Hobby Horse Championship, Croft Top, Accrington 26/04/2025

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

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

📍 Croft Top Equestrian Centre, Accrington, Lancashire
📅 Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025
🕘 Gates open: 10:00 AM | First event: 11:00 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 by Laurel Designs! (£6 for 10 tickets – all proceeds go to HAPPA - Horse and Pony Protection Society ❤️)
🛍️ Stalls & Shopping Galore – Find hobby horses, jumps & accessories from your favourite brands – Crafty Ponies may be making an appearance! 🐴🧶

💰 Entry Info

🎟️ Online Discounted Price:

• 1 Event = £12 + £10 entry = £22
• 3 Events = £36 + £10 entry = £46
• 6 Events = £72 + £10 entry = £82
  👉 Choose up to 8 events when you register online!

💸 On-the-day entry: £13 per class + £12 entry (no discount)
👀 Spectators (children not competing) = FREE!

🐎 Adults, don’t miss out! Join the fun in the FREE Grand National & Scurrying races – just for grown-ups!

🐎 EVENT TIMETABLE

🟠 Ring 1 – Dressage Freestyle
⏰ Noon – 2:00 PM

🟡 Ring 2 – Fun Arena

• 11:00 AM – Best Turned Out Hobby Horse
• 12:00 PM – Mounted Games
• 1:00 PM – Barrel Racing
• 2:00 PM – Grand National (Adults welcome!)
• 3:00 PM – Scurrying (Adults welcome!)

🔵 Ring 3 – Jumping

• 11:00 AM – 20cm
• 12:00 PM – 35cm
• 1:00 PM – 40cm Pairs
• 2:00 PM – 50cm
• 3:00 PM – Chase Me Charlie

🟢 Ring 4 – Championship

• 11:00 AM – 40cm
• 12:00 PM – 50cm Pairs
• 1:00 PM – 60cm
• 2:00 PM – 70cm
• 3:00 PM – Chase Me Charlie

📍 About the Venue

Set in the beautiful countryside of Accrington, Croft Top Equestrian Centre:
✅ Two top-class arenas – warm-up (dressage) & main arena (jumping & games)
☕ 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! 🎠💖