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STARS Champion of Champions 2024 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

Nov 21 – Nov 24 all-day

STARS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Aintree International Equestrian Centre is thrilled to be once again hosting this fabulous event!

Date	Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November 2024
Competitor Information
Stabling and accommodation opens	Stables open Monday 14th October, 12 noon
Stables close	Stables close Friday 1st November. Stables and other services will close early if we reach capacity
Schedule	Please see STARS website
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
Online bookings (stables, accommodation & electric hook up)	Please note any changes to bookings will incur a £5 admin fee
Judges	Please see STARS website
Back Numbers	Can be collected from the Aintree Show Office before competing
Times and Entry Numbers	Not before times and entry numbers will be released by STARS before the show
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. ALL primary vaccines (the first three vaccines) must be in the correct date format as well as boosters thereafter. The last vaccination must have been between the 24th May 2024 and the 13th November 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
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. ALL primary vaccines (the first three vaccines) must be in the correct date format as well as boosters thereafter. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
STABLES	𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘. Stable, hook up & accommodation bookings will open on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 1 All competitors will purchase their own stables, RC secretaries only do entries. 2 Each stable will be provided with 1 bale of shavings. Extra bales of shaving and hay /haylage can be purchased at the time of booking your stable via Horse monkey. 3 This year we need all stables to be booked under the name of the rider/handler on the stable form. Last year too many people booked stables under different names which made cross checking very time consuming. 4 Stables are a mixture of permanent and temporary stables. 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦 EVERY horse or pony that qualifies for STARS is ALLOWED to stable the night before and the night of their class regardless of where they live… Duration stables are only available to horses or ponies that have qualified on 2 or more non consecutive days. PRICES 2024- All stables include 1 bale of shavings. 1 night £60 2 nights £90 3 nights £110 4 nights £120 Duration 5 nights £160 There may be day stables available, this is subject to availability once the overnight stables have closed. Extra bales of shavings, hay, and haylage must be purchased at the time of booking stables. STABLE ARRIVALS…. Wednesday 20th Nov – gates will not open until 1pm, so please don’t arrive before. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, arrivals. Stables will be available from 4pm onwards and must be cleaned out ready for inspection by 3pm on the day you vacate your stable. If you want your stable earlier than 4 pm then book your stable the night before your class. All ponies will need to be fully vaccinated, with their last booster vaccine done between 24 May 2024 and 13 November 2024 and passports will be checked before you are given your stable. All primary vaccine must also be correct. INCORRECT VACCINES = you won’t be able to stable or compete at the show Each family is allowed 1 lorry/trailer space at the stables including 1 hook up if required. HOOK UP PRICES 1 night – £35 2 nights – £45 3 nights – £55 4 nights – £65 5 nights – £75 HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION (limited availability) 1 night – £55 2 nights – £95 3 nights – £135 4 nights – £175 5 nights – £200


Accommodation	Hostel accommodation pricing as follows:- One night – £55 per room (with 4 single beds) Two nights – £95 per room (with 4 single beds) Three nights – £135 per room (with 4 single beds) Four nights – £175 (with 4 single beds) Five nights – £200 (with 4 single beds) Hostel accommodation provides the room only, containing 4 single beds with bedding and plug sockets only. Shower and toilet facilities are shared. No cooking facilities are available.
Refreshments	Tophams cafe, which overlooks the arena will be serving hot food and refreshments throughout the show as well as catering units by the entrance to the Main International Arena.
	What is STARS? More details to follow but please see the original vision below, from the show director, Sarah Harrison: (rules may be updated for 2024): “STARS Champion of Champions are going to re-create a HOYS experience for all RC/PC competitors which will be held at Aintree Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Liverpool! No other show has ever tried to create such a prestigious event from start to finish for Riding Clubs until now – where the best of the best go head-to-head to be crowned Champion. This experience doesn’t just mean the time you walk through those curtains and compete in the ring. We promise to give you everything from bridle numbers to working-in time slots in the main arena and culminating with trotting down the centre line on your lap of honour. We will only invite HOYS star judges to preside over classes and all Ridden and In-hand showing classes will be judged using the HOYS-style format of 50 marks for Ride/Show and 50 marks for Conformation/Way of Going. Equitation and Young Handler classes will have their own marks systems in place as well. Over 50 Riding Clubs and Pony Clubs from all over the country have enquired about how to affiliate to STARS; we hope this will grow year on year. HOYS themselves have been in touch to say they think that this is a wonderful idea which really aims to put Riding and Pony Clubs firmly on the map! We have been contacted by some fabulous equestrian magazines offering to cover the event; and we already have some amazing sponsors on board. If anyone would like to support this event through additional sponsorship we do have classes available. So how do you qualify? It’s simple -all affiliated clubs will send their end-of-year points winners to the grand finale to compete for the title of Overall Champion of their section. Qualification can be passed down to the Reserve or Second Reserve Points Champion if and Points Champion is unable to represent their club. Those lucky enough to qualify will receive their qualification in the form of a Golden Ticket. All affiliated Clubs will also be competing for the honour of being crowned Supreme Riding club of the Year title which will be awarded to the Club gaining the best results across the Show. To make it fair for all sizes of Clubs we will take your top 10 section results to work out the Supreme titles. There will be a large cash prizes up for grabs being split between the Supreme, Reserve Supreme and Second Reserve Supreme Clubs. We are also offering training days and numerous other prizes to make things interesting for all. My aim is to give all riding Club and Pony Club competitors something to aspire to – like I once had at Birchinley Manor all those years ago!..”

