Events Calendar
Back by popular demand!
| Original Equestrian presents: BIG Camp | ||
BIG Camp!! Show Jumping, Dressage and Gallops lessonsBookings are open – message Original Equestrian on facebook or use the contact section on the website to get the full details! “With lessons for Show Jumping, Dressage and Speed training on the famous Aintree Gallops; BIG CAMP is the one for those who like variety and adrenaline. Returning for it’s fourth year this multi-discipline camp sees you having three shared lessons, there’s permanent stabling onsite plus your lessons for jumping and dressage are in the indoor arenas. There will be plenty of unmounted extras to keep you busy and entertained. Trainers confirmed so far include Grand Prix Dressage Rider Mat Burnett and BE accredited gallops trainer Beatrice Stocks-Seels, with our Show Jumping coach Tracey Newman returning this year as well. There is the option to select if you want more jumping or flatwork only lessons.
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| Date | Sunday 30th June – Tuesday 2nd July 2025 | |
| 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 30th December 2024 and the 24th June 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 | |
Date for your diary – There aren’t many Amateur stay away shows in the Summer!
4th, 5th & 6th July 2025 (with clear round evening on Thursday 3rd July)
Summer Amateur Show at Aintree – Indoors
Stables, accommodation and hook ups available
Date: Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July 2025 (with clear round evening on Thursday 3rd July)
Time: 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category: British Showjumping Category 1
Entries Open: Entries are open
Entries Close: Tuesday 1st July for Thursday & Friday’s classes and 4pm the day before for all other days
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:
Times and Draws:
Competitor Information:
Stables:
Premium Stables – Fitted with rubber matting across the floor and all 4 walls. £120 (including two bales of bedding)
Standard Permanents – £100 (including two bales of bedding)
Arrivals for stables – after 12pm on Thursday, all departures by 9am on Monday
Hook Up – £90 per hook up
Bedding – £11 per bale
Small hay/haylage – £11 per bale
Large haylage – £TBC 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 3rd January 2025 and the 27th June 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.
Vaccination policy if competingAll 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 CHECKINGRefunds
No entry refunds will be given after the drawn orders have been published.
No stabling refunds after Monday 1st July, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund.
Prize Money:
Prize Money Notice
Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their bank details on their 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.
THURSDAY – Clear round afternoon/evening
| 5 | THURS EVENING – CLEAR ROUND 1M05 | £13.50 | 03/07/25 19:00 |
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| 4 | THURS EVENING – CLEAR ROUND – 95M | £13.50 | 03/07/25 18:00 |
| 3 | THURS EVENING – CLEAR ROUND – 85CM | £13.50 | 03/07/25 17:00 |
| 2 | THURS EVENING – CLEAR ROUND – 75CM | £13.50 | 03/07/25 16:00 |
| 1 | THURS EVENING – CLEAR ROUND – 65CM | £13.50 | 03/07/25 15:00 |
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – 80cm to 1.15m each day including Para classes, Veteran classes, National Amateur Qualifiers, British Novice and Discovery.
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.
Getting into dressage…
Aintree’s Unaffiliated Dressage is a stress free environment for those starting out, or wanting to have a little fun.
| Saturday 8th June 2024 |
| Class 1: Intro TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 2: Intro TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 3: Preliminary TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 4: Preliminary TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 5: Novice TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 6: Novice TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 7: Elementary TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Class 8: Elementary TBC – £ 17.00 |
| Classes will be split between Juniors & Seniors – Juniors to be aged UNDER 18. |
The Cooke Coachbuilders Carnival of Dressage, Unaffiliated Championships and Camp | |
| Date | Camp: Tuesday 22nd July – Thursday 24th July Show: Friday 25th July – Sunday 27th July |
| Cost | Please find details on the Original Equestrian website |
| Status | Entries opening soon |
| Spectators | This show 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. Please note – the camp is not open to spectators and the demo on Thursday 25th July is ticketed, please follow the website link below for more details. |
| 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 22nd January 2025 and the 16th July 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 |
| Camp Bookings are open – message us on facebook or use the contact section to get the full details! Brought to you by Original Equestrian and sponsored by Cooke Coachbuilders – we are proud to present the return of the CARNIVAL OF DRESSAGE! A fabulous, fun Dressage Event, combining a three-day stay away Unaffiliated Dressage Championships with a pre-competition training camp, activities, demos and trade stands. All at the stunning facilities of Aintree International EC, Liverpool. To get the full effect come and join us for camp on 22nd-24th July for training with Grand Prix Riders Mat Burnett and Charlotte Smithwhite, they are all geared up to help you improve your test riding. It’s the perfect way to get your horse used to the arenas and concentrate on scoring those extra all-important marks, whilst having fun with friends, or making new friends. To book camp email katie@equineshoot.com On Thursday night before the competition begins, we will have an amazing Gala Evening Demo details TBC . If you are already planning to stable with us on Friday and Saturday night, then you can add an extra night of stabling on the Thursday for just a little extra. It will be fun, informative and interactive. Campers get a free ticket, tickets will be available to everyone else (whether you are competing or not – so bring all your friends). Then it’s onto the Unaffiliated Championships 25-27th July, ride a test on two of the days and your combined scores will decide the placings. We have classes from Intro- Advanced Medium and sections for Junior and Senior riders, plus the return of our amazing Artistic Dressage Gala Evening Class which had us all up and dancing last year. All the tests are in the main arena and we are bringing back the very popular team competition as well! Also for the CARNIVAL we are in the process of arranging trade stands, demos and activities to keep you entertained. We do take our dressage seriously, but we want to have serious fun whilst doing it! Why not join us for this great event, making dressage fun again! Entries for Camp open soon, entries for the Championships open Spring 2025. Sponsored by: Cooke Coachbuilders www.cookecoachbuilders.com Joanne Adamson Equine Energy Healer www.facebook.com/equineenergyhealingbyjoadamson Luke Boardman International Sports Horses https://www.facebook.com/lukeboardmaninternational Unicorn Accountancy https://www.facebook.com/unicornaccountancy.co.uk The Saddlery, Aberconwy Equestrian & Pet Supplies SLF Stud | |
Our popular camps will be returning in 2025!
