RoR Championships 2017
From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August
Welcome to The RoR National Championships 2017 at Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Date: Tuesday, 22 August, 2017 to Sunday, 27 August, 2017
Start time: 07:00
Closing date: Tuesday, 01 August, 2017, 23:55
Short event summary
| 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 |
AINTREE INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
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.
JUNIORS Start Time: 8.00am or 9.00am
Juniors not to have attained their 16th birthday on the 1st January of the current year, and should be riding a pony (14’2 and under). If Juniors are riding a horse (14’3 and over), they need to ride in the Senior class.
Class 1: Junior Cross Pole class
Height: Cross poles Table: A6 (not against the clock) All double clears win a first rosette (Lead rein is permitted to under 8s, directional assistance re the course is permitted INSIDE the arena for juniors who have recently come off the lead rein, helping to prevent possible run-outs and refusals is not permitted)
Rosettes : All double clears win a first rosette Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 2: Junior 50cm
Height: 50cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 3: Junior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 4: Junior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 5: Junior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 6: Junior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
As a guide, Seniors usually start around 1pm but it is dependant on entry numbers.
Class 7: Senior Cross Pole class
Height: Cross poles (40cm/50cm) Table: A6 (not against the clock) All double clears win a first rosette (Lead rein is not permitted, directional assistance re the course is permitted INSIDE the arena for novice riders, helping to prevent possible run-outs and refusals is not permitted)
Rosettes : All double clears win a first rosette Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 8: Senior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 9: Senior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 10: Senior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 11: Senior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
Class 12: Senior 1.00m
Height: 100cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £18
* Classes may be run Two Phase if we have large entry numbers *
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
Rules are run in the same format as British Showjumping
GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 – THE WORLD IS WATCHING
The Equestrian Centre will close on Monday 2nd March for
The Randox Grand National Festival 2026
Held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool and run over the iconic fences, the Randox Grand National is the race the world stops to watch.
The Randox Grand National Festival is not just about the Saturday showpiece race – three days of top-class racing take place from Thursday 9th April to Saturday 11th April 2026, featuring nine Grade One races, before culminating in the greatest steeplechase of them all.
Watched each year by more than 500 million people in more than 140 countries, the Grand National is a race like no other, and sees its 34 competitors take on Aintree’s unique and world famous fences.
We will re-open in May 2026
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 this spring at the stunning Aintree Equestrian Centre in Liverpool.
CHAMPIONSHIPS & QUALIFICATION
To compete at the Championships, riders must have an active membership (minimum PAYG). The horse/pony details will need to be registered on the BE website, this is free of charge.
The Harry Hall One Club ACE Championship Finals will take place across the 28 May – 31 May with Seniors contesting their four national titles (60cm 70cm, 80cm, 90cm & 100cm) over the Thursday and Friday (28 – 29 May) and Juniors over the weekend of (30 -31 May).
- Competitors who qualify for the BE ACE Championships 2026 at Aintree Equestrian Centre will receive a British Eventing ACE Championships 2026 qualification card from the ACE competition Organiser, followed by an email from British Eventing.
- Qualification is for combinations only. Substitutions will not be possible. If a combination is qualified for all 4 Championships, their Championship entries will be limited to the 2 higher level classes.
CLASSES & FORMAT
Riders will compete in their cross country kit, including cross country colours & body protector, and will take on a course of show jumps followed by a simulated cross country course of knock-down fences.
Classes are split into two age ranges, seniors and under 18’s (U18). Whilst the qualifiers will see age groups compete together, the Championships will see the two age categories split. Those competing in the U18 classes are not to have attained their 18th birthday on or before the date of the Championships.
Senior and Junior riders are permitted to ride both horses and ponies.
BRITISH DRESSAGE SUMMER REGIONALS
We are delighted to once again host this event for the first time in 2026.
Competing at the Summer and Winter Regionals is a great goal and achievement for all level of BD competitor. The gateway to the two major BD Championships, combinations line up across the six regions to contest Silver and Gold qualification classes from Prelim to Intermediate I.
All entries and stabling must be booked online.
| Date | Thursday 30th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close |
Thursday 16th July 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 27th July) |
Please note – as this is a Championship show, we are unable to take requests for specific times. This is to keep is as fair as possible for all competitors. |
| 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 after the close of entries on Thursday 16th July will only be processed upon providing a vet or doctors certificate. Refunds will not be processed after the times are released on Monday 26th January. |
| 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. |
| 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 January 2026 and 23rd July 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 30th July | TBC |
| Friday 31st July | TBC |
| Saturday 1st August | TBC |
| Sunday 2nd August | TBC |
British Dressage prize money rule applies to all classes.
| No Prize Money | 1-4 Starters |
| 1st Place | 5-8 Starters |
| 2nd Place | 9-12 Starters |
| 3rd Place | 13-16 Starters |
| 4th 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 Regional Championship section.
