Events Calendar
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 – Mrs Lucy Penrose In Hand Horses – Mr John Cutts Ridden Horses – Mr Carl Owen |
| 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 |
Ideal for youngsters or older horses needing a school around
70cm to 1.40m courses
Relaxed atmosphere
Affiliated Course Builder
Cafe open
£10 first round, £5 any additional rounds per horse
10am starts (depending on numbers)
Online entries so we can give approximate timings in advance, additional rounds can be pre booked or added on the day.
The perfect opportunity to have a ‘pop around Aintree’
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
VACCINATION POLICY – Competing Without Stabling
All horses attending but not stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre must:
- Have received a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza within the preceding 12 months
- Be at least 6 days clear of any vaccination
- Have a complete and correctly dated vaccination record in line with BHA requirements
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.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949 or email info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
Aintree Equestrian Centre
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree L9 5AS
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
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
We look forward to a great 5 days of top class showjumping!
Huge thank you to our sponsors –
Cheshire Trailers and Horseboxes Young Horse Premier Showjumping Show
We look forward to a great 4 days of top class showjumping!
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 |
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. |
