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13 competition and training opportunities you need to make the most of this week


  • 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

    Get your jumping hat on in West Sussex

    Venue: Felbridge Showground, East Grinstead
    Type of event: British Showjumping
    Date: 10 March
    Details: Classes from discovery and 1m open to 1.35m open, plus a 90cm clear round
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Posh trotting in Shropshire

    Venue: Prescott Equestrian Centre, Baschurch
    Type of event: Affiliated dressage
    Date: 10 March
    Details: Classes from prelim to advanced medium
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Fun evening dressage in Oxfordshire

    Venue: Grove Farm Equestrian, near Abingdon
    Type of event: Evening unaffiliated dressage
    Date: 10 March
    Details: Classes from into to elementary
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Nervous and novice jumping in South Yorkshire

    Venue: Moorhouse Equestrian Centre, Doncaster
    Type of event: Nervous and novice evening showjumping
    Date: 11 March
    Details: Classes from clear round to 65cm. This competition is specifically designed for less experienced riders (adults and children) and horses or ponies. Classes can also be competed both on and off the lead-rein. Show dress is not required
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Fun dressage in Stafforshire

    Venue: Field House, Staffordshire
    Type of event: Unaffiliated dressage
    Date: 12 March
    Details: Classes from introductory to elementary including Trailblazers qualifiers. Open to juniors and seniors
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Learn to nail your eventing minute-markers in Oxfordshire

    Venue: Edgcote, near Banbury
    Type of event: Stopwatch and speed training
    Date: 12 March
    Details: Are you worried about the new BE speed rules? This is a clinic with an unmounted discussion group followed by a mounted session working on getting a feel for riding at the correct speed for each level. The mounted session will be run on a mile oval gallop with minute markers and appropriate obstacles
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Face a jumping challenge in West Sussex

    Venue: Bridge House Equestrian Centre, Horsham
    Type of event: Two phase jumping challenge
    Date: 12 March
    Details: From 1ft to 2ft6in, this is a fun and friendly event this competition consists of eight showjumps in a 20x60m arena followed by six knock-down fences (both coloured and rustic) in the woods
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Try arena eventing in Derbyshire

    Venue: Speetley EC, Chesterfield
    Type of event: Arena eventing challenge
    Date: 13 March
    Details: Classes from pairs 65/75cm to 90/100cm individual. The course includes steps and water and it runs over two arenas
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Satisfy your inner dressage diva in Essex

    Venue: Bluegate Hall Farm, Braintree
    Type of event: British Dressage
    Date: 13 March
    Details: Classes from prelim to elementary
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Join the Equo showjumping series in Northumberland

    Venue: Alnwick Ford Equestrian, Morpeth
    Type of event: Equo unaffiliated showjumping series
    Date: 13 March
    Details: Classes from 50cm to 1.20m
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Try your hand at showing in Cornwall

    Venue: Resparveth Riding School, Truro
    Type of event: Indoor open show
    Date: 13 March
    Details: Classes include in-hand, ridden, veteran and Mountain & Moorlands
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Go eventing in Dorset

    Venue: Moreton Equestrian Centre, Dorchester
    Type of event: One-day event
    Date: 13 March
    Details: Classes from 70cm to 100cm. This competition makes use of the mini cross-country course for the 70cm class and the same cross-country tracks as the BE event
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

    Brush up your riding position in Cambridgeshire

    Venue: Grey Fern Park Equestrian Centre, Peterborough
    Type of event: Positional clinic
    Date: 13 March
    Details: This clinic consists of a 40 minute class-based lecture, demo and workshop using simulators, followed by a one hour flat work clinic
    Visit: Enter now with Equo

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