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.

Friday 12th December 2025

(Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity)

Times

(available Friday 12th December)

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.

Times and Draws

(Released Thursday 1st 5pm)

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.

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.

Friday 2nd January 2026

(Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity)

Times

(available Friday 2nd January pm)

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.

These will be available on Horse Monkey the evening before each show day.

CLICK HERE FOR TIMES AND DRAWS (Available Tuesday 20th at 5pm)

Permanent Stable (Duration) – £TBC inc 2 bales of bedding

Premium Rubber Matted Stable (Duration) – £TBC inc 2 bales of bedding

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 21st July 2025 and the 15th January 2026.

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

Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after Wednesday 7th January, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund.

Entries – No refunds once the draw is published.

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.

Thursday 15th January at midnight

(Late entries will be accepted subject to class numbers and incur a £5 late entry fee until Monday 26th January. Similarly entries may close early if classes are full)

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.

Refund Policy

Refunds will not be processed after the close of entries on Thursday 15th January, two weeks prior to the event.

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.

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 2025 and 21st January 2026.

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

Times and Draws

(Released Thursday 5th 5pm)

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.

ENTRY FEE – £20 PER CLASS

PRIZE MONEY – Prizes: 1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 (1 prize in 5 entries prize money rule)

ROSETTES – First to 6th place and best rider rosette in each class

JUNIORS

Class 1 – ACE 60cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 2 – ACE 70cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 3 – ACE 80cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 4 – ACE 90cm – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 5 – ACE 1m – JUNIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1m, Juniors not to have attained their 18th birthday on the first of January 2026 – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

SENIORS

Class 6 – ACE 60cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 60cm  – This class is a for ACE.

Class 7 – ACE 70cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 70cm- This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 8 – ACE 80cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 80cm – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 9 – ACE 90cm – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 90cm – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

Class 10 – ACE 1m – SENIOR – Speed 350mpm, Height Approx 1m – This class is a qualifier for ACE.

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 28th November 2024 and the 22nd May 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.

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.

British Eventing ACE Competitions Rules

1. Qualification is for combinations only.
2. If a combination is qualified in all heights, their Championship entries will be limited
to the 2 higher levels.
3. The course consists of 6 to 8 show jumps, followed immediately by 8 to 10 knock
down cross country fences, including a skinny, corner and joker fence.
4. The whole round will be timed.
5. The winner will be the combination with the lowest number of penalties.
6. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the closest to the optimum time.
7. The optimum time is calculated based on 350m per minute.
8. Stop watches are not permitted.
9. A body protector is compulsory for all classes.
10. Penalties as follows:

ACE Penalties
First disobedience 4 Penalties
Second disobedience at same fence 8 Penalties
Third disobedience Elimination
Knock down of obstacle 4 Penalties
Knock down of joker fence 6 Penalties
Fall of horse and/or rider Elimination
Every commenced second in excess of the optimum time 0.4 Penalties
Every commenced second in excess of 5 seconds under the optimum
time
0.4 Penalties
Exceeding time allowed (rime allowed is twice the optimum time) Elimination
Error of course Elimination
Retaking obstacle already jumped Elimination

Qualification as follows:
For BE70, BE80 & BE90:
• Below 15 starters in a class > top 4 qualify.
• Up to and incl. 30 starters in a class > top 6 qualify.
• 31 or more starters in a class > top 8 qualify.

For BE100:
• Below 15 starters in a class > top 6 qualify.
• Up to and incl. 30 starters in a class > top 8 qualify.
• 31 or more starters in a class > top 10 qualify.
Qualification cards to be collected from the office on the day of the show!

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

Times and Draws

(Released Monday 23rd 5pm)

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.