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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!..”

Jan

11

Sat

BS Small Pony Premier @ Aintree Equestrian Centre

Tickets

Jan 11 – Jan 12 all-day

Date	Friday 10th (clear round afternoon/eve) Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th January 2025
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Small Pony Premier
Clear Round	Friday clear round. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers. Only open to ponies and riders competing at the small pony premier. £12.50 per round, plus first aid fee. 70cm – 4pm approx 80cm – 5pm approx 90cm – 6pm approx 1m – 7pm approx 1.10m – 7.30pm approx
Entries Close	Entries close midnight Wednesday 8th January (may close early if the day is full)
Pricing	Stables – £90 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Stable deposit – £30 (cash on the day), stables must be completley emptied on departure Permanent stable tack lockers – £10 (cash on the day) Hook Up – £70 Small Hay/Haylage – £11 per bale Bedding – £11 per bale Accommodation – £120 per room duration (4 beds, communal showers) Accommodation key deposit – £5 First Aid – £5 per rider, per day
Competitor information
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws	These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.
Evening Entertainment	There will be a bar open in the arena on Saturday evening.
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 10th July 2024 and the 4th January 2025. 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. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds	Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published. No stabling, hook up or accommodation will be refunded after Friday 5th January unless they can be resold.
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 Jumping Major Shows

Jan

18

Sat

BS Large Pony Premier @ Aintree Equestrian Centre

Tickets

Jan 18 – Jan 19 all-day

Date	Friday 17th (clear round afternoon/eve) Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January 2025
Time	8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries
Category	British Showjumping Large Pony Premier
Clear Round	Friday clear round.. Drawn order, timings approximate, depending on entry numbers. Only open to ponies and riders competing at the large pony premier. £12.50 per round, plus first aid fee. 90cm/1m – 4.30pm approx 1.05m/1.10m – 5.30pm approx 1.15m/1.20m – 6.30pm approx
Competitor Information
Entries Open	Opening Soon
Entries Close	Entries close midnight Wednesday 15th January (may close early if the day is full)
Status	Entries & stabling opening soon
Pricing	Stables – £90 including two bales of bedding (vaccines in the past 6 months) Stable deposit – £30 (cash on the day), must be emptied on departure Permanent stable tack lockers – £10 (cash on the day) Hook Up – £70 Small Hay/Haylage – £10 per bale Bedding – £10 per bale Accommodation – £120 per room duration (4 beds, communal showers) First Aid – £5 per rider, per day
Schedule
Online Entries and Stable Bookings
Times and Draws	These will be available on horse monkey the evening before each show day.
Evening Entertainment	The bar will be open in the arena on Saturday night.
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 17th July 2024 and the 11th January 2025. 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. PLEASE HAVE YOUR PASSPORT AVAILABLE FOR CHECKING
Refunds	Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published. No stabling, hook up or accommodation refunds 7 days prior to the show (12th January 2024).
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 Jumping Major Shows

Jan

30

Thu

Petplan Equine Area Festival @ Aintree International Equestrian Centre

Tickets

Jan 30 – Feb 2 all-day

PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL

We are delighted to once again host the above event.

The series, which was launched in 2000 and is aimed at grassroots riders, has grown from 15 Area Festivals around the country with 555 tests completed in its’ first year to over 6,300 dressage tests ridden in the 2018/19 series.

Split into two seasons, summer and winter, the Petplan Equine Area Festivals offer a year round competition pathway with riders qualifying and competing at one of the regional Area Festivals, before going on to the Area Festival Championships taking place in April and September each year.

All entries and stabling must be booked online.

Date	Thursday 30th January – Sunday 2th February 2025
Entries Open	Opening Soon!
Entries Close	Thursday 16th January at midnight (Late entries will be accepted subject to class numbers and incur a £5 late entry fee until Wednesday 25th January. Similarly entries may close early if classes are full)
Schedule
Online Entries & Stables
Times (will be released on Monday 27th January)
Competitor Information
Refreshments	Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks.
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.
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.
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 29th July 2024 and 23rd January 2025. ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations.

Schedule:

Wednesday 31st January	Medium, Advanced Medium, PSG & Intermediate 1 Bronze & Silver
Thursday 1st February	Elementary Bronze & Silver
Friday 2nd February	Novice Bronze
Saturday 3rd February	Novice Silver & Prelim Silver
Sunday 4th February	Prelim Bronze

British Dressage prize money rule applies to all classes.

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 the organisers discretion

Secretary: Laura Way

Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Aintree Race Course, Omskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS
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
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.

Categories: Dressage Forthcoming Events Highlighted Events Major Shows

Jun

27

Fri

Side Saddle & RoR & Joint Show

Tickets

Jun 27 – Jun 29 all-day

Back by popular demand!

Date	Friday 27th June and Sunday 29th June 2025
Time	8am/9am (depending on entries)
Category	Indoors Showing and Dressage
Entries Open	Opening in the new year
Entries Close	12pm on Wednesday 22nd June
Status
Schedule
Online Entries
Judges	To be announced
Back Numbers	To be collected from the Show Office on the day
Times and Entry Numbers	A full timetable, with not before start times for showing and a list of entries, will be available on Thursday 26th June at 12 noon. Dressage times will be released on Wednesday 25th June
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 TBC and the TBC ALL PASSPORTS WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL. Horses will not be permitted to stable at Aintree if they do not have the correct vaccinations
Competing vaccination policy	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	No refunds will be issued once entries have closed
Prize Money	Prize Money Notice Anyone that wins prize money at Aintree International Equestrian Centre needs to update their bank details on their HorseMonkey 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, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks

Categories: Dressage Forthcoming Events Jumping Major Shows Showing

Day	Date	Category
1	22 August	DRESSAGE	Intro and Preliminary Classes
2	23 August	DRESSAGE	Preliminary and Novice Classes
3	24 August	DRESSAGE	Novice to Freestlyle Music
4	25 August	SHOWJUMPING
5	26 August	SHOWING
6	27 August	CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

RoR Championships 2017

From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August

STARS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

PETPLAN EQUINE AREA FESTIVAL

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