Did someone say Bank Holiday weekend? Here’s 7 ways to make the most of it (with your horse)
With another Bank Holiday weekend looming, why not take a look at these competitions and fun days out you need to enter
Three-day jumping show
Date: 26-28 May
Venue: Weston Lawns Equitation, near Coventry
Details: “This packed three-day show includes a huge range of classes from clear round and 80cm up to 1.30m, and also features some fun classes such as six bar and take your own line. There is a restaurant available, open until late and hook up available.”
Express eventing
Date: 27 May
Venue: Diamond Equestrian, Leicester
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Details: “This is a fun, low key and relaxed event for all to enjoy. It features a dressage test then a quick change of tack and onto the showjumping, which the cross-country immediately follows. There are four classes ranging between 1ft6-2ft up to2ft6-3ft. There is also the option to not do dressage and just jump which will be run as a clear round. Rosettes to sixth place and goodies for winners .”
Book a slot showjumping
Date: 28 May
Venue: Moreton Equestrian Centre, Dorchester
Details: “A full showjumping course will be available for hire in the 60m x 45m sand/fibre outdoor arena from 9am-7pm. It can be hired for half an hour for one horse but you are very welcome to book two slots together to make up to an hour.”
Affordable showing
Date: 28 May
Venue: Beaver Hall, Leek
Details: “This show is open to everyone and if you enter two classes, you get another two for free. There are lots of qualifiers on offer too.”
Bank Holiday showjumping
Date: 28 May
Venue: Runningwell Equestrian, Chelmsford
Details: “Classes from cross poles and 50cm up to 90cm with sunshine tour qualifiers.”
Hunter trial
Date: 28 May
Venue: Mullacott Event Centre, Illfracombe
Details: “This event features classes with heights ranging between 60cm and 90cm with pairs options at 70cm and 80cm.”
British Dressage and unaffiliated dressage
Date: 28 May
Venue: Witham Villa Equestrian Centre, Leicester
Details: “This show features affiliated and unaffiliated classes ranging between prelim and medium with senior and junior sections and some qualifiers.”
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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.