🐴✨ WELCOME TO NO STRESS EQUINE EVENTS AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE! ✨🐴

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome you to Sparsholt College! 💕 It’s a fantastic venue, and we’re so excited to have you compete at our friendly, supportive and welcoming competitions! 🏆🐴

At No Stress, our aim is simple — take the stress out of competing and make sure both horse and rider have a brilliant day! 🥰

🐴 No Stress vibes. 😊 All smiles. 🏆 Give it a go. 💕 Love your horse every step of the way.

Our events run across two rings - the Indoor Dressage Arena & the large outdoor Showjumping Arena

We also have a large, flatwork warm-up arena for our dressage competitors, plus a designated jumping warm-up area within the showjumping arena.

For everyone’s safety and to help keep things calm and comfortable, we allow a maximum of three riders at a time in the jumping warm-up. 💗

💃 DRESSAGE

Our dressage tests take place in the indoor arena, giving you a lovely environment to concentrate, relax and enjoy your test. Your warm-up will be in the outdoor arena by the office. 🌟🐴

Whether you’re a dressage regular or having a go for the very first time, our friendly No Stress atmosphere is all about building confidence and enjoying the experience. 🥰👏

🏆 SHOWJUMPING

Get ready for a fun, flowing course designed to keep you moving and enjoying your round! ⚡🐎

🐴 30–40cm: Cross poles only
🐴 60–70cm upwards: Oxers introduced
🐴 70–80cm upwards: Fillers introduced

Our showjumping classes feature a 12-jump flowing course, with the whole round timed — giving you the perfect opportunity to test your accuracy, rhythm and speed! We have a small jump warm-up sectioned off in the main jumping arena 🏆⏱️✨

And remember… it’s not all about the fastest time! We want you and your horse to have a positive experience, learn something and come away feeling proud. 💕🙌

🎀 ROSETTES FOR EVERYONE! 🎀

At No Stress, we believe every competitor deserves recognition - it’s about so much more than winning. It’s about giving it a go, building confidence, enjoying your horse and celebrating every little achievement. 🌟 🥰

Whether you’ve jumped your first clear round, conquered a new height, ridden your best-ever test or simply got around with a smile on your face — we’re cheering you on! 👏🐴💗

💗 Come and enjoy The Friendliest, Most Relaxed Competitions Around!

Payment Details

Entries in advance via a Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to No Stress Equine Events. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Prizes

Rosettes for all in Dressage, Showjumping and Combined Training.

Refund & Transfer Policy

Please note that we do not offer refunds only transfers to other events.

Entry Amendments

• Amendments made up to 3 weeks prior to the event are free of charge.
  
  

Transfers (Classes or Events)

Transfers between classes or to different events are subject to a £5 administration fee

Section Changes

• Section changes are free of charge if made before entries close (Sunday before the event).
  
  

• Any section changes requested after this deadline will incur a £2 administration fee.
  
  

Horse & Rider Changes

• Horse and/or rider name changes can be made up to the Wednesday before the show, subject to a £2 administration fee.
  
  

After Wednesday prior to the event, no further changes can be made, including section changes.

DISCLAIMER & EVENT RULES

FIRST AID
First aid will be limited to NHS emergency call-out only.

LIABILITY
The organisers and landowners accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, spectators, vehicles, personal belongings, or property—howsoever caused. This applies whether the incident arises from negligence, breach of contract, or any other cause.

ARENA ACCESS
Only authorised personnel may enter competition or warm-up arenas. No unauthorised entry is permitted.

RIDING ATTIRE & EQUIPMENT

• Approved hard hats must be worn at all times when mounted, with the chin strap securely fastened.

• Acceptable hat standards include PAS015 (1998 or 2011), VG1 01.040 (2014-12), ASTM F1163 (2004a), and SNELL E2001 or E2016. Helmets must carry a BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC mark.

• Riders must wear appropriate dress: a short riding coat of a conservative colour, white or neutral breeches, suitable boots or jodhpur boots, and gloves in a conservative colour.

• Horses must wear a numnah in a conservative colour.

HORSE ELIGIBILITY
No horse or pony under the age of 4 may be entered in any class.

CONDUCT & WELFARE

• The judge’s decision is final.

• The organisers reserve the right to refuse or cancel any entries at their discretion.

• Misuse of whips or spurs may result in disqualification at the judge’s discretion.

• Whips exceeding 30” in length are not permitted.

• Lunging is not allowed anywhere on the showground.

CLEANLINESS
All participants must remove droppings, hay, and other waste from the showground before departure.

RESULTS
We aim to distribute score sheets and rosettes on the day of the event. A full results summary will be published within two days after the competition.

VACCINATIONS
All horses must be fully up to date with their 12-month Equine Influenza vaccinations. Random passport checks will be conducted throughout the day. Please ensure you have your horse’s passport on hand with proof of valid vaccination.

ENTRIES
Entries are accepted entirely at the rider’s own risk.
No Stress Equine Events reserves the right to refuse entries or to cancel, amend, or combine classes for any reason.

INSURANCE
All competitors must hold appropriate personal liability insurance, whether via membership with a recognised organisation (e.g. Riding Club, Pony Club, BHS, BS, BD, BE) or through independent coverage.

HEALTH & SAFETY
The organisers have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. It is the responsibility of all attendees to avoid accidents and follow the instructions of event officials, stewards, and organisers. Any accidents must be reported to the event secretary or organiser immediately.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, no liability is accepted for any accident, injury, illness, loss, or damage to any person, animal, vehicle, or property, however caused.