Hobby Horse Competition, Croft Top, Accrington 07/12/2025

CROFT TOP EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
STONEFOLD VILLAGE
RISING BRIDGE
ACCRINGTON
LANCASHIRE
BB5 2DP

🌟🐴 The Ultimate Hobby Horse Comp is HERE! 🐴🌟

📍 Croft Top Equestrian Centre, Accrington, Lancashire
📅 Date: 7th December 2025
🕘 Gates open: 10:00 AM | First event: 10:30 AM

Get ready for an adventure at one of the North's best equestrian centres! 🏇✨ Whether you're a seasoned hobby horse competitor or brand new to the sport, this event promises fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories for all ages!

🎉 What’s On?

🏅 Dressage Freestyle
🎠 Show Jumping (from 20cm to 70cm!)
🎉 Fun Arena – Games, Best Turned Out, Grand National & more!
🏆 Championship Ring – Compete for glory and “Star of the Day” awards!
🎁 Raffle Draw @ 2PM – Win a gorgeous handmade hobby horse !  (all proceeds go to Charity ❤️)
🛍️ Stalls & Shopping Galore – Find hobby horses, jumps & accessories from your favourite brands🐴🧶

💰 Entry Info

£10 entry and £10 per class - Online entries. Deadline 30th November.

💸 On-the-day entry: £11 per class + £11 entry
👀 Spectators (children not competing) = FREE!

🐎 EVENT TIMETABLE

£10 entry to hobby horse event plus £10 per class - spectators/parents/siblings are free

🔵 Ring 1 – Jumping

• 10:30 am – 30cm Showjumping
• 11:30  am – 40cm Showjumping
• 12:30 pm – 50cm Showjumping
• 1:30 pm – 60cm Showjumping
• 2:30 pm – 70cm Showjumping
• 3.30 pm - Grand National

🟡 Ring 1 – Fun Arena

• 11:00 AM – Mounted Games
• 12:00 PM – Best Turned Out / Costume
• 1:00 PM – Chase Me Charlie
• 2:00 PM – Barrel Racing
• 3:00 PM – Dressage Freestyle

📍 About the Venue

Set in the beautiful countryside of Accrington, Croft Top Equestrian Centre:

CHRISTMAS MARKET IN MAIN ARENA!
✅ Top-class arenas
☕ A large café with views of both arenas – grab a hot choc & cheer on your rider!
🚻 Indoor toilets
♿ Level access throughout
🚫 Please note: Dogs are NOT allowed in the arenas (but may attend if on a lead – TBC)
🪑 Plenty of space – bring your camping chairs & settle in for the day!

🛍️ Want to Trade?

Got hobby horse goodies to share? 🧵🐴
Apply for a stall today – it’s just £50 per stand!
📦 Book your trade stand here!

What to Sponsor?

Sponsor a class for £50 - please provide one or more prizes!

⚠️ Important Info

This is a parentally supervised event.
While Hobby Horse Adventures hosts the activities, all children must be accompanied.
A trained first aider and DBS-checked safeguarding lead will be on-site.

🎊 Grab your horses and get ready for this exciting day of hobby horse adventures! 🐎💫
Don’t miss it – we can’t wait to see you there! 🎠💖

Email info@hobby-horses.co.uk or WhatsApp 07889 224 677