Holidays and Events

Taking place for its fourth consecutive year, the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) and Stoneleigh Horse Show (SHS) returns to NAEC Stoneleigh at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The now well-established show boasts top showjumping championships and HOYS showing qualifiers running from 7th – 12th August. A wide range of National Showjumping Finals will be up for grabs over the six days, including the Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) Championship and the Bronze and Silver Leagues as well as the Stepping Stones Championship and the coveted HOYS Wildcard Series. Showing will also be taking over Stoneleigh Park, with the Stoneleigh Horse Show beginning on Friday 10th August. Running through to Sunday evening. With 57 HOYS qualifying places on offer, the show offers a wide variety of classes from mountain and moorlands to working hunters and miniatures.

Don’t miss the ultimate equestrian experience! Celebrating everything equestrian since 1996 – the Westcountry Equine Fair has an amazing combination of master classes by top equestrian stars, advice, educational displays and excellent shopping opportunities. A wide selection of equestrian products offering choice and quality from over 200 companies.  Visit our website to grab an EARLY BIRD ticket discount For the horse, For the rider and For Christmas.  

Farm Business Innovation Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC on the 7th & 8th November 2018. 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. Visitors will find top experts, dedicated speakers, and world-class exhibitors  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 NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials provide five days of outstanding equestrian sport.

Since its foundation in 2003, the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials has established itself as a firm favourite amongst competitors in the eventing calendar.

In the past, competitors have included Charlotte Dujardian, Sir Mark Todd, Mary King, Andrew Hoy, Pippa Funnell, Andrew Nicholson, Paul Tapner and Zara Phillips.

This high-profile event is expected to attract some of the eventing world’s biggest names again this year, and with such top-quality riders across the classes, spectators can be sure to experience the very best of the sport.

The Horse Trials run across the 360-hectare Hartpury campus, with the dressage and show jumping taking place in the International Arena at equine, while the cross-country phase runs across the Hartpury estate and this year the course will run in front of Hartpury House.

Spectators have the opportunity to view the action from the sides of the course and the tiered seating surrounding the arena.

For the first time, this year’s NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials will incorporate the Hartpury Summer Fair, featuring lots of events for the whole family.

For more information and ticket details about the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials, visit www.hartpuryhorsetrials.co.uk

To find out more about the Hartpury Summer Fair, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/events/2018/08/summer-fair

Venture Co is the country’s leading specialist in trail riding and equine-supported expeditions. Many of our trails take you off the beaten track; in fact sometimes there is no track. Our rides are not for everyone but if you enjoy being outdoors, if you’re comfortable in the saddle and have a spirit of adventure, we have plenty to fire your imagination; above all, you must love being around horses. Our rides are ‘progressive’ which means you ride on each day (or every couple of days) while your baggage is carried by packhorse/4X4/canoe or whatever it might be; the point is that you ride light and don’t worry about baggage. The wilderness is waiting to be explored and we have the passion to make it all happen for you.