Events Calendar
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 | Open |
| 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 | CHANGE OF JUDGE – Now Mr R Grace (Glossop) replacing 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 |
| Original Equestrian presents: Big Camp | ||
Signature Dressage Camp with Mat Burnett & Charlotte SmithwhiteBookings 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.”
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| 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 | |
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 |
| 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 CentreFebruary 22nd February – Aintree International Equestrian Centre𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 4th April – Higher Farm6th April – Church Farm 6th April – High Legh Riding Club 12th April – Macclesfield & District Riding Club 19th April – Accrington & District Riding Club 19th April – Bold Heath Equestrian25th April – Northcote Stud 26th April – Caernarfonshire Riding Club 26th April – Brookhead Riding Club 26th April – Beaver Hall𝗠𝗮𝘆 3rd May – Silsden Riding Club 4th May – Church Farm 10th May – Caverswall & District Riding Club 10th May – Lloc & District Riding Centre 17th May – Ashwood Equestrian 17th May – Longton Riding Club 17th May – Clwb Marchogaeth Mon Riding Club 20th May – Dairyhouse Farm 24th May – Harrogate Riding Centre 31st May – Brookhead Riding Club 31st May – Beaver Hall 31st May – East Clwyd Riding Club 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 7th June – Dean Valley Farm 13th June – MHL Equestrian Centre 13th June – Aintree International Equestrian Centre 13th June – Higher Farm 14th June – Macclesfield & District Riding Club 20th June – Angelsey Showground 21st June – Ilkley & District Riding Association 21st June – Pen Y Graig Livery Yard 28th June – Bridgewater Riding Club𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 5th July – Pen Y Graig Livery Yard 5th July – Silsden Riding Club 5th July –Leyland & District Riding Club11th July – High Legh Riding Centre 12th July – Northcote Stud 12th July – Caverswall & District Riding Club 12th July – Anglesey Showground 12th July – Bold Heath Equestrian 19th July- Accrington & District Riding Club 19th July – Reaseheath Equestrian Centre 26th July – Bridgewater Riding Club 26th July – East Clwyd Riding ClubAugust 1st August – Harrogate Riding Centre 2nd August – Dean Valley Farm2nd August –Leyland & District Riding Club9th August – Lloc & District Riding Centre 16th August – Ashwood Equestrian 16th August – Ilkley & District Riding Association22nd August – MHL Equestrian Centre30th August – Longton Riding Club𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 5th September – Dairyhouse Farm 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 |
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
| Date | Saturday 19th September – Working Hunter Ponies |
| Time | 8am depending on entries |
| Category | Indoors Unaffiliated Working Hunter (Horses and Ponies) |
| Entries Open | Now open – 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. Entries Open |
| 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 now available |
| Online Entries | |
| Judges | Ponies – Mrs V Haworth & Mrs V Hill Horses – Ms K Duxbury |
| 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 |
Pre HOYS & LIHS Showing Show
Great opportunity to warm up before the large indoor shows!
| Date | Saturday 26th September – In Hand Ponies and Ridden Ponies |
| Time | 8am |
| Category | Indoors Unaffiliated Showing – Ridden and In Hand (Horses and Ponies) |
| Entries Open | Open |
| Entries Close | Thursday 24th September at midnight |
| Status | Open |
| 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 | 2026 Schedule now available |
| Online Entries | |
| Judges | IN HAND PONIES – Mr John Harvey Brooke-Rankin RIDDEN PONIES – TBC IN HAND HORSES – Mr John Cutts RIDDEN HORSES – TBC |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers | |
| 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 |
Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
| Event | The Winter Classic Premier Show 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday 30th September – Sunday 4th October 2026 *Dates provisional, subject to approval from British Showjumping* |
| Time | 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries |
| Category | British Showjumping Category 3 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon! |
| Entries Close | Entries for the first day (Wednesday 30th) need to be done by 3pm on Monday 28th September to allow the drawn orders to be done. Further entries need to be done by 4pm at the latest the day before you are jumping. Entries may close early if the days are full. |
| 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 |
| Gala Evening VIP | Details coming soon! |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Competitor Information | |
| Times and Draws | Will appear on horse monkey 36 hours before the event starts |
| Stables | Premium Stable £160, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Permanent Stable £140, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Barn Temporary Stable £135, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Standard Temporary Stable £130, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Hook Up and Accommodation | Hook-Up £120 (duration) Accommodation £TBC (duration) |
| Bedding | £12 per bale (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Small hay/haylage | Small Hay £8 per bale Small Haylage £12 per bale |
| Large haylage | £TBC per bale (5ft square bale) |
| 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 29th March 2026 and the 23rd September 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 | Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after 5pm Wednesday 16th September, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund minus an admin fee. Entries – No refunds once the draw is 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 bank 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 Horse Monkey 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. |
COMPETITORS MUST HAVE JUMPED IN A 1.35M OR 1.40M CLASS AT THE WINTER CLASSIC TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND PRIX
We look forward to a great 5 days of top class showjumping!
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