The Under 25’s Championships is the highlight of the young riders’ domestic calendar. Classes include everything from Young Horse, Intro and Pony classes, all the way up to Grand Prix. There is also a regional team competition, run in conjunction with BYRDS. Over the course of the event, judges anticipate watching over 1,000 tests as riders compete for the Under 25’s titles as well as some fantastic prizes.

Spectators are welcome at Sheepgate, and there are fantastic facilities in which to enjoy the event. There is plenty of seating to watch the competition unfold, great refreshments from the café and of course there is the well-stocked ‘Tack and Togs’ shop for a bit of retail therapy.

The Under 25’s Championships provides a great opportunity to see some of the country’s up and coming riders and potential future stars.  Many of today’s top riders have competed at the Under 25’s Championships in the course of their careers, and the Championships have been a stepping stone on to great achievements.  Double Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin competed at the event in 2004 and Maria Eilberg, Charlie Hutton, Anne-Marie Perry, Sophie Wells, Henry Boswell and Alice Oppenheimer have also taken part in the past.

You can keep up to date with scores and results on the Sheepgate website by clicking here.

Pictured is Eilidh Grant at this year’s Young Rider European Championships – she claimed three classes on day one of the competition – click here for results.