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Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
COMPETITORS MUST HAVE JUMPED IN A 1.35M OR 1.40M CLASS AT THE WINTER CLASSIC TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND PRIX
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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 not more than 12 months, commencing after the first booster injection
• The most recent booster injection must have been given within six calendar months +21 days prior to the horse competing
• The full course or booster must have been administered at least seven 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). 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.
| Date | Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd October 2026 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close | Wednesday 7th October 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 19th October) | |
| 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. |
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 |
| Date | Saturday 31st October 2026 |
| Time | 8am or 9am depending on entries |
| Category | British Showjumping Cat 1 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close | Thursday 29th October at 3pm |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Times and Draws (Released Tuesday 15th 5pm) | |
| Vaccination policy if competing | Vaccination Policy – Competing Without Stabling All horses attending but not stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre must:
Please ensure your horse’s passport is available for inspection. Horses that do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to compete at Aintree Equestrian Centre. |
| 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. |
SAVE THE DATE – 101TH – 15TH NOVEMBER 2026
| Date | Tuesday 10th – Sunday 15th November 2026 |
| Time | 8.00am or 7.00am |
| Category | British Showjumping Category 1 – National Championships |
| Entries Open | Entries, Stables and accommodation will open Monday 19th October at 8pm. |
| Entries Close | Entries and stables closing date tbc dependent on Second Round dates. Entries, stables & services will close early if we reach capacity (which is likely). |
| Times and Draws |
Tuesday’s times will be available 36 hours before the event starts and the following days times/draws will be released the evening before each show day at around 5pm. |
| Competitor information | This year’s document will be available in the lead up to the show. Please find the 2025 version below for reference. |
| Show Merchandise | Show merchandise will be on |
| Timetable | This year’s document will be available in the lead up to the show. Please find the 2025 version below for reference. |
| Schedule | This year’s document will be available in the lead up to the show. Please find the 2025 version below for reference. |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Qualified Combinations – Saturday & Sunday’s Finals | (Available during the show) (Available during the show) |
| Facebook Group | |
| Qualifier Information | National Amateur classes have been created to give amateur BS members an annual National Amateur Final to aim for. There are 4 different classes at different heights: 85cm, 95cm, 1.05 & 1.10. The finals are a week along show held at Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool. To qualify riders must jump 5 double clears in a National Amateur Qualifier class, with the same horse at the same height, within a 12 month period, which runs from 1st September- 31st August. There is a wild card chance to qualify via second rounds, normally held September/October. To qualify for these a horse and rider must jump a double clear in a National Amateur Qualifier at the relevant height. There are no restrictions on horses but there are on riders, so that it is restricted to Amateurs. At the finals there are also Veteran classes, for which the only qualification is the riders age, and additional classes that can only be entered by horse and riders who have qualified for the show. Meaning a full week of competition is available to all. At the finals each height has two qualifiers, held over the week, for the Sunday’s Grand Prix Finals. The final qualifiers are 5cm bigger than the qualifiers, e.g. the 85cm is 90cm. The top 20 riders from each go through to the final days Grand Prix. |
| RoR | Riding a former racehorse? Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) will be awarding prizes to the highest placed RoR registered combinations in all championship classes. Horses must hold current RoR competition membership and riders must be 15 years or over as at 1 January 2026. You will need to state this upon entry. |
| Stables | Brick Yard Premium Permanent stables for the duration with rubber floor and walls (including 2x bales of bedding) – Vaccine must be in the past 6 months – £TBC Permanent Stables for the duration (including 2x bales of bedding) – Vaccine must be in the past 6 months- £TBC
Barn style temps for the duration- undercover (including 2x bales of bedding)– Vaccine must be in the past 6 months – £TBC
Standard temps for the duration in permanent yard including access to yard facilities (washbays etc, including 2x bales of bedding)– Vaccine must be in the past 6 months – £TBC
Standard temps for the duration – (including 2x bales of bedding)– Vaccine must be in the past 6 months – £TBC
Only duration stables are available for this show. Available Monday 9th to Sunday 15th/Monday 16th November 9am. |
| Hook Up | £TBC for the duration |
| Bedding | £12 per bale |
| Small hay/haylage | £12 per bale |
| Large haylage | £TBC per bale (large 5ft square bales) |
| Accommodation | £TBC Hostel room duration (4 beds per room, one room per booking) |
| Vaccination policy if stabling | Vaccination Policy – Stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre In accordance with Aintree Equestrian Centre’s terms and conditions for this event, all horses stabling on-site must:
All passports will be checked on arrival. |
| Vaccination policy if competing | Vaccination Policy – Competing Without Stabling All horses attending but not stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre must:
Please ensure your horse’s passport is available for inspection. Horses that do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to compete at Aintree Equestrian Centre. |
| Refunds | Refund of Entry Fees Affiliated shows are required to repay 50 % of the entry fees in respect of all entry cancellations which are received by the Show Organiser not later than 48 hours before noon of the day on which the first affiliated competition of the show is scheduled to start except in those circumstances outlined in Rule 79.5.Refund of Stabling – No refunds for stables, hook up, accommodation or any other services after 31st October 2025 |
| 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. |
STARS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Aintree International Equestrian Centre is thrilled to be once again hosting this fabulous event!
