The AW Jenkinson
Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
| Event | The AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Premier Show 2026 |
| Date |
Wednesday 30th September – Sunday 4th October 2026 *Dates provisional, subject to approval from British Showjumping* |
| Time | 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries |
| Category | British Showjumping Category 3 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon! |
| Entries Close | Entries for the first day (Wednesday 30th) need to be done by 3pm on Monday 28th September 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. |
| 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 |
| Gala Evening VIP | Details coming soon! |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Competitor Information | |
| Times and Draws | Will appear on horse monkey 36 hours before the event starts |
| Stables |
Premium Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Permanent Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Barn Temporary Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Standard Temporary Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Hook Up and Accommodation |
Hook-Up £TBC(duration) Accommodation £TBC (duration) |
| Bedding | £12 per bale (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Small hay/haylage |
Small Hay £8 per bale Small Haylage £12 per bale |
| Large haylage | £TBC per bale (5ft square bale) |
| 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 29th March 2026 and the 23rd September 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 |
Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after 5pm Wednesday 16th September, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund minus an admin fee. Entries – No refunds once the draw is published 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. |
| Prize Money |
Prize Money Notice Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their bank details on their HorseMonkey 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. |
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!
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