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Get set for the 2024 competition season with our guide to some of the major equestrian events taking place this year
Whether eventing’s your passion, you love watching top showjumpers in action, enjoy a day at the races or fancy cheering on your favourite dressage combinations, we’ve got it all.
Here’s an insight into some of the biggest and most prestigious events taking place around the country in 2024. Why not get these dates set firmly in your diary and enjoy some great days out this year?
Top tip
If you’re heading to the National Equine Show don’t forget to visit the Horse&Rider stand (A52) to meet the team and see our special offers.
February
British Dressage Winter Regionals
until 27 February
Across the country at eight separate venues
Pony Club Spring Festival Finals
24–25 February
Arena UK, Lincolnshire
March
National Equine Show
2–3 March
NEC, Birmingham
Cheltenham Festival
12–15 March
Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
April
Winter Dressage Championships
10–14 April
Hartpury College, Gloucestershire
The Grand National
11–14 April
Aintree Racecourse, Merseyside
May
Royal Windsor Horse Show
1–5 May
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Badminton Horse Trials
8–12 May
Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire
Top tip
Consider booking into the campsite at a major horse trials event. Not only can you enjoy a few days away with friends and family, but you won’t have to queue to get in either!
June
Bramham Horse Trials
6–9 June
Bramham Park, Yorkshire
Bolesworth International
6–16 June
Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire
Hickstead Derby
20–23 June
Hickstead Showground, West Sussex
July
Hickstead Royal International
24–28 July
Hickstead Showground, West Sussex
Olympic Games
27 July–6 August
Palace of Versailles, France
Top tip
Make this year the one to qualify for a championship such as Equifest or Trailblazers. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of taking part in a prestigious event.
August
Equifest
1–4 August
Arena UK, Lincolnshire
Trailblazers Championships
2–10 August
Addington Equestrian, Buckinghamshire
www.trailblazerschampionships.com
British National Showjumping Championships
6–11 August
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Longines Global Champions Show Jumping
15–18 August
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Paralympic Games
28 August–8 September
Palace of Versailles, France
September
Burghley Horse Trials
5–8 September
Burghley Park, Lincolnshire
British Dressage Championships
12–15 September
Somerford Park, Cheshire
Blenheim Horse Trials
19–22 September
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Top tip
Start Christmas early with a trip to The London International Horse Show. As well as the competitive events and displays, you’ll be able to do some last-minute Christmas shopping, too.
October
Osberton International Horse Trials
3–6 October
Osberton Estate, Nottinghamshire
Horse of the Year Show
9–13 October
NEC, Birmingham
November
Your Horse Live
Date to be confirmed
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
National Amateur and Veteran Championships, Aintree
12–17 November
Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Liverpool
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
December
London International Horse Show
13–18 December
Excel, London