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 |
Back by popular demand!
| Date | Friday 26th June -Sunday 28th June 2026 |
| Time | 8am/9am (depending on entries) |
| Category | Indoors Showing and Dressage |
| Entries Open | Closed (link below) |
| Entries Close | 12pm on Monday 15th June. |
| Status | Entries opening soon! |
| Schedule |
2026 Schedules will be released soon, please find the 2025 Schedules below for reference. |
| Online Entries | |
| Results | |
| Back Numbers | To be collected from the Show Office on the day |
| Times and Entry Numbers |
A full timetable, with not before start times for showing and a list of entries, will be available on Thursday 25th June at 12 noon. Dressage times will be released on Wednesday 24th June |
| 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 25th December 2025 and the 19th June 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. |
| 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 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, overlooking the arena, will be open serving hot food and drinks |
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: | TBC |
| Entries Close: | TBC |
| 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: |
Coming Soon. Please see the 2025 Schedule below for reference. |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |