11 great shows to get your 2016 competition season underway
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
Budding showjumpers in the north east
Venue: Leamside Equestrian, Houghton Le Spring
Type of event: British Showjumping
Date: 6 January
Details: Classes from British novice/90cm open to 1.30m open.
Visit: Enter now with Equo
Polish your jumping skills in the south west
Venue: Kingston Mauward College, Dorchester
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Type of event: Clear round showjumping
Date: 7 January
Details: 5.00-7.30pm
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Posh trotting in Somerset
Venue: Badgworth Arena, Axbridge
Type of event: British Dressage
Date: 9 January
Details: Classes include prelim and novice.
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Friendly showjumping in Berkshire
Venue: Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead
Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 9 January
Details: Classes from 60cm tiny tots to chase me Charlie and 2ft9ins open
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Get jumping in the south west
Venue: Buryhill Competition Centre, Swindon
Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 9 January
Details: Classes from clear round, 1ft cross poles up to a puissance and 3ft.
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Go jumping in the midlands
Venue: Field House, Staffordshire
Type of event: British Showjumping
Date: 9 January
Details: Classes from British novice to Foxhunter.
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Give Trec a try in Cornwall
Venue: Chiverton Riding Centre, Truro
Type of event: Indoor Trec
Date: 9 January
Details: Classes from in-hand novice to newcomers obstacles and control of paces and open.
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Conquer your riding nerves in Hertfordshire
Venue: Aldbury Memorial Hall, Tring
Type of event: Unmounted confidence workshop for riders
Date: 10 January
Details: If you struggle with nerves while you ride, this day could help. It is packed full with confidence boosting information and powerful mental exercises.
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Get your jumping gear on in Norfolk
Venue: Forest Edge Arena, Swaffham
Type of event: Unaffiliated showjumping
Date: 10 January
Details: Classes from 50cm clear round to 1m.
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Hone your eventing skills in the south west
Venue: Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater
Type of event: Arena eventer’s cross-country
Date: 10 January
Details: Classes from 60cm to 90cm.
Visit: Enter now with Equo
Fun jumping and dressage in the Cotswolds
Venue: Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre, Gloucestershire
Type of event: Unaffiliated dressage and showjumping
Date: 10 January
Details: Dressage classes include intro and prelim. Showjumping classes from 50cm to 90cm.
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.