Spring PoP Festival 2026

When:
23rd May 2026 – 26th May 2026 all-day
2026-05-23T00:00:00+01:00
2026-05-27T00:00:00+01:00
Contact:
Aintree Equestrian Centre
0151 522 2949

SPRING PoP FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2026!

Date Saturday 23rd – Tuesday 26th May 2026
Time 8.00am
Category British Showjumping Juniors and Club Classes
Competitor Information  
Entries Open  Entries and stables open on Monday 13th April at 8pm
Entries Close

Entries close at midnight Thursday 21st May

(Entries are likely to reach capacity and close early so please enter in advance)

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
Pricing
First Aid (per rider, per day)
£5.50

Temporary Stable (including ONE bale of bedding) – Duration
£TBC
Permanent Stable (including 2 bales of bedding) – Duration
£TBC
Premium Stable (including 2 bale of bedding) – Duration
£TBC

Hook-Up – Duration
£TBC
Bale of Shavings
£11.00
Small Bale of Hay
£11.00
Small Bale of Haylage
£11.00
Hostel Accommodation – Duration (Sleeps 4)
£TBC
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings

Times and Draws
Evening Entertainment There will be plenty of entertainment for both adults and children throughout the weekend!
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 13th November 2025 and 17th May 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 Saturday 2nd May 2026.

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.
Talent Competition Information coming soon
Show Merchandise