12 frighteningly fabulous horsey Halloween shows you need to check out
Get into the spirit of Halloween this week with this selection of themed shows
Halloween-themed showjumping
Date: 25 October
Venue: Seagold Centurian Equestrian Centre, Crook
Details: “An evening showjumping competition to raise as much money as possible for Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony. Classes will take place from 6pm and will start at 50cm and go up to 1m in height. Fantastic range of prizes on offer from a wide range of generous local and national sponsors. Classes will be split between juniors (under 16 years) and seniors. Halloween fancy dress is encouraged as long as it is rider safe.”
Halloween family fun show
Date: 28 October
Venue: Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre, Cam
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Details: “A real family fun show with dressage, gymkhana, showjumping and showing classes available.”
Halloween unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 28 October
Venue: Cottingham Equestrian Centre, East Yorkshire
Details: “As it’s Halloween, ditch your competition attire and don fancy dress! There is a prize for the best costume on the night. Classes from clear round and 55cm to 85cm.”
Junior affiliated Halloween showjumping show
Date: 28-30 October
Venue: Norton Heath Equestrian Centre, Ingatestone
Details: “Classes from clear round and 70cm to springboard and winter 128/138cm qualifiers, a chase me Charlie and plenty of grands prix. Rugs, sashes and prize money on offer. There are also unaffiliated classes open to any rider and pony.”
Junior British Showjumping Halloween show
Date: 29-30 October
Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
Details: “Classes from clear round and 70cm to 1.15m.”
Halloween mini showjumping show
Date: 29 October
Venue: Eccliffe Equestrian Centre, Gillingham
Details: “Mini showjumping for children. Classes from poles on the ground and 1’3″ (optional lead-rein) to 2’3″.”
Halloween fun show
Date: 30 October
Venue: Stretcholt Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater
Details: “This show has a large range of classes on offer from have a go first ridden to open cob, in-hand classes and fancy dress.”
Halloween jumping
Date: 30 October
Venue: Mullacott Event Centre, Ilfracombe
Details: “Classes from 45cm to 90cm — a bit of Halloween fun and fancy dress is optional.”
Halloween showjumping
Date: 30 October
Venue: Lime Kiln Farm Equestrian Centre, Fakenham
Details: “Classes from 20cm to 90cm, plus speed classes, fancy dress, clear rounds and an accumulator.”
Halloween showing show special
Date: 30 October
Venue: Leamside Equestrian, Houghton Le Spring
Details: “A huge number of classes available including both ridden and in-hand options.”
Spooktastic Halloween and youngstock show
Date: 30 October
Venue: World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm, Snetterton
Details: “Halloween-themed show with themed rosettes with a wide range of ridden and in-hand classes.”
Unaffiliated Halloween showjumping
Date: 30 October
Venue: Holmside Hall Equestrian, Durham
Details: “Classes from clear round and 45cm to 1.05m, plus a fancy dress competition and a ‘down and out’ class.”
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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.