ONLINE BOOKINGS (Open Tuesday 14th October at 12noon)

Please note any changes to bookings will incur a £5 admin fee

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 19th May 2025 and the 13th November 2025.

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

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

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.

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!..”

Friday clear round. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers.

Only open to ponies and riders competing at the small pony premier.

£12 per round, plus first aid fee.

70cm – 4pm approx

80cm – 5pm approx

90cm – 6pm approx

1m – 7pm approx

1.10m – 7.30pm approx

Stables:

Permanent Stable -£TBC including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months)

Premium Stable (Rubberised) -£TBC including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months)

Stable deposit – £30 (cash on the day), stables must be completley emptied on departure

Permanent stable tack lockers – £10 (cash on the day)

Hook Up – £TBC

Small Hay / Haylage – £8 per bale / £11 per bale

Bedding – £11 per bale

Accommodation – £TBC per room duration (4 beds, communal showers)

Accommodation key deposit – £5

First Aid – £5 per rider, per day

 CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPETITOR INFORMATION – Available leading up to the show

CLICK HERE FOR SOME USEFUL POST SHOW INFORMATION

These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.

CLICK HERE FOR TIMES (Released Thursday 8th)

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 9th July 2025 and the 2nd January 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

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.

Friday clear round.. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers.

Only open to ponies and riders competing at the large pony premier.

£12.50 per round, plus first aid fee.

90cm/1m – 4.30pm approx

1.05m/1.10m – 5.30pm approx

1.15m/1.20m – 6.30pm approx

Stables:

Permanent Stable – £TBC including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months)

Premium Stable (Rubberised) – £TBC including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months)

Stable deposit – £TBC (cash on the day), must be emptied on departure

Permanent stable tack lockers – £10 (cash on the day)

Hook Up – £TBC

Small Hay/Haylage – £11 per bale

Bedding – £11 per bale

Accommodation – £TBC per room duration (4 beds, communal showers)

First Aid – £5 per rider, per day

These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.

CLICK HERE FOR TIMES

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 16th July 2025 and the 9th January 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

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.

These will be available on Horse Monkey the evening before each show day.

CLICK HERE FOR TIMES AND DRAWS (Available Tuesday 20th at 5pm)

Permanent Stable (Duration) – £TBC inc 2 bales of bedding

Premium Rubber Matted Stable (Duration) – £TBC inc 2 bales of bedding

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 22nd July 2025 and the 15th January 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

Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after Friday 10th January, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund.

Entries – No refunds once the draw is published

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.

Thursday 15th January at midnight

(Late entries will be accepted subject to class numbers and incur a £5 late entry fee until Monday 26th January. Similarly entries may close early if classes are full)

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.

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.

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 29th July 2025 and 21st January 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.