🐴 Hobby Horse Arena at Thorseby Park – 3rd-5th April 2026

🐴 Hobby Horse Arena at The Eventing Spring Carnival
📍 Thoresby Park
📅 Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th April 2026 (Easter Weekend)

Join us at the Eventing Spring Carnival for a high-energy, family favourite — the Hobby Horse Arena by Hobby Horse Adventures.

Set alongside top-level eventing action, this is your chance for younger riders to step into the arena themselves and be part of the excitement.

🌟 A Must-Do for Horse-Mad Kids

While the pros compete for the prestigious Lycetts Grantham Cup, your children can take centre stage in our busy, buzzing Hobby Horse Arena.

Across the weekend we’ll be running:

• Show jumping & clear rounds
• Fun competitions and challenges
• Chase Me Charlie
• “Have-a-go” sessions for beginners
• Best Turned Out & creative classes

Whether they’re first-timers or seasoned hobby horse riders, there’s something for everyone.

🕙 Drop In & Ride

No need to pre-book — just come along!

• Sign up at the arena
• Collect your rider number
• Join in throughout the day

⚡ Most children take part multiple times — and that’s exactly what it’s there for.

🐴 No Pony? No Problem

We’ve got plenty of hobby horses available to borrow, so everyone can join in.

🎪 Part of a Brilliant Easter Day Out

The Hobby Horse Arena sits right in the heart of a fantastic family event, alongside:

• Top-class eventing competition
• Trade stands & shopping
• Food & drink
• Entertainment for all ages (including your four-legged friends!)

It’s the perfect balance — world-class sport for adults, hands-on fun for children.

💷 How It Works

• Small fee per class or activity (£5)
• Multi-class options available
• Spectators free

9am - Free Play

10am - Show Jumping 30cm

11am - Show Jumping 40cm

12pm - Chase Me Charlie

1pm - Show Jumping 30cm

2pm - Show Jumping 40cm

3pm - Show Jumping 50cm

4pm - Barrel Racing

Grand National - ALL DAY

Have A Go - ALL DAY

🪑 Top Tips for the Day

This is an outdoor event, so we recommend:

• Comfortable clothing & footwear
• Camp chairs or picnic blankets
• Your own hobby horse (if you have one!) or use one of ours!

🛑 Good to Know

• Parent/guardian supervision required
• Experienced, DBS-checked team running all activities
• First aid and safeguarding in place

✨ Don’t Miss It

The Hobby Horse Arena is one of the most interactive features of the weekend — a place where children don’t just watch… they take part.

Come and join us this Easter at Thoresby Park!

Don't forget to get a ticket for Spring Eventing Carnival to enter the site and participate in their Easter activities!