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British Showjumping Small Pony Premier @ Aintree Equestrian Centre

Jan 9 – Jan 11 all-day

Date	Friday 9th (clear round afternoon/eve) Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January 2026
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Small Pony Premier
Clear Round	Friday clear round. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers. Only open to ponies and riders competing at the small pony premier. £12 + VAT per round, plus first aid fee. 70cm – 4pm approx 80cm – 5pm approx 90cm – 6pm approx 1m – 7pm approx 1.10m – 7.30pm approx
Entries Close	Entries close 3pm Wednesday 7th January (may close early if the day is full)
Pricing	Stables: Permanent Stable -£95 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Premium Stable (Rubberised) -£115 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Premium Stable (Wood Yard) -£115 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Accommodation: Hook-Up (Duration) – £80 Accommodation (Duration) – £155 per room duration (4 beds, communal showers) Extras: Small Hay / Haylage – £8 per bale / £12 per bale Bedding – £12 per bale First Aid – £5.50 per rider, per day
Competitor information
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws	These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.
Evening Entertainment	There will be a bar open in the arena on Saturday evening.
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 9th July 2025 and the 3rd 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
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	ENTRY REFUNDS – No entry refunds will be given after the drawn orders have been published. STABLING REFUNDS – All stabling cancellations will be subject to a £20 admin fee. No stabling , hook-up or accommodation refunds will be given after Friday 26th December.
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.

Jan

16

Fri

British Showjumping Large Pony Premier @ Aintree Equestrian Centre

Tickets

Jan 16 – Jan 18 all-day

Date	Friday 16th (clear round afternoon/eve) Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Large Pony Premier
Clear Round	Friday clear round. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers. Only open to ponies and riders competing at the large pony premier. £12 + VAT 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
Entries Close	Entries close 3pm Wednesday 14th January (may close early if the day is full)
Pricing	Stables: Permanent Stable -£95 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Premium Stable (Rubberised) -£115 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Premium Stable (Wood Yard) -£115 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Accommodation: Hook-Up (Duration) – £80 Accommodation (Duration) – £155 per room duration (4 beds, communal showers) Extras: Small Hay / Haylage – £8 per bale / £12 per bale Bedding – £12 per bale First Aid – £5.50 per rider, per day
Competitor Information
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws	These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.
Evening Entertainment	The bar will be open in the arena on Saturday night.
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 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
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	ENTRY REFUNDS – No entry refunds will be given after the drawn orders have been published. STABLING REFUNDS – All stabling cancellations will be subject to a £20 admin fee. No stabling , hook-up or accommodation refunds will be given after Friday 2nd January.
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.

Categories: Forthcoming Events Jumping Major Shows

Jan

22

Thu

AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show

Tickets

Jan 22 – Jan 25 all-day

AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show Jumping Show
Course Builder – Rafael Suarez

Date	Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th January 2026
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Category 2 and 3

Entries Open	Opening soon
Entries Close	Entries for the first day (Thursday 22nd January) need to be done by midday on Tuesday 20th January 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.
Status	Entries and stables are opening soon
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Competitor Information
Times and Draws	These will be available on Horse Monkey the evening before each show day.
Stables	Permanent Stable (Duration) – £130.00 inc 2 bales of bedding Premium Rubber Matted Stable (Duration) – £140.00 inc 2 bales of bedding
Hook Up	Hook-Up (Duration) – £100.00
Bedding	£12 per bale
Small hay/haylage	£8 / £12 per bale
Large haylage	£70 per bale (must be pre booked)
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 21st 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
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	ENTRY REFUNDS – No entry refunds will be given after the drawn orders have been published. STABLING REFUNDS – All stabling cancellations will be subject to a £20 admin fee. No stabling , hook-up or accommodation refunds will be given after Wednesday 7th January.
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.
Public/Visitor Status	This Show is FREE to come along and watch – no ticket required. Jumping times will be 8am until the evening (depending on entry numbers)
Live Stream	This show will be live streamed through Clipmyhorse.TV

We look forward to a great 4 days of top class showjumping!

Categories: Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Jumping Major Shows

Jan

29

Thu

Petplan Equine Area Festival @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

Tickets

Jan 29 – Feb 1 all-day

PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL

We are delighted to once again host the above event.

The series, which was launched in 2000 and is aimed at grassroots riders, has grown from 15 Area Festivals around the country with 555 tests completed in its’ first year to over 6,300 dressage tests ridden in the 2018/19 series.

Split into two seasons, summer and winter, the Petplan Equine Area Festivals offer a year round competition pathway with riders qualifying and competing at one of the regional Area Festivals, before going on to the Area Festival Championships taking place in April and September each year.

All entries and stabling must be booked online.

Date	Thursday 29th January – Sunday 1st February 2026
Entries Open	Open now!
Entries Close	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)
Schedule
Online Entries & Stables
Times (will be released on Monday 26th January)	Please note – as this is a Championship show, we are unable to take requests for specific times.
Competitor Information
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.
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.
Refunds	Refund Policy Refunds will not be processed after the close of entries on Thursday 15th January, two weeks prior to the event.
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.
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 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.

Schedule:

DAY	CLASSES
Thursday 29th January	Inter 1 Bronze & Silver, PSG Bronze & SIlver, Advanced Medium Bronze & Silver, Medium Bronze & Silver, Elementary Bronze
Friday 30th January	Elementary Silver & Novice Bronze
Saturday 31st January	Novice Silver & Prelim Silver
Sunday 1stFebruary	Prelim Bronze

British Dressage prize money rule applies to all classes.

No Prize Money	1-4 Starters
1^st Place	5-8 Starters
2^nd Place	9-12 Starters
3^rd Place	13-16 Starters
4^th Place	At the organisers discretion

Secretary: Laura Way

Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Omskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS
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
Phone: 0151 522 2949
Email: info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
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 AAt Signs as you approach the racecourse for routes to the car parks.

NOTE – ALL COMPETITORS

Please ensure that you have read all of the rules in the 2026 Members’ Handbook, especially referring to the Area Festival section.

A combination may not compete at the same level (including music) in both an Area Festival and a Regional in the same season. The Area Festival level must be higher than the Regional if competing in both.

Combinations who score 68% (70% Music) at Regionals, may not compete in an Area Festival at the same level or below in the current and future years e.g. a combination scoring 68% at Novice Silver may not ride in an Area Festival at Novice level or below again.

Combinations who score 68% or higher (70% Music) at the Area Festival Championships, may not compete in an Area Festival at the same level and section or below in the current and future years.

Please be reminded that it is the responsibility of the owners and riders to ensure that combinations are eligible to compete in the classes/sections for which they are entered.

U21 Riders

The Winter Area Festival Championships will feature U21 sections from Preliminary to Elementary in both the bronze and silver sections, criteria as below:

Under 21 riders (those in/up to the calendar year of their 21^st birthday)
Riders will compete in the Area Festival class at their chosen level/section as normal. The highest placed U21 rider in each class and section (Preliminary to Elementary only) will then qualify for the corresponding U21 Championship class at the Winter Area Festival Championships providing the minimum 63% has been achieved.

Categories: Dressage Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Major Shows

Feb

21

Sat

Arena Eventing – ACE Qualifier!

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Feb 21 all-day

Date	Saturday 21st February 2026
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Eventing – ACE Qualifier
Entries Open	Entries now open!
Entries Close	Friday 20th February at midday – Entries may closed early if we reach capacity
Online Entries
Schedule	Open to everyone, but to qualify for ACE, riders must be in their 10th birth year or older by 2026 if you are wanting to compete for the ACE Championships. Horses and/or ponies must be foaled in 2020 or older. Championships open for any height pony, but pony heights for ACE60, ACE70, ACE80, ACE90 Championships, must be a minimum of 132cm’s, for ACE 100 they must be a minimum of 142cm’s. ENTRY FEE – £20 PER CLASS PRIZE MONEY – Prizes: 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 (1 prize in 5 entries prize money rule) ROSETTES – First to 6th place and best rider rosette in each class JUNIORS Class 1 – ACE 60cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 2 – ACE 70cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 3 – ACE 80cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 4 – ACE 90cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 5 – ACE 1m – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1m, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE. SENIORS Class 6 – ACE 60cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm – This class is a for ACE. Class 7 – ACE 70cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm- This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 8 – ACE 80cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 9 – ACE 90cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm – This class is a qualifier for ACE. Class 10 – ACE 1m – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1m – This class is a qualifier for ACE.
Times and Draws
Results	Available on HorseMonkey at the end of every class
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
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 28th November 2024 and the 22nd May 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.
Refunds	No refunds after drawn orders have been published.
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.
Rules	British Eventing ACE Competitions Rules 1. Qualification is for combinations only. 2. If a combination is qualified in all heights, their Championship entries will be limited to the 2 higher levels. 3. The course consists of 6 to 8 show jumps, followed immediately by 8 to 10 knock down cross country fences, including a skinny, corner and joker fence. 4. The whole round will be timed. 5. The winner will be the combination with the lowest number of penalties. 6. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the closest to the optimum time. 7. The optimum time is calculated based on 350m per minute. 8. Stop watches are not permitted. 9. A body protector is compulsory for all classes. 10. Penalties as follows: ACE Penalties First disobedience 4 Penalties Second disobedience at same fence 8 Penalties Third disobedience Elimination Knock down of obstacle 4 Penalties Knock down of joker fence 6 Penalties Fall of horse and/or rider Elimination Every commenced second in excess of the optimum time 0.4 Penalties Every commenced second in excess of 5 seconds under the optimum time 0.4 Penalties Exceeding time allowed (rime allowed is twice the optimum time) Elimination Error of course Elimination Retaking obstacle already jumped Elimination Qualification as follows: For BE70, BE80 & BE90: • Below 15 starters in a class > top 4 qualify. • Up to and incl. 30 starters in a class > top 6 qualify. • 31 or more starters in a class > top 8 qualify. For BE100: • Below 15 starters in a class > top 6 qualify. • Up to and incl. 30 starters in a class > top 8 qualify. • 31 or more starters in a class > top 10 qualify. Qualification cards to be collected from the office on the day of the show!
	Services First Aid per Rider/day (Mandatory, 1 per rider/day) – £5.00 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

The Harry Hall One Club
ACE Championships

ACE your eventing skills with BE this winter!

An exciting new Championships culminating at Aintree Equestrian Centre

Harry Hall One Club – Anyone Can Event (ACE), is an Arena style eventing competition designed to appeal to riders of all ages and experience that gets underway this autumn.

The new series will run throughout the winter months and into spring providing riders with the ideal opportunity to get out, develop their skills and enjoy competing during the shorter daylight hours. A range of height classes will be offered from 70cm up to 1m and will be available to anyone aged 10 upwards, helping to encourage younger riders into the sport.

QUALIFIERS OPEN TO ALL

ACE qualifiers will be run at a range of venues across the UK and will be open to all. Riders will not need to be members of BE to take part in the qualifiers. Qualifying legs will offer competitors the chance to pick up a coveted qualifying ticket for the Championship Finals – offering a fabulous four-day celebration of ACE competition, set to be held in spring at the stunning Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool.

CLASSES & FORMAT

Riders will compete in their cross country kit, including cross country colours, and will take on a course of show jumps followed by a simulated cross country course of knock-down fences.

Classes will be split into two age ranges, senior and juniors (18-years-and-under). Whilst the qualifiers will see all age groups compete together, the Championship Final will see Juniors (18 years-and-under at the time of the Championships) compete across the latter two days of the Final with Seniors competing across the initial two days.

Senior and Junior riders are permitted to ride both horses and ponies.

CHAMPIONSHIPS & QUALIFICATION

Riders will need to be a British Eventing member to compete in the Championships.

The Harry Hall One Club ACE Championship Finals will take place across the 30th May – 2nd June with Seniors contesting their four national titles (70cm, 80cm, 90cm & 100cm) over the Thursday and Friday (30th-31st May) and Juniors over the weekend of (1st-2nd June).

Competitors who qualify for the BE ACE Championships 2024 at Aintree Equestrian Centre will receive a British Eventing ACE Championships 2024 qualification card from the ACE competition Organiser.
Qualification is for combinations only. Substitutions will not be possible. If a combination is qualified for all 3 Championships, their Championship entries will be limited to the 2 higher level classes.

For 60cm, 70cm, 80cm & 90cm classes

below 15 starters in a class > top 4 qualify
up to and incl 30 starters in a class > top 6 qualify
31 or more starters in a class >top 8 qualify

For 100 cm class

below 15 starters in a class > top 6 qualify
up to and incl 30 starters in a class > top 8 qualify
31 or more starters in a class >top 10 qualify

Categories: Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Jumping Major Shows

Day	Date	Category
1	22 August	DRESSAGE	Intro and Preliminary Classes
2	23 August	DRESSAGE	Preliminary and Novice Classes
3	24 August	DRESSAGE	Novice to Freestlyle Music
4	25 August	SHOWJUMPING
5	26 August	SHOWING
6	27 August	CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

RoR Championships 2017

From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August

AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show Jumping Show
Course Builder – Rafael Suarez

PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL

The Harry Hall One Club
ACE Championships

ACE your eventing skills with BE this winter!

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RoR Championships 2017

From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August

AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show Jumping Show Course Builder – Rafael Suarez

PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL

The Harry Hall One Club ACE Championships

ACE your eventing skills with BE this winter!

AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show Jumping Show
Course Builder – Rafael Suarez

The Harry Hall One Club
ACE Championships