Held in the grounds of the inspiring Aintree Racecourse with access to the international equestrian centre, you and your horse will enjoy a variety of dismounted and ridden sessions with our BHS Senior and performance Accredited Coaches training you in flatwork, polework and or jumping to improve your connection and harmony with your horse while you have some fun with like minded people!
DATES FOR 2025:
- 8th – 10th June
- 3th – 5th August
Our North West camp is open to all horse and rider combinations* training and competing across the levels – we want you and your horse to a great time and maybe even tick off your bucket list with a whizz around the famous Aintree racecourse gallops!
You will be grouped with others of similar ability and confidence level and after working hard, you’ll be able to enjoy great food and a comfy bed at night at the fantastic Aintree facilities.
Join us for fun and training which will includes:
- 4 hours of ridden sessions with senior & performance BHS Accredited coaches in the international Andrews Bowen Pro-Wax surfaced arenas.
- Use of the racing simulators.
- Behind the scenes tour of the racecourse.
- Hot and cold horse wash down facilities and sand pit.
- All meals include hot food and drinks and unlimited refreshments.
- Access to Aintree’s All Weather Gallops during allotted time slots.
- 2 nights accommodation of your choice, 24 hour access to toilets and showers.
- No pressure dressage test and show jumping clear round with rosettes.
- 2 nights stabling within the racecourse grounds including 2 bales of shavings.
- 24 hour stable manager on site to monitor horses throughout camp so you can enjoy your non ridden activities with peace of mind.
- Nutritional consultation, feeding advice & accurate weight measuring with equine weighbridge.
- Rider alignment dismounted session.
- Fun and inspiring evening demo with glass of fizz!
- Free tack check.
- Goodie bag.
Optional extras
- 121 rider confidence/goal setting sessions
- Photographs of your camp memories from specialist equine event photographer Majestic Photography
Requirements:
*Attendees must be 18 or over to attend, must have public liability insurance and must be confident to walk, trot, canter and maintain control of their horse without assistance (lead rein is not accepted).
All equine’s attending this event must be a minimum of 5 years of age and will need to show a passport record, detailing their history of vaccinations against equine influenza at the recommended intervals on arrival (not at the time of booking). To comply with the BHA (British Horse Racing Authority), all horses must have received a vaccination within the 6 months prior to attending this event. Detailed vaccination policy and requirements are outlined in the T&C’s on the booking page.
Costs: (Prices increased by £30 per person for 2025 due to unavoidable rise in external costs)
- Horsebox with electric hook up – £380
- Jockey’s accommodation – £400
*A £50 non refundable deposit will secure your place due to the popularity of this event places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.*
All bookings and accommodation subject to availability and payment transactions will be subject to a small booking fee to cover the booking and payment processing charges. Following your deposit, payment for the outstanding amount can be made in full or instalments.
(See Terms & Conditions at checkout for full booking and cancellation policy)
Location
Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS
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 3rd February 2025 and 28th July 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
SUMMER PoP FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2025!
The Jockey Club RoR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Aintree Equestrian Centre and Aintree Racecourse are delighted to once again be hosts to the
Retraining of Racehorses National Championships.
| Date: | Tuesday 19th to Sunday 24th August 2025 |
| 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: | Monday 16th June at 12 noon |
| Entries Close: | Entries close Thursday 1st August at midnight |
| 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: | |
| Online Entries: | |
| Stables, accommodation & Hook ups | |
| Qualified combinations | A list of qualified cominations 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 are detailed below. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST A GUIDELINE! Individual Provisional times will be released on the 15th 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 a £5 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 in the results tab on this website 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 18th February 2025 and 11th August 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 |
| 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. |
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 |