Events Calendar

Aug
13
Thu
Equiyd Summer PoP Festival
Aug 13 – Aug 16 all-day

SAVE THE DATE – THE EQUIYD SUMMER PoP FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2026!

Date Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th August 2026
Time 8.00am start Friday – Sunday
Category British Showjumping Juniors and Club Classes
Competitor Information
Entries Open Tuesday 30th June at 8pm
Entries Close

Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 3pm

Entries will reach capacity and close early so please enter in advance!

Status Opening Tuesday 30th June at 8pm
Spectators This event is FREE to come and watch. No ticket required. Please park in the racecourse car park to access the Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome to use Tophams Cafe which will be open throughout the show
Pricing

Premium Rubberised Stable (including 2 bales of bedding) – £140

Premium Timber Stable (including 2 bales of bedding) – £130

Permanent Stable (including 2 bales of bedding) – £120

Hook-Up (Duration) – £110

Hostel Accommodation (Duration – sleeps 4) – £170

Small Bale of Hay – £8

Small Bale of Haylage – £12

Bale of Bedding – £12

 

First Aid (per rider, per day) – £5.50

Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws
Evening Entertainment There will be plenty of entertainment for both adults and children throughout the weekend!
Vaccination policy if stabling

As per our terms and conditions, all horses STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 6 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination.

The last vaccination must have been between the 18th February 2026 and 7th August 2026.

ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations

Vaccination policy if competing All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published. No stabling, hook up or accommodation refunds after 30th July. If we are able to re-sell your stable, you will be issued with a refund, minus the £20 admin fee per stable.
Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their BACS details on their horse monkey profile.

This information will then be used to transfer the prize money to their bank account.

Please note: It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide bank details in order to be paid prize money. Bank details must be provided via HorseMonkey within 7 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.

Refreshments Tophams cafe, which overlooks the arena will be serving hot food and refreshments throughout the show.
Talent Competition Information coming soon
Show Merchandise Available to purchase at the show at the Aintree stand!

Aug
18
Tue
The Jockey Club RoR National Championships 2026 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Aug 18 – Aug 23 all-day

The Jockey Club RoR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Aintree Equestrian Centre and Aintree Racecourse are delighted to once again be hosts to the
Retraining of Racehorses National Championships.

Date: Tuesday 17th to Sunday 23rd August 2026
Time: Times will be confirmed once entries are closed, but likely to be 7am or 8am starts
Category: Affiliated to Retraining of Racehorses
Entries Open: 15th June 2026 – 12noon
Entries Close:  1st August 2026, 11pm
Live Streaming Link:
Spectators This event is FREE to come and watch. No ticket required. Please park in the racecourse car park to access the Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome to use Tophams Cafe which will be open throughout the show.
Competitor information

Commentators information

Please complete the questionnaire if you would like to commentators to read out information about your horse at the Championships

Schedule:

Please see the 2026 Schedule below.

Online Entries: 
Stables, accommodation & Hook ups 

Qualified combinations A list of qualified combinations can be found on the RoR website.
Volunteers

All those kindly offering to volunteer during the RoR National Championships need to fill in the below Volunteer Availability form and return to the email detailed on the form, please!

Approximate timetable Will appear here in the lead up to the show
Back numbers: To be collected from the RoR stand on the day
Times & Entry Numbers: 

Approximate class start times will be released in the lead up to the show.

Individual Provisional times will be released on the 14th August.

Confirmed times will be released 6pm the evening before the day of the class to allow for withdrawals.

It is the competitors responsibility to check timings.

Refunds:

Please refer to the RoR National Championships schedule for full refund terms.

Please note, alterations to stable bookings will incur an admin fee.

Refreshments: Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena will be open serving hot food and drinks
Classes: Classes will take place in the International Indoor Arena as well as the Outdoor Grass Arenas. Please see the schedule for details.
Results: Results will appear on HorseMonkey after each class has finished
Prize money: Please refer to RoR rules for this show
Vaccination policy – stables

As per our terms and conditions, all horses STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 6 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination.

The last vaccination must have been between the 17th February 2026 and 11th August 2026.

ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations

Vaccination policy – competing but not stabling All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING.

Sep
5
Sat
LIHS Qualifier Showing Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 5 all-day
LIHS Qualifier Showing Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre | England | United Kingdom

LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS AT AINTREE !

Date Saturday 5th September 2026
Time 8am/9am depending on entries
Category Showing
Entries Open Open
Entries Close Tuesday 1st September – midnight
Status Opening Soon
Spectators This event is FREE to come and watch. No ticket required. Please park in the racecourse car park to access the Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome to use Tophams cafe which will be open throughout the show
Schedule
Online Entries
Judges Miss V Smith (Cheshire)
Back Numbers To be collected from the Show Office on the day
Times and Entry Numbers

Times and entry numbers will be released the Friday before

Stabling Stabling is not available for this show
Competing vaccination policy All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds No refunds will be issued once entries have closed
Refreshments Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks

 

Sep
6
Sun
Original Equestrian Signature Dressage Camp @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day

Original Equestrian presents: Big Camp

 

Signature Dressage Camp with Mat Burnett & Charlotte Smithwhite

Bookings are open – message Orginial Equestrian on facebook or use the contact section on their website to get the full details!

“Our Summer Signature Competition Dressage Camp returns, with our amazing Grand Prix level trainers. You will get private lessons and the help of your trainer in the warm up arena at the onsite British Dressage Competition. Permanent stabling is included, plus there are unmounted extras to educate and keep you entertained. Includes practice test riding and evening demo. All levels from Prelim to PSG are welcome.”

 

Date Sunday 6th – Tuesday 8th September 2026
Cost TBC
Status Bookings open
Website www.originalequestrian.com
Entries

Facebook page

Vaccination policy

As per our terms and conditions, all horses STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 6 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination.

The last vaccination must have been between the 6th March 2026 and the 31st August 2026.

ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations

 www.originalequestrian.com

Sep
9
Wed
British Dressage 2 Day Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 9 – Sep 10 all-day
British Dressage 2 Day Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre | England | United Kingdom
Date Wednesday 9th – Thursday 10th September 2026
Entries Open Opening Soon
Entries Close

Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 10pm. Late entries may be available, subject to a £5 late entry fee

(Please note – Entry closing dates are subject to availability, entries will close early if we reach capacity)

Schedule
Online Entries
Times (will be released on Monday 7th September)
Refreshments Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks.
Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their BACS details on their horse monkey profile.

This information will then be used to transfer the prize money to their bank account.

Please note: It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide bank details in order to be paid prize money. Bank details must be provided via HorseMonkey within 7 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.

Vaccination Policy As per our Terms & Conditions and those of British Dressage, all horses/ponies competing at a BD competition at Aintree Equestrian Centre must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS. 
They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day.
PASSPORTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON REQUEST.
Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.

BD Vaccination Rules

11. Equine Influenza Vaccination
To protect the health of the other competing horses and the biosecurity of the venue, a valid passport must accompany the horse to all competitions and be produced on request. Failure to comply is a disciplinary offence and will debar the horse from competing at the event for which it has been entered.

A horse will not be permitted to
compete unless it has a current vaccination against equine influenza which complies with the following conditions:
• An initial course of two injections for primary vaccination, not less than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart, are required before being eligible to compete
• A first booster injection must be given between 150 and 215 days after the second injection of primary vaccination
• Subsequent booster injections must be given at regular intervals of no more than 12 months, commencing after the first booster injection
• The full course or booster must have been administered at least 7 days before arriving at the competition
The vaccination record(s) in the horse’s passport, must be completed, signed and stamped line by line, by an appropriate veterinary surgeon (who is neither the owner nor the rider of the horse).

In the interests of equine welfare and to maintain optimum protection levels for your horse, it is strongly recommended that the most recent booster injection is given within six months + 21 days prior to the horse competing.

For those competing under FEI rules, please refer to FEI rules. The responsibility to comply with this rule lies with the competitor, who should consult with their veterinarian.

Horses being found without adequate and up to date vaccinations will not be allowed to compete and will be barred from competing until such a time that they have been given their first and second vaccinations. The registration of any horse found in breach of this rule will be suspended until rectified.

