British Horse Society North West Camp

When:
4th August 2024 – 6th August 2024 all-day
2024-08-04T00:00:00+01:00
2024-08-07T00:00:00+01:00
Where:
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
1 Ormskirk Rd
Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS
UK
Contact:
Lyndsay Dring
02476 840734
Booking and Information

Our popular camp is back for 2024 and due to demand we are putting on an extra date!

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 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 2024:

  • 9th – 11th June 2024
  • 4th – 6th August 2024

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 to include hot food and drinks served in ‘Topham’s Cafe’
  • Access to Aintree’s All Weather Gallops during allotted time slots
  • 2 nights accommodation, 24hour 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 confidence/goal setting sessions
  • Rider body awareness dismounted session
  • Fun and educational ‘Top Tips’ evening demo
  • Free tack check
  • Goody 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 over the age of 18, 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:

  • Horsebox with electric hook up – £350
  • Jockey’s accommodation – £370
  • Jockey’s accommodation group booking of 4 – £330

All bookings and accommodation subject to availability

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 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 will need to be made in full.

(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 6th February 2024 and 28th July 2024.

ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations