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 Dodson & Horrell Amateur & Veteran Championships 2020 has been rescheduled from the 17th – 22nd May 2021.
FULL SCHEDULE AND FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE AVAILBLE SOON
* IMPORTANT NOTICE *
Please note a change to arrival arrangements – no arrivals are allowed prior to Sunday 16th May.
Prices for services will stay the same as November 2020:
Stabling (duration) £120
Electric Hook Up (duration) £85
Large Haylage bales £55
Small Haylage, Hay and Shavings bales £10
Hostel Accommodation £250 – please note no sharing outside of households are allowed, any change in Covid restrictions could mean the accommodation is not available but we will not know this until nearer the event but please do bear this in mind.
TIMETABLE
ONLINE ENTRIES AND STABLING
This will be done via Horse Monkey, please ensure that you are registered with them or if you have registered before, check you can log in ok. This is now the ONLY way we will accept entries and stables bookings for this show.
We are a very busy venue and we have a lot of other events on before the champs, so please try and be patient…. we know how excited you all are!
Thank you and further updates will be available later in the year – in the meantime good luck in qualifying and we look forward to seeing you all at Aintree.

Michaela Bowling Working Hunter Clinic
A fantastic opportunity to join a Working Hunter clinic with one of the areas best known Working Hunter riders. A great way to build confidence and prepare for our Working Hunter Show on Sunday 6th June.
The sessions will run at 3 heights as follows:
4pm – 5pm will be 60/70cm
5pm – 6pm will be 70/80cm
6pm – 7pm will be 80/90cm
There will be a maximum of 4 riders in each sessions. (More sessions can be scheduled so if your session is full please add yourself to the wait list or email info@aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Also if you would like to make up a group of 4 yourselves again please get in touch via email and we will try and arrange a session for your own group.
To secure a slot on one of the above sessions please enter online and pay a £10 deposit, the remaining £20 is to be paid to Michaela on the day.
A LITTLE ABOUT MICHAELA………………
Michaela has competed in working hunter pony classes from the age of 12. She started out at local riding clubs and has gone on to greatr success in qualifying a nd producing ponies and horses for the Royal Internationsl Horse Show and the Horse of the Year Show with her career spanning over 20 years.
She regularly competes at British Showjumping and she is the current holder of the Aintree Leaping Ladies Side Saddle Jumping record at an amazing 1.90m (that’s 6ft 3ins!!!!).
COVID 19 INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE BOOKING
This situation is fluid and can change at any time – our website will show the most up to date and accurate guidance.
Aintree International Equestrian Centre has a duty of care to our staff and customers. Please respect our rules and take them seriously or you will be asked to leave.
Clients must NOT attend Aintree if they:
- Have been instructed to self-isolate by NHS111 or NHS Track & Trace
- Are in a household that is self-isolating
- Have shown any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days:
- A new continuous cough
- An elevated temperature/fever above 37.8c
- A loss of smell or taste
- Have come into contact with anyone with a confirmed case of Covid-19 without wearing appropriate medical-grade PPE
RULES FOR CLINICS
- You must respect social distancing at all times
- There is ample parking. Please use all space available and park away from other vehicles.
- There will be hand sanitizing at the gate into the arena which must be used when entering and exiting the arena. Please also bring a personal supply of hand sanitizer to use throughout your visit.
- One rider and one assistant per horse, please adhere to government guidelines – must all be from same household or can be 2 individuals from separate households but social distancing must be respected.
- Spectators are not permitted.
- Children under the age of 10 are not permitted unless they are riding themselves.
- Clients must arrive and leave promptly – never wait around to chat/watch/socialise
- Please ensure you arrive with plenty of time to make a prompt start in the arena.
- There will be a 15 minutes permitted before your clinic start time to warm up, in the warm up arena. Jumping will not be permitted in the warm up.
- Do not run over your time slot.
- All poo to be picked up in arena and car park (gloves to be worn when handling the equipment)
- Show jumping course must be left ready for next hire – poles on cups, fences left at 80cms approx, and please do not change the positioning of the “track” – please ensure you wear gloves when handling any equipment and fences and sanitise hands regularly throughout.
- Concrete area around the arena is only accessed to use the Toilet facilities, not for viewing.
- Toilets will be available for use if required but we ask, wherever possible, you use your own facilities on your horsebox, if you have them. If you have used the toilet, please ensure you inform a member of the Aintree team that the toilet has been used so that it can be cleaned. Only the disabled toilet will be open to use.
