Event Calendar
Date: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Time: Start 8.30am for Clear Round/9.30am Newcomers
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries open
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm the day before and drawn orders will be available after 6pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
All prize money must be collected on the day of the show or will be forfeited
AW Jenkinson Natural Flake Elite Show 2020
4 day British Showjumping Seniors event – Thursday 23rd January to Sunday 26th January 2020
Pre entry and drawn order
Course Builder – Rafael Suarez
Date: Thursday 23rd January – Sunday 26th January 2020
Time: Pre-entry and Drawn order
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2 & Cat 3
Entry Form: Pre-entry and Drawn order
Status: Online entries open – ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ONLINE
CLASS WITHDRAWAL NOTICE
STRICTLY NO REFUNDS ON THE FIRST CLASS EACH DAY ONCE THE DRAW HAS BEEN PUBLISHED.
STRICTLY NO REFUNDS ON ANY OTHER CLASSES ONCE THE CLASS HAS STARTED
ALL WITHDRAWALS MUST BE MADE AT THE SHOW OFFICE, NOT THE COLLECTING RING BEFORE THE CLASS COMMENCES
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. In addition all horses stabling must have had a booster vaccination in the 9 months prior to arriving. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage, or on arrival at the stables.
AD-LIB HAYLAGE AND 2 BALES OF BEDDING INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
All prize money must be collected on the day of the show or will be forfeited
British Dressage
Entries Open: Saturday 16th November 2019
Entries close: Wednesday 15th January 2020
(Late entries will be accepted subject to class numbers. Similarly entries may close early if classes are full.)
As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies attending Aintree Equestrian Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations against Equine Influenza. They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day. Passports must be presented for inspection at the Show Office on arrival and horses/ponies must not enter the arena prior to this being done. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.
| Class | Sponsor | Test | Qualifier | Sections | Fee | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 29 January 2020 | ||||||
| 1 | BackInAction | Preliminary 15 2008 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 2 | BackInAction | Preliminary 17A 2017 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 3 | Novice 23 2012 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 4 | Dodson & Horrell | Novice 37A 2017 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 5 | Elementary 43 2006 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 6 | Equitop | Elementary 59 2010 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 7 | Medium 69 2005 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 8 | TopSpec | Medium 75 2002 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 9 | Advanced Medium 85 2009 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 10 | Equine Construction | Advanced Medium 98 2002 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 11 | Fairfax Saddles | FEI Prix St Georges 2009 – S | Q | GSB | £25.00 | £30.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| Thursday, 30 January 2020 | ||||||
| 12 | BackInAction | Preliminary 15 2008 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 13 | BackInAction | Preliminary 17A 2017 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 14 | Novice 23 2012 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 15 | Dodson & Horrell | Novice 37A 2017 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 16 | Elementary 43 2006 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 17 | Equitop | Elementary 59 2010 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 18 | Medium 61 2002 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 19 | TopSpec | Medium 75 2002 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
| 20 | Advanced Medium 85 2009 | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 | ||
| 21 | Equine Construction | Advanced Medium 98 2002 – S | Q | GSB | £22.00 | £23.00, £15.00, £10.00 |
Secretary: Laura WayAintree International Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Omskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS
Phone: 0151 522 2949
Email: laura.way@thejockeyclub.co.ukVenue:Aintree International Equestrian CentreAintree Race Course, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 5AS
Mobile: 07770 334 507
Phone: 0151 522 2949
Email: info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
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 the organisers discretion |
Category: Showing and Working Hunter
Entry Form: online entries only (link below)
Status: Entries Open
Start time: 8am Saturday, 9am Sunday
JUDGES
In hand – Leanne Pickford
Ridden Ponies – Sian Elphick
Ridden Horses – Lucy Penrose
Working Hunter Ponies – Christine Lomas
Working Hunter Horses – Ceri Eccles
SCHEDULE CHANGES
1 IN HAND Yearlings: Colts, Fillies or Geldings – To be born in 2019
2 iN HAND Youngstock: Two and three yrs Fillies, Geldings or Stallions – To be born in 2017 or 2018
TSR Showing Finals – This show is a qualifier for the 2020 TSR Showing Finals. Qualify and enter ANY of the Finals Central, East Anglia, North West, North East, South East, South, Wales & South West or Scottish. You Do Not have to be a TSR member to qualify or enter a final. The Rider/Handler qualifies and can enter any horse/pony in any number of Finals!
