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.

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

No refunds after drawn orders have been published.

Please note that in the event of bad weather where you are unable to travel, there are no refunds if the show still goes ahead.

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 (time 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) – £5.50

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

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 20th February 2026

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

Times

(available Friday 20th February 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.

Times and Draws

(Released Monday 23rd 5pm)

Refunds will not be processed once the drawn orders have been published.

Please note that in the event of bad weather where you are unable to travel, there are no refunds if the show still goes ahead.

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 28th May – Seniors Warm Up

Friday 29th May – Seniors Championship

Saturday 3oth May – Juniors Warm Up

Sunday 31st May – Juniors Championship

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

CLICK HERE TO STREAM ON HORSE & COUNTRY TV

CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPETITOR INFORMATION – Coming soon

CLICK HERE TO FILL IN YOUR COMMENTARY NOTES – Coming soon 

CLICK HERE FOR STABLES, ACCOMMODATION AND HOOK-UP – Coming soon 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LOCAL ACCOMOATION AND TRANSPORT LINKS

CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR RESULTS

CLICK HERE FOR JUNIOR RESULTS

1 night – £60 (inc 2 bales of bedding)

2 nights – £85 (inc 2 bales of bedding)

3 nights – £105 (inc 2 bales of bedding)

Day stabling – £40 (inc 1 bale of bedding)

1 night – £35

2 nights – £50

3 nights – £60

1 night – £50

2 nights – £100

3 nights – £150

Shavings – £12 per bale

Small hay – £8 per bale

Small haylage – £12 per bale

First aid – £5.50 per rider, per day

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 27th November 2025 and the 21st May 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

ENTRY REFUNDS – No entry refunds will be given after the drawn orders have been published.

STABLING REFUNDS – All stabling cancellations will be subject to a £20 admin fee. No stabling , hook-up or accommodation refunds will be given after Thursday 7th May 2026.

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 16th July 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)

CLICK HERE FOR TIMES

Please note – as this is a Championship show, we are unable to take requests for specific times. This is to keep is as fair as possible for all competitors.

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 after the close of entries on Thursday 16th July will only be processed upon providing a vet or doctors certificate. Refunds will not be processed after the times are released on Monday 26th January.

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 January 2026 and 23rd July 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.

Please complete the questionnaire if you would like to commentators to read out information about your horse at the Championships

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE – Coming Soon 

Coming Soon. Please see the 2025 Schedule below for reference.

Click here for the 2025 SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR STABLES, ACCOMOATION AND HOOK-UP – Coming Soon 

Click here to view local accommodation and transport links

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!

Click here for Volunteer Availability Form – Coming Soon

Approximate class start times will be released in the lead up to the show.

Individual Provisional times will be released on the 14th 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.

Please refer to the RoR National Championships schedule for full refund terms.

Please note, alterations to stable bookings will incur an admin fee.

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 February 2026 and 11th August 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 entry numbers will be released the Friday before

TIMES AND ENTRY NUMBERS – Coming Soon