| Date | Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd November 2026 |
| Competitor Information | |
| Stabling and accommodation opens | Stables open Tuesday 13th October, 12 noon |
| Stables close | Stables close Friday 30th October at 6pm. Stables and other services will close early if we reach capacity (this is very likely to happen on the first day) |
| Schedule | Please see STARS website |
| 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 |
| Online bookings (stables, accommodation & electric hook up) | Please note any changes to bookings will incur a £5 admin fee |
| Judges | Please see STARS website |
| Back Numbers | Can be collected from the Aintree Show Office before competing |
| Times and Entry Numbers | Not before times and entry numbers will be released by STARS before the show |
| 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. ALL primary vaccines (the first three vaccines) must be in the correct date format as well as boosters thereafter. The last vaccination must have been between the 18th May 2026 and the 12th November 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. ALL primary vaccines (the first three vaccines) must be in the correct date format as well as boosters thereafter. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING |
| STABLES | 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘. Stable, hook up & accommodation bookings will open Tuesday 13th 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 1 All competitors will purchase their own stables, RC secretaries only do entries. 2 Each stable will be provided with 1 bale of shavings. Extra bales of shaving and hay /haylage can be purchased at the time of booking your stable via Horse monkey. 3 This year we need all stables to be booked under the name of the rider/handler on the stable form. Last year too many people booked stables under different names which made cross checking very time consuming. 4 Stables are a mixture of permanent and temporary stables. 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦 EVERY horse or pony that qualifies for STARS is ALLOWED to stable the night before and the night of their class regardless of where they live… Duration stables are only available to horses or ponies that have qualified on 2 or more non consecutive days. PRICES 2026- All stables include 1 bale of shavings. 1 night £60 2 nights £98 3 nights £118 4 nights £128 Duration 5 nights £168 There may be day stables available, this is subject to availability once the overnight stables have closed. Extra bales of shavings, hay, and haylage must be purchased at the time of booking stables. STABLE ARRIVALS…. Wednesday 18th Nov – gates will not open until 1pm, so please don’t arrive before. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, arrivals. Stables will be available from 4pm onwards and must be cleaned out ready for inspection by 3pm on the day you vacate your stable. If you want your stable earlier than 4 pm then book your stable the night before your class. All ponies will need to be fully vaccinated, with their last booster vaccine done between 18 May 2026 and 12 November 2026 and passports will be checked before you are given your stable. All primary vaccine must also be correct. INCORRECT VACCINES = you won’t be able to stable or compete at the show Each family is allowed 1 lorry/trailer space at the stables including 1 hook up if required. HOOK UP PRICES 1 night – £35 2 nights – £48 3 nights – £68 4 nights – £73 5 nights – £83 |
| Accommodation | Hostel accommodation pricing as follows:- HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION (limited availability) 1 night – £60 2 nights – £100 3 nights – £145 4 nights – £185 5 nights – £210 Hostel accommodation provides the room only, containing 4 single beds with bedding and plug sockets only. Shower and toilet facilities are shared. No cooking facilities are available. |
| Refreshments | Tophams cafe, which overlooks the arena will be serving hot food and refreshments throughout the show as well as catering units by the entrance to the Main International Arena. |
| What is STARS? More details to follow but please see the original vision below, from the show director, Sarah Harrison: (rules may be updated for 2025): “STARS Champion of Champions are going to re-create a HOYS experience for all RC/PC competitors which will be held at Aintree Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Liverpool! No other show has ever tried to create such a prestigious event from start to finish for Riding Clubs until now – where the best of the best go head-to-head to be crowned Champion. This experience doesn’t just mean the time you walk through those curtains and compete in the ring. We promise to give you everything from bridle numbers to working-in time slots in the main arena and culminating with trotting down the centre line on your lap of honour. We will only invite HOYS star judges to preside over classes and all Ridden and In-hand showing classes will be judged using the HOYS-style format of 50 marks for Ride/Show and 50 marks for Conformation/Way of Going. Equitation and Young Handler classes will have their own marks systems in place as well. Over 50 Riding Clubs and Pony Clubs from all over the country have enquired about how to affiliate to STARS; we hope this will grow year on year. HOYS themselves have been in touch to say they think that this is a wonderful idea which really aims to put Riding and Pony Clubs firmly on the map! We have been contacted by some fabulous equestrian magazines offering to cover the event; and we already have some amazing sponsors on board. If anyone would like to support this event through additional sponsorship we do have classes available. So how do you qualify? It’s simple -all affiliated clubs will send their end-of-year points winners to the grand finale to compete for the title of Overall Champion of their section. Qualification can be passed down to the Reserve or Second Reserve Points Champion if and Points Champion is unable to represent their club. Those lucky enough to qualify will receive their qualification in the form of a Golden Ticket. All affiliated Clubs will also be competing for the honour of being crowned Supreme Riding club of the Year title which will be awarded to the Club gaining the best results across the Show. To make it fair for all sizes of Clubs we will take your top 10 section results to work out the Supreme titles. There will be a large cash prizes up for grabs being split between the Supreme, Reserve Supreme and Second Reserve Supreme Clubs. We are also offering training days and numerous other prizes to make things interesting for all. My aim is to give all riding Club and Pony Club competitors something to aspire to – like I once had at Birchinley Manor all those years ago!..” |
| Date | Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd December 2026 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close | Tuesday 17th November 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 Sunday 29th November) | |
| 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. |
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.
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 |