RoR Championships 2017
From Tuesday 22nd of August to Sunday 27th August
Welcome to The RoR National Championships 2017 at Aintree International Equestrian Centre
Date: Tuesday, 22 August, 2017 to Sunday, 27 August, 2017
Start time: 07:00
Closing date: Tuesday, 01 August, 2017, 23:55
Short event summary
| 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 |
AINTREE INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
SATURDAY JUNIORS Start Time: 8.00am or 9.00am, SENIORS Follow on
SUNDAY SENIORS Start Time: 8.00am or 9.00am, JUNIORS Follow on
Juniors not to have attained their 16th birthday on the 1st 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.
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
Junior 50cm
Height: 50cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Junior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Junior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Junior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
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.
Senior Cross Pole class
Height: Cross poles Table: A6 (not against the clock)
Rosettes : All double clears win a first rosette Online Pre-Entry: £17
Senior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Senior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Senior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Senior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
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
AINTREE INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
| RULES FOR 2026 |
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. |
| Date | Sunday 4th January 2026 |
| Entries Open | Entries are opening soon |
| Entries Close |
Friday 2nd January 2026 (Please note, entries may close early if we reach capacity) |
| Schedule | Please see the bottom of this page |
| Online Entries | |
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Times (available Friday 2nd January pm) |
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| 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 7 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 16th birthday on the 1st 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 Cross Pole class
Height: Cross poles (40cm/50cm) Table: A6 (not against the clock) All double clears win a first rosette (Lead rein is not permitted, directional assistance re the course is permitted INSIDE the arena for novice riders, helping to prevent possible run-outs and refusals is not permitted)
Rosettes : All double clears win a first rosette Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 8: Senior 60cm
Height: 60cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 9: Senior 70cm
Height: 70cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 10: Senior 80cm
Height: 80cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 11: Senior 90cm
Height: 90cm Table: Single Phase
Prizes: £20, £10, £5 (Rosettes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £17
Class 12: 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
AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Show Jumping Show
Course Builder – Rafael Suarez
We look forward to a great 4 days of top class showjumping!
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 29th January – Sunday 1st February 2026 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close |
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) |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries & Stables | |
| Times (will be released on Monday 26th 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 7 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. |
| 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 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. |
Schedule:
| DAY | CLASSES |
| Thursday 29th January | Inter 1 Bronze & Silver, PSG Bronze & SIlver, Advanced Medium Bronze & Silver, Medium Bronze & Silver, Elementary Bronze |
| Friday 30th January | Elementary Silver & Novice Bronze |
| Saturday 31st January | Novice Silver & Prelim Silver |
| Sunday 1stFebruary | Prelim Bronze |
British Dressage prize money rule applies to all classes.
| No Prize Money | 1-4 Starters |
| 1st Place | 5-8 Starters |
| 2nd Place | 9-12 Starters |
| 3rd Place | 13-16 Starters |
| 4th 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 AAt Signs as you approach the racecourse for routes to the car parks.
