West Sussex Gazette

Equestrian fans will be entertaine­d through year

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There are numerous other events due to take place at Hickstead throughout 2022.

Here are some other highlights of the calendar...

Inspired Arena Polo Test Match, Saturday 5 March

See England go head-to-head against Ireland in the Arena Polo Test Match, which returns to the All England Polo Club at Hickstead.

Expect a fast and furious game as six of the leading winter polo players take to the arena to battle it out for the Bryan Morrison Trophy.

Admission is just £5 per person with the option of booking the post-match luncheon for £52.50 per person.

The I.C.E Horseboxes All England Dressage Festival, 12-15 May

After its debut in 2021, Hickstead’s four-day dressage festival is back this Spring – and it’s even bigger and better.

As well as a host of internatio­nal classes, culminatin­g in the Le Mieux Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle, a number of new national classes have been added to the schedule for this year.

The perfect opportunit­y to watch Britain’s leading dressage riders in action, with admission free to spectators.

The Hurst College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championsh­ips, Friday 1 July 2022.

A host of junior and senior schools and branches of the Pony Club flock to Sussex from all around the country to compete in these popular summer championsh­ips, which were first held in 1964.

Some of showjumpin­g’s biggest names had their earliest Hickstead experience­s jumping at these championsh­ips; join us this year to spot some future stars in action.

Admission free to spectators.

The All England September Tour, 31 August – 4 September, 7 – 11 September

First held in 2011, this national championsh­ip show quickly proved popular with riders.

Last year it was extended to form a two-week tour, and this year the September Tour returns with two back-toback weeks of showjumpin­g action at one of the best-known equestrian venues in Britain.

Admission is free to all spectators.

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