Equestrian Weather, News & Events
Updated through the day · Last updated 13 November at 21:15
Rider weather for your saved location, including a hacking advisory and Met Office warnings. A searchable calendar of horse events near you, with distance and date filters, monthly views and calendar downloads. UK equestrian news headlines from the day, pulled from the publishers themselves, and local notices for your region.
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Equestrian events
Competitions, training and shows across the UK — always check details with the organiser.
12 events
Thu 17 – Mon 21 December 2026
London International Horse Show
Horse shows & festivals · Showjumping, dressage, driving & showingAffiliated · FEI World Cup qualifiersExCeL London, London, Greater London
Five days of indoor international competition with FEI World Cup qualifiers in jumping, dressage and driving, plus showing championships, displays and shopping.
Organiser: The HPower Group
Sat 27 – Sun 28 February 2027
National Equine Show
Exhibitions & trade shows · Shopping & educationNEC Birmingham (Halls 9 and 10), Birmingham, West Midlands
A two-day equestrian exhibition with shopping, educational theatres and expert talks on horse and rider health.
Organiser: Raccoon Media Group
Fri 23 – Sun 25 April 2027
BRC Winter Dressage Championships & BRC Musical Showcase
DressageAffiliated · British Riding ClubsArena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire
National riding club dressage championships, including dressage to music and the BRC Musical Showcase, for qualified teams and individuals.
Organiser: British Riding Clubs (The British Horse Society)
Wed 5 – Sun 9 May 2027
Badminton Horse Trials
Eventing & horse trials · EventingBadminton Estate, Badminton, Gloucestershire
One of the world's best-known horse trials, held over five days on the Badminton estate.
Organiser: Badminton Horse Trials
Mon 10 – Sun 16 May 2027
International Dressage at Hickstead
Dressage · Dressage & para-dressageAffiliated · FEI (CDIO3* Nations Cup)The All England Jumping Course, Hassocks, West Sussex
A week of international and national dressage and para-dressage, including Nations Cup competition, with trade stands.
Organiser: Aster Events
Thu 13 – Sun 16 May 2027
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Horse shows & festivals · Showjumping, driving, endurance & showingAffiliated · FEI (jumping, driving, endurance)Home Park, Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire
An outdoor international show in Home Park with showjumping, carriage driving, endurance and showing, plus displays and shopping.
Organiser: Royal Windsor Horse Show (HPower)
Wed 19 – Sat 22 May 2027
Balmoral Show
Horse shows & festivals · Agricultural show with equestrian classesEikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Lisburn
Northern Ireland's four-day agricultural show, with equestrian competition alongside livestock, food and rural attractions.
Organiser: Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
Thu 10 – Sun 13 June 2027
Bramham International Horse Trials
Eventing & horse trials · EventingAffiliated · FEI (CCI4*-S, Nations Cup)Bramham Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire
International horse trials at Bramham Park, including a leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup in 2027.
Organiser: Bramham International Horse Trials
Thu 17 – Sun 20 June 2027
Royal Highland Show
Horse shows & festivals · Agricultural show with equestrian classesRoyal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Scotland's biggest agricultural show, with equestrian showing classes among its four days of livestock and countryside events.
Organiser: Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Wed 30 Jun – Sun 4 Jul 2027
Bolesworth International
ShowjumpingAffiliated · FEI (CSI4*)Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire
International showjumping on the Bolesworth Castle estate, with several days of CSI4* classes alongside wider show attractions.
Organiser: Bolesworth Events Ltd
Mon 19 – Thu 22 July 2027
Royal Welsh Show
Horse shows & festivals · Agricultural show with equestrian classesRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys
A four-day agricultural show with extensive equine showing classes, livestock, displays and trade stands.
Organiser: Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
Thu 2 – Sun 5 September 2027
Burghley Horse Trials
Eventing & horse trials · EventingBurghley House estate, Stamford, Lincolnshire
A four-day five-star eventing competition — dressage, cross-country and jumping — in the grounds of Burghley House, with a large shopping village.
Organiser: Burghley Horse Trials Limited
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Latest news
Horse & Hound · 13 Nov · Welfare
Racing’s ambitious new welfare strategy intends to benefit all horses – not just thoroughbreds
Lifetime traceability of all horses bred for racing in Britain, quality of life, and a greater focus on thoroughbreds’ lives away from the racecourse headline racing’s new welfare strategy
Read at Horse & HoundHorse & Hound · 13 Nov · Eventing
Five-star eventing series suggested to boost starters, while calls to soften U25 World Championships resisted
The FEI eventing committee said it had considered lower athlete participation at some CCI5* events
Read at Horse & HoundHorse & Hound · 13 Nov
‘Her love of horses shines through’: The late Queen’s letters give unique insight into royal life
The collection of handwritten letters, cards and memos is up for auction this month
Read at Horse & HoundYour Horse · 13 Nov · Eventing
Olympic event rider Jesse Campbell opens up about loss, life and eventing in the latest issue of Your Horse magazine, on sale now
The latest issue of Your Horse magazine (December 2026) is available to purchase now. Cover star, British-based New Zealand Olympic event rider Jesse Campbell reflects on his unexpected journey into the sport and the…
Read at Your HorseYour Horse · 13 Nov · Welfare
How to provide a stabled horse with the three Fs (and why it’s so important that you do)
Freedom, forage and friends — these are the fundamental pillars of equine welfare, which are often referred to as the three Fs for horses. These basic horse care needs are essential for their physical and mental health…
Read at Your HorseHorse & Hound · 13 Nov · Eventing
‘What a season’: British Olympic and world gold medallist moves into second in world rankings
The rider recorded eight four-star wins during 2026
Read at Horse & HoundHorse & Hound · 13 Nov
‘When you need to set sail, you wouldn’t want to be on anything else’: meet this ‘quirky’ Irish Sport Horse who’s ‘brave, bold and never stops’
He may not be straightforward and can be a “diva”, but when a big day of jumping beckons, Ryan is absolutely the one for the job
Read at Horse & HoundYour Horse · 13 Nov
Ride and lead: this is how to exercise two horses at the same time
Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to ride more than one horse or pony and so it becomes necessary to ride one and lead another out hacking at the same time. This is also a good way to exercise a…
Read at Your HorseYour Horse · 13 Nov · Welfare
Online tool launched to help pet owners prepare for fireworks season
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Read at Your HorseYour Horse · 12 Nov
Rider anxiety: how to get past it and enjoy your horse again
Anxiety is a very common problem in horse riders and it often presents itself in a number of ways. For some people it’s over-thinking things, for others it’s doubting themselves, and for others it’s worrying about what…
Read at Your Horse
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Local & regional notices
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Health alert · Scotland
Sample: atypical myopathy warning after sycamore seed fall
Bridleway notice · North of England
Sample: bridleway temporarily closed for repairs
Health alert · South West
Sample: equine flu case confirmed at a yard