Horse Events Across The South West Of England

We hope you find our handy listing of horse events across the South West of England.  Including Horse Events in Devon, Somerset and Cornwall.

• Dressage
• Showjumping
• Cross Country
• Eventing
• Fun Rids

Please check directly with the organisers for further information on the horse events

Here are some handy tips for those competing or if you are just going along to spectate.

Warm-up etiquette as a rider preparing to compete, or as a spectator watching the warm-up areas?

Horse Event Arena Etiquette

• Always ask permission before entering a warm-up ring, even if it appears empty
• Pass left shoulder to left shoulder when meeting oncoming traffic
• Faster gaits have right of way - walk for trotting horses, trot for cantering horses
• Call out your intentions clearly: "passing on your left" or "coming through"
• Don't follow too closely behind other horses, especially if yours kicks

Jumps and Equipment At Horse Events

• Ask before adjusting jump heights or moving equipment
• Share jumps fairly - don't monopolize obstacles
• If someone is having a lesson or working through a problem, give them space
• Pick up any rails you knock down promptly

General Courtesy Whilst Competing At A Horse Event

• Keep warming up sessions focused and efficient
• Be aware of your horse's behavior around others
• If your horse is aggressive or unpredictable, warn others and maintain distance
• Don't coach other riders unless asked
• Keep conversations brief if the arena is crowded

• Stay in designated viewing areas away from warm-up rings
• Keep noise levels down as horses can be startled
• Don't feed or pet horses without explicit permission
• Avoid flash photography near warming-up horses