What’s on

Kilmarnock Horse & Donkey Rescue will welcome the public to their West Sussex sanctuary on Sunday 28 September 2025 for a special Open Day & Fun Dog Show, combining family entertainment with vital fundraising for rescued equines. The charity-run event at Old Pound Cottage on Rusper Road promises a heartwarming day out whilst supporting the ongoing care of horses, donkeys and ponies who have found sanctuary at the rescue centre. Gates Open for Family Fun and Fundraising Gates open at 12:30 PM for what organisers describe as their biggest fundraising and awareness event of the year. The carefully planned programme

Lancashire’s equine welfare charity Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) are holding the first ever Burnley Festival of the Horse at Shores Hey Farm, Burnley on Saturday 16th August 2025.  The event, held from 11am-4pm, will offer visitors a sensory sensation of horse themed activities, displays, demonstrations and shopping throughout the grounds of the established Farm What’s on Highlights include a captivating dressage demonstration by Sam Gorman BHSAI with Porridge, the long-haired Lipizzaner, little gypsy cob, with dreams of dancing. Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt Pony Club Team will be there with Gymkhana Games. Rhiann Donnelly and Bentley, the coloured

Royal Windsor Horse Show – one of the country’s most prestigious equestrian events – will welcome the nation’s finest Showing and Show Jumping combinations to the private grounds of Windsor Castle for four days of national competition. Taking place from 15–18 May, this year’s event promises a thrilling showcase of equestrian excellence, not only featuring national classes but also world-class international competitions and breathtaking displays. Showing at Royal Windsor Horse Show Often considered to be the start of the Showing season, Royal Windsor Horse Show has this year received over 1300 entries across 120 classes. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Windsor Castle, the

Returning champions hope for repeat success By Joanne Littlejohn The FEI Vaulting World Cup Final 2025 returns to Basel (SUI) on 2-5 April, and with it comes last year’s champions ready to defend their titles.  Germany’s Jannik Heiland and Kathrin Meyer enter strongly with back-to-back wins, while Rebecca Greggio (ITA) and Davide Zanella (ITA) will fight to return to Italy with the Pas de Deux trophy once again. Male Jannik faces tough competition in the Male Individual category with master of suave and precision Quentin Jabet (FRA) making his debut at the event. Jabet has triumphed in their last few meetings

Some of the biggest names in equestrian sport are heading to Nottinghamshire’s Thoresby Park to kick off the season in style at the Eventing Spring Carnival. The three-day celebration of world-class eventing takes place from 28 – 30th March and is excited to welcome the likes of Zara Tindall, Tom McEwen and Laura Collett for the first international on home soil for the 2025 Eventing season. The exciting three-day festival is packed with fresh-air family fun and top-tier equestrian action. Alongside the world’s biggest equestrian stars, the brand-new Hobby Horse Adventure’s International competition takes place. Plus, the Vintage Tractor Show returns, completing a spectacular celebration of horsepower.

The organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show have announced an exciting addition to the 2025 programme—a brand-new Dressage Masterclass, sponsored by Defender. This exclusive event, taking place in the Castle Arena on Thursday, 15 May, promises to deliver an engaging and educational experience for spectators. The Defender Dressage Masterclass will bring together some of the biggest names in the sport, including Team GB’s Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallists Becky Moody and Carl Hester, alongside World No.4 Dinja Van Liere from the Netherlands. The session will be presented by fellow Olympian and World Championship silver medallist Richard Davison, who will

The National Equine Show has confirmed GS Equestrian & Country will be making a return to the show this March as sponsor of the Meet & Greet features at the event. This highly popular attraction gives visitors to the show the chance to meet their heroes, grab a selfie or even have something signed. This year, Mary and Emily King, Esme Higgs, Sam Dracott, Carl Hester MBE, Yasmin Ingham, and Megan Elphick will be participating in Meet & Greets over the two days at allocated times. We are thrilled to return as the proud sponsor of the Meet & Greet

Bolesworth International 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Horsepower Unveiled! Bolesworth is back, bigger and bolder than ever for 2025, bringing an electrifying fusion of world-class equestrian sport, high-octane entertainment, and luxury lifestyle experiences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Bolesworth Castle, this year’s event will raise the bar with upgraded competition, a star-studded hospitality lineup, and an immersive experience that caters to equestrian enthusiasts, petrol heads, thrill-seekers, and families alike. This year’s event will run from 27th June – 6th July 2025 with competitors and their connections on site for the duration, and access to the general public available between Friday 27 June – Monday 30 June and Thursday