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.

01/06/2026

FUN SHOW
Now with SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS!
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 7th June 2026.
This show is a qualifier for our END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW! All placings 1st - 3rd qualify.
PLEASE NOTE, Passports will be checked for vaccine status!
Judge Gill Ross
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.** for under 18's.
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.
Pre entries only.
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 with out payment. No refunds

23/05/2026

Numbers for tomorrows for FUN SHOW .
ENTRIES ON THE DAY WELCOME.
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 several to add.
Classes with only one in will be amalgamated where possible.
In Hand 10 am.
1 = 2
2 = 4
3 = 2
4 = 0
5 = 4
6 = 1
7 =0
8 = 2
9 = 3
10= 4
11 = 1
12 = 3
13 = 6
Riddens not before 1.00pm.
WE only have a couple of riddens so far! See less

17/05/2026

Pop up show. May be out side.
FUN SHOW
Now with SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFIERS!
This show is a qualifier for our END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW! All placings 1st - 3d qualify.
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 24th May 2026.
Judge TBC.
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 Dartmoor Hill Pony ( must have verification)
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 Dartmoor Hill pony. (Must have verification)
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.
Pre entries only.
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 with out payment. No refunds

16/05/2026

Numbers for tomorrows for FUN SHOW .
BRING WATER FOR YOUR PONIES!
CASH ONLY ON THE DAY ONLY for catering & extra classes.
NO LUNGING
Waterproof coats are allowed if raining.
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 = 4
2 = 6
3 = 3
4 = 1
5 = 4
6 = 1
7 =1
8 = 5
9 = 3
10= 6
11 = 4
12 = 1
13 = 8
Ridden not before 1 pm.
14 = 2
15 = 0
16 = 5
17 = 1
18 = 0
19 = 3
20 = 1
21 = 1
22 = 3
23 = 1
24 = 4
25 = 1

10/05/2026

Due to an issue our indoor arena will possibly NOT be ready for the novice show on the 17th so we will be holding it in the outdoor arena. The paddock will be open for warm up if the indoor can't be. Sorry for any inconvenience.

01/05/2026

TABLE TOP SALE
Friday 29th May
Cholwell Equestrian Centre
Ideal Time to catch a bargain before the showing season starts or maybe you have plenty of surplus you want to sell.
Happy for other items to be sold maybe you have plants to sell!
INDOOR SPACES & OUTDOOR SPACES AVAILABLE
PRE - BOOKING REQUIRED
£10 PER TABLE SPACE (please bring your own table or dust sheet)
Sellers 4pm Set Up
Admission £2 per person / U14 free.
5pm Onwards for Buyers
Refreshments Available
Contact details for booking call or message
Maria 07975 536930
Heidi 07377 688843
Cholwell Equestrian Centre 01566 783215

24/04/2026

NOVICE SASH SHOW!
Sunday 17th May
Cholwell Equestrian Centre
Lewdown
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4PT
01566 783215
Open to combination of riders, horses & ponies NOT to have been placed first / second at affiliated level.
So ideal for nervous & novice horses, ponies and riders with a sash to each class winner & a small trophy to each champion.
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 Thelwell
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
NO CANTERING IN THE GO ROUNDS.
14. Best Lead Rein,
15. Best First Ridden, . 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.
17. Best Family Horse/ Pony , , snaffle bridles, no spurs.
18. Best Thelwell,
19. Best Combination,
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.
Pre entries only.
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 with out payment. No refunds

18/04/2026

Numbers for tomorrows for FUN SHOW .
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY unless previously arranged.
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 = 1
2 = 4
3 = 4
4 = 5
5 = 9
6 = 3
7 =0
8 = 2
9 = 9
10= 7
11 = 5
12 = 1
13 = 11
Ridden not before 1.30 pm.
14 = 0
15 = 0
16 = 2
17 = 2
18 = 1
19 = 1
20 = 2
21 = 0
22 = 1
23 = 3
24 = 3
25 = 1

13/04/2026

FUN SHOW
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 19th April 2026 .
This show is a qualifier for The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All-England Showground, Hickstead from Thursday 18th – Sunday 20th September 2026. Showing for lead rein, in-hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more.
Registration of qualification must be completed within 1 month of competition (sooner for late July shows). Restrictions apply to both horse and competitor’s previous winnings and amateur status, please check the website for Terms & Conditions.
Classes marked *** Sunshine tour qualifiers.
Judge Gill Ross.
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 Thelwell
8. Best Handler.** for under 18's.
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 Thelwell, 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.
Pre entries only.
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 with out payment. No refunds

08/04/2026

FUN SHOW
Cholwell EC Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4PT
Sunday 19th April 2026 .
This show is a qualifier for The Sunshine Tour Championships held at The All-England Showground, Hickstead from Thursday 18th – Sunday 20th September 2026. Showing for lead rein, in-hand, ridden, working hunter, veterans, plus many more.
Registration of qualification must be completed within 1 month of competition (sooner for late July shows). Restrictions apply to both horse and competitor’s previous winnings and amateur status, please check the website for Terms & Conditions.
Classes marked *** Sunshine tour qualifiers.
Judge
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 Thelwell
8. Best Handler.** for under 18's.
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 Thelwell, 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.
Pre entries only.
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 with out payment. No refunds

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