Open classes
The open competition classes for 2026 have been released!
Open classes are open for everyone regardless of their age or nationality. These classes don’t have qualifying competitions. The participants will be decided by lot from all applicants.
Registration for all classes happens in advance. To enter the Finnish Championship classes and International Freestyle, you must participate in the qualifications. The schedule of classes for the event day can be found on the Program page later. The courses and start lists will be updated under each class description. The results will also be posted on this page.
SKHH ry’s official competitions rules will be followed at the Finnish hobbyhorse championships. Get to know the rules from the links below
Showjumping rules & guides
Dressage rules & guides
Western rules & guides
Show jumping
- International 100–110 cm
- International 70 cm
- High jumping
- Children’s Joy! 50 cm (children born in 2016 and later)
- Team show jumping 80 cm
- 100 cm
- 90 cm
- 60 cm
- 70 cm
- International 50cm
Dressage
- International Freestyle
- Advanced B
Western riding
- Western Horsemanship
- Western Trail
- Pole bending
Show jumping
International classes, which are marked with a colored edge, are primarily directed towards international contestants. However, they are open for everyone, so anyone can participate in these classes regardless of their age or nationality. International classes are not championship classes, because the Finnish championship classes are held separately.
Update 11/25: Contestants cannot represent Russia this year either. Russian contestants will be competing as individuals.
100/110cm International A.2.0 (40 starts)
This class is directed towards international contestants and they will primarily be directly admitted to the class. The class will be held on the championship arena so that international contestants get a possibility to compete with the same obstacles and heights as in the Finnish championship classes. Please note, that this isn’t a championship class. Surplus spots will be filled with Finnish contestants.
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this International class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
70cm International, A.2.0 (50 starts)
This class is directed towards international contestants and they will primarily be directly admitted to the class. This class is held to make hobbyhorsing more known internationally and give a great opportunity to try out the high-quality competition culture of Finland. Please note, that this isn’t a championship class. Surplus spots will be filled with Finnish contestants.
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this international class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
50cm International A.2.0
(55 starts)
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 50cm class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
High jumping (20 starts)
In high jumping contestants compete against each other on who can jump the highest single obstacle without the pole falling. The starting height will be 125cm and that will be raised little by little. The contestant can choose when they start the competition but this decision is at their own risk. The contestant can start the competition between 125-140cm. After starting, the contestant cannot return to lower heights.
This class follows the high jumping and time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judges of this class will be announced later!
In this high jumping class, the top three best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
50cm Children's joy!
(under 10yo) (50 starts)
All children under the age of 10 can compete in this 50cm show jumping class.
Show jumping class for the youngest of the family! The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 50cm class for children, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
80cm team show jumping (10 teams)
The team show jumping class is competed in teams of 3-5 riders. The riders decide the teams in advance before registering.
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that the teams will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by the combined time of the team’s 3 best riders. Primarily one team per country will participate in this competition, and this team will be decided by lot.
This class follows the team show jumping and time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 80cm team show jumping class, the top three best teams will be placed and given a prize.
100cm open A.2.O
(55 starts)
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 100cm class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
90cm open A.2.0
(55 starts)
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 90cm class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
70cm open A.2.0
(55 starts)
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 70cm class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
60cm open A.2.0
(55 starts)
The rating method is A.2.0, which, in summary, means that contestants will be ranked first by their penalty points and then by their time. In other words, contestants with no penalty points will place higher than contestants with penalty points regardless of their time.
This class follows the time show jumping rules of the Finnish Hobbyhorse Association (SKHH ry).
The judge of this class will be announced later!
In this 60cm class, the top five best horses and riders will be placed and given a prize.
Dressage
The international class, which is marked with a colored edge, is primarily directed towards international contestants. However, it is open for everyone, so anyone can participate in this class regardless of their age or nationality. International classes are not championship classes, because the Finnish championship classes are held separately.
Update 11/25: Contestants cannot represent Russia this year either. Russian contestants will be competing as individuals.
International Freestyle, Grand Prix
(15 starts)
In this class the competitor builds a Grand Prix -level freestyle performance for themself, which they get to perform on the competition day with music of their choice. The time limit for the performance is 4 minutes.
The final performance must include predefined movements. All the predefined movements and criterias are written in the grading sheet. The final performance will be ridden on a 7x21m arena.
The class has online video qualifications, whereof 15 best riders will get a place in the final on the 13th of June 2026. The rest of the participants will be placed in the reserve list in the order of the best. Class qualificationsopen on 1st of December 2025 and close on 28th February 2026.
Important additional information and current updates can be found on the International Freestyle class’ qualification page.
The class follows the SKHH ry’s dressage rules.
Judge: will be announced later
Assistant: will be announced later
The top five riders will be place in this class.
Important additional information and up-to-date deadlines can be found on the International Freestyle qualifier page.
Open advanced B (10 starts)
In the advanced B class, a predetermined dressage course is ridden, and the rider with the highest percentage wins. The class evaluates the execution of movements, as well as the rider’s position and horse’s support, the accuracy of the lines, and performance. The class is ridden on a B arena, which is 7x14m in size.
The top 5 riders will place in the Advanced B class
The class follows the official dressage rules of the Finnish hobbyhorse Association.
Judge: will be announced later
Assistant: will be announced later
The top five best riders will place in this class.
Western riding
Horsemanship Open L3
(15 starts)
Horsemanship evaluates the rider’s horsemanship skills, and their ability to perform various predetermined maneuvers, which build on the fundamentals of the western disciplines.
The class is divided into two sections: individual and group. The group section, also known as railwork, is ridden after all competitors have performed the individual pattern. During the railwork all competitors ride along the perimeter of the arena in a gait designated by the judge.
The class is evaluated in accordance with the SKHH ry Western riding rules.
Class judge: Jörkkä
Class assistant judge: Nukki M.
The top 5 riders will place.
Trail Open L2
(15 starts)
The trail pattern consists of various obstacles like poles and a gate. The judge observes the competitor’s ability to ride with precision and forethought, in addition to their ability to perform the obstacles in a careful manner. The pattern is ridden with a calm pace; the goal of the class isn’t to be the fastest performance.
The obstacles featured in a trail pattern can be based on things one might find while out trail-riding, however nowadays, the class focuses more on the agility and precision of the competitor, without forgetting the glamour of competitive riding.
The class is evaluated in accordance with the SKHH ry Western riding rules.
Class judge: Jörkkä
Class assistant judge: Nukki M.
The top 5 riders will place.
Pole bending (25 starts)
Unlike in western all-around disciplines, pole bending measures the swiftness of the competitors. Pure speed isn’t enough to win the class though, rather the competitor must weave through a pattern consisting of six upright poles without knocking any over. The pattern therefore calls for agility, precision and sharp reflexes in addition to speed.
The class is evaluated in accordance with the SKHH ry Western riding rules.
Class judge: Will be announced later
Class ring secretary: Will be announced later
The top 5 riders will place.
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