JCL Insurance Brokers Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Show

When:
30th September 2026 – 4th October 2026 all-day
2026-09-30T00:00:00+01:00
2026-10-05T00:00:00+01:00
Contact:
Aintree Equestrian Centre
0151 522 2949


Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event

Event The Winter Classic Premier Show 2026
Date Wednesday 30th September – Sunday 4th October 2026
Time 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category British Showjumping Category 3
Entries Open Entries & stabling now open
Entries Close

Entries for the first day (Wednesday 30th) need to be done by 3pm on Monday 28th September to allow the drawn orders to be done. Further entries need to be done by 4pm at the latest the day before you are jumping.

*This show will be busy, and entries will close early if we reach capacity!

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
Gala Evening VIP Details coming soon!
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Competitor Information
Times and Draws Will appear on horse monkey 36 hours before the event starts
Stables

Premium Stable £160, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings)

Permanent Stable £140, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings)

Barn Temporary Stable £135, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings)

Standard Temporary Stable £130, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings)

Hook Up and Accommodation

Hook-Up £120 (duration)

Accommodation £170 (duration)

Bedding £12 per bale (AW Jenkinson Shavings)
Small hay/haylage

Small Hay £8 per bale

Small Haylage £12 per bale

Large haylage £70 per bale (5ft square bale)
Vaccination policy if stabling

Vaccination Policy – Stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre

In accordance with Aintree Equestrian Centre’s terms and conditions for this event, all horses stabling on-site must:

  • Have received a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza within the preceding 6 months prior to arrival
  • Be at least 6 days clear of any vaccination prior to arrival
  • Have a complete and correctly dated vaccination record in line with BHA requirements
  • Have received their most recent vaccination between 29 March 2026 and 23 September 2026

All passports will be checked on arrival.
Horses that do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to stable at Aintree Equestrian Centre.

Vaccination policy if competing

Vaccination Policy – Competing Without Stabling

All horses attending but not stabling at Aintree Equestrian Centre must:

  • Have received a booster vaccination against Equine Influenza within the preceding 12 months
  • Be at least 6 days clear of any vaccination
  • Have a complete and correctly dated vaccination record in line with BHA requirements

Please ensure your horse’s passport is available for inspection.

Horses that do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to compete at Aintree Equestrian Centre.

Refunds

Stabling and hook ups – All stabling cancellations will be subject to a £20 admin fee. No stabling , hook-up or accommodation refunds will be given after Wednesday 16th September.

Entry Refunds – Entry refunds will be given up until the draws are released.

Please note that in the event of bad weather where you are unable to travel, there are no refunds if the show still goes ahead.

Prize Money

Prize Money Notice

Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their bank 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 Horse Monkey within 7 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.

COMPETITORS MUST HAVE JUMPED IN A 1.35M OR 1.40M CLASS AT THE WINTER CLASSIC TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND PRIX

We look forward to a great 5 days of top class showjumping!

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