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 INERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – UNAFFILIATED SHOWJUMPING
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

BRITISH DRESSAGE SUMMER REGIONALS
We are delighted to host this event for the first time in 2026.
Competing at the Summer and Winter Regionals is a great goal and achievement for all level of BD competitor. The gateway to the two major BD Championships, combinations line up across the six regions to contest Silver and Gold qualification classes from Prelim to Intermediate I.
All entries and stabling must be booked online.
NOTE – ALL COMPETITORS
Please ensure that you have read all of the rules in the 2026 Members’ Handbook, especially referring to the Regional section.
A combination may not compete at the same level (including music) in both an Area Festival and a Regional in the same season. The Area Festival level must be higher than the Regional if competing in both.
Combinations who have been placed in the top three of the Music / Winters / Nationals at the same level or above may not compete subsequently in the Silver section for that level or below in the current and future years. The above is effective immediately on gaining such a placing. Any pre-existing qualification is to be switched to the Gold section of the Winter / Summer Regionals.
Please be reminded that it is the responsibility of the owners and riders to ensure that combinations are eligible to compete in the classes/sections for which they are entered.
Schedule:
| DAY | CLASSES |
| Thursday 30th July | Intermediate I S & G, Prix St Georges S & G, Advanced Medium S & G, Medium G |
| Friday 31st July | Medium S, Elementary S & G |
| Saturday 1st August | Novice S & G |
| Sunday 2nd August | Preliminary S & G |
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.
NOTE – ALL COMPETITORS
Please ensure that you have read all of the rules in the 2026 Members’ Handbook, especially referring to the Regional Championship section.
The Jockey Club RoR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
Aintree Equestrian Centre and Aintree Racecourse are delighted to once again be hosts to the
Retraining of Racehorses National Championships.
| Date: | Tuesday 17th to Sunday 23rd August 2026 |
| 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: | 15th June 2026 – 12noon |
| Entries Close: | 1st August 2026, 11pm |
| 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: |
Please see the 2026 Schedule below. |
| Online Entries: | |
| Stables, accommodation & Hook ups |
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| 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 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 6pm 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 an 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 on HorseMonkey 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 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 |
| 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. |


LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW QUALIFIERS AT AINTREE !
| Date | Saturday 5th September 2026 |
| Time | 8am/9am depending on entries |
| Category | Showing |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon |
| Entries Close | TBC |
| Status | Opening Soon |
| 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 | TBC |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers |
Times and entry numbers will be released the Friday before |
| 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 |
| Refreshments | Tophams Cafe, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks |
| Aintree Unaffiliated Showjumping Championships | |
| Date |
Saturday 12th September – Sunday 13th September 2026 (Juniors Saturday, Seniors Sunday) |
| Times (released on Friday 26th) |
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| Schedule | |
| How to enter |
Please note: All entries must be made in the spirit of the show. This is an unaffiliated championships. It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to the rules and qualification criteria. Should any riders be found in breach of these during or after the show, they will be disqualified and no refunds will be made.£5 admin and banking fee on any cancelled entries. No refunds will be granted once entries close. |
| Qualifying Shows -top 6 from each class qualify for the Championships (subject to eligibility) |
** Qualifiers in green mean we have confirmed their results and they have been published above. If the qualifier is in black, we are still awaiting their results.**
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| 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 Topham’s cafe which will be open throughout the show |
| Entries Open | February 2026 |
| Entries Close | Monday 7th September 2026 (entries may close early if we reach capacity) |
| Start times and drawn orders | Start times and the drawn orders will be on HorseMonkey Friday 11th September |
| 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. |
| Qualification criteria |
It is the competitor’s responsibility to adhere to the rules and qualification criteria. Should any riders be found in breach of these during or after the show, they will be disqualified and no refunds will be made.Horse/Pony/Rider combinations who have finished in the top 6 in any of the above listed Unaffiliated Showjumping Shows qualify for the Championships. Horse/Pony/Rider combinations must jump the height they have qualified in at the Championships. Should Horse/Pony/Rider combinations qualify for more than two classes, they must compete in the two highest classes at the Championships (i.e. if qualified in the 50cm, 60cm and 70cm classes, the combination can compete in the 60cm and 70cm classes). This is to ensure that all entries are made in the spirit of the show and that all qualified combinations have the opportunity to compete. Combinations that have competed with British Showjumping (excluding Club Classes), between 30th September 2025 and the date of qualification, at any height above the class that they have qualified for are not eligible to compete (e.g. a competitor that has jumped 85/90cm tracks with British Showjumping at the time of qualification will not be eligible to compete in the 80cm class at the Unaffiliated Championships) No outside assistance is permitted at the Championships. Unaffiliated Competitions are run under British Showjumping rules, with the exception of spurs. Junior riders are not permitted to wear spurs. AGE CLASSIFICATIONS – • Junior classes – Under 16 years old on a pony (14.2 and under) ONLY |
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
First Aid Charges – First Aid is provided by an external provider, so a charge will apply

