EQUINE VILLAGE

If you’re a fan of horses, you’ll find more than enough to make you happy in the Equine Village!

The showground boasts six spacious, grass equine rings and an impressive Main Arena. Over 290 equine showing and show jumping classes are held at the show and there are over 2,750 entries from many of the country’s top competitors each year. The carriage driving and heavy horse (Ridden & In Harness) are particular highlights for visitors.

The Royal Three Counties Show will host 54 prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifying classes in 2024. This means you’ll be watching some of the best horses and ponies in the country compete to gain a spot in on of the UK’s most significant national championships.

Click here to find out more about the equine classes and demonstrations being held in the Main Arena, including the Prince Philip Cup Pony Club Mounted Games.

If you are looking to compete in the equine classes at Royal Three Counties Show 2024 or what to find out more detail on the classes being held, click here.

THE STABLE YARD

Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our equine friends, as Worcester Riding School will host a variety of fun activities for families. The Pony Racing Authority will return to the show again this year with Equicizer machines, giving children the chance to experience the thrill of race riding and the chance to race against one another on mechanical horses.

SHOWJUMPING

Royal Three Counties Show is running a full schedule of British Showjumping Affiliated Show Jumping classes over the three days in a dedicated ring. The jumps will start at 85cm high and will go up to 1.40m.

Royal Three Counties is also hosting two qualifying classes for the new 1.25m Four Show Challenge (sponsored by the Three Counties Agricultural Society) – with the final taking place in September at Moreton Show.

Two show jumping classes are taking place in the Main Ring – with a 2-fence Challenge on Friday and a 6-Bar on Saturday. These classes are always popular with competitors and spectators. Find out more here.

RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE PARADE

Magnificent races horses in training and retrained racehorses will be parading around the Main Arena on the Sunday of the Show. Racehorse trainers and ambassadors of the ROR charity will be adding a running commentary to the parade. Find out more here.