Championships
17th-20th September
Sunshine Tour Championship of Equestrian Competition
The most fun and exciting championship series in the UK for novice, amateur and unaffiliated competitors. Featuring Dressage, Show Jumping, Showing and Eventers Challenges for juniors & seniors, held at the most famous British showground, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead on 17th-20th September 2026.
Sunshine Tour Championships
Latest Sunshine Tour News
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Would it be a Sunshine Tour without them?![]()
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Welsh Pony Plaques have attended from pretty much the beginning of the Sunshine Tour Show. ![]()
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"We travel up from Wales with our tradestand full of bespoke Name Plaques and Rosette Holders bringing a wide range of designs available of Name plaques, Rosette holders, Keyrings, Bridle Holders, Garden Planters and much more. ![]()
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All our products are handmade and painted from your photos to look like your horse. All we need is a photo of your horse and we will paint your order during the show ready to collect before you go home. ![]()
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All the favourites will be there as well as Rosette Holders and Keyrings,Horsey Mugs and more. ![]()
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Looking forward to meeting everyone at our stand on competitors row."
2026 Sunshine Tour – Dressage Timetable Confirmed![]()
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We’re delighted to confirm the 2026 Sunshine Tour Dressage timetable, offering fantastic championship opportunities at every level.![]()
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🏆 Championships![]()
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Qualified riders can choose from:![]()
• 6 Intro Championships![]()
• 8 Prelim Championships![]()
• 4 Novice Championships![]()
• 2 Elementary Championships![]()
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Juniors have additional Intro, Prelim, Novice and Elementary championship options on Saturday.![]()
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🎤 Talking Dressage![]()
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Back by popular demand, the Talking Dressage series gives riders the opportunity to compete in a championship class with a caller (please note: all other championship classes must be ridden without a caller).![]()
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• One Intro and one Prelim per day. ![]()
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🆕 NEW! Pairs Dressage![]()
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Team up with a friend for our fun open Pairs class. No qualification required. Test and prize details coming soon!![]()
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🌟 Supporting Every Stage![]()
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We’re passionate about supporting riders at every stage of their dressage journey.![]()
• Starters & Lead Rein (Saturday): perfect for new riders not yet ready to take part in a Dressage Championship. Rosettes for all.![]()
• Grand Tour Elementary (Friday): at the other end of the experience scale, the winner will receive a one-year membership to British Dressage, supporting their step into affiliated competition.![]()
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Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for affiliated success, the 2026 Sunshine Tour offers something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you!
🌟 Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge Timetable Confirmed![]()
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We’re pleased to share the 2026 timetable for Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge, featuring exciting new additions, expanded championships and even more opportunities to compete.![]()
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🆕 Out with the Old, In with the New… and Expanding the Popular!![]()
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🎉 Another Fun Open Class![]()
We’ve created space for an additional open class, available to all championship competitors (from any discipline):![]()
• Thursday afternoon: Accumulator![]()
• Friday afternoon: Top Score![]()
Our much-loved Pairs and Ride & Run classes remain firmly in place on Saturday and Sunday.![]()
Not sure how these classes work? Full format details will be published soon so you can plan your strategy!![]()
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🎯 Mixed Height Clear Round![]()
We’ve added extra clear round opportunities on Thursday and Friday afternoons.![]()
This flexible format allows you to jump at the height of your choice, simply specify your preferred height when entering. It’s a great way to build confidence, gain experience, or fine-tune your round ahead of championship competition.![]()
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🏆 Mini Tour Championships![]()
This year we’re pleased to offer more championship places in the 30cm, 40cm and 45cm Show Jumping Championships.![]()
• Mini Tour classes will take place in Ring 1 and Ring 3A on Sunday.![]()
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👦 Junior 60cm & 70cm Riders![]()
Junior competitors wishing to compete in the 60cm and 70cm Championships (for both horses and ponies) now have an additional opportunity on Sunday afternoon in Ring 3B.![]()
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🐎 Extra Chances in Eventers Challenge![]()
We’ve expanded capacity in the 70cm and 80cm Eventers Challenge, with championship classes running on Thursday and Friday.:![]()
If you hold the correct qualifications, you may be eligible to compete in both, doubling your championship opportunity!![]()
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ℹ️ Out with the Old For your information, the Veteran Rider Championship is not featured this year, and the Senior Show Jumping Championships starts at 50cm instead of 45cm.![]()
With new classes, expanded championships and plenty of opportunities for riders of all levels, 2026 promises to be an exciting year for Show Jumping & Eventers Challenge at the Sunshine Tour. We look forward to welcoming you!
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The most fun and exciting championship series in the UK for novice, amateur and unaffiliated competitors. Featuring Dressage, Show Jumping, Showing and Eventers Challenges for juniors & seniors, held ...
Last chance to submit OPEN QUALIFIER RESULTS today!![]()
Showing & Eventer Challenge classes only.![]()
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Link to submit results: www.cognitoforms.com/SunshineTour1/ResultsVerificationSunshineTour2026![]()
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www.sunshinetour.co.uk/qualification/qualification/