Dec

4

Wed

British Dressage 2 Day Show @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Dec 4 – Dec 5 all-day

Date	Wednesday 4th – Thursday 5th December 2024
Entries Open	Now open
Entries Close	20th November 2024 at 10pm. Late entries with a £5 late entry fee will be available until Sunday 8th September at 12pm (subject to availability, entries will close early if we reach capacity)
Schedule
Online Entries
Times (will be released on Monday 2nd December)
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 14 days of the event, otherwise prize money will be forfeited.
Vaccination Policy	As per our Terms & Conditions and those of British Dressage, all horses/ponies competing at a BD 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.

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
1^st place	5-8 starters
2^nd place	9-12 starters
3^rd place	13-16 starters
4^th place	At organiser’s discretion

Categories: Dressage Forthcoming Events

Dec

7

Sat

Racing at Aintree @ Aintree Racecourse

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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Dec

8

Sun

British Showjumping Cat 2 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Dec 8 all-day

Date	Sunday 8th December 2024
Time	8am or 9am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Cat 2
Entries Open	September 2024
Entries Close	Friday 6th December 12pm
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws (Available Friday 6th December)
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	Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published.
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.

Categories: Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Jumping

Dec

14

Sat

Aintree Unaffiliated Showjumping Christmas Show! @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Dec 14 all-day

AINTREE INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING

2024 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. Spurs are not permitted for Junior riders. Appropriate competition dress must be worn by all competitors.
Date	Saturday 14th December 2024
Entries Open	Entries are open
Entries Close	Wednesday 11th December 2024 (Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity)
Schedule	Please see the bottom of this page
Online Entries
Times (available Thursday 12th December)
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 14 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 16^th birthday on the 1^st 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

Categories: Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Jumping

Dec

23

Mon

Closed for Christmas – see you in 2025! @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Dec 23 2024 @ 12:00 am – Jan 2 2025 @ 12:00 am

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We hope that you and your horses are enjoying a well-earned festive break and we look forward to see you competing with us again in 2025!

Categories: Clinic Forthcoming Events Jumping

Dec

26

Thu

Boxing Day Racing at Aintree @ Aintree Racecourse

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Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Jan

4

Sat

British Showjumping Cat 2 @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Jan 4 all-day

Date	Saturday 4th January 2025
Time	8am or 9am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Cat 2
Entries Open	Entries now open!
Entries Close	Thursday 2nd January 12pm
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws (Available Thursday 5pm)
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	Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published.
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.

Categories: Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Jumping

Jan

5

Sun

Aintree Unaffiliated Showjumping @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

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Jan 5 all-day

AINTREE INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING

NEW RULES FOR 2024	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. Spurs are not permitted for Junior riders. Appropriate competition dress must be worn by all competitors.
Date	Sunday 5th January 2025
Entries Open	Entries are open
Entries Close	Thursday 2nd January 2025 (Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity)
Schedule	Please see the bottom of this page
Online Entries
Times (available Friday 3rd January)
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 14 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.