Secretary: Laura Way
Phone: 0151 522 2949
Email: laura.way@thejockeyclub.co.uk
Venue: Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS
Web: www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk

Aintree Racecourse is located on the A59, just one mile from the M57 and M58, which link the M62 and M6. Follow the A59 to Liverpool and the AA Signs as you approach the racecourse for routes to the car parks.

No prize money 1-4 starters
1st place 5-8 starters
2nd place 9-12 starters
3rd place 13-16 starters
4th place At organiser’s discretion

 

Sep
12
Sat
Easy Chip Unaffiliated Showjumping Championships @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 12 – Sep 13 all-day

 

Aintree Unaffiliated Showjumping Championships
Date

Saturday 12th September – Sunday 13th September 2026

(Juniors Saturday, Seniors Sunday)

Times (released on Friday 26th)
Schedule
How to enter

Please note: All entries must be made in the spirit of the show. This is an unaffiliated championships. It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to the rules and qualification criteria. Should any riders be found in breach of these during or after the show, they will be disqualified and no refunds will be made.
£5 admin and banking fee on any cancelled entries. No refunds will be granted once entries close.
Qualifying Shows -top 6 from each class qualify for the Championships (subject to eligibility)
** Qualifiers in green mean we have confirmed their results and they  have been published above. If the qualifier is in black, we are still awaiting their results.** 
January
🔸 4th January – Aintree International Equestrian Centre
February
🔸 22nd February – Aintree International Equestrian Centre
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🔸 8th March – Caernarfonshire Riding Club

🔸 15th March – Reaseheath Equestrian Centre

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🔸4th April – Higher Farm
🔸6th April – Church Farm 
🔸6th April – High Legh Riding Club
🔸 19th April – Bold Heath Equestrian
🔸25th April – Northcote Stud
🔸 26th April – Brookhead Riding Club
🔸 26th April – Beaver Hall
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🔸 3rd May – Silsden Riding Club
🔸 4th May – Church Farm 
🔸 17th May – Ashwood Equestrian
🔸 17th May – Longton Riding Club
🔸 20th May – Dairyhouse Farm
🔸 31st May – Brookhead Riding Club
🔸 31st May – Beaver Hall
🔸 31st May – East Clwyd Riding Club 
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🔸 7th June – Dean Valley Farm
🔸13th June – Aintree International Equestrian Centre
🔸 13th June – Higher Farm
🔸 20th June – Angelsey Showground
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🔸 5th July – Silsden Riding Club
🔸 12th July – Northcote Stud
🔸 12th July – Anglesey Showground
🔸 12th July – Bold Heath Equestrian
August 
🔸 2nd August – Dean Valley Farm
🔸 15th August – Dairyhouse Farm 
🔸 16th August – Ashwood Equestrian 
🔸22nd August – MHL Equestrian Centre
🔸30st August Longton Riding Club
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🔸 12th September – Junior Championships @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
🔸 13th September – Senior Championships @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Spectators This event is FREE to come and watch. No ticket required. Please park in the racecourse car park to access the Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome to use Topham’s cafe which will be open throughout the show
Entries Open February 2026
Entries Close Monday 7th September 2026 (entries may close early if we reach capacity)
Start times and drawn orders Start times and the drawn orders will be on HorseMonkey Friday 11th September
Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their BACS details on their horse monkey profile.

This information will then be used to transfer the prize money to their bank account.

Please note: It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide bank details in order to be paid prize money. Bank details must be provided via HorseMonkey within 7 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.

Qualification criteria
It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to the rules and qualification criteria. Should any riders be found in breach of these during or after the show, they will be disqualified and no refunds will be made. 

Horse/Pony/Rider combinations who have finished in the top 6 in any of the above listed Unaffiliated Showjumping Shows qualify for the Championships.

Horse/Pony/Rider combinations must jump the height they have qualified in at the Championships. Should Horse/Pony/Rider combinations qualify for more than two classes, they must compete in the two highest classes at the Championships (i.e. if qualified in the 50cm, 60cm and 70cm classes, the combination can compete in the 60cm and 70cm classes). This is to ensure that all entries are made in the spirit of the show and that all qualified combinations have the opportunity to compete.

