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

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.


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 |

| 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 February 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
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| 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 | 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 |

