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 |
The Jockey Club RoR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Aintree Equestrian Centre and Aintree Racecourse are delighted to once again be hosts to the
Retraining of Racehorses National Championships.
Date: | Tuesday 19th to Sunday 24th August 2025 |
Time: | Times will be confirmed once entries are closed, but likely to be 7am or 8am starts |
Category: | Affiliated to Retraining of Racehorses |
Entries Open: | Monday 16th June at 12 noon |
Entries Close: | Entries close Thursday 1st August at midnight |
Live Streaming Link: | |
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. |
Competitor information | |
Commentators information |
Please complete the questionnaire if you would like to commentators to read out information about your horse at the Championships |
Schedule: | |
Online Entries: | |
Stables, accommodation & Hook ups | |
Qualified combinations | A list of qualified combinations can be found on the RoR website. |
Volunteers |
All those kindly offering to volunteer during the RoR National Championships need to fill in the below Volunteer Availability form and return to the email detailed on the form, please! |
Approximate timetable | Will appear here in the lead up to the show |
Back numbers: | To be collected from the RoR stand on the day |
Times & Entry Numbers: |
Approximate class start times are detailed below. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST A GUIDELINE! Individual Provisional times will be released on the 15th August. Confirmed times will be released the evening before the day of the class to allow for withdrawals It is the competitors responsibility to check timings |
Refunds: |
Please refer to the RoR National Championships schedule for full refund terms. Please note, alterations to stable bookings will incur a £5 admin fee. |
Refreshments: | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena will be open serving hot food and drinks |
Classes: | Classes will take place in the International Indoor Arena as well as the Outdoor Grass Arenas. Please see the schedule for details. |
Results: | Results will appear in the results tab on this website after each class has finished |
Prize money: | Please refer to RoR rules for this show |
Vaccination policy – stables |
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 18th February 2025 and 11th August 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 – competing but not stabling | 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. |
Date |
Saturday 13th September – In Hand Ponies and Ridden Ponies
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Time | 8am |
Category | Indoors Unaffiliated Showing – Ridden and In Hand (Horses and Ponies) |
Entries Open | Open |
Entries Close | Thursday 11th September at midnight |
Status | Open |
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 |
Schedule | |
Online Entries | |
Judges |
IN HAND PONIES – Sarah Donnelly RIDDEN PONIES – Jackie Higham IN HAND HORSES – Chris Blackburn RIDDEN HORSES – TBC |
Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
Times and Entry Numbers | |
Stabling | Stabling is not available for this show |
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 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. |
Refreshments | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks |
Date |
Saturday 20st September – Working Hunter Ponies
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Time | 8am depending on entries |
Category | Indoors Unaffiliated Working Hunter (Horses and Ponies) |
Entries Open | Open – we recommend you entering well in advance as this show usually closes entries early |
Entries Close | Thursday 18th September at midnight |
Status | Schedule now available |
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 |
Times & Draws | |
Schedule | |
Online Entries | |
Judges |
Ponies – Gaby Horsley & Louie Cunningham Horses – TBC |
Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
Times and Entry Numbers | Will be released on Friday 19th September |
Stabling | Stabling is not available for this show |
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 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. |
Refreshments | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks |

SCHEDULE |
JUNIORS Saturday 27th September |
Class 1: Junior Cross Pole Class One round not against the clock. All clear rounds are placed equal first. Lead rein is permitted to under 8s. Directional assistance re. the course is permitted inside the arena for those who have recently come off the lead rein. Helping to prevent possible run-outs or refusals is not permitted. This class is only eligible for beginners. Any competitors competing in 50cm classes or above will not be eligible to compete in this class at the Unaffiliated Championships. Online Pre-Entry: £20 |
Class 2: Junior 50cm Beginner Class Height: 50cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 3: Junior 60cm Beginner Class Height: 60cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 4: Junior 70cm Pre Novice Height: 70cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 5: Junior 80cm Novice Height: 80cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 6: Junior 90cm Open Height: 90cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
SENIORS Sunday 28th September Class 7: Senior Cross Poles Class |
Class 8: Senior 60cm Beginner class Height: 60cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 9: Senior 70cm Pre Novice Height: 70cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 10: Senior 80cm Novice Height: 80cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 11: Senior 90cm Intermediate Height: 90cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
Class 12: Senior 1.00m Open Height: 100cm Table: A7 – Jump Off Prizes: £30, £20, £10 (Sash to the winner. Rosettes & prizes to 6th place) Online Pre-Entry: £26 |
* Classes may be run Single 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
Ideal for youngsters or older horses needing a school around
70cm to 1.40m courses
Relaxed atmosphere
Affiliated Course Builder
Cafe open
£10 first round, £5 any additional rounds per horse
10am starts (depending on numbers)
Online entries so we can give approximate timings in advance, additional rounds can be pre booked or added on the day.
The perfect opportunity to have a ‘pop around Aintree’
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
VACCINATION POLICY
As per our terms and conditions, all horses attending 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.
Show Secretary – Tel: 0151 522 2949 or email info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
Aintree Equestrian Centre
Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree L9 5AS
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply

The AW Jenkinson
Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
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!

Young Horse Premier Showjumping Show
We look forward to a great 4 days of top class showjumping!
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 not more than 12 months, commencing after the first booster injection
• The most recent booster injection must have been given within six calendar months +21 days prior to the horse competing
• The full course or booster must have been administered at least seven 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). 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.
