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?✨ 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 & 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 & 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 | [email protected]
? 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! ?
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Event Venue
Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Standish, Wigan, United Kingdom
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