1 Ormskirk Rd
Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS
UK
AINTREE INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
| 2025 RULES |
All unaffiliated show jumping competitions will be held under current BSJA Rules. Horses/ponies must only be entered once in each class. Competitors entering the Junior Cross Pole class are only eligible to jump in the Cross Poles and 50cm classes. AGE CLASSIFICATIONS – Junior Classes – Under 16 years on a pony ONLY. Senior Classes – Under 16 years on a horse OR over 16 years on a pony (if over 16 years on a pony, be aware courses are set to horse strides) Spurs are not permitted for Junior riders. Appropriate competition dress must be worn by all competitors. |
| Date | Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 2025 |
| Entries Open | Entries are open |
| Entries Close |
Friday 12th December 2025 (Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity) |
| Schedule | Please see the bottom of this page |
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Times (available Friday 12th December) |
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| Refreshments | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks |
| 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. |
| Vaccination Policy | As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies competing 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. |
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 Table: A6 (not against the clock)
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