TSR Riders Finals – 1st & 2nd riders qualify and will receive a qualification card in the ring.
TSR In Hand Finals – The two highest placed Handlers with a TSR In Hand Card will qualify in any In Hand class. Handlers MUST have their cards signed in the ring by the judge/steward, cards are available FREE from the TSR website. Full details at http://www.theshowingregister.co.uk/
BSHA Grass Roots Championships – With a TSR qualification flyer you can also enter the BSHA Grass Roots Champs on the 9th Sept at Addington Equestrian Centre – You do not have to be a BSHA member to qualify or enter the final. See http://www.britishshowhorse.org
TSR Medal Awards – TSR members can collect qualification cards & signatures and redeem for a TSR Medal see TSR website for details.
1 Entries close on Thursday 30th January, no entries will be accepted on the day
2 Entry numbers, timetables and working hunter drawn orders will be available on our website on Friday 1st February afternoon
3 You must have had an email confirmation from horse monkey straight after you entered. If you have not had this email, your entry may not have gone through and won’t be valid
4. Back numbers need to be collected on the day in the show office which is located upstairs in Tophams cafe
5 STRICTLY no more than ten horses are allowed in the warm up area at one time.
6 the holding area should only be used if you are in the next class and a maximum of 7 horses in this area at one time
7 no spectators are allowed in the warm up area, this is for horses, riders and grooms only
8 class preparation (grooming, chalking) should be done outside, before you come into the warm up arena
9 Hats should be worn at all times in the warm up arena, holding arena and main arena
10 cars must park in the car parking areas when you arrive at the racecourse not in the lorry park. We have parking officials at this show who will guide you.
11 please do not miss your class. It is the competitors responsibility to keep an eye on the ring
12 dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after them
13 please leave the lorry park tidy ready for the next day
14 Tophams will be open for food and drink throughout the show
15 the heating will be on in the arena
Please also refer to the Equestrian Centre Terms and Conditions
Please note there is a small error in the schedule – this show does not have any ride judges, due to a lot of novices attending and it being the first show of the season for many.
NEDZ Showing Series
We are thrilled to announce that NEDZ are once again the title sponsors of our Indoor Showing Series. 2020 will see four shows across the season plus a points system – so get the dates in your diary!
- Nedz Winter Warmer Showing & Working Hunter Show – 1st & 2nd February 2020
- Nedz Spring Spectacular Showing & Working Hunter Show – 29th February & 1st March 2019
- Nedz Autumn Spectacular Working Hunter Show – 13th September 2020
- Nedz Autumn Spectacular Showing Show – 19th & 20th September 2020
This season will also see the start of the exciting Nedz points awards competition with the overall winner receiving a selection of branded Nedz goodies, alongside a lesson with one of our sponsored riders. Don’t forget to visit the Nedz stand at the shows to find out more about the bedding.
The points system for the competition will be awarded in each class as follows:-
1st – 10 points, 2nd – 8 points, 3rd – 6 points, 4th – 4 points
Horse/pony and rider combinations will be awarded points which will be accumulated at each show that they compete in. A leaderboard will be produced at each show with the overall winner announced at the end of the Nedz Autumn Spectacular Show in September where the winners will be presented with their prize. *Prizes maybe forfeited if they are not collected at the Autumn Spectacular Show.
There will also be section winners from the In Hand, Ridden Ponies, Ridden Horses, Working Hunter Ponies and Working Hunter Horses. Points will be accumulated from each show and the winners from each section will be announced at the end of the Nedz Autumn Spectacular Show
Date: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Time: Start 8.30am for Clear Round/9.30am BN
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries open
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm the day before and drawn orders will be available after 6pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
All prize money must be collected on the day of the show or will be forfeited
Event name: Susie Gibson Showjumping Clinic
Equestrian event type: Showjumping Clinic
Status: Going ahead
Online entries OPEN
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please ensure passports are available for inspection.
A fantastic opportunity for a private lesson with top showjumping coach Susie Gibson, UKCC Level 3 Coach, Educator and Assessor. Lessons open to all levels. An opportunity not to be missed. (£20 deposit secures your place, £30 to be paid to Susie on the day)
Slots available from 12pm – 8pm on a first come first served basis.
