Events Calendar
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 10th May 2025 |
| Class 1: Intro A – £ 17.00 |
| Class 2: Intro B – £ 17.00 |
| Class 3: Preliminary 1 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 4: Preliminary 2 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 5: Novice 1 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 6: Novice 2 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 7: Elementary 1 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 8: Elementary 2 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 9: Medium 1 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
| Class 10: Medium 2 (2024) – £ 17.00 |
Classes will be split between Juniors & Seniors – Juniors to be aged UNDER 18.
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 |
SPRING PoP FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2025!
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 29 May – 1 June with Seniors contesting their four national titles (70cm, 80cm, 90cm & 100cm) over the Thursday and Friday (29 – 30 May) and Juniors over the weekend of (31 May – 1 June).
- Competitors who qualify for the BE ACE Championships 2024 at Aintree Equestrian Centre will receive a British Eventing ACE Championships 2025 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.
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 |
AINTREE INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
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: £17
Class 2: Junior 50cm
Height: 50cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 3: Junior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 4: Junior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 5: Junior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 6: Junior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
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: £17
Class 8: Senior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 9: Senior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 10: Senior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 11: Senior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 12: Senior 1.00m
Height: 100cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
* Classes may be run Two Phase if we have large entry numbers *
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
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
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 8th December 2024 and 2nd 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
JUNE SHOWING SHOW AT AINTREE – MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
| Date | Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th June 2025 |
| Time | 8am/9am depending on entries |
| Category | Showing |
| Entries Open | Coming Soon! |
| Entries Close | Coming Soon! |
| Status | Coming 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 | Coming Soon! |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers | Coming Soon! |
| 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 |