Combinations that have competed with British Showjumping (excluding Club Classes), between 30th September 2025 and the date of qualification, at any height above the class that they have qualified for are not eligible to compete (e.g. a competitor that has jumped 85/90cm tracks with British Showjumping at the time of qualification will not be eligible to compete in the 80cm class at the Unaffiliated Championships) 

No outside assistance is permitted at the Championships.

Unaffiliated Competitions are run under British Showjumping rules, with the exception of spurs. Junior riders are not permitted to wear spurs.

                                       AGE CLASSIFICATIONS –

• Junior classes – Under 16 years old on a pony (14.2 and under) ONLY
• Senior classes – Under 16 years old on a horse (over 14.2) OR over 16 years old
on a pony/horse.
o If over 16 years old on a pony, be aware courses are set to horse stride
distances.
o Adult riders on ponies are also eligible to qualify.

Services First Aid per Rider/day (Mandatory, 1 per rider/day) – £5.50

If you have any questions or queries about the show, please email info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

Tel: 0151 522 2949

First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply

Sep
15
Tue
Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre | England | United Kingdom
Event name Showjumping Clinic with Susie Gibson

A fantastic opportunity for a private lesson with top showjumping coach Susie Gibson, UKCC Level 3 Coach, Educator and Assessor.

Lessons open to all levels. 

Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Online entries: 
Fee: A £22.50 (1-4pm) / £25 (4-7pm) arena booking deposit is taken upon booking and £40 is to be paid to Susie on the day.
Vaccinations: All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING.

Sep
16
Wed
Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre | England | United Kingdom
Event name Showjumping Clinic with Susie Gibson

A fantastic opportunity for a private lesson with top showjumping coach Susie Gibson, UKCC Level 3 Coach, Educator and Assessor.

Lessons open to all levels. 

Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Online entries: 
Fee: A £22.50 (1-4pm) / £25 (4-7pm) arena booking deposit is taken upon booking and £40 is to be paid to Susie on the day.
Vaccinations: All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING.

Sep
17
Thu
British Showjumping Cat 2 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 17 all-day
British Showjumping Cat 2 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre | England | United Kingdom
Date Thursday 17th September 2026
Time 8am or 9am depending on entries
Category British Showjumping Cat 2
Entries Open Opening soon
Entries Close Tuesday 15th September 3pm
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings

Times and Draws

(Released Tuesday 15th 5pm)

Vaccination policy if competing All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds

Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published.

Please note that in the event of bad weather where you are unable to travel, there are no refunds if the show still goes ahead.

Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their BACS details on their horse monkey profile.

This information will then be used to transfer the prize money to their bank account.

Please note: It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide bank details in order to be paid prize money. Bank details must be provided via HorseMonkey within 7 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.

Refreshments Tophams cafe, which overlooks the arena, will be serving hot food and refreshments throughout the show.

 

Sep
19
Sat
Autumn Working Hunter Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Sep 19 – Sep 20 all-day

Date

Saturday 19th September – Working Hunter Ponies
Sunday 20th September – Working Hunter Horses

Time 8am depending on entries
Category Indoors Unaffiliated Working Hunter (Horses and Ponies)
Entries Open Opening Soon – we recommend you entering well in advance as this show usually closes entries early
Entries Close Thursday 17th September at midnight
Status Schedule now available
Spectators This event is FREE to come and watch. No ticket required. Please park in the racecourse car park to access the Equestrian Centre. Spectators are welcome to use Tophams cafe which will be open throughout the show
Times & Draws  
Schedule

2026 Schedule Coming Soon. Please see the 2025 Schedule below for reference.

Online Entries
Judges

Ponies – TBC

Horses – TBC

Back Numbers To be collected from the Show Office on the day
Times and Entry Numbers  Will be released on Friday 18th September
Stabling Stabling is not available for this show
Competing vaccination policy All horses ATTENDING BUT NOT STABLING at Aintree EC must have had a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza in the PRECEDING 12 MONTHS, and be 6 days clear of having had any vaccination. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds No refunds will be issued once entries have closed
Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their BACS details on their horse monkey profile.

This information will then be used to transfer the prize money to their bank account.

Please note: It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide bank details in order to be paid prize money. Bank details must be provided via HorseMonkey within 7 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.

Refreshments Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks