

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hobby Horsing - Thompson House Equestrian - Wigan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: ?✨ Thompson House Equestrian Hobby Horse Competition! ✨?

? Thompson House Equestrian Centre
Off Pepper Lane,
Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP
? Visit venue website https://thompsonhouseequestriancentre.co.uk/ 

All undercover in indoor arena with a cafe overlooking! Bring camping chairs and adults dress warmly.

? Saturday 3rd January 2026

We’re kicking off the new year in style at the much-loved Thompson House indoor arena and café! ?

From jumping to dressage, mounted games to barrel racing, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro! ??

? All welcome – totally suitable for all abilities and neurodiverse children. If you’re unsure about anything, just ask – we’re here to help! ?

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? Event Timings

10.00am – Check in, grab your rider number, and head to the warm-up area!
Parents – bring camping chairs and relax by the café or food van while cheering on your riders ?

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? Ring 1 – Jumping Action!
	1.	30cm Show Jumping – Clear round + exciting timed jump-off! 10.30am
	2.	40cm Show Jumping – Same course, a bit more bounce! 11.30am
	3.	50cm Pairs – Relay race with a buddy ? 12.30pm
	4.	50cm Advanced – Take on the challenge! ? 1.30pm
	5.	60cm Advanced – Take on the challenge! ? 2.30pm
	6.	Accumulator – 30 seconds to grab points by clearing as many jumps as possible! ? 3.30pm

? Ring 2 – Creative &amp; Fast-Paced Fun
7. Best Turned Out – Style your pony to impress! Optional rider fancy dress ?? 11.00am
8. Mounted Games – Get around the obstacle course as fast as you can! ??‍♀️ 12.00pm
9. Chase Me, Charlie – One big jump gets taller every round – how high can you go? ?? 1.00pm
10. Barrel Racing – Dash in a clover pattern round 3 barrels – it’s all about speed! ? 2.00pm
11. Grand National – Teams of 4 race over fun, wide jumps – medals up for grabs! ??? 3.00pm
12. Dressage – Freestyle to your favourite tune OR we’ll send you a test! ?? 4.00pm

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? Pricing

?️ Entry Ticket: £10 per child (parents &amp; non-participating siblings go free!)

Class Options:
⭐ First Timer Special – 1 class = £10
⭐ 4 classes = £40
⭐ 6 classes = £60
⭐ Unlimited classes + FREE Loan Pony = £90 ?

? On-the-day Classes: £11 each
? Loan Pony: Add one for £5

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? Questions?
Contact Zoe: 07889 224677 | info@hobby-horses.co.uk

? Disclaimer: This is a parent-supervised event. Hobby Horse Adventures provides the activities but takes no responsibility for accidents or theft.

✅ A trained first aider and DBS-enhanced safeguarding lead will be on site at all times.


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✨ 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! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/standish/hobby-horsing-thompson-house-equestrian-wigan/200028766233002
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, contests, trips-adventures, camping, new-year
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://hobby-horses.co.uk/hobby-horse-shop/hobby-horse-competitions/hobby-horse-competition-thomson-house/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=standish-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Standish
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Thompson House Equestrian Centre
- **lat**: 53.598285163
- **long**: -2.6842712105
- **full address**: Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Standish, Wigan, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hobby Horse Adventures (https://allevents.in/org/hobby-horse-adventures/23509120)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Standish, Wigan, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hobby Horse Adventures
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, contests, trips-adventures, camping, new-year
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hobby Horsing - Thompson House Equestrian - Wigan ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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