| Date |
Saturday 19th September – Working Hunter Ponies
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| Time | 8am depending on entries |
| Category | Indoors Unaffiliated Working Hunter (Horses and Ponies) |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon – we recommend you entering well in advance as this show usually closes entries early |
| Entries Close | Thursday 17th 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 |
2026 Schedule Coming Soon. Please see the 2025 Schedule below for reference. |
| Online Entries | |
| Judges |
Ponies – TBC Horses – TBC |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers | Will be released on Friday 18th 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 |

Pre HOYS & LIHS Showing Show
Great opportunity to warm up before the large indoor shows!
| Date |
Saturday 26th 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 – Late entries being accepted on the day with £3 late entry fee per class |
| Entries Close | Thursday 24th September at midnight |
| Status | Opening Soon |
| 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 |
2026 Schedule Coming Soon. Please find the 2025 Schedule below for reference. |
| Online Entries | |
| Judges |
IN HAND PONIES – TBC RIDDEN PONIES – TBC IN HAND HORSES – TBC 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 |

The AW Jenkinson
Winter Classic Premier Show Jumping Event
| Event | The AW Jenkinson Winter Classic Premier Show 2026 |
| Date |
Wednesday 30th September – Sunday 4th October 2026 *Dates provisional, subject to approval from British Showjumping* |
| Time | 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries |
| Category | British Showjumping Category 3 |
| Entries Open | Opening Soon! |
| Entries Close | Entries for the first day (Wednesday 30th) need to be done by 3pm on Monday 28th September to allow the drawn orders to be done. Further entries need to be done by 4pm at the latest the day before you are jumping. Entries may close early if the days are full. |
| 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 |
| Gala Evening VIP | Details coming soon! |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Competitor Information | |
| Times and Draws | Will appear on horse monkey 36 hours before the event starts |
| Stables |
Premium Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Permanent Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Barn Temporary Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) Standard Temporary Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Hook Up and Accommodation |
Hook-Up £TBC(duration) Accommodation £TBC (duration) |
| Bedding | £12 per bale (AW Jenkinson Shavings) |
| Small hay/haylage |
Small Hay £8 per bale Small Haylage £12 per bale |
| Large haylage | £TBC per bale (5ft square bale) |
| 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 29th March 2026 and the 23rd September 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 |
| 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 |
Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after 5pm Wednesday 16th September, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund minus an admin fee. Entries – No refunds once the draw is 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 |
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 7 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. |
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!
Huge thank you to our sponsors –
Young Horse Premier Showjumping Show
| Date |
Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th October 2026 *Dates provisional, subject to approval from British Showjumping* |
| Time | 8.00am or 9.00am depending on entries |
| Category | British Showjumping Category 2 and 3 |
| Entries Open | Entries and stables open in September |
| Entries Close | Entries for the first day need to be done by 3pm on Tuesday 6th October to allow the drawn orders to be done. Further entries need to be done by 4pm at the latest the day before you are jumping. Please note, this is a busy show and entries may close early if the days are full so we do recommend entering early! |
| Status | Opening Soon |
| Schedule | |
| Online Entries and Stable Bookings | |
| Competitor Information | |
| Times and Draws |
These will be available on Horse Monkey the evening before each show day. |
| Stables |
Premium Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding Permanent Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding Temporary Stable £TBC, including 2 bales of bedding |
| Hook Up and Accommodation |
Hook-Up £TBC (duration) Accommodation £TBC (duration) |
| Bedding | £12 per bale |
| Small hay/haylage |
Small Hay £8 per bale Small Haylage £12 per bale |
| Large haylage | £TBC per bale (must be pre booked) |
| 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 7th April 2026 and the 1st October 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 |
| 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 |
Stabling and hook ups – No stabling or hook up refunds after Thursday 24th September, although we will try and resell the stables if possible. If the stable is resold, we will then issue a refund minus an admin fee. Entries – No refunds once the draw is published |
| 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 7 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. |
| Public/Visitor Status | This Show is FREE to come along and watch – no ticket required. Jumping times will be 8am until the evening (depending on entry numbers) |
| Live Stream | This show will be live streamed through Clipmyhorse.TV |
We look forward to a great 4 days of top class showjumping!




