If you’re looking for somewhere to compete or train with your horse this week no matter which corner of the country you’re in, here’s some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via Equo Events
Budding showjumpers in the south west
Venue: Mullacott Event Centre, Ilfracombe
Type of event: Clear round showjumping
Date: 2 December
Details: Midweek clear round course open from 2.30-8pm. £4 per a round or three rounds for £10
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Jumping practice in the south
Venue: Kingston Mauward College, Dorchester
Type of event: Clear round showjumping
Date: 3 December
Details: 5.00pm-7.30pm
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Get jumping in Norfolk
Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
Type of event: Pre-Olympia four day senior BS
Date: 3-6 December
Details: Our annual pre-Olympia BS senior showjumping. This year we have four days of classes with evening entertainment on Saturday night. We have stabling available and a cafe on site.
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Dressage divas in the west
Venue: Precott Equestrian Centre, Baschurch
Type of event: Affiliated dressage
Date: 3 December
Details: All classes are open to unaffiliated competitors. Unaffiliated competitors compete in separate section running alongside the affiliated competitors
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Friendly showjumping in the West Midlands
Venue: Field House, Staffordshire
Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 4 December
Details: Start time 5pm prompt. Points to be awarded for the following placings: First: five, second: three, third: two, double clear: one. Rider/horse combination with the most points by the end of the evening 4 December 2015 will be awarded a championship sash, rosette and prize to be collected on the evening
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Winter jumping in Wiltshire
Venue: Buryhill Competition Centre, near Swindon
Type of event: Unaffiliated winter showjumping series
Date: 5 December
Details: Classes two to seven are qualifiers for the Cricklands and Trailblazer second round competition. All double clears qualify. Competitors can be led in the clear round class.
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Posh trot in the south east
Venue: Cobham Manor Equestrian Centre, Maidstone
Type of event: Moli Shows affiliated dressage
Date: 5 December
Details: Classes from prelim to elementary
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Festive jumping in the north west
Venue: Speetley EC, Chesterfield
Type of event: Christmas puissance and fun show
Date: 5 December
Details: Big prize fund: £500 senior and £100 junior. Morning fun classes, top score, prize money and rosettes, followed by puissance. Mince pies and mulled wine available. Open to all.
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Get your jumping gear on in the north east
Venue: Alnwick Ford Equestrian, Morpeth
Type of event: British Showjumping
Date: 6 December
Details: Classes include clear round to national 1.30m open.
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Beginner showjumper in South Yorkshire
Venue: Stone Lodge Equestrian Centre, Doncaster
Type of event: Mini showjumping
Date: 6 December
Details: Outdoor arena, sand and fibre surface. Rosettesfirst-sixth. Prize money plus gifts.
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Winter eventing in the south
Venue: RAC Saddle Club, Wareham
Type of event: Arena cross-country
Date: 6 December
Details: Arena cross-country competition using simulated cross-country jumps, skinnies, ditches, water trays and portables. The ideal training for those wet winter months. Photographer and refreshments on site.
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