From Badminton in the spring to London at Christmas, these are the shows the whole horse world talks about. Here’s the year at a glance — with links to each show’s own site for tickets.
17–21 Dec2026
Next up
London International Horse Show
ExCeL London
Indoor · Jumping, dressage & driving World Cups
5–9 May2027
Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton, Gloucestershire
Eventing · CCI5*, one of the world’s great horse trials
13–16 May2027
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Home Park, Windsor Castle
Show jumping, driving & showing · Rolex Grand Prix
24–27 Jun2027
Hickstead Derby Meeting
Hickstead, West Sussex
Show jumping · the famous Derby Bank
27 Jul – 1 Aug2027
Royal International Horse Show
Hickstead, West Sussex
Show jumping & showing · King George V Gold Cup
2–5 Sep2027
16–19 Sep2027
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Eventing · CCI4*
6–10 Oct2027
Horse of the Year Show
NEC Birmingham
Indoor · championship finals, show jumping & showing
December2027
Dates are taken from each show’s own announcements and can change, so always check the official site before you book.
Watch this space
We’ll write a guide to each show as it comes round — what’s on, who to watch and how to get there from Nazeing. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss them.
Nikki Ward · Pentonville Lodge
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