All bookings to be made online by following the link below:
Date: Saturday 8th February 2020
Time: Start 9AM BRITISH NOVICE
Category: British Showjumping Cat 2
Entry Form: Online entries PRE-ENTRY & DRAWN ORDER
Status: Online entries open
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
NEW FOR 2020 – PRE ENTRY AND DRAWN ORDER – To enable us to give better timings for shows, we are encouraging competitors to pre enter so that we can do drawn orders. For the time being late entries will be accepted on the day, but will jump first in the draw. Entries will close at 4pm the day before and drawn orders will be available after 6pm the evening before the show starts.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
All prize money must be collected on the day of the show or will be forfeited
Date: Sunday 9th February 2020
Time: 9am start
Category: Indoor Arena Eventing
Entry Form: Pre Entry Only – entries close at 23.55 on Thursday 6th February 2020
Status: Online entries open
PLEASE NOTE – ENTRIES MAY CLOSE EARLY IF THE CLASSES ARE FULL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
COMPETITION STRUCTURE AND SCORING
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they enter the correct section as a Junior or Senior.
(Juniors not to have attained their 16th birthday on the 1st January of the current year)
Drawn orders will be issued in advance of the day.
Cross country colours are permitted.
If you do not have cross country colours, normal show gear must be worn.
There will be a special rosette in each section for the most stylish rider.
The competition will consist of a number of show jumps followed immediately by the cross-country section.
There will be no more than 20 jumping efforts.
The whole round will be timed.
Penalties will be given as per the table below.
The winner will be the competitor with the lowest number of penalties.
In the event of a tie the winner will be the one closest to, but under the optimum time with a clear round.
Stop watches are not permitted and the display clock will not be on.
Penalties as follows:
0.4 penalty for every commenced second under or above the optimum time
5 penalties for a knock down
5 penalties for a 1st refusal
10 penalties for 2nd refusal
Third refusal – Elimination
Fall of rider – Elimination
Fall of horse – Elimination
Error of course – Elimination
Retaking obstacle already jumped – Elimination
The judge’s decision is final.
Prize money will be paid out as follows in each section:-
1-4 competitors – 1st prize only
5-9 competitors – 1st and 2nd prize only
10 + competitors – 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize only
Prize money must be collected on the day from the show office or will be forfeited
Tophams Cafe will be open all day serving hot food and refreshments
SCHEDULE
Class 1 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR – Beginner Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Entry fee £ 16.00
Prizes: other prizes: Rosettes: 1st to 6th, Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 2 Arena X-Country – SENIOR – Beginner – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm. Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Entry fee £ 16.00
Prizes: other prizes: Rosettes: 1st to 6th, Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 3 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Progressive – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 4 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Progressive
– Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 5 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Pre Intro –
Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 6 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Pre Intro – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 7 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Intro –Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 8 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Intro –
Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 9 Arena X-Country – JUNIOR Pre Novice –
Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1.00m, Juniors to be 15 or under on 31st December 2019
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry
Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 10 Arena X-Country – SENIOR Pre Novice
– Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1.00m, Seniors to be 16 or over on the 1st January 2020
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 11 Arena X-Country – Novice
350mpm, Height Approx 105cm, Any age
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16, 2nd £10 3rd £5
Class 12 Arena X-Country – Open
Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 110cm, Any age
Rosettes: 1st to 6th Entry Fee: £16 Prize Money: 1st £16 , 2nd£10 3rd £5
Services First Aid per Rider/day (Mandatory, 1 per rider/day) – £4.00
JOHN LEDINGHAM SHOWJUMPING CLINIC
Aintree Equestrian Centre is delighted to once again play host to 2 days of clinics with renowned coach, John Ledingham.
Clinics will take place over 2 days, Thursday 13th February and Friday 14th February 2020
Commandant John Ledingham has decades of experience, from competing at international level including at Olympic Games, World and European Championships. He has also won Grand Prix events in four different continents.
Since retiring from riding he has gone on to coach and manage teams at the top level including Team Manager at the Athens Olympics, Senior Chef d’Equipe and coaching on the British Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Pathway. This really is an opportunity not to be missed.
For further information and to book a place please contact Danielle Ryder on Tel: 07792 912539
Date: Sunday 15th February 2020
Time: Start tbc
Category: British Showjumping Juniors
Entry Form: Online entries and entries on the day
Status: Entries opening shortly………………
IMPORTANT NOTICE – As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending the Centre must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations, and must not have had any vaccination in the 6 days prior to attending. Checking of passports will continue at all forthcoming events. Please provide passports for inspection at entry or declaration stage.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply
All prize money must be collected on the day of the show or will be forfeited