class 14
Presentation class 15
Presentation class 16
Presentation class 17
Presentation class 18
Presentation class 19
Presentation class 20
Presentation class 21

Overall in-hand Championship 1st and 2nd prize winners from the in-hand section
Overall Ridden Championship 1st and 2nd prize winners from the ridden section
Overall Supreme of show champion and reserve from both the in-hand and ridden championships
PLEASE NOTE, this will be a longer day, so you need to be ready by the door as the class & presentation before you are in the arena, there will be NO waiting!
Prizes will be handed down if you do not come forward for the presentation.
Clapping will be appreciated as is Bling & Sparkle for the presentations.

Classes £12.00 +£2.00 First aid.
Entries close Friday before event unless fully subscribed.
To enter paypal FAMILY & FRIENDS ! to [email protected] (PLEASE copy and paste e-mail address to avoid mistakes)
Message me if no paypal to arrange alternative payment.
No entries accepted without payment. No refunds!

05/09/2026

Numbers for tomorrows FUN SHOW .
We are expecting several entries on the day.
ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY.
BRING WATER FOR YOUR PONIES!
CASH ONLY ON THE DAY ONLY for catering & extra classes.
NO LUNGING
Gates open 8.30 am.
Class number below, there are a few to add.
Classes with only one in will be amalgamated where possible.
In Hand 10 am.
1 = 0
2 = 0
3 = 0
4 = 0
5 = 0
6 = 1
7 =0
8 = 2
9 = 4
10= 7
11 = 5
12 = 0
13 = 5
Ridden not before 12.30 pm.
14 = 0
15 = 2
16 = 3
17 = 1
18 = 0
19 = 1
20 = 0
21 = 0
22 = 2
23 = 0
24 = 0
25 = 0

04/09/2026

Unaff Dressage
Sunday 27th September
Cholwell EC
Lewdown
Devon
EX20 4PT
01566783215
[email protected]
Winter unaffiliated Dressage series, with awards day.
Sashes and rosettes for all points winners & runners up at the end of the season.
This will be a series of shows where you can collect points 1st – 12 points, 2nd – 10 points, 3rd – 8 points, 4th – 6 points, 5th – 4 points 6th – 2 points.
At the end of the series there will be an award show.
£14 a class, entries close Thursday before the event, times will be put on Facebook the Friday before the event. Please Paypal fees to [email protected], if no Paypal please ask for BACS details.

Class A: Intro 1, Lead rein or assisted, (rider to be 10 or under).
Kindly sponsored by Pink Events.

Class B, Intro 1, Unassisted (rider to be under 16).
Kindly sponsored by Peter & Sarah Wianwright.

Class C, Intro 1, Unassisted (rider to be over 16)
Kindly sponsored by Uphill Products 07800589049.

Class D: Intro 2, Lead rein or assisted, (Rider to be 10 or under).
Kindly sponsored by RISDON DOGS.

Class E: Intro 2, Unassisted (rider to be under 16).
Kindly sponsored by LR Topping 07883346697.

Class F: Intro 2, Unassisted (rider to be over 16).
Kindly sponsored by Taglets Stud.

Class G, prelim 1, OPEN.
Kindly sponsored by Georgie Brown Equine Massage 07388365744.

Class H: prelim 2, OPEN.
Kindly sponsored by Jackie Hutchings Melway.

Class J, Novice 1, OPEN.
Kindly sponsored by Teignvale Plumbing & heating Services 07968617775.

Class H, Pick your own from Intro to Novice.
Kindly sponsored by Big Jim Scrap Services.

Future dates
Sat 17th October.
Sat 14th November.
Sat 28th November.
Sun 13th December. ( Fancy dress encouraged.)
Sun 3rd January.
Sat 16th January.
Sun 14th February.
Sat 27th February.
Sat 13th March.
Sat 3rd April.

02/09/2026

For those asking, our Championship extravaganza will be held Sunday 4th October. Schedule coming soon!

22/08/2026

Dressage times foR tomorrow, Sunday 23rd August.

INTRO 2
10.00 .... LACEY
10.07.... .OLIVIA
10.15.... ELSA
10.22.... SYD
10.30 .... KATE
10.37.... PAUL
11.45.... FLORENCE

INTRO 4

11.00.... ELEANOR
11.07.... LACEY
11.15 ....FLORENCE
11.22 .... KYRA
11.30 ....FLORENCE

PRELIM 1

11.45 ....ELEANOR
11.52 .... MOLLI
12.00 .... KIM
12.07 .... FLORENCE
12.15 ....JACKIE
12.22 .... KYRA
12.30 .... LACEY

PRELIM 2

12.52 .... AMI
1.00 .... CATHIE T
1.07 .... KAREN
1.15 ....MOLLY
1.22 .... KIM
1.30 .... JACKIE

NOVICE
1.45 .... AMI.

20/08/2026

WINTER SHOW JUMPING SERIES. We apologise for not being more advanced in putting dates out, we were trying to avoid clashing but we now have the first two which are September 12th & 26th.
The schedule will be posted in a couple of days with the further dates.

20/08/2026

FUN SHOW
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 6th September 2026.
This show is a qualifier for our END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW! All placings 1st - 3rd qualify.
Judge Lorna Norris
10 am
1. Best Turned Out.
2. Best Condition.
3. Best Grass Kept ( horse or pony at grass through year)
4.Best Veteran ( horse or pony to be 15 years or over).
5. Best Coloured ( to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 9.
6. Best Stabled (horse or pony stabled full or part time)
7. Best DHP.
8. Best Handler. Will be split junior and senior.
9. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown). Not to enter class 5.
10 Best M+M Type. .
11. Best Miniature (up to 42”)
12. Best NON M+M type.
13 Young Stock, any type, 3 years and under.
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
RIDDEN CLASSES Not before TO BE ADVISED
( if you don't wish to canter please tell the judge then they can accommodate you.)
14. Best Lead Rein,
15. Best First Ridden, no cantering required. Height of pony not to exceed 12.2 and age of rider 12 years old and under before 1st January.
16. Best Novice horse or rider horse or rider not to have won a first before January this year. No cantering required.
17. Best Family Horse/ Pony , no cantering required, snaffle bridles, no spurs.
18. Best DHP., no cantering required.
19. Best Combination, no cantering required.
20. Best Coloured ( to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 22.
21. Best Veteran (horse or pony to be the age of 15 years or over ) .
22. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown) Not to enter class 20 .
23. Best Rider.
24. Best M+M Type.
25. Best NON M+M Type
Ridden Championship.
Classes £9.00 +£2.00 First aid.
Entries close Friday before event unless fully subscribed.
Entries on the day £10.00 + £2.00 First aid. CASH ONLY.
To enter paypal FAMILY & FRIENDS ! to [email protected] (PLEASE copy and paste e-mail address to avoid mistakes)
Message me if no paypal to arrange alternative payment.
No entries accepted with out payment. No refunds!

15/08/2026

Numbers for tomorrows FUN SHOW .
SMOKING IN YOUR VEHICLES ONLY!
ENTRIES ON THE DAY WELCOME, CASH ONLY.
BRING WATER FOR YOUR PONIES!
CASH ONLY ON THE DAY ONLY for catering & extra classes.
NO LUNGING
Gates open 8.30 am.
Class number below, there are a few to add.
Classes with only one in will be amalgamated where possible.
In Hand 10 am.
1 = 3
2 = 2
3 = 1
4 = 1
5 = 5
6 = 3
7 =0
8 = 5
9 = 1
10= 5
11 = 2
12 = 1
13 = 0
Ridden not before 12.00 pm.
14 = 0
15 = 0
16 = 2
17 = 1
18 = 0
19 = 1
20 = 0
21 = 0
22 = 0
23 = 1
24 = 2
25 = 0

15/08/2026

Tomorrows show is a quiet one but we are going ahead. An ideal day for novice / nervous!
Entries are taken on the day, cash only.
Riddens not before 12 midday.
IF YOU SMOKE, Please smoke in your vehicles only, NOT OUTSIDE.
Bring water for you ponies.
10am start but be here early for you classes.

09/08/2026

FUN SHOW
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 16th August 2026.
This show is a qualifier for our END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW! All placings 1st - 3rd qualify.
Judge Prouse Stacey
10 am
1. Best Turned Out.
2. Best Condition.
3. Best Grass Kept ( horse or pony at grass through year)
4.Best Veteran ( horse or pony to be 15 years or over).
5. Best Coloured ( to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 9.
6. Best Stabled (horse or pony stabled full or part time)
7. Best DHP.
8. Best Handler. Will be split junior and senior.
9. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown). Not to enter class 5.
10 Best M+M Type. .
11. Best Miniature (up to 42”)
12. Best NON M+M type.
13 Young Stock, any type, 3 years and under.
IN HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
RIDDEN CLASSES Not before TO BE ADVISED
( if you don't wish to canter please tell the judge then they can accommodate you.)
14. Best Lead Rein,
15. Best First Ridden, no cantering required. Height of pony not to exceed 12.2 and age of rider 12 years old and under before 1st January.
16. Best Novice horse or rider horse or rider not to have won a first before January this year. No cantering required.
17. Best Family Horse/ Pony , no cantering required, snaffle bridles, no spurs.
18. Best DHP., no cantering required.
19. Best Combination, no cantering required.
20. Best Coloured ( to include spotted, roan, dun, cream & palomino) Not to enter class 22.
21. Best Veteran (horse or pony to be the age of 15 years or over ) .
22. Best Solid Colour (open to any bay, chestnut, black, grey, brown) Not to enter class 20 .
23. Best Rider.
24. Best M+M Type.
25. Best NON M+M Type
Ridden Championship.
Classes £9.00 +£2.00 First aid.
Entries close Friday before event unless fully subscribed.
Entries on the day £10.00 + £2.00 First aid. CASH ONLY.
To enter paypal FAMILY & FRIENDS ! to [email protected] (PLEASE copy and paste e-mail address to avoid mistakes)
Message me if no paypal to arrange alternative payment.
No entries accepted with out payment. No refunds!

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Lewdown Okehampton
Okehampton
EX204PT

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