New for this year, the Royal Bath and West of England Society is introducing the Equine Showing Show.

To be held at the Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet, on May 21 and 22, this event will include a full complement of in hand and ridden classes, together with qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show plus the usual Cuddy Supreme In Hand Qualifier.

To ensure the safety of competitors, this event will take place behind closed doors and will be held under the guidelines of the Showing Council blueprint for hosting Covid-19 compliant equine events.

"The society is really excited to be hosting the Bath and West Equine Showing Show this summer," said Alan Lyons, head of shows.

"With the vast amount of space available on the showground and the permanent facilities on site, we are confident that everyone will be able to enjoy two days of competing in a Covid-secure environment."

Exhibitors will be able to enter online only from March 15. An online schedule will be available soon.

If you are a previous exhibitor at the Bath and West, please note you will not automatically receive a printed copy of the schedule in the normal way.

Closing date for entries will be May 3. No entries will be taken after this date and no entries will be taken on the day.

Jane Cooper, chair of the Royal Bath and West Society Horse Committee, said: "We are thrilled to have this opportunity to run a two-day show for exhibitors to get out and enjoy themselves.

"We are moving back to the old horse area layout and will be using the Main Ring, Ring 2 and a new Ring 3."

For further information about the Bath and West Equine Showing Show, visit www.bathandwest.com/equine-showing-show-2021.