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 |
SUMMER PoP FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2025!
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. |

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

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