Holidays and Events

The British Showjumping National Championships will take place between 8th & 13th August 2017, featuring many national titles and daily supporting classes. BSNC is the culmination of British Showjumping qualifying season. The event will play host to world-class riders competing for the esteemed International Stairway League title, as well as coveted opportunities to qualify for Horse of the Year Show. The prestigious International Stairway League final will take place on Sunday 13th August, culminating in a spectacular finale where the British Showjumping National Champion will be crowned. Stoneleigh Horse Show which runs alongside the BSNC from Friday 11th & Sunday 13th August is offering more HOYS qualifying opportunities than any other show with 57 qualifiers.

Ranch Rider is one of the few remaining independent riding holiday specialists, our knowledge spanning almost two decades. Covering the US, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Botswana, and more recently Namibia, we offer a great variety of experiences, from ranch adventures and cattle drives to horseback safaris. Drive the herd to fresh pastures, or trail gently beside magnificent mountain ranges and craggy canyons. Sample life on a real working ranch or enjoy a stay steeped in luxury at one of our finest resorts. Everyone from beginners to expert riders will warm to the unique atmosphere of our well-chosen properties, many of them offering tailor-made honeymoon and wedding packages.

Farm Business Innovation Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC on the 8th & 9th November 2017. Bringing together top industry experts, leading suppliers, interactive workshops, live debates and seminars focused on providing inspiration, advice & resources rural entrepreneurs need to put their businesses on the map in some of the most vibrant and competitive sectors in British business. With a key focus on Equestrian for 2017, visitors will find top experts, dedicated speakers, an Equestrian focused live debate and world-class exhibitors such as The Equestrian Index and Connected Thinking (specialist Equestrian Consultant) available for a face to face chat at the show. Farm Business Innovation is completely free to attend, please register for your free tickets via the website.

The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, was the dream and brain child of one man - Douglas Bunn. Now run by his family, the showground remains one of the premier equestrian venues in the world. Almost every great show jumper, horse and rider, has competed at Hickstead since we first opened our doors in 1960. In 2010, The All England Jumping Course celebrated its 50th anniversary as the home of international showjumping in Great Britain. Since then it has undergone £1million-worth of refurbishment works, including the complete renovation of the famous International Arena.