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11 great shows to get your 2016 competition season underway


  • 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

    Budding showjumpers in the north east

    Venue: Leamside Equestrian, Houghton Le Spring
    Type of event: British Showjumping
    Date: 6 January
    Details: Classes from British novice/90cm open to 1.30m open.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Polish your jumping skills in the south west

    Venue: Kingston Mauward College, Dorchester
    Type of event: Clear round showjumping
    Date: 7 January
    Details: 5.00-7.30pm
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Posh trotting in Somerset

    Venue: Badgworth Arena, Axbridge
    Type of event: British Dressage
    Date: 9 January
    Details: Classes include prelim and novice.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Friendly showjumping in Berkshire

    Venue: Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead
    Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
    Date: 9 January
    Details: Classes from 60cm tiny tots to chase me Charlie and 2ft9ins open
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Get jumping in the south west

    Venue: Buryhill Competition Centre, Swindon
    Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
    Date: 9 January
    Details: Classes from clear round, 1ft cross poles up to a puissance and 3ft.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Go jumping in the midlands

    Venue: Field House, Staffordshire
    Type of event: British Showjumping
    Date: 9 January
    Details: Classes from British novice to Foxhunter.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Give Trec a try in Cornwall

    Venue: Chiverton Riding Centre, Truro
    Type of event: Indoor Trec
    Date: 9 January
    Details: Classes from in-hand novice to newcomers obstacles and control of paces and open.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Conquer your riding nerves in Hertfordshire

    Venue: Aldbury Memorial Hall, Tring
    Type of event: Unmounted confidence workshop for riders
    Date: 10 January
    Details: If you struggle with nerves while you ride, this day could help. It is packed full with confidence boosting information and powerful mental exercises.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Get your jumping gear on in Norfolk

    Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
    Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
    Date: 10 January
    Details: Classes from 50cm clear round to 1m.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Hone your eventing skills in the south west

    Venue: Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater
    Type of event: Arena eventer’s cross-country
    Date: 10 January
    Details: Classes from 60cm to 90cm.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Fun jumping and dressage in the Cotswolds

    Venue: Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre, Gloucestershire
    Type of event: Unaffiliated dressage and showjumping
    Date: 10 January
    Details: Dressage classes include intro and prelim. Showjumping classes from 50cm to 90cm.
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

     

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