8 indoor jumping competitions for the fair weather rider
As wintry weather starts to take hold, escape the elements with these upcoming indoor showjumping competitions
Three-day affiliated show
Date: 11-13 November
Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
Details: “Senior classes from British Novice to 1.30m open plus a clear round.”
Junior jumping in Bedfordshire
Date: 12-13 November
Venue: Keysoe, Bedfordshire
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Details: “A range of classes are on offer from 128/138cm Springboard and clear round to 148cm restricted open and members qualifier.”
Junior British Showjumping in the north-east
Date: 12 November
Venue: Harrogate Riding Centre, North Yorkshire
Details: “Classes from clear round and 128/138 Springboard to Foxhunter/1.10m open.”
Amateur qualifiers in Somerset
Date: 12-13 November
Venue: Chard Equestrian, Somerset
Details: “The first day of competition will be dedicated to senior British Showjumping Amateur qualifiers from 85cm-1.10m plus a 1.15m members cup qualifier. On Sunday classes range from British Novice to 1.30m open .”
Clear round evening jumping
Date: 12 November
Venue: Cae Hic Livery & Riding Centre, Flintshire
Details: “Clear round showjumping. £3 per entry plus a rosette to everyone who jumps a clear round. Lead-rein class available. Prompt start at 6pm and finishing at 8pm.”
Unaffiliated showjumping in Devon
Date: 12 November
Venue: Mullacot Event Centre, Ilfracombe
Details: “Afternoon and evening jumping competition with Cricklands and MEC winter showjumping championships qualifiers. Classes range from 50cm to 1m.”
Affiliated showjumping in Scotland
Date: 13 November
Venue: Tillyoch Equestrian, Aberdeen
Details: “British Showjumping senior and club competition with classes ranging from 70cm to 1.30m open.”
Unaffiliated jumping in Norfolk
Date: 13 November
Venue: Lime Kiln Farm Equestrian Centre, Fakenham
Details: “Clear round and classes from 40cm to 90cm. Lead-reins welcome. Open to juniors and seniors on horses or ponies. Rosettes to sixth place in all classes.”
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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.