- All use of facilities is at your own risk.
- Please report any breakages.
- Anyone taking payment in return for instructing, offering advice or help (instructors) MUST have valid insurance.
- Clients are responsible for ensuring they exercise their horses within their capabilities and fitness levels for them and their horse
EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS: Primary vaccinations with 12 month boosters.
Always carry your horse’s passport. You will be asked to provide vaccination details at time of booking.
These measures have been put in place for the benefit and safety of everyone – please take them seriously as non-compliance will force us to ask you to leave
Aintree Racecourse Developments Ltd
Updated 30.06.20
THE JUDGES LIST AND THE SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY
We will soon be releasing more details with regards to our National Show.
It is going ahead, but there will be changes to the schedule and layout, with showing on all three days, including Friday so that we can accommodate the numbers competing safely.
Please keep an eye on our page for further updates, and keep those dates in your diary!
As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies attending Aintree Equestrian Centre events must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations against Equine Influenza. They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day. Please ensure passports are available for inspection.
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS – Vaccination requirements for stabling are constantly under review, as per BHA guidelines. At present the requirement is for all horses/ponies entering the stables to have had a booster vaccination for Equine Influenza in the 9 months prior to arriving. Any change to this policy will be posted on our website as soon as it becomes known to us. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.
THE JUDGES LIST AND THE SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY
We will soon be releasing more details with regards to our In Hand Show including a Supreme In Hand HOYS Qualifier
This show will take place in the prestigious racecourse parade ring and winners enclosure (weather permitting), so a wonderful photo opportunity for our In Hand competitors
Further details will be announced soon
IN HAND HUNTERS – Ms K Duxbury (Lancashire)
IN HAND SPORTS HORSES –
IN HAND IRISH DRAUGHTS –
IN HAND HACKS – Ms K Duxbury (Lancashire)
IN HAND RIDING HORSES – Ms K Duxbury (Lancashire)
IN HAND TGCAS – Ms K Duxbury (Lancashire)
IN HAND COLOUREDS – Mr D Park (Lancashire)
IN HAND WELSH PONIES
IN HAND SHOW PONIES – Mr D Park (Lancashire)
IN HAND SHOW HUNTER PONIES – Mr D Park (Lancashire)
IN HAND MINIATURES – Mr D Park (Lancashire)
IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
IN HAND SHETLANDS
As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies attending Aintree Equestrian Centre events must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations against Equine Influenza. They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day. Please ensure passports are available for inspection.
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS – Vaccination requirements for stabling are constantly under review, as per BHA guidelines. At present the requirement is for all horses/ponies entering the stables to have had a booster vaccination for Equine Influenza in the 9 months prior to arriving. Any change to this policy will be posted on our website as soon as it becomes known to us. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.
THE JUDGES LIST AND THE SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY
We will soon be releasing more details with regards to our new RoR and Side Saddle Joint Show soon..
As per our Terms & Conditions, all horses/ponies attending Aintree Equestrian Centre events must be fully up to date with annual vaccinations against Equine Influenza. They must also be 6 days clear of any vaccination and may attend on the 7th day. Please ensure passports are available for inspection.
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS – Vaccination requirements for stabling are constantly under review, as per BHA guidelines. At present the requirement is for all horses/ponies entering the stables to have had a booster vaccination for Equine Influenza in the 9 months prior to arriving. Any change to this policy will be posted on our website as soon as it becomes known to us. Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.

Following on from the success of this event in 2020 we are again hosting
3 days of British Showjumping Juniors – indoors
Friday 13th August – Sunday 15th August 2021 (clear round evening Thursday 12th August)
Watch this space for further information and full scheduling information…………………………………………………

RoR UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021
Aintree Equestrian Centre and Aintree Racecourse are delighted to once again be hosts to the
Retraining of Racehorses National Championships.
Running from Thursday 26th August to Sunday 29th August 2021.
The details and schedule are currently being worked on, please keep an eye on this page along with RoR’s social media pages for all updates………………..