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.
| Date: | Tuesday 17th to Sunday 23rd August 2026 |
| Time: | Times will be confirmed once entries are closed, but likely to be 7am or 8am starts |
| Category: | Affiliated to Retraining of Racehorses |
| Entries Open: | TBC |
| Entries Close: | TBC |
| Live Streaming Link: | |
| 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. |
| Competitor information | |
| Commentators information |
Please complete the questionnaire if you would like to commentators to read out information about your horse at the Championships |
| Schedule: |
Coming Soon. Please see the 2025 Schedule below for reference. |
| Online Entries: | |
| Stables, accommodation & Hook ups |
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| Qualified combinations | A list of qualified combinations can be found on the RoR website. |
| Volunteers |
All those kindly offering to volunteer during the RoR National Championships need to fill in the below Volunteer Availability form and return to the email detailed on the form, please! |
| Approximate timetable | Will appear here in the lead up to the show |
| Back numbers: | To be collected from the RoR stand on the day |
| Times & Entry Numbers: |
Approximate class start times will be released in the lead up to the show. Individual Provisional times will be released on the 14th August. Confirmed times will be released the evening before the day of the class to allow for withdrawals. It is the competitors responsibility to check timings. |
| Refunds: |
Please refer to the RoR National Championships schedule for full refund terms. Please note, alterations to stable bookings will incur an admin fee. |
| Refreshments: | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena will be open serving hot food and drinks |
| Classes: | Classes will take place in the International Indoor Arena as well as the Outdoor Grass Arenas. Please see the schedule for details. |
| Results: | Results will appear on HorseMonkey after each class has finished |
| Prize money: | Please refer to RoR rules for this show |
| Vaccination policy – stables |
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 17th February 2026 and 11th 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 |
| Vaccination policy – competing but not stabling | 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. |
LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS AT AINTREE !
| Date | Saturday 5th September 2026 |
| Time | 8am/9am depending on entries |
| Category | Showing |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close | TBC |
| 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 | TBC |
| 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 |
| Aintree Unaffiliated Showjumping Championships | |
| Date |
Saturday 12th September – Sunday 13th September 2026 (Juniors Saturday, Seniors Sunday) |
| Times (released on Friday 26th) |
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| 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) |
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 10th May – Caverswall & District Riding Club 17th May – Ashwood Equestrian 17th May – Longton 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 – Pen Y Graig Livery Yard 7th June – Dean Valley Farm 13th June – Higher Farm 20th June – Angelsey Showground 21st June – Ilkley & District Riding Association 28th June – Bridgewater Riding Club𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
5th July – Pen Y Graig Livery Yard 5th July – Silsden 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 Farm 15th August – Dairyhouse Farm 16th August – Ashwood Equestrian 16th August – Ilkley & District Riding Association30st August – Longton Riding Club𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
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 |
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SCHEDULE |
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JUNIORS Saturday 12th September *Please Note – All classes may change to single phase if large entry numbers |
| Class 1: Junior Cross Pole Class One round not against the clock. All clear rounds are placed equal first. Lead rein is permitted to under 8s. Directional assistance re. the course is permitted INSIDE the arena for those who have recently come off the lead rein. Helping to prevent possible runouts or refusals is not permitted. This class is only eligible for beginners. The only class this may be ridden in conjunction with is the Junior 50cm Beginner. Online Pre-Entry: £22 |
| Class 2: Junior 50cm Beginner Class Height: 50cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 3: Junior 60cm Beginner Class Height: 60cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 4: Junior 70cm Pre Novice Height: 70cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 5: Junior 80cm Novice Height: 80cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 6: Junior 90cm Open Height: 90cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
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SENIORS Sunday 13th September *Please Note – All classes may change to single phase if large entry numbers Class 7: Senior Cross Poles Class |
| Class 8: Senior 60cm Beginner class Height: 60cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 9: Senior 70cm Pre Novice Height: 70cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 10: Senior 80cm Novice Height: 80cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 11: Senior 90cm Intermediate Height: 90cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
| Class 12: Senior 1.00m Open Height: 100cm Table: A7 – Jump Off* Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £27 |
* Classes may be run Single Phase if we have large entry numbers *
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