Events Calendar
GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2025 – THE WORLD IS WATCHING
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 7 April to Saturday 9 April 2022, 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 40 competitors take on Aintree’s unique and world famous fences.
The Equestrian Centre will close on Monday 3rd March for
The Randox Grand National Festival 2025
We will re-open in May 2025
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 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 8: Senior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 9: Senior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 10: Senior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 11: 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
| Date | Saturday 10th May 2025 |
| Entries Open | Opening soon |
| Entries Close | Monday 5th May – Entries will close early if we are full (Late entries may be accepted subject to class numbers and incur a £5 late entry fee.) |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries | |
| Times (will be released on Thursday 8th May) | |
| Refreshments | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks. |
| Rosettes | Rosettes will be given to those placed 1st-6th in each class. |
| Vaccination Policy | As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies competing at a 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. PASSPORTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON REQUEST. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated. |
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 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. |
| Date | Saturday 17th May – Sunday 18th May 2025 |
| Time | 8am/9am depending on entries |
| Category | Showing |
| Entries Open | Open – Late entries being accepted |
| Entries Close | 12pm on Thursday 15th May |
| Status | Open |
| 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 | In Hand Ponies – TBC Ridden Ponies – TBC In Hand Horses – TBC Ridden Horses – TBC |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers | |
| 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 |
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
| Date | Thursday 29th May – Sunday 1st June 2025 |
| Time | 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries |
| Category | British Eventing – ACE |
| Entries Open | Entries coming soon! |
| Entries Close | Thursday 22nd May at midday |
| Timetable | Thursday 29th May – Seniors Warm Up Friday 30th May – Seniors Championship Saturday 31st May – Juniors Warm Up Sunday 1st June – Juniors Championship |
| 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 | |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries | |
| Stable Bookings | |
| Times and Draws | |
| Results | |
| Stables | 1 night – £60 (inc 2 bales of bedding) 2 nights – £85 (inc 2 bales of bedding) 3 nights – £105 (inc 2 bales of bedding) Day stabling – £40 (inc 1 bale of bedding) |
| Hook Up | 1 night – £35 2 nights – £50 3 nights – £60 |
| Accomodation | 1 night – £50 2 nights – £100 3 nights – £150 |
| Additional Items | Shavings – £11 per bale Small hay – £8 per bale Small haylage – £11 per 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 28th November 2024 and the 22nd May 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 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 | No stabling refunds after Monday 19th May, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund. No refunds of entries once entries have closed. |
| 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 14 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. |
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.
