12 must-do competitions with your horse this week

lincolnshire horse trials blizzard — Shelly Reeve-Smith rides Armani VII (Manny) with trainer Trevor Breen

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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

Put your best foot forward in Norfolk

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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.

12 must-do competitions with your horse this week

Put your best foot forward in Norfolk

Practice your jumping in Oxfordshire

Fun dressage in Northamptonshire

Go arena eventing in the south east

Try some fun jumping in the west country

Go showing in Cumbria

Polish up your skills in a pre-season clinic

Try arena eventing in Derbyshire

Go posh trotting in the west

Get your jumping gear on in the midlands

Casual dressage in Wiltshire

Express showjumping in Lincolnshire