Online entry close date: 21 February, 2026
🐴🌟 National Equine Show – Hobby Horse Arena 🌟🐴
📍 National Exhibition Centre (Birmingham NEC)
📅 Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2026
Step into the colourful, high-energy world of hobby horsing at the Hobby Horse Arena in Hall 9 — a welcoming and inclusive space where children can play, learn, compete, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Designed to suit all abilities (with plenty for under 5s and home-educated children during the day), the arena also features interactive play areas with Crafty Ponies and Schleich, encouraging imaginative, screen-free fun alongside our jumping activities.
All equipment is provided, or riders are welcome to bring their own hobby horse. Free loan ponies available.
9:00am – Free Play
10:00am – Clear Round £5
11:00am – Show Jumping £5
12:00pm – Best Turned Out £5
1:00pm – Equine Elite Challenge (Influencer Games) FREE
2:00pm – Show Jumping £5
3:00pm – Grand National £1
4:00pm – Barrel Racing £2
9:00am – Free Play
10:00am – Clear Round £5
11:00am – Show Jumping £5
12:00pm – Best Turned Out £5
1:00pm – Elite Equine Challenge (TikTok opps) FREE
1:30pm – Charity Raffle Winner Announced £3
2:00pm – Grand National £1
3:00pm – Show Jumping £5
🎟️ Charity Raffle
Enter for your chance to win our handmade Hobby Horse, with all proceeds supporting BHS.
✨ Shop & Personalise
Visit our stand beside the arena to browse our range of hobby horses, jumps, and accessories, and create your own hand-stamped bridle charm — a special keepsake from the show.
Spectators are warmly welcome throughout the weekend. Whether you’re joining a class, cheering from the sidelines, or discovering hobby horsing for the first time, come and experience the excitement that’s capturing hearts across the UK.
Spin the Wheel
Spin to win a prize - winner every time! £2.
Schleich Adoption Centre
Range of horses, ponies and foals available for adoption.
FREE Play area open all day - voluntary £2 contribution.
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