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 are some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via Equo Events
Chilled out dressage in the north east
Venue: Leamside Equestrian, Houghton Le Spring
Type of event: Unaffiliated dressage
Date: 26 January
Details: Classes from introductory to medium.
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Posh trotting in the midlands
Venue: Field House, Staffordshire
Type of event: British Dressage
Date: 28 January
Details: Classes from prelim to advanced medium.
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Go eventing in the south east
Venue: Littleton Manor Equestrian, Reigate
Type of event: Arena eventing
Date: 30 January
Details: 90cm and 100cm class. Arena eventing held on a 50m x 60m all weather arena. Competitors will be required to jump a course of showjumps followed by a course of solid and knock-down fences. This is a chance to qualify for the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials arena eventing final in September 2016.
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Get your dressage hat on in Northamptonshire
Venue: Moulton College Equestrian Centre, Northampton
Type of event: Cherwell Valley Riding Club open dressage series
Date: 30 January
Details: Classes from into to elementary. Open to members and non-members. All classes are to be held indoors on a surface with warm-up also on a surface.
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Go jumping up north
Venue: Harrogate Riding Centre, Harrogate
Type of event: Unaffiliated and Trailblazers showjumping
Date: 30 January
Details: Classes from 60cm clear round to 95cm. 4pm start. There is an international indoor arena with Martin Collins Eco Track surface. Cafe and bar open all day.
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Practice your speed and control in Oxfordshire
Venue: Grove Farm Equestrian, Oxfordshire
Type of event: Hold your horses!
Date: 30 January
Details: Time-penalties are frustrating and being out of control is frightening! This is a training session designed to take place in an open field situationwhere the rider is trained to recognise the appropriate level of speed for the level at which they wish to compete. It also includes training on how to use your stopwatch and there is also a large range of bitting systems available to trial. No jumping is included in this clinic.
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Posh trotting in Bedfordshire
Venue: Keysoe
Type of event: British Dressage with freestyle
Date: 30 January
Details: Classes range from and include prelim, advanced medium, intermediate I and II and Prix St Georges, all in both regular and freestyle formats. Stabling and day boxes are available.
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Jumping for little ones in Norfolk
Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
Type of event: Mini showjumping
Date: 30 January
Details: Classes from cross pole clear round and then 40cm to 1m.
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Practice two disciplines in Cornwall
Venue: Resparveth Riding School, Truro
Type of event: Combined training
Date: 31 January
Details: Classes include intro dressage with 60cm showjumping, prelim with wither 70cm or 80cm showjumping and novice dressage with 90cm showjumping. There are also pure dressage classes up to elementary and pure showjumping classes available up to 1m. All classes are open to members and non-members.
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Fun dressage in the south west
Venue: Kingfisher Equestrian, Castle Cary
Type of event: Unaffiliated dressage
Date: 31 January
Details: Classes from intro to medium.
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Hone your jumping skills in the west
Venue: Prescott Equestrian Centre, Baschurch
Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 31 January
Details: Classes from 30cm cross poles to 105cm.
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The best of both worlds in Devon
Venue: Mullacott Event Centre, Devon
Type of event: Showjump cross
Date: 31 January
Details: This is an indoor event consisting of showjumps and natural cross-country jumps with an optimum time. There are two classes: 70-75cm and 80-85cm.
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Family friendly jumping in Gloucestershire
Venue: Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre, Cam
Type of event: Open novice showjumping
Date: 31 January
Details: Classes from mini jumping over cross poles and 50cm to 85cm, including a variety of pairs classes. All classes suitable for adults and children.
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