4 horsey events you need to enter 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’s some dates you need to put in your diary and enter online via Equo Events
Happy hackers in the midlands
Venue: Cholsey Grange Farm, High Wycombe
Type of event: Riding in the Chiltern Hills
Date: 22 December
Details: Cholsey Farm Riding offers amazing riding in the Chiltern Hills just north of Henley on Thames and south of Oxford. We supply maps, advice and full written directions for all of our routes, from one to four hours. We offer secure parking with wash off, loos, kitchen with microwave, kettle, fridge and drinks, mounting block, wifi and walks for non-riding partners and a picnic area. Many of our rides will take you past pubs or Robins Barn where you can get coffee and cake or lunch — hitch up with headcollars provided. We also do weekend stays for those further afield. Please phone Jackie on 01491 638736 or email jmhj@btinternet.com for more details. Free mince pies and mulled wine during December.
Visit: Enter now with Equo
Learn to fall in the south east
Venue: British Racing School, Newmarket
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Type of event: Fall training
Date: 22 December
Details: Learn how to fall as safely as possible with the Equichute at the British Racing School. A complete day designed to enable you to ride and fall off with minimum risk. The day will include work in the gym, on the racing and conventional Equicisers and of course on the Equichute. Includes lunch.
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Glorious hacking over hills
Venue: Cholsey Grange Farm, High Wycombe
Type of event: Riding in the Chiltern Hills
Date: 23 December
Details: See above for full details.
Visit: Enter now with Equo
Dressage divas in the midlands
Venue: Leamside Equestrian, Houghton le Spring
Type of event: Christmas Show
Date: 27 December
Details: A huge range of classes are on offer, including qualifiers to Equifest.
Visit: Enter now with Equo
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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.