๐ดโจ Thompson House Equestrian Hobby Horse Competition! โจ๐ด
๐ Thompson House Equestrian Centre
Off Pepper Lane,
Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP
๐ Visit venue website
https://thompsonhouseequestriancentre.co.uk/
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Saturday 3rd January 2026
Weโre kicking off the new year in style at the much-loved Thompson House indoor arena and cafรฉ! ๐
From jumping to dressage, mounted games to barrel racing, thereโs something for everyone โ whether youโre a complete beginner or a seasoned pro! ๐๐
๐ All welcome โ totally suitable for all abilities and neurodiverse children. If youโre unsure about anything, just ask โ weโre here to help! ๐
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๐ Event Timings
10.00am โ Check in, grab your rider number, and head to the warm-up area!
Parents โ bring camping chairs and relax by the cafรฉ or food van while cheering on your riders ๐
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Ring 1 โ Jumping Action!
1. 30cm Show Jumping โ Clear round + exciting timed jump-off! 10.30am
2. 40cm Show Jumping โ Same course, a bit more bounce! 11.30am
3. 50cm Pairs โ Relay race with a buddy ๐ซ 12.30pm
4. 50cm Advanced โ Take on the challenge! ๐ฅ 1.30pm
5. 60cm Advanced โ Take on the challenge! ๐ฅ 2.30pm
6. Accumulator โ 30 seconds to grab points by clearing as many jumps as possible! ๐ 3.30pm
๐จ Ring 2 โ Creative & Fast-Paced Fun
7. Best Turned Out โ Style your pony to impress! Optional rider fancy dress ๐๐ 11.00am
8. Mounted Games โ Get around the obstacle course as fast as you can! ๐ง๐โโ๏ธ 12.00pm
9. Chase Me, Charlie โ One big jump gets taller every round โ how high can you go? ๐๐ฅ 1.00pm
10. Barrel Racing โ Dash in a clover pattern round 3 barrels โ itโs all about speed! ๐ 2.00pm
11. Grand National โ Teams of 4 race over fun, wide jumps โ medals up for grabs! ๐
๐๐ฅ 3.00pm
12. Dressage โ Freestyle to your favourite tune OR weโll send you a test! ๐ถ๐บ 4.00pm
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๐ท Pricing
๐๏ธ Entry Ticket: ยฃ10 per child (parents & non-participating siblings go free!)
Class Options:
โญ First Timer Special โ 1 class = ยฃ10
โญ 4 classes = ยฃ40
โญ 6 classes = ยฃ60
โญ Unlimited classes + FREE Loan Pony = ยฃ90 ๐ด
๐ธ On-the-day Classes: ยฃ11 each
๐ด Loan Pony: Add one for ยฃ5
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๐ Questions?
Contact Zoe: 07889 224677 |
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๐ Disclaimer: This is a parent-supervised event. Hobby Horse Adventures provides the activities but takes no responsibility for accidents or theft.
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A trained first aider and DBS-enhanced safeguarding lead will be on site at all times.
๐ซ Sorry, dogs are not permitted at this venue.
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โจ Join us at Thompson House, Wigan, for a thrilling day of skill, speed, and style as riders and their hobby horses compete for rosettes, medals, and glory! ๐
You may also like the following events from Hobby Horse Adventures:
- Next month, 27th September, 10:00 am, Hobby Horsing - Selston Equestrian, nr. Nottingham in Kirkby In Ashfield
- This October, 18th October, 10:00 am, Hobby Horsing - Solihull Riding Club, nr. Birmingham in Solihull
- This October, 18th October, 10:00 am, Hobby Horse Competition - East Riding of Yorkshire in Beverley
Also check out other
Workshops in Wigan,
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